《Abigail鈥檚 Second Life (Abigail Quinn)》


 Chapter 1

    Chapter 1


    Chapter 1


    ¡®Your husband has cheated on you.¡®


    When Abigail Quinn received the text message from her best friend, she had


    just taken an ovtion injection and was resting on the bench of the


    outpatient clinic, trying to suppress the piercing pain in her abdomen. Her


    hair was dark and her skin as fair as snow, but there was no trace of blood on


    her face now. Even so, that didn¡¯t overshadow her stunning looks and


    passersby kept turning their heads to look at her.


    Then, she inhaled deeply and tapped with a trembling finger, and opened the


    picture on her cell phone to take a look. It was a picture of Sean Graham


    holding a woman in a pink haute couture dress while walking out of a hotel.


    The man¡¯s usually cold and stoic face looked tender as he lowered his head


    at the woman in the picture.


    Abigail knew who that woman was, Sean¡¯s first love, Joan Palmer.


    After a while, she snapped back to her senses, searched for Sean¡¯s number,


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    and called him. She waited for a long time for the busy dial tone to end and


    the man¡¯s aloof voice finally echoed from the other end of the call. ¡°What¡¯s


    the problem?¡±


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    ¡°Are youing home tonight?¡± Actually, she wanted to ask if he even


    wanted to return home.


    s, it was clear that her call itself had already caused Sean to feel annoyed.


    Thus, after a few seconds of silence, he said impatiently, ¡°Is there an


    important issue we need to discuss?¡±


    Tears immediately welled up in her eyes, his indifferent voice stabbing her


    heart like a knife, but she expertly masked her sadness. ¡°Did you forget what


    day it is today?¡±


    They had been married in secret for three years, and except for that monthly


    coitus, they rarely met with each other. Today was their wedding anniversary,


    the day when he should return home. When they were in bedst month, he


    promised her that he would spend the day with her.


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    Unfortunately, he only cut her off and grumbled in annoyance, ¡°I¡¯ll be back


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    After that, he wasted no time hanging up. Abigail¡¯s heart sank to the pits as


    she listened to the monotonous dial tone. Then, he threw back her head and


    friend, Luna Smith, toe and pick her up.


    Ten minutester, sounds of hurried footsteps echoed from the other end of


    the corridor. The woman appeared cool and eye¨Ccatching as her clean¨Ccut


    short hair dyed in blue with streaks of silver flipped along with her


    movements as she briskly walked down the corridor.


    To Luna, the astonished looks that greeted her were no longer a surprise, and


    she raised her bushy brows as she went straight to Abigail. When she saw


    that Abigail¡¯s face was so pale that she could rival a ghost at this rate, she


    felt sorry but couldn¡¯t stop herself from reprimanding her in a hushed voice,


    ¡°He¡¯s living the life of his dreams with Joan. What¡¯s the point of you taking the


    ovtion injection?¡±


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    Abigail hung her head without a word. Her marriage with Sean was not a


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    happy one because it was his grandfather, Colby, who forced them together.


    However, Abigail didn¡¯t refuse the marriage when it was proposed to her and


    even secretly rejoiced because nobody knew that she had held a torch for


    Sean for many years. It was only after their marriage did she discover that


    Sean had a first love named Joan Palmer, and Colby thought she was not


    good enough for the Graham Family. That was why he used Abigail to make


    her give up.


    As Sean was too embarrassed to acknowledge Abigail as his wife, they had


    kept their marriage from the public for the past three years. Nheless,


    Abigail didn¡¯t care about that and thought that she would one day be able to


    melt his icy heart. She hoped that one day he would be able to forget Joan


    and genuinely want to spend his days with her.


    Now that Joan had returned, Abigail realized just how silly she had been.


    Once she arrived, she took a shower and stared at the lingerie she had


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    specially prepared for the night with a bitter heart. One more time, she told


    herself. Whether it¡¯s for myself or for Sean, this will be thest shot.


    5/8


    In the middle of the night, a pair of big, cold palms carrying a little trace of


    humidity held Abigail by the waist. The man¡¯s hot breath was right next to her


    ears, and she felt her body burning from the warmth. She blinked awake and


    raised her legs instinctively. Before she could do anything, Sean grabbed her


    ankles and swiftly pinned them down. Then, he rolled on top of her and


    hovered above her legs intimately.


    Although her eyes were still groggy from slumber, she quickly realized what


    was happening. So, sheced her arms around his neck before raising her


    neck and arching her back to wee him.


    The man¡¯s eyes swept over her clothes, and his breath raised a couple of


    degrees. ¡°You called me back just for this?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s muscles turned rigid for a second, but she put on a smile the next


    second. ¡°Yes. I just came up with a new position.¡±


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    Whenever they were together, she was always the one taking the initiative.


    The ovtion injections, supplements, and even S**ual positions; as long as


    it was anything that could help to conceive, she was willing to give it a try.


    6/8


    When Sean was reminded that everything she was doing was only for the


    sake of having a baby, he lost all interest in continuing. So, he shoved her


    aside, drew out a piece of wet wipe from the bedside table, and started


    cleaning his hands slowly, thoroughly cleaning them as though he had


    touched something filthy. He didn¡¯t miss any joints or nooks and tossed the


    wet wipe into the bin when he was finished. ¡°You sent someone to follow


    Joan just because of this?¡± he asked with a cold face.


    A stunned Abigail realized a few secondster that he was speaking about


    the paparazzi who published his picture with Joan. Although he was asking a


    question, the certainty in his voice was as clear as day. So, he came back


    specially to redress his lover¡¯s grievances, she thought. Her hot body felt as if


    a bucket of cold water had just sshed over it, and a chill traveled from the


    top of her head right to her toes.


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    A few minutes passed by in silence, and she rolled over and sat up. Then, she


    picked up her nightgown, slipped it over her head casually, and put on an


    emotionless expression on her stunning face. It was such an impressive


    contrast to the initiative and passionate woman in bed earlier.


    She didn¡¯t see the point in holding back her words as she said, ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s not


    my fault that you insist on keeping our marriage a secret while flirting with


    your ex¨Cgirlfriend. You¡¯re such a hypocrite. Don¡¯t even bring up the paparazzi


    with me. The reason I didn¡¯t charge you for adultery is that I¡¯m ashamed to be


    married to you!¡±


    Her reaction startled him because he was used to seeing her as an obedient


    and understanding person. Never did he know that she could have such a


    sharp tongue as well. She masked herself very well, huh? he thought.


    The veins on his temples popped, and he pushed her aside without warning.


    ¡°Don¡¯t use your crooked thoughts to judge Joan. She¡¯s not like you.¡±


    In his eyes, Abigail had always been an unscrupulous woman while Joan was


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    forever innocent and clean. It didn¡¯t matter that she had spent three years on


    him as it was nothingpared to a look from Joan.


    I was truly blind and dumb to have loved him for so many years! When she


    was younger, she would ignore every jerk like him, but ironically, she had


    regarded him like a priceless treasure the whole time.


    After a moment of silence, she raised her chin, and her brow quirked up in


    disdain. ¡°I want a divorce, Sean.¡±

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    Abigail¡¯s voice was crisp and clear, and her eyes were determined, but after


    she said those words, Sean¡¯s phone started ringing. He immediately whisked


    out his cell phone, checked the caller ID, and frowned in concern before


    picking up. ¡°What happened?¡±


    She couldn¡¯t hear what the person on the phone said, but he replied, ¡°I¡¯ll be


    right there.¡± Then, he left the bedroom without even so much as a nce at


    Abigail.


    A snort escaped her lips, but she said nothing as she decided to forgo sleep


    for tonight. Then, she packed her stuff, printed out the divorce agreement,


    and swiftly signed her name. Then, she ced them on the coffee table in


    the living room along with a few cards and left their marital home.


    Luna crossed her long legs as she leaned casually against the hood of the


    car and straightened herself. Her eyes almost popped out of their sockets in


    surprise when she saw Abigailing with just a tiny piece of luggage. ¡°Are


    you serious? That¡¯s all of your belongings?¡±


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    Abigail deftly ced her luggage into the car trunk and climbed into the


    driver¡¯s seat. ¡°All those are unnecessary things. At least, I¡¯m free now,¡± she


    dered, pretending to be rxed.


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    ¡°Did you really divorce him?¡±


    Luna still sounded doubtful, but Abigail shrugged nonchntly. ¡°I¡¯m done with


    love and finally going to live my own life now.¡±


    Luna didn¡¯t question Abigail further. Instead, she turned the steering wheel


    and cursed, ¡°Damn it. Sean Graham is so rich. You should at least get a few


    hundred million in assets for the divorce!¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips indifferently. ¡°His empire is his asset before marriage,


    and I have no interest in coveting that.¡±


    Frankly, Sean was a generous person when it came to money. If their


    properties were strictly and legally divided, she would get way more than a


    few hundred million, but it was never money that she wanted right from the


    beginning.


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    Meanwhile, Luna hurriedly changed the topic the moment she fell silent. ¡°It¡¯s


    great that you finally divorced him. We have a stack of orders in the studio


    and my back is almost breaking from apologizing to our customers for the


    dyed delivery. You truly have perfect timing. Otherwise, it¡¯s not fair for me


    to be the only busy bee! It¡¯s gotten so bad that people are already thinking


    that I¡¯m the sole owner of the studio.¡±


    Abigail teamed up with Luna to set up their own fashion studio and named it


    LMoon right after she graduated, which was an amalgamation of thest


    letter of her name and the meaning of Luna¡¯s name, pronounced as


    ¡®elle¨Cmoon¡®,


    With thebined efforts of a marketing genius and a design genius, their


    studio took off quickly. s, when Abigail was at the peak of her career, she


    chose to marry Sean and became a housewife, leaving Luna to take care of


    LMoon while she only came up with the designs. She essentially ced her


    career on the back burner all for the sake of an unhappy marriage.


    Still, Luna seeded in spending just a few years transforming LMoon into a


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    high¨Cfashion private clothing designer studio using only her dedication and


    talent.


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    As the only designer and half¨Cowner of L.Moon, Abigail was rebranded as ace


    designer, na, by Luna and was renowned amongst the upper ss.


    Besides, it was a fact that she didn¡¯t receive any mary benefit from Sean


    as per their divorce contract. So, the next thing she had to consider was her


    livelihood.


    Initially, she wanted to return to work at the studio and was stunned to hear


    from Luna that they had several dyed orders. ¡°Didn¡¯t I pass a lot of designs


    to you before this? Why do we still have dyed orders?¡±


    Luna¡¯s head throbbed at the mention of this. ¡°You have no idea how difficult it


    is to please those upper¨Cssdies and celebrities. The designs should be


    different and so should the colors, so basically, we can only produce one


    piece out of every design. The designs you gave mest time were only


    enough for the previous orders. I got a little greedy and epted a few


    more¡­¡± she trailed off, pinching her fingertips together to show a tiny amount.


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    ¡°Only a little more.¡±


    ¡°How many is a little more?¡± Abigail pressed on, highly concerned.


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    Luna chuckled sheepishly. ¡°Only¡­ sixty¨Csix orders more.¡± Then, she paused


    momentarily and added in a voice much weaker than before, ¡°Gowns.¡±


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    Abigail breathed in deeply at the absolutely outrageous statementing


    out of Luna¡¯s lips. At first, she was contemting where she should stay, but


    from the looks of it, she should just consider staying in the studio. With


    sixty¨Csix orders, she needed at least two months even if she coulde up


    with one design a day. Furthermore, she had topare the details and


    prepare the materials¡­ Dear Lord, she already had a good feeling that she


    wouldn¡¯t have any time to rest until the end of the year.


    She slumped into the backrest of the seat and quickly realized that she had


    drawn too few designs in the years when she was married. ¡°Luna, it¡¯s been


    hard on you for the past few years.¡±


    Luna answered nonchntly, ¡°Hey, what¡¯s hard work between friends.


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    Moreover, my work would be all for naught without your designs. Let¡¯s work


    together from now, okay? Forget everything else, just the throng of fresh


    blood in the entertainment industry is better looking than Sean Graham. Not


    only are they good¨Clooking, but they¡¯re also talented!¡± At the mention of this,


    she couldn¡¯t help but feel indignant. She had never been more serious in her


    life as she vowed, ¡°One day, I¡¯ll f*cking make that sc*mbag kneel in front of


    you and beg you to return to him!¡±


    Abigail revealed the only genuine smile she had since yesterday.


    Unfortunately, when she heard that name, Sean¡¯s face haunted her mind


    again. Yet, even though he was an absolute *sshole, he didn¡¯t abuse her. So,


    in a weird way, he could have been way worse.


    Plus, she knew full well that he only had Joan in his heart and couldn¡¯t wait to


    get rid of her, whom he regarded as a mere pebble. Beg me to return? That¡¯s


    impossible, she thought in exasperation.


    Thus, she shot a nce at Luna as she asked, ¡°Why don¡¯t you look forward to


    something better for me?¡± Because a jerk like Sean is someone I never want


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    to have contact with again, she finished in her head.


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    L.Moon was situated in the old streets of Pendorf. They started out from just


    one shop, but now it had spanned over several shops. In fact, it was more


    than four hundred square feet wide on the inside. They had hired about eight


    shop assistants alone just to maintain their clientele.


    Luna rushed to a business meeting after dropping Abigail off at the studio


    and informed her, ¡°A big client may drop by in the next few days. They would


    like to order a few custom¨Cmade gowns for their celebrities in the long term


    and booked the appointment a long time ago. I have to say, I feel a great


    deal more confident now that you¡¯re here.¡±


    ¡°Oh, hush now. Stop worrying and just go. You can leave these things to me in


    the future.¡±


    There was a special lounge on the second floor, and as soon as Abigail had


    unpacked her luggage and made a temporary amodation for herself,


    she slipped into working mode after the assistant brought her the customers¡®


    orders. It was only through this way that she could forget about her divorce


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    for the time being.


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    She was finally finished with


    the urgent designs after working endlessly for three whole days. Once she was done, she immediately


    sent them to create


    the samples. Just when she was ready to get some rest, an assistant rushed


    upstairs and cried piteously, ¡°Abigail, there¡¯s a customer downstairs that we


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    can¡¯t handle.¡±

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    Chapter 1


    ¡®Your husband has cheated on you.¡®


    When Abigail Quinn received the text message from her best friend, she had


    just taken an ovtion injection and was resting on the bench of the


    outpatient clinic, trying to suppress the piercing pain in her abdomen. Her


    hair was dark and her skin as fair as snow, but there was no trace of blood on


    her face now. Even so, that didn¡¯t overshadow her stunning looks and


    passersby kept turning their heads to look at her.


    Then, she inhaled deeply and tapped with a trembling finger, and opened the


    picture on her cell phone to take a look. It was a picture of Sean Graham


    holding a woman in a pink haute couture dress while walking out of a hotel.


    The man¡¯s usually cold and stoic face looked tender as he lowered his head


    at the woman in the picture.


    Abigail knew who that woman was, Sean¡¯s first love, Joan Palmer.


    After a while, she snapped back to her senses, searched for Sean¡¯s number,


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    and called him. She waited for a long time for the busy dial tone to end and


    the man¡¯s aloof voice finally echoed from the other end of the call. ¡°What¡¯s


    the problem?¡±


    2/8


    ¡°Are youing home tonight?¡± Actually, she wanted to ask if he even


    wanted to return home.


    s, it was clear that her call itself had already caused Sean to feel annoyed.


    Thus, after a few seconds of silence, he said impatiently, ¡°Is there an


    important issue we need to discuss?¡±


    Tears immediately welled up in her eyes, his indifferent voice stabbing her


    heart like a knife, but she expertly masked her sadness. ¡°Did you forget what


    day it is today?¡±


    They had been married in secret for three years, and except for that monthly


    coitus, they rarely met with each other. Today was their wedding anniversary,


    the day when he should return home. When they were in bedst month, he


    promised her that he would spend the day with her.


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    Unfortunately, he only cut her off and grumbled in annoyance, ¡°I¡¯ll be back


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    After that, he wasted no time hanging up. Abigail¡¯s heart sank to the pits as


    she listened to the monotonous dial tone. Then, he threw back her head and


    friend, Luna Smith, toe and pick her up.


    Ten minutester, sounds of hurried footsteps echoed from the other end of


    the corridor. The woman appeared cool and eye¨Ccatching as her clean¨Ccut


    short hair dyed in blue with streaks of silver flipped along with her


    movements as she briskly walked down the corridor.


    To Luna, the astonished looks that greeted her were no longer a surprise, and


    she raised her bushy brows as she went straight to Abigail. When she saw


    that Abigail¡¯s face was so pale that she could rival a ghost at this rate, she


    felt sorry but couldn¡¯t stop herself from reprimanding her in a hushed voice,


    ¡°He¡¯s living the life of his dreams with Joan. What¡¯s the point of you taking the


    ovtion injection?¡±


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    Abigail hung her head without a word. Her marriage with Sean was not a


    4/8


    happy one because it was his grandfather, Colby, who forced them together.


    However, Abigail didn¡¯t refuse the marriage when it was proposed to her and


    even secretly rejoiced because nobody knew that she had held a torch for


    Sean for many years. It was only after their marriage did she discover that


    Sean had a first love named Joan Palmer, and Colby thought she was not


    good enough for the Graham Family. That was why he used Abigail to make


    her give up.


    As Sean was too embarrassed to acknowledge Abigail as his wife, they had


    kept their marriage from the public for the past three years. Nheless,


    Abigail didn¡¯t care about that and thought that she would one day be able to


    melt his icy heart. She hoped that one day he would be able to forget Joan


    and genuinely want to spend his days with her.


    Now that Joan had returned, Abigail realized just how silly she had been.


    Once she arrived, she took a shower and stared at the lingerie she had


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    specially prepared for the night with a bitter heart. One more time, she told


    herself. Whether it¡¯s for myself or for Sean, this will be thest shot.


    5/8


    In the middle of the night, a pair of big, cold palms carrying a little trace of


    humidity held Abigail by the waist. The man¡¯s hot breath was right next to her


    ears, and she felt her body burning from the warmth. She blinked awake and


    raised her legs instinctively. Before she could do anything, Sean grabbed her


    ankles and swiftly pinned them down. Then, he rolled on top of her andAll text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    hovered above her legs intimately.


    Although her eyes were still groggy from slumber, she quickly realized what


    was happening. So, sheced her arms around his neck before raising her


    neck and arching her back to wee him.


    The man¡¯s eyes swept over her clothes, and his breath raised a couple of


    degrees. ¡°You called me back just for this?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s muscles turned rigid for a second, but she put on a smile the next


    second. ¡°Yes. I just came up with a new position.¡±


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    Whenever they were together, she was always the one taking the initiative.


    The ovtion injections, supplements, and even S**ual positions; as long as


    it was anything that could help to conceive, she was willing to give it a try.


    6/8


    When Sean was reminded that everything she was doing was only for the


    sake of having a baby, he lost all interest in continuing. So, he shoved her


    aside, drew out a piece of wet wipe from the bedside table, and started


    cleaning his hands slowly, thoroughly cleaning them as though he had


    touched something filthy. He didn¡¯t miss any joints or nooks and tossed the


    wet wipe into the bin when he was finished. ¡°You sent someone to follow


    Joan just because of this?¡± he asked with a cold face.


    A stunned Abigail realized a few secondster that he was speaking about


    the paparazzi who published his picture with Joan. Although he was asking a


    question, the certainty in his voice was as clear as day. So, he came back


    specially to redress his lover¡¯s grievances, she thought. Her hot body felt as if


    a bucket of cold water had just sshed over it, and a chill traveled from the


    top of her head right to her toes.


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    A few minutes passed by in silence, and she rolled over and sat up. Then, she


    picked up her nightgown, slipped it over her head casually, and put on an


    emotionless expression on her stunning face. It was such an impressive


    contrast to the initiative and passionate woman in bed earlier.


    She didn¡¯t see the point in holding back her words as she said, ¡°Yeah. It¡¯s not


    my fault that you insist on keeping our marriage a secret while flirting with


    your ex¨Cgirlfriend. You¡¯re such a hypocrite. Don¡¯t even bring up the paparazzi


    with me. The reason I didn¡¯t charge you for adultery is that I¡¯m ashamed to be


    married to you!¡±


    Her reaction startled him because he was used to seeing her as an obedient


    and understanding person. Never did he know that she could have such a


    sharp tongue as well. She masked herself very well, huh? he thought.


    The veins on his temples popped, and he pushed her aside without warning.


    ¡°Don¡¯t use your crooked thoughts to judge Joan. She¡¯s not like you.¡±


    In his eyes, Abigail had always been an unscrupulous woman while Joan was


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    forever innocent and clean. It didn¡¯t matter that she had spent three years on


    him as it was nothingpared to a look from Joan.


    I was truly blind and dumb to have loved him for so many years! When she


    was younger, she would ignore every jerk like him, but ironically, she had


    regarded him like a priceless treasure the whole time.


    After a moment of silence, she raised her chin, and her brow quirked up in


    disdain. ¡°I want a divorce, Sean.¡±

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    This was the same price tag for a dress from an international designer and


    was clearly overpriced. However, the design wasn¡¯t inferior by any means. It


    was said that the dress was designed more than three years ago, but it still


    looked beautiful.


    Sean briefly nced at Abigail dispassionately with his hands in his pockets.


    and said casually, ¡°Just as long as you like it. We¡¯ll take it.¡± Then, he passed


    the card to the shop assistant. ¡°Swipe it straight away. There¡¯s no password


    needed.


    Filled with excitement, Joan gave him a huge bear hug. ¡°Sean, I love you!¡±


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    Abigail looked away with an inexplicable difort in her chest. Just as she


    expected, a dress that was more than a million was peanuts to Sean. As long


    as it was something that Joan wanted, he would give it to her without any


    second thoughts.


    So, Abigail nodded and gestured to the assistant next to them to process the


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    payment. Yet, the assistant refused to take the card and cast her an anxious


    look instead.


    How could she sell this dress? This was the dress Abigail designed for herself!


    It would be a lie if Abigail said that she could part with it, but since she was


    getting divorced and there wouldn¡¯t be any wedding for her, so what was the


    point of keeping the dress? Therefore, she chuckled lightly and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t


    Miss Smith already say that only a dummy will miss out on a deal?¡±


    Furthermore, they would be making money out of Sean, which she would


    consider a fantastic deal. After that, only then did the assistant begrudgingly


    process the payment. Meanwhile, Abigail brought a stool for herself to


    retrieve the dress from the ss disy window.


    When it was time to try on the dress, Joan pointed at Abigail. ¡°Will you help


    me put on the dress? I don¡¯t need anyone else.¡±


    Abigail reflexively stole a look at Sean. Is he going to let his yet¨Cto¨Cbe


    divorced wife help his seamlessly integrated next wife try on a wedding


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    Before the thought even finished running through her mind, she heard Sean


    say tenderly, ¡°Sorry to trouble you, then.¡±


    He stood under the shadow of the spotlight with his hands in his pockets.


    Light poured over half of him while the other half was covered in darkness,


    which made him look exceptionally tall. His features were elegant with a


    touch of regality and indifference that deterred others from approaching


    him.


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    Abigail sneered inwardly as a thoughtful smile spread across her face. ¡°This is


    no trouble at all. It¡¯s part of my job.¡± Trying on the dress is my job and handing


    over the marriage as well.


    He threw a look at her from the corner of his icy eyes, and she interpreted it


    as a warning look. So, she held the wedding gown in her hands, gestured at


    him, and put on a professional, soft smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll be sure to serve


    your wife the best I can.¡±


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    The changing room of L.Moon was very spacious and there was plenty of


    space to fit two people. Abigail helped Joan into the wedding dress without


    even flinching.


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    The dress was made ording to Abigail¡¯s body proportion, and even


    though Joan had a very good figure, it was still a challenge to put it on her,


    especially when it came to the waist. It didn¡¯t matter how desperately Joan


    held her breath and sucked her abdomen in, Abigail couldn¡¯t pull up the


    zipper. Eventually, they both broke out in a sweat after a few tries. Out of wits,


    Abigail hastily went out and returned with a pair of scissors. Then, she


    crouched down, cut off a few locking stitches on the waistline, and somehow


    managed to pull up the zipper.


    Finally, she straightened out the hem of the dress and tried to relieve the


    awkwardness in the air. ¡°It will be fine once we change the sizeter.¡±


    Joan checked out herself in the mirror. The dress was more elegant and


    beautiful than it was in the disy window, and she appeared more


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    sophisticated because of it. Suddenly, she looked down at Abigail who was


    busy smoothing out the dress for her. ¡°How long have you known my


    husband?¡±


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    Abigail paused mid¨Caction before standing up straight and raising her brows.


    ¡°He said that he got the wrong person.¡±


    Joan rxed and looked less wary as she regarded Abigail through the


    mirror. ¡°You¡¯re right. He¡¯s so busy every day and I doubt that he has the time


    to befriend a small shop assistant like you.¡± Abigail merely smiled, and Joan


    added, ¡°It¡¯s probably quite tough to work in such apetitive ce. Do you


    get paid bymission?¡±


    Abigail answered in a perfunctory manner while carefully adjusting the belt


    for Joan, ¡°The job is alright, but I don¡¯t get anymission.¡±


    Joan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Oh, are you the store manager?¡±


    Abigail thought it over for a couple of seconds as she said, ¡°You can put it


    that way.¡± Between her and Luna, one was in charge of the internal workings


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    of the store while the other was responsible for the external affairs, so she


    could be considered as the store manager as well.


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    Then, Joan slowly bent down, fished out a business card from her purse, and


    said alluringly, ¡°My husband kind of likes the designs by na and would like


    to order dresses from her for the long term for me, but I only want na¡¯s


    custom designs. If it¡¯s possible, will you help me set up a bridge between us


    and na? My husband is the president of Graham International and money


    is not an issue. Plus, I can help you get more customers, too.¡±


    Irony washed over Abigail. Does Sean like my designs? Then, does he know


    that the designer he wants for Joan is the wife he despised and spent three


    years with?


    She didn¡¯t take the business card from Joan¡¯s hand and said in an aloof tone,


    ¡°Since your husband is so amazing, he should be able to contact na


    himself, Why don¡¯t you ask him for this favor?¡±


    Joan was furious as she didn¡¯t expect a lowly store manager to reject her. So,


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    she kept the business card away, saying sarcastically, ¡°That¡¯s true. I forgot


    that people of your station won¡¯t have the chance to meet a well¨Cknown


    designer like that.¡± Then, she shoved Abigail out of the changing room and


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    happened to bump into Sean who wasing over. Immediately, she put on


    a timid face, as though she was mistreated, and pouted piteously. ¡°Sean, will


    you please get me someone else? She has a really bad attitude.¡°

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    Sean nced at Abigail as he furrowed his attractive brows tightly,


    wondering about her purpose here. Why is she doing such a servile job?


    Moreover, having to face fussy customers. It is a stark contrast to her life with


    us, the Grahams!


    Still, he couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ¡°Stop following others and dive into the


    service industry if you can¡¯t stay humble.¡±


    His words pricked Abigail like a thorn. These two simply are capable of turning


    things upside down in perfect harmony, aren¡¯t they?


    She curled the corner of her lower lip as she said in a somewhat impolite


    tone, ¡°Very well, then. I shall let another person serve you. Hopefully, you can


    sessfully ask for na¡¯s contact and subsequently introduce more clients


    to us.


    Abigail left the fitting room area immediately after she finished saying that.


    Then, she called over an assistant to rece her. Before the assistant


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    entered, she specifically made it clear saying, ¡°Don¡¯t mention my identity


    when you go inter.¡± After a momentary pause, she added spitefully, ¡°And if


    they ask why, tell them that na¡¯s husband has just passed away, so she


    currently isn¡¯t in the mood to design any dresses.¡± Asking for a chance to


    meet na? Dream on!


    The assistant swiftly took the order and walked to the fitting room area. Right


    then, she heard Joanining to Sean. ¡°What¡¯s with her attitude?! I asked


    her for na¡¯s number because I genuinely love this wedding dress. Yet, she


    responded in such a manner! I can¡¯t believe store attendants nowadays are


    all so ill¨Cmannered.¡±


    Sean felt his head aching from Joan¡¯s whining. ¡°Why do you want to argue


    with a store employee? I will ask someone to get na¡¯s number and then


    ask her toe and meet you. Okay?¡±


    The assistant involuntarily pursed her lips and secretly criticized, How


    hrious! Ms. na was right in front of you moments ago, but you just had


    to offend her. And now, you still want her to design your dresses?!


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    So, she conveyed Abigail¡¯s message. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but Ms. na¡¯s husband has


    just passed away. So, she doesn¡¯t feel like meeting guests at the moment.¡±


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    Suddenly, Sean felt his right eyelid twitch. ¡°We shall wait until she¡¯s ready,


    then.¡± na has just be a widow? That¡¯s quite unfortunate, indeed,


    Thanks to the distress caused by Sean, Abigail no longer felt sleepy. Hence,


    she called Luna, ¡°Hey, I have made 1.3 million worth of profit today! So, hurry


    over and throw me a celebratory party!¡±


    As soon as Luna heard what Abigail said, she knew Abigail had sessfully


    sold the wedding dress. Well, she¡¯s in the midst of a divorce with him. It¡¯s good


    that she sold it to someone else.


    Even so, curiosity got the best of her. Therefore, she asked, ¡°Which


    unfortunate¨CBah! Which magnificent customer has generously bought it?¡±


    ¡°Sean.¡± Abigail smiled wryly. ¡°He bought it for Joan.¡±


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    Luna couldn¡¯t help but screech into the phone, ¡°Why did you still sell it?!¡±


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    Abigail couldn¡¯t suppress the tears from welling up in her eyes. Still, she


    raised her head and struggled to hold them back. ¡°Who cares? We have


    made a huge profit, haven¡¯t we? That money alone can sustain our expenses


    for a year!¡± It was just that Abigail never expected that the thing that she had


    worked hard for three years would end up in another woman¡¯s possession.


    Well, I can¡¯t say I didn¡¯t gain anything out of it, can I? At least I sold the dress


    for 1.3 million. 1.3¡­ January 3rd, the day Sean and I applied for our marriage


    license at the City Hall. Then again, Sean probably has long forgotten about


    the date.


    In the evening, Abigail did her level best to get wasted. Luna also drank the


    alcohol like a champ for the sake of keeping Abigailpany. As a result, she


    passed out on the ground.


    So, after sending Luna home in a cab, Abigail hailed another one and


    returned to the studio. However, halfway through the journey, she suddenly


    remembered that Sean hadn¡¯t seen the divorce settlement. Thus, she figured


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    that she had to go back, take it, and send it over. Hence, she immediately


    asked the driver to change their destination to the ¡®home¡® where she had


    stayed for three years.


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    After the driver pulled over at the apartment¡¯s front gate, Abigail paid the


    driver and staggered her way into the building. As soon as she entered the


    house, a strong force pressed her against the door, followed by her lips


    getting domineeringly kissed by a man.


    Although she was definitely wasted, the familiar scent and burning body heat


    that assailed her nostrils made her have the urge to burst into tears. His


    initiative and enthusiasm would have sent her on cloud nine if it was a few


    days ago.


    Yet, all her passion instantly disappeared as soon as she remembered him


    showing up in the studio with Joan and apanying her to try on the


    wedding dress before her eyes in the afternoon.


    So, she raised her hand and shoved the man in front of her away with all her


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    strength. Then, she wiped her mouth in disgust. ¡°How desperate are you?! Did


    Joan not satisfy you enough?¡±


    Sean had obviously just returned home as he was still wearing the suit from


    this afternoon. He stared at the woman in front of him with sullen eyes as he


    asked, ¡°What about you? You said you were going to divorce me, right? So,


    why are you still here in the middle of the night? What¡¯s the matter? You can¡¯t


    stand the hardship of your current job?¡±


    When she sensed the disdain in his words, she balled her hand into fists,


    which hung by her side, tightly. ¡°The pay isn¡¯t as great, but the suffering is


    really far from when I was working for you,¡± she said snappishly.


    Then, she bypassed Sean, headed inside, and turned on the lights in the


    living room. After she grabbed the divorce settlement and the cards that


    were on the coffee table, she stuffed them into his arms and snarled, ¡°I came


    back here to get these. I¡¯m d that you¡¯re here. That way, I won¡¯t have to


    make an extra trip tomorrow.¡±

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    Sean felt agitated as he nced at the divorce settlement and the several


    cards in his hand. I simply thought she was just throwing a tantrum. How dare


    she think of divorcing me!


    ¡°Are you being serious right now?¡± He held back his anger and managed to


    ask through his teeth.


    Abigail quirked a brow at him and replied nonchntly, ¡°I am dead serious.


    Sign it, and we will go through the procedures when both of us are freeter.


    Sean looked at his wife before his eyes relentlessly as he thought, We have


    been married for three years, and Abigail has been fulfilling her duty as Mrs.


    Graham. She¡¯s well¨Cbehaved, obedient, and kind to my family members.


    More so, she pleases me in every possible way. Yet, she¡¯s like a different


    person now.


    As he regarded her fair and lustrous face painted with impatience that was


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    escaped her lips, he felt a knife stabbing through his heart as he realized that


    Abigail was truly looking forward to leaving him. So, he quickly retracted his


    gaze, turned around, and walked into the living room. ¡°There¡¯s no need for


    that. I will see you at the City Hall front entrance tomorrow at 9.00AM.¡± His


    indifferent voice sounded.


    At first, Abigail thought that she was all prepared for this day. It was only at


    this moment that she truly realized that her heart was still in pain like it was


    getting pricked with thousands of needles. Half of her body went numb. In


    fact, she didn¡¯t even know how she managed to walk out of the house.


    She returned to the studio in a daze andy on the bed, only to realize that


    her stomach was churning in pain after a while.


    So, she hastily covered her mouth and rushed into the bathroom before


    vomiting everything she ate and drank earlier that evening. Still, the pain in


    her stomach worsened instead of being relieved.


    To make matters worse, whenever she suffered from digestive troubles, she


    would feel nothing but excruciating pain. Since she hadn¡¯t had a rpse for a


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    long time, she hadpletely forgotten about the agony she would have to


    endure. Therefore, she didn¡¯t even bother taking her stomach medicine with


    her when she moved out. At this moment, the journey from her bathroom to


    her bedside could result in her back drenching in a cold sweat. Still, she


    gritted her teeth and endured the pain as she grabbed her phone to call


    Luna.


    To her dismay, Luna didn¡¯t hear her phone ringing at all as she was sleeping


    like a log.


    As she feared she would die of pain in the studio tonight, she eventually


    called Sean after a great deal of hesitation. However, no one picked up


    during the first call. Thus, she called again. This time, it was answered after


    the second ring, and a soft, waxy voice sounded from the other end of the


    phone. As soon as Abigail heard the voice, she could tell it was Joan. ¡°Hello?


    Who is it?¡±


    He was still alone when I left the apartment just now. Yet, he¡¯s already with


    Joan within seconds! Damn it! I was out of my mind to think of asking Sean


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    for help! Thus, Abigail swiftly silenced herself instead of answering.


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    When Joan heard no response on the other end, she tentatively asked, ¡°Is it


    you, Abigail? Are you looking for Sean?¡±


    As she had no intention of hearing Joan say something nonsense like Sean


    was taking a shower, she promptly hung up the phone. Then, she curled up


    on the carpet, frowned, and blocked all of Sean¡¯s contact.


    Then, she suddenly lost her vision and passed out once she ced her


    phone away.


    ¡°Abigail?¡±


    Luna woke Abigail up early the next morning.


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    As Luna was still wearing her pajamas, she obviously rushed here before she


    had time to change. Then, she said guiltily, ¡°Was it your digestive troubles? It¡¯s


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    all my fault. I slept like a logst night and didn¡¯t hear your call!¡±


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    However, Abigail couldn¡¯t be bothered about that right now. Instead, she


    jerked up and demanded, ¡°What time is it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s 9.00AM.¡±


    At once, Abigail¡¯s mind buzzed. Sh*t! I¡¯mte!


    ¡°Sean and I have agreed to meet at the City Hall and go through the divorce


    settlement procedures at 9.00AM today.¡±


    Abigail grabbed the phone that had fallen on the carpet and hastily called


    him as she knew that Sean despised people beingte.


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    The phone rang once before it got automatically hung up. Did Sean block my


    contact as well?


    In the same amount of timidness as her speed in blocking Seanst night,


    Abigail unblocked him and made a voice call.


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    Once the call got through, she probed courteously and distantly, ¡°Are you still


    at the City Hall? I¡¯m going over now.¡±


    Sean¡¯s brisk voice sounded through the receiver. ¡°Are you saying I have to


    wait for you at the City Hall front entrance for half an hour?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t bother exining herself since she was in the wrong. Thus, she


    got up and changed her clothes while apologizing on the phone, ¡°I am so


    sorry. I¡¯ll try to hurry up. 20 minutes? Is it okay?¡±


    Sean¡¯s voice tinged with a chilling sense of anger. ¡°Do you think my time is as


    worthless as you?¡±

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    Abigail¡¯s eyebrows twitched when she heard Sean¡¯s slightly insulting remark.


    He is free to attend the meeting with Joan and apany her to try on a


    wedding dress, but when ites to finalizing our divorce settlement, he is


    annoyed by having to wait another 20 minutes! Damn! He needs to get


    things straight! It is I who decided not to humiliate him and Joan by


    voluntarily ending our marriage, not the other way around!


    When she thought of this, she attempted to calm herself down by taking a


    deep breath. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door from the other end of


    the phone. ¡°Sean, you didn¡¯t go to the City Hall at all, did you?¡± Abigail


    instantly changed the topic.


    ¡°Do you honestly think everyone has the habit of going back on their words


    like you?¡± Sean scoffed coldly.


    When Abigail heard what he said, she became certain that he wasn¡¯t at the


    City Hall. ¡°Okay then. Take a picture of the City Hall front entrance and send it


    to me-¡±


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    Sean immediately hung up the phone before she could finish her sentence.


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    So, she tossed her phone aside as she cursed in a low voice, ¡°Ugh! Sc*mbag!¡±


    As for Luna, who was tidying up the clothes she had changed halfway, she


    joined in and rudely ragged at Sean as well. ¡°What sort of undignified thing


    did he do again?¡±


    A still fuming Abigail replied waspishly, ¡°God knows! I admit that it¡¯s my fault.


    that I¡¯m runningte, so I have patiently asked him to wait a while. It turns out


    that he, too, didn¡¯t go to the City Hall. Yet, he has the audacity to lose his


    temper!¡± Hah! He thinks he has the right to do whatever he wants while I


    don¡¯t, eh?!


    As soon as Abigail said that, Luna received a message on her phone. She


    picked it up and took a look at the message before rolling her eyes with


    contempt. Afterward, she handed her phone to Abigail, asking her to read it


    too. ¡°Sean is paying a lot of money to reserve an appointment with you the


    day after tomorrow.¡±


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    Well, to be precise, Sean wanted to meet na. Well, well. For someone who


    couldn¡¯t wait another 20 minutes for me, this b*stard sure has plenty of time


    to make an appointment to meet na.


    Such thoughts made Abigail nearly crush the phone. Her gaze turned chilly


    as she said, ¡°I¡¯m busy with widowhood!¡±


    At present, she only had one thought in her mind, which was divorce. I need


    to immediately finalize our divorce!


    So, Luna retrieved her phone to y with it for a second before quoting


    Abigail¡¯s statement and replying to her assistant.


    After that, she ced her phone down and analyzed the situation. ¡°Sean


    wants to meet you probably because he wants you to make a dress for Joan.


    East Joy Talent will hold a fashion g next month, and I heard she is also on


    the list. Considering how private this event is, I suppose Sean has spent a


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    before when she heard Luna¡¯s words. She merely twitched the corner of her


    lips in disdain. Of course, he spends heavily on this. After all, not only is he


    getting Joan in, but he is also looking for dresses designed by na to aid


    her.


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    When Luna saw that Abigail was showing no reaction, she couldn¡¯t hold back


    her temper and mmed her hand hard on the table. ¡°Are you for real?!


    You¡¯re actually allowing his mistress to bully you?!¡±


    Meanwhile, Abigail remained expressionless. ¡°If you have an idea to make


    Sean go bankrupt, I don¡¯t mind joining in.¡± It takes two to tango. Joan won¡¯t


    stand a chance to interfere with our marriage if Sean hasn¡¯t decided to cheat


    on me. Ultimately, Sean was the one who failed to stay loyal to our marriage.


    Besides, why should I downgrade myself by quarreling with a mistress who


    doesn¡¯t even know who I am?


    Abigail wiped her face and hurriedly changed the subject when she saw that


    Luna was like a dog on a bone, refusing to let this matter go. ¡°Didn¡¯t you


    mention an important clientst time?¡±


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    Luna replied in a lukewarm manner, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s East Joy Talent. The boss


    happens to be in Pendorf today, so he wants to meet you and discuss some


    details. But I have yet to say yes.¡±


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    East Joy Talent¨Can entertainment agency that houses many well¨Cknown


    A¨Clist actresses. Their celebrities constantly attend various fashion events,


    awards ceremonies, and various parties throughout the years. As a result,


    their demand for dress rentals is way higher than their peers. Forget next


    year, our entire studio¡¯s reputation will surely reach a higher level if we


    manage to cooperate with them. As soon as this thought crossed Abigail¡¯s


    mind, she instantly cheered up. ¡°What are we waiting for? Only an idiot would


    let go of an opportunity to earn more money! Come! Let¡¯s go now!¡±


    Luna rolled her eyes and hit upon an idea when her eyesid on Abigail¡¯s slim


    waist.


    At 2.00PM, Abigail and Luna arrived downstairs of the East Joy Talent¡¯s


    building.


    Just as Luna was about to park the car, a dashing blue supercar, which was


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    diagonally behind them, drifted and drove toward the parking space that she


    had seen.


    This caused Luna to panic as she instinctively stepped on the gas pedal.


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    ¡°How much does this car cost?¡± Luna stared at the supercar, which got


    caught under the back of her Volkswagen, through the rearview mirror and


    asked wryly, ¡°Are both our worths enough to pay for the damages?¡±


    Abigail blinked and teased, ¡°It wasn¡¯t on purpose? I thought you hit the car


    because you were mad at the driver for stealing your parking space.¡±


    ¡°I panicked, but I certainly was no fool!¡± Luna¡¯s facial expression twisted in


    pain at the thought of the amount ofpensation she would have to pay.


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    Abigail leaned over to help her put the gearbox in parking mode and pulled


    the handbrake before opening the door and getting out of the car. ¡°I¡¯ll check it


    out.¡±


    At the same time, the owner of the supercar stepped out too. It was a


    handsome man with a height of 6¡¯2¡± feet. He was wearing a pair of oversized


    ck sunsses, which covered half of his face and only revealed his


    attractive nose as well as overly rosy lips. Once he saw Abigail step out of the


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    Volkswagen, he momentarily stopped chewing the gum in his mouth and


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    smiled. ¡°Miss Slim Waist, have we met before? Why do I feel you look awfully


    familiar?¡±


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    Likewise, Abigail thought he looked familiar too. Therefore, she approached


    him and took a closer look. Then, she immediately realized that the man was


    none other than Kevin Stewart, Sean¡¯s closest and best friend, who grew up


    with him. However, she merely met him once, which was two years ago. At


    that time, Sean was drunk. So, she had to ferry his wasted *ss home and


    consequently greeted Kevin in the process.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes wandered back and forth between the disastrous state of the


    head of Kevin¡¯s supercar and his face. Then, she curled her lips into a smile


    and tentatively called out, ¡°Kevin?¡±


    Kevin was taken aback. So, he raised his hand, pushed his ck sunsses


    up, and squinted his fox eyes as he looked at her. ¡°Miss Slim Waist, have we


    indeed met before?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Abigail Quinn.¡±


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    Kevin thought about it for a few seconds before recalling who Abigail was.


    Then, he reflexively straightened and greeted, ¡°Abigail¡­¡±


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    She didn¡¯t bother wasting her breath exining her newly single status as


    she nced at the head of Kevin¡¯s supercar and said, ¡°About your car¡­¡±


    Kevin pped his hands and continued, ¡°It¡¯s my fault! I was in a hurry for a


    meet¨Cup, so I thought of racing for a parking space. It¡¯s nothing serious. I¡¯ll just


    im the car insuranceter.¡±


    Thus, she smiled. ¡°Sure. You can im the car repair expenses from Sean.¡±


    He swiftly dismissed her suggestion by saying, ¡°No, I can¡¯t do that! It¡¯s no big


    deal. You can just go your own way!¡±


    Abigail turned around and left. Once she got into the Volkswagen, she stared


    at Luna, who was covered in cold sweat and utterly dumbfounded. ¡°What are


    you doing? Drive! Drive to the parking lot of the opposite shopping mall.¡±


    ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Although Luna remained in the car, she had heard every word


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    between Abigail and Kevin¡¯s conversation. Therefore, she was slightly


    startled. ¡°Are you not afraid that he would tattle to Seanter?¡±


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    ¡°I will decide what to do when that happens. Right now, all we need is to


    make sure we are safe through the afternoon.¡± Abigail looked wholly


    indifferent. ¡°If we are forced to spend three hours negotiating with him, not


    only would we have to pay the damages, but we would also lose a business


    deal.¡± Moreover, Kevin is super close with Sean. He won¡¯t fuss about such a


    trivial amount of money.


    After a few seconds of silence, Abigail warned, ¡°You will be na while I¡¯ll be


    your assistant once we arrive at East Joy Talentter.¡±


    Luna asked in utter bewilderment, ¡°Why? Are you nning on giving me


    credit for your achievements now?¡±


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    Abigail red at her. ¡°Are you an idiot? What if the ce where Kevin rushed


    to for his meet¨Cup was in East Joy Talent? What if he finds out that I am


    na? What should I do if he tells Sean?¡± Furthermore, I have just announced


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    that my husband is dead and I¡¯m now a widow. Sean will undoubtedly kill me


    if he knows that I am na!


    Luna fell silent.


    The two parked the car in the shopping mall across from the building. Then,


    they puttered aimlessly for a while. At 3.00PM, they set off to East Joy Talent


    after feeling that they wouldn¡¯t be so unlucky to bump into Kevin again.


    The receptionist involuntarily took a second look at them upon hearing that


    they were from L.Moon Studio. ¡°Are you Ms. na?¡± she asked in a low voice.


    Since Luna was afraid of being discovered, she bought a pair of ck


    sunsses and put them on when she came over. She deliberately steeled


    her nerves before intentionally answering in a whisper, ¡°Yes. This is my


    assistant.¡±


    The receptionist led the two to the elevator as unabashed adoration


    appeared on her face. ¡°Our president has been waiting for you!¡°

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    Luna smiled, entered the elevator, and walked straight in the direction of the


    president¡¯s office. Once she arrived at the door, she heard an idle voice from


    inside, asking, ¡°na, is that you?¡±


    The twodies froze at the door and stared at Kevin in utter astonishment. It


    didn¡¯t help that the man had also personallye out of the office to greet


    them.


    Eventually, it was Luna who reacted first. ¡°Nice to meet you, Mr. Stewart. I¡¯m


    na and also the owner of L.Moon, Luna Smith.¡±


    Although he was shaking hands with Luna, Kevin fixed his gaze on Abigail.


    ¡°She is¡­¡±


    ¡°She is my assistant,¡± Luna exined hastily.


    Kevin almost burst intoughter upon hearing that. Then, he turned around


    and teased the person inside, ¡°Sean, is your family going bankrupt?¡±


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    Abigail followed his gaze and looked inside. Unfortunately for her, she


    immediately saw a familiar figure sitting on the couch with his back facing


    the door.


    Abigail could still recognize it was Sean at a nce even if it was merely a


    silhouette. Hence, she couldn¡¯t help but curl her lips in annoyance. It¡¯s true


    when they say opponents always stumble upon one another. Look at us! I


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    can¡¯t believe I would meet him here after we didn¡¯t get to meet at the City


    Hall this morning.


    Likewise, Sean was looking at her with apparent suspicion in his eyes.


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    The oblivious Kevin shifted his gaze between the two as he smiled and said,


    ¡°Miss Smith, I have been waiting for your arrival. Pleasee in.¡±


    Abigail looked away nonchntly and followed Luna, who was trying her best


    to y the role of an assistant.


    Now that the cooperation between East Joy Talent and L.Moon was


    practically finalized, all that remained was Kevin¡¯s final decision.


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    Although Luna wasn¡¯t the real na, she still knew her design concept and


    strength thoroughly by heart from her years as Abigail¡¯s best friend. Hence,


    she wasn¡¯t afraid of being not¨Cso¨Csubtly interrogated.


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    Soon, it was time to sign the contract.


    Unexpectedly, Kevin pushed the contract aside and said with a smile, ¡°Miss


    Smith, there¡¯s no rush in signing the contract. Before we sign the contract, I


    have a presumptuous request. There is a friend of mine who would like to ask


    you to design a dress that is solely for him. This isn¡¯t included in the contract,


    so I¡¯ll let you set the price. Of course, this is only if the dress could be


    Only Sean was the other person present in the huge office other than Kevin


    that wasn¡¯t from L.Moon Studio. Hence, even a fool could figure out who this


    friend was.


    Therefore, Luna shot Kevin a faint smile as she inwardly cursed him to hell


    and back. Meanwhile, she outwardly replied in a polite manner, ¡°Mr. Stewart,


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    my husband has just passed away recently, so I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t design a


    dress that will satisfy your friend¡¯s needs. I don¡¯t want to spoil such a joyous


    event and ruin your friendship.¡±


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    After that, she stood up without hesitation and picked up the contract. ¡°Since


    you still need time to consider our cooperation, I shall take this contract with


    1. me. We still have other businesses to attend to. So, we shall take our leave.¡±


    ¡°Wait!¡± Kevin stretched out his hand, attempting to ask them to stay. I was


    just casually bringing up the topic. I never said I wouldn¡¯t sign the contract!


    To his dismay, the two clearly had no intention of sticking around any longer,


    for they simply departed without even a backward nce.


    When Kevin quickly realized that the famous na, who finally agreed to


    meet him, took off just like that, he focused his gaze on Sean suspiciously.


    ¡°Hey! Abigail is na¡¯s assistant. So, why didn¡¯t you just ask her for help?¡±


    Instead, he still needs to indirectlymunicate through me!


    ¡°Did you two have a fight?¡± Kevin mumbled to himself, ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like it.


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    When her car hit my car earlier during her arrival, her eyes still lit up at the


    mention of you.¡±


    Lit up? Well, of course, it did. However, it didn¡¯t light up because of love.


    Instead, it¡¯s because of money.


    Sean gave him a cold look before stating, ¡°Your father was right in not


    naming you as the sessor of the Stewarts.¡± He will lose all the wealth his


    family has built for years sooner orter.


    After that, he grabbed his coat, got up, and left.


    Once Abigail stepped out of the building, she sneezed loudly. Then, she


    rubbed her eyes and snappishly spected the two gentlemen were


    criticizing her harshly in the office.


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    As for Luna, she immediately took off her sunsses and spat, ¡°That


    good¨Cfor¨Cnothing Graham! You have yet to divorce him, but he dares to pull


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    off such a dishonest act?! In my opinion, you are right to file a divorce. It¡¯s


    best to cut ties with a sc*mbag like him before it¡¯s toote!¡±


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    Since she had always been a hot¨Ctempered person, she naturally didn¡¯t


    hesitate when she was in the mood to scold a person. ¡°How could he think of


    asking his wife to customize a dress for his mistress?! She isn¡¯t worthy of


    wearing the clothes you designed!¡±


    At this moment, Lunashed all her frustration and resentment from having


    lost the opportunity to sign a profitable business deal with East Joy Talent at


    Sean.


    Meanwhile, Abigail merely curled her lips into a bitter smile. Even though what


    Luna said was facts and heart¨Cwrenching, she really didn¡¯t feel anything now.


    Currently, divorcing Sean as soon as possible was her top priority.


    ¡°We should hurry up and leave. Otherwise, we will definitely lose both the deal


    and our money if Kevin chases us down here and demands the money for


    his car,¡± Abigail said rationally. ¡°Besides, why bother lowering ourselves to the


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    same level as a lowlife?¡±


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    Sean, who chased after her, only managed to hear these words out of the


    entire conversation. In an instant, his face darkened in anger. First, she uses


    me as a decoy. Now, she calls me a lowlife?! Excellent! Truly excellent!


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    Abigail and Luna, on the other hand, didn¡¯t notice his presence at all. As they


    chatted, they swiftly got into the car. Then, Luna started the engine and drove


    out of the building resolutely.


    Luna was still indignant halfway through the journey. ¡°By the way, I have


    sessfully gotten the invitation card for East Joy Talent¡¯s fashion g. I will


    attend the g with you that evening. If he dares to bully you, I¡¯m going to


    p him and his mistress hard in the face!¡±

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    Unfortunately, sleep had caught up with Abigail, so she did not hear a thing


    that came out of Luna¡¯s lips.


    When she woke up, she realized that Luna hadn¡¯t parked the car at the studio


    and had parked it at a new residential area instead. So, there was a confused


    look on her face as she stared at Luna ying on her cell phone, asking, ¡°Is


    there a customer?¡±


    When Luna saw that she was awake, she jingled the keys in her hands. ¡°Yep,


    I¡¯m bringing you to experience life!¡±


    After Abigail got out of the car, she realized that there was no customer at all.


    Instead, Luna had secretly bought a cozy three¨Cbedroom apartment that


    was sufficient for her to live alone.


    Then, she said in concern, ¡°Living at the studio is not a long¨Cterm solution. You


    can¡¯t sleep well and it¡¯s not safe, either. This apartment is close to the studio,


    and since you¡¯re in the midst of settling your divorce, I¡¯m worried that the jerk


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    will take your property. So, I¡¯ve bought this ce under my name for now, but


    it will be yours once you¡¯ve regained your freedom.¡±


    Abigail clutched the keys in her hands and was at a loss for words.


    Luna waved her hand nonchntly. ¡°Hey, you earned this. You¡¯ve always


    refused to ept bonuses from thepany, so take it as me returning all


    the bonuses you rightfully deserve. I¡¯m pinning my hopes on your designs to


    take me to greater heights!¡±


    Abigail stopped being modest after Luna¡¯s words and epted the keys


    willingly.


    The next morning, she was woken up by a phone call, and when she checked


    her phone, she was surprised to find thirty¨Cthree missed calls.


    Thirty¨Ctwo of them were from Luna while the other one was from Sean.


    So, she immediately called Luna and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


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    ¡°Nothing, I just wanted to remind you to take a break. I was worried that the


    designs couldn¡¯t make the deadline, but some customers imed that the


    dresses did not meet their requirements and insisted on canceling their


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    orders at the cost of forfeiting their deposits. Now, all the finished designs are


    hanging in the store and our efforts in the past days have been in vain.¡±


    A frown appeared on Abigail¡¯s face. ¡°The dresses don¡¯t fit their requirements?¡±


    The studio had been operating for years, but nothing like this had happened


    before. They were a small studio with some minor fame, so it wasn¡¯t enough


    to have a big brand to target them to this extent.


    Her grip on the phone tightened, and her fingertips turned white. ¡°Hang on.


    I¡¯ming over right now.¡±


    After she ended the call, she ordered a ride, rushed to the studio, and replied


    to Luna¡¯s text messages on the way. Suddenly, her Instagram sent a push


    notification to her of a story update that Joan had just posted.


    Abigail had forgotten when she ever started following her and neither could


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    she recall why, but she tapped on the notification to check it out.


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    ¡®The happiest thing in this world is probably someone turning the world


    upside¨Cdown for you over something small,¡® Joan captioned with a selfie. The


    background was the building of East Joy Entertainment, and the lower right


    corner of the picture was the half¨Cshoulder of a man. The material of the suit


    he was wearing was of superior quality and the design was fashionable.


    This was the suit he was wearing when she met Sean at Kevin¡¯s ce today.


    It seemed that he decided to destroy her studio without any regard for the


    livelihood of her legal wife just because he couldn¡¯t get na¡¯s designs. What


    a sc*mbag! With a stroke of determination, she tapped on ¡®Unfollow¡® and


    turned off the screen of her phone in frustration.


    Meanwhile, the studio was in a mess. The phones were ringing off their hooks


    and Abigail picked up some of the words the assistants in the studio were


    saying, and mostly were about order cancetion.


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    ¡°Did you contact our customers? What did they say?¡±


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    At first, Luna didn¡¯t want her to worry, but seeing that there was no end to the


    order cancetion calls, she couldn¡¯t control herself and lost a gasket. ¡°They


    just gave us all sorts of silly excuses saying that the designs are not suitable.


    Finally, I got some information from an old customer. They only mentioned


    that they were paid to do this and asked whether we offended someone.¡±


    Who else can we offend except Sean Graham? ¡°How much did we lose?¡±


    Abigail asked bluntly.


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    ¡°These orders are tailored¨Cmade dresses ording to customers¡®


    requirements. I nned to clear the payment with the factory after getting


    the final payment from the customers. Now that they¡¯re not taking the


    dresses, we won¡¯t get the final payment to pay what we owe to the factory.


    Adding everything together, we lost about¡­ 2 to 2.8 million¡­¡±


    2.8 million¡­ He¡¯s out to bankrupt us! Abigail thought, utterly furious, and


    almost couldn¡¯t catch her breath. Just when she wanted to say something,


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    her phone started ringing. So, she took a quick nce at it and saw that the


    caller was Sean.

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    ¡°Apany me to the Graham Estate tonight, Grandpa wants to see you¡±


    Abigail stared at the stack of canceled orders in her hands. She was already


    extremely frustrated, to begin with, but hearing Sean¡¯s voice now only added


    fuel to her fury. Thus, she said indifferently, ¡°I¡¯m not in the position to visit the


    Graham Estate.¡±


    At the other end of the line, Sean was quiet for a few seconds before


    ordering, ¡°We¡¯re not divorced yet. You cannot decide whether you want to go


    or not.¡±


    Due to certain reasons, Sean was raised by his grandparents, Colby Graham


    and Lina Toth, and listened to everything they said. Therefore, he didn¡¯t object


    when they wanted him to marry Abigail. During three years of his secret


    marriage to Abigail, his understanding of the obligations of a husband and a


    wife, besides the monthly coitus, was visiting the Graham Estate regrly to


    show Colby and Lina how blissful they were as a form of assurance.


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    Whoever made the elderly couple sad was Sean¡¯s enemy.


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    If this call had happened any other time, she would have thought that he


    was being self¨Ccentered and demanding again. Yet, right when herpany


    was in a crisis, he called and threatened her to go to the Graham Estate with


    him.


    She couldn¡¯t help but let out a contemptuous chuckle. My three years of love


    and dedication were for nothing. Not a single shard of it had touched Sean.


    For Joan¡¯s sake, he¡¯s willing to go as far as exterminating me.


    So, she took a deep breath and went straight to the point. ¡°Will you solve the


    crisis at the studio if I go to the Graham Estate with you?¡±


    Sean agreed without even thinking twice. ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll pick you up tonight.¡± After


    he hung up, his spirits were better than he imagined, and his lips even curved


    upward unintentionally.


    He rarely took the initiative to contact Abigail and he would usually ask his


    assistant to contact her whenever Colby wanted him to visit with her.


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    However, he decided to make this call personally because she had been


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    throwing a tantrum recently. So, in his opinion, this call would serve as an out


    for her.


    Sean called an internal line and gave his order emotionlessly, ¡°Find out what


    issues L.Moon has encountered. There¡¯s no need to inform me about


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    anything and just take care of it straight away.¡±


    Before the day was over, more than half of the canceled orders at L.Moon


    were restored. While Luna was still worried about the 2.8 million that they


    owed to the factory, the customers with canceled orders had all returned to


    her. They agreed to raise the price topensate for the losses of the studio,


    and some even directly transferred the final payment without further


    prompting.


    So, she turned to Abigail with a look that was mixed with surprise and


    concern. ¡°Did Sean do this?¡±


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    Abigail¡¯s heart, face, and words were equally cold as she uttered, ¡°Yeah. A


    meal in exchange for 2.8 million. That¡¯s a good deal.¡±


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    At 7.00PM, Sean arrived on time to pick her up, and they went to the Graham


    Estate without any exchange of words.


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    Before they entered the yard, he stopped in his tracks suddenly. When he


    caught sight of the deadpan look on her face, he grumbled in


    disgruntlement, ¡°With this expression of yours, Grandpa will definitely smell a


    rat.¡±


    In a split second, she curled her lips into a professional smile. ¡°Fret not. I¡¯ll


    finish the act since I¡¯ve already given you my word.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes turned gloomy, and a ball of frustration welled up in his chest.


    She says that she¡¯s acting, which means she still wants a divorce. But I¡¯ve


    already solved the crisis for her studio. Why is she still unhappy? There was


    only one reason he could think of, and he asked in sarcasm, ¡°Did you already


    find your next husband?¡±


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    Abigail wiped the smile off her face and answered provocatively, ¡°So what if I


    did?¡± Does he think that he¡¯s the only one with special privileges and then


    condemn me if I do the same?


    The spot between his brows twitched in annoyance, but before he could say


    anything, the main gates swung open, and Dahlia greeted them with a


    surprised smile. ¡°Mr. Sean and Ms. Abigail, you¡¯re back!¡±


    Sean held back his tongue and muttered softly in acknowledgment before


    walking in. After they were indoors and changed into indoor slippers, one of


    them went upstairs to look for Maverick, Sean¡¯s father, while the other went to


    the living room to meet Colby and Lina.


    Lina called Abigail to her side and observed her body. ¡°You¡¯re still not


    pregnant?¡± she asked and sighed. Then, she steered the conversation away.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright. Try again next month.¡±


    Although herst statement carried no me, it sounded like a curse to


    Abigail. There was no need forplicated incantations from Lina. Just those


    words were enough for her to tense up as it served as a regr reminder


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    that this marriage was never equal when it started.


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    Before this, she would prepare for pregnancy so diligently because she


    thought that Lina was sincerely concerned about her. Until one day when she


    identally overheard Lina¡¯s conversation with Dahlia, the butler, and heard


    the disdain in her voice. ¡°Back then, I agreed to their marriage solely because


    I wanted her to bear our family a descendant. Her grandfather owes us a life,


    so it has to be paid with life as well, and I can only acknowledge that the debt


    is paid after a child is born. Otherwise, I wonder whether the Quinn Family is


    just taking advantage of us because we¡¯re indebted to them.¡±

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    Colby had been an upright man all his life and would never tolerate


    something like this. Even if Abigail wanted to have a child, Sean would have


    to be a willing party as well.


    Although Abigail was highly difited by Lina¡¯s words, she only answered


    obediently, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Colby couldn¡¯t help but frown upon his wife¡¯s actions. ¡°The kids rarelye


    home as it is. Don¡¯t bring this up at every chance you¡¯ve got.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t deny it. You want a grandchild as badly as I do,¡± Lina snapped.


    Nheless, he changed the topic. ¡°Abigail, some rumors have been going


    around outside recently. What do you think about them?¡±


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    Abigail maintained her usual meek demeanor. ¡°I trust that Sean will handle it


    well.¡±


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    Her answer was well¨Creceived by Colby. ¡°Ignore what the masses are saying.


    You¡¯re the only granddaughter¨Cinw the Graham Family acknowledges.


    That woman who isn¡¯t recognized by us will never enter our doors.¡±


    ¡°You should work harder and bear him a child. Then, he¡¯lle home


    naturally,¡± Lina added. When Colby was about to lose his temper, she quickly


    stopped herself from saying more. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll stop. Stay here for the night. I¡¯ve


    prepared your favorite food for dinner.¡±


    Abigail wanted to say something, but Lina had already risen to her feet and


    paced into the kitchen happily.


    When Colby¡¯s stern, sharp eyes fell on Abigail¡¯s face, they turned soft and


    gentle. ¡°Don¡¯t take Lina¡¯s words to heart. She just wants you and Sean to have


    a blissful,plete family of your own.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I know,¡± she answered softly.


    He sighed at the sight of her looking so dim as though the fire in her had


    gone out. ¡°How is your grandmother doing?¡±


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    Abigail¡¯s face softened into a warm look at the mention of her grandmother.


    In fact, she appeared a great deal happier. ¡°She¡¯s doing well.¡±


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    ¡°Is she still unwilling to move here and live with you?¡± Colby inquired.


    Abigail was in a trance for a couple of seconds before answering, ¡°She¡¯s used


    to life in a vige and finds the city too noisy for her liking, but I¡¯ve asked


    some vigers to help me keep a lookout for her.¡±


    Colby was an old friend of Abigail¡¯s grandparents, Theodore Quinn and


    Analise Stein, and she chatted with him about some trivial stuff regarding


    Analise. She even knew how often Analise fed her chickens today, which


    showed how attentive she was to Analise.


    Colby felt as though he was looking at another person through her face as he


    regarded her. ¡°Theodore is lucky to have you.¡±


    Abigail paused for a second before breaking into a smile. ¡°No, I¡¯m the lucky


    one to be brought up by them.¡±


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    However, he said no more on the matter.


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    After dinner, Sean and Abigail retreated into their bedroom. This was the first


    time they were spending the night in the Graham Estate after their wedding


    night.


    While Abigail was feeling a little uneasy, Sean broke the silence. ¡°Grandma


    went for a physical checkup yesterday and her heart is not as it used to be.


    Thank you for agreeing to her request to stay the night.¡±


    Abigail nodded expressionlessly. ¡°You¡¯re wee. This is what I should do.¡±


    For the sake of 2.8 million, I can sleep anywhere, she added silently in her


    heart and walked further into the room decisively.


    This was their marital suite and was originally decorated in ck and white


    color schemes, which made the room simple and cold, but a soft carpet was


    just recently added. The lights were not turned on; only a red¨Ccolored, thick


    candle was lit on the coffee table in the living area.


    Abigail stopped halfway and couldn¡¯t stop herself from recalling their first


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    night as husband and wife. It didn¡¯t help that the candlelight danced at the


    exact same angle.


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    That time, she thought that they would treat each other politely on their first


    night together, but somehow, they found themselves tangled in each other¡¯s


    armster. After that night, Sean suspected that she had drugged him and


    ignored her for a very long time afterward.


    Her memories of this room didn¡¯t bring her any fond memories, and she


    could clearly remember how agonizing her first time was. To make matters


    worse, Sean was half¨Cmad at the time and refused to let her rest.


    So, she closed her eyes and swallowed any bitterness that was welling up


    within her as she recollected herself for a moment and turned around to


    head out. ¡°I¨CI¡¯ll ask for another room from Dahlia.¡±


    Sean frowned. ¡°Do you want Grandpa and Grandma to know that we¡¯re


    sleeping separately?¡±


    A surge of hot steam rushed into her head, and she took a few deep breaths


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    before saying dispassionately, ¡°Okay, we¡¯ll sleep on separate beds, then.


    You¡¯ll take the couch.¡±


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    The frown on his face deepened. ¡°Why should I be the one to take the couch


    when I¡¯m not the one who came up with the idea to sleep separately?¡± he


    pointed out in disgruntlement.


    A speechless Abigail thought, Fine, I¡¯ll take the couch. It¡¯s only one night.


    There¡¯s no reason for me to give a sh*t when he¡¯s not even worried that Joan


    will be jealous.


    Outside the room, Lina took a look at the bowl on the tray Dahlia was holding


    and asked in a whisper, ¡°Did you add it in already?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I added it ording to the dosage. It won¡¯t cause them any damage,¡±


    Dahlia replied in a hushed voice. ¡°But, are you sure it¡¯s okay to do this?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t see any problem with it. She has everything to gain if she¡¯s pregnant. If


    she¡¯s still not pregnant after this, I¡¯m afraid that she wouldn¡¯t be able to bear


    a child. I have to make early preparations if that happens. Now, go on and


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    After Abigail finished washing up, she ced the nkets on the couch and


    snuggled in when a knock came at the door. She jerked upright with a


    bounce as she whispered urgently to Sean, who was in bed, ¡°Did you lock the


    door?¡±


    Sean narrowed his eyes at her and asked loudly, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Sean, it¡¯s me,¡± Dahlia said. ¡°Old Mrs. Graham prepared some pudding


    earlier and would like you to try some. I¡¯ll being in now if you¡¯re still


    awake.¡±


    The knob turned and opened with a click.


    Abigail literally jumped up from the couch and stuffed the nkets under the


    bed while Dahlia was passing through the corridor into the bedroom area.


    After that, she flipped open Sean¡¯s nkets and slipped in like a fish. The


    moment she slipped in, she identally hit his chest and they both grunted.


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    This noise sounded amorous at night, and Dahlia stopped abruptly while


    walking in. Then, she asked tentatively, ¡°Mr. Sean and Ms. Abigail¡­ May Ie


    in?¡±


    Sean gritted his teeth as he nced at the head with the top S**posed


    hidden beneath the nket. An unreadable, dark look washed over his eyes.


    ¡°Come in,¡±


    Abigail yed along and climbed out of the nkets. After she straightened


    her messy hair, she greeted Dahlia with a smile, ¡°Hi, Dahlia,¡±


    She was about to get out of bed when Dahlia hurriedly stopped her. ¡°You


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    don¡¯t have to get out. I¡¯ll bring it to you and take it away once you¡¯re finished.¡±


    As Abigail stole a look at the nkets which were notpletely hidden, she


    was certain that Dahlia would realize what was happening if she was here


    and came to a quick decision¨Cpinching Sean hard under the nkets.


    She had no idea which part she had pinched, but it was hard and even hurt


    her fingers a little. Sean¡¯s expressionless face winced for a second as he was


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    the unfortunate recipient of her actions, and blood rushed to his face. So, he


    hastily got up on the bed and extended his hands to Dahlia. ¡°Pass it to me.¡±


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    Dahlia passed it to him as instructed. ¡°Okay, you can feed her, then.¡±


    Sean¡¯s hands turned rigid for a second, and his thin lips smirked. Then, he


    deftly ced the tray on the bedside table next to him, picked up the bowl,


    scooped some pudding with the spoon, and delivered it to Abigail¡¯s lips.


    At this point, Abigail was speechless and confused. Frankly, she didn¡¯t know


    what Sean was expecting her to do and looked him in the eyes steadily. He


    raised his brows, shifting his gaze from her face to the spoon and hinting at


    her that he wasn¡¯t going to put it away.


    Even though she wasn¡¯t a pretentious person and had sincerely loved him for


    three whole years, she still found it a little awkward to be so lovey¨Cdovey with


    him in front of others, especially since it was the first time. She knew it was


    just a pretense, but her heart still fluttered against her chest. On the other


    hand, her rationale was reminding her that Sean now belonged to Joan.


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    Since she didn¡¯t expect that Sean would help her, she thought about it for a


    second before saying, ¡°I don¡¯t like to eat in bed.¡±


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    Dahlia watched in dismay as the pudding that had already reached Abigail¡¯s


    lips didn¡¯t end up in her mouth and hurriedly tried to smooth over the


    situation. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s only this one time. Don¡¯t fuss over it. Mr. Sean has never fed


    anyone food in his life!¡±


    Abigail breathed deeply and ate the pudding Sean was feeding her when


    she realized that Dahlia wasn¡¯t going to leave until she had the pudding. As


    they were sitting and facing the same direction, Sean would asionally


    touch her face while holding the spoon.


    Her skin was smooth and soft, just like satin, and her cherry¨Cred lips were


    stained with the sugary liquid from the dessert, giving off a glossy shine and


    looking like a ripe peach under the light.


    He gulped discretely as he held the spoon still in the air for a while. ¡°Is it


    delicious?¡±


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    Thest thing Abigail wanted was to share a spoon with him because it gave


    her the idea that they were sharing an indirect kiss.


    Therefore, she snatched the bowl from him and finished the pudding in a


    gulp as she raised her brows at Sean provocatively. ¡°It¡¯s yummy.¡± But you


    can¡¯t have any of it.


    Amused by her reaction, he chuckled loudly, and Dahlia looked at them once


    more before hastily keeping away the tray and leaving quietly.


    In the meantime, Lina was still waiting at the door, and it was all she could do


    to stop herself from sticking her ear to the door to eavesdrop. When Dahlia


    came out with an empty bowl, her eyes practically sparkled. ¡°They finished


    it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s a shame that Ms. Abigail is the only one who ate it,¡± Dahlia


    answered softly.


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    ¡°It¡¯s not a problem. As long as he¡¯s a man, he won¡¯t be able to turn her down,¡±


    Lina said. This time, I¡¯m sure I¡¯ll get a grandchild! ¡°Clean the bowl and don¡¯t


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    Meanwhile, in the room, Abigail immediately rolled out of bed as soon as


    Dahlia left. Unfortunately, Sean pressed her down on the bed before she


    could sessfully escape from his clutches.


    She instinctively used her hand to shove him away. As a result, she did


    manage to create some distance between them. ¡°She¡¯s already gone.


    There¡¯s no need for us to act now.¡±


    s, he simply gazed deeply at her, his voice hoarse when he asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t


    you want this when you grabbed me earlier?¡±


    A confused and speechless Abigail shrieked in dismay, ¡°I was just reminding


    you not to let Dahliae to my side of the bed! Are you a S** addict or


    something? How do you always rte everything to that?!¡±


    Nheless, he merely ignored her while he suppressed his desire and


    guided her hand downwards until itnded on a certain ce.


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    At this rate, she had a strong urge to just remove her hand from her body


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    forever. Sure, it would be difficult to live without a hand, but she would make it


    work somehow. Still, she desperately tried to withdraw her hand from his grip,


    her face was flushed crimson. ¡°What are you doing?!¡±


    He responded by enunciating each word slowly yet firmly, ¡°Remind me again,


    did you have to grab me here earlier?¡±


    When she made a mad grasp at him a moment ago, her aim was rather


    unfortunate. Coupled with her panicked grip, it hurt so terribly that he


    suspected that she wanted his line to end with him today.


    Abigail finally realized what he was insinuating. Her face turned into a rather


    violent shade of red, but she stubbornly retorted, ¡°Fine. Let me go. I need to


    wash my hands.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°You¡¯re disgusted by something you use?¡±


    She earnestly replied, ¡°You should know that what I¡¯m avoiding might not be


    an object¡­¡±


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    But the person? Does she really despise me that badly? Sean¡¯s previously


    good mood disappeared in a puff of smoke when he thought of that.


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    The hazy mist in his eyes gradually dissipated as he calmly regarded her for


    a few seconds. Then, he turned around and got off the bed. ¡°You can have


    the bed.¡±


    With that said, he walked straight out of the room.


    Abigail didn¡¯t care where he was going; since he had already given her


    permission to use the bed, she would obediently make use of it.


    It was probably due to the sudden change of location as she failed to fall


    asleep even though she was utterly exhausted. In the end, she kept tossing


    and turning in bed, trying desperately to get some shut¨Ceye. To make


    matters worse, she felt increasingly warm, which did nothing for her already


    difited state.


    Why does it feel so hot and humid when it¡¯s only March?


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    Abigail agitatedly undid two buttons on her sleeping gown, only to find the


    temperature still too high for her. Moreover, for some reason, she kept


    thinking about Sean¡¯s hand holding the spoon when he was feeding her the


    pudding earlier.


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    She could tell at a nce that his fair and long arms were quite strong.


    Wait, why am I thinking about him at a time like this?! She couldn¡¯t help but


    feel annoyed at herself for being so easily charmed by his looks. Eventually,


    her emotions got the better of her as she kicked the nket off her person in


    a fit of ire.


    Just as sleep had finally descended upon her, someone pushed open the


    door and entered the room.


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but slightly raise an eyebrow at the sight of the person on


    the bed.


    In the dimly lit bedroom, the moonlight was filtered by the thick and luxurious


    curtains, leaving only a faint glow that fell on her slim waist.


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    That was the ce he loved to touch the most when they were intimate;


    both his hands could easily encircle it.


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    A sly glint shed in Sean¡¯s eyes. He had told her to sleep on the bed, but he


    didn¡¯t say anything about him sleeping on the couch.


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    Therefore, he naturally slid under the covers on the other side of the bed. Just


    as he was about to close his eyes, a pair of warm, soft, slender, and fair


    hands caressed his chest.


    Her fingers then slipped in through the gap between his buttons and slid


    downwards.


    She acted without restraint by entwining her slender and straight legs.


    around his body in the cover of the darkness. When her softness


    unintentionally brushed against him, the man¡¯s breathing gradually grew


    heavy. Yet, his voice remained as cold as ever when he demanded, ¡°You


    didn¡¯t want it earlier, so why y this game of cat and mouse now?¡±


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    couldn¡¯t care less about the man¡¯s sarcasm. She even let out a little moan to


    tempt him.


    Emboldened by the little noises she was making; he couldn¡¯t be considered a


    man if he continued restraining his desires.


    Thus, he swiftly pressed her back onto the bed with one hand.


    Her babbles were drowned by provocative kisses as his slightly cool tongue


    forced its way past her teeth, greedily taking every breath that belonged to


    her.


    There was only one thought in her mind.


    Well, the audacity of the man! I¡¯m clearly unwell, yet he dared to insinuate


    that I¡¯m the wanton one in this tattered rtionship! He was the one who


    would do anything to sleep with me!


    Hence, Abigail didn¡¯t feel like she was going against her conscience now that


    she had that particr thought fueling her sanity.


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    s, at the critical moment, Sean¡¯s phone, which had been ced aside,


    started ringing now, of all times.


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    Neither of them paid any attention to it at first, but the person on the other


    end wasn¡¯t clearly inclined to give up. The calls kepting one after


    another.


    Sean eventually reached for his phone and answered the call.


    A woman¡¯s crying voice faintly came through the phone.


    He didn¡¯t even hesitate for a second before he swiftly pulled away from


    Abigail, hastily sputtering, ¡°Wait for me. I¡¯ll be there right away.¡±


    In fact, he didn¡¯t even spare a nce at Abigail after hanging up the call.


    Instead, he hurriedly put on his clothes before leaving. He didn¡¯t even bother


    to look at her once from the beginning to the end.


    Abigaily alone in the darkness as she stared at the ceiling while her body


    burned with passion, but her heart felt as cold as ice.


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    She felt tortured as she was forced to endure such extreme differences as


    her mind and body warred against one another. After a while, the tip of her


    nose started to sting as she lowered her head and nced at her


    near¨Cnaked body.


    She had heard people say that once an arrow was on the string, it had to be


    shot; no man could stop at the critical moment.


    What kind of true and sincere feelings did Sean have for Joan to be able to


    stop at a time like this?


    Abigail stared nkly at the ceiling as shey utterly motionless for a time.


    Fortunately for her, she had all the time in the world to finally regain her


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    This time, it was nothing like the night of their wedding, where she had found


    release. Even though the process left a great deal to be desired, she was still


    somewhat happy.


    She knew she was a fool. Regardless, she wasn¡¯t that st* pid to not notice that


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    there was something wrong with the pudding Dahlia brought earlier,


    And the night of their wedding¡­


    Was that also her doing?


    Abigail couldn¡¯t tell if she was disappointed or broken¨Chearted.


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    Although her legs refused to cooperate with her at times, she still forced


    herself to go to the bathroom and filled the bathtub with cold water. Then,


    she even brought out all the chilled drinks and alcohol from the bedroom¡¯s


    mini fridge. Once she tossed everything into the bathtub, she stepped into


    the tub with her gritted teeth.


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    Cold.


    It was a chill that went bone deep.


    Abigail leaned against the edge of the bathtub. Although the cold water


    sluicing against her skin helped somewhat, it was still a terrible ordeal to


    endure after she was drugged with an aphrodisiac. Fortunately, she


    somehow managed to drift off to sleep.


    She soaked in the cold water all night, and the next day, she felt somewhat


    dazed.


    Before she left, she also made it a point of informing Dahlia. ¡°Sean went out


    earlyst night and didn¡¯te back all night. I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s doing,


    but I¡¯m not waiting for him; I¡¯m going to work.¡±


    She didn¡¯t care about what Sean was up to. She just wanted Dahlia to inform


    L¨ªna that the two of them hadn¡¯t consummated their marriagest night.


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    She didn¡¯t even know how she left Graham Residence. When she stood at the


    doorstep of her studio, Luna was taken aback by her pale face. ¡°Where did


    you gost night? How did you end up like this?¡±


    Then, she hastily went over to support the dangerously swaying Abigail. Yet,


    the moment her skin touched Abigail, she could tell that Abigail was definitely


    running a high fever. ¡°Why did youe here when you have a fever?! I¡¯m


    taking you to the hospital right now.¡±


    Abigail weakly waved her hand in dismissal. ¡°No, I want to go home and


    sleep. Just give me a ride.¡±


    Then, she instinctively touched her belly as those words fell from her lips.


    That was the spot where she had received numerous injections to stimte


    ovtion. After she left that dreadful ce thest time, she was


    traumatized enough that just hearing the word ¡®hospital¡® could make her


    nauseous.


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    As Luna had been her best friend for many years, she immediately


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    understood what Abigail meant. ¡°Okay, we don¡¯t have to go there if you don¡¯t


    want to. I¡¯ll take you home.¡±


    Then, she caressed Abigail¡¯s forehead out of concern as she immediately put


    aside her pressing work and drove Abigail back to the apartment.


    As Luna puttered about, pouring her water and frantically searching for


    fever¨Creducing medicine, she started questioning, ¡°Did Sean bully you? You


    were fine when you left. How did you end up in such a state?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to worry Luna, so she didn¡¯t tell Luna the truth. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.


    I probably didn¡¯t sleep fitfullyst night. You know how I am with my nkets. I


    probably just caught a cold. So, you can go back now. I don¡¯t want to infect


    you with whatever I¡¯ming down with. Besides, I¡¯ll make sure to take the


    medicine. I¡¯m sure I¡¯ll be as fit as a fiddle soon enough¡±


    As she said this, she forced herself to open her eyes. ¡°I finally managed to get


    our business back on track. I won¡¯t feel at ease if you¡¯re not there to ensure


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    that everything goes smoothly. Please just return to the studio as soon as


    you can.¡±


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    The 2.8 million she got by soaking in cold water all night came at a high cost.


    She couldn¡¯t afford to lose it again.


    The heartbroken Luna parted her lips to say something, but she couldn¡¯t even.


    find the words tofort Abigail. She truly couldn¡¯t imagine how badly


    cornered Abigail was feeling that she started viewing money as more


    valuable than her life. She remembered that Abigail had always been rather


    minimalistic, just what had happened to her?


    Finally, she gritted her teeth and took out her phone. ¡°I¡¯ll head to the studio


    right now, so don¡¯t worry.


    ¡°Just have a good rest. I already told my brother that you¡¯re sick, and he¡¯s on


    his way.¡±


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    Abigail was awakened by the knocking on the door.


    She remembered that Luna had said her brother, Zachariah, woulde to


    take care of her before she fell asleep. So, that was probably him. Although


    she didn¡¯t want to move, she struggled to sit up and open the door.


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    As she opened the door, she was met with a pair of familiar almond¨Cshaped


    eyes.


    The person in front of her was also startled. As he looked at her in disbelief,


    the light in his eyes shifted from anticipation toplete bewilderment. ¡°Ms.


    Abigail? Why are you here? No, wait¡­ Why is it you?¡±


    The stunned Kevin only managed to close his jaw with a click, which had


    dropped out in surprise. Then, he retracted the foot he had confidently


    ced into the house.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I be at my own home? So? Why are you here?¡± A chill swept in


    from outside the door, and Abigail instinctively moved to the side, making


    way for Kevin. She didn¡¯t want to stand in the cold, nor did she want to leave


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    Kevin standing outside.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Sean to hide you even after being married for so long,¡± Kevin


    awkwardly squeeze in. Nheless, the excitement and anticipation in his


    eyes unconsciously diminished as it was reced by respect.


    ¡°By the way¡­ What¡¯s your rtionship with Zachariah?¡± Kevin asked


    tentatively.


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    ¡°He¡¯s my best¨Cmy boss Luna¡¯s elder brother.¡± Abigail almost slipped up. ¡°Ah¡­


    Is your car fixed now?¡±


    She quickly changed the topic. Unfortunately, she was feeling a bit dizzy as


    she forced herself to get up from bed. So, she leaned against the wall, forcing


    herself to focus on the person in front of her.


    ¡°That¡¯s just a minor issue. Where¡¯s Sean? Why isn¡¯t he taking care of you?¡±


    Now that he understood her rtionship with Zachariah, Kevin felt relieved


    and probed further.


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    It would have been fine and dandy if Kevin hadn¡¯t just brought that


    despicable name into her humble abode. Now that she was forced to think


    about the person with that name, she couldn¡¯t help but recall her getting


    intimate with Seanst night.


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    Then, she thought about how he urgently rushed out after receiving a phone


    call. Sh*t, what a sc*mbag.


    Abigail coldly snapped, ¡°How would I know?


    ¡°I¡¯ll pour you a ss of water. Just sit for a while and run along. I¡¯m fine.


    However, I¡¯m sorry for inconveniencing you and making youe all this way


    for nothing.¡± Abigail was truly too exhausted to deal with anything. Frankly, all


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    she wanted to do was have a lovely snooze fest in her bed. Apparently, that


    was not in the cards for her today.


    As she picked up a ss from the table and turned to go to the kitchen¡­


    Crash!


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    A crisp sound of ss shattering came from the kitchen.


    Kevin quickly threw his phone aside and rushed to the kitchen. That was


    when he saw Abigail unconscious on the floor. Her slender arm was cut by


    the broken ss, and drops of blood fell on the floor, leaving stters of red


    flowers staining the floor.


    ¡°F*ck¡­ Ms. Abigail!¡±


    Kevin didn¡¯t have time to worry about keeping his distance from his friend¡¯s


    wife as he shook Abigail¡¯s shoulder. Still, he quickly withdrew his hand due to


    the scorching temperature.


    This is bad!


    So, he quickly carried the unconscious Abigail and rushed out of the house.


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    He gingerly ced her in the passenger seat and stepped on the gas, driving


    away in his car without noticing a familiar dark figure not far away.


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    The person in the shadows finally moved after staring at the departing red


    Ferrari.


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    ¡°Mr. Graham¡­ I think that was Mr. Stewart.¡±


    Xavien, who was standing behind Sean, looked at Sean¡¯s cold face in


    bewilderment. ¡°S¨CShould we still go up?¡±


    Sean lifted his eyes, emotionlessly gazing at Kevin¡¯s car as it left, his eyes


    exuding a chill that seemed to lower the surrounding temperature


    significantly.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡±


    After a long pause, he finally issued amand. The assistant obediently


    started the car and left the residential area without looking back.

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    Abigail woke up in the hospital.


    When she opened her eyes, a handsome face loomed way too close¡­


    She was so startled that she quickly shut her eyes and slowly opened them


    again. It was still the same face, but this time it was clearly smiling. He looked


    somewhat rakish, with thick eyebrows, almond¨Cshaped eyes, and fair skin


    that seemed blindingly white. Due to his porcin fair skin, the tworge dark


    circles under his eyes were particrly conspicuous.


    ¡°You¡¯re finally awake.¡± Kevin let out a sigh of relief after watching Abigail¡¯s


    amber pupils transition from haziness to rity. Then, he tilted his head back,


    looking half¨Cdead as he propped himself up on the hospital bed.


    She struggled to sit up halfway on the bed and looked around, only to find


    Kevin alone in the ward. She couldn¡¯t pretend like she wasn¡¯t moved by his


    help when she asked, ¡°You didn¡¯t keep vigil the entire time, did you?¡±


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    Then, she seemed to suddenly remember something. Who knows how long I


    have been unconscious! Someone like Kevin counts money by the second,


    right? Oh God, how much do I owe him?


    So, she blurted, ¡°I don¡¯t have the money to pay for your nursing fees!¡±


    Kevin stared at her dumbfoundedly, unable to find the words to say anything


    to that strange remark. However, he did notice that this beautiful woman


    would constantly bring up money every time they met.


    ¡°Wait a second, is Sean really going bankrupt? Why are you so stingy?¡± He


    smirked, and a shrewd light flickered in the depths of his tea¨Ccolored, narrow


    almond¨Cshaped eyes.


    Abigail had no intention of spilling her sob story to gain sympathy from him.


    Besides, she was afraid that he would turn his back on her if she said she was


    divorcing Sean.


    Still, she owed him a favor that had to be repaid. ¡°I¡¯m sorry you had to go


    through all that trouble because of me. What would you like to eat? It¡¯s my


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    treat.¡±


    She was about to reach out to find her phone and search for a high¨Cend


    restaurant nearby.


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    ¡°Forget about the food.¡± Kevin crossed his legs and sat back on the nearby


    couch. ¡°Why don¡¯t you do me a favor instead?¡±


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    ¡°Tell me and I¡¯ll see what I can do,¡± Abigail replied with a wary look in her eyes.


    He raised an eyebrow slightly at her defensive posture. ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal. I


    just wanted to ask if you could help me talk to na. My subordinates almost


    wore a hole through my floor when you guys left just like thatst time. They


    kept insisting I should do something about it and seek na out.¡±


    Naturally, Abigail was more than thrilled!


    Luna was devastated after they lost the East Joy Talent contract. Who could


    have thought that the same order woulde knocking on their door?


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    Nheless, Abigail pretended to hesitate as she didn¡¯t want to blow her


    cover.


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    Thankfully, Kevin was rather naive as he thought that the strange expression


    on Abigail¡¯s face meant that she was genuinely hesitant. ¡°I know that she has


    recently be a widow and is indeed in a bad mood. So, there¡¯s no need


    to force it. I¡¯ll try again when there¡¯s another opportunity.¡±


    However, there was no way she was going to let the opportunity which had


    been served to her on a silver tter slip through her fingers just like that.


    So, she immediately replied, ¡°It¡¯s alright. It¡¯s past the mourning period for Ms.


    na¡¯s husband. There is no problem.¡±


    Then, she quickly turned around to find her phone and called Luna to inquire


    about the contract.


    Luna truly was the world¡¯s best friend as she immediately understood the


    situation. Then, she wasted no time rushing to the hospital half an hourter


    with the contract and some design samples.


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    Since they had already discussed this prior to this and Kevin was in a hurry to


    sign the contract, there was naturally no room for negotiation. Therefore,


    both parties reached an agreement at the table in the ward in less than ten


    minutes.


    s, Kevin had a strange quirk. He had always been very fond of pretty


    handwriting ever since he was a child.


    So, every time he was done with signing a contract, he would habitually flip to


    the end to look at everyone¡¯s signature andpare them.


    This time, by coincidence, not only did he take a nce at the signature, but


    he also skimmed through the design samples. Thus, his keen eyes noticed


    that the signature below the design waspletely different from Luna¡¯s


    handwriting.


    So, who exactly is na?


    Kevin¡¯s eyes lit up, and there was a hint of yfulness and curiosity in his


    gaze as he scrutinized the two women for a while before smiling. ¡°I¡¯ll take my


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    leave now then, Ms. na.¡±


    Abigail nodded, but Luna didn¡¯t even budge.


    bu


    Kevin cheerfully turned around and left the hospital room as he took note of


    their reaction orck thereof.


    After Kevin left, Luna practically deted, causing any feignedposure


    she had earlier to disappear in the blink of an eye. Her eyes were wide when


    she asked Abigail, ¡°When did you get involved with Kevin? Did Sean threaten


    you again?¡±


    Abigail looked puzzled. ¡°Isn¡¯t he your brother¡¯s friend?¡±

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    Luna didn¡¯t keep in touch with her family after moving out. If it weren¡¯t for the


    urgent situation and the difficulty in getting someone reliable, she wouldn¡¯t


    have turned to Zachariah for help.


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    What she didn¡¯t expect was him standing her up after she had, for once in her


    life, reached out to him.


    So, the very annoyed Luna sent a scathing voice message to Zachariah,


    chewing him out without using even a hint of vulgarnguage, and promptly


    blocked him.


    Abigail could only stare wide¨Ceyed as Luna yelled at her phone.


    Once Luna was done, she shook her short blue hair nonchntly. ¡°Don¡¯t feel


    bad for me. I was adopted anyway, and our rtionship isn¡¯t exactly


    fantastic. If it weren¡¯t so urgent and I truly needed the help, I wouldn¡¯t have


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    bothered to contact him.¡±


    Abigail looked at Luna as thetterined. Still, she only felt relieved


    when she saw nothing but frustration in Luna¡¯s eyes.


    Luna suddenly changed the topic. ¡°By the way, I picked out a few gowns for


    you this morning. Try them onter.¡±


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    ¡°I didn¡¯t really see a point in making a big fuss about attending the East Joy


    Talent¡¯s g since I only got the invitation due to a whim. However, that has


    changed now that we will be coborating in the future. A lot is at stake, so


    we have to make sure we don¡¯t embarrass ourselves. There will be many


    celebrities and socialites attending. It will be a good opportunity for publicity,¡±


    Luna analyzed the situation seriously.


    Abigail thought it over for a moment and nodded in agreement. ¡°Alright, but


    there aren¡¯t many samples left at home. The styles you picked might be from


    appropriate for us to wear old designs, especially since we¡¯re in the fashion


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    industry, right?¡±


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    Luna¡¯s eyes lit up in glee. ¡°Oh, my God! Really?! I haven¡¯t worn the clothes you


    designed in¡­ well, ages!¡±


    Abigail¡¯s designs were in high demand. So, Luna could never bring herself to


    wear the clothes Abigail had designed when she would always end up selling


    them for a pretty penny.


    The moment they started discussing matters regarding fashion design, a


    confident gleam appeared in Abigail¡¯s eyes. It was as though she was a


    changed person as she reassured Luna, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I will definitely make


    you shine above all else!¡±


    Luna let out an evil giggle at that.


    Oh, no! It will be Abigail who will shine above all else!


    Kevin wore oversized ck sunsses as he strode into Sean¡¯s office inside


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    the chair in front of Sean¡¯s desk. Then, he knocked on the desk. ¡°Sean, do you


    have your wife¡¯s handwriting?¡±


    Sean knew Kevin well; he was the kind of person who didn¡¯t believe in looks


    when it came to picking up girls but loved to judge them based on their


    handwriting.


    When he recalled the intimate scene he witnessed between them under the


    apartment, Sean felt even more ufortable.


    They have only met once. Since when were they so close?


    As he felt increasingly annoyed, he frowned. ¡°Are you blind? Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m


    busy?¡±


    Kevin raised his hands in surrender. ¡°Geez, alright. You do your thing.¡± He


    stood up and unabashedly started rummaging through Sean¡¯s desk.


    Even though Sean didn¡¯t say anything, his eyes turned as cold as a


    thousand¨Cyear¨Cold iceberg with a fleeting glint of fire.


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    Kevin shuddered as though he could sense the hostility emanating from


    Sean and immediately ceased his actions. ¡°Just her signature? Can I take a


    look at just that?¡±


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    Sean reached under the desk and pulled out a stack of papers, tossing them


    on the table in front of Kevin. ¡°Is this what you¡¯re looking for?¡±


    Kevin leaned in to take a look and saw the words ¡®Divorce Agreement¡® written


    in big letters. ¡°Uh¡­ I have no intention to meddle in your affairs; I just want to


    confirm something,¡± he uttered absentmindedly, flipping through the papers


    quickly until he found Abigail¡¯s signature. His eyes instantly turned serious


    when theynded on the signature.


    It was just as he suspected.


    Kevin excitedly took out his phone and took a photo of the signature,


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    It turned out that Abigail was indeed na.


    How interesting.


    Kevin inhaled deeply and gave Sean a meaningful look the instant he had


    confirmed his spection. I wonder if Sean knows.


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    ¡°Sean, do you know what Ms. Abigail is doing in L.Moon?¡± Kevin asked, stroking


    his chin.


    A cold and sharp voice replied waspishly, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you know better than


    me?¡±


    Ha! He doesn¡¯t know. This is getting really interesting.


    As Kevin gazed at the ¡®widowed¡® Sean who was oozing a cold aura in front of


    him, he smiled, showing off his pearly whites. ¡°Ms. Abigail told me today that


    the mourning period for na¡¯s husband has already passed.¡±


    Sean felt perplexed. ¡°What does that have to do with me?¡±


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    Kevin fell silent for a while before humming, ¡°I believe now that you were


    forced to marry Abigail in the first ce.¡±


    Such a big surprise had been right beside Sean for so many years. Yet, he


    hadn¡¯t noticed a thing. Now, Kevin was eagerly anticipating seeing Sean¡¯s


    expression when he found out that Abigail was the elusive na he had


    been searching for.


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    s, Sean waspletely focused on something else. ¡°What¡¯s it to you? Are


    you interested in her?¡±


    Kevin thought that he was just joking, so he casually replied, ¡°Why do you


    care about these things? You¡¯re already divorced.¡±


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    Once Kevin finished his speech, he caught a hint of sh inside Sean¡¯s eyes


    and quickly stopped talking. Then, he threw an invitation on the table and ran


    away as though his life depended on it. Before running out the door, he


    added, ¡°By the way, na has signed an agreement with us. Didn¡¯t you


    mention you wanted to book hertest design? Remember toe over.¡±


    He was eager to see how Sean would react once he found out Abigail was


    na.


    ¡°Get out,¡± Sean ordered coldly.


    ¡°Okay!¡± With that, Kevin left, leaving Sean to skim through the contract.


    However, his gaze would inadvertentlynd on the divorce settlement. We


    had a passionate nightst night, and she¡¯s already anxious to make Kevin


    her second man today. Heh, how bold of her.


    Frustrated, he tugged on his tie and heard a faint ring from his phone. When


    he nced at it, he discovered Joan had sent him an invitation to East Joy


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    Talent¡¯s fashion g, along with the text, ¡®East Joy Talent has sent over their


    invitation! Thank you so much, Sean. I wouldn¡¯t have gotten such an


    opportunity if it hadn¡¯t been for you. Would you like toe with me?¡®


    Looking at the invitation on his desk, he pondered momentarily and replied,


    ¡®Sure.¡®


    Just after sending that text, he received a call from his grandmother, so he


    hurriedly answered it. ¡°Grandma.¡±


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    ¡°Did you give Abigail the things I asked you to deliver?¡± Lina¡¯s kind voice had a


    trace of authority in it.


    It would have been better if she had not mentioned that because it reminded


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    Sean of the morning. He thought that since their rtionship had reached its


    end, he would end it right there. Therefore, he used the excuse of helping Lina


    to ask around for Abigail¡¯s new address. However, he never expected to


    bump into the scene of her and Kevin together.


    He replied in a deep tone, ¡°I¡¯m busy and don¡¯t have the time.¡±


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    ¡°How could there be no time for you to do such a simple task? You can give it


    to her after work!¡± The voice from the phone seemed somewhat angry, but


    she suddenly thought of something and added, ¡°She had been taking


    medicine for three years, but nothing happened still. Is she infertile? Have you


    gone for a checkup?¡±


    Feeling vaguely ufortable after hearing that, Sean took a deep breath


    and exined, ¡°Us not having a child has nothing to do with her.¡±


    As Abigail was not around, Lina did not have to pretend anymore and


    scoffed. ¡°Your grandfather is such a stubborn mule, insisting on letting her


    marry you. It¡¯s been many years since then, so you can give her the money


    and end this rtionship if you have no feelings for her. Also, is Joan


    pregnant yet?¡±


    He frowned. ¡°Grandma, there¡¯s nothing between Joan and me. I¡¯m just taking


    care of her out of a promise.¡±


    Lina retorted silently, You even left Abigailst night. How can you say


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    nothing between you two? However, she said, ¡°Fine. I know my grandson is


    the most reliable, I¡¯m saying that we can¡¯t let a descendant of the Graham


    Family stay outside.¡±


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    In other words, if Joan was pregnant with Sean¡¯s son, he could bring the child


    back. After all, they were not wary that Abigail would not ept the child. Her


    sole purpose in marrying Sean was to bear his children, and since she had


    not been able to deliver, they would let another woman do it instead.


    Suddenly, Sean recalled that though Abigail apanied him to the


    Graham Estate every month, she seemed to dislike returning there. Besides


    giving birth to his child, she was willing to do anything. So, was it because she


    was forced to listen to such seemingly pleasant but truthfully hurtful words


    whenever she returned there?


    Even he felt like he could not stand it anymore. ¡°Did you say you weren¡¯t


    feeling well? Stop worrying about such matters and focus on your rest.¡± After


    hanging up the phone, he sat inside his office but could not help but grab his


    keys and call Kevin. ¡°Where did you bring Abigail?¡±


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    Then, Kevin beganughing hysterically. ¡°How did you know I brought her


    away? Did you send someone to spy on me?¡±


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    Sean threatened, ¡°Kevin, I heard from your brother that your familypany


    has projects in a rural town that no one is willing to go¡­¡±


    ¡°Ahem!¡± Kevin choked on a cough and almost fainted from suffocation. He


    yelled in frustration, ¡°Sean, you¡¯re horrible! Am I a friend or foe?¡±


    ¡°Address.¡± Sean immediately hung up and soon received a location on his


    phone, along with an angry emoji. ¡®You will regret threatening me!¡®


    Initially, Kevin was ready to tell him about Abigail¡¯s real identity, but now, he


    had decided not to. Since they were friends, they could just trick each other!


    Sean replied to the text, ¡®I don¡¯t care.¡¯


    On the other hand, Abigail was discharged from the hospital after feeling


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    better. She packed her things and was about to leave when she


    coincidentally bumped into Sean alighting from his car.


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    At that moment, she still donned the same casual outfit when hospitalized,


    with Luna¡¯s coat draped around her shoulders. No mirror was needed for her


    to know how pale and dispirited she looked.


    However, she was stubborn and did not want to embarrass herself before


    the man. As she turned around to leave, Sean strode toward her and said,


    ¡°Grandma has something for you.¡± Of course, there was also something he


    wanted to give her. After sweeping his gaze across her figure, he saw her


    pale lips, unamused. ¡°What happened to you?¡±


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    Not wanting to mentionst night, Abigail cut in. ¡°This has nothing to do with


    you.¡±


    Sean had yet to speak but was already angered by her words. His face


    instantly turned cold as ice as he retorted, ¡°Then, who does? Kevin?¡±


    She was shocked. What does this have to do with Kevin?


    Seeing that she was not speaking, he spoke even more sarcastically, ¡°Abigail,


    I never pictured you like this. On the one hand, you say you want a divorce


    when you¡¯re seducing me. On the other hand, you¡¯re eagerly trying to get


    things on with Kevin. Why didn¡¯t I know you were so smooth and slick before?¡±


    With a puzzled expression, she questioned, ¡°Who¡¯s seducing you?¡± And who¡¯s


    trying to get things on with Kevin?


    He scoffed. ¡°Then, who was begging me to go fasterst night?¡±


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    Feeling suffocated, she stared at him in disbelief. ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask your


    grandma what she didst night?¡± I swear that pudding was spiked!


    With eyes filled with ridicule, Sean retorted, ¡°So what? Did you learn all those


    tricks you tried the past three years from Grandma?¡±


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    Hearing that, Abigail felt rage surging inside her, traveling from the bottom of


    her feet to her head. Though wearing a thickyer of clothes, she felt naked


    before him. She could not describe her feelings; it felt like removing her pride


    and letting the man stomp on it relentlessly.


    For the past three years, she did not merely please him because she wanted


    a child. It was because she liked him and was willing to do anything to make


    him happy. However, she did not expect him to use that against her. It


    seemed like she was merely a ¡®toy¡® to him.


    Her voice trembled slightly. ¡°Sean, if you¡¯re free now, why don¡¯t we get our


    divorce done? I don¡¯t want anything from you.¡±


    Truly, she wanted nothing to do with that man.


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    Sean¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°Such hurry? Let me tell you that the Stewarts would


    never acknowledge someone like you into their family.¡±


    Three generations of the Stewart Family were involved in politics, and Kevin


    was their only sessor. Therefore, his wife had to be someone with a


    matching background or one who could benefit them.


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    Sean did not intend to belittle her, but he knew that her life would not be any


    easier if she married Kevin.


    Meanwhile, Abigail awoke from her daze. When she realized what he was on


    about, she was so angry that she trembled and shoved him away. An


    inexplicable sense of grievance surged inside her as she felt tears in her


    eyes.


    How cheap did he think she was for him to assume she would seduce his


    best friend before their divorce? More importantly, he even came to remind


    her that the Stewarts would not ept a divorced woman like her. F*ck him.


    He clearly looks down on me and hopes I won¡¯t do well.


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    With a cold expression, she gritted her teeth and rebuked, ¡°Thank you for your


    consideration, but even if I want to be Kevin¡¯s kept woman, it has


    nothing to do with you!¡±


    If it were not because she had just recovered from her fever and was feeling


    lethargic, she wanted to head over and kick that b*stard away. She could not


    figure out why she was so blind to have fallen for that man. It was he who


    cheated on her, yet he had the guts to frame her.


    The man¡¯s ck eyes turned cold, which perfectly concealed his emotion. He


    stared at Abigail briefly before saying, ¡°You don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you.¡±


    How can you still think of bing Kevin¡¯s mistress? That¡¯s stooping too low!


    At that moment, his assistant, Cameron Hopkins, descended the car. ¡°Mr.


    Graham, Mr. Cromwell got into an ident. The client couldn¡¯t find him and


    went to thepany to cause a scene.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyebrows furrowed as he threw the things in his hand to the ground


    before getting inside the car. The loud noise from the door mming


    revealed his bad mood.


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    In the meantime, Abigail stood in ce for a few minutes and decided to pick


    up the things on the ground before getting into the cab.


    Half an hourter, she returned to the studio with packages of all sizes. After


    heading straight for the second floor, she tossed the things she had grabbed


    aside, but the pile fell and scattered its contents on the ground, revealing a


    bunch of supplements.


    The things Lina previously sent her were all supplements for childbirth, and it


    was the same this time.


    Initially, Abigail wanted to throw them in the trash can. How could she


    produce a grandchild for Lina if her grandson refused to want one? It was not


    like she could impregnate herself. After thinking about it, she took this as a


    token of kindness since she and Sean were about to get a divorce. Moreover,


    things that came from a wealthy family like the Grahams would take her


    several years or even her whole life to repay.


    She took a deep breath and ced the things to the side as she nned to


    return them once she had the chance. When she reached to grab what her


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    assistant brought over the second time, her hand suddenly stopped midair.


    That doesn¡¯t look like a supplement.


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    Frowning, Abigail opened the wrapping and saw a whole set of emerald


    jewelry. It was the jewelry set she spottedst month and took a picture of


    when trying it on before sending it to Sean, trying to initiate a conversation or


    maybe¡­ get him to praise her. However, she did not expect he would buy it


    for her.


    Although he would only return to visit her once every month during these


    three years, he had never arrived empty¨Chanded. The most he gifted her


    were jewelry and all sorts of nes. As such, she had no choice but to


    customize an entire room for the jewelry she received. At times, she would


    walk around that room in the middle of the night, imagining him by her side.


    In the past, she believed this was Sean¡¯s unique way of expressing his


    sentiment and that he had feelings for her. Or, it could be because he


    thought she was obsessed with such materialistic things that he could fool


    her by simply buying any piece of jewelry. Suddenly, his efforts seemed


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    cheap to her.


    Remembering what Sean had said to her today, Abigail withdrew her


    excessive emotions and returned the ne to its box.


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    ¡°Abigail! Abigail!¡± Before she could pack everything up, she heard Luna¡¯s


    angry voiceing from outside her design room. She quickly opened the


    door, afraid the other would kick the door down. ¡°Why are you being so


    rough? Do I have to change this door into one made of gold?¡±


    She opened the door wider so that Luna could enter.


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    ¡°I asked you to stay in the hospital, but you won¡¯t listen!¡± Luna raised her hand,


    wanting to hit Abigail but withdrew it before she could touch her. Then, her


    keen eyesnded on the gift boxes on the side. ¡°What the heck? Is Old Mrs.


    Graham still trying to get you pregnant?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m used to it.¡± Abigail sniffled and grabbed a tissue, perhaps still suffering


    the aftermath of a cold.


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    ¡°I don¡¯t think that¡¯s necessarily true. If she sincerely wants the best for you,


    everything she gives you shouldn¡¯t be all rted to childbirth. I think you¡¯ve


    boon overly kind and are unaware that someone is trying to guilt trip you,¡±


    Lunained frankly,


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    ¡°Alright. Let¡¯s put these useless things behind us. There are still a few days


    before the banquet, so hurry up and get to work. We¡¯ll worry about the rest


    around her and sat before the table.


    In the meantime, Luna sighed when she saw Abigail working so hard. ¡°You¡¯re


    right. It¡¯s been busytely, and the dresses have yet to be dispatched for our


    clients. Even so, there are still several of them waiting to be modified. We do


    have no time to waste.¡±


    Just like what Luna expected, L.Moon was bustling the whole time before the


    banquet. Sean never came to look for Abigail, who was d about it since


    she had no time to attend to him.


    They finally felt relieved when they were well¨Cdressed and stood before the


    courtyard where East Joy Talent held the banquet.


    It was extremely hard to earn that 2.8 million, and she somewhat regretted


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    her stubborn decision to take nothing away after divorcing Sean. She should


    have asked that b*stard topensate her.


    ¡°What are you thinking about? The shing lights are blinding me.¡± Luna


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    tugged on Abigail¡¯s arm, excitedly pulling her forward and handing her two


    invitations. ¡°Kevin has sent us new invitations with both our names. We¡¯re now


    guests and don¡¯t have to worry about anyone.¡±


    Abigail added, ¡°Keep these. We¡¯re now people who have attended private


    events.¡±


    Luna joked, ¡°Credits to him for being a good person. He¡¯s way more reliable


    than Sean, who always chooses others over us.¡±


    East Joy Talent stood up to its name for being the best entertainment


    simrly to huge events like the Emmy Awards. All the tycoons from various


    industries were gathered here.


    Just as Abigail took a step forward, she heard a ruckusing from behind


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    her. When she turned around, she saw Joan in a ck high¨Csplit dress exiting


    the car with Sean in a ck suit.


    Tonight, Joan had switched her usual sweet look for a more stunning one,


    with one side of her hair tucked behind her ear. Also, she wore an


    eye¨Ccatching red ruby ne around her neck.


    Looking at the reporters madly squeezing toward the entrance, Abigail could


    not help but feel ridiculed. She and Sean had been married for three years,


    but he had never brought her to any asion like this. Previously, she


    thought it might be because he disliked public events. Now that she thought


    of it, it was simply because he disliked her.


    Luna could not hold back her criticism. ¡°That b*stard couple. How dare they


    show up here!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Abigail swept her gaze across them and looked away. Then, she


    held the hem of her dress and entered the venue with her head high. As she


    moved quickly, she did not notice the deep gaze of the man behind her.


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    Joan sensed something strange going on with Sean, so she followed his gaze


    and noticed two slender figures in front of them. The one in a feathered


    halter dress was especially stunning as her waist looked so slim that it might


    break if held too tightly. In addition, there was a lc butterfly tattooed on the


    exposed skin of her back, and it seemed to be fluttering with every step the


    woman made.


    Even a woman like her was attracted to her, let alone Sean. A trace of


    possessiveness shed in her eyes as she linked arms with him. ¡°Sean, what


    are you looking at?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± He buttoned his coat andposed himself before urging


    gently, ¡°Let¡¯s head inside.¡±


    Seeing that he did not mention anything, Joan sensibly stopped asking and


    held his arm as they entered the venue.


    Although it was April, the night was still rather chilly. Luna came here with a


    task to promote their brand, and Abigail was still feeling unwell after


    recovering from her fever, so she found a quiet corner to have some time


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    alone while Luna went around, socializing with the other guests.


    Right after Abigail seated herself, she heard a familiar voice not far away.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    Turning her head toward the voice, she saw Joan standing before a young


    woman in a decorative velvet dress, holding her wet and dripping hem with


    obvious wine stain.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Palmer. It wasn¡¯t intentional.¡± The young woman hurriedly put


    down the wine ss and grabbed some tissues to wipe down Joan¡¯s dress.


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    However, Joan stepped back andined, ¡°Don¡¯t move. It¡¯s already dirty.¡±


    The young woman¡¯s hand was left awkwardly in midair. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry. I have a


    clean dress in my caravan. Would you like to change?¡±


    ¡°Who wants to change into your clothes?¡± Joan was furious.


    The young woman was at a loss after being reprimanded, and the


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    Therefore, the young woman straightened her back and asked carefully,


    ¡°Then, what would you like me to do?¡±


    ¡°Compensate for it.¡± Joan was growing impatient. ¡°Sean had L.Moon


    custom¨Cmade this dress for me. You know na has stopped receiving


    custom¨Cmade orders because her husband passed away, right? It was


    difficult for Sean to get her to make me this dress.¡±


    The young woman¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°H¨CHow much is this dress?¡±


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    The young woman was dumbfounded. Though na¡¯s designs were


    expensive, she did not expect them to be so costly. Her face instantly flushed.


    Meanwhile, Abigail had no intention of minding other people¡¯s business, but


    when the name ¡®na¡¯ was involved, she could not stand it anymore and got


    up from the couch to approach the woman. ¡°Miss Palmer, there are many


    guests at this banquet, so why don¡¯t you change into something new before


    continuing this?¡±


    She did not remember designing Joan¡¯s dress, but the gown on the young


    woman was her design. The butterflies on the hem of the dress were a


    thousand for her dress-simply wishful thinking!


    ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± Joan looked at Abigail and immediately recognized her as the


    assistant who helped her try on the wedding dress at L.Moon Studio. Also, she


    was one of the two women Sean was looking at when they were at the


    venue¡¯s entrance. Feeling guilty and frustrated, she frowned. ¡°Do you know


    where we are? How can they let just anyone enter this ce?¡±


    East Joy Talent¡¯s banquets were private and usually held to pave the way for


    major entertainment programs. There were known directors, sponsors,


    producers, and several fashion design teams attending this banquet. All


    celebrities and influencers would try their best to show up to this event


    because getting support from any of those resources meant they had found


    the road to fame.


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    that a mere store employee could attend such an event fully dressed and


    still receive so many gazes. With that thought in mind, her expression


    became serious as she beckoned a waiter making his rounds over and


    ordered, ¡°This woman came in uninvited. Aren¡¯t you going to deal with her?¡±


    When the waiter saw the situation, he immediately stopped in his tracks and


    approached Abigail. ¡°Miss, please show me your invitation.¡±


    ¡°Since I managed toe in, it means I¡¯m invited.¡± Abigail gave him a cold


    stare and furrowed her eyebrows. ¡°It¡¯s just that the invitation is not with me.¡±


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    She had given hers to Luna to keep in her bag.


    The waiter showed a short moment of hesitation while Joan had a sneer on


    her face. ¡°Is the invitation not with you, or did you barge in uninvited? Just


    several simple pictures of tonight¡¯s event are enough for an assistant like you


    to make a fortune.¡±


    Her words were not only intended to ridicule Abigail but also to imply to the


    waiter. As if suddenly enlightened, the waiter pressured Abigail even more.


    ¡°Miss, please show me your invitation, or we¡¯ll have to escort you out.¡±


    Abigail did not intend to cause anymotion at Kevin¡¯s event, so she took


    out her phone to call Luna. However, she appeared busy as she did not pick


    up her phone after several calls.


    The young woman in the blue dress seemed to notice Abigail¡¯s awkwardness


    and spoke up apologetically, ¡°It¡¯s my fault. It has nothing to do with anyone


    else. Miss, thank you for your help.¡±


    At that moment, Joan scoffed. ¡°You¡¯re not only ignorant but also hungry for


    attention. You embarrassed me and said everything¡¯s fine? Who do you think


    you are? Do you think anyone can just step on me?¡±


    The waiter also seemed frustrated. ¡°Miss, if you keep this up, I¡¯ll have no


    choice but to call for security.¡± Despite saying so, he did not give Abigail any


    time to react before waving his hand at the security guard, ordering, ¡°Take


    this woman away and search her. Do not let her bring any information


    rted to this event outside, and make sure to check her phone, just in case


    she has taken any pictures she shouldn¡¯t have!¡±


    The security guards strode over to Abigail, and the one in the lead sna tched


    away her phone, cutting off her contact with the outside world. He even


    unlocked her phone and tried to look at her photo gallery. They were still


    trying to get an exnation before, but now, they were trying to invade her


    privacy.


    ¡°How can you do that? You¡¯re invading her privacy. It¡¯s illegal!¡± Before Abigail


    could say anything, the young woman spoke up for her and went over to


    grab the phone. Sadly, she was pushed away.


    Consequently, she lost her bnce and almost fell as she was wearing high


    heels. Abigail reached out to catch the young woman, whose face turned


    gloomy. She looked at the men before her and ordered, ¡°Bring me to see


    Kevin. He will tell you the answer.¡±


    Since he was the one who gave her and Luna their invitation, meeting him


    would be easier than looking for Luna. However, the waiter smiled. ¡°Miss,


    everyone who tries to sneak in here is after Mr. Stewart. What do you think a


    man like him does if he were to meet everyone?¡±


    It was clear that they had experienced many cases of such tricks. As such,


    the waiter waved his hand and urged the security guards, ¡°Take her away,


    quick.¡±

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    The security guards were no longer polite and started tugging Abigail and


    the young woman in the blue dress out of the venue. Thetter became


    anxious and began screaming at Joan in a choked voice, ¡°Miss Palmer, I¡¯ll pay


    you the money! I¡¯llpensate for the cost of the dress, so don¡¯t implicate


    others in this matter.¡± While pulling on Abigail, she whispered, ¡°I can¡¯t let you


    get kicked out with me. Also, it was difficult for me to get this chance, and if I


    got kicked out, it would cost me more than 120 thousand.¡±


    Initially, Abigail felt nothing for Joan. Since Sean had no feelings for her, she


    did not care if he got involved with Joan. However, that woman had


    undoubtedly overstepped her boundaries, and she felt rage surging inside


    her as she threw away the security guard¡¯s hand. ¡°What is there to


    you with your money.¡±


    Hearing that, Joan suddenly turned grim and chastised, ¡°Whom are you


    calling a scammer? I can afford a wedding dress that costs over a million at


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    your store. This is a dress na custom-made for me. 120 thousand is


    already a low price.¡±


    A sneer appeared on Abigail¡¯s face. ¡°na custom-made it for you? Why


    don¡¯t I know about it?¡±


    ¡°Of course, you wouldn¡¯t know. That¡¯s because na and Sean are close.¡±


    Since everyone knew Sean¡¯s name, they could not help but believe her even


    more.


    At the mention of the wedding dress, Abigail felt a pang in her heart, and her


    eyes were filled with sarcasm. She wondered if Joan knew she and Sean


    shared an even more ¡®intimate¡¯ rtionship. Not only were they legally


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    married, but they also slept together. However, she was curious about why


    he would make up such a lie to please Joan. Did he not think that they might


    sh with her?


    There was one moment when Abigail wanted to expose the truth and prove


    Joan wrong, but her reasoning told her she could not do so. That was


    because Luna had taken up the identity of na when signing the


    cooperation with East Joy Talent.


    If she exposed the truth, they would be the only ones in trouble. Just as


    Abigail was feeling aggrieved, she heard an angry voice from behind. ¡°Why


    don¡¯t I know I¡¯m close with someone named Sean?¡±


    Turning around, Abigail saw Luna arrogantly approaching them while holding


    the hem of her dress. She felt relieved as her savior had finally arrived.


    Subsequently, Luna came over and pulled Abigail behind her. ¡°How could all


    of you gang up on a woman?¡±


    Since the waiter could not figure out Luna¡¯s identity, he quickly med Joan.


    ¡°Thisdy says your friend doesn¡¯t have an invitation, which is why this


    happened.¡±


    Sending a cold nce toward Joan, the troublemaker, Luna took two


    invitations from her bag. ¡°See for yourself!¡±


    When the waiter saw the invitation, hisplexion suddenly turned ghastly.


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    Meanwhile, Joan suddenly had a bad feeling and wanted to peek at the


    name on the invitation, but the waiter closed the invitation before she could


    do so and respectfully returned it. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Smith. It was our


    negligence.¡±


    na was Kevin¡¯s special guest, whom he had announced to them


    beforehand. It was also because na was so mysterious that no one had


    seen her before that they neglected this matter.


    At the same time, Joan felt like she had been struck by lightning as she


    looked at the person before her in disbelief. They¡¯re¡­ na and her assistant?


    Did I just¡­


    Luna was usually easygoing, but having experienced all sorts of situations,


    she had grown to hide her feelings. After retrieving the invitations, she shot


    Joan a cold look with her made-up eyes. ¡°The next time you frame someone,


    please look carefully and do not just pick any victim. Are you that desperate


    for money?¡±


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    Feeling like she had just gotten pped, Joan flushed bright red.


    Meanwhile, the frantic young woman was afraid both sides would start


    arguing. In the end, the one getting implicated would be a nobody like her.


    Therefore, she piped up to mediate the situation. ¡°It¡¯s all a misunderstanding.


    Everything¡¯s fine now that we¡¯re in the clear.¡± She then gave Abigail a


    pleading look, indicating that she should not offend Joan.


    To be more precise, they could not afford to offend the person behind Joan.


    Although Abigail knew Luna was trying to stand up for her, the situation had


    now involved innocent people. The young woman might suffer if they could


    not settle this matter peacefully and leave just like that. ¡°Forget it,¡± she said.


    ¡°The dress is indeed dirty. Miss Smith, how about we take care of this?¡±


    While gritting her teeth, Luna rebuked, ¡°That depends on thisdy here. Does


    she want to deal with her dress, or does she insist on getting that 120


    thousand?¡±


    Joan knew in her heart that na did not design the dress she was wearing.


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    Since the other was standing before her, she would humiliate herself sooner


    orter if she did not take advantage of this favor. ¡°I¡¯ll get changed.¡±


    The young woman quickly replied, ¡°I¡¯ll bring you to my caravan. My new dress


    is inside there.¡±


    Following that, the group left together.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± The young woman untraceably held Abigail¡¯s arm and thanked


    her. She could tell that Abigail and Luna were close, and Luna was willing to


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    The young woman¡¯s voice was gentle and calming, and Abigail secretly


    apuded the young woman¡¯s beauty. ¡°It¡¯s fine. You look gorgeous today.¡±


    Once she finished, the young woman quickly ran forward to lead the way.


    Although she was running in her dress, she still looked irresistibly elegant.


    Inside the caravan, she ced the new dress on the bed. When Abigail


    nced at it, she discovered it was also one of her designs.


    ¡°It seems like you¡¯re a fan of na,¡± shemented with a smile.


    ¡°My manager lent it to me,¡± the young woman exined embarrassedly.


    ¡°Everyone is a fan of na.¡± Joan nced at Luna, her tone somewhat


    ttering.


    ¡°Thank you for thepliment, Miss Palmer. Your makeup seems unfitting for


    this dress, and I can help you modify the one you¡¯re wearing. I hope you don¡¯t


    mind that.¡± Luna did not let the woman tter her and put on a professional


    attitude.


    Since it was a borrowed dress, the young woman might have to pay for it


    now that it was in Joan¡¯s possession. Of course, Joan would not mind that


    and nodded her head.


    Several people started helping Joan out of her dress, and she sat outside,


    wrapped in a nket. Then, Luna closed the door and threw the dress on the


    bed before spreading her hands, whispering, ¡°F*ck this! I don¡¯t want to modify


    anything for her. Look how smug she looks. I¡¯m already showing my best


    manners by not sshing wine on her face.¡±


    However, Abigail swiftly took out her needles and thread from her bag. She


    put on her thimble and sat on the bed to start working. ¡°Breathe. Think of it as


    charity.¡±


    ¡°Tsk! Isn¡¯t this all because of your bravery after seeing a pretty young woman


    getting bullied? I¡¯m on your side! What¡¯s more, you¡¯re dressed up so


    beautifully today, yet you didn¡¯t get a chance to show it off on the red carpet.


    Have you forgotten today¡¯s task?¡± Luna helped Abigail adjust the dress,


    nagging softly.


    ¡°I know, I know. We¡¯re here to show off our dresses to get more customers.¡±


    Abigail began her bold modification by cutting off the part with wine stains.


    Bowing her head to pluck the feathers from her dress, she sewed them to


    Joan¡¯s dress while removing the strap. Then, she used the scraps to create


    two pointy ears at the chest. Soon, the original high split maxi dress was now


    a cat-inspired feathered short dress.


    Once done, she put her things aside and asked Luna to call Joan in.


    When Joan changed into the dress, her originally bold look instantly became


    more mysterious, and she looked more alluring than before. She seemed to


    like the dress a lot because she repeatedly looked at herself in the mirror.


    Then, she ran out of the caravan.


    She was about to look for Sean but did not expect him to be at the caravan¡¯s


    entrance. At first, she thought he had heard themotion and came here


    to look for her, so she excitedly approached him with glistening eyes. ¡°Sean,


    how do I look? na designed this for me.¡±


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    The man merely nodded and responded with a hum. When he saw the bright


    color of her dress, his eyes became even darker. He raised his head to look


    toward the caravan and saw a thin figure with a delicate purple butterfly


    tattoo on her back. With clenched fists, he looked away and ordered Joan,


    ¡°You head inside first.¡±


    Hearing that, she pursed her lips, suddenly remembering how Sean gazed at


    Abigail and Luna when they first entered the venue. She could not help but


    wonder, Does he know that those two are na and her assistant? Is he


    interested in them?


    Since she dared not ask, she smiled and walked toward the venue. After a


    few steps, she lost her bnce and screamed as she was about to fall. The


    man reacted quickly and grabbed her while she wrapped her arms around


    his neck,


    Abigail and Luna were met with that scene as soon as they came out from


    the caravan. Just as Luna was about to cause a scene, Abigail pulled her


    past the two without looking at them and headed straight for the venue.


    ¡°Why are you pulling me? I¡¯m going to kill those b*stards! Can¡¯t they get a


    room? Are they trying to make you feel bad?¡± Luna was upset on behalf of


    her friend.


    Abigail gave her a sideways nce. ¡°What will you do next? Let everyone


    know Sean dumped me for an influencer? Even if they don¡¯t feel ashamed, I


    do!¡±


    Immediately, Luna realized the facts as her eyes dimmed for a moment.


    ¡°Once L.Moon bes an international exclusive fashion studio, I¡¯ll ensure


    they will forever be out of our league!¡±

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    When the two returned to the venue, they were just in time for the ball.


    Not letting Abigail have any time to ck off, Luna brought her into the crowd.


    When Abigail was modifying Joan¡¯s dress, she had almost plucked all of the


    feathers on her dress, revealing the dark patterns underneath and her look


    even more mysterious.


    She was born with a pretty face, and her figure was heavenly, especially her


    thin waist that no one could surpass. When she appeared in the hall, she


    attracted many gazes.


    ¡°Miss, can I invite you to a dance?¡± A man enthusiastically approached her


    and politely invited her.


    ¡°No-¡± Just as she was about to reject the man, she noticed the furious gaze


    Luna was shooting at her and quickly smiled. ¡°Of course.¡±


    The man then led her onto the dance floor. Since she wore a halter dress, the


    man ced the back of his hand against her exposed back, which was


    already a well-mannered gesture. However, Abigail still felt ufortable


    because, during the three years of her marriage, she did not have much


    contact with other men besides Sean, let alone dance with any of them.


    Therefore, she was at a loss to ease the awkwardness between them. Still,


    the man started a light conversation. ¡°Your dress looks beautiful.¡±


    ¡°Thank you. It¡¯s a design by na from L.Moon.¡± She did not forget her mission


    and smiled. ¡°If your girlfriend is interested, I can make an appointment for


    you.¡±


    ¡°Then, are you willing to be my girlfriend?¡± The man¡¯s eyes were filled


    with awe and desire, and his hand suddenly moved from her shoulder onto


    her waist. This time, he was touching her skin with his palm.


    Instantly, Abigail could feel the stickiness on the man¡¯s palm and push him


    away. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    Her scream sessfully attracted the attention of the crowd beside them,


    and many turned to watch them. The man seemed surprised she would


    have such a huge reaction, and his expression instantly became gloomy. ¡°We


    were just dancing. Why are you shouting? Didn¡¯t yourpany train you for


    social dancing?¡±


    At that moment, Abigail knew that the man had mistaken her for an artist


    from some entertainmentpany and was trying to take advantage of her.


    Scoffing, she retorted, ¡°Mypany has trained me in social dances, but that


    only applied to humans, not animals.¡±


    The man cursed under his breath and reached for Abigail. Before he could


    touch her, someone grabbed his wrist and chuckled. ¡°Mr. Scott, many are


    watching. It¡¯s inappropriate for you to make things difficult for a woman in


    public. Don¡¯t you think so?¡±


    When Troy Scott saw it was Kevin, his anger instantly diminished as he looked


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    at Abigail inquisitively. ¡°Your woman?¡±


    Hearing that, Kevin could not help but reprimand Troy for being stu pid and


    almost dragging him down with him. If Sean heard what he had said, he


    would throw a tantrum. However, Kevin shed him a courteous smile.


    ¡°Nonsense. She¡¯s a friend.¡±


    Troy immediately beamed. ¡°So, you¡¯re Mr. Stewart¡¯s friend. My apologies. Let¡¯s


    meet again next time.¡±


    Then, Kevin made a toasting gesture at Troy before leading Abigail out of the


    dance floor. ¡°How did you get entangled with him?¡±


    While rubbing her waist with a disdainful expression, she exined, ¡°He


    invited me to dance and was being handsy. Who is he?¡±


    ncing at Troy¡¯s figure, he replied with a displeased look, ¡°The second son of


    the Scott Family. He¡¯s¡­ Anyway, just stay away from him if you see him.¡± Then,


    he swept his gaze across Joan¡¯s getup. His eyes had no ill intentions but were


    filled with admiration. ¡°Is this dress your¡­¡± He almost made a slip of the


    tongue. ¡°Your boss¡¯ new design?¡±


    Without hesitation, Abigail was not shy with her praise as she replied, ¡°Of


    course! Don¡¯t you think you¡¯ve won a great deal by signing that contract?¡±


    She and Luna were basically L.Moon¡¯s walking advertisements at tonight¡¯s


    banquet.


    Kevin clicked his tongue. Initially, his impression of ¡®na¡¯ was only based on


    his assistant¡¯spliments, but now that he saw Abigail, the descriptions in


    his mind began to make sense. Her dress did not fall short of any well-known


    brands, regardless of workmanship or aesthetics.


    The only w L.Moon had was that it was too small of apany and had


    never been to major events. Also, their marketing approach was too private,


    or else¡­


    He had a feeling that Abigail would be popr someday, a sensation.


    What if he were the one who helped uncover this gem? With that thought in


    mind, he beamed. ¡°Abigail, are you interested in making L.Moon an


    international exclusive couture?¡±


    That was not only Luna¡¯s wish but hers as well. However, they established


    their business from scratch and rolled on their premium quality and excellent


    reputation to reach the scale they had at this stage. Also, it was all thanks to


    Luna¡¯s endless efforts in promoting their brand. If they could get resources.


    from Kevin, they would be able to reach a new height with less effort.


    However, getting resources and partnering were different. A partnership was


    based on exchanging benefits, while a resource was about exchanging


    values.


    With a raised eyebrow, Abigail¡¯s eyes glistened, but she suppressed her


    emotions and took a sip of water. ¡°I¡¯m just an assistant.¡±


    Kevin licked his lips and beamed even brighter. ¡°Then, are you interested in


    bing an assistant to an internationally-known exclusive fashion


    designer?¡±


    While rubbing her hands against her ss, she asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?


    Are you trying to poach me?¡±


    He hurriedly denied, ¡°I dare not. Ourpany is recently preparing for an


    entertainment show, Top Designer, to educate the audience about the


    fashion design and modeling industries. I¡¯d like you to help us as we¡¯d love to


    invite na to participate in the show.¡±


    Everyone knew East Joy Talent¡¯s entertainment shows were the best and


    most popr. Therefore, if L.Moon could participate, Luna could say goodbye


    to working her bum off finding resources and sna tching orders. Moreover,


    their studio could make a massive leap through this event!


    Just thinking about that made Abigail¡¯s heart flutter.


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    However, Abigail was naturally wary of Kevin.


    Perhaps because she thought he was Sean¡¯s friend, she always felt that


    these two were birds of a feather.


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    She turned her head and looked at Kevin meaningfully. ¡°I¡¯m getting a divorce


    from Sean. You know that, right?¡±


    Kevin visibly paused for a moment, then shrugged nonchntly. ¡°Yeah. I just


    found out a few days ago, but rest assured, I always keep my personal and


    professional life separate. Inviting na wasn¡¯t just my idea; it was the whole


    design team¡¯s decision. We heard about her recent loss, and I didn¡¯t want the


    team to intrude on her inconsiderately. I thought I would explore the situation


    since we are acquaintances.¡±


    Only then did she ask, ¡°May I ask if the show provides assistants, or is it up to


    the individual?¡±


    He wore a meaningful smile. ¡°Of course, you can bring your own assistants.


    After all, the audience only wants to see work efficiency and results.¡±


    Having assistants provided by the show could indeed create conflicts and


    topics, but it might be biased, which was why Kevin¡¯s show never indulged in


    such things.


    Abigail thought the same way, and her doubts vanished. She extended her


    hand gracefully. ¡°I need to discuss this with Luna first. I hope we can work


    together.¡±


    Kevin¡¯s eyes lit up, and he shook Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for good news,


    then.¡±


    The next moment, he felt a chill around his neck as he quickly let go of her


    hand and stood up. He handed her a business card and said, ¡°You should go


    ahead and enjoy yourself. I need to attend to the other guests.¡±


    After bidding farewell to Abigail, Kevin rushed upstairs, and sure enough, in


    the hotel¡¯s open room area on the second floor, he saw a man smoking


    leisurely while leaning against the handrail.


    From Sean¡¯s angle, he had a clear view of Kevin and Abigail chatting and


    Kevin touched his neck while recalling the chilling gaze just now, then


    smirked. ¡°Are you jealous, Sean?¡±


    The man casually extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray and sneered.


    Jealous? What a joke.


    Kevin hurriedly exined, ¡°We only have a professional rtionship, and I


    won¡¯t touch anyone rted to you. Let me tell you something. You might not


    know this, but my sister-inw is-¡±


    Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Sean¡¯s cold voice. ¡°You¡¯ve


    said it already. We¡¯re divorced, so don¡¯t address her as your sister-inw


    anymore. Whether you like her or not has nothing to do with me.¡±


    Sean¡¯s mind was still stuck on the image of Abigail and Kevin being all smiles


    and close just moments ago. Both of them looked handsome and beautiful


    together. Anyone who saw it would say they looked like a great pair.


    The more he thought about it, the more agitated he felt. He flicked the lighter


    with his slender fingers, picked up his coat without looking back, and walked


    away. Huh! They¡¯ve only known each other for a short while, yet they dare to


    discuss private matters already.


    Kevin was taken aback by Sean¡¯s icy attitude, but he didn¡¯t chase after the


    man. Instead, he slumped into a chair and teasingly continued the second


    half of his sentence, ¡°na.¡±


    Your wife is none other than the famous na.


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    Meanwhile, Abigail felt the hall was too stuffy and went to the back garden to


    catch her breath.


    As soon as she walked out of the revolving door, someone grabbed her arm


    tightly.


    The familiar presence surrounded her, and she knew who it was without even


    looking back.


    However, she had no patience at all when she saw Sean right now, so she


    pushed him away in frustration. ¡°Stop being touchy-feely in public!¡±


    She was afraid that Joan would see them and start another fit of madness


    as she didn¡¯t want to be hounded again topensate for 120 thousand!


    Sean¡¯s expression froze.


    Earlier on, she had been all lovey-dovey on the red carpet with Kevin. Why did


    it be touchy-feely when he was thewful husband?


    ¡°We aren¡¯t divorced yet,¡± he said coldly. ¡°You¡¯d better be more cautious.


    People from the Graham Estate are watching.¡±


    Abigail sneered and retorted, ¡°When you and Joan were on the red carpet


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    just now, did you ever think about the people from the Graham Estate


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    watching? There were so many reporters earlier. Did you lose your memory?¡±


    What a hypocritical man with double standards!


    Sean lowered his gaze and let out a soft hum as he felt somewhat pleased.


    He raised an eyebrow and asked, ¡°Are you jealous?¡±


    The way he asked the question seemed to strike a nerve with Abigail as it left


    her looking utterly unreasonable and speechless. She replied, ¡°You¡¯ve got it all


    wrong. Jealousyes from liking someone, and I don¡¯t have any reason to


    be jealous of you.¡±


    Sean¡¯s face, which had just softened, turned cold again. He reached out and


    pinched her chin, gritting his teeth as he uttered, ¡°Do I need to remind you


    why you entered the Graham Family?¡±


    She winced from the pain of his grip on her chin. Then, she forcefully pped


    his hand away. ¡°Mr. Graham, does that mean Joan can¡¯t bear children?¡±


    Why was he bringing this up now?


    Wasn¡¯t the whole purpose of her entering the Graham Family to give him


    children?


    Did he n to tie her down for a lifetime even if he didn¡¯t want kids?


    For a moment, she felt stu pid. Why did she even fall for a man like him?


    He fooled around with multiple women while trying to gaslight her from a


    moral high ground!


    ¡°Why are you mentioning her for no reason?¡± Sean furrowed his brows as he


    did not understand what this had to do with Joan.


    Abigail was equally puzzled. ¡°Oh? Could it be that she isn¡¯t infertile, but you


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    They had been married for three years, and she had tried everything she


    could think of.


    She had previously undergone several medical examinations at the hospital,


    and they only mentioned a problem with her follicle development. She even


    took ovtion induction injections, so why hadn¡¯t she been getting pregnant?


    All of a sudden, Abigail came to a realization.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know if I¡¯m capable?¡± Sean¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t be described as


    anything other than grim.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. ¡°If I knew, would I have struggled for three years


    without getting pregnant?¡±


    ¡°Is that the only thing on your mind?¡± He gritted his teeth, and it was rare to


    see him this angry.


    In his eyes, she was only concerned about having a child.


    They were getting divorced now because she couldn¡¯t conceive, and it


    seemed like he was nothing more than a tool for her to get pregnant.


    Upon hearing those words, Abigail froze for a moment. By the time she


    reacted, Sean had already picked her up. She instinctively struggled as she


    yelled, ¡°Sean! You jerk! Let go of me!¡±


    Hepletely ignored her actions and took out his car keys. With a click, the


    lights of a ck Land Rover nearby shed.


    Before she could struggle even further, he had already pushed her into the


    car. His tall figure followed suit, forcing himself into the cramped space and


    trapping her against the door. Then, he kissed her lips.


    She wanted to avoid him, but the limited space in the car left her with no


    room to move. She took a step back, and her back pressed against the car


    door while leaving her with no escape route. She lifted her hand, wanting to


    p Sean in the face.


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    However, Sean was well-prepared. He caught both her hands and raised


    them above her head as he pressed them against the car door. His other


    hand reached around Abigail¡¯s back to unzip her dress.


    When he touched her soft and supple skin, his scorching hands urately


    held her waist.


    It had been a long time since hest touched her, and his desire surged like


    wildfire. Even his breathing became erratic.


    Abigail felt a chill in her chest, which was soon overtaken by the scorching


    heat of his touch. Yet, her heart felt even colder as tears started to trickle


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    down her cheeks.


    Upon sensing that something was wrong, Sean slightly raised his body, and


    his voice turned h oa rse as he asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you want?¡±


    She felt as if she had been delivered a hard p. It seemed like she had been


    stripped naked and forced to walk in public, which made her feel utterly


    embarrassed. She murmured, ¡°Yes. This is what I wanted.¡±


    She used to yearn for his passionate embrace like this, and she used to


    dream of conceiving his child.


    However, it all felt like a joke now.


    In his eyes, she was just a sl*t who only pursued such things.


    She sneered and closed her eyes. ¡°You can continue if you want. Consider


    this myst gift to you before the divorce.¡±


    Sean noticed her disgusted expression and turned around before pushing


    open the car door and leaving.


    Abigail remained motionless as she stared at him. ¡°When are we going to file


    for divorce?¡±


    Her voice was icy, and it was as cold as her hand.


    He felt annoyed and flung her hand away. ¡°Tomorrow morning. Are you


    satisfied now?¡±


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    ¡°I couldn¡¯t be more satisfied.¡±


    Upon seeing the disgusted look in her eyes, Sean turned around and left with


    big strides.


    After a while, Abigail got out of the car. Compared to the lively venue,


    were very few people on thewn.


    She took a few deep breaths and wiped her eyes with her hand.


    Da mn it!


    What a jerk!


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    She walked slowly along the path she hade from and finally squatted


    down before picking up the purse she had dropped while struggling in Sean¡¯s


    arms earlier.


    Meanwhile, Kevin had been paying attention to their every move since Sean


    came out.


    Sean seemed at ease as he left, but Kevin had to deal with the crowd on the


    and after struggling with himself for a moment, he walked onto thewn and


    draped his coat over Abigail¡¯s back.


    ¡°Uh¡­ Sean asked me to give you his coat.¡±


    When she heard that it was Sean¡¯s coat, she immediately pulled it off, stood


    up, and threw it back at Kevin. ¡°There¡¯s no need. It¡¯s dirty.¡±


    Kevin could only say, ¡°Come on. I¡¯ll be honest with you! Miss Smith said you


    caught a cold. If it gets worse because you were here, our coboration


    might be ruined. This is my coat. Just bear with it and put it on.¡±


    He gave her the coat again.


    This time, Abigail didn¡¯t refuse and put it on. She forced a smile at Kevin.


    ¡°That¡¯s better. Thank you. I¡¯ll go and look for Miss Smith now.¡±


    Kevin nodded, but when he turned around, he couldn¡¯t help but curse under


    his breath.


    That smile Abigail just gave made him feel heartbroken.


    He repeatedly told himself in his mind not to mess with his friend¡¯s wife to


    steady himself.


    As soon as Sean dered his affection for someone, Kevin immediately


    came looking for Abigail.


    If Kevin ended up offending a certain someone with such tant moves, he


    might end up picking coal in a rural country tomorrow!


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    Abigail called Luna and asked if she wanted to leave together.


    Yet, it seemed that Luna was busy with something as her voice was slightly


    mu ffled. ¡°Okay, you go ahead first. I¡¯ll head back in a while¡­ Hey, stop it! You¡¯re


    making me shy!¡±


    When Abigail heard that, she was speechless for a moment. She knew that


    Luna must haveid her eyes on some hot guy and could not step away.


    Luna was perfect in every way, save for being perpetually infatuated with


    anyone good-looking. It was a habit she couldn¡¯t change.


    Abigail said helplessly, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll be heading back first. I¡¯ll leave the


    driver with you.¡±


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    ¡°Okay.¡± Luna hung up the phone eagerly.


    Only then did Abigail leave with ease.


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    The next morning, she dressed up nicely and went to Graham International,


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    Sean must¡¯ve arranged things beforehand; she only needed to mention her


    name before someone led her to the top floor.


    ¡°Mr. Graham is waiting for you in his office. You may go in.¡± The person


    knocked on the door for her and left.


    When Abigail pushed the door open, she saw Sean still dressed in the clothes


    fromst night¡¯s banquet, and he was sitting at theputer while reading a


    document. The moment he looked up and saw her, his eyebrows lifted


    slightly to express his surprise.


    After being married for three years, it was her first time visiting Graham


    International to see him.


    She only nced at him briefly and averted her gaze, cing the divorce


    agreement she had prepared in her bag on the table. ¡°Sign this first.¡±


    Sean¡¯s face instantly turned cold. ¡°Did youe here just for this?¡±


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    Hearing that, Abigail looked puzzled. ¡°What else? I was afraid you¡¯d be too


    busy to take care of this, so I came in person. I have to go to workter, so


    please hurry.¡± He had already arranged everything with his people outside,


    which can only mean that he was prepared for this, right?


    With pursed lips, Sean looked at the document on the table. Then, he picked


    up a pen and quickly flipped to the page where his signature was required,


    signing his name without even looking through the document.


    Abigail watched as he signed the papers, but before he couldplete his


    signature, his phone rang.


    ¡°Don¡¯t answer it. Just sign the documents first.¡± Seeing him about to put down


    the pen and answer the call, she held his hand. ¡°It¡¯ll only take a few seconds.¡±


    After taking a nce at her, he hung up the phone and proceeded to sign his


    name.


    She then handed him the other copy. As she looked at his signature on the


    divorce agreement, it was as if she were cradling something precious. She


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    looked at it several times, ensuring everything was correct before finally


    putting it in her bag.


    As for Sean¡¯s copy, he simply put it in the drawer.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Abigail checked the time. ¡°The rush hour is over. We can make it to


    the City Hall in half an hour to get the certificate.¡±


    He wanted to say something, but when he saw the hint of expectation in her


    eyes, he suddenly felt that saying anything was meaningless at this point.


    This was the day she had been looking forward to, and any extra words


    would make it seem like he couldn¡¯t let her go. He would never allow such


    doubts to appear in his life. In the end, he got up with a cold face, picked up


    his coat and car keys, then walked straight out.


    Divorce was a matter of significance, so he didn¡¯t get the driver and drove


    himself.


    Abigail headed to the backseat right away, but Sean wouldn¡¯t allow that to


    happen. He immediately grabbed the back of her cor and pushed her into


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    the passenger seat.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?!¡± She struggled while pping his hand away.


    Hearing her say that it hurt, he let go of his hand. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m your


    driver?¡±


    He tugged at his tie, feeling irritated. When she turned around, she saw a rare


    touch of annoyance on his face, and she pursed her lips at that.


    He doesn¡¯t even want to pretend anymore. Without speaking, she obediently


    got into the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt before looking out of


    the window.


    The City Hall was in the same direction as their home, so the scenery along


    the way was very familiar. Yet, thinking that this would be theirst ride


    together, Abigail felt a trace of sadness seep through. She thought she was


    men tally prepared, but it felt like something was slowly being stripped away.


    She remained still, letting that feeling spread. In her mind, she thought, Right,


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    even raising a dog for three years would form an emotional attachment.


    Over these three years, I¡¯ve invested my youth and effort, but it all seems to


    be meaningless. Now, the moment of liberation has finally arrived, but


    strangely, I don¡¯t feel all that happy about it.


    The two of them remained silent throughout the journey. Once they arrived at


    the City Hall, Sean got out of the car first and lit a cigarette.


    Abigail took a deep breath and was about to open the car door to get out


    when her phone in her pocket started vibrating. Her hand, which was holding


    onto the door handle, hesitated for a moment. Upon seeing the caller ID, she


    closed the car door once again and quickly answered the phone.


    ¡°Grandma?¡±


    From the other end came Ana lise¡¯s cautious voice. ¡°Abigail, where is your


    house again?¡±


    Suddenly, someone could be heard scolding Ana lise impatiently in the


    background. ¡°Lady, do you want to go or not? My car is still vacant. If you¡¯re


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    not going anywhere, then get out!¡±


    Ana lise¡¯s voice was mu ffled. ¡°Okay, okay. Let me ask where my


    granddaughter¡¯s house is.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re dem ented, then don¡¯te out wandering around! Do you even


    have money to pay the fare? Get out!¡±


    When Abigail heard that, her heart ached, and she hurriedly pushed open the


    car door and jumped out. ¡°Grandma, where are you?¡±

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    Ana lise had been staying in the vige, taking care of Theodore. She had


    never been to the city before, so she was naturally clueless about navigating


    the roads here.


    Abigail¡¯s heart clenched upon hearing her grandmother being scolded. She


    was concerned about leaving Ana lise alone at the bus station, for it wouldn¡¯t


    be safe for her. Feeling anxious, she said, ¡°Grandma, could you pass the


    phone to the driver? I¡¯ll talk to him.¡±


    ¡°Hey!¡± Ana lise hurriedly handed the phone to the driver.


    The driver scolded impatiently, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? How could you let an


    olddy go out alone? She can¡¯t even tell me where she wants to go. She¡¯s


    dying my business!¡±


    Abigail apologized in a low voice, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for the trouble, sir. Please take my


    grandma to the north gate of Aqua Serenity Manor. I¡¯ll wait for her there, and


    I¡¯ll pay you triple the fare. Is that okay?¡±


    Aqua Serenity Manor was an upscale neighborhood, Naturally, the driver


    agreed since she was polite and offered to triple the fare. ¡°Alright, but if you


    don¡¯t show up, I¡¯ll just leave her by the roadside.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail nced toward the City Hall anxiously.


    There are many people inside now. If I go in and collect our divorce certificate


    now, I might miss Grandma¡¯s cab.


    She got out of the car, intending to talk to Sean. ¡°Can we collect the


    certificate another day? Something just came up.¡±


    At her words, he took a deep drag of his cigarette and stubbed it out, giving


    her a cold look. ¡°Are you joking with me?¡± You were the one who urgently


    wanted to get the divorce certificate in the morning, and now that we¡¯re here,


    you¡¯re telling me that something came up. Are you ying games with me?


    Abigail knew she was at fault. Thest time she wanted to get the certificate,


    she waste and ended up not collecting it. Now, she had to stand him up


    because of her own affairs. If he didn¡¯t know the reason, he might think she


    was ying hard to get.


    Seeing his displeased expression, she couldn¡¯t get angry either, she could


    only be honest. ¡°I¡¯m in a hurry. My grandma ising, so I have to pick her


    up. I didn¡¯t mean to stand you up. It¡¯s my fault this time. Next time, why don¡¯t


    you set the date? I promise I¡¯ll be there even if it¡¯s raining knives.¡±


    His eyes darkened when he heard her say she would be there even if it was


    raining knives.


    However, she couldn¡¯t care less at the moment, for her mind was full of her


    grandmother. After speaking, she turned around and hurriedly ran to the


    roadside, waving her hand to hail a cab. Her panicked actions resembled


    those of someone escaping.


    Left alone at the entrance of the City Hall, Sean wore an extremely dark and


    gloomy expression.


    After a while, he got back into his car and drove to East Joy Talent.


    In the room, Kevin held a teapot with a picture of a beautiful woman on it


    while taking a sip of tea. ¡°Why do you look so dissatisfied?¡±


    After Sean gave him a cold re, he pulled out a chair and sat down, lighting


    a cigarette. ¡°Do you think everyone is as promiscuous as you?¡±


    Naturally, Kevin didn¡¯t think Sean hade to him during work hours just to


    find a ce to smoke. Suddenly, something came to his mind. He moved


    closer to Sean and sniffed the man. ¡°What¡¯s with the fiery temper? Did Abigail


    leave you, making you angry the entire night?¡±


    Hearing this, Sean¡¯s fingers tightened around his cigarette. He then gave


    Kevin a cold nce. ¡°Why are you so enthusiastic about her affairs?¡±


    ¡°Ahem!¡± Kevin immediately controlled his expression. ¡°I¡¯m just concerned


    about you. I mean, if you have feelings for her, just take the initiative. This


    stoic face of yours is only for people like us. No woman falls for that. She¡¯s


    been looking at your cold expression for three years, so it¡¯s no wonder her


    heart sank. It would be strange if she doesn¡¯t want a divorce.¡± He then leaned


    closer, bringing his chair nearer to Sean. ¡°So, have you two gotten the divorce


    certificate yet?¡±


    Sean sneered. ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. Every time we¡¯re about to, she finds an


    excuse to avoid it.¡±


    At his words, Kevin yfully rubbed his chin. ¡°Well, it seems like someone is


    giving her advice from the shadows.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Sean raised an eyebrow.


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    ¡°Think about it. In the past three years, you could count the number of times


    you two have met on one hand. Now that you¡¯re getting divorced, you see


    each other more often, but when ites to official business, it¡¯s impossible


    to get it done. Based on my many years of experience, she¡¯s¡­ ying hard to


    get. She¡¯s trying to attract your attention in a different way. Women can be


    stubborn, so just pamper her a bit. Didn¡¯t you say that your grandparents love


    her? Naturally, she¡¯s definitely the better choice as a wife.¡±


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    As Sean came out of Kevin¡¯s ce, he was still a bit puzzled. However,


    considering Abigail¡¯s recent behavior, it indeed seemed like she was trying to


    catch his attention. The most obvious sign was how they used to meet only


    once a month, but now, they would meet each other every few days. Other


    than trying to catch his attention, he couldn¡¯t exin why the woman, whose


    world used to revolve around him, had suddenly turned into a different


    person.


    In the past, he might have found her scheming, but this time, he didn¡¯t feel as


    ufortable. In fact, he was even looking forward to it. Now that she¡¯s


    ying hard to get, I wonder when she¡¯ll finally make her move!


    On the other hand, as soon as Abigail got out of the cab, she suddenly


    sneezed twice in a row. An old saying from her hometown immediately came


    to mind as she thought, One sneeze, someone misses you; two sneezes,


    someone curses you; three sneezes, cold¡¯s debut. Two sneezes? Which


    wicked person is cursing me behind my back?

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    Abigail had just gotten out of the car when Ana lise arrived.


    Seeing Ana lise getting safely out of the cab, Abigail finally calmed her


    worried heart.


    ¡°Grandma, you could¡¯ve just given me a call if you wanted to visit, and I


    would¡¯ve gone to pick you up. If not, I¡¯ll be very worried to see you traveling so


    far all alone.¡± She went forward and paid the fare, then turned around and


    supported Ana lise. With one hand, she took the old woman¡¯s bag and said,


    ¡°Take your time. Let¡¯s go home first.¡±


    Ana lise, however, stood there and refused to budge. She shook her head and


    said, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I won¡¯t be intruding. I¡¯m filthy right now. I¡¯m here to give Sean


    the locust flowers.¡±


    With that, Ana lise shakily opened her bag and showed its contents to Abigail.


    Packs of dried locust flowers were wrapped neatly in stic bags.


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    ¡°When you brought Sean home a few years ago, he said that he liked the


    locust flower tea I made for him. The locust flowers were in bloom sometime


    ago, so I asked Tom from next door to gather them. I thenid them out to dry


    before delivering them here.¡± At the mention of her grandson-inw, Ana lise


    looked very content, and she had a warm smile on her face.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s all clean. I rinsed them multiple times, and I covered them


    with gauze when I dried them in the sun.¡±


    Abigail never thought Ana lise would travel such a long distance and tire


    herself out just to send dried locust flowers to Sean. The sour feeling in her


    heart almost manifested itself.


    Back then, she didn¡¯t want to bring Sean home. Instead, Colby felt that since


    Ana lise was getting old, she probably couldn¡¯t travel that far to the city to


    attend the couple¡¯s wedding. However, the couple couldn¡¯t sk ip out on visiting


    Ana lise, so that was why Sean visited Abigail¡¯s old home.


    Back in the day, Abigail felt nervous when she saw him standing in the


    farmyard, looking out of ce. He frowned at everything he saw.


    He epted the tea Ana lise had brought over to him, saying that he liked it


    because it was simply the way he was brought up in the Graham Family. It


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    had nothing to do with his actual preferences.


    However, Ana lise took it to heart and remembered it all this while.


    Unbeknownst to her, Abigail would be getting divorced from Sean soon.


    Abigail turned around and tried blinking away the tears in her eyes. Then, she


    held Ana lise¡¯s arms and said yfully, ¡°Look how biased you are! Outsiders


    would think that he¡¯s your biological grandson. You came here to give him


    this, but what about me?¡±


    Ana lise smiled as she patted Abigail. ¡°Silly child, what are you saying? I care


    about him because I care about you.¡±


    She was nice to Sean only because she wished that Sean would be nicer to


    Abigail on her ount.


    Abigail pouted. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, why won¡¯t you agree to stay here for a few


    days? Who are you trying to fool? You won¡¯t even know if Sean¡¯s been bullying


    me.¡±


    Ana lise was so mad that she moved to hit Abigail, then reprimanded, ¡°Don¡¯t


    jinx it! Sean is a good boy, so why would he bully you?!¡±


    She said that, but she still followed Abigail into themunity. She asked in


    uncertainty, ¡°Sean hasn¡¯t been bullying you, has he?¡±


    Abigail bit her lip. In the end, she didn¡¯t tell Ana lise about her eventual divorce


    from Sean. She just smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With you around, he


    wouldn¡¯t dare to.¡±


    On more than one asion, Abigail wanted Ana lise to live with her, but her


    rtionship with Sean wasn¡¯t exactly great. Fearing that Ana lise might catch


    on, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to mention it.


    Moreover, Ana lise always said that she wasn¡¯t used to living in the city.


    Now that Abigail was about to get divorced from Sean, Ana lise hade to


    visit instead.


    If Ana lise knew about Abigail¡¯s life with the Graham Family, her heart would


    probably ache.


    Fortunately, when Luna bought a house for Abigail, she feared for thetter¡¯s


    safety, so she also bought some men¡¯s clothes, slippers, and the like.


    Every time she came over, she would wear the men¡¯s slippers, so the slippers


    looked worn in their position at the entrance of the house.


    When Ana lise saw the slippers, she assumed they belonged to Sean, so she


    didn¡¯t suspect anything. She said happily, ¡°You should get to work. I¡¯ll be fine


    here all by myself. You shouldn¡¯t stay behind just to apany me.¡±


    Abigail would have none of it, and she exined that she had asked Luna for


    some time off before Ana lise rxed. Then, thetter started tidying up the


    things in the room. ¡°Look at how lonely this ce looks! How are you going to


    get a child if there isn¡¯t anything here that makes children happy?¡±


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    As she spoke, she took out a charm and fumbled for Abigail¡¯s hand before


    cing it in her palm. ¡°Put this up.¡±


    Abigail felt that Ana lise¡¯s actions were hinting that thetter couldn¡¯t see


    clearly. ¡°What happened to your eyes?¡±


    Ana lise looked at Abigail. ¡°Don¡¯t change the topic! What can happen to my


    eyes, anyway? I don¡¯t have my sses with me, that¡¯s all. Are you not going


    to hang this up?¡±


    Abigail hastily shrugged, feeling that this charm won¡¯t make her pregnant


    anyway, but it would be worth the effort if it could make Ana lise happy.


    She quickly found some tape and got ready to hang the charm in the living


    room.


    Ana lise patted Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°Don¡¯t you know anything? What use is this


    thing in the living room? You have to put it in the bedroom!¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡± Abigail held the charm and put it up in the bedroom.


    When she came back, she saw Ana lise taking out various things from her


    bag. There were children¡¯s shoes, toy drums, and much more. An alise


    proceeded to ce them on the TV cab and the shoe rack at the


    entrance. She also ced another lucky charm for fertility on a table.


    Abigail pursed her lips. She had the urge to tell Ana lise that she would be


    getting a divorce from Sean soon, so they would never have any children.


    However, her phone rang before she could speak.


    It was from Tom.


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    She had tasked Tom to take care of Ana lise in the vige, so he had probably


    called to ask about Ana lise¡¯s health. Abigail went to the bathroom and


    answered the call. ¡°Hi, Tom.¡±


    The young man¡¯s voice, however, sounded panicky as it rang over the phone.


    ¡°Abigail! Your grandma ran out of the hospital!¡±


    Abigail froze. ¡°The hospital?¡±


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    Ana lise looked quite sprightly today, though!


    Tom let out a sigh. ¡°She didn¡¯t want me to tell you, but I took her to the


    hospital for a check-up yesterday. T-The doctor said that she has a serious


    case of d-diabetes, and she m-might lose her vision.¡±


    Abigail froze on the spot.


    She felt like something had hit her head, and her mind went nk.

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    When the time came for most people to get off work, Ana lise had already


    made dinner and a pot of locust flower tea. However, she ate nothing as she


    began to peer at the entrance. ¡°Why isn¡¯t Sean back yet?¡±


    Abigail nced at Ana lise and remembered what Tom had said. She felt as if


    a bunch of cotton was stuffed into her throat.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t imagine the difficulties Ana lise had to go through toe to


    apletely unfamiliar city with her failing vision, as well as her inexperience


    in leaving the town she lived in.


    She even brought so many things with her.


    Did she feel like she couldn¡¯t make it, and that was why she wanted to see if


    Abigail was fine?


    She feared that Abigail would be all alone in the city.


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    She feared that when she passed away, Abigail still didn¡¯t have a child, so the


    How could she bear to let Abigail go through that?


    Abigail tried to suppress the heat creeping into her eyes as she smiled and


    got up. ¡°He¡¯s still busy. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll give him a call right now.¡±


    She got up and walked into the bedroom. She rubbed her eyes and hesitated


    for a long while, then dialed Sean¡¯s number.


    She made up her mind that even if she had to beg and plead, she would get


    Sean toe over.


    It would be enough if he could just eat a meal and drink some tea.


    Unexpectedly, it didn¡¯t take long for the call to go through. Sean said in a cold


    voice, ¡°What is it?¡±


    Abigail was stunned for a moment, then said hesitantly, ¡°Um, are you busy


    right now? Can youe over for a meal?¡±


    On the other end of the line, Sean frowned.


    He didn¡¯t expect her to act so quickly.


    ¡°I still have some matters to attend to.¡±


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    Seeing that Sean didn¡¯t decline, Abigail was over the moon. She didn¡¯t care


    about why; she just feared he would escape again. ¡°I-It¡¯s okay. Are you in the


    office? I¡¯ll go pick you up.¡±


    Sean was speechless.


    Kevin was right. Abigail was just ying hard to get.


    After hanging up, Abigail changed her clothes, then told Ana lise not to go


    anywhere while she went to get Sean.


    Sean was in his office, and Abigail had no problems getting there.


    When she opened the door and went in, Sean was working on theputer.


    There was a slight change in the look in his eyes when he saw hering in,


    but those emotions were quickly hidden from sight.


    ¡°Have a seat.¡±


    Abigail sat down and tried to exin the situation. When she saw that Sean


    wasn¡¯t upied anymore, she rubbed the fabric of her clothes between her


    fingers.


    To be honest, she was the one who suggested the divorce, so it was a little


    embarrassing for her to say the following words. Her face turned bright red,


    and she closed her eyes and steeled herself before saying, ¡°Can we not get a


    divorce for the time being?¡±


    Before Sean could say anything, she hastily exined, ¡°Wait, don¡¯t protest yet.


    I know you don¡¯t like me, but don¡¯t worry. I don¡¯t like you that much either.


    However, there¡¯s a bit of an emergency on my side. My grandma is here, and


    she¡¯s under the impression that we¡¯ve been on good terms all this while. Also,


    she¡¯s ill, so I don¡¯t want to affect her with news of the divorce.¡±


    ¡°Sean, our rtionship is between us, I don¡¯t want to involve other people.¡±


    She paused momentarily, then continued, ¡°Please justpromise for the


    time being. At the very least, let¡¯s pretend to be good to each other in front of


    Grandma. When this is over, I¡¯ll send her home, then you can do whatever you


    want. Is that okay?¡±


    Sean didn¡¯t expect Lina to be waiting for him, and he couldn¡¯t help but frown.


    ¡°Is Grandma truly here?¡±


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Yes, she came this morning. I know that this-¡±


    ¡°Are you sure? That I can do whatever I want?¡± Sean raised an eyebrow as he


    posed the question.


    Abigail didn¡¯t expect him to agree. She wished she could worship Sean right


    now as she hastily nodded.


    Sean pointed at the door. ¡°I want you to get out right now.¡±


    Abigail fell silent.


    She was annoyed, but she could only turn around and leave. After all, she


    was asking him for a favor.


    However, before she arrived at the door, she heard his cold voice sounding


    behind her. ¡°To be clear, if either of us angers the other, the person must be


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    responsible for appeasing the other.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s eyes lit up. This was her first time feeling that Sean was human.


    However, before she could praise him, her phone rang.

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    It turned out to be a call from Ana lise. Instinctively, Abigail looked carefully at


    Sean. When their gazes met, her troubled yet expectant look was visible to


    the man.


    Abigail wanted to urge him, but after parting her lips, she didn¡¯t say anything


    in the end.


    ¡°Grandma¡­¡± Turning around and leaving, Abigail answered the call and


    closed the door to the office.


    ¡°Abby, have you picked Sean up?¡± Ana lise inquired.


    The sky was getting dark. When the lights in the house turned on, Ana lise¡¯s


    eyesight would get even worse. She didn¡¯t want Abigail to know about her


    eyes in case Abigail got worried as well.


    Now, her only wish was to see Abigail getting along well with Sean, but she


    didn¡¯t know if she could have a chance to meet Abigail¡¯s and Sean¡¯s child in


    person.


    Her thoughts were wandering, and Ana lise finally came to her senses after


    Abigail called her a few times.


    ¡°Huh? What did you say?¡±


    ¡°I said, Sean is in a meeting, so I¡¯ll have to wait a little. Grandma, if you¡¯re


    hungry, go ahead and eat first. You don¡¯t have to wait for us.¡± Abigail nced


    at the time.


    She didn¡¯t know when Sean would be done with work, or to be exact when he


    would be done with giving her trouble.


    No matter what, even if she had to knock Sean unconscious, she would drag


    him home to meet Ana lise.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m not hungry. I¡¯ll wait for you two so that we can eat together. Take


    care on your way back,¡± Ana lise reminded Abigail.


    ¡°Got it, Grandma.¡± Abigail nodded. She thought of something, then hastily


    said, ¡°Grandma, if the food gets cold, don¡¯t heat it up in the kitchen by


    yourself. I¡¯ll do it when Ie back, okay?¡±


    She feared that Ana lise wouldn¡¯t know how to use the gas stove.


    ¡°All right, got it. Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t touch those things.¡±


    It was only then that Abigail sighed in relief. After ending the call, she stood in


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    front of the entrance and waited patiently.


    Cameron came over to report some work. He dared not say too much as he


    greeted Abigail with a quick, ¡®Hello, Mrs. Graham,¡¯ and then walked into the


    office. He let Sean sign the documents he brought, then said, ¡°Mr. Graham,


    about the meeting in 10 minutes-¡±


    ¡°Cancel it and change it to an online video conference at night.¡± Sean signed


    the documents with firm strokes.


    In all his years working with Sean, Sean had always finished work on the day


    itself since he was, after all, a very strict person.


    This meeting was important because it was their first official meeting with


    the partners, and they even scheduled a drinking session after the meeting


    where Sean would be serving the guests personally. Its importance was as


    clear as day.


    However, Cameron didn¡¯t dare inquire too much into it. He simply asked,


    ¡°When will you be free tonight?¡±


    Sean¡¯s pen paused slightly. ¡°I¡¯m not sure.¡±


    :.


    Troubled, Cameron could only reply, ¡°I see.¡±


    After signing the documents, Sean grabbed his coat and strode away. He


    had just opened the door when Abigail, who was eavesdropping at the door,


    fell forward.


    Sean didn¡¯t dodge, so Abigail fell right into his arms.


    It looked like she was doing it on purpose.


    Sean lowered his head. A panicked yet pretty face was reflected in his dark


    pupils.


    ¡°Um¡­ You¡¯re done with work already?¡± Abigail recovered her bnce and


    looked numbly at the man.


    ¡°Yes,¡± he responded, but he didn¡¯t seem like he was up for conversation.


    ¡°Let us go home, then!¡± She was overjoyed, and she smiled brilliantly.


    Sean felt something odd rising within his heart. Us? Home¡­


    She seemed like a little child in kindergarten who waited for hours and finally


    saw her parents, who were here to take her home.


    Worried that Ana lise was getting impatient, Abigail stopped caring about


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    physical touch as she dragged Sean with her and hastily led the way.


    Cameron looked at his boss rushing to leave, then suddenly realized why


    Sean would cancel even the important meeting tonight.


    They were a lovey-dovey couple, so Cameron knew that he shouldn¡¯t get in


    the way.


    He sniffled and steeled himself to endure the insults and reprimands that


    would ensue when he talked to the partnerster.


    Abigail sped all the way home.


    Sean sat on the passenger seat, dealing with work documents in his inbox on


    his iPad as he asked nonchntly, ¡°What happened to Grandma?¡±


    She whipped her head around to nce at him with a shocked expression.


    She didn¡¯t expect him to be concerned about this. ¡°Her diabetes got so


    serious that she might lose her sight. She already has difficulty seeing things.¡±


    Sean didn¡¯t respond.


    Abigail took a nce and saw that he was focused on his iPad screen. She


    didn¡¯t know if he was listening or not.


    He was probably just asking.


    ¡°Grandma hid it from me because she didn¡¯t want me to worry, so don¡¯t spill


    the beans,¡± Abigail reminded Sean, worried.


    This time, Sean responded. ¡°Okay.¡±


    After that, the two never said another word. The car was awkwardly silent.


    Standing in front of the entrance to her home, Abigail took a deep breath to


    calm her nervous heart as she feared that Sean wasn¡¯t good enough at


    acting.


    making men tal preparations for five minutes, yet never having the intention


    to enter.


    He frowned a little. Without waiting for Abigail any longer, he took her hand


    and ced her thumb on the fingerprint lock, unlocking the door.


    ¡°Wait, I-¡± Before Abigail could shout in surprise, she heard the man¡¯s low


    voice ringing in her ears. ¡°Grandma, we¡¯re home.¡±


    Sean¡¯s voice was warm and gentle, unlike in the past.


    ¡°Sean! Hurry, you must be so hungry! Come and eat!¡±


    Ana lise was waiting for them. When she saw the twoing home, she


    hastily got up and weed them.


    Perhaps because the couch was a little too low, Ana lise couldn¡¯t get up right


    away.


    Sean hastened his steps and held onto Ana lise¡¯s arm to offer support. ¡°If you


    want to visit us next time, just give us a call. Abby and I will pick you up. We¡¯ll


    get worried if youe here alone.¡±


    Every single word from him was filled with concern.


    When Abigail saw that, she felt the corners of her eyes tearing up.


    That was the extent of Sean¡¯s capabilities. With a face like that, no one could


    escape his coaxing.


    She had been with him for so long, but she had never heard such a long


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    ¡°You¡¯re both busy, so I don¡¯t want to trouble you. I know my way even when


    I¡¯m alone.¡± Ana lise patted Sean¡¯s hand, looking content.


    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble at all. If you say that, Grandma, are you treating your


    grandson-inw as an outsider?¡± Sean¡¯s voice turned a little sterner as he


    said seriously.


    Ana lise hastily waved her hands. ¡°No, no, of course not! I¡¯m just scared that


    you¡¯re busy, so¡ª¡±


    Sean interrupted her and said word-by-word, ¡°No matter how busy we may


    be, you take priority. You¡¯ll never be in our way.¡±


    Ana lise nodded, her smile so wide that she couldn¡¯t close her mouth.


    During dinner, Sean took great care of Ana lise, so much so that Abigail didn¡¯t


    have the chance to help out.


    When Abigail looked at Sean, there was gratefulness in her eyes and also


    admiration.


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    He was too good at acting.


    If she hadn¡¯t reminded him about it before, she wouldn¡¯t know that this was


    all an act.


    After dinner, Abigail cleaned up the table, then got up and went to the


    kitchen to wash the dishes.


    Sean, who never did house chores in his life, broke the record when he asked


    her for a tablecloth to wipe the table with.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll deal with that. Go and chat with Grandma.¡± Abigail gripped


    the tablecloth in her hands tightly, a look of terror on her face.


    ¡°If I¡¯m just chilling while her granddaughter busies around, she¡¯ll feel


    ufortable about it,¡± Sean exined, then reached out his hand.


    When Abigail thought about it, she felt that it made sense. After some


    hesitation, she passed the tablecloth to him.


    Then, she asked carefully, ¡°Do¡­ Do you know how to wipe the table?¡±


    Sean was speechless.


    Her words were more or less insulting. Sean ignored her and went out with


    the tablecloth.


    As Ana lise watched Sean wipe the table, then sweep and mop the floor in an


    orderly manner, the smile on her face grew in satisfaction.


    By the looks of it, her darling granddaughter was pampered by her


    grandson-inw.


    If not, why would a noble young master from a rich family do household


    chores like this?


    After mopping the floor, Sean finally chatted with Ana lise.


    Just a few words from him were enough to make Ana lise smile happily.


    From the kitchen, Abigail nced at them from time to time. When she made


    sure that Ana lise was truly happy, she secretly let out a sigh of relief.


    When she had cleaned up and walked out with a te of fruit, Sean had


    already coaxed Ana lise to go to bed.


    Right at that moment, Sean¡¯s phone rang. He hastily set it to silent mode,


    then pointed outside.


    Abigail¡¯s house was small and not soundproofed, so she nodded when she


    understood what he meant: he wanted to go outside to answer the call.


    Sean carefully got up and walked toward the balcony.


    Seeing the tall man walking gingerly, Abigail pursed her lips andpletely


    suppressed the emotions raging in her eyes.


    It¡¯s all an act.


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    If she thought it was real, she would be the fool here.


    Abigail sat on the couch, waiting quietly for Sean toe back from his call.


    As soon as the balcony door opened, she shot up instinctively. ¡°Um, are you


    going to hold a video conference now? Shall I send you back?¡±


    Sean lowered his gaze and nced intently at her, then turned and looked at


    the clock on the wall. ¡°It¡¯s starting in 10 minutes, so I won¡¯t make it if I head


    back now. Do you have aputer?¡±


    Abigail hastily said, ¡°Yes.¡±


    However, the study was close to the room Ana lise was staying in; therefore,


    fearing that the noise would disturb Ana lise, Abigail suggested after a


    moment of hesitation, ¡°Do you mind holding the meeting in my bedroom?¡±


    Sean walked toward her bedroom. ¡°No problem.¡±


    Abigail then hastily went to her bedroom and cleaned out a space on the


    desk for him.


    Sean noticed Abigail yawning a few times in a row. ¡°If you¡¯re tired, just go to


    sleep. The meeting may take a long time.¡±


    This meant that he would be staying over for the night.


    Abigail didn¡¯t protest that. Instead, it was even good news to her. If not, she


    would have to tell Ana lise more lies tomorrow.


    After Sean¡¯s meeting started, Abigail quietly hid herself. She washed up, then


    grabbed her nkets and set up a mattress on the floor.


    The next morning, Abigail felt her body hurting all over as she returned to the


    studio in Sean¡¯s car. Then, she slumped onto the chair. ¡°Why do you look like


    you¡¯re dying? Weren¡¯t you going to get divorced? Why don¡¯t you look happy?¡±


    Luna asked.


    Abigail sighed. ¡°Sean and I were about to sign the divorce agreement in the


    morning, but now, we didn¡¯t get to sign it, and I have to beg Sean not to


    leave.¡±


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    ¡°Grandma came?¡± When Luna understood what was going on, she was


    surprised at first, but then she quickly pouted. ¡°Are you thinking of faking it


    forever? Grandma is quite smart, you know.¡±


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    Of course, Abigail knew that. She said in exasperation, ¡°We¡¯ll keep that up for


    now. She¡¯s been in ill healthtely, and she lost quite a lot of weight. She


    came over just to see if Sean and I are getting along, so if I told her that Sean


    and I filed a divorce, she wouldn¡¯t be able to take it. I want to spend a few


    more years with her, after all.¡±


    Luna rubbed her chin, then pointed out, ¡°Hm, then you have to remind Sean


    to stay away from Homewrecker Palmer. If not, if he was found cheating on


    you, everyone will be hospitalized.¡±


    Ana lise might seem gentle, but if anyone dared to bully Abigail, she would


    fight tooth and nail for her granddaughter.


    When Abigail was around five years old, she was almost kidnapped. Ana lise


    was the one who held a scythe in her hand and ran after the kidnappers


    relentlessly.


    The kidnappers ran out of energy in the chase, so they had no choice but to


    abandon Abigail.


    In the end, they were beaten up by Ana lise. If the police hadn¡¯t held the older


    woman back, those people might already be dead.


    Ever since then, everyone in the area knew that Ana lise wasn¡¯t one to be


    messed with, so Abigail was also affected by the reputation. Not many would


    dare to pick on Abigail in all those years.


    Abigail chuckled. ¡°The house I¡¯m living in is on a higher floor. Can you keep a


    lookout for a small house with nice surroundings that is on a lower floor in the


    want to let her live in a morefortable ce. I¡¯ll transfer the money to you


    Luna agreed decisively. ¡°Your grandma is as good as mine. Don¡¯t worry about


    the house. I promise I¡¯ll get it done.¡±


    Abigail felt her heart warming up. ¡°If Grandma meets you, she¡¯ll be so happy.¡±


    Luna said in glee, ¡°Of course! Who would hate a capable and cool


    go ddaughter? I haven¡¯t met Grandma in a while, so I miss her too.¡±


    Abigail smiled. ¡°You¡¯re so arrogant.¡±


    It was time to clock out. Sean¡¯s phone call came right on the dot. Abigail


    frowned as she rubbed her sore neck, then answered it hesitantly. ¡°What¡¯s the


    matter?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m waiting for you at the entrance of your studio.¡± Sean¡¯s voice was calm.


    Abigail was stunned for a moment before she remembered Sean promising


    Ana lise in the morning that they would go home together at night.


    Sean was cooperating with her, but she forgot all about it. She didn¡¯t even


    gather her stuff before she grabbed herptop and ran outside. ¡°Coming.¡±


    Sean was sitting in the car when he saw Abigail walking out on her high heels,


    herptop in hand. Her long hair was tied up in a low bun, and a strand of hair


    near her temple hung messily over her ear. She lookedpletely different


    from the always-exquisite Mrs. Graham she used to be.


    Seeing that Abigail was getting into the car, Sean subconsciously picked up


    the folder he had ced at the side.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Abigail said politely, ¡°Have you been here for long?¡±


    An awkward look shed across Sean¡¯s eyes as he quickly looked away. ¡°I just


    arrived.¡±


    It was only then that Abigail felt less anxious. She rarely spent time alone with


    Sean like this, so she felt somewhat awkward. She decisively ced her


    Sean nced at it to find that it was a clothing design. A clothing design,


    huh? ¡°Why the sudden interest in fashion design?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s heart ski pped a beat. She almost forgot she had asked Luna to hide


    her identity under the alias na.


    She didn¡¯t know if Sean could understand the drafts, either.


    She closed herptop quietly. ¡°I studied fashion design in the past, and now


    that I¡¯m in the field, I picked it up again.¡±


    Sean looked at her intently. ¡°Are you close to na?¡±


    Abigail feared that she would slip up if she said too much, so she replied with


    one word, ¡°Yes.¡±


    She didn¡¯t have the intention to continue the conversation, and Sean didn¡¯t


    know what to say for a moment. He wasn¡¯t very familiar with fashion design.


    In the past, they would either meet on the bed or on the way to bed. When


    Abigail didn¡¯t continue the conversation, the vibe turned a little awkward.


    Fortunately, Cameron, who was in the front seat, turned around in time to


    ease the awkwardness. ¡°Mr. Graham, we have the weeklypany


    assembly at 8.00AM tomorrow. Then, you¡¯ll patrol thepany from 9.30AM


    to 12.00PM, and at noon¡­ At noon¡­¡±


    ¡°Speak.¡± When Sean saw Cameron suddenly hesitating, he frowned and


    urged thetter to continue.


    ¡°M-Miss Palmer invited you to lunch.¡± With that, Cameron couldn¡¯t help but


    observe Abigail¡¯s reaction through the rearview mirror.


    Cameron shouldn¡¯t have said anything.


    ¡°Decline all the meal appointments for the next few days,¡± Sean answered


    nonchntly, but his gaze drifted over to Abigail. He also wanted to see her


    reaction.


    Abigail was expressionless, as if Sean had an appointment with a random


    stranger.


    Sean¡¯s rtively gentle expression instantly turned cold.


    Cameron knew that Sean was upset, and for a moment, he wanted to cry. I


    seem to have said something wrong.


    However, the two were too awkward around each other. One of them stayed


    mum about going to the studio entrance early on, whereas the other said


    nothing when she heard that Sean had a meal appointment with another


    woman. He felt like an unnecessary mouthpiece.


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    When the two arrived home, Ana lise was already bustling about in the


    kitchen.


    Abigail washed her hands and entered the kitchen. ¡°Let me do it, Grandma.¡±


    Ana lise wanted to decline, but when she saw Sean taking off his coat and


    entering as well, she instantly smiled. ¡°Sure, of course! You two probably like


    more seasoned food, so go ahead.¡±


    Abigail had just taken a seat next to Ana lise when a piece of fish appeared


    on her te. She looked up and saw that it was from none other than Sean.


    She returned the favor with a sweet smile, but she wasining in her


    heart.


    I don¡¯t like fish!


    Is this man getting revenge on me for getting in the way between his lunch


    appointment with Joan?


    Furious, Abigail grabbed arge spi cy chicken wing and ced them on


    Sean¡¯s te. Then, she said innocently and caringly, ¡°Darling, you like chicken


    wings, don¡¯t you? Eat as much as you like!¡±


    Abigail was a proper Chilgalesian, so she was adept at eating spi cy food.


    The spi cy chicken wings weren¡¯t just spi cy, but they were also filled with


    numbing spices.


    It didn¡¯t matter if one could pick all the spices out; they were hidden under


    the skin, so they were impossible to detect.


    Sean couldn¡¯t handle spi cy food.


    He took a bite, then his expression instantly froze. He looked up at Abigail.


    Abigail blinked. ¡°Is it not delicious?¡±


    Sean didn¡¯t make a sound. He silently finished the food she ced on his


    te, then put more fish on hers. He gave her a slightly challenging look as


    he said, ¡°Eat as much as you like.¡±


    Abigail fell silent.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you like it?¡± Sean mimicked her tone. ¡°Darling?¡±


    Abigail gritted her teeth so strongly that her teeth almost smashed into


    pieces. She put on a fake smile and said, ¡°Hah, no, I do like it.¡±


    She lowered her head and ate the fish. For a moment, she didn¡¯t know if the


    fish was worse, or the fact that he called her ¡®darling¡¯.


    She felt something heavy in her throat.


    After dinner, Abigail hastily ran off. The meal was giving her goosebumps.


    There weren¡¯t any video conferences scheduled for that day, but after dinner,


    tell him funny stories about Abigail¡¯s


    childhood.


    When it was over, it was almost 11.00PM.


    Abigail coaxed Ana lise to go to bed. When she emerged from Ana lise¡¯s room,


    she noticed that Sean hadn¡¯t left. He was standing in the small living room,


    holding the toy drum with red linings that Ana lise had brought from the


    countryside. With a slight movement of his fingers, dull sounds came from


    the toy drum. Thump! Thump!


    Perhaps fearing it would wake Ana lise, he put it down after the two thumps.


    Then, he picked up the small shoes next to it.


    To be honest, they were about to be divorced, so Abigail was more or less a


    single woman right now. However, now that there were so many children¡¯s


    things in the house, it would create certain misunderstandings.


    Would Sean think that Abigail was getting a divorce while pregnant?


    One was too busy while the other was too sleepy yesterday, so none of them


    had time for that. On that night, the two were extremely sober, so Abigail


    feared that Sean might get the wrong idea. She cleared her throat and


    stepped forward. ¡°Um¡­ Don¡¯t get the wrong idea. Grandma brought these


    from the countryside. I¡¯m not pregnant.¡±


    Sean looked up at her, then put down the shoes in his hands. ¡°Okay.¡±


    He didn¡¯t respond much, so she didn¡¯t want to force the conversation along. It


    might look too suspicious. Hence, she stiffly changed the subject. ¡°Are you


    going home tonight?¡±


    With that, she felt a little guilty; she felt as if she were a horrible ingrate.


    It was as if she were chasing him out after taking advantage of him. So, she


    hastily added, ¡°I¡¯m not chasing you away; I just worry that you¡¯d think that this


    ce is too small, so it¡¯s not-¡±


    Nice enough¡­


    Before she could continue her sentence, she heard Sean say calmly, ¡°I don¡¯t


    mind.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± She whipped her head up, looking at Sean in a daze.


    Sean gave her a meaningful nce, then walked toward the bedroom. ¡°I


    don¡¯t mind it at all. You should rest early. You still have work tomorrow.¡±


    Abigail was speechless.


    So, he¡¯s staying for the night?


    Abigail didn¡¯t know how she got back to her bedroom. Either way, when she


    got back, Sean had already washed up and put on the new loungewear she


    ced in the wardrobe. Heyfortably on the bed, leaning against the


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    headboard as he handled documents on his iPad.


    The bedroom was dimly lit, and only the bedsidemp illuminated his profile.


    It also shone some light on the half-open cor of his clothes, teasing a


    length of cold, pale skin.


    The casually gelled hair during the day now hung in fluffy and tame locks. His


    forehead was concealed, but his deep and cold eyes were in full view.


    Abigail felt like she was just critically hit with amazing beauty. She


    subconsciously gulped.


    She had to admit that Sean truly was good-looking, and he had a decent


    build too. Even though she made fun of him sometimes, she had experienced


    it herself. Regarding a certain matter, he wasn¡¯t just capable, but he was also


    extremely good at it.


    Even though it was just once a month, it was enough for her to reminisce.


    Sean was a handsome man who had both riches and a splendid figure, so it


    was no wonder that Joan would want to snag him no matter the cost.


    Abigail tried to keep her calm as she took out a change of clothes from the


    wardrobe and went to shower. She left too quickly, so she didn¡¯t notice that


    the moment she left, the man in the room nced discreetly at his own


    chest, frowning a little before he reached up and undid another button.


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    When Abigail came back from her shower, she had already calmed down, so


    she went to grab the extra nket from the wardrobe.


    However¡­


    ¡°Huh?¡± She looked at the empty slot. ¡°Where¡¯s my nket? I just put it back


    this morning.¡±

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    Sean looked in the direction of Abigail¡¯s voice, pursing his thin lips for a few


    seconds before saying, ¡°I saw two nkets on the bed in Grandma¡¯s room


    just now. She probably feels cold. Why don¡¯t you go get it?¡±


    Abigail thought for a moment. ¡°Never mind.¡±


    If Ana lise truly felt cold, Abigail absolutely wouldn¡¯t take it.


    If Ana lise realized something, then Abigail would be making it too obvious.


    She was wondering how she should sleep at night when Sean moved to the


    side, clearing a space on Abigail¡¯s side. He seemed to have understood the


    situation. ¡°Come sleep.¡±


    Abigail was speechless.


    She only struggled for a second before walking expressionlessly to the bed.


    She pulled back a corner of the nket, theny down stiffly. She even turned


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    off the bedsidemp.


    Sheforted herself, telling herself that they wouldn¡¯t be doing anything.


    After all, they had shared a bed before.


    If he wasn¡¯t afraid, what should she be afraid of?


    But as she closed her eyes, she couldn¡¯t fall asleep no matter what.


    She got cold easily, so as soon as summer was over, her hands and feet


    would feel cold. She could never feel warm under the nket, and she didn¡¯t


    like turning on the air-conditioner, so as soon as shey down, she felt


    unustomed to the warmth around her.


    The man¡¯s familiar smell of hormones filled her nostrils as it mingled with the


    smell of the body wash and shampoo she always used. Toasted by the


    man¡¯s warmth, she felt quite hot, so even if they didn¡¯t do anything, the


    atmosphere felt suggestive as long as the two shared a bed.


    Abigail turned around and almost flopped on the bed. She had her back to


    Sean, and her features bunched up in a frown.


    When she realized that the man behind her remained quiet and motionless,


    she slowly rxed. In the end, she couldn¡¯t win against fatigue, so she fell


    asleep.


    That night, her slumber wasn¡¯t peaceful at all. Her dreams were cold and


    numerous.


    The rtionship between the Quinn Family and the Graham Family started


    when Colby brought young Sean to the holiday vi near the vige where


    the Quinns lived. ording to Theodore, Sean was ill.


    Every child in the vige knew that the young master from a rich family was


    staying in the yard of the holiday vi. The boy had a weird personality and


    some screws loose in his head, for he regarded everyone as if they were his


    enemy.


    The adults in the vige feared that their mischievous children would offend


    some prominent figure, so they scared the kids by telling them that Sean had


    contracted an illness that could spread to them, so they shouldn¡¯t y with


    him.


    But, of course, Sean didn¡¯t fancy ying with them either.


    Only Abigail, because of her grandmother¡¯s fierce personality, was brave


    enough to go anywhere in the world. She brought her ssmates to y at


    the beach in front of the holiday vi, and someone started getting into the


    sea.


    In the end, when they were swimming back, they encountered a rip current.


    In her attempt to push her friends back to shore, Abigail was plunged into the


    bottom of the ocean.


    Later on, she didn¡¯t know where she floated off to. She only knew that her


    lungs were about to burst, and she couldn¡¯t swim no matter how much she


    struggled. She would get a mouthful of seawater every time she shouted for


    help. Her eyes and throat hurt like hell.


    Just when she felt like she was about to die, an arm reached out and


    dragged her forward. In her dreams, she could still see the blurry surface of


    the ocean, the surging white waves, and the deep eyes of the boy when he


    turned around and looked at her.


    Back then, Sean was only around 14 years old.


    The scene changed to when they were getting married. He still gazed at her,


    with the same deep look, but his eyes were colored with impatience.


    He didn¡¯t even remember her. On the night of the wedding, he feverishly


    desired her, but at the same time, he was extremely cold. ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you


    want? Are you satisfied now?¡±


    Abigail was struggling in her sleep. ¡°No¡­¡±


    This wasn¡¯t what she wanted. It wasn¡¯t her that night, either¡­


    As she phased between consciousness and slumber, she suddenly felt


    someone grabbing her waist.


    As if getting an electric shock, she struggled to get away. Her movements


    were too broad, and then, a p sounded in the air. She didn¡¯t know which


    part of Sean she hit.


    Sean grabbed her wrist and flipped around, pinning her under him as he


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    ¡°I should be the one asking you that!¡± Abigail instantly came to her senses.


    She felt both embarrassment and disdain as she tried to wrestle the man¡¯s


    hand away. ¡°Why are you touching me in your sleep?¡±


    She was more concerned about whether Sean had developed the habit of


    holding another person in his sleep.


    And that person was, of course, not her.


    Sean was silent as he looked down at her. ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you wanted?¡±


    Abigail was stunned for a moment, thinking that she hadn¡¯t woken up from


    her dream. She asked with a confused expression, ¡°What do you mean, what I


    wanted?¡±


    Enunciating clearly, Sean said, ¡°There are so many children¡¯s things in the


    house, and you even hung a picture in the bedroom. There are also clothes


    for me in the wardrobe and men¡¯s slippers at the entrance. Don¡¯t tell me that


    they¡¯re prepared for Kevin.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want the divorce at all.


    She was just trying to be with him in another way.


    Sean hated her little tricks in the past, but now, he felt as if he could tolerate


    them.


    If she wanted it, he would just satisfy her.


    Abigail was stunned for a whole minute. She stared right into Sean¡¯s eyes


    with the darkness weaved between them, looking like he had heard the most


    shocking news of the century. To Sean, however, her silence meant consent.


    Hence, he lowered himself toplete the task he set out to do.


    Bam!


    When Sean registered what was going on, he was already lying on the floor.


    He hit his back against the floor, and the pain seared through his body as he


    seethed through gritted teeth, ¡°Abigail!¡±


    Abigail scooted back into the bed, wrapping herself up tightly with the


    nket.¡±Grandma was the one whoid those things out. She wants me to


    have a child, not you! We¡¯re getting divorced soon, so how can I possibly


    have a child with you? Just give up.¡± She pursed her lips and added, ¡°You


    either go home yourself or be good and sleep. If we wake Grandma up, I¡¯ll get


    Grandpa here to be the judge.¡±


    Colby favored Abigail and respected her grandmother, so if Sean provoked


    An alise, he would have iting for him.


    What was the worst that could happen? They could die together if need be.


    With that, she didn¡¯t care where Sean went as she wrapped herself in the


    nket and went to sleep.


    In the end, early the next morning, Abigail opened her eyes drearily and


    raised her head to see Sean¡¯s tense jawline. She had just witnessed for


    herself what it meant to eat her words. When had she rolled into Sean¡¯s


    arms?!


    ¡°I didn¡¯t invite you into my arms.¡± Sean¡¯s slightly mocking voice sounded


    above her head.


    Abigail hastily rolled to the side. When she saw the man¡¯s expression that


    said, ¡®Didn¡¯t you say that you don¡¯t want children?¡¯, she wanted to just die.


    ¡°Who told you to sleep on the bed?!¡± Even she herself knew that the reasoning


    was a bit of a stretch.


    I kicked him off the bedst night, right?


    Sean turned around and got off the bed. He didn¡¯t care that he was right in


    front of Abigail as he took off his clothes, revealing the clearly defined


    muscles on his back. He opened the wardrobe and found a shirt to change


    into, then took off his pants.


    Abigail covered her eyes and retorted, ¡°Are you out of your mind?!¡±


    Sean nced at her, then said in a calm voice, ¡°Buy a better-quality shirt


    next time. I¡¯ve never worn such an ugly one in my life.¡±


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    Abigail was furious.


    She removed her hands from her eyes to see that he had changed into the


    clothes she hung in the wardrobe. He instantly looked like an elite. She


    blurted out, ¡°That wasn¡¯t bought for you.¡±


    Sean scoffed. ¡°Do you want to go out and tell Grandma what you just said to


    me?¡±


    Abigail instantly fell silent.


    Fine, she had asked a favor of someone she should never mess with.


    She would endure it for An alise¡¯s sake.


    In the morning, as soon as Abigail arrived at the studio, Luna scooted over


    with a gossipy look on her face. ¡°Looks like quite the battle.¡±


    Abigail looked in the direction Luna was staring when she noticed a red mark


    on the spot by her cor. A fingernail must have scratched that spot when


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    she pushed Sean off the bedst night.


    Abigail didn¡¯t cover it up as she graciously allowed Luna to look at it. ¡°Don¡¯t


    tug at it or you¡¯ll ruin my clothes. Nothing happened between usst night, so


    stop making up scenarios in your brain!¡±


    Luna¡¯s jaw dropped. ¡°So, you¡¯re seriously living together and sharing the same


    bed? Abigail, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re falling for him again! Even though Sean


    looked nice and all, he had an affair! You absolutely mustn¡¯t tolerate that!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re just putting on a show for Grandma. I¡¯m not that desperate.¡± Abigail


    adjusted her cor.


    ¡°Go and start drawing. I will bring you out for some sdter and even pray


    for you.¡± Seeing that Abigail still had her wits about her, Luna was reassured.


    Abigail put down the documents. ¡°By the way¡­¡±


    She told Luna about the Top Designer program Kevin mentioned.


    Luna¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you agree on the spot when you have such a


    wonderful opportunity on your doorstep? It¡¯s the same as declining free food!


    Are you stu pid?¡±


    Abigail thought for a moment. ¡°I keep feeling like there¡¯s something off about


    this. Why would he tell me about it when he intends to invite you to the


    show?¡±


    Did he realize that she was na?


    Luna arranged the documents as she said, ¡°The show started getting


    promoted three months ago, and there¡¯s only one spot left. Theizens even


    created a poll online, and you have the greatest number of supporters. It¡¯s


    only natural that Kevin asks us for a partnership. As for why he talked to you,


    hm, maybe it¡¯s because he¡¯s more familiar with you. We caused a ruckus in


    his officest time, after all, proving that if you wanted to talk to na, you¡¯d


    have to go through her assistant first. Moreover, we¡¯re fighting with East Joy


    Talent, so there¡¯s no point in lying!¡±


    Luna had a point.


    Abigail perked up a little. ¡°Then I¡¯ll organize the materials tonight, and when


    I¡¯m done, I¡¯ll send them straight to Kevin.¡±


    In the afternoon, she dialed Kevin¡¯s number.


    It was extremely noisy on Kevin¡¯s end, so after finally getting to a quiet ce,


    he asked, ¡°Have you made up your mind?¡±


    Abigail answered, ¡°I¡¯ve discussed it with na. We¡¯re joining.¡±

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    ¡°Alright. That¡¯s settled, then. I¡¯ll get someone to sort out the contract with you.¡±


    Kevin was pleased. ¡°Wee! I won¡¯t let you¡­ guys down.¡±


    ¡°I do have a small request to make, though.¡± Having recalled something,


    Abigail quickly spoke up before Kevin ended the call.


    ¡°Go ahead.¡± With all the noise around him, Kevin had to max out the volume


    to make sure he could hear what Abigail¡¯s request was.


    ¡°For this matter¡­¡± Abigail paused. ¡°I don¡¯t want Sean to find out about this.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t worth it if her situation with Sean affected the studio and the


    production.


    Kevin was quiet for a short while before he replied, ¡°Sure¡­ I guess.¡±


    If I don¡¯t tell Sean anything, it won¡¯t count as him finding out, right?


    After hanging up, he walked over to Sean who had juste in. ¡°Oh, Sean.


    What brings you here?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you involved in something shady?¡± Sean leaned


    against the couch and crossed his long legs. His bony fingers tapped against


    the ss table with loud cks.


    He had entered at an unfortunate moment. Even though he couldn¡¯t catch


    their conversation, he wasn¡¯t so much of a fool that he didn¡¯t recognize the


    familiar voice.


    ¡°I wish I was. Everyone knows that shady deals bring in the most profits.¡± Kevin


    walked over to Sean and winked. ¡°It¡¯s just a few of thepany¡¯stest


    projects.¡±


    Seeing as Kevin didn¡¯t intend to carry on with this line of conversation, Sean¡¯s


    eyes darkened. Sean didn¡¯t press any further, but he didn¡¯t notice the sh of


    displeasure that flickered within him.


    He knew that Kevin was a man of his word and wouldn¡¯t get involved with


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    Abigail, but for some reason, the thought that the two of them got along well


    enough to share a secret made him ufortable.


    ¡°Come. I just closed a major deal. I¡¯ll buy you a meal. You can choose the


    ce today. We can talk at the table.¡± Kevin gave Sean a pat on the shoulder.


    He was clearly in a good mood.


    ¡°No, thanks. I¡¯ve got work to do back at the office.¡±


    Sean flicked Kevin¡¯s hand away. He came over because he had something to


    discuss with Kevin, but all of a sudden, he lost all patience and left without


    hesitation.


    Kevin sighed. How frustrating. I gave my word so I can¡¯t say anything. Sean


    doesn¡¯t even take the initiative to ask. I didn¡¯t even get to enjoy a good show.


    On the way back to the office, Cameron noticed that Sean wasn¡¯t in a good


    mood. His boss had a long face the whole time.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, we¡¯ll be passing by L.Moon Studio on the way to the office. Why


    don¡¯t we drop the desserts off¡­¡±


    After hesitating for quite some time, Cameron couldn¡¯t resist making the


    suggestion.


    Early this morning, Sean instructed Cameron to head over to a luxury bakery


    in the city¡¯s west district to buy its famous red velvet cake as well as a few


    other desserts with the intention of bringing them over to Abigail during


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    lunchtime.


    The sudden change of ns caught Cameron off-guard. He didn¡¯t know


    what to do.


    ¡°Toss everything.¡± Sean leaned against his seat and closed his eyes. The icy


    tone of his voice stopped Cameron from asking any questions as he drove


    back to the office.


    Later that afternoon, once Sean was done with all of his work, he instinctively


    checked the time.


    It was almost time to get off work. He wondered if he should give Abigail a


    call.


    However, as soon as that thought crossed his mind, his brows furrowed


    tightly.


    In all honesty, the two of them had only been getting along peacefully the


    who doesn¡¯t want a divorce.


    All of a sudden, Sean¡¯s phone buzzed, cutting off his train of thought.


    He picked up the phone. Once he saw the screen, his eyes shed with


    annoyance, but he answered the call anyway.


    ¡°Sorry to disturb you, Mr. Graham. I¡¯m Sabrina Murphy.¡± A crisp and


    professional voice rang out.


    Sean had to take a moment before he recalled who that person was.


    Sabrina knew that Sean didn¡¯t like wasting time, so she cut straight to the


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    ¡°You can handle these things yourself. From now on, you don¡¯t need to report


    these things to me either. If you need money, just get in touch with Cameron.¡±


    Sean kept his response brief. ¡°Just make sure she¡¯s never in any danger.¡±


    Sabrina acknowledged Sean¡¯s instructions before ending the call. Her gaze


    wasplicated as she eyed Joan who was sitting on the side toying with


    her bracelet.


    A smile danced across Joan¡¯s lips as she said with an expectant look in her


    eyes, ¡°What did he say?¡±


    ¡°He said yes. I¡¯ll just need to make the arrangements with East Joy Talent.¡±


    Kevin and Sean were good friends, so naturally, the former would agree to it


    for thetter¡¯s sake.


    Nevertheless, Sabrina got the feeling that Sean¡¯s tone had been a little


    indifferent earlier. She didn¡¯t know if she had been mistaken.


    Since Sean instructed Sabrina to handle Joan¡¯s career decisions herself, she


    would do as she saw fit.


    ¡°I told you! I knew he would definitely say yes!¡± Joan smirked proudly as she


    nestled back into her seat and passed Sabrina a fresh cup of tea. ¡°I¡¯ll be in


    your care, Ms. Sabrina.¡±


    ¡°You seem to have a pretty good rtionship with Mr. Graham.¡± Sabrina set


    her phone aside and drank a sip of tea as she made the casual remark in an


    attempt to glean more information.


    She had done her research before agreeing to be Joah¡¯s manager.


    Everyone said that Joan was Sean¡¯s first love. She wouldn¡¯t have left her


    originalpany to work with a neer if it hadn¡¯t been for that.


    After all, Graham International was one of the top businesses in the state. The


    her if she became the manager of the future wife of Graham International¡¯s


    president.


    ¡°Yeah. We have a pretty good rtionship,¡± Joan agreed with a bashful smile,


    though her fingers, which were hidden under the table, were gripping her


    phone so tightly that her knuckles went white. ¡°But, as you know, it¡¯s not easy


    to marry someone from a family like that.¡±


    Oh. That means his family doesn¡¯t approve of their rtionship, but the two of


    them aremitted to each other anyway. Well, as long as Sean loves Joan,


    sooner orter, they¡¯ll end up getting married.


    Sabrina felt a lot more assured now. She calmly eyed Joan and said, ¡°You¡¯ve


    been in the industry for some time now. I¡¯m sure you know what things are


    like. Fame and the best filming projects mostly end up in the hands of


    celebrities whoe from a prominent background or have someone


    supporting them.¡±


    She paused for a moment. Afraid that Joan did not get her point, she added,


    ¡°Graham International dabbles in many different markets. It wields a lot of


    influence even in the entertainment industry. If you¡¯re able to make the most


    out of the advantages you have¡­ It¡¯ll only be a matter of time before you


    be a top celebrity.¡±


    Joan would be a fool if she didn¡¯t make use of Sean, the best possible


    resource there was.


    Joan¡¯s eyes shed. She reached into her Hermes bag and took out an


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    exquisite box. Then, she set it down on the table and slowly slid it over to


    Sabrina. ¡°Seanie gave me this watch a few days ago, but I thought it didn¡¯t


    suit my style. However, it does match your outfit today. Why don¡¯t you take a


    look and see if you like it?¡±


    Sabrina¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the Rolex logo on the box. She considered


    rejecting the gift, but on second thought, she figured it wasn¡¯t necessary.


    By doing so, Joan wanted to let Sabrina know that the two of them were tied


    together now.


    Therefore, she graciously opened the box. A diamond-studded watch


    appeared before her eyes. It had a beautifully-carved dial that was iid


    with a circle of shiny gold. The watch glistened under the light.


    She recognized it. It was a limited-edition model that cost 150 thousand.


    Seeing as how Joan was able to hand out a watch that cost 150 thousand as


    a gesture of goodwill, Sabrina became even more convinced about how


    important Joan was to Sean.


    Her smile became visibly warmer. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I can¡¯t guarantee that you¡¯ll be


    the celebrity with the most acim in this industry, but with me around,


    bing famous won¡¯t be a problem at all.¡±

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    Joan seemed calm as she watched Sabrina tuck the box with the watch


    inside thetter¡¯s purse, but deep down inside, her heart was squeezing


    tightly.


    She had just bought the watch, and it had been a hard decision for her too,


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    due to its price.


    However, a little sacrifice was necessary in exchange for fame.


    ¡°Oh, by the way, I have a few photos. See if you can make use of them.¡±


    Joan chose a few pictures from her phone. Sabrina nced through them.


    They were all pictures of Joan and Sean together, though only his side profile


    could be seen.


    ¡°Send them to me,¡± Sabrina said with a look of satisfaction. She could tell that


    Joan got the message. After taking her phone out in preparation to receive


    them, she instructed, ¡°You can leave the rest to me. Give me your social


    media ounts. I¡¯ll get a team of professionals to run them for you.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


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    When it was nearly time to get off work, Abigail set aside her design drafts


    and, as if under a spell, opened up her chat with Sean. Yesterday¡¯s


    conversation filled her screen. There was no new message.


    Abigail tapped one out. ¡°Are youing home tonight?¡±


    She hesitated for quite some time, but in the end, she hit send.


    Though she waited for a while, she didn¡¯t get a reply.


    Abigail only realized that it was dark out when Luna came over and patted


    her on the shoulder. ¡°Isn¡¯t that fellowing to pick you up tonight?¡±


    It was time to get off work and almost everyone at the studio was gone. Luna


    only noticed that Abigail was still at work when she came upstairs,


    ¡°It¡¯s just as well that he¡¯s not, right? Saves you the trouble of calling me a fool


    in love.¡± Abigail exhaled and tidied up her desk as she got ready to head off.


    ¡°The production team will be officially announcing our partnership on Twitter


    tonight. Remember to retweet the announcementter.¡± Noting the


    anxiousness in Abigail¡¯s eyes, Luna simply gave her a reminder without


    asking any other questions.


    ¡°I got it.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t spare the time to say much else. She grabbed her


    purse with one hand while making a call to Ana lise with the other.


    Even as she started her engine, Ana lise still wasn¡¯t picking up her calls.


    Abigail got a bad feeling. All sorts of scenarios flooded her mind.


    Her grandma didn¡¯t know how to use the gas stove. No one would realize


    anything if she slipped and fell unconscious.


    She ended up taking fifteen minutes toplete the half-hour journey back.


    As soon as she got back, she rushed into the empty living room without even


    taking her shoes off and heard soundsing from the kitchen.


    ¡°Grandma! Are you alright?¡±


    Abigail rushed into the kitchen, only to find that Sean was sitting in the


    kitchen picking through the vegetables while Ana lise cooked.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you? Why are you as clumsy as you were as a child?


    You should learn a thing or two from Sean. Even though he¡¯s thepany


    president, he¡¯s still sitting here in my kitchen helping an olddy like me cook.


    You should be nicer to him.¡±


    Upon hearing themotion, Ana lise slowly turned around. The kindly smile


    on her face allowed Abigail¡¯s heart to settle back in ce.


    Abigail eyed the vegetables in Sean¡¯s hands with a look of surprise. His hands


    were dirtied by the soil from the vegetables. For a moment, Abigail was


    dazed.


    Was this still the same proud and haughty Sean that she usually saw¡­


    Meanwhile, Sean ignored her and calmly sorted out the vegetables.


    ¡°I kept calling you but you didn¡¯t pick up, so I thought¡­¡± Abigail didn¡¯t finish her


    sentence.


    She thought something had happened to her grandma.


    ¡°Oh. The hood¡¯s too loud and my phone¡¯s in the bedroom so I couldn¡¯t hear it


    ringing.¡±


    Ana lise got back to her cooking. ¡°Hurry up. Go change your shoes and help


    Sean with the vegetables.¡±


    Abigail hodded and quietly went back to the hallway.


    During dinner, Sean took excellent care of Ana lise as usual. However, he paid


    a lot less attention to Abigail.


    Even when Abigail tried to strike up a conversation with him, he gave short,


    curt answers.


    Ana lise sensed that something was going on between the two of them, but


    she didn¡¯t make anyments.


    Once dinner was over, Ana lise went back to her room to rest, leaving the two


    of them to clear the table.


    ¡°Thank you for taking care of my grandma thest two days,¡±


    Sabrina hesitated as she watched Sean wiping the table, but she took the


    initiative to break the awkward tension.


    ¡°No need to thank me.¡± Sean¡¯s gaze was hidden by his lusciousshes. His


    thin lips were pressed tightly together as he efficiently finished his task.


    ¡°If you¡¯re not used to staying here, I¡¯ll tell Grandma that you left on a business


    trip. That way, you won¡¯t have to suffer so much.¡± Abigail took the rag from


    him and set it aside.


    Sean didn¡¯t respond. He eyed her for a moment before smiling, but the smile


    didn¡¯t reach his eyes. Abigail felt a little nervous.


    Afraid that their voices would disturb Ana lise, Sean walked off to the


    bedroom before Abigail could say anything else¡­

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    The next day.


    When Abigail woke up, she found that the person who was sleeping beside


    her had left already.


    ¡°Oh, Abigail. You¡¯re awake.¡± After hearing the sound of the bedroom door


    opening, Ana lise got up from the couch and headed into the kitchen to warm


    up her granddaughter¡¯s breakfast.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Sean?¡± Abigailbed through her disheveled hair with her fingers.


    The pair of leather shoes by the door was missing.


    ¡°Sean went out to buy breakfast and left right after. Before he left, he said to


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    remind you to have your breakfast when you wake up.¡±


    Ana lise brought out a hearty sandwich and a ss of warm milk from the


    kitchen. Then, she looked at Abigail expectantly. ¡°How are things going with


    you two?¡±


    Well, the sun must¡¯ve risen from the west this morning today. The


    cold-blooded businessman has learned how to take care of someone else.


    Ana lise had to repeat her question before Abigail snapped out of her


    thoughts. She bit down on the sandwich and muttered, ¡°Well¡­ same old


    same old.¡±


    ¡°Look at how well Sean takes care of you. You¡¯ve been married for three years


    now. When are you two going to have a baby¡­¡±


    Upon seeing that Ana lise was about to start urging her to have a baby again,


    Abigail downed the ss of milk and ran to the door with the sandwich in


    hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to bete for work, Grandma. I¡¯ll get going now. Take good care of


    yourself. I¡¯lle home at noon to make you lunch.¡±


    Abigail grabbed her purse from the hallway and opened the door.


    ¡°Abigail! Why, this girl.¡± Ana lise quickly called out to Abigail, but as Abigail


    closed the door, her voice was cut off.


    Abigail took a deep breath before driving to her office.


    As soon as she opened the door to the studio, Luna came up to her. ¡°Just in


    time, Abigail. I was just about to call you and ask you why you weren¡¯t


    responding to my texts.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Abigail put her bag away and eyed an excited Luna curiously.


    ¡°Take a look at Twitter yourself.¡±


    Luna waved her phone. She couldn¡¯t hide her excitement.


    Puzzled, Abigail checked Twitter, only to find that the official announcement


    from the production team of Top Designer had topped the trending list. It was


    evenbeled as the hottest news.


    She nced through the announcement. It was a brief statement


    announcing the fact that na would be joining the panel as a special guest,


    as well as a summary of the program.


    ¡°Did you see it, Abigail? Our studio is on the trending list too!¡±


    Luna shook Abigail by the shoulders in exhration. The two of them had


    ved away night after night so that the studio could achieve such sess.


    Abigail patted Luna on the shoulder before checking thements.


    Thementers left mixed feedback regarding the special guest.


    ¡®This studio isn¡¯t an international brand, right? I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve heard of them


    before.¡¯


    ¡®I bought an evening gown from L.Moon before! They have exquisite designs


    and my gown flowed beautifully. Looking forward to the program!¡¯


    ¡®I heard that na¡¯s designs are all one of a kind. She never repeats any of


    her designs. Let me see just how great of a designer she is.¡¯


    Thements were divided. L.Moon was a high-end brand with a niche


    following, but they were now able to get their name out there to the masses


    with the help of the program. If they could seize this chance to promote the


    brand well, their reputation would surely soar to even greater heights.


    Once Abigail was done reading through Twitter, Luna piped up with sparkling


    eyes, ¡°If we can sessfully raise L.Moon¡¯s profile this time, we¡¯ll be buried in


    new orders¡­¡±


    Looks like you¡¯re imagining yourself being buried in money already, Abigail


    thought to herself.


    ¡°By the way, don¡¯t forget to log into na¡¯s Twitter ount and respond to


    the announcement.¡±


    Amid her glee, Luna didn¡¯t forget about work.


    ¡°Oh. That¡¯s right.¡± Abigail switched to the Twitter ount that belonged to


    na. As she got ready to respond to the announcement, she started


    reading it more seriously.


    Immediately, she noticed something.


    A familiar name was listed second in the official list of selected models.


    ¡°Did Kevin tell you that Joan is one of the main models?¡±


    After a moment of silence, Abigail showed her screen to Luna.


    When discussing the coboration, Kevin only mentioned that three of the


    main models would be listed at the top of the list.


    Abigail didn¡¯t think that Joan would be one of them.


    ¡°Nope! He didn¡¯t even mention it.¡±


    Luna stared at the screen in confusion. The moment she saw the list, her


    expression darkened. ¡°What do they mean by this? Are they trying to disgust


    us on purpose?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t respond. She flipped through thements again, and soon,


    she spotted Joan¡¯s Twitter ount.


    She clicked on Joan¡¯s profile. Joan¡¯s pinned tweet included two photos of her


    with someone else, as well as a photo of an exquisite meal.


    From the angle of her photos, one could tell that she was leaning against a


    man¡¯s shoulders with a look of absolute bliss.


    The person in the photos with her was even more eye-catching. He had a tall


    nose and an indifferent gaze. Even though only his side profile could be seen,


    it was easy enough for people to identify him as Sean Graham, the president


    of Graham International.


    In the photos, Joan¡¯s fair neck was a little pink, fueling everyone¡¯s imagination.


    Although it wasn¡¯t extremely obvious, the keen eyes of thementers on


    Twitter spotted it.


    Abigail¡¯s face hardened. She looked at thements.


    Thementers were all stirred up. Her tweet had almost as many


    was steadily rising. Everyone was praising her for her good looks, gorgeous


    figure, and great talent.


    Twoments received the most likes.


    ¡®Miss Gorgeous is already the future wife of thepany president, but she¡¯s


    still working so hard on her career. Best of luck!¡¯


    ¡®I heard a rumor saying that Sean Graham invested a ton of money in the


    program just so she can get on it. I¡¯m guessing that this program was made


    to promote her. Isn¡¯t it wonderful to be so loved by someone?¡¯

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    As more and more people leftments, Joan¡¯s followers increased as well.


    They were all convinced that Joan was Sean¡¯s future wife.


    Even a few lesser-known models from East Joy Talentmented on the


    tweet. Although they carefully selected their words, they were basically


    wishing Joan well in her rtionship.


    The shirt that Sean wore in the photos was the one whose button Abigail


    ripped offst night.


    Noticing Abigail¡¯s gradually darkening expression, Luna took the phone from


    Abigail. After scrolling through thements, her eyes zed with fury.


    ¡°Did Kevin team up with Sean to toy with us as if we¡¯re fools? Did they make


    this program just to disgust us? It shouldn¡¯t be called Top Designer. It should


    be just called Kissing Up to the Mistress!¡±


    As Luna fumed in anger, Abigail hastily took the phone back. She was afraid


    that Luna would throw the phone.


    It was Abigail¡¯s phone.


    ¡°Why are you so upset? I¡¯m not,¡± Abigail said with a faint smile.


    ¡°Since it¡¯s already been decided, we should just ept it with an open mind.


    It doesn¡¯t matter. Either way, this will benefit L.Moon. We can¡¯t give up on this


    opportunity just because we don¡¯t want to see Joan. It¡¯s not worth it.¡±


    Abigail sat at her desk and took up her pen as she got ready to rework the


    designs that she wasn¡¯t pleased with.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. There¡¯s no guarantee that we¡¯ll be assigned to the same team


    as her anyway.¡±


    Since Abigail wasn¡¯t mad, there was no reason for Luna to get riled up on her


    behalf. She pursed her lips and begrudgingly set this issue aside for now.


    Soon after the production team¡¯s official announcement, the phone at the


    studio began ringing off the h ook. The sudden spotlight brought the studio a


    by na before the program became even more popr. Luna and the


    sales team were extremely busy. Soon, they experienced what it was like for


    the brand¡¯s poprity to rise, just as Abigail had said.


    The power of the inte couldn¡¯t be underestimated. This was something


    the two women came to understand today. In just a single day, the studio


    maxed out on their orders. Some of the customers who were worried about


    not being able to get their hands on an outfit asked to order all the avable


    designs. Evenst season¡¯s designs had been ordered too.


    The two women and their staff stayedte at work. It was only after 8.00PM


    when everyone else had left that Abigail and Luna finally stopped working


    and slumped onto the couch.


    1s Sean still staying at your ce?¡± Luna broke the brief silence.


    1 don¡¯t know if he went back.¡± The mention of his name filled Abigail¡¯s heart


    with mixed emotions.


    He was apany president. It didn¡¯t seem right to ask him to stay at that


    tiny ce of hers. Furthermore¡­


    The photos that Joan had shared online shed through Abigail¡¯s mind. She


    closed her eyes and forced herself not to think of it. When she picked her


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    phone up, she noticed a new text.


    Amid her exhaustion, she checked the text. It was from Kevin who was


    informing her that she needed to get ready to start filming for the show.


    ¡°Kevin says the filming will start soon. I¡¯m not particrly worried about


    anything, except that there won¡¯t be anyone to stay with Grandma once I join


    the show.¡±


    Abigail started worrying. She didn¡¯t want to trouble Sean and have him


    continue pretending that they were a loving couple anymore.


    ¡°I got the text too. What do you n on doing?¡± Luna waved her phone and


    frowned as she read the text.


    ¡°Luna, do you know any reliable housekeepers? I want to hire someone who


    can stay with Grandma. She¡¯s getting old now and her health is getting frail. I


    don¡¯t want to leave her alone at home.¡±


    After thinking about it, Abigail figured it was best for her to get Luna¡¯s help.


    ¡°I knew that would be the case,¡± Luna replied at once. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll tell the


    housekeeper at my house toe over today. You can take her back with


    you. She used to work for my family too and she¡¯s been taking care of me for


    years, so you can definitely trust her.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t expect Luna to be this considerate. She couldn¡¯t resist giving her


    friend a hug. ¡°Don¡¯t get married. We can just spend the rest of our lives


    together.¡±


    Luna declined the arrangement. ¡°I object. You¡¯ll soar to new heights without a


    man dragging you down, but I will die without one.¡±


    Abigail was speechless.


    Once the housekeeper came over, Abigail didn¡¯t want to let the woman wait


    around too long, so she brought her home first. She didn¡¯t get in touch with


    Sean.


    He wouldn¡¯t want me to try and get in touch with him anyway, Abigail


    thought. Previously, his rtionship with Joan was still a secret, but it¡¯s


    somewhat out in the open now.


    It wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for him toe to her ce anymore.


    Meanwhile, on the other side.


    Once Sean arrived in Lakevale, he passed his phone to Cameron before


    entering the meeting room. ¡°Give Abigail a callter. Tell her I won¡¯t be


    heading home tonight.¡±


    Graham International¡¯s director of sales was supposed to meet with one of


    thepany¡¯s business partners, but he had been in a car ident. As a


    result, Sean and Cameron had to rush over to Lakevale at a moment¡¯s notice.


    While Sean was busy meeting with the otherpany¡¯s representatives,


    Cameron was busy with all kinds of logistics matters too. It was already past


    1.00AM when he recalled what Sean had told him to do.


    Sean¡¯s phone ran out of battery, and Sean was still in a business meeting.


    Mrs. Graham is probably asleep by now.


    Cameron was too afraid to disturb Abigail. He began charging Sean¡¯s phone


    as he decided to let Abigail know tomorrow instead¡­

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    After a shower, Abigail came out of the bathroom and dried her hair with a


    towel. She was about to blow dry her hair when Ana lise called out from the


    living room, ¡°Abigail, it¡¯s getting sote. Why isn¡¯t Sean back yet? Did he drink


    too much at a business meeting and is too drunk to get home?¡±


    Abigail was startled by her grandma¡¯s voice. She quickly set the hairdryer


    down and stuck her head out to nce at the clock on the wall in the living


    room. It was 10.40PM.


    She didn¡¯t think her grandma would still be waiting for Sean.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you asleep, Grandma? Didn¡¯t I tell you? He¡¯s quite busy these


    days. He must¡¯ve decided to sleep elsewhere tonight.¡±


    Abigail rubbed her forehead. She was beginning to get a headache. Usually,


    Ana lise went to bed quite early, so much so that Abigail assumed her


    grandma would¡¯ve gone to sleep by the time she came out of her


    longer-than-usual shower.


    ¡°Hurry up and give Sean a call to ask him where he is. See if he needs


    someone to pick him up.¡±


    AH.


    Ana lise trembled as she took Abigail¡¯s phone from the table and held it out.


    Her voice was stern, leaving no room for discussion.


    Abigail sighed. She couldn¡¯t argue with her grandma, so she dried her hands


    and took the phone.


    Under Ana lise¡¯s solemn gaze, Abigail shiftily hid her screen as she scrolled to


    the number listed under the name B*stard.


    Her finger hovered mid-air as she hesitated for a while before she finally


    made the call.


    ¡°Hello. The number you¡¯ve dialed cannot be reached at the moment¡­¡±


    When the crisp voice of the automated message rang out, Abigail exhaled in


    relief. She purposely put her phone on speakers and waved it in front of


    Ana lise.


    ¡°His phone is switched off. It¡¯s not like I¡¯m trying to avoid calling him on


    purpose.¡±


    ¡°The point is that you didn¡¯t even call him sooner,¡± Ana lise huffed as she


    red at Abigail. ¡°You¡¯re married now. Don¡¯t just focus on your career. You


    should be paying more attention to your husband. A man needs to feel the


    gentle love and care of his wife. Why wouldn¡¯t hee home if you


    expressed more care and concern for him?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d never be able to find another man like Sean who¡¯s so filial and


    capable. A married woman needs to learn to work on her marriage too,


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    understand?¡±


    The look of indifference in Abigail¡¯s eyes made Ana lise fret. Her voice became


    more and more agitated.


    For a woman from Ana lise¡¯s generation, it was bad news when a married


    man didn¡¯te home at night.


    ¡°I got it, Grandma. Sean¡¯spany has been extremely busytely. It¡¯s


    worried about her grandma¡¯s high blood pressure. She quickly patted


    Ana lise¡¯s hand and brought her back to her room.


    After sending Ana lise back to her room, Abigail exhaled in relief and set her


    phone down. She picked up the hairdryer again.


    In the wee hours of the morning, the rm rang. A group of people with


    weary, disgruntled faces shuffled out of the meeting. Thest man to walk


    out was still dressed in an unruffled suit. Even though he just finished a


    four-and-a-half-hour meeting, there was no trace of exhaustion on his


    handsome face.


    ¡°Your phone is fully charged now, Mr. Graham. I just turned it on for you.¡±


    Sean¡¯s assistant had been waiting by the door for him, and now that he


    came out, his assistant swiftly handed his phone over to him.


    Sean nced at the screen before heading back to the hotel.


    It was a quiet night. He couldn¡¯t fall asleep.


    After tossing and turning for some time, he took his phone and checked


    Twitter.


    When he saw that the program, Top Designer, had topped the trending list,


    he suddenly recalled that Sabrina had called him today about this program.


    Sean clicked on the official announcement and nced at the list of special


    guests.


    s, as soon as he saw the familiar name, the fleeting sense of drowsiness


    that was slowly creeping up on him instantly vanished.


    He took a screenshot of the announcement and sent it to Kevin¡¯s WhatsApp.


    When he didn¡¯t get a reply, he called Kevin.


    ¡°Hey, man. Did you not take a look at the time?¡±


    thing out of thetter¡¯s mouth was aint.


    Sean heard the deafening music that was ringing on Kevin¡¯s side. ¡°What¡¯s the


    matter? Did I disrupt you on your blind date?¡± he fired back sarcastically.


    Kevin nearly spat out his drink. He signaled for his friend to lower the music


    before asking, ¡°Aren¡¯t you on a business trip? Why are you calling me in the


    middle of the night?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d better give me a good exnation about what¡¯s happening with that


    list of special guests who¡¯ve been invited for that program East Joy Talent is


    running.¡± Sean¡¯s voice was icy.


    Kevin knew he was in the wrong. After a pause, he said, ¡°You know how good


    na¡¯s designs are. Our talents expressed the most interest in her. It was a


    collective decision.¡±


    ¡°What does that have to do with Abigail?¡± Sean¡¯s voice became even more


    chilly at the recollection of that secretive call Kevin had this morning. He spat


    the words out through gritted teeth.


    An image of Sean¡¯s icy expression shed across Kevin¡¯s mind and he hastily


    exined, ¡°Oh, Abigail. She¡¯s na¡¯s personal assistant, so she¡¯s joining the


    show, of course.¡±


    In the face of Sean¡¯s harsh questioning, Kevin didn¡¯t dare to tell him that


    Abigail was na.


    Sean stopped talking.

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    Just as Kevin thought that Sean was going to hang up, Sean¡¯s voice came


    through the speakers again. ¡°I¡¯ll invest 30 million into the show. Find a reliable


    and prominent leader in the industry to boost the show¡¯s credibility.¡±


    The sudden change in Sean¡¯s attitude almost made Kevin assume he had


    fallen into a drunken stupor and was hearing things. The moment he heard


    about the investment of 30 million, his eyes began to gleam.


    ¡°You got it, man. I¡¯ll make all the arrangements.¡±


    After hanging up, Kevin¡¯s friends kept him upied with more drinks. It was


    after 3.00AM when he finally stumbled out of the room.


    The next morning, Kevin was woken up by his rm. He groggily stuck his


    hand out from under the covers and looked around for his phone. Once he


    found it, he made a call to his assistant, Zoe Cox.


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Stewart?¡± A crisp, professional voice rang out.


    ¡°Did the finance department receive a sum to be invested into Top


    Designer?¡±


    Kevin massaged his aching temple as he asked without even opening his


    eyes.


    Zoe sounded excited as she swiftly replied, ¡°We received 30 million from


    Graham International this morning.¡±


    ¡°Good. Inform the public rtions department to carry out the investor¡¯s


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    request. Tell them that they must convince Nn Jefferson to join Top


    Designer by 3.00PM today. Offer him three times his usual asking price to get


    him to be the chief mentor for the show.¡±


    After giving a list of instructions to Zoe, Kevin yawned, tossed his phone aside,


    and went back to sleep.


    Zoe stared at her phone in a daze. Nn Jefferson was a key figure in the


    fashion industry. He graduated from one of the top three most illustrious


    universities and became a professor at a young age. It was hard for anyone


    to invite him. The amount that Kevin offered was more than what an ordinary


    person could earn in their entire lifetime.


    She stared at her phone screen as she recalled the news she read on Twitter


    about the future wife of Graham International¡¯s president.


    Sean was generously investing 30 million into the show. That only made Zoe


    even more convinced that her assumption was true.


    Zoe was only interning as an assistant at East Joy Talent. Meanwhile, Sabrina


    was a highly-rated manager in thepany. If I¡¯m able to get her help, I¡¯ll


    get promoted really soon¡­


    With this thought in mind, Zoe no longer hesitated. She quickly used her work


    resources to find Sabrina¡¯s number and made the call.


    ¡°Hello.¡± Sabrina¡¯s professional voice rang out.


    Zoe clutched her phone excitedly as she introduced herself.


    ¡°Why are you calling?¡± Sabrina wasn¡¯t interested in Zoe¡¯s introduction.


    Zoe wasn¡¯t flustered. She swiftly informed Sabrina about the amount that


    Graham International had invested in Top Designer.


    Upon hearing about the 30 million, Sabrina¡¯s eyes lit up. Although she had


    been in charge of many celebrities before, it was her first time being in


    charge of one who could bring in so much capital with her when she joined


    such projects.


    ¡°Who¡¯s in charge of arranging the teams for the program?¡±


    Sabrina was in an excellent mood now, but her voice remained as calm as


    ever as if this was a regr urrence for her.


    ¡°Another assistant and I are in charge,¡± Zoe answered truthfully.


    ¡°Please try your best to arrange for na to team up with Joan. Do you think


    that¡¯s possible?¡±


    Luna nudged Abigail somewhat anxiously as she murmured, ¡°Are you sure


    you want me to act like I¡¯m na? What if they ask me toe up with a


    design right on the spot?¡±


    Abigail patted Luna¡¯s hand gently.


    ¡°It¡¯s toote to change anything now. We¡¯ll cross that bridge when wee


    to it.¡±


    Abigail waspletely calm. Luna took a deep breath and forgot about her


    childish notion of wanting to get out of the car and running off.


    The cameraman who was sitting in the front passenger seat pointed his lens


    at the back seat and started filming the two women. Unused to it, Luna tried


    to stop him.


    ¡°We haven¡¯t even reached the filming location yet. Why have you started


    filming?¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you seen shows like these before? I¡¯m just taking some B-roll


    footage.¡±


    The cameraman¡¯s eyes shed with displeasure. Throughout the ride thus


    far, the two women hadn¡¯t even bothered to smile into the camera.

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    ¡°Oh, sure. Take a nice pic of the dress.¡± Luna took out her makeup product to


    reapply some makeup, grabbing every chance to show off her dress.


    The photographer thought she was being extra, but he said nothing. After all,


    the producers said these two were VIPs.


    Half an hourter, the SUV stopped before a manor on the outskirts of the


    city. Abigail noticed that a few cars were parked before theirs, and she


    realized they weren¡¯t the first to arrive.


    The production team had set up the stage, the props and cameras standing


    around the venue. Staff members went around doing their work, everyone


    looking as busy as a bee.


    Aside from the models, the artists from East Joy Talent had shown up as well,


    and things were getting lively.


    ¡°Hey, that¡¯s na¡¯s car, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    ¡°I think so. Their cars are different from ours.¡±


    A discussion broke out.


    Since they were special guests, Abigail and Luna were in a different car from


    everyone else. It was a champagne-colored Alphard, so the moment it


    showed up, the crowd stared at it.


    Luna got out of the car wearing a pair of oversized sunsses. Abigail


    They swiped their IDs and went into the venue, and then a couple of models


    huddled around Abigail.


    ¡°My gosh, you must be na. I love your designs. They¡¯re awesome. I can¡¯t


    believe you¡¯re so young.¡±


    ¡°Did you design this dress yourself? Oh, I love your work. Everything I bought


    from your store, I kept it in my closet. The dresses fit me well, and they¡¯re


    Thedies were gushing away, worshipping Abigail like she was an idol.


    Just when they were about to take their phones out and follow each other on


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    social media, someone mocked, ¡°Seriously, that¡¯s the one you butter up to?


    She¡¯s just my assistant who helps me change into my clothes.¡±


    Joan noticed Abigail the moment she got out of the car. Seeing everyone


    praising her was annoying, so she sneered and went ahead to rain on


    Abigail¡¯s parade.


    ¡°Sorry,dies, but I¡¯m indeed just an assistant.¡±


    Abigail hated shallow socializing, and she was more than happy to let


    someone deal with it for her.


    Thedies exchanged a look of awkwardness. Just when they were about to


    snap back, they realized it was Joan, and they swallowed their words and left


    sheepishly.


    ¡°It has been a while, but you¡¯re still as foul-mouthed as ever, Miss Palmer.¡±


    This b*tch spews sh*t from the wrong mouth. Luna adjusted her sunsses


    and sneered. Just when she was about to say something more, Abigail


    stopped her.


    ¡°We should put our luggage down somewhere.¡± Abigail nudged Luna and


    dragged her away. This was their first day on the set, and she didn¡¯t want to


    raise hell over something so trivial.


    Luna heaved a heavy sigh, but she let her friend drag her away.


    The sunset shone upon thending strip, and a ne quicklynded.


    Cameron was outside the airport, weing the disembarked Sean. ¡°Are we


    going to thepany, Mr. Graham?¡± Cameron took the suitcase and put it in


    the trunk.


    Sean put out his cigarette and tossed it in the ashtray. Calmly, he said, ¡°We¡¯re


    going to L.Moon.¡±


    ¡°Of course, sir.¡± Cameron wondered why. Every time Sean came back from a


    business trip, he would go straight to thepany. This was not what he had


    in mind, but Cameron shut up and drove to L.Moon.


    ¡°Sorry, sir. -The boss and Abigail have gone to film a show. They¡¯re not


    here.¡± The assistant smiled sheepishly, hoping she didn¡¯t let anything slip.


    Sean coc ked his eyebrow. They went to film a show?

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    The manor was brightly lit at night. After dinner, the guests were led to their


    abode situated behind the manor. Legend had it that this was a castle that


    was passed down for generations, but theckluster management and


    declining state of the family eventually forced the family to sell off this estate.


    The castle was then refurbished and expanded into a hotel. The entrance


    was held up by a few gigantic pirs with immacte patterns engraved on


    them. The first thing the guests saw was a row of wooden fences and the


    clocktower standing atop the brownish-red roof. There was a grass field


    outside the entrance, surrounded by roses and vines. It looked exotic,


    romantic, and solemn at the same time.


    Luna stopped and looked around. She then turned back and whispered to


    Abigail, ¡°The renovation must¡¯ve cost at least a few dozen million.¡±


    ¡°I heard the Grahams bought this ce. The Stewarts partnered up with


    them to run the show, but this ce wasn¡¯t open to the public previously.¡±


    ¡°No wonder I haven¡¯t seen this beauty before. Did they acquire it just for this


    show?¡±


    Abigail and Luna heard sounds of discussioning from behind before


    they even opened the door. The models were whispering to one another,


    praising the spectacle of a ce.


    Luna and Abigail entered the room the production team had arranged for


    them. Everyone else shared regr rooms, but since they were special


    guests, the production team had prepared a suite for them. The suite was


    located on the top floor of the castle, and there were only three of them in


    the whole corridor. The other two were locked.


    ¡°We can¡¯t be the only ones on this floor, can we?¡± Luna stared at the dim


    corridor, her jaw dropping. She was starting to imagine ghosts grabbing her.


    Sp ooky castles. Yeah, this is 100% a horror movie set.


    ¡°Maybe everyone else is out?¡± Abigail shrugged. It had been a long day, and


    she just wanted to rest. She had no time to care about anything else.


    There were two bedrooms in the suite, and the bedding products all came


    from Simmons Bedding Company. They were all made of silk. There was a


    tearoom and a bathroom in the middle of the suite, and the fridge was filled


    with all kinds of drinks.


    Luna happily locked the door and tossed her luggage to the side, then she


    sank into the plump couch. ¡°Hey, I heard the girls. This ce belongs to that


    filthy rich husband of yours?¡± Luna looked around the resplendent room and


    touched the oil painting above the couch.


    ¡°No idea. He never tells me about his business.¡± Abigail unpacked the


    luggage. They had to stay here for a while, after all. She dismissively


    answered, ¡°We¡¯re getting divorced soon anyway. Not like this ce has


    anything to do with me.¡±


    Luna sank deeper into the couch, sighing in enjoyment. She muttered, ¡°Yeah, I


    know, but this is shared property if its lease is renewed during your marriage.


    I can¡¯t believe you can turn a blind eye when he¡¯s using your money to spend


    on Joan.¡±


    ¡°So? What¡¯s not mine can never be mine. Come on, get ready to sleep.


    Shooting starts tomorrow.¡± Abigail gave her friend a resigned look, but she


    helpedy out the bed for her.


    Thedies washed themselves up and went to the living room, sorting out


    the things they might need for the shooting the next day. Just then, they


    heard the ding of the elevatoring from the far end of the corridor.


    The sound of heels cking against the wooden floorboard was grating,


    especially at night. Before Luna could even check out who the person was,


    they had gone into their room and closed the door. ¡°They¡¯rete. Maybe


    they¡¯re up to some hanky panky.¡± Luna crouched in front of the peephole to


    check who it was, but she heard nothing.


    ¡°It¡¯s probably a crew member. Stop messing around. There are cameras


    everywhere, and if they catch you doing something you shouldn¡¯t, you¡¯re


    getting canceled.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t bother to find out who the guest was and


    sorted out the final file, then she dragged Luna back to their bedroom.

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    The next morning,dies were woken up by the incessant ringing of


    someone¡¯s phone. A groggy Abigail picked the phone up, but when she saw


    the time, she jumped up. ¡°Hey, you didn¡¯t set the rm!¡±


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    It was an unknown number so Abigail paused for a moment, but she picked it


    up in the end. ¡°Good morning, Ms. Quinn. We¡¯re the crew members who¡¯ll be


    attending to your needs during filming. Work is about to start soon, but you


    and Ms. Smith haven¡¯t had breakfast yet,¡± a woman said gently.


    Abigail heard a lot of noises in the background. ¡°Oh, um, sorry. We¡¯ll sk ip


    breakfast and go straight to the set.¡± Abigail pursed her lips awkwardly. Great.


    First day on the set, and we¡¯rete. She hung up after that.


    She did wake up just now thanks to her circadian clock, but when she noticed


    it was still dark outside, she went back to sleep all too happily. When she got


    up, she realized that the curtains were drawn shut. The thick curtains blocked


    out the sunlight, and if she hadn¡¯t checked the time, she would have thought


    it was still in the wee hours.


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    ¡°What? I did.¡± Luna got up reluctantly, rubbing her eyes. She yawned and


    picked up her phone. She fiddled with it for a moment before realizing that


    her phone was dead. ¡°Oh, crud. Phone¡¯s dead and I didn¡¯t charge it.¡±


    ¡°Get up. Production team just called. Say goodbye to your breakfast.¡± Abigail


    sighed and got out of bed. She took out afy white dress from her


    suitcase and quickly changed into it. They had no time to put on any


    makeup, so thedies washed themselves up and onlythered ayer of


    sunscreen on before they went out.


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    It was fortunate they weren¡¯t far away from the set, and thedies managed


    to arrive on time after a lot of chasing. There were two dining halls in the


    ce, and a few ushers were waiting at the doorstep.


    ¡°Staff ID, please.¡±


    Luna quickly took out her staff ID and handed it to the crew. When they


    noticed the names, the usher¡¯s stern look was reced by a look of worship.


    They pointed at the dining hall on the left and led the way.


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    ¡°Ms. na! The hall for designers is right here. Please follow me.¡±


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    What was the perk of beingte? Undivided attention by everyone in the hall


    once they went inside. The people were already seated, and even though


    Abigail was prepared, she still felt a bit awkward when everyone was staring


    at her.


    you.


    ¡°Ms. na and her assistant, Ms. Quinn, correct? We were just waiting for


    Come in. Here¡¯s your seat.¡± The host quickly led thedies to their seats in the


    first row, seeing they were still dazed.


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    The mention of na started a discussion among the crowd. Most people


    had only heard of na¡¯s name, but they had never seen what she was like.


    If the rule of ¡®no moving around¡¯ didn¡¯t exist, they would probably be


    surrounding thedies by now.


    Oh, things are getting rowdy. ¡°Please, everyone, stay quiet.¡± The host cleared


    her throat and made a simple introduction. ¡°Good morning, guests. I¡¯m Twy


    Summers, the host of the show. And now it¡¯s time to get to know the rules of


    the show.¡±


    to quiet everyone down.


    The moment Abigail took her seat, she noticed a long cab standing on


    the left side of the stage. It was covered by a red velvet cloth, keeping what


    was underneath out of everyone¡¯s sight.


    Since the rules were about to be announced, Abigail moved her sight away


    and took out a beautiful notebook from her bag, pretending like she was an


    actual assistant.


    ¡°First, we¡¯ll be splitting you up into teams of designers and models. To ensure


    fair


    we¡¯ll be drawing lots.¡± The host held a remote control pen, going


    sh¡±deshow


    on the screen.


    She then picked up a propan the to


    cr


    the crowd where they would be drawing lots from.


    table,


    ¡°That¡¯s a fair arrangement.¡± Luna nodded, apparently happy with the lot


    drawing arrangement. She whispered, ¡°We won¡¯t get on the same team as


    Joan unless we¡¯re unlucky enough.¡±


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    ¡°Don¡¯t jinx it.¡± The mention of Joan almost gave Abigail a headache.


    After that, a crew member took a transparent stic box onto the stage.


    There were a few colored balls in that box. ¡°To make things interesting, we¡¯ll


    be drawing another lot to decide how we¡¯ll be doing thispetition.¡±


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    The host extended her hand into the box, pulled a ball out, and opened it


    before everyone. ¡°The model of the team will be drawing the lots, and there¡¯s


    a slip of paper in every ball here. The slip tells you the number of the scene.


    What the designer must do is design the makeup and decor of the scene


    drawn by their model. The results will be graded by a professional panel and


    the audience. The team with the highest points after these rounds will be the


    winner.¡±


    She then showed the audience the other slides, though those were just


    talking about the process of thepetition and things to look out for.

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    ¡°What¡¯s with all the rules? My butt¡¯s getting sore.¡± Luna


    couldn¡¯t sit still anymore. If there was anything she hated in her life, it would be lectures and sses,


    ¡°And now, the answer to the burning question you¡¯re having: the prize for the winner


    Luna was about to take a restroom break, but that captured her attention.


    ¡°The winner will gain


    a spot on Parovine Fashion Week¡¯s top designer team, and the expenses for the trip will be sponsored


    by East Joy Talent and its partner, Graham International.¡±


    The host kept everyone in suspense for a minute before she announced the prize. It plunged everyone


    into another discussion, and there was anticipation in their eyes.


    Attending Parovine Fashion Week would give these designers a great boost in the industry,


    especially when they were attending as a member of the top designer team.


    Just when they thought


    that was all the reward, the host held up her microphone again. ¡°Other than that, the winner will also wi


    n Ocean¡¯s Heart.¡± She went to the cab covered by the red cloth and pulled it off, revealing what was


    underneath.


    Everyone stared at it in curiosity. There was acquered tray with a heart¨C


    shaped diamond the size of a pigeon egg sitting in it. Under the light of the stage, the beautiful diamond


    glimmered, spreading its light in every direction.


    For a moment, that diamond was not just a precious stone; it was something filled with spirit and


    radiance.


    The crowd went wild.


    Luna stopped allining, her eyes as wide as saucepans. She stared at the cab in disbelief as


    she held Abigail¡¯s arm tightly. ¡°I¨CI¡¯m not dreaming, am I? Is that really Ocean¡¯s Dream?¡±


    O, too tight. Abigail had to


    smack her friend lightly so that she would let her go. ¡°Yes.¡± Even though there was some distance betw


    een her and the stage, judging from her experience, the diamond was a valuable one because of the lig


    ht that was shimmering off it alone.


    The diamond¡¯s origin story had something to do with the castle. Legend had it that this diamond was th


    e essory of the castle¡¯s first master, and it was turned into a family heirloom that was passed down f


    rom one generation to the next. However, due to the family¡¯s bankruptcy, the


    diamond was a valuable one because of the light that was shimmering off it alone.


    The diamond¡¯s origin story had


    something to do with the castle. Legend had it that this diamond was the essory of the castle¡¯s first


    master, and it was turned into a family heirloom that was passed down from one generation to the next.


    However, due to the family¡¯s bankruptcy, the


    diamond had to be auctioned off as well.


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    The diamond was auctioned off at a high price, and now it was used as thispetition¡¯s prize. Abigail


    only wanted to join thispetition to boost L.Moon¡¯s fame, but now she and Luna had a


    new target.


    ¡°Do your best to get that diamond, Abigail. You can get a whole vi if you sell that off, let alone a regul


    ar house.¡± Luna stopped gaping out of disbelief and gave her friend a pat on the shoulder.


    Abigail pursed her lips, and her fighting spirit was finally evoked. This diamond might be nothing but a c


    ollectible for the rich, but it was valuable enough to set her up for life. If she could get that


    diamond, she would have enough money for her grandmother¡¯s treatment abroad.


    When she talked to her grandmother¡¯s attending physician, she was told that Johnson Hospital had


    treated someone with her grandmother¡¯s condition before, but the treatment alone would cost 15


    million.


    The doctor only brought


    it up as a reference, but Abigail never forgot about that. As long as her grandmother could be healed, s


    he was willing to leave this ce and settle down somewhere she could live with her grandmother in pe


    ace, even if life was dull.


    The diamond was only on disy for a few minutes before the guards took it back to the safe.


    Tension was brewing in the air, and the contestants looked motivated. No longer were they friendly.


    to one another.


    With the rules exined in full, the host told everyone that they could leave now for a break, then


    they would gather in the other hall.


    Abigail took a deep breath. ¡°This is no ordinary show we¡¯re in; it¡¯s a battlefield.¡±

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    Chapter 48 Make Her Happy


    The contestants were feeling motivated after seeing what kind of prizes awaited the winner.


    When they were gathering in the other


    hall, Joan shook the people around her off and sat beside Luna, smiling. For once in her life, she politel


    y said, ¡°These designers can¡¯t win. I bet you¡¯re taking that diamond home with you, Ms. na.¡±


    Luna felt everyone looking at her¨C


    there were hostile gazes, looks of scorn, or even looks of challenge. She suspected that Joan was tryin


    g to turn everyone against them.


    Top Designer was a show designed for new designers. Aside from the big shots in the panel of mentors


    , everyone else was just


    regr designers. Still, this was a show made by East Joy. A big shot might have been hidden amongst


    them.


    Luna was about to say something, but Joan¡¯s sycophants cut in quickly.


    ¡°You know, we should be envying you instead. That¡¯s an expensive diamond, but Mr. Graham still used


    it as a prize just for you.¡±


    ¡°Yeah. Even if na does win it, the diamond still remains a thing that Mr. Graham used to make you h


    appy.¡±


    Luna and Abigail froze, and Luna gave Abigail a look that said, ¡®Sean sponsored that diamond?¡®


    Abigail shook her head. She had no idea about this, but it was possible that Sean would do this


    just to boost Joan into famedom.


    Since Abigail wasn¡¯t saying anything, Luna blurted, ¡°Oh, so the ba¨C


    I mean, Mr. Graham sponsored that?¡±


    Joan didn¡¯t like that the diamond was being put up as a prize, but she still felt happy, and she put on a s


    heepish smile. ¡°I¡¯m surprised he would do that. He didn¡¯t tell me about it.¡±


    Everyone yed along. ¡°Hey, he invested in this show. He bought the whole hotel and resort the shoot


    is happening in, and all just for Joan! She¡¯s going to win this show easily. I envy whoever gets to be on


    her team.¡±


    Luna snapped, ¡°What the he-¡±


    Abigail covered her mouth and smiled at everyone politely. ¡°Sorry, but my boss is feeling peckish.


    Once they were away from the crowd, Luna grumbled, ¡°Why did you stop me? That b*tch was looking s


    o smug, I can¡¯t believe she¡¯s showing off her affair!¡±


    One of the better parts of this show was that everyone was treated fairly, Designers, assistants, and cel


    ebrities? They were all the same. Even their seats were joined,


    Abigail held Luna¡¯s hand and pulled her to


    their seats, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have stopped you, but the cameras were pointed at you and you looked like a wi


    tch¡±


    That distracted Luna. Realizing that this was a live show, she quickly massaged her cheeks, ¡°Really? T


    hen I must look really ugly, Good thing you stopped me, because I would have said something that wou


    ld make even a sailor blush.¡± That, and Twitter¡¯s going to cancel me.


    She hunched over a little. ¡°First day on the job, and I already want to quit. You¡¯re a lot more patient


    than I am.¡±


    Abigail said calmly, ¡°Even if the public knows I¡¯m Sean¡¯s wife, they¡¯re just going to say I¡¯m not worthy of


    that spot. The only way to prove them wrong is to show


    them what we got. Arguing with them never works. Besides, I¡¯m going to get a divorce anyway. I wasn¡¯t


    going to get anything, but


    now I have a chance at the diamond. It¡¯s a stroke of luck.¡±


    Luna¡¯s eyes glinted. ¡°True. Once you make a name for yourself, you can expose Joan¡¯s true colors. On


    ce we have fame and justice on our side, she¡¯s going to be canceled too. And that jack¡¯ss called


    Sean can cat sh*t.¡±


    That¡¯s not what I meant. Abigail didn¡¯t exin, though. She asked Sean to help her out so she


    wouldn¡¯t sabotage him, because if he were to pull his support out, she would be done for. Still, it


    was really mortifying to hear Joan boasting so much. I have to win. Even if it¡¯s not for Grandma, I


    have to do it for my dignity. I¡¯ll smack Sean¡¯s face with the diamond.


    The behind¨Cthe¨Cscenes footage was given to Kevin for evaluation. After Kevin watched it, he sent it


    to Sean and embellished the story a little. This woman is more than meets the eye. I can see how she


    managed to hook up with you.¡®


    She had been hyping up her rtionship with Sean even when the show was in its early days of promo


    tion, which he had noticed. Still, he didn¡¯t stop it, given that it would help the show¡¯s ratings. If Joan stay


    ed in her line, he would boost her to fame for Sean¡¯s sake.


    Sean texted back, ¡®Think before you speak next time, or else!


    Kevin leaned in his


    chair and crossed his legs on his desk. With one hand, he texted back, ¡®So what¡¯s your deal with her? A


    n old me rekindled?¡±


    Sean texted curtly, ¡®Shut it.¡¯


    Kevin texted quickly, ¡®Okay, so that¡¯s not the case. Your wife, I mean your ex, is going to join the show,


    and you¡¯re letting Joan start a whole scandal? No wonder Abigail wanted a divorce.¡¯


    Kevin sent him a snapshot and added, ¡®Don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you, but any woman who can stay calm


    when her husband¡¯s involved in an affair either can¡¯t be bothered with him, or they¡¯re up to


    something big. You¡¯d better be careful.


    When Damon was summoned to sort out the footage, the screen was showing the scene where


    everyone was buttering up to Joan. Happily, he said, ¡°Mr. Stewart, I put Ms. Palmer and na on


    the same team to boost her fame even further. The lots


    were rigged. Once the show starts and Mr. Graham finds out we made


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    sure Ms. Palmer would win thispetition, he¡¯s going to be so


    delighted.¡±

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    Chapter 49 Change the Rules


    With his phone in his hand, Kevin stiffly


    turned around and stared at Damon. ¡°What did you just say? You put who and who on the same team?


    ¡±


    ¡°na and Joan.¡± Damon scratched his head sheepishly. ¡°That¡¯s going to boost the show¡¯s poprity, i


    sn¡¯t it?¡±


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    Kevin almost fell from his chair, and he felt his brain exploding. Poprity? First, we have to figure out


    how to survive Sean¡¯s wrath! ¡°Who told you to do that? You can get fired for that, you know that?¡± Kevin


    felt his hair stand on end. ¡°Tell the director we¡¯re changing the rules right now.¡±


    Abigail got news about the rule change. The investor would also be a part of the audience judge, and th


    ey would take part in the wholepetition. The rooms would be reassigned as well.


    ¡°We were supposed to share a room. Now that we have to do things in our own room, it makes


    with thingsplicated for us.¡± Luna realized this meant trouble for them. If they had toe up


    a design separately, they would be exposed easily.


    ¡°What¡¯s Kevin doing? We signed the contract and now hees up with some bullsh*t new rule.¡±


    Abigail frowned. Calmly, she said, ¡°Let¡¯s see what the production team ising up with. We


    cane up with a few designs if the rules don¡¯t work in our favor. I¡¯ll get the designs to you


    beforehand so once the show starts, you can just use them.¡±


    Luna heaved a long sigh. ¡°Guess that¡¯s our best bet for now.¡±


    The rooms were reassigned before the night even fell. The corridor was L¨C


    shaped, and Abigail was assigned a room at the corner. It was right beside Luna¡¯s. Abigail checked the


    time and said, ¡°Nothing to worry about now. It¡¯s time to draw the lots, so let go.¡±


    Thedies came out of their rooms and ran into Joaning out of the room beside Abigail¡¯s.


    Once they locked gazes, Joan quickly huddled closer to Luna. ¡°What a coincidence, Luna. This is


    your room? We¡¯ll be seeing each other a lot, then.¡±


    A camera was following Joan. Abigail kept her silence while she tugged on Luna¡¯s hem, telling her to


    stay calm. Luna faced the camera and held back her urge to roll her eyes. She nodded with a smile, bu


    t she said nothing.


    Everyone else wasing out of their rooms and heading to the hall as well. Now that everyone. was


    present, it was time to split them into groups. The host faced the camera and had the teams


    draw lots separately. It was to make sure things were fair.


    Each designer would be having a celebrity on their team, and the designer could have an assistant


    with them. The three would make a team.


    Luna put her hands in a prayer. ¡°Please don¡¯t put Joan on my team.¡±


    Abigail smiled in amusement seeing her friend pray so hard.


    Soon, it was Luna¡¯s turn. She took a deep breath and went ahead to draw the lot, but she took her


    own sweet time before drawing it out. The staff member took a look and announced,


    ¡°Congrattions. Miss Joan Palmer, you¡¯re a team with Luna.¡±


    Luna almost cursed, but she put on a formal smile for the camera. ¡°I¡¯ll be in your care now, Miss


    Palmer.¡±


    Before the host could say anything, Joan stood up and put a hand over her chest while smiling sweetly.


    ¡°na¡¯s been my idol for a long time. It¡¯s an honor to be on her team.¡± She looked at Luna.


    Luna yed along and nodded, then she got down from the stage.


    Abigail was a little miffed, and so was Luna. They sat together and listened to everyone chatting and


    ughing away, their minds buzzing. How did we even get her on our team?


    Reminded of Joan¡¯s overly friendly behavior, they realized something. This team is rigged.

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    Chapter 50 Wrong ce


    After the lot drawing was over, everyone went back to their rooms. Abigail looked at the room next door


    and realized it was empty. Is someone else going to show up? She didn¡¯t have time to think about that.


    She went into Luna¡¯s room and quickly came up with a draft with Joan¡¯s proportions in mind. These wo


    uld be for Luna¡¯s use, and she had to be fast, lest things changed again.


    She worked until it was nearly one in the morning. ¡°I¡¯ll sleep after the finishing touches,¡± Abigail said to


    her friend. She then kept her things and got ready to leave.


    Sean hurried over to the set, and Cameron led him to the room Kevin had prepared for him. He stoppe


    d at the entrance and looked at the room next door for a while, then he looked away and went inside. C


    ameron silently closed the door and backed off without making a sound.


    Dizzy from all the work, all the negative emotions Abigail felt were washed away, leaving nothing but ex


    haustion behind. Even though she hade out of Luna¡¯s room, she was still reading through the file i


    n her hands as she walked ahead, unbeknownst that she had deviated from her


    original path.


    She held the doorknob and twisted it, then she went into the room. She then closed the door and


    ced the file on the cab beside the door, then she noticed a familiar scent wafting in the air. Her h


    eart skipped a beat, and she realized something was wrong. When she raised her head and


    met Sean¡¯s eyes, she froze.


    Sean was taking off his shirt, and his lean


    body was revealed. When he turned around, Abigail saw the V¨C


    lines on his abs that swam deep into his crotch. He looked seductive.


    Abigail blinked and looked away. She snapped, ¡°Why are you in my room?¡®


    Sean slowly put his shirt down. ¡°Who said this is your room?¡±


    Abigail looked around and realized the room¡¯s decor differed from her own, and she inhaled


    sharply. She spent the whole day calming Luna down whenever she got mad at Sean. Now that she


    was face to face with him, she couldn¡¯t hold her annoyance back anymore. ¡°You didn¡¯t even lock


    your room when you¡¯re changing?¡±


    Sean unbuckled his belt and said, ¡°Why do I have to lock my room? Don¡¯t tell me you got the


    wrong room. That¡¯s the oldest trick in the book.¡±


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    Abigail did get the wrong room, but she couldn¡¯t say that. She couldn¡¯t believe


    thisst room belonged to Sean. Why did he reserve a room here? To see Joan? It¡¯s only been a few d


    ays, and the first thing he does is to meet up with her.


    Abigail was disgusted, but she couldn¡¯t have a falling out with him just yet. Still, this feeling. annoyed he


    r. Just imagining the guy she slept with for years sleeping with Joan now almost made


    her puke.


    ¡°Please, I won¡¯t even try anything with you. I don¡¯t give second chances to cheaters.¡± She grabbed her f


    ile and was about to go out.


    Just then, the doors of the elevator at the end of the corridor opened, and sounds of discussion


    filled the air.


    ¡°I heard the investor¡¯s staying somewhere on this floor. If they somehow want us, we might be able to g


    et a lot of screen time.¡±


    ¡°Not just screen time. They¡¯re also the judges. If we get friendly with them, na might not be the


    one who wins.¡±


    ¡°Yeah. The fact that Joan¡¯s a team with her proves that this game is rigged.¡±


    The sounds were getting closer, and Abigail quickly went back into the room and closed the door.


    Every time I run into him, trouble shows up. If they see meing out of his room, na¡¯s


    reputation will be ruined. Everyone¡¯s going to think that the game is rigged no matter if I win based


    on my skills alone.


    It would be disastrous for Abigail and L.Moon. After she made up her mind to leave Sean, she started


    making money so she and her grandmother could live a better life. She would not let


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    scandal ruin her career.


    any


    Sean noticed hering back in, and he smirked. ¡°Got the wrong room again?¡±


    Abigail turned around and locked the door behind her. She couldn¡¯t have Joan barging in all of a


    sudden. She had made up her mind to stay out of her and Sean¡¯s rtionship. Abigail leaned on the


    door, looking calm. ¡°Just get on with whatever you were doing. I¡¯ll leave once the guys out there are


    gone. I don¡¯t want the production teaming up with any st* pid rumors.¡±


    Sean was reminded of the news Kevin told him, where Joan was spreading the news about her rtion


    ship with him. He gazed at Abigail intently. ¡°Why? Am I that much of an embarrassment to

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    Chapter 51 You¡¯re Not an Embarrassment


    Abigail pursed her lips and gazed at Sean as well. She smirked. ¡°Don¡¯t say that about yourself. The wh


    ole team¡¯s praising you to the high heavens, and tons of women are waiting to be You¡¯re not an embarr


    assment; you¡¯re the prize everyone wants.¡±


    your bride.


    He invested in the show and helped my grandma. There¡¯s no need to cross him. Still, she was annoyed


    by Joan¡¯s smug attitude, and she thought a sarcastic remark was more than warranted, given that she


    was still his wife.


    Sean took off his pants right in front of her. ¡°Are you one of those women, then?¡±


    Hell no. I am not that kind of woman. Abigail thought he would at least


    have some shame, but he didn¡¯t. He was being as


    brazen as he could. Coolly, she said, ¡°Whatever you say.¡±


    Sean was prejudiced against her. If she made any mistake talking to him, he would use it tobel her a


    s a whore who would sleep with him for money. It was just like how she was called a gold digger when


    she only wanted to happily marry him.


    Abigail turned around and ignored him. She held up the file and put her ear against the door to listen to


    what was going on outside. There were a couple of designers still chatting since she could hear snippet


    s of their conversation. That was annoying. It¡¯ste. Why haven¡¯t they gone back to their rooms? Even i


    f they want to chat, they can do it in their rooms, can¡¯t they?


    While she was focused on the sounds outside, Sean suddenly hugged her.


    Shocked, Abigail almost shouted, but she quickly covered her mouth. Her design drafts


    fell to the ground, and her heart was racing.


    Sean huddled closer and whispered almost coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t you get tired of ying hard to get?¡±


    ying hard to get? Abigail felt fury re right up to her head. She pushed against the door and tried to


    shove Sean away. ¡°Once I am done with Grandma¡¯s case-¡±


    Her sentence was cut off by a kiss. Just then, Joan asked from outside the room, ¡°Are you asleep,


    Sean?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s heart squeezed, but Sean gave her a cryptic look and let her go. He was sure that she


    wouldn¡¯t make a sound.


    Abigail¡¯s mind was in turmoil, but she was bothered by that look he gave her. She crouched down and


    quickly picked up the drafts, then she shoved Sean away and tiptoed into the bathroom.


    Once the door to the bathroom was closed, Sean wore his robe.


    The phone on the bed rang, and Sean picked it up after he saw that it was from Joan. Without knowing


    it, he gently said, ¡°What is it?¡±


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    ¡°I heard you¡¯vee to the set. Are you in your room?¡± Joan purred.


    Sean went to the door and opened it, still holding his phone. Joan put on a beautiful smile for him. ¡°It¡¯s l


    ate. I hope I¡¯m not interrupting. It¡¯s been a while since I saw you.¡±


    Abigail leaned on the wall, listening to Joan speak, and a smirk curled her lips. I¡¯m the wife, and yet I¡¯m


    looking like the mistress here. This is ironic. That Sean is a b*stard.


    Joan looked at Sean affectionately. ¡°You came all the way here even though it¡¯s already thiste? You c


    ould¡¯vee tomorrow. I wouldn¡¯t have found out about it if I hadn¡¯t called Cameron.¡±


    Joan thought he didn¡¯t know anyone else on the set and was only here to back her up. He prepared Oc


    ean¡¯s Heart and this manor, and now he came here himself. Of course, Joan was thinking he did


    it for her.


    All Sean could think about was Abigail so he didn¡¯t listen to what Joan was saying, but he grunted.


    Delighted, Joan went red with embarrassment and love, but she held herself back. ¡°You¡¯re so nice to m


    e. You¡¯re the best, Sean. I know you did a lot for me on this show, and I¡¯ll do my best.¡±


    Hearing Sean give Joan an answer made Abigail grab her drafts tightly, her nails almost digging into he


    r skin. Now she knew what that look meant. He suspected that she and Luna were working


    together, so he wanted Joan to find out she was in the same room with him and have Joan assert


    dominance.


    Abigail felt something welling up within her, and she opened her mouth to exhale. A long sigh


    came out, and she calmed down.


    ¡°It¡¯ste, so get some rest. The flight took a lot out of me,¡± said Sean, his voice tired.


    Abigail harrumphed. He has enough money to boost his honeycakes to fame. Even if Joan doesn¡¯t


    put in an ounce of effort, she can still make it to stardom.

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    Chapter 52 Someone Got There First


    Sean walked Joan out of the room, but Joan noticed the corner of a paper sticking out of the cab be


    side the door. She adjusted her steps and took a nce from an angle and realized it was a


    draft. She was then reminded of the rumor she heard. They said the investor would be hiding among th


    em, and if they wanted more screen time, they could find a chance to get closer to the investor.


    Worried that the designers would go for Sean after they found out who he was, she hurried over once


    Cameron told her that Sean had arrived. Did someone get here before I did?


    She looked at the draft, a hint of darkness shing in her eyes. She then stopped in her tracks and turn


    ed to smile at Sean. ¡°Your room¡¯s decor looks different from ours.¡±


    Sean gave her a sidelong nce, but Joan ignored him and quickly scanned the room. It might be diffe


    rent, but the room was still made up


    of a bed chamber and a bathroom. It was simple enough that Joan could see everything at once nce


    . The bed was connected to the ground, so there was no way anyone could hide underneath.


    She then noticed that the bathroom door was closed. Sheepishly, she said, ¡°My bathroom isn¡¯t


    working. Can I use yours, Sean?¡±


    Most of the time, Sean wouldn¡¯t refuse her requests, especially for trivial things like using the


    bathroom.


    Sean¡¯s gaze darkened, and he coolly said, ¡°No. You can ask the other models or


    designers. I need to take a shower and sleep. Just go back to your room.¡±


    ¡°But everyone¡¯s asleep.¡± Joan put on a look of distress. That was how she always got Sean to relent,


    and it always worked.


    Abigail was nervous and speechless. She wants to use the bathroom all of a sudden? Why? Did she n


    otice me? Abigail held her drafts tighter, her heart racing. She was wondering how she should exin t


    hings if Joan found her.


    Then she thought, Hey, wait a minute. We¡¯re not even divorced yet. We¡¯re still married on paper. So, w


    hat if I¡¯m in my husband¡¯s room? Joan should be the one panicking.


    Sean said, ¡°I¡¯ll tell the crew members to fix your bathroom.¡±


    He was about to make the call, but Joan stopped him. After all, it was just an excuse she made up to ch


    eck his bathroom, so she quickly said, ¡°It¡¯s alright. I¡¯ll use my assistant¡¯s bathroom.¡± She gazed at


    the paper peeking out of the cab and stepped on it as she reluctantly left.


    Standing outside, she stared at the door, her face deadpan. Her gaze almost bored a hole through the


    door. He¡¯s a rich man. I know those b*tches would try to hook up with him, but I never thought they¡¯d m


    ake a move that quickly.


    She turned around but didn¡¯t go too far. ¡°Let¡¯s see which of these b*tches are trying to steal my man fro


    m me.¡± She knocked on her assistant¡¯s door and summoned a few of her sycophants, then they stood


    near Sean¡¯s room, waiting for the woman toe out.


    If she won¡¯te out, fine. But once she shows up, my team will ruin her reputation.


    Abigail came out of the bathroom, heaving a sigh of relief. Refusing to spend a moment longer in this ro


    om,


    room, she got ready to leave.


    Sean suddenly said, ¡°Are you sure you want to leave now?¡±


    Abigail stopped turning the knob as realization struck her. Joan had


    noticed the existence of another woman in this room, and she wouldn¡¯t stop until she found


    out who that woman was. It was possible she was waiting right outside for her now.


    It was either that, or someone else was doing her dirty work. If they made a scene and created a story


    out of it for everyone, Sean might


    not help her get out of the mess. Abigail frowned. ¡°I can¡¯t stay here forever. It¡¯ste, and I have a shoot


    tomorrow.¡±


    Sean sat on


    his bed and gazed at Abigail, his eyes deep as the sea. ¡°It¡¯ste, you got the wrong room, Joan came t


    o see me, and she¡¯s now staking out, waiting for you. What a coincidence, huh?¡±


    Abigail held her draft tighter and smirked. ¡°You¡¯re saying I came up with this n?¡±


    ¡°Is that not it?¡± Kevin¡¯s words still rang in Sean¡¯s mind. Abigail¡¯s nonchnce meant one of two things:


    either she wasn¡¯t bothered with Sean, or she was up to something big. Sean thought it was thetter.


    Abigail smiled. ¡°Fine, whatever you say.¡± Everything is so st*


    pid. It¡¯s a joke. She thought it was funny that she was hiding in the bathroom while Sean tried his best t


    o chase Joan away.


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    Sean held her wrist. ¡°If you want me to start a scandal with you, just say it.¡± I¡¯ll do it.


    He thought he was backing down, but Abigail thought it was further humiliation. What does he think I a


    m? A useless foil? A useless woman who needs S** to sell her appeal?


    She flung his hand away and gave him an icy look. ¡°It¡¯s alright, Mr. Graham, I don¡¯t need that. Nothing


    of the sort will happen again. If it does, you can have Kevin kick me off the set, alright?¡±


    Reminded of her grandmother¡¯s condition, she warmed up a little. ¡°But what happened tonight was an


    ident. I was not trying to set you up. You can investigate all you want. Ask Joan if that¡¯s what¡¯s


    needed.¡±

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    Chapter 53 For the Sake of Dignity


    Sean was wondering how much of that was true, but Abigail was already standing beside the door. ¡°Wh


    y don¡¯t you check if the coast is clear? I would have to leave sooner orter.¡± She moved away


    from the door.


    Since she insisted, Sean said nothing more. He went to the entrance and opened the door, then he che


    cked around and saw a few people standing nearby. They were Joan¡¯s sycophants. Terrified of angerin


    g Sean, they scrambled back to their rooms.


    Joan came out from behind them and tried to gloss things over. ¡°You¡¯re still awake? Um, I used their


    bathroom, that¡¯s all.¡±


    Sean said nothing, so Joan went back to her room as well. Once the coast


    was really clear, Sean motioned to Abigail, telling her that she could leave.


    When Abigail went past him, she said coolly, ¡°We¡¯ll be divorced sooner orter, Mr. Graham, and then y


    ou¡¯ll have nothing to worry about anymore.¡±


    Sean was about to say something, but Abigail had already left and closed the door, blocking her from hi


    s sight.


    Sean stared at the door, and he noticed that the air was filled with her scent. It was a faint scent. Not th


    e smell of shampoo or hair wash, but the natural scent of her body. Like its master, the scent was ether


    eal and hard to capture. Frustrated, Sean went to the bathroom.


    Once back in her room, Abigail closed the door and leaned on it, heaving a sigh. Once I get back, I¡¯m c


    oming clean to Grandma. This marriage is over. There¡¯s no trust between me and him.


    Keeping us bonded by force only creates hatred and resentment.


    On the next morning, Abigail was about to give Luna the drafts after washing herself up, but during the


    counting, she realized she was one draft short, and no matter where she looked, she couldn¡¯t


    find it. Is it in Sean¡¯s room?


    Just then, someone knocked on the door, and Abigail quickly opened it. Luna was standing outside, dre


    ssed for the asion. She looked gorgeous and charming, and she arched her eyebrow. ¡°Let¡¯s go and


    get breakfast. We¡¯re checking out what the theme of the day is after that.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m missing one draft. Check if it¡¯s in your room,¡± said Abigail.


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    Luna quickly answered, ¡°No way. I don¡¯t have anything in my room. You came up with seven draftsst


    night, and that¡¯s going to be the seven themes for thepetition. You took them away after triple chec


    king themst night.¡±


    Abigail scratched her head, and then she was reminded that she was shocked by Sean yesterday. It ha


    d caused her drafts to fall out of her hand. Her mind was in turmoil back then, so she hastily picked eve


    rything up and went into the bathroom. Did I leave one of them in his room?


    Abigail nced at Sean¡¯s room subconsciously. What kind of excuse should I use to search his


    room? We might have ended on cordial termsst night, but who am I kidding? Our rtionship is


    probably as hot as a block of ice.


    She frowned, frustrated.


    Luna bent over and huddled closer. ¡°You seem troubled. Where did you lose it? Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s


    somewhere you shouldn¡¯t. It¡¯d be a hit to our reputation.¡±


    Abigail took Luna into her room. Only in privacy did she have the courage to tell her what happened the


    night before.


    Luna inhaled sharply. ¡°God damn. If you search for it now, he¡¯s going to say you did it on purpose.


    Maybe.¡±


    Maybe? Yeah, right. He¡¯s absolutely going to think I did it on purpose.


    Without thinking, Luna paced around. ¡°We should tell the hotel¡¯s PIC and get a key to sneak into


    his room and search for it.¡±


    Abigail was speechless. ¡°You know what¡¯s worse than no ideas? Your idea.¡±


    I can just tell him I want my stuff back. I am not going to ¡®steal¡® what¡¯s already mine.


    Luna sat on the couch and stared at the ceiling. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ve noticed this, but


    you run into him, an unfortunate event always follows.¡±

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    Chapter 54 If I Didn¡¯t Know


    Abigail couldn¡¯t argue with that. It almost felt like this man was a curse on her life.


    Luna gave Abigail a nce andforted her, ¡°Once we finish this job, we¡¯re going to stay a million. mi


    les away from him. That¡¯ll keep his bad luck away


    Abigail looked down, her gaze calm. ¡°We don¡¯t have to. We¡¯ll be apart once we get the divorce anyway¡±


    Every time the divorce was mentioned, Luna would get a little agitated. ¡°Honestly, what the hell was he


    trying to do? He¡¯d work with you to create a scandal?¡± She chortled. ¡°What an idiot. You guys are a cou


    ple. I¡¯ve never seen a couple that needs a scandal for everyone to know they¡¯re together. He¡¯s a


    b*stard!¡±


    She had a habit of cursing Sean every day, but every time she did, it only made her angrier.


    When they came to the dining hall, Joan was chatting with someone beside her. Noticing Luna, somethi


    ng dark shed in her eyes, but she quickly put on a smile. ¡°You¡¯rete, Luna. Slept in?¡±


    The ignored Abigail sat down and nced at Joan. I wonder if that was just a casual question or somet


    hing more sinister.


    Luna sat beside Abigail and half¨C


    mocked, ¡°You even know about that? Boy, it¡¯s almost like you¡¯ve been keeping an eye on us through th


    e night.¡±


    There¡¯s no way Joan can win in an argument against Luna. Abigail said nothing and filled Luna¡¯s te


    with breakfast like an assistant should.


    Feeling awkward, Joan quickly said, ¡°No. Just asking, since I¡¯m curious about what designers do at


    night


    Luna adjusted her sunsses and smiled. She enunciated, ¡°We have a ton of designers here. Shall I g


    ather them around and have them tell you their answers?¡±


    And have them hate me? No thanks, Joan forced a smile. ¡°It¡¯s alright. We¡¯re a team, so I just want to kn


    ow your answer.


    Luna looked at her. ¡°I see. I almost thought you were trying to pry information out of me. I heard a


    motion outside yesterday, and I thought some gal who tried to hook up with the investor got


    kicked out?


    Yeah, that¡¯s a conversation¨Cender right there. I was the one who got kicked outst night.


    Everyone around the table looked at Luna. After all, Sean hired na to help Joan with the design. Wh


    en Sean came to the hotel the night before, rumors had it that Joan asked her sycophants to keep an e


    ye on his room, and now she was getting into an argument with Luna.


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    Wait. Did na use her advantage to get into Sean¡¯s room? But Joan was the one who got kicked out.


    Ooh, a love triangle, hehe.


    Everyone started whispering among themselves excitedly. The camera was pointed at them as well, re


    cording the scene that would make good content.


    Joan wasn¡¯t sure if na was the one who


    went into Sean¡¯s room, but she had been observing everyone that morning,


    and everyone had heard about the news regarding Sean. The only exceptions were Luna and Abigail.


    Moreover, Sean¡¯s room was near Luna¡¯s, but Abigail¡¯s room was in between theirs.


    She then looked at Abigail. She¡¯s dressed in simple clothes. She then looked away


    and sheepishly said, ¡°Let¡¯s dig in. There¡¯s no way Sean would even spare this lowly assistant a look.


    Once


    breakfast was over, the host started hyping up the next segment, and thepetition was underway. T


    he rules had been exined the day before, and now, they would be announcing the theme of the day.


    After a short video, the screen behind the host read ¡®Sweet Whispers.


    That was the theme of the draft Abigail dropped the night before, and she tightened her grip on her pen


    . Damn it. Murphy¡¯s Law is at work again.

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    Chapter 55 There¡¯s a Camera


    This segment was apetition between the designers¡® different styles. There was no size restriction f


    or the canvas, and every designer coulde up with a draft of their own imagination. ording to the


    ir understanding of their model¡¯s style.


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    Since it was a live show about professionals, there was barely any fluff. The screen time was almost all


    for the contestants. They would have to hand in their first draft before four in the afternoon, and then


    they would start a discussion and merge things together,


    In other words, the designers needed a lot of alone time to gain their inspiration. As the


    assistant, Abigail had to talk to the models and


    ask for their measurements to make things easier during the discussion. She and Luna weren¡¯t


    in the same venue, so she didn¡¯t have time toe up with


    another sketch.


    Once the host was gone, things in the hall got livelier. The designers were talking about the concept. A


    bigail was worried, but all she could do was follow Joan to her room. She then took out her notebook a


    nd tape measure. ¡°Miss Palmer, I¡¯ll need to take your measurements.¡±


    Joan was in no hurry. Before the cameraman coulde in, she leaned on the door and looked at Abig


    ail. ¡°Did Luna meet up with Seanst night? Tell me the truth, and I¡¯ll give you fifteen grand.¡±


    That¡¯s probably her annual sry.


    Abigail paused for a moment, then she looked at Joan calmly. ¡°No. Mr. Graham is not her


    tea.¡± Man, she thinks everyone likes Sean.


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    of


    Joan didn¡¯t believe it at all, and her gaze turned icy. No one here, so I don¡¯t have to hide myself. She pu


    t on a scornful look. ¡°So, you want more? Fine. How about seventy¨C


    five grand?¡± She paused and added, ¡°If you refuse to talk, I have my own ways to find the answer I wan


    t, but it might or might


    not affect you.¡±


    With Sean backing her up, she could bully anyone she wanted, especially a lowly assistant like


    Abigail.


    Frustration and irritation welled up in Abigail¡¯s heart. ¡°It¡¯s not about the money, Miss Palmer. I can¡¯t just


    ¡°Something that never happened? Do as I say, and I¡¯ll have Sean assign you to a designer from a bette


    r studio even if Luna fires you. You don¡¯t want to just be her assistant all your life, do you?¡±


    Joan scoffed.


    Abigail cocked her eyebrow. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? I mean, someone¡¯s willing to pay me


    seventy- five grand.¡± She¡¯d rather refuse the money than collude with this woman. In fact, Joan was will


    ing to give her that much money just to get close to Luna.


    Joan felt humiliated, and she shoved Abigail away. ¡°Trying to annoy me, are you?¡±


    Abigail staggered backward for a moment before she found her bearing. Furious, she looked at Joan, b


    ut she held her tongue. I need that diamond.


    Just when she was about to take Joan¡¯s measurements, that woman took two steps back, contempt r


    ing in her eyes. ¡°Did you even wash your hands? And is that tape clean? Buy a new one. I don¡¯t


    want to catch any diseases from your tape.¡±


    Abigail really wanted to p this woman and stomp on her face. You¡¯re just an influencer, not a real


    model. If they weren¡¯t unlucky enough to be assigned as her teammates, Abigail wouldn¡¯t even


    spare her a look, much less design her clothes. She¡¯s not even an actualdy, but she acts like she¡¯s


    one.


    ¡°Where am I supposed to get a new tape? We¡¯re at a resort. I¡¯ll just tell the production team that you wo


    n¡¯t be taking part in today¡¯s segment. You can join once I get a new tape. Deal?¡± she snapped, no


    longer polite.


    Joan threw her arms up as well. ¡°I¡¯m telling Luna about this. You have a bad attitude, and you¡¯re unprof


    essional. I can get rid of you if I want, you understand that?¡±


    Of course, she knew. Sean could give her that power. She heaved a silent sigh and put on a smile. ¡°I


    understand, but can you work with me before that? The camera


    for the live show aside, there¡¯s also


    a camera here that records the behind¨Cthe¨Cscenes footage.¡± She pointed at the cam¨¦ra behind Joan.


    Joan shivered.


    Abigail said, ¡°I turned it off when I came in.¡± She didn¡¯t want Joan to flip out at this moment. If Sean


    decided to take Joan¡¯s side, then the staff members would be the ones taking the brunt of the heat.


    Abigail ignored Joan¡¯s contorting face and went into the bathroom. She then came back out with a


    washed tape. Once again, she asked, ¡°May we begin work now, Miss Palmer?¡±


    Joan snapped, ¡°Make a cup of coffee for me. I can¡¯t work before I have my coffee.¡±


    Abigail forced a smile and did it withoutining, and she was smooth, almost like she did it a lot of


    times before.


    Joan froze for a moment, then a contemptuous smile curled her lips.


    ¡°You seem used to this. Bet you¡¯ve been doing menial jobs for years.¡±


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    Chapter 56 Did Something Alright


    And now that¡¯s the very reason this woman is mocking me. Abigail smirked. She quietly served the coff


    ee to Joan. Only then did she stop whining. Despite her awkwardness, Abigail managed


    to get some of her measurements. Joan thennguidly walked to the bathroom for a shower.


    While she was doing that, Abigail went to a corner and texted Luna. ¡®How¡¯s it going on your end?¡®


    Luna


    texted a reply with three dots before adding, ¡®Take a guess.¡® She could bluff her way out of any situation


    and praise Abigail¡¯s designs to high heavens, but it had been years since she made a drawing, and her


    skills had deteriorated to nil. Even if she could make something, it wouldn¡¯t be


    outstanding, and that would be a hit to na¡¯s reputation.


    Even through the phone, Abigail could imagine the look on Luna¡¯s face. She stood up and tucked the ta


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    pe away, then she knocked on the door. ¡°Miss Smith needs my help. Once you¡¯re done, kno?k on my d


    oor. I¡¯ll take the remainder of your measurements.¡±


    Taking her measurements is not a top priority; the draft is. I need to get back and deal with the


    draft first.


    Joan said nothing but didn¡¯t stop her. She¡¯s giving me attitude? When they get stumped on the


    design, she¡¯ll be begging for my help.


    Taking her silence as agreement, Abigail left the room and took a deep breath when she was


    outside. She had decided to seek Sean out and ask for the draft she left behind. First, she had no


    time toe up with another draft, and two, she was too annoyed toe up with a new design


    for someone like Joan. That woman was not worth it.


    Abigail hung her head low in hesitation, then she texted Sean and asked if he was in his room.


    Sean didn¡¯t answer.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t stay in the corridor for too long, or the camera might catch her. She went back to


    her room and leaned on the cab beside her to change her shoes, and then she felt herself touching


    something that wasn¡¯t wood.


    She turned her head and saw the draft she left behind in Sean¡¯s room sitting on the cab, and she fr


    oze. I couldn¡¯t even find itst night no matter how much I tried. Did he put it back? Abigail had no idea


    what to feel, though she said in her mind, At least he did one good thing in his life.


    The draft was a little dirty so she patted it, yet


    she couldn¡¯t clean off the mark. She couldn¡¯t be bothered with it and quickly went to seek Luna out.


    Luna was in her room, calling Kevin. Anger was festering within her, but she held it


    back. ¡°Mr. Stewart. We just want to take her measurements, and my has been gone for half an hour. If


    she¡¯s not working with us, how should I carry out my job?¡± th


    assist


    Kevin might sound rxed and nonchnt, but he had a headache as well. He knew that Luna and Abi


    gail were friends, so he put on a smile. ¡°Oh, calm down. We have time. If she won¡¯t do it today,


    there¡¯s always tomorrow.¡±


    Lots of celebrities would start to get arrogant once they had a rich backer, and now that Joan had Sean


    backing her, she was probably as haughty as hell. She would not work with them unless they satisfied


    her ego.


    Frustrated, Luna spun her pen,


    her temples throbbing. ¡°What did


    you promise me when you invited me, Mr. Stewart?¡± Just the thought of Abigail getting tripped up by a


    homewrecker filled her


    with rage.


    What the f*ck is Sean doing letting that b*tch give his wife the bird?


    ¡°Calm down.¡± Kevin wanted


    to scream. On one hand, he had to deal with Sean¡¯s wife, and on the other, he had to deal with Sean¡¯s l


    over. He was stuck between a rock and a hard ce. If he tried to


    lecture Joan, Sean would demand an exnation from him.


    Luna hissed, ¡°You think we¡¯re pushovers? You rigged the teamposition and forced us to team up,


    and now she¡¯s slowing the whole process down. If I¡¯d known this was what you¡¯d do, I would


    never have joined!¡±


    She hung up right after that.


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    That was not what Kevin did, but still, he had no defense for himself.


    Abigail had returned to the room and was standing at the doorway. She looked icy, but there was warmt


    h in her eyes.


    Luna hid her fury away and put on a smile. ¡°You were quiet. Why didn¡¯t you tell me you were back?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to get mad at him for me. He¡¯s the client, and this is how jobs go. Not everything will go


    smoothly.¡± Abigail approached her, waving the draft.


    Noticing the draft, Luna smiled. ¡°How did you get it back?¡± She wasn¡¯t really happy at all. If it were


    someone else who bullied Abigail, she wouldn¡¯t even get that mad, but that woman just


    had to be Sean¡¯s mistress of all people.


    She almost felt like they were tricked to join the show just so Sean¡¯s mistress could insult them.


    What does he think she is?


    ¡°Sean put this in my room. Doesn¡¯t matter that Joan¡¯s not working with us now.¡± Abigail shrugged, looki


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    Chapter 57 Way of the Crooked


    The draft was important for Abigail. She was surprised Sean would give it back to her, and it helped her


    with her predicament.


    She tried to wipe the mark off, but she failed, so she quickly recreated it, muttering, ¡°I¡¯ll make sure nothi


    ng like this happens again.¡±


    Luna felt a weight being lifted off her shoulders, and she sighed. ¡°This is my fault. If I¡¯d kept up my desi


    gn work, I wouldn¡¯t have dragged you down.¡±


    Just then, someone knocked on the door. Abigail thought that the production team wanted to watch


    how Luna worked so she stood up, telling Luna to get ready.


    with


    Luna quickly sat up straight on the couch and spun her pen, then she picked up a draft. It was the dirtie


    d one Abigail had set aside. Eh, it¡¯s the same thing anyway. She quickly made some finishing


    touches to the draft.


    Abigail tucked the other drafts in her folder,posed herself, and opened the door, but when she was


    met with that woman¡¯s eyes, her smile faded. ¡°Miss Palmer? My boss is still busy at work. Do you nee


    d anything?¡±


    Joan took on a warm attitude like she was a different person. ¡°Oh, Abigail. I just wanted you to take my


    measurements, and I want to see what Luna¡¯s doing.¡±


    Noticing the cameraman behind Joan, Abigail swallowed her words and moved away. ¡°Fine.¡±


    Like a fangirl, Joan leaned on the door and waved at Luna like a lucky cat. ¡°Just here to see you, Luna.


    So, how¡¯s the¡­ Oh, I see you¡¯re done with your draft.¡± She was staring at the draft Luna worked on. T


    he mark on it wasn¡¯t that visible, but she knew that it was the mark left by her shoe.


    I stepped on that paper on purpose before I left, so this means that Luna was the one in Sean¡¯s room.


    That exins a lot of things. No wonder that lowly assistant took that attitude with me. So,


    this b*tch has hooked up with Sean!


    Joan held her hem tightly, her nails almost digging into her skin. If it was anyone else hooking up


    with Sean, it was a different story, but Luna was different. She was famous, and the production


    team invited her as a special guest.


    I praised her designs more than once, and in front of Sean too. Did he start taking notice of her


    because of that? If that¡¯s the case, then I made a bad move.


    Dec


    Joan was reminded of the fashion g back at East Joy, where Sean did take an interest in Luna. She


    managed to attract his attention back then by pretending to sprain her ankle. But she still hooked up wit


    h him? And to think I praised her work to high heavens!


    There was fury in her eyes, and when she spoke again, her voice wasced with iciness. ¡°That¡¯s fast. It


    hasn¡¯t even been two hours since we began. It¡¯s almost like you finished it beforehand.¡±


    Luna held her pen and looked at her. ¡°Hey, practice makes perfect.¡± If she finds out that Abigail can ma


    ke about eight drafts of this level in an hour when inspiration strikes, she¡¯s going to get a stroke.


    The cameraman came over to film Luna at work. Joan looked away and blocked the camera, refusing t


    o let Luna show off her skills. Then she looked at Abigail, still smiling, but she was distantpared to


    before. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Gotta keep up with our work while the designer is busy.¡±


    It was Luna¡¯s session with the crew so Abigail couldn¡¯t stay. She nced at the draft that Luna was


    holding.


    With the cameraman around, Joan was much more cooperative. Abigail measured her shoulders, there


    after Joan looked at the cameraman and plopped down on the couch. ¡°That¡¯s all for today. I


    feel unwell.¡±


    The cameraman put their props down and turned the camera off, then they left. For once, Joan didn¡¯t


    trip Abigail up. Instead, she yed with her phone and left Abigail alone.


    Abigail sat in the corner and drew on her sketchpad.


    Lunchtime came, and everyone gathered at the dining hall. Abigail followed Joan inside and saw a fami


    liar figure while she was looking for Luna.


    It was Sean.


    Kevin was standing in front of him. They were in a private dining room, talking about work.


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Luna blurted and wrapped her arm around Abigail¡¯s shoulder.


    Abigail looked away. ¡°Nothing. Did the shoot go well?¡±


    Luna sat beside her and said, ¡°Not bad.¡±


    Abigail was wearing a short¨Csleeved top and a pair of wide¨C


    leg pants. She was taking some cutlery for Luna, and when she leaned ahead, a part of her midriff was


    revealed, and its lines swam down into her belly.


    Even though it was just some skin, she looked alluring enough. Sean noticed that when he looked at he


    r, and he spaced out for a moment.


    When Kevin realized no one was responding to him, he waved his hand before Sean. ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s wh


    at you were staring at. They just came, so do you want to sit with


    them? The production team¡¯s saying you¡¯re flirting


    with Joan. If you sit with them, that rumor¡¯s going to be gone like the wind.¡±


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    Sean smacked Kevin¡¯s hand away. ¡°If they want to win, they have to do it with their own skills,


    not creating scandals to win. I was in a meeting so I


    didn¡¯t know what Joan did, but I can¡¯t believe you didn¡¯t suppress fan engagement for this scandal. I¡¯m


    starting to question your professionalism.¡±


    Sean put his cutlery down.


    ¡°If this show loses money because of this little episode, you can say goodbye to all of my future invest


    ments.¡±


    Kevin clicked his tongue. ¡°Don¡¯t me me for your own scandals.¡±


    ¡°There is no scandal,¡± said Sean coldly. He would not give Luna or Joan any advantage.


    Kevin licked his lips and gave Sean a cryptic smile. ¡°What if it¡¯s Abigail who¡¯s trying to create


    scandals to wi


    Sean gave him a look. ¡°You have too much time on your hands to be thinking about that. Time to


    go.¡±


    ¡°But I haven¡¯t eaten my fill!¡± Kevin quickly followed Sean out and asked, ¡°So is it a yes or a no?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s something between us. None of your business,¡± Sean snapped.


    Kevin chuckled. So that means he¡¯ll do it if Abigail wants to create scandals with him to win.

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    Chapter 58 A Stain


    Things were just as hectic on the other end. Abigail seized the opportunity to pass another piece of pap


    er to Luna while no one else was looking. Luna¡¯s expression remained nk, but it was as if they had a


    n unspoken agreement¨C


    she slipped the piece of paper into her pocket and covered her shirt over it. They both edged closer to


    one another and were about to exchange a conversation


    when they heard Joan¡¯s high¨Cpitched voice.


    ¡°I noticed that you finished all of your design drafts when I visited you earlier today, Luna. That¡¯s


    impressive. I heard that the theme left a lot of the other designers stumped¨Cthey couldn¡¯te


    up with anything, even after working on it for up to one week.¡± Joan¡¯s statement carried an implicit


    message that everyone else could understand. Yet, when Abigail nced at Joan¡¯s expression, she


    noticed that there wasn¡¯t a hint of malice on her face. In fact, she seemed to have genuine


    admiration for the other woman.


    The rest of the crowd no longer said much. The designers simply stared at Luna, who had a smile


    on her face. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but recall what Joan had asked Luna the night before. Did she


    really contact Sean to ask him about the themest night? Was she trying toe up with the drafts be


    fore us? Abigail could sense the suspicion and


    hostility in the rest of the designers¡® gaze, and she froze for a moment. Joan is obviously trying to tell e


    veryone that thispetition is rigged. She¡¯s telling them that the winner has been pre¨C


    determined and that they wouldn¡¯t be able to win the grand prize regardless of how hard they try.


    Since Luna identified herself as na, she hadn¡¯t visited Sean¡¯s room, nor did she see a point in


    exining herself to Joan. So, Luna simply lowered her cutlery before looking Joan in the eye. ¡°You


    should provide some evidence for your statements, Miss Palmer. Otherwise, you¡¯re just defaming


    me.¡±


    The theme, ¡®Sweet Whispers, was clear enough that any designer who had some experience in the


    industry would know how to get started with their work. If they hadn¡¯t exchanged identities, Abigail


    would have still been able to produce an initial draft within one hour. All she would¡¯ve had to do


    was to discard her other issues and focus hard for a while.


    Joan¡¯s eyes were bright with joy and awe. ¡°You sure are one of my favorite designers! I went to visit


    Seanst night, and I identally stepped on a piece of paper that had been left on the floor beside


    his shoe rack. I saw a mark on your draft earlier today, and I thought that it was the same piece of


    paper I had stepped on¡­ I felt really disappointed then.¡± Joan twisted her face into one of dejection as


    she continued speaking. ¡°I was worried that the designer I admired wasn¡¯t actually all that talented. I on


    ly became a model


    because of your designs. I may not have any talent in your field, but I sure do look up to you, Miss Smit


    h! Not only that, but I would be so shocked if you turned out


    to be a fake!¡±


    Luna stared at Abigail without saying


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    much. Abigail, on the other hand, seemed unfazed even after all that Joan had said. ¡°When you met he


    r today, the production crew for the designers had arrived as well. Logically speaking, she wouldn¡¯t hav


    e had the chance to switch to a new draft, right?¡± Abigail asked.


    Joan recalled the events of the morning before she nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Abigail let out a slight chuckl


    e. ¡°That¡¯s great, then. Since there wasn¡¯t any time for her to change her draft, the draft that gets aired w


    ould certainly have the mark that you were talking about, right, Miss Palmer? Wouldn¡¯t the truth


    be out once we look at the recordings?¡±


    Joan blinked a few times without much change in her expression. She carefully recalled the sequence


    of events earlier that morning


    and made sure that she hadn¡¯t missed out on anything before she spoke once more. ¡°Fine. However, si


    nce


    you im that this isn¡¯t the truth, then there¡¯s nothing I have to worry about. I don¡¯t have any ill intention


    s. I simply want this to be a


    fairpetition, and I want to believe that my idol has genuine talent.¡± Joan¡¯s tone was sincere and ge


    nuine¨Cthe crowd seemed to be fonder of her after hearing her words.


    Abigail simply smirked at the other woman. ¡°You¡¯re a blessing to the design industry, Miss Palmer. You


    voiced out


    your concerns in order to ensure that everyone else¡¯s efforts don¡¯t go to waste, and you tried to make s


    ure that this show proceeds in a rightful manner. I think that¡¯s a fantastic move from your end.¡±


    Meanwhile, the cameraman was beyond excited to capture the argument. These were the sort of


    scenes that would generate a lot of conversation. Joan turned around to look at Luna, who had been


    silent for a while. ¡°I¡¯m not overthinking the situation. I¡¯m simply very fond of you, Miss Smith. I


    only got concerned after noticing the issue with the draft.¡±


    ¡°Miss Palmer¡± Luna got to her feet and came face¨Cto¨C


    face with Joan while beaming at her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m not an idiot, and I¡¯m able to distinguish women who


    are simply pretending to be innocent and well¨C


    intentioned. I¡¯m fine if you¡¯re targeting me as an individual, but your words are


    also impacting my reputation. I hope that I¡¯ll be able to receive an apology from you once the


    program is aired and the truth is out.¡± Luna didn¡¯t care about how other people perceived her, and she


    wasn¡¯t afraid to offend Joan or the wealthy figure who was supporting Joan. So, Luna didn¡¯t hesitate to


    expose the pretentious front that Joan was putting on. After that, she let out a scoff before she led


    Abigail out of the restaurant with a nonchnt look on her face.


    The tension in the room was at its peak at that point. Everyone began to whisper among


    themselves


    as they all attempted to guess what Luna would do. Joan was fuming on the inside! Luna is the one wh


    o doesn¡¯t know where she stands. How dare she act all righteous when she was the one who tried to s


    educe Sean? However, Joan knew that she couldn¡¯t reveal her anger in


    front of the camera. Sabrina had already given her a warning earlier that day¨C


    that she had to contain her emotions


    and not lose her temper. If Joan lost her temper, she would be fulfilling Luna¡¯s wishes! She would revea


    l the front that she had been putting on!


    However, Joan also knew that her smile would only seem forced if she attempted to put one on then. In


    stead, she got to her feet before gazing at the camera with a look of hurt and sorrow on her face. ¡°I can


    apologize right now if that¡¯s what Miss Smith wants. I just really


    didn¡¯t want my impression of my idol to be ruined. Furthermore, we¡¯re all on the same team¨C


    I wouldn¡¯t want to harm her in any way. I shouldn¡¯t have addressed this in public, and I apologize for tha


    t. After all, I¡¯m sure every design ever produced feels like a precious gem to the designers themselves.¡±


    Joan bowed to the camera, but there was a grim look in her eyes when she turned away from it.


    I can¡¯t believe how things turned south after Abigail¡¯s statements. I hadn¡¯t expected Luna to be so


    careless with her reputation, too. She didn¡¯t hesitate to criticize me at all. Wouldn¡¯t that just bring


    me more haters?


    In the meantime, Luna¡¯s expression darkened after both she and Abigail returned to Luna¡¯s room.


    ¡°What should we do? I think there was really a mark on the draft that I submitted.¡± Luna had been


    worried that she would identally expose something if the filming crew took too much footage of


    her, so she had been quick to submit her draft earlier. Her ears were ringing then. We spoke so


    confidently earlier, but it just feels like we might have dug our own graves, she thought.


    ¡°What about the copy that I gave you after that?¡± Abigail tried her best tofort Luna. Luna


    hurried off to look for the copy in the drawer, but she then looked up with a grimace on her face.


    ¡°We¡¯re dead. That copy¡¯s gone.¡±


    Abigail was speechless for a while. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯lle up with something. You shouldn¡¯t panic.


    If everything else fails, I¡¯ll just have to admit that I¡¯m na.¡± Abigail turned and left after that. She


    didn¡¯t know if Sean was still in the private restaurant in the dining hall¨Call she knew then was that


    she had to find a way to contact him. The rest of the designers would


    probably develop a bad impression of na once the news spread, and this woulde as a blow to L


    .Moon Studio.


    Joan didn¡¯t reach out to Sean.


    Instead, she allowed the suspicion and confusion to continue brewing among the designers. At the sam


    e time, Kevin curled his lips into a victorious smirk after he saw


    the clips that were aired that afternoon. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to talk to Mr. Sean about what happened


    this morning?¡± Damon asked after some hesitation.


    Kevin


    gave the other person a yful smirk. ¡°There¡¯s no need to talk about anything. Our job is just


    to produce the show, and these debatable issues are meant to fall into the hands of theizens.


    That¡¯s how our program is going to get popr.¡± This show is getting more and more interesting,


    Kevin thought to himself.

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    Chapter 59 Break Me


    Abigail slung her bag over her shoulder before returning to her own room. If the draft that I handed to L


    una is gone, it probably means that we identally submitted them together. Abigail had made it a poin


    t to double¨C


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    check the rules, and she knew that the investors would get the opportunity to get a look at the drafts firs


    t. They were the ones that would do the preliminary selections. In other words, Sean would know if the


    draft with the shoeprint was there.


    Abigail gritted her teeth before she gave Sean a call. He picked up the call just a few


    seconds after she dialed her number. ¡°What is it?¡± His voice was deep and devoid of much emotion. ¡°C


    an we meet up for a while? There¡¯s something I¡¯d like to talk to you about.¡± Abigail tried her best to sou


    nd as gentle as possible since she was the one who had a favor to ask.


    ¡°Now?¡± Sean sounded slightly louder the second time he spoke. There seemed to be a hidden meanin


    g behind his tone of speech. Abigail felt her cheeks turning warm. After all, she had been all stubborn w


    ith him just a day ago, and she was already going back on her word one day after.


    ¡°Well, if you¡¯re not free now, then I can talk to you on the phone. I left a draft at your ce yesterday


    ¡ª¡± she started. ¡°I¡¯ve been looking everywhere for you, Sean. How did you end up all the way in this par


    t of the garden?¡± Joan¡¯s voice came from the other end of the line, interrupting what Abigail had to say.


    ¡°I have matters to handle. Goodbye.¡± Sean ended the call before Abigail had a


    chance to finish her words.


    After that, Abigail was left alone in the washroom. Her knuckles were white as she clutched her phone.


    She let out a sigh before turning to walk out of the washroom. Pursing her lips, she paced back and fort


    h in her room for about 30 seconds. Then, a new look of determination surfaced in her gaze as she gra


    bbed her phone and headed out. In the deeper end of the garden¡­ I think I


    know where Sean is.


    The fresh scent of nts greeted Abigail as she made her way through the thick flower bushes. The pat


    h was windy, and she made multiple turns to get further into the gardens. She was just starting to feel a


    nxious when she made the next turn to find Sean standing close to a rose bush. Even though he was d


    ressed in a full ck suit, his strong aura still made him more attractive than the bright¨C


    colored flowers surrounding him.


    Sean was on a call when he turned around to see Abigail standing before him. He curled his lips into a


    mysterious smile before speaking into his phone. ¡°I have to go now. We¡¯ll talk soon.¡±


    Abigail walked over without any hesitation. ¡°Are you looking at flowers?¡± She wasn¡¯t necessarily trying t


    o engage in small talk with him. Sean raised an eyebrow as he turned to nce at Abigail. ¡°I¡¯m surprise


    d that you managed to find me here.¡±


    Abigail felt awkwardly exposed for a moment, but she was quick to return to her usual self. ¡°Well, I do h


    ave something that I¡¯d like to talk to you about.¡±


    Sean edged closer to her before leaning his body forward. ¡°Did you get agitated after hearing Joan¡¯s vo


    ice?¡± Abigail took a closer look at him to figure that he was in a good mood¨C


    his expression seemedid¨C


    back and rxed today. Is it because Joan was having a secret meetup with him here? An inexplicable


    sense of frustration rose in Abigail¡¯s chest as she lowered


    her gaze and softened her tone. ¡°No. It¡¯s about something else. I wouldn¡¯te here just to bother you


    and Joan,¡± she uttered.


    ¡°Joan didn¡¯t ask to meet me here. You¡¯re the one who asked to meet,¡± Sean reminded her. She


    looked up with a hint of puzzlement in her gaze. ¡°So, you were waiting for me here?¡±


    ¡°I was just standing around and looking at the flowers.¡± Sean was obviously just using Abigail¡¯s own wo


    rds to annoy her.


    Abigail licked her lips as she subconsciously fidgeted. ¡°There¡¯s something I need your help with, Sean


    ¡­¡± Abigail paused before she could say anything else. Right then, Sean knitted his brows. Before he g


    ot a chance to speak, Abigail mped her hand over his lips before pushing him toward the rose bushe


    s. Sean noticed a look of fear and terror in Abigail¡¯s eyes as he felt their bodies sinking into the rose bu


    shes. Abigail was worried that he would get scratched by the thorns, so she attempted


    to push his back against the wall. This way, she would be the one exposed to the thorns.


    All of a sudden, Sean resisted her actions and forced herself to switch spots with him. Some


    rustling noises came from


    the bushes, and Abigail was in too much of a panic to wonder why Sean had switched spots with her. S


    ean could feel the twigs of the rose bushes pressing against his back, forcing him to edge closer towar


    d Abigail. He still seemed rather rxed as he focused his gaze on the woman¡¯s lips. She was biting he


    r bottom lips. He could feel her soft figure pressed against him, and he could even feel her curves as th


    eir bodies got closer to each other.


    A pair of footsteps got closer to them then. Abigail wasn¡¯t even breathing at that point, and she was visi


    bly anxious. The man eyed her in amusement. The footsteps outside sounded


    closer to them for a while before they grew further away. Only then did Abigail let out a long sigh. She


    met Sean¡¯s gaze and soon realized that she was still pressing her hands against his lips. Her hand jerk


    ed away from his


    face as if she had just touched something hot, but she then realized that their faces were only inches a


    way. She immediately pushed him away from her.


    Sean felt his body being pushed backward for a while, but the thick bushes nudged him back into his or


    iginal spot. He bumped against her figure before letting out a grunt. ¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± he whispered.

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    His words were meant as a joke, but Abigail got triggered after hearing his mention of getting a child. S


    he had always hated discussing matters of childbirth, and she felt rather sorry for herself when she hea


    rd Sean bringing it up. He never wanted a child, yet he says these things to hurt me.


    She knitted her brows together for a moment before she smoothed them out and addressed him in a fri


    endly tone. ¡°You know Luna never went to you. I was the one who left the draft behind, and you sent it


    back to me. You should remember if there was a mark on it.¡±


    Sean nodded a little before speaking. ¡°Are you sure you want us to talk in such secrecy?¡±


    The conversation seemed rather serious, yet they were caught in a rather intimate position. They had b


    een in several types of positions while having a conversation, but they had never been stuck in a spot li


    ke that before.


    Abigail seemed to snap out of a daze then and tried to wriggle her way out. ¡°I¡¯ll go out to take a


    look¡± She barely moved before the man held onto her slim waist.


    ¡°Let¡¯s just talk here.¡± His voice sounded rather raspy, but he had a serious look on his face.


    Abigail lowered her gaze as she felt her cheeks turning red. ¡°Can you help me retrieve the copy of


    the draft that has a mark on it? I believe two copies were submitted, so it shouldn¡¯t cause any issues to


    the show if you just take the dirtied piece back.¡± Sean clearly remembered the two copies of the draft. T


    here were a few designers who had submitted their drafts earlier that day, and one of them


    was na,


    As one of the investors in the show, he had to pick out and purchase the best design before selling it


    as a luxury item under his brand. Naturally, he had the privilege of screening through all the drafts


    first. However, his gaze darkened at the thought of the annotation that had been left on na¡¯s


    draft


    Sean took a nce at Abigail¡¯s face before he spoke in a casual tone. ¡°You didn¡¯t hesitate toe over


    to me just for the sake of a draft. It seems like you really care about na.¡±


    Abigail frore for a moment before she realized what was going on. He thinks that I staged that whole in


    cident earlier. A surge of anger rushed through her chest, but she eventually suppressed the urge to kic


    k the man. I have to control myself for the sake of L.Moon and the diamond!


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    Sean scoffed at her words. ¡°You know me. I don¡¯t care about na¡¯s innocence, and I don¡¯t need you t


    o worry about my reputation.¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips and remained silent for a while after that. She knew


    that it wouldn¡¯t take much for Sean to reim his innocence with the role he had on the show. Furtherm


    ore, she knew that he couldn¡¯t care less about the reputation of anyone else other than himself.


    Sean then pinched her chin before adding in a deep voice, ¡°You made a mistake


    this time, Abigail. You should be the one bearing the consequences. If I help you this time, what¡¯s


    going to happen


    next time? You deserve to learn a lesson.¡±


    She thought that he was going to leave after finishing his words, so she reached out and clutched onto


    his arm. She tried her best to remain gentle as she spoke in a rather anxious tone. ¡°I¡¯ll lose my job if thi


    s gets out, Sean. Miss Smith is really nice, and she allowed me to realize my own worth. I¡¯m begging y


    ou to help me just this once.¡± She swung the


    man¡¯s arm back and forth as she spoke in a rather coquettish tone.


    However, Sean didn¡¯t seem too impressed by her actions. Ever since Abigail asked for a divorce, she


    had acted all distant and peculiar around him. It was rare for her to be so submissive, and she


    always had some ulterior motive every time she acted in that manner.


    ¡°Do you really want to get a divorce?¡± Sean changed the topic all of a sudden.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t figure out what the man was trying to convey, so she took a while to contemte


    his words before responding in a cautious but sincere tone.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I put in a lot of thought and contemtion before deciding to ask for a divorce. I didn¡¯t do i


    t out of resentment and anger, and I¡¯m not going to try to get revenge


    on you after our divorce. I¡¯m not angry at Joan at all,¡± she exined.


    Sean scoffed at her words. She sounds so


    sincere now, but her actions don¡¯t match her words at all. Sean wasn¡¯t interested in ying hard to get,


    so he simply pushed Abigail away before stepping out of the bushes.


    ¡°You¡¯re a married


    woman, so you should dress in clothes that cover your stomach. I don¡¯t want to see you wearing this in


    the


    future,¡± he warned her. After taking two steps away from the bush, he stopped and turned to look at the


    woman, who had a look of shock on her face. ¡°If you feel like all that you deserve is


    deserve is a job that involves serving others, then you should be able to feel that same


    sense of worth with me.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t understand why the man seemed so annoyed at her all of a sudden. She furrowed her br


    ows as she tried to recall


    what she had said that made the man angry. She wanted to make sure not to repeat the same mistake


    s. Meanwhile, Sean loosened his tie after walking away from her. Then, he pulled his phone out to send


    a text to Cameron. ¡®I want to see all of Luna¡¯s personal


    details. Get me as much information as possible.¡®


    Abigail returned to her room as


    she continued to worry about how she could approach Sean once more. I have to


    convince him to help me reim that draft.

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    Chapter 61 Stop Shipping Random Couples


    At 3.00PM, the production


    team announced that there would be three hours of recreation time- which would be live¨Cstreamed.


    Abigail had been racking her brains for a way to get closer to Sean, and her eyes lit up


    the moment she heard the announcement.


    Under Luna¡¯s eager anticipation, she changed into a loose white T- shirt and a run¨Cof¨Cthe¨C


    mill pair of bleached skinny jeans that framed her long and slender legs.


    Still, such an


    outfit was very unattractive in the eyes of a fashion designer. ¡°Is that it? I thought you were going to pull


    out all the stops to sweep Kevin off his feet.¡± Luna¡¯s eyes popped out in incredulity at her aesthetic sen


    se today.


    Who cares about Kevin? I¡¯m here to court Sean! thought Abigail inwardly.


    Upon arriving at the banquet hall, she immediately spotted Sean sitting next to Kevin, his eyes impassi


    ve. He seemed uninterested in the tea party.


    On the other hand, Kevin¡¯s eyes lit up at the sight of Abigail. He whispered to Sean, ¡°You were gone


    for an hour after lunch. Did you go looking for her after finally realizing that you¡¯ve got something


    to say to her?¡±


    ¡°Shut up.¡± Sean pushed his face away in disgust, his eyes quietly scanning Abigail¡¯s attire.


    Kevin let out a stifledugh. Then, he stood up, beckoning to Abigail and Luna in a friendly manner like


    a big boss. He said, ¡°Miss Smith,e over and have a seat here.¡±


    Luna dragged Abigail along, fearing that Joan would get the jump on them and take up the seat


    before they could.


    Kevin gave up


    his seat to Luna, showing none of the steadiness befitting the head of the production team. He said ani


    matedly, ¡°You two sit on the right; I¡¯ll sit to the left of Mr. Graham. Don¡¯t be shy, both of you. Today¡¯s afte


    rnoon tea party is all about rxation and fun, so please make yourselves


    at home.¡±


    Even though not everyone had arrived in the banquet hall, all eyes of those present were fixed


    on Luna. They envied her for the preferential treatment she received from Kevin.


    Luna and Abigail exchanged a brief look before they made a dramatic show of pushing and nudging to


    offer the seat to each other. Then, seeing that it was enough, Luna forcefully seated Abigail¨C


    who pretended to be shy and reserved¨Cnext to Sean, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. Mr.


    Abigail nodded, appearing extremely meek and obedient.


    Kevin struggled to contain hisughter, feeling like he might burst outughing at any moment. He rais


    ed his hand and pinched his chin with all his might, trying to keep himself from breaking intoughter. H


    is shoulders trembled slightly, as if he were having an epileptic seizure.


    Sean kicked him in the leg, upon which he immediately drew a quiet breath before sitting up with a strai


    ght face. ¡°This is Mr. Graham, whom I¡¯m sure all of you have long heard of. He


    look stern,


    but he¡¯s an amiable person, actually. Miss Smith, who has worked with him, understands this best.¡±


    Luna eagerly chimed in, ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s right.¡±


    All the designers present called out in unison, ¡°Good afternoon, Mr. Graham.¡±


    may


    Abigail felt


    that Kevin¡¯s words were an indirect way of justifying the seating arrangements. Naturally, a major invest


    or like


    Sean wouldn¡¯t want to be seated with people he didn¡¯t know well. Since Luna had worked with him befo


    re, her sitting next to him would be the most appropriate.


    She surmised that Kevin¡¯s seat was probably intended for Joan, who had yet to arrive.


    Sean nodded, acknowledging everyone.


    Luna cleared her throat and said to Abigail, ¡°Mr. Graham is attending such an event for the first time. Ab


    igail, you¡¯re quick¨Cwitted and good with your hands. Make sure not to slight him.¡±


    Abigail replied dutifully at once, ¡°I got it, Miss Smith.¡± Given Sean¡¯s prominent status, Luna instructing h


    er to focus on serving him was indeed a wise move.


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    She poured a ss of soda for Sean while everyone


    watched.


    Joan arrivedte to find Abigail sitting next to Sean, separating Luna from


    him. Enraged, she quickly walked over to therge round table in the banquet hall. She stood in front of


    Kevin and- suppressing the boiling anger within her¨C


    asked with a sweet and gentle smile, ¡°Mr. Stewart, why didn¡¯t you save a seat for me? You know


    about my rtionship with Sean, don¡¯t you?¡±


    Kevin replied with a look of astonishment, ¡°Oh, dear! Miss Palmer, it¡¯s already 3.30PM. I thought


    you weren¡¯t going to attend the party.¡±


    Joan¡¯s cheeks reddened with suppressed anger. ¡°How


    could I not attend the party¡­¡± she said, looking expectantly at Sean.


    Much to her dismay, Sean paid no attention to her, beingpletely absorbed in eating the orange Abi


    gail had peeled for him.


    Joan knew full well that the


    man wouldn¡¯t give her special treatment at this moment, especially since he was an investor. Since she


    failed to arrive on time, she had no reason to make a fuss just because her seat had been taken. More


    over, she had to maintain her public image in front of the


    camera.


    Abigail paid no attention to her. She was now making every effort to please Sean, hoping he would give


    her another chance to exin herself. This time, she was determined to talk nicely and not make him a


    ngry¨Call in the hope that he would help her retrieve the design draft.


    Kevin persuaded Joan earnestly, ¡°Miss Palmer, it¡¯s recreation time now. Come on, don¡¯t be so serious.


    The seat over there is pretty nice, too; just look up, and you¡¯ll be able to see Mr. Graham.


    That¡¯s not bad, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    Joan was inwardly seething


    with anger, but outwardly, she gave in, saying. ¡°Okay.¡± Reluctantly, she took the seat furthest from Sean


    at the round table, her heart filled with an even stronger loathing


    for Luna and Abigail.


    On the other hand, Abigail was delighted to see that Sean had eaten the fruit she had offered, which he


    usually liked. She suggested in a more rxed tone, ¡°Mr. Graham, would you like another bottle


    of soda?¡±


    Sean raised his eyelids and nced at her before nodding slightly.


    This ambiguous look in his eyes was captured on the live broadcast.


    Theizens who had initially found the tea party boring were now captivated by the way he


    looked at Abigail.


    One of themmented, ¡®Is it just my imagination, or is Sean Graham really looking at na¡¯s


    assistant in a way that suggests some sort of romance?¡®


    Another replied, ¡®I agree with you¡­. I¡¯m twisting like a pretzel in my bed now. What a look in the


    eyes of an ultimate charmer!¡®

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    Chapter 62 Two¨CFaced B*tch


    Abigail fetched a bottle of soda for Sean and uncapped it, cing it next to her own drink.


    Sitting on her other side, Luna gently tickled her hand.


    Abigail didn¡¯t look at her, but she opened her palm, allowing Luna to write on it.


    Luna wrote, ¡®Don¡¯t just get him sodas when there are so many drinks avable! This brand of soda


    is the cheapest on the show; they¡¯re only here as a sort of filler.


    Only then did Abigail realize that the products that appeared on the live


    stream were all a subtle form of product cement. The rumors


    surrounding Sean and Joan were already generating a great deal of attention in the first ce, so the p


    roduction team would certainly give more camera time to these two to create more topics for the show.


    Therefore, her holding a drink of make¨Cdo soda was simply wasting a great advertising opportunity.


    That being said, she remembered Sean¡¯s preferences. He liked soda water and nothing else.


    After pondering for a moment, she moved her own bottle of mineral water, which she had taken a sip fr


    om, further away. Then, she grabbed a bottle of energy drink and uncapped it, taking a sip from it befor


    e cing it next to the bottle of soda.


    Seeing her actions, Sean tapped his fingers on the table.


    Thezy Susan was turning slowly.


    Seeing the cheese¨Cstuffed biscuits, which Sean disliked, end up in front of him, Abigail hurriedly


    reached out and moved them further away. She had no idea why he disliked cheese¨Cstuffed


    biscuits. Just the smell of them would make him frown, but he had no issues with the cheese itself.


    Sean took another look at her. She remembers


    all of my preferences. Casually, he picked up the energy drink nearby and took a few drinks of it.


    Many people were silently watching him, and now, seeing his behavior, those watching him couldn¡¯t hel


    p but gasp in surprise. If their memory served them well, he was drinking the same drink Abigail had jus


    t sipped from!


    Joan was already eyeing Abigail with hostility because thetter knew


    everything about Sean¡¯s preferences. And now, seeing him drinking the same drink Abigail had sipped


    from almost caused Joan to explode then and there.


    Abigail also never expected the man to drink from her bottle suddenly. She watched his Akats apple bo


    b up and down, which reminded her of how her lips had touched the mouth of the bonde In an instant,


    her heart fluttered with unease. How dare he do this in front of the cament in the eyes of others, it¡¯d loo


    k like we¡¯re kissing indirectly!


    At this point, viewers of the livestream had already gone wild with excitement.


    One of themmented, ¡®Look, didn¡¯t I just say that Sean Graham was looking at this aintain a way th


    at suggested some sort of romance? And now he¡¯s drinking from the same bottle the jun drank from. If t


    his isn¡¯t a kiss, what else could it be?! I bet that he


    must¡¯ve taken a fancy to this pretty assistant! F*ck! Damn it, I can¡¯t help shipping them!


    A viewer retorted, ¡®Stop with the crazy theories, will you?! It¡¯s obvious that the assistant doesn¡¯t know a


    ny better. This energy drink is clearly a product cement. Who does she think the is, daring to adverti


    se to an investor? It¡¯s clear


    that Sean had no choice but to drink it for the sake of the show. This assistant is really disgusting!


    A viewer replied, ¡®Who is disgusting here? Don¡¯t you even know who Sean Graham is? is


    an inwestor even worth


    sacrificing himself for that little amount of investment? Joan Palmer has been staging everything on her


    own. Has Sean evere forward to respond to the rumors?


    Another viewer replied, ¡®I just did some research on Sean Graham and found that he had always drunk


    soda on the few asions he had shown up. His profile also mentioned that he loathes cheese¨C


    stuffed biscuits. Obviously, this assistant has always known his preferences. They love each


    other!¡®


    A viewer chimed


    in, ¡®His eyes being glued to the assistant is one thing, but now he¡¯s even drinking from the bottle she ju


    st


    drank! Isn¡¯t that obvious enough? The assistant is simply dressed, but she looks much more graceful th


    an Joan Palmer. She is such a perfect match for Sean


    Both sides entered into a fierce argument.


    Sean put down the energy drink and casually asked Abigail, ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    Abigail withdrew her gaze. ¡°Nothing¡± She wondered if he had noticed her taking a sip from the energy d


    rink¡­ The way he conducted himself was so natural.


    Watching the pair¡¯s interactions, Joan struggled to suppress her anger. She said to those around her wi


    th a sweet smile, ¡°Let¡¯s y a game, shall we? Designers


    and models are mysterious professions Why don¡¯t we take advantage of this leisurely recreation time to


    let the audience get to know us?¡±


    As soon as she said that, the live stream¡¯s live chat was flooded withments.


    Kevin was wearing a Bluetooth earpiece, through which


    his subordinates in the control room reported the situation about the live chat to him. Immediately, he st


    ood up and agreed with Joan, saying, ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. As it happens, the production team has prep


    ared a game of Truth or Dare, so why don¡¯t we start now?¡±


    The production team quickly brought in the props for the game of Truth or Dare¨Ca booklet and a


    big wheel.


    Joan raised her hand eagerly, shouting. ¡°I¡¯ll go first! I¡¯ll go first!¡±


    At once, the fun atmosphere was livened up.


    Truth or Dare was a great way to pass the time and make the show more entertaining. The game starte


    d with Joan, but Abigail¡¯s turn also came a few times. When faced with difficult questions, she drank red


    wine right away. After drinking nearly a whole ss of red wine, she started to feel a little


    dizzy.


    Joan soon got a second chance to spin the wheel.


    Abigail and others watched as Joan spun the wheel. The pointer spun a few rounds rapidly, and unfortu


    nately, it eventually pointed at Abigail.


    Luna looked at Joan.


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    ¡°Truth or dare?¡± Joan¡¯s face was glowing with delight, and her eyes, which were adorned with colored c


    ontact lenses, sparkled with the glint of a predator catching its prey.


    ¡°Truth,¡± answered Abigail after a moment of consideration.


    Joan blushed slightly, biting her lip. After looking serious and thoughtful for a moment, she asked


    in a loud voice, ¡°Are you still a virgin? How many boyfriends have you had?¡±

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    Kevin couldn¡¯t help but let out a chuckle. ¡°You certainly know how to ask questions.¡± Enjoying the spect


    acle, he even darted a look at Sean after finishing his sentence, his eyes apparently filled with


    amusement.


    Sean leaned back in his chair


    and turned his head slightly, fixing his gaze upon Abigail¡¯s face. His expression seemed casual, but his


    jaw was tense, making it hard to tell whether he was curious or


    indifferent about it.


    Abigail¡¯s ears and neck turned pink; she hadn¡¯t expected Joan to actually ask such questions in front of


    the camera during a live stream. After hesitating for a moment, she whispered, ¡°Can you ask a differen


    t question?¡±


    Everyone had been nervously watching her at first. Hearing her say so, they breathed a sigh of relief w


    hile exchanging nces with one another, as if intentionally conveying a different message to the


    camera.


    The look in Joan¡¯s eyes was meaningful, but she sounded affectionate. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to answer my


    question, you can always choose to drink instead. It¡¯s not like it¡¯s mandatory to answer.¡±


    As soon as she finished her sentence, a male designer who


    considered himself suave and handsome quipped, ¡°This question is really nothing; it¡¯s just an appetizer


    for Truth or Dare, actually. In this day and age, it¡¯s no big deal if a girl is no longer a virgin, right? Who


    hasn¡¯t dated several people?¡±


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    Luna gently ced the walnut in her hand on the table and shed a pointed smile. ¡°We¡¯re not ying


    Truth or Dare with close friends here. Shouldn¡¯t the


    questions raised show a sense of decorum, especially when there are at least tens of thousands of vie


    wers on the livestream? What¡¯s the point of asking if a girl is still a virgin?¡±


    ¡°Come on, it¡¯s just a game.¡± Joan instantly pretended to be innocent and hurt.


    Seeing Joan deliberately y the


    victim to make her fans attack Luna, Abigail immediately stepped forward and replied, ¡°It¡¯s true that it¡¯s j


    ust a game. I¡¯ll answer it, then. I¡¯ve only had one boyfriend.


    He¡¯s got good looks and is gorgeous, so I never let him go.¡±


    Kevin¡¯s eyes widened with feigned curiosity. ¡°What level of handsomeness are we talking about


    here?¡±


    Abigail looked at him and managed to produce a smile. ¡°Among the men present, one is quite close


    to that standard.¡±


    Kevin burst outughing uncontrobly. ¡°Then you must be talking about Mr. Graham. He¡¯s the only on


    e here who fits the bill.¡±


    Sean wrapped his arms around his chest, not realizing his grip had tightened somewhat.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s start the second round. Miss Quinn, it¡¯s your turn.¡± Joan immediately spoke after Kevin wit


    hout giving Abigail a chance to respond. Although she didn¡¯t let it show, Abigail¡¯s reply ignited her anger


    .


    This time, Abigail spun the wheel herself.


    The pointer made a full spin and then slowly stopped in front of Sean.


    The viewers burst intoughter. One of themmented, ¡®What kind of attraction this is! This is, just m


    aic, isn¡¯t it? Aww, their chemistry is making me crazy with excitement! I dere them a match mad


    e in heaven!¡®


    Another viewermented, ¡®I¡¯ve taken a screenshot of it! Sean was


    so nervous when the assistant answered the question that he pinched his arms! When he goes back to


    his room to undress, he¡¯ll notice the bruises on his arms.¡®


    A viewer chimed in, ¡®I¡¯ll be the first to protest if they don¡¯t end up getting married!¡®


    Abigail looked at Sean and asked with deliberation, ¡°Truth or dare?¡±


    Sean looked up and stared deeply at her. Then, he finally replied, ¡°Dare.¡±


    Kevin eagerly stood up and called out to Joan, ¡°Give me the Dare booklet.¡±


    The booklet was thick and filled with various Dare challenges to choose from. This was the first time so


    meone had chosen Dare.


    Joan muttered something in protest, but in the end, she handed the booklet to him for the sake of him b


    eing the head of the production team.


    Kevin took the booklet and flipped through it. He urged


    Abigail, saying, ¡°Let him continue. The booklet has 1,000 pages, and each page contains 50 Dare chall


    enges to choose from.¡±


    Abigail felt helpless deep down. She never expected


    Sean to end up being chosen. Perhaps what Luna had said was true¨C


    that she was unlucky whenever she was with him. ¡°Make your choice,¡± she said to Sean.


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    Looking as calm as usual, Sean replied, ¡°I¡¯ll choose the 32nd challenge on Page 590.¡±


    Kevin flipped through the pages with a loud rustling sound, saying, ¡°It¡¯s the most appropriate for me to


    be the main person who handles the booklet.¡± The moment he turned


    to the designated page, the smile on his face froze for a moment. Then, as everyone watched nervousl


    y, he announced, ¡°Stay alone with a person of the opposite gender next to you for five minutes. If the p


    erson next to you isn¡¯t of the opposite gender, then skip to the next one, and so on.¡±


    Sean¡¯s gaze fell upon Abigail, whose cheeks had turned scarlet. She had been drinking, and instead of


    being as cool as she usually was, she now had an air of loveliness about her.


    Joan changed color at once, but a smile quickly appeared on her face. Speaking as Sean¡¯s girlfriend, s


    he protested, ¡°This isn¡¯t suitable for Mr. Graham. Why not give him two more chances to make a choice


    ? After all, he¡¯s no ordinary person.¡±


    Luna was turning the walnut in her hand with a diplomatic smile. ¡°Since he¡¯s taken part in the game, he


    has to follow the game¡¯s rules. Isn¡¯t


    it bad to give him privileges in public? We¡¯ve got so many viewers watching, and besides, it¡¯s only spen


    ding five minutes with a person of the opposite. gender. Five minutes isn¡¯t a long time. It¡¯ll be quick.¡±


    Joan turned to look at Sean. Judging by his temper, he wouldn¡¯t agree at all.


    The next moment, however, he stood up and said to Abigail, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±

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    ¡°Okay,¡± replied Abigail.


    One of the live¨C


    stream cameras followed Sean and Abigail as they walked away. After the pair entered the separate


    guest room, the camera stopped at the door instead of following them inside.


    These five minutes were considered private time for the two of them.


    Sean closed the door and gently locked it before turning his head to look at Abigail.


    Abigail¡¯s cheeks were flushed; thanks to the red wine¡¯s strong aftereffects, she was now heavily drunk.


    As Sean looked at her, she suddenly stepped forward and tugged at his hand, saying, ¡°How


    could you be so cruel?¡±


    Fearing that they might be overheard by those outside the room, Sean dragged her to the couch by


    the window in the room and sat her down. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± His voicecked warmth as


    always, but it softened a lot without him realizing it.


    Emboldened by drink, Abigail stared at the face of the man before her with bright, watery eyes. She


    said aggrievedly, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell that I really need your help? I know this is a show, and you¡¯re being


    fair, but I really lost the draft because I was startled by Joan¡¯s sudden arrival.¡± She argued with good


    reason, ¡°Had it not been for your connection with her, that kind of thing wouldn¡¯t have happened,


    and I wouldn¡¯t have lost the draft. How could I make a mistake if the draft wasn¡¯t lost?¡±


    Sean leaned back on the couch, watching her red lips move as she rattled on and on. Then, his


    slowly fell on her clothes. ¡°Did you change your clothes just because I asked you to?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because I wanted to please you to make you help me,¡± replied Abigail, sounding rather


    frustrated. ¡°You¡¯re so hard¨Chearted. It¡¯s like no matter what I do, you¡¯ll never be satisfied, and


    won¡¯t be happy. It¡¯s so easy to make you angry.¡±


    Aren¡¯t you


    the one who is angry¡­ and asking for a divorce? thought Sean inwardly. ¡°Is there anything else you wa


    nt to say?¡± he asked.


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    you


    Abigailined in a mumble, ¡°Why did you drink from my bottle all of a sudden? Joan is the


    person you care about. Don¡¯t you fear that she¡¯ll get jealous and that theizens will call you a sc*mb


    ag? You


    never rified the rumors between you and her¡­ You drank from my bottle regardless of how it might


    affect me. I¡¯ll certainly get criticized for this.¡±


    Instead of exining himself, Sean merely listened to her muttering to herself.


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    Sean had no choice but to give up. He stood up and


    straightened his clothes, saying to Abigail, ¡°Get up. You¡¯re drunk, so you should go back and rest.¡± It ha


    d previously been agreed that if someone got


    drunk, they could quit the game early. After all, they were being streamed live. If someone got drunk an


    d threw tantrums or did something outrageous, it might affect the show¡¯s reputation.


    Abigaily down on the couch right away. She felt very sleepy.


    ¡°Tsk.¡± Sean clicked his tongue before grabbing her wrist to pull her up.


    Abigail slumped into his arms as though she were boneless. ¡°I¡¯m so sleepy¡­¡±


    Sean held her firmly, wrapping his arms around her while she was in a drunken state.


    He pushed the door open while holding the drunken Abigail, who had passed out and was leaning


    on his shoulder.


    The crew member backed away with the camera.


    Sean said in an impassive voice, ¡°She¡¯s drunk. Get her boss here to take her to rest.¡±


    The crew member following the cameraman rushed to inform Luna of what was happening.


    Before Luna hurried over, viewers of the livestream were in an uproar.


    A viewermented, ¡®If this isn¡¯t love, then what is?! She¡¯s just an assistant, you know? Look at


    Sean¡¯s hand¨Cit¡¯s ced on her waist the whole time to prevent her from falling.¡¯


    Another viewer chimed in, ¡®Sean is shifting his body weight backward. Obviously, he¡¯s letting her press


    herself on top of him! Oh, my God! It¡¯s so sweet for her to lean on his shoulder! I¡¯m dying!


    Are they really not a couple?!¡®


    Another viewermented, ¡®Even couples don¡¯t seem thispatible, right? Sean¡¯s expression is obvi


    ously much softer than when he went in, and his gaze has been focused on her the whole time. It¡¯s cle


    ar that he¡¯s head over heels in love with her! This has to be a dating reality show! Why isn¡¯t it


    When Luna arrived to see Abigail slumped in Sean¡¯s arms, she was utterly shocked. This scene¡­ was


    incredibly dramatic in the context of the entire show.

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    Sean handed over Abigail to Luna with instinctive gentleness. It was unintentional. Luna only realized A


    bigail was truly drunk when Abigail pressed on her.


    She prayed in her heart that Abigail didn¡¯t offend Sean because of her drunkenness, but she still politel


    y said, ¡°Thank you, Mr. Graham, for taking care of my assistant.¡±


    Sean nodded, and his gaze lingered on Luna¡¯s face for a moment before suddenly asking, ¡°Can you


    manage?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Luna replied with a smile, but there was a hint of surprise in her heart.


    Without thinking much, she quickly helped Abigail up and left.


    The live stream chat was still buzzing with excitement.


    ¡®Sean clearly doesn¡¯t want to let go. Five minutes is too short for a man! It should be at least fifty


    minutes!¡®


    ¡®I¡¯m going crazy! Why didn¡¯t the production team install cameras in the room? I wanna see what¡¯s


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    happening!¡®


    ¡®Will na stop at nothing for publicity? She can¡¯t get Sean, so she lets her assistant go instead. Doesn


    ¡¯t she know he has a girlfriend? Poor Joan. She¡¯s really unlucky for appearing on the show


    with such a jinx.¡¯


    ¡®How much did she drink to get this drunk? I guess she¡¯s pretending to be drunk. What a scheming


    woman. Can¡¯t they just kick them out of the show already?¡®


    Luna brought Abigail back to their room. After helping her lie down, Luna gently pushed her, asking, ¡°Ar


    e you really drunk?¡±


    The person on the bed was unconscious.


    Luna sighed and remained silent.


    Abigail slept until the following day. She was startled when she woke up and saw Luna sitting next to h


    er. ¡°Why are you


    here?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s almost lunchtime, and I was waiting for you to wake up so we could have lunch,¡± Luna replied


    with a smile.


    Abigail sat up, massaged her throbbing temples, and felt regretful. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have drunk¡­¡±


    Luna stood up and walked to the side. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. Now, get up quickly; the production team has


    something important to inform us about after lunch.¡±


    In the dining hall, Abigail noticed that many people were looking at her with envy.


    Her usual cool demeanor remained unchanged. After Luna had taken her seat and passed Abigail


    the utensils, Abigail did the same.


    Joan sat across from them. She was surprisingly quietpared to her usual lively self.


    Soon, everyone began to eat.


    Luna whispered to Abigail, ¡°Joan is unusually quiet today.¡±


    She had expected that Joan would cause trouble today after seeing the intimacy between Abigail and S


    ean yesterday.


    However, Joan remained surprisinglyposed.


    Abigail whispered back, ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡±


    After the meal, everyone gathered in the hotel¡¯s lobby.


    The host stood on the stage with a microphone while looking delighted as he said, ¡°Now that


    everyone is here, here¡¯s today¡¯s important announcement.¡±


    Abigail noticed the words ¡°Sweet Whispers¡± shing on the screen behind the host and


    immediately turned nervous. She reached out and grabbed Luna¡¯s hand.


    Luna was even more nervous than she was. The preliminary online voting results are out already?


    Joan nced at the two of them with a clearly evident sense of satisfaction in her eyes.


    Abigail silently took a deep breath.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Today is the day for designers to face the audience with their drafts! This is a test of


    poprity, and it has no connection to the final professional judging results. The rewards are


    separate.¡±


    This had been mentioned at the beginning of the show.


    As soon as the host finished speaking, all the designers¡® draft sketches appeared on the screen.


    Abigail¡¯s heart tightened to the extreme as she held Luna¡¯s hand. She immediately searched for her ow


    n initial design draft.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Luna immediately spotted Abigail¡¯s draft.


    Seeing Luna¡¯s astonishment, Abigail also saw her own clean and untouched draft.


    She felt like a fish that had just been given water, and her back was drenched in sweat. At this moment,


    she was taking deep breaths and couldn¡¯t even speak.


    Luna let out a sigh of relief. Goodness knew her heart was about to explode.


    Joan couldn¡¯t believe her eyes. She almost stood up but managed to restrain herself.


    Abigail quicklyposed herself, and Luna remained calm as well.


    Joan¡¯s chest rose and fell as she tightly squeezed her own palm before turning her head to look at Abig


    ail and Luna with a subtle chill in her eyes.


    The other designers who wanted to tarnish na¡¯s reputation were disappointed when they realized th


    at there were no traces of wrongdoing on her draft.


    Everyone listened to the host exining the rules of the onlinepetition, but they soon forgot about i


    t as they weren¡¯t paying attention at all.


    After Abigail felt relieved, she suddenly remembered her interaction with Sean while she was drunkst


    night. Thoughts of that kiss made her cheeks flush.

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    How could Abigail have done such a thing? It seemed like Sean didn¡¯t ask her to kiss him but rather to


    confess whether she had feelings for him. How could this have happened¡­


    She lowered her head and ran her fingers through her hair. From now on, she decided that whenever s


    he saw him, she would hide in a corner and keep her distance until he forgot about what


    she did yesterday.


    After the host finished the announcement, Abigail excused herself for fresh air. Then, she left the hotel


    and left Luna behind. She needed the cool breeze to calm her racing heart and relieve her body temper


    ature. She also pped her face to regain her usual aloof demeanor before returning


    to the hotel.


    She convinced herself that what happened yesterday meant nothing. Perhaps she could just admit that


    she was just drunk. After all, she would divorce Sean and wouldn¡¯t entertain any foolish


    thoughts.


    When she exited the elevator, she unexpectedly saw him waiting for her outside her room. He


    stood by her room door, appearing to be waiting specifically for her.


    Abigail quickly took a few steps back, and her breathing quickened. She wondered why he was looking


    for her right now. She didn¡¯t understand, but she didn¡¯t feel like meeting Sean. So, she


    turned and headed for the elevator.


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    At that moment, Sean sensed someone watching him from the hallway¡¯s corner. When he turned


    his head, all he saw was a fluttering coat.


    Meanwhile, Abigail entered the elevator. Just as the elevator doors were about to closepletely,


    she saw his reflection on the shiny floor tiles. She didn¡¯t have time to panic before the doors closed.


    Then, she pressed a random floor button. After exiting the elevator, she walked quickly, biting her lip as


    her cheeks turned red.


    At that moment, she heard Joan¡¯s voice from up ahead. ¡°Miss Quinn, what a coincidence to meet you h


    ere.


    Abigail¡¯s chaotic thoughts instantly stopped when she heard Joan¡¯s voice. She raised her gaze to look


    at Joan while maintaining her usual professional demeanor. She said calmly, ¡°Miss Palmer, what a surp


    rise.¡±


    Joan approached Abigail. Before Abigail could react, Joan raised her hand and pped her.


    Abigail grabbed Joan¡¯s wrist, her expression turning icy. ¡°Miss Palmer, why resort to violence when


    we can talk it out?¡±


    There were no cameras around,


    so Joan dropped the pretense. She struggled to break free from Abigail¡¯s grip and scolded angrily, ¡°Wh


    at¡¯s there to say to a homewrecker like you?¡±


    Abigailughed and asked, ¡°Who are you referring to?¡±


    Provoked by Abigail¡¯s attitude, Joan reached out with her other hand to grab Abigail¡¯s hair.


    Abigail quickly dodged the attack before pushing Joan away.


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    Joan hit the wall and winced in pain. Then, she became even more furious. ¡°Don¡¯t think bully me just be


    cause you¡¯ve hooked up with Sean! Let me tell you¡­ if I report you to him, you and


    na will be out of here!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already said that if there¡¯s no evidence on the design drafts, you should publicly apologize to n


    a. Do you have your apology ready?¡± Abigail looked at Joan with a calm expression.


    Joan hesitated momentarily. She was taken aback by the condescending look in Abigail¡¯s eyes. She th


    ought, She¡¯s just a mere assistant¡­ How dare she give me this look?!


    ¡°Little homewrecker, you¡¯re shameless! You knew about my rtionship with Sean. Yet, you pretended


    to be drunk and bought inte trolls to promote your rtionship with him. You¡¯re disgusting!¡± Joan


    had no intention of apologizing. She just wanted to tear Abigail apart.


    Abigail approached her while looking at her with a contemptuous gaze. ¡°Who¡¯s the real homewrecker h


    ere? Do you think I don¡¯t know? You can deceive the public, but don¡¯t deceive yourself.¡±


    Joan stared at Abigail. Her throat bobbed up and down as she struggled to respond. ¡°What are you talki


    ng about?¡±


    ¡°Miss Palmer, it¡¯s not wise to provoke na. Consider it an honor to wear the clothes designed by her. I


    f you keep provoking and spreading negative rumors about her, you should consider how you¡¯ll apologi


    ze down the road. Watch your words and actions, as na might even pursue legal action if upset!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m asking you, what did you mean by your words just now?¡± Joan demanded angrily. She had never r


    egarded Abigail highly.


    However, it just so happened that this overlooked


    nobody walked right in and spent five minutes alone with Sean yesterday.


    Abigail stepped forward, her gaze filled with contempt as she looked at Joan. ¡°Sean is married. You sho


    uld know that. Aren¡¯t you worried the public will view you as a homewrecker if you continue publicizing


    your rtionship with him on the Inte?¡±


    Joan pushed Abigail away and shouted, ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just giving you a friendly heads¨Cup. You¡¯re now in the entertainment industry. Soon, you¡¯ll be


    dealing with more than just ordinary people. If you start rumors with a married man, it can lead to


    your downfall. Just think about it.¡± Abigail walked away after finishing her sentence.

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    Abigail had found a quiet spot in the garden to focus on her design sketches. As the sun began to set, s


    he slipped back to her room.


    During this time, she had many suspicions. Still, she


    wasn¡¯t sure if Sean had helped her rece the design sketches.


    Her next step was to turn those designs into finished drafts before moving on to making the


    clothes.


    The bi¨Cweekly tea gathering had resumed, but today¡¯s theme had unexpectedly changed from the


    previous one.


    A group of people gathered in the sunroom on the hotel¡¯s rooftop for a meal featuring tea art and


    desserts.


    Abigail and Luna had arrived early. After sitting down, Abigail whispered to Luna, ¡°Sean doesn¡¯t like des


    serts, so he probably won¡¯te today.¡±


    As soon as she said that, Sean and Kevin walked in together.


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    Kevin entered with a smile and greeted everyone. ¡°Let¡¯s keep it casual today. There¡¯s no need to be


    too formal.¡±


    On the other hand, Sean strolled over to Abigail¡¯s side and took a seat. As he settled in, he stretched hi


    s long legs, slightly opening them. She couldn¡¯t help but feel his legs brushing against hers, especially t


    oday when she was wearing a short dress. Through the suit fabric, she could clearly sense his body te


    mperature.


    She couldn¡¯t help but notice his well¨C


    defined leg muscles and her cheeks reddened. She contemted adjusting her position but worried he


    might misinterpret her intentions.


    Noticing that few people were around, Sean leaned closer to Abigail and asked, ¡°Is it so hard to find


    you for something?¡±


    She was puzzled and turned to look at him. ¡°What do


    you mean?¡±


    He


    got to the point, asking, ¡°Are you burning bridges? I helped you out of a tight spot, and you can¡¯t even s


    ay thank you?¡±


    Abigail was now confident that Sean had helped her rece the design sketches. However, he didn¡¯t m


    ention the incident in theirst encounter, which put her at ease. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m grateful, but it¡¯s


    inconvenient to say it in the production team.¡± As she spoke, she bent down to brew tea for him.


    He reclined on the couch, and his eyes narrowed as he looked at her slender neck.


    Abigail had casually pinned her long hair with a wooden hairpin, letting it hang loosely, with a round wo


    oden bead that swayed as she moved. This was the first time she wore a dress, and Sean¡¯s gaze shifte


    d to her waistline, which was rtively slender. His open appraisal of her without restraint made the live


    stream audience frenzy.


    ¡®Wow! What kind of look is that? It¡¯s like he wants to devour the assistant alive! Someone needs to


    start writing fanfiction about this. I want to read it now. It must be thrilling!¡®


    ¡®He ims he has no feelings for her, but the moment he walked in, he zeroed in on the assistant witho


    ut any pretense!¡®


    ¡®And those discreet nces! Oh, my


    goodness! I can¡¯t stopughing. Am I watching a fashion designpetition or a romance show? I don¡¯


    t care. I want to see more! Please, don¡¯t stop this, or I¡¯ll get


    angry!


    Kevin turned his head


    and noticed Sean¡¯s intense stare at Abigail. It was as if Sean wanted to devour her. Kevin couldn¡¯t help


    but burst intoughter.


    Abigail prepared some tea and handed it to Sean with both hands. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Although Sean preferred carbonated water over tea, he couldn¡¯t resist seeing her holding a green- z


    ed tea cup and looking at him expectantly. After taking a sip, he frowned at the bitterness.


    After setting the teacup down, he looked at the bewildered Abigail. ¡°It¡¯s quite bitter, and I don¡¯t like it.¡±


    She quickly apologized. ¡°I¡¯ll make you another one.¡±


    ¡°Abigail, I don¡¯t like tea. If you genuinely want to thank me, put in more effort,¡± Sean said, furrowing his


    brow.


    His words made her pause, and he added, ¡°Remember, you have something I can use against you.¡±


    She thought about the draft design and stood up to tell Luna, ¡°I¡¯ll be right back.¡±


    smiled.


    Abigail had


    no intention of returning so soon. She headed downstairs to the hotel¡¯s refrigerator to fetch several bottl


    es of carbonated water for Sean. The camera followed her the whole way, and the


    audience went wild.


    ¡®So¡­ Sean only drinks carbonated water in real life! But he drank the energy drink that the assistant ha


    d yesterday. Is he promoting it for her? What kind of secret affection is this?¡®


    ¡®Is this a secret admirer plot? Does Sean, with his status, need to secretly admire an assistant?


    ¡®Anyway, I¡¯m satisfied. I can¡¯t believe they¡¯re so sweet!¡®


    Abigail returned to her seat with


    the water bottles, unscrewed one, and handed it to Sean. Only then did he take a sip.


    Seeing that the camera was far away and not everyone had arrived, she leaned closer to Sean. She w


    hispered, ¡°Can you destroy the draft design?¡± She knew Joan asionally visited him. She


    wondered what if Joan found the draft design someday and that everything she had worked hard


    on would be ruined.


    However, Sean reclined further into the couch. He sipped his water and


    looked at Abigail with an indifferent expression.


    She felt uneasy under his gaze and quickly kept a distance between them before returning to her


    tea preparation.


    Meanwhile, Joan arrivedte, having spent extra time doing her makeup. She was fuming when she re


    alized she had missed a crucial step. She sat on the lone couch nearest to Sean, tightly clutching


    her bag, her frustration evident as she left finger marks on it.


    At that moment, it was clear that her anger was boiling over. She vowed to herself that she wouldn¡¯t


    bother with such an borate makeup routine next time.

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    Kevin introduced tea culture and casually mentioned the name of the investor. He was effectively giving


    them some advertising.


    When it was time to make desserts, he stood beside Abigail and spoke to the live camera. ¡°In ancient ti


    mes, these pastries were known as ¡®puff. Doesn¡¯t that sound interesting?¡±


    His presence was captivating, especially when he shed a seductive smile with his fox¨C


    like and thements section immediately filled with praise.


    eyes,


    Then, he shifted his gaze away from the camera and turned to her, saying, ¡°Miss Quinn, make these pu


    ffs well and show them to everyone.¡±


    Abigail guessed that this was a task set by the investor, so she nodded and agreed, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Kevin had initially intended to help her, but to his surprise, Sean had silently approached them at some


    point.


    Sean stared at Kevin for a brief moment, and Kevin nodded before stepping aside, saying, ¡°Alright, you


    can help her.¡±


    Meanwhile, Luna, on the other side, couldn¡¯t help but wonder what had gotten into Sean. She suspecte


    d he couldn¡¯t stand being away from Abigail, as if he felt ufortable.


    Joan, with flour on her hands, saw him helping Abigail. Then, she immediately raised her voice in frustr


    ation. ¡°Sean, can you help me too?¡±


    Sean was watching Abigail kneading the dough. When he heard Joan¡¯s calling for him, he turned to


    her and asked, ¡°Help you with what?¡± He hadn¡¯t intervened in Abigail¡¯s affairs at all, and he didn¡¯t


    n to. He was just standing beside her and observing how she did things.


    Joan was left speechless by his response. She shook her head and turned around to continue


    making desserts.


    Upon seeing this situation, the audience couldn¡¯t help but specte.


    ¡®Sean doesn¡¯t seem too keen on getting his hands dirty, and yet Joan is trying to get him to help


    her?¡®


    ¡®Seems like Sean doesn¡¯t like Joan. Could it be that her rumors were self¨Cstaged?¡®


    ¡®Didn¡¯t Joan suspect that na got the design theme information from Sean in advance? Joan¡¯s lie was


    exposed the moment the preliminary draft was revealed. Shouldn¡¯t she apologize?¡®


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    This question sparked a heated debate between the two fan groups.


    Joan¡¯s fans firmly believed that she had no reason to apologize. They saw her actions as a courageous


    stand for fairness on the show. In their eyes, if Joan¡¯s behavior was considered wrong, who would dare


    to participate in simr programster? This disagreement led to a fierce


    argument between the opposing sides.


    Meanwhile, Abigail skillfully prepared a te of rabbit¨C


    shaped puffs with a soft outeryer and a delectable flowing egg yolk inside. She arranged them beauti


    fully on a te, making them look incredibly enticing.


    Kevin had just intended to try one when she handed a puff to Sean. ¡°I¡¯m not sure how they taste, but I


    made them with less sugar, so they should suit your taste buds.¡±


    Everyone heard her words and couldn¡¯t help but turn their attention to Sean. Her casual tone hinted at


    a close familiarity with him.


    Sean took the puff and looked at her. His expression becameplex as he asked, ¡°You made this


    for me?¡±


    With a nonchnt expression, she raised an eyebrow in confusion. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to eat, what are y


    ou doing standing here watching?¡±


    Kevin couldn¡¯t help but cough and chuckle at Abigail¡¯s words.


    Sean nced at her with mixed emotions, then turned and walked away with the puff.


    The audience, who had initially been arguing, quickly shifted their focus to something sweeter.


    ¡®So, does Miss Quinn treat Sean like an adorable little pet begging


    for treats? Just thinking about it makes my heart melt. What kind of soul connection is this!¡®


    These two clearly aren¡¯t strangers. Their interaction is so natural! And the fact that Miss


    Quinn knows Sean¡¯s preference for low¨C


    sugar treats? If they¡¯re not secretly involved, I¡¯ll livestream myself eating a shoe!¡®


    ¡®Eating a shoe won¡¯t do you any


    favors!¡®


    On the other hand, Joan wasn¡¯t pleased, but her expertisey in making pastries. Unfortunately, Sean s


    trongly disliked all the pastries she baked.


    When Sean sat back on the couch and fixated on Abigail¡¯s rabbit¨C


    shaped puff, Luna leaned in close to Abigail. She whispered, ¡°Aren¡¯t you being too obvious? Viewers mi


    ght start to suspect your rtionship with Sean.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s expression remained unchanged. She turned to Luna, gently pushed a strand of hair away fro


    m her face, and responded, ¡°It¡¯s not like I invited him over. Besides, Joan owes us an apology.¡±


    She wasn¡¯t entirely sure if she was trying to get back at Joan. Joan¡¯s baseless usation of Abigail


    relying on backstage deals for her designs had truly irked her. It was Joan¡¯s unfounded allegation


    that had forced Abigail to apologize to Sean. Abigail believed she wasn¡¯t one to be easily pushed


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    Abigail thought, Joan¡¯s just a homewrecker, yet so shamelessly arrogant. Does she think she can just b


    ully me?


    Luna couldn¡¯t help but smile faintly. There was a mocking tone in her voice as she replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry,


    I have my own ns.¡± Before this, they were losing their edge, so she didn¡¯t find it. appropriate to say


    anything to the media. This time, if Joan refused to apologize publicly, Luna


    wouldn¡¯t let her off the hook either!


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    After the three hours of tea¨Cbrewing and snack¨C


    making had passed, Abigail gathered her belongings and returned to her room. As she settled down, a


    knock on her door disrupted her moment of rest. She assumed it was Luna who wanted to discuss the


    draft. So, she quickly got up and opened the door.


    Before Abigail could say anything, Sean barged into her room.


    Startled, she nced outside. She ensured no cameras were following him and closed the door.


    ¡°Why are you acting like we¡¯re having an affair?¡± Sean¡¯s voice sounded from behind Abigail. Before she


    could react, he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.


    She tried to break free, saying, ¡°It¡¯s not the right time¡­¡±


    Sean wrapped his arm around Abigail as he closed the door with his free hand. After


    securely locking it, he took her hand and pressed her against the door, their bodies intimately close.


    She could feel his warmth radiating through his thin shirt. It sent shivers across her skin and raised


    goosebumps.


    ¡°You¡¯re trying to please me today, right?¡± He rested his chin on her shoulder, his voice deep and


    suggestive.


    Her voice trembled as she replied, ¡°You did say I should pay you back.¡±


    Sean¡¯s embrace always made Abigail feel vulnerable. Perhaps that was the unique attraction between


    a married couple. Even if he didn¡¯t express affection openly, they were remarkablypatible in bed,


    His lips brushed against her fair neck. After a while, he whispered, ¡°I noticed many male models checki


    ng you out today.¡±


    It was her first time wearing a dress like that, so she couldn¡¯t be bothered about other things. She bit he


    r lip, remembering thest time they¡¯d been intimate.


    Just as Sean was about to take the next step, a dull knocking echoed outside. Someone was knocking


    on his room door. Abigail suspected it was Joaning to speak with him. Abigail held his eager hands


    and said softly, ¡°She¡¯s looking for you. Aren¡¯t you going out?¡±


    ¡°Now?¡± His voice sounded a little higher than usual.


    Abigail angled her head to look at him. Pursing her lips, she whispered, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it that way.¡± She


    knew Sean was reminding her of their hidden marriage. If he left now, it might suggest their rtionship


    was deeper than it seemed.


    He gazed into her eyes. Just as he was about to kiss her, his phone suddenly vibrated. She watched as


    he retrieved his phone and silenced it. She knew Sean was still concerned that Joan would discover th


    eir rtionship.


    Suddenly, his strong, passionate grip on her waist rxed. He took his phone and walked over to the w


    indow. He answered the call. ¡°Hello, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Looking at Sean¡¯s back, Abigail felt the warmth at her waist fade. A momentter, the bitterness and dis


    appointment in her heart was reced by calmness. She walked over to a nearby couch and sat down,


    feeling bored. She grabbed her notebook and started doodling absentmindedly.


    ¡°I¡¯m not in my room right now. If you need something, we can talk about it tomorrow,¡± he


    answered Joan¡¯s question calmly.


    Joan said something, and Sean turned around to look at Abigail. Momentster, he hung up and frowne


    d.


    ¡°Did you know Luna posted online, demanding Joan apologize publicly?¡± He leaned against the window


    and calmly shared the news with Abigail.


    She regarded him with curiosity. ¡°No, what happened?¡±


    Sean put his phone away and approached her. Standing before Abigail, he gently pinched her chin and


    spoke softly, ¡°Tell Luna to tone it down a bit. If she keeps causing a scene, it won¡¯t benefit the productio


    n team or herself.¡±


    She met his gaze and asked, ¡°Are you suggesting that Miss Smith should just ept the loss? Even if


    Joan ndered-¡±


    He interrupted her, saying, ¡°Abigail, you know very well whether or not it was nder. The draft was


    indeed lost. You can¡¯t deny that, can you?¡±


    Abigail maintained a calm demeanor as she locked eyes with Sean. Feeling slightly uneasy under her g


    aze, Sean furrowed his brow and said, ¡°I helped you resolve the issue. This incident is in the


    past now.¡±


    Gripping the couch tightly, she felt injustice in her heart. ¡°Got it.¡±

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    Sean let go of Abigail¡¯s chin and stepped aside. Lowering his gaze, he looked at her


    and said, ¡°We¡¯ll meet again at night. Send me a message, and I¡¯ll bring your drafts.¡± With that, he walke


    d up to the door. He opened it and left the room, leaving behind a lingering coldness that Joan¡¯s call ha


    d


    brought.


    Abigail sat alone for a while before deciding to take a shower. Afterward, she confided in Luna about hi


    s request.


    Luna was so pissed that she threw her phone on the couch. ¡°He treated you well in the production.


    team, so I thought your rtionship with him had improved. s¡­ He¡¯s getting greedy, isn¡¯t he?¡±


    ¡°Joan still holds a special ce in his eyes,¡± Abigail said in a low voice.


    Luna approached the coffee table and crouched to pour a ss of water. She downed it and said, ¡°I


    thought I could teach Joan a lesson this time, but who knew¡­ It must be nice to have Sean


    protecting her, huh? My blood pressure is ramping up.¡±


    Abigail asked, ¡°What were you nning to do?¡±


    ¡°I was going to make Joan publicly apologize to us. If she refused, I was considering suing her for


    defamation. But it looks like I¡¯ll have to endure it again. I thought our studio could ride the waves if


    she apologized to us this time.¡± Luna sounded disheartened.


    Abigail hummed thoughtfully for a moment before turning to Luna. ¡°Sean wants me to send him a mess


    ageter, and he¡¯ll return the drafts to me. I don¡¯t want to have any more contact with him, so I¡¯m consi


    dering just letting it go¡­¡± When he mentioned those words earlier, the small glimmer of hope in her hea


    rt faded away.


    ¡°Why not? You two were getting along well in the production team, right? Just keep it up. I¡¯m telling you,


    you seriously have to try a little.¡± Patting Abigail on the shoulder, Luna persuaded her.


    Abigail grumbled in dissatisfaction, ¡°I even thought about burning his drafts.¡±


    Luna quickly responded, ¡°Please don¡¯t do that. It¡¯s a great opportunity, so just meet up with him. Also, si


    nce he¡¯s taking the initiative to ask you out, he must have something else to talk about. What if he deci


    des to give the drafts to Joan if you don¡¯t show up?¡±


    Abigail looked at her with concern. ¡°But do you think he¡¯s being sincere in the show?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Theizens are buying it anyway. I don¡¯t know about anything else. It¡¯s only a good


    pairing if it feels real, right? Moreover, why would you offend him for no reason? You can benefit from b


    eing around him in the production team. It¡¯s a win¨Cwin situation!¡± Luna was quite good at strategizing.


    Abigail sighed in resignation. ¡°All right.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, you just have to interact with him. You can gain poprity and maybe even annoy Joan


    . You¡¯re getting a lot of benefits from it!¡± Luna continued analyzing the situation.


    Abigail pushed Luna¡¯s hand away. ¡°All right, I get it. I¡¯ll send him the message.¡± She was also worried th


    at Sean might actually give the drafts to Joan.


    It was 9.00PM, and the night air had a refreshing coolness. Hidden in a nook within the garden¡¯s rocker


    y, Abigail sent a message to Sean: ¡®Why aren¡¯t you here yet? There are too many mosquitoes here. My


    legs are covered in bites.


    When he received the message, he picked up his pace.


    She cautiously peered out from her hiding spot, only to find her head enveloped in Sean¡¯s embrace


    as he joined her in the rockery.


    Sean looked down at Abigail in the darkness and remarked, ¡°What kind of ce have you found?


    Couldn¡¯t we have met somewhere else? Did it have to be such a secretive location?¡± His lips curled


    into a faint smile unseen in the dark.


    She scratched her arm nervously. ¡°I don¡¯t want anyone to discover us.¡±


    He lifted her chin with his hand. ¡°What secret mission are we on that requires such secrecy?¡± The


    man had even dressed up for the asion, but now they were meeting in this dimly lit ce. He


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    hadn¡¯t anticipated her choice of location.


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to argue with Sean. So, she said in a low voice, ¡°Where are


    the drafts? Did you bring them?¡±


    He tightened his grip. ¡°I have a few questions to ask you about those drafts. Answer me honestly, and I¡¯


    ll give them to you.¡±


    Abigail looked away, saying in an indifferent tone, ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Who wrote these drafts?¡± His eyes bore into her in the darkness, making it seem as if he could see


    right through her.


    Her heart skipped a beat, but she quickly responded. ¡°I¡¯m not sure what you mean. I don¡¯t


    understand.¡±


    ¡°Stop pretending, Abigail. I recognize your handwriting.¡± Sean leaned in closer. Their breaths mingled,


    and Abigail¡¯s heart raced even faster.


    Abigail struggled, but then she identally stepped on a stone. With a few steps back, she stumbled in


    to the rockery wall. She was about to collide with it when Sean swiftly stepped forward, reaching out to


    hold her back and pulling her into his arms. ¡°What¡¯s got you so worked up?¡± he asked,


    concerned in his voice.


    She took a deep breath and said softly, ¡°My foot hurts¡­ I think I might have sprained it.¡±


    Frowning with concern, he let go of her.

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    Abigail leaned against the wall, lifting her injured leg as she breathed lightly. It was dark inside, so Sean


    could not see it. He took out his phone and turned on the torchlight. Then, he crouched down before h


    er. ¡°How¡¯s your leg?¡±


    She almost lost her bnce and subconsciously reached out to hold onto his shoulder. Gently, she mo


    ved her left ankle. ¡°It hurts a little, but I¡¯m unsure if it¡¯s sprained.¡±


    Feeling her strength, Sean reached out and held her left ankle. Abigail shivered a little, reflexively tighte


    ning her grip on his shoulder, and said in a trembling voice, ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­ Don¡¯t¡­¡±


    He looked up at her, a smirk on his face. ¡°Are you getting weak just because I held your ankle?¡±


    Her face flushed as she bit her lip, her eyes moist. ¡°I¡¯m scared of the pain.¡± With that, she looked away.


    Under the glow of the torchlight, her ears were translucent, and the red tint on them was


    more visible than ever.


    It was only then that Sean realized that Abigail might be embarrassed. He gazed at the woman¡¯s


    slightly raised leg, her foot pale and pretty as the silver high heels wrapped around it. Faint veins


    were visible on the arch of her foot, and the bump on her ankle was slightly protruding. Beyond that wa


    s her slender leg. It was alluring¡­ and seductive.


    His hand lightly pressed against it as he applied light force on her ankle.


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    Abigail grunted, feeling the sensation of his warm palm on her ankle. She was about to lose her bnc


    e, so she could only lean against the wall. With no choice, she tried to divert her attention by


    chatting, ¡°Sean, I¡¯m learning design from Miss Smith. She was the one who asked me to write the anno


    tations. I wasn¡¯t the one who drew the designs.¡±


    Meanwhile, Sean¡¯s mind was not focused on that. He had only made a reasonable guess, but he decid


    ed not to probe further since it had been debunked. His gaze turned dark as he gazed at the pale leg th


    at kept retracting. He asked in a low voice, ¡°Does it hurt?¡±


    Though she did not feel much pain, she felt uneasy when he held her like that. However, she was abou


    t to answer when his phone


    rang. Lowering her head, she saw that it was a call from Joan. Within a second, the unease she felt inst


    antly disappeared.


    Sean pressed the answer button. Then, he gripped her hand and stood up. Wrapping his arm around h


    er waist, he gazed at her before asking Joan over the phone, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Sean¡­¡± Joan¡¯s sobbing voice sounded from the phone, trembling in fear.


    Abigail pursed her lips and lowered her gaze, tentatively putting her foot on the ground.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± His voice was instantly filled with concern and worry.


    ¡°I¡¯m scared¡­ There¡¯s something in the room¡­ I don¡¯t know what it is¡­ Sean,e over and take a


    look for me.¡± With that, Joan screamed again.


    He mumbled a reply. Ending the call, he turned to look at Abigail, who ced a hand against the wall a


    s she spoke in a distant and polite tone, ¡°Give me the drafts, and you can go. I just tried tond my foot


    , and it doesn¡¯t seem injured. I was probably in a rush, and I somehow dislocated a


    bone. It hurt for a moment, but it¡¯s okay now.¡±


    ¡°The doctor gets to decide if it¡¯s okay. Let¡¯s go.¡± With his arm around her waist, Sean tried to get her


    to leave with him.


    In that instant, she shoved him away. Looking coldly at him, she stated in an even colder tone, ¡°I only c


    ame for the drafts. I¡¯m already happy enough that you came here in person and gave them to


    1. me. I don¡¯t want to cause you any more trouble.¡±


    ¡°So, you¡¯re only here for the drafts?¡± His voice turned cold. ¡°You came to meet me tonight just


    because of work?¡±


    Abigail bit her lip. Then, she nodded and expressed, ¡°Yes. I know you¡¯re very busy. I¡¯m so sorry for cau


    sing you trouble. Give me the drafts, and we won¡¯t have to do this again.¡±


    Reaching up, Sean tugged at his cor and said coldly, ¡°Sure, but you have to perform well for


    Luna. I¡¯ll wait for the day you seed in life.¡±


    He even changed his shirt and tie specifically for their meeting. His efforts had gone to waste!


    He retrieved the drafts from his pocket and tossed them to her. She lowered her gaze, looking at the do


    cuments, and said emotionlessly, ¡°Thank you.¡± When she looked up, the man had left without


    even looking back. Leaning against the


    wall of the rockery, she breathed lightly. Then, she crouched and sat on a rock, slowly pinching her ankl


    e.


    He never understood that she had said it out of anger. She was mad simply because he was still gettin


    g involved with Joan.

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    Chapter 72 What Are You Two Doing Late at Night?


    He actually left her, who was potentially injured, here. Abigail found itughable that she could not help


    but hold on to a faint hope when she saw Joan¡¯s name shing on his phone carlier. She wondered if, j


    ust this once, Sean might stay by her side and look after her because she was hurt.


    Just as usual, he disappointed her.


    She unfolded the design sketch and looked at it briefly before folding it back up. She leaned against. th


    e wall, slowly making her way toward the artificial hill. She had considered asking Luna to pick her up,


    but it was sote that she did not want to bother her friend.


    Walking into the rose garden, she came to a halt when the man who had just finished his call noticed h


    er presence. Standing in the dim garden, he had long, slender legs and a lean figure. His shoulder¨C


    length hair was tied into a small braid at the back of his head.


    ¡°Miss Quinn?¡± The man immediately recognized her.


    Seeing that it was Victor Mendez, one of the models for this shoot, Abigail nodded and said, ¡°Yes.


    Are you out for a walk?¡±


    ¡°Yeah¡­ I was making a call to my family. Did you hurt your leg?¡± He noticed she had been favoring


    her right foot and immediately approached her.


    Her usually calm face showed a hint of embarrassment as she replied, ¡°I was taking a walk and ide


    ntally tripped over a stone. It¡¯s a sprain, but it doesn¡¯t seem


    too serious. I¡¯m just worried about dying work tomorrow, so I¡¯m being cautious.¡±


    With his angr and handsome face, Victor looked solemn. ¡°You can¡¯t just rely on assumption. You


    have no experience, and making random guesses won¡¯t do you any good.¡±


    Abigail could not argue with that. As such, he helped her and guided her to a garden bench, where


    he squatted before her and reached out for her ankle. Immediately, she flinched, puzzling the man,


    Slightly ufortable, she quickly exined, ¡°I¡¯m not used to people touching me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a model. I¡¯ve


    gained some experience judging minor injuries and sprains from walking on the runway. Will you trust


    me this once?¡± He gazed into her eyes, showing sincerity,


    She hesitated. ¡°Maybe I should just ask a doctor tomorrow-


    ¡°If it¡¯s injured, it might be toote by tomorrow. Don¡¯t forget; tomorrow is the day for fitting. You¡¯ll


    be running around distributing fabrics. If your boss finds out your injury hinders his work progress, he w


    on¡¯t be pleased,¡± he earnestly advised her.


    Abigail had no choice but to concede. ¡°Alright, please help me take a look.¡±


    Victor held her ankle and applied some pressure, to which she could not help but inhale sharply.


    ¡°It¡¯s a minor strain in the muscle tissues. It¡¯ll hurt tomorrow, but it won¡¯t stop you from walking


    around. If you can, remember to apply ice when you get back. And keep yourself warm, too. It¡¯s


    best to limit movement.¡± He provided his diagnosis.


    She nodded appreciatively. ¡°You seem very professional.¡±


    ¡°As a model, there are times when the runway isn¡¯t in great condition. That¡¯s how I learned the hard wa


    y. Shall I send you to your room? Your left leg shouldn¡¯t be overexerted.¡± He rose and extended


    his hand to Abigail, who did not refuse his kindness and got up.


    Finally, they arrived at the hotel elevator. She stood on one leg, leaning on Victor. Just as the elevator


    was about to reach her floor, it suddenly stopped. Sean entered the elevator, his face impassive. When


    he saw


    Abigail leaning against Victor, he did not frown. His gaze swept over their contact, and when he turned


    away, a shadow crossed his eyes.


    As the elevator slowly ascended, Sean suddenly turned to Abigail and Victor. ¡°What are you two


    doing sote at night?¡±


    She felt that he was


    doing it on purpose. Why would he ask such a question when he knows I injured my leg? Just after co


    mforting Joan, can¡¯t this jerk of a man have a little self¨Cawareness and


    just mind his own business?


    Victor, oblivious to Sean¡¯s displeasure, immediately replied, ¡°Her leg is injured. I¡¯m helping her back to


    her room to rest.¡± As the elevator was about to arrive, he added, ¡°Remember to apply ice when you get


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    back. If you have some massage oil, use it for a gentle massage. Tap lightly. Remember to keep warm


    at night and avoid putting too much pressure.¡±


    Abigail affirmed, ¡°Got it. Thank you.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes grew frosty, his mind filled with images of Victor and Abigail entangled together. He radiate


    d displeasure, and the entire elevator seemed to drop several degrees in temperature.

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    Ding. The elevator stopped on the floor where Abigail and Sean were staying.


    Victor was about to help her out of the elevator when Sean piped up, ¡°I live in the room next to hers. I


    can help her, and you can take the elevator down.¡±


    She nced at Sean.


    Seeing his cold expression, Victor quickly realized what was going on after recalling his previous


    interactions with Abigail that had caused a stir online. He promptly released her wrist. ¡°Well, then,


    I¡¯ll be going,¡± he politely said to Sean.


    Sean stepped forward, helping Abigail, and gave a nonchnt grunt before leading her out of the


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    elevator with an icy expression. As soon as they exited the elevator, she nned to push him away


    but was then grabbed by the wrist. His eyes were chilling as he questioned, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Upset


    that I interrupted your little rendezvous with the young man? You seem pretty angry, huh?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s face remained cold, and she did not argue. ¡°Whatever.¡±


    Sean¡¯s mr shifted slightly. He held her waist with one hand, his gaze icy. ¡°So, once you¡¯ve got the


    draft, you¡¯re ready to turn your back on me. Without any leverage, you couldn¡¯t care less. Is that it?¡±


    Hearing that, she felt wronged. She looked at Sean, took a silent deep breath, and suddenly smiled.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, what are you saying? I¡¯m just afraid Joan might think we¡¯re getting too close and get


    jealous, giving her a reason to nder you and na again.¡± Without giving him a chance to speak,


    she continued, ¡°I¡¯m aware of my limitations. I don¡¯t expect anything from you, especially not after


    you


    left me, injured, to check on Joan. I only believe in independence and self-reliance.¡±


    Sean finally caught the drift. She¡¯s bothered about my departure.


    ¡°I won¡¯t argue with you. Let¡¯s go back and check on your injury first,¡± he said, reaching an arm


    toward her.


    Abigail pushed his hand away. ¡°No need. I can walk by myself.¡±


    As she took a step with one foot, Sean suddenly wrapped his arm around her waist, lifting her


    effortlessly onto his shoulder. Her head spun, a feeling of nausea rising from her stomach. She


    grabbed onto his clothes, kicking her legs in a struggle. ¡°Put me down¡­¡±


    Somehow, Sean¡¯s handnded on her hip. His voice was calm, neither cold nor warm. ¡°You can


    shout louder, wake everyone on this floor, and let them witness us. It would help solidify the fact that


    na and I have a close rtionship.¡±


    Abigail immediately covered her mouth, clutching his clothes and attempting to free herself. ¡°Don¡¯t


    move!¡± His hand tapped her butt, and her face turned red. She was already flushed from being tossed


    onto his shoulder, and that action made her even dizzier.


    ¡°Abigail, if others think I¡¯m giving na special treatment, then I won¡¯t help you, nor will I exin


    myself,¡± Sean continued, threatening her.


    With her head feeling heavy, Abigail grabbed his shirt, struggling to make the blood pooled in her head


    flow back. His new suit, which he had just changed into, was all crumpled. She was ufortable,


    swinging her legs, tilting her body, hugging Sean¡¯s neck with both hands, and breathing heavily. ¡°My


    head hurts¡­¡±


    The man allowed her to hold onto him like this, her long hair swaying in the midst of it. Finally, he


    carried her back to the room. He gently ced her on the bed, and she copsed onto it, silently feeling


    the sensation of blood returning to her body.


    Sean stood by the bed, removing his suit jacket and loosening the tie on his shirt. He then threw them


    aside. Meanwhile, Abigail¡¯s hair fell loose, spreading across the bed like seaweed. As she gradually


    came to her senses, she saw the man standing in front of her, rolling up his sleeves. She could not help


    but swallow nervously. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    He looked at her with deep, mysterious eyes but did not answer. His arms were exposed, and the


    muscles on them gave him a powerful and se xy look. As she watched him unbuttoning his shirt, she


    sat up on the bed, cing one hand on his waist. ¡°Sean, what are you doing?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± He slowly unbuttoned another button, his eyes as if he wanted to devour her.


    Abigail felt flustered and clutched the ck silk sheets. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything with Victor. There¡¯s no


    need for this. I haven¡¯t held anything against you, so you shouldn¡¯t hold anything against me, right?¡±


    Listening to her words, Sean undid another button. His corbone was revealed, and a hint of his chest


    was visible through the open cor. His fair skin glowed under the light, looking glossy. The woman sat


    up straight, one hand ced on his waist. ¡°It was you who left me in the garden. I found someone to


    help me. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡±

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    Sean undid the third button, then abruptly seized Abigail¡¯s hand on his waist and pulled it downward.


    She winced as if she had been scalded and yanked her hand away, her cheeks flushing crimson. He


    held her hand in ce, a cruel glint in his eyes, and leaned down, asking in a tone dripping with


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    insolence, ¡°Do you prefer the waist or here?¡±


    ¡°Let me go!¡± Her face was hot as she stared at him, astonished by his audacity. He released her hand,


    then crouched down, taking hold of her ankle and lifting her leg


    Abigail winced from the pain, her breath catching. She watched as Sean delicately removed her high-


    heeled shoe, both his hands cupping her foot. The warm touch against her skin sent shivers up her


    spine, making her quiver uncontrobly. She felt goosebumps rise all over her body, and her skin


    stretched taut as if she had been scalded by boiling water.


    He squeezed a little harder, causing her to inhale sharply. She tightened her grip on the bedsheet, after


    which he asked, ¡°Should I call a doctor?¡±


    She replied, ¡°N-No need.¡± She believed it was not a bone injury but more like a muscle and tissue


    issue.


    Pinching her, he stood up and turned to the fridge to get an ice pack and his handkerchief, in which he


    wrapped the ice pack. Then, he pressed her ankle against his hankie, and she was slightly surprised.


    The silk-like touch of the cloth, with the ice pack inside, sent a chilly sensation into her body. She could


    not help but shrink from the cold.


    ¡°Too much?¡± Sean looked up at Abigail.


    ¡°No, just caught me off guard.¡± She shook her head.


    He held her foot on his thigh, one hand applying the ice pack and the other gently pressing her ankle.


    Her feet were pretty, each toe slightly shorter than thest, looking rather cute and chubby. Being a full-


    time housewife, she hardly wore high heels at home, so her feet had not deformed and looked healthy.


    As Sean kneaded, his hand gradually moved upward. Abigail¡¯s back stiffened, her body tingling. She


    stared at him and warned, ¡°Massage the ankle and just the ankle. Don¡¯t do anything else. We¡¯re on a


    TV show.¡±


    He pinched her calf and leaned closer. ¡°Even if I did, what can the crew do to me?¡±


    ¡°Sean¡­¡± Before Abigail could say anything else, he kissed her body, causing her words to reverse into


    her throat. He moved his hand upward, his voice husky. ¡°You¡¯re my wife. I can be affectionate with you


    anywhere. It¡¯s not against thew.¡±


    Her body went limp; her legs were trapped by Sean and unable to move, so she could only let him


    have his way. When his hand slipped under her clothes, she could not help but hold his hand. ¡°Be


    gentle.¡±


    He chuckled and pulled her into the bedding. After they were done, shey on the bed, too fatigued to


    move, while he cleaned up for her and started dressing, preparing to leave. Even if he talked tough, he


    was still worried about getting caught on camera. It would be hard to exinter.


    Shey with her eyes closed, pondering in her heart, but there was less resentment than before and


    calmer after the disappointment. That man left her injured self in the garden, which was enough


    for her to savor the bitterness and disappointment of that moment.


    Sean got dressed neatly and checked the time. It was already 4.00AM. ¡°I¡¯ll go back to my room. If your


    leg hurts during the day, call the doctor,¡± he told her.


    ¡°Mm.¡± Abigail¡¯s attitude was indifferent.


    He stood by the bed, staring at her back for a moment before asking, ¡°Are you mad?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this how we¡¯ve always been?¡± she answered quickly this time, not wanting to talk to him about her


    feelings and thoughts after what happened. There was no need to either. Her desire for divorce had


    umted over time, not just for a day or two. So, she did not want to think about the unreachable


    just because of their physical intimacy.


    Sean sat down by the bed. He looked at her round shoulders and wondered if she was still upset about


    the child. ¡°You always keep things to yourself. You know I¡¯m not a mind reader,¡± he said. lightly,


    reaching out to pull the nket up for her.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have anything bottled up. I¡¯m just tired.¡± Her voice carried drowsiness. Indeed, she was no


    longer eager to tell him how she felt, nor did she expect their marriage to lead to happiness. She


    had no fantasies about the future; that was all.

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    Sean stopped talking and helped massage her ankle for a long time before standing up to leave.


    Meanwhile, Abigail did not feel anything amiss after he left because the room had always been this


    quiet and cold every time they shared a bed.


    He gently closed the door before walking to his room. As he entered, another door opened, and a


    female designer stood there with a bag of trash in her hands. She narrowed her eyes and stared at his


    room door with a glint in her eyes.


    Abigail did not sleep for long but was in deep slumber after being together with Sean. So, she was in


    good spirits when she woke up. Although her ankle still hurt, it did not hinder her from walking as long


    as she was slow and steady.


    When Luna entered her room, she asked about the design draft, ¡°Did you get it back? Did Sean me


    you?¡± The design draft was a priority for them both, and Luna could not rx if it were left


    unsettled.


    ¡°Yeah, I did. I tore it to pieces and flushed it in the toilet,¡± Abigail answered as she moved her ankle.


    Luna let out a breath of relief with a hand on her chest. ¡°Now, we¡¯re safe. But it¡¯s annoying that we can¡¯t


    use this against Joan.¡±


    Abigail patted her shoulder and advised, ¡°Our aim is the diamond ring. Don¡¯t mind her.¡±


    When they arrived at the banquet hall, Abigail instinctively noticed Joan¡¯s peculiar gaze on her. When


    Luna was seated, Abigail passed her cutlery as usual.


    Suddenly, a designer named Nina Lowery asked with a smile, ¡°Miss Smith, I¡¯ve been curious since I


    entered. Why doesn¡¯t your assistant stay on the same floor as you do? Instead, she¡¯s staying beside


    Mr. Graham.¡±


    At that, Luna answered with a smile, ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask Mr. Stewart or Mr. Graham?¡±


    At that point, Joan started to echo her sarcastically. ¡°You can answer that, too. Sean invited you, and


    you¡¯re close to Mr. Stewart. Both of you are treated better than us in this show.¡±


    The spoon in Luna¡¯s hand fell into the bowl as she looked up at Joan with a friendly smile. ¡°Mr. GrahamThis is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    has asked me to let you off the h ook about apologizing to me when you ndered me thest time. It


    seems you don¡¯t feel guilty at all. Trying the same thing again now?¡±


    Tears started to well up in Joan¡¯s eyes when she heard that. ¡°Luna, you¡¯ve misunderstood me. I just


    wanted to alert you to be careful of your assistant. If she has any misconduct, your reputation is on


    the line.¡±


    Then, Abigail nced at Joan with cold eyes. ¡°Why don¡¯t you just tell me what it is? You¡¯re just saying


    things without proof.¡±


    As the tension grew, theizens watching the live stream also spected if Joan was jealous because


    Sean treated Abigail well, exining why Joan was making insinuations.


    Joan didn¡¯t even apologize for ndering na. How dare she bully her assistant now! Besides, Sean


    took the initiative to approach the little assistant. Joan¡¯s just using her status to bully the


    assistant. How shameless!


    ¡®Sean¡¯s interaction with this flirty assistant is quite normal in the show. The fans just couldn¡¯t bear to


    watch it and wanted to guard their favorite couple. They probably don¡¯t know Sean helped Joan


    catch a bugst night in her room.¡¯


    ¡®I think they know. They¡¯re just afraid of shipping the wrong people and acting crazy. Besides,


    check out Nina¡¯s Twitter, and you¡¯ll know why Joan is targeting the assistant.


    ¡®I saw her post too. She posted it around 4.00AM. I don¡¯t know what she was hinting at, but that


    assistant isn¡¯t as simple as she seems. No one knows if na is innocent, too!¡¯


    Theizens were berating them while the show went on.


    Joan pouted her lips like she was wrongly used of something. ¡°Oh, I don¡¯t have the courage to talk


    bad about you. You¡¯re Luna¡¯s favorite assistant. I¡¯d have to step back for you even if my man is


    about to be sna tched away by you just for Luna.¡±


    Luna was so angry that sheughed. Exactly who is taking whose man here?! Is Homewrecker Palmer


    ying dumb here?


    However, Abigail did not want to argue with her since Sean would step in and stand on Joan¡¯s side if


    she asked her to apologize.


    On the side, Victor watched Joan¡¯s snide remarks and recalled Nina¡¯s tweet at 4.00AM, and on top of


    that, Sean¡¯s special treatment toward Abigail. He furrowed his brows lightly and asked, ¡°Are you


    guys misunderstanding something here?¡±

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    Everyone¡¯s gazesnded on Victor, who nced at Abigail and Joan before speaking with a puzzled


    expression, ¡°If it¡¯s about how Mr. Graham helped Abigail into her roomst night, I was there too.¡±


    ¡°At what time did you see Mr. Graham help her into her room?¡± asked Nina immediately.


    He looked at her with a shrug. ¡°Isn¡¯t it weirder for you to tweet at 4.00AM? Are you asking me the time


    on purpose?¡±


    She let out a snort. ¡°Are you saying I tweeted at 4.00AM just to defame her?¡±


    Victor put on a nonchnt expression. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t know. People usually sleep at that time. Even Mr.


    Graham would be sleeping, too. Besides, she sprained her ankle when she went to the garden


    yesterday and bumped into Mr. Graham in the elevator on the way back. Mr. Graham was kind enough


    to help her, but you guys are insinuating they did something fishy.¡±


    Nina was speechless by his retort and wanted so badly to let the cat out of the bag. She could not tell


    them that she saw Seaning out from Abigail¡¯s room at 4.00AM as she might be removed from the


    show if he wanted to pursue the incident.


    Besides, she did not take a picturest night. So, she had no proof. What happens if he doesn¡¯t


    admit it?


    Even if he did, the fact was that Sean entered Abigail¡¯s room. Hence, it would seem like he was the


    one who initiated this, which would only make theizens think that there was something


    between them.


    Victor¡¯s words tilted the scale as theizens started to despise Nina.


    ¡®And they were saying we were afraid of shipping the wrong people. If Sean liked Joan, he would¡¯ve


    avoided causing any misunderstanding. Since Victor was helping Abigail to her room already, why


    did he interfere? He must have something for her!¡¯


    ¡®Exactly. Nina is ipetent, and it didn¡¯t stop her from tweeting at 4.00AM. What a b*tch. This is the


    same tactic with Joan seeing the marks. She sure likes to smear people with that mouth of hers.


    ¡®The drama in this show revolving around Sean is too much. If I didn¡¯t know, I thought this design


    show was a dating show. I hope the crew doesn¡¯t put the cart before the horse.¡±


    After breakfast, Abigail secretly thanked Victor.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. If I didn¡¯t bump into you, I wouldn¡¯t have known the truth and spoken up.¡± He


    was gracious.


    Then, she nodded as she watched him enter the elevator. After everyone left, Luna wrapped an arm


    around her shoulder and whispered, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you call me when you sprained your anklest


    night?¡±


    ¡°It waste. I didn¡¯t want to cause trouble,¡± Abigail answered calmly.


    Luna looked at her side profile and suddenly went near her. ¡°So, did Sean stay in your room until


    morning?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I didn¡¯t see the time.¡± Abigail was irritated. Something bad would happen whenever she


    was faced with Sean. She could not believe that people still saw him at 4.00AM!


    ¡°If other designers witnessed it, they would inherently question the fairness of thepetition. Prepare


    for us to be targeted.¡± Luna patted her shoulder.


    Everyone was going to make their pattern in the afternoon, so Abigail went to the store to select some


    tools but saw Nina and Joan chatting inside.


    ¡°Here for some stuff?¡± Joan suddenly asked.


    Abigail was picking out scissors and cardboard when she heard Joan¡¯s question. She hummed in


    acknowledgment as an answer.


    ¡°I saw it with my own eyes. Sean came out from your room at 4.00AM. Nobody would believe there


    wasn¡¯t any crafty thing going on. If you told us you were the decided winner, we wouldn¡¯t need to put on


    this show,¡± Nina taunted her directly when she saw that other designers were present.


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    However, Abigail simply nced up coldly at her. ¡°na never needed to be the decided winner. She¡¯s


    joined many huge designpetitions and created them in the studio. Are you saying she bribed her


    way through thosepetitions to be the winner?¡±


    ¡°Thosepetitions can¡¯tpare to this. I¡¯ll admit that na¡¯spetent. However, what¡¯s the


    connection to her greed for the prize this time?¡± Nina sneered aggressively.


    ¡°Either you provide evidence or don¡¯t talk nonsense. na can withdraw from thepetition but will


    not tolerate your nder!¡± Abigail stated seriously. Nina¡¯s acting all haughty because we¡¯re being


    streamed live!


    ¡®I underestimated you, Abigail. I can¡¯t believe you¡¯re the one who seduced Sean!¡± Joan pipped up while


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    Abigail looked at Joan calmly. ¡°Seduce? Do you even have the right to use that word?¡±


    Facing Abigail¡¯s overwhelming aura, Joan could not help but feel a bit intimidated. She knows Sean


    is married, and if she¡¯s pushed into a corner, she will throw me under the bus.


    Suddenly, she had a lightbulb moment and quickly put on a look of being misunderstood. ¡°Miss


    Quinn, I¡¯m just trying to protect Luna¡¯s reputation. I didn¡¯t witness whether Sean came out of your


    room in the morning, but since someone imed to have seen it, it can¡¯t be a lie, can it?¡±


    ¡°Miss Lowery, why don¡¯t you find an opportunity to ask Mr. Graham? I can¡¯t answer when you¡¯re


    questioning me like that because I don¡¯t know if he came to my room at 4.00AM.¡± Abigail definitely


    would not admit it. This whole situation is


    Sean¡¯s problem from the start. Why should I bear the pressure in this whirlwind?


    Before Nina could respond, she continued, ¡°Who stays awake at 4.00AM? Besides, if I could seduce


    him, why would I be working as an assistant?¡± With that, she picked up a pair of scissors and a piece


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    of cardboard that were within reach and then turned to leave.


    Suddenly, Nina raised her voice and emphasized. ¡°I did see it! Your lies won¡¯t work!¡±


    At her words, Abigail stopped at the elevator and turned to look at her. ¡°Telling me all this won¡¯t


    help. Mr. Graham has to admit it because he¡¯s the one who entered my room. If you have doubts, you c


    an present evidence. It¡¯s that simple.¡±


    Back in Luna¡¯s room, she began working on her design board but could not shake off the irritation. So,


    sheined to Luna, ¡°Nina now firmly believes that we¡¯re the decided winners.¡±


    At that moment, Luna was sitting on the couch, handling L.Moon¡¯s orders on her tablet. When she hear


    d Abigail¡¯s words, she said, ¡°This is not easy to resolve. The key issue is that Sean won¡¯t stand on your


    side no matter what happens in the program.¡±


    Abigail looked at her.


    As Luna put her tablet down, she looked into Abigail¡¯s eyes and continued, ¡°If we win, Nina will spread r


    umors online after the program ends, iming that the program was rigged. Other envious designers w


    on¡¯t miss the chance to attack us, especially Joan.¡±


    Suddenly, Abigail found herselfcking the enthusiasm to design the clothing for thepetition. She l


    oved design, but she never imagined that she would one day feel disgusted by a piece of


    clothing she was about to create.


    ¡°Unless we don¡¯t win. But what¡¯s the point ofing here if we don¡¯t? Are we here to y political man


    euvers with them? That¡¯s not fun at all.¡± After speaking, Luna picked up her tablet again to continue pro


    cessing orders.


    Meanwhile, Abigail fell into silence, feeling restless.


    it¡¯s


    your


    ¡°Getting involved with Sean is never a good thing. It¡¯s easy for him. He can just pull up his pants.


    fault. and leave, leaving you amid this whirlwind. If you ever try to confront him, he¡¯ll say After all, no ma


    tter what trouble Joan stirs up, it


    will always be your fault. Men will be men.¡± Luna sighed, clearly having no expectations from men, esp


    ecially given Abigail¡¯s current marital


    situation.


    ¡°Sorry for dragging you into this,¡± Abigail said with a bitter smile, seeking sympathy from Luna.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal. Besides, staying in a luxury hotel for a while is quite nice.¡± Luna had a positive


    outlook.


    The moment Abigail approached her with scissors, she immediately pulled her legs back. ¡°Be


    careful with those.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have any good ideas to help me?¡± Abigail retreated and continued cutting the cardboard.


    As Luna looked at her, she shook her head. ¡°If Sean doesn¡¯te out to rify, nothing we say will ma


    ke a difference. You¡¯ve already decided not to admit he came to your room anyway. Besides, we don¡¯t


    have keys to enter someone else¡¯s room, but as the host here, he might. We have to shift the


    me.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s words to Nina were also aimed at shifting me. After all, she had no intention of being held a


    ¡°Right now, theizens are totally shipping you two. If he implies that he secretly visited your room at


    night and you didn¡¯t know, theizens will be thrilled. Plus, considering your leg injury, with their vivid


    imagination, they¡¯ll swoon over it themselves.¡± A mischievous smile yed on Luna¡¯s lips.


    ¡°I¡¯m just worried that Sean will get angry when he finds out,¡± Abigail whispered. After all, Joan will get je


    alous, and he might be willing to take the me just to make her feel better.


    Suddenly, Luna motioned for her toe closer.


    She immediately leaned in and heard Luna whisper, ¡°The worst¨C


    case scenario right now is that even if we win an award, we¡¯ll end up with a bad reputation. If we don¡¯t


    win, it¡¯s likeing here for


    nothing. We might even have to consider dropping out of the program halfway. There¡¯s no easy way out


    . So, don¡¯t worry about whether he¡¯s angry or not.¡±


    Seeing Abigail looking at her, she continued, ¡°Pretend you didn¡¯t know he came to your room.


    When he rifies, do you think he¡¯ll dare to say he did something with you that night?¡±


    ¡°For the sake of that Homewrecker Palmer, he won¡¯t,¡± Abigail said with confidence.


    At her answer, Luna squeezed her shoulder. ¡°Exactly. Let the fans ship you two. L.Moon has been gaini


    ng a lot of popritytely. Since we can¡¯t win, at least we can gain some fame, right? It¡¯s his fault for g


    etting caught sneaking into your roomte at night. Let him deal with the consequences. As for you, just


    y dumb.¡±

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    Abigail was instantly convinced by Luna¡¯s words and stopped overthinking. After finishing the pattern in


    the morning, she needed to bring it to Joan. Since Joan was the designated model, it was essential to


    confirm the measurements of the pattern with her. After lunch, she carried the pattern


    and went to find her.


    When Abigail arrived at Joan¡¯s room, she realized she was not there. Upon inquiring, she found out


    that Joan and several other designers and models were in the garden downstairs. Hence, she went


    to the garden, still carrying the pattern.


    When Joan saw her, she greeted her with a smile. ¡°Why did you bring that, Miss Quinn?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re the model, so I need your help to check if the pattern fits,¡± Abigail calmly replied.


    At that moment, Joan was sitting in a garden chair, holding a beautiful fan and gently swaying it. ¡°I¡¯m


    sorry, but I¡¯m in the middle of a photoshoot right now. Can you wait for a while?¡±


    Other designers and models were nearby, some watching the scene and others mocking.


    Abigail walked up to her, exuding an imposing aura as she looked at Joan. ¡°Miss Smith needs you to


    confirm the measurements for the pattern before she starts making the sample. Give me ten minutes,


    and I can confirm everything.¡±


    With furrowed brows, Joan spoke with a slightly impatient tone, ¡°Listen. My schedule is all


    arranged. If you wanted to confirm measurements, you should¡¯ve notified me in advance. Luna¡¯s


    matter is not the only important thing here.¡±


    ¡°Then, how long will it take you?¡± Abigail asked indifferently, for she did not want to argue with her.


    ¡°I¡¯m a bit thirsty. Can you fetch me a can of soda?¡± Joan said, picking up her phone to take a selfie.


    Nina chimed in, ¡°Oh, by the way, Miss Quinn, while you¡¯re at it, could you also get me a box of Felo


    brand ice cream?¡±


    ¡°Once I get it, will you cooperate?¡± Abigail asked Joan dispassionately.


    Joan was truly disgusted with Abigail¡¯s attitude. Even when she had the upper hand, she did not feel


    the satisfaction of winning over Abigail. Instead, she felt that this little assistant did not pay any


    attention to her actions and had an air of aloofness.


    After a while, Abigail brought the soda and handed it to Joan. ¡°Drink this, thene for your


    measurements.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s my ice cream?¡± asked Nina.


    As Abigail looked at her coldly, she asked, ¡°Who are you to me? Do I have to serve you?¡±


    Instantly, Nina¡¯s face turned blue.


    After taking a sip of her soda, Joan stood up. Despite her displeasure, she waved to Abigail with a


    smile as sweet as honey. ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s do it.¡±


    With a cold expression, Abigail brought the pattern before Joan and began taking measurements.


    However, as soon as she finished measuring the sleeves, Joan shook her fan and said, ¡°How about we


    go to the pavilion over there? It¡¯s really hot here, and I don¡¯t want my makeup to melt.¡± Without waiting


    for Abigail to express her opinion, she tore off the pattern and handed it back to Abigail before walking


    away confidently.


    Meanwhile, Nina looked at Abigail with a triumphant expression and followed Joan. After walking a


    distance, Joan stopped and told Abigail, ¡°By the way, move the chairs from over there, will you? After


    that, get me some fruit and ice cream. Let¡¯s continue when it cools down. I don¡¯t want to break a sweat


    and smudge the lines on your pattern.¡±


    Now that they were not in the middle of a live stream, Abigail dared not let her guard down. What


    if these people were up to something? Designers were not allowed to use their phones, but models


    could freely ess the inte.


    As she contemted, Victor¡¯s voice sounded beside her. ¡°Let me help you. If you don¡¯tply


    today, Joan will not cooperate.¡±


    Abigail looked at him, her expression cold. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid your designer will be mad at you for


    helping me?¡±


    ¡°If she does, I won¡¯t cooperate with her work. Don¡¯t worry,¡± he replied. As they were chatting, he had


    already taken the chairs with a bright smile. ¡°Your leg is injured, but she still asked you to move chairs.


    It¡¯s an attempt to worsen your injury.¡±


    Suddenly, she thought about how he had helped her twice before and nodded in gratitude. ¡°Thank


    you for your help.¡±


    Without saying much, he carried the chairs away. After she tidied up the pattern, she quickly


    followed him.


    Meanwhile, before the hotel¡¯s floor-to-ceiling windows, Sean watched the scene below-Abigail and


    Victor chatting andughing-with icy eyes. Cameron sneakily nced at him and saw his cold and


    intimidating demeanor. At once, he averted his gaze. I wonder whom he¡¯s angry at.


    After watching for a while, Sean turned and walked away. When he arrived in the banquet hall on


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    the first floor, he saw Victor and Abigail washing fruits by the open kitchen sink. She was in a good


    mood, chatting animatedly with him.


    Though Sean stood in the private kitchen, she did not notice him at all. After she finished washing


    the fruits, she intended to leave.


    ¡°Be careful. The floor is slippery.¡± Victor approached, steadying her.

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    Abigail instinctively nced at Victor, feeling that he might be making a big deal out of nothing. So, she


    withdrew her arm calmly and said politely, ¡°Thank you, but the floor isn¡¯t slippery.¡±


    With a resigned expression, Victor could only take the fruit basket from her hand. ¡°This basket is


    dripping water, and the floor is marble. Considering your leg injury, these factorsbined could lead


    to problems. Go get the pattern, and I¡¯ll carry it for you.¡±


    She agreed with a simple hum and did not push further. Unbeknownst to her, Sean narrowed his eyes


    as he watched them leave one after the other. His face was dark and brooding, as if a storm


    were brewing beneath the surface.


    Victor ced the fruits on an iron chair in the pavilion and moved aside. Seeing Abigail slowly


    approaching, Joan stood up with a smile and handed her an orange. ¡°Peel this for me, and then we


    can get to work.¡±


    Abigail had no intention of helping her, but Victor took the initiative, grabbed the orange, and started


    peeling it. At that moment, Joan looked at him meaningfully, and halfway through the


    peeling process, she suddenly spoke, ¡°Victor, are you helping Miss Quinn because you want to gain


    some clout from her?¡±


    He handed her the half-peeled orange and replied, ¡°I just can¡¯t stand seeing you bully her. She¡¯s just


    an assistant, and everything is under her boss¡¯ orders. Is it really fun to bully her this way?¡±


    ¡°Does it concern you whether it¡¯s fun or not? If you want to create a fauxmance with her, you gotta


    consider whether she¡¯s interested in you. She¡¯s been eyeing Sean from the very beginning. You think


    you canpare to him?¡± Joan sneered, her eyes filled with sarcasm.


    Abigail had already prepared herself for things not going smoothly, but she did not anticipate Victor


    getting involved. At her provocations, he blushed slightly but did not back down. ¡°I want to


    create a fauxmance? I wonder who used Mr. Graham¡¯s reputation as the hotel owner for publicity.


    Unfortunately, he only has eyes for Miss Quinn and hasn¡¯t even appeared in the same frame as


    you.¡±


    This remark struck a nerve with Joan, who was so angry that she wanted to throw the orange he


    held right into Abigail¡¯s face.


    Instantly, Abigail felt that Victor had caused trouble, so she stepped forward and whispered to him, ¡°You


    don¡¯t need to argue with her, and besides, she¡¯s Miss Smith¡¯s model. How she treats me has nothing to


    do with you.¡±


    She said this in a way that made it clear that he was an outsider. When she looked at him, there was


    a hint of hurt in his eyes, yet she avoided his gaze, pretending not to understand his expression.


    Of course, Joan was not going to let Victor off easily, for she knew why Abigail had suddenly


    stopped him. At once, she took out her phone and called Sean. With a raised chin, she looked at the


    two, threatening, ¡°I¡¯ll have Seane and settle this.¡± Her words were barely out when the call was


    connected.


    With a delighted expression, she coquettishly called his name on the phone. ¡°Hey, Sean. Miss


    Quinn and a male model are ganging up on me, acting like a couple, and targeting me everywhere.


    Can


    youe over for a moment?¡±


    Whatever Sean said on the other end seemed to please her even more. The other designers and


    models were eagerly waiting to see what would happen next. Meanwhile, Victor watched as Abigail


    pressed her lips together, not saying anything. Then, he asked her anxiously, ¡°Did I cause you


    trouble?¡±


    She nced at him but did not say much. Theoretically speaking, Victor, being familiar with this


    industry, should not have been so naive. Yet, he had openly offended Joan just to stand up for her.


    I¡¯m just an assistant. What¡¯s in it for him?


    Before long, Sean arrived with Cameron. In reality, he had been nearby all along.


    Upon seeing him, Joan walked over with red eyes, pouting as she said, ¡°Sean, he said our


    rtionship is a publicity stunt. Miss Quinn also sided with him to bully me because she wanted to


    create a fauxmance with him. I¡¯m Luna¡¯s model. How can her assistant defend other models?¡±


    At her words, Sean red at Victor, who felt like he was freezing all over, unable to move or even


    maintain eye contact.


    As Abigail looked at Sean, she calmly said, ¡°Miss Palmer, I asked you to confirm the measurements


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    for the pattern, but you wanted me to fetch water, wash fruits, and move chairs. Who¡¯s the real bully


    here?¡±


    Sean then questioned her, ¡°And what about him? What did he say?¡±

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    Nina quickly spoke after Sean, ¡°Miss Palmer didn¡¯t lie. Everyone present heard it. Victor said Miss


    Palmer used your reputation for publicity and imed that you only had eyes for Miss Quinn,


    Without looking at her, Sean turned to Abigail, saying, ¡°You answer.¡±


    Looking into his eyes, she spoke politely, ¡°Victor¡¯s words were unintentional. You¡¯re an important. figure


    in the program, Mr. Graham. Why bother arguing with a model?¡±


    ¡°A model who sows discord shouldn¡¯t stay in the program,¡± he said indifferently.


    Just when Cameron wanted to step forward and ask Victor to leave, Abigail looked at Sean and


    maintained her calm tone as she replied, ¡°In fact, this whole incident started because Miss Lowery


    imed to have seen you leaving my roomst night around 4.00AM, but I knew nothing about it.¡±


    At her words, Sean narrowed his eyes, surprised that she tried to outmaneuver him. Nina, realizing she


    was implicated, immediately waved her hands and rified, ¡°I didn¡¯t say that. You¡¯re babbling!¡±


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    Abigail¡¯s eyes showed a hint of confusion. ¡°Did I hear you wrong? Miss Palmer has been jealous and


    hasn¡¯t been cooperating with my work because of that usation. I¡¯m in a difficult position, too.¡±


    Sean¡¯s gaze bore deeply into her.


    Though she felt her scalp tingling under his intense stare, she stayed calm and continued, ¡°Victor


    exined that he did meet you in the elevatorst night, and since we stayed close by, you


    apanied me for a while. Who would¡¯ve thought that Miss Palmer would use him of chasing


    clout from me?¡±


    At her words, he wondered, If it weren¡¯t for seeing how attentive Victor was to her, I might¡¯ve


    actually believed her words. Did she shift all the me onto me just to protect him?


    ¡°Is that all?¡± he asked Abigail.


    As she pressed her lips together, she nodded. ¡°That¡¯s all. This matter has nothing to do with Victor.¡±


    ¡°But it¡¯s true that he said Miss Palmer used me for publicity, right? If I don¡¯t take action today,


    everyone will think they can drag me into a mess like this,¡± Sean answered indifferently.


    From his words, she detected a hint of warning. Does he want to make Victor pay at all costs today?


    Nina, thinking that Sean might punish her too, immediately spoke up. ¡°I didn¡¯t say that, I swear. I only


    mentioned seeing a man leaving her room around 4.00AM.¡±


    ¡°You clearly mentioned Mr. Graham, or else Miss Palmer wouldn¡¯t have been jealous and refused to


    cooperate with my work.¡± Abigail insisted, not letting Nina off the h ook.


    Just then, Joan chimed in, ¡°I must¡¯ve misheard, and I¡¯m not refusing to cooperate. I just wanted some


    fruit to eat. You¡¯ve misunderstood me. I have great respect for Luna and, by extension, for


    you too.¡±


    Abigail turned to Sean and earnestly suggested, ¡°Mr. Graham, why don¡¯t you check the surveince


    footage? Even though I¡¯m just an assistant, being used of having a man enter and leave my room at


    4.00AM is quite frightening.¡±


    Instantly, he gave her a cold stare. Wow, her performance today has truly surprised me.


    ¡°You can decide what to do with Victor after finding the truth. He was only helping you and me clear our


    names, which led to a dispute with Miss Palmer, and he said some unintentional things,¡± she added.


    With just a few words, she had turned Victor into the savior who helped clear up his rumored


    rtionships.


    However, he did not seem pleased with her words. Instead, he gave her a cold nce. ¡°You guys talk


    nonsense and expect me to investigate the truth for you?¡±


    She was momentarily speechless.


    Suddenly, Joan piped up, ¡°As long as we check the surveince footage on your floor-¡± She did not


    finish her sentence as the cold, disapproving look from Sean silenced her.


    ¡°Miss Quinn, are you determined to defend this model?¡± He kept his eyes fixed on Abigail.


    As she lowered her gaze, she maintained a calm expression. ¡°I don¡¯t have the authority to defend


    anyone. I¡¯m just an assistant. However, this program is ultimately for entertainment purposes, and


    changing participants midway due to disputes might create a negative impression on viewers.¡±


    He gave a coldugh and nodded. ¡°You¡¯re usually so quiet, but you surprised me today, Miss Quinn.¡±


    With that, he turned and left.


    Only after some time did it dawn on Abigail that it seemed like he was insinuating that she had be


    more talkative because of Victor. Unable to fathom how he would handle the situation, she


    furrowed her brows.

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    Cameron¡¯s words served as a warning to everyone in the production team as it urged them not to


    in underhanded activities. Silence fell upon the group once he left. engage any


    Abigail still had her cold demeanor as she held up a piece of clothing and asked Joan, ¡°Is this the


    correct measurements?¡±


    Joan gazed at Abigail stoically, her eyes revealing an unknown emotion. ¡°You really aren¡¯t affected,


    huh?¡±


    She noticed that Abigail was not frightened of Sean. While everyone else felt like they were walking on


    eggshells around him, Abigail couldn¡¯t be bothered to put on a pleasant expression.


    Abigail looked at her indifferently. ¡°I didn¡¯t lie, so why should it affect me?¡±-


    Nina, who felt offended by what Abigail did, huffed and left, but she intentionally walked into


    Abigail while on her way out.


    Abigail sta ggered backward by two steps from the impact, and a sharp pain shot through her injured


    ankle, causing her to furrow her brows subconsciously.


    No one, including Abigail, had noticed this brief incident.


    Victor¡¯s designer, Damian Light, sneered. ¡°You¡¯ve offended Mr. Graham yourself. Don¡¯t even think of


    pushing me under the bus!¡±


    Ignoring the pain in her ankle, Abigail nced at Victor. At the sight of his worried face, she


    couldn¡¯t help but be concerned.


    Joan behaved more restrained thereafter, and Abigail sessfullypleted the measurements.


    When she was about to leave, Abigail looked at Victor, who seemed lost in thought, again. ¡°You


    don¡¯t need to stand up for a lowly assistant like me.¡±


    Victor whispered, ¡°It¡¯s necessary. We¡¯re here to participate in the program, not to endure being


    mistreated. Besides, you are representing na.¡±


    She was briefly taken aback. If it hadn¡¯t been for Sean protecting Joan, she indeed wouldn¡¯t have had


    to endure this kind of treatment. Nevertheless, as she was leaving, she added, ¡°This is just how it is in


    any workce. If Mr. Graham expels you from the production team, you¡¯ll regret it¡±


    Joan sarcastically waved her fan. ¡°You two are sympathizing with each other now, huh? It¡¯s a shame


    you¡¯re not on the same team. Otherwise, it¡¯d have been such a spectacle.¡±


    Abigail ignored her and left.


    In Luna¡¯s room, Abigail ced the clothing pattern on the table and examined her ankle. Yesterday,


    Sean had already helped her with it, which was why she had no trouble walking today. However, after


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    Nina walked into her, it caused the pain to increase.


    A concerned Luna approached Abigail. ¡°What happened to your leg?¡±


    ¡°Someone knocked into it forcefully. It hurts a bit, but it¡¯s not a big deal. Let¡¯s get to work,¡± Abigail


    replied nonchntly.


    Luna held her shoulder. ¡°Who did it? Do they think that we¡¯re easy targets? I¡¯ll give them a piece of


    my mind!¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to do so. I need to start the work on the clothing. You¡¯ll have to stay by my side so


    that you can exin when the production team asks for details,¡± Abigail said, entirely focused.


    Luna was frustrated. ¡°But you are na¡­¡±


    ¡°Why does that matter?¡± Abigail replied calmly. Even though she was na, she wasn¡¯t considered a


    significant person in Sean¡¯s eyes. If Joan wanted to cause trouble, she would still do it.


    Luna leaned closer. ¡°Tell me, who was it?¡±


    Abigail pretended not to hear the question and changed the topic. ¡°Speaking of which, I¡¯m going to


    observe the roses in the moonlight tonight.¡±


    ¡°The embroidery on your dress? Joan doesn¡¯t deserve your dedication.¡± Luna rolled her eyes and didn¡¯t


    press further on who bumped into Abigail.


    Abigail ced the clothing pattern on the cutting table and said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ve always been dedicated to


    the design, not the people wearing them.¡±


    Later that night, after she took a shower, she went downstairs to the garden to take photos.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    As she was taking pictures of the roses with her camera, Sean¡¯s voice suddenly sounded from


    behind her.


    Abigail was startled and turned to see Sean under the dim lights. ¡°I¡¯m collecting material for Miss


    Smith.¡± She was surprised to run into him here.


    He raised an eyebrow. ¡°You seem quite invested in her designs.¡±


    She kept her camera away as she asked, ¡°Are you still inspecting work sote?¡±


    Abigail had finished taking photos and nned to leave, but she couldn¡¯t just walk away with Sean


    here.


    She wasn¡¯t sure if she understood Sean¡¯s implication in his words.


    ¡°Other than you, who else would be working at this hour?¡± Sean approached Abigail. ¡°It seems like


    you¡¯re quite protective of Victor.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s gaze turned cold. ¡°Victor only made onement, and you were so eager to protect Joan


    that you wanted him kicked out from the production team. That¡¯s unreasonable.¡±


    ¡°Are you defending him?¡± Sean¡¯s lips curled with a hint of coldness.

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    Abigail touched the camera bag that she carried with her and lowered her gaze. ¡°What if I am? Since


    you were inspecting from the shadows, you should¡¯ve seen that it all started with Joan.¡±


    Sean silently observed Abigail.


    She didn¡¯t want to talk about this matter. Many crazy things had urred within the production team,


    and she found it very surreal. ¡°Even if it¡¯s because of Joan, she¡¯s not someone that Victor


    would offend,¡± he said calmly.


    Her lips curled upward as she sneered. ¡°If you had said from the beginning that this was Joan¡¯s own.


    show, I believe everyone would¡¯ve praised her, and I wouldn¡¯t have participated with Miss Smith


    either.¡±


    Sean stood in front of Abigail, raising his hand to pinch her chin. ¡°Do you understand that you¡¯re


    opposing me for Victor¡¯s sake?¡±


    Abigail stared into his eyes. ¡°How could I dare to oppose you? After all, the production team was


    established for the purpose ofunching Joan¡¯s career. My argument with her today was indeed my


    mistake, dragging someone else into it.¡±


    ¡°Abigail, are you insinuating that I¡¯m suppressing all of you for Joan¡¯s sake?¡± He tightened his grip a


    bit.


    She couldn¡¯t be bothered to respond to those words. It was a clear fact, but he feigned


    righteousness. However, now that she thought about how Victor helped her twice, Abigail softened


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    her attitude. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that. I just wanted to ask, what do I have to do for you to let Victor off


    the h ook?¡±


    Sean¡¯s displeasure flicked in his eyes. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t brought this up tonight, I wouldn¡¯t have gone


    after him, but I¡¯ve decided to let him leave tomorrow


    ¡°He stood up to refute Nina for our sake, and the incident about four in the morning is the truth. Is


    that reasonable if you don¡¯t appreciate his efforts and want to kick him out of the production team?


    Is this production team solely under your control?¡± Abigail became somewhat angry.


    Sean¡¯s voice turned cold. ¡°Do you think I can¡¯t resolve the issue without him speaking up? Moreover,


    you¡¯ve shifted all the me onto me and pretended not to know anything. Isn¡¯t that what you¡¯ve done?¡±


    Abigail nodded slightly. ¡°True. Others can¡¯t make mistakes, but you can have the production team edit it


    out when you do.¡±


    At this, his eyes darkened. ¡°Is a male model worth your anger, Abigail? The root cause of this situation


    is clearly that you got too close to him, yet you¡¯re bringing up all sorts of irrelevant


    things.¡±


    She was momentarily stunned.


    He stared at her coldly. ¡°Even though we have a secret marriage, does that give you the right to openly


    be with another man in the production team to boost L.Moon¡¯s poprity?¡±


    ¡°He helped me because he saw my injured leg,¡± Abigail replied coldly. ¡°How is that being openly with


    another man? Don¡¯t be so absurd.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t help but point out that he had his own unclear entanglements with Joan, so why didn¡¯t he


    control himself? He seemed so agitated, only because someone had shown her a little kindness.


    ¡°Do you really think it¡¯s not about this? Do you know what he¡¯s thinking? Anyone who can make it in


    this industry isn¡¯t that innocent. Do you truly believe he offended Joan for you?¡± Sean¡¯s words


    were cold and mocking.


    ¡°It¡¯s better to be misunderstood than you not exining anything. Did I ask you to stay in my room? You


    caused me a lot of trouble and made me an outcast, and now you¡¯re ming me?¡±


    Abigail found Sean¡¯s behavior inexplicable.


    In reality, when it came to right or wrong, Sean¡¯s insistence on having a rtionship with her within the


    production team was the root cause of the entire issue.


    ¡°Is there a problem for me to be in my wife¡¯s room?¡± Sean retorted.


    Abigail forced herself to remain calm. ¡°There¡¯s no problem. I don¡¯t want to argue


    with you. I still have to return and report for duty. As for Victor, I¡¯ll handle it with discretion and also


    hope that you can give him a chance.¡±


    Sean pursed his lips in silence.


    She looked into his eyes and continued, ¡°This da mn situation arose because of our rtionship within


    the production team. Since he helped me, I don¡¯t want to drag him into this. Sean Graham, we¡¯re still


    considered a couple. Can¡¯t you evenpromise that bit?¡±


    He reached out and grasped her waist. ¡°Just this once. Pay attention to your words and actions. You


    shouldn¡¯t allow it even if he tries to get close to you.¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡± Abigail retreated and avoided his hand as her attitude turned cold. ¡°I¡¯ll leave now. Miss


    Smith might be angry if I¡¯mte.¡±


    An oppressive feeling lingered in Sean¡¯s heart. Even though Abigail hadpromised in this


    matter, he wasn¡¯t uplifted either. Her indifference made him believe that her apology wasn¡¯t genuine,


    but she only did it out of her obligation to Victor, not wanting him to be kicked out of the


    production team,


    Enduring the pain in her leg, Abigail entered the elevator and looked at her reflection in the mirrored


    walls for a while. Then, she couldn¡¯t help but give a bitter, cold smile.

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    Abigail felt like she was the only positive one in this marriage. Sean was glued to Joan, so a single


    phone call from her could make him leave, yet it was because of him that Abigail had to be cautious


    with her actions on the show.


    Many frustrations were pent up inside her, and she clenched the hand at her side tightly.


    After returning to Luna¡¯s room, Abigail sat at her workstation and silently attended to her tasks. Luna


    was dealing with the matters rted to L.Moon and sensed that something was off with Abigail¡¯s mood.


    She looked up and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You seem frustrated.¡±


    Abigail, who was about to transfer some photos to her tablet, rxed her tense expression upon


    hearing Luna¡¯s question. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Are you still dealing with L.Moon¡¯s orders here?¡±


    ¡°Due to the recent poprity of you and Sean being a couple on the show, we¡¯ve been receiving many


    studio orders. I¡¯m currently delegating them to the designers,¡± Luna replied with a smile


    when she mentioned those orders.


    All of Abigail¡¯s resentment toward Sean was rendered useless by Luna¡¯s words. She lowered her gaze


    and nodded lightly, saying, ¡°That¡¯s great. I¡¯ll start the embroidering. Otherwise, the time given


    by the production team won¡¯t be enough.¡±


    L.Moon still depended on Sean, so even if she harbored lots of resentment toward him, this show


    had benefitted her and Luna¡¯s studio.


    Her interactions with Sean had also brought in quite a few orders for the studio. Luna sensed that


    Abigail was in a rather bad mood, so she set aside and poured a ss of hot water for her. ¡°What¡¯s


    really bothering you? You seem upset. I¡¯m your sister, right? Can¡¯t you confide in me?¡±


    Abigail inserted a memory card into her tablet and smiled at Luna. ¡°Where did you get the idea that I¡¯m


    in a bad mood? I¡¯m just a bit tired. It¡¯s fine; we¡¯ve received quite a few orders thanks to this show.


    That¡¯s already good.¡±


    Luna looked concerned. ¡°If you¡¯re really upset, we can withdraw from the show so that we don¡¯t


    have to see that lovey-dovey couple and feel bad.¡±


    ¡°No. I¡¯ll wait until my grandmother¡¯s health improves, and then I¡¯ll sever ties with him,¡± Abigail replied


    gently.


    Luna patted her shoulder. ¡°Alright, focus on your work. Don¡¯t overexert yourself.¡±


    Meanwhile, Joan stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in her room, her eyes cold as she spoke


    on the phone. ¡°Is this really going to work? I¡¯m afraid if it gets discovered, Sean will be angry.¡±


    ¡°Just make sure he doesn¡¯t find out. Find someone to assist you,¡± the person on the other end of the


    line advised.


    ¡°Okay, I understand,¡± Joan replied before she hung up.


    Shortly after that, Nina knocked on the door.


    Joan opened the door and immediately had a friendly smile. ¡°You¡¯re here. I wanted to talk to you and


    confirm what you sawst night.¡±


    Nina entered her room, and after closing the door, Joan wore a harmless smile as she asked, ¡°You


    really saw Sean, right?¡±


    ¡°As long as you¡¯re sure that the room next to Abigail is his, then it¡¯s him,¡± Nina replied cautiously. She


    couldn¡¯t afford to offend anyone, especially not the major investor in the show.


    Joan smiled and sat down nearby. ¡°Do you want Abigail to leave the show?¡±


    Nina looked at Joan with a forced smile. ¡°Abigail leaving the show doesn¡¯t really benefit me as a


    designer.¡±


    ¡°Sean hired na, especially for me. If you want topete with her, you can dream about it. If


    you step back and receive an outstanding award, that¡¯s still achievable.¡± Joan refused to beat around


    the bush.


    Nina pursed her lips, contemting for a moment before asking, ¡°How do you want me to help you


    get rid of Abigail?¡±


    ¡°Abigail has injured her leg, and Victor is rather fond of her. You have plenty of room to work with


    there. Why do you need me to teach you a method? After all, the award from the showes with a


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    prize of over a million, and the clothes you design will bear the logo of the luxury brand that Sean owns.


    Isn¡¯t that enough incentive for you to use your brain?¡± Joan had a sweet smile, but there


    was a piercing re.


    There was tension on Nina¡¯s face. ¡°I¡¯m not sure if your rtionship with Sean is genuine or fake.¡±


    Joan raised an eyebrow and, right in Nina, dialed Sean¡¯s number on her phone.


    On the other end of the call, Sean¡¯s voice was unusually gentle. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Sean, I want the new M bag. Can you buy it for me?¡± Joan asked coquettishly.


    ¡°Sure,¡± Sean replied without hesitation.


    Joan replied, her eyes narrowing. She triumphantly tilted her chin and looked at Nina, who was


    surprised. ¡°Thank you, Sean. Get some rest soon.¡±

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    Nina¡¯s gaze toward her was no longer the same. She approached Joan, her tone carrying a hint of


    ttery. ¡°Abigail has put in quite the effort to seduce Mr. Graham. She¡¯s really shameless!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sure what you sawst night was intentional on her part,¡± Joan replied as she fixed her gaze on


    Nina.


    Nina smiled and responded, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll help you. I detest those who be people¡¯s


    mistresses.¡±


    A forced smile momentarily appeared on Joan¡¯s face, but Joan quickly regained herposure. After


    seeing Nina off, her expression turned cold as she genuinely hated the word ¡°third party¡±.


    Nina returned to her room and wandered around for a while before deciding to look for Damian.


    The production team had been as busy as bees since the start of the task. Abigail was skilled and


    couldplete a woman¡¯s dress in half a day.


    After they finished their lunch, when Abigail and Luna were about to return to their rooms, Victor


    stopped them and asked, ¡°Do you have some free time around seven tonight?¡±


    Abigail was puzzled. ¡°Is there something you need?¡±


    Luna approached with a yful smile to tease Victor. ¡°Of course, she¡¯s free. Are you nning to go


    on a date with her?¡±


    Abigail knew exactly what Luna was up to.


    Blushing, Victor waved his hands in embarrassment and exined, ¡°No¡­ You¡¯ve misunderstood. I


    have something to give to her!¡±


    Without waiting for Abigail¡¯s response, he hurriedly walked off while Luna had a mischievous


    smile.


    While in the elevator, she ced an arm around Abigail¡¯s shoulder and asked, ¡°What do


    he wants to give you?¡±


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    think


    Abigail calmly replied, ¡°Why did you have to tease him like that and say those kinds of things? It¡¯s just


    causing unnecessary trouble.¡±


    ¡°Well,¡± came Luna¡¯s exnation. ¡°We have to let him know that it¡¯s okay to pursue you, especially


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    when you are nning to get a divorce. This young man is quite a catch, not to mention his looks


    and physique.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t cause any trouble for him, and I don¡¯t want to be involved in such things within the production


    team. Designing clothes is my primary task.¡± Abigail insisted in a subdued tone.


    Luna clicked her tongue twice, whispering, ¡°But it¡¯s clear he is interested in you. He¡¯s just¡­ not very


    skilled at acting, considering he¡¯s been in the industry for a while. Why pretend to be an innocent


    guy?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t think she was so easily swayed by Victor¡¯s good looks, but it seemed she saw through it


    quite clearly. ¡°I¡¯m not even divorced yet, and I¡¯m not fooling around,¡± she replied, her voiceced with a


    touch of sarcasm. ¡°I¡¯m not Sean.¡±


    During dinner at 5.30PM, Victor attentively provided utensils and drinks to Abigail and Luna. Luna


    leaned back in her chair and enjoyed Victor¡¯s personal service. After he was done and sat at the dining


    table, she asked, ¡°What¡¯s up with you inviting my assistant? Is there anything important?¡±


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s not something worth discussing right now. Let¡¯s eat first,¡± he replied mysteriously.


    Luna did not press for further details, and the others at the table remained silent, quietly listening


    to the conversation.


    After dinner, when Abigail and Luna left, Nina, Joan, and Damian exchanged nces before they broke


    into meaningful smiles.


    At 7.00PM, Abigail could no longer tolerate Victor¡¯s continuous messages urging her toe. She had


    no choice but to head over to the garden for their appointment.


    Luna noticed that Abigail¡¯s cheeks were a bit flushed, and she appeared somewhat fatigued. She


    stood


    up and said, ¡°Let me go on your behalf. He probably helped you to buy medicine for you.¡±


    Abigail nced at her and asked, ¡°You already knew?¡±


    ¡°Of course. Your leg seems more serious today, and anyone can see that too, right? I thought Sean,


    who likes to observe from the shadows, would bring you the medicine. It turns out I was wrong,¡± Luna


    replied with a huff.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you bring the medicine for me then?¡± Abigail asked yfully.


    Luna stood by the door with a somewhat mischievous smile. ¡°If I had done so, how could I have


    allowed someone else to be attentive to you?¡±


    Abigail wrinkled her nose but remained silent. She had underestimated Sean, so if he discovered that


    Victor had brought her medication, he would probably kick Victor out of the production team.


    without any hesitation. He wouldn¡¯t even get a glimpse of the supposed scene of jealousy.


    However, now that Luna went to get the medicine, it could be seen as helping Victor, saving him


    from unnecessary trouble.


    After Luna left, Abigail began to feel that her mouth was dry, and her body temperature was rising.


    She reached up to adjust her clothes.


    When Luna arrived at the designated location, a hand suddenly reached out from behind and


    grabbed her tightly.

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    Luna was startled and turned around to p the person several times until they retreated.


    When she saw that it was Victor, she quickly surveyed her surroundings and then approached him to


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    grab him by his cor with a fierce look. ¡°You are resorting to such despicable means? Are you trying to


    get yourself killed?¡±


    Victor¡¯s face reddened, and he was breathing heavily. In his eyes, there was nothing but primitive


    desire.


    Luna was disgusted and forcefully kicked his leg. She was wearing high heels, and her kick made


    Victor groan as he fell to the ground.


    ¡°Who do you think you are by trying this on me? When I¡¯m tearing people apart in the business


    world, you¡¯re still clueless about where you are!¡± She stepped on his chest, her face filled with anger.


    He struggled to breathe, so the pain in his leg temporarily restored some of his sanity. He weakly


    croaked, ¡°Today¡­ the water we drank¡­ There¡¯s an issue¡­ Don¡¯t worry about me¡­¡±


    She lowered her gaze to him as her anger diminished.


    ¡°Miss Quinn¡­ Check on Miss Quinn¡­¡± he continued saying.


    After realizing something was wrong, Abigail returned to her room and took a cold shower, but it did not


    help. Instead, when the effects of the aphrodisiac kicked in, she copsed in the bathroom,pletely


    powerless. She reached the sink with great difficulty and picked up her phone.


    She struggled to unlock her device several times before seeding.


    Her consciousness was fading due to her body¡¯s overwhelming desire, and she did not even know if


    her call was really made to Luna.


    ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± Sean¡¯s voice in the phone call remained calm as he asked Abigail.


    Abigail heard someone speaking but couldn¡¯t tell if it was Luna. She bit her lip as she sat on the floor


    and replied while struggling to breathe, ¡°I-Is this Luna?¡±


    Sean sensed that there was something wrong, and his expression turned cold. ¡°What¡¯s wrong


    you?¡±


    with


    Her head was buzzing, and she answered his question. ¡°I think¡­ I am down with something. Please


    His expression darkened even more. ¡°I¡¯ll be right there. Don¡¯t hang up.¡±


    After hanging up, he quickly returned to his ce, worried about Abigail¡¯s condition.


    She had no strength whatsoever, and her body felt like it was being torn apart.


    Sean hung up the phone, and, in less than two minutes, he entered Abigail¡¯s room. Soon, he opened


    the bathroom door and saw herpletely soaked on the floor. Her clothes were in disarray as they


    clung to her body.


    ¡®What did you eat?¡± Sean walked up to her and carried her.


    Abigail smelled the fragrance on him and reached out to grab his tie. Her eyes were filled with tears as


    she whined, ¡°I feel terrible¡­ Luna.¡±


    He held her pale, delicate hand as his gaze turned stern. ¡°I¡¯m not Luna. I¡¯m Sean.¡±


    Struggling to see Sean¡¯s face clearly, Abigail became anxious because she couldn¡¯t focus. Her voice


    trembled as she replied, ¡°Sean, I feel ufortable¡­ Please help me.¡±


    Being a normal man, Sean was well aware of Abigail¡¯s current condition, so he kissed her to ease


    her difort.


    The knocking on the door outside continued incessantly, but he pretended not to hear it while she


    was unaware.


    Luna was on the verge of banging the door down when Cameron stopped her.


    ¡°You¡­¡± She was about to scold someone when she noticed it was Cameron and instantly swallowed


    back the foul words she had in mind.


    ¡°Miss Smith, Mr. Graham is inside,¡± Cameron informed Luna politely.


    Luna felt relieved and turned toward the direction of the elevator. As she walked, she called Kevin.


    ¡°The drinks that she and Victor had were spi ked. I hope you can thoroughly investigate and discover


    who the f*ck is behind this dirty trick!¡±


    Meanwhile, inside the room, Abigail was held by Sean under the rain. She felt weak all over and


    clung tightly to him.


    He noticed that the drugs in her system were potent since she was never as proactive and


    passionate as she was tonight.


    The two of them moved from the bathroom to the bed, with Sean carefully holding Abigail, whose


    legs had turned into jelly.


    Then, time passed slowly.


    Abigail was awakened by the sound of Sean making a phone call. She woke in a daze, feeling her


    body ache with each movement.


    ¡°You can¡¯t investigate this matter thoroughly. The program can also be stopped indefinitely.¡± Sean¡¯s


    voice was filled with anger.


    She raised her head and saw that he was seated next to her. Then, she realized that this was indeed


    her room, and he was sleeping on her bed.


    Moreover, he had numerous scratch marks, with clear kissing marks on his neck.


    Abigail closed her eyes again, and vague fragments of yesterday¡¯s memories shed through her


    mind. Right now, she just wanted to disappear from the face of the Earth.

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    Sean tossed his phone aside and felt that Abigail had regained consciousness. Then, he turned his


    head to look at her.


    Abigail, feeling like an ostrich, couldn¡¯t maintain her pretense under Sean¡¯s prating gaze. Opening


    her eyes, she tried to appear as if everything was normal after their intimacy and looked


    at him and said, ¡°I¡¯ll call Luna. I¡¯m worried about her.¡±


    He turned and grabbed the phone on the bedside table.


    She noticed the scratches on his back. While they had been intimate as a married couple, this kind


    of intensity was indeed a first.


    A faint blush crept onto her cheeks when he handed her the phone.


    After taking the phone, she dialed Luna¡¯s number. However, she realized that when she was in a


    daze earlier, she had called Sean¡¯s phone instead. And that¡¯s why he ended up sleeping in my room.


    Sean¡¯s gaze remained seemingly normal, but if Abigail were to observe closely, she could notice


    that he was different from his usual self.


    At this moment, there was a depth in his eyes and a rare hint of emotion in how he looked at Abigail, m


    aking him rather alluring.


    Abigail lowered her eyes and dialed Luna¡¯s number.


    Luna immediately answered the call with concern. ¡°How are you feeling? Do you feel any difort? I¡¯


    m not in the room right now as I¡¯m still handling some matters. If you¡¯re not feeling well, just continue to


    lie down. I¡¯ll settle everything!¡±


    Abigail was touched by Luna¡¯s kindness and replied gently, ¡°I¡¯m okay. Nothing¡¯s wrong. Did something


    happen to you?¡±


    Luna gritted her teeth before she chuckled bitterly. ¡°I¡¯m fine. That little punk, Victor, got what he deserve


    d. I just don¡¯t know whether he¡¯s innocent or not.¡±


    Since they all mingled in the same social circles, even Abigail had no idea whether Victor was truly


    innocent.


    did you take earlier?¡±


    She thought carefully and replied, ¡°The same as usual. Nothing special.¡±


    ¡°If Victor¡¯s involved in this, what would you say, Abigail?¡± Sean leaned against the bed, his gaze deep a


    s he looked at Abigail.


    She bit her lower lip lightly in her hesitation to answer immediately.


    Sean¡¯s voice became even colder as he said, ¡°I¡¯ve told you before: no one in this production team is ho


    nest. Victor is a model, and models depend heavily on the favor


    of good designers. Do you he approached you because he likes you?¡±


    think


    With a


    cold expression, Abigail looked at him. ¡°I never thought that Victor likes me. I helped him to speak up n


    ot because I thought he liked me but because I wanted to.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d better pray that Victor wasn¡¯t involved, or I won¡¯t cut him some ck at all,¡± Sean said as he pull


    ed the covers to rest.


    She asked with a hint of confusion, ¡°Aren¡¯t you returning to your room?¡±


    ¡°Do


    you want to make use of me and kick me out after that?¡± he retorted.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that, but it¡¯s inappropriate


    for you to stay here.¡± Abigail tried to reason with him. If he remained in her room in such a conspicuous


    manner in the middle of the night, it would be difficult to clear her reputation.


    Sean pulled the covers over himself and responded, ¡°There¡¯s nothing inappropriate about it. When you


    asked for my help, you said nothing about it being inappropriate.¡±


    His words silenced Abigail, and she leaned closer to him, speaking softly, ¡°This happened suddenly, an


    d it wasn¡¯t intentional. If you return to your room at four in the morning and someone sees you, they mi


    ght start rumors about Miss Smith.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t do four in the morning. I can have a change of time. Do you think I¡¯m not tired after sleeping and


    taking care of you for the past two to three hours?¡± he replied, reaching out to pull her into his arms.


    She couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°You neverin about being tired during other times.¡±


    Sean opened his eyes, his gaze like that of a wild beast as it fixed firmly on Abigail. ¡°You¡¯re different


    from normal today.¡±


    Abigail blushed in the shade of a ripe apple.


    He had a different idea in mind as he pinched her chin and asked in a low voice, ¡°You are usually


    quite docile, but today? You¡­ Damn.¡±


    His final word held infinite implications. Abigail bit her lip, refusing to utter a word.


    Sean leaned close to her ear, his voice low as he asked. ¡°Do you want to know how you made me


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    exhausted today?¡±


    A deep blush crept over Abigail¡¯s face, and she pressed her hand against Sean¡¯s mouth. ¡°Aren¡¯t you su


    pposed to be asleep?¡±


    He removed her hand with a calm gaze. ¡®Discussing feedback after the experience isn¡¯t a bad idea.¡±


    ¡°No need¡­¡± Abigail withdrew her hand and curled her body, unwilling to look at Sean¡¯s face.

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    Sean noticed that she was curled up like an ostrich, and he continued, ¡°We are still a married couple, e


    ven on the show.¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips and didn¡¯t want to respond. Being a couple was something that only the two of t


    hem knew, and no one else did. When Joan ndered her, he never stepped forward to rify that the


    y were a married couple. He only mentioned this fact when they were in bed.


    He looked at her and asked, ¡°No response?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s still early. So, if you leave now, it won¡¯t be a big deal even if someone sees you,¡± she whispered as


    she closed her eyes.


    He


    gave her a cold look. ¡°Are you in such a hurry to get rid of me?¡±


    Abigail struggled out of his embrace, pulled up the nket, and sat up. She looked at him with a gentle


    expression. ¡°That¡¯s because I don¡¯t want to cause Miss Smith any problem, and I don¡¯t want anyone to


    question the show either.¡±


    Sean snorted but didn¡¯t say


    much because he could tell that Abigail was trying to please Luna wholeheartedly.


    As he covered himself with the nket, he didn¡¯t bother paying attention to Abigail. When she saw how


    determined he was to stay, she was at a loss for words. So, she had no choice but to remain


    silent and lie there with him.


    As time passed, she didn¡¯t know when she had fallen asleep. By


    the time she woke up again, it was because her phone was ringing.


    Abigail opened her eyes and found that Sean was no longer beside her. She presumed that he had ret


    urned to his room, so she reached for her phone and saw that it was Luna calling. She immediately ans


    wered, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Luna panted. ¡°Are you in your room? I brought Victor back to my room, but he¡¯s on a drip. Do you want


    toe over and wait for him to wake up?¡±


    Abigail was about to respond when the bathroom


    door opened. Sean walked out naturally toward her with a casual tone. ¡°If you feel any difort, feel f


    ree to call me anytime. I have some other matters to attend to, so I won¡¯t bother you any longer.¡±


    Her cheeks reddened, whereas Luna, who was on the phone, had a sharp intake of breath before


    she chuckled.


    When he saw Abigail¡¯s blushing face, Sean calmly approached


    her and kneeled beside the bed, reaching out to pinch her chin. ¡°Your face is so red. Could there still be


    traces of the drug in your system? It shouldn¡¯t be; it¡¯s been three hours.¡±


    ¡°N¨C


    No¡­ You can leave now since you have work to do!¡± Abigail nervously pushed Sean¡¯s hand away and


    buried herself under the covers.


    When he saw her like this, he tugged at the corner of his lips, said nothing more, and turned to leave.


    Her heart raced as she felt like she was being suffocated.


    Luna spoke up softly. ¡°Is he gone?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s


    gone¡­ I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Abigail had never been so embarrassed in her life.


    ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you,¡± Luna said without teasing Abigail.


    After she hung up the phone, Abigail freshened up in the bathroom, changed into different clothes, and


    then went over to Luna¡¯s room.


    She never expected Kevin would also


    be there. He was on a phone call when Abigail entered, and he raised an eyebrow with a mischievous s


    mile while intentionally raising his voice. ¡°Mr. Graham, I won¡¯t


    keep you on the line any longer. Miss Quinn is here, and we need to discuss official matters.¡±


    Abigail felt that his behavior was slightly inappropriate.


    After Kevin hung up, he looked serious. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯re currently investigating this matter.¡±


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    She nced at the unconscious Victor on the couch, still maintaining his cold appearance. ¡°How¡¯s he?¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t know whether he¡¯s okay yet, but there¡¯s no need for you to be concerned about what he migh


    t do!¡± Luna answered with a cold look at Victor.


    Kevin walked to the side, still with a smile. ¡°If Victor did this alone, it¡¯d have been obvious.¡±


    Kevin walked to the side, still with a smile. ¡°If Victor did this alone, it¡¯d have been obvious.¡±


    He had received preliminary results from his investigation indicating Victor¡¯s innocence.


    Just then, Victor, on the couch, made a sound, and all three pairs of eyes turned toward him. He


    opened his eyes and was startled, especially when he saw Kevin¡¯s teasing eyes, which caused his legs


    to weaken.


    In reality, the effects of the aphrodisiac had taken a toll on him, and he didn¡¯t have much strength


    left in his legs.


    ¡°Miss Smith, I had no idea. I just wanted to give Miss Quinn some medicine, and I had no idea I¡¯d take i


    t myself. I don¡¯t even know when I took it!¡± Victor struggled to get up as he kept speaking.


    Abigail also recalled what they had consumed earlier, and everything seemed perfectly normal,


    without any suspicious elements.


    ¡°I discovered that the medicine you gave to Abigail was purchased from outside. I¡¯m quite curious.


    Why would our production team need you to ask someone to purchase medication from outside?¡±


    Kevin¡¯s eyes had a trace of coldness.

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    Victor was seated on the couch, looking aggrieved. ¡°I asked the production team, but they


    didn¡¯t have the meds I wanted for her. I used the meds for minor wounds before, and it¡¯s really good, so


    I asked someone to get it for me.¡±


    Luna picked up the meds they brought back, and she Googled it. The price was expensive, and it was


    only avable at the biggest drug stores in this city. ¡°I¡¯ll try it on you, then,¡± Luna told Abigail, tucking her


    phone away.


    Abigail looked at Victor and sat down. ¡°You have to tell the truth if you want to stay. Or else they¡¯ll kick y


    ou out of the production team.¡±


    Luna crouched before Abigail and ced her leg on herp. She then squeezed some of the meds out


    and massaged Abigail¡¯s ankle.


    Victor looked at them innocently, the rims of his eyes red. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t hurt you even if I was mad.¡±


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    Abigail pursed her lips and stared at Victor. She suddenly realized that Sean had an eye for people.


    Victor was a smart man. Back when they were in the elevator, he probably knew she shared some


    mysterious rtionship with Sean, and that was why he helped her after that.


    Abigail wasn¡¯t averse to this kind of trick. He only did it for a better future. Being smart was a good


    thing in this industry. At least he wasn¡¯t malicious.


    Kevin narrowed his eyes and harrumphed. ¡°You can say you¡¯re innocent after we get the


    investigation¡¯s results. Won¡¯t work before that.¡± He could see that Abigail was convinced, but Kevin


    was a more practical man. He would only trust the evidence that was presented.


    Luna looked at Kevin and put Abigail¡¯s leg down. ¡°After the IV infusion is finished, let him go back and g


    et some rest. Can we get any results by tomorrow?¡±


    Abigail moved her ankle around. It felt cool and didn¡¯t hurt that much anymore. It felt like she just


    got injected with anesthetic. All the ces that stung earlier were getting numb. Kevin asked his


    men to take Victor back.


    Once he was gone, Kevin smirked at Abigail. ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking. You think he¡¯s fine. You


    want to keep him, but to be honest, you can¡¯t.¡±


    Abigail looked at him calmly. ¡°Sean¡¯s idea? Why?¡±


    ¡°You know how petty he can be. Why the question? Mr. Graham won¡¯t let anyone get in his way. Even if


    Victor isn¡¯t the one who did it, the other person would still be kicked out as well,¡± said Kevin


    matter¨Cof¨Cfactly.


    ¡°And if I want him to stay? Does being petty mean that he won¡¯t forgive anyone who tries to use


    just a little bit of trickery to get ahead in life?¡± Abigail asked coldly.


    Kevin quickly said, ¡°Oh, calm down, Abigail. This case still hasn¡¯t been settled yet. We¡¯ll talk once we h


    ave the results.¡±


    ¡°When you have the results, you¡¯re telling Sean first and having Victor kicked out, aren¡¯t you?¡± Abigail d


    emanded.


    Kevin quickly said, ¡°No, of course not. I¡¯ll tell you first when the results are out, alright?¡±


    Abigail looked into Kevin¡¯s eyes. Earnestly, she said, ¡°I don¡¯t think Victor¡¯s wrong for helping me. It¡¯s for


    a better future, after all. If he¡¯s innocent, I want him to stay. I¡¯m saying this as Sean¡¯s wife.¡±


    Kevin nodded. ¡°Of course. I get it.¡±


    Luna was already getting bored, and she asked, ¡°Done?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Get some rest. I¡¯m going back.¡± Kevin was nice to Luna, too.


    Once they sent Kevin off, Luna looked at Abigail solemnly. ¡°You slept with Sean?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s mask of solemnity fell off, and she looked sheepish. ¡°I was going to call wrong number. The dr


    ug was too strong.


    you,


    but I


    got the


    Luna


    huddled closer and said quietly, ¡°I can¡¯t believe he¡¯d actuallye to help you. And he went at it for thr


    ee hours, too. That¡¯s powerful.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that.¡± Abigail blushed, and her lips were dry.


    ¡°Then, let¡¯s talk about Victor. You know he¡¯s not as innocent as he looks, so why are you keeping him?¡±


    Luna asked. She knew Abigail wasn¡¯t that kind of a person.


    Abigail said calmly, ¡°When you couldn¡¯te out, Joan and some other designers tripped me up,


    but he helped me out. When my leg got hurt, he was the only one who cared about me and got me


    some meds. Even if he isn¡¯t that innocent, so what?¡±

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    Luna nodded. ¡°He should be bailed. He¡¯s better than Sean anyway. Aside from sleeping with you,


    that guy¡¯s useless.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s cheeks burned. ¡°Stop talking about that. I¡¯m not sleepy anyway, so let¡¯s deal with the


    clothes.¡±


    Luna said, ¡°Whatever you want.¡±


    Kevin didn¡¯t go back. Instead, he went into Sean¡¯s room.


    Sean was seated before his desk. Coolly, he said, ¡°All settled?¡±


    Kevin approached him and put his hands on the table. The usually flippant guy changed his attitude for


    a while. ¡°I talked to Abigail just now. She thinks Victor didn¡¯t mean any harm.¡±


    Sean was going through his files, but he stopped for a moment. ¡°Just spit it out.¡±


    Kevin looked at him and stammered, ¡°I¨CI won¡¯t hold back, then.¡±


    ¡°You talk too much.¡± Sean was getting impatient.


    Kevin quickly said, ¡°Abigail said that if Victor wasn¡¯t the one who did it, we should just let it slide.¡±


    Sean said nothing. He was going to go against Abigail and kick Victor out of the production team.


    Kevin scratched his head. ¡°I think you should reflect on yourself. Don¡¯t try to kick everyone out. You can


    ¡¯t guarantee she won¡¯t have suitors forever.¡±


    Sean tossed his file away and looked at Kevin coolly. ¡°What should I reflect on?¡±


    Kevin said, concerned, ¡°You asked that so matter¨Cof¨C


    factly. You have no idea at all, huh? Victor helped Abigail do everything when her leg was hurt. Of cours


    e, she¡¯s touched.¡±


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    Sean fell silent. He helped Abigail with the draft too, but she wasn¡¯t touched at all. ¡°I call the shots in the


    production team, not her,¡± said Sean, and he picked his file up to continue reading it.


    Kevin was miffed. ¡°I think Victor¡¯s innocent too.¡±


    ¡°None of your business now. Leave. I want evidence, not conjecture,¡± said Sean coldly.


    The next day, Kevin came to Luna¡¯s room and saw Abigail there. Victor came in at the same time. A staf


    f member came and tossed Victor onto the ground. Victor exined, ¡°You don¡¯t trust me either, Ms. Qui


    nn? Yes, I approached you to gain something, but I swear I didn¡¯t mean to harm you.¡±


    Luna was seated before the sewing machine, pretending to work. She fiddled with the shirt and asked


    Kevin, ¡°Found anything?¡±


    ¡°Yes. The chat history is still on his phone.¡± Kevin handed Victor¡¯s phone to Abigail.


    Abigail took a look and saw the chat history between Victor and Damian. Aside from telling him to


    buy the meds Abigail needed for her leg, there was also the request to purchase a kind of medicine.


    she¡¯d never seen before.


    ¡°I have no idea about that med, I swear. There¡¯s no way the production team would keep that kind


    fishy, Mr. Stewart?¡± Victor exined with reddened


    of stuff around. Don¡¯t you think this S


    eyes.


    The med he wanted was avable on any online shopping tform. It was a kind of aphrodisiac.


    ¡°I¡¯ll see if the production team has any of this lying around. The fact is that this chat history is real.


    Don¡¯t tell me someone stole your phone and used it to create this chat.¡± Kevin sneered. He wouldn¡¯t


    listen to Victor¡¯s exnation.


    He was having a headache over Abigail and Sean having differences over this matter, but the trash


    took itself out.


    Abigail checked the chat history and noticed that Victor wasn¡¯t that close to Damian. They barely chatte


    d, and there was no way he would ask someone who was barely a stranger to buy something


    that dangerous.


    Abigail handed the phone back to Kevin. ¡°I¡¯d like to hear his exnation in detail, Mr. Stewart.¡±


    Kevin was happy a moment ago, but after what Abigail said, that happiness was gone. ¡°You trust


    him?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t answer. Instead, she looked at the tearful Victor. She asked, ¡°Why¡¯d you ask him to buy th


    at for you?¡±


    ¡°I was going to give you the meds, but the team said they don¡¯t have it, so I asked if they could get it for


    me. I offered tips, but no one took my offer,¡± said Victor slowly.


    ¡°And?¡± Abigail asked.


    Kevin was listening, and he was upset.


    Victor choked. ¡°Mr. Light got mad because he couldn¡¯t find me and take my size. I exined things to hi


    m, and he said he¡¯d help me out once things were done. I was worried he might get the wrong pill, so I t


    old him the name of the med. I promise I didn¡¯t ask him to get the second kind of


    medicine.¡±

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    Kevin was about to say something, but Abigail asked, ¡°Between you asking for his help and you. giving


    me the meds, has your phone ever left your sight?¡±


    Victor mused over it. A momentter, he said, ¡°Damian gave me a ss of water when he was taking m


    y size. He chatted with me for a bit after I drank the water, and then I took a nap.¡±


    Kevin licked


    his lips. ¡°Who knows what you did in that room? He wouldn¡¯t admit to creating this chat history to scape


    goat you.¡± A pauseter, Kevin grinned. ¡°And what good does that bring to


    him?¡±


    Luna raised her hand. ¡°Of course there is. If he ruins my assistant¡¯s reputation, then my reputation


    gets ruined as well. He wasn¡¯t going after Victor. Victor¡¯s just the cannon fodder in this war. His


    target was and is still me. And my assistant.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no proof of that. You believe his conjecture?¡± Kevin licked his lips. He had a smile on his face,


    but the look in his eyes was icy.


    Abigail said, ¡°There is proof. Your production team doesn¡¯t have the meds he wanted. Must¡¯ve been bo


    ught online and delivered here. You can find that out, can¡¯t you?¡±


    Kevin looked at Abigail and smiled. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll look into it for you, but I¡¯ll have to tell Mr. Graham.¡±


    He took his phone out and called Sean.


    Victor was kneeling on the ground. His face was drenched in sweat, and he was shaking


    uncontrobly. Abigail looked at him silently.


    Kevin¡¯s call made it through. He said loudly, ¡°Mr. Graham, we¡¯ll have to investigate the evidence we


    have. Ms. Quinn wants the suspect to remain in the production team.¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips. That¡¯s our goal, but you could¡¯ve made it subtler.


    Kevin held his phone away from his ear. Sean said coolly, ¡°What investigation? Just kick everyone invol


    ved out of the production team. Is that so hard?¡±


    ¡°Then we¡¯ll have to kick the designer, the model, and the kitchen staff.¡± Kevin grinned at Abigail, his eye


    s twinkling flirtatiously.


    Abigail took the phone and said hello. Sean said nothing. However, his silence made the air around the


    m tense. Luna approached Abigail and tugged on her sleeve. She hoped Abigail would deal with


    ratio ally.


    ¡°We can fire all of them, but if someone can prove Victor¡¯s innocence, can he stay?¡± Abigail asked softl


    y.


    Impatiently, Sean asked, ¡°And the reason for your insistence on his extended existence is?¡±


    ¡°I only want justice, Sean. That¡¯s why we made this show, isn¡¯t it?¡± said Abigail coolly, but she was serio


    us about the matter.


    Luna and Kevin looked at her. Victor clenched his fists as well. Silence fell upon them again, and the co


    nfrontation was making the tension strain further.


    Kevin stared at Abigail for a moment, then he took his phone back. He said, ¡°I think she has a point. If


    we don¡¯t investigate this well, the culprit will have scapegoated an innocent man sessfully. They can


    and will keep on pulling the same trick. I don¡¯t want my show to be called evil and


    morally bankrupt.¡±


    Sean hung up.


    Luna held Abigail¡¯s wrist. Gently, she said, ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    As a designer, Abigail climbed through the ranks of fame with nothing but pure skill. Her alias,


    na, was known by everyone thanks to that. She despised unfairpetitions and contests with


    strings attached to them. It was supposed to be something that was determined by skill, not trickery


    and conspiracy. Her insistence on getting justice for Victor was her act of holding her creed up.


    Wa


    While Kevin taking Victor away, Abigail blurted, ¡°If this is going to be an unfair show, then I¡¯m


    pulling out.¡±


    Kevin turned around and smiled at her. ¡°At this rate, this guy is going to fall for you.¡±


    Abigail looked at Victor. Victor quickly said, ¡°I won¡¯t. I swear.¡±


    Not long after Kevin was gone, Luna wanted to say something, but her phone rang. She clicked her ton


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    gue and checked it. The call was made by the maid she


    hired for Abigail, and she looked solemn. She looked at Abigail and gently asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Julie?


    ¡±


    Abigail was reminded of her grandmother, and she frowned.

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    For the first time, Abigail barged into Sean¡¯s bedroom without care. She stood at the doorway, her eyes


    glistening with tears.


    Sean was already displeased with her over the case of Victor. Before she could say anything, he mock


    ed, ¡°You came all the way here crying so I wouldn¡¯t send him away?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to argue with him. ¡°Grandma fell. I need to take a break to see her.¡± She was only w


    orried about her grandmother at the moment.


    Sean stopped mocking her, and he stood up. ¡°Go out. I¡¯ll be there in a moment.¡±


    Abigail thought he would threaten her with her work, but it went smoother than she expected.


    The night was approaching. Abigail came out of the hotel, pacing around the doorway in a hurry. A mo


    mentter, Sean¡¯s car slowly came out of the parking lot. When the car stopped before her, Abigail felt


    her heart calming down a little.


    Right after she took the seat beside Sean, he asked, ¡°Do you know what happened to your grandmothe


    r?¡±


    Abigail held her phone, her fingers trembling. ¡°Julie said she¡¯s in the emergency room. I


    have no idea what happened to her.¡±


    Sean looked at her slender fingers, and he held her hand. ¡°She¡¯s not as young as she used to be, and


    her bones are brittle. Tell her to stay at home at night if possible.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s fingers were numb from the cold, but the moment


    he held her hand, slivers of warmth swam into her and encased her chilly heart. She looked at Sean. T


    here was exhaustion in his eyes, and he was staring ahead. The lines on his face were tough.


    Perhaps something in her had changed, but Abigail thought he looked a bit softer that night, unlike his


    usual self. She had a lot to say, yet she could say nothing.


    They came to the hospital a whileter. Julie had gone into the ward with Analise. Sean took Abigail int


    o the ward. Abigail felt much more relieved seeing that her grandmother was fine. She broke free of Se


    an¡¯s hand and lunged at Analise¡¯s bed. She held Analise¡¯s hand, and with worry, she asked, ¡°Are you al


    right, Grandma?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. Just sprained my leg a little. Julie¡¯s a worrywart.¡± Analise smiled lovingly.


    Sean approached the bed and checked the medical history. It was just a sprain, and her bones were al


    right. He was relieved as well.


    Analise could see that Sean was exhausted, and she waved at him. ¡°Must¡¯ve gotten in the way of your


    work, Sean. Sorry I had to trouble you even when you were working.¡±


    Sean held Analise¡¯s wrinkly hand. For once, he gently said, ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    Analise looked at him, and with concern, she said, ¡°Look at you. So tired, but you still came all the way


    here. This is my fault. I¡¯ll go back once my leg is healed. You kids go back to work.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it,¡± said Sean.


    Abigail went to a corner and summoned Julie over, then she asked how this whole thing happened. Juli


    e said that she was cleaning the kitchen, and Analise insisted on taking the trash out. She fell right after


    she left the house.


    ¡°Thanks. You go home and get some rest. I¡¯ll deal with things here.¡± Abigail walked Julie to the door.


    Analise had drifted to sleep while she was talking to Sean.


    Abigail approached Sean and whispered, ¡°You go home too. I can deal with this alone. She should be d


    ischarged tomorrow, and I¡¯ming back to the set after that.¡±


    Sean was exhausted. It took two hours just to drive all the way from the set to the hospital. It was


    nearly eleven, and he looked at Abigail coolly. ¡°You¡¯re telling me to let Cameron drive while he¡¯s


    exhausted too?¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips, but she said nothing. Sean clicked his tongue and held Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°Your gra


    ndmother¡¯s fine,¡± he said softly, thinking that Abigail was still in shock. ¡°We¡¯ll stay at the hospital for the


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    night.¡± Right after that, he called Cameron.


    Abigail listened as he told Cameron to arrange a caretaker. She then realized he was trying to cheer he


    r up a while ago.


    They shared a bed that night, and Abigail thought things were


    a little cramped. The caretaker drew the curtains shut, cooping the little bed in a small space.


    Abigail was resting her head on Sean¡¯s arm. Her heart was in a rut. When she was drifting to sleep,


    thebbe


    Abigail was resting her head on Sean¡¯s arm. Her heart


    was in a rut. When she was drifting to sleep, the phone on the nightstand vibrated, and it rang.


    ¡°Your phone!¡± Abigail urged Sean, worried it might disturb her grandmother, who was right beside


    them.


    Sean was dead tired. He took his phone and tos

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    ¡°Take the call,¡± Sean said groggily. He took a deep breath, and he still sounded nasal. He was obvious


    ly annoyed by the call.


    Abigail noticed that it was from Joan. A moment of silenceter, she said, ¡°It¡¯s from Joan.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he took the phone before answering the call. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s raining, Sean. I¡¯m scared,¡± said Joan, her voice breaking up. She sounded like a crying cat.


    Abigail looked at Sean.


    ¡°I¡¯m not at the hotel,¡± said Sean, not as impatient as he was before.


    Oh, so he¡¯s going to go to her if he¡¯s at the hotel? Annoyed, she stomped Sean¡¯s calf.


    Sean gasped in pain and looked at Abigail coldly. Abigail blinked innocently.


    ¡°You went out?¡± Joan asked, surprised. She knew Abigail took a leave because her grandmother was


    hurt, but she didn¡¯t know when Abigail would return. That¡¯s a coincidence.


    ¡°Yes. It¡¯s personal. If you¡¯re scared, share a room with someone,¡± said Sean patiently.


    Abigail turned her back on Sean and


    mmed her head on his taut arm, and her head buzzed. Sean¡¯s arm got numb as well. He looked at A


    bigail and pulled back his arm, and then he held. Abigail by the back of her cor. ¡°It¡¯ste. Get some re


    st.¡± Sean lost interest in talking to Joan. He hung up and tossed his phone aside.


    Abigail was trying to pull her cor out of Sean¡¯s grasp. Sean held her and turned her around. ¡°What w


    ere you doing? Venting your jealousy?¡±


    ¡°Oh, how would I dare?¡± said Abigail quietly. ¡°It¡¯ste, and yet you still took the call. Grandma doesn¡¯t sl


    eep deeply. You could¡¯ve woken her up.¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s why you kicked me?¡± Sean¡¯s leg was still hurting.


    ¡°That was an ident. I just wanted to stretch my legs.¡± Abigail wouldn¡¯t admit to it.


    Sean sneered at her. ¡°Do I look gullible to you?¡±


    Just go back to sleep.¡± Abigail closed her eyes.


    Sean put his hand on her waist and slid it under her shirt.


    Abigail tensed up. She said quietly, ¡°Grandma¡¯s right beside us. Are you mad?¡±


    ¡°You said she¡¯s been wanting us to have kids. Sean


    looked at Abigail coolly. ¡°She¡¯ll be happy to hear you¡¯re pregnant.¡±


    Abigail held his hand, and she blushed. ¡°We can¡¯t do this.¡±


    Sean was pinching her waist. He huddled closer and said imposingly, ¡°So, are you going to pull any tric


    ks next time?¡±


    Abigail was heating up. She struggled and answered, ¡°No. No more.¡±


    The bed was small, to begin with, and it creaked when she struggled.


    A nurse stood at the doorway. ¡°Be quiet, you guys, even if you are family. The patient is sleeping.¡±


    Abigail leaned in Sean¡¯s embrace and didn¡¯t move an inch. Sean¡¯s arms were wrapped around her wai


    st, and he held her gently, pinching her softly. ¡°We¡¯ll be quieter.¡±


    The nurse closed the door, her face red. Abigail wanted to bite Sean. You can¡¯t say that. She smacked


    his hand away.


    Sean said, ¡°You¡¯re going at it again?¡±


    ¡°I am not going at anything.¡± Abigail grabbed his hand.


    Sean pulled her closer. ¡°Go to sleep. Move anymore and you¡¯re falling to the ground.¡±


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    Abigail leaned her cheek against his chest. She listened to his heartbeat and said nothing more. If it we


    ren¡¯t for the fact he¡¯s too tired, he¡¯d have gone back to the hotel after Joan called him.


    The rain was getting heavier. Abigail was still immersed in her thoughts before she gradually drifted to s


    leep.


    The next morning. Analise wanted to leave the hospital. She didn¡¯t have to stay over a little sprain, so A


    bigail went along with her wish.


    Sean came back with breakfast, but Abigail had done the paperwork. Analise was seated on the edge o


    f the bed, and she smiled at Sean. ¡°If you¡¯re busy, Sean, you can get to work. I have Abigail with me


    here.¡±


    Sean looked at Analise warmly. ¡°I¡¯m here, so I might as well stay. What would you like for lunch, Analise


    ? I¡¯ll whip something up for you.¡±


    Abigail looked surprised. She thought Sean would go back to the set after Analise was discharged.


    After all, his sweetheart, Joan, was there.


    Analise grinned happily, knowing that Sean wanted to have lunch together. ¡°Oh, I can¡¯t let you


    cook. The maid¡¯s around. She can cook.¡±


    Sean ced the breakfast on the nightstand and unwrapped it. Abigail came to help. When she was go


    ing to take the soup, her hand touched Sean¡¯s.


    Sean pushed her hand away. ¡°Let me do it. It¡¯s hot.¡±

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    Abigail felt like she was just an extra.


    Analise watched the young couple with


    a pleased smile. ¡°You two aren¡¯t getting any younger. When are you going to have a child?¡± she sudde


    nly asked Abigail and Sean during breakfast.¡±


    Abigail knew Sean hated being pressured about having a child, and she didn¡¯t want him to misundersta


    nd. She quickly replied, ¡°We¡¯re considering it. My health might not be the best, so I haven¡¯t conceived y


    et. We¡¯re trying, though.¡±


    Sean remained silent, his face tense.


    Analise nodded gently. ¡°A woman¡¯s chances of conceiving decrease after twenty¨C


    eight, and it gets even riskier after thirty. I¡¯ll find you a traditional doctor. You should try some herbal re


    medies.¡±


    In reality, Sean¡¯s grandmother had already tried all of this.


    Every time Sean received medicine, he would discreetly dispose of it and not give it to Abigail.


    Abigail nodded and muttered in agreement, but she couldn¡¯t help stealing nces at Sean.


    After finishing breakfast, Sean drove Abigail and Analise back home.


    Julie was already waiting for them at home.


    Sean and Abigail helped the elderly woman into her room, with Julie following behind.


    ¡°Julie, please take care of my grandmother. I¡¯m going out to buy some medicine for her foot injury, and I


    ¡¯ll grab some groceries too.¡± Abigail stood at the doorway, looking a bit anxious at Sean, who had gone


    out.


    ¡°Go ahead,¡± Analise said, still smiling.


    Abigail hurried out the door and saw Sean waiting for her at the staircase.


    She approached him nervously, aware of how touchy he was about his grandmother¡¯s remarks on


    childbirth.


    Ever since her grandmother had mentioned it, Sean had hardly said a word, only asionally respondi


    ng.


    ell aware he was upset with her grandmother.


    ¡°Don¡¯t take her words to heart¡­ Old people tend to be naggy¡­ she tried to reassure him.


    Sean impatiently cut her off. ¡°Is it her being naggy, or you subtly hinting at something?¡±


    Abigail looked up at Sean, a fleeting


    trace of pain in her eyes. Quickly, she replied in a cool tone, ¡°Well then, let¡¯s go get our divorce


    papers now.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t pick a fight with me right now,¡± Sean said, his voice tense.


    Abigail tightly clenched and then released the hand resting by her side. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We should buy groce


    ries first. I also need to get a bottle of medicine.¡±


    The medicine Victor had rmended to her was quite effective. Abigail nned to buy a bottle for he


    r grandmother.


    Sean joined her to go downstairs.


    Once in the car, Sean¡¯s tone turned cold. ¡°You


    should stay here and take care of your grandmother. She has trouble moving around, and she needs y


    ou to assist her.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take care of her, then I¡¯ll head back to the show. Don¡¯t meddle in my work,¡± Abigail said, her frustrati


    on building up inside, her tone less amodating.


    ¡°Abigail¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t concern yourself with my job. I¡¯ll handle things here with my grandmother on my own. If somethi


    ng like this happens again, I won¡¯t bother you. Is that clear?¡± Abigail cut off Sean.


    She finished speaking and turned her head to look out of the window.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite bold, aren¡¯t you?¡± Sean looked at her in mild surprise.


    ¡°Stay out of my work,¡± Abigail replied curtly.


    ¡°Do as you please,¡± Sean said icily, falling silent.


    After lunch, Sean busied himself in the kitchen while Abigail, due to Luna¡¯s persistent calls for help,


    stayed in her room, using her tablet to exin the design details to her.


    As soon as she finished sending the drawings to Luna, there was a knock on the door.


    Analise pushed the door open and saw Abigail stashing her tablet back into her bag. She looked disap


    proving. ¡°You¡¯re hiding in your room, and you don¡¯t even think to help out Sean.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go take a look.¡± Abigail zipped up her bag and stood up, heading to the kitchen with her


    head slightly lowered.


    Sean was rolling up his sleeves and stir¨Cfrying some vegetables. Julie, seeing Abigaile in, smiled


    and used it as an excuse to escape. ¡°I¡¯ll go keep your grandmotherpany.¡±


    Abigail just gave a small hum in acknowledgment and went to wash the vegetables.


    Sean, amidst the haze of cooking fumes, stole a nce at Abigail. ¡°After we eat, I¡¯m heading back to


    the show. Take some time to consider my suggestion. If you think money is an issue, I¡¯ll wire you


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    some.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re leaving, then just leave. No need for the extramentary,¡± Abigail said, her tone a bit


    colder.


    Sean looked at her for a moment, then suddenly asked, ¡°Do you insist on having a child?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t understand how his mind worked. She couldn¡¯t be bothered to respond.


    ¡°Cat got your tongue again?¡± Sean pressed.


    Abigail tossed the vegetables into the sink and lifted her gaze to Sean. ¡°Can you please focus on cooki


    ng? I¡¯ve told you, don¡¯t doubt me. If you don¡¯t believe, don¡¯t start making wild guesses.¡±


    ¡°Must we absolutely have a child?¡± Sean asked again.


    Abigail was about to express herself when she noticed smoke rising from the pot. She immediately


    shouted, ¡°It¡¯s burning!¡±


    Sean hurriedly grabbed the pot and tried to salvage it.


    A sudden burst of me shot up toward the exhaust hood.


    Abigail swiftly scooped up a basin of ms soaking in water and emptied it all into the pot.

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    Sean knew no matter how strong he was, he couldn¡¯t hold a pot that was almost filled with water


    with one hand. The pot tilted, and the water, ms, and greens fell onto the cooktop. The fire was put o


    ut. Sean¡¯s shirt, pants, and leather shoes were soiled by the grease and water. ms and greens fell fr


    om the counter, and they nged when they fell to the ground.


    Abigail was holding the basin. She curled up a little as she retreated, staring at Sean in innocence.


    and fear. Sean wanted to dunk the pot on her head. He red at her. ¡°Are you getting back at me?¡±


    Abigail shook her head quickly. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it, I swear.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d better not mean it, Abigail.¡± Sean, for once, got angry, and the veins on his neck throbbed.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Julie held Analise, and they came to the kitchen.


    Abigail quickly said, ¡°Just a little ident. It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯ll clean it up.¡±


    Sean put the pot down. ¡°I¡¯ll order delivery.¡± He lost the mood to cook. In the first ce, he only


    wanted to make something good to make Analise happy, and then this happened.


    Noticing his bad mood, Analise shot Abigail a reproachful look. She quickly asked Julie to hold her


    up and follow Sean quickly. ¡°Are you hurt, Sean? I¡¯m sorry, Abigail¡¯s a klutz. She must¡¯ve troubled


    you,¡± said Analise carefully. Even though she was an elder, she got scared when she saw Sean


    looking gloomy.


    Sean pulled a tissue and wiped his shirt dry. He looked at Analise and eased up. ¡°I¡¯m alright. We¡¯ll just


    get delivery for lunch, then, Analise.¡±


    ¡°Sure. Julie will do it. She¡¯s familiar with this.¡± Analise quickly smiled to ease things up.


    Sean nodded. He looked at his greasy shirt and pants, and he felt like fainting from the difort.


    Julie quickly huddled closer to Analise, and they ordered delivery.


    Sean wiped the wet patches off his clothes and sniffed around. He then noticed the scent of gas


    hanging in the air. Sean tossed the tissue and came to


    the kitchen. Abigail was sweeping the ms and greens away. He quickly went inside and turned off th


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    gas.


    ¡°I¡¯m


    sorry. I panicked a little when the fire got so high.¡± Abigail thought she had made a mountain out of a m


    olehill, but at that moment, she was worried Sean might get scalded, so she picked up the basin and do


    used the fire.


    Sean approached her and snatched the broom, and then he cleaned the ce up silently. Abigail quickl


    y cleaned the countertop. ¡°We have your clothes in the closet. Why don¡¯t you take a shower?¡±


    ¡°The more you talk, the more I wanna smack you,¡® said Sean coldly.


    Abigail, shut up. They finished cleaning the kitchen, and Sean went into the bathroom to take a bath.


    Analise and Julie finished making their order. Analise looked at Abigail, a little resigned. ¡°He¡¯s so nice to


    you. And you can cook too. What was with the kitchen disaster?¡±


    Abigail said quietly, ¡°Please don¡¯t talk about that anymore, Grandma.¡± She clutched her hair, looking


    dejected. A while of chattingter, Abigail heard Sean calling for her, and she stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll be back in a


    bit.¡±


    Analise waved her down. Abigail came into the room and locked the door. She slowly went to the bathr


    oom and knocked on the door. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Get me some clothes and a towel,¡± said Sean matter¨Cof¨Cfactly.


    Abigail thought he must¡¯ve left all the necessities outside on purpose. She grunted


    and searched the closet for Sean¡¯s clothes. A whileter, she took the clothes and towel and turned aro


    und. The first


    thing she saw was Sean standing behind her, and it shocked her.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t hear you at all. I almost had a heart attack!¡± She red at him as she tossed the clothes and


    towel into his hands.


    Sean¡¯s hair was wet, and water was trickling down his body. He tossed the clothes back to Abigail. ¡°I


    am still wet. The clothes are wet too. Get me a new set.¡±


    Since it was her mistake, Abigail searched for another set of clothes. Sean wiped himself dry and


    covered himself with the towel, then he sat on a chair and watched Abigail search for his clothes in


    the closet. Eventually, she found a matching set.


    Abigail took the clothes over to him, then she held up a dark blue tie, asking, ¡°Do you like this


    color? I think it fits this set.¡±


    Sean looked at the smoke¨Cgrey suit she got for him, and he nodded. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    Abigail put it on the bed and gently said, ¡°Get changed. I¡¯ll be going now.¡±

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    Abigail¡¯s cheeks burned, and her ears got red, but she pretended to be fine. ¡°If you don¡¯t like it, you can


    e out naked.¡±


    Sean held her wrist and pulled her back to him. Caught by surprise, Abigail fell into his embrace. In her


    panic, she put her hand on a private part. She got as red as a cooked shrimp, and she struggled to bre


    ak free of his grasp. ¡°Wear something. It¡¯s broad daylight. What are you trying to do?¡±


    ¡°You remember my size well.¡± Sean looked at Abigail. He was in a bad mood, but his mood got better a


    fter finding out Abigail had his clothes lying around in her house. She reserved a


    spot for him in her house.


    Abigail thought he was talking about something more perverted, and she got so embarrassed she want


    ed to hide in a hole. Angrily, she looked at Sean. ¡°So, are you wearing it or what?¡±


    ¡°Touch it more. It¡¯ll leave a deeper impression. Makes buying clothes for me easier.¡± Sean smiled devili


    shly.


    It was Abigail¡¯s first time seeing him acting like that. A moment of stunned silenceter, she broke free o


    f his grasp and got up, after which she realized she had also taken off the towel that was


    covering Sean. ¡°You perv!¡± She hurled the towel at Sean.


    Even though she¡¯d seen his junk a lot of times, the impact of the sight still made her heart race. Sean st


    ood up.


    Amused, he said, ¡°You call me a pervert when you¡¯re the one who took my only piece of clothing


    away? You¡¯re so unreasonable.¡±


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have done that if you hadn¡¯t pulled me. Just get dressed,¡± said Abigail angrily.


    Sean said nothing, Julie then knocked on the door.


    ¡°If you¡¯re changed,e back out. Delivery¡¯s here.¡±


    ¡°Sure thing,¡± said Sean right away.


    Julie smiled. She could hear that Sean was happy. Sean got dressed, but instead of leaving, he


    walked


    up to the mirror in the room and checked himself out. The clothes fit him well, and the tie¡¯s


    color matched enough.


    They came out of the room. Analise looked at the dashing Sean, and she grinned. ¡°You look handsome


    , Sean. I say you youngsters should wear something more pastel¨Ccolored. It¡¯ll give you a gentler look.¡±


    Sean loved ck suits. The suits with lighter colors were dark blue at most, so he looked cold and unin


    viting a lot of times. The blue tie evened out his iciness, and the smoke¨C


    grey suit made his skin look even more like porcin.


    Sean smiled, but he said nothing. After lunch, he left. Abigail rubbed some salve on Analise¡¯s ankle. Sh


    e was going


    to go back to the production team, but Sean¡¯s grandmother, Cornelie, called her and told her to meet h


    er at a clinic. Abigail texted Sean to tell him about it before she went to the clinic.


    She saw Cornelie pacing around the entrance the moment she showed up. Cornelie approached her a


    nd dragged her into the clinic. ¡°I¡¯ve been asking tons of traditional medicine doctorstely. Finally found


    an old doctor here. He¡¯s famous.¡±


    Abigail followed her. She felt a little depressed. Over thest three years, she¡¯d taken all kinds of medic


    ines and gone through different kinds of treatments, but Sean didn¡¯t want to have anything to do with h


    er. There was no use in having medicine if her husband didn¡¯t want to do it with her.


    She had no idea why, but she didn¡¯t seem to be able to get pregnant. Before this, she thought it¡¯d be gr


    eat if she could get pregnant, but she changed her mind. She didn¡¯t want to have anything that would bi


    nd her to Sean after the divorce, especially not a child.


    Cornelie noticed the icy look on Abigail¡¯s face, and sheined, ¡°Look at you, looking so mournful.


    Of course, no kid¡¯s going to pick you to be its mom.¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m just worried the meds might not work. I don¡¯t want to let you do


    wn.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll cross that bridge when ites to it. Just let the doctor give you an acupuncture session. Maybe


    one of your meridians is blocked.¡± Cornelie took her to an office and knocked on the door.


    A young voice said, ¡°Come in.¡±


    Abigail followed Cornelie in. She saw the doctor. He was in a coat, and he was young. She wondered if


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    Cornelie got scammed.


    The man looked gentle, and he was wearing a pair of gold¨Crimmed sses. He did have the look of


    a pro.


    Cornelie sat Abigail down before the doctor, and sheined, ¡°Dr. Palmer, this is my grandson¡¯s wif


    e. She¡¯s taken tons of meds and treatments, but she still can¡¯t get pregnant.¡±


    A weird feeling welled in Abigail¡¯s heart. Palmer? Joan¡¯s appearance had hurt her love life too much. Ev


    ery time she heard Palmer, she would feel uneasy.


    Dr. Palmer looked at Abigail and nodded at her. ¡°Hi. I¡¯ll check your pulse.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t trust this man, but since Cornelie was around, she had to y along, and she nodded.

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    After finishing the checkup, Dr. Palmer grinned at Cornelie. ¡°Looks like there¡¯s no major issue with your


    health. Have you been to the hospital for a checkup?¡±


    Cornelie nodded and motioned for Abigail to speak up.


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    Abigail, a bit absent¨C


    minded, got a nudge from Cornelie and replied in a soft voice, ¡°Yes, I went for a checkup and got an inj


    ection, but it didn¡¯t work.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s try acupuncture, and I¡¯ll prescribe a few more medicines for you.¡± Dr. Palmer¡¯s demeanor was ge


    ntle.


    ¡°Is it really that simple?¡± Cornelie started to doubt hispetence.


    Dr. Palmer spoke in a warm tone. ¡°Based on the medical records you provided, there shouldn¡¯t be any


    major issues with her health. How about having your grandson take a look instead?¡±


    Cornelie¡¯s face immediately contorted, her expression full of disbelief. ¡°There¡¯s absolutely nothing wron


    g with my grandson! He¡¯s had regr checkups since he was a child, and we know all the results. Ther


    e¡¯s no way he could have any problems!¡±


    Dr. Palmer just gave a faint smile.


    ¡°Go


    get the treatment, and from now on,e in every two weeks. No matter what, we need to


    make sure you get pregnant!¡± Cornelie urged Abigail, her tone tinged with disdain.


    Under Cornelie¡¯s insistence, Abigaily on the office examination bed.


    As Dr. Palmer prepared to lift Abigail¡¯s clothing, she suddenly ced her hand on his. ¡°Is


    the acupuncture really necessary? I¡¯m scared of pain.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s a little painpared to giving birthter? You won¡¯t be able to stand it then!¡± Cornelie scolded


    harshly.


    She went on, muttering to herself, ¡°It¡¯s been three years and there¡¯s been no sign of progress. You¡¯re af


    raid of this and that. I really don¡¯t know why the Grahams took you as a daughter¨Cin¨C


    Abigail felt disheartened by her words and could only close her eyes in resignation.


    The acupuncture stung a bit, but afterward, she didn¡¯t feel much at all.


    She left with fifteen types of medicine.


    Later, Cornelie brought Abigail to the cab. She gave her a stern warning. ¡°You better take these


    medicines seriously. If they still don¡¯t work, then get ready for a divorce from Sean!¡±


    Abigail just gave a vague hum of acknowledgment and silently got into the car.


    Once they pulled away, Abigail chuckled wryly at herself.


    No need for her to push for a divorce. Given my situation with Sean, parting ways is just a matter of


    time.


    Halfway to the hotel, Abigail tossed away all the medicine.


    By the time she returned to the set, it was already 8.30PM in the evening.


    Stepping out of the cab, Abigail felt a throbbing pain in her lower back and abdomen. She furrowed


    her brows, panting lightly as she supported her belly.


    Could it be that the treatment is actually working?


    Abigail moved slightly, and the pain in her abdomen was so intense that her vision darkened,


    causing her to copse to the ground.


    She took out her phone from her bag, intending to ask Luna to pick her up. Just then, Sean¡¯s call


    came in.


    Abigail, sweating profusely from the pain, didn¡¯t have the luxury to think too much. She pressed


    the answer button. ¡°Sean¡­ I¡¯m in pain¡­¡±


    Sean, who had just finished his work, only noticed her message. He had originally wanted to ask her


    about the clinic.


    ¡°Where are you?¡± Sean immediately stood up, signaling for Cameron to quickly follow him.


    Abigail was now gasping in pain. ¡°At the entrance¡­ of the hotel¡­ It hurts so much, Sean, it hurts so


    much.¡±


    Sean rushed out of the room, trying to reassure Abigail. ¡°I¡¯ming down right now. It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s


    okay.¡±


    As he spoke, he turned back to instruct Cameron, ¡°Hurry and have the doctor on set wait in the


    first¨Cfloor guest room!¡±


    When Sean found Abigail, she was in so much pain that she could hardly focus. Her


    body trembled violently, and her lips were pale.


    Sean carried her tightly and rushed into the hotel.


    Once in the guest room, he gently ced Abigail on the couch and angrily ordered the doctor,


    ¡°Hurry, if you can¡¯t save her, I¡¯ll hold you responsible!¡±


    The head doctor quickly examined Abigail¡¯s eyes and noticed her dted pupils. He immediately


    instructed others to start a full¨Cbody examination.


    Sean paced back and forth for a while, then quickly pulled out his phone to call Cornelie.


    As soon as the call connected, Sean stepped outside.


    He restrained his anger, his jaw tight, and asked Cornelie, ¡°Have you arrived home, Grandma?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m home¡­ How did you know I was out?¡± Cornelie sounded a bit guilty.


    Sean pinched the bridge of his nose. He suppressed his panic and questioned Cornelie, ¡°When


    Abigail went to the clinic with you today, which doctor did she see? What¡¯s the doctor¡¯s name, and is


    he reliable?¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­ About that, he¡¯s reliable. The doctor has a great reputation, and many people are waiting in


    line for him to administer fertility treatments. Abigail is definitely going to conceive this time!¡±


    Cornelie spoke with excitement and anticipation.


    Sean¡¯s eyes grew slightly red. He spoke with a deep voice. ¡°Grandma, can we talk about the child


    and tell me the name of the clinic!¡±


    ¡°How is that possible? He¡¯s an authoritative traditional medicine practitioner! She¡¯s faking it because sh


    e can¡¯t have children, and she¡¯s afraid I¡¯ll make you divorce her!¡± Cornelie staunchly refused to admit th


    at the person she found might be at fault.


    ¡°She¡¯s on the verge of losing her life, and you¡¯re still insisting on her having a child? Give me the conta


    ct information of that doctor.¡± Sean¡¯s voice grew cold, firm and resolute.


    ¡°I think she¡¯s just pretending-¡± Cornelie tried to continue.


    But Sean cut her off. ¡°Grandma.¡±

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    Cornelie could only shrug and say, ¡°Alright, alright. All I know is thest name is Palmer. I have no


    idea which Palmer it is. The contact information should be on the packaging of the medicine Abigail bro


    ught back. You should go


    check.¡±


    ¡°You took her for acupuncture treatment without even knowing the doctor¡¯s name?¡± Sean¡¯s anger red


    , and he hung up the phone after speaking.


    Turning back to the hotel room, he found Abigail¡¯s bag. Aside from a tablet, an identification card,


    and keys, there was no sign of any medicine.


    Sean¡¯s expression turned exceptionally cold.


    He sat back down beside Abigail and called Cornelie again.


    When Cornelie answered, he calmly asked, ¡°What¡¯s the name of the clinic?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s called Great North Clinic. How is


    she? It¡¯s just an acupuncture treatment. Why is she being so delicate?¡± Cornelie muttered to herself, he


    r words filled with discontent toward Abigail.


    Sean gave an acknowledging grunt and hung up the phone again.


    He held Abigail¡¯s hand and noticed it was icy cold.


    It was fortunate that there was a traditional medicine practitioner here. After a thorough examination an


    d identifying the problem, the doctor pressed a few acupoints to gradually stabilize


    her condition.


    ¡°You can¡¯t randomly treat acupuncture points on the


    human body. Doing so could be fatal,¡± the traditional medicine practitioner cautioned as he eased Abiga


    il¡¯s pain by applying pressure to her


    acupoints.


    ¡°How is she now?¡± Sean asked in a subdued tone.


    The practitioner replied in a gentle manner, ¡°She¡¯s not in any major danger now.¡±


    Sean let out a sigh of relief. Abigail¡¯s danger hade suddenly, and her recovery was equally abrupt.


    When Abigail woke up, she found herself in Sean¡¯s room. She was a bit groggy and tried to sit up.


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    ¡°Don¡¯t move. Lie down,¡± Sean, sitting by the bedside, ordered sternly, keeping an eye on her.


    Abigail gently touched her lower abdomen and found that the pain had subsided.


    The excruciating pain at the time made her feel like she was experiencing a medical emergency, and it


    left her consciousness scattered.


    ¡°Do


    you remember what the person looked like? My grandmother said you got some medicine, but where is


    it?¡± Sean had already sent someone to inquire, but unfortunately, there were no results.


    There was no such doctor with thest name Palmer with a traditional medicine background, and there


    was no such ce as Great North Clinic.


    Sean suspected it might be a business rival¡¯s doing.


    ¡°He looked very refined and wore sses with gold rims¡­ As for the medicine, I threw it away. If you d


    on¡¯t want a child, then I don¡¯t want to take it,¡± Abigail replied honestly. Her face was still pale, and her lip


    scked color.


    Abigail wondered if it had something to do with Joan; after all, they shared the samest name, Palmer.


    But if she mentioned it to Sean, he would only think she was making baseless usations against Joa


    n.


    With no evidence and only sharing ast name, how could the other person actually be from Joan¡¯s fa


    mily?


    Besides, Joan didn¡¯t even know that Abigail was Sean¡¯s wife. The suspicion seemed even more unfoun


    ded.


    ¡°When they suggested acupuncture, didn¡¯t you know to refuse? Allowing someone to randomly treat


    your acupoints like that¡­ I swear, you really don¡¯t care about your life!¡± Sean couldn¡¯t help but be angry


    when he thought about how close she came to losing her life today.


    Abigail felt a little aggrieved. ¡°Your grandmother was right there. How could I refuse? She¡¯s not in good


    health, and I didn¡¯t want to upset her. You treat my grandmother well, so Iply with your grandmothe


    r¡¯s wishes. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡±


    ¡°If my grandmother suggested you go to the clinic, you could have just refused.¡± Sean¡¯s voice was icy.


    It was all her fault. It was her fault that she couldn¡¯t have children, and it was her fault for not refusing hi


    s grandmother!


    Abigail was not only physically exhausted but also emotionally drained.


    Seeing her about to get out of bed, Sean pushed her back. ¡°Did I say you could get up? Lie back down!


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    ¡±


    There were tears in Abigail¡¯s eyes, but she made a conscious effort to appear calm. ¡°Sean, I don¡¯t want


    to see your face right now. Is that reason enough?¡±


    ¡°Do you


    have no conscience? I saved you, and you¡¯re directing your grievances at me?¡± Sean was on the verge


    of being annoyed by Abigail¡¯s attitude.


    Abigail pressed her lips together, saying nothing.


    ¡°If you didn¡¯t want a child yourself, would you have agreed to acupuncture?¡± Sean continued to questio


    n her, his gaze cold and piercing.


    Abigail leaned back against the bed, her eyes devoid of any emotion. ¡°Think what you want.¡±


    Sean covered her with the nket, his tone harsh. ¡°If you ever


    go to the


    and medication without my consent again, you¡¯ll see how I¡¯ll deal with you!¡±


    hospital for acupuncture


    Abigail snatched the nket from his hands and covered her head.


    Sean stood by the bed, grinding his back teeth.


    As soon as he got onto the bed, Abigail kicked his shin.


    ¡°Abigail, you¡¯ve really lost it!¡± Sean pulled back the covers, grabbed her by the cor, and turned her


    to face him.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes were red. She bit down hard on Sean¡¯s wrist as he forced her to face him.


    Sean hissed in pain but didn¡¯t pull away.


    After Abigail finished biting, she let out a sigh, then rolled over, turning her back to Sean.

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    The twoy away from each other in silence.


    Sean studied the teeth marks on his wrist, his brows knitted in frustration.


    Abigail was filled with a multitude of grievances, but she had no outlet. She couldn¡¯t me


    Before marrying Sean, she never imagined marriage would be like this.


    There was no love, only bitterness that had to be swallowed deep down.


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    After a few minutes, Sean, thinking Abigail had calmed down, tried to hold her, but he received


    another kick instead.


    Fuming, he turned away from her. ¡°Forget about sharing my bed in the future!¡±


    ¡°Who wants to share? As if I¡¯m dying to,¡± she retorted coldly.


    She just wanted to return to her own room. From now on, she¡¯d avoid any intimate moments with Sean.


    She didn¡¯t want him suspecting her of scheming to give birth to a Graham child.


    During this time together, Sean discovered that Abigail could be quite fiery.


    As the night grew darker, Abigail finally closed her eyes, exhausted from a day of running around


    and enduring acupuncture.


    Sean couldn¡¯t sleep. He kept thinking, who could be behind this plot against Abigail?


    Abigail¡¯s social circle was small. It shouldn¡¯t have escted to this even if she¡¯d offended someone.


    The only possibility was that someone was aware of his marriage, and they targeted Abigail through


    his grandmother, who was eager for a child.


    His marriage was in secret, so it seemed the perpetrator knew about his hidden marriage.


    The whole hotel seemed asleep, with only Joan sitting by the window, asionally checking her phone


    .


    Just when she was getting a bit impatient, her phone rang.


    Joan immediately pressed the answer button. ¡°Hey, what¡¯s the deal with you? What¡¯s going on?¡±


    The voice on the other end sounded pleased. ¡°Remember when you told me about that assistant using


    Sean¡¯s wife to one¨Cup you? Well, today, Sean¡¯s wife is having a tough time.¡±


    Joy immediately lit up Joan¡¯s face. ¡°What kind of tough time?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been digging for days and discovered Sean¡¯s wife is infertile. Sean¡¯s grandma has been searching


    for doctors everywhere. So, I took advantage of the situation and


    got a friend who studies. traditional medicine to give her an acupuncture treatment. I bet she¡¯s in pain ri


    ght now and wishing for death.¡± The guy¡¯s voice was filled with a vindictive satisfaction.


    At this news, Joan softly asked, ¡°Is Sean¡¯s wife attractive? Any pictures?¡±


    ¡°No pictures, as his grandma had been hovering around the whole time, so I couldn¡¯t get a shot. But do


    n¡¯t get too hung up on this. Remember why you¡¯re by his side.¡± The guy¡¯s tone turned cold. ¡°Joan, I¡¯ve


    got your back if you¡¯re being wronged. But you¡¯ve got to step up too.¡±


    ¡°Got it. Thank you,¡± Joan cooed sweetly.


    After hanging up, Joan stretched her arms with a smile, light dancing in her


    eyes.


    Although she didn¡¯t know who


    Sean¡¯s wife was, she couldn¡¯t help but feel gleeful at the thought of his wife getting a taste of her own


    medicine.


    The next morning, Abigail discreetly slipped back into her room after making sure no one was


    watching.


    She kept her health issue to herself without letting the set¡¯s medical team in on it.


    In the morning, Luna was surprised when Abigail knocked on her door. ¡°You¡¯re just taking one day


    off?¡±


    ¡°I only took one day off, and you acted like it¡¯s the end of the world. So, I¡¯ming back,¡± Abigail replie


    d with a grin.


    Upon hearing this, Luna gave her a friendly pat on the shoulder. ¡°Oh my, I was just worried we¡¯d be fou


    nd out. Come in,e in.¡±


    Abigail was pulled into the room by Luna.


    ¡°So, yesterday, Kevin had a private chat with Damian and Victor. He said all the people involved in the i


    ncident would be kicked out of the show. Can you guess what happened?¡± Luna had a look of eager an


    ticipation on her face.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. ¡°Spill it.¡±


    Lunaughed with a hint of mockery. ¡°The people involved started pointing fingers at each


    other. The person buying the medicine imed Damian asked him to buy it, while Damian tried to pin th


    e me on Nina. Of course, Nina vehemently denied everything. Now they¡¯reunching another investi


    gation.¡±


    Abigail wasn¡¯t surprised that Nina was involved. As long as na was out of the show, their chances of


    winning something would be significantly higher.


    Seeing Abigail remain silent, Luna added, ¡°Take some time in a few days to go out again. I¡¯ve looked at


    a few houses, and the pictures the agent sent me seemed quite promising. I just haven¡¯t confirmed whi


    ch one it is, so you¡¯ll have to go check them out in person.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Abigail nodded.


    Just as Luna was about to continue, Abigail¡¯s phone rang.


    She took out her phone and saw it was a call from Cornelie and signaled Luna to keep quiet.


    Luna leaned in to sneak a peek at Abigail¡¯s phone and immediately scowled in displeasure.

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    As soon as Abigail picked up the phone, she was met with Cornelie¡¯s usations.


    ¡°What on earth happened with you? I went through a lot of trouble to find a traditional


    medicine practitioner for you, and now, look at what you¡¯ve done! Sean


    scolded me!¡± Cornelie¡¯s voice seethed


    with anger.


    ¡°Grandma, Sean saw the


    situation yesterday. If you think I¡¯m faking it, you can ask him to have the doctor exin it to you,¡± Abiga


    il responded.


    ¡°Don¡¯t give me excuses! I was trying to help you get pregnant. What did you do? You pulled some petty


    tricks behind my back! If you¡¯re really incapable, just divorce Sean yourself!¡± Cornelie finished her rant


    and promptly hung up.


    Abigail put down her phone and took a deep breath.


    Luna, who had been listening nearby, was furious. Her face turned red, and her neck veins bulged. ¡°Wh


    at does she mean? She¡¯s ming you for not being able to have children? Who does she think


    Sean is? Who would want to have a child for him? Why is she scolding you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not even angry, so why are you?¡± Abigail calmlyforted Luna.


    Luna clenched her teeth and muttered angrily, ¡°The old woman is beingpletely unreasonable.


    She doesn¡¯t even understand her own grandson! Dang it!¡±


    Abigail quickly patted Luna¡¯s back. ¡°Calm down. Let¡¯s go have breakfast.¡±


    Luna held Abigail¡¯s hand, still seething with anger, and demanded, ¡°What happened yesterday


    when you went out? What does she mean by ¡®look at what you¡¯ve done¡°?¡±


    Abigail sighed. ¡°It¡¯s a bitplicated. Let¡¯s talk about it after breakfast.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m too angry to eat,¡± Luna huffed.


    In the dining hall, when Abigail saw Joan, she immediately thought of the medicine


    practitioner with the surname ¡°Palmer¡± from yesterday.


    Uncertain if the two were connected, Abigail sat beside Luna and handed her the cutlery.


    Joan spotted Abigail and sweetly inquired, ¡°How¡¯s your leg? What were you up to yesterday?¡±


    Due to Sean, Luna quickly redirected her anger toward Joan. ¡°Are you two very close? Does Abigail ha


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    ve to report everything she does to you?¡±


    The live camera quickly shifted toward them.


    Abigail arranged the utensils for Luna and gently said, ¡°Miss Smith, please have breakfast.¡±


    Luna leaned back in her chair, gave a forced smile, nced at the bewildered Joan, and then lowered


    her gaze to start eating breakfast.


    Joan quickly wore a pitiful expression. She sniffled and said, ¡°Luna, have I offended you?¡±


    Luna acted as if she hadn¡¯t heard and continued eating her breakfast,pletely ignoring her.


    The atmosphere grew awkward.


    In the live chat, the viewers couldn¡¯t help but speak up in support of Joan.


    ¡®na is going too far. Treating her own fan like this, and it¡¯s even on a show. She¡¯s way too arrogant!¡®


    ¡®Has Joan offended her? Or did they have a conflict that we don¡¯t know about?¡±


    ¡®na has a big reputation in the design industry, so it¡¯s normal for her to look down on a model. like Jo


    an, who rose to fameter. But she shouldn¡¯t ignore the fact that Joan has Sean¡¯s support. Could it


    be that her assistant failed to get close to Sean, so she¡¯s venting her anger on Joan?¡®


    ¡®We still don¡¯t know why na dislikes Joan. Stop specting! The show¡¯s producers are


    professionals, right? You¡¯re specting too much with all this chatter! Joan clearly seems fake. She¡¯s


    always sobbing and crying! So annoying!¡±


    Luna¡¯s mood was clearly off, and no one dared to provoke her.


    After finishing their meal, Abigail returned to her room with Luna.


    ¡°The show is being recorded. Why get upset? Aren¡¯t you afraid of getting criticized?¡± Abigail gently


    advised.


    Luna walked ahead, seemingly indifferent. ¡°I¡¯m not like Sean. His grandmother annoyed me this mornin


    g, so I¡¯m going to vent on his sweetheart. If she has the guts to kick me out of this show, so


    be it. I¡¯ve had enough. What a bunch of nonsense!¡±


    Once they entered the room, Abigail shifted the topic. ¡°Yesterday, when I went back, his


    grandmother said she knew a traditional doctor and insisted on taking me for


    acupuncture. When I got back, my lower abdomen suddenly started hurting.¡±


    Luna looked at Abigail, grabbed her shoulders, and asked anxiously, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me? How are


    you feeling now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine now. It¡¯s just that the doctor¡¯s surname is Palmer,¡± Abigail said softly.


    Luna frowned. ¡°Is this situation rted to Joan?¡±


    Abigail took a seat at the work table. She shook her head and said, ¡°Joan doesn¡¯t know I¡¯m Sean¡¯s


    wife. I¡¯m sure of that.¡±


    Luna sat on the couch, her face darkening. ¡°You need to ask Sean about this again and see if he¡¯s


    investigated. Whether or not Joan knows is one thing, but since that person mentioned that


    surname, it¡¯s very likely they¡¯re trying to provoke you.¡±

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    Abigail looked at Luna and nodded gently. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡±


    ¡°I think the whole situation is definitely rted to Joan. Why else would they use that surname? It¡¯s cle


    arly a provocation to you as the rightful wife,¡± Luna continued her analysis.


    Abigail remained silent, focusing on her embroidery.


    Luna, holding a tablet, was busy with her own tasks. Suddenly, she put the tablet down.


    ¡°I just remembered, you went with Old Mrs. Graham yesterday, didn¡¯t you?¡± Luna asked Abigail urgentl


    y.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Yes, she took me. She¡¯s been trying various folk remedies for my pregnancy.¡±


    Luna stared at Abigail intently. ¡°Is there


    a possibility that Joan had someone approach Old Mrs. Graham and deliberately provoke you using he


    r surname? She may not know you, but as long as it disgusts you, it would¡¯ve served her purpose.¡±


    Abigail pondered for a moment and then nodded. ¡°What you¡¯re saying makes sense. If she wanted to u


    pset Sean¡¯s rightful wife, she definitely wouldn¡¯t approach someone close. After all, if Sean


    found out, it wouldn¡¯t end well.¡±


    ¡°If Old Mrs. Graham wasn¡¯t constantly finding doctors to induce pregnancy for you, Joan wouldn¡¯t


    have had the opportunity to scheme against you. I bet the entire Grahams are against you!¡± Luna


    said with resentment. ¡°Not only that, but if Sean finds out, he¡¯ll probably protect that homewrecker


    Joan!¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips but didn¡¯t say anything.


    With her head bowed, she quietly embroidered a rose, slowly digesting the bitterness in her heart.


    She spoke gently. ¡°Sean and I are really not suitable for each other. His grandmother doesn¡¯t


    believe me, and neither does he. It¡¯s clear they don¡¯t consider me family.¡±


    Luna, upon hearing this, felt a surge of bitterness fill her chest.


    ¡°So, I¡¯m not as upset about what she said, because from now on, I have nothing to do with


    them,¡± Abigail said softly.


    She had spent these three years enduring grievances, and she still couldn¡¯t wake up. It was her own


    fault for letting Sean and Joan bully her.


    ¡°Yes, we need to look forward,¡± Luna reassured.


    After dinner, Kevin called Abigail into Luna¡¯s room.


    ¡°Victor and Damian both have to leave. It¡¯s Mr. Graham¡¯s decision,¡± Kevin said with a feigned


    solemnity, but his eyes asionally flitted between Abigail and Luna.


    Abigail looked at him. ¡°Why isn¡¯t Nina leaving?¡±


    ¡°Although Damian tried to frame her, there¡¯s no evidence,¡± Kevin exined.


    ¡°If there¡¯s no evidence, won¡¯t they continue to investigate?¡± Luna insisted.


    Kevin thought to himself that he was giving Luna a bit of leeway because Abigail was Sean¡¯s wife.


    He could only chuckle and reply, ¡°There¡¯s nothing to investigate. In a ce this small, it¡¯s all just hearsa


    y. There are no surveince cameras, so how can they investigate?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t they say anyone involved should leave? Why can Nina stay?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone was cool and


    Kevin felt that her


    attitude had always been like this, but today, it gave him the impression of being interrogated


    under harsh questioning.


    He scratched his head, a bit hesitant. ¡°Nina has a good rtionship with Joan¡¯s agent, Sabrina. Joan pl


    eaded with Mr. Graham for Nina¡¯s sake, out of consideration for their agent¨Cclient rtionship.¡±


    Before Abigail could react, Luna coldly snorted and immediately started mocking, ¡°So if Joan can save


    her with just a word, why bother investigating anything?¡±


    Abigail looked at Kevin with icy detachment, her eyes devoid of any warmth. ¡°So, with just a word from


    Joan, Nina gets to stay? And Sean agreed to this?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡­¡± Kevin was sweating, his scalp tingling.


    ¡°How interesting,¡± Abigail said, her lips curling with sarcasm. She stood up and calmly told Luna, ¡°I¡¯m g


    oing to change to a different ce to stay. As I mentioned before, I won¡¯t be taking


    any more leaves. I¡¯m leaving the show directly, and I¡¯ve already arranged to move.¡±


    stepped forward to stop her ¡°Abigail If you


    ¡°How interesting,¡± Abigail said, her lips curling with sarcasm. She stood up and calmly told Luna,


    ¡°I¡¯m going to change to a different ce to stay. As I mentioned before, I won¡¯t be taking any more leav


    es. I¡¯m leaving the show directly, and I¡¯ve already arranged to move.¡±


    Kevin


    saw the determination on her face and quickly stepped forward to stop her. ¡°Abigail¡­ If you say Victor


    has nothing to do with you, and you now leave the show, what will Mr. Graham think?


    Your actions are just a p in the face to him.¡±


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    Abigail looked at him with a cold smile. ¡°As if he hasn¡¯t done the same to me before, perhaps even


    more. Let go.¡±


    Kevin quickly released her.


    Abigail didn¡¯t even look back; she just opened the door and walked out.


    Even in her anger, she didn¡¯t m the door. She closed it gently.


    Luna coolly began packing her things. ¡°Tell me about the penalty for breaching the contract. I¡¯ll pay it be


    fore I leave.¡±


    ¡°Uh, no, she¡¯s just an assistant. If she leaves, she leaves. You can stay and continue with the design w


    ork. It has nothing to do with you, right? You¡¯re making it sound like she¡¯s na, and you¡¯re just an assi


    stant,¡± Kevin said, suddenly changing his tone andughing carelessly.


    Luna instantly calmed down, narrowly avoiding revealing everything.

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    She took a deep breath and exined to Kevin, ¡°She might be an assistant, but if I stay when she


    has to leave, it¡¯d look bad on me.¡±


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    Kevin told Luna sternly, ¡°I don¡¯t need you to pay me for the breach of contract, but Mr. Graham has


    invested in this show. Cross him, and you will find the design industry a treacherous ce for you.¡±


    Luna red at him. ¡°Is that a threat? I¡¯m telling you, if she leaves, I¡¯m leaving too.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s your reason?¡± Kevin looked at her quizzically.


    ¡°No reason. We¡¯re a package. I won¡¯t stay just because of money.¡± Luna shoved him away.


    Kevin looked at her knowingly. He stared at the leaving Luna and chuckled. ¡°You have to think this


    through. Mr. Graham hired you to be Joan¡¯s designer. If you break your word and Joan fails her


    debut, he mighte after L.Moon.¡±


    That lit the mes of fury within Luna. She red at the simpering Kevin. ¡°What¡¯s that supposed to


    mean?¡±


    Kevin stopped smiling. He said seriously, ¡°You¡¯re smart. Do you think it¡¯s smart to drag L.Moon


    down for an assistant?¡±


    It was obvious what he was trying to say. She had to stay and keep designing for Joan, but if she


    stayed, then Abigail had to stay as well, and she had to take the unfair treatment. The rims of Luna¡¯s


    eyes went red. It was more annoying to have Abigail take the unfair treatment than if she had to do


    it herself.


    Sean and Abigail shared no love between them, and he was spoiling the homewrecker a lot. Luna


    couldn¡¯t bet L.Moon¡¯s future on the sparse love Sean had for Abigail. L.Moon and Abigail were


    important to her.


    Kevin watched as the dark look on her face disappeared, and Luna went white. He went ahead and


    smiled. ¡°You can stay back alone if you want. I¡¯ll get you an assistant. Abigail¡¯s leg is hurt, and she


    has some family affairs to settle. She can get some rest now.¡±


    Luna went back to the couch and sat down, refusing to talk to Kevin. Kevin couldn¡¯t push her further, s


    o he left. Abigail packed up and sat on


    the couch, keeping quiet. She looked down at her phone, but even after a while, she didn¡¯t make any c


    alls.


    Luna hadn¡¯te to see Abigail, but Sean had already called Abigail. Abigail took the call, but she


    didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you saying anything?¡± Sean asked coolly.


    Abigail asked coldly, ¡°You called me. You should be the one starting the conversation.¡±


    Sean could hear the dissatisfaction in her voice, and he sounded slightly less


    cold. ¡°Luna called me. She told me you guys are trying to find a new ce to move to, and you¡¯re backi


    ng out of the


    production, are you?¡±


    Abigail paused for a moment. She didn¡¯t think Luna would seek Sean out and talk about that. She didn¡¯t


    answer that question. Instead, she asked, ¡°I have a question for you. Did you invest in this show just to


    have Joan debut? Does fairness and equity don¡¯t matter?¡±


    That was the point of Sean¡¯s investing in this show. He grunted.


    The rims of Abigail¡¯s eyes went red. She said, ¡°If I was the one who took the meds that day, I


    would¡¯ve been the one embroiled in a sex scandal. Even so, you¡¯re going to keep the person who


    almost hurt me just because Joan asked you to?¡±


    ¡°Abigail, you can¡¯t do anything without evidence. What¡¯s the fairness you want? For me to kick the desi


    gner out of the team because they bit another designer?¡± asked Sean coldly.


    Abigail pursed her lips, her eyes glistening with tears.


    Sean said, ¡°Victor texted Damian. That we have evidence. He went to the medical team and got the me


    ds. That we have video evidence too. Damian asked someone to get the meds for Victor, and


    there¡¯s evidence of his traveling. Why is kicking them out not fair?¡±


    Abigail rasped, ¡°What if I believe that Victor¡¯s scapegoated? Can¡¯t you find out the truth?¡±


    Sean asked sharply, ¡°You¡¯re leaving the team because you think I got the wrong person?¡±


    Abigail refused to back down. ¡°Yes. There are so many holes in this case, but you think it¡¯s fair. You thin


    k the evidence is enough. If you can¡¯t find out the truth, then keep everyone. You¡¯re keeping Nina aroun


    d because Joan told you to, didn¡¯t she?¡±


    Abigail seldom got mad. From what Sean knew, Abigail might look submissive, but she was actually co


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    The first time she gets mad at me, and it¡¯s for another man. Sean hung up and mmed his phone.


    Cameron was shocked, and he stayed quiet for a long time. Furtively, he told his underling to get a new


    phone. Kevin told Luna that Sean got mad, and she quickly came to Abigail¡¯s room to cheer


    her up.


    ¡°You


    don¡¯t have to fight him over Victor¡¯s case. I heard he got mad and smashed his phone.¡± Luna patted Abi


    gail¡¯s shoulder.


    Abigail leaned in Luna¡¯s embrace, holding her sadness back. ¡°He pushed me around just for Joan. The


    re¡¯s a reason Damian bit Nina instead of everyone


    else.¡± She was mad because Sean humiliated her in front of Joan. Joan protecting the woman who sab


    otaged her was her way of showing off.


    Luna held Abigail¡¯s arm and said softly, ¡°I told Sean you¡¯re leaving the show so you won¡¯t have to suffer


    this indignity. I¡¯m worried


    Sean might attack L.Moon if I break the contract and fail his n of having Joan debut.¡±


    Abigail teared up even more. She had never felt so aggrieved before. Someone in the team sabotaged


    her, but as her husband, Sean protected the culprit just to spoil his mistress. As


    Abigail hugged Luna, Luna teared up as well.


    Kevin was agonizing over the mess of this show. When he tried to talk with Luna, Luna ignored him. He


    could see that her eyes were red. When he tried to talk to Abigail, she locked her door. He didn¡¯t under


    stand any of this. You and Sean are neighbors. Why are you guys fighting over a call? This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    wife. Someone on a


    Kevin went into Sean¡¯s room and put on a look of dejection. He persuaded, ¡°Why are you


    mad at her, Sean? She¡¯s your set sabotaged her, and we couldn¡¯t even find anything about that. Of cou


    rse she¡¯s aggrieved.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t give me that. I know you¡¯re enjoying the drama.¡± Sean saw through his lie right away.


    Kevin snickered and huddled closer. ¡°Are you jealous? Of course you are. Your wife is defending a mal


    e model. I¡¯d be jealous too.¡±


    Sean got madder. ¡°If you have nothing to say, scram.¡±


    Kevin quickly said, ¡°I do have something to say. I trust Victor too. I trust Abigail¡¯s instinct. There¡¯s no rea


    son a model would help an assistant like her. Nothing to gain from it, don¡¯t you


    think?¡±


    Sean sneered. ¡°Abigail¡¯s a naive woman. She¡¯s never gotten into the cesspool that is the entertainment


    industry, but you have. Victor is just using her as a stepping stone. His goal is na.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s conflicting. If his goal is na, then he should treat Abigail better instead of forcing himself on h


    er. Not to mention, there¡¯s the transaction record right in his phone. Luna would¡¯ve made a eunuch out


    of him if that record was true,¡± argued Kevin.


    Sean pursed his lips, but he said nothing. Kevin huddled closer to his desk. Earnestly, he said, ¡°Why do


    n¡¯t you and Abigail take a step back each and let this slide? I mean, someone¡¯s sabotaging her becaus


    e you gave her too much attention during the show. The inte¡¯s shipping you two.¡±


    That cheered Sean up a little. ¡°She doesn¡¯t think I¡¯m giving her too much attention.¡±


    ¡°I also have something to say about that. When her leg got hurt, Victor got her the meds she needed an


    d helped her move things around, while you didn¡¯t even show up.¡±


    ¡°Shut it.¡± The mention of Victor upset Sean.


    ¡°Sure thing.¡± Kevin grinned. ¡°Just let this slide, Sean. For her sake. It¡¯ll be better for her and the woman


    around you.¡±


    Sean looked at him coolly. Kevin was telling him to keep Victor and Damian. ¡°You think this will


    that easily? Abigail argued with me for a male model. Why do you think I¡¯m mad?¡± asked Sean coldly. H


    e was annoyed by Victor before this, but now he wanted Victor to get out of the show.


    pass


    Kevin made an OK gesture. ¡°I¡¯ll talk to Abigail. She¡¯ll cajole youter.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need any cajoling. Phrase that better.¡± Sean red at Kevin.


    Kevin quickly left his room and heaved a sigh of relief. He went to Abigail¡¯s room and knocked on the d


    oor.


    Abigail was on the couch, a little dejected. When she


    heard the knocking, she looked at the door, but she ignored it.


    Kevin said softly, ¡°Ms. Quinn, I wanna talk about Victor. Please open up.¡±


    Abigail felt a little resigned, but she got up and opened the door anyway. She stood at the doorway and


    looked at Kevin coolly, ¡°What do you want to talk about?¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we take this inside?¡± Kevin simpered. His eyes were alluring.


    Abigail made way for him.

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    The result surprised everyone, but Nina and her friends were warned as well. Joan didn¡¯t get to find out


    why Victor and Damian could stay, and that annoyed her. She guessed that Abigail was involved in this


    , but she told herself that na probably asked a favor from Sean for her assistant¡¯s sake.


    The next afternoon, the production team held a pic in the hotel¡¯s courtyard. The hotel had a big court


    yard, and its lush fields cheered the mood of anyone who saw it. Joan learned her lesson and came ea


    rly to take a spot. Sean, however, didn¡¯t show up that early.


    While there weren¡¯t a lot of people around, Nina took a seat beside Joan and whispered, ¡°Say, do


    think Victor¡¯s staying because of Quinn?¡±


    you


    Joan was in a bad mood, and hearing that made her frown. ¡°Quinn is just an assistant. Sean doesn¡¯t ca


    re about her. She¡¯s not worth his time. Must¡¯ve been na who helped them.¡±


    Damian and Victor came. Damian saw Nina and Joan whispering among themselves, and he


    nodded at them with a smile. The moment he turned around, however, his face fell.


    Kevin talked to him. He said Victor could stay and keeppeting for the prize, which was all thanks to


    na¡¯s team. They argued with Sean and almost quit the show for this. He was told to treasure the ch


    ance they got. He thought if he worked together with Nina and kicked na¡¯s team. out, he would have


    the biggest chance at victory, but


    that n backfired, and he was saved by the most powerfulpetitor he had in thispetition.


    Abigail told Luna to go to the courtyard alone. She waited at the doorway for a moment and saw Sean


    some reason, Sean¡¯s heart skipped a beat when Abigail approached him. The closer Abigail was to hi


    m, the heavier he breathed.


    Abigail stood in front of him, looking friendly. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Mr. Graham.¡±


    Sean nodded and took a step ahead. A momentter, he stopped. ¡°How do you feel?¡±


    ¡°Fine,¡± said Abigail quietly.


    The filming team caught their scene quickly enough, and they went after them. Abigail thought Sean wo


    uld hold back in case Joan saw this, but


    he seemed to ignore the camera. ¡°How¡¯s your leg? I told someone to get you some meds. Throw out th


    e one Victor bought for you.¡±


    Theizens had arrived. When they heard what Sean said, they got excited.


    Theizens had arrived. When they heard what Sean said, they got excited.


    ¡®Holy sh*t. I can¡¯t believe what I¡¯m hearing. I am so jelly.¡¯


    ¡®Hah, and they say this ship has sunk. LMFAO, b*tches. Suck my dick! I knew Sean would surprise


    me every time.


    ¡®So, the regr girl and bossy rich guy story is real? Fairy tale is real?¡±


    ¡®You¡¯d believe this obvious scam when a real foreign prince is right here in front of you? Gimme a hund


    red bucks, and I¡¯ll do a face reveal.


    Everyone in the chat was teasing. Abigail was a little dazed. A momentter, she said, ¡°Victor¡¯s meds. a


    re fine. My leg¡¯s all healed. It doesn¡¯t hurt now.¡±


    Sean couldn¡¯t get mad in front of the camera, so he said nothing. Abigail remembered what Kevin told h


    er. She kept convincing herself to cajole Sean, then she said, ¡°I¡¯ll send it to my family.¡±


    ¡°I bought a lot for you. You don¡¯t need his meds,¡± said Sean.


    ¡°Yeah, sure.¡± Abigail obliged, since she couldn¡¯t fight him. After all, he did deign to get her the meds. Th


    ey each took a step back.


    When Joan saw them onscreen together, her smile froze, but then she kept smiling. ¡°Sean is here.¡±


    Thest time Luna was onscreen with her, she didn¡¯t even bother faking friendship. Luna held Kevin. ¡°T


    ell the production team to have my assistant and Mr. Graham show up on the screen together. The audi


    ence loves this.¡±


    Kevin nodded with a smile. He then noticed Joan and the look on her face, and he grinned. ¡°Victor¡¯s nic


    e too, but Mr. Graham likes your assistant.¡±


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    Victor was suddenly summoned. He quickly stood up and waved his hands. ¡°Ms.


    Quinn and I are just friends. I won¡¯t get any ideas about her.¡±


    Nina said sarcastically, ¡°Oh, you bought meds for her and dealt with all her daily hassles. You call that j


    ust friends¡®?¡±

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    Damian quickly said, ¡°Hey, Victor just wanted to help because someone ordered her around like a serv


    ant, even when she was injured. That was just being kind. Why do you think it¡¯s a sordid affair? Projecti


    on much?¡±


    The heated argument hyped up the show.


    ¡®This is interesting. Sean and the assistant¡¯s story was the star of the show. Until now. I think a bit more


    drama spices up everything.¡¯


    ¡®Damian and Nina were on good terms a while ago. What happened? It¡¯s like they¡¯re enemies now!


    ¡®Am I the only one who heard that the production team ordered Quinn around in private? Was it Joan?


    She¡¯s the


    only one who¡¯d lord everyone around since she¡¯s on great terms with Mr. Graham. No wonder Nina¡¯s st


    uck to her like ants to honey.¡¯


    ¡®Oy, that¡¯s


    conjecture, hater. You¡¯re using two of them at once? The Quinn and Graham ship hasn¡¯t sailed yet.


    Stop being delusional.


    The chat room was getting heated as well. Nina looked upset from the scathing remark she got, but Jo


    an chuckled. ¡°Someone apparently hasn¡¯t learned their lesson.¡±


    Damian said nothing. He asked Victor toe to the grill with him. The


    tea time that day would be done  pic. The team had to learn how to grill and juice the fruits. They


    had to prepare everything on the set.


    Abigail was assigned to grill duty, and she had to make the sauce listed on her list. While she was doin


    g her job, Sean came over. He took his suit off and tossed it to Kevin.


    Kevin took the suit and grinned like a sly old fox. ¡°Need my help, Mr. Graham?¡±


    Sean rolled his sleeves up and grunted coolly. The audience was still wondering what was going on, bu


    t when Sean stood with Abigail and took the skewer away from her, the chatroom exploded.


    ¡®Holy sh*t, holy sh*t, holy sh*t. Ship is real. Where¡¯s my venttor?¡®


    ¡®Lord, is the ship real?¡®


    ¡®Someone smack me. Sean is so sexy when he rolls his sleeves up. Can¡¯t believe a guy like him would


    do chores just for the assistant.¡¯


    ¡®Hey, Kevin¡¯s hot too. Look at his eyes. So sexy.


    Sean¡¯s little movement hyped everyone up, and Joan was staring at Abigail as well. Abigail was a little


    surprised that Sean would push her away from her workstation. A momentter, she quickly said, ¡°I¡¯ll mi


    nce the garlic, then.¡±


    ¡°Yeah. Do it right beside me,¡± said Sean quietly.


    Only Abigail heard that. She had no idea why he wanted to do that. Just a day ago, he made her so ma


    d she wanted to break up with him on the spot, and yet he was being so flirty at that moment. She peel


    ed a garlic and squeezed its head as she rinsed it in the basin. The garlic was white as snow, and


    her fingers were as glistening as pearls.


    Sean was skewering some meat, and he stared at Abigail¡¯s fingers for a while. No one saw it, but the c


    amera filmed everything, and the chat exploded again. Abigail finished rinsing the garlic, then she took


    a food processor and minced them.


    Joan wouldn¡¯t take this lying down. She was peeling some fruits, and


    she cut her own finger on purpose. She gasped, her knife and fruit falling into


    the basin. Nina quickly approached her and shouted, ¡°Get the medic. She cut her finger!¡±


    Joan held her finger and teared up. Sean turned around. When he saw what was going on, he was


    going to put the skewer down and check on her, but Luna huddled closer. ¡°I¡¯ll do it. You gotta grill


    the food fast, Mr. Graham. Everyone¡¯s starving.¡±


    Kevin was still wondering if he should stop Sean from going over to Joan, but Luna did it before he


    could even make a decision. Kevin couldn¡¯t stand by when Luna was already taking action. He


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    quickly said, ¡°The food processor¡¯s des are sharp too. Keep an eye on Quinn. Don¡¯t let her get hurt.


    She needs to help na with the design. Can¡¯t have anything happen to her hand.¡±


    Sean looked at Abigail. She took out the rotor de from the food processor. He approached her


    and said, ¡°Put it on the table.¡±


    Abigail put it on the table. Sean picked it up, frowned, and took the basin. He then washed the de wit


    h a brush. On closer inspection, he could see that the des were sharp and thin. The fur


    on the brush was cut through by the de easily.


    A group of people was huddled around Joan. Damian and Victor were there for a saboteur, while Luna


    and Kevin were just faking concern.


    Abigail put it on the table. Sean picked it up, frowned, and took the basin. He then washed the de wit


    h a brush. On closer inspection, he could see that the des


    were sharp and thin. The fur on the brush was cut through by the de easily.


    A group of people was huddled around Joan. Damian and Victor


    were there for a saboteur, while Luna and Kevin were just faking concern.


    Without caring about anything else, Victor grabbed Joan¡¯s hand and took a closer look. The wound was


    n¡¯t deep. He shouted, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Just scraped a bit of her skin off. It¡¯ll close up after she washes it an


    d gets some rest.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean wash it? She needs a medic to disinfect her,¡± Nina said. She had a feeling Victor w


    as getting back at them.


    Damian took a look. Coolly, he said, ¡°Yeah. Pick up the pace, medic, or the wound¡¯s going to close


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    pulled her hand back. Since she was surrounded, she had no idea what Sean and Abigail were doing,


    and she teared up.


    Luna said, ¡°Miss Palmer, since you can¡¯t even prepare the fruits, let me do it. You get some rest.¡±


    Kevin said, ¡°The medic¡¯s arriving soon. Calm down. At least get disinfected. For safety¡¯s sake.¡±


    Damian dragged Victor away and went back to their stations. Luna took over Joan¡¯s job, while Kevin sa


    t Joan down and blew on her wound. To his credit, that was caring.


    Sean finished cleaning the processor¡¯s des and approached Joan. He asked calmly, ¡°Let me see yo


    ur hand.¡±


    Joan raised her hand. The wound wasn¡¯t bleeding anymore, and it didn¡¯t look deep at all. Without the i


    mpact of blood, the wound didn¡¯t look scary at all. It was just a white line on a finger.


    ¡°Not a big deal. Just rub something on it and p some Band¨C


    Aid over the wound. You can get back to work right away,¡± said Sean. He was going to go back and grill


    . Abigail¡¯s cooking skills were dubious. He was worried she might flip the whole grill and burn herself.


    Joan looked aggrieved, but she nodded anyway. The audience mocked her aggressively.


    ¡®She calls that a wound? It¡¯s almost microscopic. Damian was right. If the medic¡¯s one second slower, t


    he wound would¡¯ve closed up. Man, that guy¡¯s good. He shoots straight.¡®


    Victor and Damian are so dramatic. First thing Victor did was tell everyone about the wound. It¡¯s like he


    did it on purpose, that drama queen.¡®


    ¡®Am I the only one who thinks Sean is kind of dense? Obviously, Joan wants him to look at her more,


    and then the guy be like, ¡°Oh just p some Band¨CAid on it and get back to work.¡± LMFAO.


    Nina


    watched as Abigail and Sean worked together, her eyes glinting. After the medic showed up, Kevin left.


    The medic pped some Band¨CAid on Joan¡¯s hand, and they left.


    Nina came back to Joan holding a te of fruits. She whispered, ¡°Damian and Victor are obviously


    Of course Joan knew that. She wasn¡¯t stupid. She stared at the ground, the look in her eyes dark. ¡°It¡¯s


    a shame they didn¡¯t get kicked out. We have to chase them off.¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t get kicked out that


    easily because Luna was around. Even if she did anything wrong, Luna could still ask Sean to keep


    her around.


    Sean asked Luna to design everything for Joan. Of course he would give her some privilege. However,


    he wouldn¡¯t let Victor and Damian off the hook if they did anything stupid again.


    Nina was more cautious, however. ¡°Damian and Victor dislike us now. If we kick them away now, we


    might fall into their trap.¡±


    Joan thought she had a point. She said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. I¡¯ll ask around tonight.¡±


    While they were concocting their evil n, Luna snuck over to Victor and Damian. She whispered,


    ¡°Can we talkter?¡±


    Damian grunted. ¡°We¡¯ll meet at the garden in the westter. Tell Quinn toe over too.¡±


    The men were grilling, while Sean kept Abigail around to sprinkle pepper and chili powder over


    the meat. She kept coughing, and her face was red.


    Sean gave her a kebab. ¡°For you. Eat it.¡±


    Abigail put it on a te and munched on the kebab slowly. A momentter, a few


    fell onto her te as well.


    ¡°You¡¯re not even eating. Why don¡¯t I grill and you eat?¡± Abigail asked.


    octopus tentacles


    Kevin had Luna feeding him, while the other designers had their models helping them out. Sean


    could¡¯ve skipped all the work and gone straight to eating, so he didn¡¯t have anyone feeding him.


    Sean looked at Abigail knowingly. For some reason, Abigail got what he was implying. Feed me.


    She held her te tightly, her knuckles white. ¡°I mean, we¡¯re on the set¡­¡±


    ¡°Then why did you even ask?¡± Sean looked away, obviously upset.


    Abigail looked at Luna. She was holding a kebab in one hand and feeding Kevin with the other.


    Abigail took a deep breath. ¡°What would you like to eat?¡±


    ¡°Octopus tentacles,¡± said Sean right away.


    Abigail handed him the food. The look in Joan¡¯s eves turned icv

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    Excited, the audience started donating in droves. The chatroom was exploding with all kinds of messag


    es and donations. Sean ate slowly, and he would frown from time to time. He had never eaten octopus


    tentacles before, nor had he ever cooked any, but he was a good cook. He thought the food was good,


    but it was not as good as his usual seafood. Maybe they put too much seasoning.


    Abigail noticed the frown, and she exined, ¡°That¡¯s how it is with barbecue. Seasoning is king. It¡¯s not


    as good as authentic seafood, but a lot of people like it. It¡¯s stress relieving eating this.¡±


    Sean flipped the skews around. He asked calmly, ¡°Do you like barbecue, then?¡±


    Abigail paused for a moment, then she said, ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    Sean looked down. Naturally, he said, ¡°What kind of food do you prefer? I¡¯ll make them for you.¡±


    A strange feeling welled in Abigail¡¯s heart, but then she was reminded of everything Sean did for Joan,


    and that feeling died. Coolly, she said, ¡°Anything¡¯s fine. Just keep doing what you¡¯re doing.¡±


    Sean looked at her, but he said nothing more. Abigail was silent, and so was Sean. She stood beside S


    ean, sprinkling seasoning onto the barbecued food before cing them on the table. It looked sweet fro


    m the outside, but Abigail knew that everything she and Sean were doing was just an act for


    them to de¨Cescte the situation.


    He stepped back for Joan, while she did it for the prize money and Victor. They were acting like they w


    ere in love for the camera all to assuage the guilt they had for each other. They wanted to act


    like their rtionship was still healthy. However, Abigail gave it a bit of thought and realized that


    there was no love between them. Not ever. If it weren¡¯t for Joan¡¯s debut, he wouldn¡¯t have deigned


    to join the show and put on this act with her.


    Abigail didn¡¯t check on Joan earlier. She thought things were getting a bit awkward between her and


    Sean, so she asked, ¡°How¡¯s Miss Palmer¡¯s wound?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯ll heal up tomorrow,¡± said Sean.


    Abigail grunted and said nothing more. Sean frowned. He wondered why Abigail brought Joan up.


    Have I not done enough? Is she still mad? Sean felt parched, and he got annoyed. ¡°Get me a bottle


    of soda.¡±


    Abigail turned around


    and grabbed a bottle of soda. A momentter, she put a straw into the bottle. Seeing that, Sean looked


    at her. He put the kebabs onto the te beside him and grabbed Abigail¡¯s hand. He sucked on the stra


    w and took the soda.


    Abigail wasn¡¯t holding anything anymore. She picked up the tes and served the food. Every table ha


    d a bit of food at the moment. Sean approached the longest table on the set, holding his soda. Abigail


    ced a kebab before him.


    Sean took a seat and sipped on his soda. Abigail took


    a look, and she thought it looked awkward. She took a seat beside Luna. Luna huddled closer to her. ¡°F


    eeling hot? I¡¯ll crack open a cold one for


    you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m parched, really.¡± Abigail¡¯s lips were dry. While Sean was grilling, she had to move around to


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    Luna grabbed a ss of juice for her and gave her some ice. Abigail took it and gulped it all down.


    She picked up a kebab and munched on it. That eased her up. ¡°Nice afternoon tea. Must be the


    most rxed session so far.¡±


    Luna leaned on her chair and narrowed her eyes happily. ¡°You¡¯re rxed, but someone isn¡¯t. Cut her o


    wn hand but didn¡¯t get anything from it.¡±


    Abigail looked at Joan. Coolly, she said, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about it. It¡¯s a killjoy.¡±


    Luna huddled closer to Abigail once more, and she whispered, ¡°Are you still mad at Mr. Graham?


    He¡¯s been nice the whole afternoon.¡±


    ¡°He can do anything for Joan,¡± said Abigail coolly.


    Luna choked on her words. She picked up a kebab and chomped down on it. ¡°So annoying.¡±


    Abigail smiled ¡°Don¡¯t mind it. Just go on with life.¡± She didn¡¯t care anymore. Sean was only nice to her b


    ecause of Joan.


    Sean had his exclusive seat. He looked at Abigail from afar and rested his chin on his hand. He


    sipped on his soda, ncing at Abigail. She was whispering with Luna, and Sean realized that Abigail a


    nd Luna were far too close to only be a boss and her assistant.


    Kevin approached him and chuckled from time to time. Eventually, an impatient Sean looked up at him.


    Kevin chuckled. ¡°Nice straw you have there.¡±

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    Chapter 108 Vengeful


    Joan watched Sean and Kevin from a distance, her eyes revealing a glint of suspicion. She thought, W


    hile two instances could be considered coincidental, what about the third?


    It was painfully clear to her that Sean cared deeply for Abigail, far more than he did for her. Joan had al


    ways believed she was the sole recipient of Sean¡¯s affections, but now, it appeared that a mere


    assistant had stolen his heart. She pursed her lips and nced at the small wound on her finger, her


    eyes filled with cold resentment.


    Nina said quietly, ¡°Don¡¯t you think Mr. Graham cares about Miss Quinn a bit too much? Every time


    there¡¯s afternoon tea, he wants to bring her along. Even their rooms are next to each other.¡±


    These words struck Joan where it hurt the most. She imed to share a deep bond with Sean, but it


    was evident to everyone that the man arranged to have his room next to Abigail¡¯s. Even during


    teatime, he would stay with Abigail.


    Abigail had managed to steal the spotlight, rendering all of Joan¡¯s attempts to capture his attention, incl


    uding her dramatic announcement of their rtionship and her previous self¨Charm, futile and


    Suppressing her fury, Joan smiled at Nina. ¡°So, will you get back at her for me?¡±


    Nina hesitated for a moment, then pledged her loyalty. ¡°I¡¯ll do whatever you say.¡±


    Joan mused over her options for a moment. She said, ¡°The bag I asked Sean to get for me just came.


    It¡¯s still sealed. Do you want it?¡±


    Nina¡¯s eyes greedily lit up, and she clenched her teeth before whispering, ¡°I won¡¯t disappoint you.¡±


    Satisfied, Joan smiled sweetly. ¡°I await your return, but remember, Miss Quinn is just an assistant.


    We targeted the wrong personst time.¡±


    Nina instantly grasped the implied message. Since Abigail was difficult to handle, they should shift


    their focus to Luna.


    After teatime was over, Luna escorted Abigail to her room. ¡°We¡¯re meeting Victor and Damian in the we


    st garden tonight.¡±


    Abigail understood her friend¡¯s intentions. ¡°You want to fight back, don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Even if I¡¯m not, I should be prepared for anything. We can¡¯t always be on the defensive side,¡± Luna


    replied.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°I can¡¯t make it tonight. I have something to attend to. Please tell them.¡±


    ¡°What are you nning to do?¡± Luna asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m revising the design. Ry the message to Damian and have him spread the word. Then, the


    right¨Chand person in this show. Remove her, and Joan bes powerless.¡± Abigail smiled.


    Luna mirrored her smile. ¡°You¡¯re vengeful.¡±


    Abigail approached her workstation and added, ¡°It¡¯s a shame our industry has people like them.


    Also, find out the background of the person who pricked me. I want to know if he¡¯s rted to Joan.¡±


    Luna nodded with concern in her eyes. Abigail understood Luna¡¯s worry¨Cthat Sean might side


    with Joan if the person was linked to her. Still, Abigail didn¡¯t want to jump to conclusions just yet.


    Sweet Whispers would start its first show in three days, with half the designers facing elimination in


    the first round. Out of eight groups, only four would advance. Abigail had already reviewed the


    designers¡® previous work. Damian was undoubtedly a talented designer, while Nina didn¡¯t seem to


    shine. Her elimination was a possibility.


    As night fell, Abigail continued her redesign work. She transformed the embroidered roses into a


    more eye¨C


    catching design, changing the dress into a shorter skirt. She nned to wrap it in a thinyer of gauze


    and sew the roses onto it to make them appear lifelike. She diligently recorded all


    the details on the draft..


    It was approaching 11,00PM, and Sean had finished his work for the day. He knocked on Abigail¡¯s roo


    m door repeatedly but received no response. Just as he was leaving, Cameron approached and


    handed him a card. ¡°Maybe she¡¯s too busy to hear you.¡±


    Sean cocked an eyebrow. ¡°When did you prepare this?¡±


    Worried that Sean might misunderstand, Cameron exined, ¡°Mr. Stewart gave it to me today and


    told me to give it to you when the time was right.¡±


    Sean took the card from Cameron, swiped it to unlock the door, and entered Abigail¡¯s room. He heard


    water running in the bathroom, but his attention was immediately drawn to the half¨Cfinished


    clothing and drafts scattered on the table. The drafts were covered in Abigail¡¯s familiar handwriting

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    Chapter 109 It¡¯s Your Handwriting


    Abigail emerged from the bathroom and found Scan fixated on the draft on the coffee table. A sense of


    uncase gripped her, and she blurted out, ¡°How¡¯d you get in?¡±


    His focus was abruptly shattered. He turned to her and then walked over to pick up the draft. ¡°Kevin ga


    ve me a key card, so I let myself in. Why is there a problem with that?¡±


    She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. A momentter, she calmly asked, ¡°Why did Kevin give


    you the key card? What made him think I wouldn¡¯t let you in?¡±


    Ignoring her question, Sean studied the draft. Abigail tightened her towel and approached him, her nerv


    es under control. ¡°So, what do you think of the changes?¡±


    ¡°Why is the paper filled with your handwriting?¡± He held


    the draft and looked at her. Her hair was¡® still wet, and water droplets trailed down her corbone. He fo


    und himself captivated by that, momentarily lost in thought. She spoke, but her voice seemed distant.


    ¡°Ms. Smith wants me to pick up the design. She¡¯ll let me write all the elements of the design shees


    up with to nurture my creativity.¡±


    What Abigail said wasn¡¯t registering with Sean. He put the draft down and examined the altered dress. I


    t was beautiful, but it didn¡¯t quite capture his attention like that single droplet of water sliding down her b


    ody. She walked closer to him. The scent of her shampoo was intoxicating. Everything she did seemed


    to leave an impression on him, and he didn¡¯t mind.


    In a whimsical gesture, he picked her up in a princess carry and looked at her. ¡°Are you doing this


    on purpose?¡±


    She was shocked upon hearing that. She then processed his words and retorted, ¡°You barged into my r


    oom, and now you¡¯re using me of doing this on purpose?¡±


    He ignored her response and yfully tossed her onto the bed.


    She smacked him. ¡°I haven¡¯t dried my hair.¡±


    ¡°If it makes your bed wet, you can sleep in my room,¡± Sean rasped.


    The doubts that arose after seeing the draft were washed away by the tenderness she showed that


    night.


    Morning arrived, and a weary Abigail went to the dining hall with Luna. Luna looked at her and smiled. ¡°


    Did the draft keep you up all night? Is it that hard?¡±


    Abigail rubbed her temples. ¡°The draft is finished, but Sean entered my roomst night with a key card.


    He saw the draft and the altered dress on the table. I thought we were exposed.¡±


    Luna gasped. ¡°So, he¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Abigail reassured her, then leaned closer and confided how she¡¯d beenpelled to


    seduce Sean.


    Luna breathed a sigh of relief. They reached the dining hall, and Damian discreetly led thedies away


    from the camera¡¯s view. Carefully, he began, ¡°I ran into Nina in the garden at five in the morning. She w


    as acting suspicious and became quite nervous when she saw me.¡±


    Abigail asked, ¡°You were up at five?¡±


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t sleep. You mentioned wantingpetition, so


    I panicked and spent the entire night working on designs. I decided to take a stroll in the garden to unwi


    nd, but that¡¯s when I encountered Nina,¡± Damian exined, looking drained.


    Luna noticed Nina and Joan entering. She guided Abigail to a seat. After everyone settled in, Victor gru


    mbled, ¡°You¡¯re still modifying your design, Damian? The show¡¯s in two days. Don¡¯t give me something e


    mbarrassing, understand?¡±


    The other designers grew tense upon hearing that. Damian exchanged a nce with Luna and sarcasti


    cally remarked, ¡°I sacrificed sleepst night, taking a stroll in the garden. Surprisingly, a certain designe


    r¡¯s lights were on all night. She¡¯s working diligently in secret.¡±


    Luna remainedposed under the scrutiny. ¡°What do you mean working hard in secret? I made a few


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    adjustments because I felt my design didn¡¯t align well with the theme.¡±


    This revtion dampened the enthusiasm of the other designers. If na¡¯s team was putting in much e


    ffort, the other designers couldn¡¯t afford to rx. Soon, a wave of nervousness washed over them as th


    ey began to fret about the results of the first round.


    Damian left the dining area without eating much. The other designers quickly returned to work, making


    all the changes they could.


    Nina remained unruffled and leisurely finished her breakfast. As Abigail and Luna prepared to


    leave, she looked at them knowingly


    Abigail and Luna didn¡¯t head back immediately. Instead, they met privately where the cameras couldn¡¯t


    capture their conversation. ¡°Everyone¡¯s in a frenzy. I thought Nina would be too, but she


    seems oddly confident,¡± Luna remarked, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.


    Abigail frowned. ¡°What did she do in the garden? And why is she so confident?¡±

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    Abigail had an unsettling feeling about the situation. She suspected that whatever Nina had done. earli


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    er that morning could affect the oue of thepetition.


    Abigail and Luna returned to their room, and Luna paced around, scratching her head. ¡°I¡¯m panicking.


    What should I do?¡± The fear of uncertainty was weighing on Luna.


    ¡°Only two more days until thepetition starts. We don¡¯t have time to figure out what Nina did,¡± Abigai


    l said calmly. ¡°We¡¯ll deal with it as ites. There¡¯s nothing to be afraid of. So far, everything¡¯s going ac


    cording to n, right?¡±


    Luna looked at Abigail with concern. ¡°Except for whatever Nina did this morning.¡±


    ¡°We have no way of finding out what she did. Specting won¡¯t help us. What we need to focus on is


    making enough changes just in case something affects the results,¡± Abigail replied, worried that someo


    ne might interfere with her design process. If she couldn¡¯tplete her clothing designs,


    she wouldn¡¯t have any results to show.


    A knock on the door interrupted their conversation. Luna looked at it, and Abigail quickly cleared


    the coffee table before answering the door.


    Joan stood outside, wearing a friendly smile. ¡°Luna mentioned that the shirt¡¯s been altered, so I¡¯ve


    Luna gave


    her a frosty look and dered loudly, ¡°There¡¯s nothing to see. It¡¯s not even finished yet.¡±


    Abigail turned around and blinked at Luna.


    Joan hade with the livestreaming team, so Luna took a deep breath and smiled at Joan. ¡°Come


    in, then.¡±


    The production team would avoid capturing anything inappropriate and skip over crucial design details.


    Joan and the livestreaming team entered. They asked Luna about her ideas regarding the clothing cha


    nges.


    ¡°It¡¯s beautiful. I can¡¯t wait to wear it on the runway,¡± Joan eximed, looking at the dress on the worksta


    tion and putting on a delighted expression for the camera, adding suspense to the show, as


    needed.


    The audience was curious about the dress, but the camera focused on Luna. Only a corner of the


    dress was shown. The livestream should¡¯ve ended at this point, but Joan sat on the couch and smiled


    at Luna. ¡°I¡¯m curious about how you interpret Sweet Whispers, Luna. This


    change is marvelous. I might not know much about fashion design, but this altered dress impresses me


    .¡±


    The live streaming team thought it was a good question, so they continued with the live stream.


    Luna turned to the camera and calmly exined, ¡°Sweet Whispers may sound like a theme about. rom


    ance, but I see it as a whisper between flowers. That¡¯s why I came up with these changes.¡±


    Joan nodded and then addressed the camera, saying, ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯re eager to see the progress the c


    hanges, but it will only be revealed during the runway show. Please stay tuned, everyone.¡±


    of


    She was professional, and no one could criticize that. The livestreaming team and Joan left. Abigail loo


    ked at Luna and tried to say something. Still, Abigail assured Luna, ¡°It¡¯s probably the production team¡¯s


    arrangement. Don¡¯t overthink it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a bit too nervous,¡± Luna admitted.


    Abigail smiled and got back to work. The sewing machine hummed, and silence settled in, though Luna


    would asionally break it.


    At ten o¡¯clock in the evening, Abigail held the dress and told Luna, ¡°There are still a lot of


    unfinished details. I¡¯ll take this back to my room and work on it. You get some rest.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯ste. We have two days to finish this. What¡¯s the hurry?¡± Luna empathized, knowing Abigail had


    been sitting in front of the sewing machine all day.


    ¡°I can¡¯t afford to waste time. We have no idea what Nina did. Can you take over if something stops me f


    rom finishing my design?¡± Abigail stood up, holding the half¨Cfinished dress in her hands.


    ¡°I should¡¯ve paid more attention in ss. Now, I can¡¯t help, and you have to deal with this alone. You ha


    ve toe up with the design and modifications,¡± Luna said, a little miffed.


    Abigail held the dress with one hand and gently patted Luna¡¯s face with the other. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Get


    some sleep. We¡¯ll livefortably once we finish this and win the prize.¡±


    Luna felt reassured and rxed.


    Abigail came out of Luna¡¯s room holding the dress. She made sure no one was around, then hurried to


    her room.


    Abigail came out of Luna¡¯s room holding the dress. She made sure no one was around, then


    hurried to her room.


    Unbeknownst to her, Nina had cracked her door open slightly and witnessed Abigail¡¯s secretive return t


    o her room. There was a glint of intrigue in Nina¡¯s eyes. Taking this risk had led her to


    uncover a hidden secret


    She closed the door and texted Joan, The drama will happen during the runway show. It¡¯s going to


    be spectacr!

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    The first show was scheduled for the next day. Abigail took the dress to her room for


    final checks to prevent unforeseen circumstances. When she opened her room door, she was startled t


    o find Sean sitting there.


    He had returned


    to hispany two days ago, so she assumed he wouldn¡¯t be back so soon. His sudden appearance i


    n her room rattled her already tense nerves.


    ¡°You seem surprised to see me,¡± he remarked casually as he put down her notebook.


    Abigail used the notebook to doodle patterns for the dress, often finding inspiration at random moments


    . She hadn¡¯t expected Sean to go through her notebook, especially when he had previously shown little


    interest in her work. ¡°I heard you


    went back to work. Of course, I¡¯m surprised to see you in my room,¡± she replied, quicklying up with


    an excuse. Sheposed herself and held her dress up a little, then she went into the room and close


    d the door.


    He nced at the dress in her hands. ¡°Is Luna having you check the dress instead of working on it


    herself?¡±


    ¡°She wants me to check the details. She¡¯s exhausted after working on it all day,¡± she exined.


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    He then turned his attention to her notebook. ¡°Nice patterns. Did Luna ask you to learn this as


    well?¡±


    Abigail hung the dress on a hanger, feeling slightly offended by Sean¡¯sment. Her mind was alread


    y weary from a long day¡¯s work, and she couldn¡¯t figure out why Sean would ask her that. ¡°Yep. What d


    o you think? Do I have enough talent to be a designer?¡±


    ¡°Not bad,¡± he acknowledged. ¡°Many people don¡¯t have talent, but hard work canpensate.¡±


    She grunted and changed the subject. ¡°A stranger pricked mest time. Have you found out who


    did it?¡±


    ¡°We did. I¡¯ll handle it,¡± Sean calmly assured Abigail.


    She involuntarily looked at him with a hint of subtle mockery flickering in her eyes. However, he


    seemed oblivious to it. She looked away, pretending to be interested in the dress, but her thoughts


    were elsewhere. She muttered, He¡¯s going to sweep it under the rug because it¡¯s rted to someone n


    amed ¡®Palmer.¡® She held the dress, finding the situation amusing and pathetic, and thought, If he refuse


    s to tell me, I will ask Luna to investigate.


    ¡°After you¡¯re done, make sure to get some rest. You¡¯re working harder than any assistant,¡± he advise


    d


    before leaving the room.


    The door was closed, and Abigail was still stunned. She had expected Sean to stay longer, but it was j


    ust a brief visit. She entered the bathroom and sshed her face with cold water. When she looked at


    her reflection, she frowned. She appeared vacant and worn; even she was repulsed by her appearance


    , let alone that man.


    After a shower and some adjustments to the dress, she sewed a few patches to perfect the details.


    An urgent knock on her door roused her from hier groggy state the following day. It wasn¡¯t even seven


    o¡¯clock yet, and she knew the show, if today, wouldn¡¯t start so early.


    Approaching the door, Abigail was about to inquire about the visitor¡¯s identity when Luna


    whispered, ¡°Open up. It¡¯s me, Luna.¡±


    Abigail quickly opened the door, greeted by a pale Luna, which instantly rmed her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?


    Did you stay up all night?¡±


    ¡°No, I got some sleep, but I found this in the couch crevices this morning. Someone must have


    hidden it while we weren¡¯t looking.¡± Luna showed the voice recorder and squeezed into Abigail¡¯s


    room.


    Abigail took the recorder and examined it closely. ¡°Did you turn it off, or did it run out of battery?¡±


    ¡°I turned it off. I checked the model, and it saves its file in a cloud system. We need a passcode to


    ess the files,¡± Luna whispered.


    Abigail¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She swiftly grabbed her phone to scan the voice recorder, and it


    directed her to an online shopping page. After inspecting the recorder¡¯s details, Abigail frowned.


    ¡°The recorder¡¯s battery can be recharged. It can work all day andst for a week.¡±


    She turned on the recorder, which still had two¨Cthirds of its battery life. ¡°Judging by the


    power


    usage, Joan must have secretly ced it here when she joined the livestreaming team, specifically wh


    en she sat down and asked you questions.¡±


    Over the past two days, they had discussed their secrets at length, and Joan had likely gained ess


    to the voice recordings through the cloud storage.


    ¡°No wonder she wasn¡¯t concerned when we mentioned altering our clothes. This must be her n.


    She thinks she can win first prize by exposing us,¡± Luna grabbed her hair, her voiceced with


    anger.


    ¡°It¡¯s possible,¡± Abigail responded solemnly.

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    When Sean received the files from Cameron at six in the morning, he wasted no time over the past two


    days gathering all the information he could. He opened the picture he had taken of Abigail¡¯s notebook


    and meticulouslyid out all the drafts Cameron had collected. She had sketched a multitude of pattern


    s. Sean meticulouslypared them to the patterns in na¡¯s designs.


    When he came across the same stork design, Sean ced his phone on the draft and examined it clos


    ely. The shading used by Abigail on the stork was strikingly simr to na¡¯s style. He knew


    that shading was a critical aspect of an artist¡¯s talent, and no matter how gifted Abigail was, she couldn¡¯


    t replicate the essence of na¡¯s art in such a short time.


    He concentrated tirelessly, searching for simrities between na¡¯s and Abigail¡¯s designs. As time


    ticked by, he held up the final design. He scrutinized it topare it to the ones in Abigail¡¯s


    notebook.


    The design had an unmistakable smudge and was adorned with intricate rose designs. He recalled


    taking a picture of a rose drawing in Abigail¡¯s notebook the previous night, and it bore the same


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    shading technique as the final draft. Even though the final design had transformed the roses into a


    3D representation, the core design remained unchanged.


    Sean couldn¡¯t tear his eyes away from the draft. He ovepped them all, and then, clutching his phone


    tightly, he got up.


    Cameron quickly followed Sean, expecting him to seek out Abigail. However, Sean headed for the


    elevator instead. Just as they reached the elevator, they ran into Joan, who came out from the other


    elevator.


    Joan hurried over to Sean, but she hesitated momentarily when she noticed the stack of drafts he


    held. ¡°Where are you going, Sean? The show starts today, and I¡¯m feeling nervous. Can we chat for a


    bit?¡± She nced at the drafts in his hand, and when she realized they were na¡¯s work, her eyes


    darkened.


    Sean pressed a button on the elevator panel. ¡°I¡¯m short on time, Joan. You have a busy schedule, too.


    Head to the dressing room.¡± The elevator doors slid open, and Sean stepped inside before she


    could


    say anything.


    Cameron noticed the look in Sean¡¯s eyes and knew he had a role to y. So, he prevented her from en


    tering the elevator with Sean. ¡°Miss Palmer, allow me to escort you to the dressing room. We


    can¡¯t bete for the show.¡±


    Joan wanted to convey her concerns about the impending failure of the show, but their nned. drama


    with Nina had not yet begun, so she forced a smile. ¡°Of course. Sorry for troubling you. I¡¯m


    nervous.¡±


    Cameron said, ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡±


    It was nearly eight, and


    the backstage area was bustling with activity. The crew members were inspecting the runway, others w


    ere fine¨Ctuning the live¨Cstream setup, and the remainder were busy dressing the models.


    Kevin entered the scene, looking


    suave. However, the moment he stepped out, Scan, who had been waiting patiently, grabbed his cor


    and pushed him back into the room.


    Kevin grumbled, ¡°I just ironed my suit, Sean. Let me go!¡±


    Sean red at him coldly and then got straight to the point. ¡°You¡¯ve hidden the secret well, Kevin. The


    secret is that Abigail is na.¡±


    Kevin was taken aback, then quickly blinked in surprise. He asked with curiosity, ¡°How did you figure it


    out?¡±


    Sean had been attempting a bluff, not expecting Kevin to actually know. He sneered in response.


    Kevin felt a chill run down his spine, but he forced a smile. ¡°You know I have a thing for beautiful


    handwriting, so I often check everyone¡¯s signature when I get the chance.¡±


    Sean was aware of that quirk of Kevin¡¯s.


    Kevin straightened his cor out. ¡°na¡¯s draft bears her signature. I think her handwriting is nice,


    and I like it. When Luna was signing the contract, I checked her signature, but it was different from


    the one on na¡¯s draft.¡±


    Sean stated icily, ¡°So, you¡¯ve known for a while.¡±


    Kevin pulled a long face. ¡°Abigail wanted to hide it. I couldn¡¯t break it to you. If I did anything to upset h


    er, you¡¯d have difficulty cheering her up. Besides, she told me na¡¯s husband just died, and she was i


    n a bad mood,¡± he exined, trying to appear innocent.


    Sean was speechless. He pitied na when her assistant told him that she was a widow. He muttered,


    All this time, that dead husband is me? Sean¡¯s temples throbbed, and he massaged his forehead. ¡°Why


    ¡¯d she say I was dead?¡±

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    Kevin found the question rather peculiar. The only usible reason for a wife to believe her


    husband was dead was if he failed to contribute or fulfill his responsibilities. He suspected that


    Sean¡¯s involvement with Joan might be the cause. He looked at Sean and cautiously inquired, ¡°Did you


    f*ck Joan too much?¡±


    ¡°Are you crazy?¡± Sean shot Kevin an incredulous look.


    Kevin sat up straight. ¡°Abigail is obviously displeased with you. She wouldn¡¯t even tell you she¡¯s


    na. You¡¯re a failure of a husband.¡±


    Sean looked at Kevin coldly and admitted, ¡°I know. I don¡¯t even know if the mourning period for


    her husband is over.¡±


    Kevin felt the chill in the air emanating from Sean, making him shiver. He huddled closer and


    moved away slightly. ¡°What now? She won¡¯t reveal her true profession, and we can¡¯t confront her


    with these drafts to force the truth out. What if she has a valid reason for her actions?¡±


    Sean had no immediate response. He thought he knew Abigail, but at that moment, he reflected on


    their past and realized there had always been a veil between them.


    Kevin proposed a somewhat absurd idea. ¡°What if you pretend you know nothing and maintain


    this secret indefinitely, as I¡¯m doing?¡±


    Sean looked at him coldly. ¡°How can I demand an exnation for her iming I was dead?¡±


    Kevin almost choked on his own words. Anything he said at that moment would only worsen


    matters for Abigail. ¡°I¡¯ll try to expose her then. I have her designs and the contract Luna signed.


    This should be easy to resolve,¡± he suggested.


    ¡°I need to find out why she didn¡¯t want to tell me,¡± Sean said solemnly.


    Kevin hesitated briefly. ¡°Maybe it has something to do with Miss Palmer.¡±


    Sean shot him a sideways nce. ¡°Joan hasn¡¯t been back for long. She¡¯s been using the na alias in


    this industry for a while.¡±


    Kevin conceded that Sean had a point and nodded. ¡°True. So what¡¯s our n now?¡±


    ¡°Is that the only question you have?¡± Sean replied calmly.


    After hesitating, Kevin said, ¡°I don¡¯t mind if Abigail keeps it a secret. I¡¯m fine with it as long as everyone


    remains in the dark, and it doesn¡¯t affect the show.¡±


    Sean remembered when Kevin informed him that Abigail was serving tea or something. He had no clue


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    what was going through her mind. She could have confronted him but remained silent instead, preferri


    ng to endure unfair treatment rather than reveal her true identity. Suddenly, he asked, ¡°Do you know wh


    y she won¡¯t tell me anything?¡±


    Kevin noticed the confusion and dejection in Sean¡¯s eyes. He understood how Sean felt. Sean and Abi


    gail were a couple, married. Yet, she kept such a significant secret and wouldn¡¯t reveal it to him. She mi


    ght have had many more secrets.


    Kevin recalled all the times she interacted with Sean, and a realization dawned on him. ¡°I think she


    doesn¡¯t like you. Have you been mistreating her in your marriage?¡±


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t like me?¡± Sean was taken aback. He had believed that Abigail married him because she li


    ked him. He was forced into the marriage, yet she still married him despite knowing he had no feelings


    for her.


    Kevin was speechless about how dense this man was.


    ¡°How¡¯d you know she doesn¡¯t like me?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°Abigail¡¯s always distant to everyone, including you. She¡¯s interacted with you a lot of times, but she


    never blushed. Not even once,¡± Kevin said truthfully.


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but think, That¡¯s not true. She blushes when we¡¯re having intimacy and is not distant


    in private.


    Kevin was about to speak again, but someone knocked on the door. Sean checked the time. It was a fe


    w minutes past eight, and he thought it was probably someone from the production team.


    An impatient Kevin approached the door and opened it to find Cameron waiting outside. He asked,


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Cameron entered the room and closed the door behind him. ¡°Something big happens.¡±


    ¡°Spit it out,¡± Kevin urged. He hadn¡¯t yet formted his thoughts about whether Abigail liked Sean.


    Cameron entered the room and closed the door behind him. ¡°Something big happens.¡±


    ¡°Spit it out,¡± Kevin urged. He hadn¡¯t yet formted his thoughts about whether Abigail liked Sean.


    Cameron nced at the frosty Sean. ¡°There¡¯s a scandal circting on the inte regarding na. Th


    ey im she¡¯s not the real creator of the designs. They say she


    doesn¡¯t even know how to make clothes. What¡¯s more, they have both audio and video evidence.¡±


    Kevin couldn¡¯t believe his ears. He asked, ¡°What? They¡¯re saying na can¡¯t even design clothes, and


    there¡¯s evidence to back it up?¡±

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    Chapter 114 Critical Point


    Cameron handed his phone to Sean, and Kevin couldn¡¯t help but feel a little annoyed. Kevin muttered,


    Hey, I¡¯m right beside you. Can¡¯t I see the news first?


    Cameron approached Sean and yed the video, and then Kevin huddled closer to Sean. The title


    was explosive.


    ¡®Shocking news. The famous designer is actually an exploiter? Assistant creates actual designs and


    clothing.


    The video showed Abigail exiting Luna¡¯s room with a half¨C


    finished dress. Astonishingly, the dress waspleted by


    the following day when it was returned to Luna¡¯s room. Abigail repeated this process for three consecuti


    ve days. The video ended with a ck screen, but the sounds of a sewing machine continued in the ba


    ckground.


    As the sewing


    machine fell silent, Abigail¡¯s voice began to speak. ¡°There are still many unfinished details. I¡¯ll take this


    back to my room and work on it. You get some rest.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯ste. We have two days to finish this. What¡¯s the hurry?¡± Luna¡¯s voice questioned, clearly recorded


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    while being near the device.


    It was evident from the varying volumes of their voices that Luna wasn¡¯t beside the sewing


    machine. Abigail, who finished the dress, was close to the sewing machine. Their conversation


    continued.


    ¡°I can¡¯t afford to waste time. Can you take over if something stops me from finishing my design?¡±


    ¡°I should¡¯ve paid more attention in ss. Now, I can¡¯t help, and you have to deal with this alone. You mi


    ght have to buy the designs and hire someone to make the dress.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll livefortably once we finish this and win the prize.¡±


    The voices in the video were unmistakably Abigail¡¯s and Luna¡¯s, and video evidence supported it.


    Luna mmed her phone onto the table, causing the screen to crack. She red at Abigail, fuming. ¡°T


    his editing is outrageous. They¡¯ve cut out all the crucial details. This is defamation! It¡¯s libel!¡±


    Abigail had an icy look on her face. ¡°If they can prove that na is a scam and a con artist, the


    production team can terminate our contracts. I told you they wouldn¡¯t reveal our identities. They


    opted for a smear campaign instead.¡±


    Luna seethed with anger. ¡°I can¡¯t believe they installed a camera and a voice recorder.¡±


    Abigail analyzed the angle from which the video was shot. ¡°Nina¡¯s clever. She must have hidden the ca


    mera in the peephole.¡±


    Luna asked skeptically, ¡°How do you know?¡±


    ¡°Rough guess. It¡¯s probably installed in the direction facing


    her room. Since no one noticed it, she must¡¯ve taken down the peephole and reced it with a camera.


    ¡± Abigail turned off the video.


    Luna approached the door, lifted the cover of the peephole, and scrutinized it closely. She extended her


    finger, tapping the peephole¡¯s ss until it popped out. She opened the door and examined the crystal


    that had fallen. Her brow furrowed, and she picked it up before carefully reinserting it into the peephole.


    After reattaching the crystal, she returned to the room. She reported, ¡°The hotel did all the renovations


    but left the peepholes untouched. They¡¯re all old


    models.¡±


    Abigail wasn¡¯t surprised. She knew there were always oversights, and peepholes were easy to miss


    among all the hotel details.


    ¡°What now?¡± Luna asked


    Abigail said, ¡°We¡¯ll tell the truth ande clean. I can improvise a design exnation on the spot. Alter


    natively, we can stall until our team returns with something. Then, the real show begins.¡±


    Luna approached the coffee table and sped her hands in prayer. ¡°Please, my foolish brother, give m


    e a sign before the showdown. God, don¡¯t let those witches escape justice.¡±


    A knock on the door startled them. Luna hastily stashed her phone in Abigail¡¯s bag, and they


    switched phones.


    Abigail opened the door to find Joan, the other designers, and the models outside. They wore expressi


    ons ranging from disdain to curiosity to schadenfreude.


    Victor squeezed through the crowd, voicing his support. ¡°I


    trust youdies. I¡¯m sure they¡¯re spreading false usations.¡±


    Nina stepped forward with urgency. ¡°Who are these ¡®they¡® you¡¯re talking about? Tell me.¡±


    Joan appeared disappointed, with red rims around her eyes. ¡°I can¡¯t believe my favorite designer is


    a fraud.¡±

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    Chapter 115 Sean Calms Things Down


    Luna scoffed. ¡°You dare to call yourself my fan? You publicly defamed my assistant and baselessly


    used her


    of obtaining thepetition¡¯s theme ahead of others. And now, you¡¯ve fabricated this evidence to press


    ure me into confessing to something I never did. I¡¯ve never encountered a so-


    called fan like you before.¡±


    Nina said, ¡°I think what happenedst time wasn¡¯t nder either. You do have a capable assistant, after


    all.¡± She gave Abigail a knowing nce.


    Abigail responded coolly, ¡°Would you care to borate on mypetence? I don¡¯t recall having any sp


    ecial privileges to ess thepetition¡¯s theme ahead of others.¡±


    Without a direct answer, Nina simply smiled and crossed her arms, saying, ¡°I think everyone understan


    ds what I¡¯m implying.¡±


    ¡°Miss Lowery, you and Miss Palmer have ndered us once but twice now. If the truthes out


    and proves our innocence, both of you should consider leaving the industry. And you, Miss Palmer, you¡¯


    ve also defamed na twice. If we establish our innocence, you owe her an apology,¡± Abigail said firml


    y, her voice carrying a quiet but undeniable authority.


    Joan sneered dismissively. ¡°This is none of your concern, you insignificant assistant.¡±


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    Abigail regarded her coldly, asserting, ¡°Seeing someone like you wearing na¡¯s creations is an


    insult to her. That¡¯s the reason for my criticism. Do you have a problem with that?¡±


    The majority of the audience in the live stream seemed to side with Joan and Nina.


    ¡®na is being so stubborn. They have both audio and video evidence. How can she remain so


    arrogant?¡®


    ¡®The previous live streams have made it obvious. The designs na showcased were already prepared


    , and she rarely demonstrated any actual work on camera.¡¯


    ¡®Yeah, I used to think she worked faster than the other designers, but it¡¯s clear now that she had the dra


    fts ready beforehand. I wonder which unfortunate designer she bought those drafts from.


    na¡¯s fans must be feeling quite disgusted.¡®


    ¡®Her assistant probably hooked up with Sean. Didn¡¯t you guys hear what Nina said? Sean seems to be i


    n on it. She must have used her connections to cheat her way through thepetition.¡®


    The live stream had reached its highest viewership at that moment. Numerous prominent streamers sh


    ared it, making it a trend at the top.


    When Kevin saw the video, he immediately showed it to Sean. ¡°They¡¯re iming Abigail cheated her w


    ay through thepetition.¡±


    ¡°Are you still wrapped up in this drama?¡± Sean asked with a cold gaze.


    Kevin quickly responded, ¡°I¡¯ll instruct the websites to take down these allegations.¡±


    Sean¡¯s gaze sharpened. ¡°Are you daft? The livestream is ongoing, and you¡¯re talking about. websites?!


    ¡± He shot Kevin a stern look before standing up.


    ¡°Oh, right,¡± Kevin snapped out of it, knocking his head lightly. He then called the show¡¯s director.


    Cameron followed Sean anxiously. ¡°Are you going to help them, sir?¡±


    ¡°Your task now is to locate the original video and analyze it,¡± Sean instructed, and he left the room.


    With Kevin finishing his call, he instructed Cameron, ¡°True. See if the video is edited. If it is, then we ca


    n prove their innocence.¡± Professional agencies could find out if a video was edited. If they could prove


    that the video was fake, they could prove thedies¡® innocence.


    Cameron quickly went to work. Kevin walked around, watching the video. When he came to the scene,


    the crowd was still arguing. He then looked in the direction of Nina¡¯s room.


    Sean was standing behind the crowd as


    well. He noticed Kevin squinting at Nina¡¯s room, and he approached him. ¡°Did you see something?¡±


    ¡°Someone brought their own camera onto the set,¡± Kevin informed him.


    A staff member overheard


    Graham, Mr. Stewart!¡±


    Conversation and turned around, trembling with fear. ¡°Mr.


    The shout silenced the director, who was arguing with Nina.


    Soon, everyone¡¯s attention shifted to Sean and Kevin. Kevin cleared his throat, ready to step


    forward, but Sean acted before him.


    Joan looked at Sean and said, ¡°I invited na to join this show because I admired her designs. I-


    can¡¯t believe she¡¯s a fraud.¡±


    Luna responded calmly, ¡°Do you have any evidence to support that im?¡±


    Joan insisted, ¡°The video clearly shows that she bought someone else¡¯s designs.¡±


    Sean met her gaze. ¡°We¡¯re yet to confirm the authenticity of the video. Why is everyone here?


    Trying to y judge and jury before we can ascertain the truth?¡±


    Even if Abigail and Luna were deceiving, that was a matter for the production team to handle. These de


    signers and models should remain in their rooms and await the oue.


    Kevin added, ¡°You¡¯re all participants in this show, nothing more. You don¡¯t have the authority to decide


    na and her assistant¡¯s fate.¡±


    A sense of difort settled over the room. Sean turned his attention to Abigail, who remained remark


    ablyposed, making him wonder if she had anticipated his support.

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    Chapter 116 Still Defending Her


    Damian nced at Victor before speaking up, ¡°Miss Palmer and Miss Lowery suggested that we unite t


    o remove con artists like Ms. Quinn and Ms. Smith from the show.¡± This was Damian¡¯s revealing his sta


    nce to Luna and Abigail.


    of way


    Sean turned his attention to Luna and inquired, ¡°What¡¯s your response to this, Luna?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m here to assert that the video is entirely fabricated. You¡¯re skilled at discerning the truth, Mr. Graham


    , aren¡¯t you? You invited me, and though I initially declined, you threatened me to sign the contract. No


    w, my reputation is at stake. I demand an exnation.¡± Luna maintained herposure, her gaze shar


    p and unwavering.


    Sean narrowed his eyes. Despite knowing na¡¯s involvement in the show, he believed Luna was over


    ly assertive. He wondered whether she and Abigail had nned this confrontation. He asked,


    ¡°What action do you propose we take?¡±


    Luna exchanged nces with Abigail, who stepped forward, exuding a tranquil demeanor. ¡°I am speaki


    ng on behalf of


    my employer. First, once the truth is ascertained, we request that Joan Palmer switch ces with Nina¡¯


    s model. na will not design for those who defame her. Comply, or face consequences.¡±


    Joan grew indignant, retorting, ¡°How dare you? Do you have any idea who you¡¯re talking to?¡±


    Abigail looked at her sternly, stating, ¡°Secondly, Joan Palmer must humbly apologize to na. If not, sh


    e must create an apology video and share it online, confessing her nderous actions.¡±


    Joan turned to Sean, her eyes welling up. She seemed aggrieved, uttering, ¡°She¡¯s just an assistant,


    Sean. She can¡¯t do this to me.¡±


    ¡°She can because she¡¯s my assistant. Who do you think you are, a nobody, a sh in the pan?


    Perhaps others can¡¯t do this to you, but she can. She¡¯s my assistant.¡± Luna erupted in fury. She


    wasn¡¯t backing down, even if her enemy was Sean.


    Kevin noticed Sean¡¯s icy demeanor and smiled. ¡°We will thoroughly investigate the matter to determine


    if na indeed purchased the designs or if this is a case of nder. We will ensure a fair


    Joan had never felt so humiliated since getting involved with Sean. Tears welled up in her eyes.


    Abigail nced at Sean coldly. Seeing her expression, Sean remained silent and looked at Kevin.


    Kevin approached Joan, offering his handkerchief to wipe her tears. ¡°You should not have intervened. T


    he production team would have handled everything. Come with me.¡± He led Joan


    away.


    Abigail knew Sean had signaled Kevin to do this. He wanted to ensure Joan could leave without further


    damage. She clenched her fists, shooting a meaningful nce at Luna.


    Luna quickly approached and held Abigail¡¯s hand, guiding her into their room.


    The director instructed everyone to return to their rooms. Still in a state of distress, he approached


    Kevin. ¡°What about the runway?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s proceeding as nned. The show starts at two. We still have time,¡± Kevin replied solemnly. He had


    chosen that time slot anticipating potential issues, and his prediction proved urate.


    Once everyone had left, Sean entered Luna¡¯s room. He looked at Luna and asked, ¡°What if I insist that


    you design Joan¡¯s attire and forbid her from apologizing to you?¡± he demanded, his voice as cold as a


    winter breeze, enough to set anyone on edge.


    Luna nced at Abigail, seeking her support. Abigail remained silent, prompting Luna to consider her o


    ptions before meeting Sean¡¯s icy gaze. ¡°Then, I¡¯m quitting the show. Sue me. Sue L.Moon. You can get


    up to your dirty tricks and stop anyone from doing business with us.¡±


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    Abigail overheard this. She said, ¡°We need to talk, Sean. Privately.¡± She walked toward the door.


    Sean followed Abigail out without even looking at Luna.


    Once the duo went outside, Luna stumbled back and copsed on the couch, realizing her legs shook


    uncontrobly.


    After entering her room, Abigail closed the door. Sean wanted to ask why she had concealed her


    true identity, but he struggled to find the words, unsure where to begin.


    She looked at him and took a deep breath. Eventually, she said, ¡°Luna is not a scam artist, Sean. I


    can vouch for that with my name.¡±


    He met her gaze and responded calmly, ¡°I trust you. However, Joan is also a victim


    here. She¡¯s not the sharpest person, and it¡¯s understandable that she would sever ties with na swiftl


    y to avoid being implicated in the scandal.¡±


    She frowned, retorting, ¡°You¡¯re still defending her? You know what she¡¯s attempting. Or are you sugges


    ting you can turn a blind eye to her actions?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve defended you too. If I hadn¡¯t helped you when she found out something was wrong with the draft t


    he first time, you think you could¡¯ve gotten out of the mess?¡± he countered.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes turned icy as she stared at Sean, her lips tightly pursed.

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    Chapter 117 So You Know How to Cajole


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but notice


    the change in Abigail¡¯s eyes. It triggered the memory of something Kevin had confided in him earlier¨C


    that Abigail didn¡¯t like him. The thought knitted his brows in


    concern.


    The look in her eyes turned into that of apathy. ¡°If she won¡¯t make a public apology online, we¡¯re not de


    signing anything for her, and we¡¯ll destroy the ones we¡¯ve made for her. Trust me.¡±


    ¡°Do you have to go to such lengths? I-¡±


    She cut him off shrilly. ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear any exnations. L.Moon¡¯s sess hinges on na¡¯s repu


    tation. What Joan¡¯s doing is tantamount to ruining someone¡¯s livelihood. It¡¯s almost like murder in


    a way, do you get it?¡±


    He asked, ¡°Are you mad because I¡¯m defending her? Is that why you¡¯re going after her?¡±


    She replied coldly, ¡°I couldn¡¯t care less if there were rumors of a scandal involving you and Joan


    staying at any hotel.¡±


    Sean took a deep breath, his eyes locked on Abigail. He asked, ¡°Are you willing to say anything just


    because she won¡¯t apologize? Is L.Moon that important for you?¡±


    ¡°You think she¡¯s innocent? Fine. Once I uncover the truth, let¡¯s see how you can defend her.¡± She avoid


    ed answering his question, turning her gaze toward the window. She didn¡¯t want to talk to him. anymore


    , realizing he was just a ming heap of disappointment.


    ¡°Do you still want to resolve this, Abigail?¡± he asked.


    She turned around, her frustration evident as she snapped, ¡°Don¡¯t threaten me. What else can you do b


    esides threatening me? Why does the set have hidden cameras? Why is there a voice


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    recorder? Why can she edit the video and nder na?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s eyes zed with anger as she walked closer to Sean. She enunciated sharply, ¡°You resorted t


    o underhanded tactics just to get na on your show. So, you better protect her. She owes you nothing


    , and you expect her to sit quietly when her reputation is on the line?¡±


    He knew she was mad, and he pulled her into his embrace. ¡°We¡¯re already looking into it. Why are


    you so mad?¡±


    She was still livid, so when he hugged her, she froze momentarily and shoved him away. ¡°Let me


    go!¡±


    He gently patted her back and, for once, adopted a persuasive tone. ¡°This is the production team¡¯s over


    sight. I¡¯ve dispatched my team to locate the original video. I¡¯ll prove your innocence.¡± He could understa


    nd why she was so mad. She was na, after all. Of course, she was aggrieved after being ndered.


    Abigail struggled to break free, but Sean held her close to his chest. ¡°Alright, calm down. You have a


    show to attend,¡± he continued.


    She felt her throat tighten. She clutched his clothing and exhaled. ¡°I don¡¯t care. Joan


    can¡¯t be our model. We¡¯re recing her with Nina.¡±


    ¡°I made a promise to her, so I can¡¯t change her out,¡± he said calmly. Still, she tried to break free again,


    and he looked at her. ¡°In exchange for her being your model this time, you can name any


    request.


    ¡°Fine. Then make an apology video and post it online,¡± she said, reining in her anger. ¡°For both her n


    der attempts at na.¡±


    Sean looked into Abigail¡¯s eyes and nodded. ¡°Fine. I¡¯ll talk to her.¡±


    ¡°And I want fairness this time. Anyone involved in the smear campaign must be removed from the


    show,¡± she insisted.


    ¡°Of course,¡± he agreed.


    She looked at him and thought, He can do anything just for Joan¡¯s future. Then, she mocked, ¡°Joan me


    ans a lot to you, doesn¡¯t she?¡± She smiled sardonically as she pushed Sean away.


    ¡°Why are you bringing that up again?¡± He frowned.


    Abigail shoved him away and sneered. ¡°Still ying dumb, I see. Forget it. Focus on your job. We have


    nothing more to discuss.¡±


    Sean was about to respond when a knock interrupted him. He frowned but opened the door nheles


    s. It was Kevin, and Sean impatiently asked, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°Still arguing, I see?¡± Kevin appeared curious, having heard the heated exchange from outside. He was


    worried they might split up.


    Sean responded coldly, ¡°Just get to the point.¡±


    Abigail approached from behind and pushed Sean out of the room, mming the door shut. Kevin


    stood there in shock, staring at the closed door. He turned to Sean, who was frowning with pursed


    lips. Kevin asked. ¡°Is she angry?¡±


    ¡°Yes, she is. I failed to cajole her,¡± Sean admitted, thinking she might be jealous.


    Kevin mumbled, ¡°Maybe Joan shouldn¡¯t have led that crusade this morning. This has nothing to do


    with the models or designers. Can¡¯t believe they were trying to call the shots on our behalf.¡±


    Sean looked at him coolly and returned to his room, with Kevin quickly following.


    ¡°The inte is suspecting na. If Abigail finds evidence of their innocence, this won¡¯t be easy to


    resolve. After all, Luna did impersonate na. How can we spin this narrative?¡±

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    Chapter 118 rification


    Abigail returned to Luna¡¯s room


    with a gloomy expression and found her sitting on the couch, lost in thought. Upon hearing the door clo


    se, Luna snapped out of her reverie and immediately looked at Abigail, asking, ¡°What did he say?¡±


    ¡°He said that we should make Joan apologize and continue as nned, but I don¡¯t want to let it go so e


    asily,¡± Abigail said as she sat down beside Luna with a cold look in her clear eyes.


    Luna looked at her, her gaze turning icy as well. ¡°Do you wish to confront Joan? Won¡¯t Sean me


    us for this?¡±


    ¡°Luna, don¡¯t you think it¡¯s because we¡¯ve been afraid of this situation that Sean and Joan have been abl


    e to manipte us? Being patient and amodating hasn¡¯t solved the problem,¡± Abigail said


    calmly.


    Luna gradually calmed down and replied in a low voice, ¡°You¡¯re right.¡±


    Abigail continued, ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the results from the production team


    first. Once they¡¯re out, we can n our next move, but be prepared


    for the possibility of losing both money and reputation.¡±


    Luna¡¯s breath caught at the mention of losing everything. ¡°It was Joan who pushed us to join the


    show in the first ce, and she¡¯s the one causing us trouble now.¡±


    ¡°Luck doesn¡¯t always favor one person,¡± Abigail said coldly.


    After returning to her room, she took out the phone that Luna had slipped into her bag and saw thete


    st message. Immediately, she unlocked it with her password. As she read the text, her eyes


    widened in astonishment.


    At 10.00PM, Cameron returned with the original video footage while Kevin was also investigating


    in secret.


    Cameron handed the original video to Sean and said respectfully, ¡°When Halopedia Entertainment


    received this original video, it had already been edited.¡±


    ¡°How did they receive it?¡± Sean asked, his voice devoid of emotion as he stared at the original video


    on his phone.


    Cameron pursed his lips and replied, ¡°Someone sent it to them via email, but when I checked, I found t


    hat the sender¡¯s email had been deleted on the same day it was active. I asked some experts,


    but they said there was no way to trace the sender after the email had been erased.¡±


    ¡°They¡¯ve covered their tracks quite well,¡± Sean said with a cold smile. Afterward, he called Kevin, who q


    uickly answered. ¡°How¡¯s your side progressing?¡± he asked with a hint of coldness.


    Kevin hurriedly replied, ¡°The prime suspects now are Nina and Damian. He ims that he couldn¡¯t


    sleep three nights ago due to work and sat in the garden all night. Then, he encountered Nina sneakily


    returning from the garden at 4.00AM.¡±


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    Sean frowned. ¡°Why is it Damian again?¡±


    ¡°Damian told me a little secret. He said that he arranged with Luna to deliberately create apetitive


    atmosphere to use their absolute strength to eliminate Nina in the first round, as Luna believed


    that Nina¡¯s design and character were subpar,¡± Kevin said in a lowered voice.


    ¡°Where are you that you can¡¯t speak loudly?¡± Sean asked while sounding impatient.


    Kevin cleared his throat. ¡°I¡¯m creating an atmosphere.¡±


    ¡°Go on,¡± Sean said while restraining his impatience.


    ¡°Nina imed she couldn¡¯t sleep either, but I checked some hidden cameras, and it was clear she had


    a specific target that night. It wasn¡¯t insomnia. She left the hotel and went straight to the


    northeast corner of the garden,¡± Kevin reported, and a rustling sounded on his end.


    ¡°You went to the northeast corner of the garden?¡± Sean immediately noticed.


    ¡°Yes. The garden is watered every day, and the soil is moist. If someone had been there, they


    would¡¯ve left footprints,¡± Kevin replied with a grin.


    He was quite clever at critical moments.


    Sean made a nomittal sound.


    ¡°Damian really spent the entire night in the garden. He left the hotel aimlessly after 10.00PM and sat in


    the garden with a pavilion all night.¡±


    Sean nodded, but his thoughts began to wander. Did Abigail ever have insomnia all night when she cou


    ldn¡¯te up with a design idea?


    After three years of marriage, he rarely paid attention to her. Now that he wanted to get to know


    her better, he did not know where to start.


    Kevin¡¯s voice suddenly grew louder. ¡°There are indeed footprints near the iron railing!¡±


    ¡°Do you know what to do next?¡± Sean asked coldly.


    Kevin chuckled. ¡°Of course. You can trust me with this, Sean. I¡¯ll make sure to clear Abigail¡¯s name.¡±


    Sean ended the call and told Cameron, ¡°As soon as we get the video analysis results, have the PR


    team write a statement and post it on Instagram to clear na¡¯s name.¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Cameron replied quickly.


    When it was close to midnight, Sean received the restored video footage from Cameron. The video


    was also synthesized During the editing process using artificial intelligence. Through professional


    techniques, the Al¨Csynthesized part was separated and spliced together with the original video


    before creating a new video.


    The official ount of the program released a rification video at midnight. Aparison video


    was attached and mentioned the authoritative team responsible for the analysis.


    Even so, someizens remained skeptical.


    ¡®What does this analysis prove? It shows that the audio part was synthesized, but what about the


    video? Miss Quinn brought the unfinished clothes to her room, and the next day, they were


    ¡®How do you exin the distance and proximity of the audio in the video? Miss Quinn was the one


    operating the sewing machine, so isn¡¯t it impossible for na not to know how to use a sewing


    machine?¡®

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    Chapter 119 Everything Is Arranged


    The topment that eventually rose to the forefront amongizens posts was¨C


    na must design live on the broadcast to prove her abilities. Only then will everyone be convinced. Ot


    herwise, na doesn¡¯t deserve the prize at all!


    Upon seeing that theizens were still causing amotion, the director turned to Kevin for


    advice.


    Kevin, holding a pair of women¡¯s shoes and measuring them, listened to the director¡¯s words and replie


    d with indifference, ¡°Let them make noise. The runway show at 2.00PM will continue. Now, go have lun


    ch and let the models start their makeup without dy.¡±


    The director checked the time; it was almost 100PM. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, ¡°


    Mr. Stewart, we¡¯re going to trend on the news today if we continue like this.


    ¡°Do what I say, and stop the chit¨Cchat! Oh, and tell Nina not to prepare anymore. Kevin put down


    the ruler and picked up a wet towel to wipe his hands.


    The director, who looked world¨Cweary, left Kevin¡¯s room.


    After Abigail and Luna finished their lunch, Kevin brought Nina to their room. He knocked on the door, a


    nd Abigail got up to open it. He smiled and looked at her. ¡°Miss Quinn, I¡¯ve brought


    someone here to make amends.¡±


    Nina, whom he had pulled inside, had a pale face and drooping shoulders. She had none of the arroga


    nce she had disyed in the morning.


    A camera followed them inside.


    With a defeated look, Nina gazed at Luna and stammered, ¡°Al¡­ na, I didn¡¯t mean to. I was misled w


    hen I bought the camera, put it in the


    peephole of my door, and recorded you. I edited the video to frame you. Her words seemed prepared in


    advance.


    Upon Abigail¡¯s signal, Luna spoke, ¡°I saw that you were about to sell thetest M bag on your second


    ¨Chand trading ount. That bag is so exclusive. You can¡¯t buy it with just money; you need


    connections, right?¡±


    Kevin¡¯s smile froze for a moment as he did not understand why Luna brought this up.


    Nina¡¯s face turned even paler as she quickly eximed, ¡°You invaded my private information?!¡±


    ¡°It seems to be true. I asked around about thetest model of the M bag and the person who got it fir


    sthand. I don¡¯t know about the others, but I do know a Mr. Graham. How about it? Do you


    know him?¡± Luna raised her chin and continued to inquire.


    Kevin took out his phone and quickly sent a message to Sean. He originally intended to edit the shots t


    aken with the camera when he suddenly found a mobile phone live¨C


    streaming in the room after hearing Luna¡¯s words.


    Abigail saw his reaction and asked calmly, ¡°Informing Mr. Graham about this? Who did Mr.


    Graham buy the bag for?¡±


    Nina¡¯s face was as white as a sheet of paper, and she was on the verge of tears when she turned to


    look at Kevin. ¡°Mr. Stewart-¡±


    Luna¡¯s gaze turned cold as she said, ¡°Are you taking the fall for someone else? You don¡¯t have to say


    1. it. I already knew. If you don¡¯t want your design career to be ruined from now on, I suggest you tell


    the truth!¡±


    This n was devised by Abigail from the moment they realized something was amiss this


    morning. They started digging into the private information of both Joan and Nina. Abigail never


    believed that Nina would willingly take such a big risk to do Joan¡¯s bidding. It must have been Joan


    who promised Nina substantial rewards by leveraging her rtionship with Sean that made Nina


    take such a risk.


    Without digging deeper, Abigail would not have realized that Nina, a person with an annual ie of ju


    st over 15,000, could afford thetest limited¨C


    edition M bag. Hence, she immediately suspected that it was Sean who bought it for Joan.


    Joan provided surveince cameras and recording pens to Nina as a favor, prompting her to take risks


    and use them to falsely use L.Moon and na.


    Seeing the live broadcast on the phone, Kevin put down his phone and said, ¡°Miss Smith, why are you


    doing this?¡±


    A staff member noticed the live broadcast and tried to disconnect it. Abigail immediately stepped forwar


    d and pushed the staff away. ¡°What are you trying to do? Are you afraid that the dirty dealings in the pr


    ogram will be exposed?¡±


    Luna looked at Kevin and said sarcastically, ¡°Mr. Stewart, do you remember what you said when you si


    gned the contract with East Joy Talent? You said this program would not disappoint me, but


    what has it turned out to be?¡±


    He forced a smile. ¡°I¡¯m actively investigating this matter, and the program team is on your side to


    clear your names.¡±


    ¡°I just want to know if Nina was involved with our models, especially Joan, in this matter,¡± Abigail piped


    up. She had already made up her mind not to let Joan wear the clothes she designed.


    If Sean wanted to protect Joan, she would take drastic measures.


    Nina clenched her lips tightly and remained silent. Then, Luna walked over to a nearby couch,


    crossed her legs, and said with a sly smile, ¡°Miss Lowery, no one can help you out of this today.


    Think it over yourself. If you speak up, L.Moon can perhaps overlook past grievances and give you


    a chance for employment, allowing you to shine in the design field. If you don¡¯t speak up, who


    knows what the future holds?¡±


    With Sean involved, there was no room for a proper discussion. Furthermore, Luna and Abigail


    had already decided on their exit strategy when they made use of him.


    At first, Nina believed she had a winning hand by conspiring with Joan, but she did not expect the


    oue to be like this.


    At that moment, the door opened once again. Sean and Joan came in together, with the woman


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    Sean walked in and first nced at Abigail. Then, he turned to Joan behind him and said, ¡°Speak for


    yourself.¡±


    She emerged from


    his back and nced at Abigail and Luna before voicing, ¡°Luna, I¡¯m so sorry. I didn¡¯t know about what


    Miss Lowery did. When I mentioned that bag, I saw that she really liked it, so I sold it to her at a lower p


    rice. I didn¡¯t expect her to resell it at an original price¡­¡±


    Nina bit her lip but did not say anything. Due to that, Abigail suspected that she might be trying to


    take the me herself.


    ¡°Well¡­ I really like the watch you¡¯re wearing. Would you sell it to me at a lower price?¡± Luna suddenly


    smiled.


    The watch on Joan¡¯s wrist was a birthday gift from Sean, and she certainly would not sell it.


    Joan bit her lip, tears immediately falling down her cheeks. She looked pitiful with her tearful eyes. ¡°Lun


    a, I said those things this morning because I was eager and hot¨C


    tempered. I apologize for what I said, but I promise you I had absolutely nothing to do with the video!¡±


    Abigail stepped forward and questioned her, ¡°Are you saying that the video was solely the work of


    Nina?¡±


    Sean watched Abigail silently. He had never known she couldpletely turn the situation around


    in just a few hours. Was herpromise this morning just a tactical move or a test of his attitude?


    Joan nodded repeatedly. ¡°I truly had no involvement in this matter. I didn¡¯t know what she


    interpreted from it when I mentioned the bag.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s eyes were cold and distant, making her seem aloof. ¡°The recording pen is still with me. I¡¯ve


    already posted the specifications of the recording pen on L.Moon¡¯s official Instagram, and I¡¯ve


    contacted the manufacturer for detailed discussions.¡±


    Joan did not understand what Abigail meant but looked bewildered, her inner panic growing.


    She continued, ¡°The button battery in the recording pen is rechargeable, and if it works 24 hours a


    day, the pen canst for about a week. When Miss Smith discovered the recording pen, it still had nearl


    y two¨Cthirds of its battery life. So, if we divide a week into three parts, when do you think the


    recording pen was ced in her room?¡±


    ¡°Three days ago, Joan and the live broadcast team from the show entered Luna¡¯s room for an interview


    . At that time, she was sitting right next to Lamal


    I saw the performance data for the recording pen on L.Moon¡¯s official Instagram and screenshots of the


    ir conversation with the pen¡¯s official staff. They confirmed that it was thetest model. It¡¯s fresh from th


    e warehouse, indicating that it is brand new!


    ¡®So, based on the battery usage,


    we can determine it was Joan who ced it there! Why does she love lying so much? Seriously, she lo


    oked so pitiful when she came in!


    Why did Sean buy such an expensive bag for her? I just don¡¯t understand. On one hand, she pretends t


    o be a fan of na and wants to gain fame through her designs. On the other hand, she puts a recordi


    ng pen in na¡¯s room and coborates with another designer to create a fake video to smear her. Wh


    at¡¯s her problem? Does she have some kind of psychological issue?


    Theizens were furious,


    Having been exposed in public, Joan could not help but bawl her eyes out as she trembled, Kevin stoo


    d on the side, his lips carrying a smile, but his expression showed some displeasure. What¡¯s the point o


    f continuing with the fashion show now?


    Luna¡¯s eyes were filled with a cold smile as she nced at Sean, who was staring intently at Abigail. S


    he spokezily, ¡°Miss Quinn, please continue.¡±


    Abigail nodded slightly and walked to a nearby worktable before showcasing the finished dress to the n


    etizens. Before theizens could even exim at the exquisite design, they witnessed Abigail taking a


    pair of scissors and cutting the dress in half at the waist right in front of Sean.


    She raised her chin and looked at him, stating, ¡°Mr. Graham, my boss has made it clear. We won¡¯t allo


    w someone who tarnishes na¡¯s reputation to wear her clothes because she¡¯s simply unworthy. Since


    this dress was made ording to Joan¡¯s measurements, it¡¯s only right to destroy it.¡±


    Sean¡¯s hand clenched tightly without making a sound. Undoubtedly, Abigail was challenging him. openl


    y.


    ¡°Furthermore, Joan has tarnished Miss Smith¡¯s reputation twice and even ced a recording device in


    Miss Smith¡¯s room to create a doctored video for malicious purposes. We demand that Joan issue an i


    mmediate public apology. Otherwise, L.Moon will take legal action against her!¡± She threw the dress on


    the ground and stepped on it. In all honesty, she would rather destroy the dress than let


    Joan wear it.


    At that moment, Joan¡¯s legs gave out as she sat on the floor.


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    ¡°Lastly, L.Moon Studio announces its withdrawal from the program. We are willing topensate for a


    ny breach of contract, and we hope that Mr. Graham and Mr. Stewart can understand Miss Smith¡¯s feeli


    ngs of being ndered and allow her to take some time to recuperate,¡± Abigail


    concluded politely and nodded to everyone.


    Luna stood up, took her luggage behind the couch, and smiled faintly at everyone. ¡°I appreciate all of y


    our care, but I¡¯ve been deeply affected and cannot continue my creative work. Therefore, I¡¯m withdrawi


    ng from this program. Your understanding is appreciated.¡±


    Meanwhile, Abigail took her phone, made a farewell gesture to the audience, and ended the


    livestream. Then, she walked over to Luna, who had been waiting for her.

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    After the livestream was cut off, Sean spoke, ¡°Did it have to


    She nced at the others, and Kevin quickly said, ¡°What are you all waiting for? Get out!¡± Meanwhile, L


    una frowned disapprovingly, but he immediately forced a smile. ¡°Miss Smith, I have some things I¡¯d like


    to discuss with you privately. This whole incident has caused significant losses for our production tea


    m.¡±


    She gave a cold snort and carried her luggage before walking out.


    The door closed, and Sean¡¯s expression turned cold


    and ruthless. ¡°We¡¯re a couple. Why can¡¯t we discuss things properly?¡±


    Abigail looked at him coldly and said, ¡°That reminds me. From now on, we¡¯re only a couple in front of o


    ur grandparents, but in private, we¡¯re not. If you insist on defending Joan, we¡¯re done!¡±


    ¡°Are you negotiating with me? Let me tell you, L.Moon can¡¯t afford to pay the penalty for breach of


    contract,¡± he said in a cold voice.


    She smiled and replied, ¡°Is that so? L.Moon just sold an award¨Cwinning piece. Plus, there¡¯s a photo


    of a top actress wearing our premium dress. We¡¯ve already secured the next coboration. The


    other party has already paid 80% of the deposit. Do you think L.Moon can¡¯t afford it?¡±


    He clenched his teeth and sneered. ¡°You¡¯ve nned everything quite well.¡±


    ¡°And it¡¯s all thanks to you. When our grandparents get better, we can go our separate ways,¡± Abigail


    said as she turned to leave.


    Sean grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. ¡°You¡¯vepletely disrupted my ns. Do you think I¡¯ll let


    you off so easily?¡±


    ¡°Sean, it was you who


    used despicable means to force Miss Smith into this program in the first ce!¡± Her voice was icy.


    ¡°Was today¡¯s performance all your n?¡± he questioned her.


    She looked at him squarely. ¡°Yes. Since I¡¯m with L.Moon, I naturally have to contribute to our brand. Yo


    u tried to suppress us by supporting Joan, so did you think I wouldn¡¯t retaliate?¡±


    Sean looked at her with deep eyes and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t realize you had such capabilities.¡±


    ¡°People who can¡¯t manage themselves should be prepared to have their dignity torn off and trampled o


    n by others,¡± Abigail said before shaking off his grip and walking away.


    She was determined that there would be no reconciliation in this matter. Originally, she had already giv


    en Joan an out as a respect for him, but a mistress who knew nothing and relied on her husband¡¯s sup


    port was causing all sorts of trouble. Did Joan think that Abigail could be trampled upon just because th


    etter had been holding back?


    After Abigail and Luna left, Scan returned to his room and threw the files on the table to the ground. ¡°Bri


    ng Joan to me!¡±


    Cameron was so frightened that he quickly ran out and did not dare to dy for a second.


    When Joan entered his room, she saw his icy expression, and tears immediately welled in her eyes. Sh


    e took a step forward and called out softly. ¡°Sean, I was wrong¡­ I just couldn¡¯t stand you being so


    good to her.¡±


    ¡°Is that your concern?¡± His eyes filled with anger.


    At that, she was so scared that she could not speak, her throat tightening.


    ¡°You said you wanted to enter the entertainment industry, so I found a renowned designer to create


    clothes for you


    and get you onto a TV show. Is this how you repay me?¡± he asked.


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    ¡°I was wrong¡­ Sean, I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have done so much.¡± Joan cried and


    apologized, fear evident in her eyes.


    Still, Sean¡¯s gaze was icy as he looked at her for a long time. ¡°You¡¯ve really crossed the line this time.¡±


    She sat on the floor, crying and pleading, ¡°I admit my mistake, Sean. If you don¡¯t do it for my sake, do it


    for my brother¡¯s¡­ Give me another chance. This will be thest, I swear!¡±


    ¡°The show will continue, but I don¡¯t care who designs for you anymore. Whether you can stand firm in t


    he industry in the future is up to you,¡± Sean expressed before walking out without looking


    back.


    Kevin was waiting outside and asked, ¡°Are you leaving too?¡±


    ¡°It just so happens that there¡¯s a lot of work at thepany that needs to be handled. I¡¯ll head


    back and take care of it. As for the program, you can arrange it however you want,¡± Sean said and left


    without another word.


    Cameron quickly tidied up the files in the room while Kevin sighed. ¡°In the end, I¡¯m the victim.¡±


    Though, at least one thing went well. Sean now knew who na was.


    In the meantime, the happiest person was undoubtedly Luna, who sat in the car while holding a


    tablet. ¡°So, it¡¯s this effortless to break away from the production team! My goodness! The president


    of Star Media said he¡¯de to our studio today. Is this president reliable?¡±


    ¡°Of course, he is. Now, besides finding people we can trust for cooperation, who else can we go


    We have to wait for the storm to pass before taking on other projects,¡± Abigail said, her eyes


    disying amusement. However, her mood was far from rxed.


    to?


    ¡°You¡¯re so sleek by making all the preparations in advance. Otherwise, Joan might¡¯ve fooled her way


    through again today,¡± Luna said before letting out a sigh of relief.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Forget it. Diamonds are not something we can possess. Sometimes, being to


    o fixated on something can lead to even greater disappointment.¡±


    By the time she had decided to take drastic measures, she had alreadye to terms with it.

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    at L.Moon, an assistant immediately approached to help Luna with her luggage, while Abigail entered h


    er office and gently


    instructed her assistant, ¡°Remember to grind the coffee beans. We have guestsingter.¡±


    Luna followed Abigail to the couch, removed her sunsses, andy down.


    Abigail sat at her desk. ¡°Don¡¯t just lounge around here. Organize your documents and go to the bank to


    apply for a loan. Once we¡¯re done with this busy period, we can go on vacation together.¡±


    Luna shot up and ran her fingers through her short hair. She furrowed her brows and said, ¡°He¡¯s so ruth


    less toward his wife just for a mistress.¡± After saying this, she felt ufortable in her heart. Abigail an


    d Sean, a married couple, were pushed to the brink of deception and maniption due to Joan¡¯s action


    s.


    Abigail did not respond but reminded her, ¡°Arrange a meeting with the bank, but


    don¡¯t sign the loan contract immediately. If you qualify, tell them you¡¯ll return in a few days to sign the m


    ortgage. I¡¯ll bring something from home as coteral for you today.¡±


    If Sean was going to target L.Moon because of Joan, they needed enough funds to operate. Once they


    weathered this storm and Abigailpleted therge project she was working on, they would have eno


    ugh to cover it.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Luna nodded. As she walked


    down to the parking lot wearing sunsses, she saw a brand- new Rolls¨C


    Royce Phantom pull into another parking space.


    While Abigail was preparing in the meeting room, the assistant rushed in excitedly, her face full


    of enthusiasm. ¡°Three people have arrived, and the one in charge said hisst name is Booker. There¡¯s


    also a director named Lewis Francis. Are they our guests?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Please let them in,¡± Abigail replied.


    In a matter of moments, the ss door to the meeting room swung open again. A handsome man in a d


    ark blue suit wearing a gentle smile walked in. He was followed by a slightly chubby middle- aged man,


    and behind them was a young man in a suit.


    ¡°Mr. Booker, long time no see,¡± Abigail greeted Anthony Booker with a smile.


    The man smiled while exuding an elegant charm. ¡°Abby, you¡¯re still so formal. Just call me Anthony.¡±


    The man smiled while exuding an elegant charm. ¡°Abby, you¡¯re still so formal. Just call me Anthony.¡±


    She smiled politely and gestured for them to sit down. ¡°Please, have a seat.¡± Then, she looked at the ki


    ndly man beside Anthony and said, ¡°Nice to meet you, Director Lewis.¡±


    The four of them took their seats, and the assistant served each of them a cup of coffee.


    After the meeting room door was closed, Abigail took the initiative to speak, ¡°Director Lewis, we¡¯re truly


    sorry to have Mr. Booker trouble you. L.Moon will do its best to cooperate with your requirements and e


    nsure that the costumes for the production team are of the highest quality.¡±


    Lewis sipped his coffee, which was at the perfect temperature, and said with a friendly smile, ¡°Mr. Book


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    er personally rmended you, so you must be an excellent designer. Besides, when we


    came, L.Moon was already trending on social media due to the trending news.¡±


    Abigail felt a bit embarrassed about the drama, which was a taboo within their circle. She had


    anticipated this and had, therefore, reached an agreement with Anthony in advance by using their previ


    ous friendship to secure the coboration.


    ¡°You¡¯ve seen the contract. If there are no issues, we can sign it now and proceed quickly,¡± Anthony


    said while shifting the topic with a smile. His beautiful canthus, which was cocking¨Cup, was filled


    with admiration.


    She probably doesn¡¯t know how much praise is being heaped on her online. The part where she cut


    the dress was so cool!


    An assistant challenging her boss who once protected her; it was like watching a TV drama, where


    During the contract signing, they did not notice that the assistant by the window had secretly taken a ph


    oto of Lewis and inadvertently captured Abigail and Anthony in the shot. Then, she sent the photo to he


    r friends on her Facebook and suppressed her excitement as she ran away!

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    Chapter 123 I Won¡¯t y House With You


    After handling the mess in the production team, Kevin took a break and noticed that the assistant worki


    ng at L.Moon had posted something on her Facebook. He thought it was rted to L.Moon¡¯s announce


    ments but was surprised to find a photo posted by the assistant when he clicked on it.


    With a mischievous grin, he saved the photo to his gallery and quickly messaged Sean. ¡®I have a valua


    ble picture. Add 1.5 million to the investment amount, and I¡¯ll send it to you.


    Sean replied with a question mark.


    This response irritated Kevin, so he sent a flurry of messages. ¡®While you two ran off, I had to clean up


    the mess. How dare you give me a question mark!¡±


    Sean wrote, ¡®Just send the picture, and we¡¯ll discuss the price based on


    1. it.


    Kevin thought Sean was acting difficult and replied, ¡®I¡¯ll send itter; I have something to attend to.


    He wanted to make Sean anxious, but Sean did not follow up.


    Meanwhile, the renowned Director Lewis unexpectedly posted on social media in the afternoon, annou


    ncing the costume design team for his new drama to be handled by L.Moon Studio.


    This decision was reached after discussions between Abigail, Anthony, and Lewis. They took advantag


    e of L.Moon trending on social media and used it to promote their uing project. Even the official ac


    count of Star Media, which rarely posted, shared the announcement after L.Moon Studio did, and they


    specifically tagged na¡¯s Instagram ount,


    After giving instructions for the uing work to Luna, Abigail nned to go home to take care of her


    grandmother and prepare for her participation in the program. When she left L.Moon


    program


    Studio, she received a message from Anthony.


    ¡®Free tonight?


    She pursed her lips, hesitated while looking at the message, and replied, ¡®Only if it¡¯s urgent. Otherwise,


    I have to look after my grandmother¡®


    After she got in the car, he replied to her message, ¡®Director Lewis said he wants to discuss some detai


    ls about the costumes with you. Since this is your first time designing costumes for a drama, he¡¯s conce


    rned that there might be difficulties during the production.¡¯¡±


    Since it was work¨C


    rted, Abigail could not refuse his request. When she returned home, Analise was already waiting by t


    he door. As she exited the elevator, Analise immediately shouted into the house, ¡°Abigail is back!¡±


    Hearing Analise¡¯s voice and seeing her standing by the door with eagerness in her eyes, Abigail could


    not help but feel a warm sensation in her heart. She hurriedly approached her grandmother. ¡°I¡¯m back,


    Grandma.¡± She grabbed Analise¡¯s hand, her eyes filled with joy.


    Analise held onto her hand tightly, and her wrinkled face adorned an uncontroble smile. ¡°Wee ba


    ck.¡± She held Abigail¡¯s hand as they entered the house together, closing the door and stating, ¡°Sean als


    o returned from his business trip today. I¡¯m nning to prepare a hearty dinner with Julie. You should h


    ave a meal with him.¡±


    Just then, Abigail looked up and saw Sean sitting on the couch, gently pinching the garlic sprouts in a b


    asket on the coffee table.


    The smile in her eyes faded a bit. ¡°I have something to do tonight. You guys go ahead and eat. I¡¯ll have


    dinner with you tomorrow, Grandma.¡±


    At that, Analise immediately patted her hand and said disapprovingly, ¡°You¡¯ve been away on a business


    trip for so long and separated from Sean for so many days. Yet, you¡¯re still busy with something! Can¡¯t


    whatever it is wait until tomorrow? You mustn¡¯t go. Have a good meal with him. and talk privately as a c


    ouple.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, it¡¯s important. I must follow the boss¡® arrangements while I make a living under someone els


    e¡¯s control.¡±


    Just as Abigail finished speaking, she heard Sean let out a cold snort. Analise¡¯s hearing was not sharp,


    so she did not catch it.


    ¡°Well, even if it¡¯s important, you should eat before you go. How can you be so fixated on work? Moreov


    er, it¡¯s already evening and off¨C


    work hours,¡± Analise chattered as she hunched her back and walked into the kitchen. ¡°Julie, let¡¯s start c


    ooking now. Let Abigail have a few bites before she goes


    to work.¡±


    Abigail listened to Analise¡¯s words and felt a pang of guilt in her heart. Although Analiseined, sh


    e still wanted to make Abigail happy.


    After cing her bag in


    her room, Abigail returned to the living room and sat beside Sean to join. him in preparing garlic shoots.


    The man remained silent, and so did the woman. They quietly sat together as each busied themselves


    .


    Analise sensed something was amiss. At that moment, Abigail suddenly realized something and asked


    Sean, ¡°Did your business trip go smoothly?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t I report to you daily?¡± he replied nonchntly.


    His response left her momentarily speechless. She regretted bringing up the topic as she realized that


    he was probably nning how to make her apologize for the situation with Joan.


    Analise did not want to meddle in the argument between the couple, so she went to the kitchen and co


    nsiderately closed the door.


    Sean remained silent,


    and Abigail did not say anything either. Finally, he broke the silence as he rubbed his fingers together. ¡°


    You¡¯re pretty fast. Afraid I¡¯ll interfere with your ns for L.Moon?¡±


    She replied calmly, ¡°I don¡¯t want you to interfere likest time by pressuring others to back out of


    our contract.¡±


    He nced at her silently.


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    ¡°I¡¯m going to your house tomorrow,¡± she stated matter¨Cof¨Cfactly.


    He sneered. ¡°I won¡¯t y house with you tomorrow. I¡¯ve got work.¡±

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    Chapter 124 I Want to Know Who He Is


    Abigail could not be happier. She picked up a garlic shoot and started peeling it slowly, her speech slow


    ing down as well. ¡°Alright. You can focus on your work. I¡¯ll go home and visit Grandpa and


    Grandma for you.¡±


    ¡°Why do you sound like you don¡¯t care if we have a fallout?¡± Sean frowned, looking displeased.


    She put on an innocent expression. ¡°Really? Wasn¡¯t I just trying to cover for both of us?¡±


    He fell silent, his face cold.


    When they started cooking, Analiseplimented Sean on his skills in cooking fish and asked him


    to help prepare a dish. She also made Abigaile into the kitchen and assist.


    As such, Abigail crouched by the trash can while peeling garlic. The two of them worked as if they


    were strangers.


    Analise and Julie, who had been eavesdropping at the door for a while, had not heard any conversation


    from the kitchen. They exchanged


    a nce and slowly sat down on the couch. ¡°They¡¯ve surely been apart for too long. That¡¯s why they¡¯re


    arguing,¡± Julie whispered in a hushed


    tone.


    However, Analise had other thoughts. It¡¯s probably because of the child that they¡¯re facing criticism.


    She let out a soft sigh. ¡°If they had a child, they might not be arguing like this. This can¡¯t go on; do


    you have any suggestions?¡±


    Julie smiled awkwardly. ¡°Young people nowadays are reluctant to have children, and it¡¯s


    inappropriate for us to push them. If we pressure them too much, it might have the opposite


    effect.¡±


    Regarding the affairs of a family, Luna had advised against interfering.


    After dinner, both Abigail and Sean served dishes to Analise, but they did not interact with each other. F


    inally, Analise could not sit still any longer. ¡°Have you two argued? Sean, did Abigail do something wron


    g? If she did, I¡¯ll take it up with her.¡±


    He


    put down his fork and knife and wore a gentle expression. ¡°We didn¡¯t argue. I¡¯m just tired from the busin


    ess trip, so I don¡¯t feel like talking much.¡±


    At that, Analise looked at Abigail, who quickly picked up a piece of bean curd and offered it to her while


    wearing a warm smile. ¡°Where did you get that idea? I even suggested that he stay over tonight.¡± She l


    ooked at Sean with a yful expression. ¡°Right?¡±


    ¡°Why weren¡¯t you two talking, then?¡± Analise still found it hard to believe their exnation.


    Abigail exined, ¡°I have something to attend to tonight, and I may¡¯ve neglected him a bit, which is


    probably why he¡¯s upset. After I finish my business, I¡¯ll talk to him, okay?¡±


    In Sean¡¯s mind, he thought that Abigail was just shifting the me. His face remained calm as he


    replied, ¡°I¡¯m not angry. I¡¯ll wait for you toe back.¡±


    His calm andposed response left Abigail a little puzzled. Is he nning to settle the scoreter?


    She and Luna had left without sorting out the arrangements for the program¡¯s follow¨C


    up. If Joan failed to make her debut smoothly, Sean would undoubtedly teach her and Luna a lesson.


    After dinner, Abigail


    talked with Analise while they washed the dishes together. She discreetly bid Julie farewell and then left


    . However, thest thing she expected was to see Anthony and his car at the entrance of her building.


    As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she was surprised to see him leaning against his car.


    ¡°How did you find me?¡±


    ¡°I just asked around on Facebook.¡± Anthony stood up straight. He was wearing a brick¨C


    red suit with a bright blue tie, which gave him a somewhat mboyant appearance.


    ¡°You could¡¯ve just told me the address instead ofing here,¡± she said as she approached him.


    He smiled and raised an eyebrow. ¡°It¡¯s a duty of a senior to pick up a junior. Come on. Get in. Director L


    ewis is waiting for us.¡±


    She had studied design and met him during apetition


    in college, and he had been keeping an eye on her ever since. At times, he often provided her with guid


    ance on her designs. Afterward, when she started the studio with Luna under the pseudonym na, he


    recognized her immediately based on her design style. Since then, they kept in touch privately.


    He was talented but had to return home to inherit his family¡¯s business after graduation.


    Sean turned and returned to Abigail¡¯s room. Suppressing his anger, he took out his phone and was


    about to contact Cameron to investigate the identity of the person she was working with whenThis belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    Kevin suddenly sent him a picture.


    He opened it.


    As he saw the content of the photo, he narrowed his eyes slightly. After zooming in, he saw the


    admiration and appreciation in Anthony¡¯s eyes as he looked at Abigail, who had a confident smile


    as she interacted with Lewis.


    Following that, Kevin sent a link to an Instagram post, which Sean clicked as he approached a


    nearby chair.


    The post was about L.Moon Studio coborating with Lewis on a new drama, and it garnered


    significant attention. Both Lewis¡® and L.Moon Studio¡¯s Instagram hadments numbering in the


    tens of thousands. However, what caught Sean¡¯s attention was that Star Media had mentioned


    L.Moon Studio in a separate post and specifically tagged na¡¯s Instagram ount.


    Then, he sent a message to Cameron on Instagram with a photo. ¡®Find out who this man is besides


    Director Lewis. I want to know his whereabouts immediately.¡®

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    Chapter 125 Face¨COff


    Sitting in the most famous rooftop restaurant in the bustling city of Pendorf, Abigail shared a brief conve


    rsation with Lewis about work. However, he quickly became engrossed in discussing the script with so


    meone else and left her feeling somewhat redundant.


    Anthony, sitting next to her, held two sses of wine and handed one to her. ¡°This one is called


    Passion Coast. Give it a try.¡±


    ¡°It seems like Director Lewis doesn¡¯t have anything important to discuss with me right now. I think


    I should go home. If there¡¯s any work¨Crted matter, you can talk to me during the day. My


    grandmother will worry if I don¡¯t go back soon,¡± she said as she held the ss and smiled at


    Anthony.


    He checked the diamond¨Cstudded watch on his wrist and raised an eyebrow. ¡°It¡¯s only 8.30PM. I¡¯ll¡®


    send you home at 9.30PM. How about that?¡±


    She hesitated a bit. ¡°I¡¯m a marri-


    ¡°Mr. Booker!¡± An excited voice interrupted her.


    Both turned their heads to see a middle¨Caged man approaching with a ss of wine, after which


    Abigail let out a sigh of exasperation.


    Anthony leaned back in his chair, his tone somewhatzy. ¡°Mr. Townsend, you¡¯re dining here as


    well?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I just dropped by and didn¡¯t expect to see you here,¡± Donovan Townsend said as he looked at Abi


    gail and shed a more ingratiating smile. ¡°Is this your wife? She¡¯s delicate and beautiful, like a white lil


    y.¡±


    Anthony chuckled and clinked his ss of liquor against Donovan¡¯s ss. ¡°Nah, Mr. Townsend, she¡¯s


    my junior. Enjoy your meal; my treat for your table.¡±


    Donovan politely epted the offer and quickly left as though he wanted to give the couple some


    private space.


    Anthony looked at


    Abigail with uncontained delight in his voice. ¡°Don¡¯t mind them, Abby. These people are just gossipy. Tr


    y the Passion Coast. I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll like it.¡±


    Just as she was about to take a sip, a familiar voice sounded behind her. ¡°Mr. Booker, it¡¯s been a long ti


    me. How have you been?¡±


    Anthony turned his head and saw a man exuding an icy aura. He smiled warmly. ¡°Mr. Graham, long tim


    e no see. I¡¯ve been well.¡±


    Abigail instinctively nced behind her.


    Sean was dressed in a white suit with a ck shirt and a gray¨C


    blue checkered tie. He stood in the dimly lit open¨C


    air restaurant and looked exceptionally outstanding. It was the first time she had seen him in a white sui


    t, and it left her feeling somewhat dazed.


    Sensing her gaze, he calmly fixed his eyes on her. ¡°You¡¯re out sote. Are you still socializing?¡±


    Anthony knew Sean had a close rtionship with Abigail, but he did not suspect anything beyond that.


    Sean¡¯s casual question, however, made Anthony squint his eyes involuntarily.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m socializing. Are you here to socialize as well?¡± Abigail pretended not to know him well. After all


    , Sean did not want anyone to know about their marriage, so she did not want to reveal how close they


    actually were.


    ¡°Abby, how about inviting Mr. Graham to join us for a chat? After all, there was some


    unpleasantness during the program, and he didn¡¯t hold you ountable for it. You should thank him pr


    operly,¡± Anthony suggested.


    Sean¡¯s gaze turned cold, but he maintained hisposure. ¡°My rtionship with Miss Quinn on the sh


    ow was extraordinary. Everyone with eyes could see that. Why would you think I would hold


    her ountable?¡±


    Abigail felt a bit confused by their conversation. What are they doing?


    Meanwhile, Lewis could sense the tension between the two powerful men as they lowered their


    voices.


    Anthony nodded with a smile. ¡°Yes. Abby has be more courageous. Just like what Mr. Townsend s


    aid carlier, she used to be delicate, like a white lily.¡±


    Sean smiled somewhat inscrutably. ¡°Is that so? If the production team has angered the gentle Miss Qui


    nn, wouldn¡¯t it be necessary to apologize to her properly?¡±


    Without giving Abigail a chance to speak, Anthony continued, ¡°Speaking of which, your friend Joan has


    n¡¯t apologized to na and L.Moon yet.¡±


    Unable to bear it any longer, Abigail politely told Anthony, ¡°If we¡¯re not discussing work tonight, I should


    head home. My grandmother isn¡¯t feeling well, and since I finally wrapped up my work, I want to spend


    more time with her.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you back.¡± He offered immediately.


    Sean watched Abigail intently, and she politely declined. ¡°Thank you, but you¡¯ve been drinking, and it¡¯s


    not suitable for you to drive. I can get a car myself. Anthony, I appreciate everything tonight. Let¡¯s have


    dinner together when we have time. Director Lewis is still here, so it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for you to l


    eave.¡±


    Anthony reluctantly agreed. ¡°Alright, Abby. Be careful on your way home. Watch out for perverts.¡±


    Sean cast a faintly mocking nce at him as his lips curved with sarcasm. Me? Pfft.


    Meanwhile, Abigail picked up her bag and left. Her graceful figure disappeared down the staircase


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    before Sean turned to his seat. He took out his phone and sent her a message with a dark.


    expression. ¡®Wait for me at the intersection near your home. I¡¯ll be down in a while. Abigail, if you


    don¡¯t show up, you know the consequences.¡®


    When she saw his message, she knew he was angry. He could have fun outside, but the woman at


    home still had to remain pure for him.

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    Chapter 126


    Chapter 126 Don¡¯t Speak if You Don¡¯t Know How


    A discreet Bugatti parked in front of Abigail, and she approached it with a cold expression. He


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    weed her with a slit of the door, which she opened and then looked at him. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going


    home?¡±


    ¡°Get in,¡± Sean said impatiently in a chilly tone.


    She bent down and got into the car. As soon as she closed the door, he grabbed her wrist. ¡°What are


    you doing?¡± She was about to struggle.


    His eyes contained a trace of anger as he stared at her. Even without speaking, his presence made


    her gradually quiet down. Inside the narrowpartment, the streetlights outside illuminated


    through the windows. The shadows and light on his face created a stark contrast, making his aura


    even more intimidating.


    Abigail¡¯s heart tightened slightly. She looked at him as her lips pressed tightly.


    Sensing that she was somewhat afraid of him, Sean rxed his grip. ¡°What were you discussing


    with them?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need to report to you, do I?¡± She steadied her mind.


    He reached out and ced his hand on the back of her neck, his entire palm touching her slender


    neck. Then, he forced her to lean closer to him. She saw the coldness in his deep eyes, and her body


    involuntarily trembled. ¡°If I tell you, you¡¯ll deal with L.Moon, won¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°If I wish to deal with L.Moon, you won¡¯t be able to afford to pay the breach of contract penalty.


    Understand?¡± He gripped her neck, his tone subtly exuding a heavy sense of oppression.


    ¡°Why are you so angry tonight?¡± Abigail asked while maintaining herposure. ¡°I had a frank and


    open dinner with them, and you think I¡¯m cheating on you?¡±


    All of Sean¡¯s anger seemed to dissipate as he heard her words. He released her neck and instead


    pinched her chin. Then, he kissed her lips lightly. ¡°You were drinking Passion Coast. Just the name


    itself makes people ufortable.¡±


    She pursed her lips and spoke calmly, ¡°Is it my fault that the drink is named that way?¡±


    His finger traced her chin. ¡°Have you ever thought why Anthony gave you that drink?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you overthinking? We¡¯re business partners,¡± she replied with a hint of displeasure.


    He sneered. ¡°Calling you ¡®Abby,¡¯ and him thinking of you as a white lily for years. Well¡­ Maybe I¡¯m


    overthinking it.¡±


    Abigail could not stand his sarcastic tone. She shook Sean¡¯s hand away and spoke coldly, ¡°I¡¯m not you.


    Don¡¯t use your moral standards to judge me.¡±


    ¡°What moral standards of mine?¡± he immediately asked.


    Leaning against the car seat, she looked out the window. ¡°Have you exined the situation with Joan


    and the bag to the public yet? People are still shipping us as a couple. Handle your affairs.


    before worrying about mine.¡±


    ¡°Me and Joan¡­ like¡­ think.¡± His words were drowned out by the ring horn outside.


    She did not hear clearly, nor did she want to ask again.


    The two of them suddenly fell silent, and Sean nced at Abigail, who was looking out of the


    window. ¡°Weren¡¯t we fine before?¡± he asked calmly.


    Her heart felt a pang of sadness.


    ¡°Do you want children so badly? Can¡¯t you live without them?¡± He continued to inquire.


    She felt her nose stinging as she turned to re at him. ¡°Can we stop talking about that? Have a kid,


    don¡¯t have a kid, do whatever you want. Plus, I don¡¯t want to bear your child either, presumptuous


    prick.¡±


    Seeing her eyes turning red, Sean immediately said sternly, ¡°You¡¯re about to cry after just a few


    words.¡±


    ¡°Stop talking, then. You¡¯re so chatty!¡± Abigail suppressed her pent-up anger. He had initiated this


    topic, yet he was now criticizing her.


    By then, Sean realized that their marriage was indeed in trouble. Abigail did not want to be with him


    anymore.


    He became irritated for no reason when he thought of Anthony. ¡°Stop associating with Anthony.¡±


    He became irritated for no reason when he thought of Anthony. ¡°Stop associating with Anthony.¡±


    She paid no attention to his words. Look at yourself before criticizing me.


    When they returned home, Abigail changed into slippers and headed to the bedroom without looking


    back. Sean followed her into the room and heard her close and lock the bathroom door.


    Just as he finished showering and was about to lie on the bed, she said, ¡°I¡¯ll sleep on the couch.¡±


    ¡°Do you want your grandma to ask the same questions tomorrow?¡± he asked impatiently.


    Abigail thought he was annoyed with her pretense, so she reluctantlyy down with her back turned to


    him. As soon as she closed her eyes, an image of him in a white suit standing at the rooftop restaurant


    appeared in her mind. He radiated an exquisite charm that brought her back to


    the innocent infatuation she felt when she first saw him.


    Back then, she thought that if she could have this man, just seeing him standing there every day


    would make her feel incredibly happy. It turned out that humans could get greedy because having him


    was not enough; she wanted his love.


    Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by his hand resting on her waist. She reached out and held


    his hand, her emotionsplex. In truth, she was unwilling to let go of the budding affection


    within her heart.

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    Chapter 127 The Unwanted One


    Sean¡¯s lips traced her fair neck, and his hands began to wander. Abigail did not resist him.


    Her body was heating up after she was kissed all over. When she looked at him, she asked with a


    trembling voice, ¡°Why did you wear a white suit today?¡±


    He did not answer her and kissed her lips.


    When Abigail woke up the next morning, Sean had already left. She freshened up and headed to the


    living room, where she found Analise busy. Analise turned to her and asked, ¡°Sean left early and


    didn¡¯t have breakfast. Did you upset himst night?¡±


    ¡°No. I¡¯m going to visit his grandparents today. You don¡¯t need to prepare lunch for me,¡± Abigail said


    as she walked toward the kitchen.


    Analise nodded. As Abigail walked out of the kitchen holding breakfast, her grandmother added, ¡°I


    made some pasta for you and Sean. I¡¯ll put them in the freezer. If you don¡¯t feel like cooking, just


    reheat them.¡±


    Just as Abigail sat at the dining table, she looked at Analise and asked, ¡°Why? Are you going home?¡±


    Analise nodded. ¡°Yes. Living here is too restricting. I¡¯m stuck at home all day and unable to do


    anything. I¡¯m not used to it.¡±


    ¡°After some time, I n to buy a new house with a yard. You can nt flowers and greens in the


    yard,¡± Abigail said anxiously.


    ¡°Why bother? My roots are in the vige, and I can¡¯t live in the city,¡± Analise said with a kind smile.


    Abigail drank her soup. ¡°Grandma, if you must go back, promise me you¡¯ll use the money to treat


    your diabetes every month. Don¡¯t try to save money on it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not¡­¡± Analise replied in a low voice.


    ¡°If you follow your treatment regrly, your eyes won¡¯t go blind. The doctor saidst time that if you


    keep this up, you¡¯ll lose your eyesight.¡± Abigail expressed her worry and no longer kept it a


    secret.


    At that moment, Analise fell silent.


    The morning sun shone on Abigail, casting a gentle golden glow around her. She looked


    exceptionally tender. ¡°Grandma, if you promise me, I¡¯ll let you return. One day, if your eyesight


    deteriorates, I gotta return to your town to look after you.¡±


    ¡°What nonsense are you on about¡­ I¡¯ll get proper treatment, so you don¡¯t have to worry. Okay?¡±


    Analise¡¯s voice carried a hint of sadness.


    At the Graham Estate, Abigail brought some pasta made by Analise. Although she knew Cornelie


    would not care for them much, she still could note empty-handed.


    When Colby saw her, he put down what he was doing and asked in a friendly tone, ¡°Didn¡¯t Sean


    ¡°He¡¯s even busier after returning from his business trip, so I¡¯m here to help out,¡± Abigail replied before


    changing her shoes and carrying a beautiful little basket.


    When he saw the basket in her hand, he scolded her with a hint of displeasure, ¡°You didn¡¯t have to!¡±


    Despite his words, he still called out, ¡°Dahlia.¡±


    She immediately rushed out of the kitchen.


    Abigail walked over to him and uttered softly, ¡°The pasta is made by Grandma, and there¡¯s a box of


    tea, too.¡±


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    A smile immediately appeared on Colby¡¯s face. ¡°Did your grandmother visit you?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but she¡¯s leaving tomorrow. She can¡¯t stay in the city for long. She gets restless cooped up at


    home with nothing to do,¡± Abigail said while chatting casually with him.


    When they were chattering, Cornelie came downstairs. She was still upset about thest


    acupuncture incident, so she gave Abigail an annoyed look and said sarcastically, ¡°What are you doing


    here? If you get hurt again, will youin to Sean, too?¡±


    ¡°She came to visit you. Can¡¯t you appreciate it?¡± Colby immediately looked displeased.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t ask her to. I¡¯d rather see my grandson instead!¡± Cornelie retorted.


    Abigail pursed her lips as she felt ufortable.


    Abigail pursed her lips as she felt ufortable.


    Seeing her silence, Colby scolded Cornelie, ¡°Do you think she gets to choose whether she can bear a


    child?¡±


    ¡°Oh, should Sean do it then? If he had the ability, would we even need her? I found a traditional


    medicine doctor for her. Not only is she infertile, but she even said I brought the doctor to harm


    her! Fine! Joan can easily do the job instead of her. If she can¡¯t bear a child, what¡¯s she doing in our


    family?¡± Cornelie felt more agitated and started speaking without restraint.


    Colby suddenly pped the coffee table. ¡°Enough! What good is it for Joan to follow Sean without


    status or identity? I think you¡¯re blinded by jealousy and just babbling at this point!¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, Grandma, I didn¡¯te to start an argument. I¡¯ll just grab something and leave.¡± Abigail


    hurriedly stood up before heading upstairs.


    The elderly couple used to be very harmonious, but in the two years since Sean got married, their


    arguments had be more frequent, mainly due to issues rted to child-making.


    Abigail had only taken a few steps when Cornelie clutched her chest and started moaning in pain.


    ¡°Dahlia, call Sean oyer¡­ My chest hurts¡­¡±.


    ¡°Call the family doctor.¡± Colby immediately suppressed his anger and rushed to support her.


    Cornelie was still worked up and pushed him away, crying, ¡°You always side with her. With her


    around, there¡¯s never peace at home!¡±


    ¡°You


    go


    ahead and take care of your business,¡± he said with frustration.


    Abigail felt deeply upset. With that, she turned around and headed upstairs.


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    Chapter 128


    Chapter 128 Abigail Doesn¡¯t Care


    After Abigail returned to her studio from the Graham Estate, she handed over a property deed to Luna


    before getting busy with her affairs.


    Lewis was shooting a meticulous drama set in the period of the Western Roman Empire¡¯s fall, so she


    needed to gather research materials. Since she did not have ready-made materials, she had to visit


    relevant academic institutions to consult history professors.


    After spending most of the day with the old professor, she obtained plenty of information but stillcked


    research. Therefore, the professor advised her to go to the library and find more books to study in


    detail.


    As she was leaving the school, she received a call from Sean. The moment she pressed the answer


    button, she heard his angry tone. ¡°You rushed back and made Grandma ill just to mortgage the house I


    bought for you? You¡¯re putting work above everything else!¡±


    She immediately asked, ¡°How is she?¡±


    ¡°Do you even care about her? You only care about your studio. Even when she¡¯s experiencing


    heartache, you left immediately and went to the bank to mortgage the house.¡± He hung up the phone


    right after he said that.


    Abigail stared at her phone, unable to react for a while.


    The house he bought for her was halfway up the hill, and though it had been poprst year, it


    became deserted this year. The road to the city was long, and the residential area had been half-


    developed but stalled for a year due to unforeseen circumstances.


    He did not know that the house was no longer suitable for living. Temporarily using it as coteral


    at the bank was also to consider buying a new ce for when Analise came over, making it


    convenient for her to stay.


    However, Abigail did not want to exin any of these to him. She returned home with the


    materials and saw Analise in the living room, busy ironing clothes on the table. Watching the scene,


    she felt a warmth in her heart.


    ¡°You¡¯re early today. Are you hungry? I¡¯ll make you some pasta,¡± Analise asked with concern, holding


    an electric iron.


    Abigail shook her head and replied, ¡°I have some work. Let¡¯s eat together in the evening. These clothes


    don¡¯t need ironing. You should rest, Grandma.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re never at home. If the clothes are left hanging, they¡¯ll get damp. They need some sun, so you


    won¡¯t get skin diseases when you wear them,¡± Analise said with a smile, radiating happiness. ¡°I¡¯ve


    taken the nkets and quilts out to air them. Next time you need to change them, just do it directly.


    After I return, you must take good care of yourself and not forget to eat, no matter how busy you are.¡±


    She continued to fuss.


    ¡°I know.¡± At that moment, Abigail felt that the grievances she had suffered from Cornelie and Sean¡¯s


    sides had disappeared instantly.


    After she went to her room and closed the door, she became even more determined that she had. done


    the right thing. Only Grandma will love and care for me, and only she will care about the little things in


    my life. Even if she urged me to get married, she was different from Sean¡¯s grandmother. No matter


    how much injustice I suffered, I will always beforted by Grandma. So, since Sean and his


    grandmother can¡¯t be my family who support me emotionally, why should I bother trying to please


    them? I must work hard for Grandma to cure her illness and buy a good house. When she needs


    someone to look after her, I can bring her to my side for easy care.


    As evening approached, she received a call from Kevin. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± she asked him calmly while


    researching.


    In a soft voice, he asked, ¡°Abigail, did you fight with Sean? Old Mrs. Graham is in the hospital. Why


    aren¡¯t you taking care of her?¡±


    ¡°How is she?¡± she asked instinctively.


    ¡°She seems fine, but Sean asked me toe over and take a look. Joan is here too, and she¡¯s having


    a great chat with Old Mrs. Graham. You¡¯re in trouble.¡± He sounded anxious.


    ¡°Oh, is there anything else?¡± she asked him.


    After a moment of hesitation, he asked her seriously, ¡°Old Mrs. Graham said she found a traditional


    medicine doctor for you out of goodwill. Why didn¡¯t you exin the matter about yourint to


    Sean?¡±


    ¡°You know, people only believe what they want to believe,¡± she said indifferently, flipping through her


    materials.


    ¡°Alright, then. I¡¯ll talk to youter.¡± He immediately understood her difficulties.


    Not long after the call ended, Sean returned home. Analise had been peering out the door several


    times, and when she saw him return, she said with joy, ¡°You¡¯re back. Come wash your hands and


    have dinner.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take a rain check this time, Grandma. I¡¯ve already eaten. I¡¯ll just talk to Abigail for a bit and then


    head back to work,¡± he told her politely.


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    A look of disappointment appeared on her face, but she still said with a smile, ¡°You guys seem busy.


    Well, alright then.¡± In reality, she felt his distant and somewhat cold attitude beneath his polite facade.


    When Sean entered the bedroom, he closed the door and looked at Abigail with an icy gaze.


    At the same time, she swirled her chair to look at him and said, ¡°I asked about it, and your grandma is


    fine. So, what do you wanna say? I¡¯m all ears.¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s fine this time, but what about next time?¡± he asked, suppressing his anger.


    With an icy gaze, she replied calmly, ¡°There won¡¯t be a next time, Sean.¡±


    ¡°Your purpose of returning wasn¡¯t to visit them at all, right? You just went back to get the property deed


    for the house,¡± he questioned, still restraining his anger.


    ¡°Think however you want,¡± she replied, then turned to her books.


    As he walked up to her, he closed her book forcefully. ¡°You said you¡¯d keep up the act. Have you


    forgotten that promise already?¡±


    Ignoring his question, she raised her head to look at him, her eyes filled with coldness. ¡°I asked you to


    run a background check on the doctor who pricked me. Have you done it?¡±

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    Chapter 129 The Defeated Sean


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    Sean pressed his lips tightly together, his eyes locked onto Abigail. Impatiently, she looked at him. ¡°If


    you¡¯ve run the background check, bring that damn doctor to Grandma, and everything will be


    resolved.¡±


    ¡°Grandma is in the hospital, and you didn¡¯t even go to see her. I called you, and it was all in vain,¡± he


    replied.


    As she stood up, she said in a cold voice, ¡°Do you think she¡¯d want to see me? Because of the doctor


    she found, I almost died. If you don¡¯t exin it to her, she will always hold on to the fact that I tattled to


    you and constantly go against me. Tell me, am I not wronged?¡± Without giving him a chance to speak,


    she continued, ¡°You never address the conflicts in our family; you never try to resolve them. When


    something goes wrong, you me me. What does it take for her to admit the doctor was the problem?


    My life?¡±


    ¡°Watch your words.¡± He restrained his


    anger.


    ¡°Think about who started it. She¡¯s old, but that doesn¡¯t mean I must endure the harm she caused


    1. You knew perfectly well regarding my situation, yet you came here to use me. Do you have the


    right?¡± After finishing her words, she sat down, forcefully opened a book, and continued to read.


    Suddenly, he reached out to hold her hand. ¡°Come with me to the hospital to see Grandma. I¡¯ll talk


    to her myself.¡±


    ¡°You can go with Joan. I gotta make a living.¡± She shrugged off his hand, showing nopassion


    whatsoever.


    ¡°Abigail-¡±


    ¡°Get out. I don¡¯t wanna put up with this. My grandma ns to leave, but I don¡¯t want her to. It¡¯s


    perfect timing that this came. She can stay to take care of me. Let me tell you, even if your


    grandma doesn¡¯t consider me family, I have one who genuinely cares about me,¡± she said with teary


    eyes.


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll go to the hospital with your grandma.¡± He turned and left.


    ¡°Are you out of your mind?¡± At once, Abigail stood up firmly, making the chair slide away from her


    and stop by the window, spinning.


    Sean looked calmly at her. ¡°Are youing with me or not?¡±


    She bit her lip, then suddenly mmed the pen on the table and turned to the wardrobe to get


    some clothes.


    As they left the room, Analise watched them with caution.


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m going out with him to take care of some matters. If you get hungry, go ahead and eat. I¡¯ll


    eat when Ie back,¡± Abigail told her.


    At that, Analise nodded and softly advised, ¡°You need to have a better temper and not always trigger


    people, understand?¡±


    ¡°I know,¡± Abigail mumbled in response.


    After getting into Sean¡¯s car, she seemed quite eager to witness the drama at the hospital. Before long,


    the car stopped at the downtown hospital. As soon as she got out of the car, he held her hand.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    She followed him obediently, her face expressionless.


    When they were just a few steps away from Cornelic¡¯s ward, Scan suddenly heard Joan¡¯s high-


    pitchedughter. ¡°Mr. Stewart, you¡¯re quite theedian. You even made Grandmaugh.¡±


    Cornelie¡¯sughter could also be heard from inside.


    When Sean, holding Abigail¡¯s hand, appeared at the door, all three of them were stunned. Instantly,


    Kevin felt pins and needles on his scalp. He quickly put his legs down from where he had them


    propped up and jumped up from the corner of the bed. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you give me a heads-up


    before you came, Sean?¡±


    As Sean walked in, he looked at Joan and spoke coldly, ¡°Who told you toe?¡±


    Abigail stood by the door, a hint of sarcasm on her lips.


    Meanwhile, Cornelie put on a stern expression. ¡°Why can¡¯t she? I asked her to. What about it?¡± As she


    said that, she looked at Abigail. ¡°Why did you bring her here? I feel sick seeing her.¡±


    At that moment, Sean cast an indifferent nce at Kevin, who hurriedly said to the embarrassed


    Joan, ¡°Let¡¯s head out first, Miss Palmer. They need to discuss family matters.¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t Joan stay? She is family to me,¡± Cornelie said, holding Joan¡¯s hand.


    Seeing that, Abigail said indifferently, ¡°Alright, have a good chat as a family. I haven¡¯t had dinner yet, so


    I¡¯ll pop back home.¡±


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡± Sean turned to look at her.


    Swiftly, Kevin grabbed Joan and left the room. She looked pitifully at Sean but suddenly felt intense


    pressure from his gaze. Not daring to say much, she could only lower her gaze and quickly follow


    Kevin out.


    As Abigail was pushed into the ward by Kevin, the door closed behind them. Sean looked at Cornelie


    and said, ¡°You did something wrong. Do you know that?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t. I intend to make you divorce her,¡± Cornelie said calmly. ¡°She can¡¯t have children, but we


    Grahams have supported her for three years. We¡¯ve done our duty.¡±


    ¡°The doctor you found pricked her and almost took her life. If I hadn¡¯t intervened, the Quinns would¡¯ve


    ¡°It¡¯s all an act that only you believe! Something like that is simply impossible. Do you think I¡¯ve be


    old, so I¡¯m easy to deceive?¡± she immediately refuted, showing no signs of being swayed.


    ¡°If I bring that doctor-¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to bring him. You have a tremendous ability to twist the truth, and I know that well.¡±


    She interrupted him, refusing to believe anything. ¡°She can¡¯t have children, so you must divorce her


    unless you want me to die in this hospital.¡±


    Seeing the defeated Sean, Abigail suddenly felt in a good mood.

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    Chapter 130 See You Around


    Sean looked at Cornelie, and after a while, he spoke gently, ¡°Grandma, do you not care about me


    anymore?¡±


    At his words, she immediately held his hand and looked at him with eyes full of affection. ¡°I watched


    you grow up. How could I not care about you? I just wanted her to bear a child. Is it not for your good?


    Now that I¡¯m still here, I can look after the child for you. When my health deteriorates, who will you rely


    on to raise the child?¡±


    ¡°Can we take it slow about the child matter?¡± He looked at her with a somewhat indifferent


    expression.


    Hearing that, Abigail nced at him, not understanding why he refused to have a child. However, she


    did not dwell on it. Even if he wanted a child now, it was none of her business.


    ¡°It¡¯s been three years. Isn¡¯t that slow enough?¡± Cornelie red at him.


    ¡°In any case, she can¡¯t bear a child alone, so your pressure won¡¯t work.¡± He was finally openly


    discussing the matter.


    At that moment, she began to understand that her grandson was unwilling to have a child with Abigail.


    She looked at Abigail and quickly concluded that she was not favored by him. However, she


    also understood that he had never married her out of love.


    ¡°Let¡¯s have a heart-to-heart talk. You¡¯re always busy with work and rarely return. I don¡¯t have the


    chance to talk to you,¡± she said gently, her eyes filled with affection.


    Since their conversation hade to this point, Abigail turned around sensibly. Before Sean could say


    anything, he heard the sound of the door closing behind him.


    As soon as she stepped out of the hospital room, she saw Kevin and Joan in the bright hospital


    corridor, one sitting on a chair and the other leaning against the wall.


    Joan was filled with doubts, but Kevin was not telling her anything, even when she asked him. When


    she saw Abigail, she looked at her with curiosity, wondering what Kevin meant when he said they


    needed to discuss family matters.


    On the other hand, Abigail stood by the wall with her arms crossed and lips pressed together, deep in


    thought about the secret conversation Cornelie would have with Sean. She had a vague idea of


    what it might be about.


    ¡°Abigail, what¡¯s your rtionship with Sean?¡± Joan suddenly interrupted her thoughts.


    ¡°Have you apologized to L.Moon and na?¡± Abigail responded with a question unrted to Joan¡¯s


    inquiry.


    ¡°Before that, shouldn¡¯t L.Moon pay the breach of contract fee to Mr. Stewart and Scan?¡± Joan retorted


    confidently as if she were also an investor in the program.


    Hearing her response, Abigail could not help but sneer sarcastically, but she chose not to respond


    further.


    ¡°What¡¯s your rtionship with Sean?¡± Joan persisted, refusing to back down. Though she had her


    deductions, she still hoped to get a definite answer.


    Abigail coldly retorted, ¡°Who are you to me? Why should I tell you?¡±


    As Joan looked at her, she put on an ambiguous smile. ¡°I already know, even if you don¡¯t tell me.¡±


    Abigail furrowed her brows slightly.


    Seeing they had finished arguing, Kevin could not help but speak up, ¡°Miss Palmer, how about I take


    you out for a meal? You haven¡¯t had dinner yet, have you?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a model. I can¡¯t eat dinner.¡± Joan did not want to leave. Sean is still in the ward. How can I leave


    for dinner alone?


    After Abigail sat on the side, she took out her phone to check the documents she had collected.


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    With that, the corridor regained its silence.


    In the ward, Cornelie held Sean¡¯s hand and lowered her voice. ¡°I know you¡¯re not satisfied with this


    marriage. Originally, I thought having a child would be a way for the Quinns to repay us, but now,


    it feels more like we¡¯re repaying them.¡±


    ¡°The child¡¯s matter has nothing to do with her,¡± he reiterated.


    ¡°Answer me. How do you truly feel about Joan?¡± She stared at him, treating his words as if they were


    unheard.


    Displeased, he frowned. ¡°Don¡¯t get any funny ideas, Grandma. The thing with Joan is not so simple,


    and I can¡¯t tell you everything.¡±


    Displeased, he frowned. ¡°Don¡¯t get any funny ideas, Grandma. The thing with Joan is not so simple,


    and I can¡¯t tell you everything.¡±


    After all, Joan was about to enter the entertainment industry, and if he were to reveal too much to


    anyone,


    it would ruin her chances. What he could do for her was to fulfill her wishes and protect


    her secrets.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you tell me? Your vague kindness to her will make her fall for you.¡± Cornelie asked Joan


    earlier, and it was clear that Joan had an interest in him.


    ¡°It¡¯s something she understands herself. There¡¯s no need for me to say more,¡± he replied. ¡°You


    haven¡¯t had dinner yet, right? Let me order food from a restaurant and have them deliver it here.¡±


    Since he was unwilling to reveal more, she reluctantly nodded. ¡°I¡¯m staying here tonight, but I¡¯ll be


    leaving early tomorrow morning. By the way, your grandpa is too biased toward Abigail.¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you do the same?¡± he asked instinctively.


    At his question, Cornelie instantly felt unhappy. ¡°Why should I? She¡¯s not part of our family.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like how you put it,¡± he said with a slightly unhappy tone.


    Annoyed, she let go of his hand. ¡°If she bears a child, I¡¯ll favor her. It¡¯s been three years,


    much money has been spent, but where¡¯s the child?¡±


    and so


    As the conversation returned to this topic, Sean began to feel an iing headache. ¡°Let me order


    some food for you,¡± he said, taking out his phone from his pocket and intending to have Cameron


    go to the restaurant personally. After he put down his phone, he looked at her with a slightly gentler


    expression. ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the food to arrive. I¡¯ll leave after you finish eating, okay?¡±


    Just as he finished speaking, he received a message on his phone.


    ¡®Something came up. I¡¯ll see you


    around.¡¯

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    Chapter 131 Meeting Anthony Again


    Abigail did not wait for Sean. When he left the ward afterforting Cornelie, only Kevin and Joan


    remained in the corridor. The moment she saw Sean, she approached him with concern and asked,


    ¡°How is Grandma?¡±


    His gazecked warmth, but his tone remained as usual. ¡°She¡¯s fine. But from now on, you¡¯re not


    allowed to have any contact with her.¡±


    At his words, she felt a bit aggrieved. ¡°Sean, Grandma is getting older, and she might need someone to


    talk to. I was just keeping herpany.¡± As soon as she spoke, he began staring at her. She felt a


    little uneasy under his scrutinizing gaze, so she bit her lip and asked softly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Meanwhile, standing not far away, Kevin watched the scene unfold with interest.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like people who cross boundaries,¡± he said calmly.


    At that, she gulped down her saliva and whispered, ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°As long as you follow the rules, I¡¯ll give you whatever you want. Understand?¡± Sean straightened his


    sleeves.


    ¡°Yes.¡± She nodded.


    When Sean gave Kevin a look, he immediately understood. ¡°Miss Palmer, let me take you back. You


    have filming tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Joan nodded.


    Sean took out his phone and sent a message to Abigail. ¡®Do you not care about my grandmother at


    all now?¡¯


    She was in a car on her way to meet the authoritative professor rmended by Lewis, so she had no


    time to deal with Cornelie¡¯s act. ¡®Something important came up. She just needs you to stay with


    her!¡¯


    When he received her message, he furrowed his brows and leaned against the wall as he typed


    slowly. ¡®Did Anthony ask for you?¡¯


    Seeing his message, she rolled her eyes. She wanted to ignore him, but she exined anyway. ¡®No. I


    need to meet a professor on behalf of my boss.¡¯


    Sean looked at her message, lost in thought. Why is she so reluctant to tell me her true identity?


    Meanwhile, Kevin and Joan got into the car. Just as he started the engine, he heard her ask, ¡°Abigail


    and Sean are cousins, right? No wonder he did her such a big favor on the show and protected her.¡±


    He was momentarily stunned but quickly regained hisposure, smiling as he replied, ¡°Don¡¯t inquire


    about his matters privately. Even if you ask me, I wouldn¡¯t dare answer. You know his personality.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just saying.¡± She leaned back in her seat, looking rxed,


    Through the rearview mirror, he nced at her and asked, ¡°Why do you think they¡¯re cousins?¡±


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    ¡°Sean keeps his marriage a secret. He probably thinks his wife isn¡¯t presentable, so why would he bring


    her in front of me? Plus, you mentioned that they¡¯re a family, so they must be rtives.¡± She analyzed


    confidently, thinking she was clever.


    Hearing her answer, he nearly burst intoughter but managed to nod. ¡°That does make sense.¡±


    After that, he received a message.


    ¡®After dropping her off, hurry back to the hospital to take care of my grandmother!


    His expression contorted upon reading the text. I was going to have some fun. It¡¯s a rare day off from


    filming!


    When Abigail entered the hotel¡¯s private room, as instructed by Lewis, she pushed open the door


    and saw Anthony sitting inside, causing her eyes to twitch. Why is he here again?


    Lewis was currently discussing historical details with an esteemed professor. When he saw Abigail,


    he stood up immediately and enthusiastically greeted her. ¡°Mr. Booker has reserved a seat for you.


    You should discuss costume-rted issues with Professor Gibson.¡±


    Abigail nced and noticed that on her right was Professor Luke Gibson, and on her left was Anthony.


    This seating arrangement¡­ As she nodded, she turned her gaze toward Anthony, who was smiling


    charmingly beside her.


    ¡°Lewis asked me toe over and keep an eye on things. I happened to have not had dinner, so I


    thought I¡¯d join in the fun,¡± he exined with a smile.


    She could not figure him out, so she walked over to the empty seat and sat.


    Luke had a slender figure, and one of his eyes appeared damaged, with a red flesh hovering over the


    iris. Overall, he had a solemn and unapproachable appearance.


    ¡°Nice to meet you, Professor Gibson.¡± Abigail greeted him politely.


    After a nod, Luke asked, ¡°How much do you know about the history of the Western Roman Empire¡¯s


    fall?¡±


    She was honest in her response. ¡°I¡¯ve only just begun to explore it. Most historical series on the market


    focus on the 18th and 19th centuries, so there is limited information avable about the history of the


    Western Roman Empire¡¯s fall. I haven¡¯t delved deeply into it yet.¡±


    ¡°You make a valid point. It was a rather brutal period of history.¡± He did not look down on her.


    Anthony, on the other hand, propped up his face,zily looking at her without blinking.


    When Abigail consulted with Luke, she was extremely humble, constantly typing on her phone to


    record every word he said. She wished she could engrave each of his words into her mind. During this


    trip, she did indeed learn quite a bit.


    After the dinner gathering, the group left the hotel.


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Booker. If it weren¡¯t for you, I¡¯d still be researching aimlessly,¡± Abigail thanked sincerely


    as they bid farewell at the hotel entrance.


    During their conversation, she learned from Lewis that Luke was notoriously difficult to invite.


    This time, he came to participate in an academic exchange. He initially had no intention of


    him.


    Then, Anthony lowered his head and looked at her with a charming smile.


    Not far away, Sean sat in his car, his eyes filled with a dense coldness as his jaw tightly clenched..

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    Chapter 132 Anthony Is Hiding His True Nature


    Neither Abigail nor Anthony noticed Sean nearby.


    Anthony¡¯s voice was joyful as he said. ¡°Don¡¯t be so polite. I¡¯ve also invested quite a bit in this series. I


    hope it gets good reviews when it¡¯s released, of course.¡±


    Abigail had gained a lot from today¡¯s exchange, so she looked rxed. ¡°Let me treat you to dinner


    sometime.¡±


    ¡°In that case, you owe me two meals. Tomorrow night, you must treat me to some dinner with a lively


    atmosphere,¡± he said, heading toward the steps at the hotel entrance. ¡°Come. I¡¯ll drive you back. I


    didn¡¯t drink today, so you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±


    ¡°Um, I can take a cab by myself.¡± Her voice was uncertain as she followed behind him.


    As he slipped his fingers into the keychain, he skillfully spun the keys. ¡°Are you being polite again,


    little junior?¡±


    She smiled somewhat awkwardly, unable to decipher his thoughts. Yet, she could not treat someone


    who had helped her this way with such cold indifference. Just as she was about to follow


    him to the parking lot, she saw a familiar Bugatti suddenly halt before him.


    Anthony quickly retreated several steps, clutching his keys to his chest, visibly frightened.


    Likewise, Abigail was also shocked. Her heart was pounding rapidly, and her blood was running hot.


    She was stunned briefly before rushing toward Anthony, grabbing his arm, and inspecting him.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    At that moment, his eyes appeared particrly clear, with a hint of disbelief. When he heard her voice,


    he barely regained hisposure. ¡°I-I¡¯m fine.¡±


    , Abigail nced at Sean, who sat in the car with a cold, icy re, and anger surged within her.


    Eventually, it turned into indifference. Subsequently, she turned her gaze back to Anthony and


    spoke gently, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Anthony nodded and patted his chest. With a slightly aggrieved tone, he said, ¡°I was terrified. Abby.


    Why does he seem like he has a grudge against me?¡±


    She always felt that he was hiding his true nature behind a facade of innocence, but considering


    that Sean had almost knocked him down, it was normal for him to be scared.


    As they took a few steps forward, Se in honked the car horn loudly. The piercing horn made the anger


    that Abigail had suppressed surge back up. She endured her irritation and spoke to Anthony in a


    friendly tone, ¡°You go ahead to the parking lot. I¡¯ll talk to him.¡±


    After Anthony nced at Sean, he asked in a low voice, ¡°What¡¯s your rtionship with him?¡±


    ¡°Nothing special. We just have some unresolved business conflicts.¡± She hastily found an excuse.


    Anthony, somewhat skeptical, nodded and patted her shoulder. ¡°Talk to him nicely. After all, you¡¯ll still


    be working in this industry, and it¡¯s not good to provoke him.¡±


    ¡°I know. Thanks for the reminder,¡± she replied, then walked toward Sean.


    Courteously, Anthony looked at the man in the car, but as he turned away, the smile disappeared


    instantly, leaving only a deep sense of gloom. They appeared so close on the show, making fans think


    they were a couple. How could that be just because of business conflicts?


    At the same time, Abigail knocked on Sean¡¯s car window, her expression impatient. He rolled down the


    window, and with a mocking expression, he asked, ¡°Is your important matter meeting up with your


    senior behind my back?¡±


    ¡°Are you stalking me?¡± She stared at him.


    He fixed his gaze on her, his face showing displeasure. ¡°Get in the car.¡±


    Yet, she ignored him and turned to walk toward the roadside, then sent a message to Anthony.


    ¡®Something urgent came up, so I¡¯ll hail a cab. Thank you for your help today. I¡¯ll treat you to dinner


    when I have the chance.


    Meanwhile, Sean started his car and followed her with furrowed brows. From the moment she


    entered the work field, everything between them seemed to have shifted. The calm and gentle


    woman for the past three years seemingly became a distant memory.


    Abigail hailed a cab and told the driver, ¡°To Aqua Serenity Manor.¡±


    Sean¡¯s car silently followed her to Aqua Serenity Manor. After he parked in the parking lot, he


    turned around and saw her waiting for him at the entrance of the building. A chilly night breeze


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    swept by, and for the first time, he felt a strange sense of destion in his heart. She looked at him


    calmly, her lips slightly pressed together.


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    The two of them entered the apartment building, one after the other. When they stepped into the


    elevator together, he piped up, ¡°Abigail, I want to know where our problems lie.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re home now. Stop asking such questions.¡± Her tone was cold butposed.


    He gripped her shoulder, forcing her to face him. ¡°You said I¡¯m avoidant, but aren¡¯t you doing the


    same?¡±


    ¡°For three years, you¡¯ve had countless opportunities to address our problems, but you never did.¡± She


    sneered. ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s toote now?¡±


    ¡°You never expressed any dissatisfaction before, so why now?¡± he asked, his eyes deep.


    Tonight, she met with Anthony privately. He felt it was a miracle that he did not lose his temper and


    tried to resolve the issues in their marriage calmly.


    ¡°What¡¯s the point of asking this now? It¡¯s redundant. I¡¯ve lost interest.¡± With that, she pushed him


    away.


    without


    Just then, the elevator doors opened. She stepped out of the elevator and strode away looking back,


    leaving the man to furrow his brows in confusion.

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    Chapter 133


    Chapter 133 We¡¯re Not the Same


    Unprecedentedly, Sean did not get intimate with Abigail that night. Until 3.00AM, he still could not figure


    out why she had changed. She¡¯s been using the pseudonym ¡®na¡¯ for three years to take orders. It


    doesn¡¯t make sense for her to change her behavior just because of work. No matter how


    hard I think, it seems her change started when she started working outside after Joan¡¯s appearance.


    Wait. Is she jealous because of Joan?


    Suddenly, he seemed to have understood. He turned to look at the peaceful expression on her sleeping


    face and drew closer.


    Abigail felt herself gently pulled into his embrace. Instead of resisting, she chose to yield.


    The next morning, she came out of her room and found Sean having breakfast with Analise with a-


    gentle attitude as if nothing had happened between them the night before. She sat down and saw


    Analise serving her a bowl of soup with a smile. ¡°Thank you,


    Grandma.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m relieved seeing you two are fine. I bought a ticket home, and Julie will take me. You can rest


    assured.¡± Analise looked at Abigail with loving eyes.


    Abigail¡¯s smile faded when she heard her grandmother¡¯s words, enveloped with a great sense of


    reluctance. After a while, she replied softly, ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Get along well with Sean. Don¡¯t spend all your time on work. You need to take care of the family as


    well. Remember, men¡¯s work centers around the outside, while women¡¯s work centers around the


    home,¡± Analise instructed with a natural tone.


    ¡°I know.¡± Abigail¡¯s throat tightened. After Grandma returns home, I will once again be alone in this


    city, with no rtives by my side.


    When Sean looked at her, he could sense her hidden reluctance beneath her calm exterior.


    ¡°Sean, Abigail has a bad temper. She¡¯s stubborn and doesn¡¯t like to talk about what¡¯s bothering her.


    If something upsets you, try to make amends with her,municate openly, and don¡¯t resort to


    silent treatment, okay?¡± Analise patted the back of his hand, her tone naturally affectionate.


    Abigail understood why Analise was acting this way. The Graham Family was wealthy and powerful,


    and she, a child raised by a rural woman, marrying into the Graham Family felt like an unexpected twist


    of fate. Therefore, Analise felt a deep sense of inferiority, thinking that Abigail had reached


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    for the stars by marrying Sean.


    In fact, Abigail used to think the same way, which was why she felt so insecure, even in her love for


    Sean.


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t have a bad temper. She¡¯s been good to me for the past three years,¡± Sean said gently to


    Analise. Regarding her departure, he did not have strong feelings. He could not feel the same


    reluctance as Abigail, so his tone remained casual.


    When Abigail listened carefully, she felt he genuinely had no feelings for her and her grandmother,


    exining why their parting seemed so indifferent.


    After breakfast, the couple went out together. As they entered the elevator, he said, ¡°It¡¯s not what you


    think between me and Joan. There¡¯s no need for you to be jealous because of her.¡±


    Hearing that, she responded with a sarcastic tone, ¡°Rest assured that I won¡¯t.¡±


    This statement left him puzzled. He looked at her, his eyes showing a sense of inquiry. ¡°If you¡¯re not


    jealous, why are you behaving this way? Your attitude toward me has worsenedtely.¡±


    ¡°Sean, does my work make you ufortable? Do you have to go to such lengths to deal with


    everything around me?¡± she asked calmly.


    ¡°It¡¯s not because of your work; it¡¯s because I think Anthony has ulterior motives,¡± he replied. He asks


    her out at night every time. I just don¡¯t understand why they can¡¯t discuss work during the day.


    ¡°Do you think everyone is like you? Not everyone needs to hide the fact that they have a wife at home


    while keeping another one outside.¡± She sneered and mocked.


    He was about to speak when the elevator suddenly stopped, and someone else entered the elevator.


    Instantly, the two stopped talking.


    Strangely, the girl who entered could not stop stealing nces at Sean. He was ufortable, so he


    responded with an indifferent gaze and asked, ¡°What are you looking at?¡±


    ¡°Um¡­ Are you Sean Graham? The one who¡¯s a couple with Miss Quinn on Top Designer?¡± she


    inquired.


    Abigail had not expected so many people to watch that show and suddenly felt embarrassed.


    ¡°You¡¯ve got the wrong person,¡± Sean said indifferently, then reached out to hold Abigail¡¯s wrist. She did


    not want to refuse, so she had to move closer to him.


    After some time of observing, the girl smiled. ¡°You are him, and she¡¯s Miss Quinn. I didn¡¯t expect you


    guys to be more good-looking in real life. I adore you guys. The couple I ship is real! You are living


    together!¡±


    Abigail pretended to touch her face with her hand as she thought, This girl sure talks a lot.


    With a stern face, Sean held onto her and said solemnly, ¡°We¡¯re not living together.¡±


    guys


    ¡°I know. I won¡¯t go around spreading it. That way, no one will find out your address ande


    knocking on your doorter. Some haters can be crazy. Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t spill the beans! I don¡¯t


    want Joan¡¯s fans toe looking for trouble with Miss Quinn, either,¡± the girl whispered.


    At that point, Abigail thought it would have been better if Sean had not exined anything.


    As the elevator descended, the girl nced at their intertwined hands, then quickly averted her gaze


    with a mischievous smile.


    When the elevator doors opened, Abigail felt like a fish that had returned to the water after being out for


    too long. She instinctively took a deep breath and heaved a sigh of relief. Only after she was pulled into


    the car by Sean did she finally snap out of her thoughts. She subconsciously furrowed her brow and


    could not help but think that she was still ying the role of a good wife and maintaining his image in


    front of others

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    Chapter 134


    Chapter 134 A Single Abigail?


    As their car approached the studio, Sean turned to Abigail instead of unlocking the door. ¡°You should


    terminate your studio¡¯s coboration with Anthony. The penalty fee for Kevin¡¯s side can be waived for


    you.¡±


    ¡°If you have to add a bunch of conditions to your concession, then I suggest you forget about it.¡± After


    saying that, she reached for the car door but found it locked. Breathing heavily, she looked at


    him.


    With a calm gaze, he stared at her. ¡°Don¡¯t go overboard, Abigail. You¡¯ve mentioned divorce several


    times but found various reasons to stay, so what¡¯s this about now?¡±


    ¡°Open the door. I need to get to work.¡±


    ¡°Terminate your coboration with¡ª


    ¡°It¡¯s not up to me. I get paid for the job.¡± She interrupted, her tone indifferent. Unwavering, he gazed at


    her intently. ¡°Open the door.¡± She pushed the car door.


    Only then did he finally unlock it. He could not refute what she said, for he had checked that L.Moon


    was a joint venture between her and Luna. She was responsible for designing high-end custom


    clothing, while Luna was responsible for attracting customers.


    As Abigail walked toward her studio, Sean watched her retreating figure for a while before finally driving


    away. He went to the hospital to personally take his grandmother home and then made a


    call to summon Kevin away from the show.


    Inside the studio, Abigail sat in her office and called Anthony. Within seconds, he answered the


    phone. ¡°It¡¯s rare for you to reach out to me. Are we having dinner tonight?¡± His voice filled with


    delight.


    Facing his question, she cleared her throat and replied, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for leaving in a hurryst night.


    I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t make it for dinner tonight either. I¡¯ll be busy with work, but once I¡¯m done with


    everything, I¡¯ll make it up to you.¡±


    Luna had gone on a business trip after securing the loan yesterday.


    ¡°Sure. There¡¯s no rush. Is everything fine between you and Mr. Grahamst night?¡± he asked politely.


    She quickly responded, ¡°Yeah. We¡¯re cool. You should get back to work. I have to focus on work,


    too.¡±


    ¡°By the way, Professor Gibson left an address. If you ever need any help with what¡¯sing up, don¡¯t


    hesitate to reach out. I¡¯ll take you to see him.¡± He offered kindly.


    When she heard that, a glimmer of surprise appeared in her eyes. ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Why would I lie to you? But since he¡¯s not that familiar with you yet, he might need me to bring you.¡±


    His voice carried a hint of embarrassment.


    Abigail nodded in understanding. ¡°You have a close rtionship with Professor Gibson, don¡¯t you?¡±


    Without hiding anything, he told her everything openly, ¡°Indeed. When I was in high school, his


    wife needed surgery for cancer, and he had to work as a private tutor. My father hired him to be my


    exclusive history tutor.¡±


    Curious, she asked, ¡°You liked history?¡±


    Anthony chuckled briefly. ¡°You can say I have a fondness for it.¡±


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    ¡°I see,¡± she replied.


    ¡°Alright. You should get back to work,¡± he said cheerfully before ending the call.


    After hanging up, Abigail immersed herself in her work.


    Meanwhile, Sean did not return to work. Instead, he asked Kevin out for a drink. The two of them sat at


    a bar, with Sean silently sipping his alcohol while Kevin rested his chin on his hand, looking


    lost.


    Half an hour passed, and the person who had called him out had not said a word. Sighing, Kevin finally


    asked, ¡°Is this about our dear Mrs. Graham?¡±


    ¡°Tell me. Why do you think she¡¯s acting up on me?¡± Sean looked at Kevin, his voice filled with


    confusion.


    Kevin shook his head. ¡°I haven¡¯t had much interaction with you two, so I don¡¯t know your


    rtionship.¡±


    Just then, Sean set down his ss. ¡°If that worked, would you be here? Can¡¯t you be more helpful?¡±


    ¡°Fine. Let me ask you, then. What¡¯s her rtionship with Anthony? I feel like his gaze toward her isn¡¯t


    so innocent,¡± analyzed Kevin.


    ¡°He¡¯s asked her out for dinner twice now, using work as an excuse,¡± Sean said, tugging at his tie with


    some frustration.


    ¡°Is he trying to steal her away from you?¡± Kevin was surprised.


    As Sean poured himself another ss of wine, he replied coldly, ¡°We have a secret marriage, and she


    probably hasn¡¯t told him that she¡¯s married.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s something I want to say, but I¡¯m not sure if I should.¡±


    ¡°Then, don¡¯t.¡± Sean took another sip of his drink.


    Kevin hesitated for a moment, still feeling somewhat dissatisfied. ¡°I¡¯m gonna say


    Hearing that, Sean shot him a sharp look.


    it.¡±


    Hastily, Kevin continued, ¡°Since you care about Abigail, why are you keeping your marriage a


    secret? Why not just tell Anthony that she¡¯s your wife?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t she say it herself? I won¡¯t do anything to her even if she did,¡± replied Sean with displeasure.


    At that moment, Kevin thought to himself, Just keep being proud. If you don¡¯t speak up, someone might


    steal your wife. When he noticed that Sean remained silent, he attempted to analyze the


    situation. ¡°You know her personality well. If she¡¯s acting like this, there¡¯s something you¡¯re not doing


    right, or perhaps something upsets her in the show. You can ask her. What¡¯s there that a married


    couple can¡¯t discuss openly?¡±


    Sean gave him a meaningful look. Knowing what he meant, Kevin grabbed his phone, saying, ¡°Let


    me probe for you.¡±


    He dialed the phone, and now, instead of drinking, Sean just stared at him intently. When the call


    was answered, Kevin switched on the speakerphone and greeted warmly. ¡°Mrs. Graham¡ª¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve dialed the wrong number.¡± Then came the cold response from the other end before the call


    abruptly ended.

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    Chapter 135


    Chapter 135 Aggressive Rival


    After Abigail¡¯s assistant hung up the phone, she shook her head and muttered to herself, ¡°Abigail is still


    single. What on earth was that?¡±


    She then nced at Anthony, who was chatting with Abigail in the office. A smile yed on her lips.


    Although Abigail has great on-screen chemistry with Mr. Graham, I¡¯m a die-hard romantic. Mr. Graham


    buying a bag for Joan has be a sore point for me.


    In the end, she decided to root for Anthony and Abigail.


    When she heard that Anthony was Abigail¡¯s senior, her imagination quickly painted a picture of a heart-


    wrenching campus drama about unrequited love.


    The phone rang again, and she picked it up, realizing it was the same number as before. She pressed


    the answer button rather impatiently.


    ¡°Mrs. Graham!¡± Kevin¡¯s anxious voice sounded through the phone.


    ¡°Who are you? Abigail is single. There¡¯s no such person,¡± she replied assertively.


    Suddenly, Sean snatched Kevin¡¯s phone away. ¡°Where¡¯s Abigail?¡±


    The assistant was momentarily puzzled. This voice sounds familiar. Instantly, she became cautious.


    ¡°What business do you have with her? She¡¯s working. For orders, please contact Miss Smith.¡±


    After saying that, she couldn¡¯t help but wonder if this was one of Joan¡¯s admirers.


    ¡°Does she work without bringing her phone with her?¡± asked Sean coldly.


    The assistant, feeling a bit unhappy, maintained her professional demeanor. ¡°Yes, she¡¯s meeting


    someone important right now. She can¡¯t answer the phone.¡±


    ¡°Who exactly is that?¡± he asked instinctively.


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    sorry,


    but I can¡¯t disclose that information to you, sir. If you have any other needs, please feel free toe to


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    the studio,¡± she replied with a mischievous smile.


    With that, she hung up the phone right away. Abigail is just a designer. There¡¯s no reason for someone


    to be looking for her as a client. He was probably trying to stir up some trouble.


    Kevin¡¯s eyes widened as he heard the assistant¡¯s words, feeling shocked.


    Sean returned the phone to Kevin, his brows furrowed, and a dark expression shed across his


    eyes.


    ¡°It¡¯s definitely Anthony.¡±


    ¡°Your rival¡­ is quite aggressive,¡± Kevin murmured in a low voice.


    ¡°I need to leave now.¡± Sean stood up abruptly.


    Kevin hastily said, ¡°I¡¯ll work on the breach of contract. We haven¡¯t submitted the procedure yet.¡±


    Anthony deliberately talked to Abigail about the history of the Western Roman Empire¡¯s downfall


    in great detail, giving her plenty of inspiration.


    When Sean and Kevin arrived, it was nearly lunchtime.


    Abigail smiled as she and Anthony walked out of her office.


    When she turned around, she saw Sean and Kevin sitting in the reception area outside her office.


    Meanwhile, her assistant stood to the side, looking down and remaining silent.


    Seeing this scene, Abigail furrowed her brows slightly.


    Kevin, with a cheerful smile, asked her, ¡°Miss Quinn, where¡¯s Miss Smith?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s on a business trip. What brings you here?¡± Her tone was indifferent, and her eyes were sharp.


    All this while, Sean had his legs crossed while flipping through a fashion magazine he found


    nearby. ¡°We¡¯re here to have lunch with you, Miss Quinn.¡±


    When she came out with Anthony earlier, he had overheard them agreeing to have lunch together.


    Abigail looked at him,pletely unaware of what he was up to.


    ¡°Sorry, but I¡¯ve already made ns with Mr. Booker,¡± she declined calmly.


    Seeing this scene unfold from the side, the assistant couldn¡¯t help but wonder, What kind of drama


    is going on right now?


    ¡°I invited you for lunch, and I don¡¯t ept unrted people joining,¡± she replied in a calm but


    stubborn manner.


    At this moment, Kevin felt the chilling aura surrounding Sean and couldn¡¯t help but shrink back.


    When Anthony heard Abigail¡¯s words, he was delighted, and his eyes turned into crescents as he


    smiled. ¡°That¡¯s okay. I don¡¯t mind. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Comparatively, Kevin found Anthony quite likable. Sean came out of the blue, looking like he was


    trying to catch an affair. If Abigail looks at it carefully, she would feel like Sean doesn¡¯t trust her.


    Meanwhile, Anthony seems more understandingpared to him.


    Sean gritted his teeth and let out a bitter, sarcastic smile. Anthony is really quick to seize


    opportunities. He¡¯s acting like he¡¯s in charge.


    As Abigail passed by him, he firmly grasped her wrist and said, ¡°Miss Quinn, with so many people


    shipping us on the inte, if you change partners after leaving the show, aren¡¯t you afraid people


    will use you of creating a fauxmance?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not from the entertainment industry anyway. I don¡¯t care what they think,¡± she replied, struggling


    against his grip.


    ¡°Do you thinkizens are easy to deal with? Be careful not to tarnish L.Moon Studio¡¯s reputation.¡± He


    uttered those words through gritted teeth..


    As Abigail pressed her lips together, she nced sideways at him. After a moment, she nodded


    reluctantly. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go together.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go start the car, Abby,¡± Anthony said, his smile as warm as a gentle breeze.


    Meanwhile, Sean held her hand, not giving her a chance to respond to Anthony. ¡°You drive ahead and


    lead the way. Since you¡¯re treating, choose a restaurant.¡±


    Abigail took a deep breath to suppress the anger rising within her.


    After what happened, Kevin was very concerned about Sean. With his assertive attitude, he doesn¡¯t


    seem to stand a chance.


    ¡°Sure,¡± Anthony replied with a smile on his face.

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    Chapter 136


    Chapter 136 Is Sean Pursuing You?


    At this moment, Kevin suddenly said, ¡°Sean, why don¡¯t we let Miss Quinn ride with Anthony in one car?


    After all, they¡¯re the ones treating us. They can discuss where to go while riding together.¡±


    Sean nced at him and saw Kevin desperately gesturing with his eyes.


    The moment he released Abigail¡¯s hand, she looked at his calm eyes for a moment before directly


    following Anthony outside.


    Kevin didn¡¯t expect her to leave so decisively, so he couldn¡¯t help but look at Sean.


    Sean¡¯s expression was cold, and it was difficult to discern his current emotional state. This left Kevin


    somewhat concerned.


    ¡°Sean¡­¡± he called out softly.


    ¡°We¡¯ll talk in the car. Sean said, leaving with just that.


    When Abigail arrived at Anthony¡¯s car, she was a bit surprised to see the double ¡®R¡¯ emblem on his car.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think, What a high-profile car


    Anthony noticed hering and seemed somewhat surprised. ¡°Wasn¡¯t Mr. Graham nning to ride


    with you? Why are you here now?¡±


    ¡°Who knows what he¡¯s thinking?¡± she said as she walked over and opened the car door.


    A smile tugged at his lips. ¡°It seems like Mr. Graham is pursuing you.¡±


    As she settled into the car, she almost choked on her saliva when she heard his words. She coughed


    and said, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. He spent over a million on Joan. Can you believe that?¡±


    He raised an eyebrow ¡°Well, he¡¯s really generous with Joan. In that case, is he trying to have both?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know about that she replied, not wanting to discuss Sean


    any further


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    Meanwhile, Kevin¡¯s car had been quietly following Anthony¡¯s car, asionally driving side by side


    1. In the car, Sean listened to Kevin¡¯s analysis of Anthony


    ¡°I think Anthony is very scheming. You shouldn¡¯t take him lightly,¡± Kevin said, finding it difficult to put his


    feelings about Anthony into words but sensing a strong sense of purpose from him.


    Moreover, Anthony had been exceptionally kind in front of Abigail.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Sean replied indifferently. His mind was not focused on Kevin¡¯s words. Instead, he seemed lost


    in thought.


    In the restaurant that Abigail had chosen, the four of them sat down together. Anthony seemed at ease


    during the meal, and Kevin asionally engaged in small talk.


    After the meal, Kevin and Sean got into their car together. Kevin couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you


    say anything? Anthony¡¯s overly attentive behavior was getting on my nerves.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s like a child ying childish tricks. Just like her,¡± Sean said icily and went straight into his car. Do


    whatever you want, Abigail. Today, he came impulsively, and as he observed how she treated


    him, he felt like a fool.


    When Abigail got into Antho


    car, she was surprised to see that Kevin had driven away without. them. However, it wasn¡¯t difficult to


    guess that Sean was probably infuriated again. He never had. much patience, and being rejected by


    her today would likely make him disdain further


    confrontation.


    In the days that followed, Abigail was busy running around to gather materials, and Sean did not.


    appear again.


    After a busy week, she noticed ayer of dust on the table when she returned home. After Analise


    left, Julie also returned to her ce. Although she had been in touch with Analise over the days,


    past


    few


    She tossed her bag onto the couch and sat down, not minding the dust that had settled on it. After


    taking a short break, she got up to clean the house.


    She was so engrossed in cleaning that it soon became dark outside. Afterward, she cooked a te of


    pasta and sat on the couch to watch a TV series.


    Suddenly, the door clicked open.


    When she saw Sean standing there, she paused for a moment and averted her gaze. ¡°If you haven¡¯t


    eaten, there¡¯s a te of pasta in the kitchen. Help yourself. If you don¡¯t want it, you can make


    something else.¡±


    Yet, Sean remained by the door, not closing it. He asked coldly, ¡°Have you thrown enough tantrums?


    Are you ready to tell me why you¡¯re angry?¡±


    She thought that he hadn¡¯t been looking for her during this time because he hade to terms. with


    their rtionship being as it was; she didn¡¯t expect him to still be conflicted.


    After eating a mouthful of pasta, she continued to watch her TV series without paying much.


    attention to him.


    ¡°Grandma said that we shouldn¡¯t give each other the silent treatment,¡± he said again.


    As she raised her eyes, she looked at him with a cold and distant gaze, treating him as if he were a


    stranger. ¡°I never threw a tantum. It was just your assumption. I made it very clear the day I left the


    show.¡±


    ¡°What do you take me for? When you wanted to marry me, you didn¡¯t care about my wishes. Now


    that you don¡¯t want me, you immediately throw yourself into another man¡¯s arms. Is that so?¡± He


    pushed the door shut and let out the frustration that had been building up over the past few days.


    With a frown, she retorted, ¡°You were the one who cheated first. So what if I throw myself into another


    man¡¯s arms? Who do you think you are to stand on moral high ground and criticize me? I don¡¯t need to


    establish my virtue for your sake.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t cheat.¡± His voice was stern.


    ¡°Haha, you¡¯re quite interesting. Do you know why that wedding dress you bought for Joan was 1.3


    million?¡± she asked mockingly.


    At her question, his eyes showed confusion. ¡°Wasn¡¯t that the price you quoted?¡±


    ¡°Forget it.¡± Suddenly, she felt that arguing with him was too exhausting. She was already tired from


    work, and she had to go fabric shopping the next day. She didn¡¯t have time to waste discussing past


    matters with him.


    ¡°How am I supposed to know if you don¡¯t say anything?¡± He grew increasingly anxious.

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    Chapter 137 Not Caring for Anyone Now


    Abigail stood up with her te, her expression cold. ¡°That¡¯s because, over the past three years, I¡¯ve


    told you many things, but you never once cared. I don¡¯t want to talk about it anymore. I think it¡¯s


    meaningless for you to know now.¡±


    She walked into the kitchen and started washing up.


    Just as she was done, Sean hugged her from behind and kissed her ear. ¡°Tell me, Abigail. For the past


    three years¡­.¡±


    ¡°If you want to do it, do it quickly. I need to sleep and wake up early tomorrow,¡± she interrupted his


    words.


    Hearing that, he reached out and pinched her waist. ¡°Do you have to be like this?¡±


    She winced in pain, her beautiful brows furrowing. ¡°Are you doing it or not? If not, get out. I wasn¡¯t


    home for a week, and you didn¡¯te home either. Did you get tired of Joan ande back for


    me?¡±


    ¡°I was at the Graham Estate the entire week. Why are you simply making assumptions? You said that


    you¡¯re not jealous of Joan, but you keep mentioning her,¡± he said as he pinched her chin and held her


    face, forcing her to kiss him.


    With that, the two of them were soon panting in the kitchen. Sean held her tightly, his voice husky. ¡°I


    have my reasons for not wanting children.¡±.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear them. I won¡¯t have your children. I¡¯ll take contraceptives,¡± she said in a cold,


    hard tone while panting.


    When he heard that, his heart sank, and he let go of her. After he adjusted his clothes, he turned to


    leave.


    Meanwhile, Abigail leaned against the sink and lowered her gaze, looking at the undone dishes. She


    only returned to her senses when she heard a loud bang from the outside.


    The next day, she was busy at the fabric market when her phone suddenly rang.


    Seeing that it was Cornelie calling, she answered the call and walked to a rtively quiet ce. She


    asked, ¡°Is there something you need, Grandma? I¡¯m on a business trip this week. I¡¯m not in


    Pendorf.¡±


    Abigail maintained a good attitude while talking to her, but she showed no respect at all, causing


    her tone to quickly turn cold. ¡°Yes, why can¡¯t you wait for a week? If it¡¯s about taking supplements to


    have a child, then I¡¯ll just pretend I didn¡¯t take this call.¡±


    ¡°What did you say? How dare you speak to me like that? I don¡¯t care where you are, but you must


    return to the Graham Estate today.¡± Cornelie¡¯s anger was immediately ignited. She¡¯s usually obedient,


    so why is she being so feisty today?!


    ¡°If you want to have a great-grandchild, you need to persuade Sean. I can¡¯t give birth without him. By


    the way, I¡¯m very busy here. If there¡¯s nothing important, please don¡¯t call me.¡± With that, Abigail hung


    up the phone.


    A few minutester, Analise¡¯s call came through. ¡°Abigail, how dare you speak disrespectfully to Sean¡¯s


    grandmother?¡± she sc ded.


    ¡°Grandma, do you know how much I¡¯ve suffered at her hands? If you side with her without knowing


    what happened, then I truly have no one to care about me.¡± Abigail stood in the sun, her eyes


    slightly moist as she poured out her heart.


    ¡°C-Can¡¯t you at least respect her as an elderly person? Sean¡¯s grandmother has a weak heart. What if


    you make her sick by provoking her?¡± Analise¡¯s voice softened.


    ¡°I know what to do, Grandma. Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m busy with work. I¡¯ll call you when I¡¯m free at night,¡±


    Abigail said gently.


    ¡°Did you and Sean fight?¡± Analise was afraid that Abigail would hang up, so she quickly asked.


    Abigail licked her lips and took a while before she said, ¡°No, we¡¯re fine.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t lie to me, Abigail.¡± Analise¡¯s voice was filled with concern.


    ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you. I have urgent matters to handle. If I don¡¯t handle them properly, the studio could


    face more than a million in damages,¡± Abigail exined with a smile.


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    ¡°Why can¡¯t you stay at¡­¡±


    ¡°Grandma, I just want to be financially independent so that I can handle any unexpected situations.


    There are many uncertainties in this world that we can¡¯t control, you know,¡± Abigail said gently.


    If Sean wants to divorce me and marry Joan one day, given Cornelie¡¯s personality, she will make me


    leave with nothing. If I don¡¯t work hard to save money and buy a house, what if I get kicked out of the


    Graham Family? I¡¯m not going to rent a house for the rest of my life with Grandma. Most importantly,


    since Grandma has diabetes, idents can happen at any time.


    ¡°Abigail¡­ Is Sean seeing someone else?¡±. Analise suddenly asked. Given her age and experience,


    she


    could easily guess the possible reasons for Abigail venturing out to work on her own.


    ¡°No, Grandma, please don¡¯t make any assumptions,¡± Abigail said hurriedly. ¡°As the saying goes, you


    shouldn¡¯t rely on others too much. I can¡¯t keep asking him for money forever, don¡¯t


    you think?¡±


    ¡°Then call Colby and exin the situation to him. I¡¯ll leave you to your work.¡± Being a daughter-in-w


    is difficult, especially with a strong-willed elder like Cornelie. Analise thought that Abigail might have


    been embarrassed when asking Sean for money, which was why she chose to earn.


    money on her own.


    As


    per Analise¡¯s request, Abigail called Colby and exined the situation to him. Fortunately, he was


    reasonable and told her to focus on her work before hanging up the phone.


    While she was busy with work, Cornelie called Sean and poured out her grievances. ¡°Can you


    believe it? She¡¯spletely turned against me. I told her toe back and eat well to nourish her


    body, but what¡¯s with her attitude? She told me off. You have to divorce her soon. I can¡¯t stand her


    any longer!¡±


    Listening to her words, Sean was overwhelmed.


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    Abigail truly cared about no one now. Not only did she not care about Sean¡¯s prestige, but she also


    disregarded Cornelie¡¯s words.


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t know how to do anything. What can she achieve outside? With a capable husband like


    you, she¡¯s still insistent on earning a meager sry outside. Only people whoe from the


    countryside have such poor mindsets,¡± Cornelie criticized with disdain.


    Sean used to dislike Abigail, and he would forget such words in the past. As he carefully listened, he


    couldn¡¯t help but feel that these words were like thorns pricking at his heart.


    ¡°Grandma, have you always been talking to her like this?¡± he asked suddenly.


    ¡°Why? Did I say anything wrong? We¡¯ve spent thousands to feed and clothe her, yet she¡¯s never


    given us a child,¡± Cornelie muttered.


    After listening indifferently, he said, ¡°I¡¯ve said before that I don¡¯t want kids. Why are you making


    things difficult for her? Why did you ask her toe back today?¡±


    His tone carried a hint of anger, and Cornelie could sense it. She stuttered, ¡°I-I found a doctor to


    treat her.¡±


    ¡°It won¡¯t help. I don¡¯t want a child,¡± he said coldly before hanging up


    the phone.


    Perhaps Abigail¡¯s impatience with Sean was not just about him but also the resentment that built up


    over these three years, which he had always chosen to ignore.


    Cornelie¡¯s words were harsh, and when they first got married, he felt that Abigail had married him.


    with ulterior motives, so she deserved to be mistreated by Cornelie. This initial sense of revenge.


    had be a habit, and he grew ustomed to ignoring it.


    He wasn¡¯t Abigail, so of course, he couldn¡¯t understand what kind of emotions she had experienced


    during these three years by his side.


    As soon as he hung up, Colby¡¯s call came in.


    Sean had just pressed the answer button when he heard Colby¡¯s fit of anger. ¡°Have you been cheating,


    and did Abigail find out about it?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t cheat!¡± Sean immediately defended himself.


    ¡°Abigail has always been obedient, working tirelessly at home for three years. Now, she¡¯s gone out to


    work. What kind of husband are you? Are you stingy when ites to money? Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t


    know how much you¡¯ve spent on Joan!¡± Colby¡¯s voice grew louder.


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    ¡°She¡¯s just working; it¡¯s not a heinous crime. We don¡¯t have children yet, and she wants to pursue her


    dreams. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Sean countered his grandfather.


    Hearing that, Colby gritted his teeth. ¡°She¡¯d better be pursuing her dreams.¡±


    The call ended, leaving Sean frustrated and tugging at his tie.


    He was dissatisfied with everything, so he sent a message to Abigail. ¡®Do you know what you¡¯ve done?


    I got scolded by Grandpa!


    After sending the message, he co dn¡¯t focus on his work and kept checking his phone for Abigail¡¯s


    response.


    On the other hand, Abigail was working non-stop, and it was soon 9.00PM when she finally left the


    fabric market. That was when she noticed Sean¡¯s message.


    When she settled herself in the car, she called him back, but just a few seconds after the call was


    connected, he hung up.


    She chuckled in frustration and couldn¡¯t be bothered to make another call.


    A few minutester, Sean returned the call. Once the call was connected, he pretended to sound.


    normal. ¡°I was dealing with something and couldn¡¯t answer earlier. Can¡¯t you call a second time?¡±


    ¡°What did Grandpa say?¡± she asked directly.


    She had considered that her actions today might affect her grandmother and him, for they had agreed


    to put on a facade for the sake of the two elders. However, in her anger, she had broken her


    promise.


    ¡°When will you be back?¡± He felt that his grandfather¡¯s words were meaningless, and if he told her,


    she might get angry because of Joan.


    ¡°About six days. If you want me to see a doctor, you probably need it more.¡± She was now determined


    not to see a doctor, for she wouldn¡¯t consider having a child anymore.


    ¡°I¡¯ll see a doctor and get some pills. Do you want to try to see if they¡¯re effective?¡± He purposely


    teased her.


    Instantly, her cheeks turned slightly red as she replied in a low voice, ¡°Idiot. What¡¯s gotten into


    you?¡±


    ¡°You said to put on a facade in front of the elderly. My grandma has a weak heart, and politely decline if


    you can¡¯te back. Or you can just call me,¡± he said.


    At her words, she bit her lip, secretly thinking, Is he nning to turn over a new leaf?¡±I understand,¡±


    she replied.


    ¡°Where are you going for your business trip?¡± he asked again.


    Looking at the unfamiliar streets outside, she instinctively replied, ¡°Broham.¡±


    you can


    ¡°Okay.¡± He acknowledged her reply before asking, ¡°Grandpa has misunderstood me. Aren¡¯t you going


    to say something?¡±


    ¡°What? Do you


    think it¡¯s my fault because I didn¡¯t answer my phone today?¡± she countered. He¡¯s really good at finding


    excuses for himself; he always shifts the me onto others.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say it was your fault. It¡¯s just that we made a promise, and you acted unfairly.¡± He spoke a


    bit more slowly.


    Abigail did feel a bit guilty, so her tone softened. ¡°When I get back¡­ I¡¯ll make you something nice,


    okay?¡±


    Sean¡¯s voice was instantly filled with a hint of pleasure. ¡°Okay.¡±


    After the two hung up the phone, she looked out the window, feeling strangely relieved for no


    apparent reason.


    Back at the hotel where she was staying, she rested for two hours before taking a shower and getting


    ready to go out. Suddenly, she received a location-sharing request from Sean on her phone.


    After she ented it in confusion she noticed that he was exceptionally close to her current

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    Abigail reflexively turned off her location sharing right away.


    She paced back and forth and considered calling back when Sean¡¯s phone call came first. After


    taking a deep breath, she answered the phone, pretending to sound calm. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°You know I¡¯m here, don¡¯t you?¡± Sean¡¯s tone was displeased. Obviously, he was angry because she


    had turned off location sharing.


    ¡°Well¡­ So what?¡± she asked calmly.


    He replied, ¡°Why did you turn it off, then? Send me your location and wait for me there.¡±


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    ¡°What are you doing out here?¡± she asked with a note of annoyance in her voice. She didn¡¯t want


    him toe over.


    ¡°Your location.¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips. In the end, she shared her location with him. She couldn¡¯t fathom why he


    insisted oning over. Deep down, she felt puzzled and a little irritated.


    Sean drove over. Seeing her standing at the hotel entrance while looking at her phone, he honked


    his horn to get her attention.


    She looked over with a frown. The streetlight illuminated her fair face at night; she was wearing at


    run-of-the-mill t-shirt and a pair of loose linen pants, giving off a casual and rxed vibe. Seeing


    him waiting for her in the car, she walked over and rested her hand on the open car window. ¡°What


    are you doing here?¡±


    ¡°Just came to see what you¡¯re up to. Is that a good enough reason for you?¡± he replied, opening the


    car door.


    She voluntarily got into the car and sat down, continuing to browse nearby food options on her phone.


    ¡°Have you had dinner?¡±


    ¡°Nope,¡± he replied, starting the car.


    ¡°Let me check if there are any good restaurants nearby,¡± she said, lowering her gaze as she carefully


    browsed through the rmended restaurants on the food app. After a while, she suddenly


    suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s go to Gold Pavilion. The reviews look nice to me, and they serve Brohan¡¯s


    signature dishes.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± he said, immediately setting the destination for the navigation system.


    After dinner, the pair didn¡¯t leave immediately. They sat in the restaurant, surrounded by the lively


    chatter of people and the clinking of dishes and bowls.


    Abigail rxed and looked at Sean. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to deal with work at yourpany?¡±


    ¡°Some work can be done remotely,¡± he replied in a gentle voice while leaning back in his chair.


    ¡°I¡¯m busy at many markets during the day. I don¡¯t have time for you,¡± she retorted, trying to dismiss. him


    in a roundabout way.


    He stared at her. ¡°Uh-huh. You j go about your business. I can tag along and see what¡¯s going on.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t quite grasp why he insisted on following her around. After staring at him for at while,


    she suddenly asked, ¡°Sean, are you trying to return to your family and be a good husband


    now?¡±


    ¡°Since we¡¯re here on a business trip, let¡¯s not talk about family matters,¡± he replied, lifting his teacup


    and taking a sip of iced tea.


    Is he treating this trip as a vacation for himself? Abigail wondered.


    It was nearly 10.00PM when they left Gold Pavilion. Abigail let out a yawn.


    ¡°Tired?¡± he asked her.


    Her eyes were slightly teary from exhaustion. She nced at the roadside, saying, ¡°I should and rest.


    I¡¯ll go back by cab, so you don¡¯t have to go with me.¡±


    Sean looked surprised. ¡°Where am I supposed to stay, then?¡±


    go


    back


    His words baffled her for a moment before she replied with a bewildered expression, ¡°How would I


    know where you¡¯re staying?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t we supposed to stay together as husband and wife?¡± he asked her.


    Indeed, Abigail didn¡¯t n on having him stay with her. She frowned, pretending to be hesitant.


    ¡°The bed in my room isn¡¯t that big.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve squeezed into a hospital bed before,¡± he replied.


    Abigail was annoyed deep down, but in the end, she nodded andplied. She was really tired and


    didn¡¯t want to argue with him; she just wanted to go back, take a shower, and go to sleep as soon as


    possible.


    Early in the morning, Abigail was awakened by the sound of her phone ringing. She reached for the


    phone and groggily answered it, only to hear Luna exim, ¡°You and Sean are trending on


    Instagram!¡±


    Her mind was somewhat foggy, ar bigail didn¡¯t quiteprehend what she meant. ¡°Trending on


    Instagram? What do you mean?¡±


    Luna continued shouting, ¡°You two were photographed entering the same hotel in Broham! No one


    knows who took the photos, but they¡¯ve made both of you trend on Instagram!¡±


    Only then did Abigail get a bit more conscious. ¡°It¡¯s normal for us to stay in the same hotel. We¡¯re at


    married couple, you know.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just calling to ask what¡¯s really going on between you two,¡± replied Luna with a note of


    seriousness in her voice.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell youter,¡± said Abigail before hanging up.


    Sean was already awake, though half of his face was under the covers, his eyes still showing a hint of


    exhaustion.


    Abigail put down her phone and got out of bed to freshen up.


    After she finished getting ready and was about to go to have breakfast, Sean finally got out of bed in a


    leisurely manner. Wearing only a snug pair of boxer briefs, he strode around the room,pletely


    unbothered by her presence.


    ¡°Can you hurry up?¡± she urged.


    He clenched his toothbrush while searching through his suitcase for some clothes. Hearing her, he


    ¡°Can you hurry up?¡± she urged.


    He clenched his toothbrush while searching through his suitcase for some clothes. Hearing her, he


    grunted in response but continued his slow search for a fresh set of clothes.


    ¡°What exactly do you have against these clothes? Just say it outright!¡± she said angrily.


    He turned to look at her. ¡°Haven¡¯t you noticed that I¡¯m not happy with you?¡±


    Abigail found his response utterly bewildering.

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    Chapter 140 Arguing for the Sake of Arguing


    She stood up to leave.


    ¡°You know how to pick an outfit, right? Why don¡¯t you help me pick an outfit?¡± he said behind her.


    She turned around, walked up to his suitcase, rummaged through his clothes, and put together a set of


    clothes in shades of ash gray. ¡°If you want to tag along with me, wear light colors. Dark clothes.


    absorb heat from the sun and will


    get very hot.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± His eyes flickered with a hint of a smile.


    After he finished getting ready, Abigail joined him for a meal. It was then that Luna sent her a


    screenshot. Joan had rified in ament that she was Sean¡¯s cousin, and thement was


    reposted by numerous marketing ounts.


    Abigail paid no mind to it, though.


    Meanwhile, the sun had already risen at 7.30AM.


    Abigail was shopping for fabrics at the fabric market, with Sean following behind her. ¡°This isn¡¯t real


    wool. Real wool shouldn¡¯t feel scratchy, and it should be cool to the touch at first before it feels warm,¡±


    she said before deciding to check out another store.


    As they went outside, Sean suddenly remarked, ¡°You¡¯ve learned a lot in a few months working as an


    assistant. You¡¯re even more professional than some who¡¯ve been doing this for years.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She quickly defended herself, saying, ¡°Maybe I¡¯m just naturally talented


    and hardworking. After all, one has limitless potential if they¡¯re determined to learn


    something.¡±


    ¡°Mm-hmm,¡± he responded. ¡°Abigail, if you want to do a job well, you have my full support.¡±


    Abigail fanned herself with the notebook in her hand. ¡°You talk as if I wouldn¡¯t do it without your


    support. Even if I can¡¯t do it well, you have no right to stop. me.¡±


    Her words enraged Sean. ¡°You really can¡¯t get a good word out of your mouth, can you?¡±


    ¡°Did I say something wrong? Do you think that once a woman is married, she should stay at home. and


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    take care of her family?¡± Abigail countered, questioning him.


    He backed down immediately. ¡°You¡¯re right. I was wrong.¡±


    Abigail felt that he was being dismissive, and her anger intensified. But then, she recalled that he was


    brought up by Cornelie. His mindset was likely heavily influenced by her. Except for the issue. of having


    children, where he refused to obey Cornelie, he probably followed her in most other aspects. ¡°Your


    apology sounds perfunctory to me. Never mind, I don¡¯t want to argue with you in this hot weather.


    Arguing would just make me even more furious,¡± she said, walking into another


    store.


    Only now did Sean realize that if she really wanted to argue, she could probably make the Earth rotate


    several more times with her arguments.


    After Abigail finished arguing with the fabric supplier, she came out and saw him holding a bottle


    of cold drinking water.


    ¡°You must be thirsty after all that arguing, right?¡± He handed her the drinking water. In reality, he


    meant well, thinking that she must be parched after talking so much.


    However, Abigail was still in a bad mood from the earlier argument. Feeling that his words sounded


    sarcastic, she became even more furious. ¡°Just shut up your mouth, will you? Are you following me


    around to pick a fight on purpose?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t make sense to take it out on me when someone else pisses you off, does it?¡± he replied,


    holding out the bottle for her.


    Taking a deep breath, she took the cold water and drank a few sips of it, feeling that the annoyance


    from her thirst had subsided a lot.


    ¡°Having a hard time getting the right fabric?¡± Sean asked her. This was his first time in such at crowded


    ce with people dressed inly and bargaining everywhere.


    Abigail looked morous when she acted as na; many people loved the haute couture pieces she


    created. In private, however, she was just like any other regr designer. She had to argue with people


    in the market and visit various ordinary ces. On the contrary, all of his work was either done in his


    office or in upscale hotels.


    Abigail finished half the bottle of water before replying to him, ¡°He¡¯s trying to pass off subpar materials


    as high-quality ones. I told them it wasn¡¯t like that before, but he insisted it was. How


    ridiculous!¡±


    He nodded. ¡°Should we try another store?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no other option, I suppose,¡± she replied with a sigh.


    In the evening, she walked out of the fabric market with weary steps. After ncing at her notebook,


    she said with a deep sigh, ¡°There are so many fabrics left. I wonder when we¡¯ll find what


    we need.¡±


    ¡°Take your time,¡± he replied.


    She turned to look at him, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go eat. I¡¯m starving.¡± She was exhausted to the point of


    despair. After three years of being a housewife,ing out here for procurement made her realize


    how hard work could be.


    They were sitting in the restaurant, and Sean had just finished ordering food when he got a call from


    Joan. After darting a nce at Abigail sitting across from him, he picked up the phone and


    answered it, asking, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Feeling that his tone suddenly softened, Abigail looked up from the menu. She guessed it was probably


    Joan, and she curled her lips into a mocking sneer.


    It was unclear what Joan said on the other end of the line, but Sean frowned slightly, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll have


    Kevin get it done for you.¡± Then, he said, ¡°I have something to attend to here, and I¡¯ll be back.


    tomorrow at the earliest.¡± After that, he grunted in response several times before hanging up


    phone.


    the


    Abigail tossed the menu aside and said indifferently, ¡°If you want to go back, you may leave now.


    No one¡¯s stopping you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go back tomorrow,¡± he replied.


    If I didn¡¯t understand his character, I¡¯d think he has low emotional intelligence and cannot say nice


    things, thought Abigail. ¡°You might as well go back now and not disrupt my meal,¡± she said while


    getting a waiter¡¯s attention.


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    He raised an eyebrow. ¡°Are you jealous again?¡±


    ¡°Stop daydreaming,¡± she replied, practically rolling her eyes, her expression cold.


    He looked at her, saying, ¡°It must¡¯ve been tough on you to pretend to be a good wife for the past


    three years.¡±


    His words made Abigail feel embarrassed. Indeed, she had acted gentle and virtuous back then in


    order to make him fall in love with her.


    Seeing her reaction, Sean knew that he had hit the mark. Her original personality wasn¡¯t what it


    used to be; now, this was her true self.


    The waitress soon arrived, upon which Abigail handed the menu to her.


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    After the waitress left, Abigail fell silent. She started watching videos on her phone, deliberately


    ying them with the volume on.


    Understanding that she didn¡¯t want tomunicate with him, Sean also took out his phone and


    began reading the messages Kevin had sent him. Kevin had sent him countless messages in


    session today, but he didn¡¯t like checking his WhatsApp when he didn¡¯t have to.


    After opening Kevin¡¯s messages, he noticed that the man had sent him a link to a post on


    Instagram. He tapped on the link, discovering that someone had photographed him and Abigail


    entering a hotel. There weren¡¯t manyments, but the post still made it to the list of trending topics¡­


    Obviously, someone was doing this on purpose.


    ¡®Did


    you get us trending on Instagram?¡¯ he texted to ask Kevin.


    Kevin didn¡¯t reply to his message, for he was probably busy.


    As Sean continued to read the messages, he found that Joan had actually exined that he and


    Abigail were cousins. He frowned at this exnation. Joan¡¯s eager to exin, huh? Abigail and I


    haven¡¯t said anything yet, but she¡¯s alreadye forward.


    ¡°Do you know we¡¯re trending?¡± he suddenly asked.


    Abigail looked at him and closed the video. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Abigail looked at him and closed the video. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Joan said we¡¯re cousins. What do you think?¡± he said, deliberately testing her attitude.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that convenient? It saves you from exining our rtionship,¡± she replied nonchntly.


    He looked at her and suddenly said, ¡°I don¡¯t mind making our rtionship public.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t. I mind,¡± she hurriedly replied. ¡°Besides, we¡¯re not public figures. Our marriage has nothing. to


    do with the public, so there¡¯s no need to exin anything to anyone.¡±


    ¡°Are you trying to leave a way out for yourself, or do you really just not want people to know about. it?¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He strongly suspected that she was thinking about being with Anthony


    after their divorce.


    ¡°Just what are you trying to say? Do you still want to enjoy this meal?¡± Abigail became irritated at


    once. She could easily guess what he was thinking-he probably thought she was saying that for


    Anthony¡¯s sake.


    Their conversation ended abruptly when a waiter brought a fruit tter to their table.


    In the afternoon, Abigailpletely ignored Sean.


    As it was getting dark, Sean received a call from Kevin, who said Joan had identally cut her hand.


    deeply.


    When Abigail came out of the store and didn¡¯t find him outside, she immediately figured out what


    had happened.


    Sean got back into his car and called her several times, but she didn¡¯t answer.


    After being busy in Broham for a few days, Abigail got a phone call from Lewis telling her to get ready


    to join the film crew. She had to join the crew, take measurements of everyone, and sort out their sizes


    before making their clothes.


    On the day of joining the crew, Anthony came to her studio specially to pick her up. ¡°How¡¯s the fabric


    selection going?¡± he asked with a note of concern in his voice as she packed the tools she


    Abigail put the ruler into her bag and replied gently, ¡°It¡¯s going well. Some fabrics are being produced


    ording to our requirements, and I¡¯ll be able to get the samples in a couple of days.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been working hard these days. I heard you¡¯ve been visiting fabric markets in person,¡± said


    Anthony, his voice filled with sympathy.


    Abigail felt that his tone did sound a bit odd. Just when she was about to tell him that she was


    already married, she heard him continue, ¡°Did you and Sean¡­ go to Broham because you came.


    across some difficulties and sought his help?¡±


    ¡°Not really. He tagged along on his own,¡± she exined casually. She quickly realized she couldn¡¯t


    reveal to Anthony that she was married, or he might easily deduce that she was married to Sean. She


    didn¡¯t want anyone to know about her marriage to him. She hoped that their past rtionship wouldn¡¯t


    be fodder for gip after their divorce.


    ¡°Joan said he¡¯s your cousin. In that case, your cousin seems to care a lot about you,¡± Anthony teased.


    She replied indifferently, ¡°Let them say whatever they want. I¡¯m not a public figure, and it¡¯s best not


    to respond.¡±


    Anthony nodded in agreement. ¡°You¡¯re right. After all, online attention is a double-edged sword,


    Being mysterious to theizens is a way of protecting yourself.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I think. Let¡¯s go. Everything¡¯s packed,¡± said Abigail with a smile. She did feel much


    better talking to Anthony. He was far more pleasantpared to Sean, who only seemed to


    add to her troubles.


    As they both got in the car, Anthony suddenly asked, ¡°A few days ago, some media outlets reported.


    that Sean had taken Joan to the hospital. You¡¯re his cousin; do you know what¡¯s his rtionship with


    Joan?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t feel like answering the question. ¡°Why are you asking?¡±


    ¡°Oh, I heard from Director Lewis that Sean arranged for Joan to join another film crew, so we¡¯re going


    to meet at Millstone,¡± replied Anthony before smiling faintly.¡±

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    Abigail looked at him in surprise, but she shifted her gaze forward soon after that. ¡°Oh, well, it has


    nothing to do with me,¡± she replied impassively. Even if there were still emotions in her heart, these


    emotions would always fade away after spreading. She calmly epted that she couldn¡¯t immediately


    let go of the three years she had devoted herself to Sean.


    After hearing her reply, Anthony instantly wore a satisfied expression. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡±


    Upon entering the film set, she immediately became busy, taking measurements of everyone from


    the helpers to the leading actors and even the seasoned actors. Of course, she had to match the


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    leading actors¡¯ costumes to their skin tones, temperaments, appearances, and makeup. After more


    than a month of hard work, L.Moonpleted the basic costumes, except for the ones nned for the


    very end of the production.


    After the filming started, she mostly stayed in the hotel arranged by the film crew.


    One morning, she nned to help Laura Martin, the leading actress, with her costumes. Just as she


    was about to enter Laura¡¯s private dressing room, she heard the woman¡¯s arrogant voiceing


    from the inside. ¡°What kind of costumes are these? They¡¯re so gaudy and in garish colors. They


    look awful!¡±


    Hensey Lockheart, her assistant, chimed in, ¡°I heard they looked up a lot of references and even


    consulted some professors, and yet they ended up designing this heap of ugly stuff, talking about


    clothing invasion by foreign cultures. Some male characters would even bare their chests in the


    middle of production. What a disgusting sight it¡¯ll be!¡±


    Laura sounded displeased. ¡°I heard my makeup is going to look like that of a hostess, and it¡¯s her


    who suggested it to the stylist based on the costumes. It¡¯s really ugly. In myst fantasy drama, the


    costumes and jewelry were as gorgeous as they could be. But here, she has me dressed up like this!¡±


    ¡°They say na handpicked her, but I heard she¡¯s close to Mr. Booker, who got her connected with


    Director Lewis. I guess the director is unhappy about it, but he probably doesn¡¯t dare to say


    anything,¡± Hensey muttered.


    Abigail quietly took a deep breath and knocked on the door.


    Hensey came to open it. Seeing it was Abigail, he immediately greeted her with feigned enthusiasm.


    ¡°Miss Quinn, you¡¯re here so early.¡±


    Abigail nodded before walking into the dressing room.


    The moment Laura saw her, she rolled her eyes and stood up. ring at her, she warned, ¡°If you


    don¡¯t know how to match costumes, don¡¯t do it. Are you inserting your own ideas? If that hostess- like


    makeup gets aired on TV, the entire show will be condemned byizens until it goes off the


    air!¡±


    ¡°You may talk to Director Lewis about it,¡± Abigail replied tly while walking toward the rack of


    costumes.


    Lewis¡¯ screeny depicted foreign powers¡¯ invasion of Central ins, showcasing a stark contrast


    between traditional attire in the southern region and the clothing in the northern region, which


    were gradually influenced by foreign cultures. Laura¡¯s character initially lived in the southern.


    region. Still, the scenes featuring traditional attire would only bepleted near the end of production,


    so the traditional costumes were still in production.


    After the collision between the northern and foreign attire, the colors and styles of the clothing


    became extremely mixed. Addionally, some peculiar clothes also emerged due to the turbulent.


    situation of the time. These clothes reflected the plight of people during that era, who were forced to


    abandon traditional attire to survive the wars and foreign oppression. It wasn¡¯t untilter, when the


    chaos of the war gradually subsided, that a new divergence urred between foreign attire and


    traditional attire. This eventually led to the emergence of the unique clothing culture of that


    period.


    Upon hearing Laura¡¯sments, Abigail realized that the actress didn¡¯t understand the brutal


    history faced by the ancient dynasty during the foreign invasion period.


    The evolution of clothing was also a crucial aspect of this brutal history. For example, the attire.


    mentioned by Hensey, which exposed the chest, reflected the passive and negative cultural mindset


    of the people who were pushed to the brink during that period. They were forced to wear these


    clothes just to survive.


    Laura stared coldly at Abigail. ¡°You talked to Director Lewis about this makeup style. Why does he


    listen to you so much? Just what is your rtionship with Anthony?¡±


    Abigail brought out a set of costumes for the day and turned to look at her. ¡°We were ssmates in


    university. What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Laura was about to speak, but Hensey quickly stopped her. ¡°Miss Quinn, shouldn¡¯t you consider what


    the audience wants to see? Your costumes are already like this, and now your makeup¡­ Let¡¯s just say


    thatizens will criticize it. And besides, look at Laura. Her online image isn¡¯t like this at


    all¡± Hensey said with a smile trying to negotiate with Abigail


    Laura instantly flew into a rage. ¡°Do you think your close rtionship with Sean and your being


    ssmates with Anthony makes you special? You¡¯re just someone who got here through the back


    door! What history are you talking about? I think you¡¯re trying to insert your own ideas!¡±


    Abigail frowned. ¡°Now that I¡¯ve picked the costume for you, I¡¯ll work on costumes for other actors.¡±


    Laura kicked her chair away in anger. She stared at Abigail¡¯s back, saying, ¡°You¡¯re just an assistant.


    What are you being so cocky for?!¡±


    ¡°Calm down¡­¡± Hensey quickly tried to soothe her.


    Meanwhile, Abigail closed the door and took a deep breath.


    Laura had a stunning appearance in her previous fantasy drama due to her makeup and clothing style,


    which made her one of the top actresses able to y the role of the top beauty. This time, the


    peculiar makeup and clothing style would affect her online reputation, so it was natural for her to


    be furious. However, Abigail remained faithful to historical uracy and would not change her


    stance.

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    Chapter 143 Still Thinking About Him


    Laura expressed her dissatisfaction with her costume by repeatedly making errors in the first scene.


    Infuriated, Lewis mmed the script he was holding onto the ground. ¡°Laura, do you even know how to


    act?! I asked you to portray the grief and anger of losing your loved ones, but what are you. doing?! All


    I see is your anger! Where¡¯s your grief for your deceased family members?!¡± he roared furiously, his


    face flushed.


    With reddened eyes, Laura pursed her lips in silence.


    Hensey immediately stepped in, saying to Lewis, ¡°Miss Quinn upset her quite a bit this morning, so


    she¡¯s not at her best right now.¡±


    Lewis instantly shifted his gaze toward Abigail. ¡°How could you do that?! She¡¯s the leading actress!¡±


    Can¡¯t you choose your words more carefully?¡±


    Abigail, who was huddled in a nearby corner, was startled for a moment when she became the target of


    his wrath. She promptly replied, ¡°I got it,¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s shoot the scenes with the male lead first!¡± Lewis darted a nce at Laura and then turned


    around to instruct others to get ready.


    Hensey took Laura aside,forting her tenderly as they sat down.


    Laura cried, tears running down her cheeks.


    It was thought that the incident would just end like that, but someone from the film crew


    deliberately released it as a behind-the-scenes clip. Laura had numerous fans in the first ce, and


    they were in an uproar when this clip was released.


    A fanmented, ¡°Who the hell does Abigail think she is?! Can she do whatever she wants just


    because she¡¯s the assistant to L.Moon¡¯s na? If she dares to bully the leading actress on set, she


    must think she could be the leading actress in this drama! Laura, even if you end up offending Director


    Lewis, the Dumplings will always stand by you!¡±


    Anothermented, ¡®If Abigail wants to y the female lead role, she can. After all, Sean Graham is


    her cousin, while Anthony Booker is her senior at university. With these two bigwigs backing her, even


    if she tramples on the director on set, the director has to put up with it, let alone publicly


    trampling on Laura on set.


    Another fanmented, ¡®L.Moon is really giving itself airs. na should have personally designed


    the costumes and led her team to serve Laura. Why would she hire such an ipetent assistant?!¡¯


    Someone elsemented, ¡®If na doesn¡¯t fire her immediately, we¡¯ll bombard L.Moon with


    messages. I don¡¯t believe that L.Moon¡¯s co-branded brands won¡¯t be afraid of getting implicated!


    Dumplings, let¡¯s boycott Abigail and L. Moon!¡±


    Soon, a trending search topic appeared-Abigail bullies leading actress and punches Director Lewis


    on set.¡¯


    Right after that, another topic appeared-Laura¡¯s fans demand that L.Moon fires Abigail.


    Following that, ¡®Boycott L.Moon¡¯ also made it to the list of trending topics.


    As for Abigail, she was on the f set and still unaware of what was happening when she received a call


    from Luna. ¡°How did you offend Laura, the leading actress, on set? Now, the whole inte is


    filled with criticism against you. L.Moon is suffering huge losses this time!¡± Luna said in a serious


    voice.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Abigail was still puzzled.


    ¡°The brands we were in talks with have backed out at thest minute, and even our previous


    partners have informed us that we need to rify the situation on the inte today, or they might sue


    us,¡± Luna exined, sending links to the three Instagram posts to her.


    Under these Instagram posts, Laura¡¯s fans were viciously insulting Abigail with extremely foul


    me talk to the director first-


    Luna quickly interjected, ¡°No, I think you¡¯d better ask Anthony. Both of us are unfamiliar with the


    entertainment industry and have never worked on a film set before, so we don¡¯t know if there are


    any unspoken rules in the industry. Anthony is a professional, so he might know better.¡±


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    ¡°Okay,¡± Abigail replied. As soon as she hung up the phone, she actually thought of Sean first.


    However, recalling his previous opinions on her work, she decided to call Anthony instead.


    Anthony had expected her to call him. He answered the phone and said at once, ¡°I just learned about


    your situation. I helped you ask Lewis about it, and he said he didn¡¯t expect the fans to react


    so strongly. He only said something out of anger, but he never thought it would cause you so much


    trouble¡±


    ¡°How should I handle this, then? Many brands L.Moon is working with are demanding that we issue a


    PR statement today to exin this public outcry. Otherwise, they¡¯re threatening to sue us for breach of


    contract,¡± Abigail stated in an extremely polite manner.


    up on


    Anthony replied, ¡°At this point, you have to stay calm and make sure that Sean doesn¡¯t show the film


    set, or things will get even moreplicated. I can¡¯te over right now, but I¡¯ll handle it for you from


    behind the scenes.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Abigail responded. She was still hesitant, wondering if Sean would show up on the film set.


    ¡°It¡¯s normal to release behind-the-scenes footage, but it¡¯s clear that this footage seems intentional. Just


    how did the grudge betw n you and Laurae about? She¡¯s got a nice reputation, and I heard she


    has a good temper,¡± Anthony asked, sounding puzzled.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but wonder if this was the public¡¯s perception of Laura from outside the


    entertainment industry. They say many celebrities treat their staff like dirt but have a good public image


    online, and now I¡¯m experiencing this firsthand. She exined all of Laura¡¯s dissatisfactions to Anthony.


    While Abigail was on a long call, Sean tried calling her for nearly 30 minutes, but the call couldn¡¯t get


    through. It made him so angry that veins were bulging in his temples.


    ¡°The onlinements are getting out of control,¡± Cameron reminded him gingerly.


    Sean mmed his phone down on his desk. ¡°Abigail must be innocent. That Laurady is definitely


    targeting her intentionally. Dig up any dirt on Laura and release it online within the next two hours. It¡¯s


    better to focus on how she treats her staff.¡±

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    Chapter 144


    Chapter 144 Unconditional Support


    Sean had encountered quite a number of people in the entertainment industry. Some who seemed


    clean on the surface turned out to be even wilder than some wealthy heirs behind closed doors.


    Then there were those polite and well-mannered actresses who treated their assistants like dirt. when


    the cameras weren¡¯t rolling. It was all toomon.


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but think that if Laura could see Abigail¡¯s capabilities, her assistant Hensey


    wouldn¡¯t have spoken about her to Lewis in that manner.


    Unable to reach Abigail on the phone, Sean decided to call Lewis directly.


    At that moment, Lewis had just finished another call. Seeing Sean¡¯s calling in, he braced


    himself and answered, ¡°Mr. Graham¡­¡±


    Anthony and Sean were two tough nuts to crack.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on between Abigail and Laura? Can you give me the lowdown?¡± Sean¡¯s tone was


    surprisingly amicable.


    Lewis wiped the sweat from his forehead, his tone somewhat weak as he exined, ¡°It¡¯s still under


    investigation. I asked Miss Quinn, and she said Laura wasn¡¯t satisfied with the costumes, but Laura


    denied it. Now, both sides are at a standstill. Laura¡¯s assistant is unhappy and even posted on


    Instagram, using Miss Quinn of lying¡­ It¡¯s driving me crazy.¡±


    ¡°Why cast a young actress in a historical drama with such profound cultural significance?¡± Sean


    immediately questioned.


    ¡°It¡¯s what the investors wanted. I¡¯m caught between a rock and a hard ce. Getting this investment for


    the show was already a miracle.¡± Lewis sounded helpless.


    Sean tapped his desk. ¡°Is it herpany¡¯s demand? How much did they invest?¡±


    ¡°They invested sixteen million.¡± Lewis sighed.


    Historical dramas, especially ones shot on location, were certainly costly affairs.


    ¡°Director Lewis, all you need to do is stay on top of this situation. Today, I¡¯ll keep Laura upied so you


    have some breathing room. Find the right moment. Whether you can assert yourself is up to you,


    understand?¡± Sean concluded and promptly ended the call.


    Laura¡¯s dissatisfied with her costume? That probably means she didn¡¯t find it ttering enough to


    enhance her ordinary looks.


    After Abigail finished discussing things with Anthony, thetter suggested using another artist¡¯s scandal


    to divert attention, temporarily stalling public opinion. Then, he would have Lewis quickly. release a


    statement, suggesting it was a misunderstanding. He would also discreetly pressure Laura¡¯spany,


    hoping she wouldn¡¯t make things too unsightly and let the matter blow over. If things. didn¡¯t work,


    Abigail should reveal herself as na.


    But Abigail couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that this wasn¡¯t the right approach. It was like nting a time


    bomb.


    If Laura finished filming andter privately leaked something, L.Moon would be irreparably damaged.


    Besides, bringing up Abigail¡¯s identity as na at this point would be a deliberate act of


    suppression.


    She declined and decided to speak with Laura herself.


    Just as Abigail was about to go looking for Laura, her phone rang.


    Seeing Sean¡¯s call, she couldn¡¯t help but think, Sean sure is persistent.


    Upon answering the call, Abigail was quick to say, ¡°This is my issue. Stay out of it.¡±


    ¡°If I stay out, can you handle it?¡± Sean asked angrily, ¡°You¡¯ve been on the phone for so long. Did you


    and Anthonye up with some earth-shattering n?¡±


    ¡°How do you know I was on the phone with him?¡± Abigail instinctively asked.


    Sean scoffed at that. ¡°I just know. So, did youe up with a n?¡±


    ¡°No n. I¡¯m going to talk to Laura myself. If that doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll step down and let another assistant


    take over,¡± Abigail replied.


    After all, she didn¡¯t want to put Lewis and Anthony in a tight spot.


    ¡°You had the guts to face challenges when you were on my show. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve turned into a


    shrinking violet just because you¡¯ve switchednes?¡± Sean taunted Abigail.


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    ¡°Yeah.


    His words made Abigail feel ufortable. She was already annoyed, and Sean¡¯s jab stung. so what?


    You¡¯re my husband. Do I need to be afraid of messing things up for my own husband?¡±


    With this statement, Abigail immediately pleased Sean.


    The anger he had been holding onto disappeared in an instant.


    ¡°Well, if anything happens, I¡¯ve got your back. You don¡¯t have to do anything. I¡¯m already taking care of


    it. Soon, I¡¯ll have Laura begging you to stay on set!¡± As Sean spoke, his tone turned icy.


    Abigail hesitated for a moment. ¡°How are you handling it?¡±


    ¡°The entertainment industry isn¡¯t exactly squeaky clean, and sinceizens are saying I¡¯m your


    cousin, I¡¯ll show them how your isin deals with someone who¡¯s wronged you.¡± Sean¡¯s voice.


    carried a resolute tone.


    Abigail¡¯s emotions swirled inside, but she quickly said, ¡°I can handle it myself¡­¡±


    ¡°What do you mean by handling it yourself? Focus on your job and leave this to me. When it¡¯s all said


    and done, Laura will be on her knees, begging you to stay on set!¡± Sean concluded and promptly hung


    up.


    Cameron, who had been out investigating, had returned. He didn¡¯t have time to waste on Abigail.


    Sitting down in her room, Abigail held her phone, her heart beating unusually fast.


    As she reflected on the three years they had spent together, she often felt like she had been wronged.


    But looking back, Abigail wondered if she had had a serious talk with Sean.


    Perhaps if she had dropped the act sooner, Sean would have recognized the issues between them.


    sooner.


    Abigail¡¯s thoughts raced, but she soon calmed down.


    Joan is still in the picture¡­ Sean is just trying to save his own reputation. If Abigail, someone rted to


    him, was mistreated, he obviously wouldn¡¯t be pleased.


    re in Abigail¡¯s shoes today, Sean would be just as indignant.

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    Chapter 145


    Chapter 145 Sean Takes Matters Into His Own Hands


    In less than two hours, Sean personally stepped in to confront Laura.


    First, it was revealed that Laura had once used her high heels to step on her assistant, and then it was


    disclosed that she had pped a low-level extra on set. There were videos, and the evidence. was


    backed up by the posts of the unfortunate extra.


    Abigail saw Seanmbasting Laura on Instagram himself and immediately called him.


    As soon as the call connected, Sean¡¯s tone was upbeat. ¡°How¡¯s it going?¡±


    ¡°Why did you personally post on Instagram? People might say you¡¯re helping me¡­¡± Abigail started, her


    voice tinged with concern.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me helping you? Laura dares to bully you because she has her powerful backers


    and a legion of mindless fans.¡± retorted icily.


    ¡°But this might not be good for you in the end,¡± Abigail said, her tone firm.


    Sean sneered at that. ¡°Is Anthony helping you any better?¡±


    ¡°He didn¡¯t intend to help me like that, and regardless of your involvement, I would have handled this


    matter myself,¡± Abigail replied calmly


    ¡°Is your solution to leave the production?¡± Sean asked, to which Abigail answered coldly, ¡°Yes, it is.


    My job here is almost done. With the capabilities of L.Moon Studio, once the show airs, the


    audience will know the truth.¡±


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m overstepping by resolving these troubles this way?¡± Sean countered.


    ¡°No,¡± Abigail immediately responded.


    She just felt that Sean wasn¡¯t a part of the industry, and there was no need for him to get deeply


    involved in public opinion.


    Sean¡¯s voice softened as he murmured, ¡°Abigail, all I need is for you to genuinely ept my help.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s heart raced a bit and she licked her lips. ¡°Thank you.¡±


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    She hadn¡¯t expected Sean to be so straightforward.


    Sean¡¯s voice carried a hint of satisfaction. ¡°Alright, then. Focus on your work. As long as you want to


    stay on set, no one can make you leave.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± she replied softly.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail furrowed her brows and contemted for a while.


    A momentter, she opened Instagram.


    Sean¡¯s Instagram post, where he personally defended her, had already be a trending topic.


    Abigail saw the title but didn¡¯t click on it.


    ¡®Laura,e out and apologize to Abigail!¡¯ This was the kind of headline that Sean would definitely


    After looking at the post, she scrolled down to read thements.


    ¡°Laura, the pure and innocent flower. It seems Dumplings are truly biased. Every time something


    happens, it¡¯s always the poor, innocent Laura who¡¯s being bullied. I never expected the innocent


    flower to be so ruthless in hitting others. That¡¯s why her previous assistant suddenly changed, right?¡±


    ¡®Abigail has connections. She can fabricate evidence, for sure.¡±


    Thisment was at the top because Sean had replied to it.


    Sean tagged and replied to the user named RoundDumpling, I¡¯ve saved yourment. You¡¯re


    spreading rumors about me, so get ready for a court summons.¡±


    Below were a bunch of apuse emojis.


    ¡®Laura¡¯s evil little Dumplings, please don¡¯t delete this. Let your idol sue Sean and make him. apologize


    to her.¡¯


    ¡®Sean is so bold, and I love it. I wish I had a cousin like him!¡¯


    Instagram was inplete chaos.


    After reading through thements, Abigail stood up and went to the door. Lewis was standing


    outside, looking apologetic as he gazed at her.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± she asked.


    Lewis rubbed his hands together and mumbled awkwardly, ¡°This morning, I used you without


    asking for the reasons, and I¡¯m really sorry. I didn¡¯t expect them to maliciously spread those


    rumors about you.¡±


    Abigail fixed Lewis with a cool gaze. ¡°I¡¯m quite curious. Is this how you always treat the regr crew


    members on set?¡±


    Lewis hesitated for a moment.


    Abigail continued, her tone even, ¡°I¡¯m an outsider to this industry, so I might not understand all the


    norms. But when ites to thegr crew members being unjustly used, you default to ming


    them without discerning the truth. I find that very unsettling.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I should have asked a bit more back then. It¡¯s just that tempers can re on set¡­ Lewis


    exined, to which Abigail calmly interjected, ¡°In reality, this is your industry¡¯s practice. The leads hold


    a high position, and you agree with whatever they say. You didn¡¯t even bother to ask me. why Laura


    was upset with me.¡±


    ¡°I already had Laura apologize to you,¡± Lewis said, a hint of awkwardness in his voice.


    In this industry, those with higher status tended to gradually see themselves as superior. This meant


    that the quiet, hardworking crew members were often overlooked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need her apology. I just hope she¡¯ll admit whether she truly disliked L.Moon¡¯s designs. Just one


    word from her is all I ask,¡± Abigail said, locking eyes with Lewis.


    Lewis couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°She¡¯s a new rising starlet; she¡¯s bound to be conscious of her appearance.


    As for our show¡­¡±


    ¡°Our show is perfectly fine. She wants to film something morous yet also demands a high- quality


    historical drama. Whether she qualifies for that challenge is her own deal,¡± Abigail stated


    calmly.


    She had designed haute couture for international leadingdies. What right did Laura have to criticize


    her designs?

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    Chapter 146 A Half-hearted Apology


    Laura and Hensey were taken aback.


    Abigail¡¯s voice was cold. ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologize to me either. Just admit it openly: were you


    dissatisfied with the clothes designed by L.Moon? Did you think the Roman makeup looked like a


    geisha¡¯s? Did you think I sneaked in some personal items?¡±


    ¡°Was I wrong in saying that? If L.Moon can¡¯t design clothes, then why bother consulting


    authoritative professors? This is the result they produce? The real Roman makeup isn¡¯t even that bad!¡±


    Laura stood up, visibly upset.


    She just couldn¡¯t respect Abigail, considering her nothing more than an assistant. If it weren¡¯t for Sean


    and Anthony, would Abigail even have a ce in this production?


    Lewis, hearing this, coldly retorted, ¡°You don¡¯t know history, so stop talking nonsense.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know history? In historical dramas, there are portrayals of Roman characters from the


    Roman Era, and their makeup looks beautiful¡­¡±


    ¡°You know that this is from the Roman Era. This is how the makeup was done. Are you even.


    interested in acting?¡± Lewis asked, clearly displeased.


    He was firmly on Abigail¡¯s side in this.


    Laura looked at Lewis. ¡°Director Lewis, I¡¯m telling you this as a favor. Don¡¯tin on Instagram


    when mypany withdraws its investment.¡±


    Abigail was surprised. So, her confidence came from the fact that herpany was investing in this


    production.


    ¡°I¡¯ll discuss this with yourpany,¡± he said, his expression turning cold.


    With that, he turned and left.


    Abigail followed Lewis. ¡°I didn¡¯t know herpany was investing in your production,¡± she


    remarked.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t want her originally, but thepany insisted. I only epted because of that. Even without


    her, we would have found another investor,¡± Lewis exined.


    In truth, it would be slightly more difficult. Historical dramas were challenging, especially ones that


    focused on wars and costume changes.


    Back in her room, Abigail took out her phone and saved the recording.


    Lewis spent considerable time but eventually reced the person responsible for releasing behind-


    the-scenes footage.


    After this incident, Laura posted an apology on Instagram.


    DiligentActress Laura tagged the users named L.Moon Studio, na, and


    Troubled Times Officialount. ¡®I really didn¡¯t expect a misunderstanding to cause the Dumplings to


    hurt an innocent person. This morning¡¯s incident was a misunderstanding, and it¡¯s all cleared up now.


    I¡¯ve privately apologized to Miss Quinn. Please, Dumplings, don¡¯t be angry anymore.


    She didn¡¯t mention her past mistreatment of assistants and extras.


    She had exined these incidents before, so thepany chose to ignore them.


    This whole affair could only be resolved in a hasty and confusing manner.


    That evening, as Abigaily in bed, she called Luna.


    ¡°I saw Instagram. Are you satisfied with how things turned out? I thought Sean might kick her off the


    production,¡± Luna said, sounding dissatisfied with the oue.


    ¡°Since he personally intervened, that¡¯s already quite something,¡± Abigail replied, her tone calm.


    In her opinion, Laura wouldn¡¯t let things slide so easily.


    Laura¡¯s temper wasn¡¯t something she developed overnight. Everyone around her had indulged her, so


    she had long since be uncontroble.


    This time, she had kicked a ho¡¯s nest. Her leg wasn¡¯t hurt yet, so how could she easily let Abigail


    off the hook?


    Luna sighed. ¡°I never wanted to take jobs in the entertainment industry. I knew these celebrities. were


    hard to handle, and it seemed I was right: It alles back to Sean.¡±


    ¡°What did those brands we¡¯re working with say?¡± Abigail asked, steering the conversation in a


    different direction with a smile.


    Luna sounded somewhat disinterested. ¡°They won¡¯t bring up the breach of contract anymore, but I feel


    like when the contracts expire, they might not renew because they want me to let you go. It¡¯s quite


    Abigail calmly responded, ¡°That¡¯s one advantage of hiding our identities. We can choose better brands.


    I think we should also start our brand. Even with fame, we still depend on others to make. money if we


    continue this way.¡±


    ¡°Running a store is headache-inducing enough, not to mention our studio, where it¡¯s just the two of us


    managing everything. Expanding would be too draining, and we might even end up in the red,¡± Luna


    said.


    Theycked experience in this area, and Luna didn¡¯t want to take unnecessary risks.


    ¡°We¡¯ll see. Get some rest. You¡¯ve worked hard,¡± Abigail said, her voice warm.


    After hanging up, Abigail noticed that Sean had sent her a message on WhatsApp.


    She immediately opened it.


    ¡°Are you satisfied with how things turned out with Laura?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s not bad.¡±


    Abigail replied.


    In any case, she knew she¡¯d have to deal with the aftermath herself.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t even have a chance to brew the floral tea I broughtst time before heading to the set.¡±


    Sean¡¯s message had a gentle, reproachful tone.


    Abigail quickly touched her face, then typed her response: ¡°I had to get to the set as soon as I got back.


    It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve been home. Work is tiring. I¡¯ll rest for now.¡±


    Of course, Sean knew. He had been staying in Abigail¡¯s rented house while helping with the cleaning


    Of course, Sean knew. He had been staying in Abigail¡¯s rented house while helping with the


    cleaning.


    Living alone in a house she used to live in, he realized even a tiny ce could feel lonely without


    The production continued shooting as usual.


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    At lunchtime, while Abigail vs eating her boxed meal, one of the handsome supporting actors sat


    beside her, smiling. ¡°Could you help me with a chicken leg? I¡¯ve been on a diet recently?


    Abigail nced at him. ¡°Don¡¯t you have an assistant?¡±


    She recognized him as Jonathan Wind, a talented actor who didn¡¯t have much financial support.


    His fans often worried about him.


    Jonathan smiled and said, ¡°My assistant is on the heavier side. He doesn¡¯t need to eat any better.


    You¡¯re too skinny. You should eat more.¡±

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    Chapter 147


    Chapter 147 Another Wave


    Abigail found him rather too slick, and talking behind the backs of those around one wasn¡¯t much.


    different from stabbing them in the back like those treacherous friends.


    ¡°No, thanks. I think I¡¯m perfectly healthy.¡± She politely declined the offer.


    Jonathan could only leave with his boxed meal.


    Abigail thought this was just a tiny incident.


    However, in the afternoon, after finishing shooting, Sean called her.


    Abigail pressed the answer button and heard him ask in a displeased tone, ¡°What¡¯s going on with you


    and the male actor?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Abigail inquir


    Before she could finish her sentence, she heard Anthony¡¯s voice behind her. ¡°Abby, look at me.¡±


    Abigail turned around and saw Anthony approaching, along with Luke.


    Before Sean could say anything, Abigail spoke up. ¡°I¡¯m busy with something. I¡¯ll call you back when I¡¯m


    done.¡±


    Without giving Sean a chance to respond, she hung up.


    ¡°Luke, why are you here?¡± Abigail approached Anthony and Luke with a respectful expression.


    Anthony, feeling slightly overlooked, responded, ¡°I called out to you first, but you only noticed.


    Luke?¡±


    Hearing this, Luke chuckled at Anthony¡¯s possessiveness. ¡°Why are you jealous?¡±


    Abigail was a bit awkward. She forced a smile and said, ¡°He sometimes jests.¡±


    Anthony smiled but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Luke spoke up at that. ¡°Shall we continue this conversation at the restaurant?¡±


    ¡°Sure, my treat!¡± Abigail warmly offered.


    The three of them then headed to a restaurant outside of Millstone. Anthonymented.


    solemnly, ¡°There¡¯s negative news about you online again. I knew things wouldn¡¯t be over when Sean


    acted that way.¡±


    ¡°I figured as much, but what are thements about me online?¡± Abigail didn¡¯t pay much mind to


    these things.


    ¡°You should check for yourself once we get to the restaurant, alright?¡± Anthony advised, to which


    Abigail nodded in response.


    Once seated in the restaurant, Luke began, ¡°I heard from Anthony that there are doubts about your


    designs in the crew. I¡¯vee as a special advisor.¡±


    ¡°Did Mr. Booker deliberately bring you in?¡± Abigail asked with a smile.


    Lukeughed. ¡°I really like Lewis script. I think it¡¯s very profound. If it¡¯s done well, it will fill a gap in


    historical TV dramas. As someone who studies history, I feel a responsibility to pass on our


    culture.¡±


    Abigail was moved by his words but couldn¡¯t put into words the emotions she was feeling at the


    moment.


    Anthony ordered the food. He then stated in a warm tone, ¡°Let¡¯s hope we can all work together to


    present this production in the best possible way.¡±


    Abigail immediately agreed.


    She knew that Luke was brought in by Anthony to support her.


    Laura simply belittled her for being young and having the role of an assistant, so she didn¡¯t take her


    seriously.


    Abigail was genuinely thankful to Anthony. Even without Luke¡¯s help, once the show aired,


    everyone would recognize the quality of her designs.


    While they were waiting for the food, Lewis was also summoned.


    Upon seeing Lewis, Luke immediately pulled him aside along with Anthony to discuss history.


    Abigail took this opportunity to check Instagram.


    There, she came across a rather bizarre trending topic-Discussing How Abigail¡¯s Looks Suit. Anything


    and Anyone¡¯


    Puzzled, she clicked on it. Under the Instagram post was a photo of Jonathan squatting beside her,


    engaged in conversation that afternoon.


    However, the caption was quite oundish.


    The


    ¡®Abigail¡¯s looks not only rival Laura¡¯s, but the chemistry with Jonathan is off the charts. This kind of


    versatile chemistry is truly a rare sight! Who do you think has the best chemistry with Abigail? Sean,


    Anthony, or Jonathan?¡±


    Under this post were all negative


    ments.


    ¡°Is Miss Quinn not even trying to hide it anymore? Pulling her cousin into a fake rtionship is bad


    enough, but now she¡¯s ensnared both Jonathan and Anthony? Goodness, any man who talks to her


    gets lumped together with her. I think I¡¯m starting to hate her!¡¯


    ¡®What is L.Moon even doing? Using an assistant to stir up controversy and trample on others for


    publicity? It¡¯s making me sick. This so-called versatile chemistry, what a ridiculous new term. Is she


    buying her own trending topics? It¡¯s making me so angry!¡±


    ¡®She¡¯s not even in the entertainment industry, yet she¡¯s trending more frequently than those in the


    industry. Is this assistant so desperate for attention? At first, I was blinded by her rtionship with


    Sean. Now, she¡¯s evenparing herself to Laura in terms of looks. Can¡¯t she see how unworthy.


    she is? Poor Jonathan, getting stuck with this dirt.¡±


    ¡®Suddenly, I feel like all the previous dramas with Laura were because of Abigail. She used her


    cousin¡¯s and senior¡¯s connections to get into a first-tier crew, never focused on her studies, and is now


    constantly stirring up fake rtionships. She¡¯s so thirsty for men. I don¡¯t even know where this wild


    chick came from. She¡¯s so annoying!¡±


    All of them were hatefulments.


    After reading them, Abigail quietly closed Instagram.


    Anthony sensed that something was wrong and immediately asked, ¡°What are you nning to do


    about the situation on Instagram?¡±


    ¡°Do you have any idea who might be behind this?¡± Abigail held her phone tightly.


    ¡°The entertainment industry often uses this tactic. Whoever they hate, they¡¯ll buy marketing to push


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    negativements about them online. Netizens, separated by the inte, don¡¯t know who¡¯s


    behind it, so they naturally vent their anger on the victim.¡± Anthony tried tofort her.


    Just as his words trailed off, Sean¡¯s voice came from the entrance of the private room. ¡°Mind if I


    join?¡±

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    Chapter 148 Sean¡¯s Diligence


    Abigail turned her head to look at him, her expression one of surprise, but she quicklyposed


    herself. ¡°Why are you here?¡±


    Sean walked straight into the private room, standing beside her with his hand on her shoulder. ¡°Of


    course, I came to help my cousin ovee difficulties.¡±


    Luke, who was sitting next to Anthony, stood up on his own initiative. ¡°You young folks should sit


    together and sort out all the messy things online.¡±


    Lewis was aware of the online situation, but even he had no way to handle such matters.


    Sean sat beside Abigail. He gave Anthony a cold nce as he muttered, ¡°Your crew is really


    something. Is it worth it for an actress to target a mere assistant like this?¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t have evidence-¡±


    began, to which Sean interrupted coldly, ¡°By the time you find a


    solution, it¡¯ll be toote. We¡¯ve all been in the entertainment industry, but you don¡¯t even know


    when to do crisis PR?¡±


    Abigail bumped his arm lightly. ¡°Can you not talk like that?¡±


    ¡°If I don¡¯t talk like this, will you teach me?¡± Sean looked at her with a cold. gaze.


    Luke watched Sean with a smile. ¡°Sean, you really stick to your principles. Only someone who is


    not in the industry can be so carefree. You and Anthony are both impressive. One helps her deal with


    troubles outside the crew, and the other helps her within. Haha!¡±


    Abigail thought to herself that Luke would have been better off not speaking.


    Thisment only made Sean¡¯s expression darken.


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    Anthony noticed Sean¡¯s expression and smiled meaningfully. ¡°As a cousin, you¡¯re indeed very diligent.


    I¡¯m just worried that your sweetheart Joan might treat Abby the same way Laura did.¡±


    Sean¡¯s face showed a touch of indifference. ¡°What makes you think that Joan is my sweetheart?¡±


    ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t it because you gave her such an expensive bag and forced her into a major production even


    though shecks acting skills?¡± Anthony feigned curiosity.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for me to exin things to you,¡± Sean responded calmly.


    Anthony picked up his ss of water and took a sip, saying nothing more.


    Abigail chuckled awkwardly. ¡°You guys go on talking about historical anecdotes. I find it quite


    interesting.¡±


    She nned to ask Sean privatelyter about how he nned to handle the online situation.


    Lewis also didn¡¯t want to participate in the heated exchange between Sean and Anthony, so he quickly


    pulled Luke aside to chat.


    Abigail took out her phone and sent a message to Sean.


    ¡®Can you please stop talking like that? How will you handle the online situation?¡±


    Sean¡¯s phone buzzed, and he to


    out. Seeing the message from Abigail, he said, ¡®Abby, I¡¯m sitting


    right in front of you. It¡¯s not appropriate to message privately. If you have something to say, say it out


    loud for everyone to hear,


    This made Anthony and the others immediately focus their attention on Abigail.


    Abigail forced a sour smile, feeling like she wanted to disappear.


    ¡°You guys continue,¡± Abigail said, putting her phone back in her bag.


    Then she reached out and pinched Sean¡¯s thigh hard.


    Sean gasped in pain.


    Abigail was about to withdraw her hand when Sean tightly grasped it.


    She struggled a bit and looked up to see Anthony staring at her. She quickly froze, not moving.


    ¡°Mr. Booker, do you have any intentions toward my cousin?¡± Sean asked directly.


    Abigail wished he would just shut up.


    ¡°Of course I do. I liked Abby a lot in college, and I still do now,¡± Anthony said without reservation.


    Sean nodded, his smile turning cold. ¡°So, you have ulterior motives for my cousin. That¡¯s why you¡¯ve


    been deliberately treating her well.¡±


    The undertone of his words was clear-Anthony¡¯s intentions weren¡¯t


    pure.


    Anthony looked at Abigail with a smile. ¡°Liking someone is the most innocent thing. Mr. Graham, the


    way you say it, it¡¯s as if liking someone is a heinous crime.¡±


    The two of them went back and forth. Abigail tried to free her hand while holding her water ss,


    silently drinking.


    ¡°Speaking of which, there¡¯s a makeup style that Laura isn¡¯t very satisfied with. She says it¡¯s like a


    hostess and uses me of having a personal vendetta,¡± Abigail chimed in as Lewis and Luke,


    discussed enthusiastically.


    Sean watched Anthony with a cold gaze.


    Anthony raised his teacup, smili with equal coldness.


    ¡°Is it hooker makeup?¡± Luke asked Abigail.


    She nodded.


    ¡°Nowadays, young actors really don¡¯t cut it. They don¡¯t understand, but they insist on criticizing. They


    Lewis wore a troubled expression. ¡°Yes, the industry has changed. It¡¯s difficult for me too.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to ask me how to handle the online situation?¡± Sean suddenly leaned closer to


    Abigail, speaking to her in a low voice.


    His posture was ambiguous and intimate.


    Anthony narrowed his eyes, feeling ufortable. He leaned back in his chair and started ying with


    his phone.


    Abigail gritted her teeth and squeezed out a sentence. ¡°Let go of my hand.¡±


    She spoke especially quietly.


    Sean looked at her with deep eyes but still released her hand.


    Sean looked at her with deep eyes but still released her hand.


    She breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°How will you handle it?¡±


    ¡°Just find out who bought the trending topic,¡± he replied.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite proficient in handling these things, aren¡¯t you?¡± Abigail sneered.


    Sean turned his head to look at her. ¡°I specifically looked it up before.¡±


    Abigail suddenly understood. For Joan¡¯s career, he was very diligent.


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    Anthony nced up from his phone to look at Sean.


    ¡°Can we really find out? The entertainment industry operates in secrecy. Once you expose them, your


    own career could be ruined,¡± he cautioned. He had considered this method before, but he had. asked


    industry professionals who had told him that if it was Laura, it must have been herpany pulling the


    strings behind the scenes. With a bigpany involved, they wouldn¡¯t leave any evidence, and they


    had already found a scapegoat to shoulder the me, leaving themselves and Laura spotless.


    ¡°We just need to find out the evidence that Abby didn¡¯t buy the trending topic for herself,¡± Sean replied,


    his tone less gentle when speaking to Anthony.


    Anthony nodded and lowered his gaze back to his phone.


    At that, Sean reassured Abigail. ¡°Leave it to me. Focus on your work on set.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s emotions were all over the ce. If he had realized this sooner, she wouldn¡¯t have had to go


    this far. If he hadn¡¯t let Joan run wild, she wouldn¡¯t have had to join this crew and get into 50 much


    trouble.


    Anthony¡¯s gaze shifted between Abigail and Sean. After a while, he noticed that Sean cared a lot.


    about Abigail, but she was very indifferent to Sean.


    Hundreds of years ago, it was normal for cousins to marry, but in modern times, it wasn¡¯t eptable.


    Sean¡¯s feelings for Abigail were obviously abnormal.


    During the meal, Lewis suddenly said to Sean, ¡°Even if we find out, it might not make much of a


    difference. Many people face this kind of thing. Even if it¡¯s eventually cleared up, the impact of negative


    news can¡¯t bepletely erased.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, because someizens read the negative news but won¡¯t bother to look at the rification. In


    their memories, they¡¯ll only remember the negative information about this person.¡± Luke nodded in


    agreement.


    Abigail calmly added, ¡°Since we¡¯re in this industry to make money, we¡¯re bound to encounter such


    things. As long as it doesn¡¯t affect our earnings, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    The entire entertainment industry thrived on exposure, but exposure itself was prone to bacsh.


    Trying to thrive in this industry while staying unscathed was too difficult.


    If it was indeed Laura and herpany behind this, L.Moon would take action too.


    After the meal, Sean pulled Abigail aside. When Anthony, Luke, and the others left, he spoke with a


    serious expression. ¡°Can you stay away from Anthony?¡±


    ¡°Anthony just arrived on set today. Do you think he, as an investor who¡¯s trying to make money, has


    nothing better to do?¡± Abigail asked calmly.


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    ¡°So, you¡¯re saying I have nothing better to do?¡± Sean became displeased at that.


    Abigail merely stared at him. ¡°I¡¯m happy when you help me, but even if you don¡¯t, I have my ways. to


    handle things.¡±


    Sean smirked cynically. ¡°Your way is to let Anthony help you. You want to let another man assist you.¡±


    His words ignited a fire within Abigail. She bit her lip and remained silent for a moment before asking,


    ¡°In your eyes, am I really that useless?¡±


    Sean quickly thought of Abigail¡¯s previous actions on the show, which had caused problems for him.


    and Joan.


    Even now, Joan¡¯s foray into the entertainment industry couldn¡¯t be openly publicized, no matter which


    set she went to for a guest appearance.


    ¡°Well, not quite. You¡¯re the first one to put me in such a predicament.¡± Sean¡¯s gaze turned icy.


    Abigail looked at him before letting out a long breath. ¡°I appreciate your help, but if you don¡¯t help me, I


    can handle it myself. It¡¯s Anthony¡¯s personal choice to do what he wants, just like you. You didn¡¯t ask


    for my opinion either.¡±


    ¡°You know that Anthony and I don¡¯t get along-¡±


    ¡°Sean, are you kidding me? What does your rtionship with him have to do with me? I don¡¯t get along


    with Joan either, but you also shipped her off to the neighboring set in Millstone. Do you think I don¡¯t


    know?¡± Abigail coldly interrupted Sean.


    Sean was displeased at being cut off. ¡°Can¡¯t we have a decent conversation?¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°You¡¯re quite amusing. Do you think we can have a decent


    conversation? I have things to attend to. If you want toe to Millstone to see Joan, you don¡¯t have to


    go out of your way and use me as a decoy.¡±


    Sean caught up with Abigail and grabbed her wrist. ¡°Why do you think I¡¯m here to see her? Abigail


    ¡°You¡¯re quite good at pretending. For the sake of preserving the little dignity you have as a man, call


    me ¡®Abby¡¯ in front of Anthony, but behind closed doors, you use my full name!¡± Abigail


    said, then shook him off.


    you


    She ran off quickly.


    Sean did care somewhat about his image, so he couldn¡¯t sprint after her. He could only watch her


    1. Frustrated, he tugged at his tie. ¡°She¡¯s so ungrateful!¡±


    Abigail returned to the set, patting her chest. Just as she turned, she was startled by the sudden


    appearance of Anthony in front of her.


    ¡°Is there a wild beast chasing you from behind?¡± Anthony feigned curiosity and nced behind her.


    Abigail put down her hand that was patting her chest and gave a wry smile. ¡°No, you¡­ Aren¡¯t you


    busy?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Anthony immediately showed a hurt expression. ¡°Are you trying to chase me


    away?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re saying it like-¡± Abigail¡¯s expression was tinged with helplessness.


    ¡°I¡¯m an investoring to inspect the set¡¯s environment. Such a situation has already happened twice.


    If we don¡¯t nab a case and deal with it decisively, and if the crew has too many problems, it will leave a


    very bad impression on the audience,¡± Anthony frowned as he exined.


    Abigail looked at him and suddenly asked, ¡°Do you want to rece Laura in this role?¡±

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    Anthony looked at Abigail as if seeing her for the first time.


    After a moment, he chuckled. ¡°You really are the woman who challenged Mr. Graham on the show.


    Come, let¡¯s talk in my ce.¡±


    Anthony had a separate room, which was rtively secure.


    Once inside, Abigail¡¯s gaze remained calm. ¡°I¡¯ve got something in my hand that¡¯s enough to make


    Laura leave this production. I was originally struggling with how to do it, but bringing Luke in gave


    me a direction.¡±


    She finished speaking and took out her phone, thereafter ying a recorded file.


    As Anthony listened to the recording, he saw Lauraining sharply about the costumes and


    makeup. His expression darkened.


    In a historical drama, costumes and makeup had to be meticulously designed based on existing


    historical records and murals. Laura¡¯s dissatisfaction with them indicated a dissatisfaction with the


    core message of the show.


    If an actor couldn¡¯t fully immerse themselves in the turmoil of that time and only cared about how


    they looked in the show, it also meant they couldn¡¯t do justice to the role given by the director.


    ¡°If we let her go and lose herpany¡¯s investment, we¡¯ll need someone to cover it,¡± Anthony said with


    a serious expression.


    Abigail looked at him and smiled. ¡°I consulted with you because I¡¯m hoping you could help a bit.¡±


    Anthony pointed at her, wearing an exasperated yet indulgent smile. ¡°You¡¯ve really nned this.


    out, haven¡¯t you? You¡¯ve included me in it.¡±


    ¡°Who told you to bring Luke? If you hadn¡¯te, I wouldn¡¯t have thought of how to release this


    recording,¡± Abigail muttered with a slightly embarrassed smile.


    ¡°I¡¯ll inquire about the investment right away. Keep this confidential. How do you n to proceed?¡±


    Anthony asked Abigail.


    Abigail looked into his eyes. ¡°Luke might not be effective in reining her in anymore. Laura will surely


    sh with him. After all, she¡¯s a star nurtured by capitalists, with arrogance and a disdainful


    attitude as her trademarks.¡±


    ¡°Then I look forward to your performance,¡± Anthony said with a smile.


    He didn¡¯t stay long; after all, six million in investment wasn¡¯t easy toe by.


    The market impact of historical dramas was tricky. Many big-budget historical dramas had both high


    quality and good reviews, but they struggled with viewership. Thankfully, they didn¡¯t operate at a loss,


    but if they did, it would be even harder to find investors for such projects.


    As the show continued filming, Abigail watched the actors on set.


    A major highlight of this show was a stunningly handsome male character, a real historical figure whose


    fate was tragically documented.


    The actor ying this character w


    ned Eric Davidson. He had a slightly feminine appearance


    but with a well-toned physique and an exceptionally handsome face.


    From the start of the production until now, Eric was aid-back actor. However, Abigail did a little


    research privately and found out that Eric was undoubtedly a skilled actor.


    Still, today Luke pointed out a few emotional nuances that Eric wasn¡¯t getting right.


    Luke, who had a deep understanding of historical dramas, could spot whether an actor was portraying


    the role urately better than Lewis.


    Soon, it was Laura¡¯s turn. Unsatisfied with her appearance, Luke shook his head as soon as she


    spoke. ¡°No, she can¡¯t perform like this,¡± he announced.


    Laura¡¯s character was fictional but still crucial. Therefore, theplex and conflicted emotions of


    sorrow had to be portrayed urately.


    Lewis had been getting impatient with Laura¡¯s inability to keep up with the others, but since she


    brought in investment, he couldn¡¯t be too harsh.


    Luke looked at Laura, his brows furrowing with annoyance. ¡°Have you studied this period in


    history?¡±


    ¡°The scriptys it out pretty clearly, doesn¡¯t it? I¡¯ve got all my lines memorized,¡± Laura replied,


    suppressing her irritation.


    She caught a hint of disdain in Luke¡¯s eyes. Where on earth did they find this professor? Even his


    appearance is repulsive.


    ¡°Youngdy,¡± Luke spoke gently to Laura. ¡°Being an actor isn¡¯t just about memorizing and reading lines,


    especially in a historical piece like this. You should delve into that era of endless warfare and immerse


    yourself in the chaos and oppression inflicted by the barbarians.¡±


    Laura¡¯s patience had worn thin at that point. ¡°Who¡¯s directing this y, anyway? Actors should just stick


    to the script. Who says we have to study history? Do you think actors have all the time in the


    world?¡±


    Luke frowned but didn¡¯t respond.


    It was Lewis who replied gravely, ¡°If you can¡¯t deliver what we need, you should put in the effort to


    improve. You¡¯re holding back the re production and disregarding everyone else¡¯s hard work. It¡¯s making


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    things difficult for everyone.¡±


    Eric, who was still in his costume, moved to the side and opened a bottle of water, thereafter taking


    a few sips.


    Some veteran actors were waiting to shoot their scenes. Laura wasted a lot of time during every take,


    leaving them frustrated.


    However, Laura brought in the dough.


    ¡°This professor came to help Abigail, right?¡± Laura suddenly brought the conversation back to


    Abigail.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow ever so slightly, not saying a word.


    Laura decided to stop acting and continued, ¡°Since you¡¯re an authoritative professor, I¡¯ll pose this


    question to you-can I change my makeup and hairstyle? I don¡¯t like them.¡±


    Luke looked at Lewis. ¡°This actress won¡¯t work. If you don¡¯t rece her soon, the entire production


    will be ruined.¡±


    At these words, Laura burst intoughter. ¡°Rece me? Have you put a single cent into this


    production? Who gave you the authority to boss me around?¡±

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    Hensey quickly stepped forward, grabbing Laura and exining to everyone, ¡°She didn¡¯t get much


    sleepst night, and her temper is a bit out of control.¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, Laura let out a scream.


    This scream silenced everyone.


    ¡°I want a makeup change! Director Lewis, can you make it happen? I¡¯ve been miserable since I joined


    this production because of this makeup!¡± an aggrieved Laura shouted, her eyes red.


    At this moment, Eric suddenly stood up and fiercely mmed the bottle he was holding to the ground.


    ¡°If you can¡¯t act, then leave! Do you even know the professional ethics of an actor? You dare to join a


    serious production, but all you care about is looking good. Stop pretending to be an actor


    and just be a starlet!¡±


    Everyone had been putting up with her for days.


    Eric, who was good-looking, had been polite to everyone these past few days. Suddenly, he exploded,


    shocking both Laura and the others.


    ¡°You want the production crew to transform you into a proper actress, yet you¡¯re making special


    demands. How dare you? The six million investment gave you the opportunity to join the


    production and covered your transformation costs. Why are you acting so arrogant here? You¡¯re


    making things difficult for Miss Quinn. I heard it loud and clear!¡± Eric finished speaking and walked


    away without looking back.


    Lewis hurriedly went to calm him down.


    After all, Eric cost a lot of money to hire, and he had a strong presence. Lewis would rather lose Laura


    than upset this important figure.


    This turn of events surprised Abigail.


    After returning to her hotel room from the set, she went on Instagram with a sense of anticipation.


    There, she found a post from Eric.


    ¡°Troublesome inte starlets who can¡¯t follow directions should stay away from serious productions!¡¯


    This Instagram post quickly trended. When Abigail clicked on it, she saw that Eric¡¯s fans were very


    surprised.


    It feels like Laura has been causing trouble on the set for a while now. Just look at the past dramas


    she¡¯s been in,ining about being bullied, ying the victim card, and iming she invested. in


    the production but still gets treated unfairly. My heart goes out to Eric.


    ¡®Members of the production crew say that Laura is dissatisfied with her makeup. She¡¯s been acting. out


    on set, targeting the styling assistant, Abigail. She even mocked Luke, saying he has no right to critique


    her acting since he didn¡¯t invest.


    ¡®As soon as she gets the lead role, she¡¯ll buy trending topics to overshadow the other actresses. It¡¯s the


    same every time. Hasn¡¯t Abigail also been overshadowed by her in terms of looks?¡±


    After Eric¡¯s Instagram post, the official ount of the university also posted a caption.


    ¡°The turbulent times depicted in this show recount a period of painful history. The evolution of


    costumes and makeup is a crucial aspect of this period. Luke has been studying this period for over 20


    years, and yet he was harshly criticized by a popr star. It¡¯s truly a sad and painful situation.¡±


    Abigail sent the recording to L.Moon¡¯s PR department for them to release a statement.


    L.Moon Studio promptly sent one out ordingly. In light of the significance of urate costume


    representation in this historical period, Abigail visited major bookstores and universities, engaging in in-


    depth discussions with various professors. The costumes were meticulously designed to be historically


    urate. However, due to a certain popr star¡¯s dissatisfaction with makeup and attire, Abigail has


    found herself repeatedly entangled in public debates. L.Moon Studio is deeply


    saddened by this turn of events.


    At the end, they attached the recording file.


    This series of actions immediately drew the attention of the official productionpany.


    Though no names were mentioned, the condemnation from them was sharp and unforgiving too.


    Abigail was surprised to see the strong criticism from the official ount, and Sean was equally


    surprised.


    He thought that he should have known that Abigail was prepared. If she dared to y the burn the


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    boats strategy with him in the beginning, Laura was destined to be no match for her.


    Cameron also learned about everything. He said, ¡°Mrs. Graham is very clever.¡±


    ¡°I know,¡± Sean replied calmly.


    Perhaps marriage had truly confined her intelligence and talent.


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    Even though Abigail hadn¡¯t been exposed to the entertainment industry before, she could quickly adapt


    and turn the situation around.


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    His concerns seemed unnecessary.


    Since Abigail started working, she seemed like a slippery fish. Sean couldn¡¯t control her anymore.¡±


    Supporting his temples with his


    Sean looked at L.Moon Studio¡¯s statement, his eyes filled


    with contemtion.


    She had recorded everything, nning this from the start.


    The official ount¡¯s condemnation held more weight than his own rification and statement.


    In the end, Sean closed Instagram, feeling somewhat defeated.


    He had worried that Anthony had taken the lead in helping Abigail, solving these issues for her in


    advance. But he never thought that Abigail didn¡¯t need anyone¡¯s help.


    She could bide her time, using the most ruthless methods to defeat her opponents. She was like


    this when dealing with him and Joan, and dealing with Laura was no different.


    Meanwhile, Abigail got a day off while Laura was swamped. Endorsements were sending her cease


    and desist letters, and thepany was shifting all the me onto her.


    As Abigail passed by her room, she heard Laura¡¯s angry sobs. ¡°It was you who said that no matter


    what, the six million investment will be my backbone. Now that things have gone wrong, how can you


    let me take the me and leave the production on my own? After I leave, I won¡¯t have any


    more roles to y! Please help me!¡±


    It was only now that Laura regretted it, but it was toote.

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    Chapter 152 Six Months as a Caretaker


    Laura hadn¡¯t even left the production when a new actress came for an audition.


    They ultimately settled on a rtively unknown actress with high recognition. It was said that she didn¡¯t


    cost much, and her totalpensation was less than one hundred thousand.


    The actress had very clean features, unlike Laura, who relied heavily on a skilled makeup artist to


    achieve her stunning appearance.


    She followed Abigail¡¯s styling instructionspletely and was even given a stack of historical.


    materials by Luke.


    Lewis gave her a week to thoroughly study the script and the books.


    Abigail stepped out of her dressing room and stood by the door, watching the young actress engrossed


    in reading the script. S ouldn¡¯t help but think that the girl, though young, was very diligent and would


    surely shine ie future.


    She then went to Eric¡¯s dressing room.


    Eric¡¯s character was a handsome one, requiring meticulous attention to detail to capture the


    essence of the era.


    Based on his makeup, Abigail carefully selected his costumes.


    ¡°Miss Quinn?¡± Eric suddenly called out.


    They had never spoken before, so it surprised Abigail to hear Eric call her by name,


    Abigail stood beside a row of costumes. She turned slightly to look at him and asked, ¡°Do you have any


    specific requirements for the outfits?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Eric smiled brightly. ¡°It¡¯s not about the costumes. I wanted to ask if you would add


    me on WhatsApp.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s expression turned to one of surprise. After a moment, she nodded. ¡°Alright.¡±


    Well, he¡¯s also a potential client, after all. Who knows if he ends up winning an Oscar in the future?


    Designing clothes for him then could really elevate L.Moon¡¯s reputation to a whole new level.


    After bing friends on WhatsApp, Eric returned to the script. ¡°I¡¯ve invested in a production. Next


    time, I¡¯ll invite you to design costumes for the project I invest in.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then. Thank you,¡± Abigail replied with a hint of a smile.


    Eric¡¯s lips curled slightly.


    The makeup artist shot him a surprised look but quicklyposed herself.


    Abigail moved from one dressing room to another, meticulously coordinating costumes for everyone,


    even the supporting roles.


    The new actress¡¯ talent and dedication made shooting the indoor scenes in Millstone wrap up quickly.


    The crew moved on to shoot on location.


    Abigail, too, went along with then


    Sean received her call, and his voice was filled with discontent. ¡°How long has it been since you¡¯ve


    been home?¡±


    Abigail counted-it was close to half a year.


    ¡°I¡¯ll probably go home for the New Year,¡± she reluctantly replied.


    With three months until the New Year, they were about to head to Ragos. November was the season.


    for heavy snowfall in Ragos, which wouldst until March of the following year. They needed to


    film scenes of a snowstorm.


    ¡°Abigail¡­¡±


    ¡°You can¡¯t influence my decisions, Sean,¡± Abigail cut him off.


    They hadmunicated frequently during this time, but Abigail remained unyielding.


    Sean pressed his tongue against the roof of his mouth, his eyes showing a cold glint. ¡°You haven¡¯t


    been home for half a year, and you haven¡¯t seen our grandparents. Are you really nning to throw


    yourselfpletely into work?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m putting all my effort into my work, thanks to you,¡± Abigail said sarcastically.


    ¡°Fine. You¡¯re really noting back?¡± Sean gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Where are you going for location shooting?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to Ragos to shoot a snowstorm,¡± Abigail answered without hiding anything.


    Sean raised an eyebrow. ¡°I¡¯ve been your caretaker for the house for half a year, cleaning and


    maintaining the ce, and you don¡¯t care at all. Fine, then. Don¡¯t bothering back for your


    down jacket.¡±


    ¡°No, just leaving the house empty is fine. I can easily hire a cleanerter, and it¡¯ll only take me two


    hours toe back for my down jacket¡­¡± Abigail felt more and more exasperated as she spoke.


    Sean even forbade her from retur


    hhome to get her down jacket.


    ¡°I¡¯m now responsible for the house. If you¡¯re leaving, just buy a new down jacket!¡± Sean dered


    coldly.


    s, Abigail had no intention of buying a down jacket. After all, would a store-bought one be as warm


    as the one she had personally made?


    ¡°What exactly do you want?¡± she asked Sean, her voice low.


    ¡°Grandpa wants you toe home. You weren¡¯t there for any of the festival celebrations. Are you


    really going to deeply disappoint the elderly?¡± Sean¡¯s tone held displeasure.


    Abigail ran a hand through her hair. ¡°I need to discuss it with the director.¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t your dear Anthony approve it?¡± Sean sneered, to which Abigail chuckled. ¡°Why are you so


    sarcastic?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you at home,¡± Sean said, then promptly hung up the phone.


    Abigail held her phone, feeling a headacheing on. She turned to leave her room to talk to Lewis


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    about dying her departure by two days. However, she was startled by Eric leaning against


    her door frame.


    ¡°How long have you been here?¡± Abigail asked. Thankfully, they hadn¡¯t discussed


    any


    sensitive


    ¡°How long have you been here?¡± Abigail asked. Thankfully, they hadn¡¯t discussed any sensitive. topics


    during their phone call just now.


    ¡°Not long. What¡¯s up? Is your family pressuring you to go home?¡± Eric was referring to Sean, her so-


    called cousin.


    Abigail nodded in response.


    ¡°I¡¯m going home for three days too. I¡¯ll talk to the director. Then, we¡¯ll all have three days off,¡± Eric said


    in a polite tone. He straightened up and was about to leave.


    Abigail pressed on. ¡°You came to find me. Is there something you need?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d like to have some personalized everyday clothing tailored at L.Moon. What do you think? It¡¯s quite


    chilly in Ragos, and I haven¡¯t found suitable winter attire yet,¡± Eric said warmly to Abigail.


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    Abigail didn¡¯t believe Eric¡¯s words at all.


    With his level of fame, if he casually asked on Instagram, there would be numerous down jacket.


    manufacturers willing to send him some for free.


    ¡°I can, but even if it¡¯s three days, it won¡¯t be enough,¡± Abigail replied.


    ¡°We¡¯ll be away for quite a while. November is when they have the heaviest snowfall over there. I can


    wear other down jackets for the first half month. Is that okay?¡± Eric asked amicably.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Half a month should be enough for three pieces.¡±


    ¡°Three pieces, then? Will they be personally designed by na?¡± Eric asked with a touch of


    excitement.


    Abigail didn¡¯t realize it. She was a bit conflicted. ¡°na¡¯s personal designs have a separate cost, and I


    can only make one at most.¡±


    ¡°One is fine,¡± Eric immediately agreed.


    ¡°Alright, no problem. Half a month it is!¡± Abigail agreed promptly.


    She wanted to make money too.


    na¡¯s design drafts started at twenty thousand. Abigail pretended to have a conversation with


    na and then finalized the deal with Eric.


    The design fee was thirty thousand, and due to the brand effect of na, the total cost for the


    finished product came to fifty thousand.


    This was even with a discount for the crew.


    The main point was that Eric would promote it when the time came.


    Eric needed three days to prepare, and Abigail also immediately made arrangements to return home


    with Sean.


    Abigail returned to her seldom-visited rental with her luggage in tow. As she entered, the aroma of food


    wafted into her nostrils, surprising her.


    After changing her shoes and dragging her luggage to the living room, she went to the kitchen to see


    what was going on.


    Sean was wearing an apron, looking quite at home there. He turned around in surprise when he


    saw her. ¡°You¡¯re early.¡±


    ¡°There was no traffic. I¡¯ll go and organize my luggage first,¡± Abigail exined as she pulled her luggage


    into the bedroom.


    After finishing her tasks, Sean called her to dinner.


    The two sat at the dining table. Sean began, ¡°I talked to Grandpa and Grandma. We¡¯ll have dinner


    and stay the night.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t refuse.


    After all, they had three days off ..me.


    After dinner, Sean took Abigail back to the Graham Residence.


    In the past,ing back to this house always made Abigail feel ufortable, but this time, she didn¡¯t


    feel anything.


    Soon, Abigail and Sean arrived. Sean woke her up and they got out of the car.


    He had brought some gifts, and in the end, he handed her a bottle of medicinal wine.


    ¡°I bought this through someone I know. They say it¡¯s very good for the elderly. Give it to Grandpa,¡±


    Sean said quietly to her as they walked.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Abigail nodded.


    The two then entered the house. Cornelie was preparing vegetables. When she saw Abigail and Sean


    return together, she immediately put on a stern face. ¡°Isn¡¯t she supposed to be too busy? How does


    she suddenly have time toe back?¡±


    Colby smiled and stood up. ¡°You¡¯re back. You¡¯ve made good progress. I heard you¡¯re working as a


    stylist on the set and meeting many celebrities?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s face lit up with a radiant smile. ¡°Yes, and I even received an order from a celebrity.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s wonderful! Pursue what you like. It¡¯s a good thing,¡± Colby said with a smile.


    Sean and Abigail put the gifts on the coffee table. Abigail stayed with Colby to watch TV, while Cornelie


    and Sean went to select more ingredients.


    ¡°Youe back and you don¡¯t even know how to help? You let a man do housework! Is that


    appropriate?¡± Cornelie was very displeased with Abigail¡¯s idleness.


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    Abigail stood


    up, sat down next to Sean, and suddenly said, ¡°Could you bring the vegetables from over there? Let¡¯s


    prepare them together and then cook togetherter?¡±


    Sean turned to look at her, then reached over to bring the basket of vegetables to her.


    ¡°Alright. Grandma, if you feel tired we¡¯ll handle it together,¡± Sean said with a smile, addressing


    Cornelie.


    ¡°How can a man like you do this kind of thing?¡± Cornelie immediately reached for the vegetables he


    held.


    Abigail silently continued chopping the vegetables without saying much.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Sean replied. He had helped Abigail and her grandmother cook many times before. ¡°The fish


    I make is delicious. Abby didn¡¯t eat fish, but she started liking it after eating my cooking.¡±


    Abigail thought that it was because her grandmother forced her to eat it.


    Of course, Sean would also pick out the bones for her.


    She didn¡¯t like fish because of the bones-it was troublesome, and they always stuck in her throat.


    ¡°That¡¯s how she treats her husband? She makes you do the cooking, and she does what? She¡¯s acting.


    like a queen!¡± Cornelie was extremely protective of her grandson. When she heard Sean¡¯s words,


    she even abandoned the vegetables in her hands.


    Colby mmed the remote control onto the coffee table. ¡°They¡¯re a married couple. Let them decide


    how they want to get along. Are you hoping to see them heading for a divorce?¡±


    Sean tugged on his grandmother¡¯s arm, signaling her with his eyes.


    Abigail sat off to one side, focused on her chopping. She was keeping herself out of the argument.


    She felt like an outsider.


    Colby nced at her and sighed inwardly.


    He understood why she didn¡¯t want toe backst time. She was already very disappointed in Sean


    and the Grahams.


    L.Moon was doing well. If she truly learned to design, she could be independent. When the time came,


    the two old folks would have a hard time controlling her.


    Colby didn¡¯t want to restrict her. He just wanted them to have a child in the future.


    If Abigail continued to live apart from Sean like this, and they continued being busy, they would


    eventually get a divorce.

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    Chapter 154 Immediate Divorce


    Cornelie went to the kitchen, displeased, and Abigail followed to help.


    Afraid they might start arguing in the kitchen, Sean nned to join them, but Colby spoke up.


    ¡°They need to talk about what happened before. Your grandmother¡¯s personality is like that, and it¡¯s not


    good for her to keep it to herself.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Sean could only sit back down.


    In the kitchen, Cornelie closed the door before speaking. ¡°Wash the vegetables first. I¡¯ll teach you. how


    to cook if you don¡¯t know how.¡±


    Abigail walked to the sink and turned on the tap, slowly washing the vegetables.


    Seeing her slow pace, Cornelie grew impatient. ¡°At this rate, when will we have dinner?¡±


    ¡°If you want it faster, thene he, Abigail responded calmly. ¡°This is the way I wash vegetables.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve really grown bold, huh? You dare to argue with me. Do you think that just because you have a


    job, you¡¯ve grown wings? Let me tell you, if you don¡¯t quit your job, you should divorce Sean!¡± Cornelie


    muttered as she grabbed ingredients from the fridge.


    Abigail snorted but didn¡¯t respond.


    ¡°You¡¯re a woman, and all you do is work. How much money can you make? Didn¡¯t your


    grandmother teach you that women should stay home to have and raise children?¡± Cornelie tossed the


    meat onto the sink, criticizing relentlessly.


    ¡°My grandma taught me never to think about being a man¡¯s maid for the rest of my life, or I¡¯ll bet done


    for.¡± Abigail put the vegetables into theder.


    Sean and Colby were watching a show. Suddenly, they heard Cornelie¡¯s shouts from the kitchen. ¡°This


    life is no longer livable! I can¡¯t take it anymore! I kindly offered to cook for you both, and. Abigail


    actually ridiculed me for being your maid!¡±


    Abigail opened the kitchen door, drying her hands and looking at Sean. ¡°I¡¯ll leave if it¡¯s not okay.¡±


    Colby said in a deep voice, ¡°You traveled for so long. Why go back now? Since you¡¯re here, consider


    this ce your own home.¡±


    ¡°Is what she said reasonable? Am I the maid of this house?¡± Cornelie rushed out of the kitchen as


    she questioned.


    Abigail felt a bit repulsed. She turned to Cornelie and said, ¡°Are you saying that if I don¡¯t stop working, I


    should divorce Sean? Fine, have him send the divorce agreement over, and we¡¯ll get


    done tomorrow.¡±


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    ¡°Abigail!¡± Sean¡¯s anger red.


    ¡°Why are you shouting at me? I¡¯ll have you know that even if I¡¯m made from mud, I can get angry


    too. You people threaten me with divorce. Am I supposed to be scared? If you don¡¯t want to continue


    this marriage, just say so! She has a heart condition, and I can¡¯t afford to provoke her, so I will avoid


    her. How can she pick fights with me every day?¡± Abigail coldly questioned Sean.


    ¡°If it¡¯s really unbearable, then get a divorce. After all, this brat has an unclear rtionship with Joan. Let


    this old woman find a wife who¡¯s willing to reproduce recklessly for her grandson.¡± Colby also growled.


    Abigail involuntarily looked at him.


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    ¡°Grandpa, when Grandma took me to see the traditional doctor, that guy almost killed me with


    acupuncture. But what did Grandma say? She said I was faking it. Is my life not important in her eyes?¡±


    Abigail asked.


    Colby only knew that Cornelieined about Abigail being ungrateful and telling Sean about


    being taken to a doctor.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Colby looked at Sean.


    ¡°I¡¯m still looking into the matter,¡± Sean immediately replied.


    Colby turned to Cornelie with a stern expression. ¡°Things have gotten this serious, and you¡¯re still


    causing a scene? Could it be that you¡¯re actually happy only if something really happens to her? That¡¯s


    enough! I¡¯m going to draft the divorce papers!¡±


    For three years, Sean hadn¡¯t properly fulfilled his responsibilities at home. He was entangled with his


    first love outside, and Colby couldn¡¯t be bothered anymore.


    He had a good rtionship with Analise.


    The Grahams had nearly killed Abigail. If they did cause her death, how was he going to exin


    this to Analise?


    The Quinns had raised Abigail with great difficulty. She was their only granddaughter. If the Grahams


    made her lose her life, he would be in deep trouble!


    ¡°Grandpa, this was all a misunderstanding, to begin with. You know what Grandma¡¯s temperament is


    like.¡± Sean gently tried to cate him.


    Colby, however, sneered. ¡°Her temperament? Tell me about her temperament! Furthermore, what


    misunderstanding are you talking about? You don¡¯t want to have a child. Why would she find all


    sorts of people to help with the pregnancy if not for that? Sean, if you want freedom, fine. Three


    years ago, I was wrong.¡±


    Sean nced at Abigail, then said after a moment, ¡°I don¡¯t want freedom. I ept this marriage.


    Why does the matter of having a child have to be so urgent? I don¡¯t understand why we have to


    have a child!¡±


    Abigail pressed her lips together, remaining silent.


    Seeing the situation escte, Cornelie immediately screamed, ¡°Ever since she came to my house,


    nothing good has happened! Back in my day-¡±


    ¡°Did I ask for your opinion? You nearly killed someone! Don¡¯t you feel a hint of remorse? I entrusted


    Sean to you, and I have no idea what kind of person you¡¯ve turned him into!¡± Colby


    interrupted Cornelie directly.


    ¡°Grandpa, Grandma, please stop arguing. This is all my fault. I shouldn¡¯t havee back today,¡±


    Abigailmented softly.


    ¡°This matter has nothing to do with you. For the past three years, you¡¯ve been a perfectly good wife. It¡¯s


    this brat who doesn¡¯t know how to appreciate it. Let¡¯s get the divorce done right now and stop


    all this fighting!¡± Colby was furious at that point.

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    Chapter 155 Disgusted


    Sean walked over to Abigail. He held her hand as he said to Cornelie, ¡°Since you don¡¯t like her, I won¡¯t


    ¡°Sean, I¡¯m your grandma¡­¡± Cornelie hurriedly reached out to grab his hand, her voice trembling.


    ¡°I never said you weren¡¯t, but you keep causing a scene like this, and everyone is exhausted. She


    hasn¡¯t been home for half a year, and when she finallyes back, you still make things difficult for


    her,¡± Sean stated.


    He wouldn¡¯t divorce Abigail.


    Skipping dinner was fine.


    Colby sneered upon hearing that . nat, you¡¯re not getting a divorce anymore? Weren¡¯t you dissatisfied


    with this marriage? Your grandma doesn¡¯t like this daughter-inw either. Let¡¯s call it quits. Everyone


    goes their separate ways! Anyway, Sean, you¡¯re still entangled with your first love. You won¡¯t find any


    good woman if you continue like that.¡±


    ¡°Why are you speaking about your grandson like this?¡± Cornelie suddenly shouted at Colby.


    I¡¯m just stating the facts. Which part of what I said is false? You like Joan, right? Call her over and let


    her take care of you.¡± Colby continued to watch the TV after saying this.


    Cornelie was infuriated and stormed into the kitchen.


    ¡°Let¡¯s eat first and then leave,¡± Sean whispered to Abigail.


    ¡°I¡¯ll


    go upstairs first. When it¡¯s time, have Dahlia bring it up,¡± Abigail said.


    Having dinner with Cornelie really made her feel nauseous.


    Sean nodded in agreement.


    After dinner, Abigail ate in her room, and Cornelie didn¡¯t say a word at the dining table.


    After finishing the meal, Colby stated, ¡°Sean, if you want to live a good life with her, consider having a


    child. We¡¯re not young anymore. In the first three years, she tried everything to get pregnant. She took


    injections and medication, but you refused. If you continue to refuse, don¡¯t hold her back.¡±


    Sean just made a sound of acknowledgment.


    Dahlia began to tidy up the dining table.


    Cornelie was still displeased, but she didn¡¯t dare to say it. She could only hold it in.


    It was clear that the Quinns owed the Grahams, but now it seemed like they owed Abigail!


    Sticking it out for three years wasn¡¯t something everyone could do. Colby used to know that Abigail


    liked Sean, so he could only let her try hard to see if Sean would develop feelings for her.


    But it was obvious that Abigail had used up all of her affection for him over these three years.


    Colby nced at his grandson and sighed as he got up.


    ¡®Sean, if it¡¯s not working out, just get a divorce. After all, the Quinns owe us. If you don¡¯t want to have a


    child with her, let¡¯s find someone else,¡± Cornelie muttered quickly when Colby went upstairs.


    Sean listened, feeling restless, but he didn¡¯t say a word.


    You like Joan, and I like her too¡­¡±


    ¡®Grandma, it¡¯s not that you like Joan, but you believe she can give birth to my child. I won¡¯t have a child


    with any woman.¡± Sean stood up indifferently, not wanting to say more.


    ¡°Sean, I¡¯m doing this for your own good!¡± Cornelie stood up as well.


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    ¡°So what? Just because you think it¡¯s for my good, do I have to go along with your ideas? I don¡¯t quite


    understand why you, as a woman, have such a strong hatred toward Abigail. Do you feel very happy to


    give birth to children?¡± Sean asked seriously.


    Cornelie hadn¡¯t thought about this issue for a long time.


    She looked at Sean, her face showing puzzlement.


    Seeing her like this, Sean couldn¡¯t get angry with her. Instead, he stepped forward, embraced her


    shoulders, and said gently, ¡°Grandma, do you know why I¡¯ve never been able to truly get angry with


    ¡°You know that I¡¯m being good to you,¡± Cornelie said, feeling wronged.


    ¡°You¡¯re


    my


    rtive and my dearest grandmother. Of course, I never doubt your kindness to me.¡± Sean led her to


    sit down on the couch.


    ¡°But Grandma, you need to change your way of thinking. Times have changed. You can¡¯t treat your


    daughter-inw with the same standards you grew up with,¡± Sean slowly exined to her.


    Cornelie was unhappy. ¡°Why can¡¯t I? We all grew up like this. Why is Abigail exempt from it?¡±


    ¡°Only a woman without her own ideas will follow such standards,¡± Sean said calmly.


    It was obvious that Abigail did have her own ideas.


    He understood very well that trying to change Cornelie¡¯s mindset, who came from an older era, would


    be incredibly difficult. It might even be impossible for that change to ever happen.


    ¡°What ideas? What¡¯s the use of marrying someone if a woman won¡¯t have children? Who is spoiling


    her?¡± Cornelie grumbled in discontent.


    ¡°Grandma. Sean frowned.


    ¡°If you can convince me, why not convince her?¡± Cornelie asked, then turned to tidy up the cover on


    the couch.


    Sean also knew that it wouldn¡¯t be easy to persuade her, so he patted her shoulder and went upstairs.


    After he went upstairs, Cornelie leaned angrily on the couch, rolling her eyes.


    Abigail thinks she can just throw a tantrum all over this house like she owns it, huh? After all these


    years of me running the show at the Graham Residence, am I supposed to just let a daughter-inw


    walk all over me? No way! Abigail¡¯s disy of disrespect today won¡¯t slip past me. She¡¯s got another


    thinging if she thinks I¡¯ll just let it slide. This ce doesn¡¯t belong to her, and I won¡¯t tolerate her


    tantrums. She¡¯s got some nerve!

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    Chapter 156


    Chapter 156 You Don¡¯t Deserve Trust


    Sean returned to his room and found Abigail in the shower. He decided to grab a book to read.


    Just then, his phone started ringing.


    When he picked it up, he saw an unfamiliar number, but one that he still recognized. He immediately


    answered, his voicecking its usual coldness.


    ¡°Hello, why are you calling me?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°Do you know what happened to Joan on set? For Abigail, you left her, and now the crew is deliberately


    bullying her! She fell from high up and nobody cared about her!¡± The voice on the other end was


    seething with anger.


    Sean clenched his phone. ¡°Is she at the hospital now?¡±


    ¡°How dare you ask me that? Low should I know?¡± the voice shot back, furious.


    ¡°I¡¯ll call the set and find out,¡± Sean said, letting the person vent their frustration. Then, he Cameron a


    message on WhatsApp.


    sent


    ¡°Sean, if something happens to Joan, I¡¯ll destroy you and myself!¡± The man then hung up at once.


    Sean hurried downstairs without exining his sudden departure to Dahlia.


    ¡°Why the rush¡­¡± Dahlia mumbled to herself.


    Abigail emerged from the bathroom, but there was no sign of Sean. She assumed he was still


    downstairs.


    As she nearedpletion of half of her sketches, Sean still hadn¡¯t returned.


    Abigail sensed he might not be at the house and couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated.


    Once again, it was Joan¡¯s situation that called him away.


    The next day, close to noon, Abigail was in her room. She sent messages to Sean, but it was like


    shouting into a void.


    She made a series of calls, and finally, Sean picked up.


    ¡°I¡¯m quite busy here. If need be, you can have the driver pick you up over there.¡± Sean¡¯s tone was


    ¡°Sean, if you keep acting like this and sneaking around with other women, then don¡¯t force me toe


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    back home! Whose time are you wasting? You can¡¯t even stay overnight! Are you in such a hurry to


    meet your little fling?¡± Abigail¡¯s chest heaved with anger.


    ¡°You have three days. When have I ever wasted your time? I have things to attend to. Can¡¯t a little trust


    in our rtionship?¡± Sean¡¯s voice carried a hint of irritation.


    you have


    ¡°Trust? Is this how you earn my trust? Leaving me alone and running off to see your little fling? If you¡¯re


    so eager to go be with her, why don¡¯t you agree to Grandpa¡¯s suggestion for a divorce yesterday? What


    gives you the right to string me along?¡± Abigail was seething.


    ¡°Divorce is all you talk abo Fine! Once I finish my business, we¡¯ll go through with it! Since you don¡¯t


    believe me at all, I don¡¯t see why we should continue this.¡± Sean¡¯s words were cold.


    ¡°An unfaithful man like you has no right to be trusted!¡± Abigail forcefully hung up, trembling with


    anger.


    She thought, foolishly, that Sean really wanted to work on their rtionship.


    She thought that when he cleaned the house for her, defended her in front of Cornelie, and didn¡¯t


    divorce her despite Colby¡¯s words, he wanted to change for the better.


    Fantasizing about him was the biggest mistake she had ever made in her life.


    She got up and nned to change her clothes and leave.


    Just then, Dahlia came in with a pitcher of water.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been upstairs all morning. I brought you some water. Have a drink,¡± Dahlia said gently, cing


    the beautiful ss pitcher on the table.


    Abigail nced at it and thanked her.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t feel likeing downstairs for lunch, I¡¯ll bring it up to you,¡± Dahlia offered with a smile.


    ¡°Alright, thank you,¡± Abigail replied.


    After Dahlia left, Abigail walked to the table, poured herself a ss of water, and took a sip.


    Downstairs, Cornelie gave her a look, and after their eyes met, Dahlia went to the kitchen.


    ¡°I¡¯m going over next door to y some cards. I won¡¯t be back for lunch,¡± Colby said, then got up and


    left.


    Abigail had lunch and sat on the edge of the bed, nning to call a car.


    Time passed slowly, and soon, the door was pushed open. Dahlia entered the room with Cornelie.


    Abigaily on the bed. Her phone had fallen onto the carpet by the bedside.


    ¡°Take her to the guest room on the third floor,¡± Cornelie ordered.


    Dahlia, along with two young maids, lifted Abigail up and dragged her upstairs.


    Cornelie picked up her phone and followed them upstairs.


    Abigail didn¡¯t know how many days she had been lying in a daze, but she knew the room had been


    dark the entire time.


    Sean had been taking care of Joan in the hospital for four days when he received a call from Kevin.


    ¡°Sean, Luna called me. She wants to know where Abigail is. Her phone is off, and she hasn¡¯t gone to


    the set. The director is furious and has scolded Luna,¡± Kevin said cautiously.


    Joan¡¯s situation at the set had been exposed online after Sean personally went to inquire about it.


    Her poprity on the set was low. When there was an issue with the harness and she fell from a great


    height, some thought she was faking it. En route to the hospital, she went into shock.


    Sean erupted in fury on set, and the show¡¯s production had reached a point of no return, while Joan


    remained in aa.


    As a result, Sean¡¯s mood had been sour these past few days.

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    Chapter 157


    Chapter 157 Abigail¡¯s Missing?


    Kevin was feeling a headache from being hung up on the phone call.


    He personally made the phone call, but the phone was switched off. He also contacted Anthony about


    this, who said that he was unaware of the situation.


    No one could contact Abigail at this point.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me something¡¯s happened to her,¡± Kevin asked Luna, who was by his side.


    ¡°I¡¯ll call the police!¡± Luna shot up.


    ¡°Yeah. We should call the police,¡± he agreed.


    It would be toote to call the noliceter when something had happened to her. However, the police


    couldn¡¯t dispatch any .mmediately since Abigail¡¯s phone battery died out.


    Kevin knew that Sean wasn¡¯t in a good mood, but he still called him.


    ¡°What is it? I told you. I don¡¯t know where Abigail is. Her whereabouts have nothing to do with me.¡±


    Sean was irritated.


    ¡°She¡¯s missing. Do you know when she wasst seen? Luna has reported this to the police,¡± Kevin told


    him seriously.


    Sean frowned and said, ¡°Ist spoke to her three days ago. After our argument, she probably left the


    Graham Estate. Let me call to check.¡±


    They could still check the security cameras if she went missing when she left the estate.


    After hanging up the phone, Sean¡¯s breathing gotbored. He couldn¡¯t leave Joan¡¯s side now. If he did,


    Abigail could be in greater danger.


    Then, he called the number of the Graham Estate, and Cornelie answered instantly.


    ¡°Grandma, did Abigail leave the estate yet?¡± Sean suppressed the panic in his heart and tried to sound


    calm.


    ¡°Probably not. I don¡¯t know. I haven¡¯t gone downstairs in three days. I don¡¯t know what she does in her


    room, but we do send food to her room for every meal. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Cornelie asked with a


    smile.


    Sean let out a breath of relief before his blood started to boil. ¡°Can you pass the phone to her?¡±


    ¡°She probably won¡¯t ept the phone. She doesn¡¯t even open the door sometimes when we send her


    food. I¡¯m not entertaining that bad attitude of hers,¡± Cornelieined to him.


    ¡°Are you lying to me, Grandma?¡± Sean¡¯s tone went cold. Abigail regarded work more important than


    anything else, so she wouldn¡¯t lock herself in the room.


    ¡°Why would I lie to you? I¡¯m your grandma!¡± Cornelie got agitated.


    ¡°Let her out now and return her phone to her. I¡¯m busy, so I can¡¯te back now, Grandma. Don¡¯t do


    these sorts of things,¡± Sean ordered sternly.


    ¡°I will. If you won¡¯te back and sign the divorce settlement with her, she¡¯s not leaving. I won¡¯t budge


    even if you tell your grandpa unless you make me jump from the second floor!¡± Cornelie eximed


    before hanging up the phone.


    Sean grabbed his phone with rage and roughly pulled his tie off.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, I can stay here while you settle Mrs. Graham¡¯s situation.¡± Cameron walked up and


    uttered gently.


    Sean¡¯s eyes were lowered as they flickered around. Atst, he nced at Joan, who had an oxygen


    mask on, before leaving with his phone in hand.


    After he got in the car, he called a number. Soon, the other side picked up. ¡°I need to return home to


    settle some things. I¡¯m just letting you know that my assistant is taking care of Joan in my stead. I


    promise to return to the hospital in three hours,¡± Sean informed in a deep voice.


    ¡°Sean, is she more important after all?¡± The voice from the other end of the phone was cold.


    ¡°She¡¯s my wife. Of course, she¡¯s important,¡± Sean answered without hesitation.


    However, the man snickered. ¡°She was in Joan¡¯s way. You failed Joan and caused her to end up like


    this. You promised Joan riches, but what happened? You left her at the set for Abigail.¡±


    That was her own doing! What? Are you trying to guilt trip me?¡± Sean¡¯s voice was even colder than


    The other person was silent for a while before answering begrudgingly, ¡°I¡¯ll only give you three


    hours.¡±


    Then, Sean hung up the phone.


    Abigaily in the dimly lit room as her whole body ached. She flipped her body down from the bed


    when she couldn¡¯t sleep anymore. She felt weak, especially her legs, whichcked energy.


    Then, she crawled to the toilet and opened the faucet to spray cold water over herself. Only then did


    she feel more awake. She knocked her head against the wall to regain control over her body from the


    pain. After that, she stood up with the wall as her support but fell beside the sink when she walked


    toward it.


    Her stomach hurt so much that she was seeing stars since she could feel her body now. She turned the


    tap on and drank the water, hoping to dilute the medicine in her body through urination.


    When Sean returned to the Graham Estate, Colby had also returned as he received the phone call.


    It had been three days, yet he didn¡¯t realize that Abigail hadn¡¯t left.


    Cornelie sat in the living room with the divorce settlement on the coffee table. She looked at Sean with


    her chin tilted up. ¡°Sign the divorce settlement now to divorce Abigail, or don¡¯t even think about finding


    out where she is.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, must you force me to cut you out of my life?¡± Sean asked her in return.


    ¡°Abigail made me do this. If I don¡¯t teach her a lesson, she probably thinks I¡¯m a free nanny!¡± She was


    still upset over Abigail¡¯s words.


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    ¡°Abigail did hurt you by saying that, but you almost killed her and didn¡¯t even apologize. Why must you


    make her submit to you?¡± Colby questioned with a dark expression. He couldn¡¯t understand


    Cornelie at all.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t agree to this marriage from the start, but you forced Sean to marry her because of that old h*g


    from the Quinns! It¡¯s been three years, but not a single child was born. If she gave birth to one, there


    wouldn¡¯t be any problems!¡± Cornelie shouted.

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    Colby¡¯s gaze alsonded on Abigail.


    Even though it was still warm in November in Pendorf, one could still easily catch a cold in wet clothes.


    ¡°Abigail, go change first,¡± Colby urged with concern.


    However, Abigail walked down the stairs and looked at Cornelie with cold eyes.


    She was barefoot, and the water dripped onto the floor, creating a path behind her. She stopped before


    Cornelie and asked, ¡°Did I ridicule you? I just didn¡¯t want to be a nanny who couldn¡¯t do anything.


    It¡¯s your choice to live your life as you wish, but why did you try to change me?¡± Then, she snatched


    her phone from Cornelie¡¯s hands.


    who was


    I can¡¯t believe that you would g me and lock me in the room for so long¡­¡± A lump grew in Abigail¡¯s


    throat as she spoke. ¡°I always thought that you were just like any old person conservative, so you


    tended to speak a little on the extreme side. But I was wrong.¡±


    ¡°Sign the divorce settlement. I don¡¯t want to argue with you. I won¡¯t have a heart attack just because of


    you. You¡¯re just a wild child brought up by vige parents. You¡¯ve been married to Sean and were


    treated with the best things for three years. Consider this a blessing to you!¡± Cornelie was sharp with


    her reply.


    However, Abigail smiled. ¡°Sure. I don¡¯t really want to serve your grandson, who likes to cheat anyway.¡±


    ¡°Abigail, I told you I didn¡¯t cheat!¡± Sean emphasized once more.


    ¡°So? Did you count the days that you¡¯ve been away?¡± Abigail questioned with reddened eyes.


    ¡°Abigail¡­¡±


    She sobbed before saying, ¡°Say no more, Grandpa. She drugged me this time, attempting to destroy


    my career. I don¡¯t know what she¡¯ll do next. I can¡¯t risk it anymore.¡±


    Then, she walked to the coffee table. However, Sean grabbed the divorce settlement before she could


    reach for it and tore it to pieces.


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    ¡°Don¡¯t push it, Sean! Must you and your grandma make me breach the contract and pay the


    liquidated damages before you stop?¡± Abigail red at him.


    ¡°I¡¯m bringing you home. Let¡¯s get you back home.¡± Sean grabbed her hand and dragged her toward.


    the door.


    When they were in the courtyard, Abigail pushed his hands away and pped him hard when he


    turned around. ¡°Why are you the one deciding? I thought you wanted to live a good life with me! You¡¯re


    incorrigible! You put me in a tough spot again and again for Joan.¡±


    Sean¡¯s face was turned to the side from the p.


    When he looked back at her, he saw her finger pointing at him. ¡°I¡¯d rather be dead than trust you again.


    I shouldn¡¯t have trusted you. I shouldn¡¯t have followed you home. Get back. Stay away from me. I¡¯m


    disgusted by the mere sight of you!¡± Then, she ran out of the courtyard barefooted.


    Sean ran after her. ¡°Abigail, I can exin-¡±


    ¡°Get lost!¡± She turned around and screamed at him with reddened eyes. ¡°Get the f*ck away from me! I


    regret ever loving you. I was blind to fall for a person like you!¡± Then, she ran out of the estate onto the


    empty winding roads.


    A car suddenly stopped before Abigail and the car door opened to reveal Eric¡¯s face.


    ¡°Get in,¡± Eric told her.


    Abigail was surprised to see him there.


    When Sean caught up to her in his car, he saw her open the door of a car and


    got in.


    Abigail saw Sean¡¯s car and told Eric, ¡°Please drive faster. Lose the car behind us.¡±


    To which Eric said yes.


    She hugged her arms around herself in the car and thanked Eric when she noticed him turn up the


    heater. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°Where to?¡± he asked her.


    ¡°Can I use your charger? I¡¯ll tell you after I¡¯ve thought it through.¡± Abigail answered him.


    He nodded. ¡°Sure.¡±


    She plugged the charger into her phone and let it charge for a moment before switching it on to see


    hundreds of phone calls from Luna. That made her tear up.


    Lewis was berating her in his messages and even Anthony wasing down on her that it was hard to


    exin to Lewis about her disappearance.


    Abigail had never hated Sean so much. All of her misfortunes started from the moment she liked him. If


    she could go back in time, she would never like him.


    Then, she asked Luna to pacl er belongings in her house and send them to the Elysian Garden Hotel


    located beside the airport before telling Eric, ¡°Let¡¯s go to the airport. Oh, right, didn¡¯t you go to Ragos


    with the director?¡±


    ¡°My scenes aren¡¯t that urgent. I was worried for you since you didn¡¯t return to the set and I wanted to


    help look for you,¡± Eric answered gently.


    Abigail was taken aback and said quietly, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m still waiting for your studio to design the down jacket for me. We¡¯re friends now, so


    don¡¯t mention it.¡± Eric shed her a small smile.


    When Eric drove into the city, he took a shortcut and Sean lost sight of them very quickly. Sean had no


    time to go after them anymore but was worried sick since he didn¡¯t know whose car Abigail got in.

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    On his way to the hospital, Sean called Cameron to check on the license te of the car that Abigail


    hopped on.


    On the other hand, Abigail arrived at the Elysian Garden Hotel just as Luna asked her assistant to send


    Abigail¡¯s belongings over.


    ¡°Abigail, Luna¡¯s busy with a client at the moment and asked me to send these to you. Are you alright?¡±


    The assistant had a concerned expression on her face.


    Abigail looked totally disheveled. Even though she usually dressed down, she was never in this state -


    barefoot with wrinkled clothes and matted hair.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I got wet. You may return if you have work. I¡¯ll be heading to Ragos after I¡¯m done


    cleaning up. So, I don¡¯t need you here.¡± Abigail pulled her luggage to a wider space.


    The assistant watched as she opened up her luggage and took out a change of clothes.


    ¡°T¡¯ll


    go get you some food before I leave, so you can eat before boarding the ne,¡± the assistant said and


    exited her room.


    So, after her shower, Abigail came out to find a pack of ravioli on the table that the assistant had left


    before leaving.


    After finishing the food, she headed to the airport, where Eric was waiting for her.


    As they were waiting to board, Eric grabbed a magazine and asked, ¡°Miss Quinn, I wanted to ask. How


    did you end up like that with just a trip back home?¡±


    Abigail felt a little awkward but still answered him since he had helped her. ¡°My family didn¡¯t want me to


    work. That was it.¡±


    Of course, Eric wouldn¡¯t find out the details of what happened. Not allowing her to work¡­ ¡°Your


    cousin¡¯s family is that unreasonable?¡± Eric was shocked.


    ¡°Old people. She probably wanted me to stay by her side,¡± she answered with a smile.


    Eric didn¡¯t know what to say as he could feel her aversion in her smile., but he was in no ce to


    interfere since it was her private matter.


    Then, they boarded the ne when the ne was ready. Abigail informed Luna and switched off her


    phone to rest.


    Back at the hospital, Sean found out that it was Eric who took Abigail away and couldn¡¯t help but


    frown.


    Cameron stood beside him and whispered, ¡°Mrs. Graham¡¯s ne has taken off.¡±


    ¡®Got it. You may go rest. Come back hereter to care for her.¡± Fatigue crawled up Sean¡¯s face.


    Going back home was supposed to be a happy thing, but things turned out for the worse. Sean stared


    at Joan, who was lying on the bed, as he began to look back at the past three years he was


    with Abigail.


    At Ragos, Lewis shook his head disapprovingly at Abigail. ¡°You¡¯re lucky Eric was there. If not, you


    would have blown our ns apart.¡±


    ¡®I¡¯m really sorry. I didn¡¯t expect a nap to turn into something so big.¡± Abigail¡¯s voice wasced with guilt.


    However, Lewis shook his head helplessly. ¡°Go get ready. We have work tomorrow.¡±


    The days at Ragos were tough on the actors and staff. As a girl who grew up in Pendorf, Abigail


    suffered from frostbite on her hands and legs after working outside for three days in R¨¢gos¡¯ cold


    weather.


    When her hands and legs were warmed up at night, they would start to itch. Finding it hard to sleep


    with the itch, Abigail put on a down jacket and went outside to push her hands into the snow.


    That was the scene Eric saw when he went out.


    She was surprised by his sudden appearance and asked, ¡°Why are you awake at a time like this?¡±


    ¡°I was looking for inspiration. Did you see the director¡¯s face during the day because we didn¡¯t get a


    good shot? Why are your hands in the snow?¡± Eric smiled bitterly but was also curious about her


    actions.


    Abigail was helpless and showed him her hands. ¡°I was born and raised in Pendorf where the


    weather¡¯s nice. It¡¯s too cold here. My hands and legs are covered in frostbite. It¡¯s so itchy that no cream


    is helping.¡±


    ¡°Your hands will fall off if you do this. Besides, it won¡¯t look good if it¡¯s swollen. Go back in,¡± Eric said


    sternly.


    However, the fault wasn¡¯t on Abigail as she just couldn¡¯t stand the itch. Now that Eric had caught her,


    she could only return to her room. Once she was warmed up in the heated room, the frostbite on her


    hands started to itch again. It was torturing her.


    After trying to deal with it for half an hour, she was about to sleep when she heard a knock on the door.


    She was surprised and found a hotel staff member standing at her door after looking through the


    peephole. She opened the door and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, may I confirm i. nest four digits of your phone number is 7423?¡± the staff asked politely.


    Despite being confused, Abigail answered with a smile since the number was right. ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Here¡¯s your delivery.¡± The staff passed a bag to her.


    She returned to her room and shook the bag. It wasn¡¯t heavy, and she opened it to find a pair of gloves


    with a cable attached to it and an ointment to treat frostbite.


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    As she took the things out, she saw a card with Eric¡¯s signature.


    ¡®Miss Quinn, do charge the gloves before you sleep tonight, so you can wear them tomorrow


    throughout the day. You should also apply the ointment tonight. It¡¯ll help with the itch. Also, I¡¯ll be


    waiting for you in the hotel¡¯s backyard tomorrow at 6.30AM for a run.


    It was the first time Abigail had seen a chargeable glove, and she was amazed by it. On top of that,


    Eric¡¯s consideration touched her a little.


    They didn¡¯t usually talk much, yet Eric would always help her when she needed it the most.


    The next morning, Abigail met up with Eric for a run as per his invitation.


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    Abigail knew the reason for that.


    She heard that the director scolded Josie for scratching her hand and messing up a scene.


    Josie said that her hands were itching badly due to the frostbite, but the director felt it looked authentic


    and made her maintain it.


    As a southerner who came to the north, it was normal for her to get frostbite.


    So, her hands were more severe than Abigail¡¯s and were cracking all over.


    As Abigail considered the tough conditions Josie had endured since she was filming, she took out the


    gloves that she charged up and passed them to her. ¡°You can put this on during scenes where you


    don¡¯t need to show your hands. It¡¯s rechargeable and can heat up. You can ask your assistant to buy


    some ointmentter. I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll recover in no time.¡±


    ¡°What about you?¡± Josie was a little embarrassed.


    ¡°I can use a heat pack once I¡¯m done with my job. But it¡¯s different for you. You¡¯ll have to stand in the


    cold wind the whole day.¡± Abigail said gently.


    Josie blushed and replied. ¡°Thank you, Abigail.¡±


    After that. Abigail thought to tell Eric that she lent the gloves to Josie and ask him for the shop he


    bought the gloves from so she could get another pair.


    Later, she realized that running didn¡¯t help with the frostbite as she realized her cheeks and ears were


    covered with them. So, she put a hot towel on her ears that were itching as she searched online for


    what she could do about it.


    Abigail wasn¡¯t the only one who got frostbite as almost half the crew got it too. Even though the director


    picked Ragos as it was a northern city with the best weather, the Southerners who had never


    experienced such harsh weather were all suffering from frostbite.


    Abigail paused when she saw a rmendation to draw blood out with needles, as it was said to be


    very effective.


    She looked into it further and actually thought that it made sense.


    So, she got up to buy some needles and antiseptic from a nearby pharmacy. However, she saw Sean


    when she exited the hotel, who just got out of the car and was pushing his luggage.


    Their eyes met, but Abigail quickly averted her gaze and acted as if she didn¡¯t know him. It was as if he


    was a stranger.


    Sean saw her walking toward him and let go of his luggage.


    When she walked past him, he reached out his hand and grabbed her wrist. ¡°You¡¯ve been angry long


    enough.¡±


    However, Abigail just shook his hand off her forcefully and walked away without looking back. Sean ran


    after her and grabbed her hand once more. ¡°Abigail, why do you want to make a fuss?¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s making a fuss here? We¡¯re having the divorce after this is settled, Sean. We¡¯ll go our separate


    ways since you think this is troublesome.¡± Abigail stared coldly at him as her eyes burned with fury.


    ¡°I won¡¯t divorce you,¡± Sean stated coldly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sue for the divorce! Your expenses with your mistress are all recorded. Do you think you can win?¡±


    Abigail red at him.


    He looked her in the eye and said, ¡°Abigail, Joan and I are not lovers. I can¡¯t tell you the reason. Can


    you understand?¡±


    Smack! That earned him a hard p across the face from Abigail.


    The night was quiet, and the sound was loud while Sean¡¯s face turned red.


    ¡°Go away if you¡¯re not going to tell me! I don¡¯t care what your rtionship with her is. You left me at


    home and caused me to be locked up. It nearly caused trouble for my studio. We¡¯re over! I won¡¯t


    forgive what your grandma did to me!¡± Abigail shouted with tears in her eyes before turning around to


    leave hastily.


    Sean stood rooted to the spot and touched his face, which was going numb from the pain. Abigail really


    hated him. If not, she wouldn¡¯t have pped him that hard.


    He ced his luggage down and asked the assistant who followed him to take it back to the hotel


    before following Abigail.


    Then, he realized she had entered a pharmacy and went in as well. ¡°Are you hurt? What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Sean asked her.


    ¡°None of your business. Get out!¡± Abigail shouted at him impatiently.


    Seeing this, the pharmacist who was about to ask Abigail what she needed backed up. That made


    Abigail purse her lips and re at Sean before pulling her scarf tighter around her.


    She got some iodophor and medical alcohol before asking the pharmacist, who was ying with her


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    phone at the cashier, ¡°Do you have medical needles?¡±


    ¡°Are you talking about needles for acupuncture? We do,¡± she answered and nced at Sean.


    Until now, Sean didn¡¯t know why Abigail wanted to buy those things and was eager to know.


    ¡°I¡¯m not too sure. I¡¯ve got frostbite on my hands. I heard that needles can draw blood out to help it heal


    faster,¡± Abigail told the pharmacist.


    Sean¡¯s face immediately darkened when he heard that. The pharmacist shivered at his cold aura and


    answered quickly, ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of that method. You should apply ointment for frostbite.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t work. My hands are itching badly.¡± Then, Abigail told the pharmacist the method she saw


    online.


    Sean frowned when he heard that and his mood turned even more depressing. The pharmacist was


    frightened and said, ¡°Let me take a look at the frostbite.¡±


    She assumed that Sean and Abigail were a couple and probably had an argument. However, Sean still


    cared for Abigail and didn¡¯t want her to treat the frostbite using the needles.

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    Abigail showed her hand to the pharmacist, who noticed the frostbite on her fingers. She said, ¡°Have


    you been out in the cold all day? There¡¯s heating indoors; it shouldn¡¯t have gotten this bad.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I work outside,¡± Abigail replied.


    Sean, with a stern expression, asked, ¡°Aside from what she mentioned, isn¡¯t there any other way? If the


    work has to be done outside, is there a solution?¡±


    Abigail shot him a re. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business!¡±


    The pharmacist quickly intervened, ¡°He¡¯s just concerned about you. Sir, if she has to work. outside,


    keeping warm is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, treatment won¡¯t be effective.¡±


    ¡°Just fell me if I can use acupuncture, Abigail expressed some concern. Many crew members on the


    set had the same problem.


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s an option. But it¡¯s not really necessary. If you¡¯re indoors for three or four days, the frostbite


    on your cheeks and cars should clear up¡± The pharmacist stuttered a bit, finding them both intimidating


    and strangely pleasing to the eye.


    Abigail nodded in understanding-


    After leaving the pharmacy, Sean followed Abigail.


    Abigail was getting a bit annoyed. She was about to say something when Sean spoke up. ¡°You don¡¯t


    want us arguing on set, do you?¡±


    ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± Abigail turned around, giving him a hostile look.


    Seeing that she was about to get worked up again, Sean interjected. ¡°I promise you, there¡¯s nothing


    romantic between Joan and me.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s none of my concern,¡± Abigail said coldly.


    ¡°You¡¯re my wife. How can it not be your concern?¡± Sean retorted.


    Abigail gave a bitterugh and didn¡¯t respond.


    Back at the hotel, Sean trailed behind Abigail. She was about to enter her room when he reached out


    and stopped her. ¡°Why use acupuncture? What if you hit an acupoint wrongly, likest time, and


    something goes wrong?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your concern¡­¡±


    ¡°Abigail, don¡¯t push me. I¡¯ve tried to talk to you, but you won¡¯t listen. You¡¯re just provoking me


    now,¡± Sean said, restraining his frustration.


    Seeing the anger in his eyes, Abigail reluctantly let go of the door.


    Eric emerged from his room and saw Sean entering Abigail¡¯s room. He looked a bit puzzled but


    decided to check it out.


    Abigail had just set the medicine down when there was a knock on her door.


    Sean turned and opened it.


    Eric stood at the door. Seeing Sean, he quickly put on a polite smile. ¡°Mr. Graham, are you paying a


    visit to your cousin?¡±


    The way he called Abigail ¡°cousin¡± grated on Sean¡¯s nerves. He had a stern expression as he replied.


    ¡°Can¡¯t Ie to visit?¡±


    Eric was taken aback by his attitude. He then reached up to touch his nose and said, ¡°Of course.¡±


    Abigail sensed that the atmosphere was off and immediately approached the door. She smiled and


    asked Eric, ¡°Can¡¯t sleep at this hour?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a bit hungry and thought I¡¯d see if there¡¯s anything to eat,¡± Eric replied.


    As he spoke, his gaze shifted between Abigail and Sean for a moment before he took a step ¡°Well, you


    two carry on. Just give a shout if you need anything. Miss Quinn.¡±


    back.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Alright, thanks.¡±


    Sean promptly closed the door.


    Eric stood outside her room for a while before turning back to his own room.


    His brows were tightly knit, and his expression was grave.


    Sean showed so much concern for his cousin and came all this way to do so too.


    Thinking back to how Abigail had run away from home, Eric couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something


    was off with Sean.


    Abigail sat on the living room couch, and Sean approached her, taking her hand firmly.


    ¡°If I had hit you before, I would have gotten a dozen ps in return. What happened to your temper?¡±


    Abigail asked sarcastically.


    Sean shot her a nce. ¡°Even if you provoke me, I won¡¯ty a hand on you. Do you think I¡¯m like those


    abusive partners?¡±


    Abigail huffed.


    Sean didn¡¯t argue further. He gently squeezed the frostbite on her hand. ¡°Should I just pop the red spot


    where you have frostbite on your finger?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, the blood inside has coagted. It¡¯s not circting anymore,¡± Abigail exined.


    Sean applied a bit of pressure, noticing how the skin around the frostbite turned pale, while the inside,


    where the skin cells had died, had a red dot.


    He took out a needle, sterilized it, and swabbed some alcohol on Abigail¡¯s hand before taking a deep


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    breath.


    ¡°The ointment didn¡¯t work?¡± He was still hesitant.


    Abigail¡¯s hand, so fair and delicate, made it hard for him to just jab it with a needle.


    ¡°It¡¯s itching like crazy. Come on, hurry up,¡± Abigail urged.


    Sean could only look at her seriously as he slowly and carefully pressed the needle against her skin.


    As the needle punctured the skin, he anxiously asked, ¡°Does it hurt?¡±


    ¡°If you can¡¯t do it, just leave. You¡¯re dragging this out.¡± Abigail was getting anxious from hist hesitance.


    Sean had to carry on.


    Once it was nearly done, Abigail said, ¡°Stop.¡±


    Sean immediately withdrew the needle.


    Blood, red and fresh, started to well up. Sean¡¯s brows furrowed.


    Abigail squeezed a few times, indicating to Sean that he should continue.


    ¡°Can¡¯t the ointment do the job? Do you really need to poke dozens of holes in your frostbitten


    hands?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you try having frostbite sometime? Feel what it¡¯s like when your hands warm up at night.


    Without experiencing my pain, don¡¯t say so much.¡± Abigail felt like giving Sean a punch.


    From then on, Sean could only endure the ache in his heart for Abigail as he tended to her injuries one


    by one.


    Once he was finished, Abigail applied the ointment. She then took off her socks; her feet had some


    injuries too.


    They were a bit more serious, with some areas already swollen and red.


    Sean reached out to take her foot.


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    Sean held onto her foot tightly, looking at Abigail. ¡°You can¡¯t let your feet get worse. They¡¯re more


    sensitive than your hands. I¡¯ll massage them for you.¡±


    Abigail felt a tickling sensation and frowned. ¡°Let go¡­¡±


    Sean sat on the couch, holding her foot in his hands. He pressed on the swollen parts of her toes, his


    voice cold. ¡°A little massage should help. Didn¡¯t you buy insted shoes?¡±


    ¡°Even with insted shoes, it¡¯s not much help.¡± Abigail replied.


    Even with snow boots, running around in the snow all day often left her feet wet, and sitting for a while


    made them ice-cold.


    Sean didn¡¯t say anything. He massaged Abigail¡¯s foot slowly, his expression stern.


    After he was done, the itching sensation gradually subsided for Abigail.


    ¡°How does it feel?¡± Sean asked after massaging for half an hour, his hand a bit sore.


    ¡°I-It¡¯s okay,¡± Abigail felt a bit embarrassed.


    Sean¡¯s lips curled slightly. He flexed his hand a bit and said to Abigail, ¡°You should go take a bath. I¡¯ll


    head back, andter, I¡¯lle over to massage your ears.¡±


    Abigail declined. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m fine.¡±


    ¡°I heard that if your ears get frostbitten and the red flesh is exposed, it oozes clear liquid every day.


    Even a light touch would be excruciating, Sean said. He had seen a ssmate experience this when


    he went to study in another city for university.


    Abigail trembled at the thought and stared at Sean intently. ¡°Don¡¯t lie to me.¡±


    ¡°Just look it up if you don¡¯t believe me. Why would I lie to you?¡± Sean said before getting up to leave.


    ¡°Send me a message when you get back,¡± Abigail reminded him.


    Sean smiled and opened the door before leaving.


    Back in his room, he called his assistant over.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, is there anything you need?¡± the assistant asked respectfully.


    ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯ll visit the set. First, go check if we can rentrge trucks that can carry cargo containers,¡±


    Sean instructed.


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    The assistant nodded. ¡°How many do you need?¡±


    ¡°Ten should be enough,¡± Sean replied. ¡°Also, check for generators. We¡¯ll need about ten of those


    too.¡±


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    The assistant promptly went to handle it.


    This time, when Sean went to Abigail¡¯s room, he was much more cautious than before.


    The two of them slept on the same bed. Sean massaged Abigail¡¯s ears, his touch gentle, and Abigail


    slowly drifted off to sleep.


    Early the next morning. Abigail got up quietly and continued her morning run with Eric.


    They walked side by side. Eric asked Abigail in a low voice, ¡°I want to ask you a serious question.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡± Abigail turned to look at him.


    Eric licked his lips and hesitated for a while before asking. ¡°Is your cousin acting strange toward you?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Abigail didn¡¯t quite catch on.


    Eric couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°He¡¯s your cousin. Don¡¯t you think he¡¯s a bit too controlling?¡±


    Abigail burst intoughter at his words.


    ¡°Why are youughing?¡± Eric asked, a bit embarrassed that he might be mistaken.


    ¡°He¡¯s not controlling toward me. Our rtionship is a bitplicated, and it¡¯s not something that can be


    exined in a few words,¡± Abigail replied. Sean used to avoid talking about their marriage. and now it


    had be her thing.


    ¡°Just tell me that you both don¡¯t have a perverted rtionship like what I¡¯m thinking.¡± Eric said with a


    worried expression.


    ¡°Maybe everything between us is different from what you think,¡± Abigail replied, looking ahead.


    Eric nced at her.


    Mornings in the north were beautiful, with a clear blue sky and warm-toned streetlights casting a golden


    hue on the snow in the park, making everything shimmer.


    Abigail¡¯s skin glistened with a light sheen of sweat, resembling a sprinkle of gold dust.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t tell us, we really wouldn¡¯t know,¡± Eric said with a light chuckle.


    ¡°Everyone has privacy rights,¡± Abigail said with a smile.


    ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Eric replied.


    Just before breakfast, Abigail and Eric returned to the hotel, chatting andughing.


    In the hotel lobby, Sean, who had been watching them run circles around the park with such joy, had a


    cold look in his eyes.


    As soon as Abigail saw him, the smile on her face disappeared, and she whispered to Eric, ¡°I¡¯ll go up


    first with him.¡±


    ¡°Okay, don¡¯t forget to have breakfast,¡± Eric kindly reminded.


    Sean snorted.


    The two of them entered a different elevator. Sean immediately asked sourly, ¡°Do you like Eric?¡±


    ¡°Oh, so now you think I like Eric?¡± Abigail asked, a cold smile on her face.


    Sean was rendered speechless for a moment, after which he said with dissatisfaction, ¡°So that means


    Eric has feelings for you. Why else would he be so concerned about you?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re ming me for someone else¡¯s feelings? Why don¡¯t you confront him then? Are you scared?¡±


    Abigail asked Sean with a sarcastic smile.


    ¡°Do you really want me to confront him?¡± Sean suddenly asked, his tone growing serious.


    ¡°Sean, if you cause trouble for me at work again, we¡¯ll be strangers from now on,¡± Abigail warned.


    ¡°So, if I cause trouble for him, you¡¯ll protect him? I guess I¡¯ll just keep my mouth shut then.¡± Sean spoke


    sarcastically as he crossed his arms.


    ¡°Then keep it shut. You made me shut up plenty of times too. It¡¯s just karma,¡± Abigail replied


    nonchntly.


    Sean suddenly grabbed Abigail¡¯s wrist, pulled her into his embrace, held her chin, and gently kissed


    her lips. ¡°I can¡¯t hold back,¡± he murmured.


    Abigail immediately stepped on his foot. ¡°What are you doing? Are you crazy? There are security


    cameras!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the big deal about these security cameras? We aren¡¯t on set. Besides, do you really think


    they¡¯re monitoring the cameras all the time?¡± Sean stubbornly said, his arms wrapped around her


    waist.

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    Chapter 163 Love That He Detested


    Abigail struggled to push Sean away.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t just about the crew. We need to consider if there are any hidden cameras in the hotel,¡±


    Abigail retorted, her eyes fixed on Sean.


    Sean let out a cold chuckle. ¡°Are you afraid of our rtionship being exposed?¡±


    ¡°Just like how you initially looked down on me and were afraid of our marriage getting exposed,¡± Abigail


    countered, refusing to appear weak.


    Sean released her and gazed at her with deep intensity. ¡°Abigail, I have to ask, is loving someone


    something you can start and stop so easily in your heart?¡±


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    He remembered clearly that Abigail had married him because she loved him deeply.


    ¡°If I were to say that I regretted liking you and regretted marrying you, what then? Since the Moment


    your grandmother drugged me, I regretted it deeply. You were capable of leaving me for Joan, and for


    your grandmother, you could abandon me as well. I was the one constantly being cast aside by you,¡±


    Abigail said self-mockingly.


    Sean fell into a long silence before he finally spoke, looking directly at Abigail. ¡°Abigail, put yourself in


    my shoes. Would you abandon someone who raised you?¡±


    ¡°So, why is it wrong for me to let you go?¡± Abigail shot back.


    It was just a matter of reciprocating what he did.


    Besides, he was unwilling to talk about Joan at this point. Even now, he kept it from her.


    ¡°In the future, if Grandpa wants to see you, I¡¯ll bring him to you,¡± Sean said calmly.


    ¡°I only hope that there will be no connection between us,¡± Abigail asserted firmly.


    Sean pursed his lips, suddenly feeling somewhat powerless.


    Back in the room, they had breakfast. Suddenly, Sean asked, ¡°When did you start liking me? Can you


    tell me?¡±


    ¡°Just eat,¡± Abigail said, avoiding the topic.


    ¡°Even if I were to face a death sentence, I should at least be allowed to die understanding what I did


    wrong, right?¡± Sean smiled faintly, as if he hade to terms with Abigail giving up on him.


    Abigail recalled a distant memory.


    When she was engulfed by the sea, even though he was physically frail and usually aloof, he did


    everything to get her out of danger.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes turned slightly red, and tears fell onto the table without warning.


    Sean was momentarily stunned, quickly grabbing a tissue to wipe away her tears.


    Due to his saving her life when she was younger, she vowed to devote herself to him and tried her best


    to get closer to him.


    Yet, she didn¡¯t know why loving someone had to be so painful. Her love during those three years was


    much like a burden to him, and she had been met with his aversion and neglect.


    This love that she had believed to be sincere turned out to be merely something he detested¡­ After


    realizing this, she didn¡¯t even dare to face the love she once had for him.


    Her purest feelings for him in her youth had been shattered by his aversion.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t mend it, nor did she have the courage to. She was afraid of this feeling that was now


    tainted with his aversion.


    ¡°Sean, you shattered the love I had for you with your own hands. There¡¯s no going back. Besides, the


    emotional toll your grandmother imposed on me is just too much. I can¡¯t bear her anymore. and she¡¯s


    disgusted by me. Let¡¯s just leave it at that. Don¡¯t ask me anything anymore,¡± Abigail cried.


    Sitting beside her, Sean pulled her into his arms and patted her back. ¡°I won¡¯t ask anymore, and you


    don¡¯t have to endure her. You don¡¯t have to go back in the future.¡±


    As the morning grew busy with the crew starting work. Abigail noticed tenrge trucks parked not far


    from the filming site.


    She was a bit surprised and approached the crew to ask, ¡°Why are these here all of a sudden?¡±


    ¡°Oh, you can thank your cousin for this. He said everyone¡¯s been working too hard and specifically


    rented ten trucks. They¡¯re going to be pieced together, one side for the men, one side for the women,


    and inside, there will be generators and electric heaters to provide a warm ce for everyone to avoid


    the cold,¡± a crew member answered with a smile.


    Abigail nodded, feeling a bit strange inside.


    When she walked toward the trailers, she hesitated for a moment.


    Sean watched as the trailers were lowered onto the snowy ground and slowly pieced together.


    Abigail walked up beside him, catching his attention.


    He turned to look at her, carefully examining her eyes for a while before asking, ¡°Your eyes are


    still a bit red. Have you used the eye drops I got you?¡±


    Abigail gave a soft ¡°yes,¡± feeling a mixture of emotions inside.


    With so many people around, Sean couldn¡¯t force Abigail to get close to him. Seeing her crying earlier


    in the morning filled him with guilt.


    It was because of this guilt that he found it even harder to make her feel ufortable in front of


    everyone.


    Lewis approached, taking a quick nce at Abigail before turning to Sean with a smile. ¡°Mr. Graham,


    you¡¯re certainly kind toward Miss Quinn. With a warm ce now, the actors will be much more


    Sean nodded. ¡°Earlier, she caused a dy in your work. As her cousin, I¡¯ll make up for it on her behalf


    by providing a warm environment. It¡¯s nothing much.¡±


    Lewis was a bit taken aback, and he reddened. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Graham.¡±


    He had scolded Abigail very harshly, so Sean¡¯s words left him feeling awkward. He felt like


    disappearing into the ground.


    Abigail felt a bit embarrassed too. With just a few words from Sean, both she and Lewis felt


    uneasy.


    Soon, they were back on set. When Eric and Josie were filming their scene, Eric happened to notice


    the gloves Josie was wearing.

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    Chapter 164 Eric Is Uneasy


    ¡°Cut! Eric! What¡¯s wrong with you today? Are you going to act properly or not? You¡¯re wasting


    everyone¡¯s time!¡± Lewis shouted in frustration for the third time, irritated by Eric¡¯s absent- mindedness.


    Eric looked around, his face filled with apology. ¡°I¡¯m sorry; can I have ten minutes to rest?¡±


    He couldn¡¯t understand why Abigail had given the gloves he bought for her to Josie.


    Seeing Eric leave after speaking. Lewis quickly approached Eric and asked in a low voice, ¡°What¡¯s


    going on? Are you feeling unwell?¡±


    ¡°No, just give me ten minutes. I promise I¡¯ll adjust,¡± he said calmly, but his emotions were hard to hide.


    Back in the resting trailer, he sat with his eyes closed. Thinking about the gloves on Josie¡¯s hands, his


    breath bing uneven.


    ¡°Pass me my phone,¡± he suddenly said, addressing his assistant, who was heating water for him.


    He rarely used his phone, especially during filming. Thest time he used it was when Laura had


    angered him.


    One by one, everyone returned to their trailers to rest.


    Abigail was busy selecting clothes for the other actors. Lewis approached her with a steaming cup of


    tea. ¡°Thanks to your cousin, we can all have a sip of hot water.¡±


    Through the gap in the clothes acting as a barrier, Eric discreetly nced at Abigail. Hurt emotions


    flickered in his eyes, but in the end, he didn¡¯t say anything.


    He heard Abigail say, ¡°Director, if I make a mistake again, please go easy on me.¡±


    She said this while stealing a nce at Eric.


    Eric seemed different today, but she had no idea why.


    Seeing Abigail looking at Eric, Lewis asked her quietly, ¡°Do you know what¡¯s up with that kid?¡±


    ¡°I have no idea. He was fine during the morning run,¡± Abigail replied.


    The two spoke in hushed tones until Eric¡¯s assistant walked past them.


    Abigail and Lewis quickly fell silent.


    After Abigail finished picking the costumes for the actors, she went into the adjacent trailer for


    female actors.


    When she came out, she saw Sean walking over with an umbre.


    He had a paper bag in his hand, and when he saw Abigail, he quickened his pace.


    Abigail, standing under the fine snow, waited for him to approach. She naturally stepped under his


    umbre. ¡°I¡¯m going to help the female actors with their outfits. If you have something to say, do it


    quickly. I only have ten minutes.¡±


    ¡°These snow boots were specially sent here for you, along with a few bags of heating pads and thick


    socks. Put them on after you¡¯re done with work, Sean said, handing the bags to Abigail.


    Abigail lowered her head to take a look and slowly reached out to ept them. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°The gloves I ordered for you won¡¯t arrive until tomorrow. If the hot water bottles get cold, recharge


    them. The generators have enough power,¡± Sean continued.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail nodded.


    As she was about to leave, Sean forcefully handed her the umbre. ¡°You don¡¯t even know how to use


    an umbre.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t want it?¡± Abigail asked.


    Sean took two steps back, his tone indifferent. ¡°The car is right over there. It¡¯s just a few steps away.¡±


    Not giving Abigail a chance to speak, he turned and walked away quickly.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but mutter to herself that her route was even shorter.


    The biting, cold wind swept toward her in waves.


    Abigail hurriedly ducked into the trailer.


    After the hustle and bustle, once the actors had left. Abigail retreated to her designated corner for


    some rest.


    She opened the paper bag and pulled out the fully lined furry snow boots. As she touched them, she


    could feel the warmth emanating from within. She swapped out her thick socks, applied a heating pad


    to her instep, and slipped into the new snow boots.


    With these on, she wouldn¡¯t have to worry about her shoes getting wet in the snow.


    Just as the chilly winds and snowfall set the scene, Abigail ventured out, umbre in hand. However,


    something seemed off about the atmosphere on the set.


    She quietly folded up the umbre and sat under the temporary shelter.


    ¡°I never expected Eric to have such a temper. He¡¯s been so easygoing all along,¡± a supporting actor


    whispered nearby.


    Abigail also joined in the gossip. ¡°Why did he lose his temper?¡±


    ¡°It seems his assistant replied to a message for him, but this is quitemon in big-name actors¡±


    studios. Many times, their phones are managed by their assistants or managers,¡± the supporting actor


    replied.


    Abigail acknowledged with an ¡°oh.¡±


    It was probably his assistant replying to a message for him that had caused him trouble.


    Working untilte at night, the actors and crew members were shivering from the cold.


    As Abigail prepared to leave with the other people, Eric suddenly called out to her. ¡°Do you still need


    gloves?¡±


    There weren¡¯t many people around, but Abigail was still a bit surprised that he would ask her such a


    question in this kind of ce.


    ¡°Uh, no need. My cousin said they¡¯ll arrive tomorrow,¡± Abigail politely declined.


    Eric nodded. ¡°Alright, start jogging on your own tomorrow. I¡¯m not feeling well these days, so I¡¯ll take a


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    week off.¡±


    ¡°No problem,¡± Abigail replied.


    Watching Abigail turn and leave with a smile, Eric stood in the icy wind, feeling his body slowly grow


    cold.


    In groups of two or three, everyone returned to the hotel. Josie was waiting for Abigail at the door.


    When she saw Abigail approaching, she immediately took her hand. ¡°I received the heating pads you


    had your assistant send me. Thank you so much.¡±


    ¡°No need to thank me. Are your hands feeling better?¡± Abigail smiled, walking with her toward the


    elevator.


    The two walked hand in hand closely together, making Eric behind them feel incredibly ufortable.

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    Chapter 165 Sean Gets It Again


    Josie affectionately leaned on Abigail¡¯s shoulder. ¡°The swelling has gone down. After we finish filming, I


    want to get a custom-made dress from your studio!¡±


    ¡°Sure!¡± Abigail replied with a wide smile.


    Eric¡¯s face looked rather grim.


    When Sean came to pick up Abigail and saw Eric¡¯s expression, he couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brows.


    This guy used to keep his eyes on Abigail all day long, even sneaking nces at her during their runs.


    What was up with him today?


    Sean, ever watchful of Eric, remained cautious.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t been in her room for long before Sean arrived. He had ordered food from outside, and it


    would be delivered soon.


    The hotel provided meals for the crew, but Sean found it particrly unappetizing.


    Sitting beside Abigail, he naturally took her hand. ¡°I¡¯m boiling hot water,¡± Abigail said, trying to pull her


    hand back.


    The frostbite she had pricked were no longer swollen and didn¡¯t itch too much. The hot water was


    mainly for soaking her feet, which she hadn¡¯t had time for earlier. Now, they felt very ufortable


    even when she sat down.


    ¡°I¡¯ll check. You stay put.¡± Sean got up without hesitation and headed to the bathroom.


    Abigail bit her lip. In the past, she would have been thrilled, but now, she just found it ironic.


    Sean returned with the hot water. He tested it with his hand, jolting back from the scalding heat. He


    frowned, saying, ¡°This is too hot. Do you n on making foot soup?


    ¡°It¡¯ll be fine once I get used to it. Besides, this is my foot basin. Are you testing it with your hand?¡±


    Abigail said deliberately to disgust him.


    Sean suddenly smirked. ¡°I¡¯ve massaged your feet before, and I didn¡¯t mind. Now you¡¯re repulsed by


    yourself?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not repulsed by myself. My feet are perfectly nice feet,¡± Abigail said, preparing to soak her feel.


    Sean picked up a napkin from the side and wiped his hands. ¡°Indeed, they are.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a pervert,¡± Abigail scolded, her face reddening.


    Inattentive, she dipped her legs in too quickly, causing her body to jolt from the scalding heat. As a


    result, she identally kicked the basin over.


    The water sshed toward Sean¡¯s legs.


    ¡°Abigail!¡± he roared, unable to bear the pain.


    Abigail rolled to the corner of the couch, clutching a cushion. ¡°Who told you to chat with me when I


    needed to concentrate¡­¡±


    Sean quickly kicked off his shoes. After getting scalded, his face reddened. He grabbed his soaking


    pants and rolled up the hems.


    Only when the pain subsided did he re at Abigail. ¡°Was this intentional?¡±


    Abigail hugged the cushion, her face full of innocence. ¡°It really wasn¡¯t.¡±


    Taking a deep breath, Sean took out his phone and messaged his assistant.


    In no time, the assistant arrived.


    ¡°Get her another basin of hot water. It must be hotter this time. Then, have the hotel staffe and


    clean up the floor. You wait outside. There will be a food deliveryter,¡± Sean said. suppressing his


    anger before leaving.


    Abigail tucked her feet on the couch, smiling innocently at Sean¡¯s assistant.


    The assistant picked up the overturned basin from the floor and entered the bathroom.


    Abigail soaked her feet, and the diligent assistant helped the hotel staff clean the room.


    Sean came over, but the takeout had yet to arrive.


    He was a bit impatient, and when he called the restaurant, he found out that the delivery was dyed


    due to the difficult road conditions in the snow.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have to wait for half an hour for the delivery. The food will be cold by then,¡± Sean said angrily.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go pick it up. Just send me the address,¡± the assistant said while stepping forward.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°The roads are slippery. Be careful. If it¡¯s too dangerous, don¡¯t go.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, Mrs. Graham. I¡¯ll be careful driving,¡± the assistant replied.


    ¡°Go ahead and be safe, Sean said.


    As the assistant left, Abigail said with dissatisfaction, ¡°I know you¡¯re anxious, but in weather like this,


    don¡¯t rush them. What if they get into an ident because they¡¯re in a hurry?¡±


    ¡°You care about others but don¡¯t seem to care if I get scalded.¡± Sean sat beside her, his face cold.


    Abigail shrank back, feeling terrified.


    Seeing her instinctive reaction, Sean intended to hold her hand, but he changed his mind and gently


    touched her hair instead. ¡°I was worried that your food would


    ¡°I can eat anything. I¡¯m not picky,¡± Abigail answered emotionlessly.


    ¡°Give me your hand,¡± Sean instructed.


    Abigail reached out with her hand.


    get cold.¡±


    After dinner, Sean massaged Abigail¡¯s feet until they were no longer itchy, then returned to his


    room.


    Snuggled in the warm nkets, Abigail felt a sense of fullness in her heart.


    Yet, she was also conflicted.


    What exactly was her rtionship with Sean now?


    She decided that she couldn¡¯t easily forgive Sean.


    What had happened at his house was still vivid in her memory. She couldn¡¯t let her guard down just


    because Sean showed some good qualities.


    Lost in her thoughts, she dozed off.


    On the contrary, Eric couldn¡¯t fall asleep.


    As soon as Seany down, he received a message from his assistant.


    *Eric is outside,pletely soaked.¡±


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    It was snowing heavily at night, and Eric was actually out in the snow? Sean replied to the message.


    ¡°If he catches a cold, call a doctor immediately and let Lewis know.¡±


    Everyone wanted to finish this shoot as soon as possible, but he suddenly went out into the snow! If he


    got sick, he would dy the progress of the crew, and Abigail would have to freeze along with him!

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    Chapter 166 Someone¡¯s Jealous


    The next morning, Lewis informed everyone that they would have a day off. The minute Josie heard


    this, she rushed to Abigail¡¯s room for gossip.


    ¡°I heard Eric was outside in the snowst night,pletely soaked and freezing. Lewis even had to


    bring him back to the hotel. He was furious,¡± Josie said with wide eyes. She was at that age where


    discussing such things made her eyes sparkle.


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    ¡°Maybe that¡¯s what actors do,¡± Abigail replied, somewhat puzzled, as she didn¡¯t quite understand what


    was going on.


    Josie frowned. ¡°Could it be because he was ying someone who is dying, so he¡¯s tormenting himself


    to be in that emotional state?¡±


    Abigail shook her head as she sipped on her drink. She felt content to have a day off from work,


    lounging on the couchzily by the floor-to-ceiling windows and watching the snow fall outside.


    ¡°Compared to a senior like Eric, I¡¯m really far behind. I need to work harder,¡± Josie said as she stood up


    immediately.


    Abigail merely hummed. She didn¡¯t have to work today, so she enjoyed her day off with a nk mind.


    Holding his notebook, Sean entered her room and saw her seated by the window, gazing at the snow.


    He asked, ¡°Do you like it?¡±


    ¡°I like sitting here and watching the snow,¡± Abigail replied.


    It was onlyfortable to watch the snowfall from inside, where there was instion. Outside, she felt


    like her face was going to shatter; there was nothing but pure difort.


    Sean took the gloves and charging cable from his pocket and ced them on the coffee table. ¡°I


    brought your gloves for you.¡±


    ¡°I will lend this pair to Josie. The one she¡¯s using was a gift from Eric. I should get it back from her and


    return it to him once we are done filming.¡± Abigail said suddenly to Sean.


    Abigail felt a bit guilty toward Eric because of these gloves. Josie had ordered a dress from L.Moon as


    gratitude for Abigail lending her the gloves, which would cause misunderstandings.


    Sean immediately took the gloves from the coffee table with a cold expression. ¡°Why should my things


    be used by other women?¡±


    After saying this, he suddenly remembered how Eric looked, and,bined with what Abigail said, he


    instantly understood.


    ¡°What other women? She¡¯s so young. She¡¯s just an actress in her twenties. She¡¯s like a younger sister,¡±


    she replied nonchntly.


    He kept the gloves back in his own pocket. ¡°Only you can use my things.¡±


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll use a hot water bottle.¡± Abigail huffed as she watched the snow outside the window.


    ¡°Abigail, do you have to go against me to feel better?¡± Sean queried, increasingly frustrated and his


    voice rising.


    Frowning in response to his outburst. Abigail looked at him and replied, ¡°Forget it if you don¡¯t agree.


    Why are you mad? It¡¯s just a pair of gloves. I¡¯ll have Eric tell me the store¡¯s address, and I¡¯ll purchase


    them for myself.¡±


    ¡°Are you determined to take Eric¡¯s gloves back?¡± he asked through gritted teeth as he suppressed his


    anger.


    ¡°They are his. I already said that I was only lending it to Josie and would buy her a new pair. Since you


    came and brought them, I¡¯m going to lend them to her. What¡¯s the problem?¡± Abigail replied,


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask Eric to inform Josie where to buy the gloves and get her to purchase a new pair to


    return to him? Why do you have to meddle in this?¡± Sean questioned.


    Abigail hesitated, thinking about how Eric had secretly purchased the gloves for her. She felt it was not


    good for others to know about it, so she didn¡¯t mention it. She found it strange that she had easily


    confided in Sean. Could it be that she had never really excluded him from her thoughts?


    ¡°So, these gloves are your secret with Eric.¡± Sean suddenly sneered in mockery.


    Abigail had shared the gloves with Josie without hesitation, which left Eric feeling disheartened. It


    turned out that this small secret, which was only known to them both, was not so secret after all.


    Abigail was displeased as she mmed her drink on the nearby table. ¡°Why are you being so


    sarcastic? Do you think I¡¯m you? Why are you getting mad at me? Who do you think you are?¡±


    Sean took the gloves and threw them onto the coffee table. ¡°Do whatever you want with them. I don¡¯t


    f*cking care anymore.¡±


    ¡°These are your things, and I don¡¯t want them. I¡¯ve forgotten that I¡¯ve caused you to be in such a


    difficult position by being stubborn.¡± Abigail suddenly calmed down.


    It was something Sean had bought. What right did she have to deal with them? She had mistakenly


    thought that they were closer than they actually were. For the past few days, he was a tad bit kinder to


    her, and she lost her sense of boundaries, thinking that she could decide on his behalf.


    It was her mistake. They had never been that close in their rtionship.


    Seeing the indifference in her eyes, he softened his tone. ¡°I was too impatient earlier. I¡¯ll get you


    another pair. You can return Eric¡¯s pair to him, and this one can be for Josie. Is that okay?¡±


    ¡°No need,¡± came Abigail¡¯s cold reply. She was still looking out of the window and enjoying the snowfall,


    adding, ¡°Just don¡¯te here anymore to save me from being annoyed.¡±


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    ¡°Don¡¯t say anything, Sean. It was my mistake earlier. I shouldn¡¯t have assumed that I could deal with


    something that you bought.¡± Abigail genuinely reflected on her actions and realized that she had been


    too presumptuous. Their rtionship had never been strong enough for her to make any decisions for


    him.


    ¡°You can. You have that right,¡± Sean replied as he walked over to her. He ced his hand on her


    shoulder, his eyes deep.


    Despite his efforts to console her, he had once again made her


    upset.


    ¡°I don¡¯t. I was wrong to be angry with you earlier. I¡¯ve sincerely reflected on it.¡± Abigail looked at him


    with a faint smile.

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    Chapter 167 Darling, Are You Asleep?


    Sean held Abigail in his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder. ¡°By the fact that you are telling me, it


    means you care about my opinion and you hope I¡¯ll agree. It¡¯s my fault for being jealous and making


    you unhappy. Please don¡¯t be mad, alright?


    Abigail furrowed her brows and pushed Sean away forcefully. She kept silent as she walked to the


    bedside, lifted the nket, andy down to cover her head. ¡°Don¡¯t say anything. I need my rest.¡±


    She had no desire tomunicate with him at the moment. The more she was caught up in his small


    acts of kindness, the easier it was for her to forget her ce in his heart.


    In the past, when he made decisions, she merely needed toply with them silently. Now that he was


    treating her well, she was stubborn.


    Sean frowned, walked over to the couch in front of the coffee table, and sat silently for a while. Then,


    he took his gloves and walked to the door to send a message to call his assistant over.


    Once Cameron arrived, Sean opened the door and walked out. The door clicked softly as it closed


    behind him.


    Abigail lifted the nket and walked barefoot to the door to peer outside through the peephole.


    After ensuring that he wasn¡¯t outside, she went to retrieve Sean¡¯sptop and headed to the door. Then,


    she gently opened it and pushed theptop out through the gap in the door.


    Not far away was Sean, who didn¡¯t notice what was going on, handing his gloves from his pocket to


    Cameron, whose attention was fully on him. ¡°Deliver this to Josie and tell her that this was personally


    chosen by Abigail for her. Take the pair that Abigail gave her and deliver it to Eric with the message that


    it¡¯s from Miss Quinn.¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Cameron replied, taking the gloves and heading off to execute the instructions.


    Feeling slightly relieved, Sean headed back to Abigail¡¯s room. When he discovered that hisptop had


    been thrown out, anger rose within him and he reached out to bang the door. ¡°Open the door!¡±


    Inside the room, Abigail wore soundproof earplugs, so she remained undisturbed and snored.


    Frustrated at being locked outside, Sean returned to his room clutching hisptop. Then, he texted


    Abigail with the message, ¡®You¡¯d better stay in your room for the rest of your life!


    After typing it out, he deleted the message immediately and furrowed his brows, contemting for a


    moment before attempting a calmer approach. ¡°It¡¯s not suitable to burn bridges¡­¡±


    Yet, he erased that as well before reluctantly asking, ¡®Darling, are you asleep?¡¯


    This text seemed to disappear into thin air.


    Abigail took a short nap and started to watch videos on fashion shows. This was her favorite type of


    video to watch, and every time she saw those beautiful clothes showcased by models, she felt at sense


    of satisfaction.


    During dinnertime, he knocked on the door again, and this time, she didn¡¯t refuse him. She opened the


    door without any expression.


    ¡°I had my assistant return Eric¡¯s gloves to him,¡± he said first, but his gaze remained fixed on her.


    Abigail was momentarily surprised but nodded a short whileter. ¡°I gave the ones I bought to Josie


    and bought another pair of you. When you have a word with Josie, don¡¯t mention that I bought them,¡±


    he continued.


    ¡°You¡¯ye bought quite a few things for Joan¡­¡± She started to say but stopped herself from overthinking


    and said, ¡°Never mind.¡±


    Sean went straight into her room and closed the door behind him. He took out his phone and. asked


    Abigail, ¡°What would you like to eat? I can get my assistant to buy it.¡±


    ¡°I can eat at the hotel. You don¡¯t have to spoil me that much,¡± Abigail replied as she walked over to the


    couch and sank into it. She was somewhat worried about Eric. The gloves are something that I should


    have personally given him, but Sean has taken care of it. I didn¡¯t expect him to do this.


    Without heeding her wishes, Sean ced an order while Abigail texted Eric. ¡®Did you receive the


    gloves?¡¯


    Eric quickly replied, ¡®Yes, I did.


    She stared at the message, contemting whether or not to exin herself. Ethically and logically


    speaking, she should do so since he had assisted her. Yet, she was also afraid of saying too much and


    causing Eric to overthink. He was not in a good condition for the past few days, and she didn¡¯t want to


    further affect his work.


    With a furrowed brow, she held her phone, deep in thought, and Sean noticed her conflicted.


    expression.


    ¡°Who are you chatting with? Why do you look conflicted?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°None of your business,¡± Abigail replied as she nced at him.


    Sean was bing frustrated. He sat down and opened hisptop, saying, ¡°You left myptop outside


    today. If it had been stolen and the contents of it leaked, you would have been in trouble.¡±


    ¡°The hallway has surveince cameras. Who would be foolish enough to steal yourputer?¡± Abigail


    replied without looking up from her phone.


    ¡°Is it so hard to say something nice?¡± he asked.


    She casually looked at him andmented, ¡°Here we go again.¡±


    He rose to his feet and prepared a foot bath for her, too tired to argue with her.


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    As expected, Eric was under the weather. After being ill for three days, Abigail still visited him in his


    room with a bowl of soup. Sean wasn¡¯t around today, and with the end of the approaching, his


    year


    Upon entering the room, she heard Eric coughing incessantly, after which his assistant quickly. poured


    him some water.


    ¡°Eric, I came to see you,¡± Abigail called out from the door.


    ¡°ce the things by the cab near the door. I¡¯m down with a severe cold, and it wouldn¡¯t be good to


    pass the infection to you,¡± Eric responded from his bed, his expression distant.


    She keenly noticed him being distant. Without saying much, she ced the soup down and prepared to


    leave.

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    Chapter 168 Eric¡¯s Throwaway ount


    As Abigail turned around, she heard Eric¡¯s hoarse voice say, ¡°Wait a moment.¡±


    Abigail turned to look at him. His assistant quickly set down a cup after he waved a hand.


    The assistant then hurriedly walked past Abigail, went out, and even closed the door behind him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll pour you some water,¡± Abigail said, walking over to the water dispenser.


    Eric watched her, and when she handed him the water, he asked, ¡°What¡¯s in the lunchbox?¡±


    ¡°Chicken soup, made by the hotel for you.¡± Abigail pulled out a chair and ced it by the bed before


    going to get the lunchbox.


    ¡°I want some,¡± Eric said, then started coughing.


    Abigail nodded and sat down by the bed. She opened the lunchbox.


    As Eric sipped the soup, he asionally let out a muffled cough. He didn¡¯t stop until he felt a bit better.


    Then, he suddenly asked Abigail, ¡°Did you use the gloves I gave you to please Josie and get an order


    from her for your studio?¡±


    Abigail had already guessed.


    ¡°No, why do you ask? In your eyes, am I such a bad friend?¡± Abigail looked into his eyes, her


    expression calm.


    Eric lowered his head to look at the soup. After a while, he said, ¡°Those were gloves I personally


    bought for you. As a friend, you should have told me first before giving them to Josie. I admit, it


    bothered me a bit.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. At the time, Josie¡¯s hands were swollen like buns. The director wouldn¡¯t let her seek


    treatment, and I really felt sorry for the poor girl,¡± Abigail exined and apologized sincerely.


    Eric gave a weak smile. ¡°So, are we still friends?¡±


    ¡°Of course we are. Finish your soup; it¡¯s good for your health,¡± Abigail said gently.


    ¡°From now on, if I give you anything, you have to tell me first before giving it to someone else. I¡¯m not


    stingy, just a little particr.¡± Eric¡¯s voice was low.


    ¡°Alright, next time, I¡¯ll tell you first,¡± Abigail replied, but she felt there might not be a next time.


    While the worlds of fashion and entertainment were somewhat connected, the connections weren¡¯t that


    significant. After parting ways, meeting again could easily take several years, and more often than not,


    they might never meet again.


    People in Eric¡¯s circle were always so busy.


    After Abigail finished serving the soup, someone else came to visit Eric.


    Josie held a phone, ready to take pictures. She even intended to drag Abigail along, but Abigail


    declined.


    She was afraid that someone might pair her up with another male actor again and create gossip. Thus,


    she felt it would be better if people from the entertainment industry did things like this together.


    As Abigail left Eric¡¯s room holding the lunchbox, she listened to the lively chatter inside, exhaling slowly.


    Josie¡¯s photo was approved by everyone and posted online.


    Abigail, with some free time on her hands, checked Instagram.


    She found that Josie had tagged na¡¯s Studio, so she clicked to take a look.


    ¡°Only a little over twenty days until the New Year. This year, we¡¯re celebrating together at Ragos. This


    is my first New Year with my crew members. I¡¯m very happy and looking forward to it. Happy New Year,


    everyone. Wishing Eric a speedy recovery from his cold!¡± Abigail read Josie¡¯s caption.


    She nced at thements.


    Then, she found some topments quite amusing.


    ¡°Did anyone notice that Josie¡¯s gloves used to be pink, and now they¡¯re camel? Let¡¯s guess, did a guy


    or a girl buy her these gloves this time?¡±


    ¡°It looks like everyone really likes Josie. They¡¯re so concerned about her frostbite. Last time, it was


    Miss Quinn who gave her the gloves. This time, it should be a guy, right?¡±


    ¡°Miss Quinn¡¯s gloves are really pretty. I really like Miss Quinn. She¡¯s so good to Josie. No wonder Josie


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    likes sticking around her on set.¡±


    Abigail quickly closed Instagram.


    Comparatively, Eric was quite attentive. He knew to choose an appropriate color.


    Sean, on the other hand, was just a big goof, not caring about colors at all.


    Josie wasn¡¯t very popr to begin with. She had around two hundred thousand followers on Instagram,


    but after she posted the photo with Eric, it quickly started trending.


    The trending topic significantly boosted Josie¡¯s poprity. However, what they didit¡¯t know was


    that a few days ago, Josie had posted a selfie on Instagram, revealing the pink gloves with the logo.


    Whenizens visited her Instagram and tried to find the same gloves, they discovered a throwaway


    ount. On the day Josie announced that she had changed her gloves, this throwaway ount


    posted a picture of pink gloves and even added a song to go with it called ¡°Where the River Ends.¡±


    Coincidentally, Eric had once posted the phrase ¡°Wherethe RiverEnds¡± on Instagram.


    He had never exined the meaning behind this phrase, so everyone had always assumed he was


    rmending the book ¡°Where the River Ends¡± to his fans.


    Netizens also noticed that there were no online stores selling these gloves.


    So, this Instagram throwaway ount became the subject of everyone¡¯s investigation.


    The inte was buzzing, but everything on set remained calm.


    Early in the morning, when Abigail went to prepare clothes for Eric, she had just entered the trailer


    when she heard his assistant say, ¡°Thepany told you to immediately deactivate your Instagram


    throwaway ount. If fans dig up your information, it won¡¯t be good.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t even have my own privacy?¡± Eric¡¯s voice was filled with displeasure.


    Abigail wasn¡¯t sure if she should leave or stay.


    Seeing other actorsing, she immediately walked in forcefully. ¡°I¡¯ll help you with your clothes.¡±


    The assistant seemed a bit anxious. He quickly said. ¡°There¡¯s something urgent. Can youe in a bit


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll tell the others,¡± Abigail said with a smile.


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    Chapter 169


    Chapter 169 Intricate Connections


    Abigail and the other actors chatted together while standing at a distance.


    After a while, her phone rang.


    It was a call from Sean. She answered while walking away slowly.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Her voice was cold.


    ¡°Eric¡¯s throwaway ount has been exposed and the crew knows nothing about it?¡± Sean¡¯s voice was


    filled with anger.


    Abigail immediately became alert. ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°A few days ago, Josie posted a photo of the gloves he bought on the Inte. Eric¡¯s throwaway


    ount also posted a simr photo of the gloves. Can you guess what the oue might be?¡± he


    asked Abigail.


    Netizens would think they were in a romantic rtionship. Josie had imed that she borrowed the


    gloves from Abigail, so Abigail would be rumored to be dating Eric.


    Abigail had already been rumored to be in a rtionship before. If this happened again, Eric¡¯s fans


    would likely bombard her with negativements.


    ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s Eric¡¯s throwaway ount?¡± Abigail asked immediately.


    ¡°Are


    you questioning my abilities?¡± Sean retorted.


    He could easily find out whatizens could discover.


    ¡°Tell Director Lewis about it. I¡¯ll check online,¡± Abigail said. She wasn¡¯t sure about the current situation


    online.


    Sean remained silent for a moment before asking, ¡°Do you believe Eric has feelings for you?¡±


    ¡°He only sees me as a friend,¡± Abigail replied. He had asked her the same question a few days ago,


    and there was no way he could suddenly develop feelings for her.


    Besides, it seemed too inexplicable for him to develop feelings for her.


    Sean let out a cold snort and hung up the phone.


    Abigail opened Instagram and found trending topics rted to ¡°Where the River Ends¡± and ¡°Eric¡¯s


    throwaway ount,¡±


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    She first clicked on Eric¡¯s throwaway ount and found that thetest post was about the gloves,


    paired with the song ¡°Where the River Ends.¡±


    That song¡­ it was Abigail¡¯s ringtone, which she had been using for many years.


    She felt a cold sweat breaking out on her back as she exited Eric¡¯s throwaway ount and then


    clicked on the trending topic.


    This topic was rted to Eric¡¯s official ount and an Instagram post from three years ago.


    Abigail looked at the date of the Instagram post that Eric had made but couldn¡¯t remember anything


    significant about that day.


    She had been standing in the snow, and when she turned around, she saw Ericing out of a trailer.


    They exchanged nces from a distance, and she decided to walk over to him.


    He was there to meet Director Lewis, but he approached her when he saw hering.


    ¡°That throwaway ount¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not me.¡± Eric interrupted Abigail.


    Abigail frowned. ¡°Sean found out that it was you.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Eric asked Abigail as a faint smile appeared on his face. ¡°I became friends with you,


    and he wasn¡¯t happy about it. I know that.¡±


    ¡°The gloves are only avable in Ragos, right?¡± Abigail continued. She looked at him with


    determination in her eyes.


    Even if she hadn¡¯t figured it out, theizens would have.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if they¡¯re only avable in Ragos. Director Lewis is looking for me, so I have to go now,


    Eric said gently before walking away without looking back.


    Could it really be that Sean was lying?


    However, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but believe Sean in this matter. She didn¡¯t believe he would resort to


    baseless usations to smear someone.


    She understood Sean very well in some aspects. Even if he wanted topete for something, he


    wouldn¡¯t resort to baseless smears.


    After Eric finished talking with Lewis, they got to work within a few minutes.


    His performance was better than ever, and Lewis praised him repeatedly.


    During a break, Abigail took out her phone to browse the Inte.


    The online trends had shifted.


    Because of the poprity of these pink gloves, they were now avable in many physical stores in cold


    cities across the country. Some fans of Eric and Josie had even started reselling them.


    As for the so-called Eric¡¯s throwaway ount, it turned out to be a stranger from a city thousands of


    miles away. His personal information was exposed, and people had already reported him to the police.


    Abigail sent a message to Sean.


    ¡°What¡¯s your exnation for the online situation?¡±


    She believed Sean, but the things she had seen told a different story.


    ¡°When I checked it, the ount was registered to his phone number, Sean replied to Abigail.


    Are you saying that he managed to leave no trace for anyone to find by changing his phone number


    and identity information in just two hours?¡±


    Abigail felt that unless Eric had a deep connection with Instagram staff, it would be impossible to erase


    all traces like that and it was undetectable even by Sean.


    ¡°Anything is possible with money, Sean replied.


    ¡®I trust you, but what I¡¯ve seen with my own eyes makes it hard for me to believe you. I¡¯ve always


    believed that you wouldn¡¯t resort to smearing someone.¡±


    Her message was followed by a phone call from Sean.


    I¡¯m at work, so I can only send messages.¡±


    After she rejected the call, Sean replied to her, ¡®I¡¯ll exin it to youter.


    Abigail didn¡¯t really want to hear his exnation anymore.


    What was the point of Sean¡¯s exnation for her?


    She didn¡¯t reply to Sean¡¯s message.


    After work, Josie told Abigail nervously. ¡°I¡¯m afraid something will happen. I won¡¯t take random photos


    anymore.¡±


    ¡°Is anyone criticizing you?¡± Abigail was still feeling guilty about the situation she had inadvertently


    caused, which had nearly dragged Josie into the center of public opinion.


    Josie was about to respond when she saw Sean approaching from a distance. She whispered to


    Abigail; ¡°Your cousin is here. I¡¯ll leave first.¡±

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    Chapter 170


    Chapter 170 I Have No Parents


    Everyone knew about the close bond between Abigail and her cousin Sean, who regarded her as


    incredibly important in his life.


    He had even spent money to set up a trailer on the set for her,plete with electric heaters to keep


    her warm during breaks, as he was concerned about her well-being.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t expected Sean toe in person and she was feeling a bit tired of the situation.


    As members of the crew gradually left, Abigail and Sean entered the trailer. She took her seat and


    asked him, ¡°Weren¡¯t you busy with the New Year¡¯s Eve g?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m done with that now, and I wanted to spend New Year¡¯s Eve here with you,¡± Sean said in a gentle


    tone.


    He appeared casual on the surface but was secretly observing Abigail.


    Abigail remainedposed. ¡°It¡¯s better for you to go home. It¡¯s New Year¡¯s Eve. I wouldn¡¯t want your


    grandmother to call me and upset me.¡±


    Sean knew that Abigail¡¯s words were entirely valid.


    ¡°Regarding Eric¡¯s situation¡­ I don¡¯t think it¡¯s simple. Be careful when dealing with him on the set.¡±


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but offer a warning.


    ¡°After we finish shooting, we won¡¯t have any chance to meet. You don¡¯t need to worry about it,¡± Abigail


    replied coldly.


    Sean leaned against a nearby table and asked Abigail, ¡°About half a month ago, na personally


    made a down jacket for him and had it delivered here, right?¡±


    He clearly knew that Abigail was na, but he couldn¡¯t bring himself to ask directly.


    ¡°What does that have to do with me?¡± Abigail asked with a sly smile.


    ¡°How could it not have anything to do with you? L.Moon¡¯s assistant said it was your order. He¡¯s a big


    shot, yet he respected you, a little assistant,¡± Sean said ambiguously.


    ¡°Yeah. Josie will also be ordering a dress from our studio because of me. Josie likes me too. When the


    timees, I¡¯ll divorce you and get into a rtionship with her.¡± Abigail deliberately provoked Sean.


    Sean stared at her intently. ¡°What if it really is Eric? Your L.Moon will be finished.¡±


    ¡°Too bad it¡¯s not,¡± Abigail said indifferently. She packed up her bag before asking him, ¡°Is that all? I¡¯m


    leaving now. In my heart, you¡¯vepletely ruined your image, and your credibility is non-


    existent.¡±


    Sean looked at her with disbelief. ¡°You believe Eric but not me?¡±


    ¡°The facts have made me believe that he is innocent. You said that evidence is required for everything,


    but where is your evidence? When you told me on the phone, I even asked him based on my


    spection, but he is truly innocent,¡± Abigail exined.


    ¡°There are so many coincidences in this matter¡­¡±


    you in


    ¡°Sean, I don¡¯t want to talk to you about these things. I shouldn¡¯t have been entangled with the first


    ce. At most, you can avoid me until after the new year. If you don¡¯t divorce me by then, I will sue


    you,¡± Abigail said as her expression turned cold and determined.


    ¡°Do we have to do this?¡± Sean gripped the edge of the table tightly.


    ¡°I will talk to my grandmother about this. Your grandmother, on the other hand, is wishing very badly


    that I will divorce you. I think the timing is right,¡± Abigail said, walked past Sean, and exited the trailer.


    She appreciated Sean¡¯s care during this period, but when she thought about it, wasn¡¯t he just as


    considerate and gentle toward Joan when he disliked her?


    Joan¡¯s present was her future.


    Sean hugged Abigail from behind. ¡°I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Please don¡¯t bring up


    divorce again. If you don¡¯t ept my grandmother, I won¡¯t let you two meet. Okay?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Abigail said decisively.


    ¡°Abby¡­ Honey.¡± Sean held her tightly and kissed her neck.


    Abigail¡¯s body trembled slightly. ¡°Watch your actions! This is the set.¡±


    He buried his head in her neck and asked, ¡°What do I need to do for you not to be angry?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t understand why Sean still thought she was angry at this point.


    ¡°Let me go,¡± Abigail said wearily. ¡°I¡¯ve had a busy day today, and I¡¯m very tired.¡±


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    Sean loosened his grip on her.


    When Abigail returned to her hotel room, she locked the door, sat by the window, and looked out at the


    snowyndscape. She felt empty inside.


    Sean had been good to her, and she was affectionate toward him, but she was afraid of getting hurt.


    That night, Abigail couldn¡¯t sleep.


    Over the next few days, Sean was on set every day. He tried to talk to her, but she was distant.


    On the other hand, Eric had resumed his morning runs together with Abigail.


    ¡°It looks like those warm clothes are working. Your hands have improved. How about your feet?¡± Eric


    ran backward while smiling at Abigail.


    There were tiny beads of sweat on her face. ¡°They¡¯re better too.¡±


    Sean had helped her massage them, and after a few days, they had healedpletely. Coupled with


    the shoes he had bought, there had been no recurrence.


    ¡°That¡¯s great. Your cousin is really attentive and capable. I felt helpless before.¡± Eric smiled as he


    turned back to face the front and ran side by side with Abigail.


    Upon thinking about Sean¡¯s suspicions of Eric, Abigail smiled and said, ¡°Meh, he¡¯s not that great.¡±


    She finished speaking and looked at the sky.


    Eric nced at her inquisitively, but when he turned his gaze back to the front, the feigned smile in his


    eyes slowly faded, and it was reced by a deep sense of sadness.


    ¡°I rarely see you call your family. Aren¡¯t your parents urging you toe home for New Year?¡± he


    asked all of a sudden.


    Abigail replied with a faint smile, ¡°I don¡¯t have parents. I was raised by my grandparents.¡±


    Eric abruptly halted, and when she turned around to look at him, he immediately caught up and said,


    ¡°I¡¯m¡­ sorry.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Abigail replied calmly. She had no memories of her parents and, therefore, no emotional


    attachment or sorrow.

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    Chapter 171


    Chapter 171 She Seems to Like You a Lot


    As their morning run was about to conclude, Eric suddenly asked Abigail, ¡°Did your grandparents ever


    tell you about your parents?¡±


    ¡°No. They probably didn¡¯t want to make me sad, so they never talked about it. I didn¡¯t ask either. It¡¯s


    fine this way,¡± she replied while breathing lightly.


    He nodded.


    When she returned to the hotel lobby, Eric, who was outside, couldn¡¯t help but frown.


    Could it be that as her cousin, Sean hadn¡¯t told her about her parents?


    Sean was waiting for Abigail in the lobby. Through the ss, he saw Eric appearing contemtive


    outside.


    As Abigail approached Sean, he asked, ¡°You seem to have a lot to talk about with Eric. What did he


    say to you?¡±


    ¡°What does it matter to you? It¡¯s almost New Year¡¯s. Aren¡¯t you going home?¡± Abigail wiped her sweat


    with the towel that was hanging around her neck.


    Her face was flushed and her neck was rosy.


    Sean followed her into the elevator before leaning against the wall and looking at her seriously. ¡°Eric


    didn¡¯t know you before, but suddenly, you¡¯ve be close to him. Don¡¯t you find that strange?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s so strange about it? na¡¯s designs are good, so it¡¯s normal for him to go through me to get


    his designs from na,¡± she said as she nced at him with a tilted head.


    In reality, she was starting to feel a bit suspicious about Eric. She admitted that she wasn¡¯t particrly


    good at reading people and couldn¡¯t understand why Eric was so interested in her


    past.


    However, Eric¡¯s intrusion into her affairs was not something that Sean could meddle in either.


    ¡°Abigail, why are you so obstinate?¡± Sean was a bit helpless.


    ¡°I¡¯m not obstinate. Stay out of my business,¡± Abigail said with a cold face.


    Sean looked at her firmly. ¡°As long as we¡¯re not divorced, we¡¯re still husband and wife. I don¡¯t like how


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    close you¡¯ve be with Eric.¡±


    Abigail sneered but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Her sarcasm was evident.


    Sean didn¡¯t let it bother him. He had grown used to her attitude.


    During breakfast, Sean received a call from home.


    Colby wanted to talk to Abigail, so Sean handed his phone to her.


    ¡°Grandpa.¡± Abigail greeted Colby warmly while holding a dumpling.


    ¡°You¡¯re noting home for New Year¡¯s?¡± Colby¡¯s voice was full of affection.


    Abigail¡¯s voice carried a hint of regret. ¡°Yeah. It was agreed upon with the crew that we wouldn¡¯t go


    home for New Year¡¯s. Even well-known actors aren¡¯t going home, so how could I request special


    treatment?¡±


    In previous years, they always spent New Year¡¯s together, even if they didn¡¯t get along well.


    He sighed. ¡°All right. Integrity is essential in your line of work. Remember to eat well while you¡¯re out,


    and don¡¯t endure any hardships. If you need money, just ask that brat Sean.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need it,¡± she replied.


    Sean leaned in and listened to the conversation. He looked at Abigail and raised an eyebrow, to which


    she pushed him away.


    After chatting with Colby for a while, she handed the phone back to Sean.


    Sean was currently speaking with Cornelie. He looked at Abigail and said, ¡°I¡¯lle back to


    apany you for the New Year¡¯s Eve dinner.¡±


    He had decided to return home just like that.


    Abigail texted Analise every day, so there was no need to make a phone call.


    As New Year¡¯s approached, the atmosphere on the set became increasingly festive.


    Eswadian naturally had a gic predisposition for liking festivals and enjoying lively asions.


    On the day before New Year¡¯s Eve, Sean returned home.


    While Eric was video chatting with his family on his phone, he passed by the set and introduced Lewis


    to his grandmother. ¡°This is Director Lewis, who has been very good to me.¡±


    Lewis felt a bit awkward, as even someone like Eric had received quite a bit of scolding from him when


    Eric wasn¡¯t performing well on set.


    With a somewhat forced smile, Lewis waved at the woman in red on the phone screen and said,


    ¡°Hello, Madam.¡±


    ¡°Hello. Happy New Year,¡± the elderly woman on the other end of the video replied with a smile.


    Abigail and Josie had nned to go shopping in the nearby stores and walked past Eric while he was


    video chatting.


    Eric immediately called out to them. ¡°Josic, Miss Quinn,e here.¡±


    Josie, who was startled by Eric¡¯s call, quickly stopped.


    Abigail looked at Eric. The cellphone camera was perfectly positioned to capture her naturally beautiful


    face.


    The elderly person on the other end of the camera looked at Abigail with surprise.


    Abigail smiled at Eric and asked gently. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Come and say hello to my grandmother.¡± He smiled and said to Abigail and Josie.


    Josie then quickly pulled Abigail over to stand in front of Eric¡¯s phone. The elderly woman greeted Josie


    first with a smile and then turned her gaze to Abigail.


    ¡°Miss Quinn, Happy New Year!¡± The elderly woman looked at Abigail with a hint of astonishment. She


    tried to restrain her excitement as she carefully examined Abigail.


    Abigail responded with a smile. ¡°Happy New Year, Madam.¡±


    ¡°Happy New Year!¡± The elderly person smiled instantly.


    Josie felt that Eric¡¯s grandmother seemed to really like Abigail. She found it strange but didn¡¯t think too


    much about it.


    Eric introduced Abigail to his grandmother through the video call. ¡°Her name is Abigail Quinn.¡±


    ¡°Such a lovely name,¡± Maisy Walsh said with gentle eyes.


    After greeting Maisy, Abigail left with Josie.


    Eric held his phone and looked at his grandmother. His eyes were filled with excitement.


    ¡°Eric, do you think¡­ she might be from the Pearsons?¡± Maisy asked with tears in her eyes in the video


    call.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t found any useful information yet, Grandma. Don¡¯t worry, I will soon.¡± Eric reassured her, and


    she nodded repeatedly.

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    Chapter 172


    Chapter 172 Let¡¯s Spend New Year¡¯s Eve Together


    They finished work early on New Year¡¯s Eve. Lewis had arranged a dinner at the hotel.


    Abigail had a bit of alcohol. When she returned to her room after taking a shower, she noticed that it


    was snowing again outside.


    Snowkes were falling slowly outside the window. She had originally intended to make a video call to


    Analise, but after drinking a few rounds, it was already past 10.00PM.


    She leaned against the window and watched a TV series. In a daze, she heard a knock on the door.


    She paused the TV series and tilted her head to listen. After hearing the knocking sound again, she got


    up to open the door.


    To her surprise, she found Sean outside. ¡°Aren¡¯t you spending New Year¡¯s with your grandmother?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s already asleep, so I came over. It¡¯s not even midnight yet, so I made it in time,¡± Sean said as he


    walked in.


    He was wearing a cashmere coat with a scarf, and there were some water droplets on it. They must


    have melted from the snow.


    Abigail closed the door and frowned. ¡°It¡¯s going to be hard to exin this to them now.¡±


    ¡°Just tell them that we¡¯re a married couple then.¡± Sean turned and looked at Abigail.


    She immediately replied, ¡°No way.¡±


    She seemed afraid of people finding out about their rtionship as she didn¡¯t even hesitate, but Sean


    thought that she was more afraid of Eric knowing about it.


    At this thought, Sean was displeased. ¡°Abigail, is it because I¡¯m not presentable, or are you worried


    that our rtionship will affect your interactions with people on the set?¡±


    ¡°Are you here to pick a fight with me?¡± Abigail¡¯s face fell.


    Sean wondered, Who¡¯s trying to pick a fight?


    ¡°I came all this way to spend New Year¡¯s Eve with you, and this is how you talk to me?¡±


    Abigail mumbled, ¡°It¡¯s not like I asked you toe.¡±


    ¡°I dare you to say it again.¡± Sean reached out and pinched her chin while appearing angry, but his


    actions were more like flirting.


    She thought he was being serious and looked at him while asking, ¡°Are you angry?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t you say something nice?¡± Sean frowned, but his tone carried a hint of indulgence.


    Abigail replied seriously, ¡°I can¡¯t.¡±


    Sean rubbed her chin with his hand for a moment, then let go before taking her hand. He looked at her


    and said, ¡°Do you just enjoy making me angry?¡±


    She pushed his hand away. ¡°If you didn¡¯te, no one would make you angry. You came here to be


    abused on your own.¡±


    He reached out to touch her face again. ¡°Was the dinner delicious? Are you busy tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not as picky as you,¡± Abigail replied casually.


    ¡°Let¡¯s celebrate New Year together then.¡± Sean held her hand as they walked toward the bedroom.


    Abigail resisted for a moment and said, ¡°You should get your own room, or how am I going to exin it


    tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to exin. I¡¯ll apany you until 3.00AM, and then I¡¯ll leave,¡± Sean said before


    wrapping his arm around her shoulder and pulling her to sit on the couch.


    This time. Abigail didn¡¯t refuse. She calmly pressed on the TV remote.


    It was just ten minutes away from midnight.


    She felt drowsy and slowly slumped onto the couch.


    Sean turned to look at her with gentle eyes.


    As soon as it struck midnight, fireworks started outside the hotel.


    Abigail was startled and quickly looked out the window, only to see colorful fireworks bursting in the


    sky.


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    One round of fireworks followed another. She watched in silence.


    Suddenly, Sean¡¯s kissnded on her cheek.


    She turned to look at him and heard him ask, ¡°Is it pretty?¡±


    ¡°Did you arrange this?¡± Abigail was clearly surprised.


    He held her face and asked, ¡°Do you like it?¡±


    ¡°I like fireworks,¡± she replied eagerly.


    Sean released her face and pulled her into his embrace. ¡°Honey¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t get cheeky, or I¡¯ll kick you out.¡± Abigail quickly stopped Sean¡¯s advances as she fully understood


    his intentions.


    He leaned against the couch and stared at her. ¡°So, we can¡¯t even do things that couples do?¡±


    ¡°I have no intention of that.¡± She turned to look at the fireworks outside.


    Her ears were a little red.


    He moved even closer and rested his head on her shoulder. ¡°Let¡¯s watch the fireworks together then.¡±


    Because it was nighttime, the fireworks onlysted for about ten minutes.


    Abigail resumed watching TV, and Sean was in a rather gloomy mood.


    When she fell asleep, he carried her into the bedroom andy beside her while gazing at her with a


    sense of mncholy.


    Despite all his efforts, he couldn¡¯t make Abigail like him.


    True enough, Abigail didn¡¯t see Sean around the next morning.


    The set became busy early in the morning. Just then, Abigail received a call from Luna.


    ¡°Happy New Year!¡± Luna eximed loudly over the phone.


    ¡°Happy New Year to you too,¡± Abigail replied with a smile.


    When Eric saw her, he wanted to say hello, but she was on the phone, so he followed her silently.


    ¡°Thank you for working on New Year¡¯s Day. In the future, we won¡¯t ept jobs from the set,¡± Luna said


    on the phone. She was full of guilt.


    Abigail smiled and her lips curved up. ¡°We¡¯ll still take the job if we need the money, or if something


    unexpectedes up.¡±


    ¡°s¡­


    ¡­ By the way, I have some gossip news. Is it really just a coincidence that Eric¡¯s throwaway ount


    has nothing to do with him?¡± Luna asked curiously.


    ¡°It should be unrted,¡± Abigail replied, but she hesitated in her heart.

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    Chapter 173


    Chapter 173 Eric¡¯s Intentions?


    The song she liked was actually quite obscure.


    Coupled with the gloves and the date being so coincidental, she couldn¡¯t convince herself that it was


    just a coincidence.


    ¡°Too bad. Eric is really good-looking. Speaking of which, how is it between you and Sean?¡± Luna


    lowered her voice as she said that.


    Abigail pondered for a moment before replying, ¡°It¡¯s pretty good.¡±


    However, Sean¡¯s recent actions didn¡¯t touch her like they would have in the past.


    ¡°I have to go now. I¡¯ll call you tonight,¡± Abigail said hurriedly as more actors started entering the trailet.


    Eric saw her hang up and caught up with her.


    ¡°Happy New Year. His voice rang out beside Abigail.


    Abigail ced her phone in her small backpack and looked up at him. ¡°Happy New Year.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll be wrapping up in about a month, and our roles will be almost done by then. I have a request,¡±


    Eric said as he walked beside Abigail. His tone was gentle.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Abigail asked with a hint of a smile in her eyes.


    ¡°My grandmother really likes the designs from your studio. She wants you to meet her in person when


    you have time to discuss a custom outfit for her 75th birthday.¡± Eric said while staring at Abigail. He


    seemed nervous.


    ¡°I¡¯m starting to suspect that you¡¯re promoting me everywhere.¡± Abigail teased.


    ¡°Of course not. I¡¯m not that bored.¡± Eric chuckled.


    Nevertheless, she agreed to his request.


    Back at the set, they continued to work diligently, and two weeks passed in the blink of an eye.


    During this time, Sean did note to the set.


    However, Abigail understood why.


    He was busiest at the beginning of each year and he would be busy for at least a month or two before


    he could take a break.


    We


    In Pendorf.


    Sean had just finished reading a report when Cameron walked in.


    ¡°How is the investigation going on the matter I asked you to look into?¡± Sean raised his eyes to look at


    him.


    ¡°The Davidsons have some connections with the Pearsons. The Pearsons have a stake in Instagram,


    making it easy for them to erase the trace of information rted to Eric¡¯s throwaway ount,¡±


    Cameron replied respectfully.


    Sean then picked up another report. ¡°You should know that this evidence is not enough to convince


    Abigail.¡±


    It wouldn¡¯t be convincing to tell her that Eric had connections with a family that had a stake in


    Instagram. She would have a thousand counterarguments.


    Cameron wanted to exin himself. He had investigated for nearly a month and only found this one


    piece of useful information.


    ¡°You couldn¡¯t find anything else?¡± Sean asked as his voice turned cold.


    ¡°It¡¯s my ipetence.¡± Cameron immediately admitted his mistake.


    He had never said such words before, which made Sean think deeply. After a moment of


    contemtion, he spoke. ¡°Investigate the Pearsons.¡±


    Did Eric erase the traces of his alternate ount to lure Sean into a trap just because he didn¡¯t like


    Sean?


    Moreover, as far as he knew, Eric didn¡¯t know that he and Abigail were married. In Eric¡¯s perception, he


    was just Abigail¡¯s cousin.


    If Eric wanted to court Abigail, why would he try to sow discord between Sean and Abigail?


    Upon thinking about how he hadn¡¯t contacted Abigail in a long time, he picked up his phone and called


    her.


    Meanwhile, Abigail, who was resting in the trailer, received his call and answered it.


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    ¡°What do you want?¡± Her tone was as cold as ever.


    Sean was unhappy. ¡°I haven¡¯t called you for so long, and you¡¯re so dismissive when I finally called?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m busy with work. Calling me is a waste of time,¡± Abigail replied unkindly.


    ¡°Do you want topletely disown your husband?¡± Sean was about to fly into a rage.


    Abigail, who was holding a hot water bottle, made a nomittal sound.


    ¡°You heartless woman,¡± Sean said coldly.


    ¡°Is there anything you want to talk about, or did you call just to chat?¡± Abigail raised her eyebrows.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that,¡± he said as his voice softened. ¡°Honey¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop¡­ I can¡¯t stand that term.¡± She quickly interrupted him.


    His tone clearly conveyed his displeasure. ¡°Can you just listen to me?¡±


    ¡°Speak normally, and I¡¯ll listen,¡± Abigail said indifferently.


    ¡°Suppose Eric¡¯s intentions are not as simple as they seem?¡± Sean didn¡¯t have concrete evidence this


    time, so he couldn¡¯t say too much.


    He didn¡¯t want Abigail to misunderstand him.


    Sean¡¯s words reminded her of the doubts in her own heart.


    ¡°Tell me what you found. There¡¯s no need for assumptions. I need to hear the facts,¡± she said calmly.


    Actually, she was trying to gather information from Sean.


    ¡°It seems you don¡¯tpletely trust Eric either. So why did you argue with me because of him?¡± He


    immediately guessed Abigail¡¯s intentions.


    ¡°Are


    you going to tell me or not?¡± she asked as her voice turned colder.


    ¡°Eric knows some people who have a stake in Instagram, and it¡¯s easy for them to erase the traces of


    his throwaway ount. Of course, you can choose to refute me.¡± Sean preemptively blocked Abigail¡¯s


    possible arguments.


    Abigail took a sip of hot water. ¡°You think this person with a stake helped Eric erase the trace of his


    ount, right?¡±


    Sean replied, ¡°Yes. This makes me wonder why he would target me. In his eyes, I¡¯m your cousin. Even


    if he wants to pursue you, my status as your cousin should not be an obstacle.¡±


    ¡°And then?¡± Abigail thought that what Sean said made a lot of sense.

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    Chapter 174 Are You Calling to Pick a Fight?


    Sean didn¡¯t immediately respond to Abigail¡¯s question. Instead, he asked her, ¡°Do you think Eric likes


    you?¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t really paid attention. I¡¯m cautious about my interactions with people in the entertainment


    industry, so I haven¡¯t thought much about it,¡± Abigail replied honestly.


    She considered Eric as a friend at most. He had helped her twice, so when he asked her for help with


    making clothes for his family, she agreed as a way to repay the favor.


    However, she hadn¡¯t really thought about the romantic feelings between them.


    ¡°This suggests that you haven¡¯t felt any obvious affection from him,¡± Sean said.


    Abigail¡¯s mind quickly shed through Eric¡¯s behavior toward her during this period and she narrowed


    her eyes. However, she replied nonchntly. ¡°Come on. Even if he does, he¡¯s an actor. He acts for a


    living. Moreover, we¡¯re in the same set. If he really liked a woman, would he show it? Don¡¯t you think I


    have enough trouble to deal with?¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m your cousin. Why would he target me?¡± Sean couldn¡¯t understand.


    ¡°Do you actually want to have a conversation? I¡¯m very busy.¡± Abigail reminded him once again.


    She suspected that he was intentionally bringing up a boring topic just to chat with her and closer to


    her, but she couldn¡¯t help but think more about Eric.


    get


    ¡°Maybe Eric isn¡¯t targeting me because he likes you. I suspect there¡¯s something else going on.¡± Sean


    redirected the conversation.


    ¡°If the throwaway ount is really his, he wasn¡¯t targeting you then. If the ount was exposed, he


    would have been the one to suffer along with Josie. He¡¯s smart, so he would have switched. ounts.


    It was you who came to me and caused us to misunderstand each other. Abigail reasoned.


    Sean epted it. After all, Abigail didn¡¯t like him, so there was no point in arguing further.


    ¡°Fine.¡± He conceded.


    Anyway, she despised him, so anything he said was pointless.


    She felt like Sean was somewhat dismissive, so she couldn¡¯t help but exin, ¡°Sean, you can¡¯t find


    concrete evidence that the throwaway ount belongs to him, right? Suspecting him just because he


    knows someone who has a stake in Instagram is unreasonable.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right,¡± Sean said calmly.


    Abigail took a deep breath. ¡°So, you called me just to pick a fight? You wasted so much of


    time!¡±


    After saying that, she hung up the phone directly.


    Sean put down his phone and rubbed his temples.


    Abigail got up, stepped outside the trailer, and let the cold breeze blow away her pent-up frustration.


    She then calmly returned to the trailer to reflect on Sean¡¯s words.


    my


    She had been specting about Eric all along, but apart from the care shown by him as a friend, he


    hadn¡¯t crossed any of her boundaries.


    Before this, she was thinking about whether it had any connection to her heritage when he asked about


    her family. However, he also asked Josie and other artists this question.


    It was understandable that he asked, especially since he didn¡¯t go back during New Year¡¯s.


    Not having parents was quite umon, and after expressing his surprise, he had asked her a couple


    more questions, which seemed reasonable.


    Unable to figure it out, Abigail decided to stop thinking about it.


    On the day when the crew returned to Pendorf, Sean came to pick Abigail up.


    Originally, Lewis had nned to buy a ne ticket for Abigail, but now, that was no longer necessary.


    He had saved some money.


    ¡°The drama will be wrapping up in just half a month. You and Miss Quinn must attend the wrap- up


    banquet then,¡± Lewis said with a cheerful smile as he saw Sean and Abigail off.


    ¡°Of course,¡± Sean replied.


    With that, they parted ways and Abigail got into Sean¡¯s car.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t have toe. Why help the set save money?¡± Abigail expressed her dissatisfaction with


    Seaning to pick her up.


    As Sean fastened his seatbelt and looked out the window, he saw Eric standing in the distance,


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    ¡°How many orders has L.Moon received on set?¡± he asked by answering Abigail¡¯s question with


    another.


    ¡°Only two,¡± she replied without going into detail.


    ¡°I know Josie has one order, but who¡¯s the other one?¡± Sean squinted his eyes as he asked.


    Apart from Eric, there was another male supporting actor who had received a warning from Sean


    privately. So, in theory, that male supporting actor wouldn¡¯t have approached Abigail to ce an


    order.


    ¡°What does it concern you? Just drive!¡± Abigail immediately became annoyed.


    ¡°Is it Eric again?¡± Sean seemed to smile wryly.


    Abigail didn¡¯t bother to answer him.


    They remained silent throughout the drive to the airport. When he helped her take her luggage out of


    the car, he asked again, ¡°Is it Eric?¡±


    ¡°Why are you asking so many questions?¡± Abigail asked while frowning.


    ¡°You seem to really like Eric. You keep protecting him from me.¡± Sean¡¯s patience was wearing thin. but


    he suppressed his anger. His smiling voice sounded forced.


    If Abigail had just been honest, he wouldn¡¯t have minded.


    However, she was unwilling to tell him anything.


    ¡°What do you want?¡± Abigail asked as she furrowed her brows.


    Sean took her luggage from the car¡¯s trunk and pushed it forward. ¡°It¡¯s not difficult for someone in the


    entertainment industry to fall from grace.¡±


    ¡°So, all the kindness you showed toward me on the set was fake, and you¡¯re only showing your true


    colors when we¡¯re alone?¡± Abigail sneered.


    ¡°Never mind. I¡¯m just worried about you, but you don¡¯t appreciate it. Since I can¡¯t find out what Eric¡¯s


    true intentions are, I won¡¯t let him get close to you,¡± Sean said coldly.


    ¡°His grandmother wants a custom outfit for her 70th birthday,¡± Abigail replied, as she did not want to


    implicate innocent people.


    Sean¡¯s specialty was shifting his anger onto people around her. She had experienced it firsthand


    before.

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    Chapter 175 Bitter Resentment Reserved for Him Alone


    Sean raised an eyebrow but didn¡¯t answer her.


    Had Abigail already met Eric¡¯s family without Sean knowing?


    As he contemted this, Abigail fell silent.


    Once they entered the airport waiting area, Sean sat down and looked at Abigail. ¡°After this project, I


    have another job opportunity¡­¡±


    ¡°Please. Let¡¯s not mix business and personal matters.¡± Abigail quickly interrupted him.


    After experiencing multiple unfortunate incidents with him, she had no interest in working together with


    him.


    ¡°I absolutely won¡¯t cause you trouble this time, and this job opportunity is really important.¡± Sean said


    earnestly.


    ¡°I decline,¡± Abigail replied without hesitation.


    Sean was taken aback.


    He looked at Abigail and tugged at his tie. ¡°Not even a chance?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve suffered twice in your hands and the hands of your family. Do you think L.Moon will work with you?


    I won¡¯t forget those who wronged me,¡± Abigail said, a faint smile ying on her lips.


    It was unclear whether she was mocking herself or mocking Sean.


    ¡°You can contact the other studios,¡± Abigail added.


    Sean didn¡¯t bring up the topic again during the entire flight.


    He had caused trouble before, and now he was trying to make amends.


    Abigail would work with anyone but him; she avoided him like the gue.


    Sean sat beside her. His mind was racing as he tried to figure out how to regain her trust.


    Everything between them was on the brink of a trust crisis.


    Back in Pendorf, the weather had turned warmer, with bright sunshine that made people feelzy.


    Abigail¡¯s mood began to rx a bit as she knew that she no longer had to worry about shivering from


    the cold.


    Sean carried her luggage and silently followed behind her.


    When they reached the car parked at the entrance, he handed her luggage over to Cameron.


    Cameron prioritized opening the door for Abigail. ¡°Mrs. Graham, you¡¯ve had a tiring trip.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Thank you,¡± Abigail replied with a pleasant smile.


    Sean frowned and looked displeased.


    It seemed that Abigail was friendly to everyone except him. Whenever she saw him, it was as if she


    held a deep grudge against him.


    He got into the car with a cold expression.


    On their first day back in Pendorf, the crew had half a day off.


    Abigail and Sean returned to her rented apartment. When they opened the door, there was dust and


    the ce was clean. It even had a lived-in feel.


    ¡°You were living in my ce while I was gone?¡± Abigail asked Sean.


    ¡°Not every day. Sometimes I went back home.¡± Sean stood by the door while looking at her rxed


    expression. He was still in a sour mood.


    Abigail nodded and walked into the living room wearing slippers.


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    ¡°Are you hungry? I can make some food for you.¡± Sean wore the slippers as well and stood in the living


    room as he asked her.


    She looked up at him, who was standing there and towering in height.


    Sean¡¯s superior external qualities always made it impossible for people to ignore him.


    ¡°Let¡¯s sit for a while first, and I¡¯ll join you.¡± After all, she couldn¡¯t bear to let this work of art be exposed


    to the kitchen fumes on his own.


    Sean thought about holding her hand as he sat down, but she quickly withdrew her hand.


    ¡°I can¡¯t even touch you in our little apartment?¡± Sean looked at her with deep eyes. ¡°I really want to


    make things right with you.¡±


    Abigail leaned back on the couch, picked up the remote control, and turned on the TV. ¡°Is that


    traditional medicine doctor really hard to find?¡±


    In reality, there was no news from Luna either.


    Upon seeing that Abigail had no intention of discussing their rtionship, Sean could only


    discuss her topic. ¡°Mm.¡±


    After all, there was no information left behind. It was almost as if the person had never existed.


    ¡°Does this mean that someone is indeed targeting me? That doctor said¡­¡± Abigail stopped herself


    before mentioning what Sean had said about Eric targeting him.


    These two incidents had a strange simrity.


    Could she conclude that this had something to do with Joan just because the person mentioned the


    family name ¡°Palmer¡±?


    Sean would also mock her about Eric¡¯s situation.


    ¡°What did he say?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°Nothing. I¡¯ll go tidy up my suitcase,¡± Abigail said as she got up from the couch.


    Sean sat on the couch and watched her drag the suitcase into the bedroom without offering to help.


    The gap between them was growing wider.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be out for a while. I¡¯ll order some food for you when I get back.¡±


    Abigail was about to take a shower when Sean appeared at the bedroom door.


    ¡°Oh.¡± Abigail replied and showed no objection.


    Sean turned and left.


    At Fantasy Bar, Sean ordered a bottle of whisky for himself.


    Upon seeing him slowly sipping his drink, Kevin couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°Sean, did you have


    another argument with Abigail?¡±


    ¡°We didn¡¯t argue, but we¡¯re growing further and further apart, Sean replied with frustration.


    Kevin picked up his cocktail and took a sip. ¡°Is Abigail interested in someone else?


    After all, she had been interacting with handsome actors for a long time on set, so Kevin couldn¡¯t help


    but think that familiarity might breed attraction.


    ¡°Not yet, but she¡¯s not the same as before,¡± Sean said as his eyes were downcast.


    She wasn¡¯t as in love with him as before.


    ¡°You need to figure something out then. Drowning your sorrows in alcohol won¡¯t help,¡± Kevin


    advised.


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    ¡°That¡¯s why I came here to look for you. Do you have any ideas?¡± Sean immediately looked at him.

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    Chapter 177 Negative News Strikes


    Half a month had passed, and the production team was already preparing for the wrap-up of the


    show.


    Abigail had some free timetely.


    Eric had scheduled to take her to the Davidson Residence a week after the wrap-up to get Maisy¡¯s


    measurements.


    One day, while idling at the production team, Abigail received a call from Luna.


    ¡°Abigail, we¡¯ve scored a big job!¡± Luna¡¯s voice was filled with excitement.


    Abigail was puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s that? Did someone offer you a sweet deal?¡±


    ¡°Do you know who Lexie Chambers is?¡± Luna¡¯s voice was full of amusement.


    Abigail certainly knew. Lexie was a Hollywood actress who had even won awards and was


    internationally renowned.


    ¡°She personally called me today and said that there¡¯s an international red carpet event in June. and


    she hopes you can design a gown for her. She wants to outshine everyone on the red carpet,¡± Luna


    said with excitement.


    Abigail was a bit taken aback by Lexie¡¯s request to outshine everyone, but it was still March, and there


    were three months for the design.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already turned down all the other brands that wanted you to design for them and promised Lexie


    on your behalf. If your design can make her outshine everyone on the international stage, then L.Moon


    will truly take off.¡± Luna was already dreaming big.


    Abigail made a hesitant sound. ¡°All right.¡±


    However, the thought of Eric¡¯s grandmother¡¯s situation came to her mind, and she felt a bit conflicted.


    After Eric finished filming, Abigail proactively discussed it with him. ¡°na just discussed it with me.


    She mentioned that she epted a design project for Lexie and feared that she wouldn¡¯t be able to


    personally design for your grandmother. So, I wanted to ask you if you would be okay if another


    designer from L.Moon handled your grandmother¡¯s design.¡±


    Verbal agreements could still be changed, and Abigail hadn¡¯t firmlymitted to it at the time. She had


    mentioned that if anything came up, she might not be able to design for his grandmother.


    ¡°Lexie is a big deal¡­¡± Eric also sensed Abigail¡¯s dilemma.


    After all, Lexie was a sought-after figure in the industry, and everyone wanted to be in her good. books.


    It was reasonable for L.Moon to prioritize a project for her to promote the studio¡¯s growth.


    ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll inform my grandmother, and when na finishes designing for Lexie, she can.


    proceed with the design for my grandmother. How does that sound?¡± Eric readily agreed and showed


    no intention of making things difficult for Abigail.


    That worked out well.


    ¡°But what if somethinges upter?¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°My grandmother¡¯s 70th birthday isn¡¯t until next year. Can you¡­ talk to na about it?¡± Eric asked with


    a touch of pleading in his voice.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t expected him to use his charm.


    She was briefly stunned and wasn¡¯t swayed by it. Instead, she was curious about why he was


    adamant. ¡°Why does it have to be na?¡±


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because of my grandmother¡¯s personal preference. She said she really liked. you moment


    she saw you. She knew you were an assistant working at L.Moon and wanted you to handle more high-


    profile projects to make L.Moon value you more.¡± Eric exined gently.


    This response genuinely surprised Abigail.


    ¡°My grandmother said that being an assistant isn¡¯t easy,¡± he added as he looked at her.


    the


    ¡°Well, in that case, when na finishes designing for Lexie, I will definitely talk to her to prioritize your


    grandmother¡¯s project, Abigail replied with a slight smile on her face.


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    Eric¡¯s expression brightened instantly.


    With that settled, she began visiting the studio more frequently.


    ¡°Troubled Times¡¯ wrapped up, and the actors and actresses, who were dressed in their costumes, took


    photos tomemorate the asion and posted them on Instagram.


    As the show had been extremely popr initially, it quickly started trending again.


    Josie wore traditional clothing and returned to her original style.


    Whether it was the supporting actors or the lead cast, their outfits were of high quality, instantly


    propelling L.Moon into the spotlight.


    Netizens couldn¡¯t help but bring up Laura forparison.


    The attention to detail in these outfits shows L.Moon¡¯s capabilities. Laura called the outfits ugly, but I


    think she doesn¡¯t match the clothing because of her looks.¡±


    ¡®A mature studio should be able to pay attention to the details of traditional clothing, which is quite


    normal. I still remember themotion caused when they filmed the Western Roman Empire¡¯s


    invasion. If they don¡¯t deliver on the costume quality, I¡¯ll be the first one to criticize


    L.Moon.¡¯


    ¡®Not to exaggerate, but isn¡¯t this one of the most beautifully crafted shows in recent years? It doesn¡¯t


    follow the same trends or use cheap materials. It¡¯s truly exquisite. I believe historical dramas should be


    held to this standard.


    ¡®Don¡¯t speak too soon. Can¡¯t these pictures be edited? Moreover, this is a historical drama, and I can¡¯t


    stand historical dramas nowadays. They¡¯re slow-paced, and I feel like falling asleep. What use is there


    in having good clothing quality?¡±


    There were varied opinions.


    Meanwhile, at this time, a trending topic emerged-¡®Cousin Sleeping with Each Other Shatters Morality.


    Abigail immediately sensed that it was about her and Sean.


    She clicked on the topic, but there was no detailed information. Instead, there were numerous


    paparazzi photos and a video at the end.


    The video had been taken on New Year¡¯s Eve at the hotel where they were staying during the drama


    shoot.


    Based on the angle, it seemed like it was taken through a window, as they hadn¡¯t drawn the curtains.


    First, it showed Sean holding Abigail affectionately, andter, when Abigail had fallen asleep, he had


    carried her to the bed. They were together until around 3.00AM before he left¡­.


    Combined with the photos of her returning to Pendorf and the pictures of Sean entering the rented


    apartment with her, it wasn¡¯t difficult for people to put the two together.

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    Chapter 178


    Chapter 178 I Can¡¯t Sleep if Abby Gets Angry


    Abigail¡¯s entire body turned cold.


    In an instant, she thought of how Sean had threatened her with Eric¡¯s future. His whereabouts were


    secretive, and he was financially supporting Joan. As long as he didn¡¯t want anyone to know, no one


    would find out.


    And this time, Abigail didn¡¯t know if it was intentional on his part.


    Her mind was in turmoil. She suspected Sean, but she didn¡¯t want to use him without


    evidence.


    Sitting down in her office after putting down her phone, Abigail furrowed her brow, and her


    dissatisfaction with Sean reached its peak.


    Just then, her phone rang.


    Upon seeing that it was a call from Sean, Abigail stared at it but didn¡¯t answer.


    He made dozens of calls, but she didn¡¯t pick up any of them.


    Finally, it was her assistant who walked into her office with the phone, looking troubled. ¡°Mr. Stewart is


    calling; he said he¡¯lle over if you don¡¯t answer.¡±


    Abigail refused without thinking. ¡°Don¡¯t answer.¡±


    The assistant held the phone to her ear for a while and then said, ¡°Mr. Stewart said if you don¡¯t answer,


    Mr. Graham wille in person.¡±


    The assistant also read the online news.


    Anyway, she thought that Sean was pursuing Abigail, and she didn¡¯t quite understand the current state


    of their rtionship.


    ¡°Just tell them to try if they dare.¡±


    With that, she mmed her notebook on the table with force and made a loud bang, frightening her


    assistant, who hurriedly left the office.


    Having the call from Kevin disconnected, Sean looked helpless. ¡°Abigail isn¡¯t even paying


    attention to us.¡±


    For Sean, resolving this matter was a piece of cake, but he had ulterior motives. He wanted to publicly


    announce their rtionship to the world. Even though he knew she was angry, he still called her in


    hopes that this call could fulfill his wish.


    ¡°She¡¯s angry,¡± Sean replied while knowing for sure that she was furious this time.


    She must think that nothing good would happen every time she encountered him.


    ¡°What are you nning to do? This situation leaves room for Eric to take advantage,¡± Kevin suggested.


    ¡°Now that she won¡¯t even answer my calls, you can go back for now,¡± Sean said.


    He didn¡¯t want to give up this opportunity just because Abigail didn¡¯t answer his calls. He still had the


    fantasy of talking to her in person, convincing her, and publicly announcing their


    rtionship. Then, he wouldn¡¯t feel ufortable about other men around her just because they


    were cousins.


    After work. Abigail didn¡¯t go to the studio but insteady on the couch in her office while lost in thought.


    She just wanted to focus on her designs and didn¡¯t want to be involved in these


    messy affairs.


    Sean waited for Abigail at her rented apartment in Pendorf the whole night, but she didn¡¯t return.


    The dinner on the dining table had gone cold. He reheated it, but it turned cold again¡­


    By daybreak, Sean, with an unsatisfactory expression on his face, looked at the brightening sky


    outside. He sat up.


    He picked up his phone and checked the time.


    It was almost 8.00AM.


    He stared at the dinner on the table that had gonepletely cold while feeling utterly powerless.


    After freshening up, Sean called Cameron.


    ¡°Mr. Graham.¡± Cameron addressed him respectfully.


    ¡°I won¡¯t be going to the office today. Have the public rtions department release the statement I wrote


    earlier,¡± Sean said and then hung up the phone.


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    No one knew where he had gone.


    Abigail started brainstorming her design after breakfast, and her assistant rushed into her office,


    looking excited, and said, ¡°Mr. Graham¡¯spany has issued a statement rifying that you¡¯re not


    cousins, and it¡¯s true that he pursued you but was rejected.¡±


    ¡°Oh, Abigail responded indifferently.


    The assistant could only leave her office with a disappointed expression.


    Abigail didn¡¯t even check Instagram. In fact, she had uninstalled the app. Then, she sent a message to


    Luna.


    ¡®Let everyone know that I¡¯m in seclusion for a while. Please manage my Instagram, and don¡¯t take on


    any more design projects for me. I¡¯ll only design for Lexie.¡±


    ¡®Noted.


    Luna didn¡¯t dare to say much, either. She heard that Abigail was angry until today. Who would dare to


    speak too much in front of her?


    Sean arrived in the countryside. He parked his car in front of a small and well-kept single-story


    house.


    After getting out of the car, he stood in the yard and looked at the wind chimes hanging there.


    These wind chimes had been made by Abigail.


    Analise came out of the house. ¡°Sean, what brings you here?¡± Her eyes appeared to have lit up when


    he entered her field of vision.


    She had changed the way she addressed him, which they decided during the New Year¡¯s celebration.


    Abigail was not at home during the New Year. He made a point to spend time with Analise on the first


    and third days of the holiday.


    ¡°I wanted to rx here at your ce,¡± Sean replied warmly while standing at the door.


    Analise opened the gate, reached out to touch his face, and looked up at him. ¡°You look tired. Did you


    not sleep wellst night?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Abby is angry with me, so I couldn¡¯t sleep,¡± Sean replied, and his voice carried a hint of


    hoarseness.


    ¡°Did you two have another fight?¡± Analise asked with a touch of helplessness. Her way of addressing


    Abigail had changed as well.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault, Sean said.


    ¡°That girl has been spoiled by us. Do you want me to call her?¡± Analise asked as she followed Sean.


    ¡°No need. I just feel better being here with you.¡± Sean told her.


    Analise¡¯s eyes instantly softened. ¡°Would you like some tea? I just collected some honey, and it makes


    a deliciousbination.¡±


    He agreed with a nod. ¡°Sounds good. I haven¡¯t eaten yet, so I could use a little something to eat


    too.¡±


    ¡°I have some schnitzel prepared. Would you like a piece?¡± Analise smiled happily.


    ¡°With a dash of lemon and some potatoes. I¡¯m quite hungry,¡± he said with a smile before turning to look


    at her.


    Analise instantly looked like a little girl and smiled with great joy. She then went inside to start frying.


    When Sean entered the house, he sat in the corridor while watching Analise busy in the kitchen.


    The corridor was designed by Abigail, with an iron front door and no rear door. When the front door was


    opened, the entire corridor floor was illuminated brightly. It was very rxing when the wind blew


    through while he sat on the armchair in the corridor.

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    Chapter 179


    Chapter 179 Unexpected Encounter


    Seany down and fell asleep in no time.


    Analise brought out a nket from the house and covered him with it. He looked at the worry in his


    eyes, and she sighed softly.


    She had no idea what had happened between the two of them.


    After she returned to the kitchen, she scooped up the dumplings and called Abigail on WhatsApp.


    Soon, the call was connected.


    Analise looked at Abigail with a face full of affection and asked, ¡°How¡¯s work beentely?¡±


    She Had a feeling that this call was rted to Sean.


    Abigail bit her lip and asked Analise. ¡°It¡¯s been okay. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯te back for a long time, and I miss you. During the New Year, from the first day to the


    third day, it was Sean who was afraid I¡¯d be lonely, so he came to keep mepany,¡± Analise said with


    a gentle voice.


    She sat in the kitchen and nced at Sean, who was resting in the corridor.


    Analise was still anxious about Sean.


    Maybe he hadn¡¯t been feelingfortable at home, so he hade to her for somefort and food.


    When Abigail heard what Analise said, she was a bit surprised. After a moment of silence, she asked in


    a soft voice, ¡°He spent three days with you during the New Year?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Analise replied with a smile.


    Abigail felt a bitplicated after hearing Analise¡¯s words. She chatted with Analise for a while. before


    hanging up as she was busy.


    Abigail¡¯s thoughts were in disarray as she sat in the office.


    Sean had never mentioned this matter to her.


    He could have used this to his advantage and taken credit for it, so why didn¡¯t he say anything?


    Around noon, Abigail returned to the countryside.


    Sean was in the yard picking vegetables with Analise. He squatted on the ground and carefully


    pinched the tender white cabbage hearts at the end of February.


    Abigail stood outside the fence and looked at him. Her face was full of disbelief.


    He isn¡¯t at work?


    She had just decided toe back and visit her grandmother, and she didn¡¯t expect to encounter


    Sean.


    ¡°Abigail.¡± Analise turned around, and when she saw Abigail, her face lit up with joy before she dropped


    the basket she was holding.


    Sean also looked up at Abigail.


    It had been so long since Analise had seen Abigail. She rushed out of the yard, held Abigail¡¯s hands,


    and sized her up. Her eyes were filled with tears. ¡°How long has it been since you came back? You


    didn¡¯t evene back for the New Year!¡±


    Herints made Abigail truly realize what longing meant.


    It turned out that videos and phone calls couldn¡¯t relieve someone¡¯s longing for another person.


    Abigail hugged Analise. ¡°I won¡¯t be so busy in the future, Grandma.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to me you for being busy¡­¡± Analise let go of Abigail, her eyes red.


    Abigail looked at her with a sense of guilt. ¡°I should consider your feelings more.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all right¡­ Did you have lunch?¡± Analise held her hand and led her into the yard.


    Sean was still picking vegetables and asionally looking at Abigail.


    Abigail and Sean joined Analise in preparing the vegetables.


    ¡°You¡¯re not at work today. Did youe here to rx in the countryside?¡± Abigail asked Sean after


    Analise prompted her several times.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t in the mood. I came to see Grandma, and being with her makes me feel better, Sean replied.


    She hadn¡¯t even noticed that Sean had such a good rtionship with Analise.


    In the past, Analise used to call him ¡®Sean.


    His answer made Abigail smile, and she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Is my Grandma a lucky charm? Does


    being with her make you happy?¡±


    ¡°Because it¡¯s rxing here,¡± Sean replied seriously.


    Analise¡¯s eyes sparkled with joy. ¡°You cane here more often. It¡¯ll be lively in the summer.¡±


    Sean¡¯s memories of this ce are already quite distant. After all, he came here when he was very


    young.


    ¡°All right,¡± he replied with a smile.


    Afterward, the two of them helped Analise prepare lunch.


    Abigail felt that the conflict between her and Sean seemed to have been diluted due to this unexpected


    interaction.


    After lunch, Analise went to take a nap.


    Abigail and Sean sat in the corridor. She reviewed some materials with a tablet in her hand while Sean


    Jay on a lounger and looked at her.


    ¡°Can we talk about the trending topics?¡± Sean asked Abigail.


    Abigail replied, ¡°Sure.¡±


    ¡°I admit that our rtionship has caused you to be constantly embroiled in controversies. You¡¯ve


    indeed been deeply affected,¡± he said to her slowly.


    Abigail pursed her lips but didn¡¯t respond.


    If it were in the past, she would probably have thought about going through hardships together


    with Sean.


    When the incident happened yesterday, she was angry at first, thinking it was the result of Sean


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    repeatedly not heeding her advice.


    Now, she realized that she had gradually grown impatient with the man she had once loved deeply.


    ¡°Your attitude yesterday made me realize that you probably won¡¯t want to announce our rtionship


    anymore,¡± Sean continued.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you understand,¡± she replied calmly.


    He looked at her profile for a while before saying, ¡°So, it was already predetermined from the very


    beginning.¡±


    Since they got married, all the rules he had set had be punishments for him.


    ¡°I used to think I could change you, but it turned out that if you don¡¯t like it, you just don¡¯t like it,¡± Abigail


    said candidly.


    Sean¡¯s eyes had a deep and thoughtful look. ¡°How can you say that I don¡¯t like you?¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s necessary to involve Joan in between us, I think It¡¯s better not to then,¡± Abigail said with a faint


    smile.

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    Chapter 180 The Significance of a Wedding Dress


    ¡°I¡¯ve never liked her,¡± Sean emphasized.


    ¡°When I asked you why that wedding dress cost 1.3 million, you didn¡¯t know.¡± Abigail looked into Sean¡¯s


    eyes as her smile turned somewhat bitter. ¡°That was our wedding anniversary, and that was the


    wedding dress I once told you about. Because Joan liked it, you had the studio sell it to her.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes trembled slightly.


    Abigail looked away and continued, ¡°The moment that wedding dress was sold, I let and embraced my


    new life.¡±


    go of the


    past


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡± Sean¡¯s throat tightened.


    Abigail¡¯s lips curled in a mocking smile. ¡°Do you think it would have made any difference? Marriage is


    the union of two people, not one person¡¯s affair, whether it¡¯s a woman or a man.¡±


    Sean never knew their marriage had silently grown into such a wide rift.


    ¡°You¡¯ve never cared about me. That¡¯s why you didn¡¯t know anything¡± Abigail said calmly. ¡°You didn¡¯t


    know how hard I worked during our three years of marriage to make you notice me and care about me.


    You couldn¡¯t see it, and you even mocked me.¡±


    ¡°Abigail¡­¡± Sean sat up straight.


    ¡°Do you want to apologize?¡± She turned to look at him, and her eyes were filled with mockery.


    He understood that an apology wouldn¡¯t change anything now.


    ¡°I know that an apology means nothing to you, but I still want to apologize to you for what happened in


    the past,¡± Sean said before reaching out to tightly hold her hand at his side.


    Abigail didn¡¯t respond. She didn¡¯t want to ept the apology.


    That night, Abigail stayed there to rest, and Sean stayed with her. With only one bedroom left, they had


    to squeeze in together.


    After taking a shower, the two of themy in bed, and suddenly, there was a sense of distance between


    them.


    The conversation during the day had made Sean unable to touch Abigail as naturally as before.


    They resembled a couple in a period of marital fatigue, silently facing each other.


    ¡°It was Laura who did all of this. She arranged for people to secretly take those photos behind our


    backs as revenge against you and me.¡± Perhaps feeling too stifled, Sean finally spoke.


    ¡°All right. I understand, Abigail replied in her usual calm manner.


    The next morning, Sean left.


    Abigail stayed with Analise for a week.


    During breakfast, Analise asked her countless times, ¡°Are you really okay with him?¡±


    ¡°Yes. You have to remember to take your insulin on time.¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help but change the topic


    back to her.


    Analise pouted. ¡°I¡¯m talking about you. Don¡¯t change the topic. I¡¯ve been taking it regrly.¡±


    Her words made Abigail silently chuckle.


    Sean arrived at the ce where Joan lived. He went straight to her dressing room and found the


    wedding dress personally made by Abigail. As he looked at the wedding dress, his emotions became


    chaotic.


    The details of this wedding dress were exquisite, and he couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of feelings Abigail


    had when she put so much effort into creating it. Selling it must have been a heartbreaking decision for


    her.


    He opened the closet, took out the wedding dress, and carried it with him as he left.


    A maid stood at the door and watched him walk out of the room with the wedding dress. She wanted to


    say something but hesitated.


    ¡°Tell Joan that I¡¯ll get her a wedding dress worth 1.5 million as a recement. Just say I took the


    wedding dress,¡± he said indifferently to the maid and left.


    Back in the car, Sean told Cameron to arrange for the person working on the cab toe to the


    ¡°Understood,¡± Cameron replied immediately.


    Sean held the wedding dress the entire time and asionally pressed his face against it.


    He kept his head down, and Cameron couldn¡¯t discern the emotions in his eyes, but Cameron was still


    very concerned about him.


    Sean¡¯s actions of returning to thepany with the wedding dress immediately stirred up discussions


    among many employees, but he didn¡¯t care.


    Kevin was in Sean¡¯s office. When he saw Seaning in with an extraordinarily beautiful wedding


    dress, he was momentarily stunned. ¡°Sean, what¡¯s this for? Are you getting married to


    someone?¡±


    ¡°Shut up. Why are you here?¡± Sean asked coldly.


    ¡°I¡¯m just worried about you. How¡¯s Abigail doing?¡± Kevin approached him and inquired.


    ¡°Stay away. Don¡¯t ruin the wedding dress.¡± Sean pushed him away with disdain.


    Cameron brought a hanger for Sean to hang the wedding dress, then nced at Kevin.


    Kevin realized what was going on and took a few steps back while asking. ¡°Is this the wedding dress


    designed by Abigail?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Sean hung up the wedding dress and began to examine it closely.


    There were intricate patterns embroidered on the wedding dress. It was clearly a result of a lot of time


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    and effort. It was adorned with many diamonds.


    Kevin stood in front of the wedding dress and eximed, ¡°This wedding dress is really beautiful, and


    Abigail is really talented.¡±


    Sean remained silent as he touched the wedding dress. He then said to Kevin. ¡°I sold this wedding


    dress to Joan.¡±


    Kevin was shocked as he turned his head to look at Sean with his eyes wide open. ¡°No wonder Abigail


    stopped liking you. If it were me, I¡¯d be furious to the point of spitting blood! How are things between


    you and her?¡±


    ¡°She asked me to consider divorce carefully, but she won¡¯t force me. After all, I was forced into


    marrying her in the first ce. She considers itpensation and is giving me time to think.¡± Sean


    answered as he caressed the wedding dress, all the while exining to Kevin.


    Judging from his demeanor, Kevin could tell that Sean had a certain attitude toward divorce.

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    Chapter 181


    Chapter 181 She Finds Fault with Everything About Me


    Joan learned that Sean had taken back the wedding dress designed by L.Moon, so she rushed back


    from the set in anger.


    The maid, upon seeing her furious expression, quickly exined, ¡°Mr. Graham said that you can ask


    for a wedding dress priced at around 1.5 million.¡±


    ¡°Did


    you


    ask him why he took the wedding dress back?¡± Joan¡¯s facial expression turned grim, and her eyes


    reflected with overflowing rage.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare to ask Mr. Graham about his affairs, the maid replied while retreating to the side and


    shrinking her neck.


    Joan forcefully pushed her aside and entered the dressing room directly.


    Upon seeing that the exquisite wedding dress she had set her eyes on was gone, her eyes turned red.


    She immediately fell in love with it, but why did Sean want it back?


    She sat in the dressing room with a heart full of grievances. Then, she angrily tossed her bag to the


    ground and blinked her tear-filled eyes.


    Could it be because of his wife?


    Joan calmed down, and her face darkened. She picked up her bag and took out her phone.


    In the bright dressing room, she dialed a number with an expressionless face.


    ¡°Sean took back the wedding dress he gave me¡­¡± As soon as the call was answered, Joan cried and


    told the other person. ¡°I dare not call him. He doesn¡¯t care about my feelings at all.¡±


    ¡°Kingston, can¡¯t we have all of his property? You¡¯ve done so much for him. Why should his wife


    benefit?¡± Joan said resentfully.


    After she finished venting, the man on the other end of the phone finally spoke. ¡°Do you want to marry


    him?¡±


    ¡°Yes! Is that not allowed? As long as I marry him, we can have whatever we want. Besides, it¡¯s what he


    owes you!¡± Joan said with a self-righteous attitude.


    Kingston fell silent.


    ¡°Kingston¡­ I know he has done a lot for us, but I¡¯m not satisfied¡­ You sacrificed your freedom so that


    he could inherit thepany safely. Without you, how could he be where he is today?¡± Joan became


    anxious.


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    ¡°Do you really want to marry Sean?¡± he asked gently.


    ¡°I can¡¯t make it on my own in the entertainment industry, and he doesn¡¯t care about me¡­ I almost died,


    and I can only feel safe when he¡¯s by my side. Kingston, please help your only sister!¡± Joan pleaded


    coquettishly.


    ¡°I will talk to him, but the matter of marrying him is not that simple. I need to consider it. After all, he


    hasn¡¯t divorced yet.¡± After saying this, he hung up the phone.


    Joan held the phone and smiled at the corner of her lips. ¡°T¡¯d like to see who exactly Sean¡¯s wife is!¡±


    Abigail sneezed.


    She touched her nose and continued drawing on her tablet.


    Even though she only had designs for Lexie¡¯s dress on hand, she was busier than ever before.


    Lexie had been in the entertainment industry for many years, and as an award-winning actress, she


    naturally had a firm presence. To design for her. Abigail had to create a dress that would not only


    This dress had cost Lexie 1.5 million.


    It was the first time Abigail had received such a high design fee in her career, surpassing the 1.3 million


    Sean had paid for her personally designed wedding dress.


    Even though the productionpany paid her a substantial amount, there were numerous costumes


    for all the actors, totaling over a thousand pieces.


    Abigail had been working tirelessly for several days at the private embroidery studio, focusing on


    honing her craft. During that time, she received a call from her assistant.


    ¡°Miss Palmer came to the studio, saying she wants to order a wedding dress worth around 1.5 million.


    She mentioned that Mr. Graham woulde to pay. I told her that na is not epting orders until


    July, but she caused a scene in the studio.¡±


    After hearing her assistant¡¯s words, Abigail responded calmly. ¡°Tell the security to escort her out.¡±


    A hint of disgust appeared in Abigail¡¯s eyes when she thought about it being rted to Sean again.


    The assistant hung up, and Abigail contemted for a moment before deciding to call Sean.


    When Sean received her call, he was about to feel happy, but his enthusiasm was quickly extinguished


    by her icy tone.


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    ¡°Can you please control your little lover? She went to the L.Moon studio and caused a scene.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Sean¡¯s voice was filled with confusion.


    ¡°You can call her and ask her for yourself. If she keeps throwing her weight around at L.Moon, L.Moon


    will permanently cklist her!¡± Abigail¡¯s voice was exceptionally cold.


    Upon thinking that it was rted to Sean again, Abigail felt a wave of disgust.


    Whenever something involved Joan, Abigail¡¯s attitude toward him was as cold as a winter¡¯s day.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask, but you better show a better attitude. It¡¯s not like I did it.¡± Seanined, unhappy about


    being used by her.


    ¡°What¡¯s the difference between whether you did it or not? Without the confidence of you providing her


    with money, would she dare to show off at L.Moon?¡± Abigail taunted.


    How dare hein on his own behalf!


    ¡°It¡¯s


    my


    fault. I¡¯ll talk to her.¡± Sean quickly conceded.


    ¡°You¡¯re only good at making excuses,¡± Abigail said before hanging up the phone.


    In their marriage, he had made excuses countless times, and even though he had sincerely apologized


    this time, she wouldn¡¯t take it seriously.


    After receiving the call, Sean was filled with frustration. He threw his phone onto the desk and told


    Cameron. ¡°She finds fault with everything about me now.¡±


    Cameron nced at Sean in silence, unsure how toment on the situation.

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    Chapter 182


    Chapter 182 Only When There¡¯s Good Feelings Will They Quarrel


    Sean raised an eyebrow and nced at him. ¡°Say what you want to say.¡±


    Cameron interlocked his hands and ced them on his abdomen while replying cautiously, ¡°Don¡¯t you


    think that you two seem like a married couple?¡±


    Cameron¡¯s words instantly extinguished the anger that had been burning inside Sean. Sean tried to


    control the corners of his mouth, which were about to curl up, and asked Cameron, ¡°Why do you have


    such thoughts?¡±


    ¡°She seems to be quarreling with you. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± Cameron asked Sean cautiously.


    Sean fell into deep thought, but before that, he said to Cameron, ¡°Continue.¡±


    ¡°Only when the emotional bond between a couple deepens will they quarrel without reservation.


    Previously, Mrs. Graham never used to argue with you, probably because she still had some


    reservations about you,¡± Cameron whispered.


    ¡°What you¡¯re saying makes sense. She used to be very obedient. Even if she suffered grievances, she


    wouldn¡¯t say a word,¡± Sean mumbled unconsciously.


    In his memories, his perception of Abigail had always been that she was verypliant.


    He picked up his phone and called Joan.


    The call was almost answered as soon as it connected.


    Sean frowned. In a bitter voice, he said, ¡°Why do you insist on having L.Moon design your wedding


    dress? You haven¡¯t even apologized to L.Moon, and you expect them to treat you as a


    customer?¡±


    ¡°Sean, I don¡¯t understand. W-Why did you take back the wedding dress you gave me?¡± Joan¡¯s voice


    trembled.


    Sean¡¯s suspicions were confirmed.


    Joan¡¯s visit to L.Moon seemed to be an attempt to make him call her and question her about the


    wedding dress.


    However, he did owe her an exnation about the wedding dress.


    ¡°I have use for that wedding dress. You can request anything worth 1.5 million, except for that wedding


    dress,¡± he almost unintentionally said in a milder tone.


    ¡°But I really like that wedding dress¡­ Is it because Abigail also likes it, so I have to give it to her?¡±


    Joan¡¯s voice was filled with sadness.


    Sean held his phone and fell into silence for a moment. ¡°No. It¡¯s for another reason.¡±


    Joan¡¯s voice quivered slightly.


    ¡°L.Moon won¡¯t design a wedding dress for you. You should be clear about this. Find another designer.


    Even if it costs more than 1.5 million, I¡¯ll pay for it,¡± Sean said in a gentler tone to Joan.


    ¡°Sean, do you think I¡¯m bothering you a lot now? Because of what happened on the showst time, you


    seem to like me less and less, don¡¯t you?¡± Joan cried.


    ¡°What kind of ¡°liking¡¯ are you referring to?¡± Sean asked in a calm voice.


    Joan hesitated for a moment as if she hadn¡¯t expected Sean to care about this question.


    She stammered in her response. ¡°You¡¯ve always been good to me. I thought that was liking. I can¡¯t


    exin it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m good to you. Does that mean I¡¯like¡¯ you as a person? You should be clear about why I¡¯m good to


    you.¡± Sean said calmly.


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    ¡°Sean¡­ Did my brother call you when I was in danger, and you became unhappy¡­¡± Joan started to


    speak hesitantly.


    ¡°Why do you think it¡¯s someone else¡¯s fault?¡± Sean interrupted her with impatience.


    Joan¡¯s hand holding the phone trembled, and she couldn¡¯t say a word.


    ¡°I


    still don¡¯t understand why you targeted Luna, nted a recording device in her room, and teamed up


    with others to go after her. She¡¯s your idol, after all.¡± Sean¡¯s final sentence carried a very clear tone of


    sarcasm.


    His words shook Joan, and tears welled up in her eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± She apologized.


    Joan thought this matter had been put behind them, but Sean had brought it up again.


    ¡°Everyone has moved on from the matter with you and L.Moon¡¯s studio, but you chose to trouble them,¡±


    Sean said indifferently.


    He had taken back the wedding dress, and if she wanted to question something, she could have called


    him directly.


    Instead, she went to bother L.Moon, forced him to call her, and acted as if she had been wronged.


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault for not telling you about the wedding dress beforehand. All I can do is pensate


    you more. Choose a reputable designer, and I¡¯ll talk to them. What do you think?¡± Sean didn¡¯t speak


    too harshly, considering her brother¡¯s presence.


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Joan still didn¡¯t dare to defy Sean.


    ¡°In the future, just call me directly if you have any issues. There¡¯s no need to go around in circles,¡±


    Sean said before hanging up the phone.


    Cameron retracted his gaze from Sean.


    Sean put his phone down and said to Cameron, ¡°Go see if there are any suitable variety shows for her


    to appear on. Find one and let me know.¡±


    He wanted Joan to gain fame as soon as possible so he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about her anymore.


    After the incident on the set, no production team was willing to ept her, and because of her dirty


    tactics against L..Moon, everyone avoided her.


    A good hand had been ruined by her.


    Sean called Joan¡¯s brother.


    ¡°Hello.¡± The person on the other end of the phone had a hoarse voice.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your voice?¡± Sean still expressed concern.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t sleep well.¡± The man¡¯s voice sounded hoarse, making it ufortable to listen to.


    ¡°I want to talk to you about Joan¡¯s situation.¡± Sean decided to get straight to the point without asking


    further about the voice.


    The man remained silent for a long time before asking, ¡°What do you want to talk about? I heard you


    took back the wedding dress you gave her. Do you know how sad she is?¡±

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    ¡°I willpensate her the most for this matter,¡± Sean replied.


    ¡°Sean, have you always been like this? You don¡¯t understand at all what it feels like when something


    you love is reced by something you dislike. You only care about your own feelings and don¡¯t care


    about how others might feel.¡± The man¡¯s voice was filled with sarcasm.


    ¡°So, are you saying that Joan has always been like this?¡± Sean questioned him.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± The man¡¯s tone suddenly became displeased.


    Sean asked him coldly. ¡°You know very well what I mean. Why hasn¡¯t she been willing to apologize to


    the people she caused trouble with on the show until now?¡±


    ¡°Is that her fault?¡± The man retorted. ¡°You clearly knew that my sister liked you, but you intentionally


    flirted with another woman on the show. She posted on Instagram, and you deliberately embarrassed


    her.¡±


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    Sean leaned back in his chair and asked him indifferently, ¡°I never said she could flirt with me.¡±


    ¡°When my sister opposed your marriage back then, why didn¡¯t you consider how she would feel? She¡¯s


    a girl too, and she can have feelings for someone. Is that her fault?¡± The man questioned sharply.


    ¡°Did your sister tell you about her first love?¡± Sean sneered.


    ¡°From what you¡¯re saying, you¡¯re disavowing her first love, aren¡¯t you? You promised me to treat her


    well just to use her, and once you¡¯re done, you can throw her away like trash. Sean, can you justify


    everything I¡¯ve done for you?¡± the man asked with disappointment.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know how I treat your sister? Do I need to use her?¡± Sean countered coldly.


    Without Joan, he and Abigail wouldn¡¯t have reached this point.


    For Joan¡¯s future, he never revealed everything, even if Abigail misunderstood him.


    ¡°Sean, my sister has told me that she¡¯s fallen for you a long time ago. This is all your fault. Aren¡¯t you


    going to take the responsibility?¡± The man¡¯s voice was icy and stubborn.


    ¡°Are you suggesting that I promised to take care of her and then made a mistake in taking care of her?¡±


    Sean¡¯s bitter voice carried a hint of sarcasm.


    ¡°Who is responsible for this situation? You know better than I do.¡± The man hung up the phone directly


    after saying that.


    Sean-held his phone and squinted at theputer screen.


    It seemed like there was no way to resolve this matter amicably.


    Sean sent a message to Cameron, who was out on business. ¡°There¡¯s no need to find variety shows


    for her.¡¯


    When Cameron returned, Sean handed him a card. ¡°Tell Joan that there is 4.5 million in this card. Her


    affairs are no longer my concern.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Cameron epted the card without understanding the reason behind it.


    Not long after this incident, Abigail received a gossip call from Luna.


    ¡°After Joan came and caused us trouble, Seanpletely ignored her! How strange is that!¡± Luna¡¯s


    voice was filled with curiosity.


    Abigail was a bit surprised. ¡°How did you know?¡±


    ¡°Kevin told me¡­ Ahem!¡± Luna said somewhat awkwardly.


    You¡¯re on good terms with him.¡± Abigail continued embroidering without stopping her


    movements.


    ¡°Ughh¡­ That¡¯s because he didn¡¯t ask for too much in breach of contract fees. It¡¯s all part of the


    business. You know, we have to keep in touch.¡± Luna firmly decided not to tell Abigail that she kept


    contact with Kevin, mainly for Abigail¡¯s sake.


    After all, Abigail and Sean had not divorced yet, so when she couldn¡¯t find her, she could still ask Kevin


    for information.


    ¡°Mm¡­ Do you know the reason?¡± Abigail asked in a soft voice.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know the reason, but it¡¯s a good thing for you, isn¡¯t it? Sean doesn¡¯t want to divorce, and it¡¯s


    ¡°Are you suggesting that he¡¯s having a change of heart?¡± Abigail interrupted Luna.


    Luna unintentionally became more serious. ¡°Um¡­ I respect all your decisions.¡±


    ¡°Although I don¡¯t know the reason, I don¡¯t think he would easily abandon Joan like that,¡± Abigail said


    calmly.


    Based on her understanding of Sean, she felt that what happened between him and Joan seemed


    more like a temporary conflict


    ¡°s¡­ I don¡¯t know what¡¯s so good about Joan. She¡¯s like a haunting spirit,¡± Luna mumbled.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail lowered her gaze to the embroidery pattern she was working on,


    shook her head, and cleared her mind of all the cluttered thoughts.


    In the evening, as she was leaving the embroidery studio, a person blocked her path.


    The person wore a duckbill cap and a ck mask. He was dressed in casual military green and exuded


    an unsettling aura.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Abigail instinctively took a step back.


    attire


    ¡°I heard you were looking for artisans for your boss, na, right?¡± the man asked Abigail while


    intentionally keeping his head down, as if afraid of being recognized.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Abigail nodded.


    She indeed needed artisans to help with some essories for the clothes she was making, but the


    man¡¯s words didn¡¯t put her at ease.


    ¡°Come with me. Our boss wants to see you, the man said, then turned to walk away.


    Abigail didn¡¯t follow him but returned to the embroidery studio instead.


    She nced at the man standing in the shadow under the tree through the ss door.


    She couldn¡¯t see his expression clearly, but she couldn¡¯t shake off the feeling of uneasiness.

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    Abigail sat in the shop and watched the man emerge from the shadows before he slowly walked away.


    Although she had initially nned to call the police, she chose to watch him for a long time inside the


    ce. She breathed a sigh of relief only after she confirmed that he had left.


    That said, she still did not dare to return to her ce. What if the man was waiting for her there? She


    had no idea what his intentions were.


    The studio was about to close, and she couldn¡¯t stay here indefinitely. So, she took out her phone and


    decided to report her situation to the police, and patiently waited at the entrance for them to arrive.


    ¡°It¡¯s best to have an emergency contact so that you can notify someone quickly if anything happens,¡±


    the police officer, who was escorting her home, advised her.


    Abigail quickly agreed and set Luna as her emergency contact.


    We¡¯ll inform you once we have the results,¡± the same police officer told her.


    ¡°Thank you so much.¡± Abigail said as she nodded gratefully.


    Fortunately, there was surveince footage at the studio¡¯s entrance. So, it should be easier to identify


    the person based on the footage.


    After she took a shower, she intended to give Luna a ring and inform her about what had happened


    earlier. However, when she looked at her phone, she saw that she had received more than a dozen text


    messages.


    She had a bad feeling about this, but she read the messages nheless.


    ¡®You know who Sean Graham¡¯s wife is, right? Send her picture to me, and I will never harass you


    anymore.¡¯


    ¡®Where are you?¡±


    ¡®Are you serious? Do you think you can evade me for the rest of your life?¡±


    What followed these messages was a series of threats. So, while Abigail was about to reply to the


    messages, she nned to send his phone number to the police. Unfortunately, she discovered that his


    number was a virtual number, and it changed each time he sent a message.


    ¡°Who are you?¡¯ Abigail replied to thest text, to which the other party responded with yet a new line, I


    don¡¯t mean any harm. Just tell me who Sean Graham¡¯s wife is, and I¡¯ll leave you alone. Otherwise, just


    you wait. There¡¯s no use in reporting to the police.


    Abigail did not understand what was going on. Why would she know who Sean¡¯s wife was? Could


    the sender be someone associated with Joan?


    She held her cell phone and fell into deep thought.


    Abigail had initially suspected that Joan was the cause of all her troubles, but after contacting Joan, it


    was clear that Joan had no knowledge of her being Sean¡¯s wife. So, the medical practitioner who


    imed to have thest name of ¡°Palmer¡± was not connected to Joan whatsoever.


    With confusion and fear about who might be trying to harm her, Abigail called Sean, who promptly


    answered the phone. ¡°Darling,¡± he said, his tone carrying a hint of relief.


    She couldn¡¯t help but wonder why he wasn¡¯t exasperated about their previous encounter. ¡°Someone


    asked me who your wife is and if you¡¯ve offended someone,¡± she replied coldly.


    He immediately became serious. ¡°I¡¯ll handle this matter. Where are you right now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m at an embroidery store in Quisford.¡±


    ¡°Stay where you are, and don¡¯t wander around. Wait for me toe. Got it?¡± There was a sense of


    urgency in his voice. Soon, sounds of clothes rustling could be heard at his end.


    ¡°Is the situation that grave?¡± she asked, her voice filled with concern.


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    Sean¡¯s level of anxiety also caused Abigail to be involuntarily tense as well. ¡°Listen to me.¡± he


    reassured her. ¡°No matter what happens, I won¡¯t let you suffer harm.¡±


    Abigail felt there was no need for him to say these words because, after all, he posed the greatest


    threat to her safety. However, since it came to her own life, Abigail still responded with a simple ¡°okay.¡±


    ¡°Send me your location,¡± Sean requested.


    She replied with an ¡°okay¡± again and shared her location with Sean after she hung up the phone. Still,


    did this mean he knew who was behind all of this?


    Meanwhile, he was on his way to the airport and decided to call Joan¡¯s brother. Although he repeatedly


    dialed the number, there was no answer at all.


    Out of frustration, he gave Joan a ring, and she answered almost immediately.


    ¡°Sean, is there something wrong? You¡¯re calling me at such ate hour,¡± she said.


    Tell your brother that if he dares to harm anyone close to me, I¡¯ll sever all ties with him!¡± Sean warned.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. My brother rarely contacts me¡ª¡±


    ¡°Joan, you know well my feelings for you. Your family had better not cross the line!¡± He concluded


    coldly, hung up the phone, and tossed the device aside.


    Abigail was extremely nervous and unable to sleep at all. When someone knocked on the door, her


    heart skipped a beat. She approached the door and was about to check who it was through the


    peephole when she heard Sean¡¯s voice from outside.


    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡±


    When she opened the door, she frowned andined, ¡°What the hell is wrong with you?¡±


    Before she could say anything more, Sean stepped forward and embraced her. ¡°Did the personally


    She gently shoved him aside. ¡°Let¡¯s discuss this inside.¡±


    person


    Sean had no choice but to release Abigail. After she closed the door behind them, she changed into a


    pair of flip-flops and said to him, ¡°Today, a man wearing a duckbill cap came to see After I refused to


    follow him, he texted me, asking who your wife was and whether you knew that


    person.¡±


    ¡°Is there any surveince footage?¡± He couldn¡¯t be sure whether it was Joan¡¯s brother based on such


    vague descriptions.


    ¡°The police have already requested it,¡± Abigail replied.

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    Sean sat down on the couch and looked at Abigail standing next to him. ¡°I¡¯ll stay here tonight and head


    over to the police station tomorrow morning. Until this is resolved, you need to stay vignt.¡±


    ¡°Who is it, exactly?¡± Abigail asked, her eyes cold as she looked down at him from her vantage point.


    He held her hand and gently massaged it. ¡°It¡¯s someone from my past, but I can¡¯t tell you.¡±


    She frowned and stared at him for a while before nodding. ¡°I won¡¯t ask about that, but let me ask this.


    Why is it so difficult to locate the doctor fromst time?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t find any traces of him. He did not leave any evidence,¡± he replied truthfully. He had been


    investigating the matter but could not locate any leads. It was as if the said doctor never existed.


    ¡°Can I trust you?¡± Abigail asked as she looked into his eyes.


    Sean tightened his grip on her hand. ¡°Do I need to lie about something like this?¡±


    Abigail moved to sit next to him. The doctor¡¯sst name is Palmer. Any thoughts?¡±


    ¡°Are


    you suspecting it¡¯s rted to Joan? I thought the same thing at first. Unfortunately, Joan hast never


    known that you¡¯re my wife, which is rather contradictory,¡± he said after he analyzed the situation with


    Abigail.


    This contradiction left her puzzled.


    ¡°And this person who came to see you didn¡¯t know that you¡¯re my wife as well, so it might not be


    rted to the doctor,¡± he continued.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t offended anyone,¡± Abigail confirmed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll handle this matter,¡± Sean reassured her. ¡°Focus on your work instead.¡±


    She stared into his eyes, genuinely curious about who was trying to locate her. ¡°Sean, you¡¯ve been


    keeping a lot from me. I want to know who¡¯s behind this.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t tell you the details. I really hope you can understand,¡± he said, reaching out to ruffle her hair.


    She turned her head away and looked at him coldly. ¡°If you want to keep it a secret, sure, but you don¡¯t


    expect me to understand.¡±


    Sean looked at her in silence for a while and nodded. ¡°Alright, I shouldn¡¯t have said that you should


    understand.¡±


    ¡°Since this matter is rted to you, please handle it and ensure that it does not interfere with my work,¡±


    Abigail mentioned, clearly unhappy.


    She might have understood his reasons if he had been honest with her. Yet, he chose to keep


    everything a secret, which was something she couldn¡¯tprehend.


    ¡°Have you taken a shower?¡± Sean asked Abigail.


    ¡°I¡¯ve showered, but I don¡¯t have your clothes here. If you want to shower, you¡¯d have to change into


    something else. I¡¯ll use the washing machine to wash your clothes, and you can wear them tomorrow,¡±


    she told him.


    He leaned in a bit closer and gently touched her cheek. ¡°Can I wrap myself in your towel?¡±


    ¡°Sure, I brought two, anyway,¡± Abigail replied, finishing her sentence as she went to grab one of her


    upused towels.


    Sean entered the bathroom first before Abigail handed him the towel and prepared a set of clean


    clothes.


    After he finished the shower, she sat on the bed, ying with her phone. He looked at her and smiled.


    ¡°What are you doing?


    ¡°No condom,¡± she replied indifferently, setting her phone aside and slipping under the covers.


    He got into bed and gently hugged Abigail.


    Her voice was low as she spoke, ¡°It¡¯s been a while since you came home¡­¡±


    She was silenced by the kiss on her earlobe, her body bing pliant. She held onto the covers,


    making a sound of agreement without saying anything.


    Sean¡¯s kisses rained down on her as he mumbled, ¡°I won¡¯t let you get pregnant. Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Abigail¡¯s voice trembled.


    The next morning, she woke up feeling drowsy. She heard someone talking and opened her eyes to


    find Sean on the balcony, talking on the phone.


    ¡°Do you


    have to take it this far?¡± He deliberately lowered his voice.


    She looked at his back with a puzzled expression.


    Tll be back by noon today, and you should return too!¡± he stated firmly.


    Abigail immediately closed her eyes, feigning sleep.


    Sean ordered breakfast for Abigail and then called her.


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    She sat up and nced at him before saying. ¡°Give me my clothes.¡±


    He had thrown her pajamas on the floor the previous night and washed them for her earlier this


    morning.


    ¡°I washed them by hand for you. Shall I head to the hallway to grab your clean clothes?¡± he asked.


    ¡°Yes¡± Abigail nodded and was wondering who Sean had been talking to on the phone.


    Scan retrieved her clothes and deliberately used his fingers to hold the intimate apparel before passing


    it to her.


    Abigail snatched it from him forcefully and red at him. ¡°Turn around!¡±


    ¡°Do you want me to help you get dressed?¡± He moved closer to her, his eyes deep and seductive,


    making her blush and her heart race


    She extended her leg out from under the covers and kicked him.


    He reached out and held her ankle, gently caressing it with his fingers. ¡°Why are you so irritable as


    soon as you wake up?¡±


    ¡°If you find me annoying, the door is right there.¡± Abigail sniped as she pulled her leg away.


    Sean had a smile ying on his lips, but he still turned his back to her.


    She did not know what he was smiling about and furrowed her brow in confusion as she wore her


    clothes. ¡°What are youughing at?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t I do that?¡± He nced at her from the side.

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    Abigail unintentionally verbally argued with him and didn¡¯t even realize it herself. Cameron had already


    said before that this was Abigail¡¯s way of getting close to Sean. Of course, Sean would not tell Abigail


    that in the event that she distanced herself from him to avoid these arguments.


    During breakfast, Sean suddenly spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll be heading to the police stationter. If everything goes


    smoothly, I¡¯ll head back directly.¡±


    She merely nodded and focused on her meal, and he reached out to pat her head.


    ¡°Are


    you possessed?¡± She tilted her head with a mouthful of food and mumbled.


    ¡°How am I possessed by patting my own wife?¡± Sean¡¯s tone carried a hint of annoyance.


    ¡°Who¡¯s your wife?¡± Abigail retorted as she shifted her body.


    To her surprise, she soon realized that Sean wasn¡¯t really mad but was merely looking at her with


    smile


    Abigail furrowed her brow and felt that the man seemed to have changed somewhere down the line. If


    she had acted like this in the past, he would definitely have been upset.


    She quietly analyzed Sean¡¯s change and couldn¡¯t help but think of the scene where he had made that


    secret phone call in the hallway. He seemed to know everything but refused to say anything.


    This gave Abigail reason to suspect that this was rted to Joan.


    Once they were done with breakfast, Sean dropped her off at the embroidery store. He wanted to hold


    her hand and say a few words to her. s, she simply brushed his hand aside and got out of the car


    without looking back.


    ¡°What are you sulking about now?¡± he asked Abigail.


    Abigail rested her hand on the car window and gazed down at him. ¡°I¡¯m not angry with you. There¡¯s no


    need for that either. Just run along now.¡±


    With that, she closed the car door without another word. Sean watched her walk into the embroidery


    studio, and his tongue couldn¡¯t help but touch the inner wall of his mouth. He was finding it increasingly


    difficult to understand Abigail.


    Sean went to the police station toplete some formalities and reconfirm whether the person Taught


    in the surveince footage obtained by the police was indeed Joan¡¯s brother.


    The person in the video was not Joan¡¯s brother, but there was something about that person¡¯s


    demeanor that reminded him of him. Sean was almost certain that this person and Joan¡¯s brother were


    acquainted.


    The call was answered quickly. ¡°Don¡¯t you find this interesting?¡± he asked the person on the other end


    of the line.


    The man cleared his throat. ¡°Sean Graham, I only have one request. Take care of my sister. I don¡¯t


    understand why you¡¯d want to woo an assistant but can¡¯t marry my sister.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t like her. Is that reason enough? Kingston, I don¡¯t want to waste time dealing with you. Just


    present a solution that I can ept,¡± Sean replied.


    ¡°You seem to care a lot for your wife. Who is she, really?¡± Kingston¡¯s voice carried an inquisitive


    tone.


    ¡°Kingston Palmer, if you dare to get someone to investigate her privately, I promise everything about


    Joan will be ruined. You know what she fears the most even better than I do,¡± came Sean¡¯s cold reply.


    ¡°Come back and meet me,¡± Kingston said before hanging up.


    Sean held his phone for a moment before starting the engine.


    Meanwhile, Abigail was having a conversation with an elderly craftsman about the materials used in


    jewelry when her phone kept vibrating.


    She took out her phone and saw over a dozen MMS. When she noticed that the elderly craftsman


    stopped speaking, she quickly shoved her phone back into her bag and asked, ¡°Is this craft difficult?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s quite challenging. The finished piece has to be polished into such small beads, and there¡¯s some


    wastage involved, but I¡¯m willing to give it a try,¡± the old craftsman replied.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Abigail responded with a smile.


    After she left the old man¡¯s home, she wore a stylish sun hat and took out her phone. She opened her


    inbox and saw pictures of Sean dining with Joan, which caused her expression to turn cold.


    From various angles, Joan looked ted and was clearly blushing throughout the entire meal. unable


    to hide her affection for Sean.


    Abigail had already guessed that those two had temporarily resolved their conflict and thought she had


    calmly epted the truth. Strangely, she still felt a bit stuffy inside.


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    With one matter resolved, Abigail nned to locate a dessert shop to indulge herself and relieve her


    bad mood.


    s, her ns went down the drain right then as her phone chose now of all times to ring. When she


    noticed it was Eric calling her, she was a bit surprised but nheless answered the call. Then, she


    greeted him, ¡°Hey, Eric, long time no see.¡±


    It had only been about a month since theyst met. Once they left the production team, it became


    nearly impossible for them to meet again.


    ¡°I heard that you¡¯re in Ouisford. Is that true?¡± Eric sounded a bit excited.


    Abigail was slightly surprised. ¡°How did you know?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I heard that some fans spotted you. You¡¯re quite popr now,¡± he replied warmly.


    ¡°I heard


    you don¡¯t really like to browse Instagram,¡± she responded with a smile.


    He was eager as he asked, ¡°That¡¯s what Josie told me. By the way, I have a friend who just opened a


    shop in Ouisford. Would you like to check it out?¡±


    She still had her doubts about Eric, but because she never had the time to understand him as a


    person. Hence, she did not n to have too much contact with him.


    ¡°Well, I might not have time. I have a lot of things to deal with right now,¡± Abigail replied. illustrating her


    hesitation.


    ¡°You¡¯ll miss out if you don¡¯t go, though,¡± Eric said, but he was calmer than before.

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    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but wonder, This is interesting. A shop has actually gotten such high praise from


    Eric? ¡°Is it really worth a visit?¡± she asked curiously.


    ¡°I rmended it because I believe it can help with your designs. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have bothered


    you with something so trivial, Eric replied warmly.


    When she heard his words, she felt a bit apologetic for her initial caution toward his good intentions. ¡°Is


    it far?¡± she inquired as she licked her lips.


    ¡°Since you¡¯re in Ouisford, you should actually take your time and explore. There are many unique


    shops here. Trust me when I say that you will regret missing out on any of them,¡± he said. with a smile.


    At the same time, she received a location pin from him.


    ¡°Make sure to check it out; I need to get back to work.¡± With that, he ended the call.


    Abigail bought a cup of ice cream and headed to the shop he had rmended. The shop appeared


    quite ancient, with a wooden sign that read ¡®Serenity.¡±


    As she strode in, she found various exquisite wooden carvings and ornaments. Nheless, it was


    evident that it was still primarily a tea house.


    So, it was with a slight sense of surprise in her heart that she found a ce to sit down.


    Before long, a young waitress approached her. ¡°Here¡¯s the tea menu. Please take a look.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t see anything special about this tea house. It¡¯s a tea house with no


    customers. How did it make enough to survive?


    She tried her best to squash her disbelief as she flipped open the tea menu. To her featured a way of


    making tea from the 18th century.


    surprise. it


    She ordered a selection of pastries and some English Garden Green Tea. Then, she handed the menu


    back to the waiter.


    After the waitress returned to the kitchen, she nced at Abigail through the bamboo curtain.


    Just then, a tall man walked up to her and took the menu from her hand.


    ¡°She really looks like him. Look at her brows and eyes; it¡¯s like they were carved from the same mold,


    the waitress whispered to the man.


    The man with a small ponytail at the back of his head, holding the menu, scrutinized Abigail with


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    ¡°I know.¡± The waitress stuck out her tongue yfully.


    Then, the man went to prepare the tea with the menu in hand.


    As the waitress emerged from the kitchen, she told Abigail, ¡°You can take a look at the wooden


    carvings here. They are avable for purchase.¡±


    ¡°Alright, thank you,¡± Abigail said, examining the wooden carvings. Some of them were hung on the


    walls, while others were disyed in ss cabs. Even though there were several disy cabs


    avable, the tea house didn¡¯t feel crowded at all.


    At this moment, she came across an exquisite wooden carving. It wasn¡¯t exactly a carving: it was a


    wooden piece of essory. The craftsmanship was extraordinary, evident from how exquisite it looked.


    It was a very intricate belt with the smallest wooden bead measuring just barely an inch wide. Yet, the


    carver had managed to create tiny holes in between. Various colors of wood blended harmoniously,


    giving it an antique yet somewhat vibrant appearance.


    ¡°This belt uses six different types of wood. Most people mistake it for jade due to its shiny texture.


    However, it¡¯s made entirely of wood and even emits a unique fragrance,¡± the waitress approached her


    and enthusiastically introduced their wares.


    Abigail nodded in appreciation. She gazed at the belt for a while before asking, ¡°Is it for sale?¡±


    ¡°Of course, but I have to warn you, it¡¯s quite pricey. Since it has been appraised, the price is 30


    thousand and not negotiable,¡± the waitress replied.


    A dress worth 1.5 million can certainly be a fitting match for this 30 thousand belt. ¡°I¡¯ll take it. Can you


    wrap it up for me?¡± Abigail asked.


    The waitress seemed surprised by her response. ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely,¡± Abigail replied with a smile.


    Soon, tea and pastries were served. Abigail savored her tea while brainstorming design ideas and


    admiring the wooden carvings.


    At this time, she realized why Eric had rmended this shop. It was peaceful, offered excellent tea


    and pastries, and had attentive service. Most importantly, the aroma of the wooden carvings in the


    shop calmed her emotions.


    Abigail had spent her time designing various details of her clothing pieces, only to realize it was getting


    dark outside.


    As she nned to leave, she noticed a casually dressed man carrying a wooden box approaching her.


    When she saw his face, a strange sense of familiarity hit her. s, she couldn¡¯t quite ce where this


    feeling originated.


    ¡°This is the item you purchased,¡± the man said politely. His attire, much like his demeanor, exuded a


    rxed and gentle charm.


    After a nod, she took out her phone. ¡°Do you ept Venmo?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± he replied, taking out his phone.


    Abigail paid for the food and drink and left the shop with the wooden box.


    Meanwhile, the waitress and the man saw her off at the door. They only started talking once they were


    sure she was truly gone.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ask for her number? I think we should. When we create new pastries, we can invite her


    to taste them,¡± the waitress suggested to the man.


    ¡°We¡¯ve been over this. We shouldn¡¯t disturb her until we have clear evidence. Let¡¯s not give her false


    hope,¡± the man replied, returning to head inside.


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    The waitress yfully stuck out her tongue at him and decided not to say anything else.


    Abigail returned to her rented room, carrying the box. She was immediately greeted by a delightful


    woody fragrance when she opened it. It was a blend of several sandalwood scents, giving her a subtle


    yet refreshing feeling. Overall, it was a unique scent. No perfume could possiblypare to the


    impression left by the scent emanating from this belt.

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    Chapter 188 Declining Calls


    Abigail sent a message to Eric. Thank you so much. Your suggestion was fantastic. I did find a


    treasure.


    She thought that Lexie would definitely love this belt. Not only was its design unique, but its fragrance


    was also one of a kind.


    ¡°What treasure?¡¯ he quickly replied.


    However, she didn¡¯t tell him the details. Instead, she chose to keep the cards close to her heart. ¡°You¡¯ll


    find out when Lexie walks the red carpet.


    ¡®Well, I have to wait a while for that. Still, consider me hooked.¡±


    She felt increasingly grateful as she read the text. Then, she eventually decided to respond. I¡¯ll treat


    you to a meal once you¡¯re free.


    After she sent this message, she realized that she hadn¡¯t talked to Anthony in a while and owed him a


    meal as well. So, she switched to Anthony¡¯s chat and immediately sent him a message. ¡°What are you


    up to? Why haven¡¯t you contacted me? Do I always have to do the heavy lifting. between us?¡±


    He replied to her message within a minute. You¡¯re a busy person now. I heard you¡¯re secretly designing


    a red carpet gown for Lexie. I didn¡¯t want to disturb you. Where are you now?


    When she read his message, she felt touched by the concern of her friends and smiled faintly. I¡¯m


    working on some embroidery in Ouisford. However, I want to send some gifts to a few friends. Send me


    your address.


    He seemed surprised. ¡®It¡¯s not my birthday. Why are you sending me gifts? Oh, I¡¯m not the only one.


    Who else is receiving your gifts?¡±


    ¡°Do you want it or not? If yes, then send me your address. Of course, she wouldn¡¯t spill just who was


    on her friend list.


    She had a smile on her face as she sent the text and went into the bathroom to wash her face. When


    she looked at herself in the mirror, the smile on her face disappeared instantly.


    She stared at herself in the mirror and suddenly remembered why the shop owner had seemed familiar


    to her today. It was because she bore a striking resemnce to him.


    When she came to this realization, she was beyond stunned.


    It was only when a message came through on WhatsApp that she lowered her head and replied to


    Anthony. Then, she promptly switched to Eric¡¯s chat.


    Eric hadn¡¯t replied to her text yet, so she briefly exined to him about her intention to send a gift and


    asked for his address.


    He promptly replied with an address and then asked, ¡®Why are you sending gifts all of a sudden?¡±


    To thank you. Also, I have a question for you. Are you familiar with the owner of that tea house?¡¯


    ¡®Not particrly. Why?¡¯


    From his words, she couldn¡¯t discern whether his inquiry was genuine or feigned.


    ¡°The shop owner looks a lot like me. Didn¡¯t you notice?¡¯


    She then noticed that Eric was typing continuously, but no message came through.


    As she looked at herself in the mirror again, she reflected on Eric¡¯s unusual behavior since they had


    first met. He has been quite kind to me, but what lies behind his kindness? She ran her fingers through


    her hair, feeling a bit frustrated.


    When she emerged from the bathroom, Eric had finally replied to her message. Fine, you got me. I did


    rmend that ce because I found the resemnce uncanny. It doesn¡¯t help the fact that you once


    mentioned that you only have your grandparents. So, it made me want to inquire about your parents.


    ¡®Did the shop owner lose a child?¡± She would be rather foolish if she failed to understand the


    implications behind his words. I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m definitely not his child. My grandparents told me that I¡¯m


    their biological granddaughter, and I believe they wouldn¡¯t lie to me without a good reason. Maybe


    there¡¯s something they find difficult to talk about, which is why they haven¡¯t said anything about my


    parents. Regardless, I haveplete faith in them.


    Eric felt particrly dejected upon receiving her message. He had initially wanted to ask her more


    questions, but her response had extinguished his desire to do so.


    Abigail didn¡¯t have any interest in prying into other people¡¯s family matters. So, she decided to change


    the topic by mentioning that she would send him the gift.


    ¡®Aren¡¯t you curious about how that child went missing?¡¯ He persisted.


    ¡®It¡¯s none of my business. Besides, it¡¯s inevitable for people to look alike sometimes. If you post his


    picture on your social media, you¡¯ll find that countless others resemble him.


    ¡®Okay.


    After their conversation concluded, she pushed the matter aside. I certainly wouldn¡¯t doubt the words of


    Grandpa and Grandma. Plus, I remember my early childhood memories very well. How could I possibly


    be an abandoned child? Grandpa and Grandma have always treated me well, and I¡¯ve nevercked


    familial love. Thus, I have never once felt envious of others for having parents.


    During dinner, Sean¡¯s phone calls starteding in.


    Abigail chose to ignore him as she recalled that he had reconciled with Joan.


    Sean called her repeatedly, but she didn¡¯t answer any of his calls.


    Shortly afterward, he sent her a message on WhatsApp. Answer the phone. There¡¯s something


    important I need to tell you!¡¯


    She didn¡¯t fall for his tactics and didn¡¯t open his WhatsApp message either.


    Since he failed to reach her, he sent another message. If you don¡¯t want me to show up at your door


    tomorrow morning, answer the phone!!


    She nced at the message but didn¡¯t bother to respond.


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    Luna called her within a few minutes.


    The moment she pressed the answer button, she heard Luna¡¯s displeasure ringing out on the other end


    of the line,ining angrily. That jerk Sean can¡¯t reach you. So, he asked me to call you! Did you


    two have another fight?¡±

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    Chapter 189 I¡¯m Your Husband


    Abigail was sipping her soup. Then, she said in an impressively calm tone, ¡°No. By the way, help me


    ask Kevin for his address. Don¡¯t mention that it¡¯s me asking. I want to send you guys a little gift.


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Luna couldn¡¯t understand why she wanted to send a gift to Kevin. Still, it was clear that her


    rtionship with Sean was rather rocky at the moment.


    ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m hanging up. It¡¯s been a long day.¡± Abigail remainedposed and


    continued to sip her soup, making the sound of drinking audible.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Luna felt that she had also hit a dead end. Sean deserves it anyway. He keeps upsetting his


    wife every few days. He deserves to be ignored.


    Abigail packed her luggage and changed to a better hotel that night after finishing her meal. She even


    went to sleep early.


    Meanwhile, Sean was in a foul mood because he had nned to talk to her that night. Yet, she refused


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    to answer any of his calls.


    Kevin, who had been called to the bar by Sean, watched him drink with his chin resting on his palm.


    ¡°Abigail is ignoring me again. We shared a bed justst night. I can¡¯t figure out what¡¯s on her mind.¡± At


    this moment, Sean was still unaware of what he had done. So, he was restraining his anger and


    confiding in Kevin.


    Kevin sighed and replied wearily. ¡°If you don¡¯t know, how am I supposed to know?¡±


    ¡°Drive me to the airportter.¡± Sean wanted to find out why Abigail was upset with him.


    ¡°She¡¯s angry with you. Going to her now will only make her angrier,¡± Kevin pointed out.


    ¡°I want to go in person to try to appease her,¡± Sean replied.


    Abigail had indeed been cold on the phone. Nheless, he knew her well enough to know that she


    was generally gentle when spoken to face-to-face.


    ¡°Have you considered why she is angry?¡± Kevin asked, looking at him seriously.


    Sean furrowed his brows and considered things carefully before saying, ¡°If there¡¯s something worth


    making her angry, it would be rted to Joan.¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t reconcile with Joan again, did you?¡± Kevin raised his voice.


    ¡°What do you mean by ¡®reconcile?¡¯ Watch your words,¡± Sean reminded him.


    Kevin immediately pounded the table. ¡°Someone probably snitched about it to Abigail. You got back


    together with Joan because of Abigail, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t get back together with her,¡± Sean said with a cold expression. Plus, he knew who had informed


    her about it even without investigating this matter. Although Kingston doesn¡¯t know that Abigail is my


    wife, he sees her as the bridge to contact my wife. So, when I spend time with Joan, he will surely pull


    out all the stops to ensure that Abigail is in the know. No wonder Abigail is angry with me.


    ¡°I know, I know. Is Joan that difficult to deal with?¡± Kevin couldn¡¯t help but feel that Sean was dealing


    with chewing gum. What kind of influence is lurking behind Joan that makes him so cautious?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the airport.¡± Sean stood up.


    As Kevin followed him, he murmured, ¡°Why don¡¯t you just tell Abigail the truth? Keeping this


    misunderstanding going isn¡¯t good. She hates Joan from the bottom of her heart. If you don¡¯t exin,


    how would she possibly consider getting back together with you?¡±


    Sean didn¡¯t answer him. I¡¯m a man of my word. I won¡¯t go back on my word to Kingston.


    When he arrived at the hotel where Abigail was staying, he knocked on her door for a long time but


    received no response.


    He couldn¡¯t help but frown as he went to the hotel¡¯s front desk. Soon, he found out that she had


    checked out long ago.


    Once he was outside the hotel, the anger building up inside him tipped over the metaphorical cauldron.


    So, he called her but found her phone was turned off. Then, he tried calling her on WhatsApp. s,


    there was still no answer.


    He clenched his phone tightly, grinding his teeth. ¡°You¡¯re really something. Abigail!¡±


    Abigail¡¯s room door was pounded violently at 4.00AM. She was so startled from her sleep that she


    gripped her nket in fright. By the time she came to her senses, there was a deep scowl on her face


    as she regarded the door warily.


    ¡°Abigail!¡± Sean¡¯s angry shout echoed faintly outside the door.


    As she didn¡¯t expect him to find her here, she was momentarily caught off guard. Unfortunately for both


    of them, her surprise quickly morphed into irritation.


    He was about to knock on the door again when the door suddenly swung open with a loud whoosh,


    making his hand freeze mid-air.


    ¡°Why are you causing a scene at this hour?!¡± She stood by the door, her face filled with anger.


    Sean promptly pushed her into the room without saying a word and mmed the door shut with a loud


    bang.


    She barely had a moment to react before he seized her chin and kissed her forcefully. His grip on the


    back of her head was firm, and he bit her lip with such a violent intensity that she instinctively recoiled


    from his grip. She winced from the pain and beat his chest, but he held her waist in a tight embrace.


    Suddenly, he pivoted her body, pinning her against the door, and pressed himself against her,


    continuing his assertive ministrations.


    As the oxygen in her chest began to diminish, her mind started to feel hazy. Soon, her body grew weak.


    At this moment, he finally let go of her and rested his forehead against hers, his nose glistening with


    sweat.


    ¡°Do you still want to hide from me?¡± he asked in a hoarse voice.


    ¡°Do you think you¡¯re worthy of making me do something so cowardly?¡± She red at him, her breathing


    heavy.


    ¡°You certainly are easy to find, aren¡¯t you? Do you know how long I¡¯ve been wandering the streets?¡±


    His tone was filled with fury.


    ¡°Why should I care?¡± She was even more upset than him at this turn of events.


    Suddenly, Sean reached out and grabbed her wrist, kissing her lips again. At this point, her lips. were


    red and almost swollen due to his actions. ¡°Of course, you should care. I¡¯m your husband. You


    shouldn¡¯t even think about getting rid of me in this lifetime.¡±


    ¡°Sean, you¡¯d better stop testing my patience!¡± Abigail didn¡¯t hesitate to stomp on his foot as a way to


    vent her frustrations.

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    Sean winced in pain but didn¡¯t retreat. Instead, he smirked as he stared at Abigail. ¡°How have I gone


    too far? I took a flight from Pendorf at 9.00PM yesterday to Ouisford just to exin things to you. But


    when I arrived, you had already checked out without a word. I¡¯ve been searching for you until now. Is


    asking for a kiss from you too much aspensation?¡±


    In her mind, she couldn¡¯t help but think, Was that just a kiss? It seemed like he wanted to devour me.


    ¡°Sean, I don¡¯t have anything to say to you.¡± She raised her gaze to look at him. His eyes were deep,


    like a cold pool. So, she hastily averted her gaze.


    Yet, he raised his hand and gently held her chin. He looked at the faint blush on her face and her


    eyshes trembling. ¡°If you have nothing to say, then we won¡¯t talk,¡± he said softly, kissing her lips


    again. As he tilted his head, he kissed her slowly, inch by inch. Each action byed a hint of


    attentiveness and some imperceptible attempts to please.


    ¡°We¡¯re a married couple. Even if you argue with me, I won¡¯t argue back,¡± he whispered.


    s, she only looked at him with furrowed brows. ¡°Sean, I want a divorce. I¡¯m not joking.¡± She was


    truly tired of the constant feeling of insecurity. She no longer had the energy to worry about the tangled


    situation between Joan and him..


    After she said that, Sean held her face in his hands. ¡°We won¡¯t get a divorce. I know you¡¯re upset


    because of Joan. But I swear the title of Mrs. Graham will always be yours.¡± His voice was calm,


    without any emotional fluctuations.


    However, Abigail turned her face away. ¡°I don¡¯t want that position, Sean.¡±


    ¡°You were the one who wanted to marry me in the first ce. Yet, now you¡¯re the one who wants a


    divorce. What do you take me for? Do you think I¡¯m so easy to deal with?¡± He held her chin firmly, and


    his eyes suddenly filled with anger.


    Her breathing instantly became rapid, and she stared at him intensely. ¡°We¡¯ve been through this. I¡¯ll


    give you all the time you need to think things through.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that! I¡¯m going to take a shower. Get me a towel.¡± He released her.


    She merely leaned against the door and watched him with red-rimmed eyes in response.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t I been treating you well enough? I¡¯m not the least bit angry even when you refuse to


    calls and make me search for you high and low. What else do you want from me?¡± he


    answer my


    asked her.


    Tears welled up in her eyes, and she choked back her sobs.


    Sean promptly swallowed any words of reprimand the instant he caught sight of Abigail crying. Instead,


    he walked over and hugged her, patting her back gently. ¡°I know it¡¯s hard for you because


    of Joan, but I promise you, I really don¡¯t like her.¡±


    ¡°Can you just let me go?¡± she said tearfully.


    He only tightened his embrace around her as he ced his chin on her shoulder. ¡°No.¡±


    When she heard his answer, she reached out, grabbed his clothes, and bit her lip as she tried her best


    to get her emotions under control.


    At this moment, he kissed her neck slowly, moving downward. With that, her body went limp, and she


    copsed into his embrace.


    ¡°Honey,¡± he said with tenderness in his tone,forting her.


    Still, she whimpered and curled into herself.


    After he carried her to the bed, he nted kisses all over her body.


    The moment their intimate moment ended, shey on the bed in a daze as she gasped for breath.


    ¡°I¡¯ll carry you to the shower.¡± Sean got up and, in the process, lifted her from the bed.


    She obediently held onto his neck. She became particrlypliant, allowing him to touch her as


    they showered.


    When she came out of the bathroom, she waspletely hapless. Thus, she fell asleep as soon as


    her head touched the pillow.


    The next day, she woke up around 10.30AM. Sean¡¯s phone call awakened her, and she furrowed her


    brow when she opened her eyes. The first thing she did was kick Sean beside her.


    He took a deep breath and reached out to pinch her face. ¡°Are you hitting me as soon as you wake


    up?¡±


    On the other end of the phone, Cameron turned silent.


    ¡°You couldn¡¯t have answered your phone outside?¡± she said irritably.


    ¡°It¡¯s already 10.30AM. Yet, you want to keep sleeping?¡± he asked bemusedly.


    She flipped over as she grumbled irritably, ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡±


    He chuckled and told Cameron on the phone, ¡°Just buy whatever.¡±


    After that, he tossed his phone aside and flipped over, pinning her down. Once again, his kissesnded


    on her body. ¡°What do you want to eat for lunch, honey?¡±


    Her eyes turned half-lidded as she enjoyed his kisses. ¡°Anything¡­¡±


    ¡°Can I savor you, then?¡± he murmured, his hands starting to wander,


    ¡°Go away.¡± She wriggled away in annoyance.


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    This made himugh, and the two of them continued to y fight on the bed until the doorbell


    rang.


    Sean quickly grabbed the nket and covered himself securely. ¡°It¡¯s probably Cameron bringing me


    some clothes. I don¡¯t have anything to wear. Can you help me get it?¡±


    ¡°You can go get it naked. You¡¯re both men, after all.¡± Abigaily on the bed, not moving an inch.


    ¡°What if he has a different S**ual orientation?¡± he said.


    She couldn¡¯t be bothered to respond. So, she closed her eyes in exasperation, leaving him. hanging.


    ¡°Honey.¡± He kissed her cheek.


    She couldn¡¯t stand the continuous kisses and sweet nothings. So, she reluctantly got up to help get the


    clothes.


    When she opened the door and saw Cameron, she felt that they were taking things a bit too far. What


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    has the ever-diligent Cameron done wrong?


    ¡°Thank you. Sorry for troubling you.¡± She took the bag of clothes from him and thanked him with a


    polite expression.


    ¡°It¡¯s not trouble at all, Mrs. Graham. This is my job,¡± he replied respectfully.

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    Chapter 191 Danger Approaches Silently


    Abigail looked at Cameron and suddenly eximed loudly, ¡°Sean said you have a different S**ual


    orientation; that¡¯s why he doesn¡¯t want toe over to pick up the clothes. He¡¯s afraid that might have


    ideas about him.¡±


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    His face disyed surprise for a moment. After a while, he smiled in a very polite manner and replied,


    ¡°Mr. Graham is just trying to make you happy. I understand his intentions.¡±


    She could hear Sean burst intoughter from inside the room. It was the first time she had heard. him


    So, she smiled awkwardly at Cameron and grabbed the paper bag before closing the door.


    ¡°Go change your clothes,¡± she told Sean as she walked to the bedside.


    There was a teasing smile in his eyes as he looked at her while leaning on the bed. ¡°Okay¡±


    After she tossed the paper bag to him, he lifted the nket and unabashedly changed his clothes right


    in front of her.


    ¡°You¡¯ve seen and had a good taste of it all. So, you can¡¯t keep bringing up divorce,¡± he said to her


    bluntly.


    She felt like kicking him when she heard those ridiculous wordsing from his lips.


    After lunch, Sean and Cameron left for the airport together


    Before they left, Sean reminded Abigail once again, ¡°Even if you¡¯re angry, you shouldn¡¯t ignore my


    calls. When you don¡¯t answer, I worry about you and will start looking everywhere for you.¡±


    ¡°I thought you said you had something important to discuss with me,¡± she asked as she shook her


    raised phone.


    ¡°Yes.¡± He nodded. Suddenly, he leaned closer to her, his voice low and seductive as he said, ¡°I wanted


    to ask you, how was your experience the night beforest? How was itpared to before?¡±


    She instantly shoved him away and rolled her eyes before sauntering off.


    A faint smile lingered at the corner of Sean¡¯s lips. Only after he watched her enter the embroidery


    studio did he turn to leave with Cameron.


    As their car slowly departed, a man wearing a cap emerged from behind a tall tree by the roadside with


    his eyes squinted.


    He stared at the entrance of the embroidery studio for a while before sending a message to


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    Kingston. ¡®Is there a possibility that Abigail is Sean¡¯s wife?¡±


    Joan learned about this message shortly after. When she recalled various events from the past, she


    couldn¡¯t help but furrow her brows, lost in thought.


    Kingston immediately sent her another message. ¡®Sean says he¡¯s pursuing her, so she might not be.


    However, if you don¡¯t like her, I¡¯ll find a way to prevent her from being with Sean.


    ¡°What do you think he likes about her? She doesn¡¯t even look top-tier attractive.


    ¡®I checked; her grandmother and his grandfather have a good rtionship. It¡¯s probably this connection


    that led to her being taken care of by Sean.¡±


    Joan couldn¡¯t help but feel disdainful when she read that. So, it turns out she was relying on her


    grandmother to connect with Sean¡¯s grandmother. No wonder Old Mrs. Graham doesn¡¯t like her. That


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    woman is already so old, yet she refuses to stay still and enjoy her retirement. It seems that Abigail


    learned the art of seduction from her grandmother.


    I don¡¯t think she¡¯s Sean¡¯s wife. The Graham Family is undoubtedly a prominent one, and the wife he


    marries should also be from a wealthy family. It doesn¡¯t matter how well Sean is hiding her away. It¡¯s


    impossible that there¡¯s no information about his wife. She most probably hails from a significant


    background for us to have such difficulty tracking her down.¡±


    Kingston thought her words made sense and stopped dwelling on it.


    ¡°But if possible, let¡¯s make sure Sean is out of her league.


    ¡®Sure. I¡¯m nning to do that, too.¡±


    Meanwhile, Abigail sneezed multiple times in a row, making her rub her nose with a frown.


    ¡°Is the air conditioning in here too cold, Ms. Quinn?¡± the tea house¡¯s waitress asked her with a


    concerned expression.


    As Abigail shook her head, she answered, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that my nose is a bit itchy. Maybe it¡¯s because


    I¡¯m in a new environment and not used to it.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± The waitress nodded immediately.


    Just then, Abigail pointed to a yellow rosewood-carved griffin and said to the waitress, ¡°I¡¯ll take this car


    pendant.¡±


    ¡°Sure, the waitress replied with a smile.


    Next, she chose a keyboard and a bracelet. The bracelet was for Eric, and the keyboard was for


    Anthony. Anthony had a hidden hobby as a keyboard enthusiast. And, of course, the griffin was for


    Kevin. She thought the adorable griffin matched his temperament quite well.


    Then, she continued shopping after mailing the three gifts straight from the tea house.


    Suddenly, she stopped in front of an antique puzzle ball pendant.


    This ball is only half an inch in size, but it has fiveyers. Naturally, it¡¯s all carved by our owner.¡± the


    waitress exined.


    Abigail leaned in for a closer look and saw that eachyer was incredibly thin, yet the patterns were


    very intricate. ¡°This one has got to be very expensive, right?¡± she asked. For some reason, she felt that


    this ball was somehow perfect for Sean.


    ¡°Let me ask the owner, the waitress said before quickly heading to the kitchen.


    After a short while, the shop owner came out while kneading a piece of dough. As he looked at the


    antique puzzle ball, he said, ¡°This is 150 thousand.¡±


    She was utterly dumbfounded when she heard the price he had set.


    ¡°It¡¯s made from the wood of the small acacia tree, which is very hardy. I spent five years making this


    piece, and it still exudes the scent of violets to this day,¡± he borated.


    Five years. It¡¯s certainly worth the price, but I don¡¯t have that much money¡­ ¡°Please serve me the


    pastries. and tea first. I need some time to think things over,¡± she told him.


    The shop owner¡¯sst name was Pearson, which she noticed when she paid for her meal.


    ¡°Sure. My name is Josh, by the way. Feel free to call me by my name,¡± he said before turning and


    heading back to the kitchen.

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    Chapter 192


    Chapter 192 Sean¡¯s Karma


    As Abigail sat down, she sent a message to Sean. Transfer me 150 thousand. It¡¯s for him anyway. I


    don¡¯t want to spend this money. Also, it¡¯s 150 thousand! I don¡¯t have that much in my ount right


    now. All the money I earn is in thepany¡¯s ount.


    This was the first time she had asked Sean for money, and he was quite surprised. He promptly.


    transferred 600 thousand to her. ¡®Spend it as you wish.


    When she read the message, she sneered. He spent more than this on Joan. However, since he didn¡¯t


    ask any questions and simply transferred the money, she decided not to make an issue out of it with


    him.


    In a few days, Kevin, Eric, and Anthony all received gifts from Abigail.


    Sean Seethed with anger upon discovering that Kevin had received a griffin gift from her. To add to


    that, when he saw Eric unting the bracelet on Instagram, he didn¡¯t even need to think twice to know


    that it was a gift from Abigail.


    Meanwhile, when Anthony saw Eric¡¯s post, he promptly decided to show off his wooden keyboard. on


    Instagram.


    They¡¯re all wooden products. It¡¯s obvious that they¡¯re from Abigail. Sean ground his teeth and


    immediately called Abigail to confront her.


    ¡°Did


    you ask me for 150 thousand to buy gifts for them?¡± His tone was far from his usual gentleness.


    Abigail was deliberately provoking him. When she nned to buy a gift for Anthony, she wanted to do


    so. ¡°I bought them with my own money, and those things aren¡¯t expensive. It¡¯s only a total of 4,000,¡±


    she responded nonchntly. ¡°Kevin demanded 300 thousand less in breach of contract.pensation,


    Anthony introduced me to orders worth millions, and Eric rmended this carving shop, which also


    helped me. Is it unreasonable for me to give them gifts?¡±


    ¡°So, everyone got one except me?¡± He wished he could fly to her immediately and make her buy him


    one. How is this fair? All the men she knew received gifts, so why didn¡¯t I?


    ¡°Why should you have one? You can have Joan buy you one. Oh, my. Don¡¯t you tell me that you¡¯ve


    only been giving her stuff and haven¡¯t been receiving anything?¡± She mocked him.


    He immediately hung up the phone right then and there.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, she didn¡¯t buy you one because you¡¯re her husband. If she bought you one, you would be


    on the same level as those ordinary men Cameron tried to console him.


    ¡°That argument won¡¯t work on me,¡± Sean said, anger clearly visible as he loosened his tie.


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    He couldn¡¯t ept Abigail giving gifts to other men. Why did she have to send gifts to three men at the


    same time? Aren¡¯t bracelets for good luck? Did she care so much about Eric¡¯s future? As for the griffin,


    it¡¯s for warding off evil. And it¡¯s a car pendant to boot. Is she that worried about Kevin¡¯s safety? Anthony


    received a wooden keyboard. It¡¯s clear she knows a lot about his interests. Otherwise, why would she


    choose to give a keyboard among all the other options? They are all her close friends, while I¡¯m just


    nothing!


    At this moment, he felt a surge of anger rising in his head, filling his usually clear mind with chaos and


    emptiness.


    Cameron didn¡¯t dare say anything more and could only watch as Sean simmered with anger.


    ¡°Tell me, why did she do this?¡± He couldn¡¯t ept Abigail¡¯s contempt for him. I even went all the way to


    Ouisford in person to appease her when she was upset.


    Cameron lowered his head, afraid to make a sound, as he was unable to provide him with at


    satisfactory answer.


    In the end, Kevin was summoned to his office yet again.


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    ¡°Does she hate me that much?¡± Sean asked him.


    Kevin, who had received a gift, felt inwardly delighted but did his best to maintain a serious expression


    on his face. ¡°You know her temperament. She¡¯s doing this to make you jealous.¡±


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t care if I¡¯m jealous. She¡¯s just humiliating me.¡± Sean¡¯s face darkened.


    To be honest, Kevin had never seen Sean lose hisposure like this before. ¡°Let me say something


    you won¡¯t like to hear. When you were giving those gifts to Joan without giving her anything, did you


    ever consider how she felt at that time?¡± he asked softly.


    Sean¡¯s anger was instantly extinguished by his words. He became calm, and his face grew terrifyingly


    grave.


    Kevin didn¡¯t dare to say anything more and reached for a ss of water, taking several sips.


    After a while, Sean forced a wry smile. ¡°True. She¡¯s just getting back at me and making fun of me.¡±


    ¡°I just don¡¯t understand one thing. Why did you bring Joan in front of her in the first ce? If you were a


    bit more restrained, things wouldn¡¯t have escted to this point today,¡± Kevin muttered.


    Sean recalled that he did care about Abigail back then, but not to a great extent. Today¡¯s events


    seemed like his karma, a way for her to gradually return what he had imposed on her.


    I should endure her indifference and disregard for me.¡± His tone was cold as he tightly clenched his


    hand at his side.


    ¡°But she still provokes you on purpose, which means she still cares about you,¡± Kevin quickly.


    interjected.


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    ¡°Forget it.¡± Sean¡¯s hands turned ck, his voice now cold and firm.


    He thought that by treating her well during this time and showing his concern, she might have started to


    develop feelings for him. Little did he know that she would react by humiliating him.


    ¡°Don¡¯t give up so easily, Sean,¡± Kevin advised him.


    s, Sean simply picked up a file and returned to his work without saying another word.


    Kevin quietly left the room after loafing around in the office for a while. These two are just making


    things far moreplicated than they should be.


    Meanwhile. Abigail, far away in Ouisford, had no idea about Sear¡¯s current state of anger. She was still


    ying with the antique puzzle ball. Maybe it¡¯s because this thing has many facets, and I think that


    Sean is also like that, which makes me feel that it suits him well.


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    Chapter 193


    Chapter 193 Miss, Answer the Phone


    In the following days, Abigail frequently visited the tea house, bing a regr customer at Josh¡¯s


    shop. Once she was finished with her embroidery work for the day, she would head to ¡®Serenity¡¯ to


    drink tea and brainstorm her designs while indulging in some pastries.


    Josh would sit across from her at the table, diligently working on his woodcarvings. Currently, he was


    carving a character from an anime, amissioned piece. After some interaction, Abigail noticed that


    he had a peculiar work style; he eptedmissions ranging from just single digits to hundreds of


    thousands, solely depending on his mood.


    Initially, she thought that the tea house might not be very profitable, but she now realized that his


    woodwork was renowned online. The tea and pastries were more of an essory to his art, and


    carving was his livelihood.


    She felt a bit tired from drawing and set down her tablet. So, she watched as he lowered his head and


    observed the character in his hands while sipping her tea. Since she wasn¡¯t very familiar with this field,


    she couldn¡¯t make much sense of it despite having observed him in his element for at while.


    Josh had a mature appearance, resembling that of an old cadre. Yet, his mindset was up-to-date with


    the younger generation. He had a broad range of interests, including gaming, anime, and


    movies.


    I can tell you don¡¯t surf the inte often,¡± he suddenly said.


    When she heard this unexpectedment, she nearly choked on her tea. She suppressed her urge to


    cough and replied, ¡°Yes, I don¡¯t pay much attention to things outside the designmunity.¡±


    ¡°Well, that can be a good thing,¡± he said.


    They continued their conversation casually, discussing various topics as the day slowly turned into


    night.


    As Abigail left the tea house, she looked at the streetlights and suddenly realized that Sean hadn¡¯t


    contacted her in several days. She had nned to personally give him the antique puzzle ball, but


    since he was infuriated over her giving gifts to others, she decided to drop the idea.


    She lowered her head to check her phone and saw that her Uber driver was a few minutes away.


    ¡°What the heck, Miss? Why aren¡¯t you answering your phone again?¡± In L.Moon Studio, Luna was


    bing increasingly anxious. She had made over 20 calls to Abigail, all without a response. In the


    end, she got so frustrated that she decided to call Kevin.


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    ¡°Both you and Sean are unbelievable. You call me when you can¡¯t find your bestie, and he calls me


    when he can¡¯t find his wife. I might as well resign and be Abigail¡¯s maid!¡± Kevinined,


    clearly irritated by being awakened so early.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t been able to reach her sincest night. Did she have another fight with Sean?¡± she asked.


    Kevin, who was snuggling under his nket, muttered, ¡°I suppose. She¡¯s given gifts to all the men she


    knows except for him. I imagine they had a big argument. I haven¡¯t heard from Sean in days.¡±


    Regardless of that, she was currently so anxious she couldn¡¯t help but grab her hair and bounce


    around in ce. ¡°But I need to contact her urgently!¡± Lexie had a few days off and wanted to meet


    na. Now, with this situation, she was sure Lexie would be angry.


    ¡°Miss, I can¡¯t do anything even if you make a fuss here. I¡¯m very sleepy. Find Sean¡­¡± he said, followed


    by shallow breaths.


    ¡°Abigail sent you a gift, right?¡± she hissed through gritted teeth.


    ¡°I know she¡¯s good to me, but I only slept at 3.30AMst night, and it¡¯s only 7.30AM now. Are you trying


    to kill me?¡± He sounded mournful.


    ¡°Please, just ask Sean for me, and I won¡¯t bother you anymore,¡± she pleaded.


    ¡°Oh, please. I only received a small griffin pendant. Don¡¯t make me sacrifice my life for it,¡± he begged


    while clutching his nket.


    So, it was an even more infuriated Luna who hung up on him. How can he be brothers with Sean when


    he¡¯s this timid?


    Just as she feltpletely helpless, she received a message from Abigail. I¡¯m learning now, and they


    don¡¯t allow me to check my phone frequently to prevent anyone from stealing their techniques. Do you


    need anything?¡±


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    Luna found this rather odd. In the past, when Abigail learned embroidery and some very difficult


    techniques, people were eager for her to promote those techniques everywhere. After all, these


    intangible cultural heritage techniques were at risk of being lost. Young people were unwilling to endure


    the hardships required to learn them, so the old masters and craftsmen were eager for her to help


    promote them and find more apprentices to carry on the traditions.


    ¡°Lexie wants to meet you. You need toe back now. You can keep learning those skillster and


    hurry back.


    ¡°I really can¡¯t make it back. I¡¯ll exin it to you when I get back. It¡¯s hard to exin through text.


    Luna couldn¡¯t fathom what kind of technique Abigail needed to be so secretive. Soon, she received


    several images of embroidery designs from Abigail, and her eyes lit up when she saw


    them.


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    ¡®I¡¯ll try to talk to her. After all, it¡¯s a dress worth 1.5 million; perhaps she wants to give Lexie a surprise,


    so she couldn¡¯t reveal it yet.


    At the same time, inside a pitch-ck room with metal walls, a man wearing a cap and a face. mask


    ced Abigail¡¯s phone down and answered another call.


    ¡°Is the smuggling route confirmed? We¡¯ll sell the merchandise directly at the farthest industrial park.


    You can handle it as you see fit. Don¡¯t worry. The merchandise is of excellent quality. She has delicate


    skin, and she¡¯s been married before, experienced enough to handle all of you.¡±


    Abigail, still dazed, struggled toprehend the words due to her disoriented state. She felt utterly


    drained, and herst memory was getting into a cab. When she woke up, it was like this.


    The man nced at the motionless Abigail on the ground and couldn¡¯t help but smirk. We have


    invested significant time and effort, creating countless seemingly coincidental encounters. Finally, we


    captured her stealthily.


    Is the video ready yet? If Sean bes suspicious, our smuggling operation could fail.¡±


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    Chapter 194


    Chapter 194 Emergency Help Message


    Soon, the man received a message. ¡®I¡¯ll send you the video today. Are you sure you can send her away


    in three days? Are the people at the industrial park reliable?¡±


    ¡°The area where the park is located is one of the most chaotic in Southeast Asia. Even if Sean hast


    extraordinary abilities, would he dare confront the military forces over there? Even if he were to go, his


    death would merely be inconsequential; nobody would care.


    Just as he had sent out the message, Luna called again.


    The man holding Abigail¡¯s phone didn¡¯t answer immediately. His face darkened as he watched the


    messages pop up one by one, his expression clearly showing impatience.


    When Luna noticed that there was still no reply from Abigail, even though she had sent so many


    messages, she started to feel anxious. Lexie didn¡¯t want to only see pictures. In fact, she insisted on


    meeting Abigail in person, which put Luna in a difficult situation. ¡®Reply to my message! If you don¡¯t


    reply, I¡¯m going to video call you!¡±


    She kept repeatedly calling, making the man wish he could strangle her through the phone.


    At this moment, Abigail¡¯s ck cloth bag was removed from her head, and she gasped for air. When


    she looked up and saw the man standing not far from her, she trembled in fear.


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    ¡°Now, I need you to cooperate with me and have a video call with your friend. Just tell her that you¡¯re


    fine and ask her not to insist on seeing you. I promise that in two days, I will release you,¡± he calmly


    told her.


    She nodded repeatedly, but the cloth in her mouth prevented her from speaking.


    After the man put the phone aside, he began to set up the scene.


    Abigail¡¯s phone returned to her hand, and she immediately remembered the emergency contact setting


    she had configured with the police. She had set up a message to be sent to Luna if she pressed the


    power button five times.


    ¡°Don¡¯t y tricks, or I¡¯ll kill you right away.¡± The man threatened as he saw her holding the phone: but


    not doing anything.


    After a deep breath, she said, ¡°I¡¯m a bit nervous. I¡¯m afraid she might notice something.¡± She tightly


    held the phone, and her fingers silently positioned themselves over the power button.


    ¡°It¡¯s normal to be nervous the first time you¡¯re kidnapped. Don¡¯t worry. As long as you cooperate, I


    won¡¯t harm you,¡± he gently reassured her.


    ¡°What should I tell her?¡± she pretended to ask the man.


    He replied, ¡°You can read the messages she sent you.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± she said as she opened the messages and carefully read them. Worried that she might seem


    toopliant, she started feigning fear by shaking in her seat. She pulled out all the stops. So, by the


    time she was done, her eyes were puffy, and she was quietly sobbing into her hand.


    ¡°You¡¯d better not have any funny ideas. Why are you crying?!¡± the man suddenly roared.


    She shivered involuntarily at his outburst. She quickly raised her hand to wipe away her tears, biting


    her lip tightly to suppress the urge to cry.


    ¡°Don¡¯t waste my time!¡± the man barked again, harshly.


    Abigail¡¯s shoulders trembled as she looked at him with red-rimmed eyes and a fearful expression on


    her face. ¡°Wait a moment. I need topose myself.¡± She tightly clutched her phone. When she


    irritated the man, she took the opportunity to press the power button five times. Once she calmed


    down, she connected to a video call with Luna and calmly said, ¡°I¡¯ll be able to return in three days. Can


    you please talk to Lexie and see if she can wait?¡±


    Three days? Lexie only has a one-week vacation in total, and we¡¯ve already wasted several days. I


    don¡¯t know if I can convince her to stay. She¡¯s really angry today and insists on making me leave. This


    won¡¯t work,¡± Luna said, her palms sweaty.


    As soon as she received Abigail¡¯s emergency message, she thought of the dangerous people Abigail


    had encountered before.


    Her words made Abigail anxious as well. He¡¯s unlikely to let me go three dayster. Why else would he


    have kidnapped me in the first ce?


    Lexie and the public believed that Luna was na. The thing was that Luna, who wasn¡¯t particrly


    skilled in design, wouldn¡¯t be able to exin her dress design concept to Lexie. In the end, Lexie might


    suspect L.Moon or even na¡¯s abilities. This was undoubtedly a huge crisis for


    their studio.


    ¡°You find a way to keep her calm; it¡¯s only three days,¡± Abigail said helplessly. ¡°I¡¯ve already made


    arrangements here and can¡¯t afford to cancel them. Just tell her it¡¯s for her dress, and I have a special


    design piece that I¡¯m sure she¡¯ll love when she sees it.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Luna ran her fingers through her hair in frustration.


    The moment they hung up the call, Abigail¡¯s phone was snatched away by the man.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You¡¯ll definitely go back in three days, he said with a smile, holding her phone.


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± She pretended to be meek and submissive as she nodded repeatedly.


    Meanwhile, Luna immediately reported the kidnapping to the police, and they took it very seriously.


    ¡°Don¡¯t make a big scene. Make sure to approach this quietly. I¡¯m almost certain that the kidnapper is


    clever. He even mimicked her tone when he responded to my texts. I didn¡¯t even notice that the phone


    had switched hands untilter,¡± she nervously informed the police.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Miss Smith. Since the kidnapper is still within our borders, there¡¯s no need to be rmed.¡±


    The police assured her,


    When she left the police station, her face was as pale as a ghost. Should I tell Sean? What if he gets


    anxious and ruins the police¡¯s n?


    p! Abigail received a harsh p across her face, and then her hair was forcefully grabbed by the


    man.


    ¡°You damn b*tch, how dare you pull such a stunt right under my nose? I¡¯ll get someone to kill you!¡±

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    Chapter 195 Giving It Her All


    Abigail was seeing stars, and her ears were ringing after getting pped so brutally. The pain in her


    check felt like her skin was torn from the blow. Then, she was forced to raise her head, revealing a faint


    trace of blood flowing out from the corner of her lips.


    The man¡¯s eyes were overflowing with viciousness as he raised his hand, ready to p her again. But


    then, his phone started ringing, and Abigail was promptly thrown to the ground.


    Her head knocked against the ground, and the pain was so immense that she cked out and was


    almost rendered immobile.


    ¡°Hello? I don¡¯t know when that b*tch sent a distress signal to her friend. She tricked me!¡± The mant left


    with his phone.


    ¡°The guy said three days. There¡¯s no other way! I¡¯ll contact another buyer. Don¡¯t worry. I will make sure


    she¡¯s sent to the industrial park. That way, she won¡¯t have any chance of escaping.¡±


    Once he was done, he ended the call and returned to grab Abigail.


    Abigail was held by her hair and dragged out of the iron shed. Tears welled up in her eyes from the


    pain, and she found a chance to kick the man. She knew very well what the industrial park was and


    would be doomed if sent there.


    The man stumbled from the kick and almost fell on his face. He grumbled angrily as he came for


    Abigail once more, but she mustered all her strength and began madly kicking at the man.


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    ¡°B*stard. Sc*m of society!¡± Abigail cursed.


    The fuming man tried to grab Abigail¡¯s leg and tie them up, but she was no fool. Instead, she was now


    a woman filled to the brim with righteous anger as she violently attacked the man¡¯s hand. ¡°You¡¯re a


    trash who only sells women for a living. You¡¯re useless! A piece of trash!¡± Abigail


    shrieked.


    Those words infuriated the man so much that his veins protracted from his skin. Suddenly, he stopped


    walking and turned around to snap a thick branch off a nearby tree.


    When the branchnded on Abigail¡¯s body, she was in so much pain that tears started falling. By the


    time her clothes were tattered from the beating, she finally lost all her strength to resist.


    At that point, she was battered and bruised. So, the man threw the branch hard to the ground. before


    grabbing her by her soil and blood-stained clothes. Finally, he pped her once more and forced her to


    look into his fierce eyes.


    Fresh blood flowed out from the corner of Abigail¡¯s lips, and though she looked weak, they were still


    filled with unrelenting hatred.


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    ¡°Sean won¡¯t let you get away with this!¡± She gritted her teeth and threatened through pained.


    gasps.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll go abroad if this deal goes through.¡± The man said with a smile.


    Abigail took the opportunity to suddenly pounce on him and viciously bit the man¡¯s neck.


    ¡°Ahh¡ª¡± The man screamed.


    The ce Abigail bit was around his Adam¡¯s apple, and she bit down with the intention of killing


    him.


    Blood stained their clothes. The man delivered several blows to Abigail¡¯s head, and though she cked


    out several times, she still refused to unclench her jaw.


    Tears continued to rage from her eyes as she let out a low whimper.


    The man screamed miserably and struggled, reaching out to grab Abigail¡¯s hair fiercely. When he finally


    pushed Abigail away with all his might, she had already bitten off a piece of flesh from his throat.


    Abigail was gasping violently as she tumbled to the ground.


    In the meantime, the man covered his neck and kept letting out pained moans as blood flowed.


    continuously from between his fingers on his throat. The continuous blood loss andck of oxygen


    made the man turn pale. So, he clutched his neck tightly and started searching for his phone.


    But just as he grabbed it, Abigail kicked it away with herst bit of strength. Then, she watched. him


    struggle like a fish out of water andughed madly. ¡°Serves you right!¡± She grinned in vicious. glee.


    The man¡¯s lips were wide open, but he couldn¡¯t make a sound in response. Soon, he went into shock


    right in front of Abigail.


    Abigail wriggled her tied-up body and desperately crawled toward the nearby forest with dense. bushes


    after catching some rest. She had no idea how long she had wriggled and crawled her way across the


    grass when she finally fell unconscious.


    When Sean heard Luna say that Abigail had been kidnapped, he immediately rushed to Cloudgrove


    with Cameron.


    At the same time, the police hadunched a full-scale investigation.


    oxygen.


    ¡°We found a man with a bitten throat who went into shock due to blood loss andck of We¡¯ve


    expanded our search. Mr. Graham, please send more helicopters to search the area.


    Sean, who was searching the ce with the police, received a call from the local police while in the


    middle of searching.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Sean¡¯s face was gloomy.


    The helicopter started a detailed search, starting from where the man was found. No one knew of


    Abigail¡¯s current situation. What if she was in worse condition than the kidnapper? The more dy they


    faced, the more dangerous her situation would be.


    As soon as Abigail woke up, she realized her body was hot and weak. She guessed she might have


    gotten a fever due to her inmed injuries.


    As shey sprawled on the grass, she felt like everything that had just happened was straight out of a


    bad dream. It never urred to her that she would encounter such a thing in her ordinary life. The


    scene when she fought with the kidnapper seemed like a movie.


    Suddenly, she heard a rustling sound from the side. s, Abigail had no strength to move, so she


    could only look in the direction of the sound with wary eyes.


    When the grass was pushed aside, she saw Sean¡¯s pale and tired face.


    The moment she saw him, her tears instantly started flowing.


    Sean¡¯s suit was all torn, and his usually clean face had several scratches and smudges. He threw


    himself before her and picked her up in his arms.


    When Abigail fell into his arms, she looked into his eyes and parted her lips. But she couldn¡¯t. make a


    sound.


    ¡°I¡¯ll bring you home. You¡¯re fine now. Everything¡¯s fine.¡± Sean hugged her tightly.


    At that moment, all Abigail truly wanted to say was that her wounds were hurting because of his


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    Chapter 196 Not Expecting Gifts From Her


    When Abigail woke up in the hospital, she was almost tackled by Luna. ¡°Wait¡­ I have injuries on my


    body. It hurts,¡± Abigail weakly pushed her friend away.


    Luna¡¯s eyes were red. ¡°I¡¯ve already called the police. How did


    you end up like this?¡±


    ¡°He found out I had you call the police in less than two hours after our video call. Also, he had an


    aplice,¡± Abigail whispered to Luna.


    ¡°When I received your message that day, I immediately called the police. Later, the police asked me to


    asked.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t made any enemies recently, and Laura, who had exposed her rtionship with Sean,


    had been sent to who knows where. Therefore, the possibility of Laura being behind this was slim.


    Hey, do you think it might be the fake doctor from before?¡± Luna continued to ask.


    ¡°Even Sean couldn¡¯t find out who he was,¡± Abigail replied.


    At that moment, the door was pushed open, and Sean came with a lunchbox. His face had several


    band-aids, making him look a bitical.


    ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll leave for now. Take good care of yourself.¡± Luna stood up, reluctant to part with Abigail.


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    After Luna left, Sean opened the lunchbox and asked her, ¡°Are you still in pain?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s better now,¡± Abigail replied.


    ¡°The kidnapper nearly died. His windpipe is damaged, so he can¡¯t speak anymore.¡± Sean gave her the


    lunchbox.


    ¡°Would I get punished by thew?¡± Abigail asked.


    Sean ran his fingers through her hair infort and exined, ¡°You did it in self-defense, and this is


    not the man¡¯s first crime. He actually kidnapped you from Ouisford to Cloudgrove.¡±


    ¡°They want to sell me to an industrial park in the neighboring country. Also, they have aplices and


    are watching Luna¡¯s every move. Then, Abigail told him about how she had Luna call the police but


    then got beaten up in less than two hours.


    When Sean heard what she said, he touched her still slightly bruised cheek. ¡°I¡¯ll get to the bottom


    of this. But from now on, I¡¯ll let Cameron follow you.¡±


    ¡°No way.¡± Abigail immediately responded. She refused to have anyone from Sean following her.


    ¡°Be good. Do you want to wait until things are irreversible before you regret it?¡± Sean asked her.


    ¡°To tell you the truth. I am a bit averse to using people from your side, Abigail replied seriously.


    ¡°Well, your objection is heard and noted. However, you need to listen to me on this matter,¡± Sean spoke


    firmly.


    Abigail got lucky this time. Although her opponent was a grown man, she almost managed to kill him.


    Perhaps the man thought he was stronger than Abigail because he was a man and underestimated


    her, leading to his miserable oue. Nheless, such luck wouldn¡¯t exist a second time.


    Abigail had some difficulty in raising her hand, so Sean took the lunchbox and fed her.


    Have you decided to give up because I didn¡¯t give you a gift thest time?¡± Abigail suddenly inquired.


    Sean had been on a business trip during those few days. When Abigail hurt his feelings, he went to


    deal with the things he had left behind, deciding to immerse himself in work to forget about his


    sadness. ¡°I haven¡¯t given up. I just took a temporary break,¡± Sean replied.


    ¡°You deserved it,¡± Abigail retorted.


    ¡°Forget it. I didn¡¯t expect you to give me anything. My only wish right now is that you¡¯ll do well in any of


    your endeavors, and such things won¡¯t happen ever again.¡± Sean¡¯s eyes were filled with endless


    gentleness.


    He was filled with deep regret when he heard about Abigail¡¯s incident. If he had called her every day


    like before, he would have quickly noticed that she was missing. Then, she wouldn¡¯t have been taken


    to Cloudgrove and suffered so much.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about this when you¡¯ve caught the culprit.¡± Abigail said.


    Sean hummed in response. Once he left the ward, his rxed demeanor disappeared.


    Cameron nced at him.


    ¡°Look after her. If anything goes wrong, I¡¯ll hold you responsible.¡± Sean left those cold words and


    walked away with the lunchbox.


    When he returned to his car, he seemed gloomy. Actually, he suspected this was Kingston¡¯s doing, but


    he didn¡¯t have any definite proof.


    After all, Abigail had a simple social circle and had only offended Laura. After Laurd exposed his


    and Abigail¡¯s rtionship, he banned her from the industry. Therefore, no one would dare to help her


    do such things anymore.


    But it was different for Kingston because he wasn¡¯t as simple as he seemed.


    Of course, Sean wouldn¡¯t be able to touch him without any evidence.


    Sean dialed a number with a dark expression on his face. The call was soon answered.


    ¡°Keep a close eye on Kingston¡¯s movements and find a way to hack into his phone. I want to monitor


    his phone in real time!¡±


    After he ended the call, he pinched his nose bridge, specting in his mind. If Kingston is targeting


    Abigail, then what¡¯s the reason? Is it only because I said I wanted to pursue Abigail, so he decided to


    do away with Abigail for Joan¡¯s sake?


    While Abigail was in the hospital, Eric brought a worker from the tea house to visit her.


    ¡°My name is Lte Pearson, Josh¡¯s cousin. I heard something happened to you, and since Josh


    couldn¡¯te, he asked me to visit you for him.¡± Lte squeezed into the spot beside the bed,


    looking concerned.


    Abigail had only met her briefly. Yet, the woman hade all the way from Pendorf, which was at


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    ¡°Thank Josh for me.¡± Abigail smiled.


    ¡°This is a gift from Josh. Carry it with you for safety Lte handed a square wooden box to Abigail.


    Abigail thanked her again. It turned out that she had managed to form her own circle of friends


    unbeknownst to her.


    For the past three years, her life had revolved around Sean. However, now he was no longer her


    sole focus.


    Eric pulled Lte behind him by the cor and stepped forward, asking concernedly, ¡°What


    happened? How are you feeling?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, but things are a littleplicated and hard to exin,¡± she replied.


    heard that things like this happen a lot. Even some tourists who go to Cloudgrove for vacation would


    get scammed by cab drivers and trafficked abroad. Anyway, you have to be careful when going out.¡±


    Lte chimed in.


    Indeed, Abigail had seen such news while browsing through social media. Many people who went in


    search of jobs were deceived to head abroad but couldn¡¯t return. Nheless, she had no intention of


    revealing her own situation.


    ¡°Strangely, you were brought to Cloudgrove from Quisford,¡± Eric remarked with a frown.


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    ¡°It¡¯s still under investigation. Besides, I¡¯m fine now,¡± Abigail exined to Eric.


    Eric looked at Abigail and asked, ¡°Actually, Josh found it strange when you didn¡¯t return to the hotel the


    next day. He and Lte went to the hotel you stayed at and discovered that you never returned. Did


    the cab driver kidnap you?¡±


    Lte didn¡¯t expect that he would be so honest with Abigail, so she nudged him. ¡°What happened to


    keeping things on the down low?!¡±


    Abigail looked at them with a puzzled expression.


    ¡°Miss Quinn, can you tell us in detail about what happened? Perhaps the Davidson and Pearson.


    Families can help you.¡± Eric ignored Lte and asked Abigail with a serious expression.


    Lte pursed her lips, silently reprimanding Eric for being unable to keep a secret.


    ¡°If you put it that way¡­ Do you still think I¡¯m the child the Pearson Family lost?¡± Abigail asked gently.


    ¡°First and foremost, we are also friends. You don¡¯t have the ability to find out the truth, but we do.¡± Eric


    stared fixedly at Abigail, anticipating her answer.


    ¡°Even if I ept your help, I can¡¯t possibly be the Pearson Family¡¯s lost child. I know they might be


    anxious¡­ but I¡¯m not.¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t deny that her grandparents treated her well and. couldn¡¯t find it


    in herself to ept the fact that she wasn¡¯t the Quinn Family¡¯s child.


    Moreover, judging by how much they loved her, they would certainly tell her the truth if she were not


    their grandchild.


    ¡°I understand. I¡¯m just trying to help you find the source of danger,¡± Eric replied hastily.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Then, Abigail told them what happened that day and repeated what happened next,


    including the fact that Luna was being watched.


    ¡°About that, can you help me dig into someone?¡± Abigail whispered to Eric.


    Lte quickly leaned forward. ¡°Who is it?¡±


    Joan Palmer. I want to know about her background¡±


    To tell the truth, Joan was the only person Abigail suspected. Since Sean couldn¡¯t find out who that


    doctor was, it meant the other party was unwilling to reveal their identity. Besides that, she had an


    intuition that this matter had to be connected to Joan.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Eric immediately nodded in agreement.


    Once the two came out from the ward, Lte put on a stern expression and asked unhappily, ¡°Joan


    Palmer. Is she Abby¡¯s husband¡¯s mistress?¡±


    ¡°Keep your voice down¡­ Abby still doesn¡¯t know that we already know everything about that woman,¡±


    Eric softly reminded Lte.


    ¡°Joan Palmer, right? How dare she steal Abby¡¯s husband? See that I don¡¯t rip her to shreds!¡± Lte¡¯s


    charming face was twisted with hatred.


    ¡°Don¡¯t rush to teach her a lesson yet. You have to follow up on Lexie¡¯s side first,¡± Eric said before


    leaving.


    Once they left, Cameron appeared from the corner and watched them leave while calling Sean.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Sean¡¯s cold voice came from the phone.


    ¡°Lte Pearson from the Pearson Family and Eric Davidson came to visit Mrs. Graham. They say


    they know everything about Mrs. Graham. Should I investigate them?¡± Cameron sounded very


    respectful.


    ¡°Including the fact that she and I are married?¡± Sean¡¯s tone became serious. If Eric had long since


    known Abigail was married, why would he hate me so much? Is it because he wants to intervene in our


    marriage?


    ¡°It seems like it. Lte said she wanted to teach Joan a lesson and stand up for Mrs. Graham,¡±


    Cameron replied.


    Sean pondered for a moment and asked, ¡°Why are the Pearsons getting involved in this?¡±


    Cameron also found that strange. It would be normal for Eric to find out everything about Abigail


    because he liked her. Still, the Pearsons wouldn¡¯t get involved in this matter because they supported


    Eric¡¯s decision to intervene in Abigail¡¯s marriage, right?


    ¡°Look into the Pearson Family.¡± Sean hung up after giving that order.


    That night, Sean returned to Ouisford to pack up the things Abigail left in the hotel and brought them


    back.


    He arrived at the hospitalte at night.


    She looked at him wearily as he brought in the luggage and a few wooden boxes.


    ¡°What did you buy?¡± Sean was curious but hadn¡¯t opened any of the boxes on the way.


    Abigail held her hand out, looking at him ying with the box containing the antique puzzle ball. ¡°Give


    me the one you¡¯re holding.¡±


    Sean threw it to her. ¡°Come clean. Who is this gift for? Some man you fancy?¡±

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    Once Abigail got ahold of the box, she didn¡¯t open it right away but looked at Sean with an inquisitive


    nce..


    ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Sean asked.


    Abigail touched the box while asking him, ¡°Do you know how much the thing inside here costs?¡±


    ¡°How much?¡± Sean didn¡¯t care about what that thing was worth. All he cared about was who she would


    be giving it to. In addition, he knew her character well. To her, practicality held more value than


    anything expensive.


    ¡°150 thousand,¡± Abigail replied.


    He quickly recalled that she had asked him for 150 thousand. So, Sean suddenly felt slightly curious


    about what was in the box and why she was willing to pay 150 thousand for it.


    What is it? Did you buy it for your grandmother?¡± Sean¡¯s gazended on the box.


    s, Abigail didn¡¯t reply. Instead, she held the box in her arms and got under the covers.


    After Sean finished washing up, hey down beside Abigail. But just as he hugged her, she turned


    around and ced something around his neck.


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Sean touched the thing.


    ¡°The fiveyer antique puzzle ball pendant I bought for you. Sean, take this as our parting gift,¡± Abigail


    exined.


    Sean immediately pulled the pendant off and lowered his head to examine it for a while. He asked her,


    ¡°Why do we have to part ways?¡±


    ¡°I can think of only one person who would harm me, and that¡¯s Joan,¡± Abigail looked into hist eyes and


    exined.


    ¡°This ball. You bought it before this incident happened. Then, is she also the reason you bought this for


    me? How many times do you have to make me repeat that I don¡¯t have any feelings for her?¡± Sean


    spoke while holding the antique puzzle ball.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think you resemble this ball? There are severalyers to it, each with its own mystery. When


    I bought it, I thought it looked like you,¡± Abigail replied slowly.


    Sean finally spoke after gazing at the tiny ball for a while, ¡°What do you want to say?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t understand you and no longer want to understand you. I¡¯m tired of guessing. I don¡¯t want to


    know what lies underneath thestyer of this ball,¡± Abigail exined with a smile.


    ¡°I can tell you.¡± A trace of sadness appeared in Sean¡¯s eyes.


    Unfortunately, Abigail had already turned around, her back facing toward him. ¡°This is the gift I bought


    for you, and it¡¯s the most expensive one.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t ask you for any more gifts and won¡¯t get angry at you for buying someone else a gift. Please


    don¡¯t argue with me anymore, okay?¡± Sean hugged her.


    ¡°But I want to know if no one will harm me anymore as long as I leave you,¡± Abigail whispered.


    Sean held her tightly without answering. It wasn¡¯t until Abigail thought he had fallen asleep that she


    heard his hoarse voice say, ¡°Abby, can we start over?¡±


    ¡°I have many friends now, and love isn¡¯t my only focus anymore. Besides, even if this is rted to Joan,


    you won¡¯t do anything to her, right?¡± Abigail asked indifferently.


    ¡°If she is behind this, I will give you an exnation,¡± Sean promised while hugging her.


    ¡°You¡¯re making excuses for her,¡± she remarked coldly.


    Sean felt that Abigail wouldn¡¯t listen to his exnations whenever Joan was brought up. But he could


    also understand her. She despised Joan, and after this near-death experience, she would certainly


    grow even more hostile toward Joan if she were indeed the culprit.


    At that moment, Abigail felt lucky to have epted Eric and the Pearson Family¡¯s help because she


    knew Sean would behave this way. He had always been unreliable.


    ¡°I¡¯m not. I don¡¯t want to argue with you now. Let¡¯s talk about everything after we find out the truth,


    okay?¡± Sean was concerned about Abigail¡¯s recent near-death experience and figured it might have put


    her in a bad mood.


    His concession earned him a kick from Abigail, but he didn¡¯t get angry but embraced her while ying


    with the antique puzzle ball. ¡°This was made from the small acacia tree, right? It has the scent of


    violets.¡±


    Abigail was surprised that he was so knowledgeable about this.


    ¡°Do you know the meaning of violets?¡± Sean asked.


    Abigail watched him twirling the inner part of the antique puzzle ball with his fingers and pursed her


    lips, saying nothing. Of course, she didn¡¯t know what violets meant. She wasn¡¯t someone who studied


    these things.


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    ¡°Eternal beauty and love, simplicity, and virtue,¡± Sean answered for her.


    A slightly unhappy Abigail inquired, ¡°Can we go to sleep now?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Honey, can you help me put it on?¡± Sean ced the antique puzzle ball in Abigail¡¯s palm.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but frown as she was slightly unwilling to do so. After a tussle between the two,


    she had no choice but to help him put it on as she had lost.


    ¡°You have such good taste, honey,¡± Sean praised Abigail.


    ¡°Stop it, and go to sleep.¡± Once Abigail said so, she closed her eyes. Yet, another failed attempt to


    break up with him. Since she was indeed exhausted, she didn¡¯t feel like mentioning that topic.


    Sean wouldn¡¯t agree to Abigail¡¯s request at this moment. Perhaps he might agree to her request Eric


    and Anthony didn¡¯t exist.


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    Loving someone meant setting her free, but because he loved her, he refused to agree to her request


    under Eric¡¯s watchful eyes. Moreover, why would someone like Eric fall for a married. woman? There


    were several excellent women in the entertainment industry, but why did Abigail catch his attention?


    Even if¡­ he knew Abigail might be na, being a designer wouldn¡¯t be enough to make him fall for


    her.


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    Sean emerged from Abigail¡¯s hospital room early the next morning. The warmth on his face had faded,


    leaving in its wake a cold demeanor.


    Cameron immediately looked at him.


    The two of them walked to a more secluded area away from the hospital room. Sean leaned against


    the wall and maintained his gaze on Abigail¡¯s room door. His tone was icy as he said, ¡°Make sure to


    investigate thoroughly whether Abigail¡¯s situation is rted to Joan. On top of that, keep a close eye on


    Kingston.¡±


    Sean was not going to let what happened to Abigail slide, even if it turned out that Joan was involved.


    However, if Joan was really involved, then he would need to protect her again.


    Kingston posed a big problem for Sean, meaning he must carefully n his next move,


    Abigail had been hospitalized for a ¡®week and nned to return to Ouisford. The embroidery work that


    she left unfinished required her immediate attention, but she had also sent Cameron away and instead


    asked Lte to apany her


    Since she intended to cooperate with the Pearsons and the Davidsons, she naturally agreed to make a


    good impression on Lte. After all, Lte seemed easy to get along with. Meanwhile, Cameron


    clung to Abigail like a shadow, following her wherever she went. It was getting quite annoying as she


    couldn¡¯t afford to have him trailing her when she needed to handle business.


    ¡°When we arrive in Ouisford, you can return to help at your cousin¡¯s shop. I¡¯ll be safe in the embroidery


    studio,¡± Abigail told Lte while they were on the ne.


    ¡°Sure, but let¡¯s cut a deal,¡± Lte suggested, not wanting to be overly clingy to Abigail. ¡°I¡¯ll take care


    of your transportation; otherwise, Eric might be angry with me.¡± After all, when Abigail was busy with


    her embroidery, Lte couldn¡¯t find it in herself to remain seated and do nothing.


    ¡°Sounds good,¡± Abigail agreed with a smile.


    ¡°However, you might not enjoy the pastries that my cousin makes or the tea that he brews,¡± Lte


    Abigail did the same.


    Lte sighed. ¡°He has gone on a business trip and probably won¡¯t be back for another four to five


    days.


    At that, Abigail responded with a simple ¡°Oh¡± and did not ask any more questions.


    The sunlight inte April was bright. Analise was squatting in the vegetable garden and feeding a stray


    cat that she had recently discovered when the doorbell suddenly rang.


    She rose to her feet, her back hunched, and went to answer the door. When she opened it, she saw a


    man, who bore a striking resemnce to Abigail, and hesitated for a moment before asking. ¡°Who are


    you looking for?¡±


    ¡°Is this Analise Stein¡¯s house? I¡¯m Abigail¡¯s friend,¡± Josh asked politely.


    ¡°Um¡­¡± Analise stepped aside, and when she lowered her gaze, there wereplex emotions in her


    eyes. Then, she closed the door and informed Josh, ¡°Abby isn¡¯t home. You¡¯ll have to call her if you


    need to talk to her.¡±


    A little orange cat hiding in the vegetable garden peeked out from among the nts and secretly


    watched Josh.


    ¡°I¡¯m not looking for her. I actually want to ask you about something.¡± His purpose was simple-he wanted


    to inquire more about Abigail¡¯s background. As he followed Analise into the hallway, he sat down on a


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    chair and handed her a photograph. This is my mother.¡±


    In the photo was a woman who looked almost identical to Abigail if her mouth was obscured.


    Analise looked at the photo and repeatedly wiped her eyes. ¡°I have severe diabetes, and my eyesight


    isn¡¯t very good. What about the photo?¡±


    Josh was skeptical and hesitant. ¡°You can¡¯t see it clearly?¡±


    ¡°Not entirely. I can see it, but it¡¯s somewhat blurry. She handed the photo back to him.


    He had indeed learned that she had diabetes and nearly went blind due to how severe her condition


    was. He thought Analise already made a full recovery when she left the hospital, but apparently, her


    vision was still unclear.


    Regret was evident in Josh¡¯s expression as he asked directly, ¡°Abby¡­ Is Abby your biological


    granddaughter?¡±


    He didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush. Even if there was a one percent chance, he still wanted to


    bring Abigail back.


    ¡°Of course, she is. What¡¯s going on?¡± Analise asked lovingly.


    Josh replied, ¡°Abby looks very much like my mother and the Pearsons lost a child more than twenty


    years ago. We still haven¡¯t found them, so my mother¡¯s health has severely deteriorated.¡±


    Analise listened attentively to his exnation and then said sadly, ¡°Her mother must miss her child a


    lot, but Abby is not one of you.¡±


    ¡°Can we have a DNA test with her then?¡± Josh asked. ¡°I know this is impolite, but we can use a


    .


    strand of her hair or draw blood. Whichever works is fine.¡±


    ¡°Abby is my granddaughter. Suddenlying here to request a DNA test isn¡¯t appropriate, is it? She¡¯s


    my biological granddaughter, and I can¡¯t possibly be mistaken about that. I sympathize with your


    mother¡¯s illness as a result of losing her child, but without Abby, I won¡¯t be able to continue living.¡±


    Analise insisted.


    At this, Josh immediately stood up and apologized. I¡¯m sorry for making such a request. If you¡¯re not


    willing to do it, I won¡¯t insist. Thank you for your time.¡±


    ¡°Abby is the Quinn Family¡¯s granddaughter, and that is a certain fact. You may leave now.¡± Analise also


    stood up and had a resolute attitude.


    ¡°Alright. Thank you.¡± He turned and left..


    Once he waspletely gone, she copsed into her chair with an iprehensible facial expression.


    She had clearly seen the resemnce in the photo, but Abigail was her granddaughter -her and her


    ¡°Abby, where I am at is your home. Don¡¯t be afraid,¡± Analise murmured.

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    Josh returned to his car and received a call from Eric. ¡°How did it go?¡± Eric asked urgently.


    ¡°The Quinn Family has only an elderlydy left, and she firmly ims that Abigail is her granddaughter.


    Could we really be mistaken?¡± Josh was in doubt.


    Abigail also insisted that Analise was her rtive, and her attitude was resolute.


    ¡°But she fell into the water at the Quinn Family¡¯s vacation resort back then¡­ Plus, weren¡¯t you the one


    who rescued her?¡± Eric asked..


    Their current lead was the Quinn Family never moving out from their vige. Twenty years ago, this


    ce was a well-known vacation resort where many wealthy people came to recuperate from their


    illnesses and rented houses in the Quinn Family¡¯s vige for years. The Pearsons had lost their


    youngest daughter during their vacation here, but over a decade ago, the resort had declined as


    tourism outside the area became more popr. Therefore, it gradually transformed into an ordinary


    vige. The beaches disappeared, causing the vige to significantly deteriorate to the point where


    very few young people were left.


    ¡°It¡¯s too much of a coincidence. Why does she look so much like her? Also, why has she been living


    there?¡± he continued asking, addressing Josh¡¯s silence.


    ¡°But why doesn¡¯t she acknowledge it? If Abby recognizes her roots, we would dly bring her back to


    the Pearsons to live out her days.¡± Josh said as he was filled with confusion.


    ¡°Maybe we need to investigate why she fell into the water back then. Perhaps the other party thought


    she was abandoned, which is why they refused to acknowledge your family,¡± Eric spected since


    such misunderstandings were not umon.


    ¡°How can we possibly investigate what happened when she fell into the water all those years ago?¡±


    Josh¡¯s voice rose slightly. After all, that was merely an ident.


    ¡°Speaking of which, I found out that Abigail nearly drowned once when she was in her teens,¡± Eric


    informed Josh.


    ¡°That doesn¡¯t seem relevant, though. Let¡¯s think of other ways. It would be great if we could do a DNA


    test directly,¡± Josh suggested to Eric.


    Eric asked Josh instead. ¡°Should we have Lte try to arrange it?¡±


    After a moment of silence, Josh replied, ¡°I think we should hold off on that for now. She loves her


    grandmother so much, and her grandmother loves her too. If we act recklessly, she might end up


    resenting us.¡±


    The situation was bing increasinglyplicated, and the mystery of Abigail¡¯s true identity still


    remained unresolved, leaving both men with more questions than answers.


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    ¡°That¡¯s true¡­¡± Eric fell into silence.


    Abigail received a call from her grandmother a day after Josh left.


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯ve been a bit busytely and haven¡¯t called you. How have you been at home?¡± Abigail¡¯s


    voice was gentle.


    ¡°Abigail¡­¡± Analise¡¯s voice trembled.


    ¡°Grandma, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Abigail immediately became nervous.


    Analise¡¯s voice was coated with tears as she exined, ¡°Abigail, someone came to our home suddenly,


    iming that you¡¯re their family¡¯s child and that I¡¯m useless. As a result, they want to take my


    granddaughter away.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s nose started to tingle with sadness when she heard that. ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m absolutely sure. that


    I¡¯m your granddaughter. I¡¯ve lived with you since I was a child, and no one can take your granddaughter


    away!¡±


    Grandma misses you a lot. I¡¯m afraid that one day I¡¯ll open my eyes, and you won¡¯t be my


    granddaughter anymore,¡± Analise whimpered as she began to cry.


    Abigail gripped her phone tightly. ¡°I¡¯lle back tonight and spend a week with you, okay, Grandma?


    Please don¡¯t cry.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m just worried about you leaving¡­ Go on with your work. I won¡¯t bother you any longer,¡±


    Analise replied through her tears.


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Abigail replied verbally but had already purchased a ne ticket. She needed to have a word


    with Eric and Josh.


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    She called Josh¡¯s number after she bought the ne ticket.


    Josh answered the call promptly. When she called him, he had already sensed that things were about


    to take a turn for the worse.


    ¡°You went to see my grandmother, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    Lte mentioned that he went on a business trip, so was it to verify the lineage?


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s just that my mom-


    ¡°Josh Pearson! I agreed to coborate with you, but I never mentioned anything about Hooking for my


    grandma!¡± Abigail interrupted him in a fit of anger.


    The person on the other end of the line fell into silence.


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    ¡°Do you even know how old my grandmother is? Even if I were from the Pearsons, what does it


    matter? I was raised by my grandparents since I was a child. After my grandfather passed away. she¡¯s


    the only family member I have, and vice versa Abigail continued angrily with red eyes. ¡°For me, your


    mother, you, and your cousin are all familiar strangers. Why did you hide this from me and say these


    things to my grandmother?!¡±


    She was almost blinded by anger.


    I¡¯m sorry.¡± Josh apologized.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Analise to call Abigail and inform her about their conversation. If Abigail wasn¡¯t her


    granddaughter. Analise should have concealed it. Had they all been mistaken?


    ¡°Don¡¯t ever contact my grandmother again, and our cooperation is over. I don¡¯t need you or Eric to help


    with anything!¡± Abigail dered before promptly hanging up the phone.


    As her chest heaved with emotion, she started packing her bags. She traveled overnight from Quisford


    to the Quinn Family¡¯s vige. When she saw Analise, Abigail immediately embraced her.


    ¡°Silly child, you¡¯ve traveled so far to return,¡± Analise mentioned as she held Abigail and patted her


    back.


    ¡°It¡¯s not so far, as long as you¡¯re okay, Grandma,¡± Abigail responded as she rested her head on


    Analise¡¯s shoulder and gently closed her eyes.


    Analise led her into the house and showed her a little orange cat she had found. The cat was


    abandoned and suffered from skin problems when Analise found it.


    ¡°When I found it, the poor animal was thin and pitiful,¡± Analise told Abigail with a face filled with


    warmth.

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    As soon as Abigail walked toward Analise, she crouched down and yfully poked the orange kitten.


    The orange kitten was startled by her appearance and quickly hid away.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but smile at this.


    Analise averted her eyes with a touch of difort as she watched Abigail having fun with the kitten.


    ¡°How long are you nning to stay this time?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll probably leave tomorrow. I¡¯ll take you to Pendorf once I wrap up my work. You can¡¯t refuse this


    time, Grandma.¡± Abigail sat on a chair, looking serious.


    s, Analise immediately expressed her rejection, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve already said it repeatedly. Don¡¯t waste


    money on buying a house. Why won¡¯t you listen to me?¡± She was well aware of how pricey properties


    were in Pendorf. So, she was only saying all this because she didn¡¯t want to put too much pressure on


    Abigail.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a waste of money. My savings are more than enough for something like this. I won¡¯t even need


    to take a mortgage,¡± Abigail replied with quiet confidence.


    ¡°What if I don¡¯t want to go to the city?¡± Analise asked softly.


    Although Abigail understood that Analise had grown ustomed to the countryside, she couldn¡¯t


    possibly allow her grandmother to stay here alone without her guilty conscience bugging her.


    ¡°Grandma, please listen to me¡­¡±


    ¡°You rarely visit me. Why don¡¯t I cook some of your favorite dishes?¡± Analise changed the topic and


    refused to continue discussing it.


    Abigail sighed wearily as she thought, It seems it would take a lot to convince Grandma toe with


    me.


    She helped Analise water the nts in the yard after lunch. Suddenly, she received a call from


    Eric.


    Although she wasn¡¯t exactly pleased with him at the moment, she still answered the call.


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    ¡°Miss Quinn, I¡¯m really sorry about what happened, especially after learning that Josh paid a visit to


    your homepletely unannounced,¡± Eric started apologizing earnestly.


    ¡°Eric, I can empathize with the Pearsons. I understand that it¡¯s hard for them to live with the knowledge


    that one of them is missing. However, I believe I¡¯ve already made things abundantly clear during our


    callst time. So, why did Josh visit my grandmother?¡± She hoped that with her clear stance this time,


    Eric and Josh wouldn¡¯t keep fixating on her.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Quinn.¡± He couldn¡¯t think of any other way to appease her other than apologizing to her


    again.


    When she recalled that this person talking to her was a popr celebrity, she figured it wouldn¡¯t do to


    be so harsh. So, she softened her tone and replied. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m not mad at you guys anymore. Just


    please don¡¯t visit my grandmother to satisfy your curiosity. She¡¯s getting on in age and doesn¡¯t handle


    surprises very well.¡±


    Eric answered guiltily, ¡°I¡¯m really sorry.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m a bit busy now, so I¡¯ll be hanging up,¡± she said calmly.


    Initially, he wanted to tell her more about the Pearsons¡¯ situation. Unfortunately, there was no denying


    her stance on this matter. Therefore, he had no choice but to reluctantly end the call.


    Meanwhile, Abigail continued with her chores after hanging up the phone. It didn¡¯t matter to her what


    Eric and Josh had imed; she would only believe in Analise¡¯s words.


    On the other hand, news of Abigail¡¯s return quickly made it to Sean¡¯s ears.


    Thus, he promptly arrived at Analise¡¯s house with a bag of supplements around the evening.


    Abigail had rushed to open the door. So, she didn¡¯t bother checking the door before she swung it open.


    Hence, when she caught sight of him, she immediately frowned and demanded, ¡°What are you doing


    here?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t Ie?¡± he asked as he raised an eyebrow.


    Just as she was about to say something, she heard Analise¡¯s voice behind her, calling out, ¡°Is Sean


    here? Have you had dinner yet, Sean?¡±


    Sean ignored Abigail and walked into the yard without another word. ¡°Not yet. I was craving your


    cooking, Grandma. So, I rushed over. I didn¡¯t expect Abby to be back as well. What a coincidence.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but think that he was a shameless and practiced liar. In the end, she could do


    nothing but follow him into the house. When she heard that Analise was chatting happily with him, she


    could only amuse herself by ying with the kitten.


    Sean spent some time with Analise in the kitchen before eventually walking out,


    When Abigail recalled that her rtionship with Josh had soured, she spoke in a hushed tone, ¡°Come


    to my room for a moment; I need to discuss something with you.¡±


    With that, she turned and headed toward her room.


    Even though Sean felt a bit annoyed by her bossy behavior, he still followed her into her room. ¡°Is your


    idea of discussing something just talking to yourself and then going into the room?¡± he


    asked in irritation the moment he was in the bedroom.


    She cleared her throat sheepishly and said, ¡°It¡¯s urgent. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t consider propriety when I


    made that request.¡±


    ¡°Go on.¡± He took a seat on a nearby chair.


    ¡°I wanted to ask if you have any extra manpower. My friend can¡¯t be with me every day due to some


    personal issues,¡± she exined. Since she had decided not to have any contact with Josh, she didn¡¯t


    want Lte to keep picking her up.


    ¡°Cameron can help,¡± he suggested. ¡°If you feel ufortable with him following you all the time, I can


    have him work on something else when you¡¯re working so he doesn¡¯t disturb you.¡±


    Sean understood why Abigail was looking for an alternative. She¡¯s probably worried that Cameron


    might discover that she is hiding her identity.


    ¡°That would be fine.¡± After all, she didn¡¯t have many other options.


    ¡°Is that all?¡± Considering her secretive behavior, he thought she had something more significant


    to discuss.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± In fact, she felt a little embarrassed that she had to ask him for help when she had rejected his


    offer prior to this.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go and help Grandma with dinner then. She¡¯s probably bored out of her mind cooking by herself,¡±


    he suggested, standing up from his chair.


    Abigail silently followed him out of the room.


    It seemed that she would always be entangled with Sean no matter how hard she tried to avoid any


    interaction with him. She had initially thought that with both the Pearsons and the Davidsons. involved,


    she would quickly find out about the mastermind of her kidnapping.


    ¡°You will tell me if you find out any clues regarding my kidnapping case, right?¡± she suddenly popped


    the question with worrycing her tone.

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    Sean turned around, frowning as he regarded Abigail. ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± His tone quickly


    took on a hint of anger.


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    ¡°Nothing. I was just asking.¡± she replied immediately.


    As he stared at her, he suddenly curled his lips into a mocking smile. ¡°Do you still think I would deceive


    you for Joan?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to the kitchen.¡± She sidestepped him, not wanting to continue this conversation.


    Sean, who was just about to say something in response, was interrupted by Analise¡¯s words as her


    voice rang out across the room, ¡°Sean, let me know if there¡¯s anything else you want to eat.¡±


    He immediately replied, ¡°It¡¯s fine. If you make too much, you¡¯ll end up eating the leftovers tomorrow.¡±


    Analise was frugal, and he had seen her consuming leftovers several times.


    After dinner, he didn¡¯t speak to Abigail again until she had fallen asleep.


    In the middle of the night, he finally gave up trying to catch a wink. So, he got up and went to the yard


    to smoke. Abigail doesn¡¯t trust me at all.


    Early the next morning, he learned that Abigail had already flown to Ouisford after catching an early


    flight by the time he woke up from his slumber.


    She had informed Lte that she no longer needed her to pick her up. Once that was done, she


    ced her entire focus on her embroidery.


    s, her focus was broken when she overheard the staff working in the studio that Lte was arguing


    with a man around lunchtime. It seemed that this mystery man had been waiting at the door bright and


    early. So, she decided to see just what on Earth was going on.


    She could hear Lte¡¯s frustrated voice at the entrance as soon as she stepped out of the backyard.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been sending her to and fro for several days. If I wanted to harm her, I could have done it a long


    time ago. Why would I bother waiting?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but she¡¯s working at the moment. You can¡¯t enter,¡± Cameron replied sternly.


    ¡°You have no right to bar my entry even if I don¡¯t know her. This is an embroidery studio; if I¡¯m not


    mistaken, you don¡¯t own this establishment. Step aside.¡± It seemed that Lte had been here. for


    quite some time, considering the desperate tenor in her voice.


    At this moment, Abigail came to the door with a helpless expression on her face. When her gaze


    ¡°Are you guys done?¡±


    As soon as Lte saw Abigail, she looked absolutely distressed. ¡°Abby, even if you and Josh have a


    disagreement, you shouldn¡¯t take it out on me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not! I just feel bad about bothering you every day,¡± Abigail exined gently.


    ¡°Why? I don¡¯t mind. Besides, I¡¯m just giving you a ride. It¡¯s not like I¡¯m doing any hard work,¡± Lte


    quickly responded.


    Yet, Abigail merely shook her head in response. ¡°It¡¯s fine, Lte. I¡¯m not that close with Josh anyway.


    I¡¯m just a stranger who just happened to make his acquaintance at best. It feels weird to keep bothering


    you.¡±


    Suddenly, Lte¡¯s eyes turned red-rimmed. Unfortunately, when she took a step closer to Abigail to


    argue her case, she was promptly blocked by Cameron once more.


    ¡°What¡¯s with you?! Seriously!¡± Lte felt thest strands that were restraining her temper snap as she


    hissed.


    Cameron intoned sternly, ¡°Ms. Quinn has made her opinions clear. You should leave.¡±


    ¡°Abby, can¡¯t we have a private chat?¡± Tears were welling up in Lte¡¯s eyes.


    Abigail knew that Lte wanted to talk about that lost child. To be honest, she was fed up with that


    particr topic.


    Frankly, Abigail didn¡¯t care just what happened to have caused such a tragedy to befall the Pearsons.


    Nheless, she was of the opinion that the fault was squarelyid on the adults¡¯ shoulders for losing


    their ¡®precious gem. Furthermore, she had no connection whatsoever to the Pearsons. So, she felt


    nothing but annoyance whenever they brought this up.


    ¡°Come in.¡± However, she still agreed to Lte¡¯s plea after seeing the woman¡¯s teary eyes.


    Cameron instantly withdrew his hand and stepped aside.


    Meanwhile, Lte was overwhelmed with joy.


    As the two walked into the lounge, Abigail went straight to the point. ¡°If this is about the lost girl again¡­


    Then, I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯m not interested in anything you have to say.¡±


    Lte had initially wanted to show her some photos. Yet, she was utterly stumped in the face of


    Abigail¡¯s resolute attitude.


    ¡°Your family¡¯s loss has nothing to do with me. Besides, so many years have already passed by. You


    really shouldn¡¯t disturb someone who is leading a good life if she¡¯s still alive,¡± Abigail continued.


    After some hesitation, Lte finally posed the question, ¡°What if that child really is you?¡±


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    don¡¯t ¡°That¡¯s impossible. My grandparents have treated me exceptionally well. Perhaps you understand


    where I¡¯ming from, but it doesn¡¯t matter. I don¡¯t need you to understand any of it,¡± Abigail replied


    calmly.


    Lte frowned, wearing an expression of disbelief.


    Previously, when Abigail¡¯s grandparents found out that she had feelings for Sean, they had gone so far


    as to propose a marriage to the Grahams. If she wasn¡¯t their granddaughter, why would they


    treat her so well?


    ¡°I understand,¡± Lte said lowly. It looks like it truly is impossible to convince her now. She was


    beginning to suspect that Abigail was unwilling to ept the fact that she wasn¡¯t her grandparents¡¯


    granddaughter.


    After Lte departed, Abigail sat in the lounge for a while before heading to the backyard with a


    heavy heart.


    As she had lived with her grandparents for over 20 years, it was difficult for her to ept the sudden


    revtion that she might not be their biological granddaughter.


    Thankfully, Lte never returned after their conversation.


    As Abigailpleted her embroidery work and prepared to get some essories from the old


    craftsman, she received a call from Luna.


    ¡°Abigail, we¡¯re doomed.¡± Luna¡¯s voice on the phone was low and filled with tension.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Abigail asked, perplexed.


    Luna replied seriously, ¡°I¡¯m currently doing a live broadcast with Lexie, and I don¡¯t know what to do!¡±

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    When Abigail heard that, she immediately furrowed her brows. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Luna whispered, ¡°Lexie invited me to meet someone today, and I didn¡¯t expect it to be a host from a


    show. They¡¯ve practically forced me to do an interview. You can see what¡¯s going on from the trending


    topics.¡±


    Abigail made a hum of acknowledgment and opened Twitter. She immediately spotted the sixth- ranked


    trending topic.


    Luna denies being na. Herees the most dramatic event of the year!¡±


    She clicked on the trending topic, bracing for imminent disaster. Her frown deepened when she saw the


    video. How could Lexie do this? L.Moon has worked diligently to design her red carpet gown, and now


    she¡¯s coborating with a production crew to expose L.Moon?


    ¡°Why is Lexie targeting us?¡± she demanded angrily.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I had no choice but to admit that I¡¯m not na to ensure that L.Moon¡¯s reputation


    wouldn¡¯t be questioned. I¡¯m really sorry, Abigail. I couldn¡¯t keep it a secret any longer,¡± Luna said with a


    tone full of remorse.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll think of a solution,¡± Abigail replied.


    When she checked thements under the trending topic, it seemed that Luna¡¯s admission of not


    being na didn¡¯t lead to a positive oue.


    ¡°Someone¡¯s here. I¡¯ll talk to youter.¡±


    Before Abigail could respond, Luna had already hung up.


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    She watched the trending topic for a while and then called the old craftsman to inform him that she


    couldn¡¯t look at the essories today. After that, she immediately booked a ne ticket.


    As she left the studio, she told Cameron, who was walking beside her, ¡°I need to go to Capitalis. I¡¯ve


    already booked my flight. You can head back if you can¡¯t make this trip.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m free,¡± he didn¡¯t even hesitate before responding.


    Once she had received his answer, she didn¡¯t bother to say anything else.


    He noticed that her expression was gloomy and decided not to bother her. Regardless, he didn¡¯t forget


    to secretly shoot a text to Sean as he boarded the ne.


    At the same time, Sean was also scrolling through the trending topic of Lexie bringing Luna onto the


    show and Luna being pressured to admit she wasn¡¯t na-this caused a heated argument


    among many L.Moon supporters.


    Once Abigail arrived in Capitalis, she called Luna once more. s, Luna didn¡¯t answer.


    ¡®Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m already here.¡¯


    Soon, Luna replied to her message. ¡°That¡¯s good. I can¡¯t answer the phone right now. Lexie is already


    suspicious of our studio. I¡¯m trying to smooth things over.


    Abigail had coborated with several people over the years, all of whom were involved in at


    straightforward exchange of goods and payment. Nheless, the way Lexie had gone from insisting


    on meeting her to forcing their hand was making Abigail very displeased.


    She wasn¡¯t stopped by the production crew due to Cameron¡¯s presence by her side.


    Then, she entered a private room prepared for her by Cameron instead of informing Lexie of her


    arrival. She took the opportunity to swiftly change into a formal gown and applied some light makeup.


    The show has started again. I¡¯ve already made the necessary arrangements with another host. You


    can wait backstage. When that host makes an announcement, you¡¯ll know what to do.¡± As Cameron


    entered from outside, he briefed her respectfully.


    ¡°Okay, thank you.¡± Abigail nodded.


    This was the first time Cameron had seen her all dolled up with such exquisite makeup.


    On the other hand, Luna sat in the guest seat once again, feeling a bit uneasy. Even though Abigail


    said that she¡¯s here, what could she do?


    Lexie sat beside her, observing her distracted state. Lexie¡¯s originally domineering appearance now


    carried a sense of palpable dissatisfaction. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to put you in a difficult position. I just wanted


    to give you a surprise, but I didn¡¯t know that you were deceiving me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Luna apologized in a low voice. ¡°But the designer for your gown truly is na.¡± After all,


    Lexie was her employer at the moment. So, Luna had to endure whatever that wasing out of the


    woman¡¯s mouth.


    The show¡¯s main topic was Lexie walking the red carpet. So, her gown was an essential part of it. Luna


    brought the wooden belt that Abigail bought, and little did she know it would amaze the


    audience on the show.


    s, she couldn¡¯te up with an answer when the host started asking her how she would use the


    belt to essorize the dress.


    In the end, she had no choice but toe clean that she wasn¡¯t a designer. She even went the


    extra mile to say that she wasn¡¯t na.


    ¡°But na is only coborating with you, isn¡¯t she?¡± Lexie said with a mirthless smile on her face.


    Naturally, their strained rtionship on the show didn¡¯t go unnoticed by theizens who were


    watching the live broadcast.


    I¡¯m here because it¡¯s trending. Seriously, what kind of studio is L.Moon? They actually dared to


    outsource the design for Lexic¡¯s dress?¡¯


    I¡¯m starting to doubt if na even exists. Or, maybe this is just another one of L.Moon¡¯s marketing


    tactics? They created a gimmick about a designer with extraordinary talent to make money when, in


    reality, there is no such person!¡±


    i think that spection makes a lot of sense. After all, it¡¯s the era of influencers; creating at marketing


    stunt is the easiest way to gain fame and money.


    ¡®Is na a virtual designer? L.Moon makes me sick. I¡¯m never going to support anyone from this studio


    again. As designers, all they do is tell lies! It seems that Joan wasn¡¯t wrong about them after all.


    The barrage of insults was relentless. At this moment, the host, who had been rtively quiet, spoke


    up, ¡°Now, let¡¯s wee our special guest.¡±


    Instantly, the other three hosts looked puzzled as theizens in the live chat burst into another heated


    discussion.


    A special guest right now of all times? The other three hosts¡¯ expressions look like they had no idea


    that this guest would be joining them.


    ¡°Wow, this show is on par with those drama shows at this point. Luna¡¯s appearance was also quite


    unexpected.


    ¡®I wonder how many more surprises they have in store for us. I¡¯m really curious about who this special


    guest is. Could it be the virtual designer na?¡¯

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    After a moment of confusion among the guests, they shifted their attention toward the stage entrance,


    following the host¡¯s gaze.


    Abigail adjusted her gown onest time as she took slow, graceful steps forward in her high heels.


    As she appeared in front of everyone, apart from the host arranged by Cameron, who came forward to


    hand her the microphone, the others in the production crew began to engage in hushed discussions.


    When Abigail caught sight of the dazed expression on Luna¡¯s face, she gave her a faint smile before


    walking toward the center of the stage.


    Hello, everyone. I¡¯m Abigail, better known as Miss Smith¡¯s assistant, Miss Quinn. And I¡¯m also


    L.Moon¡¯s designer, na.¡±


    To her surprise, her introduction did not brighten Lexie¡¯s expression at all.


    The show hosts, however, reacted quickly and enthusiastically weed her.


    Yet, her confession didn¡¯t sit well withizens.


    ¡®If she¡¯s a designer, why hide behind an assistant¡¯s facade? Is it fun fooling everyone? L.Moon Studio


    really makes me sick!¡¯


    ¡®It¡¯s probably for the sake of publicity. She¡¯s really something else. Does she enjoy fooling the fans and


    everyone?¡¯


    ¡®I hate this kind of publicity stunt. I even feel like L.Moon is pulling Lexie along for the ride just for


    today¡¯s attention. For a studio to keep trending time and again, you can¡¯t deny they have a knack for


    marketing. They¡¯ve mastered the art to gain fame on the inte.


    Although Abigail was unaware of theizens¡¯ current sentiments, she was prepared for their reactions.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been using the pseudonym na for many years. I never wanted to show my face, but I chose to


    meet everyone as an assistant because I wanted to put my entire focus on my designs,¡± she continued


    saying with the microphone in hand.


    The hosts nodded, looking like bobbleheads. None of them dared to interrupt her at such a crucial


    moment.


    Just then, Abigail turned to look at Lexie, her face carrying a sense of apology. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Ms.


    Chambers. It wasn¡¯t our intention to hide this from you. But L.Moon has always prioritized design. It


    didn¡¯t help that I felt overwhelmed after several instances where the studio trended on social media.


    That¡¯s why I decided to keep my identity hidden.¡±


    As Lexie examined the gown that Abigail was wearing, she found that it appeared simple but still bore


    the unique design style of na.


    ¡°You could have told me in advance. I wouldn¡¯t have invited Luna to the show if I was made aware of


    your circumstances,¡± she said calmly. It was obvious that she wasn¡¯t about to ept Abigail¡¯s apology


    just like that.


    I¡¯m just a designer. Being on television or participating in a show is not something I want to do.


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    However, I also understand that one cannot avoid such exposure in this industry if they want to


    establish themselves,¡± Abigail exined slowly.


    Lexie leaned back in her chair and didn¡¯t bother responding.


    Abigail turned back to the camera, saying, ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve decided to choose to show my face


    as nna, and it¡¯s also thest. I just want to focus on my designs and not get entangled in these


    various matters. I¡¯ve always had Luna stand in for me, hoping she could handle these. troubles on the


    front lines while I focused on creating my best designs.¡±


    Her response gradually calmed some of the more level-headedizens.


    I think with na¡¯s growing fame, it¡¯s only a matter of time before she gets into various troubles. on the


    inte. Having Luna as a stand-in to focus on her designs makes sense, doesn¡¯t it? After all, her


    designs are always so stunning.


    ¡°If L. Moon really wanted to gain poprity, Abigail wouldn¡¯t need to hide her identity. A designer


    should indeed ignore online voices and focus on their work.¡±


    ¡®Please don¡¯t tell me people are falling for this already. Who knows what the truth is? L.Moon is


    probably just manipting the whole situation. I¡¯ve always had a bad feeling about L.Moon, and this


    doesn¡¯t make me think any better of Abigail.¡±


    The debate amongizens continued.


    At this moment, Sean was also watching the live broadcast, observing the increasing doubts about


    Abigail and L.Moon. He couldn¡¯t help but furrow his brow as he thought, I wonder if Abigail can resolve


    this situation effectively.


    Abigail, with the microphone in hand, turned to Lexie, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve exined everything today. By June,


    L. Moon and na will deliver satisfying work for you and everyone.¡±


    With that being said, she handed the microphone to the host standing beside her.


    The host nodded and said with a delighted expression, ¡°Good luck, na.¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Abigail replied warmly.


    With that, she turned and walked toward Luna. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± There was a faint smile as she stretched her


    hand toward Luna.


    Meanwhile, Lexie furrowed her brow, and her eyes were filled with curiosity as she gazed at


    to her close rtionship with


    Abigail. Of course, she wasn¡¯t going to be too harsh on Abigail duriosity as she gazed at


    Sean.


    ¡°How can you prove that you are na?¡± Her attitude became a bit more friendly. After all, she made


    money through her fans; she couldn¡¯t afford to be too nitpicky to her juniors.


    ¡°The belt that Luna showed you is an essory I selected for your gown. I¡¯ve always thought your aura


    is unique-ssical yet mysterious. Yet, there¡¯s no denying that your presence in your performances is


    very strong. So, when I purchased this item, I believed that this belt suits your distinctive charm,¡±


    Abigail borated gently.


    It was the first time Lexie had heard someone describe her as ¡®ssical yet mysterious. Her acting.


    often portrayed her as dominant and hard to approach. She genuinely didn¡¯t expect Abigail to have a


    different interpretation.


    ¡°I¡¯ll look forward to your design then,¡± she replied impassively. In fact, she was really looking forward to


    the mysterious and ssical style gown that Abigail was going to create just for her. After all, she had


    always believed that she fit the description given by the public. Thus, she couldn¡¯t help but find this


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    Chapter 205 Harmonious Marriage


    Luna truly admired Abigail¡¯s resolve.


    ¡°You¡¯re really something else!¡± Abigail released her hand and wore a serious expression. ¡°Our online


    reputation isn¡¯t great right now. Let¡¯s not pay attention to online matters for the time being. We¡¯ll discuss


    everything once Lexic walks the red carpet.¡±


    Luna nodded solemnly upon hearing her advice. ¡°All right. I understand.¡±


    ¡°This situation isn¡¯t anyone¡¯s fault. L.Moon¡¯s online poprity is growing, and these things are bound to


    happen sooner orter.¡± Abigail consoled Luna when she noticed that Luna seemed a bit


    down.


    Luna responded with a quiet nod.


    ¡°Cameron will handle the cleanup for this fiasco. As for us¡­ Why don¡¯t we go to the hotel we¡¯ve


    booked? I¡¯ll change into something morefortable, and we can go out and explore the city.¡± Abigail


    wrapped her arm around Luna¡¯s shoulder while wearing a faint smile.


    The milk had been spilled. So, there was no point in being negative and disheartened.


    ¡°By the way, is this your first time in Capitalis?¡± Luna asked in a rxed tone as she looked at Abigail.


    The two of them no longer dwelled on today¡¯s events and instead tacitly shifted the topic of


    conversation.


    Nheless, Abigail¡¯s mood was still rather unsettled because she wasn¡¯t prepared to reveal her true


    identity at all.


    Her sudden decision was driven by her concern for Luna, who was being severely mistreated on the


    show.


    She didn¡¯t want to see Luna being treated poorly or even insulted by the public because of her


    decision.


    Moreover, she suspected that Sean had watched today¡¯s live broadcast and couldn¡¯t help but wonder


    what he was thinking after discovering that she was na.


    While she was preupied with her thoughts, Sean was warning Kevin to shut his bbermouth.


    ¡°Even though we¡¯ve known that she¡¯s na for a while, you can¡¯t reveal it. Let¡¯s pretend to be


    surprised


    Kevin responded hurriedly, ¡°Got it, Sean. I¡¯ll do as you say.¡±


    ¡°Good. I¡¯m going to Capitalis for a while. Keep an eye on L..Moon Studio in Pendorf and be cautious of


    extremists causing any trouble for them.¡± Sean said and was about to end the call.


    ¡°You have a truly harmonious marriage,¡± Kevin remarked with emotion.


    Sean gave a brief and meaningful chuckle.


    Just as he hung up the phone, his phone rang again.


    When he saw that it was Cornelie calling, Sean involuntarily furrowed his brows. He nced at his


    ringing phone for a moment before finally deigning to answer.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± His tone immediately softened.


    Have you seen the videos of Abigail online?¡± Cornelie¡¯s voice sounded particrly heavy.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Scan replied casually.


    She spoke sternly, ¡°I¡¯ve heard people online saying that she¡¯s a famous designer. What¡¯s going on?! I¡¯m


    telling you, I don¡¯t want a granddaughter-inw who works. Listen to me and divorce her!¡±


    Her words caused his frown to deepen further. ¡°I won¡¯t divorce her. I have some matters to attend to


    here. I¡¯ll be hanging up if you have nothing else important to say.¡±


    ¡°Sean, you have to listen to me.¡± Cornelie became impatient.


    ¡°I know you want a grandchild, but stop rushing us. We¡¯ll have one when we want one.¡± Sean changed


    his attitude from his previous stone-cold refusal and tried to reassure Cornelie.


    s, Cornelie was beyond furious. ¡°By the time you decide to have one, I¡¯ll already be in my coffin!¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about? You¡¯re in great health. Don¡¯t say inauspicious things.¡± Sean chuckled.


    ¡°Sean, it¡¯s only right for the man to work while the woman stays home and takes care of the household.


    Look at her. She¡¯s hardly ever at home these days! Can you still call it a home?¡± she retorted.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that how work is? You haven¡¯tined that I¡¯m hardly ever at home either. I have to go now.


    Remember to take care of your health, Grandma,¡± he said perfunctorily and hung up the phone.


    Did Cornelie still expect Abigail to cling to him like she used to?


    Abigail would be more than thrilled if he were to suggest a divorce right now.


    Her career was already flourishing. How could she be willing to return home and be a housewife?


    Abigail and Luna spent their afternoon visiting several famous attractions in Capitalis.


    They were well and truly drained of energy and decided to dine at a well-reputed restaurant. Yet, they


    didn¡¯t expect to bump into Lte just as they entered the establishment.


    ¡°Abby!¡± Lte appeared genuinely delighted and called out loudly as she rushed over.


    Abigail was wearing a mask and hadn¡¯t expected to be recognized by her.


    ¡°Shh!¡± She quickly reminded Lte to lower her voice..


    Luna regarded Lte with inquisitive eyes.


    Lte stuck her tongue out as she said bashfully, ¡°I got so excited when I saw you that I couldn¡¯t


    control my voice. Are you here to have dinner?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Abigail thought that they couldn¡¯t possibly havee to the restaurant just to


    y, could they?


    ¡°Well, since you¡¯re here for a meal¡­ Heh. this is great! My family owns this restaurant. This is going to


    be my treat, and I won¡¯t be taking no for an answer!¡± Lte grabbed Abigail and tried to tug her along.


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    ¡°Is this your friend?¡± She nced at Luna and asked.


    Abigail¡¯s feet were tired from all the walking, and she really didn¡¯t want to switch to another restaurant.


    So, she had no choice but to follow Lte. ¡°Yes. She¡¯s my best friend.¡±


    ¡°The Pearsons are from Capitalis, and our family invests in many restaurants here. I¡¯ll list them for you


    Abigail.


    Abigail thought back to when she worked as a waitress at Josh¡¯s ce and realized the woman had


    really tried her best to tame her enthusiasm back then. Now, it seemed that all her pent-up energy had


    decided to make good use of its outlet,


    ¡°Thank you so much,¡± Luna spoke up on Abigail¡¯s behalf.


    Lte immediately focused her attention on Luna. ¡°You¡¯re Abby¡¯s best friend. So, that makes you my


    best friend too! What should I call you?¡±

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    Once they had gotten to know each other, Lte swiftly took Luna¡¯s arm in hers and.mented,


    ¡°Your hair color is really cool.¡±


    ¡°You can be cool like me, too.¡± Luna teased with a smile.


    The two of them quickly became fast friends.


    Lte led them to a private dining room.


    Abigail soon noticed that Eric and Josh were already seated upon entering the room. She couldn¡¯t help


    but scrunch her brows at the sight of them.


    ¡°Abby, I was so thrilled to see you that I forgot to tell you we were having dinner together,¡± Lte


    exined with a guilty expression.


    Luna wasn¡¯t surprised to see Eric but couldn¡¯t hide her astonishment at seeing Josh.


    ¡°Miss Quinn! The great reveal was a real surprise. Anyway, good evening.¡± Eric greeted politely with his


    trademark warm smile as he rose to his feet.


    Josh also quickly followed suit and pulled out two chairs.


    At this point, Abigail couldn¡¯t simply walk out.


    Even if their rtionship had soured beyond repair, adults in the real world had to endure any


    difort when necessary.


    ¡°Good evening. I didn¡¯t expect it to be such a coincidence,¡± Abigail said as she walked into the private


    room.


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Eric replied and sat back down while maintaining a friendly expression.


    Lte stood to the side and asked, ¡°Shall I go buy some coffee for you all?¡±


    ¡°No, thank you.¡± Abigail declined.


    ¡°I can¡¯t drink coffee at night; it keeps me awake. So, I¡¯ll have to pass on that offer as well. Thank you,


    though,¡± Luna said graciously as she removed her mask and wore a bright smile.


    After Lte left, Luna¡¯s gaze unintentionally fell on Josh¡¯s face.


    He looked too simr¡­


    ¡°I was quite shocked by the online situation. I never expected you to be na. I always thought you


    were just a simple assistant.¡± Eric initiated the conversation.


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    Abigail simply acknowledged with a faint hum. It was clear that she wasn¡¯t interested in saying


    more on the matter.


    Josh, who was sitting next to her, naturally poured her a cup of tea.


    ¡°What would you like to eat?¡± he asked Abigail with concern.


    Abigail quickly sensed that he might not have given up on her being a part of the Pearsons just yet


    upon hearing his question.


    However, she didn¡¯t want to open that particr can of worms with Luna present.


    ¡°Just order whatever you like, as long as it¡¯s delicious,¡± Abigail replied coldly.


    ¡°All right.¡± Josh nodded and carefully examined the menu.


    Eric couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious at their back and forth as he continued, ¡°Speaking of which, it seems


    that the onlinemunity is quite upset with you, especially regarding your concealment of being


    na. Many people are dissatisfied with your decision.¡±


    ¡°Actually, their attitude toward me doesn¡¯t affect my work as a designer at all,¡± Abigail replied.


    Eric blinked at her dumbly and found himself at a loss for words.


    He couldn¡¯t help but notice that she was usually easy to talk to unless offended. Once anyone had


    made that particr blunder, she wouldn¡¯t bother showing them anything more than the basic courtesy


    needed.


    Meanwhile, Lte spotted Cameron getting out of the car and courteously opening the car door for


    someone after buying coffee and making her way to the restaurant.


    When she saw Sean stepping out of the car, she tightened her hand around the bag and quickly. dialed


    a number.


    As soon as the call was answered, she issued a coldmand, saying sternly, ¡°Two men will enter


    shortly, and one of them is Sean, whom you should recognize. I don¡¯t care what happens; stop them


    until they are forced to leave the restaurant. If Sean causes trouble, tell him he should seek out the


    Pearsons in person for an exnation! I¡¯m telling you, if he enters the restaurant today, I¡¯ll fire you, and


    you won¡¯t find work anywhere in the entire capital!¡±


    With that, she hung up the phone, feeling content.


    Today, she was going to avenge the grudge she held against Cameron for blocking her way in the past.


    As for Sean¡­ Well, he was simply not worthy of Abigail!


    Moreover, Abigail should not have married him. Lte was of the opinion that she should have


    married someone better.


    Since it wouldn¡¯t be convenient for her to take the entrance, Lte sneaked into the restaurant


    through the side entrance.


    Cameron and Sean arrived at the restaurant¡¯s entrance and were about to enter when the restaurant¡¯s


    general manager intercepted them. He said politely, ¡°I apologize, but the restaurant is at capacity, and


    any free tables have been reserved by other guests. I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be epting other guests at


    this time. Please consider dining elsewhere.¡±


    Sean¡¯s chin lifted slightly as he spoke in an unfriendly tone, ¡°I¡¯m here to meet someone, not for dining.


    Let me pass.¡±


    The general manager felt a headacheing on. The Pearsons were not to be trifled with, but this


    person who had just arrived from Pendorf was equally formidable. He prayed with all his heart, that the


    Pearsons would help him out after he resolved the matter.


    ¡°Sir, please don¡¯t put me in a difficult position. This restaurant has been reserved by the Pearsons, and


    they have invested a great deal of shares in this establishment. I¡¯m just an employee, and I truly can¡¯t


    allow you entry,¡± the general manager bitterly exined his situation to Sean.


    Why was it the Pearsons again?


    Sean narrowed his eyes.


    The Pearsons had always been rather mysterious and elusive whenever they conducted their affairs.


    So, what was their connection to Abigail?


    Why did they always appear wherever she was around?


    ¡°Mr. Graham doesn¡¯t intend to dine in your restaurant. He¡¯s here to meet someone,¡± Cameron


    exined to the general manager.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but the Pearsons have instructed that they have booked the entire restaurant for the night,


    and no one else is allowed to enter,¡± the general manager said in resignation.


    Sean sneered. ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that if I want to meet someone in this restaurant today, I¡¯ll have to


    demolish the entire ce?¡±


    The general manager looked uneasy as he said wearily, ¡°Please give me some time to make a phone


    call.¡±


    ¡°Make the call here,¡± Cameron said with a stern expression, and his demeanor was as cold as ice.


    Sean regarded the general manager with a mirthless smile, causing the manager to break out in a


    cold sweat.


    He trembled as he took out his phone and dialed Lte¡¯s number.


    These outrageous blue-blooded¡­ They either threatened his livelihood or tried to go for broke by


    straight up suggesting they would demolish his restaurant. Just who on Earth was that person that they


    were willing to go to such lengths for?

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    Chapter 207 I¡¯m Worried About You


    Lte was happily chatting with Luna when her phone decided to make itself an annoyance.


    When she saw that it was the restaurant¡¯s general manager calling, she immediately told Luna, ¡°I need


    to take a call.¡±


    As soon as she stepped outside the private room, her face turned sour as she answered the call.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? You were supposed to stop them! Yet, here you are, disturbing my meal!¡±


    However, when she heard the general manager¡¯s exnation, she eximed, ¡°What?! They want to


    demolish the restaurant? Let them do it, and we¡¯ll make thempensate the Pearsons for such an


    outrage! Who does he think he is? I want to see how he ns to pull such a stunt!¡±


    Abigail faintly heard her talking outside.


    She turned her head and nced at the private room door before asking Eric, ¡°Is she okay? Why would


    someone suddenly want to demolish the restaurant?¡±


    Eric looked bewildered and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know. You can ask her about itter.¡±


    Josh remained silent throughout the meal and wisely didn¡¯t bring up Abigail¡¯s background. He acted as


    though he was genuinely there to have a meal.


    Luna wasn¡¯t foolish as she finally connected the dots. It seemed that Eric¡¯s care for Abigail on the set


    wasn¡¯t just because they were friends. Instead, it was because of someone with the family name


    Pearson¡­


    When Lte returned to the private room, Abigail inquired, ¡°Who wants to demolish


    restaurant?¡±


    your


    This question caught Lte off guard for a moment, but she quickly exined, ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­


    Someone is just making themselves a nuisance. It¡¯s just an annoying troublemaker.¡±


    Midway through the meal, the noise outside suddenly escted.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but wonder if the annoying troublemaker Lte had mentioned was barging the


    door right now.


    Just as she was thinking about it, the door to the private room was violently shoved open with a loud


    bang.


    Everyone inside was startled by such a sudden intrusion.


    Four or five burly men in ck suits barged in.


    Abigail began to worry if Lte had offended some dangerous individuals upon seeing them.


    Nheless, her worries were assuaged when she noticed Cameron leading the way, followed by


    Sean.


    Luna, who had been on edge, burst intoughter upon seeing Sean.


    Lte shot daggers at Cameron and then at Sean.


    ¡°Sean, couldn¡¯t you have sent a text or made a call? You know, like a normal person?¡± Abigail stood up


    while furrowing her brow in displeasure.


    Given the current situation, Abigail could tell that Lte had gotten someone to block Cameron and


    Sean¡¯s way. As a result, they had entered the restaurant by force.


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    So, Lte was probably taking revenge against Cameron for stopping herst time, which had


    resulted in Sean getting dragged into their mess? Or¡­ Did Josh and Eric give out warnings to the


    staff?


    ¡°I initially wanted to surprise you, but someone interfered, Sean said before pausing momentarily when


    he noticed Josh.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Josh¡¯s expression turned cold as he questioned Lte sharply.


    Lte retorted defensively, ¡°I just had someone stop him¡­ Who knew he would be so impolite and


    barge in when he isn¡¯t even weed?¡±


    Sean walked up to Abigail and gently held her face in his hands while saying, ¡°They wouldn¡¯t let me


    see you. So, I got worried.¡±


    ¡°Miss Pearson, is this a personal vendetta? Did you deliberately block us this time because I prevented


    you from seeing Miss Pearsonst time?¡± Cameron asked Lte with a stern face.


    Lte immediately refuted, ¡°No! Do you think I¡¯m like you? I simply don¡¯t like you people! What¡¯s


    wrong with that?!¡±


    Sean fixed his gaze on her upon hearing her words.


    She felt like her body had been drenched in ice-cold water, and it sent shivers down her spine.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, have you had dinner? If you haven¡¯t, feel free to join us,¡± Eric stood up and asked in a


    gentle tone.


    ¡°Are you full?¡± Sean didn¡¯t answer him but turned to ask Abigail.


    ¡°Yeah. Abigail had no intention of continuing to have her meal here. She had hesitated earlier due to


    social niceties. Now that Sean had made his grand appearance, she saw no reason to stay.


    Luna immediately jerked to her feet and smiled at Lte and the others while saying, ¡°Thank you for


    the hospitality. We¡¯re quite tired from visiting all the tourist spots today. So, we¡¯ll head


    back to get some rest.¡±


    ¡°All right¡­¡± Lte muttered nervously.


    She couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that Abigail seemed distant and unwilling to spend time with them.


    She also worried that her actions against Sean might have angered Abigail.


    Eric was about to say something, but josh shook his head gently.


    After Sean left with Abigail, Lte quickly apologized to Josh, ¡°Josh, I didn¡¯t expect things to turn out


    like this.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll have to think of another way to make her less resistant to us. How¡¯s the investigation into Joan¡¯s


    matter going?¡± Josh asked Lte calmly.


    ¡°It¡¯s still ongoing,¡± Lte rushed to reply.


    Eric took a sip of his wine and said gloomily, ¡°If Abigail hadn¡¯t gotten lost all those years ago, Sean


    would never have gotten the chance to marry her.


    Josh patted his shoulder and consoled him, saying. We haven¡¯t confirmed her identity yet.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that nothing was discussed tonight. You care too much about Abby¡¯s feelings. Why can¡¯t you


    talk about Abby¡¯s background when her friend is around? Luna is her best friend. She should have the


    right to know about Abby¡¯s background.¡± Eric¡¯s tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.


    ¡°Did you not notice her attitude tonight? We went to great lengths just to see her for a brief moment. If


    we push her too hard, she¡¯ll be even more averse to us, and we might not get another chance to


    meet her,¡± Josh calmly exined.


    ¡°At the end of the day, we¡¯re still back in square one!¡± Lte couldn¡¯t help but exim after letting out


    a long sigh.


    Eric was anxious, especially when he

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    Sean had Cameron escort Luna to her hotel as he took a walk with Abigail.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone remained as unfriendly as ever.


    Sean frowned while looking displeased. ¡°Why do you think I¡¯m here?¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s about me being na, there¡¯s no need to talk more about it then.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t want to discuss


    this matter.


    In fact, she had brought Luna to tour Capitalis precisely to avoid thinking about her identity. being


    exposed to the public. Besides, she had no intention of wasting her breath exining herself to Sean


    as to why she had concealed her identity.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about that. I told you that I¡¯m worried about you,¡± Sean said.


    Abigail was slightly surprised. She stared into Sean¡¯s eyes and asked, ¡°You¡¯re acting as though you.


    have known who I am for a long time.¡±


    ¡°Not everyone is interested in your identity. Regardless of who you are, one thing remains unchanged-


    you¡¯re my wife.¡± He tried to sweet-talk her into believing him.


    ¡°Did you use this smooth talk when you were wooing Joan?¡± Abigail deliberately asked.


    ¡°Abigail, are you allergic to romance?¡± Sean held her face in his hand and gritted his teeth as he spoke.


    Abigail pped his hand away coldly. ¡°We¡¯re leaving tomorrow. As you can see, I¡¯m fine. So, go home.¡±


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    They had walked around for an entire afternoon, and her feet were screaming in agony. She had no


    patience to have a stroll with Sean.


    When she turned away, he grabbed her wrist. ¡°Let¡¯s go back together. I can return tomorrow.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t refuse him.


    Back in the hotel room, Abigail saw Luna sitting there and immediately said, ¡°You can ask me anything,


    but I can tell you that I have no connection with Josh.¡±


    ¡°How did you get to know Lte and Josh? Is that why Eric has been so friendly with you on the set?¡±


    Luna couldn¡¯t contain her curiosity.


    ¡°We met in Ouisford, and it was Eric who introduced us,¡± Abigail replied as she sat on the couch and


    massaged her tired legs.


    *


    ¡°It seems like they came prepared,¡± Luna murmured.


    ¡°What do you think about it?¡± Abigail felt confused about the situation.


    If they were to give up now, she could assume that she wasn¡¯t the person they were looking for.


    Yet, the more persistent they were, the more uneasy she became.


    Luna sat on a single couch, hugged a cushion, and said seriously, ¡°What can I say? All I can do is


    support your decision.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s like not saying anything at all.¡± Abigail sighed in frustration.


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Luna suddenly turned serious.


    ¡°Not at all, and there¡¯s no need to be. I am definitely my grandparents¡¯ child,¡± Abigail replied confidently.


    Luna ran her hand through her hair. ¡°Why not get a DNA test just in case? You and Josh really Mook


    alike and I¡¯m not just talking about your facial features. Your auras are also eerily simr. I¡¯m going to


    give you some hard facts. The both of you look remarkably simr at first nce, which is why I¡¯m even


    bringing this up. However, the resemnce kinda fades away upon closer inspection.¡±


    ¡°So, there¡¯s no need to make such a huge fuss about this and take a paternity test. Look at all the


    celebrities who bear no rtion to each other but still resemble each other.¡± Abigail thought that the


    situation with the Pearsons was purely coincidental.


    They had lost a child, and she happened to resemble Josh, which led to the misunderstanding.


    If it were another person who resembled Josh, they would also go looking for that person.


    ¡°You have a point, but I was just thinking¡­ What if¡­ What if?¡± Luna sounded cautious when she said


    this, as if she didn¡¯t want to upset Abigail. It was clear that she was somewhat reluctant to be in the


    same room with Josh and the others today.


    Abigail remained silent for a moment before shrugging. ¡°I haven¡¯t thought about it because I think it¡¯s


    impossible.¡±


    ¡°In that case, don¡¯t be unhappy. Your opinions are more important than what other people think. Don¡¯t


    let them affect your mood since you¡¯re so sure that they¡¯re wrong. It was so obvious you weren¡¯t in a


    good mood during dinner today, especially when you didn¡¯t talk much the entire time. I was really


    worried.¡± Luna tried to console her with a casual tone.


    ¡°Really? Maybe it¡¯s because problems keep popping up like mushrooms after rain. I¡¯m just really tired


    of it all,¡± Abigail replied softly.


    She was genuinely overwhelmed after her kidnapping incident that she wasn¡¯t over at all. Then,


    there was Josh bothering Analise because he was desperate. Finally, she was forced to reveal her


    identity as nna. This was all too much! Her mind was in turmoil.


    She could only momentarily forget these troubles when she was focused on her designs.


    Luna scooted closer to her and patted her on the shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. No matter what happens,


    you¡¯re still you. L.Moon has your back, and we¡¯ll continue our operations just like


    before.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail replied with a nod.


    After Luna left, Abigail looked out of the window and fell into deep thought.


    At the same time, in another room, Sean thought back to Josh¡¯s appearance. He said to Cameron


    beside him, ¡°Josh and Abby share a remarkable resemnce, which is quite strange,


    Cameron instinctively looked at him and replied, ¡°They do look quite simr.¡±


    ¡°They do look alike at first nce. However, their facial features aren¡¯t that simr inspection. It¡¯s just


    that they share a simr aura¡­ There has to be some connection between


    upon closer them,¡± Sean said while rubbing his chin in contemtion.


    Two people who were raised in different families yet shared such a simr aura seemed unusual. Even


    close blood rtives would struggle to achieve such a unified, icy temperament in different.


    environments.


    ¡°Could it be that Mrs. Graham is part of the Pearsons?¡± Cameron couldn¡¯t help but pipe up.

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    Sean wore a thoughtful expression as he considered the possibility.


    After a moment, he spoke. ¡°We can¡¯t be sure for now. However, if Abby has any connection to the


    Pearsons, it would exin why they are helping Eric. Go and investigate the rtionship between the


    Pearsons and the Davidsons in detail. The more detailed, the better.¡±


    He believed that if they were looking for a family member, it shouldn¡¯t be Eric who was at the forefront


    of this particr matter.


    So, he suspected that there was another reason behind Eric¡¯s special treatment of Abigail.


    The next day, Abigail had nned to explore Capitalis a bit before heading back to Ouisford. To her


    surprise, she received a call from Analise early in the morning.


    ¡°Where are you right now?¡± Analise¡¯s voice was heavy, and there was a hint of anger.


    Abigail replied quickly. ¡°I¡¯m handling some matters in Capitalis¡­¡±


    ¡°In that case, can youe back today? I have something to discuss with you.¡± Analise¡¯s tone


    suddenly softened.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but wonder if her meeting with Josh had been discovered by Analise.


    She agreed immediately as she did not want to worry Analise.


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    Abigail informed Luna and headed to the airport after ending the call.


    Sean, who had overslept by half an hour, had intended to invite Abigail to breakfast. Unfortunately,


    Luna informed him that Abigail had already left.


    Abigail was enjoying some pastries in the airport lounge when she received a call from Sean.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wait for me when you left?!¡± The moment Sean¡¯s call connected, he scolded her


    angrily.


    ¡°I was in a hurry and forgot to wait for you. You could havee by yourself,¡± Abigail replied somewhat


    guiltily.


    She had forgotten about Sean while rushing to catch a cab. Regardless, she did decide to shoot him a


    text after she had her meal once the car had started moving.


    She didn¡¯t expect him to call so quickly.


    ¡°Abigail, are you even human? It seems like I¡¯m the only one worried about


    take me seriously!¡± Sean¡¯s voice was filled with frustration.


    you, and you never


    ¡±


    She took a bite of her noodles. ¡°You were sleeping so deeply in the hotel. Why would I worry about


    you? Do I have to make this trip with you for it to be considered as me taking you seriously?¡±


    s, Sean immediately hung up the call after hearing her response.


    ¡°What a temper¡­ Abigail held her phone and felt somewhat helpless.


    Sean, who had hung up the call, tossed his phone aside.


    Cameron stood by his side and asked in a low voice, ¡°Would you like to order breakfast?¡±


    ¡°Breakfast? What¡¯s the point? If you want to cat, just have breakfast alone. Stop bothering me,¡± Sean


    hissed with a scowl.


    Cameron nodded and made the executive decision to leave the room.


    He had grown ustomed to being the target of Sean¡¯s anger for trivial reasons. It was quite sad, but


    that was the reality of his life now.


    Eventually, Sean decided to take the day off after sulking for half an hour.


    As soon as Abigail returned to Pendorf, she headed straight to the Quinn Vige.


    At this moment, in the Quinn Residence, Analise was hosting several guests.


    Her expression was solemn, and she had a lot on her mind.


    She had always hoped that Abigail would heed her advice. Yet, this time, she wished that Abigail would


    defy her wishes.


    s, things didn¡¯t go as she hoped.


    The sound of a bell rang at the entrance of the courtyard.


    Analise nced at the person sitting next to her sipping tea. Then, she got up to answer the door.


    When Abigail¡¯s figure appeared at the gate of Analise¡¯s house, Joan, who was hiding not far was


    shocked.


    Analise opened the door and whispered, ¡°Why did you return so quickly? Aren¡¯t you busy?¡±


    away,


    Abigail looked a bit dazed. She blinked her eyes and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me toe back quickly?¡±


    Her response was met with a sigh from Analise.


    Abigail saw Cornelie sitting inside after entering the house.


    She put down her luggage and looked at Cornelie with a gentle tone, ¡°Grandma, why did you


    Cornelie looked at her, and her face disyed a disdainful expression. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t havee here to


    disturb your grandmother. Unfortunately, it seems that we have issues to discuss.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°You took the property deed for the house that Sean bought for you, and then house?¡± Cornelie went


    straight to the point.


    Analise, who was seated nearby, looked at Abigail with a worried expression.


    She had expected that Abigail wouldn¡¯t be able to afford a house in Pendorf.


    ¡°You did that?¡± Analise asked angrily.


    you


    sold the


    e


    ¡°Grandma, that house was a gift from Sean¡­¡± Even as she said this, her tone byed that she didn¡¯t


    feel that confident about it either.


    Even though it really was a gift from him¡­ What did that matter? Cornelie seemed determined to


    me her.


    ¡°Are you telling me that you still want Sean¡¯s gift even though you¡¯re clearly capable enough to earn


    money to support yourself?¡± Cornelie sneered.


    Abigail pursed her lips, and after a moment, she said to Cornelie, ¡°I can give you the money for


    the house.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯te here to ask you for the money. I came to ask you to divorce Sean. Abigail, the Grahams


    have done everything we can for you. Since you can¡¯t fulfill your duties as a granddaughter-inw, don¡¯t


    me me for being strict with you,¡± Cornelie said with a calm exterior, but her aura was overwhelming.


    ¡°Do you think divorce is a decision I can make on my own?¡± Abigail retorted.


    When Sean tore the divorce agreement up back then at the Graham Estate, Cornelie had seen it


    herself.


    ¡°You


    ¡°You can¡¯t even make an effort to have a child, and now you don¡¯t want a divorce either. Do you really


    want to cling to our family like a leech?¡± Cornelie¡¯s voice grew more intense.


    ¡°I have never once wanted to cling to your family, Abigail replied calmly.


    Analise stood up and tried to mediate the argument. ¡°Having a child isn¡¯t something she can do alone-


    Before she could finish her sentence, Cornelie interrupted with a hiss, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m ying around


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    Abigail looked at Cornelie, who was being so impolite to Analise, and couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Even


    my grandmother doesn¡¯t think we¡¯re just ying around. Can¡¯t we discuss this with cooler tempers?¡±


    ¡°When we try to talk calmly, you just keep dragging things on and on! I know you¡¯ve been looking at


    houses and using the Grahams¡¯ money to buy a nice house for your grandmother to live in! You and


    your grandmother are like leeches attached to Sean!¡± Cornelie didn¡¯t want to be polite. with them


    anymore.


    ¡°Selling the house was my mistake, and it has nothing to do with my grandmother. I¡¯ll give you the


    money. So, please calm down.¡± Abigail sincerely believed that she had never entertained any greedy


    thoughts regarding Sean¡¯s wealth.


    She had only taken the money from that house, andpared to what Sean had given to Joan, it


    wasn¡¯t that much.


    However, she couldn¡¯t even bring herself to mention this without feeling utterly humiliated.


    Sean¡¯s legitimate wife was no match for his mistress. If she were to say this, how could she even show


    her face to the public?


    ¡°Am I speaking too harshly? It¡¯s been three years, and there hasn¡¯t been any sign of pregnancy from


    you. Why should I be supportive? Did Sean marry you just so you could do whatever you wanted?


    Even if you do harbor such thoughts, you should also consider whether you¡¯re worthy of such


    dedication!¡± Cornelie didn¡¯t hold back as she hurled abuse after abuse at Abigail and Analise.


    ¡°You¡¯re going too far! We are also making efforts regarding the baby. Your grandson doesn¡¯t want to


    cooperate. How is it useful to rely solely on her? It¡¯s not like she could get pregnant on her own!¡±


    Analise couldn¡¯t stand Cornelie being so demeaning toward Abigail.


    ¡°I¡¯m going too far? I haven¡¯t even started! The Quinns live in a shabby rural house. If it weren¡¯t for my


    husband having some connections with you, Abigail wouldn¡¯t even be qualified to marry into the


    Grahams!¡± Cornelie¡¯s tone was full of disdain.


    Only now did Analise realize how much Abigail had been mistreated in the Grahams.


    She knew that Abigail had wanted to bear a child for the Grahams. Nheless, she was also aware


    that Sean wasn¡¯t a very willing participant.


    tell


    ¡°It¡¯s been three years, and she hasn¡¯t even warmed Sean¡¯s heart, and that speaks volumes. Let me


    you, he doesn¡¯t like her at all. He has someone he likes, and he¡¯s willing to give that woman luxury


    cars, gifts, and even a house. Meanwhile, Abigail secretly sold the house deed ced at the Graham


    Estate! Who in their right mind would want a granddaughter-inw as incapable as her?¡± Cornelie


    shouted, regardless of whether anyone was listening.


    ¨C


    Analise¡¯s face was devoid of color after being spoken to like that. She turned to Abigail and asked, ¡°Did


    Sean really have an affair?! So, I wasn¡¯t wrong before. Why didn¡¯t you tell me the truth?¡±


    ¡°Grandma, he didn¡¯t-¡±


    ¡°His grandmother hase to our doorstep, and it¡¯s clear that she isn¡¯t lying. What more is there. for


    you to say on his behalf? I know you love Sean, and you don¡¯t want to speak ill of him, even if it means


    enduring injustice. Yet, what has he done? Yes, my wish is for you to be a good wife in your inws¡¯


    house. However, I have never once entertained the thought that you should sacrifice yourself to make


    others happy, Abigail! I don¡¯t want you to suffer any grievances!¡± Analise said with tears in her eyes as


    she tightly held Abigail¡¯s hand.


    ¡°I¡¯m not suffering any grievances.¡± Abigail choked out in response. Even though she was saying those


    words, they felt like nothing but ash on her tongue as she knew she was lying to herself.


    There had indeed been a lot of grievances over the past three years, but she understood that Sean


    treated Analise well. She didn¡¯t want Analise to harbor any dissatisfaction with Sean, and she didn¡¯t


    want them to have prejudice against each other.


    ¡°Sean doesn¡¯t like her, so this marriage was a mistake from the very start, and they should have


    divorced a long time ago,¡± Cornelie continued.


    ¡°Yes. Indeed, Abigail may not have the ability to win your grandson¡¯s favor! But she is worthy of


    anyone. If you don¡¯t like her, at least don¡¯t belittle her. Having a child is not her responsibility to bear.


    You¡¯re clearly cing all the me on her, and that¡¯s just bullying!¡± Analise¡¯s eyes were filled with tears


    as she spoke in a tremulous tone.


    ¡°Does she need me to belittle her? She wouldn¡¯t have achieved what she has in her career without


    relying on the Grahams. Who knows how much money she spent behind the scenes to establish


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    connections and coborate with celebrities? A pauper is still a pauper. She even sold her own. house


    in secret. Those who know her understand that she¡¯s part of the Grahams, but those who don¡¯t might


    think she¡¯s a habitual thief!¡± Cornelie sneered.


    ¡°We¡¯re still inws. Your words are too heartless!¡± If it weren¡¯t for knowing that the Grahams were not


    easy to provoke, Analise would have wanted to chase Cornelic away with a stick.


    ¡°What inws? After the divorce, I won¡¯t have any rtionship with your poor and worthless family!¡±


    Cornelie was unrelenting in her demeanor.


    ¡°I will get a divorce myself; you don¡¯t have to make it sound so harsh, and my career is built on my own


    hard work. I can make a vow right here that I haven¡¯t spent a single cent from the Grahams!¡± Abigail


    refuted Cornelie word by word with tears in her eyes.


    ¡°You have already sold the property without consulting us, yet you im to be innocent?¡± Cornelie


    didn¡¯t believe her at all.


    Abigail was genuinely regretting trusting Sean¡¯s words back then, thinking that the house was hers just


    because he had given it to her.


    Now that Cornelie was saying such harsh things, she couldn¡¯t even defend herself.


    ¡°Abigail, give Sean a call¡­ You will get a divorce no matter what,¡± Analise couldn¡¯t take it Her head


    was pounding, and she felt like she couldn¡¯t breathe.


    anymore.


    If Cornelie hadn¡¯t snarled at her with her nasty attitude, she would never have known how much Abigail


    had suffered while she was living with the Grahams.

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    When Sean received the call from Abigail, he thought she was taking the initiative to apologize.


    After answering, he saidzily, ¡°Even if you¡¯ve finally acknowledged the error of your ways, I won¡¯t be


    She paused for a few seconds before curtly informing him, ¡°Your grandmother¡¯s at the Quinn


    Residence. You need toe over.¡±


    His smile vanished instantly. ¡°What did my grandmother say?¡± he asked grimly.


    ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it when you¡¯re back¡­ Grandma!¡± Abigail cried out before ending the call.


    Still clutching his phone, Sean¡¯s mind went nk.


    Naturally, he knew what his grandmother was like and wondered why she bothered the Quinns.


    Abigail didn¡¯t expect her grandmother to faint out of the blue, and Lina was startled, too.


    ¡°Grandma!¡± Abigail held Analise, who had copsed to the floor, and quickly called for an ambnce.


    ¡°Once Sean gets here, you two can just file the paperwork to get a divorce,¡± Lina hastily said upon


    seeing Analise¡¯s condition before leaving.


    Abigail was on the floor, embracing the unconscious Analise, tears streaming down her face. She


    regretted not standing her ground earlier and allowing the situation to persist because Sean. opposed a


    divorce.


    Once Lina left the Quinn Residence, a car arrived to pick her up. Joan, the driver, had fully grasped that


    Abigail was Sean¡¯s wife.


    While driving, Joan askedisantly, ¡°How did it go?¡±


    After recalling the way Analise fainted, Lina patted her chest apprehensively. ¡°It all depends on Sean


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    now. What about on your end? Are you sure it¡¯ll work if we get her grandmother to force them into


    getting a divorce?¡±


    ¡°It should work, but you can¡¯t say it was my idea, Old Mrs. Graham. Sean doesn¡¯t want me to get


    involved in these things. He¡¯d be angry if he found out,¡± Joan replied in a soft, helpless voice.


    ¡°Yes, yes. I know how he dotes on you. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m his grandmother. What can he do to me?¡± Lina


    chuckled.


    Joan responded with a bashful smile. In reality, she felt nothing but contempt for Lina, thinking, She¡¯s


    old, alright. All she cares about is getting a great-grandchild. All I had to do was say a few words, and


    she leaped at the chance of doing the dirty work for me.


    Nevertheless, the trip had been fruitful for Joan. Now, she understood how Abigail knew about Sean¡¯s


    marriage. Joan narrowed her eyes and thought, However, as long as the divorce happens, she won¡¯t


    be his wife anymore.


    Along the way, they noticed an ambnce in the oppositene. Joan looked at it out of habit and


    noticed Lina staring ufortably. Joan could not help but wonder, Did something happen to Abigail¡¯s


    grandmother?


    Soon, the ambnce arrived at Quinn Residence. Abigail rode along to the hospital in Quinn Vige.


    The prolonged wait gave her plenty of time to panic and me herself for not pursuing a divorce


    sooner.


    When the doctor came out, she rushed over and asked anxiously, ¡°How¡¯s my grandma?¡±


    We¡¯re contacting a city hospital because we suspect the patient hit her head during the fall and may


    have intracranial hemorrhage. Weck the necessary equipment here. She¡¯ll require surgery at arger


    hospital,¡± the doctor exined before leaving.


    Feeling light-headed, Abigail nearly fell to the floor. She mused, Intracranial hemorrhage? How could


    this happen?!


    As soon as Seannded, he hurried straight to Metro Hospital.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn sustained a head injury which resulted in intracranial hemorrhage. Arrangements have


    been made for her surgery,¡± Cameron reported thetest news while keeping up with Sean.


    Sean¡¯s expression turned cold as ice, and he snarled, ¡°How could Grandma piss them off this badly?!


    Have you looked into it yet? Why did she suddenly go to the Quinns?¡±


    ¡°It seems that Abigail sold the house you bought for her to purchase a new one in the city for her


    grandmother. Old Mrs. Graham was upset, which prompted her visit,¡± Cameron replied timidly.


    Sean didn¡¯t say a word, but his expression darkened.


    When they got to the hospital, Sean spotted Abigail sitting outside the surgical theater with Luna


    beside her.


    He stopped in his tracks. Despite his fearlessness over the years, he wanted to escape and avoid


    confronting the situation.


    What would happen to his rtionship with Abigail if Analise¡¯s surgery went wrong? He knew the


    answer but couldn¡¯t bring himself to face it.


    Luna noticed Sean, and though her expression was chilly, she patted Abigail on the shoulder and


    murmured something.


    Abigail immediately looked up at him.


    Sean had no choice but to approach them. He had never seen Abigail appear as cold as she did


    now.


    ¡°Sean, before my grandma¡¯s surgery, she wished for us to divorce. Will you agree to fulfill her wish?¡±


    Abigail tried to control her emotions.


    It was her fault for assuming the house was hers and selling it without informing Lina. That¡¯s why Lina


    could unleash such abuse on Analise and Abigail. Abigail no longer wanted anything to do with Sean


    and didn¡¯t want to waste her breath on him anymore.

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    Sean sat down beside Abigail.


    Cameron came forward and said courteously to Luna, ¡°Let¡¯s give them room to talk.¡±


    Without acknowledging him, Luna got up and headed toward the stairs.


    Once they were out of earshot, Sean yanked at his tie and replied, ¡°I want to talk to Grandma. myself.


    Why does she want us to get a divorce? Doesn¡¯t she like me?¡±


    ¡°Are you implying that just because she likes you, she should forgive your grandmother for what she


    said to her? Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being too self-centered?¡± Abigail¡¯s voice was charged with fury, her


    eyes welling up and her body trembling.


    ¡°After all, she has taken care of me, and it¡¯s only right that I see her and apologize,¡± Sean replied in a


    deep, mncholy voice.


    Abigail knew that Sean had treated Analise fairly well all this time, even though he didn¡¯t like fter.


    Analise deserved an apology, but Abigail knew that an apology couldn¡¯t resolve this situation.


    With hatred and disdain in her eyes, Abigail dered, ¡°My grandma has nothing to do with you.


    anymore! I thought mypromise was for the benefit of both our elders, but it seems it only benefited


    your grandma! My constant willingness topromise was nothing but a joke! Nothing. you say or do


    now will make a difference!¡± She pondered, I should¡¯ve gotten the divorce a long time ago. If I hadn¡¯t let


    things drag out this long, nothing of this would¡¯ve happened today.


    Sean¡¯s mood was at an all-time low. He knew she wouldn¡¯t be receptive to anything he said now. After


    a brief silence, he said hoarsely, ¡°Once Grandma wakes up, I¡¯ll confirm things with her. Then, we¡¯ll get


    a divorce.¡±


    However, he didn¡¯t get a response from her.


    Analise¡¯s surgerysted three hours, but her condition remained unstable. She was wheeled to the


    intensive care unit, but Abigail was denied entry.


    ¡°We can only confirm the patient¡¯s condition when she wakes up. Considering her age, her recovery


    will depend on various factors,¡± the doctor in the ICU exined patiently.


    Abigail nodded. She was still beside herself with concern.


    The Pearsons and the Davidsons also learned about Analise¡¯s condition. When Eric brought Josh and


    Lte over, Abigail felt a headacheing on.


    Analise would faint from anger once more if she woke up and saw them.


    ¡°How¡¯s your grandma?¡± Eric asked Abigail with concern etched on his face as soon as he saw her.


    ¡°She¡¯s in the ICU. The doctor said that even if she wakes up, it doesn¡¯t mean she¡¯spletely out of


    danger,¡± Abigail answered..


    Sean stood aside, eyeing Josh coldly.


    Josh had been standing behind Eric the whole time. Compared to the panicked Lte and concerned


    Eric, Josh seemed calmer.


    ¡°Everything will be fine,¡± Ericforted Abigail. ¡°You¡¯re her only granddaughter. I¡¯m sure she won¡¯t


    leave you behind like that.


    She felt a bit better hearing hisforting words. Thank you.¡±


    In the meantime, Sean was irritated to see Eric and Abigail engaged in conversation.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been here for many hours, Abby. I heard you haven¡¯t eaten since you came to the hospital.


    Why not have lunch with Josh and Eric? I¡¯ll stay here and help you keep an eye on things,¡± Lte


    offered caringly after squeezing in beside Abigail.


    ¡°I¡¯ll just order some foodter.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t feel good about leaving Lte alone here. Moreover, she


    would be even more anxious if Lte stayed with Analise. After all, she didn¡¯t understand Lte


    enough to know whether or not she could be trusted.


    ¡°Abby, I think a walk would be good for you. Don¡¯t put too much pressure on yourself. Who will take


    care of your grandma if you tire yourself out?¡± Lte had a knack for saying the right things.


    ¡°It¡¯s just lunch. We¡¯lle right back afterward,¡± Eric added.


    Sean was about to speak when he heard Josh say, ¡°Let¡¯s have a chat, Mr. Graham.¡±


    This caught Abigail¡¯s attention, and she nced at them.


    Sean replied coldly, ¡°I have nothing to say to you. I¡¯ve asked Cameron to buy lunch for her, so you


    need not be concerned about that.¡±


    Based on Cameron¡¯s information, Sean did not think Josh was worthy of Abigail¡¯s trust.


    In an amused tone, Eric asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Can¡¯t her friends express their concern for


    her?¡±


    Abigail suddenly turned to Eric, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go eat.¡±


    Eric lit up with joy and nodded swiftly. ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    A frown appeared on Sean¡¯s face, but before he could voice his thoughts, Abigail told him. ¡°You


    and Cameron can have a meal together, Sean.¡± With that, she turned and left.


    After a nce at Sean, Eric followed her.


    Josh eyed Sean coldly. Once Abigail and Eric were out of earshot, Josh said curtly, ¡°Previously, all


    Abby had was her grandma, but that won¡¯t be the case anymore.¡±


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    Sean didn¡¯t respond. He continued to stare in the direction where Abigail had gone.


    When Josh thought Sean wouldn¡¯t respond, Sean abruptly asked, ¡°Does Eric have feelings for Abby?¡±


    Lte looked at Sean with detest in her eyes and grumbled, ¡°Does Abby not deserve to be liked by


    someone? Does she only deserve to suffer at your hands?¡±

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    Sean hesitated to respond to Lte¡¯s question.


    Josh cast one final nce at Sean before departing.


    Seeing as no response would be forting, Lte scoffed and sat on the side. She thought, I¡¯m


    going to stay right here today. I¡¯ll prove to Abby that she can rely on me!


    Abigail and Eric briefly waited in the hospital lobby before Josh caught up with them.


    ¡°Why are you guys here?¡± Abigail asked coolly as soon as Josh approached.


    ¡°We were worried about you, so we came over to check on you,¡± Josh replied.


    He wasn¡¯t great atmunicating and didn¡¯t know how to interact with her. The thought of her possibly


    being his sister made him nervous. He didn¡¯t know what to do with himself.


    Noticing Josh¡¯s anxiety, Eric spoke for him, saying, ¡°We were worried you¡¯d get bullied if you were


    alone. We know Sean¡¯s grandma is the reason your grandma¡¯s in the hospital.¡±


    Abigail nodded, appearing despondent. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I won¡¯t let anyone bully me.¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we grab a bite to eat?¡± Josh suggested.


    She agreed with a hum.


    While eating, Abigail scarfed her food down. She was worried about leaving Analise in Lte¡¯s


    care.


    Plus, Abigail agreed with what the others had said. She needed to keep herself in good shape,


    thinking, If something happens to me, who will care for Grandma? Besides, the studio needs me¡­


    Also, Lexie¡¯s gown hasn¡¯t beenpleted yet. I don¡¯t have time to wallow in sadness.


    Eric and Josh expressed deep concern for her, who appeared noticeably thinner. She bore a heavy


    burden, which was clear to both of them.


    She finished her meal in less than ten minutes. ¡°I¡¯m done. I¡¯m heading back to the hospital. You¡¯ve


    seen what you came to see, so you should go back now. It won¡¯t be good if Grandma sees you when


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    she wakes up.¡± She stood up and said to Eric and Josh.


    ¡°Understood,¡± Eric said with a nod.


    especially at this time. Analise had an aversion to theirpany, especially to Josh. As a result, they


    couldn¡¯t visit her,


    ¡°Remember that no matter what happens, we¡¯re always on your side,¡± Josh said.


    Abigail acknowledged with a hum, though she didn¡¯t take his words to heart. Their concern and


    protectiveness felt more like a burden to her than a source of happiness.


    Back in the hospital, she put in considerable effort to convince Lte to leave.


    Sean was still there. Now that he was finally alone with Abigail again, he couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°Abby,


    can we have a proper talk?¡±


    She had been agitated since his return but now looked calm, eyeing him coldly, showing no interest in


    talking. ¡°What¡¯s there for us to talk about? Her tone conveyed her rejection.


    He looked serious. ¡°Do we have to get a divorce?¡±


    In the past, whenever she brought up the topic of divorce, he had been confident it wouldn¡¯t ome to


    pass. He used to be carefree, but not anymore. This time was different. It wasn¡¯t just a matter between


    them now; their families were also in the picture. He couldn¡¯t make unteral decisions about their


    rtionship.


    ¡°Sean, my near-death experience is unresolved, and my grandma is injured now. Must your grandma


    harm everyone in my family before you consider divorce? Whether it¡¯s Joan or your grandma, they act


    boldly because of you!¡± she used, her gaze unwavering.


    Abigail knew she could never reconcile with Lina. Just thinking of Lina reminded her of what happened


    to her grandmother. Her resentment was permanent, and she could never forgive Lina for her actions.


    ¡°Abigail, I¡¯ll make amends for your suffering and your grandma¡¯s,¡± Sean vowed, clenching his fists.


    Even his jaw was tense. ¡°And Joan and I were never in a rtionship. You¡¯re the only woman I¡¯ve ever


    been involved with.¡±


    It was true that he bore responsibility for the conflict between their families.


    She scoffed and looked away. ¡°What¡¯s the use of saying these things now? Sean, from the very


    beginning, I shouldn¡¯t have chosen to marry you. It¡¯s my fault. I forced you to marry me. It was wrong of


    me. You don¡¯t love me. I deserve to suffer at your hands, but three years is enough. Please release me


    from this. I¡¯m begging you to spare me. I¡¯m begging you to spare my grandma.¡±


    He pursed his lips tightly. Finally, he said hoarsely, When Grandma wakes divorce proceedings.¡± With


    those words, he felt his heart shatter.


    As he left the hospital, the sunlight felt more piercing than ever.


    up,


    we¡¯ll initiate


    is she doing? When Sean arrived at Graham Estate, Colby immediately asked about Analise¡¯s


    condition. ¡°How


    ¡°She¡¯s not out of danger yet,¡± he replied grimly.


    Colby held his shoulder and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t know your grandma would head over to Abigail¡¯s


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    grandma¡¯s ce. I didn¡¯t think things would turn out this way.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, Grandpa. We¡¯re just not meant to stay together,¡± Sean said evenly.


    There was no point in saying anything more. Given the circumstances, the oue was bound to


    change, regardless of who was to me.

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    Colby understood what Sean meant.


    All previous talks of divorce hadn¡¯t been taken seriously, but this time, it was.


    ¡°Have you thought things through?¡± Colby asked Sean.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Sean replied.


    Just then, Lina emerged from the kitchen, holding a fruit te. She called out to Sean as if everything


    was fine. ¡°You¡¯re back! Come and have some fruit, Sean. The grapes are exceptionally juicy today.¡±


    Sean, looking at her, felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness. He ascended the stairs without


    responding.


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    ¡°Sean¡­¡± she called out again.


    He didn¡¯t even look at her.


    ¡°Who was it all for, anyway? It was all for him! Even if things turned out poorly, my intentions were


    good!¡± shemented with reddened eyes.


    Colby remained stoic as he entered the study. He didn¡¯t want to listen to her rants.


    Lina felt there was no reason to put on a show when there was no one to watch. Annoyed, she sat


    down on the couch and began eating grapes.


    Soon, Sean came down with his luggage.


    your luggage? Are you moving out?¡± Startled, she jumped to her feet. Her eyes were red as she


    interrogated, ¡°Why did you bring down


    except for special asions.¡± ¡°I bought a house,¡± he dered in a chilly tone, rolling his luggage out. ¡°I


    won¡¯t be returning here


    Lina quickly grabbed his hand. ¡°Sean, think about it. Why did I do all that? It¡¯s so you can have a family.


    If you don¡¯t have any children despite being married, people will start gossiping about say such things


    about you?¡± you. They¡¯ll say you¡¯re impotent. You¡¯re the president of apany! How can we allow


    people to


    suffer instead?¡± Sean retorted. ¡°So, just because people shouldn¡¯t be gossiping about me, you made


    Abigail and her grandma


    ¡°What do you mean I made them suffer? Haven¡¯t you given her enough throughout these years? You


    spent millions on the house for her without hesitation-


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear this from you!¡± he interrupted her, his eyes filled with anger, which made her


    uneasy. He continued, ¡°So what if I bought her a house? Is that


    sson enough for you to go over


    there and humiliate them? She¡¯s your granddaughter-inw, so why can¡¯t you treat her better?¡± His


    frustration was evident, and he struggled to contain his anger.


    Sean struggled to control his emotions, but Lina¡¯s words shattered hisposure. Soon, her eyes


    welled up with tears.


    ¡°You always say it¡¯s for my sake. Since it¡¯s for my sake, why won¡¯t you listen when I say I don¡¯t want to


    have children? Well, you get your wish. Abigail and I are getting a divorce-but I won¡¯t marry anyone


    else. I won¡¯t ever get married again!¡± He flung off his grandmother¡¯s hand and stormed off.


    Colby stood silently at the door and watched as Lina¡¯s tears fell.


    Inside the car, Sean looked drained. He couldn¡¯t picture getting a divorce from Abigail. Just the thought


    of it alone suffocated him. However, upon reflection, he realized that with Lina¡¯s personality, the divorce


    was inevitable. Even if they had a child, conflicts would persist.


    Lina was resolute and authoritarian, refusing to ept Abigail. Even if Sean and Abigail had a child,


    Lina would continue to find fault with Abigail over trivial matters.


    Someone prone to provocation would continue, even if temporarily halted due to the child.


    When Sean arrived at his new house, Cameron, who was supervising the movers, respectfully


    informed him, ¡°Kingston and Joan have been in frequent contact recently. I haven¡¯t uncovered the


    details of their conversations yet, but I did discover that Joan met with Old Mrs. Graham a few times


    before thetter visited Old Mrs. Quinn.¡±


    Sean paused. ¡°Joan met my grandma in private?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. They met up several times. I¡¯m still checking to see whether she was the one who replied.


    divulged the information about Mrs. Graham selling the house to Old Mrs. Graham,¡± Cameron


    ¡°Joan¡¯s bing more and more audacious,¡± Sean remarked coldly. ¡°By the way, what¡¯s been going


    on between the Pearsons and the Davidsons?¡±


    have


    you found


    ¡°It seems like the two families might be forming a marriage alliance,¡± Cameron replied.


    Sean frowned. ¡°So, the Pearsons approached Abigail because they wanted to marry her off?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no concrete answer for that yet,¡± Cameron said.


    Sean entered the house. ¡°Even so, Abigail has to be informed that the Pearsons have ulterior motives.¡±


    After saying this,


    Cameron followed in silence.


    ¡°Is it certain that Abigail is the Pearsons¡¯ long-lost daughter?¡± Sean asked.


    Cameron quickly replied, ¡°It hasn¡¯t been confirmed yet. Mrs. Graham doesn¡¯t wish to do the DNA test,


    and for now, the Pearsons don¡¯t wish to force her.¡±


    ¡°The Pearsons are already treating her like she¡¯s one of the family,¡± Sean scoffed.


    Why would they approach her now when she had made a name for herself in the fashion industry?


    Where had they been all these years?


    ¡°Find someone else to take your ce. For now, stay in the hospital and keep an eye on Abigail and


    her grandma. We¡¯ll pay for the medical expenses, Sean instructed Cameron while inspecting the


    interior decor.


    Yes, Mr. Graham,¡± Cameron acknowledged.


    ¡°Carry on with your work.¡± Sean walked toward the balcony.


    Knowing Sean was in a bad mood, Cameron silently took his leave.


    Sean spent a while on the balcony before he took out his phone and dialed Joan¡¯s number.

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    Chapter 215 How Many More Exnations Necessary


    Abigail spent several days in the hospital, keeping Analisepany. Her grandmother had already


    regained consciousness, but since the day Sean had discussed the divorce with Abigail, he had not


    revisited Analise. Abigail had started to wonder if Sean¡¯s absence was intentional, perhaps as a way to


    prolong the matter.


    Lying in bed, Analise weakly suggested. ¡°Call Sean and ask when he¡¯sing over.¡±


    While peeling a banana for her grandmother, Abigail replied, ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll call him once you finish. this


    banana.¡±


    Analise looked affectionately at Abigail. ¡°Will you resent me for pushing you to get a divorce?¡±


    You might find it amusing, Grandma, but I had suggested getting a divorce many times before this,¡±


    Abigail replied with a bitter smile.


    ¡°Why would Iugh at you¡­ Was it because you learned about his infidelity when you mentioned


    wanting to work and have your ie?¡± Analise asked while eating the banana.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how to exin it,¡± Abigail answered, avoiding eye contact. ¡°You should ask him yourself.¡±


    Analise sighed. ¡°With his grandma being the way she is¡­ you¡¯ll only suffer if you stay married to him. I


    know you¡¯ve always loved him, but love cannot be enough to live on¡­¡±


    ¡°I know, Grandma. I understand now,¡± Abigail replied softly. She deeply regretted marrying Sean simply


    because she liked him. The man had shattered all her hopes for a blissful marriage.


    ¡°At the time, I didn¡¯t want you to marry him¡­ How can we match up to a family like his?¡± Analise


    murmured.


    ¡°I was wrong, Grandma,¡± Abigail choked. Her feelings for him nearly led to Analise¡¯s death. If Abigail


    hadn¡¯t insisted on marrying Sean, Analise wouldn¡¯t have ended up in the hospital and forced to


    undergo a craniotomy. Her elderly grandmother had to suffer because of her.


    ¡°I never med you for your decision. I just hope to see you happy,¡± Analise said, her eyes red..


    After Analise finished her banana and closed her eyes for a nap, Abigail called Sean. She had to ring


    him several times before he finally picked up his phone.


    ¡°Grandma wants to talk to you. When are youing over?¡± she asked him, striving to keep her voice


    steady.


    However, he didn¡¯t respond right away.


    She heard his faint breathing sounds, so she didn¡¯t rush him.


    Momentster, he said quietly, ¡°I¡¯lle over tonight.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± After ending the call, Abigail took a deep breath.


    Her feelings for Sean ended up hurting her and her grandmother, leaving him dissatisfied. It was time


    for her to wake up from her dream.


    At night, Analise was awake when Sean came over.


    ¡°Abby, go and get some grapes for me.¡± Analise wanted to speak with him in private.


    Abigail nodded and left. After closing the door behind her, she stood still and exhaled. As she


    approached the elevator, she encountered Luna, who had arrived after work.


    ¡°How are you? Did Seane today?¡± Luna took Abigail¡¯s hand with a look of concern.


    ¡°He¡¯s in the room talking to Grandma privately,¡± Abigail said calmly.


    L¨²na tugged on Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go on a walk together.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, sure.¡± Abigail entered the elevator.


    Neither one spoke while leaving the hospital and stepping out into the night.


    ¡°I never thought the two of you would end up like this¡­ Still, everything will be better after the divorce.


    No one will force you to eat those things and get those ridiculous injections!¡± Luna purposely kept her


    tone light as she held Abigail¡¯s hand tightly.


    ¡°Yeah. You¡¯re right,¡± Abigail responded with a smile.


    They reached the fruit store, where Abigail purchased grapes and other items. As they left the store,


    she couldn¡¯t help but wonder about Analise and Sean¡¯s conversation.


    Inside the hospital room, Sean sat down beside Analise.


    After staring at him a while, she said, ¡°I always thought you were a good man. Even though you had a


    privileged upbringing, you didn¡¯t turn out like all the other rich young men who live idle lives without


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    doing anything. I thought you¡¯d be good to Abby.¡±


    ¡°Grandma.¡± He gazed apologetically at her.


    He truly regretted the way he had hurt Abigail. Would things have turned out differently if he had told


    her from the start that he was not involved with Joan in any way?


    Analise¡¯s tears trickled out of the corners of her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m so disappointed in you, Sean. I thought you


    weren¡¯t like all the other rich young men. I never thought you¡¯d cheat on her. How could you do this to


    Abby, who spent thest three years eating all kinds of supplements and getting injections for you?¡±


    ¡°Grandma, would you believe me if I told you I didn¡¯t cheat on her?¡± Sean looked her in the eyes. He


    truly hoped that she would trust him.


    She turned away from him. ¡°How can it be false when your grandmother came to our door and said so


    herself? She¡¯s your grandmother. Would she tarnish your name like that? What do you Grahams take


    Abby for anyway? She¡¯s my one and only granddaughter. What gives Grahams the right to take her for


    granted and abuse the sincerity of her feelings for you?¡±


    Sean¡¯s heart was shaken. He had always believed that Abigail married into the family as a gesture of


    gratitude, a notion repeated by Lina. It never urred to him that Abigail truly loved him.


    Feeling Analise¡¯s distress, he set aside his emotions and gently held her hand. ¡°Please calm down. You


    need to watch out for your health.¡±

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    Chapter 216 She¡¯d Be Angry


    Analise let out a heavy sigh as she gazed at Sean, her voiceced with bitterness. ¡°G-Get a divorce


    tomorrow. From now on¡­ our two families will have nothing to do with each other. I don¡¯t want to see


    any of you ever again..


    Sean had arrived today with a glimmer of hope still lingering. However, she had rified her stance,


    and he ultimately lost Abigail.


    At his silence, Analise asked through her tears, ¡°What did you people take my Abby for¡­ How could


    you mistreat her this way? You bought the house for her. Why was she used of stealing it¡­ Abby¡¯s


    the apple of my eye. I know our family isn¡¯t good enough for the Grahams. After she married you, I kept


    telling her topromise and let you get your way¡­ How could you cheat on her? How could you


    betray her¡­¡±


    The Abigail she loved so dearly suffered so terribly at the hands of the Grahams.


    Sean held Analise¡¯s hand tightly, unable to speak. He couldn¡¯t deny that the Grahams had mistreated


    Abigail. Back when he hadn¡¯t developed feelings for her, he disregarded how Lina treated her. Little did


    he know that before marrying him, she had been the apple of her grandparents¡¯ eyes, and they also


    cherished her dearly.


    By the time Abigail and Luna returned, the man had left.


    Witnessing Analise¡¯s silent tears, Abigail rushed forward to take her hand. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Her


    voice was filled with worry.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine¡­ I¡¯m fine¡­ Abby, you won¡¯t have to put up with the Grahams once you file your divorce


    tomorrow. You can do whatever you want. I¡¯ll take good care of myself. You won¡¯t have to worry about


    me.¡± Analise¡¯s eyes were swollen. She wouldn¡¯t have wanted Abigail to get a divorce if the Grahams


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    hadn¡¯t gone too far.


    Many women faced hardships after divorce, and Abigail would be no exception. Hence, Analise wished


    she were a few decades younger to continue looking after her.


    Luna joined Abigail and gently assured Analise, ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn, I¡¯ll take good care of Abby. Even


    though she won¡¯t have the Grahams anymore, shell still have me. Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯re like sisters- to


    each other.¡±


    Analise smiled and nodded. She held Luna¡¯s hand, hoping that Luna would be Abigail¡¯s pir of


    support.


    The night sky darkened.


    When Kevin found Sean drowning himself in alcohol at the hotel, he was utterly shocked. ¡°You never


    drink so much. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Caught up with work, Kevin hadn¡¯t heard about the Grahams and Quinns situation. He wouldn¡¯t have


    known that Sean had been drinking heavily in front of his client if that client hadn¡¯t called Kevin.


    ¡°Am I not allowed to get drunk?¡± Sean shot back before taking another gulp.


    Kevin¡¯s expression grew solemn. ¡°You never drink like this in front of clients. What on earth is going


    on?¡±


    ¡°They wanted to share a toast with me, so I ensured they got as many as they wanted. What¡¯s wrong


    with that?¡± Sean eyed Kevin with a mocking smile.


    ¡°Something¡¯s up with you. You¡¯re never like this. What happened?¡± Kevin started getting frantic.


    Sean didn¡¯t speak. He quietly downed more alcohol.


    ¡°Did you get your heart broken?¡± Kevin sat down and asked.


    Sean¡¯s brows knitted together. ¡°Do you only think of the worst when ites to me?¡±


    s, his words did not match his thoughts. It wasn¡¯t as simple as getting his heart broken. He was


    getting a divorce.


    ¡°I hope to see you doing well, of course, but it¡¯s obvious something¡¯s wrong,¡± Kevin said with a look of


    scrutiny.


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong. I n on heading back once I finish this bottle. Don¡¯t drink. Give me a ride


    the divorce public knowledge.


    ¡°I thought you¡¯d refuse to leave until you¡¯d drink your weight in alcohol,¡± Kevin retorted. Deep down


    inside, he figured out what was happening and thought, Perhaps it¡¯s a matter of the heart.


    He continued, ¡°Did you break up with Abigail? You wouldn¡¯t be drinking so much otherwise.¡± Kevin was


    Sean¡¯s good friend, after all. He understood Sean pretty well. Even when Sean had been forced into


    the marriage, he didn¡¯t drown himself in alcohol. Kevin was sure things were extremely serious this


    time.


    ¡°We¡¯re getting a divorce.¡± Sean¡¯s voice was unusually calm.


    ¡°Are you giving up just like that? I can¡¯t believe it. That¡¯s unlike you.¡± Kevin was utterly baffled.


    After a brief silence, Sean said, ¡°Everyone thinks a divorce signifies an end, that I¡¯m giving up, but I-


    disagree.¡±


    Kevin rubbed his chin in confusion. ¡°Just drink your drink. You¡¯re spewing nonsense.


    Sean knew Kevin didn¡¯t understand what he meant.


    After a night of heavy drinking, it was unsurprising that Sean waste the next day.


    Abigail had waited outside the courthouse for quite some time when he finally arrived. As he emerged


    from the car, their eyes locked.


    Sean balled his fists.


    Abigail withdrew her gaze. She had the necessary documents in hand.


    He came up to her and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    She nodded, and both of them experienced a mix of emotions.


    The courtroom was filled with a diverse crowd. Among those seeking a divorce, most were engaged in


    heated arguments, while others included families with five or six members and couples. Those who had


    Sean and Abigail sat on the side and watched others conduct their divorce proceedings.


    After looking at the others for a while, he abruptly asked her, ¡°Do you still have matters to attend to in


    Ouisford?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m leaving tomorrow. I told Grandma about it already. Luna will help me take care of her,¡± she


    responded.


    As things neared their conclusion, Abigail regained herposure and stopped addressing Sean with


    contempt and impatience. It was a relief to bring something to an amicable end.


    ¡°Okay. Call me if you need any help. Even though we¡¯re no longer married, everything can be the same


    as before,¡± he said softly.


    ¡°Thanks, but that won¡¯t be necessary,¡± she replied curtly.

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    Chapter 217 A New Beginning


    After filing their divorce papers, the two left the courthouse.


    As soon as they appeared at the entrance, Cameron, who had been waiting outside, came over and ha


    nded an envelope to Sean.


    Sean took the envelope and held it out to Abigail. ¡°Honey¡­ This is thest time I¡¯ll be calling you


    that.¡±


    Abigail had nned on refusing to take the envelope from him, but after hearing his abruptment, a


    plicated mix of emotions welled up inside her. As she stared at Sean, she felt both wry and sad.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Abigail said coolly as she took the envelope.


    With pursed lips, Sean gazed at Abigail. After a long silence, he averted his eyes and said, ¡°I¡¯ve made y


    ou


    suffer a lot the past three years. When it came to both my family and our rtionship, I disregarded you


    r feelings and well¨Cbeing. I want to apologize for that.¡±


    Even Sean found the situation ironic.


    Perhaps Abigail doesn¡¯t want to listen to these meaningless words anymore. Maybe she¡¯s been looking


    forward to the divorce for a long time now. I¡¯m the only one who doesn¡¯t wish to let her go. She has fin


    ally regained her freedom.


    Abigail looked at Sean and said


    impassively, ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary. From now on, we¡¯ll go our separate ways.¡±


    She could still remember just how happy she had been when she married him. She had loved him in se


    cret, and whenever she looked at him then, she thought everything was worth it.


    From today onward, those memories would all be relegated to the past. She was going to lock them up


    and throw away the key¨Cnever to be revisited again.


    Sean felt his chest tightening. He subconsciously loosened his tie before ncing at Abigail. ¡°How do y


    ou want me to deal with the incident involving your grandmother?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to ask for my opinion. That involves you and your family. It has nothing to do with me,¡±


    Abigail replied. Neither she nor Analise had the power to make any sort of request.


    It wasn¡¯t as if she could ask him to piss Lina off so that she would get a heart attack and end the hospi


    tal too.


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    in


    The only way to resolve this matter was to carry on living their separate lives after the divorce and not


    have any more contact with each other.


    Sean nodded. ¡°Cameron, give Abigail a ride onest time.¡±


    ¡°No need,¡± Abigail rejected. ¡°Luna¡¯s waiting for me.


    Cameron nced tentatively at Sean.


    Sean took onest look at Abigail before saying to Cameron, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    When Abigail got into Luna¡¯s car, she let out a long exhale.


    Luna held her and said consolingly, ¡°Congrattions on regaining your freedom. You can date


    anyone you want now.¡±


    Abigail leaned against Luna¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Sean hadn¡¯t said a word since he got into the car.


    Cameron drove as carefully as possible, afraid that even a small bump in the road would displease


    Sean.


    All of a sudden, Sean instructed Cameron, ¡°Continue to keep an eye on Kingston.¡±


    ¡°Got it,¡± Cameron replied.


    Sean stopped speaking. All he could think about was the cold and indifferent look on Abigail¡¯s face.


    He didn¡¯t choose to get a divorce just because of his grandmother. It was also because of Joan and Kin


    gston.


    In any case, he didn¡¯t believe that a divorce signified the end of his rtionship with Abigail. It could als


    o be a new beginning.


    That being said, Abigail¡¯s suffering left him in a dismal mood, too.


    After the divorce, Abigail went back to Ouisford for work.


    Beforeing over, she didn¡¯t open the envelope Sean gave her.


    Somehow, Lte heard about Abigail¡¯s divorce and was startled to find that thetter had immediately


    returned to Ouisford to work.


    ¡°People really do work themselves to death. Why don¡¯t you take a few days off?¡± Lte asked Abigail


    while sipping her drink.


    ¡°There¡¯s no time. We need to hand over the gown by June,¡± Abigail answered.


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    Lte nodded. ¡°Has Lexie been pushing you too hard? If you don¡¯t want to do it, the Pearsons can hel


    p you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. This is my job,¡± Abigail replied indifferently.


    ¡°Can you not be so cold toward me, Abby? I really like you.¡± Lte felt a little hurt.


    ¡°I¡¯m not being cold to you.¡± Abigail thought she was being calm and pleasant enough.


    Lte was a Pearson, and Abigail didn¡¯t like the Pearsons. She was already being cordial enough by


    putting up with Lte¡¯s constant presence.


    Lte sighed. ¡°Are you just like Josh? Someone cold on the outside but warm on the inside?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not like Josh,¡± Abigail emphasized.


    Lte quickly nodded in agreement. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. I misspoke.¡±


    Abigail was still resistant to having any sort of rtionship with the Pearsons. Lte was afraid of sayi


    ng the wrong thing.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have work to do?¡± Abigail asked Lte as she carried on with her sewing.


    Lte waved her chin in the air and said, ¡°I don¡¯t have to work. I¡¯m the boss of three hotels in Capitali


    s. All I have to do is collect my share of the profits every month and invest that money. I¡¯m making mon


    ey without even having to do anything. I can easily earn hundreds of thousands a day without needing t


    o work hard like ordinary people.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t understand what that was like. She didn¡¯t even dare to dream of what it¡¯d be like to ear


    n six figures a day.


    Lexie¡¯s gown was the result of months of effort, and it would result in about 1.2 million in profits. To Abig


    ail, that was already more money than ordinary people could save up in their lifetime.


    Her shock and speechlessness made Lte feel a little awkward. Thetter quicklyforted her by


    saying, ¡°But my life is pretty meaningless. You live a far more meaningful life. You¡¯re so talented, and s


    o many people adore your creations. You¡¯re way more incredible than me.¡±


    Abigail remarked, ¡°To an ordinary person, earning six figures in one day is a dreame true.¡±

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    Chapter 218 Smugness Comes Before a Beating


    Lte chided herself. I shouldn¡¯t have said anything. Abby¡¯s feeling inferior because of me.


    She sat down in a quiet spot and observed Abigail in silence.


    Lte thought that Abigail was a great person. She was talented, humble, and serious when it came t


    o her work. Lte couldn¡¯t understand why Abigail¡¯s rtionship with Sean would end in


    divorce.


    She heard that it was Lina who looked down on Abigail¡¯s background.


    Lte knew that Abigail¡¯s grandparents raised her. They were both farmers from the countryside who


    relied on their farms for a living.


    A wealthy family would usually turn their nose up at such a modest upbringing.


    However, Lte believed it was hard to find someone of Abigail¡¯s character.


    Even though Abigail married Sean, she continued to work on her own career instead of simply living off


    her husband¡¯s money.


    Abigail had no clue Lte was singing her praises.


    When Abigail was nearly done with work, Lte quickly stood up and said


    eagerly, ¡°Josh wants us toe over. He¡¯s made some desserts.¡±


    ¡°I want to have a proper meal, not desserts,¡± Abigail declined without hesitation


    Lte tugged on Abigail¡¯s arm. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Abby. Josh is great at what he does. What you need now is


    something sweet to lift your spirits.¡±


    Abigail eyed her helplessly. ¡°I¡¯m in a pretty good mood right now.¡±


    ¡°Come on, please? Just for a bite!¡± Lte pouted as she pleaded with Abigail, all the while holding the


    tter¡¯s arm.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go and take a look.¡± Unable to reject such friendliness, Abigail had no choice but to give in.


    Lte would have kept pestering her if she didn¡¯t agree to go over.


    Even as she stepped into the tea house, Abigail felt a little dazed.


    At the time, she decided against ever having any contact with them, yet how long had it been


    since then?


    Is it true there are some people you can¡¯t ever keep out of your life?


    Josh seemed a little flustered when he saw Abigail. ¡°Why did youe over?¡±


    ¡°Lte said you made some desserts and insisted that Ie over to try them. Did you not make any


    ?¡± Abigail thought Josh was putting


    on an act. Why is he acting like this if he had been waiting for me toe over?


    ¡°I did. I¡¯ll bring them over right away. Would you like some tea? We stocked some new teastely, and t


    hey¡¯re particrly fragrant.¡± Josh immediately dropped everything. It was


    as if he couldn¡¯t wait to scamper off into the kitchen.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Abigail nodded.


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you,¡± Lte called out to Josh.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Abigail sat down by the window.


    She wasn¡¯t working on any designstely and felt a little bored to be just sitting still.


    Just as she was about to ask Luna about Analise, someone entered the tea house.


    Joan cocked her eyebrow when she spotted Abigail. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you¡¯d actually be here.¡±


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Abigail asked coolly.


    Naturally, Joan came over after hearing about the divorce. She wanted to kick Abigail while thetter w


    as down.


    ¡°I came to see you, of course. You must be in a bad mood after the divorce,¡± Joan chuckled as she


    came over.


    Abigail¡¯s expression was icy. ¡°Care to bet whether or not Sean will rush here right away if I call him? W


    hat about you? Do you think you can marry him?¡±


    Joan remained unaffected. She knew that sooner orter, she would be marrying Sean. Lina said


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    ¡°You should be thanking me that the divorce finally happened. Do you think you could¡¯ve a divorce if it


    weren¡¯t for my help?¡± Joan had a victorious smile on her face as she took a seat opposite Abigail.


    Abigail eyed her icily, ¡°You¡¯re the one who goaded Old Mrs. Graham intoing over to my family and


    causing a scene?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean? I didn¡¯t goad her into anything. She was already dissatisfied with you. I was just h


    elping you, her, and Sean,¡± Joan dered smugly.


    However, as soon as she finished


    speaking, Lte rushed over. She flung the piping hot tea she had in hand at Joan¡¯s face. ¡°How dare


    a mistress like youe over and strut in front of the woman whose marriage you ruined? Has anyone


    ever taught you decency? Well, I¡¯ll do favor and teach you that lesson today!¡±


    Then, she grabbed Joan by the hair.


    ¡°Ahhh!¡± Joan shrieked in pain.


    you a


    ¡°Lte¡­¡± Worried that Sean would go after Lte for this, Abigail quickly tried to stop her.


    Lte was furious. Her eyes were zing ferociously. ¡°Don¡¯t stop me, Abby. When my temper gets go


    ing, it won¡¯t subside until I bash a few heads in!¡±


    Then, she dragged Joan, who was still screaming, toward the door.


    ¡°Let go of me¡­ Ahhhh!¡± Joan howled.


    Abigail went after them.


    Lte dragged Joan to the entrance of the tea house, and before Joan could react, she pped Joan


    in the face.


    The bystanders stopped to look at themotion.


    After pping


    Joan, Lte shoved Joan to the ground and shouted to the passersby, ¡°Come and see, everyone! A li


    ving, breathing mistress! Get a good look at her face, and remember to keep your guard up against her.


    She might steal your husbands next!¡±


    Joan wanted to cover her face, but Lte wasn¡¯t going to let her do it. She grabbed Joan¡¯s hair and ya


    nked thetter¡¯s head backward so that her face was on disy.


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you being all haughty and condescending earlier? You had the nerve toe over and boast i


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    n front of the wife, didn¡¯t you? Have you finally figured out what shame is? I thought the word didn¡¯t eve


    n exist in your dictionary!¡± Lte rebuked loudly and domineeringly.

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    Joan started crying.


    ¡°I¡¯m not¡­ That¡¯s nder! I don¡¯t even know who you are.¡±


    Lte sneered. ¡°As if you¡¯re


    even fit to be ndered by me. I wouldn¡¯t have bothered with you if you had just stayed


    away after getting what you wanted. Why did youe all the way over just to taunt the woman whose


    marriage you ruined, huh? You either have too much time on your hands, or you¡¯re just a b*tch through


    and through!¡±


    Abigail knew it was toote to stop Lte. In any case, Joan asked for it.


    Just


    for the sake of getting Sean, Joan had Lina make a scene in front of Analise, and thetter nearly died


    as a result. Why would Abigail pity a woman like that?


    Joan came over to mock Abigail. She didn¡¯t expect to


    find someone who woulde forward to protect Abigail.


    ¡°Abby¡­ save


    me¡­ Sean won¡¯t let her get away with treating me like this!¡± Lte was too scary, so Joan began plea


    ding with Abigail instead.


    Just then, Josh came out and shielded Abigail behind him.


    ¡°Do


    you need me to call Sean Graham for you and tell him toe over?¡± Josh¡¯s voice was a lot colder wh


    en he addressed Joan.


    Joan stiffened. Her eyes flitted between Abigail and Josh as an outrageous thought urred to her.


    ¡°What¡¯s your rtionship?¡± she asked instinctively.


    ¡°Why would they need to inform an immoral lowlife like you what their rtionship is?¡± Lte scoffed.


    ¡°I¡¯m going back in,¡± Abigail said coolly before heading into the tea house. She didn¡¯t want to continue st


    anding in front of the crowd of onlookers.


    Josh wanted to go back in with her, so he said to Lte, ¡°That¡¯s enough, now. She¡¯s not worth any mo


    re of your time.¡±


    Lte smiled. ¡°You¡¯re right, Josh. I¡¯m just dirtying my hands.¡±


    Back inside the tea house, Abigail remained silent.


    Nothing was going well for her.


    ¡°Here¡¯s your dessert. I¡¯ll make another pot of tea.¡± Josh set down the cupcake in front of Abigail.


    The icing on the cupcake was in the shape of a flower. It was very pretty.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Abigail said.


    Lte sat down beside Abigail. Her eyes were shining as she asked, ¡°Abby, what did you about my pe


    rformance today?¡±


    think


    ¡°Not too shabby, but wouldn¡¯t you be negatively affected for recklessly attacking her?¡± Abigail was worri


    ed that Joan would make a big deal


    out of this incident online. It would be negative publicity for the Pearsons.


    ¡°Our family doesn¡¯t rely on public opinion to earn money. And anyway, Joan¡¯s just a bug on the windshi


    eld. Even us, the younger ones in the Pearson Family, can easily crush her,¡± Josh exined.


    ¡°Even so, you shouldn¡¯t underestimate the power of the inte,¡± Abigail reminded.


    In this day and age, even the smallest incident can be blown up to epic proportions online. People woul


    d often upload bits and pieces of the truth and twist things around to garner attention.


    No one cared about figuring out the whole truth first. They would just pile on with the rest of the


    ¡°Abby¡¯s right, but it doesn¡¯t matter. I was already fully prepared to face the consequences of my actions


    when I decided to do it.¡± Lte wholeheartedly took Abigail¡¯s side.


    Abigail was worried that Sean would cause trouble for the Pearsons.


    After all, things were a lot tougher to resolve when these prominent families went up against each


    other.


    ¡°Abby¡­¡± Josh wanted to speak, but he couldn¡¯t seem to form a proper sentence.


    Abigail was startled to hear Josh using that nickname with her. She was still biting on the cupcake whe


    n she looked at Josh.


    Still nervous, Josh¡¯s entire body was stiff as he dered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll protect you and Lte.¡±N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    Abigail didn¡¯t know if she should thank him.


    Had he been her friend, she would¡¯ve been moved by his gesture. s, he was not her friend. He just


    wanted to take her away from Analise.


    Thus, all of his goodwill came with a condition. It wasn¡¯t simply an act of kindness.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need anyone to protect me,¡± Abigail said. ¡°When I was kidnapped, I fought against my


    kidnapper myself and managed to hold out until I was rescued. I can take care of myself, you


    know.¡±


    She spoke calmly and evenly, as if describing an everyday matter.


    Josh knew about this incident, of course. Unfortunately, their rtionship wasn¡¯t established enough for


    him to express his concern to her then.


    To hear her describing it so casually now only made his heart sting with pain.


    She was always alone. She had no one to rely on by herself. Be it going against Sean or the production


    crew or even escaping from her kidnapper, she relied purely on her wits and determination.


    ¡°You¡¯re strong enough to take care of yourself, but you also have people you can rely on now,¡± Josh co


    uldn¡¯t resist reinforcing.


    Abigail had a somewhat detached smile on her face. ¡°No, you¡¯re not the people I want to rely on. I don¡¯t


    know you all that well. The only person I can rely on is my grandma.¡±


    ¡°Hey, now¡­ We can be friends. Abby, you saw how I did today. Why don¡¯t you let me be your bodyguar


    d?¡± Lte quickly piped up.


    ¡°The cupcake is quite delicious. It¡¯s sweet but not cloying. There¡¯s a light floral taste to it too. Did you ad


    d a bit of rose in it?¡± Abigail asked Josh after taking another bite of the cupcake.


    After being ignored, Lte pouted and busied herself with her phone.


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to hurt Lte, but she knew that if she didn¡¯t put her foot down now, they would co


    ntinue to weasel their way into her life.


    Analise¡¯s condition hadn¡¯t stabilized yet. Abigail didn¡¯t want Analise to feel any more turmoil.


    Josh had a faint smile on his face. ¡°Yeah. I harvested them myself. If you¡¯re free tomorrow, you can co


    me with me. The ce is lovely.¡±


    He didn¡¯t seem bothered by Abigail¡¯s aversion to the Pearsons.

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    They were still discussing the cupcake when the police barged in.


    Lte immediately stood up warily.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Josh asked as he stood up as well.


    ¡°A Miss Palmer has filed a


    police report using all of you of physical assault. Pleasee with us to the police station to assist i


    n the investigations,¡± the police officer in charge said to Josh.


    ¡°I did it. It has nothing to do with them. You can just take me to the police station,¡± Lte announced.


    Abigail thought to herself, Shouldn¡¯t she try to make herself seem more vulnerable? She looks so¡­ pro


    ud of herself. They¡¯ll probably charge her for it.


    ¡°Miss Palmer said it was all three of you, so you¡¯re all going to have toe with us!¡± The police officer


    was adamant.


    A police report had been made, so they were just following procedure.


    Abigail knew full well that Joan was an expert at scheming. Since the police officers were this firm abou


    t it, the situation was probably not as simple as they assumed it was.


    ¡°Alright. We¡¯lle with you,¡± Abigail said agreeably.


    Josh had to do as Abigail said.


    By the time they got to the police station, Abigail spotted Joan,


    whose face was entirely covered in blood, and realized the severity of the situation.


    Who knew how she ended up like that? s, the security footage of the entrance of the tea house sho


    wed that Lte had hit her.


    ¡°They all ganged up on me¡­ You have to serve justice on my behalf, officer!¡± Joan wailed pitifully at th


    e sight of them.


    Seething with rage, Lte raised her fist again. ¡°What kind of conniving b*tch are you? Did you smas


    h your face on purpose just so you could frame us?¡±


    ¡°This is the police station! Are you trying to start a fight here?¡±


    The police officer who was taking down their information looked up from theputer and growled ang


    rily.


    Abigail held Lte, whose chest was heaving. ¡°You¡¯re making it worse. Now it really seems like


    we¡¯re in the wrong.¡±


    Lte was red with fury. Gritting her teeth, she red at Joan, who was covering meekly like a terrifi


    ed victim, and muttered, ¡°I figured out why you couldn¡¯t get rid of her now. She¡¯s an expert at punching


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    below the belt! She needs to pray that Sean can protect her for the rest of her life¡­¡±


    ¡°Are you ignoring my existence?¡± The police officer red at Lte.


    ¡°Josh!¡± Furious, Lte looked at Josh.


    ¡°Keep quiet,¡± Josh said with a frown.


    They gave their statements alone. The police officer asked a lot of questions. Time went by in a sh.


    When it was almost 8.00PM, Sean showed


    1. up.


    As soon as he entered the police station, he looked at Abigail.


    Abigail didn¡¯t notice his presence until Josh called out, ¡°Are you here for Miss Palmer, Mr. Graham?¡±


    The moment Joan spotted Sean, she sobbed aggrievedly, ¡°Sean¡­¡±


    ¡°Shut up,¡± Sean barked at Joan.


    Humiliated, Joan felt even more hurt. She bit her lip and looked like a pitiful littlemb.


    When Sean saw Abigail¡¯s gaze falling on him, all of his negative emotions seemed to melt away- all bec


    ause her attention was on him.


    He walked over to Abigail. His lips parted, and he apologized, ¡°I¡¯m sorry I¡¯mte. It¡¯s caused you a lot of


    trouble.¡±


    ¡°You better keep her in check. Don¡¯t let her show up in front of me again. Also, she said she¡¯s the reaso


    n why your grandmother caused a scene at my family home. You should be keeping a closer eye on yo


    ur people, Mr. Graham. Otherwise, you¡¯d be causing a lot of trouble for others,¡± Abigail reminded mocki


    ngly.


    Sean¡¯s apology only made Abigail even more pissed.


    It meant that he did consider Joan one of his people.


    I¡¯ll keep her in check,¡± Sean said.


    Soon, Cameron came in. Sean spoke to the police, and in the end, the case was settled privately.


    After leaving the police station, Sean said to Abigail, ¡°Let me buy you guys a meal as a token of


    my apology.¡±


    ¡°As if I¡¯d want a b*stard like you paying for my food. I¡¯d vomit the food right back out!¡± Lte rolled he


    r eyes and scoffed while hiding behind Josh.


    Sean eyed her icily. ¡°I haven¡¯t settled the score with you for hurting one of my people. You better watch


    your mouth, or someone might sew it up someday.¡±


    ¡°Is that a threat?¡± Josh retorted.


    The atmosphere grew tense.


    Joan was smirking smugly behind Cameron.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. What about it? I can easily see to it that a person who doesn¡¯t watch their tongue never sp


    eaks again.¡± Sean stared at Josh with an icy smile.


    Lte ran over to Abigail and clutched her arm. ¡°Give him a talking to. If he sews my mouth up, you w


    on¡¯t have anyone to keep youpany.¡±


    Abigail stared coldly at Sean. ¡°Just keep your people in check, Mr. Graham. Lte won¡¯t be saying an


    ything bad about you. Besides, everything she said is true. If it weren¡¯t for you, would Joan have the ne


    rve toe to Ouisford to mess with me?¡±


    Sean¡¯s expression immediately brightened. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re absolutely right, Miss Quinn. In that


    case, could you do me the honor of letting me make it up to you by treating you to a meal?¡±


    ¡°No need. I don¡¯t need a meal from you,¡± Abigail declined coolly.


    ¡°I think you do. Miss Palmer came all this way just to cause trouble for you. She should give you a prop


    er apology.¡± Sean stared right at Abigail. His tone left no room for refusal.


    Joan had been giddy with smugness the whole time, but her expression fell the moment she heard wha


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    Abigail eyed Joan with an unreadable smile before raising her eyebrows at Sean. ¡°How do you n on


    having her apologize? Is she going to bow or get on her knees?¡±


    Joan hadn¡¯t even apologized for her attempt to sabotage L.Moon¡¯s reputation.


    Sean nced at Joan and said impassively, ¡°You can ask her for any kind of apology you want, Ms. Qu


    inn.¡±


    ¡°Even though an apology from her would be great, it would also make it hard for me to swallow my food


    . You should just take her away, Mr. Graham,¡± Abigail responded indifferently.


    She had no


    interest in unting her power over others. Plus, as a fellow female, even kneeled in front of her and ap


    ologized, she would find it humiliating as well.


    if Joan


    Sean nced at Cameron, who quickly said to Joan, ¡°Let¡¯s go, Miss Palmer.¡±


    Joan bit her lip and cried out with a hurt expression, ¡°Seanie¡­¡±


    ¡°Leave first,¡± Sean said.


    Just then, Abigail said, ¡°Miss Palmer, I have a few words to say to all of you.¡±


    Even though Joan disdained Abigail, she kept up her innocent act.


    ¡°You only had the nerve toe to Ouisford and mock me for my divorce because you think you have


    Sean to back you up. I didn¡¯t ask you to get on your knees and apologize out of pity for you. Instead of


    protecting you at a time like this, the man who makes you think you have the power to bully others is no


    w asking you to apologize to another woman. Do you really think I¡¯m letting you off the hook because I¡¯


    m scared of him?¡± Abigail questioned apathetically.


    Her words made Joan feel utterly humiliated.


    Sean listened in silence. He was in no way upset.


    He had his reasons for letting Joan do whatever she wanted.


    ¡°I really think you should be ashamed of yourself. How long do you think you can use your fake pitiful a


    ct to gain sympathy? Plus, Sean¡¯s not as dumb as you think he


    is. Who do you think you¡¯re fooling?¡± Abigail continued questioning.


    All along, Abigail thought Sean truly doted on Joan, but based on what she saw today, he didn¡¯t care ab


    out Joan at all.


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    If she wanted Joan to kneel and apologize, Sean would have made Joan do it.


    Because of that, everything seemed like a joke to Abigail.


    Shouldn¡¯t she feel ashamed foring all this way to try and cause me more pain, just for the sake


    of a man who would treat her this way?


    Joan instinctively nced at Sean, who didn¡¯t seem to care at all.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take a raincheck on your offer, Mr. Graham. I only want to have a meal with my friends today,¡± Abig


    ail said before turning around and walking off.


    Lte caught up to Abigail and muttered, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you make her apologize? At the very least, a ver


    bal apology is better than nothing.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d lose my appetite,¡± Abigail replied.


    Josh silently trailed behind Abigail. He understood what Abigail meant earlier.


    Sean hadn¡¯t appreciated the old Abigail, and she saw a shadow of her old self in Joan¨C


    the foolish girl who once loved Sean so dearly that she lost herself in the process.


    Abigail felt saddened and cynical about that.


    Dented after


    ¡°Sean¡¯s excessive indulgence of her almost seems to be on purpose,¡± Josh climbing into the car.


    ¡°Who cares what he¡¯s doing?¡± Abigail replied indifferently.


    They had already gotten a divorce. She wasn¡¯t going to have anything to do with Sean anymore.


    No matter how amicably they had parted after the divorce, she knew full well that Analise wasn¡¯t going t


    o let her remain close with Sean.


    Once they left, Sean walked toward his car.


    Joan and Cameron got in as well.


    Sean didn¡¯t rebuke Joan, but he didn¡¯t even look at her either.


    Cameron drove in silence. The atmosphere in the car felt suffocating.


    ¡°Sean¡­¡± Joan couldn¡¯t resist calling out.


    Sean eyed her indifferently without saying anything.


    His reaction made Joan panic. She reached out to touch him, but he avoided her.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Sean growled.


    ¡°I know I made a mistake. I won¡¯t go looking for her anymore. Can you please forgive me?¡± Joan


    sobbed.


    Sean scrutinized her for a moment before smirking. ¡°I know full well you won¡¯t actually change.¡±


    Joan began sobbing even harder.


    ¡°Joan, Abigail gave you a reminder today. I¡¯m not worth you getting yourself all battered and bruised for.


    ¡± Sean¡¯s expression was icy. ¡°No matter what you do, that won¡¯t change.¡±


    Joan refused to ept this. ¡°She doesn¡¯t understand you at all¡­


    ¡°Do you?¡± Sean retorted sarcastically.


    ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ve known you for so long,¡± Joan said tearfully.


    Sean snorted. All of a sudden, he red at Joan with eyes as cold as


    ice and said, ¡°Joan, I¡¯m going to make it clear to you today. If you ever mess with Abigail again, I won¡¯t


    get involved no matter what happens to you!¡±


    ¡°But you promise my brother you¡¯d take care of me!¡± Joan abruptly shrieked.


    Sean didn¡¯t respond and simply eyed her mockingly.


    With her brother as her safety, she constantly plotted and schemed behind Sean¡¯s back.


    He didn¡¯t want to waste his breath on her anymore.


    ¡°Seanie¡­¡± Joan mumbled.


    ¡°Head back to Pendorf yourself. I have matters to attend to here.¡±


    Sean¡¯s expression was as distant as ever. He didn¡¯t care about how upset she was.

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    Chapter 222 Forced Date


    After sending Joan off, Sean found a hotel to stay in temporarily.


    Since he made the trip to Ouisford, he didn¡¯t n on leaving so soon.


    Abigail returned to her hotel after dinner. Then, she received a text from Sean.


    ¡®Have you checked the contents of the envelope yet?¡®


    ¡®I haven¡¯t had the time to. Don¡¯t make a habit of texting me.¡¯


    Abigail¡¯s rejection was clear and to the point.


    ¡®Let¡¯s meet up and


    talk. I heard the historical part of Ouisford is a good ce to visit at night.¡¯ Sean/sent another text.


    Abigail frowned as she read Sean¡¯s text. After a while, she typed out her response.


    ¡®What¡¯s this? Are you in a hurry to meet your ex¨C


    wife now that your mistress has left? Is there something wrong with you? Do you think I don¡¯t need to sl


    eep at night? Do you think I don¡¯t have work to do tomorrow?¡®


    She couldn¡¯t put up with Sean anymore. We¡¯ve already gotten a divorce. What¡¯s he up to now?


    ¡®Joan isn¡¯t my mistress. You saw it yourself, and you even got mad, so why are you saying this?¡®


    I knew it, Abigail thought. Sean always knew what was happening. He simply never said anything.


    She responded to his text. ¡®I¡¯m not upset because of Joan. I just think it¡¯s not worth any kind of genuine


    rtionship with the likes of you!


    Naturally, she didn¡¯t pity Joan, who nearly caused Analise¡¯s death. Nevertheless, she truly hoped Sean


    wasn¡¯t the kind of person she thought he was.


    ¡®Are youing or not? I know a few things about the Pearsons and the Davidsons. If you¡¯re intereste


    d in hearing what I have to say, I¡¯ll have Cameron pick you up.¡¯


    Based on Sean¡¯s text, Abigail got the hint that Eric and Josh might not have approached her solely to fi


    nd the Pearsons¡® missing daughter.


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    There was a historical street in Ouisford that was often packed at night.


    History buffs often came to take photos in the historical setting. It was also a popr tourist attraction.


    Of course, some came purely for the food and just to walk along the street.


    When Abigail got out of the car, she saw Sean standing at the entrance to the street. With his tall


    figure and attractive looks, he caught the attention of numerous women.


    Abigail was wearing a mask. She approached Sean with a frown. There was a hint of disdain in her


    eyes.


    Why didn¡¯t he wear a mask?


    Sean nced at her mask before quirking his eyebrows and asking teasingly, ¡°Are you afraid that some


    one would see us? We¡¯ve gotten a divorce. There¡¯s no need to hide anymore.¡±


    ¡°If you asked me toe over to listen to your irrelevantments, I can get right back into the car an


    d leave.¡± Abigail pulled her mask down. She felt a little ufortable.


    She had never visited a busy ce like this with Sean before. There were too many people around her,


    and many were staring at them because of his physical appearance.


    Abigail didn¡¯t like being the center of attention.


    ¡°They¡¯re not irrelevantments,¡± Sean said while taking her hand.


    ¡°Let go.¡± Abigail¡¯s gaze turned icy at once.


    Sean nced at her, but he let go anyway.


    ¡°Can we no longer hold hands just because we¡¯re divorced?¡± There was a hint of a smile on his face.


    Abigail¡¯s face was emotionless. ¡°One morement like this, and I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    ¡°Come. I booked a ce where we can talk.¡± Sean ignored her fury and strode off.


    They entered a store with vintage decor and went up to the second floor. They sat by the window. Whe


    n Abigail looked out, she saw a small river with boats floating along the water.


    The server brought up a pot of tea, as well as some fruits and other snacks.


    Abigail felt herself calming down.


    The server lit up a scented candle and left a warm light on before leaving the private room and heading


    back downstairs.


    The atmosphere became rather romantic.


    Abigail picked up a piece of dried fruit and asked, ¡°What do you want to say to me?¡±


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t a coincidence that Lexie Chambers suddenly found fault with you guys.¡± Sean poured Abigail


    a cup of tea.


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    Cameron stumbled across this when he was looking into the Davidsons and the Pearsons.


    Abigail paused. Frowning, she asked, ¡°Does this mean it was the Pearsons and the Davidsons who w


    anted to force me into admitting my identity?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know the reason for that yet, but I can confirm that¡¯s the case. Eric knew


    all along that you were na. You never changed your ringtone, right?¡± Sean said before sipping his te


    a.


    Abigail nodded.


    Sean continued, ¡°Do you remember the gown you designed for Miss Barton?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Abigail met the award¨C


    winning actress herself and designed the gown based on thetter¡¯s appearance.


    ¡°While you and Miss Barton were talking, Eric was in the room beside hers. He even saw you himself. Y


    ou took a call while you were with Miss Barton. Do you remember when that was?¡± Sean spoke slowly.


    ¡°May 18th, two years ago,¡± Abigail answered.


    ¡°Check Eric¡¯s Twitter. See when he posted about Where the River Ends,¡± Sean said.


    Abigail didn¡¯t check. The answer was clear.


    ¡°Why did Lexie and the others want my identity to be exposed?¡± Abigail asked in confusion.


    Sean nudged the te of watermelon over to her. ¡°Eat up. We can talk slowly. There¡¯s no rush.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not the one who¡¯s affected, so of course you¡¯re not in


    a rush,¡± Abigail responded in dissatisfaction.


    ¡°The Pearsons and the Davidsons are keen to form a marriage alliance. Both families agreed to the ma


    rriage arrangement.¡±


    Though Sean knew it was cruel to tell Abigail these things, he couldn¡¯t bear to see her feeling touched


    by their protectiveness and returning to the Pearson Family, only to be forced into marriage for the sak


    e of the marriage alliance.

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    Chapter 223 The True Intention


    Abigail could never have imagined their reason for seeking her might be this.


    She felt slightly touched when Josh hesitantly told her he would protect her in the past.


    Even though she knew there were additional conditions, she had not thought that taking her away from


    her grandmother was only the surface condition, and the true intention ran much deeper.


    Sean began, I understand this might be hard for you to ept-¡±


    ¡°You think I¡¯m that fragile? I never nned to ept them in


    the first ce, so there¡¯s no question of finding it hard,¡± Abigail interrupted him.


    He nodded gently. ¡°As long as you¡¯re not upset, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    ¡°I never had deep feelings for them from the start. So, what¡¯s the purpose behind having Lexie force m


    e to acknowledge my identity?¡± Abigail asked with a cold and unwavering gaze, looking at kim.


    Honestly, she did not fully trust Sean yet. After all, this was alling from his mouth.


    Still, what benefit would he gain from deceiving her? What was her value to him? He could have found


    many ways to avoid divorce if he could not bear to part with her and marry someone else. He was capa


    ble of anything. It all depended on his willingness to act.


    ¡°The Davidsons aren¡¯t an ordinary family. In Capitalis, Eric¡¯s parents are influential figures. You¡¯ve been


    missing for many years. Without abilities beyond the ordinary, it would be difficult to marry him. Wheth


    er it¡¯s for your protection or other reasons, Eric and Josh must make sure you pass the test with Eric¡¯s


    parents first,¡± Sean exined thoroughly, which was unusual for him. He would only be willing to exi


    n so much to Abigail.


    A hint of disgust flitted across her face. ¡°What do they think I am?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t lie to


    you about this. If you ask Eric, Josh, or even Lte, they can all verify it,¡± Sean said, leaning back in h


    is chair and looking at Abigail with a hint ofpassion.


    Whether she epted these arrangements or not, this was how things worked in high society.


    Marrying into a wealthy family had always been stringent, not to mention that Eric¡¯s parents were not or


    dinary people.


    ¡°So, they think they can marry me off to Eric by exposing my professional qualifications, huh?¡± Abigail f


    ound it somewhat funny. She had not even said if she wanted to marry Eric. Why were they arranging a


    ll of this?


    ¡°I can¡¯t be sure about that, but if they¡¯re going to reveal your identity, there must be a reason,¡±


    Sean replied.


    Abigail took a sip of her tea, feeling furious.


    ¡°I appreciate you telling me all this today, but let me rify: I still find your attitude toward women disgu


    sting, even if that person is as despicable as Joan. Who gave you the right to toy with someone¡¯s feelin


    gs?¡± She set down her teacup, her eyes brimming with anger.


    ¡°You¡¯re directing your anger at the wrong target,¡± he replied slowly.


    ¡°Then who should I be directing it toward? Do you dare say you didn¡¯t deliberately


    let Joan act recklessly? You allowed your grandmother to


    run wild¡­ If you had just¡­ Never mind!¡± Abigail decided not to continue. Why did she even have to car


    e about what Sean did?


    ¡°If I had just stepped in to stop my grandmother from berating you, we might never have reached the p


    oint of divorce. Is that what you mean?¡± Sean asked calmly.


    Abigail remained silent.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that I couldn¡¯t control Joan, but her situation was much moreplicated than you think. No m


    atter how cold¨C


    blooded I may be, I wouldn¡¯t harm the kin of the person who helped me the most,¡± he exined slowly.


    Abigail looked at him. ¡°Did Joan¡¯s family help you in the past?¡±


    He nodded gently. ¡°If they hadn¡¯t helped me back then, I wouldn¡¯t be here today, and the Grahams woul


    d have been ruined.¡±


    Abigail was left speechless.


    ¡°I can¡¯t tell you more, but let me emphasize once more: I never had an affair,¡± Sean stated, lowering his


    gaze and taking another sip of his tea


    ¡°Are you just going to allow her to act this way? Your indifference is only harming her! Are you repaying


    kindness with ingratitude?¡± Sometimes, Abigail felt that Joan wouldn¡¯t have acted this way if Sean


    had cared more.


    ¡°Abby, I¡¯m not Joan¡¯s father, and I don¡¯t need to teach her how


    an adult should behave. Moreover, how long has it been since her family reached out


    to me? They entrusted her to my care just recently, but how


    old is she now?¡± Sean countered, asking her.


    Tonight, his


    primary purpose was to rify his intentions. He did not want Abigail to misunderstand him as a lousy Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    guy.


    Abigail remained silent.


    Adults had their sense of right and wrong and could distinguish between the two of them.


    Joan¡¯s personality was not a result of Sean¡¯s indulgence but rather her inherent nature.


    ¡°Abby, do you know some people won¡¯t realize they¡¯re wrong unless they face serious consequences?


    Before that, they might even consider themselves righteous.¡± His tone was neutral as if he were talking


    about the most ordinary thing.


    ¡°I can¡¯t argue with you on that,¡± she replied.


    Some people would only be willing to admit that they were wrong after experiencing the consequences


    of their actions. Before that, they may have genuinely believed they were the Saints of justice.


    ¡°Come, let¡¯s eat.¡± Sean¡¯s eyes softened.


    Abigail¡¯s emotions were in turmoil.


    Her world used to be simple¨Ctaking care of


    her grandmother, dealing with Sean¡¯s grandmother, and doing design work in private. She was just an


    ordinary person among the masses.


    Yet now, nothing was simple anymore.

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    Chapter 224 Definitely Sean¡¯s Doing


    After parting ways with Sean, Abigail immediately called Luna.


    ¡°What¡¯s up? It¡¯s quitete for you to call me.¡± Luna was at the hospital apanying Analise, whose re


    covery was going well.


    Abigail got straight to the point. Luna, help me transfer my grandmother to another hospital or a more a


    dvanced ward. I want only you and me to take care of her, no one else.¡±


    ¡°Has something serious happened?¡± Luna asked right away.


    Abigail pursed her lips and asked, ¡°Do you think Sean would lie?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­ I don¡¯t think he would resort to lying,¡± Luna replied. She knew he would not do something undig


    nified even if she was not fond of him.


    ¡°I¡¯ll exin when I get back,¡± Abigail promised.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Luna agreed, feeling uneasy.


    Abigail spent the whole night packing her things and left Ouisford without dy.


    Fortunately, her custom¨Cmade clothes were all ready. She


    had initially stayed in Ouisford because she believed there were many valuable traditions to learn. She


    nned to stay until June, when Lexie¡¯s dress would bepleted, but now that seemed impossible.


    She was well aware of the influence of the wealthy, especially since Lte dared to challenge Sean. T


    his showed that the strength of the Pearsons was on par with his. Abigail did not want to confront them


    head¨C


    on because she was unsure what other tricks the Pearsons and the Davidsons had up their sleeves.


    It would be okay if it only affected her, but she had L.Moon to think


    about. It was the result of her and Luna¡¯s hard work. Besides, many employees depended on them. If s


    omething happened to L.Moon, how could she face them?


    Furthermore, Luna had already been a great help. Abigail could let down anyone but not Luna.


    Abigail returned to Pendorf that night.


    In the morning, Luna had already sorted out the transfer of Analise to a different ward.


    Over breakfast, she could not help but ask Abigail, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Sean found out and told me that the Pearsons and the Davidsons have questionable intentions,¡± Abig


    ail exined briefly to Luna.


    Luna was stunned after hearing it, but after a moment, she nodded. ¡°Rich


    people can really stoop to such a level. What¡¯s your n now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already arranged my itinerary. If anyone asks, just tell them I¡¯m


    away on a business trip, and you¡¯re not sure when I¡¯ll be back,¡± Abigail stated. She had no desire to en


    gage with Josh and Eric


    anymore.


    Luna teased, ¡°Not even me?¡±


    ¡°You can reach me on WhatsApp. Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t get into trouble,¡± Abigail reassured.


    Luna agreed, ¡°That works too. Let¡¯s focus on building our careers, and when we


    be powerful, no one will dare to mess with us.¡±


    While Abigail felt the goal was a bit distant, she agreed with Luna that it was worth striving for.


    Later that night, Abigail felt exhausted when she got on the short¨C


    distance bus after visiting her grandmother in the hospital. She did not need an ID to buy a ticket for the


    bus, and it made stops af various stations along the way. In her journey, she could see a stark ie


    disparity between Pendorf¡¯s urban and suburban areas.


    Eventually, Abigail settled in a small town she had visited before and checked into a local homestay. Th


    e homestay had two


    floors in total. The second floor had individual guest rooms, a shared living room, and a kitchen.


    After resting for two days, Abigail began to focus on her work. High¨C


    end dresses were entirely crafted by hand, without sewing machines.


    On the third day, she received a call from Lte


    ¡°Why did you leave so suddenly?¡± Lte asked on the phone, sounding surprised.


    Abigail once had a good impression of Lte, but now, speaking to her, she felt


    uneasy.


    ¡°I don¡¯t like staying in one ce for too long. Everything waspleted, so I left. Is there a problem?¡± A


    bigail maintained her usual tone.


    Lte did not sense anything amiss and was simply disappointed. ¡°Why did you leave without saying


    goodbye?¡±


    ¡°If you have nothing important, please don¡¯t call me. I¡¯ve been


    busy recently, and sometimes my phone signal is weak. So, unless it¡¯s urgent, don¡¯t contact me,¡± Abiga


    il replied with a distant tone.


    Okay¡­ Lte¡¯s voice was filled with disappointment.


    Abigail ended the call and continued to work on the dresses.


    On the other end, Lte hung up the phone and turned to Josh, saying, ¡°Her tone¡¯seemed


    normal. I don¡¯t know what she¡¯s thinking.¡±


    ¡°And we don¡¯t know what Sean told her to make her leave Quisford overnight either.¡± Josh¡¯s face show


    ed signs of helplessness for the first time.


    ¡°She¡¯s still very guarded against us,¡± Ltemented and pouted. ¡°Why, though? We won¡¯t harm h


    er. We just wanted her toe back home.¡±


    ¡°To her, we are essentially strangers. Let¡¯s take it slow. First, we should Josh¡¯s tone was entirely resign


    ed.


    try to locate where she is.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no record of her after returning to Pendorf. It will be tough to trace her,¡± Lte sighed, her sh


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    oulders slumping in frustration.


    Josh¡¯s expression turned cold at this point. ¡°Sean probably found out something and told her, so she¡¯s


    guarded against us. But she could have simply asked us.¡±


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t ept us from the bottom of her heart, so how could she ask?¡± Lte remarked.

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    Chapter 225


    Chapter 225 The Two Sides of Abigail


    After spending time with Abigail, Lte got to know her better. She was the type of person who kept h


    er troubles to herself and never shared them with anyone. This often made her seem distant and cool. I


    n fact, she had a personality quite simr to Josh¡¯s.


    In the blink of an eye, it was already May, and Abigail was still staying in the homestay. She had recentl


    y cut off allmunication with the outside world, including Sean.


    Meanwhile, Analise had been discharged from the hospital and was recovering at home.


    One morning, as Abigail came downstairs, nning to take a walk along the country roads, she spotted


    a car parked in the homestay¡¯s yard. A man was casually tossing car keys beside it. While she stood th


    ere in confusion, he looked up at her.


    ¡°Good morning, Ms. Quinn. Are you also on vacation here?¡± Sean greeted Abigail with a rxed and ch


    eerful tone.


    Her face visibly darkened. ¡°Are you spying on me?¡±


    ¡°Not really. I¡¯ve invested


    here and came to check things out,¡± Sean exined, though he had indeed done some investigation. H


    owever, he found that he had conveniently invested in the local tourism industry in February this year. S


    o, he came with a legitimate reason for work.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll believe that?¡± Abigail responded with a frosty tone.


    Cameron, who was helping Sean with the luggage, quickly added, ¡°It¡¯s true. We invested in this project


    in February, but because there were a few holdouts causing troublest month, no one from


    thepany wanted toe. So, Mr. Graham had toe himself to assess the situation.¡±


    ¡°The more perfect the excuse, the more it seems


    premeditated,¡± Abigail replied with a cold smile, directing her words at Cameron, who then stood there li


    ke a wronged puppy in front of the car¡¯s trunk.


    When she saw him like this, she suddenly calmed down.


    ¡°Forget it,¡± she said, intending to ignore them and walk away.


    Sean quickly caught up with her.


    Abigail noticed he was well¨C


    prepared, as he was dressed in gray and white casual sportswear with sneakers. In contrast, Abigail w


    ore a halter dress of her own designyered with a tight¨C


    fitted cardigan, and her long hair was pinned with a wooden hairpin. It was a beautiful vintage look.


    Sean took a moment to admire her and said, ¡°You look great in that outfit. Are you heading out for a mo


    rning walk? Have you had breakfast?¡±


    ¡°If I had known that you invested here, I wouldn¡¯t have chosen this ce,¡± Abigail retorted coldly.


    Still, Sean was not offended. He walked alongside her andmented, ¡°The scenery here is beautiful,


    and the air is refreshing. You won¡¯t regret being here.¡±


    Abigail remained silent and continued strolling along the vige path leisurely.


    On their path, they encountered an olddy whose eyes lit up when she saw Sean. ¡°Is this Abby¡¯s husb


    and? He¡¯s so handsome!¡±


    Abigail felt a bit helpless. Gossip knew no age, after all.


    ?


    ¡°No, we¡¯re just acquaintances,¡± she hurriedly answered, afraid Sean would say something careless.


    ¡°Even so, you


    so, you should get to know


    him better. Such a handsome young man should not be taken for granted,¡± the olddy joked with a he


    artyugh.


    ¡°We used to be a couple, but we broke up,¡± Sean suddenly said, shocking everyone.


    Abigail shot him a sharp look. ¡°Can you please keep your mouth shut?¡±


    He innocently turned to the olddy and said, ¡°In her eyes, no matter how handsome you are, it¡¯s not w


    orth showing off. Could you teach me how to win over Abby?¡±


    Abigail felt like kicking him. Why had she not noticed how talkative he could be before?


    ¡°There¡¯s a saying that a good girl is afraid of persistent suitors. With a handsome young man like you, y


    ou¡¯ll definitely win her back,¡± the olddy advised before slowly walking away with her basket of vegeta


    bles.


    Once she was


    out of sight, Abigail rolled her eyes and looked at Sean. ¡°Can you please stop making things up?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not making things up. I¡¯m serious,¡± Sean replied with a sincere expression.


    Abigail chuckled coldly but did not respond.


    ¡°You seem pretty familiar with them. Do you think they are easy to get along with?¡± Sean shifted the co


    nversation, putting aside his teasing.


    ¡°Why?¡± Abigail raised an eyebrow.


    ¡°Remember the few stubborn holdouts I told you about? I¡¯m just asking you about what they¡¯re like. Se


    an¡¯s tone was serious.


    Abigail wondered. So, he really is here for work, huh?


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. I usually juste out for a morning walk and asionally help the elderly people


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    here move things. I really don¡¯t know much about the locals here,¡± Abigail replied.


    Upon hearing this, Sean sighed slightly. ¡°This project has been dyed for quite some time. If it continu


    es to be dyed, we might lose out if the policies change. Do you know how much we will lose if we ca


    n¡¯tplete it?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s none of my damn business.¡± She doused his enthusiasm with a cold response.


    ¡°I never realized you had such a fiery temper and were so hard to talk to.¡± Sean looked at Abigail curio


    usly as if she were an intriguing discovery.


    While she asionally used strongnguage, she was rather gentle most of the time.


    ¡°Never realized it? Well, maybe it¡¯s time for some self¨C


    reflection on your part. Why didn¡¯t you notice it earlier?¡± Abigail retorted, her face growing cold.


    She thought she had always


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    been this way, but he had never really paid attention to her true personality.


    Sean chuckled


    softly. ¡°You¡¯re right. I should reflect on why I didn¡¯t realize that the woman who¡¯s been sleeping beside


    me for three years.has two sides I didn¡¯t know-¡±


    ¡°If you bring up the past again, get out of my sight,¡± Abigail interrupted Sean, growing impatient.


    Some memories of the past were better left in the


    past.

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    Chapter 226


    Chapter 226 For The Sake of The Noodles


    The two of them bickered all the


    way, and by the time they returned, the sun was high in the sky. Still, the countryside was shaded with


    plenty of trees, making the temperature pleasant.


    As Abigail headed for the kitchen, Sean asked Cameron, who had been waiting for their return, ¡°Is the r


    oom all set?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Cameron nodded.


    ¡°In that case, you should head back to the city first. Don¡¯t let anyone know where I am. If there¡¯s anythi


    ng, just text me on WhatsApp,¡± Sean whispered.


    ¡°Got it.¡± Cameron obediently nodded again.


    When Sean saw Abigail chopping meat in the homestay¡¯s kitchen, he asked, ¡°Are you making. breakfas


    t?¡±


    ¡°Yeah,¡± she said, a bit puzzled. Was he not here for work? Why did he seem so idle?


    The next moment, he rolled up his sleeves, approached her, and asked, ¡°What do you want for breakfa


    st?¡±


    ¡°Spaghetti. What are you doing?¡± Abigail noticed he was reaching for her knife, so she moved away slig


    htly.


    ¡°I¡¯m making you breakfast because it seems you can¡¯t handle a knife safely,¡± Sean said, swiftly grabbin


    g her wrist and taking the heavy knife from her grasp. She saw him skillfully chopping the ingredients, s


    o she decided to help by washing the vegetables.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. You can go ahead with your work. I¡¯ll finish and bring your breakfast to your room,¡± Sean sug


    gested, pausing to look at her.


    ¡°I¡¯ll always make time to cook myself breakfast,¡± Abigail replied. When she came here, she had alread


    y decided that no matter how busy she was, she would take the time to cook for herself.


    Sean sighed. ¡°You¡¯ve cooked with me twice, and I still don¡¯t have a good impression.¡±


    Upon hearing his words, Abigail suddenly felt very embarrassed.


    ¡°Fine, do it yourself,¡± she said, looking irritated, then turned and left.


    Sean grinned subtly as he saw her slender figure walk away.


    Back in her room, Abigail was having mixed feelings. Even though they were


    divorced, sometimes, when she saw him around, it felt like there was not much difference from when t


    hey


    were married.


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    The countryside had fewer selections of ingredients than the city, but the freshness made


    up


    for


    1. it.


    Sean cooked two bowls of spaghetti with meatballs. He also thoughtfully prepared some parmesan che


    ese for Abigail.


    In Abigail¡¯s room, there was arge table covered with a tablecloth in the middle, and on ity Lexie¡¯s d


    ress. The dress might not appear impressive at first nce, but the myriads of materials on the table su


    ggested it was far from simple.


    Abigail sat on the single couch, in front of which was a small table where she usually had her meals.


    ¡°I went to see your grandmother before I came. She¡¯s recovering well, and she looks energetic,¡± Sean


    mentioned to Abigail as he stood by the window.


    She nodded. ¡°Thank you for visiting my grandmother.¡±


    ¡°No need for thanks. It¡¯s the right thing to do,¡± Sean replied. Abigail¡¯s grandmother was in the hospital b


    ecause of his grandmother, so morally and ethically, he should visit her.


    Abigail made a soft sound of agreement and said nothing further.


    Sean moved closer to her and stood beside her. ¡°I heard from the doctor that your grandmother hasn¡¯t


    been taking her insulin for diabetes as prescribed. Did you know about this?¡±


    Previously, Analise had a history of not taking insulin as prescribed. Abigail had repeatedly warned her,


    yet she didn¡¯t change her ways.


    ¡°Did you ask for details?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°I did. The doctor said she¡¯s managing her condition somewhat marginally. When it¡¯s severe, she takes


    insulin and medication, but when it¡¯s not, she neglects it,¡± Sean exined.


    Upon hearing this, Abigail wished she could fly back immediately. However, what good would it do now


    ? Whenever her grandmother was under observation, she briefly adhered to the prescribed regimen, b


    ut as soon as no one was looking, she returned to her old habits.


    After a moment, Abigail spoke softly. ¡°I¡¯ll call and talk to her.¡±


    ¡°I have a proposal. Would you like to hear it?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°No need. I¡¯ll handle it myself,¡± she replied firmly.


    ¡°You¡¯re as stubborn as your grandmother. Even with the condition she is in now, you¡¯re so focused on o


    ur personal matters that you won¡¯t even consider my advice,¡± Sean replied sternly.


    Abigail frowned at him. ¡°My grandmother is in this situation because of your grandmother and


    Joan. I can¡¯t afford to have any connection with you.¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯t even heard my n, and you¡¯re already assuming it¡¯s rted to me?¡± Sean raised an eye


    brow.


    ¡°You proposed it yourself, so it¡¯s hard not to link it with you,¡± Abigail retorted with a hint of


    sarcasm.


    Sean yfully reached out and pinched her cheek. ¡°Can¡¯t you say something nice? If not for my sake,


    at least for the sake of this te of spaghetti.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not like I forced you to cook it. You wanted to cook it yourself,¡± Abigail replied, swatting away his ha


    nd.


    ¡°Will you listen?¡± Sean reached out to poke her cheek again.


    ¡°Just go ahead,¡± Abigail said, feeling like she wanted to bite off his poking fingers.


    ¡°Okay. My idea is to find a reliable


    family doctor for your grandmother. I can help you with the research, and then you can personally talk t


    o the doctor when you have time,¡± Scan proposed, gazing at Abigail. He appearedposed on the su


    rface, but he was actually nervous.


    Abigail took a few bites of her spaghetti and pondered momentarily. She actually found this n entirel


    y satisfactory.


    ¡°That could work. But when you¡¯re looking for the doctor, make sure your grandmother and Joan won¡¯t f


    ind out, alright?¡± Abigail was still somewhat skeptical. She did not want to invite any more trouble from


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    Chapter 227


    Chapter 227 All for Her


    Sean¡¯s gaze held a mysterious depth. ¡°You really don¡¯t trust me,


    huh?¡±


    ¡°My grandmother¡¯s life is at stake here. I can¡¯t afford to make light of it,¡± Abigail replied firmly.


    If there was even a one¨Cin¨Ca¨C


    million chance that people would find out, she would refuse Sean¡¯s proposal.


    ¡°Alright, I promise you, no one will find out about this.¡±


    Abigail was almost finished with her spaghetti. She nced at Sean, who was still standing beside her.


    ¡°Do you have anything else to do? If not, you can leave. I have my own matters to attend to after I finis


    h eating.¡±


    Sean fooked at her te and said, ¡°The meatballs are delicious too. Finish it. I¡¯ll clear the dishes, and y


    ou can focus on your work.¡±


    Abigail was momentarily at a loss for words.


    ¡°Hurry up and eat. I¡¯ve got things to do too,¡± Sean gently urged.


    Abigail quickly snapped back to reality. She finished her spaghetti and handed the te to Sean, addin


    g a courteous ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Sean pursed his lips slightly but didn¡¯t respond.


    True to form, Sean didn¡¯t disturb Abigail for the rest of the morning.


    At lunchtime, Abigail emerged from her room and went to the kitchen, only to find Sean already


    there.


    He was holding a te of fish, and when he saw Abigail, he said in a familiar tone, ¡°Go freshen up and


    get ready for lunch.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be at work?¡± Abigail headed for the sink.


    Sean raised an eyebrow. ¡°Yes, I was. I inspected the surroundings and caught a couple of fish on the si


    de. I wonder how they taste.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help rolling her eyes. Was he really working, or was he just on vacation?


    Sitting down at the dining table, she noticed Sean bringing in dish after dish.


    Upon closer inspection, there were three dishes and a soup.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be able to cook these ordinary dishes.¡± Abigail picked up her cutlery.


    Sniffing the aroma of the food, she found her mouth watering.


    Sean sat across from her, a faint smile ying on his lips. ¡°Once you master cooking, whether it¡¯s simp


    le orplex, you¡¯ll be able to make it. The difference is how it tastes.¡±


    The two of them sat at the table, chatting like ordinary friends about these trivial matters.


    In the afternoon, Sean went out again. Abigail sat by the window, gazing at the mountains outside, her


    emotions somewhatplicated.


    However, she only sat for a short while before she started to keep herself busy.


    In the evening, Sean was back in the kitchen. He had somehow managed to get some local delicacies.


    Abigail was still working on her dress when the rich aroma reached her.


    Her stomach began to growl.


    Abigail put down her needle and touched her stomach, letting out a slight sigh.


    She felt like she had eaten quite a bit for lunch. How had she gotten hungry so quickly?


    Just then, there was a knock on the door.


    Abigail quickly stood up, wondering if it was time for dinner already.


    The scent was so inviting.


    She opened the door and saw Sean standing there, asking, ¡°Are you done with your work?¡± He was we


    aring an apron, and his hands were still wet.


    ¡°I won¡¯t be able to finish everything before June, Abigail replied.


    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s have dinner first. You can continue after you¡¯ve eaten,¡± Sean suggested.


    Abigail nodded. She was hungry too, and she was really looking forward to what Sean had prepared. It


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    smelled so good.


    When they sat at the dining table, Abigail patiently waited for Sean to serve the food.


    Sean came out with arge iron pot. Abigail craned her neck to get a look.


    It wasn¡¯t until he ced the pot on the table that Abigail saw the bright red spicy crayfish.


    ¡°Where did you get these?¡± Abigail¡¯s mouth was practically watering.


    ¡°I went fishing with a group of kids this afternoon, Sean answered, sounding rather proud. ¡°I have some


    experience with fishing, so I caught more than they did.¡±


    Abigail thought to herself that sometimes men could be really childish.


    ¡°So, you caught them all? Aren¡¯t the kids upset?¡± Abigail licked her lips and got up to wash her


    hands.


    ¡°They¡¯re not upset. They even followed me to learn how to fish,¡± Sean said with a smile ying on his li


    ps.


    Abigail thought he was genuinely finding pleasure in the countryside¡­.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to dislike these dishes?¡± Abigail asked Sean when she returned to the table.


    Sean paused for a moment as he was about to head to the kitchen for some more dishes. ¡°If you like th


    em, then it¡¯s fine.¡±


    Abigail gave a little ¡®oh¡® and didn¡¯t ask any further.


    Sean brought over a te of vegetables, a te of fish, and mushroom soup. They sat down and had t


    heir meal together.


    He thoroughly enjoyed these moments, even though he didn¡¯t particrly like crayfish from the pond as


    he thought it was unsanitary. However, he epted them because Abigail liked them.


    ¡°You¡¯ve done well with these crayfish,¡± Abigail praised as she ate.


    ¡°I¡¯m d you like them,¡± Sean replied, not touching any himself.


    He hadn¡¯t even touched the crayfish.


    Abigail didn¡¯t mind. After all, she used to catch them with friends in the vige.


    Sean had grown up in luxury, so in his eyes, crayfish weren¡¯t worth eating.


    Of course, he was here mainly for Abigail¡¯s sake.


    ¡°Did


    you clean these crayfish?¡± Abigail suddenly asked Sean when she was halfway through her meal.


    ¡°They¡¯ve been thoroughly cleaned with a small brush. You can eat without worry, Sean assured her.


    Abigail smiled. ¡°You really put in a lot of effort for this meal.¡±

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    Chapter 228


    Chapter 228 Must Not Owe Him


    Seeing her happy, Sean smiled but didn¡¯t say anything. Since Abigail didn¡¯t want to bring up the past, h


    e wouldn¡¯t either. He cherished every moment he spent with her now.


    Abigail felt thoroughly satisfied after this meal.


    As Sean cleared the table, he asked, ¡°You¡¯ve always liked these, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    When she married him, the dietary restrictions at his home were strict, so Abigail rarely had the chance


    to eat these kinds of indulgent, heavy foods. She must have missed them.


    ¡°Quinn Vige is close to the sea, and there are ponds around as well. I grew up ying around in thes


    e ces. Of course, I like them, My grandmother is very good at making these dishes.¡± Abigail leaned b


    ack in her chair and wiped her hands, which were still faintly scented with oil, with a wet


    cloth.


    ¡°I¡¯m d you like them. If you¡¯re busy, you can go back to your room. I¡¯ll be busy too,¡± Sean said, headi


    ng toward the kitchen.


    ¡°Do you need any help?¡± Abigail stood up, feeling a little embarrassed to ask. Sean had been the one h


    elping her with meals all day. It wasn¡¯t right to let him do all the work.


    ¡°No need, go do your thing.¡± Sean naturally wanted her to spend more time with him, but pursuing som


    eone required patience.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t insist.


    She returned to her room and closed the door She could still hear faint sounds from outside.


    Abigail didn¡¯t know how long Sean had been busy preparing the food, but his actions today had put so


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    me pressure on her.


    She realized she should do something tomorrow as she couldn¡¯t let Sean do everything; otherwise, sh


    e would end up owing him.


    As Abigail returned to her room, about to sit down and continue her work, her phone buzzed, She picke


    d it up and saw it was from Luna, so she immediately opened the message,


    ¡°Grandma doesn¡¯t want to stay in the hospital. She insisted on going home today. The doctor said she


    can recuperate at home, but you know her. There¡¯s no way she¡¯ll obediently go home to rest. You nee


    d to call and persuade her.¡±


    Abigail had been nning to give her grandmother a piece of her mind. Her grandmother was really so


    mething; she was starting to be disobedient again.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call right away.¡±


    After replying, Abigail immediately dialed Analise¡¯s number.


    Thinking they might chat for a while, Abigail held her phone and left her room, heading downstairs.


    ¡°Grandma,¡± she called out as soon as the call was connected.


    ¡°Oh, Abigail, I heard you¡¯re on a business trip. How do you have time to call me?¡± Analise sounded quit


    e cheerful.


    Hearing her voice, Abigail almost couldn¡¯t bring herself to reprimand her.


    ¡°Grandma, Luna said you want toe back to the countryside?¡± Abigail went straight to the point con


    sidering her grandmother¡¯s health.


    Upon hearing this, Analise quickly tried to exin, ¡°It¡¯s just too ufortable lying in the hospital¡­ My


    old bones ache from lying down too much, and my back hurts every day.¡±


    Technically, it had been a month so she could be discharged, but old people¡¯s wounds healed slowly. A


    bigail was worried that if she came back too soon, her wound might get infected. She wanted to wait un


    til Analise waspletely healed before she would agree to Analise being discharged.


    ¡°You can walk around. It¡¯s not like they¡¯re not allowing you to move. Anyway, you¡¯re not leaving the hos


    pital.¡± Abigail¡¯s tone was stern.


    Analise¡¯s voice softened a bit. ¡°Abigail, I will take good care of myself.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, you said that before, but what happened? The doctor told me that your


    diabetes isn¡¯t well controlled. Grandma, where did you spend all the money?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone was unusu


    ally serious.


    Upon hearing this, Analise quickly said, ¡°The doctor is talking nonsense! Of course, I¡¯ve been diligently


    taking insulin.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, don¡¯t lie to me,¡± Abigail said gently.


    ¡°Abigail, I know my own situation. You can¡¯t always fully trust the doctors They sometimes say random


    things just to make money.¡± Analise was still trying to convince Abigail.


    ¡°You¡¯re the patient, so you should listen to the doctor. Have you ever thought about why I¡¯m making mo


    ney? If you don¡¯t take your treatment seriously, what¡¯s the point of me working so hard?¡± Abigail¡¯s voice


    was filled with helplessness.


    ¡°I know. I¡¯ve been taking my medicine properly.¡± Analise still insisted.


    Abigail knew it was pointless to continue, so she had to say, ¡°You have to listen to me this time. Stay in


    the hospital for another month. Luna can take care of you, and if youe back, she won¡¯t be able to t


    ake care of you.¡±


    ¡°But we can¡¯t always trouble others, can we? Luna is also very busy, and we shouldn¡¯t inconvenience h


    er.¡± Analise gently tried to negotiate with Abigail. ¡°Luna also has her own job¡­¡±


    ¡°Grandma, you must listen to me this time. Stay in the hospital for another month. After I finish my work


    in June, you can leave, okay?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone was still serious.


    Analise sighed. ¡°Alright¡­ I¡¯ll do as you say.¡±


    It was only about a month more, anyway. Analise knew that if she didn¡¯t agree with Abigail, Abigail woul


    dn¡¯t be able to focus on her work.


    After Abigail heard her agree, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    Hanging up the phone, she turned to go back, but she saw Sean standing under the tree in the courtyar


    d looking at her.

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    Chapter 229 Cultivating Feelings


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Abigail¡¯s face held a mix of confusion and embarrassment.


    She wasn¡¯t sure if Sean had overheard her conversation with her grandmother.


    ¡°Your grandmother wants to leave the hospital again?¡± Sean had caught a snippet of their


    conversation.


    Abigail gave a small nod. She didn¡¯t intend to have a deep conversation with Sean


    and was about to head back.


    ¡°Let¡¯s take a stroll?¡± Sean approached her.


    ¡°No need, I still have work to finish.¡± She wanted to get it done quickly and return home so her grandmo


    ther wouldn¡¯t have to stay in the hospital for too long.


    ¡°You should take a break asionally. What if you get too tired and end up in the hospital, which would


    dy your work even more?¡± Sean gently held Abigail¡¯s wrist without much thought.


    Abigail immediately tried to pull away.


    ¡°Help me take a look at the scenery here and give me some design advice,¡± Sean said, pulling her tow


    ard the exit.


    ¡°This is something you should ask an architect, not a fashion designer!¡± Abigail freed herself from Sean


    ¡¯s grasp.


    ¡°Sometimes, professional designers may not have better ideas than cross¨C


    industry designers,¡± Sean said, pulling Abigail¡¯s hand once again.


    Abigail was dragged out by him.


    They happened to run


    into a couple who were taking a leisurely stroll, fanning themselves. Abigail stopped making a fuss at o


    nce and followed Sean.


    ¡°Taking a walk?¡± The woman recognized Abigail and initiated the conversation.


    Abigail nodded.


    The man was engrossed in scrolling through his phone, asionally exchanging a few words with


    the woman.


    Abigail awkwardly followed Sean, listening to the couple¡¯s casual chatter.


    ¡°Do you think the n to turn our vige into a tourist vige will really work? I¡¯m still


    counting on thepensation to buy a new house in the city,¡± the woman, fanning herself, asked her


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    husband.


    ¡°They want to demolish all the houses in the vige. But what can they do if a few holdouts refuse?¡± Th


    e man¡¯s tone was indifferent.


    ¡°We should try to persuade those holdouts. Otherwise, the whole vige will suffer if we don¡¯t get the co


    mpensation,¡± the woman continued.


    Sean and Abigail listened in silence, not offering anyments.


    ¡°What are you talking about? Why should we persuade them in a nice way?¡± The man grew


    impatient and snapped at the woman.


    The woman pursed her lips and fell silent.


    Abigail wondered why he was so upset. He had such a bad temper. It was surprising that he could find


    a wife.


    At this moment, Sean suddenly took Abigail¡¯s hand, whispering, ¡°Let¡¯s walk faster.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Abigail lowered her voice. She suspected that Sean was deliberately showing affection in front


    of others.


    ¡°Just walk faster.¡± Sean hastened his steps.


    Abigail was pulled along, and they jogged on.


    As they passed by the couple, the woman murmured, ¡°Being young is a wonderful thing.¡±


    There was a hint of envy in her tone.


    Sean led Abigail to a lush riverside with a dense clump of bushes, where fireflies were fluttering.


    ¡°This is quite rare,¡± Sean said to Abigail.


    Nowadays, it was really hard to see fireflies,


    Abigail took out her phone, snapped a photo, and sent it to Luna.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen fireflies, even though Quinn Vige is in the countryside,¡± Abigail said to Sean after se


    nding the photo.


    ¡°Quinn Vige used to be a tourist vige, so it was crowded. There couldn¡¯t have been fireflies,¡± Sean


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    exined.


    The couple approached them.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t seen them before?¡± the woman smiled and asked Abigail and Sean.


    ¡°No.¡± Abigail smiled in reply.


    ¡°There are many of them every summer, but if it bes a tourist vige, there might be fewer,¡± the w


    oman said, still fanning herself, and walked away with her husband.


    Sean and Abigail waited until they were gone. ¡°What she said is actually correct. Fireflies don¡¯t like cro


    wded ces,¡±


    Abigail watched the fireflies and suddenly said, ¡°I have to go back. I just thought of a design idea.¡±


    ¡°You should think about a design for me too.¡± Sean quickly spoke when he saw her leaving.


    ¡°You figure out how to keep these fireflies here, whether artificially or naturally.¡±


    Abigail hurried back.


    She had designed starry skies and oceans before, but she had never thought about fireflies as she had


    never seen them.


    However, today, when she saw them, she felt like they were like the Milky Way, beautiful and full of vital


    ity.


    So, she had the idea to design a dress like that.


    ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Sean walked beside her, thinking that her idea was really good.


    Rearing fireflies were out of the question, but they could consider keeping fireflies in captivity.


    But for now, it was just an idea. Dealing with the few holdouts in the vige was the priority now. They d


    emanded highpensation and had terrible attitudes, especially since they had elders at home. Thus


    , they were particrly domineering


    ¡°What do you think? How should I talk to the holdouts?¡± Sean walked beside Abigail, looking for conver


    sation.


    ¡°I¡¯m not a negotiation expert. Don¡¯t ask me, and don¡¯t disturb me. I¡¯m thinking of ideas,¡± Abigail said to


    Sean.


    Sean walked up to her and tilted his head to look at her. ¡°Why are you so serious?¡±


    Abigail pushed him lightly. ¡°Don¡¯t talk! Don¡¯t interrupt my thoughts.¡±


    Sean gave a low ¡®oh¡® and suddenly reached out to pinch her cheek.


    Abigail red at him.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything,¡± Sean immediately said.


    Abigail could only shake her head in disbelief.


    She furrowed her brows at him. ¡°What are you doing? If you have nothing to do, think of how to deal wit


    h those holdouts.¡±


    Sean silently smirked.


    Cultivating feelings with Abigail was the important thing he needed to focus on now.

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    Chapter 230 Who Says I Don¡¯t Like Her?


    As they walked along, Sean¡¯s phone rang.


    Abigail watched him pull out his phone, and when she saw the caller ID, the joy on her face visibly vani


    shed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take this call; just wait a moment,¡± Sean said, heading toward the roadside embankment.


    Abigail gave a wry smile. Who would care to wait for him?


    Without a word, she continued walking, not looking back.


    Meanwhile, Sean answered Kingston¡¯s call, his tone icy. ¡°What¡¯s the matter now?¡±


    ¡°Did you install surveince on my phone?¡± Kingston went straight to the point, his voice seething with


    anger.


    Sean hadn¡¯t expected Kingston to find out so quickly.


    While he was surprised, his voice remained cool, tinged with detachment. ¡°Do evidence that it was me?


    ¡±


    you have


    any


    Sean knew Cameron well enough; there was no way he would let someone like Kingston get dirt on hi


    m.


    ¡°Sean, I¡¯ve just been released, and only you knew about it. I haven¡¯t contacted anyone else, just you a


    nd my sister. It couldn¡¯t possibly be my sister trying to monitor me, right?¡± Kingston¡¯s voice was filled wit


    h suppressed anger.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t contacted anyone else? Kingston, do you and your sister think I¡¯m a fool?¡± Sean sneered,


    countering.


    Kingston fell silent for a moment. After a pause, he said, ¡°Sean, with the way you¡¯re behaving now, are


    you nning to sever ties with us?¡±


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I sever ties with greedy people? Or is it that you and your sister intend to cling to me for the


    rest of your lives?¡± Sean taunted.


    ¡°I¡¯ve done enough that you owe both my sister and me, not just in this life, but in several more! You wa


    nt to sever ties now? You¡¯re tossing me away after using me!¡± Kingston rebuked angrily.


    ¡°Kingston.¡± Sean¡¯s voice suddenly turned airy.


    His tone was bone¨Cchillingly cold and exuded a frigid


    indifference. ¡°From the moment you found me, I spent nearly 100 million on your sister. Do you underst


    and what kind of sum that is?¡±


    ¡°This money isn¡¯t something you can make just by saving a random person¡¯s life,¡± Sean stated.


    While he used to cherish the debt he owed Kingston for saving his life, now he found that thinking this


    way undermined his own capabilities.


    All along, Kingston had been using this rhetoric to manipte him.


    Sean used to care about the favor Kingston had done him, so he avoided any arguments. Yet, this only


    made Kingston more brazen.


    ¡°But without me saving you¡­¡± Kingston began.


    ¡°Is dwelling on the past


    productive, Kingston?¡± Sean interrupted. ¡°Does everyone who¡¯s been saved owe their savior a debt so


    high they have to do what I do?¡±


    ¡°My sister wants to marry you. All I¡¯m asking is for you to agree to that condition, and I


    won¡¯t bother you with these calls again.¡± Kingston¡¯s voice was filled with stubbornness.


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but let out a mockingugh at this. ¡°When you sent your sister to me, you didn¡¯t say


    I needed to marry her.¡±


    ¡°You think this is funny?¡± Kingston asked, a touch of dissatisfaction in his voice.


    ¡°I have no affection for your sister. Asking me to marry her is a bit too much, don¡¯t you think?¡± Sean¡¯s v


    oice was cold.


    Kingston couldn¡¯t help but let out a bitterugh. ¡°You don¡¯t like Abigail either, so why did you marry her?


    ¡±


    ¡°Who says I don¡¯t like her?¡± Sean retorted. ¡°Let me tell you, your sister instigated the situation. My gran


    dmother ended up causing Abigail¡¯s grandmother to end up in the hospital, and I haven¡¯t even held you


    r sister ountable for that yet. Yet you and your sister are quick to ask for more favors.¡±


    ¡°Sean, you¡¯re truly unwilling to marry my sister, aren¡¯t you?¡± Kingston¡¯s voice was chilling.


    ¡°Let me tell both you and your sister, don¡¯t cross the line. Crossing that line won¡¯t lead to a good outco


    me for anyone, Kingston!¡± Sean dered coldly before abruptly hanging up.


    As he held his phone, his face contorted in extreme displeasure.


    I should have just given them money from the start. I never should have gotten involved with them.


    When Sean returned to the homestay, he passed by Abigail¡¯s door and knocked.


    Abigail quickly opened it.


    ¡°Want some ice?¡± Sean produced a bag of popsicles from behind his back.


    Abigail, who had been wearing a


    cold expression, couldn¡¯t help but smile when she saw the popsicles. ¡°Where did you get these?¡±


    ¡°I bought them from a kid,¡± Sean replied.


    Abigail reached out to take one. She said softly, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°After you¡¯re done, remember to brush your teeth,¡± Sean reminded with a smile before heading back to


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    his room.


    ¡°I¡¯m not a child, you know,¡± Abigail muttered to herself, shutting the door.


    Back in her room, Abigail was about to tear open the popsicle packaging when her phone rang.


    Seeing that it was Lte, Abigail felt a twinge of exasperation.


    She answered the call. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°My brother said he needs to talk to you about something urgent. Do you want to hear him out?¡± Lt


    e¡¯s words rushed out quickly, as if she feared Abigail might refuse.


    Abigail asked, ¡°Did he mention what the urgent matter is?¡±


    ¡°It seems to be rted to the kidnapping incident,¡± Lte replied.


    ¡°Let him tell me, then,¡± Abigail immediately agreed.


    She hadn¡¯t expected this incident to still be under investigation.


    Lte promptly handed the phone over to Josh.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you¡¯re alone, right?¡± Josh asked in a low voice, sounding rather mysterious.

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    Abigail hummed in acknowledgment, a slight sense of unease washing over her.


    ¡°We¡¯ve found out that Joan has a brother named Kingston, and he has a criminal record,¡± Josh slowly i


    nformed Abigail.


    Abigail listened quietly, and after he finished, she responded with a simple ¡°mm¨Chmm.¡±


    ¡°After Kingston was released, he contacted Sean and handed Joan over to him. I¡¯m not sure if Sean m


    entioned any of this to you,¡± Josh continued.


    Abigail thought about what Sean had said about Joan¡¯s rtive saving him¡­ Could it be Kingston? Did


    Kingston end up in prison because of Sean?


    ¡°Please continue,¡± she said, reeling back her thoughts to focus on the conversation with Josh.


    She knew that Josh was preparing her for something more important.


    ¡°As a result, Kingston kept a close eye on Joan from the shadows. The first time he targeted you, he go


    t in touch with someone who had


    some knowledge of traditional medicine. After causing harm to you, that person fled abroad and hasn¡¯t


    been in contact with Kingston since,¡± Josh exined slowly.


    Abigail immediately inquired, ¡°Can we find direct evidence?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already dispatched someone abroad. If everything goes as nned, we should have results within


    a month. However, that¡¯s not the most crucial part. We¡¯ve gathered evidence linking Kingston to the pe


    rson who kidnapped you.¡± Josh¡¯s tone suddenly turned serious.


    ¡°I¡¯m


    currently out of town¡­¡± Abigail wanted to see the evidence, but since she had already said she was on


    a business trip, and there was only a month left until June, she was too busy to return immediately.


    ¡°You can file a police report first. We¡¯ll send thepiled evidence to you, either by mail or personally d


    elivered to someone you trust,¡± Josh gently advised Abigail.


    Abigail thought for a moment and said, ¡°Alright, you or Lte can send the items to L.Moon, and pers


    onally hand them over to Luna.¡±


    ¡°Understood. If you encounter any difficulties in the legal process, just let me know.¡± Josh¡¯s voice was i


    ncredibly gentle, carrying a hint of indulgence.


    ¡°Alright¡­ I have to return to work.¡± Abigail felt a bit awkward.


    ¡°Take care not to overexert yourself,¡± Josh said before falling silent.


    Abigail waited for him to hang up, but he didn¡¯t seem to do so. In the end, she had to hang up


    first.


    After ending the call, she set the phone down and rubbed her arms.


    Once she calmed down, she began to contemte.


    Does Sean know about all of this? If he does and is keeping it from me¡­


    In the following days, Abigail attended to her own affairs while Sean strolled around the vige. He man


    aged to catch every catchable critter and swindled the children out of their trinkets.


    As June approached, Sean, who was busy harvesting lotus roots in the pond, received a call from Cam


    eron.


    ¡°The Pearson Family has found evidence implicating Kingston in Abigail¡¯s kidnapping. Luna intends


    to take the case to court against Kingston and Joan.¡± Cameron¡¯s tone sounded extremely


    urgent.


    Sean¡¯s face immediately turned grave. ¡°Do they have concrete evidence?¡±


    He had been investigating the matter as well, but he hadn¡¯t expected Josh to beat him to it.


    Considering that the Pearson Family had the Davidsons¡® help, what couldn¡¯t they uncover?


    ¡°Yes, the evidence is solid. Should I negotiate with Luna on your behalf?¡± Cameron asked Sean.


    ¡°No need. Let them proceed with thewsuit,¡± Sean replied indifferently.


    This matter was orchestrated by Kingston and Joan. Since he hadn¡¯t found any evidence, he would tre


    at it as though he knew nothing and wouldn¡¯t get involved.


    In the end, Kingston woulde to him anyway.


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    After ending the call, Sean furrowed his brows.


    If Kingston came to him, he had to help the guy, but in doing so, he would have to offend Abigail.


    Thinking about it, Sean let out a sigh.


    When Sean returned to the homestay with fresh lotus roots, Abigail was chatting with the Handy in t


    he courtyard. Seeing him return, she spoke up. ¡°I¡¯m leaving after lunch today.¡±


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    you


    finished everything you needed to do?¡± Sean asked Abigail, his expression unchanged.


    ¡°Yes, I have a meeting with a client tomorrow, so I must leave today.¡± Abigail nodded.


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    In reality, she would be heading to court tomorrow. After all, Luna was only representing her, and she h


    ad to be there in person.


    Filing thewsuit against Joan and Kingston was done quietly.


    Of course, during this time, Josh had called her to let her know that Sean might be aware, but she was


    n¡¯t sure why he hadn¡¯t taken


    any action.


    Abigail didn¡¯t care whether he knew or not. Joan had instigated Sean¡¯s grandmother, who nearly cause


    d fatal harm to her own grandmother. Joan also conspired with her brother to harm Abigail and then kid


    nap her. She would never forgive them for everything they had done to her.


    Even if Sean chose to stand on their side, Abigail wouldn¡¯t let Joan and Kingston off the hook.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go make lunch for you,¡± Sean said with a warm smile before heading inside.


    Once he was upstairs, thendy smiled and said,


    ¡°Sean is handsome and can cook. You should treasure him.¡±


    ¡°But he¡¯s not my type,¡± Abigail lied with a smile.


    If he sided with Joan and Kingston, it would be impossible for Abigail and him to be together in the futur


    e. Moreover, if he really did so, she would still feel a pang of sadness. She secretly hoped


    that, even if it was just once, he would stand on her side.


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    After lunch, Abigail set off for Pendorf.


    At L.Moon, Luna and her assistant greeted Abigail as she arrived.


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    ¡°Josh has been visiting L.Moon quite frequently recently. I heard he rented a house around here,¡± Luna


    mentioned as she helped Abigail with her luggage.


    While Josh and Eric had greatly assisted Abigail this time, Luna still remembered that the Pearsons an


    d the Davidsons were not to be underestimated. Therefore, she also kept a close eye on Josh and Eric¡¯


    s movements in Pendorf.


    ¡°We can talk about itter. I¡¯m a bit tired,¡± Abigail replied. She didn¡¯t want to discuss matters involving th


    e Pearsons and Davidsons in front of Luna¡¯s assistant. After all, these two families were able to uncove


    r such hidden secrets, indicating an exceptional level of resourcefulness. If the assistant knew too muc


    h, it could potentially be detrimental to them.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Luna nodded.


    Once inside the office, Luna closed the door and asked, ¡°Can we really trust Josh?¡±


    ¡°Since we¡¯ve been in contact with him, we¡¯ve essentially agreed to cooperate. It might be toote to bri


    ng up these concerns now,¡± Abigail stated.


    ¡°True,¡± Luna agreed.


    ¡°A special car will bring back the


    clothes today. Give Lexie a call and ask if she prefers our studio to deliver them to her personally or if s


    he¡¯lle pick them up,¡± Abigail instructed Luna.


    Hearing this, Luna looked concerned. ¡°Lexie is quite particr. Do you think she¡¯ll be satisfied with your


    designs?¡±


    With Lexie offering such a high price, both Luna and Abigail were worried. After all, she was a famous a


    ctress who had seen all sorts of high¨C


    end fashion. They weren¡¯t sure if she would approve of Abigail¡¯s designs.


    ¡°Whether she¡¯s satisfied or not, she¡¯s already paid the deposit. Right now, the most pressing matter is d


    ealing with Joan and Kingston,¡± Abigail said, wanting to settle


    this issue quickly before Sean got involved.


    ¡°Alright. You should go check on your grandmother. I brought her home yesterday,¡± Luna suggested.


    After Abigail finished dealing with the situation, she returned to Quinn Vige. She had been busy with


    her own affairs after her grandmother¡¯s incident and hadn¡¯t been able to stay and take care of her, so s


    he felt a bit guilty.


    Eager to return home, Abigail rang the bell as soon as she arrived.


    However, she didn¡¯t see her grandmothere to answer the door.


    ¡°Grandma,¡± Abigail called out.


    After waiting for a while with no response, Abigail called out again, but louder this time. ¡°Grandma!¡±


    The neighbor next door heard themotion and stuck her head out, smiling. ¡°Are you looking for your


    grandma?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I just got back,¡± Abigail replied, her tone anxious.


    ¡°Your grandmother isn¡¯t home. She left with a man wearing a baseball cap. husband?¡± the neighbor ask


    ed, still smiling.


    Wad


    that your


    Sean rarely came here, so the neighbor didn¡¯t know what he looked like, which was normal.


    Abigail¡¯s heart raced.


    Sean didn¡¯t usually wear a baseball cap, and the only man she knew who wore one was the man who h


    ad appeared in Ouisford.


    That cap had left her with a significant psychological scar.


    Could it be that the Palmer siblings had found out about thewsuit she intended to file?


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Abigail said, not answering the neighbor¡¯s question, before hurrying away.


    She returned to find that the courtyard gate had not been locked.


    Now, she was even more certain that her grandmother had been taken away.


    Abigail was about to call Josh when Sean¡¯s call came in first.


    Her intuition told her that this call was rted to her grandmother.


    She answered, her voice cold. ¡°Is this about my grandmother?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Sean confirmed. He had just received a call from Kingston, informing him that Analise was


    in his hands.


    ¡°Is this rted to the Palmer siblings?¡± Abigail¡¯s voice grew even colder.


    ¡°Abigail, I know you n to sue Kingston and Joan, but I¡¯m advising you not to act recklessly. Please tr


    ust me¡­¡± Sean began.


    ¡°Trust you in what? Sean, are you nning to let Joan off again?¡± Abigail interrupted.


    Whenever she thought of Joan, she got angry.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Sean, she wouldn¡¯t have gotten involved with these two siblings.


    ¡°I have no intention of letting her off. I have my own ns,¡± Sean exined to Abigail.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯ll still believe what you say? Sean, forget it! I¡¯m definitely going to sue them. If they dare


    touch my grandmother, let them try!¡± Abigail¡¯s voice was filled with anger.


    ¡°Abigail, can you please calm down?¡± Sean¡¯s tone also grew serious.


    ¡°Calm down? My grandmother has only been discharged for a day, and now she has been taken away


    by them. How can you expect me to stay calm?¡± Abigail¡¯s voice rose suddenly.


    Without waiting for Sean to speak, she continued, ¡°What right do you have to tell me to stay calm? Tho


    se two people you¡¯re protecting did such a terrible thing! You keep talking about investigating, but there¡¯


    s still no news so far. I had to hear it from someone else. Is this what you mean by


    giving me an exnation?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t understand Kingston¡¯s nature. Do you know the consequences of provoking him?¡± Sean cou


    ntered Abigail.


    Abigail¡¯s hands trembled slightly. ¡°Then what do you want me to do? My grandmother must have owed


    you in her past life!¡±


    ¡°Listen to me. Don¡¯t act recklessly,¡± Sean advised Abigail in a gentle tone.

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    Abigail held her phone tightly, her face filled with a cold determination.


    ¡°Sean, if anything happens to my grandmother, I will ensure Kingston and Joan pay with their lives!¡± sh


    e dered, then forcefully hung up.


    She had concrete evidence that was enough to ruin Joan¡¯s reputation!


    Who would have thought that Kingston would stoop so low as to kidnap Analise?


    As for trusting Sean¡­ she¡¯d rather believe that pigs could fly.


    Abigail took a deep breath, calming her emotions. She then dialed Luna¡¯s number.


    ¡°Hey, why are you calling me now? Is it because Grandma misses me? Tell her, as soon as I have the ti


    me, I¡¯lle visit¡­¡± Luna¡¯s voice, full of warmth and affection, greeted Abigail as soon as the call/conn


    ected.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but feel her nose tingle upon hearing Luna¡¯s voice.


    She choked back her tears. ¡°Luna, immediately cancel thewsuit. Make sure the news spreads so that


    Joan finds out.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Luna¡¯s voice, that was filled with excitement, now brimmed with anger. ¡°They¡¯ve done so many


    wicked things. How can we let them off the hook? Is it because of Sean?¡±


    Mentioning Sean seemed to strike a chord, and Lunaunched into a barrage of curses, sparing no asp


    ect.


    Finally, she turned her fury toward Abigail. ¡°That rotten scumbag


    isn¡¯t worth cursing. What¡¯s wrong with you? You¡¯re divorced already! Why are you still making concessi


    ons for him?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not.¡±


    Abigail spoke with a hint of weariness. ¡°Luna, right now, I want Sean and Joan


    to pay for their wicked deeds more than anyone else, but they¡¯ve got me cornered with something I can


    ¡¯t give up.¡±


    ¡°Cornered? Is it¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the specifics. Just make sure you let Joan know as soon as possible that I¡¯m droppi


    ng thewsuit.¡±


    Without waiting for Luna to respond, she hung up.


    It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to seek Luna¡¯s help; it was just that a more formidable adversary had app


    eared before her.


    ¡°Sean, what are you doing here?¡±


    Abigail looked at Sean, who had appeared at the door, her eyes devoid of any warmth.


    Her gaze was filled with a blood¨C


    red hue, and the look she gave him was one that someone would give an enemy.


    That look sent a shiver down Sean¡¯s spine, and he somehow could keenly sense that something betwe


    en them was crumbling.


    Even when they signed the divorce papers, he thought it was because of Analise¡¯s injury that Abigail w


    as so enraged.


    But now, he couldn¡¯t find any reason to deceive himself. Abigail¡¯s eyes held an unabashed hatred with


    no hint of concealment.


    ¡°Abigail, I can exin¡­¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need your exnation,¡± Abigail interrupted him, her voice incredibly cold. ¡°There¡¯s no need for e


    xnations between us. If you truly want to do something for your beloved, then persuade her to releas


    e my grandmother. Otherwise¡­ it will be a fight to the death.¡±


    She clenched her fists, enunciating each word.


    As Sean stood before her, she suddenly saw through everything.


    Instead of searching for Kingston like finding a needle in a haystack, it was better to have Sean release


    Analise.


    If he refused, she would have no choice but to drag them all down to hell together.


    Sean opened his mouth to say something but ultimately swallowed his words.


    After a few seconds of silence, he spoke up. ¡°I¡¯ll take you to find Joan.¡±


    ¡°Heh!¡± A mockingughter escaped Abigail¡¯s red lips as she looked at Sean with disdain. ¡°I¡¯ve done too


    many foolish things before, haven¡¯t


    I? That¡¯s why you think no matter what you say, I¡¯ll believe it? Sean, what you should do now is go tell


    Kingston that I¡¯m dropping thewsuit, but he must immediately return my grandmother!¡±


    Herst sentence was a vehement roar.


    Analise had only been out of the hospital for a day, and she couldn¡¯t bear to imagine her frail grandmot


    her in the ruthless hands of Kingston, enduring who knew what kind of inhumane


    treatment.


    As this thought shed through her mind, she couldn¡¯t sit still any longer.


    She got up to leave but was grabbed by Sean. ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    ¡°You have no right to ask!¡± she retorted angrily.


    He furrowed his brows, still patiently insisting, ¡°Your emotions


    are too unstable right now. Going out like this could lead to trouble.¡±


    ¡°Could there be anything worse?¡± Abigail shot back, her tone unyielding. ¡°Sean, my


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    grandmother better be safe and sound. Otherwise, Kingston, Joan, and even your precious family mem


    bers will all be held ountable!¡±

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    Abigail


    was practically roaring, her eyes bloodshot with hatred. Sean¡¯s heart felt like it had been pierced, so he


    simply let go of her. She paid him no mind and turned to leave.


    He watched her retreating figure and suddenly understood.


    This time, she was truly leaving him. Or perhaps, he never truly had her from the beginning.


    ¡°Mr. Graham.¡± Xavien saw his formerdy boss storming out, exuding an aura of hostility. He didn¡¯t kno


    w what to do for a moment and could only call out to Sean, who was still standing at the door.


    Sean¡¯s lips tightened. ¡°Follow her and make sure she doesn¡¯t


    get into any


    trouble.¡±


    Xavien hummed his acknowledgment and was about to turn to chase after Abigail, but Sean called him


    back once more. ¡°Drive. She might need a car.¡±


    ¡°But you¡­


    Sean didn¡¯t say anything, and Xavien immediately understood. The boss is angry!


    He didn¡¯t waste any more words and swiftly hopped into the car, immediately tailing after Abigail.


    The car trailed Abigail slowly. Xavien called out through the half¨Copened window, ¡°Madam¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m already divorced from him,¡± Abigail coldly interrupted Xavien.


    Xavien coughed and said, ¡°Ms. Quinn, Mr. Graham has already arranged for someone to track down Ki


    ngston¡¯s whereabouts. I believe news wille soon. Wandering around like this won¡¯t help, will it?¡±


    Indeed, if she continued like this, would she really find her grandmother?


    Seeing her stop, Xavien thought his words had an effect and was about to continue speaking up for his


    boss.


    Unexpectedly, before he could start, Abigail cut him off. ¡°He told you to follow me; did he mention that y


    ou can let me use the car?¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t waste time with words. She opened the door and got into the car. ¡°Drive back to Pendorf c


    ity center.¡±


    Xavien wanted to ask further, but when he saw the hostile aura emanating from Abigail, he immediately


    drove in silence.


    It had to be said that it was quite fitting that Abigail and Sean were once a married couple.


    Abigail didn¡¯t have the mind to consider Xavien¡¯s thoughts. She quickly dialed Josh¡¯s number.


    She hadn¡¯t deeply pondered the nature of her rtionship with the Pearson Family, but she had to adm


    it that they had helped her a lot during this time.


    Now, in the face of this situation, the Pearson Family might be her only lifeline. She had to save Analise


    , so she couldn¡¯t think too much about it.


    Despite her seeming to have contemted many things, in reality, it was only a matter of seconds. fro


    m the moment the call was answered.


    ¡°Abigail.¡±


    Josh¡¯s pleasantly surprised voice came through, interrupting all of Abigail¡¯s thoughts.


    She took a deep breath and went straight to the point. ¡°My grandmother has been kidnapped, and I nee


    d your help.¡±


    ¡°Is it Kingston¡¯s doing?¡± Josh¡¯s response was quick.


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll send you the location. Come over, and I¡¯ll immediately arrange for people to search.¡±


    After ending the call, Abigail hadn¡¯t even started speaking when Xavien began, ¡°Mr. Graham has alread


    y arranged for an investigation, so news shoulde in soon. If Mr. Graham can¡¯t find him, it¡¯s even le


    ss likely for others to.¡±


    ¡°How much has he done for Joan? Others might not know, but surely you¡¯re aware as his secretary?¡± A


    bigail sneered.


    At this point, she spoke callously. ¡°You don¡¯t think that by riding in this car and letting you monitor me o


    n behalf of Sean¡¯s order, I would tolerate your interference in my affairs, do you?¡±


    Analise¡¯s disappearance had made her panicpletely.


    Now, everyone trying to stop her had be her imaginary enemies.


    Xavien dared not say another word and only silently drove her to her destination.


    As she pushed open the car door, he said, ¡°Ms. Quinn, I¡¯ll be waiting right here. If you need anything, ju


    st call me.¡±Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    Abigail didn¡¯t respond. After getting out of the car, she walked away without looking back.


    The address Josh had sent her was for a cafe. So, when she was brought to Josh, a hint of unease


    shed in her eyes.


    Being astute, Josh immediately noticed. Without any unnecessary words, he went straight to the point.


    ¡°The reason Kingston kidnapped Analise is probably because he heard about thewsuit you were n


    ning. Now that you¡¯re dropping it, Analise should be safe.¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already


    arranged for someone to ess the surveince cameras within a 30- mile radius of Quinn Vige. Ho


    wever, someone had already essed them before me. I believe you know who it was, right?¡±

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    ¡°Sean!¡±


    Abigail¡¯s eyes suddenly turned cold, her hands clenched into fists. ¡°Sean deleted the surveince foota


    ge?¡±


    ¡°No.¡± Josh¡¯s answer relieved her, but his next words raised her guard again. ¡°But there was interferenc


    e in the footage from several key streets.¡±


    Sean went to such lengths for Joan?


    Abigail gritted her teeth in frustration and spoke in a low voice. ¡°Mr. Pearson, I hope to have your assist


    ance. Of course, I won¡¯t let you help for nothing. I¡¯ll personally design the outfits for Old Mrs. Pearson¡¯s


    annual birthday banquet from now on.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want to owe the Pearson Family any favors.


    Josh pursed his lips slightly, a fleeting hint of helplessness in his eyes. ¡°We just want to help you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll repay great kindness. If you need anything in the future, I¡¯ll do my best to reciprocate,¡± Abigail said.


    Josh didn¡¯t dwell on this topic any longer and moved on to the matter at hand. ¡°I¡¯ve already arranged fo


    r people to find Kingston¡¯s whereabouts. In addition, his motive for doing all this is simply to ensure Joa


    n¡¯s safety. As long as you give up the evidence, your grandmother will be


    safe.¡±


    Abigail nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve already informed Joan that I won¡¯t sue her. But as for providing evidence¡­ I can¡¯t


    contact Kingston.¡±


    ¡°Leave that to me. But even if this issue is resolved, it doesn¡¯t mean they won¡¯t cause trouble in


    the future.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t let them off easily either.¡±


    After a brief whispered conversation between Abigail and Josh, he nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of the


    rest.¡±


    Exiting the cafe, Abigail saw Xavien still there, and her brows furrowed.


    Xavien walked over, but before he could say anything, Josh, who had followed Abigail out, spoke. ¡°Abi


    gail, where are you going? I¡¯ll give you a ride.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t refuse.


    ¡°Mr. Pearson, I can send Madam back.¡± Xavien immediately stopped Josh, his tone firm.


    ¡°Xavien, Sean, and I have nothing to do with each other anymore. When you address me, be mindful.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s voice was cool and distant.


    Josh looked at Xavien with a cold expression. ¡°Mr. Summer, you might as well go back and assist Mr. G


    raham with his work. There¡¯s no need for him to worry about Abigail¡¯s affairs.¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn¡­¡± Xavien called out, looking pitiful.


    Abigail understood his predicament, but she had no room for mercy. She and Sean were nowplete


    ly opposed, and she didn¡¯t want any involvement with Sean¡¯s people.


    ¡°Xavien, go back and tell Sean that if he still cherishes any trace of our past rtionship, he should arra


    nge for me to meet Kingston. If he can¡¯t even do this, then we¡¯ll go our separate ways,¡± Abigail said col


    dly, and without looking back, she walked away.


    Josh nced at Xavien, then quickly caught up with Abigail.


    Not long after Abigail returned home, Sean learned from Xavien about her meeting with Josh.


    Sean¡¯s face darkened, and the air around him seemed to freeze.


    Summoning his courage, Xavien spoke up. ¡°Madam was just worried about her grandmother, which wa


    s why she contacted Josh.¡±


    Sean picked up his phone and called Cameron.


    Once the call connected, he spoke coldly. ¡°Stay put; don¡¯t do anything. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡±


    Cameron was puzzled, but he still responded, ¡°Understood.¡±


    Late at night, Sean appeared in an extremely run¨Cdown neighborhood.


    After signaling for Cameron to hold his position, he knocked on the door.


    Soon, the door opened, revealing a greasy¨Chaired man. He was burly with a sinister countenance.


    ¡°I never thought you would show up in a ce like this, Mr. Graham.¡±


    Sean stared coldly at him. ¡°Kingston, what do


    you want?¡±


    ¡°What do I want? Don¡¯t you know?¡± Kingston smirked. ¡°Of course, I want you to marry Joan. When I¡¯m


    your brother¨Cinw, we can talk everything out.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s impossible.¡±


    ¡°Is it? Then, today Abigail¡¯s grandmother will die, and tomorrow, it could be Abigail herself. Tsk,


    they¡¯ll both die for you. You¡­¡±


    Before he could finish, Sean kicked him.


    Completely unprepared for Sean¡¯s kick, Kingston stumbled back. His gaze toward Sean turned dark an


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    d menacing.


    Sean looked at him coldly. ¡°You¡¯re trying to negotiate terms with me? You¡¯re not worthy.¡±

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    The chill in Sean¡¯s voice made Kingston¡¯s eyelids jump. It was a known fact that there would be bad ne


    ws for anyone who tested Sean¡¯s boundaries. However, it was toote to take back what they had done


    . ¡°I sacrificed my whole life so that you could have a good life, and I think it¡¯s perfectly fine for you to rep


    ay me, but I only have one sister. Everything that I¡¯m asking for is for the sake of her wellbeing.¡± Kingst


    on attempted to capitalize on the fact that he had known Sean for a long while.


    Sean could see the hidden look of intellect and caution under the man¡¯s sorrowful and agonized expres


    sion. Sean scoffed at Kingston with an icy look on his face. ¡°I can promise you that Joan will still thrive


    even after I send you abroad. She¡¯ll be fine as long as she doesn¡¯t get greedy over things that don¡¯t bel


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    ong to her.¡±


    ¡°Are you not going to marry her?¡± Kingston asked.


    Sean didn¡¯t respond and simply took another step closer to Kingston. Kingston took one step back and


    steadied himself before he spoke. ¡°I¡¯ve offered you so much help. How could you do this to me? Furthe


    rmore, if it weren¡¯t for the fact that Abigail was trying to harm Joan, why would I have done such a thing


    ?¡±


    Kingston¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as he shouted and howled at the top of his lungs. He didn¡¯t seem to thi


    nk that he had


    made a mistake at all. Sean had decided to show up personally because he was still grateful for how Ki


    ngston once saved his life. However, it seemed like Kingston was still too stubborn.


    Sean took two steps forward while ring at the other man with sharp eyes. ¡°Where¡¯s Analise?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯te any closer!¡± Kingston growled. ¡°Analise will be fine as long as you marry Joan.¡± There was


    a hint of fear in Kingston¡¯s eyes as he stared at Sean. ¡°You really refused to y along while I was


    ying nice, huh?¡± Sean¡¯s tone was icy cold as he immediately sent a kick into Kingston¡¯s face.


    Kingston felt as if his face had been deformed for a while. Before he had the time to react to the situatio


    n, Sean reached over and grabbed his hair. Then, Sean pulled out a syringe that he had prepared earli


    er and stabbed it into Kingston¡¯s neck.


    ¡°How dare you trick me, Sean¡­¡± Kingston¡¯s voice was filled with rage. Right then, Cameron rushed in


    with the other bodyguards. There was a hint of amusement in Sean¡¯s gaze as he let out a grim smirk, hi


    s intimidating aura enveloping Kingston. ¡°How dare you touch my woman¡¯s family members? It looks lik


    e you¡¯re not going to be alive for long.¡±


    After Kingston passed out, Sean pulled the syringe out of the man¡¯s neck before addressing the bodyg


    uards beside him. ¡°Tie him up.¡± Then, Sean went to the stairs, where he gave Joan a phone call. Once


    she picked up the call, Sean spoke in his usual monotonous voice. ¡°You¡¯ll have to send Analise home if


    you want to see your brother.¡±


    ¡°What have you done?!¡± loan let out a loud cry. Sean didn¡¯t allow the woman a chance to go into a


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    frenzy with him he simply ended the call after that, Sean had just gotten into his car downstairs when N


    avien rushed over with an anxious look on his face. ¡°Joan just called. She said that she¡¯ll kill Mrs. Stein


    if you don¡¯t go over to meet her now!¡±


    Sean narrowed his eyes. They sure are from the same family. Both of them are equally brainless¡ª


    they never n their way out of these things,


    Abigail sat on the couch with her eyes glued to her phone. She had lost track of the times she nced


    at her phone before the device actually rang. It was a call from Josh! ¡°Do you have news about Grand


    ma?¡± Abigail asked right after picking up the call.


    ¡°We saved her, but she¡¯s not in a good state. She has been sent to the hospital in town. I¡¯m right outsid


    e your house now, so you just need toe down, and I¡¯ll send you to the hospital,¡± Josh offered.


    A look of joy and excitement surfaced on Abigail¡¯s face as she kept thanking Josh. She rushed out of th


    e house and hopped into Josh¡¯s car. ¡°Grandma¡¯s¡­ okay, right?¡±


    ¡°Her life is not in danger.¡± Josh tried to simplify everything while he drove. ¡°Emotionally, she might be a


    little unstable.¡±


    I¡¯m d she¡¯s fine. She felt like the rock that had been pressing against her chest was finally gone, and


    tears began to stream down her checks. She turned her head away and brushed her tears off.


    ¡°Did you find out where Kingston bid Grandma from the surveince footage?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°Yeah. We had to kidnap Joan in order to get her to tell us about Analise¡¯s whereabouts.¡±

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    As soon as Abigail rushed to the hospital and found Analise unconscious in bed, she burst into uncontr


    oble tears.


    Josh¡¯s heart ached at her cries, and he extended


    ¨¢forting hand to pat her gently. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Abigail. Your grandma is just sleeping. The doctors ha


    ve checked on her and assured us she hasn¡¯t been injured or harmed in any way.¡±


    She clutched


    her grandmother¡¯s hand tightly, fearing that she might lose her again. ¡°It¡¯s all my fault. None of this woul


    d have happened if I had been more decisive and divorced Sean earlier.¡±


    He handed her a tissue to wipe away her tears and softly said, ¡°It¡¯s not your fault. You mustn¡¯t me yo


    urself. The responsibility lies with the kidnapper, not you.¡±


    With teary red eyes, she looked at him gratefully. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Pearson.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t act alone. Once my men received


    the news, we immediately called the police and rushed to the scene. We discovered that only Joan and


    your grandmother were at home. But, considering how much Kingston cares for Joan, it¡¯s strange that


    he left her alone.¡± Josh patiently exined the situation to Abigail in a calm tone. He was never one to t


    ake credit for others¡® efforts, and he had no intention of deceiving her.


    After contemting his words, she bit her red lips and said, ¡°I got it. Well, I¡¯d still like to thank you for all


    the effort and hard work you¡¯ve put in. If you ever need anything, just let me know.¡±


    He responded with a faint smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine. You don¡¯t have to say that. Like I mentioned, we¡¯re a family, a


    nd whatever¡¯s your problem is also my problem.¡±


    Abigail understood that she mighte off as annoying if she continued the conversation, so she decid


    ed to remain silent.


    ¡°I¡¯ve made some arrangements with the office so that there¡¯s an additional bed for you


    to rest in. You¡¯ve been out and about for the whole day, so you should get some rest. I¡¯ll tell someone to


    e pay a visit tomorrow.¡± Josh¡¯s gaze turned gentle as he spoke.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Abigail replied. She was indeed tired. The news about her grandmother and the long car ride h


    ad left her tense and exhausted. She only managed to rx a little then.


    ¡°By the way¡­ Sean is in the emergency room upstairs. Xavien was in a severe car crash, and the doct


    ors are still trying to save them.¡± He made sure to inform her before leaving.


    ¡°That¡¯s his concern, not mine,¡± she replied tly. Her sanity seemed to have returned after seeing Anali


    se. She no longer wanted to waste her strength on feeling hateful and resentful toward others¨C


    all she wanted was for her grandmother to stay healthy and safe.


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    He didn¡¯t say anything more, respecting her choice.


    Abigail was worried that Analise might need water in the middle of the night, so she went out with a


    sk that Josh had bought to get some warm water. To her surprise, she bumped into Sean in the lobby.


    The man was, as usual, dressed in a smart suit. However, there were some tears on his sleeves, and h


    is hair was rather messy. Despite his disheveled appearance, he had a rugged and handsome


    look.


    She only allowed her gaze to linger momentarily before walking away with her sk. Her eyes held a ca


    lm and empty expression as she looked at him, almost as if observing a stranger.


    Sean was on the verge of pouring out all the words he had kept


    inside, but something held him back at thest moment. He watched as Abigail walked away, feeling lik


    e he was trying to hold onto grains of sand slipping through his fingers. The tighter he clenched his fist,


    the more sand he lost. It was as if he was losing her feelings for him.


    Instinctively, he chased after her. ¡°Abigail,¡± he rasped.


    She didn¡¯t respond with anger as before. Instead, she turned around and addressed the way she might


    address a stranger. ¡°Is something the matter?¡±


    man in a


    ¡°Must it be this way between us?¡± His fingers trembled as he spoke. Earlier that day, they had sat toget


    her at the homestay¡¯s


    dining table, and she had been delighted by the delicious meal he prepared. It felt strange for them to t


    urn into strangers in just one afternoon.


    Abigail struggled to hold back tears as she listened to Sean¡¯s voice. She knew she wasn¡¯t heartless an


    d had harbored feelings for him for many years. Ending their rtionship wasn¡¯t something she could e


    asily do. However, she couldn¡¯t ignore that her grandmothery in a hospital bed. She pushed down he


    r emotions and looked at him with an empty gaze. ¡°How about this, Sean? You can protect your people,


    and I¡¯ll protect mine. Does that sound fair?¡±


    He softly responded, ¡°I¡¯ve handed Kingston over to the police, and I¡¯ll take care of the remaining


    matters.¡±


    She nodded, saying, ¡°Congrattions. At least you¡¯ve done one


    good thing. If Xavien¡¯s injuries are connected to Grandma, I¡¯ll also take responsibility. Thank you.¡±


    Sean had hoped for a different reaction from Abigail, perhaps anger, shouting, or a sign that she cared.


    Instead, her expression remained cold as she turned and walked away. He felt a lump in his throat as h


    e watched the hospital¡¯s white door close, creating an unbridgeable gap between them. From now on, t


    here would be a chasm separating them.


    She returned to the ward and spaced out for a long while.


    The following morning, she received news that Xavien had regained consciousness after undergoing s


    urgery the previous night. He was no longer in critical condition.


    Analise, on the other hand, was still fast asleep. Abigail had the hospital staff check on her before


    leaving.


    Xavien, with his venttor in tow, entered Sean¡¯s hospital room, where Sean was engrossed in work. H


    e wished to convey to his boss not to overexert himself and to heed the doctor¡¯s advice. Regrettably, X


    avien¡¯s condition prevented him from speaking.


    Just then, a knock came from the outside of the room. Seated with hisptop on his long, slender legs,


    Sean called for the visitor to enter.


    A gorgeous young nurse stepped in with a pretty fruit basket. ¡°The girl from Room 302 told me to send t


    his over,¡± the nurse said rather bashfully.


    It¡¯s a gift from Abigail? Xavien was confused. Why would she give a fruit basket?


    On the other hand, Sean seemed to grasp the situation better as he focused on the fruit basket. He tho


    ught that Abigail might have heard about Xavien¡¯s injury and sent this as a kind gesture. However, her t


    houghtfulness with the gift raised suspicion in his mind. He thought, Is she doing this to target me?


    After the nurse set the fruit basket down, she cast a few more nces at Sean before leaving with a sta


    rstruck expression.


    Seeing the concern on Sean¡¯s face, Xavien realized that the fruit basket had something to do with Abig


    ail. Perhaps the misunderstanding had deepened after the mission¡¯s failure, and Xavien couldn¡¯t help b


    ut feel guilty about it.


    Sean closed hisptop and got up to inspect the fruit basket. His gaze appeared distant as he examine


    d the fruits. The basket seemed like something you could buy in a store, giving the impression that Abig


    ail hadn¡¯t put much effort into choosing a special gift.


    He took another look at the basket and then took out a banana, peeling it. He told Xavien, ¡°You won¡¯t b


    e able to eat any of this for a while, so I¡¯ll help you. Focus on taking care of yourself, and don¡¯t overthin


    k the rest, okay?¡±

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    Sean treasured the items that Abigail bought, and he couldn¡¯t bear to waste them, even though the inte


    ntion behind the fruit basket wasn¡¯t entirely kind. Xavien felt like Sean was inviting trouble upon himself.


    Around noon, Analise woke up, and the doctor conducted another full¨Cbody check¨C


    up on her. The doctor remarked, ¡°Her diabetes is getting serious. It seems she¡¯s not taking her insulin o


    n time, affecting her eyesight. Is she still going to be so stubborn?¡±


    Abigail gave Analise a yful but stern look, and her grandmother bashfully averted her eyes, saying, ¡°I


    ¡¯m getting old, and my memory isn¡¯t what it used to be. It¡¯s normal for me to forget things.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve bought a house, so it doesn¡¯t matter what you say¨C


    you¡¯re not going back to stay in that vige.¡± Abigail¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to


    reject my offer again, or I might get angry.¡±


    After this incident, Analise no longer attempted to argue with Abigail. The elderly woman gazed lovingly


    at her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for making you worry, Abigail,¡± she saidpassionately.


    Abigail hesitated for a moment as tears welled up in her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s all over now, so everything¡¯s fine.¡± S


    he contemted whether to tell Analise about Josh. However, she suspected that her grandmother alre


    ady knew that he was the one who saved her. She didn¡¯t bring it up, and she refrained from saying muc


    h.


    ¡°She can get discharged after this round of IV drips,¡± the doctor uttered before leaving.


    Fortunately, Analise didn¡¯t have any severe injuries after this incident. As Abigail was packing up, Analis


    e let out a long sigh. ¡°Joan shared a lot of stuff about Sean and you.¡±


    After hearing her grandmother¡¯s words, Abigail paused momentarily but soon resumed her actions. ¡°W


    hat did she say?¡±


    Analise waved it off, saying, ¡°Ah, let¡¯s not discuss this further. Some of the things I heard were unpleas


    ant, and it¡¯s embarrassing to talk about them, even after all these years. In the future, we can live our li


    ves without having to worry about others.¡± She mumbled, ¡°Why¡­ Do you think Sean is so close to peo


    ple like Joan and Kingston?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s gaze flickered briefly, but she quickly cleared her mind of other thoughts before turning to give


    Analise an exasperated look. ¡°Let¡¯s not concern ourselves with others.¡±


    Analise nodded. ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll listen to you and no one else.¡±


    Eric arrived when Analise was discharged. Analise didn¡¯t know who he was, so she treated him as one


    of Abigail¡¯s friends. With Analise¡¯s legs feeling sore, he and Abigail assisted the elderly woman


    out of the ward.


    Eric¡¯s eyes sparkled with joy as he yfully remarked to Analise. ¡°The fact that Abigail knows someone


    as handsome as me shows she¡¯s a ma for attractive men. But do you think I¡¯m good- looking? Eve


    n my grandmother doesn¡¯t hold that opinion.¡±


    Analise looked at him, puzzled, and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you consider yourself handsome? You look as good


    as a celebrity on TV.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t quite tell if Eric was being humble or just yfully bantering with Analise. Did he not rea


    lize how handsome he was? Abigail couldn¡¯t believe her ears.


    The three of them continued chatting while waiting for the elevator. When the elevator doors opened, S


    ean stood inside, stunned as he saw them.


    Analise¡¯s smile stiffened as she looked at Sean, appearing both helpless and anxious.


    ¡°Grandma,¡± Sean greeted her, breaking the silence. When he shifted his gaze to Eric, his eyes turned i


    cy and menacing momentarily.


    In contrast, Eric remained neutral, avoiding Sean¡¯s gaze and focusing on Abigail. Eric¡¯s smile faded slig


    htly.


    Unwittingly, Abigail tightened her grip on Analise¡¯s arm but maintained her smile.


    ¡°Oh, did someone from your family get admitted to the hospital, Sean?¡± Analise wasn¡¯t as cruel as Abig


    ail¨Cshe caved and initiated a conversation with him.


    Abigail consciously tried to ignore Sean, directing her conversation toward Eric. ¡°By the way, that TV sh


    ow I was part of¡­ When is it airing?¡±


    Eric¡¯s smile widened as she shifted her attention to


    him. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you excited?¡± he asked with enthusiasm.


    ¡°I¡¯m eager to know if the audience likes it,¡± Abigail said with hope. They continued chatting as if Sean di


    dn¡¯t exist.


    ¡°It¡¯s not my family; my assistant got hospitalized, so I came over to check on him,¡± Sean responded, his


    gaze fixed on Abigail. His clenched fists and the icy aura around him were noticeable.


    Analise sensed the tension and nodded. She spoke patiently, ¡°Miss Palmer cares about you. She sacrif


    iced her reputation for you, so you should treat her well. It would save both your families a lot of trouble


    .¡±


    Though Analise didn¡¯t express herself directly, Sean quickly grasped her underlying message. He pond


    ered, Grandma wouldn¡¯t have been kidnapped if I had epted Joan from the start, and Abigail wouldn


    ¡¯t have had to go through so much trouble. She¡¯s ming me for causing them so much trouble, and sh


    e¡¯s doing it in front of Eric. At that thought, he felt a pang of guilt.


    Sean vividly remembered the times when Abigail was upset with him


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    at home. On the other hand, Analise would still speak to him with her usual cheerful and kind tone, mak


    ing him feel cherished. However, he was no longer part of such a loving family. A sharp ache in his che


    st made it hard to breathe. He realized he had lost not only Abigail but also his grandmother.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Grandma. During my marriage, I never had feelings for another woman.¡± He looked deep int


    o Abigail¡¯s eyes as he spoke in the sincerest tone ever.


    Analise didn¡¯t know how to respond. A look of concern appeared in Eric¡¯s eyes as he watched Abigail, c


    learly invested in her response.


    Abigail rxed her grip on


    Analise¡¯s arm. She hadn¡¯t noticed how tense she had be upon seeing Sean, but her expression re


    mained calm as she gave him a distant, empty look. ¡°Is there anything else you¡¯d like to say, Mr. Graha


    m? My grandmother¡¯s legs are sore from being kidnapped, so she shouldn¡¯t stand too long.¡±


    Sean noticed that Abigail hadn¡¯t responded to his words, even after everything he said. The look in his


    eyes darkened a little, and a mixture of disappointment and dejection surfaced in his gaze. ¡°We¡¯ll head


    off now.¡± Abigail held onto Analise¡¯s arm and nodded to Sean before she looked away and walked


    past him.

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    Sean didn¡¯t want to say much since Analise and Eric were around. He observed as they entered the el


    evator, and he remained rooted to the spot as the elevator doors slid shut before his eyes. Abigail wore


    a pleasant expression as she conversed with Eric about their show. As Sean watched this, he couldn¡¯t


    help but feel like an outsider.


    Once the elevator doors were shut, Sean mmed his fist against the wall. He pondered, Will Abigail a


    ccept Eric and Pearson¡¯s marriage? Does she hate me that much? Is she willing to be used like this ju


    st to get back at me?!


    Inside the elevator, Analise released a long, contemtive sigh.


    Abigail, struggling to maintain herposure, also sighed softly.


    She was cautious, not wanting to burden Analise with her worries. Observing the anxiety in Analise¡¯s ex


    pression, she mused a seemingly carefree smile and inquired, ¡°What¡¯s bothering you?¡±


    Analise mirrored the smile, her concern evident. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± How could they lose feelings for each ot


    her just like that? She knew that the situation


    was far from simple. She chose not to interfere, recognizing that Abigail would have to navigate this ch


    allenging marriage and its aftermath alone. Once they escaped the clutches of the Grahams, they coul


    d finally rebuild their lives in peace, free from the entanglements that had gued them.


    Abigail purchased a house in Pendorf and helped Analise settle in the new ce.


    Soon, Josh and she prepared to file awsuit against Kingston and Joan. Kingston¡¯s deep involvement


    in the kidnapping incident was already quite evident. Still, Abigail was determined to keep him behind b


    ars for as long as possible. She wasn¡¯t about to let Joan escape justice either.


    ¡°Both Joan and Kingston were involved in my kidnapping. Will you be able to ensure Joan gets incarcer


    ated as well?¡± she sat in her chair as she spoke to him on the phone.


    ¡°Joan¡¯s case presents a more challenging aspect. We possess only a phone recording, and the method


    s we employ to obtain it may raise questions. I¡¯m consulting with ourwyer to find ways to prevent thei


    r legal team from using this against us,¡± Josh replied.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but express her frustration, scoffing at the situation¡¯splexity. ¡°Joan sure is a s


    mart woman. She got her brother to handle everything.¡±


    ¡°It seems like Sean knows that you¡¯re nning to sue him. He


    told me to let you know that he has even more evidence on hand,¡± he uttered out of nowhere.


    She pressed her lips together and hesitated for a moment before questioning him. ¡°Do you his words c


    an be trusted?¡°.


    think


    ¡°I believe his im is legitimate. However, my concern is the necessity of tinuous interaction with him t


    o obtain this evidence. Lawsuits tend to be lengthy procesex,¡± Josh replied. The idea of having Sean in


    volved in this made Josh worry about Abigail


    ¡°Well, my entanglement with him isn¡¯t much of a concern here. What I care about the most is Joan and


    Kingston¡¯s imprisonment.¡± Abigail had always been a woman who was clear with her priorities. Now tha


    t her grandmother was alive, she could handle everything rationally


    ¡°Well, I feel more relieved after hearing you say that the heaved a sigh of relief. She had always assum


    ed that she was good at concealing things and thought she had made it clear that she didn¡¯t care about


    Sean. However, Josh was thoughtful, and his kindness reminded her of the exposure ¡°By the way¡­ W


    hat you previously mentioned¡­ Are you still nning to expose them?¡± His voice was filled with patien


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    ce.


    Previously, when Abigail felt like she had no choice, she had considered using Sean to expose Kingsto


    n¡¯s acts. She wanted to turn Sean and Joan against each other. However, she no longer had to do that


    now.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that anymore. However, I¡¯m not nning to let Joan go so easily. We¡¯ll have to be


    well¨Cprepared to tackle this¡± Her tone turned cold and resolute. This was a rare opportunity for Abigail¨C


    she had to destroy Joan as revenge for all the suffering that she and Analise had to go through.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Josh seemed to be inplete agreement with Abigail.


    She knitted her brows after getting off the call with Jim. Right then, she received another iing call f


    rom Luna.


    Abigail had just answered the call, and she barely got a chance to make a sound before she heard Lun


    a¡¯s excited voiceing from the other end. ¡°Lexie gave me two invitation cards to dinner and insisted


    I bring you there. It¡¯ll be good for om rudio


    ¡°Is she doing this because she¡¯s satisfied with our design¡± Alpit¡¯s rape seemed a line lighter


    than before.


    ¡°She is delighted. I wouldn¡¯t sound so happy otherwise. By the way, how have you beentely? Have th


    ings been settled?¡± Luna didn¡¯t know about Analia¡¯s hiddoppling and assumed that Sean was just bothe


    ring Abigail because of Joan.


    ¡°Everything¡¯s settled. When¡¯s the event?¡± There was a hint of joy be Abigail¡¯s voice. Lama chuckled. ¡°It¡¯l


    l happen one week after she goes on the red carpet. That¡¯s nine days from now¡± Levies going on the re


    d carpet soon! For the past


    two weeks, Abigail hiel been too ipled with gathering documents, searching forwyers, and dealing


    with Joan and Kirugaton. It felt like everything had happened in the blink of an eye,


    ¡°Alright,¡± Abigail replied. Upon ending the call, Abigall got herself busy once more, she had to design an


    outfit for Erie¡¯s grandmother¡¯s birthday. She had already agreed to this job, and they had already signe


    d a contract. It was about time she repaid them.


    Lexie¡¯s red carpet show was revealed after the third day. The theme of her outfit was a mixture of royal


    ty and oriental culture, and the unique embroidery andplicated designs gathered the attention of v


    arious media outlets. Lexie¡¯s outfit design made her go viral throughout the country.


    While Abigail


    was busy designing an outfit for Eric¡¯s grandmother, Anthony was the first to call and congratte her. ¡°


    Congrattions! Congrats to L.Moon! You guys are famous now!¡± Anthony had always been a rtively


    calm person and experienced in the entertainment industry, so it was rare to see him get so excited ov


    er anything.


    ¡°What¡¯s famous?¡± Abigail was stunned at first.


    ¡°Lexie¡¯s outfit received a lot of attention from the local media. The intricate embroidery patterns and the


    wooden essories around her waist are now a hot topic on the news.¡± Anthony sounded like he was


    trying to contain his excitement as he spoke. ¡°Congrattions. na¡¯s name is now internationally fam


    ous. You sure are impressive.¡±


    Abigail had never known how popr her designs were. She had been on the trending news in the pas


    t, so she wasn¡¯t too sensitive to the public¡¯s attention.

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    However, after Anthony¡¯s call, Abigail continued to receive tons of congrattory messages on her Wh


    atsApp. Many of the directors and actors that she had worked with were all congratting her. Luna cal


    led to congratte her as well.


    Abigail


    had just picked up the phone and was about to tell Luna to calm down when she heard. Luna¡¯s loud sh


    out from the other end of the line. ¡°Ahhh! We¡¯re famous, girl! We¡¯re going viral! Lexie sure is impressive


    ! You¡¯re impressive!¡±


    ¡°Calm down¡­¡± Abigail held the phone away from her car. She falls with th


    burst.


    like


    Cardrums were about to


    ¡°We¡¯re globally famous now! It¡¯s the Cannes Film Festival that Lexie walked for! Furthermore, local and


    international media outlets have been reporting about the Cannes Film Festival. Lexic¡¯s now known as


    the Eswadian Goddess.¡± Luna continued to screa


    at the lungs.


    top of he


    ¡°The Eswadian Goddess?¡± Abigail mused, realizing that international nicknames could be pretty straigh


    tforward.


    ¡°Yeah, yeah. She¡¯s known for being the only one dressed in pure ck. Who made it a rule for everyon


    e to dress in bright and shiny colors at the Cannes Film


    Our


    cultural features defeat all of that!¡± Luna added.


    in


    ¡°Well, I guess this is worth celebrating. Why don¡¯t you make an announcement in our


    work group tonight? Let¡¯s show our appreciation for all the hard work everyone has put in,¡± Abigail sugg


    ested with a smile. The surge in fame also meant that they were likely to receive more jo


    offers in the near future, including lucrative ones from high¨Cpaying clients.


    ¡°Got it. Hurry up and check the news online. You¡¯re about to be shocked!¡± Luna eximed in an overly


    exaggerated tone.


    After Abigail ended the call, she massaged her ears a little. She was about to check the news when sh


    e received another call from Josh. She had no choice but to pick up the call.


    ¡°I know that L.Moon¡¯s famous,¡± she said before the man could.


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s not what I wanted to talk about. Actually, I wanted toe clean to you about something.


    Can we have dinner tonight?¡± he asked.


    She felt he wanted to exin his intention for exposing her identity. ¡°Sure. Send me the location. Shoul


    d Erice along?¡± she asked in a warm and gentle voice.


    ¡°Um¡­ The man sounded somewhat awkward on the other end of the call.


    She smiled as she ended the call. She was drained after being on the phone for more than thirty minut


    es. Finally, she got the chance to scroll through the news. When she checked Instagram, she


    found all sorts of posts about Lexie and L.Moon, Lexie and na, Lexie¡¯s gown, na¡¯s gown¡­ All kin


    ds of keywords like these filled up her home page.


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    Abigail was genuinely stunned by the grandeur of the whole incident. Her Instagram feed was flooded


    with news about Lexie¡¯s show and the outfit she had designed. When she was initially designing the out


    fit, she had only hoped to attract some attention to L.Moon¡¯s brand. However, she hadn¡¯t expected to g


    arner such enormous and passionate followers.


    She tapped into one of the trending posts and saw a picture of Lexie dressed in the gown she had desi


    gned. Abigail only realized how gorgeous her design was after she saw Lexie, with her wless makeu


    p, walking down the runway in the gown. Lexie¡¯s aura and charisma seemed to make the whole outfit b


    reathtaking. The media wasn¡¯t wrong to call her the Eswadian Princess. The contrasting ck and red


    colors around her waist area and the intricate embroidery patterns matched well with Lexie. Lexie was


    an incredible sight as she strolled down the red carpet.


    Thements on one of the videos were filled with expressions of surprise.


    ¡®Ahh¡­¡®


    Abigail tapped into thement section and scrolled through them. Her lips curled into a slight smile a


    s she read through them.


    ¡®This design is way too good. It makes her stand out, especially under the sun. It¡¯s almost as if there¡¯s a


    celestial energy surrounding her figure. She looks like a goddess!¡®


    ¡®na shocked us all this time. The media ims that Lexie¡¯s waist chain smells good. They all imed


    to have smelled different things when they walked past her. I wonder who made this whole outfit for he


    r. It¡¯s unbelievably good!¡±


    ¡°This is evidence of na¡¯s skills. The more charismatic you are, the more outstanding her designs for


    you are. This is way too good! Lexie suits her title as the Eswadian Goddess!¡®


    Most of thements were praise, and reading through all the high praises made Abigail ecstatic. Her


    heart was whole from all the generousments, and she even felt rather emotional. Even though she


    had received recognition in the past, she had been rtively modest with her work, and her designs ha


    d been fairly average.


    Lexie, on the other hand, was a different story. She was charismatic, which drove Abigail to design an o


    utfit that matched her aura. Right then, Abigail felt touched seeing all the praise on the trending posts. L


    .Moon was finally famous, which meant that both Abigail and Luna would no longer have to bow down t


    o others. Tears welled up in Abigail¡¯s eyes as she sent Luna a text. ¡®I saw the posts on Instagram. I¡¯m g


    rateful to know that L.Moon is finally recognized. We¡¯ll get to pick our customers from now on. I¡¯m so gl


    ad!¡®


    Luna¡¯s


    response came in almost immediately. ¡®Josh told me that there are ns for the night. I¡¯m taking a fligh


    t home. I miss you so much, Abigail. We can talk about this when I¡¯m there!¡®


    Abigail felt her mood lightening up after that.


    Meanwhile, Sean felt a mixture of happiness and disappointment as he saw all the praises for Abigail¡¯s


    work. Cameron stole a nce at Sean before he spoke. ¡°Should we send a congrattory hamper ove


    r to L.Moon?¡± he asked.


    Sean immediately shifted his gaze to Cameron after that. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you bring this up earlier?¡±


    ¡°Uh, I just thought of it.¡± Cameron was afraid of Sean, especially since he knew how Sean had been in


    a bad mood over the past few days. Everyone would get into trouble when he was in a bad mood. ¡°Let¡¯


    s pick out a hamper.¡± Sean immediately stood up. The creases between his eyebrows faded as a joyful


    look formed on his face. Previously, Abigail had bee


    the one to


    send a fruit basket over. This time, it was Sean¡¯s turn to do the same. He had to repay the favor.

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    That evening, Abigail arrived at the restaurant chosen by Josh. As she exited the car, she spotted Eric


    waving at her from the restaurant entrance. Walking over with a faint smile, she asked, ¡°This is Josh¡¯s p


    arty. Why are you here as well?¡± Eric had been helping her behind the scenestely, and she had want


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    ed to thank him in person.


    ¡°What? Am I not wee here?¡± he retorted yfully.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t my party; I would never dare to refuse you,¡± she said as she walked into the restaurant.


    Suddenly, he called out to her. ¡°Abigail.¡±


    Abigail stopped and turned around, looking at Eric with confusion. ¡°What is it


    ¡°A gift for you.¡± He handed her a box.


    She looked down at the velvet box and softly asked, ¡°What¡¯s this?¡±


    ¡°Look. It¡¯s a bracelet.¡± He opened the box and held the present up for her to look at. He nervously scrat


    ched his nose as he said, rushing his words, ¡°I asked Josh to carve it out of small acacia tree wood. Ins


    ide thergest bead is a GPS tracker.¡±


    Abigail was surprised as she took the bracelet and carefully examined it. Thergest bead was as big a


    s her thumbnail andpletely hollow.


    ¡°The bead right here is a button. Press it if anything ever happens to you, and the GPS tracker


    will be activated. It has enough battery tost around three days,¡± Eric exined.


    While looking at the bracelet, she was lost in thought when she heard the words ¡°small acacia tree.¡± Sh


    e had previously bought Sean an antique puzzle ball on a ne made from small acacia wood by J


    osh. It was a minor coincidence, but it instantly reminded her of that ne, giving her a strange feeli


    ng, as if they were a couple¡¯s essories.


    ¡°Let me put it on for you,¡± he offered, oblivious to her peculiar behavior. His throat bobbed nervously.


    Abigail was lost in her thoughts about the small acacia tree wood and didn¡¯t register Eric¡¯s words. She s


    imply made a nonmittal sound in response.


    It was only when he grabbed her hand that she snapped back to reality. She twitched, about to pull awa


    y, but she saw sincerity in his eyes.


    The bracelet was soon secured around her wrist, and he released her hand. The whole process took o


    nly a few seconds.


    He looked at her with admiration in his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s just a bracelet made of wooden beads. It¡¯s not


    worth much, so no criminal will instantly target


    it


    Eric¡¯s words made Abigail realize how thoughtful he


    had been about the gift. ¡°Thank you,¡± she said, looking down at the bracelet.


    She hadn¡¯t nned on wearing it, but since it was already on her wrist, she decided to keep it on. Besid


    es, small acacia tree wood didn¡¯t belong exclusively to Sean, so why shouldn¡¯t she wear something ma


    de from it?


    ¡°I


    got this for your grandmother,¡± he said, pulling another box from his pocket.


    ¡°Another bracelet?¡± she asked, surprised.


    Abigail was initially going to reject the present. After all, she did not like to ept presents from men wi


    thout an apparent reason. However, if he had also bought one for Analise, that would have changed thi


    ngs.


    ¡°Yes. I also had a GPS tracker installed in it,¡± Eric added, his face innocent.


    That made her wholeheartedly ept the present. ¡°Thank you.¡± After taking the box from him, they wal


    ked into the restaurant.


    Standing somewhat nearby by a car was Sean. His face was unusually frosty. Kevin, who was standing


    next to him, felt like pping himself. Why did he invite Sean out for a drink and a talk? Why did he ha


    ve to choose this specific restaurant? Look at what happened!


    ¡°S¨CShall we go somewhere else?¡± Kevin asked awkwardly.


    Sean¡¯s face darkened, giving Kevin a sidelong nce as he calmly retorted, ¡°Why should we do that?¡±


    Kevin scratched his head. ¡°Abigail¡­ Ms. Quinn seems to have epted someone else¡¯s offer. There a


    re plenty of fish in the sea. Why must it be her?¡± He knew that there was no use trying to persuade Sea


    n, but he still did not want Sean to obsess over her. Once Sean dug his heels in, everyone around him


    would suffer.


    ¡°I simply insist on having her. Not even 10 Erics can change my mind,¡± Sean said, walking into the


    restaurant.


    Did Abigail think she could abandon him just because she said she did not love him? No way! She was


    the one who insisted on marrying him.


    Kevin swiftly followed after Sean, saying, ¡°Won¡¯t you feel hurt to see her acting intimate with Ericter?


    ¡±


    Sean pursed his lips as he clenched his jaw.


    That was what he deserved anyway. After all, he did not cherish her in the past.


    Josh had booked a table on the top floor. Due to how expensive it was to dine on the top floor, there we


    re only over a dozen tables. The walls were reced by floor¨Cto¨C


    ceiling windows, allowing diners to view Pendorf¡¯s night sky.


    When Abigail sat down, she spotted Kevin and Sean walk into the restaurant. A haughty, cold look insta


    ntly reced the nonchnce on her face. She picked up the menu and started ordering, ignoring the t


    wo men.


    Kevin decided to walk over to her table when he spotted Abigail. A sly grin was on his face as he greete


    d, ¡°What a coincidence, Abigail. You¡¯re dining here, too? Sean and I are dining here as well.¡±


    She did not look up at him as she politely chuckled and replied, ¡°Yes. What a coincidence.¡± She was ac


    ting very distant, and it felt like a stab to Kevin¡¯s heart.


    Sean was looking at her wrist with restrained inquisitiveness. As she was wearing a long¨C


    sleeved shirt, he could not see what Eric¡¯s gift was.

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    Abigail felt Sean¡¯s gaze burning into her, making her ufortably fidget in her seat.


    However, why should she feel uneasy? They were both divorced. What right did he have to look at her


    so audaciously?


    Her gaze shifted from Kevin to Sean¡¯s face, and she asked straightforwardly and coldly, ¡°Mr. Graham, d


    o you need something?¡±


    Since Josh had not arrived, Eric was in no position to talk to Sean. Eric believed that she could handle t


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    he tension between her and Sean. Hence, he silently perused the menu.


    Sean calmly looked at her. ¡°Enjoy your meal, Ms. Quinn.¡± With that, he turned and left.


    Kevin had been waiting for Sean to say something mind¨Cboggling. In the end¡­


    Abigail hadn¡¯t expected Sean to respond this way either. She watched him walk over to a table in the c


    orner with a dazed expression,


    ¡°What are we ordering?¡± Eric¡¯s voice brought her back to the present.


    She stopped staring at Sean and scanned the menu before ordering a few dishes. Then, she pulled out


    her phone and started scrolling absentmindedly.


    Sitting across from Abigail, Eric could sense her distracted mind. Her eyes asionally zed over, a


    nd she seemed lost in her thoughts despite her attempts to conceal it. He observed her momentarily, w


    anting to say something to break the silence but eventually deciding against it.


    Just as she was absentmindedly scrolling on her phone, a message from Josh popped up.


    ¡®I have something urgent to deal with. Tell Eric I won¡¯t join you two since I have to head back to Capitali


    s. Enjoy your dinner with him.¡®


    She looked up at Eric and turned to show him the message. ¡°Mr. Pearson said he¡¯s going back.¡±


    His expression changed, clearly puzzled by what could be so crucial that Josh had to leave abruptly. S


    uppressing his frustration, he rose from his seat. ¡°I have to make a phone call. I¡¯ll fill you in on thister.


    ¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± she replied, her tone somewhat resigned.


    Eric walked into


    the restaurant¡¯s restroom and called Josh. The tension in his voice was palpable as he began the conv


    ersation, ¡°What¡¯s going on? What can be more important than Abby?¡± he immediately interrogated.


    Josh replied, ¡°Eric, you must promise me you¡¯ll stay calm. Abigail might not be a Pearson.¡±


    Eric¡¯s hand trembled as he tried to process this shocking revtion. He couldn¡¯t help but chuckle nerv


    ously, ¡°Are you joking? She is the best fit! She looks like you and your mother, whether in looks or beha


    vior.¡±


    However, Josh dropped a bombshell, saying, ¡°My family¡¯s saying the girl they found is a perfect DNA m


    atch.¡±


    Eric¡¯s disbelief was evident in his face, and he tightly pursed his lips, rendering him momentarily speec


    hless.


    ¡°Eric?¡± Josh tentatively asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to marry any woman but Abigail,¡± Eric finally spoke, his voice trembling with a sense of tor


    ment. ¡°Josh, you told me she was it. Now, you¡¯re telling me she¡¯s not na. What do you want me to d


    o? Ever since I knew she was na, ever since I saw her, my mind is constantly thinking about her.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I was over¨C


    confident this time. Still, I won¡¯t interfere in your love life. Don¡¯t think of our parents¡® promises as orders,


    ¡± Josh softly said.


    Eric immediately hung up.


    After returning to the table, he found Luna engaged in a lively conversation with Abigail.


    Abigail appeared gentle and patient, resting her chin on her hand as she listened to Luna¡¯s excited and


    happy chatter. Eric couldn¡¯t help but be moved by the heartwarming sight as Abigail asionally respo


    nded with a warm smile.


    He forced a smile on his face before walking over to sit across from Abigail.


    ¡°Have you ordered, Luna? Josh won¡¯t be here. Something urgent came up. Sorry,¡± Eric exined to Abi


    gail and Luna.


    Abigail instantly waved a hand and reassured him, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Don¡¯t look so dejected. There¡¯s no nee


    d for that. We can dine together next time.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± He nodded.


    Noticing there


    was something off about his mood, Abigail soothingly said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s not that important.¡±


    ¡°I know,¡± he replied. However, he just could not cheer up.


    He never could have thought Abigail would not be the daughter of the Pearson Family. Conflicting emo


    tions warred in him, messing up his mind.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get drunk! What do you think, Eric?¡± Luna asked, already pouring Abigail arge ss of red


    wine she had ordered.


    Abigail swirled the wine around to aerate it, saying, ¡°Yes. We must celebrate.¡±


    After a few sses, Abigail drunkenly


    stumbled into the bathroom. When she entered the room, she found Sean standing by the sink, immedi


    ately sobering up. Once she calmed down from the surprise, she pretended not to see him and moved


    over to the sink.


    Suddenly, he grabbed her wrist. ¡°What did Eric give you?¡±


    When Abigail saw that Sean would pull her sleeve up, she other hand. ¡°Let me go!¡±


    mediately stopped him with her


    Hurt shimmered in his eyes as he looked at her with suppressed fury. ¡°You¡¯ve hooked up with another


    man right after our divorce. Are you heartless? Abigail, is your love for me that easily changed?¡°¡±


    Detecting the scent of alcohol lingering on him, she started struggling. ¡°That¡¯s in the past! Is this a joke


    ? Do I have to love you my whole life?¡±


    He tightened his grip around her hand


    and said in a pained voice, ¡°Throw away the thing Eric gave you. I will give you whatever you want. I ca


    n even give you my life. Just don¡¯t ept him!¡±


    The distress and reluctance he now felt were equal in intensity to the blunt and tactless manner in whic


    h he had wished her a happy meal earlier.

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    Abigail stiffened up and


    red at Sean, shouting, ¡°I don¡¯t want your life! I don¡¯t care what you can give me. Let me go!¡±


    Under the influence of alcohol, he mped his hand firmly on her wrist, disying a stubborn expressio


    n.


    During their struggle, Abigail, wearing high heels, lost her bnce and stumbled into Sean¡¯s embrace.


    Seizing the opportunity, he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her passionately, intending t


    o rekindle their connection.


    Her body quivered as she was almost drawn into the intense kiss. However, her rationality prevailed, a


    nd she pushed him away, speaking slowly and deliberately, ¡°We are divorced! You have no right to inter


    rogate me over someone else¡¯s present! Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to treat m


    e like this?¡±


    As/Sean began to sober up, he loosened his grip slightly. Abigail quickly pushed him away, demanding,


    ¡°Stay away from me!¡±


    However, he remained unmoved, refusing to budge an inch. Taking a few steps backward, she disye


    d frustration and wariness. Yet, her heart skipped a beat when she glimpsed the intense turmoil within h


    is eyes. She hurriedly averted her gaze and discreetly hid her hands behind her back.


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but feel an intense ache in his chest as he observed Abigail¡¯s actions. The pain was


    so overwhelming that it felt like a dagger piercing his heart, leaving him breathless. ¡°Abby¡­¡±


    ¡°Sean, it¡¯s over between us,¡± she stated calmly but coldly, her voice devoid of emotion. ¡°I hope you can


    respect that and stop interfering in my life.¡±


    ¡°Abby.¡±


    Luna¡¯s voice echoed from the restroom entryway.


    Abigail whirled around when she heard Luna¡¯s voice, sighing in relief. Sean felt the pain in his chest int


    ensified when he noticed her reaction.


    When Luna saw Sean, she hurried forward to stand in front of Abigail. ¡°You¡¯re drunk, Mr. Graham. I thin


    k you should head back for some rest.¡±


    Abigail seized the chance to wash her hands. Then, she grabbed Luna by the hand, allowing Luna to le


    ad her out.


    Once the two women left, Sean ced his hands


    on the sink to steady himself. His gaze turned cold when he looked at his reflection with bloodshot eyes


    .


    Abigail and Lama returned to their table while Eric went to pay the bill. Luna tightened her hand around


    Abigail¡¯s and kindly asked, ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Abigail shook her head. When she saw Sean walking out of the bathroom, she continued, ¡°Le


    t¡¯s go. We¡¯ll message Ericter.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Luna said, standing up while holding Abigail¡¯s hand,


    Abigail sat in Luna¡¯s car in the parking lot, looking down at the bracelet on her wrist. If the bracelet were


    n¡¯t meaningful to her and her grandmother, she would have left it unused at home.


    When Eric approached them, he noticed Abigail looking at the bracelet and couldn¡¯t help but remember


    Josh¡¯s words, which weighed on his heart.


    ¡°We¡¯re leaving, Eric,¡± Lana said with a light tone.


    ¡°Okay, Stay safe,¡± Eric replied with a warm expression as he looked at Luna.


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    She smiled and opened the car door to get inside.


    The following day, Eric returned to Capitalis as well.


    When Abigail arrived at the studio, Luna ced a stack of contract proposals on her desk and proudly


    eximed, ¡°See? These are the orders we have after making a name for ourselves. We¡¯re


    rich!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a lot¡­ Are you going to overwork us?¡± Abigail yfullyined.


    Analise¡¯s health


    hadn¡¯t improved much despite lengthy treatment, so Abigail nned to save up for a trip to seek medic


    al care abroad. If Analise adapted well to the foreign environment, Abigail would consider settling there


    to oversee her treatment.


    As Abigail reached for the contracts, Luna noticed the wooden beads on her wrist and immediately gra


    bbed her. ¡°Who gave this to you? It¡¯s an exquisite bracelet.¡±


    Abigail never liked to wear jewelry of any kind. Hence, this was Luna¡¯s first time seeing an- essory o


    n Abigail.


    ¡°Eric, Abigail replied.


    Luna promptly leaned in with a sinister smirk on her lips. ¡°Is it possible?¡±


    ¡°What are you thinking? This is just a tracker.¡± Abigail raised her hand to show the bracelet off.


    ¡°That¡¯s amazing. Speaking of Eric, something about his behaviorst night is fishy.¡± Luna had noticed E


    ric had something on his mind when they met back up at the parking lot.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t


    overthink it. We¡¯re just friends, and he also gave a bracelet to my grandmother,¡± Abigail reassured Luna


    , thinking she might be jumping to conclusions again. ¡°I¡¯ll return the favor one


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    ¡°I don¡¯t mean to imply Eric likes you,¡± Luna said thoughtfully. ¡°I thought about itst night. Something is


    weighing down on him. Was he like that when you arrived? I felt so uneasy the entire evening.¡±


    Abigail paused, thinking back to the night before. After carefullybing through her memories, she re


    alized Luna was right. However, the strange behavior only started after Eric¡¯s phone call. Did that mean


    he was distracted because of Josh¡¯s departure? ¡°Why did his strange behavior make you uncasy?¡± sh


    e asked, grinning as she read the documents.


    ¡°We were going to have fun, but then¡­ Yesterday was a grand celebration for L.Moon! I thought it woul


    d be a lively party.¡± Luna pouted. ¡°In the end, everyone was there. Look what they did! All of them were


    acting weird, so how can I fully let my hair down?¡±


    ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s a family business? I know Josh. If he¡¯s going back immediately, it must be because whate


    ver¡¯s happening in Capitalis is more important than our sess,¡± Abigail tilted her head in thought. Wa


    s it because of the Pearsons¡® lost child? That had nothing to do with her, but he kept saying they were f


    amily, so she would subconsciously keep an ear out


    for news on the Pearsons. However, she merely spent a moment thinking about it before pushing those


    thoughts aside.


    ¡°Tell the cleaners to throw out the flowers from Graham International.¡± In Abigail¡¯s mind, that was more i


    mportant than Josh¡¯s business.


    When Abigail arrived at L.Moon this morning, she saw the rows of flower bouquets by the entrance. All


    of them werebeled with Sean¡¯s name, which she considered an eyesore.


    Luna curtseyed. ¡°Yes, Ms. na. This one will get to it right away.¡±


    Abigailughed. ¡°Go on, already.¡±


    Later that afternoon, Sean drove past L.Moon and noticed the rows of flower bouquets by the entrance,


    but his flowers were conspicuously absent. It was clear that Abigail had discarded his gift.


    While sitting in the car, Sean¡¯s expression grew dark, and Cameron didn¡¯t dare to make a sound. After


    contemting, Sean said in a low, foreboding voice, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Cameron immediately drove away from the scene.


    Inside L.Moon, Abigail was having lunch with her assistant. When her assistant


    saw the car parked outside the entrance finally drive off, shemented, ¡°Mr. Graham is finally leaving


    .¡±


    Flipping through a fashion magazine while enjoying her lunch, Abigail looked up in question. ¡°Huh? Wh


    o?¡±


    ¡°Sean Graham? When he sent the flowers, they needed several cars to deliver them. The shops oppo


    site us were so jealous,¡± the assistant said with a ir of exaggeration.


    Abigail did not know why Sean was there. Unwittingly, she nced out of the window.


    ¡°He¡¯s gone, Abigail. Don¡¯t you find that Mr. Graham pays too much attention to us? Someone might thin


    k it¡¯s because a certain someone is here,¡± her assistant teased with a gossipy chuckle.


    you


    ¡°Can focus on your food? Stop talking about random people when you¡¯re meant to be eating, okay?¡± Ab


    igail rapped her knuckles against the back of her assistant¡¯s head.


    Sensing that Abigail did not like Sean, her assistant stuck her tongue out before falling silent.


    Abigail thought everything would be over after the divorce. She had not expected


    Sean to haunt her instead. He was everywhere she went.


    Once home, Abigail slid the bracelet Er


    gave her onto Analise¡¯s wrist.


    ¡°Why did you buy this for no reason?¡± Analise asked, looking down at the ordinary¨Clooking bracelet.


    ¡°When you press the button on this bead, you¡¯ll turn on the GPS tracker. If anything bad happens, you j


    ust need to press on that,¡± Abigail exined.


    Analise was visibly awed.


    ¡°Who gave it to you? Eric?¡± Analise asked, admiring the bracelet.


    ¡°Yes, but don¡¯t overthink it. I¡¯m his business partner. It¡¯s not strange for him to give us a few presents,¡±


    Abigail swiftly rified, afraid Analise might misunderstand the situation.


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    ¡°Isn¡¯t Eric good friends with Josh Pearson?¡± Analise abruptly asked.


    Abigail subconsciously straightened up when she heard Josh¡¯s name. ¡°How did you know?¡±


    I¡¯m not a fool. Eric is a celebrity. I recognize him because the television always broadcasts his shows. T


    hat¡¯s something he said in a variety show,¡± Analise slowly replied. She had nothing to do in the city exc


    ept watch the television all day.


    Abigail held Analise¡¯s hand. ¡°Grandma¡­¡±

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    Josh saved me. I should be thanking him for it, but I¡¯m scared,¡± Analise confessed, her hand tightly link


    ed with Abigail¡¯s. Her eyes were clouded with worry.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be scared, Grandma. What will be, will be,¡± Abigail reassured her.


    Analise¡¯s emotions changed rapidly, but she quickly reced her conflicted expression with a loving


    gaze, saying, ¡°You must be hungry. I¡¯ll get food ready.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail nodded, not dwelling on Analise¡¯s quick change of mood.


    When Sean returned to his residence, he received a call from the police, informing him that Joan had b


    een acquitted and released due to insufficient evidence. This oue didn¡¯t surprise him; he had expe


    cted it. After all, Kingston had always been ready to shoulder all the me to protect


    her.


    As the call ended, Sean received a message from Cameron.


    ¡®Joan wants to see you.¡®


    He stared at the message with a cold, calcting look for a few moments before replying.


    ¡®Let her wait. I¡¯ll think about it when I have time.¡±


    ¡®Okay.¡¯


    ¡®Have you checked Eric Davidson¡¯s recent purchase history, as I asked?¡¯


    ¡®Still working on it. I found some other news. The Pearsons have brought a young woman home!


    Sean immediately called Cameron to discuss this new development.


    ¡°Does this mean Abigail isn¡¯t the Pearsons¡® daughter?¡± When Sean saw Josh, he was almost confident


    that a simple DNA test would confirm the truth.


    ¡°Yes, ording to the


    investigation, that young woman has already done a DNA test, and it¡¯s a perfect match with the Pearso


    n Family¡¯s elders,¡± Cameron replied in a grave tone.


    Sean¡¯s expression darkened, and after a brief pause, his voice turned icy with a hint of danger. ¡°So, Eri


    c and Josh returning to Capitalis means they n to abandon Abigail.¡±


    Initially,


    this seemed like a good thing for him. Without Eric and Josh, he could deal with Joan alongside Abigail


    without any interference. Their sudden return disrupted Abigail¡¯s life, as they had gone to great lengths


    to help her. However, now they seemed to be leaving without a second


    thought, leaving her in the lurch.


    Sean coldly instructed, ¡°Don¡¯t let anyone inform her about this. I don¡¯t want her disappointed or


    hurt.¡±


    ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Cameron hurriedly replied.


    ¡°Book a ticket to Capitalis for me. You don¡¯t need toe with me. Just keep a close eye on Joan. Do


    not let her


    get up to anything. Cameron, if she ever does anything that hurts Abigail or Analise, you can stop sho


    wing up


    to work.¡± Sean hung up right after that. He had to check out the Pearsons¡® daughter for Abigail¡¯s sake.


    He had to see how chaotic and sly the family was for them to dare make a mess in Pendorf.


    The next day, Abigail arrived at L.Moon to find Anthony waiting for her


    in the waiting area. ¡°You must be busy.¡±


    ¡°What brings you here, Mr. Booker?¡± Abigail asked as she nced at her office. Judging by the soft cha


    tter from within, she was sure he did note alone.


    ¡°I need your help. How the tables have turned. Now, I¡¯m the one begging you.¡± Anthony smiled brightly


    as he sat down and sipped his tea. Then, he looked up at her with a reluctant look.


    ¡°What is it? I¡¯ll help you wherever I can,¡± she replied, sitting in the armchair beside him.


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    ¡°You are a celebrity now. A television executive I know wants to invite you as a guest on a show to disc


    uss traditional outfits. Do you mind?¡± Anthony leaned back and looked at Abigail expectantly.


    ¡°When is it? I¡¯m quite busy, but I won¡¯t say no if the time is right,¡± she answered.


    ¡°It¡¯ll be in September. We can adjust the date ording to your schedule,¡± Anthony said.


    Abigail took a moment to consider the offer. She would have agreed to it even if she didn¡¯t have the tim


    e. After all, she owed him a favor.


    ¡°I was afraid Mr.


    Graham would interfere and give you trouble again, so I¡¯m taking the chance to talk to you while he¡¯s in


    Capitalis. Keep this a secret. Don¡¯t tell anyone,¡± he said with a helpless smile.


    Abigail was taken aback and wondered why Sean went to Capitalis.


    ¡°I won¡¯t,¡± she said, smiling.


    He stood up and invited her into the office to discuss the matter further.


    ¡°You¡¯re


    finally here. Mr. Booker must have informed you, right? I¡¯ve reviewed the contract, and everything seem


    s promising,¡± Luna remarked, motioning for Abigail to join her as soon as she noticed her presence.


    ¡°Let¡¯s ept the invitation. What does


    the production want? Do we need to provide any outfits to be showcased during filming?¡± Abigail aske


    d, walking over.


    The slightly chubby man in the room hurriedly said, ¡°Yes. We¡¯re working with Miss Smith on


    the theme. While it¡¯s about historical outfits, the trends change so fast that it¡¯s hard to pinpoint a topic t


    he audiences would be interested in.¡±


    Several young individuals apanying the man nodded in agreement, all eagerly looking to Abigail a


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    When Abigail sat down, Luna handed over the booklet of themes.


    She carefully read it.


    Historical outfits were a trend every industry had jumped in on. Whether it was in movies, dramas, or g


    ames, thepanies liked to lure consumers in with historical and traditional outfits.


    Of course, if there was a new idea, it might work.


    With her mind made up, Abigail turned to ask the chubby man, ¡°Your name is?¡±


    He Just then, a young and handsome man who had been sitting next to the chubby man stood up. grin


    ned, showing off his white teeth, and said in an Eastbay ent, ¡°Hello, beautiful. I¡¯m Ronaldo Fernand


    ez, the boss of the studio. It¡¯s quite a sight for someone your age to be this aplished.¡±


    Anthony chuckled,ughing over the fact that Abigail asked the wrong person. ¡°You rarelye to Pen


    dorf, Mr. Fernandez. It¡¯s normal for Abigail not to recognize you.¡±


    She blushed and cleared her throat. ¡°My apologies, Mr. Fernandez. Pleasant to meet you.¡±


    Due to the slight mix¨Cup, the tension in the room vanished as everyone lightened up.


    ¡°Tell me, what kind of theme would the audience like? I¡¯m getting a headache just trying to pick one; ev


    en then, we don¡¯t have any in mind.¡± Ronaldo put aside all formalities and said in a casual voice as his


    ent became heavier.


    Even Abigail had to smile, forgetting about the embarrassment she felt.


    ¡°You should stop speaking in your local ng, Mr. Fernandez. Otherwise, thedies


    don¡¯t understand you at all,¡± Anthony teased.


    ¡°I can understand a little.¡± She chimed in. ¡°I think the Western Roman Empire¡¯s invasion is a good topic


    . You just need to slightly adjust when you broadcast your show.¡±


    Anthony¡¯s smile deepened, and his eyes shed as he instantly understood what she meant. As expect


    ed, he was right toe to Abigail, who always had a great idea to turn something rotten into a miracle


    .


    Ronaldo immediately rejected the idea. ¡°Nah! Our audiences won¡¯t be interested in something that obs


    cure. Most of


    the outfits around the era can be so easily mixed up that people will only get a headache.¡±


    ¡°Let me finish,¡± she said gently.


    ¡°Go on, missy.¡± While Ronaldo disagreed with the idea, he still respected her as the expert in her


    field.


    She took a sip of her coffee and slowly stated, ¡°By the end of the year, Director Lewis¡® Troubled Times


    would have been released. The show will be set in the time of the Western Roman Empire¡¯s invasion, f


    ocusing on historically urate costumes. If you broadcast the show then, you will be able to ride the h


    ype wave.¡±


    He wrinkled his nose in thought.


    She did not rush him.


    Her idea was to anticipate what would being out in the future. If she was not doing this to return An


    thony¡¯s favor, she would have rejected the invitation.


    ¡°Man, historical dramas and films always flop. I ain¡¯t gonna risk it. There¡¯s nothing wrong with just follow


    ing the mainstream trends.¡± In the end, Ronaldo decided not to risk it.


    ¡°Lewis Francis¡® shows are very reputable, sir,¡± the chubby man whispered.


    Ronaldo nced at Anthony. ¡°What do you think?¡±


    ¡°I think she has the right idea. We can first announce that we¡¯ll be working with her. In September, we¡¯ll


    release a teaser clip to show off some of our outfits. Once the show is released, we can broadcast our


    show at the same time,¡± Anthony said with a polite smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re an artist, so you must have a better eye for beauty than I do. Since Mr. Booker agrees with you,


    we¡¯ll go with your idea.¡± Ronaldo was eventually persuaded to go with the idea.


    Once the contract was signed, Abigail sent her assistant to book a table at the nearby restaurant so tha


    t she could treat Ronaldo and the rest to a meal.


    Being a good host or hostess was an important quality in the eyes of those from Eastbay. Hence, it wou


    ld be extremely rude not to treat the guests to a meal when discussing business.


    As Anthony headed to the restaurant with her, he softly exined, ¡°Forgive Mr. Fernandez. He started


    as a local businessman, so he¡¯s not that great with business talk. He also has a poor sense of boundari


    es.¡°


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    ¡°He has an interesting way of speaking, don¡¯t you think so? We don¡¯t have to be stern and polite when


    discussing business. He¡¯s also easy to talk to. I find it morefortable to talk to himpared to tho


    se who are always polite.¡± It was a response that was being considerate to Anthony.


    Since Ronaldo was Anthony¡¯s guest, no matter how uneasy she felt around him, she always made it so


    und more positive for Anthony¡¯s sake.


    ¡°You n on borrowing the costumes


    from Director Lewis, don¡¯t you?¡± Anthony asked in a guessing tone, swiftly changing the topic.

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    Abigail looked him in the eye. ¡°You should know that this program isn¡¯t working out. I saved the situatio


    n for him with Troubled Times. Or else, he would be screwed with his original idea.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Anthony¡¯s voice was filled with gratitude, but he


    sounded worried at the same time. ¡°We¡¯re still friends, aren¡¯t we, little junior?¡±


    ¡°Of course. I¡¯ve beenpetitive my whole life, so I¡¯ll help you out,¡± she teased.


    Regardless, Abigail had to repay the favor she owed to him. Even if she could not, she had toe up


    with a solution. After all, he had mentioned earlier that he was here to ask for her help, which proved ho


    w important Ronaldo was to him.


    Meanwhile, Ronaldo stayed in Pendorf and decided to tour around for a week, and ying the duty of a


    host, Abigail sent one of the male employees from the studio to be his guide.


    One day, amid work, her employee dashed into her office in excitement and eximed delightfully, ¡°Mr.


    Fernandez is such an interesting man. He had Donny ship in a big batch of seafood that was fished out


    this morning and rented an airne to deliver it here by air!¡±


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    Although Pendorf was a huge city with its seafood supply, the variety of seafood produced here could n


    ot bepared to Eastbay, a city dependent on the sea.


    Surprised, Abigail rose to her feet to check out the situation. The moment she stepped out of the studio,


    she saw Donny, Ronaldo¡¯s assistant, standing under the sun and sweating buckets from his forehead


    as he directed the workers to shift the seafood into the studio¡¯s kitchen.


    At the sight of almost two hundred boxes of seafood, she gasped in surprise. ¡°Mr. Donny, how much do


    these seafood cost? The studio will pay it to Mr. Fernandez,¡± she said with a straight face, pacing towa


    rd a slightly stout man. Since they were going to coborate, the nature of their partnership would chan


    ge once she received something from him.


    ¡°These are fished out by Mr. Fernandez¡¯spany, so you don¡¯t have to pay for it,¡± Donny answered w


    ith a gleeful chuckle.


    Strolling around the polystyrene boxes filled with ice, Luna muttered, ¡°He¡¯s giving away so many expen


    sive goods for nothing? This is the first time in my life that I¡¯ve met a businessman as simple as Mr. Fer


    nandez.¡±


    At the mention of the devil, Ronaldo¡¯s car came rolling toward them and came to a stop in front of the st


    udio. The car door swung open, and he climbed out, dressed up fancily in a pair of sunnies, a beachy s


    hirt, and shorts.


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, you¡¯re too kind. We¡¯re just partners at work-¡±


    ¡°We owe our meeting to fate, and this little bit of seafood is just a token of my appreciation,


    pretty. Just ept it without any fuss. If you would like any kind of seafood in the future, let me know, a


    nd I¡¯ll fish them out for you.¡± Ronaldo fanned himself with the paper fan he always carried with him, his f


    ace filled with bravado.


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, I¡¯m afraid to coborate with you when you¡¯re acting this way,¡± Abigail said helplessly.


    Seafood isn¡¯t cheap. I can understand it if he gives one or two boxes, but he¡¯s giving me almost two hu


    ndred boxes now. It seems to me that he has nowhere to spend his money.


    ¡°I¡¯m a brute with little education and would like to make another deal with you, but I don¡¯t know how to o


    pen up the topic, so I decided to give you some presents to earn some credit.¡± The embarrassed Ronal


    do raised his hand and scratched his head.


    Hearing that, Luna blinked a couple of times. ¡°Then, you¡¯ll have to tell us what this deal is about.¡±


    A grin spread across his face. ¡°Fret not. It¡¯s not anything illegal. You¡¯re Anthony¡¯s friend, and I¡¯d never h


    arm his friends.¡±


    When he mentioned Anthony, Abigail said, ¡°Let¡¯s go in and speak about it.¡±


    In Caste Grand Hotel, Josh would asionally steal a look at Sean, who was seated nearby, and felt


    as though there were pins and needles on his chair. Although Sean had done absolutely nothing and w


    as just eating his meal quietly, the air around Sean was somehow affected, making him feel uneasy an


    d unsettled.


    Suddenly, the girl next to him asked in a gentle voice, ¡°When is Ericing, Josh?¡±


    Josh¡¯s attention fell on the girl¡¯s face. She looked more docile than Abigail and had soft, long, dark hair.


    Although she did not carry a sophisticated air like Abigail, he could tell she was as aloof as her.


    ¡°Kelly, he¡¯s stuck in traffic. Let¡¯s wait for him.¡± Instantly, his voice became gentle. When interacting with


    Kelly Hagl, his younger sister, whom he had just recovered, he was nervous and careful, just the same


    way he was with Abigail back then.


    ¡°Oh, okay.¡± She nodded but could not stop her eyes from looking at Sean.


    She thought that Eric was stunning enough. In addition to his excellent family background, he was the


    perfect candidate for marriage. Unexpectedly, Sean, seated at the table opposite them, was even more


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    He was simply sitting there to enjoy his meal, but that attracted the attention of every female in the entir


    e restaurant. Even the servers who received strict training for this high¨C


    standard hotel blushed when they served him.


    While researching Abigail, she had paid special attention to Scan, but there were very few videos of hi


    m online. Due to his out¨Cof¨Cthe¨Cworld gorgeous looks, she thought that his pictures were post¨C


    edited. Surprisingly, he was better looking in person than in pictures.


    Sensing her staring at himself, Sean raised his gaze suddenly and swept his eyes over her coldly. Imm


    ediately, Kelly looked down and bit her lip as she fluttered hershes slightly, trying her best to disy


    her alluring self to him.


    The edge of his lips hooked upward just a little into a lopsided smirk tinged with sarcasm, and Josh


    was unhappy when he caught the hostility in his eyes.


    During the long wait for Eric, Josh decided to follow Sean when thetter went to the washroom. ¡°Kelly,


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    excuse me,¡± he said softly to her and hurried after Sean.


    In the washroom, Sean was leisurely washing his long, knuckled hands under the tap, exuding a cold ai


    r around him that deterred others from getting close.


    ¡°Sean, don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s a coincidence that you¡¯re here today,¡± Josh said from behind him.


    As though he had not heard anything, Sean took his sweet time to gently shake off the water droplets o


    n his hands after washing, his every move candy to the


    eyes


    ¡°Regarding Abigail, I¡¯ll apologize to her once the time is right. You¡¯re not in the position to stick your nos


    e into this. Plus, you know she won¡¯t appreciate anything you do,¡± Josh added indifferently.


    Finally, Sean turned around to face him, but his eyes were icy, as though he was looking at a pile of tra


    sh. ¡°Are you done?¡±


    Josh¡¯s hands at his sides shook with a jolt, and he held his fists. He had not done anything, and Abigail


    was not a member of the Pearson Family. All they did was bring home the correct person, but wheneve


    r he saw Sean, he would be reminded of how careful she was. With a mix of guilt and frustration, hes


    hed out at him. ¡°Why exactly are you here?¡±


    ¡°Your family isn¡¯t so powerful in this city that I have to get my schedule approved by you. As for Abigail,


    she has never thought of herself as a Pearson, and you guys are the ones flocking to please her. If you


    go apologizing to her after this, I¡¯m afraid she¡¯ll be disgusted by you.¡± As though Josh was nothing in hi


    s eyes, Sean did not disy a single shred of emotion when he spoke. Very quickly, he wiped the smile


    off his face and walked away without another nce at Josh.


    The muscles on Josh¡¯s face were rigid, and he looked far worse than before, wondering what hold


    Sean had in his hands against the Pearsons.


    Hiding behind the


    gigantic vase outside the washrooms, Kelly secretly observed Sean¡¯s tall figure; the infatuation in her e


    yes was hard to miss.


    Although Sean¡¯felt someone staring, he did not care about it at all, and when he walked out of the hotel


    , he received a call from Cameron. ¡°Mrs. Graham will be going to Eastbay with


    Ronaldo Fernandez, an owner of a TV station with whom she¡¯ll be coborating. To get into her good b


    ooks, he even gave her two hundred boxes of seafood!¡± he reported urgently.


    ¡°Did you say two hundred boxes of seafood?¡±


    Taken aback, Sean thought, Setting aside the price, isn¡¯t he worried that so much seafood will cause h


    ealth issues to the receiver? Is this guy for real?


    ¡°Yes, and Mrs. Graham has epted it,¡± Cameron added in detail.


    ¡®Who¡¯s this Ronaldo Fernandez? How did he find out about L.Moon?¡± Sean asked with a frown.


    ¡°It was Anthony who introduced him to her. I looked up Anthony and have a hunch that he has ulterior


    motives for asking Mrs. Graham to help out Ronaldo. ording to Mr. Stewart, Miss Smith has asked f


    or two guys from him to secretly follow Mrs. Graham to Eastbay,¡± Cameron said, his tone solemn.


    Narrowing his eyes, Sean replied in a threatening, low growl, ¡°Seems like Anthony took the opportunity


    while I was away to approach Abigail. You don¡¯t have to send anyone. I know what to do.¡± So, this guy


    will set up Abigail while I¡¯m gone, huh?


    After Freshie TV announced that they would be coborating with Abigail, it immediately drew the attent


    ion of others in the industry. Of course, the ancient dynasty was not that interesting as a theme. Thoug


    h L.Moon and na were big names, it did not help Freshie to grow in followers.


    Seeing that the response from the coboration was not that great, Luna seemed a little worried. ¡°Forg


    et it if the cob doesn¡¯t work out. You don¡¯t have to put yourself on the line,¡± Luna said to Abigail over a


    meal.


    ¡°This theme has been overused by every other industry, so this oue is expected, but we¡¯re still at a


    n early stage now. Have some patience. I have ways to turn the situation around.¡± This oue came


    as no surprise to Abigail.


    ¡°I must say you¡¯re amazing. By the


    way, I¡¯ve already packed your luggage to Eastbay. Once you arrive, give me a call to let me know you¡¯r


    e safe.¡± Luna was


    worried about her, and even though she knew Abigail would take care of everything, she still could not


    set her heart at ease.


    Out of wits, she had told Kevin about Abigail¡¯s schedule. L.Moon was gaining poprity, but she was n


    o expert in security. Should anything happen to Abigail, nothing she did would make up for her guilt.


    ¡°If you run into any trouble, immediately hit the brakes and return. Don¡¯t force yourself.¡± Unease washe


    d over Luna, and she kept nagging Abigail, worried that she had missed out on anything. ¡°Why don¡¯t yo


    u bring a couple of pepper sprays with you? I heard that Eastbay has a lot of frauds

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    Chapter 249 Another Chance Meeting?


    Silently, Abigail listened to Luna¡¯s nagging with a soft smile. The concern Luna had for her warmed up h


    er heart so much.


    ¡°That¡¯s right¨C


    the bracelet Eric gave you has a GPS tracker, doesn¡¯t it? Did he mention how to connect it to the cell p


    hone?¡± Luna asked and urged, ¡°Send a text and ask him about this.¡± Right now, she simply wanted to a


    rmor Abigail with everything beneficial to her, preparing and protecting


    her to the point that everyone knew she should not be trifled with.


    At the mention of the bracelet, it struck Abigail that Eric had told her the function of the bracelet but not


    whose phone it was connected to; she forgot to ask.


    Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    Nevertheless, she did not want to ask him anymore. Ever since Eric and Josh had returned to Capitalis,


    they had not contacted her again, and this had spoken for the situation between them for itself.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to ask. It can be connected. Moreover, the function of the bracelet is useful for danger


    ous situations, and Ronaldo is introduced by Anthony. If I run into any ident, he won¡¯t get away with


    it, either. So, don¡¯t worry,¡± Abigail assured, smiling.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Although Luna was often alone on business trips everywhere, she could not stop worrying whe


    n Abigail would be doing the same.


    The trip to Eastbay quickly arrived. Even before sunrise, Analise already woke up to prepare breakfast.


    Right after Abigail kept her electronic tablet away in her bag, she heard Analise calling from outside her


    room. ¡°Breakfast is ready!¡±


    ¡°Okay!¡± Abigail hurriedly left her room, and the delicious smell of food drifted into her nostrils. ¡°Although


    I¡¯m only away for a few days, the thought that I won¡¯t get to have your specialty noodles for breakfast


    makes me sad,¡± she whined adorably.


    Analise ced a big te of noodles on the table. ¡°Once you¡¯re back from your business trip, I¡¯ll cook it


    for you three times a day.¡±


    ¡°Better not. Anything delicious will lose its appeal once taken in excess.¡± Abigail raised the white g an


    d joked, but she shifted into a serious tone suddenly. ¡°Pay more attention to safety when you¡¯re home. I


    gnore any conversation from strangers and always take routes with camera surveince whenever you


    go to the market.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll keep that in mind. Furthermore, there¡¯s a bracelet I can use.¡± With a warm, kind face, A


    nalise waved her hand.


    Although Abigail nodded in agreement, she was still worried in the depths of her heart. How could she


    completely rx to leave Analise alone at home?


    For the trip this time, Ronaldo had been considerate enough to book a first¨C


    ss air ticket for her, and after two hours of flight, they touched down at Eastbay Airport.


    Eastbay was much hotter than Pendorf, and the breeze in a city by the sea was warm and humid. Whe


    n Abigail sniffed carefully, she could taste the saltines and stench in the air.


    Wearing sunnies, Ronaldo fanned himself with his fan and


    said to her, ¡°I guess this is your first trip to a city by the coast, pretty. The air here smells a little odd, an


    d I¡¯m sorry that you¡¯ll have to bear with it for a while to get used to it.¡±


    The first time he brought a girl from the south, she had told him that the salty stench in the air here was


    unbearable.


    ¡°It¡¯s alright,¡± Abigail answered.


    From his bag, Donny fished out an umbre and passed it to Ronaldo, who opened it and held it over h


    er head. Turning to her, he smiled brightly, revealing his pearly whites. ¡°The sun is too strong. You¡¯ll nee


    d an umbre to block out the rays.¡±


    ¡°I can hold it myself.¡± She reached out and wanted to take the umbre from him, but he raised his han


    d with a wide grin.


    Teasing her, he spun around her and swapped the umbre to his other hand. ¡°I can¡¯t allow a great arti


    st to hold an umbre. Let the men dobor work like this.¡±


    Abigail said no more and merely stepped away a little, drawing the distance with Ronaldo. While they w


    ere speaking with each other, they did not notice the man following them.


    Dragging a suitcase, Kevin trailed after Sean as thetter walked in front of him with a stoic face, his ra


    zor¨Csharp eyes glued on Ronaldo¡¯s back.


    Ronaldo, busy chirping away at Abigail, suddenly felt a chill down his spine and spun his head around t


    o check behind him.


    Unaware


    of his unease, Abigail started arranging the schedule forter. ¡°I¡¯ll check into the hotel to eat and rest for


    now. Come to me tomorrow, and I¡¯ll take a look at the goods with you.¡±


    Ronaldo¡¯s gaze fell on Sean, and he stood still. It was hard not to notice him, whether it was due to his l


    ooks or the air he carried around him.


    As she did not receive an answer from him, she turned, only to find out that Ronaldo had fallen behind


    her. Unwittingly, she twirled around and saw Sean and Kevin as well.


    Dressed in a tailored suit coupled with his aloof expression, Sean appeared especially awe- inspiring. ¡°


    Nice to meet you, Mr. Fernandez,¡± he greeted with a smile, walking toward Ronaldo.


    Kevin waved to Abigail. ¡°Ms. Quinn, what a coincidence. Are you here on a business trip as well?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, just here to buy some stuff.¡± Confusion shrouded her mind. Why did Sean show up here? Did


    n¡¯t he go to Capitalis?


    ¡°The pleasure is mine. You must be Mr. Graham. I¡¯ve seen you in the financial magazines that intervie


    wed you, and you¡¯re more good¨C


    looking in person. What a talented person you are,¡± Ronaldo praised the moment he opened his mouth.


    Hearing that, Sean looked at Ronaldo, who had a wide and earnest grin. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the businessm


    en from Eastbay are amazing conversationalists. Now,


    I can be sure that it¡¯s true after meeting you,¡± he said, his tone unreadable. As the saying goes, don¡¯t hi


    t a smiling face.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s hard for a businessman to strike a deal when you don¡¯t have the gift of the gab.¡± With his frien


    dly personality, it did not take him long to start a conversation with Sean.


    Forced to walk alongside Sean and Kevin, Abigail wondered, Is Ronaldo always this friendly and has n


    o boundaries with everyone? How is he able to start chatting with anyone?


    Next to her, Kevin muttered, ¡°This chap is rather chatty.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know him that well,¡± she answered calmly.


    At first, Luna was worried sick about her, but with Sean and Kevin around as her guards, it would be to


    ugh for Ronaldo if he wanted to set up Abigail..


    ¡°Mr. Graham, we gotta go now. Until next time.¡± The cab stopped in front of them, and a longing look a


    ppeared on Ronaldo¡¯s face.


    you


    ¡°You live here, Mr. Fernandez. Arcoing to stay at the same hotel as Ms. Quinn?¡± Sean asked,


    leisurely sticking one hand into his pocket.


    ¡°Of course not. I¡¯m going home after sending her to the hotel,¡± Ronaldo answered.


    Sean¡¯s eyes swept over Abigail as he said emotionlessly, ¡°You


    can just take one cab home yourself. Ms. Quinn and I are friends, so we¡¯ll take one to our hotel togethe


    r.¡±

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    Chapter 250


    Chapter 250 Kelly Hagl


    The smile on Ronaldo¡¯s face remained unchanged at Sean¡¯s suggestion. ¡°That won¡¯t


    do. Ms. Quinn is my guest and friend as well. I must drop her off at the hotel safely.¡±


    Abigail thought that he would agree, but he turned Sean down instead. ¡°Mr. Graham, we¡¯ll just take our


    transports.¡± She, too, did not want to share a ride with Sean, and regardless of what brought him here,


    it was unrted to her.


    Grinning, Kevin hung an arm


    around Ronaldo¡¯s shoulders, his attractive eyes turning into crescents from grinning. ¡°What? Are you w


    orried that a respectable man like Sean is going to harm her?¡±


    Out of the blue, Ronaldo became serious. ¡°Bro, you can¡¯t put it that way. It¡¯s one thing that you guys ar


    e friends, but me taking care of my guest is another thing.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s get in the car, Mr. Fernandez.¡± Not bothered to argue with them, Abigail paced to a cab, opened t


    he door, and climbed in before anyone else.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, see you around,¡± Ronaldo said to Sean, shaking off Kevin and climbing into the same ca


    b as her.


    Behind them, Donny loaded the luggage into the boot and jumped into the cab, too.


    The smile on Sean¡¯s face disappeared, and only iciness could be found. He ran his tongue around the i


    nsides of his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with indifference.


    ¡°For a guy that doesn¡¯t seem threatening and is so easygoing, he¡¯s surprisingly hard to get rid of.¡± Kevi


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    n smiled with a tightened jaw.


    The cab gradually rolled further away, and Sean stopped staring before walking to another one. ¡°Since


    Anthony has spent so much effort befriending him and even asked Abigail for a favor to please him, he


    must have some power.¡±


    ¡°Say, what¡¯s Ronaldo¡¯s purpose for being so attentive to her?¡± Kevin asked unmindfully.


    ¡°No matter what his purpose is, I¡¯ll destroy his entire home if he dares to harm Abby.¡± Sean scoffed.


    After checking into the hotel, Abigail had her meal and wanted to shower. Just then, her phone started r


    inging. Upon checking it, she saw it was a number from Capitalis calling her.


    I¡¯ve saved Eric and Josh¡¯s number. Whose number could this be? she wondered and picked up the call


    . ¡°Hello?¡±


    On the phone, a gentle voice from a girl said, ¡°Hello, na. Sorry to bother you. I¡¯m sorry about


    this.¡±


    She called me na. Is she a customer? ¡°It¡¯s alright. May I know who is calling?¡± Toward her customer


    s, Abigail had always been friendly.


    ¡°I¡¯m Kelly Hagl, and you can just call me Kelly. I¡¯m calling because I ordered a dress from L.Moon. As I¡¯l


    l be wearing the dress for a very important function, I¡¯d like to speak about the details with you,¡± Kelly c


    omposedly exined the reason for her call.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail picked up her electronic tablet and then took a seat. ¡°Please tell me, Miss Hagl. I¡¯m read


    y.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be wearing the dress during a family reunion


    banquet, and the guests will be the upper ss of Capitalis, so I wish that the dress will help me stand


    out and help me


    appear different from others. It will be best if it can achieve the effect just like Lexie Chambers. The pric


    e is not a problem, and I can afford it even if it¡¯s


    one or two million. My brother will buy it for me,¡± Kelly said gently.


    She was soft¨C


    spoken, but Abigail could hear the hint of bragging in her voice. Nevertheless, she had met one too ma


    ny clients like this¨C


    after spending a huge sum of money on a dress, they could not help but feel the need to show off.


    ¡°If possible, please send me pictures of yourself, Miss Hagl. A short clip will do, too, and I prefer it if you


    have no makeup on. Pictures from the front and back,¡± Abigail exined patiently. ¡°If you want the dre


    ss to bring out the best in you, this detail cannot be skipped. Are you alright with this?¡±


    Kelly¡¯s tone remained gentle. ¡°Sure, no problem.¡±


    After hanging up, Abigail wanted to organize her notes when Luna¡¯s text popped up. ¡®Did you receive a


    n order?¡¯


    ¡°What?¡®


    Abigail had no idea what Luna was speaking about, and Luna called her straight away because texting


    was too much hassle. ¡°The finance department just received a payment of 657 thousand, and the


    memo that came along with it was the payment for a dress booking. I have no record of such order and


    can only think of you as the other possibility,¡± she said anxiously. It was not their operation method to r


    eceive payment before signing a contract, and doing this would cause lots of problems afterward.


    ¡°Well, ady by the name of Kelly Hagl did call me earlier saying that she had booked a dress at the st


    udio. I thought she already signed the agreement and even discussed it a little with her. Doesn¡¯t she kn


    ow about our procedure?¡± The frowning Abigail found this situation peculiar as well.


    ¡°We¡¯re swamped with orders now, and she¡¯s paying without saying anything nor signing the


    contract. Is she trying to cut the queue? Moreover, the amount of money is random and doesn¡¯t


    make sense at all. What¡¯s her number? I¡¯ll speak with her.¡± After noting down the number from Abigail,


    Luna ended the call.


    Although Abigail found this whole thing very odd, she could not put a finger on it.

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    Chapter 251


    Chapter 251 Abigail Is So Heartless


    Minutester, Abigail received pictures of Kelly and saw that she was a stunning girl with a slightly aloof


    temperament. Her skin was fair, and she appeared like a docile person.


    After saving the pictures, she ced this matter to the back of her head for now.


    Early the next morning, when she went downstairs for breakfast, she bumped into Kevin and Sean agai


    n. ¡°Ms. Quinn, there aren¡¯t many seats left. Here, join us at our


    table.¡± At the sight of her, Kevin immediately waved at her in exaggerated excitement.


    While she was still contemting. Ronaldo¡¯s voice echoed from the restaurant entrance. ¡°Good mornin


    g, pretty. I came at the right time today. Come on, I¡¯ll take you to a better ce for breakfast. The breakf


    ast here isn¡¯t great.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Her eyes sparkled as she smiled and paced toward him.


    Even though Sean did not flinch, the veins on his hand holding a fork were popping.


    ¡°Rascal!¡± Kevin was burning from anger, but heter whined, ¡°Abigail doesn¡¯t care about our feelings at


    all.¡±


    ¡°Go settle the bill,¡± Sean urged and rose to his feet.


    Back in his


    hometown, Ronaldo drove a red convertible to the hotel. After Abigail was seated properly, he was abo


    ut to start the engine when an arm suddenly rested on his car window.


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    Leaning on his side, Sean kept his eyes glued on Ronaldo¡¯s face as he put on a threatening grin. ¡°Do y


    ou mind picking up two more people? It¡¯s our first time in Eastbay, so please take us around and show


    us the delicacies and tourist spots here.¡±


    ¡°Well, how can I turn you down when you¡¯ve already put it that way? Hop in.¡± All Ronaldo felt was Sean


    pointing a sharp edge between his brows with his gaze. Like a sword between his eyes, he felt his scal


    p turning numb and could not bring himself to turn down Sean.


    With a silent sigh, Abigail scooted over and stayed away from Sean, who just climbed into the car.


    When Kevin came out, he took


    the passenger seat. ¡°You drive a good car, Mr. Fernandez.¡± In the car, he started to chat with Ronaldo.


    Otherwise, he would suffocate from the two boring people behind him.


    ¡°Thanks. By the way, what business are you guys here in Eastbay for? I heard that Mr. Graham is in th


    e property business, but I¡¯ve never heard of any new developments around Eastbay,¡± Ronaldo asked


    him purposely while driving.


    Sean was uninterested in answering him and merely twisted his head to the side, running his eyes over


    Abigail casually. asionally, he would check out her wrist breezily


    Sensing his stare, she kept her wrist away, shifted her body to the side, and stared at the scenery


    outside.


    The wind ruffled her hair high and brushed it over Sean¡¯s face. As her hair swept over his face, he took


    in her light, refreshing scent and could not help but recall the details of their married life. Right then, his


    heart was filled with sadness and felt heavy.


    They did not even have the chance to argue now and were as simple as two strangers.


    ¡°You¡¯re gorgeous, Ms. Quinn. Indeed, a gorgeous woman pairs perfectly with a sports car. After we¡¯re d


    one with work today, I¡¯ll bring you shopping for a couple of Bohemian skirts. Wearing that to


    have fun at the beach, you¡¯ll be the center of the boys¡® attention.¡± Out of the blue, Ronaldo started prais


    ing Abigail without embarrassment.


    With a hand, she straightened out her hair, and her eyes crinkled with her smile. ¡°I kinda like Bohemian


    clothes, too. Let¡¯s go to the beach when we¡¯re finished with work and check out how many boys will be


    smitten by me.¡±


    Knowing that she was saying that to him, Sean nced at her with a straight face and asked calmly, ¡°A


    re you looking for a boyfriend, Ms. Quinn?¡±


    ¡°No, but it¡¯s my freedom to disy the pretty side of myself.¡± She snapped backposedly.


    A lopsided grin tinged the edge of his lips at her reply. ¡°You should be selective of the men you¡¯re trying


    to attract. They should at least have looks equal to mine. Or else, they¡¯re not good enough for you.¡±


    Stumped, she wondered, Who is he to take himself as the standard for measurement? As disgruntleme


    nt filled her heart, she argued, ¡°Aesthetics are objective. In my eyes, you¡¯re just alright.¡±


    In the front, Kevin struggled to stifle hisugh from making sounds. Hurriedly, Ronaldo asked, ¡°What do


    you think of me, pretty?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re very fitting to my aesthetics. Not bad,¡± Abigail answered, switching to a happy expression.


    Then, Sean turned to Ronald and said out of the blue, ¡°I heard that you and Mr. Booker didn¡¯t know eac


    h other at first, and it was him who looked for you. That¡¯s how you have the opportunity to work togethe


    r.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, actually¡­ He tried contacting me a few times before that.¡± Due to his question, Ronaldo was ne


    rvous, losing his usual rxed manner.


    ¡°Freshie was developing quite well under you, but you decided to heed Mr. Booker¡¯s advice and becam


    e so busy. Did you consider whether your audience could take it or not?¡± Sean folded his arms across h


    is chest, and the light in his eyes was bright, like a ck panther who had suddenly


    awoken.


    ¡°It¡¯s not surprising that you don¡¯t know, but the viewership of Freshie TV is very low this year. Our


    profits are almost in the negative. If I don¡¯te up with another solution, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to shut do


    wn the station. If I don¡¯t get out of myfort zone, how can I cut out a new path for myself?¡® A grinnin


    g Ronaldo returned to the rxed manner that he had before.


    However, Abigail had paid special attention to Sean¡¯s words. If I remember correctly, Anthony mention


    ed that it was Ronaldo that went to him for his help.

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    Chapter 252


    Chapter 252 The Pearl Purchase n


    Abigail turned her gaze toward Sean and wondered, Was he asking this purposefully?


    ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± he asked, turning his head to look at her.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± She averted her gaze and continued to admire the passing scenery.


    Sean¡¯s question, however, made her reevaluate the situation between herself and Anthony. She would


    not feel so ufortable about Anthony¡¯s actions if it were just a matter of business and mutual benefit


    . After all, they were here to make money.


    However, it felt like an advance pardon when he asked her if they were still friends. She would have to


    suppress her displeasure to continue their friendship if she agreed, even if heter engaged in question


    able behavior.


    After breakfast, Abigail visited Ronaldo¡¯s house to inspect the pearls. Sean and Kevin, unable to


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    car to the seaside, which was filled with docks, and many fishing boats anchored nearby. However, her


    attention was immediately drawn to a


    luxurious cruise ship moored at a nearby dock with no fishing boats around it.


    apany her, watched them depart. She took Ronaldo¡¯s


    ¡°Let¡¯s get on the cruise ship first, and I¡¯ll show you the goodster.¡± Ronaldo waved his hand casually a


    nd strolled toward the dock.


    Abigail followed him and nced at the serene sea, asking, ¡°Isn¡¯t taking a boat enough?¡±


    He swayed his fan leisurely. ¡°Oh, there¡¯s food and drinks on the cruise ship, so we can enjoy ourselves


    while working, right?¡±


    Since he put it that way, she did not refuse.


    The sea was sparkling and boundless, and she stood on the deck, her mood unexpectedly lifting. Mean


    while, Ronaldo sat in a beach chair, asionally stealing nces at her, which brought a smile to his li


    ps.


    The cruise ship docked at a cluster of inds. When they disembarked, she heard him say, ¡°The back


    of this ind is a shallow sea area, surrounded by mountains on all sides, shielded from the- waves. It¡¯


    s a natural breeding ground.¡±


    ¡°How did you discover this valuable spot?¡± she asked, almost absentmindedly. In reality, she did not ca


    re much about the specifics of his family¡¯s breeding farm. What mattered was the quality of the pearls s


    he needed.


    ¡°We came across it when we sailed out to sea. Our Fernandez Family has been managing this area for


    several generations,¡± he said with a hint of pride.


    Abigail nodded in understanding,


    As he led her to the ind¡¯s backside, she discovered a shallow, crystal¨C


    clear sea area surrounded by imposing cliffs. The setting was exquisitely beautiful; the orderly rows of fl


    oating breedings with buoys on the surface added to the pleasing view.


    ¡°If we team up, we can provide as many pearls as L.Moon wants every year, and they will be the finest,


    ¡± Ronaldo assured enthusiastically, fanning her like a loyal servant.


    ¡°I¡¯ll need to inspect the processed pearls before making a decision. And by the way, I¡¯m not hot. You ca


    n fan yourself,¡± she replied in a businesslike tone.


    Subsequently, he showed her the breeding farm and then to the pearl


    Wessing factory.


    Inside the factory, Abigail saw pearls of various qualities ced in stic basins on a table, with worker


    s sorting them. The pearls were of impressive quality. After the inspection, the two made their way to th


    e office within the processing factory.


    ¡°Your pearls have good quality, so they shouldn¡¯t be hard to sell,¡± shemented, sitting on the couch


    and watching Ronaldo make tea.


    There were interested jewelry dealers, but their offers didn¡¯t meet my expectations. Artificial breeding is


    costly, and maintaining the ind isn¡¯t cheap either. We can¡¯t afford to sell at a bargain,¡± he expressed


    with a hint of dissatisfaction.


    Abigail could sense the disdain in his tone. She went on


    to negotiate, ¡°I can purchase half of your pearls, but the price needs to be reasonable.¡±


    Sea pearls were more expensive than freshwater ones, and rarer colors were even more valuable. Alth


    ough her designed dresses were not cheap, increasing pearl costs would still mean a loss for her.


    ¡°Let me tell you a secret. I have over a thousand peacock overtones.¡± He looked at her with


    a shrewd glint.


    Peacock overtones were extremely rare; having over a thousand was a substantial fortune!


    ¡°Are you nning to sell them to me?¡± she asked. She could not afford over a thousand peacock green


    sea pearls at market prices.


    ¡°I can give you a discount. I¡¯m confident that the peacock overtones will fetch a good price in your hand


    s.¡± He poured her a cup of tea and smiled, trying to please her,


    She smiled back but remained unfazed by his ttery. ¡°Mr. Fernandez, I¡¯m buying your pearls to design


    a dress to capture attention online and boost your show¡¯s poprity. I think you should lower the price


    of these pearls a bit more,¡± she suggested with a negotiating tone. After all, she would not havee t


    o purchase his pearls if it were not for the show¡¯s viewership.


    He wore a pained expression. ¡°Ms. Quinn, you must understand how hard it is to produce sea pearls, e


    specially in Eastbay, where sea pearl farming is umon.¡±


    She smiled in sympathy. ¡°I¡¯m here to buy your pearls for the sake of Freshie, and we can continue co


    borating in the future. It¡¯s not just this one¨Ctime deal.¡±


    ¡°Ah, but this is already the lowest price.¡± He sighed.

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    Chapter 253


    Chapter 253 Negotiating the Partnership


    Abigail, in no hurry, knew that patience was the key to business.


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, you approached me because of na¡¯s reputation, right?¡± She casually lifted her teac


    up and blew gently on the steam.


    Indeed, this partnership was very beneficial for Ronaldo.


    Artistry had no price, and her reputation could elevate the value of his pearls. In actuality, he would not


    suffer a loss even if he made a slightly smaller profit. Once his pearls were included in na¡¯s designs,


    they would no longer be ordinary sea pearls but artist¨C


    approved gems. Businesses seeking to ride on na¡¯s wave of poprity would choose to buy pearls f


    rom him.


    His pearls were good butcked recognition, which meant they could not fetch a high price. In this day


    and age, any product would need a celebrity¡¯s endorsement to find buyers. How else did online influenc


    ers make money?


    Ms. Quinn, it¡¯s a pity you¡¯re only an artist.¡± Ronaldo chuckled with a hint of resignation.


    ¡°Peacock overtones are very precious, but having over a thousand of them suggests you have trouble


    selling them at your desired price. By selling them to me at a discount this time, your peacock overtone


    s won¡¯t remain unseble once my designs generate poprity online.¡± Abigail eloquently pressed on,


    negotiating for a better price. If she was going to buy, it had to be below the market price.


    After many years in business, this was the first time Ronaldo felt like he was getting the short end of th


    e stick. He drank his tea, then bowed his head and sighed. ¡°All right¡­¡±


    This deal was quite a blow for him, mainly because she was no fool. Despite her youth, she understoo


    d her advantages well and analyzed his disadvantages. She did not exaggerate her talents and would


    not have made such bold ims in front of him if she was not confident.


    In the end, Abigail purchased his pearls for 1.5 million. After signing the contract with their names, she


    stood up and extended her hand. ¡°Mr. Fernandez, it¡¯s been a pleasure doing business with you.¡±


    He shook her hand, disying a restraint he rarely showed. ¡°Ms. Quinn, you¡¯ve got a deal that no one


    else could¡¯ve secured, not to mention the one thousand peacock overtones. Please don¡¯t let me down.


    I agreed to this partnership for Mr. Booker¡¯s sake.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, rest assured. Your peacock overtones will surely gain recognition and be the Pea


    rl Queen of the Oryashia continent.¡± She promised confidently.


    After their partnership was settled, Ronaldo drove Abigail back to


    her hotel. As his fancy car stopped at the hotel entrance, he held the steering wheel and asked, ¡°Hey,


    pretty, how about staying a few more days in Eastbay?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, you know yourself that you¡¯re quite busy. I don¡¯t want to disturb you anymore. Besides,


    I have a design to work on, so I don¡¯t have time to rx,¡±


    She could always consider whatever he proposed before the deal, but now that the


    deal was done, she saw no reason to extend her stay. Besides, she was not just making excuses. A tho


    usand peacock overtones had ignited her inspiration, and she could not wait to fly back to Pendorf and


    concentrate on her work.


    ¡°Just a few more days of rxation won¡¯t hurt. I¡¯ll cover the expenses as a token of our partnership,¡± he


    insisted.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    She looked apologetic. ¡°Mr. Fernandez, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to stay, but I¡¯m feeling the pressure afte


    r purchasing your pearls today. I can¡¯t truly rx while holding onto them.¡±


    He was about to respond when an untimely male voice interrupted. ¡°Abigail.¡±


    She turned to see Eric, somewhat surprised to find him there. Meanwhile, Ronaldo observed Eric¡¯s une


    asy gaze shifting back and forth between him and Abigail.


    ¡°Mr. Davidson, are you here for a movie shoot?¡± She got out of the car, speaking calmly and gently. Ho


    wever, there was no trace of their previous familiarity.


    When Eric heard the change in how she addressed him, he felt a pang in his heart. Nevertheless, he w


    as an actor who could conceal his emotions well. Thus, he replied with a tender smile, ¡°No, I came to s


    ee you.¡±


    Ronaldo remained seated in the car and yfully called out to her. ¡°Hey, beautiful! Let me know when y


    our flight is. I¡¯ll drive you to the airport.¡±


    She


    away.


    gave a quick ¡®yes¡® and waved her hand in his direction. He then made a suave exit and drove


    Approaching Eric, she maintained aposed and polite tone. ¡°Mr. Davidson, did youe here to dis


    cuss something rted to your grandmother¡¯s birthday outfit?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± he answered with a downward nce, then quickly added, ¡°and a little more.¡±


    ¡°Her


    birthday outfit is currently in the design phase, but I¡¯m quite busytely. Could you please arrange for a


    professional tailor to take her measurements? I¡¯ll send the outfit once it¡¯s finished,¡± Abigail suggested, l


    ooking at him with eyes as calm as a tranquilke, free from ripples.


    ¡°Abigail, why don¡¯t you call me by my name?¡± Despite his effort to appear at case, his polished acting s


    kills disyed cracks in front of her.


    ¡°It¡¯s not just about your grandmother¡¯s outfit, is it? Is there something else important?¡± She did not prov


    ide a direct answer.


    Both were well aware of the unspoken truth, and there was no need to say it out loud. She did not


    me him but thought it was wise to avoid any futureplications with the Pearson Family.

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    Chapter 254


    Chapter 254 Willingly Became His Mistress


    Eric¡¯s eyes drooped, and with a few shifts, he appeared troubled.


    Abigail felt somewhat resigned.


    The night breeze tousled her soft hair, and she raised a hand to tidy it up. decided what to ask, I¡¯ll head


    inside. Just give me a call when you¡¯re ready.¡±


    ¡°Since


    you haven¡¯t


    He felt a sense of urgency and reached out to grab her wrist. ¡°Abigail.¡± He called out and immediately r


    eleased her, his face blushing as he apologized, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I was too hasty. I didn¡¯t mean to touch you. I


    returned to Capitalis a few days ago because the Pearsons found their missing daughter. I¡¯m truly sorr


    y I didn¡¯t inform you!¡±


    Josh had told him they would apologize together to Abigail once the time was right. However, he did not


    want that. He could not stand the days of dating Kelly as he did not like her.


    ¡°Finding her is a good thing. Why apologize? This way, I can finally rx. After all, you insisted on


    treating me like the Pearsons¡® daughter, which was quite a burden and made my gron


    uneasy.¡± Abigail stopped and smiled. Her smile waspletely genuine, with no pretense.


    Eric took a step closer, looking into her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s our fault for being so reckless, causing you trouble. B


    ut even though the Pearsons


    have found their lost daughter, our rtionship remains the same. You can still call me ¡®Eric¡®. If you nee


    d anything, just hit me up, and I¡¯lle to side.¡±


    your


    She knew precisely what he meant by this subtle message. ¡°To be honest, being mistaken for the Pear


    sons¡® daughter brought me plenty of benefits from you all. I appreciate your help, and I think the mistak


    e was a stroke of luck. I don¡¯t want to cling to a fortune that doesn¡¯t belong to me and trouble you furthe


    r,¡± she politely declined. He wanted to say more, but she continued, ¡°Eric, this is thest time I¡¯ll call yo


    u that. We¡¯re from different worlds and cities. I¡¯ll never forget your help, but I


    also want to continue and lead my life. Thank you for taking care of me.¡±


    With that, she turned and walked into the hotel. At that moment, she realized that Eric might have a slig


    ht fondness for her, which began from a mistaken identity. He should have a marriage alliance with the


    Pearsons, provided that Sean did not lie to her. In that case, Eric should return to his circle and treat th


    e Pearsons¡® found daughter well rather thaning to her.


    She would be thrilled if the elders from both families were friendly to talk to and decided not to see her t


    rouble. Yet, what if they found her and Eric¡¯s rtionship tooplicated and felt enraged?


    Moon was at the height of its career and could not afford any mistakes. Just dealing with Sean was givi


    ng her a headache, let alone thebined forces of the Davidsons from Capitalis and the Pearsons. L.


    Moon could not handle it, and neither could she.


    Eric watched her as she walked into the hotel step by step, his hand slowly forming a fist by his


    side.


    The following morning, Abigail received a call from Ronaldo when packing her bags. She did not want t


    o trouble him to take her to the airport, but little did she know that his timing was perfect.


    She answered the call and chuckled in a rxed tone. ¡°Up so early? I was nning to leave quietly. Ho


    w did you catch me so easily?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be so rxed, pretty. Hurry! Pack your bags and switch rooms. Eric¡¯s fans have infiltrated the ho


    tel. If they catch you, it¡¯ll be a big problem!¡± He sounded worried, like an anxious kid.


    ¡°What?¡± Abigail had hardly finished speaking when the room¡¯s doorbell rang urgently.


    She held her phone, gazed at the door, and listened to Ronaldo¡¯s exnation. ¡°Did Eric hold your hand


    at the hotelst night? I know there¡¯s nothing between you two, but the paparazzi twisted the story and


    posted it online. It¡¯s already trending. Some media have revealed his engagement to the Pearsons¡® hei


    ress in Capitalis. They said you willingly became his mistress!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve got someone ringing my doorbell. Can you contact hotel security?¡± Abigail was not panicking. After


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    all, she was in a high¨Cend hotel, and Eric¡¯s fans could not harm her.


    ¡°I¡¯ll


    get in touch with them. Stay in your room. I¡¯ming in a few minutes!¡± Ronaldo said and hung up.


    She ignored the doorbell and continued packing.


    Ding!


    Within just two minutes, her room¡¯s door unlocked with a click. Abigail¡¯s heart tensed, but it quickly drop


    ped when she saw Sean. ¡°You¡­¡±


    ¡°Come with me. Kevin, help her pack her bags!¡± He approached and grabbed her wrist, leading her out


    side.


    ¡°I¡¯m almost done packing,¡± she said in a hurry. She knew Kevin was unfamiliar with how much she had,


    so she worried he might miss something.


    ¡°There¡¯s no time. Many reporters and Eric¡¯s fans have taken the elevator up. First,e into my room t


    o hide,¡± Sean exined with a serious expression.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Abigail. I¡¯ll make sure your luggage is safe.¡± Kevin gave her a reassuring smile at the


    door.


    She stepped out of her room just as the faint sounds ofmotion came from the direction of


    the elevator.

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    Chapter 255


    Chapter 255 A Reminder


    Sean stayed in the room across from Abigail¡¯s, and the loudmotion outside became gradually clear


    as soon as he closed his door.


    ¡°That¡¯s Room 6688!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t let that b*tch escape. Hurry!¡±


    Their words were filled with malice.


    Abigail knew well that these days, celebrity fans could be pretty


    crazy, especially those devoted female fansite admins who had close connections with the celebrities.


    Some even had direct contact with the stars themselves. In the entertainment industry, celebrities were


    not umon to be romantically involved with their fansite admins. That showed how intimate the r


    tionship between fans and celebrities could be.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already looked into this. Are you going to rify it yourself, or are you waiting for Eric to do it?¡± Se


    an walked over to the couch, purposefully lowering his voice.


    ¡°Let¡¯s see if he rifies it today. If not, L.Moon will surely issue a statement,¡± she replied calmly, showin


    g no signs of panic. Of course, in such situations, the sooner they rified, the better.


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    ¡°In situations like this, Eric may not have a say,¡± he stated while sitting on the couch, his eyes dark as o


    bsidian and his tone obscure.


    Celebrities were typically under the management of their agencies. Even someone like Eric, rtively f


    amous in the industry, could face restrictions if he stirred up trouble. Thepany could be displeased


    and might restrict him from using social media and confiscate his phone.


    Furthermore, he was the only son of the Davidsons and engaged to the Pearsons¡® long¨C


    lost daughter. They would rather let the me fall on Abigail than tarnish his reputation in the least.


    She nced at Sean. ¡°Are you suggesting that I should rify it myself first?¡±


    ¡°Just be prepared. Perhaps Eric won¡¯t be able toe forward to help you rify it.¡± His face turned co


    ld, his voice stern.


    He was certainly angry at Eric for causing trouble for herst night, but he doubted Eric would be afraid


    of this


    incident. Besides, if Eric personally rified it, it would only deepen Abigail¡¯s rtionship with him in the


    eyes of the media. However, if he had not, she would not have benefited either. Hence, it would be bett


    er if she released a statement herself.


    Abigail hesitated momentarily and said, ¡°Thank you for the reminder. To be honest, Sean had been hel


    ping her, both openly and behind the scenes, these past two days, and she appreciated it. ¡°Contact L.


    Moon now. Don¡¯t wait for Eric¡¯s call. rify it in the best way possible. Either way,


    I¡¯ve


    got your back,¡± he said, then checked his watch.


    She nodded and dialed Luna¡¯s number.


    Luna was still asleep at this hour until Abigail¡¯s call woke her up. Her voice was groggy as she pleaded,


    ¡°What time is it? Let me sleep a bit longer.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve be a hot topic online, and it¡¯s a huge scandal. Get the PR team ready,¡± Abigail said with a


    serious tone.


    ¡°What?¡± Luna¡¯s drowsiness disappeared immediately. ¡°Who the heck did this?¡±


    Abigail calmly stated, ¡°Just check the trending topics on Twitter, but I can tell are innocent. The media t


    wisted the facts.¡±


    you that Eric and I


    ¡°Tell her I can ess theplete surveince footage. Ask her to handle L.Moon¡¯s public rtions ca


    refully.¡± Sean¡¯s voice suddenly ran


    in Abigail¡¯s


    him but only to find her lips almost brushing his face. He


    startling her. She


    turned to see standing a bit too close.


    a


    She quickly took a step back, giving him a stern look. However, he wore an innocent expression.


    ¡°I heard what Sean said. I¡¯ll check Twitter now. Are you okay?¡± Luna used another phone to assess the


    tform. She knew her words were a bit redundant. Since Sean had gone over to help Abigail, what co


    uld go wrong? There was not much for her to do.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m so sorry for causing you trouble,¡± Abigail said apologetically. Even when she


    was on a business trip, she still managed to bring trouble to Luna.


    ¡°What trouble? Being irresistibly charming is something you can¡¯t control, after all!¡± Luna roared as if on


    purpose.


    Although Sean was helping Abigail now, Luna could not forgive him for the pain he had caused Abigail i


    n the past.


    He looked at Abigail, who felt slightly pressured by the situation. ¡°Please, don¡¯t say more. Once you¡¯ve f


    inished up there, give me a call. I¡¯ll be back today.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Luna agreed immediately.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail felt uneasy. Just when Sean was about to speak, they suddenly he


    ard amotion from outside.


    ¡°Is Kevin in trouble?¡± She became worried.


    ¡°At the very least, he owns East Joy Talent. Eric¡¯s fans don¡¯t have the guts to go after him,¡± Sean replie


    d casually.


    East Joy Talent was an entertainmentpany with plenty of means to handle Eric. Even if the


    Davidsons had influence, what could they do to Kevin in Pendorf?


    Abigail breathed a sigh of relief, stepped over to the door, and intended to eavesdrop on the situation o


    utside. Just as she pressed her car against the door, she heard Ronaldo¡¯s angry voice from the corridor


    . ¡°Do you think this


    hotel is a flea market which you can just barge in? Smash these reporters¡® cameras!¡±


    Since the whole matter had started because of her, Abigail felt that Ronaldo¡¯s handling of it would bring


    endless trouble. She frowned and intended to call him.


    Beside her, Sean firmly grasped the doorknob. ¡°I¡¯ll go out.¡±


    She looked at him, feeling somewhat stifled. She should be the one dealing with this situation, but now,


    she was hiding in the background, indirectly leaving her indebted to three people¨C


    Sean, Kevin, and Ronaldo.

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    Chapter 256 They Never Stopped Seeing Each Other


    Owing Anthony a favor has already made things difficult enough for me, and now I¡¯m owing three peopl


    e favors at the same time. I¡¯m going to


    have a hard time repaying them. But now, there¡¯s no better option. If I show up, things may get even w


    orse, thought Abigail. Eventually, she stepped aside to make way for


    the man.


    Sean opened the door and walked out.


    There was a lot of noise outside. Not only did Ronaldo¡¯s security guards snatch the cameras from the r


    eporters, they also warned Eric¡¯s fans in strongnguage.


    Just then, Sean¡¯s chilly voice rang. ¡°What are all of you doing here?¡±


    In an instant, everyone¡¯s heart sank; silence reigned over the hotel corridor as everyone turned their he


    ads simultaneously to see Sean standing at the door to the hotel room.


    It was impossible to ignore hismanding presence as his tall


    and imposing figure stood at the door. Impatience flickered in his eyes as his gaze swept over the faces


    of everyone present. Despite the casualness with which he nced at everyone, these people, who w


    ere all meeting him for the first time, noticed his gaze that was enough to strike fear into anyone¡¯s heart


    .


    Immediately, Ronaldo came up and went along with him. ¡°Mr. Graham, my sincere apologies for disturb


    ing you and your friends¡® rest. These people sneaked into our hotel early in the morning to take unauth


    orized photos. I¡¯ve called the police, and they¡¯ll be here soon to arrest them.¡±


    Sean darted an impassive nce at him. Then, he gave a slight nod, saying, ¡°This is a star¨C


    rated hotel, after all. You need to do a better job of ensuring the safety and privacy of your guests.¡±


    ¡°Did you hear that?!¡± yelled Ronaldo, pretending to be furious, in a reproachful tone to the young man f


    ollowing him.


    The young man nodded repeatedly. ¡°You¡¯re right, sir. The police will be here in a minute, and none of th


    ese people taking unauthorized photos are going to get away with


    it! I¡¯ll report to you all about the developmentster. Whether it¡¯splimentary rooms orpensatio


    n, our hotel will definitely take responsibility.¡±


    At that moment, Kevin stepped out of Abigail¡¯s room. Pretending to be frightened, he patted his chest. ¡°I


    was scared to death


    early this morning. I was just about to go out for breakfast when a bunch of people suddenly barged int


    o my room holding phones and cameras and pointed them to my face.¡±


    Inside the hotel room, Abigail pressed her ear against the door, paying attention to themotion outsi


    de. She heard the noise quiet down in an instant, and then there was silence.


    She stood waiting by the door for over ten minutes. Suddenly, there was a rhythmic knock on the door,


    upon which she immediately knew it was Sean. When she opened the door and saw only


    him, Ronaldo, and Kevin, she couldn¡¯t help but crane her neck to look in the direction of her own hotel r


    oom.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. They¡¯ve all been taken away by the police,¡± said Ronaldo, reassuring her with at


    cheerful smile.


    Kevin let out a long sigh of relief. ¡°Thank goodness you¡¯ve already left with Sean. They had your room


    key and barged into your room. These fans and reporters are so audacious!¡±


    Sean quietly shot a dark look at him.


    Noticing the guilt in Abigail¡¯s eyes, Kevin instantly understood why Sean had shot him a look¨C


    his words were making her feel guilty. ¡°It¡¯s okay! We¡¯re friends, aren¡¯t we?¡± he hurriedly added in an att


    empt to ease the situation.


    Abigail was nheless very grateful to them. ¡°Thank you so much for your help today. If you need my


    help in making designs in the future, feel free to let me know.¡±


    ¡°Oh,e on! We¡¯re friends,¡± replied Ronaldo with a wave of his hand. ¡°After all, it¡¯s the hotel¡¯s mistake


    . It¡¯s already lucky for the hotel that you¡¯re not making a fuss about it.¡±


    Sean turned


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    to look at Abigail, his voice gentler without him noticing as he spoke. ¡°The hotel¡¯s securitypse has not


    hing to do with you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll deal with the hotel about this. Mr. Fernandez could¡¯ve stayed out of this; since he has helped me, I


    need to thank him for this,¡± replied Abigail in a businesslike tone.


    ¡°You¡¯re wee, senorita. Would you prefer to have breakfast first or head straight to the airport?¡± Ron


    aldo asked her with a smile.


    Abigail had merely treated Ronaldo as a client


    before, but his timely phone call had saved her today. Without the phone call, she wouldn¡¯t have left wit


    h Sean; instead, she would have been caught by those reporters as well as Eric¡¯s fans. If they started a


    stream, put her on the inte, and confirmed that she was staying at


    this hotel, she would have a much harder time rifying the situation. ¡°Mr. Fernandez, can you rm


    end a ce for breakfast?¡± she asked in a softer voice. Since Ronaldo had helped her this time, she fel


    t the need to remind him of several things as a way to repay his favor.


    ¡°Thene with me.¡± Ronaldo waved his hand, his expression filled with delight.


    Kevin muttered to Sean, ¡°Even without him, we could handle it¡­¡± This has unexpectedly caused Abigai


    l to have a much better impression of him. Well, this is going to put Sean in greater danger.


    Abigail didn¡¯t say much upon hearing his words, though.


    Just then, Sean¡¯s phone rang. He said to Abigail, ¡°I have to answer this¨C


    it¡¯s probably about the surveince footage. You guys wait for me here.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail nodded.


    As she watched the man step aside


    to answer the phone, an inexplicable sadness crept over her. They were already divorced, and yet it se


    emed like they had never stopped seeing each other. And now, today¡¯s incident forced her to be entang


    led with him once again.


    ¡°Just send theplete surveince footage to Miss Smith from L.Moon. She knows what to do.¡± Altho


    ugh his voice wasn¡¯t loud, everyone in the room heard him clearly.


    Seizing the opportunity, Ronaldo cozied up to Abigail, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve prepared some


    seafood for you. It was sent out for deliveryst night, so Miss Smith will receive it by noon today. You¡¯v


    e got to try it; it¡¯s very delicious.¡±

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    Chapter 257 She¡¯s Not Even Mad


    Kevin chimed in, ¡°What kind of seafood is it? Tell me about it so I can bring some back to try too.¡±


    Abigail asked Ronaldo with a smile, ¡°Would you mind if I send him some as well?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s with the formality? It¡¯s been given to you, so it¡¯s yours to do with as you please,¡± replied Ronald


    o generously.


    Sean hung up the phone, saying, ¡°Mr. Fernandez, please lead the way.¡±


    After checking the room and making sure there was nothing left behind, Abigail was about to pick up he


    r suitcase. However, Sean happened to be near the suitcase, so he reached out and took it before catc


    hing up with Ronaldo.


    After hesitating for a moment, Abigail eventually followed them in silence.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get out through the back door with me. Considering Mr. Davidson¡¯s fame, there¡¯ll be more than a


    swarm of paparazzi,¡± said Ronaldo as he led them toward the elevator essible only to


    the hotel¡¯s staff.


    ¡°Okay,¡± replied Abigail.


    After the four of them entered the elevator, she no longer held her tongue. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have snatche


    d the phone from Mr. Davidson¡¯s fan today. You¡¯re working for a TV station, and fans are very skilled at


    digging up someone¡¯s information. If your identity is exposed, your show¡¯s reputation will suffer.¡±


    Ronaldo seemed surprised that she was concerned about him. Their interactions had been nothing


    else but business¨C


    rted pleasantries before, but today¡¯s incident seemed to have added a touch of friendship to their pa


    rtnership. ¡°In that case¡­ will there be any problemster?¡± He appeared nervous. ¡°I thought once we c


    alled the police, they¡¯d be in the wrong. They¡¯ve invaded your privacy, after all.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just reminding you to never


    do that again. The inte is chaotic nowadays, and there are countless instances of someone being q


    uoted out of context. Even innocent people find it hard to prove their innocence, andizens¡® emotions


    are easily stirred by false narratives. L.Moon will deal with today¡¯s incident, so don¡¯t worry,¡± exined


    Abigail, reassuring him. She had no intention of letting him get dragged into this mess.


    ¡°Alright! Thank you.¡± Ronaldo¡¯s eyes were brighter than usual, holding a touch of strange emotion.


    Kevin cleared his throat.


    Sean¡¯s grip tightened slightly on Abigail¡¯s suitcase, but he said nothing in the end.


    Abigail darted a look at Kevin. ¡°Do you have a sore throat?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ maybe it¡¯s the smell of sea salt in the air here in Eastbay. I think I am allergic to it,¡± said Kevin as


    he pinched his throat.


    Abigail knew he had done that on purpose, but she nheless offered him an out. ¡°I have drinking wa


    ter in my suitcase. Do you want to have some?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s very thoughtful of you, Ms. Quinn, but it¡¯s not necessary.¡± Kevin hurriedly refused.


    As they got in Ronaldo¡¯s car, Abigail received a call from Eric¡¯s number. She clutched the phone and to


    ok a deep breath before answering the phone call. ¡°Hi, Mr. Davidson,¡± she said in a polite voiceced w


    ith coldness.


    ¡°Hi, Ms. Quinn. I¡¯m Eric¡¯s talent agent. I know the incident on the inte is the media taking things out


    of context and causing damage to you and Eric¡¯s reputations. Ourpany is sincerely sorry for that.


    May I ask if


    you¡¯re free? I¡¯d like to discuss a solution with you,¡± exined Eric¡¯s talent agent to her in a businesslike


    tone.


    Abigail sensed no sincerity in her voice; instead, she discerned the underlying meaning behind her


    words. Sean¡¯s guest is right; Eric¡¯s phone


    has indeed fallen into the hands of his talent agent. ¡°I¡¯m quite busy. If you want to discuss the solution,


    you can do it now,¡± she replied tly.


    Just when Eric¡¯s talent agent was about to speak, Abigail heard Eric¡¯s voiceing through the phone.


    ¡°Who gave you the right to touch my phone?!¡± After that, the call was cut off abruptly.


    Hearing her phone conversation, Sean turned to nce at her, saying, ¡°Once Miss Smith rifies the si


    tuation, he¡¯ll be put on the spot. I just wonder what he¡¯ll think about it.¡± A unteral rification of the sit


    uation from Abigail¡¯s side meant that Eric would have to face the consequences of his own actions. Kno


    wing that she and Eric were on friendly terms, giving her an advance warning about the situation.


    ¡°He¡¯s in the entertainment industry. Naturally, he has his own ways to handle it,¡± replied Abigail. She wa


    s grateful to Eric and could repay him in many ways, but she wouldn¡¯t do so by eating dirt and taking th


    e me for him.


    Just then, her thoughts were interrupted by her


    ringing phone. Seeing that it was another call from Eric¡¯s number, she answered the call.


    As soon as the call connected, Eric said apologetically, ¡°Just rify this in whatever way you want. Sinc


    e it¡¯s my fault, I¡¯ll bear the consequences. And besides, I¡¯m not engaged to anyone. Has someone purp


    osely spread this news to smear our reputations?¡±


    ¡°Who did it? Your enemies or someone else?¡± She had a hunch that the culprit was either rted to the


    Pearsons or her own family.


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    ¡°I haven¡¯t found out yet. Can you give me some time?¡± Eric sounded even more apologetic.


    ¡°Eric, it¡¯s fine as long as you find out who¡¯s behind this. L.Moon will rify the situation as necessary.


    As you know, L.Moon is just starting to grow. We can¡¯t afford any scandals, or all the


    hard work we put in will be in vain.¡± Abigail¡¯s attitude was still the same as the night before; she


    wasn¡¯t even mad at him for getting her in trouble.

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    Chapter 258 She¡¯s Too Young After All


    The meaning behind her words was clear. She would handle this situation rationally for the sake of L.M


    oon¡¯s development, but she wouldn¡¯t allow his past kindness toward her to put thepany in danger.


    Compared to him, her own career was more important.


    Upon realizing this, Eric suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. Unbeknownst to Abigail, his feelings for h


    er didn¡¯t stem from their interactions in Ragos. In reality, he hadmitted her to memory when he first


    saw her at his friend¡¯s ce and heard her phone ring. It was just that she was secretly married


    to Sean at the time, so he had no way of knowing her whereabouts; all he knew was that her stage na


    me was na. ¡°Sorry.¡± His voice was strained with an almost imperceptible quaver in it.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to apologize. I know you didn¡¯t mean it.¡± Abigail offered him a way out, not wanting to


    embarrass him too much.


    ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll take care of it without putting you in a tight spot,¡± said Eric awkwardly before hanging up


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    .


    Sean shifted his gaze toward Abigail. From her words, he roughly figured out what they had said to eac


    h other. At least he doesn¡¯t act like he never existed. Well, I¡¯ll just wait and see how he¡¯s going to take c


    are of this.


    Abigail, her mood somewhat affected, looked out the car window and let out a soft sigh with her phone i


    n hand. How much simpler things would¡¯ve been if we were just ordinary friends. Why did he suddenly


    have to cross the Rubicon like that?


    After they had breakfast, Ronaldo drove them to the airport. ¡°Babe, call me anytime if you ever want an


    y seafood,¡± he said, sounding reluctant to part ways with her.


    Abigail¡¯s lips curled into a smile. ¡°Sure! Thank you for taking care of us these past few days.¡±


    Kevin teased, ¡°Mr. Fernandez, don¡¯t treat us differently. Can any of us call you if we want to have seafo


    od?¡±


    ¡°Of course,¡± replied Ronaldo generously.


    Seeing that he had no intention of leaving, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but urge. ¡°You should go back first. We


    still have to wait here for over an hour before the ne arrives. You can¡¯t leave matters aside and keep


    waiting with us.¡± She felt awkward having him stay with them any longer.


    your


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    After Ronaldo left, she went to the waiting area with Sean and


    Kevin. After they seated themselves, Kevin went shopping at the stores in the airport on the excuse of


    buying local specialty products from Ragos, leaving Abigail and Sean alone.


    The two of them were usually close, and Sean never felt any pressure whenmunicating with her. T


    oday, however, he furrowed his brow, unable to find a suitable topic despite rehearsing countless times


    in his mind. ¡°You and Ronaldo-¡±


    Just when he finally began to speak, Abigail¡¯s phone rang.


    Sean immediately bit his lip.


    Abigail darted a look at him before taking out the phone. Seeing that it was a call from Luna, she prom


    ptly answered it.


    ¡°Abby, how did you discuss the situation with Eric? His talent agency just called me, and I think they wa


    nt both sides to discuss this together. We can¡¯t rify the situation unterally; they said it wouldn¡¯t do u


    s any good to damage Eric¡¯s reputation either,¡± exined Luna to Abigail in a


    serious tone.


    ¡°Eric seems to disagree with his agency because of this. What about you? How do you think we should


    deal with this?¡± Abigail suddenly felt somewhat irritable. This incident is an undeserved misfortune for


    me. Why do I have to consider so many things?


    ¡°If we insist on dealing with this in our way, we might indeed offend Eric¡¯s agency-


    ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    Before Luna could finish speaking, Abigail¡¯s phone was snatched by Sean. ¡°Now that L.Moon has gaine


    d some international reputation, offending someone like Eric won¡¯t be a big deal. And besides, his agen


    cy is pretty much nothing to me. I sent flowers when L.Moon was trending on Instagram. Do they not kn


    ow who is behind L.Moon?¡± he said to Luna in a calm voice, implying that he could also back L.Moon u


    p.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, I appreciate your willingness to help us, but as the saying goes, relying on oneself is alwa


    ys better than relying on others. If we offend Eric and hispany based on your advice today, what if


    you have anotherdy friend in the future, and she¡¯s unhappy with L.Moon for some reason? Who can


    L.Moon rely on, then?¡± Luna¡¯s voice sounded polite, but her words carried a sarcastic undertone.


    ¡°So, you¡¯re nning to let Abigail suffer?¡± Sean¡¯s voice grew colder at once.


    ¡°Give me back my phone!¡± Abigail was starting to get upset.


    your


    ¡°L.Moon¡¯s affairs should be


    discussed between Abby and me. There¡¯s no need for involvement, Mr. Graham. I appreciate your kind


    ness in providing me with the surveince footage, and I¡¯ll send you a thank¨C


    you gift for that. However, I don¡¯t want you meddling in L.Moon¡¯s affairs,¡± said Luna firmly. She didn¡¯t tru


    st Scan. Abby has submitted to humiliation in the past for L.Moon¡¯s sake and her grandmother, but now


    , she doesn¡¯t need to do so anymore. L.Moon has slowly gained confidence. No matter how tough it get


    s, we no longer need help from the person who hurts Abby the


    most!


    Abigail grabbed her phone back and stood up, heading toward thedies¡® restroom. ¡°We¡¯ll take our time


    discussing this, so don¡¯t worry,¡± she whispered to Luna.


    Sean leaned back in his seat, his eyes extremely cold. He had only himself to me for Luna¡¯s strong


    opposition toward him now. He was willing to ept being disliked as part of the consequences, but th


    e situation was far from as simple as Luna and Abigail thought. Eric might not have ill intentions, but wh


    at about the people around him? Wouldn¡¯t they try to harm Abigail and L.Moon to protect his reputation


    ?

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    Chapter 259


    Chapter 259 I Believe Him


    Abigail frowned the moment she entered the toilet. ¡°I know you didn¡¯t want me to lose out, but we need


    to think this through.¡±


    Everyone in the circle was close, and making enemies wasn¡¯t good for L.Moon¡¯s development.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you discuss this with Eric¡¯spany


    again? I can let you know that we have all the evidence. The video isplete with sound. Hispan


    y wouldn¡¯t be able to let you lose out!¡± Luna talked with her in a low voice.


    Abigail hummed in acknowledgment and hung up the phone. She then dialed the number Luna gave h


    er, but all she got was a busy signal after trying numerous times.


    She waited for a minute before calling again, but it was still the same busy signal. So, she


    had no choice but to give up for now.


    Then, she messaged Luna before turning around to leave the toilet.


    Sean noticed her return and asked, ¡°Found a solution with Miss Smith?¡±


    ¡°Not yet,¡± Abigail answered.


    ¡°You¡¯re still too young. Eric¡¯spany is obviously stalling you. They¡¯re trying to pull him out of this. Th


    ey keep saying that they want to discuss things with you, but it¡¯s just to stall your time,¡± Seanment


    ed frankly.


    At first, he didn¡¯t want to bring this up since she was determined. However, it seemed that she was still


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    being too nice to Eric. Does she not want to harm that man who tarnished her name that much?


    ¡°But didn¡¯t you give that video? If Eric¡¯spany is ying tricks, I can post theplete video,¡± Abiga


    il answered calmly.


    ¡°Many things are involved in the video. Can you put everything out there? The missing child of the Pear


    sons is a secret. What would they think if you revealed it?¡± Sean¡¯s gaze turned sharp unconsciously.


    She pursed her lips as she couldn¡¯t retort his question.


    ¡°But I don¡¯t want to make enemies in the industry too.¡± Her tone was honest.


    ¡°Abigail, I know you guys don¡¯t like me, but do consider my advice. Make the statement ASAP. You can


    still afford to offend a star of Eric¡¯s level and hispany.¡± He meant what he said, expressing himself i


    n a solemn tone.


    ¡°When you say you can still afford to offend, I guess that includes you, right? If it is, then I can¡¯t. You s


    hould know how troublesome your family is, Mr. Graham.¡± Abigail insisted on her own


    opinion.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t you trust me just once?¡± Sean¡¯s voice was filled with pain.


    ¡°This has nothing to do with trusting you. I just don¡¯t want to have anything to do with you. I think you sh


    ould respect my wishes,¡± Abigail said as she sat beside him.


    She avoided him like the gue.


    Sean¡¯s


    eyes flickered. A momentter, he clenched


    his fists while suppressing the turmoil in his heart. ¡°Then, let¡¯s


    just talk about it. What happens if Eric¡¯spany releases a statement first, and it¡¯s unfavorable for yo


    u and L.Moon?¡± Sean questioned in a cold tone.


    Abigail turned her head to the side and looked at him seriously. ¡°Then, it¡¯s up to Eric. It may be ridiculou


    s in your eyes. But I believe in his character. He didn¡¯t run away and took the initiative to call me. I shou


    ld give him a chance to exin things to me and L.Moon.¡±


    A hint of bitterness shed across his eyes. In the most dire times, she trusted Eric, but not him, who w


    as once her husband. However, he had to admit that Abigail made sense as Eric braved the huge press


    ure on him to call and apologize to her, which earned Eric a good impression in Abigail¡¯s heart.


    When Kevin returned, he noticed that something was off between Sean and Abigail. It felt like they argu


    ed, but Abigail wasn¡¯t angry. In fact, Sean was the one looking a little down.


    ¡°Want a drink?¡± He passed a cup of iced strawberry fruit tea to Abigail.


    She reached out to ept it. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°Oh. Don¡¯t mention it!¡± Kevin then sat down and nced at Sean.


    But Sean was busy working on something on his tablet and didn¡¯t look at Kevin.


    When it was announced that the airne was ready for boarding, Abigail threw away the remaining half


    cup of tea.


    As they were boarding the ne, Kevin insisted that Sean walk a little slower.


    ¡°How was the chat with her? It feels like you¡¯re distracted,¡± Kevin asked in a whisper.


    ¡°Not very good,¡± Sean replied. ¡°In conclusion, any man is better than me in her eyes.¡±


    Kevin heard that and nced at Abigail¡¯s graceful figure before them. ¡°Since you know you were wrong


    , apologize for it. She¡¯s liked you before, but you didn¡¯t appreciate it and hurt her. Take this slow. You gu


    ys have just been divorced not too long ago.¡±


    ¡°If I can control it, wouldn¡¯t I take it slow too?¡± Sean asked in return.


    It was because many people around Abigail treated her very well, and he was afraid that she would lea


    ve his side the moment he wasn¡¯t looking.


    ¡°Sigh. ¡°Wise man does not fall in love¡® is her current mentality. Eric¡¯s a pretty nice guy, but she still rejec


    ted him, let alone you.¡± Kevin looked at Sean with obviousparing intent in his eyes.

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    Chapter 260 Take a Step Back


    Sean nced at him coldly, asking, ¡°Are you suggesting I¡¯m lesser than Eric?¡±


    Met with Sean¡¯s gaze, Kevin immediately backed away. ¡°I was just analyzing this from Abigail¡¯s perspec


    tive.¡±


    ¡°Seems like you think I¡¯m not suffering enough.¡± Sean quickened his pace after saying that.


    ¡°Hey! Wait for me!¡± He ran after Sean.


    As soon as she boarded the ne, Abigail sat down and put on her sunsses and earplugs to prepar


    e for sleep.


    She wouldn¡¯t know how Eric would handle the situation and what hispany would do for the time bei


    ng. But she was willing to give hispany the benefit of the doubt as she waited to see if Eric would d


    isappoint her.


    She slept well during the two¨C


    hour flight. When the nended, she was woken up by the flight attendant while Kevin teased, ¡°Ever


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    yone¡¯s anxious about the dire situation, yet you can still sleep peacefully.¡±


    ¡°Are you talking about the matter with Mr. Davison?¡± Abigail rubbed her eyes as she yawned.


    ¡°Who else could it be? Hispany released a statement. It¡¯s like Sean predicted. They are throwing y


    ou under the bus.¡± Kevin felt hopeless for her. She was sleeping, so getting anxious was pointless for hi


    m and Sean.


    ¡°I¡¯ll deal with this if Eric doesn¡¯t.¡± Abigail twisted the cap of a bottle of water and took a sip.


    She was still dazed and didn¡¯t want to think about anything tooplicated.


    Sean exited the toilet at the moment, and his gazended on her face. ¡°So, you¡¯re still going to wait for


    Eric to handle this?¡±


    And Sean stayed silent.


    ¡°Yes.¡± She nodded, but he remained silent.


    After exiting the airport, Abigail received Luna¡¯s phone call.


    ¡°Eric¡¯spany is trash! It was no wonder your call couldn¡¯t go through. They were waiting for this. I¡¯ll r


    elease the statement now and post that video!¡± Luna was fuming as she scolded.


    They had given hispany some good faith but were tricked instead.


    Those who were in the entertainment industry were indeed deceitful and evil.


    ¡°Don¡¯t panic. Let¡¯s see what Eric has to say about this,¡± Abigail stopped her since there was no need to


    rush things now since she lost the opportunity as she didn¡¯t want to make enemies.


    ¡°Can we trust him? What if that punk hid himself when he saw that hispany¡¯s statement was going


    to benefit him?¡± Luna¡¯s tone was filled with worry.


    ¡°That¡¯s fine. He helped me once, and Lowe it to him. I can consider it repaid since I saved his reputatio


    n this time,¡± Abigail answered gently.


    Hearing that, Luna said bitterly, ¡°We¡¯ll be better and stronger. Then, there¡¯ll only be people owing


    us favors!¡±


    She still didn¡¯t know that Eric saved Analise and thought that Abigail was referring to the time he helped


    Abigail retort Laura at the set.


    ¡°Yes. That day wille. I have good news for you when I¡¯m home. A huge one!¡± Abigailughed and c


    omforted her.


    Her excited tone made Sean nce at her unconsciously.


    He got the news that Ronaldo had some good stuff on hand, so Abigail probably bought it from him and


    was probably excited about that.


    ¡°Sure. I¡¯ll wait for your good news,¡± Luna answered immediately.


    After hanging up the phone, the smile on Abigail¡¯s face didn¡¯t disappear yet.


    All her bad mood vanished at the thought of the pearls from Ronaldo. It seemed that working with Rona


    ldo was a better option.


    ¡°What good news?¡± Kevin was quite a busybody.


    ¡°It has nothing to do with you. I¡¯m not telling you. Do you want some fruit tea when we exit the airport?


    My treat.¡± Abigail nced at him. Her attitude toward him was much warmerpared to when she wa


    s talking to Sean, as she saw Kevin as a friend.


    It made Sean wonder if he was a stranger in her eyes.


    ¡°Wait. I just bought you a drink in Eastbay, and you¡¯re rushing to return the favor now?¡± Kevin pretende


    d to be hurt as he


    put his hands on his chest. ¡°Can¡¯t you let this favorst longer? You can treat me the next time I go to L


    .Moon.¡±


    ¡°Have I not treated you when youe to my office?¡± Abigail was speechless.


    ¡°I¡¯ll drink if you tell me it¡¯s not to return the favor in Eastbay.¡± Kevin put his hands down and looked at h


    er with puppy eyes.


    Then, Sean gave him a side¨Ceye. ¡°Can you stop acting?¡±


    ¡°I was just trying to cheer her up. Alright. Fine, I¡¯ll drink whatever fruit tea Abigail gives me.¡± Kevin knew


    that Sean was secretly getting jealous again.


    After getting Kevin the drink, Sean told her that he didn¡¯t want to drink as he didn¡¯t want to make things


    awkward for Abigail since he knew she didn¡¯t want to treat him.


    Then, Abigail got into a cab as Kevin sipped on the tea. ¡°She even rejects sitting in your car¡­ Sigh.¡±


    ¡°Shut up,¡± Sean ordered coldly.


    Kevinughed and got in Sean¡¯s car after him. He took out his phone and immediately saw a post from


    Eric.


    ¡°Eric really made a post!¡± He frowned and immediately clicked on the post.


    If Eric handled this well, Sean was in danger.


    Which woman wouldn¡¯t be moved for a man who would take on all the pressure for her?


    On the other hand, Abigail still didn¡¯t know about Eric¡¯s post as she sat in the cab.


    She took out a small bag of pearl samples that Ronaldo gave her from her bag with a giddy smile.


    She couldn¡¯t disy her love for pearls in Eastbay, fearing that he would catch onto it. After all, he was


    a seller and would raise the prices if he knew she liked them.

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    Chapter 261


    Chapter 261 Challenge Openly


    Just as Abigail was satisfied with the pearl¡¯s quality, her phone rang.


    She kept the pearls to read a message from Luna. It was a link to an Instagram post.


    She clicked on it to see Eric¡¯s post and immediately started to read it seriously.


    She hadn¡¯t read the statement from Eric¡¯spany, but Eric¡¯s statement was filled with sincerity.


    ¡°Before we clear things up, I would like


    to apologize to Ms. na for bringing so much trouble to her. I first met her back in Ragos when her rin


    gtone was the song ¡®Where the River Ends¡® that I posted before. Everyone knows that she was always


    mysterious before her real identity was revealed. After meeting her once, we had lost contact for three


    years¡­¡±


    Eric Wrote sincerely about the first time he met Abigail and how he kept having her on his mind for the


    next three years. It was like a diary filled with lots of small details.


    Toward the end, Abigail got lost in her thoughts. During the three years of her messed up marriage with


    Sean, there was another person who was quietly missing her back in the faraway Capitalis. That thoug


    ht gave her a strange feeling.


    In the end, Eric also exined that his engagement was decided by his elders, but he still had the right


    to pursue freedom. He had always told people that he was single and would chase after someone if he


    liked them. He never said that he must abide by the engagement his elders promised.


    Abigail felt a little emotional after reading it. Then, she clicked on Eric¡¯spany profile and realized th


    at they put all the me on her in their statement.


    They imed that she ran with Eric every day in Ragos and was close with him, but Eric was inexperie


    nced in rtionships. In conclusion, they hinted that she deceived Eric, and thepany would exin


    this to Eric and his fans.


    Now that Eric made a post, it was like a p to thepany¡¯s face and put hispany¡¯s statement in


    an embarrassing position.


    Abigail had a thought. Eric was probably the first celebrity to openly challenge his managingpany.


    With that post, Eric and na were trending simultaneously while his fans were attacking her yet envie


    d her as he had secretly admired her for three years.


    The cab stopped at the entrance of L.Moon, and Abigail saw Luna the moment she got down.


    ¡°You¡¯re finally back safe. Come in quick.¡± Luna went up to help her carry her luggage.


    Abigail had a rxed expression. ¡°I got some good stuff. I¡¯ll show youter.¡±


    ¡°Are you worried about what¡¯s happening online?¡± Luna pulled Abigail¡¯s luggage.


    Then, they walked side by side while chatting andughing into L.Moon.


    ¡°Eric¡¯s reply is enough. We don¡¯t need to do anything more,¡± Abigail said.


    ¡°His fans are quite nice. Most of them are wishing him luck in chasing you. But he didn¡¯t


    say he would pursue you anyways.¡± Luna was most interested in this.


    If Eric was persistent and pursued Abigail, they might get together. Then, she would be happy for Abiga


    il since he was a responsible man. She approved of them being a couple.


    ¡°I won¡¯t promise him. Don¡¯t even think about it,¡± Abigail said firmly. ¡°All I care about is work. I won¡¯t get i


    nto a rtionship.¡±


    Besides, she had lost all interest in love.


    ¡°I mean, it¡¯s still something to think about since Analise is still concerned. She¡¯s getting older, and you¡¯r


    e the only one she can¡¯t let go. If there¡¯s someone who could care for you wholeheartedly in her stead,


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    she¡¯ll be at ease,¡± Luna said earnestly.


    Of course, she believed that Abigail could live a good life alone, but Analise might fall sick from the worr


    y.


    If Eric was a suitable prospect, she hoped that Abigail would consider


    him from the perspective of a good friend.


    ¡°You¡¯ve talked too much to my grandma. You¡¯re like my mom now,¡± Abigail said with a helpless smile.


    During the time that she wasn¡¯t around, Luna visited Analise every day and was almost assimted by


    her.


    ¡°Oh, my. I wouldn¡¯t dare be your mom. That¡¯s too much,¡± Luna joked.


    Then, they entered the office before Abigail took out the bag of pearls and passed it to her. ¡°Look at the


    luster. It¡¯s Marimora.¡±


    ¡°Ronaldo grew this? That¡¯s amazing. The peacock overtone on the pearl probably makes it a Tahitian p


    earl. It¡¯s a rare color. I heard it¡¯s hard to grow in the country, let alone in the Eastbay area.¡± Luna observ


    ed the pearls with excitement through the stic bag.


    Abigail grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and took two sips before answering, ¡°Exactly. But R


    ndo doesn¡¯t have a channel to sell. The jewelry stores couldn¡¯t give him much and wanted to lower his


    price, so he¡¯s been keeping them and has umted a thousand pearls.¡±


    ¡°No wonder you spent 1.5 million on the pearls. It¡¯s a steal!¡± Luna loved the pearl.


    ¡°I intentionally asked this for you. You can use it to make something beautiful,¡± Abigail¡¯s voice was filled


    with adoration for her.


    ¡°My effort in caring for you didn¡¯t go to waste.¡± Luna beamed.

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    Chapter 262 Thunderstorm Coming


    Abigail leaned into the couch as she stared at Luna,


    who was admiring the peacock overtone pearl excitedly.


    ¡°I nned on using those thousand pearls to design a gown. We¡¯re selling it for 8 hundred.¡± Abigail told


    her.


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    ¡°This is the second most expensive dress aside from the one for Lexie. But the color of this pearl is exp


    ensive, let alone your design. You can draw the design first, and we¡¯ll work on the restter.¡± Luna walk


    ed to her side with anticipation on her face.


    ¡°I wanted to get some normal pearls to design a dress, but I discovered this surprise instead.¡± Abigail s


    miled, satisfied with the trip to Eastbay.


    ¡°This is so beautiful.¡± Luna could not resist and touched the pearl Abigail gave her.


    ¡°Take your time admiring it. I¡¯m heading home.¡± Abigail stood up and told her while pinching her face lig


    htly.


    ¡°Okay. Rest well. Don¡¯t worry about rushing the design.¡± Luna stood up with her. Then, she muttered, ¡°I¡¯


    ve got to find myself a jewelry designer now so I can wear this baby soon!¡±


    Abigail could not help butugh. Compared to the peace on her side, there was a thunderstorm on Eric¡¯


    s side.


    As soon as he posted his statement, Josh immediately called him. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you discuss this with me


    before posting on Twitter? Even if you disagree with the marriage, we should discuss this. You¡¯ve upse


    t Kelly now,¡± Josh said and sighed.


    ¡°You told me not to take the words of elders as edicts, but you keep meeting me for Kelly. I¡¯ve always c


    ome up with an excuse. You should know my feelings. I know you hope I can treat her like how I treate


    d Abigail, but I just can¡¯t do it.¡± Eric did not deny that he hurt Kelly.


    He simply harbored no feelings toward Kelly, nor could he transfer a part of his feelings for Abigail to he


    r.


    ¡°You¡¯re too impulsive. Kelly¡¯s just returned, and your statement embarrassed her. My parents dote on h


    er, and your actions will cause endless problems for Abigail, do you understand?¡± Josh¡¯s voice went chi


    lly.


    He would not interfere if Eric wanted to pursue other things. However, Eric mentioned that he disagreed


    with the engagement, which was akin to disrespecting the elders of both families just for Abigail.


    At first, the elders of both families thought they had the wrong person and felt bad for intruding on Abig


    ail¡¯s family. So, they pretended not to know that Eric went to Eastbay to find her, but now,


    Josh¡¯s father was furious since Kelly was dragged into this.


    Eric calmed down and frowned. After a long time, he said in a low voice, ¡°I¡¯ll protect her. No matter wha


    t they do, I won¡¯t let them harm Abigail.¡±


    Josh sighed. ¡°You¡¯re so stubborn. If you want to pursue her, you should do it slowly. I¡¯llfort Kelly. Yo


    u should talk this out with your parents so they won¡¯t find trouble with Abigail.¡±


    Even if Abigail was not Josh¡¯s sister or Eric¡¯s


    originally appointed fiance, their desire to protect her had never changed.


    After hanging up the phone, Josh was still frowning with his phone in his hands.


    ¡°Josh.¡± Kelly¡¯s voice rang from behind him.


    When he turned around, he hid the worry on his face and reced it with a doting smile. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Did my return make things difficult for Eric? I saw his post. I¡¯m impressed by him and envy Abigail. If p


    ossible, I¡¯ll tell her I just got to know Eric and hope she¡¯s not affected by the negative news.¡± Her big ey


    es were filled with obedience.


    Then, he walked toward her and patted her head. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Eric can handle his problems. Abigail doesn


    ¡¯t wish for us to disturb her. Oh, she¡¯s the same age as you, so it¡¯s not right to call her sis.¡±


    ¡°Oh. Okay. I know now.¡± Kelly lowered her eyes like an obedient child.


    Josh¡¯s heart ached at her response as she had just returned to the family, yet behaved like she was wa


    lking on eggshells even though the whole family treated her well. She was obedient


    and looked like a puppet.


    She was told about the marriage between the Davidsons and Pearsons by their parents. Josh had wan


    ted to meet Eric to see if there was chemistry between the two. If there was not, then they would think


    of a solution. Unexpectedly, Eric refused to meet him and went to Eastbay, leading to such a thing happ


    ening.


    ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll return to my room, Josh.¡± Kelly¡¯s voice once again brought Josh back from h


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    is thoughts.


    ¡°Okay. Rest well. You don¡¯t need to worry about this. Your return is the next best thing. Everything else


    can be discussed. We¡¯ll prioritize your feelings. Even Eric isn¡¯t as important as you.¡± He


    nodded.


    In other words, he was implying to her that the marriage promise between both families could be chang


    ed. If Eric was not agreeable to the marriage, the Pearsons could always propose


    terminating the marriage contract without considering the Davidsons¡® feelings.

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    Chapter 263


    Chapter 263 Kill Two Birds With One Stone


    Kelly returned to her room, closed the door, and sat on the edge of the bed. After some time, she took o


    ut her phone and looked at the peacock overtone on the screen. Then, she was lost in thought. It¡¯s nor


    mal for the Pearsons to be able to afford the Tahitian pearls. However. I doubt Abigail went to Eastbay j


    ust to buy a pearl for Luna as jewelry.


    Can you guys help me find


    out what Abigail bought when she went to Eastbay? In return, I¡¯ll assist you with something¨C


    to wipe out anyone who knows the truth about the Pearson Family. After she was done editing her mes


    sage, she sent it with a smile.


    In the meantime, Abigail sneezed.


    ¡°Did you catch a cold when you visited Eastbay?¡± Analise hurried over and touched her forehead.


    ¡°No. It¡¯s just that my nose suddenly itched. Maybe because Orangie is around?¡± replied Abigail as she r


    ubbed her nose and looked at the orange cat crouching at her feet.


    ¡°Nonsense. I¡¯ve always used the cat supplies that Luna bought for me. There¡¯s never a single strand of


    cat fur in the house.¡± Analise refused to admit that Orangie might be the cause of Abigail¡¯s sneeze.


    ¡°I¡¯m just saying,¡± said Abigail as she let out a yawn.


    ¡°Just go and sleep if you¡¯re tired. Don¡¯t push yourself too hard.¡± Analise patted her shoulder.


    ¡°I know,¡± replied Abigail. It was just that she wanted to spend more time with her grandma.


    As Analise looked at her for a while, she casually asked, ¡°It¡¯s been some time since the Pearsons looke


    d for you.¡±


    Hearing her words, Abigail knew she was concerned about her. ¡°They won¡¯t look for us anymore, They¡¯


    ve already found the person they were looking for. Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s all a misunderstanding.¡± To ease An


    alise¡¯s concerns, she decided to tell her the truth.


    When Analise heard it, she was shocked. ¡°They¡¯ve found her?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Abigail looked at her.


    Immediately, Analise waved her hands and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s good that they¡¯ve found her. Did you


    meet the child? Does she resemble you in any way?¡±


    ¡°No. I didn¡¯t get the time. Plus, it¡¯s not my business, nothing interesting. Anyway, you can rest easy fro


    m now on, Grandma. Nobody will evere to take your granddaughter away again,¡± Abigail said softl


    y.


    Hearing her words, Analise managed a forced smile and did not say anything. Instead, she absentmind


    edly watched the TV while holding Orangie.


    After this matter had passed, Abigail returned to her room. As she recalled Analise¡¯s odd reaction, she c


    ould not help but let her thoughts wander. Is Grandma disappointed because I¡¯m not the daughter of th


    e Pearson Family? Or perhaps she was worried about me being taken away but also secretly hoped th


    at the Pearsons would recognize me? However, Grandma isn¡¯t one to seek personal gain. She¡¯s an ho


    nest person. Hence, there is no way she¡¯d want me to be mistaken for the Pearson Family¡¯s daughter j


    ust because they were rich. If she has a connection with the Pearson Family, what¡¯s


    with the girl they found?


    As she thought about it, her mind was a mess. She ran her fingers through her hair and decided to mes


    sage Luna when Sean called. At that moment, she identally answered his call. Then, she reluctantly


    held her phone to her ear.


    ¡°Are you at home?¡± he asked straightforwardly.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± She countered.


    ¡°Imissed you. That¡¯s all.¡± Sean¡¯s voice was low and husky.


    ¡°Oh, I see,¡± Abigail responded with an expressionless face. She wondered if he got any inspiration from


    Eric¡¯s post to be so straightforward.


    He fell silent momentarily before asking, ¡°Do you have any thoughts about Eric¡¯s post?¡±


    Hearing his words, she did not answer immediately. She thought about her feelings when she read the


    post and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know. It felt strange realizing that I¡¯ve also had moments when I had been on s


    omeone¡¯s mind for three years.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I understand,¡± said Sean. Then, he ended the call.


    Abigail held her phone and felt puzzled by his response. Meanwhile, Sean was with Kevin. He held a c


    an of beer in one hand and his phone in the other, silently staring at her name. From the moment he sa


    w that post, he was unsettled. Finally, under Kevin¡¯s prodding, he made the call, and the oue was


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    as they had expected.


    ¡°Damn¡­¡± Kevin took a sip of his beer and had mixed feelings. After all, Eric had defied everyone to cle


    ar Abigail¡¯s name and increase na¡¯s poprity. Any woman would be touched by his actions. Now, p


    eople were shipping the duo on social media. No one had remembered the once assistant and preside


    nt¡¯s couple pairing.


    ¡°If she falls for it, it¡¯ll be troublesome,¡± he expressed his concerns as he looked at Sean, who had remai


    ned silent for a long time.


    ¡°I know.¡± Sean put down his phone and lowered his eyes. He was in deep thought.


    Looking at him, Kevin ced his beer down and asked, ¡°What¡¯s your n?¡±


    ¡°The Davidsons won¡¯t agree to this. Even if Eric is persistent about this, there¡¯s no use. His family gave


    him everything. The reason he dares to go against the entertainment agency is because his parents o


    pened it for his sake.¡± Sean looked at Kevin.


    ¡°You¡¯ve done your research. What¡¯s next, then?¡± Kevin asked, appearing attentive.


    ¡°Then, it¡¯s time for us to take action. The entertainment industry is full of unknown dangers. They will su


    rely do something bad to Abby to crush Eric¡¯s spirit.¡± Sean¡¯s cycs darkened.


    ¡°Kill two birds with one stone, huh¡­¡± Kevin mumbled.

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    Chapter 264 Running Out of n


    Neither the Davidsons nor the Pearsons would harm their family members. Moreover, Abigail was the


    only outsider involved in this matter. Thus, to have Eric learn his lesson, she would have to bear the bru


    nt./


    ¡°Keep an eye on the inte for now. I¡¯ll handle the rest,¡± said Sean.


    In theory, Abigail should not have any dirt about her when being na. However, there was still a possi


    bility that the others would fake rumors about her.


    ¡°Alright. Make sure to look after your grandma. The only disadvantage for Abigail now is that she hadn¡¯t


    gotten a divorce from you yet when she was in Ragos. They may use this as a point andbel her a ho


    mewrecker.¡± Kevin, being a seasoned entertainment industry insider, knew just how ruthless people wit


    hin the industry could be.


    Sean hummed and nodded in agreement. As they talked, his phone rang abruptly. It was Cameron. He


    answered the phone and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Joan wants to meet you,¡± said Cameron, his voice tense.


    In that split second, Sean¡¯s face turned cold, and he replied coldly, ¡°Let her wait. I¡¯m busy right now.¡± Wi


    th that, he hung up the call


    Kevin said sarcastically, ¡°Joan still hasn¡¯t changed after she¡¯s out of prison. She¡¯s still trying to gaslight


    you, treating you like a pushover.¡±


    ¡°Let her be for now,¡± Sean responded calmly.


    If Joan were smarter, she would have chosen a better path to walk. Unfortunately, she was too greedy.


    ¡°Want her to get desperate?¡± Kevin asked.


    Sean lowered his gaze and took a sip of his drink without answering.


    Once again rejected by Sean, Joan tossed her phone angrily onto the bed. Her eyes were bloodshot, a


    nd her breathing was rapid. ¡°Sean! How dare you treat me like this!¡± Tears rolled down from her eyes, a


    nd her resentful gaze slowly turned into a sinister one. ¡°Since to show me mercy, don¡¯t me


    me for being ruthless either!¡± Then, she sobbed on the bed.


    you refused


    After a long time, she got up and went to the bathroom with red and puffy eyes. Half an hourter, she l


    eft her apartment, looking fresh


    and vibrant as she made her way to the entrance of the residential building.


    Ever since she was released from the police station, she had been staying at her apartment. This was t


    he first time she had stepped outside.


    She hailed a cab and would asionally nce at her phone.


    Soon, she arrived at a bar. As she entered, she eagerly wore her wireless earphones and walked throu


    gh the bustling crowd. ¡°I¡¯m here..Are you sure Sean¡¯s men won¡¯t find out?¡± she asked in a low


    voice.


    ¡°They won¡¯t,¡± the person replied.


    Then, Joan entered a private room. She was the only one there and had ordered many drinks, pretendi


    ng to be there to drown her sorrows.


    ¡°The only way to make Sean back down is to go after his grandma.¡± The man¡¯s husky voice sounded d


    eviously cunning through the earphones.


    Hearing his words, she pursed her lips and hesitated. ¡°If we fail this time, we¡¯ll have no way out.¡± After a


    ll, she knew that Sean seemed to have spared her once for hurting Abigail. However,ying a finger on


    Lina might cost her her life.


    ¡°Do you think we still have a way out? Your brother is detained right now, and we have no idea how mu


    ch evidence Abigail has handed to the court for his prosecution. If he gets sentenced, it¡¯ll be a second¨C


    time offense, and the punishment will be severe. Hence, your brother can¡¯t go to prison! Joan, the only


    way to get your brother out now is to force Sean to pressure Abigail into withdrawing herwsuit and ca


    lling it a misunderstanding.¡± The man¡¯s tone was cunning.


    Joan clenched her teeth and


    said nothing. To be honest, she did not care what would happen to Kingston. The reason for her freque


    nt contact with Sean was simply an attempt to have him keep on supporting her. Without Sean, she ha


    d nothing to maintain her life. She did not know how to do anything andcked a talent like Abigail. Mor


    eover, the 4.5 million he had given her now left over 1.5 million, insufficient to cover her expenses!


    ¡°I¡¯ve got a n for you. Just do as I say, and it¡¯ll work. I guarantee it!¡± The man did not notice her emoti


    ons and continued discussing with her.


    ¡°Tell me what to do,¡± she replied, acting obedient and attentive, even though she was


    absent- minded. If his n fails, I¡¯lle up with my n. Kingston had indeedmitted a crime. Inst


    ead of wasting my opportunities on him and offending Sean, it¡¯s best to find a way that benefits me with


    out displeasing Sean. Once the misunderstanding between us cleared up, he would treat me like norm


    al, and I would support Kingston after his release.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯ve done my research. Sean has moved out of the Graham Estate for some time. Old Mrs. Graham w


    ould visit and


    cook for him three times a week. All we need to do is to avoid Sean and approach Old Mrs. Graham to


    gain her trust. Later, we can resort to the same trick. We¡¯ll abduct her. When that happens, he will undo


    ubtedly force Abigail to withdraw thewsuit to protect his grandmother,¡± the man exined in detail.


    2/3


    Joan hummed in response and asked, ¡°When do we start?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯ll be leaving tomorrow. I¡¯ll let you know the route. It¡¯s up to you whether you can gain her trust,¡± th


    e man replied.


    She hummed but suddenly added, ¡°I have an idea.

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    Chapter 265


    Chapter 265 Innocent Victim


    The weather in July was getting hotter. What frustrated Abigail was that the Davidson Family unterall


    y canceled the design she had justpleted for Eric¡¯s grandmother. Of course, they had also audacio


    usly forfeited the initial twenty percent deposit.


    Her assistant was so furious that she ranted for about ten minutes. ¡°Why didn¡¯t they inform us about thi


    s earlier? They were wasting our time. Do they think designing is something easy?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re getting me all riled up. Hurry up and get some ice cream. We can cool down together¡± Although


    Abigail maintained a calm facade, she was also internally dissatisfied. She knew Eric¡¯s actions had likel


    y angered his family, so they were venting their anger on her. Not wanting her design was probably the


    start of a show because she was sure there would be more awaiting her.


    Still, she could not believe this matter had be her fault when it was Eric who confessed to


    her.


    While Abigail was in thought, the assistant returned with the ice cream. She opened the packaging for


    Abigail and continued, ¡°The Davidsons are being petty about this. Eric likes you, not the other way arou


    nd. So, why should they make things hard on you?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s have some ice cream to cool off.¡± Abigail knew that her assistant was standing up for her. Althoug


    h her assistant was usually gossip¨Cprone, she was on Abigail¡¯s side when crucial moments


    urred,


    As Abigail spoke, her phone rang. Seeing that it was Eric calling, she answered the call. ¡°I¡¯m aware of t


    he canceled order. There seems to be a misunderstanding, but it wasn¡¯t my parents¡® or grandmother¡¯s i


    ntention for this to happen,¡± he exined anxiously.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine if you cancel it. Let¡¯s say L.Moon is put online for people to purchase it. Will your familye a


    nd say this isn¡¯t what they want?¡± she asked calmly,


    Facing her question, Eric felt ashamed. After all, his impulsive decision caused her so much trouble,


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry about these, but I can¡¯t evade what¡¯s already happened or what¡¯s next. I just want to tell you t


    hat no matter what, I will stand by your side and protect you. You don¡¯t need to sell this design to anyon


    e else. I¡¯ll buy it from you.¡± He acted as if he was ready to stand alongside her to


    face this.


    Hearing his words, Abigail frowned. ¡°You¡¯re not the only customer who cancels the order, Eric. However


    N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    , there¡¯s a rule in our studio. If a customer cancels an order without any valid reason, we¡¯ll cklist the


    m and cease any chances of cooperation. Even if we know each other, I will not sell the design to you.¡±


    Seeing that she was going to discuss important matters, her assistant quickly left the office.


    With this statement, Abigail had added Eric to the studio¡¯s cklist. In the future, unless a director from


    his film crew ordered clothes, L.Moon would not cooperate with individuals rted to him or himself.


    ¡°I¡¯m still investigating this matter. I don¡¯t know why the order was


    was canceled-¡± His voice was


    hoarse.


    She interrupted him and said, ¡°Eric, although you¡¯re prepared to face the challenges with me, I don¡¯t wa


    nt any of it. I¡¯m an innocent victim. I don¡¯t need to bear the trouble your family has caused me, nor do I


    need to face all of this with you, let alone e


    the consequences your family wants to teach me.¡±


    Eric said nothing and breathed shakily.


    ¡°If the person you like has to suffer with you, maybe you shouldn¡¯t like anyone at all. If your/ family are


    such characters¡­ I¡¯m sorry, but there¡¯s not even the slightest chance we¡¯ll be together.¡± Then, she imm


    ediately hung up the phone. Initially, she thought the Davidsons were wonderful people since they coul


    d raise someone like Eric. However, she


    lized she had been wrong.


    ¡°What¡¯s gotten you so angry, little junior?¡±


    She looked


    Just as she set her phone down, she heard Anthony¡¯s voice from her office do and was surprised. How


    ever, recalling what Sean had said, her feelings became somewhatplex.


    ¡°It¡¯s just something work¨C


    rted. I¡¯m not a saint, so there are times I will get angry,¡± Abigail replied jokingly.


    over


    Anthony walked over and sat down on the couch. Although he appeared casual, he was guessing if she


    was saying those words to him on purpose. Ronaldo had told him


    what Sean had said in Eastbay but did not know what impression Abigail currently had of him. Hence, h


    e was here today to make up for it.


    ¡°We have a ss reunion next week. The professor said you must attend it,¡± he informed, looking som


    ewhat troubled.


    ¡°Why would they suddenly organize a ss reunion?¡± she asked, sending a spoonful of ice cream into


    her mouth.


    Anthony did not answer her question. Instead, he smiled and said, ¡°You still love eating ice cream on h


    ot summer days, don¡¯t you? I remember back in the days, you used to eat it all the time in the


    summer.¡±


    ¡°Is that so? I eat it anytime,¡± she replied, avoiding his topic.


    Her response left Anthony somewhat stifled.


    ¡°You¡¯re now famous in our design department. The professor probably wants to use the reunion


    as an opportunity to ask for your help,¡± he exined.


    Abigail understood that. After all, whenever there was a notable figure in the department, the


    school would usually use them as a role model for the juniors Even the professor who had taught


    them in the past would feel proud of their alumni,

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    Chapter 266 Every Sess Comes With a Great Challenge


    Abigail couldn¡¯t refuse the professor¡¯s request since she was now a public figure. She needed to be ca


    utious with her words and actions. Moreover, she also had to act modestly in the professor¡¯s presence


    and at the school.


    ¡°When is the reunion? I need to check my schedule,¡± Abigail asked as she looked at Anthony.


    ¡°It¡¯s on Tuesday. It¡¯s a working day, but it will be held after 6.00PM. I did tell the professor that you¡¯re ve


    ry busy, and she said a two¨C


    hour gathering wouldn¡¯t take much of your time,¡± Anthony said gently. He was still a considerate person


    , like how Abigail knew.


    Abigail nodded and replied, ¡°Okay. Please send me the hotel address where the reunion will be held.¡±


    ¡°Sure Anthony stood up. Then, he looked at Abigail hesitantly, seemingly as if he had something


    to say.


    However, Abigail pretended not to see it. At this moment, she was getting fed


    up. Whether it Eric or Anthony, she felt it was hard tomunicate with them.


    was


    ¡°Send my regards to the professor. It¡¯s gettingte, and I still have some work to get done. Please excu


    se me. Oh, by the way, thank you for introducing me to Mr. Fernandez. He has some excellent quality p


    earls, and I¡¯m quite satisfied with them,¡± Abigail said as she stood up, wearing a fake smile.


    Anthony froze momentarily but maintained his usual elegant demeanor. ¡°I¡¯m d you like them.¡±


    When he left Abigail¡¯s office, his usual gentleposure faded away. He took a deep breath and left.


    On the other hand, Abigail and her assistant went to the warehouse.


    The fabric and essories they used for the birthday dress they made for Eric¡¯s grandmother were no


    w bought back. These materials were expensive, and they needed to sell them out. Thus, the only thing


    they could do was redesign it. Once it turned into a finished product, the Davidsons would surely caus


    e trouble again.


    ¡°Double¨C


    check it, especially the length of the fabric and the quantity of the gold thread and other materials. I nee


    d precise numbers,¡± Abigail stated after inspecting the materials. Then, she turned around and left.


    The length of the fabric determined the style she could design, and the amount of gold thread dictated t


    he patterns she could embroider. Knowing the gold thread¡¯s exact quantity would allow her to make adj


    ustments when drawing the design. She wouldn¡¯t give away the design to anyone that the Davidsons di


    dn¡¯t want. After all, this was an insult to herself and her clients. She would treat it as a discarded draftls


    Abigail felt rxed after giving the two men who had annoyed her the cold shoulder. Initially, she thoug


    ht this was over. However, during dinner, while she was scrolling through her Instagram feed, she notic


    ed someone had


    mentioned her. A user named ¡®Davidsons Girl¡® had tagged her, mentioning her name as na, and pos


    ted a post questioning her.


    ¡®As an internationally renowned designer, I was promised that you would design a dress for my grandm


    other on her birthday. However, because of a few amateur family members, you canceled our order an


    d even cklisted our entire family. Is this reasonable? My grandmother is waiting. for her dress and ge


    nuinely loves your designs. Your actions have hurt her feelings. Is it fair for your studio to cklist a clie


    nt without any investigation? Or do you guys want to take away the 20% deposit? Are you being arroga


    nt because you¡¯ve gained international recognition? My cousin Eric Davidson has


    treated you well. Before he coborated with Lexie Chambers, he had reced the previous designer j


    ust to have you make the dress for


    my grandmother, gaining benefits for L.Moon. Yet, you now have cklisted out the


    entire Davidson Family. Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being harsh on Eric? After all, he has always supported


    you, even scolding the others when they went too far. Yet, this is what you give him in return?¡®


    This post had gained much attention since it mentioned Eric¡¯s name. Eric¡¯s name had be a trendin


    g topic


    on Instagram, so the person¡¯s post attracted various marketing ounts. After many shares, it had clim


    bed to the end of the trending list.


    However, just as Abigail clicked on the post, it had disappeared. The webpage showed that the post did


    n¡¯t exist and had been deleted by the author.


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    At that moment, Abigail looked at the screen with a baffled expression. Like any otherizen, she didn


    ¡¯t understand what happened. Then, as she aimlessly browsed Instagram for about ten minutes, she su


    ddenly stumbled upon an Instagram post by Sean. Since she followed Sean¡¯s ount, she would get n


    otice whenever Sean posted anything.


    Tagging Davidson Girl, he wrote, ¡®Is the Davidson Family bullying na because


    she has no one backing her up? How dare you question her when it was your family members who cau


    sed trouble for her? If you can¡¯t manage your own people, don¡¯t be so impulsive about it. If your family


    enjoys toying with others, please find a designer who is willing to be toyed with. As a high- status family


    , don¡¯t harass a newly established studio. Would it take me to expose the real motives behind this incid


    ent for you to stop bothering her? Keep some dignity for yourself.


    When Abigail read Sean¡¯s post, she realized the post earlier was probably deleted because Sean had t


    aken action.


    However, she wondered how he found out about it so quickly.


    Abigail closed the app and wanted to ask Sean about it. However, she didn¡¯t know how to do it. She kn


    ew this situation with the Davidsons canceling their order was moreplex than it seemed. It could h


    ave been a trap initially, intending to lure her into it. This time, Sean intervened promptly and saved her


    from much trouble. She knew that if he hadn¡¯t intervened, she might have fallen into many more traps


    set by the Davidsons. She would be mentally exhausted once she was done repeatedly rifying the


    situation.

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    Chapter 267


    Chapter 267 Right or Wrong


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to ask Sean. After hesitating for some time, she sent a message to Kevin,


    her fingers trembling slightly.


    ¡°Did Mr. Graham find any useful information?¡±


    She took a deep breath and then held her phone, waiting anxiously. Although she had just sent the mes


    sage, her palms were already starting to sweat.


    In less than a minute, she received a reply from Kevin.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, I¡¯m not sure what you mean. Has Mr. Graham done something?¡±


    Abigail hadn¡¯t expected this response from Kevin. She pursed her lips and typed slowly.


    ¡°Oh. I was referring to the incident on social media. You can go take a look.¡±


    Kevin was always keeping an eye on the online world, so there was no way he wouldn¡¯t know about the


    incident. He hoped that Abigail would ask Sean directly.


    ¡°Alright, Ms. Quinn, but if you¡¯re in a hurry, you can always ask him yourself. After all, if it¡¯s about you a


    nd him, he¡¯ll definitely tell you.¡±


    After Abigail acknowledged his message, she didn¡¯t immediately approach Sean. Instead, she logged o


    nto her social media.


    Sean was already on it, and he had set up notifications for when Abigail came online. He noticed her lo


    gin and waited for her as she read through thements on his posts.


    Can Mr. Graham and na really be together? From assistant and CEO to now designer and CEO, thi


    s pairing is not bad at all! I¡¯m shipping them so hard that I¡¯m about to go crazy!¡®


    I¡¯m quite curious why that girl from the Davidsons


    deleted her social media. Was it because of false statements? Were they having a fight online? This is


    getting interesting.


    The entertainment industry is really messy, and I¡¯m waiting for more juicy gossip. I¡¯mpletely lost rig


    ht now. Is this pairing even that good? na is now trending so much that, to be honest, I¡¯m getting tire


    d of seeing this name!


    There were both positive and negativements. Abigail closed her social media, still unsure about w


    hether she should message Sean.


    At that moment, Sean called her. Her fingers trembled, and she took a deep breath before answering.


    ¡°Hello, Abigail answered, trying to sound normal.


    Sean made a sound of acknowledgment. He had received a message from Kevin, prompting him to cal


    l Abigail.


    ¡°Kevin messaged me, saying you wanted to ask me something. What is it?¡± he inquired. His tone was c


    alm as usual, with just a hint of the gentleness he reserved for her.


    Abigail, feeling more at ease now, got straight to the point. ¡°Did you find out about the Davidsons cance


    ling the order? Was it a straightforward matter?¡±


    ¡°The cancetion of the order was indeed the doing of the younger Davidsons, but it wasn¡¯t just a casu


    al act. It was a calcted move to tarnish your reputation after you announced the end of your cobor


    ation with them,¡± Sean exined calmly, though his gaze was dark, and a chilling aura surrounded him.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Though it wasn¡¯t clear whether the older Davidsons were involved or if they approved of the younger ge


    neration¡¯s actions, it didn¡¯t matter


    to Sean. He only needed to know that the Davidsons had bullied Abigail, and he was determined to stri


    ke back hard.


    Abigail hesitated for a moment before she murmured, ¡°Sean?¡±


    ¡°Yes?¡± Sean responded naturally. He didn¡¯t realize how gentle his voice had be.


    Abigail¡¯s grip on her phone tightened. Her tone grew more formal. ¡°Thank you for your


    help this time. If there¡¯s anything I can do in the future, I won¡¯t hesitate to help.¡±


    Sean felt a pang in his heart. Resuming his usual tone, he said, ¡°Alright. There¡¯s no need to worry abou


    t the onlinements. The younger Davidsons won¡¯t dare to push their luck too far.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Abigail quickly said her thanks and then hung up.


    ¡°You¡¯re always so busy¡­ You can¡¯t even have a meal without holding your phone,¡± Analise remarked, g


    iving Abigail a bowl of soup. ¡°Look at how thin you¡¯ve be.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Grandma,¡± Abigail replied, suppressing a smile. The whirlwind of thoughts Sean had stirre


    d up in her mind finally settled in this moment of her grandmother¡¯s care.


    ¡°Is it Sean? Why are you still in contact with him?¡± Analise asked, concerned. She didn¡¯t interfere with A


    bigail¡¯s work, but she worried that if Abigail continued to interact with Sean, his grandmother might


    e to scold them again.


    ¡°He helped me out with something rted to work. I just wanted to thank him. After all, I shouldn¡¯t owe


    anyone anything,¡± Abigail exined cautiously, afraid of being scolded by Analise.


    Analise let out a light sigh at that. ¡°Your job is just tooplicated. If you¡¯re not short of money, conside


    r changing to something else. As long as you don¡¯t have too much contact with him, anything should be


    fine. His grandmother is not easy to get along with. We¡¯d better keep our distance.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m actually in need of money. When have I ever not been short of money?¡± Abigail joked.


    Analise gave her granddaughter a light tap on the head. ¡°Every time I tell you, you never listen¡­. Wha


    t¡¯s this about the Davidsons canceling an order?¡±


    ¡°Grandma, you never used to care about these things. Why are you interested today?¡± Abigail asked as


    she looked at Analise with a yful expression.


    Analise¡¯s face turned stern. ¡°I care about you, that¡¯s why. If you don¡¯t want me asking about your work, t


    hen I won¡¯t!¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that. It¡¯s


    just that this matter is a bitplicated. I¡¯m afraid you¡¯d get upset, alright?¡± Abigail sighed, the smile fa


    ding from her face, only to be reced by a look of vexation. and helplessness.

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    Chapter 268


    Chapter 268 Threats


    Analise¡¯s expression softened as she sat at the dining table, but there was a hint of worry in her


    eyes.


    ¡°Why would the Davidsons suddenly target your work? Is it rted to the heiress from the Pearson Fa


    mily?¡± she couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Abigail looked at her grandmother with confusion. ¡°How is it rted to her? It¡¯s just that Eric and I had a


    little issue that got blown


    out of proportion online. It¡¯splicated, but in short, the Davidsons are unhappy with me now.¡±


    ¡°Why is itplicated? Why would they have a problem with you out of nowhere? Exin this to me! I


    might not interfere with your affairs, but if you¡¯re being bullied, I can¡¯t just stand by and do nothing!¡± Ana


    lise was visibly angry, with her hands on her hips and her brows furrowed.


    ¡°Grandma, don¡¯t be upset. Be careful of your blood pressure. It¡¯s just that Eric is rted to the Pearson


    Family through a marriage arrangement. He didn¡¯t want to say that he liked me openly, and then the Da


    vidsons started disliking me. They even canceled the order they had ced with


    studio,¡± Abigail exined, feeling a bit embarrassed.


    my


    Analise looked at her in silence for a while before swiftly getting up to clear the dishes.


    ¡°I¡¯ll keep my distance from them in the future. I won¡¯t let myself get into a bad situation again just becau


    se of something like this. I won¡¯t let you worry, Grandma,¡± Abigail assured, noticing that her grandmothe


    r was upset.


    ¡°I¡¯m not upset with you. It¡¯ste. Go rest,¡± Analise said, her tone low.


    She was upset with herself.


    ¡°Grandma¡­¡± Abigail began to say.


    Analise suddenly looked up and gazed at her with a loving expression. ¡°I don¡¯t have that much free tim


    e to worry about all these messy matters of yours. You¡¯re an adult now, and you can handle these thing


    s on your own. I won¡¯t meddle in your affairs.¡±


    Abigail nodded with a smile upon hearing her words.


    Once Abigail was in her room, Analise put down the cutlery, sat on a chair, and murmured absentminde


    dly, ¡°Darling, did I do the right thing or the wrong thing¡­¡±


    Abigail arrived early at the studio. Her assistant approached her with a nervous expression, smiling as


    she spoke. ¡°A jeweler is here, and he¡¯s waiting for you in your office.¡±


    1. 1. A jeweler visiting her studio out of the blue was quille oud, expecially since L Moon and jewelry


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go take a look, Abigail sabl, heading toward her office.


    The resistant continued, ¡°Also, Micah, the designe, submitted the resignation this morning. Miss Smith i


    s on a business trip and doesn¡¯t know yer. We¡¯re short stalled at the moment. HR hasn¡¯t approved it yer


    . We¡¯re walling for your decision and Miss Smith¡¯s¡±


    Abigail massaged her temples as she asked, ¡°Did shee today?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± the assistant replied.


    ¡®T¡¯ll call herter. Have HR hold off on any action for now.¡± Abigail said before entering her office with a


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    smile


    The jeweler was a middle¨C


    aged man named Chad Lae. He was dressed in a burgundy handmade suit, and his Bogers were


    adorned with e quisite rings, but his appearance was rather ordinary


    Upon seeing Abigail, he stood up from his chair bediately and greeted her with a smile. ¡°Ms. Quinn, I¡¯m


    Chad Lae, the heat of Katie Jewelry¡±


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Abigail Quinn¡± she replied, thereafter approaching and taking a seat.


    ¡°I know you must be very busy, so let me get straight to the point, I¡¯m interested in purchasing the peac


    ock overtone pearls that Ronaldo sold to you. I have a wealthy client in Capitalis who wants to use thes


    e pearls to create a set of jewelry for her family reunion banquet. Price is not an issue, as long as you a


    re willing to part with them, any amount will do,¡± Chad exined leisurely. his tone polite.


    However, Abigail was more intrigued by the mention of a family reunion banquet.


    Can it be Kelly? Capitalis¡­ A family reunion banquet¡­


    No matter how Abigail thought about it, she couldn¡¯t help but think of Kelly


    That being said, her transaction with Ronaldo hadn¡¯t been publicized. It was impossible for anyone to k


    now that Ronaldo had sold the peacock overtone pearls to her unless they specifically investigated.


    In the end, Abigail pushed aside her thoughts and gave a calm response. ¡°Tim sorry, but I


    won¡¯t sell them at any price.¡±


    Chad smiled faintly as hemented, ¡°My client specifically requested your pearls. If you offend her, it


    won¡¯t be beneficial for you.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Lae, the deal won¡¯t go through. Are you going to use lowly tactics? Peel tie to tell you


    client that since these pearls were acquired by L.Moon, they are now even more valuable than gold. Th


    ey are not for sale!¡± Abigail spoke with a smile, yet her gaze turned ice¨Ccold. She lifted her chin


    slightly, a touch of mockery in her tone.


    ¡°It¡¯s just one thousand Marimora pearls. Why go through all this trouble to offend a wealthy heiress? L.


    Moon is very new, and it would be difficult for it to recover from a setback,¡± Chad said casually, lifting hi


    s coffee cup and taking a leisurely sip.


    ¡°Mr. Lae, this conference room is equipped with surveince. If anything happens to L.Moon down


    the line, I will make sure to take you and that heiress to court. The discussion is over. Please leave,¡± A


    bigail stated, her tone unwavering.


    She pushed back her chair and stood up before calling out to her assistant outside, ¡°Escort Mr.


    Lae out!¡±

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    Chapter 269 Did Josh Agree?


    Seeing Abigail so angry, her assistant quickly entered the room and nced at Chad, who was smirkin


    g. She immediately stated in a cold tone, ¡°Please leave!¡±


    Chad set down his coffee and slowly stood up. He looked at Abigail with a disdainful expression. ¡°Ms.


    Quinn, I know that you have Mr. Graham backing you, as well as East Joy Talent. However, East Joy T


    alent is busy keeping an eye on the Davidsons for you. As for Sean, he hasn¡¯t even resolved things wit


    h the Palmers. How does he have time to deal with you?¡±


    Abigail turned her head, her gaze as sharp as a knife that pierced through Chad,


    Meanwhile, Chad continued, ¡°You may threaten to use the surveince footage against me, L.Moon rea


    lly so clean? Consider this carefully¨C


    if you sell those thousand pearls, L. Moon gains a friend in me. If you¡¯re not selling them, L.Moon might


    find it difficult to operate.


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    but is


    After he finished speaking, he ignored the anger in Abigail¡¯s assistant¡¯s eyes as he raised his chin prou


    dly and left.


    Once he was gone, the assistant walked up to Abigail and looked at her with concern. ¡°What should we


    do?¡±


    ¡°I need some time to think. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Abigail replied calmly, leaning against the table.


    Could there be something wrong with L.Moon?


    The truth was, Abigail wasn¡¯t sure.


    Luna and Abigail had established L.Moon, and thetter hadn¡¯t intervened in the past three years. Luna


    , being a neer, had slowly built it up. Is there a problem somewhere?


    Abigail was definitely not going to sell the pearls. These thousand pearls were not only meant to pave t


    he way for Ronaldo¡¯s pearl business but also to establish L.Moon!


    ¡°I¡¯ll call Micah first. You go ahead and do what you need to do,¡± Abigail said, feeling that Micah¡¯s resign


    ation must be rted to this.


    Abigail dialed Micah¡¯s number, but no matter how many times she called, there was no answer.


    She came out of her office and immediately instructed her assistant, ¡°Notify security to check the survei


    nce footage. Also, check allputer usage records for me!¡±


    Abigail then called Luna.


    She called three times before Luna finally picked up.


    ¡°Did you discuss the contract with Kelly?¡± Abigail asked immediately.


    ¡°No, she said she¡¯s too busy these days and asked me to wait until she has the time to let me know. S


    he wanted me toe to Capitalis and sign the contract with her. Why?¡± Luna felt that Abigail sounded


    a bit tense, and her own heart started to race.


    ¡°There¡¯s a problem with Kelly. Don¡¯t bother signing the contract. I¡¯m going to the finance department. Fi


    nish up what you¡¯re doing ande back as soon as possible,¡± Abigailmented, not giving Luna a


    chance to ask further. She then hung up and headed to the finance department.


    ¡°Let me see the payment record of 657 thousand from that day!¡± Abigail ordered as she arrived. She w


    as determined to investigate who this Kelly was and why she was causing trouble for the studio.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, take a look at this,¡± the finance staff said, moving aside.


    Abigail saw that the payment came from Josh¡¯s ount, and a shiver ran down her spine.


    Kelly¡­ The family reunion banquet¡­ So, she¡¯s the heiress of the Pearson Family who has been found!


    ¡°Return the money. Tell her that we¡¯ll make the payment when the contract is signed,¡± Abigail said, then


    turned and left.


    Josh knows that Kelly has paid 657 thousand for a dress from me and even sent the payment himself.


    Does he not realize how inappropriate this is?


    Back in her office, Abigail sat down with a stern expression.


    The


    head of security came to her office and reported in a serious tone, ¡°Ms. Quinn, Micah used virus stored


    on her phone to infiltrate yourputer and copy the design files.¡±


    Abigail looked up at that. ¡°Has it been reported to the police?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s already been reported,¡± the head of security replied.


    ¡°What kind of job are you doing? I have to ask you to check the surveince footage every day. Have y


    ou checked? When did this happen?¡± Abigail stood up, her voice cold with anger.


    The head of security hung his head, trembling as he spoke. ¡°It happened the day before yesterday afte


    r work. She said she had to fix a design that wasn¡¯t done well and decided to stay overtime. We didn¡¯t e


    xpect her to steal the design files.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d better pray that Micah hasn¡¯t left the country. If the police can¡¯t handle it, I¡¯ll handle it myself!¡± Abi


    gail growled, then waved for him to leave.


    Once he was gone, Abigail¡¯s breathing gradually grew heavier.


    Herputer and tablet were from the same brand, and she had synchronized all the design files. The


    oretically, it shouldn¡¯t have been possible to breach herputer and tablet through conventional mea


    ns. However, Micah had used a particr method. Why would she go to such


    lengths to steal the design files? Can it be rted to Kelly?


    Abigail suddenly felt like she had unknowingly walked into a trap.


    This trap had been set silently, and she hadn¡¯t noticed a thing.


    After taking a moment to calm down, she called Ronaldo.


    When he answered, he greeted her in an Eastbay ent, ¡°How do you have time to call me? Did you


    finish the design and want me to take a look? Or is it that you miss the seafood and want me to send s


    ome over?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, I need your help with something serious.¡± Abigail¡¯s voice was


    stern as she exined, ¡°This matter concerns L.Moon, as well as the development of your Marimora pe


    arls business. Will you help?¡±


    Ronaldo¡¯s tone became serious too. ¡°Tell me what you need. If it¡¯s something I can do, I¡¯ll definitely hel


    p you.¡±


    ¡°Well, thepany is facing a very serious problem, Abigail slowly exined to him.


    Being anxious and flustered would not help in this situation. She needed to address the issue as quickl


    y as possible to minimize the losses. Design files could be redrawn, but some of them had


    already been made into clothes. If arge number of counterfeit products flooded the market, these clot


    hes wouldn¡¯t sell and would result in significant financial losses.

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    Chapter 270


    Chapter 270 Kevin Is Ensnared


    Cameron hastily entered Sean¡¯s office, and as he pushed the door open, he immediately began to repo


    rt, ¡°L.Moon is in trouble. The police have already arrived at their studio.¡±


    At his words, Sean abruptly stood up. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± He couldn¡¯t contain his urge to go to L.Moon i


    mmediately.


    ¡°They say there¡¯s an insider at the studio who used a virus to steal all the design drafts from Mrs. Grah


    am¡¯sputer. The studio has already reported it to the police, and they are collecting evidence right n


    ow. Kevin is also embroiled in a scandal. East Joy Talent¡¯s focus is on itpletely. I checked, and it¡¯s


    very damaging.¡± Cameron¡¯s expression grew serious.


    As Sean leaned on his desk, his eyes revealed a hint of cold determination. ¡°So many things happenin


    g at once can¡¯t be coincidental; it¡¯s deliberate.¡±


    Cameron watched him, waiting for his next words.


    quit


    ¡°Now that East Joy Talent is in trouble, I suspect it will be my turn soon. Well, this is interesting,¡± Sean s


    aid with a smile, though the smile was cold enough to freeze one¡¯s bones.


    ¡°What¡¯s Kevin¡¯s scandal?¡± He sat back in his chair and crossed his legs.


    ¡°Kevin is known for his romantic pursuits and has had several girlfriends. His previous girlfriend imed


    to be pregnant with his child and had an abortion. Now, she¡¯s unable to conceive, and her family has c


    aused a scene at hispany. It¡¯s aplete mess,¡± Cameron replied with his head lowered, and his t


    one was somewhat awkward.


    Sean¡¯s expression was indescribably grim at this point. ¡°Is there concrete evidence for this?¡±


    ¡°I looked at the post, and it seems genuine, but given the current situation, it¡¯s possible that he¡¯s being f


    ramed,¡± Cameron exined..


    ¡°That guy.¡± Sean touched his tongue to his pte, then spoke in a low tone. ¡°This scandal could be so


    mething the Davidsons dug up to deal with him. Investigate furthe


    ¡°Got it,¡± Cameron responded promptly.


    On the other hand, when Abigail finished her discussion with Ronaldo, her assistant informed her about


    Kevin¡¯s scandal.


    With her hand propping her chin, Abigail looked at the Instagram post bashing Kevin. The timeline in th


    e woman¡¯s story was neatly organized, and there were screenshots of WhatsApp conversations. After c


    omparing the ount¡¯s profile picture with Kevin¡¯s, she realized that if it wasn¡¯t photoshopped, it was in


    deed him.


    While she had heard that he frequently changed girlfriends, she had never met any of them.


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    Moreover, her interactions with Kevin had been brief.


    Nheless, the fact that the scandal emerged several months after the incident with his ex- girlfriend


    was just strange.


    The moment Abigail recalled what Chad had mentioned, her brows furrowed.


    This situation led her to think about Sean and the Palmers. To this day, she still didn¡¯t know how Kingst


    on had be Sean¡¯s savior.


    Abigail then dialed Kevin¡¯s number. It didn¡¯t take long before he answered the call.


    ¡°How are things¡­ on your end?¡± Her voice held a trace of concern.


    Kevin couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Why? Are you worried I can¡¯t handle this situation? Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯ll be


    cleared up in a couple of days.¡±


    ¡°Is this the Davidsons¡® doing? Both Mr. Graham and you have helped me avoid many troubles behind t


    he scenes, and I¡¯m not an ungrateful person. I called you today to discuss something important.¡± There


    was a hint of guilt in Abigail¡¯s voice.


    Throughout the conversation, Kevin maintained a rxed tone. ¡°I might be fickle in love, but I wouldn¡¯t


    harm my ex¨C


    girlfriends without reason. As long as you believe that, there¡¯s no need for furtherforting words.¡±


    ¡°As long as you are guilt¨C


    free, that¡¯s what matters. You don¡¯t need others to believe in you,¡± she said gently.


    She understood that Kevin¡¯s rtionship with his girlfriend was a private matter, and she didn¡¯t know th


    e whole story, so she wouldn¡¯t rush to take sides. After all, the issue of abortion leading to lifelong infert


    ility was serious.


    ¡°Okay, I understand your point. I will investigate this thoroughly. As for the Davidsons¡­¡± Kevin¡¯s initially


    rxed tone suddenly turned icy. ¡°It¡¯s better if Eric remains oblivious to this. Otherwise, I won¡¯t show m


    ercy to him.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Stewart¡­¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, this situation is not our fault. Eric publicly approached you, and the media¡¯s attention spark


    ed the controversy. Mr. Graham and I are just supporting our friend. If we didn¡¯t lend a helping hand wh


    en our friends were in trouble, we would be extremely selfish.¡± He reverted to his casual tone.


    ¡°Thank you, but I need to tell you something important. It seems that Kelly, the heiress found by the Pe


    arson Family, might be involved.¡± Abigail¡¯s voice turned solemn when she mentioned that.


    Kelly had already caused quite a stir without even making a public appearance, indicating she wasn¡¯t a


    simple person. With the backing of the Pearson Family, even if Josh wasn¡¯t directly


    involved, others would naturally try to gain her favor, especially as she was the recently found Pearson


    Family¡¯s heiress.


    The best example of this was Chad


    Kevin¡¯s tone became stern as he asked, ¡°How did you know that the Pearson Family¡¯s recently found h


    eiress is called Kelly?¡±


    ¡°It seems you knew this even before I did, Abigail replied instinctively. Of course, Sewn Jund out about t


    hat in Capitalis and also informed him.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about it. Has she contacted you?¡± he inquired.


    ¡°She called once, saying she wanted to order a dress for a family reunion banquer. She told me her na


    me but didn¡¯t reveal her identity as the Pearson Family¡¯s recovered heiress. But I¡¯ve now figur?el it out,¡±


    she exined.


    Despite being thousands of miles apart and never having met. Abigail had sensed hostility from her inte


    ractions with Kelly. Kelly¡¯s words when she ordered the dress, the sum she offered, and her recent acti


    ons to steal the pearl all pointed to malicious intent.

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    Chapter 271


    Chapter 271 The Unimpressive Sean


    ¡°This time, we have a formidable opponent. Let¡¯s talk more about it tonight. I¡¯lle to pick you up,¡± K


    evin said and quickly hung up the phone. I have to inform Sean about this.


    Abigail also wanted to share a few more words with him, but when the call was disconnected, she didn¡¯


    t feel like calling him back. She intended to let him talk to Sean, but now it seemed inevitable that she w


    ould have to meet with thetter.


    When Luna returned, it was already evening, and Abigail was preparing dinner at home with Analise. A


    s soon as Luna entered the house, she and Abigail quickly returned to their room.


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    Meanwhile, Analise


    put her task aside and secretly followed them, leaning against the door to eavesdrop on their conversat


    ion.


    Luna already knew about the crisis at L.Moon. Since she rushed back from a distance, her face was vis


    ibly tired.


    ¡°Have some rest first. We¡¯ll go out after dinner. This situation involves too many people, and the two of


    us discussing it won¡¯t help much.¡± Abigail patted her on the shoulder.


    ¡°Abby, if Micah runs away, will our design drafts be leaked? If that happens, the market will be flooded


    with counterfeit products, leading to L.Moon¡¯s closure, right?¡± Luna¡¯s face turned pale at that.


    Seeing her like this, Abigail felt guilty. She sat down beside Luna and held her hand. ¡°I won¡¯t let that ha


    ppen. You have to trust me. If worsees to worst, I can negotiate with the Pearson Family,¡± Abigail s


    aid softly.


    Outside the door, when Analise heard that, she slowly moved away and walked into the kitchen with a h


    eavy heart.


    The two didn¡¯t chat for long, and Abigail asked Luna to rest before going to the kitchen to help her gran


    dmother.


    ¡°How is Luna? She doesn¡¯t look good,¡± Analise asked with concern, sounding as she usually did.


    With her usual expression, Abigail replied, ¡°She¡¯s just tired; it¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Analise nodded and didn¡¯t say anything more.


    During dinner, Luna didn¡¯t eat much. After finishing the meal, the both of them went downstairs together


    .


    Originally, it was Kevin who was supposed to pick her up, but instead, she saw Sean standing by the c


    ar. He was tall and imposing. Under the moonlight, his long legs were particrly eye- catching.


    When Abigail saw him, it didn¡¯t surprise her. It was Luna who turned to look at Abigail immediately.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Abigail held Luna¡¯s hand and said warmly.


    Only after Luna realized that Abigail knew that Sean would being did she finally rx.


    Abigail stepped forward and greeted him. ¡°Good evening.¡±


    With a nod, Sean opened the car door for Abigail. ¡°Hop in.¡±


    After everyone got in, the car drove into the night and stopped at the entrance of Fantasy Bar.


    The three of them got out of the car, and it was only then that Sean told Abigail, ¡°Kevin came earlier to


    make a reservation, so he didn¡¯t go to pick you up.¡± It was as if he was afraid she would misunderstand


    .


    ¡°Got it,¡± Abigail replied.


    At this moment, Sean noticed that both she and Luna weren¡¯t in high spirits and understood that the inc


    ident at L.Moon had hit them hard.


    Once inside the private room of the bar, they took their seats, and Kevin asked Abigail and Luna, ¡°Do y


    ou prefer low¨Calcohol wine?¡±


    ¡°You can handle the order,¡± Abigail replied.


    Leaning back in her chair, Luna suddenly announced, ¡°Bring me a bottle of whiskey.¡±


    Abigail knew her friend was in a bad mood and thought it would be good for her to vent.


    When Kevin heard her order, he raised an eyebrow and looked at her before saying, ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s have


    a drink and discuss the situation thoroughly to find a good solution.¡±


    In fact, Luna felt frustrated. She had previously refused Sean¡¯s help, but he had actually been helping t


    hem quietly all along.


    I¡¯ve been investigating Micah Carott from yourpany. I expect there will be some news in the next c


    ouple of days. If she¡¯s connected to Kelly, you should personally go to the Pearson Family to hold Kelly


    ountable.¡± Sean got straight to the point after the waiter left to fetch the drinks.


    With her hand interlocked, Abigail spoke calmly. ¡°I already have a n for Micah. You guys are their tar


    get now. Mr. Stewart is ensnared, so you must be careful too.¡±


    She made this reminder in a very casual manner, but it made Sean¡¯s heart swell with happiness.


    All this while, Luna kept an eye on Sean and couldn¡¯t help but think to herself, Look at him, acting all un


    impressive.


    ¡°Thank you for the reminder, Ms. Quinn.¡± A smile yed on Sean¡¯s lips uncontrobly,


    ¡°You should also rein in your behavior, Mr. Stewart. It¡¯s not easy to clear your name once you¡¯ve been l


    abeled a yboy.¡± Luna, seeing Kevin sitting there and smiling, couldn¡¯t help but remind him aloud.


    He has been bashed online, and the stock market of East Joy Talent has been dropping continuously.


    How can he still be in the mood to smile?


    ¡°I¡¯m a yboy, and I deserve criticism. I have nothing to clear.¡± Kevin leaned back on the couch casuall


    y, his face a mask of indifference.


    Luna couldn¡¯t help but purse her lips in disdain.


    ¡°How much do you know about Kelly?¡± Abigail asked Se


    After taking a sip from his ss, he replied, ¡°Kelly is not a good person. Besides, the Pearson Family¡¯s


    situation is even moreplicated than the Davidson Family¡¯s. It would be quite time- consuming to in


    vestigate her.¡±


    When Abigail went to Eastbay, Sean was concerned for her safety, and they had limited time. And so, h


    e had only investigated some of the Pearson Family¡¯s history and had stopped because he didn¡¯t consi


    der Kelly a significant threat at the time.

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    Chapter 272


    Chapter 272 Awkward


    As soon as Abigail leaned back against the couch, she pursed her lips. ¡°I bought a fine batch of Marimo


    ra pearls from Mr. Fernandez. Interestingly, a jeweler told me today that there is a wealthy youngdy fr


    om Capitalis who wishes to acquire this particr batch of pearls to craft into jewelry for her uing f


    amily reunion banquet. Coincidentally, Kellymissioned me to make her a dress for her family reuni


    on banquet. I strongly suspect that they are the same person.¡±


    Sean looked at her with a cold and stern expression. ¡°You never mentioned your Marimora pearl purch


    ase, but she somehow managed to find out. It seems that she¡¯s quite resourceful.¡±


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    ¡°She even transferred 657 thousand to us! I found the number suspicious at the time. She¡¯s really infuri


    ating!¡± Luna was almost out of breath as she huffed angrily.


    ¡°She holds such deep malice against Ms. Quinn, but did Ms. Quinn do anything to wrong her? She¡¯s do


    ne so many disgusting things openly and in secret!¡± Kevin¡¯s fists tightened.


    Abigail thought about it. Kelly¡¯s cunningnessy in how


    she managed to disgust them from various angles. When they finally understood her words, actions, an


    d intentions, they suddenly felt utterly humiliated.


    ¡°It does feel like swallowing a bitter pill,¡± Abigailmented.


    However, Kelly wasn¡¯t merely after the Marimora pearls. She could easily ask the Pearsons to buy the


    m for her.


    After Abigail spoke with Ronaldo, she realized that Kelly¡¯s previous tactics to disgust her were merely a


    byproduct of her ultimate goal.


    She definitely had hidden intentions.


    ¡°Since this batch of Marimora pearls belongs to you, it¡¯s yours. Who does Kelly think she is?¡± Sean


    nced at Abigail with a cold gaze.


    Kelly had the resources to obtain the Marimora pearls, yet she insisted on taking them from Abigail. Ob


    viously, she was using the Pearsons as leverage to trample on Abigail.


    ¡°If she really has connections with those people from the Davidsons who were after me, I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll


    let her go!¡± Kevin snickered through gritted teeth, a sinister smile stered on his face.


    ¡°I¡¯m meeting you guys because I want you to watch out for her. Each of us deals with one threat. Mr. St


    ewart, you take care of the Davidsons. Mr. Graham, you deal with your affair with the Palmers, and I wil


    l personally take care of Kelly!¡± Abigail uttered those aggressive words with an icy expression.


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but nce at her. ¡®Do you already have a n?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know about your dealings with the Palmers, but I hope you can handle it on your own. My probl


    ems have caused you a lot of trouble, and I don¡¯t want you to get involved in more trouble because of


    me,¡± Abigailmented with a sharp look in her eyes.


    Sean nodded. A glimmer of hope had just risen in his heart, only to be shattered into disappointment by


    her words.


    She was sitting here today because they had encountered amon enemy, and that enemy had mad


    e her a target, endangering everyone who had secretly helped her.


    Abigail merely didn¡¯t want to carry more guilt.


    Thankfully, the wine was served at the right time.


    Luna raised her whiskey ss and angrily eximed, ¡°Let¡¯s unite against ourmon enemies and de


    feat the nasty people hiding in the shadows!¡±


    Abigail followed suit, raising her ss.


    They only drank for an hour.


    After getting a little tipsy, Abigail leaned toward the teary¨C


    eyed Luna and reassured her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll find Micah. I¡¯ve teamed up with Mr.


    Fernandez¡­ and he said he¡¯ll take Micah down no matter what it takes!¡±


    Hugging Abigail, Lunamented, ¡°We¡¯ve been through so much trouble, all because of Eric¡¯s confessio


    n to you. Kelly must be jealous of you and Eric, thinking you stole her fiance. That¡¯s why she¡¯s treating


    us like this!¡±


    Sean listened silently, gripping his wine ss tightly throughout. It turned out


    that before seeking him out, Abigail had prioritized working with Ronaldo. For the matters involving Kell


    y and her studio, she and Ronaldo had a shared n.


    After Sean instructed Cameron to send Abigail and Luna home, he continued drinking with Kevin.


    ¡°Seems like Abigail is still awkward around us,¡± Kevinmented purposely while drinking.


    Raising


    his wine ss, Sean gazed into the blue liquid. His pupils reflected a bewitching color. ¡°Kelly didn¡¯t hesi


    tate to buy off her studio¡¯s designers, steal her designs, and then snatch the Marimora pearls that belon


    ged to her. She will eventually get what she deserves!¡±


    Looking at the bewitching glint in his eyes, Kevin shuddered. ¡°Are you¡­ nning to deal with Kelly?


    Sean swirled his wine ss and replied cryptically, ¡°How dare someone who came out of nowhere chal


    lenge me? I think she¡¯s asking for trouble,¡±


    Kevin wrinkled his nose and uttered, I can¡¯t believe she threatened you with the Palmers¡® affair_¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, Sean¡¯s phone rang. It was a call from Xavien, who had just been di


    scharged yesterday.


    Sean answered the call. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± he asked, finishing his drink.


    Xavien immediately reported, ¡°Something is going on over at Joan¡¯s end.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Sean stood up abruptly. I¡¯ming over now.¡±


    With that, he hung up.


    ¡°Are you leaving?¡± Kevin raised his head.


    Sean grabbed him by the cor and said, ¡°You¡¯reing with me. The online rumors about


    you haven¡¯t died down yet, so keep a low profile.¡±


    ¡°Uh, okay,¡± Kevin replied as he was dragged outside.


    Sean knew Kevin¡¯s tendency to identally reveal personal information when he was drunk.


    Since Kevin had gotten involved in a scandal to help Abigail deal with the Davidsons, Sean couldn¡¯t lea


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    Chapter 273 A Good Show


    After putting Kevin into a cab, Sean headed toward Joan¡¯s residence.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Sean¡¯s expression was dark and mysterious as he sat in the car Xavien used for tailing.


    ¡°Their aim is to use Old Mrs.


    Graham as a threat. She will force you to pressure Mrs. Graham into dropping thewsuit against King


    ston and forgiving him so they can get him released from prison, Xavien stated solemnly.


    Sean sneered in response. ¡°Joan is someone who knows how to avoid trouble and seek benefits. She¡¯


    s already seen the consequences of those who go against me, so she¡¯s not foolish enough to do that.


    Keep an eye on her. I¡¯m anticipating the good show she will put on for me.¡±


    After saying that, he opened the door and disappeared into the darkness.


    At that moment, Joan discussed the next day¡¯s n with Kingston¡¯s friend.


    However, a knock on the door startled her.


    She quickly exited the temporary chat application and approached the door, asking in a low voice, ¡°Wh


    o is it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me,¡± the person outside the door replied.


    The owner of this voice was precisely the person Joan had been yearning for day and night.


    She eagerly opened the door, but when she saw who the guest was, her face quickly turned pale.


    The next morning, as usual, Lina set off from the Graham Estate to go shopping at the supermarket.


    She pushed a cart through the crowd and asionally saw couples with children. She would even- env


    y the parents who carried a little chubby child in their arms for a while before moving on to the next aisl


    e to pick ingredients.


    It¡¯s about time Sean goes on a blind date. This can¡¯t go on forever! Lina sighed.


    ¡°Grandma, are you shopping for groceries too?¡±


    A familiar voice resonated beside her.


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    When Lina turned around to see Joan, her expression instantly fell. ¡°Who¡¯s your grandma? I don¡¯t


    have a granddaughter! I heard that your brother kidnapped Abigail¡¯s grandmother and got into trouble.


    How many years of imprisonment was he sentenced to?¡±


    She was eager to get Sean a wife, but Joan¡¯s brother, who hadmitted a crime, wouldn¡¯t fit her crite


    ria at all!


    Joan felt somewhat awkward due to the elderly woman¡¯s reaction. With reddened eyes, she appeared


    as timid as a rabbit who was bullied. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for that olddy from the Quinns insulting Sean and cl


    aiming that he has an affair at the hospital, my brother wouldn¡¯t have been driven to kidnap her. She w


    as trying to frame him!¡±


    ¡°Both of them are ungrateful brats! If Sean were really having an affair, I would¡¯ve had a great- grandchi


    ld by now. Why would they even be involved?!¡± Lina was instantly enraged upon hearing it and started


    mumbling.


    Seeing an opportunity, Joan tagged behind her and added fuel to the fire. ¡°You must watch out for Sean


    , Grandma. Lately, he¡¯s been in frequent contact with Abigail, and they even went to a bar together.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lina immediately turned to her and scolded angrily, ¡°When did they start contacting


    each other again?¡±


    ¡°Something happened at Abigail¡¯s studio, so she asked for Sean¡¯s help,¡± Joan exined as she naturall


    y reached out and pushed Lina¡¯s shopping cart.


    Lina was fuming by now, and her eyes showedplete disgust. ¡°I knew it! Sean was definitely the on


    e who paid for her fame!¡±


    ¡°Yeah, and who knows how much money he spent!¡± Joan added, ying along.


    ¡°You seem to care a lot about him.¡± Lina realized this through her observation despite the look of disma


    y presented on her face.


    ¡°You¡¯re aware of my feelings for Sean, don¡¯t you, Grandma? I certainly don¡¯t want him to get tricked by


    Abigail,¡± Joan replied obediently.


    When Lina turned around to pick her ingredients, she couldn¡¯t help but ponder.


    Although Joan had a criminal brother, her intense interest in Sean allowed Lina to keep tabs on him thr


    ough her. This way, she could make arrangements for him and get rid of Abigail, that leech, once and fo


    r all!


    After a certain amount of consideration, Lina turned back to Joan. ¡°Speaking of which, your brother we


    nt astray because of Sean. It has nothing to do with you. The issues were essentially caused by the Qu


    inns. Without that leech and her grandmother, your brother wouldn¡¯t have resorted to crime.¡±


    Joan burst into tears at her statement. ¡°My brother¡­ is just too loyal. He treats Sean like his own


    brother and can¡¯t stand watching him getting bullied by the Quinns!¡±


    Lina could tell Joan was acting, but she didn¡¯t express her thoughts directly.


    By the time they left the supermarket, Lina had a big smile on her face. ¡°You really shouldn¡¯t have paid


    for this. I¡¯m not short of money, so why are you trying to pay for me?¡±


    Joan looked at her with reluctance and uttered softly, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter whether or not you¡¯re short of m


    oney. It¡¯s the thought that counts.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s exchange numbers. From now on, you¡¯ll apany me when I go grocery shopping. You know


    what Sean¡¯s food preferences are since you¡¯ve been in a rtionship with him before, so you can act a


    s my advisor!¡± Lina suggested, acting like a magnanimous elder.


    ¡°Maybe not. My brother has done wrong because of Sean, so Sean doesn¡¯t want me to have contact wi


    th him or the people around him. We¡¯ve merely encountered each other by fate today, so he should be f


    ine with it. However, if he finds out I¡¯m in contact with you, he¡¯ll be infuriated,¡± Joanmented with red e


    yes, looking genuinely hurt.


    ¡°You know where I live, don¡¯t you? I have a morning exercise routine, and I like to jog along the road ou


    tside the Graham Estate. Perhaps you can join me for a run. Sean has been enchanted by Abigail, so h


    e¡¯s not affectionate with me anymore, but I¡¯m getting old, and I really hope to have someone to talk to,


    alright?¡± Lina suggested before she left with the apanying driver.


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    Chapter 274


    Chapter 274 Sean Is on a Blind Date


    At noon, Sean was summoned to the restaurant by a call from Lina.


    As soon as his tall figure appeared in the restaurant, he immediately drew the attention of many


    women.


    However, Sean looked as though he was oblivious to the stares. Taking Cameron with him, he walked t


    oward the dining table where Lina sat and took his seat.


    Meanwhile, Cameron stood silently behind him.


    Lina nced at Cameron before putting on a displeased look on her face. ¡°Must you bring your assista


    nt when you have a meal with me? It¡¯s not like you¡¯re here to talk about business affairs.¡±


    ¡°Since we¡¯re here to have a meal, let¡¯s start ordering.¡± Sean changed the subject, picked up menu on th


    e side, and browsed through the food.


    But after turning a page, a person with a faint floral fragrance sat beside him.


    At once, Sean furrowed his brows and looked to his side.


    the


    Before him was a girl with long, silky hair wearing a white dress and


    holding a purse studded with pearls sitting at the dining table.


    When Sean looked at her, she nodded slightly and greeted him in a tender voice. ¡°Hi, Seanie. My name


    is Lucy Snyder.¡±


    Her appearance was as pure as the driven snow. Her voice sounded like a trickling stream, and her aur


    a exuded a pleasant vibe despite her not looking particrly beautiful.


    ¡°Do I know you?¡± Sean asked while looking at the woman expressionlessly.


    Upon hearing that, Lucy turned to look at Lina with a slightly embarrassed demeanor. Even so, she was


    n¡¯t angered by his derisory remark.


    With a straight face, Lina exined, ¡°Sean, this is Frank Snyder¡¯s daughter. She just came back from s


    tudying abroad not long ago. She always called you Seanie when you two were still young, remember?


    Since she has yet to make new friends upon her return, I figured you could take her around to get her f


    amiliarized with the city after the meal.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, do I look like I¡¯m very idle to you?¡± Sean questioned. Even though he had a smile on his fac


    e, his words were harsh.


    ¡°If you¡¯re busy, arrange for her to join yourpany as your secretary. That way, not only can she get f


    amiliar with the environment, but it won¡¯t dy your work, Lina said. Then, she turned around, smiled at


    Lucy, and added, ¡°The chef in this restaurant has cooked for state dinners. You


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    must have missed the food at home after years of staying in Finde and having their Findellian cuisine


    .¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am. Besides, I have yet to taste the dishes made by a state dinner master chef. I can grab this o


    pportunity and have a taste.¡± She looked as gentle as the autumn wind, her whole face appearing as cl


    ear as water.


    Lina was extremely pleased.


    As expected, such a graceful and beautiful youngdy is indeed attractive.


    Just as Sean dropped the menu, got up, and was about to leave, he met with Abigail and Ronaldo, who


    were entering the restaurant.


    The two made eye contact.


    When Abigail saw him, she was stunned for a moment and then nodded at him.


    After that, when she saw the gentle youngdy, she immediately understood what was happening at th


    e table.


    Upon seeing this, Cameron silently mourned for Sean.


    This has got to be a joke! I can¡¯t believe Mr. Graham is this unlucky! Judging from the look in Mrs. Grah


    am¡¯s eyes, I can tell she must have misunderstood the situation.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, what a coincidence!¡± Ronaldo greeted


    him with a smile. His smile grew profound when his gaze fell on Lucy.


    ¡°Let¡¯s proceed to our table. Mr. Fernandez, you have to try the


    food in this restaurant. Their chef has cooked for state dinners and is well¨C


    known on the inte,¡± Abigail whispered to Ronaldo in a confident and graceful manner.


    At first, Lina wanted to ridicule her.


    However, Abigail¡¯s aura made her feel a little unfamiliar. It was as though today was her first time meeti


    ng her.


    Compared with someone like Lucy, a beautiful daughter of a humble family, Abigail¡¯s superior- like aura


    was the sure winner.


    ¡°It was a pity that I didn¡¯t have time to finish savoring the delicacies herest time because I was in suc


    h a hurry. Today, I have to take advantage of this opportunity


    and taste them all.¡± Ronaldo smiled as he walked toward the dining table.


    With one walking in front and another walking behind, the two finally reached their table and took their


    seats by the window.


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    Lina watched Abigail warily for a long time. She felt extremely ufortable when she realized that Abi


    gail didn¡¯t spare them a single look.


    ¡°Grandma, since you like it here, why don¡¯t you stick around and enjoy your meal with Miss Snyder? I s


    hall take my leave first.¡± Sean stood up and left without looking back.


    Cameron was surprised, for he thought Sean would change his mind and stay around to have lunch du


    e to Abigail¡¯s presence in the restaurant.


    ¡°Sean!¡± Lina rose to her feet.


    As her voice was loud, both Abigail and Ronaldo heard her shout too.


    Fortunately, because it was a high¨Cend and customer¨Climiting restaurant, the shout


    didn¡¯t attract the attention of the guests at the other tables besides Abigail¡¯s.


    Sean calmly nced in Abigail¡¯s direction, only to discover that she didn¡¯t even raise her head.


    So, she won¡¯t mind even if I really am on a blind date today?


    ¡°Cameron, remember to inform the restaurant¡¯s owner that whatever the guests at this table ordered wil


    l be on me.¡± Sean left the table without looking back after he finished giving his order.


    At this moment, Lina suddenly ced her hand over her chest and said, ¡°Sean¡­ Y¨C


    You really are pissing me off¡­¡±


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    Chapter 275 It¡¯s Just That the Viin Has Aged


    Still, Ronaldo was feeling a little gossipy. For that reason, he frequently looked at the table where


    Sean sat.


    Sensing something was off with the situation, Cameron immediately went to the corner and made a ph


    one call.


    Within two minutes, the few guests in the restaurant were kindly escorted out by the servers.


    Two guests remained, though, since Cameron wasn¡¯t sure if he should ask the server to show Abigail a


    nd Ronaldo the door. Therefore, he approached Sean and asked, ¡°What about Ms. Quinn and her gues


    t?¡±


    ¡°Leave them,¡± Sean replied tly. After that, he turned around and cast Lina a cold look. ¡°I will ask Xavi


    en to call an ambnce. Grandma, you should have just stayed


    at the Graham Estate if you are feeling unwell. I am a perfectly healthy young


    man. I can take care of myself.¡±


    Then, he nced at Lucy without a word. He turned around, nning to leave.


    However, Lucy could feel her whole body turn rigid because of his nce.


    ¡°You are still in love with Abigail, aren¡¯t you?!¡± Lina suddenly raised her voice. Minutes ago, she was stil


    l restraining herself a little as there were guests in the restaurant. But now that all guests except for Abi


    gail and Ronaldo were gone, she couldn¡¯t be bothered to lower her voice.


    Upon hearing her name suddenly get called, Abigail cursed in silence. Sh*t! Just


    my luck!


    ¡°You think I don¡¯t know? Something has currently gone wrong in her studio, and you, along with Kevin,


    are the ones bearing all the consequences for her. Just how much more money want to give to her and


    her grandmother?!¡± Lina expressed bitterly. Shortly after, she red at


    do Abigail, who looked wretched and confused. ¡°If you don¡¯t have what it takes to run a business, just


    you go and work hard as an employee then! You and Sean are divorced, yet you still-¡±


    ¡°Cameron, what are you doing standing there?!¡± Sean questioned before she could finish speaking, his


    voice abruptly turning frosty.


    Trembling in fright, Lucy immediately grabbed her bag and escaped without Cameron¡¯s order.


    ¡°Lulu!¡± Lina yelled, attempting to stop her.


    Cameron walked up to Ronaldo and gave him an extremely modest smile. ¡°Mr. Fernandez, we have so


    me private matters to deal with here, so why don¡¯t you step aside for a while and allow me to take you t


    o enjoy your meal at a nice restaurant right away? I can assure you that you will absolutely be satisfied.


    ¡°Well, since Mr. Graham has some family affairs to deal with here, I suppose we should just have


    our lunch at another restaurant. Mr. Hopkins, there¡¯s no need for trouble.¡± Abigail stood up.


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    Despite feeling a little bummed, Ronaldo still


    got up and nodded in agreement. ¡°No problem. Let¡¯s go, then.¡±


    Yet, Lina stopped Abigail before she could walk out. ¡°I¡¯m warning you¨C


    keep pestering Sean, and don¡¯t me me for being ruthless.¡±


    The muscle in Sean¡¯s face tightened as he suppressed his anger.


    Meanwhile, Cameron was sweating profusely. Without dy, he showed Ronaldo the door.


    When there were only the three of them left in the restaurant, Abigail looked at Lina with an indifferent e


    xpression and said in an extremely calm tone, ¡°I have no idea that eating in the same restaurant means


    pestering. Old Mrs. Graham, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being too oppressive? You¡¯re not the owner of this r


    estaurant, so why can¡¯t I bring my friends over for a meal? Is that illegal? Besides, Mr. Graham offers m


    e a helping hand simply because he feels guilty for hurting my family!¡±


    Knowing Abigail was feeling deeply wronged, Sean swiftly expressed his apology. ¡°Ms. Quinn, shouldn¡¯


    t have presumptuously interfered in your affairs. For that, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Upon hearing that, Lina looked at him with pain written all over her face, and


    tears welled up in her eyes. ¡°So, you¡¯re going to act cruelly toward me for the sake of an outsider? Is th


    at it? I see it now. You won¡¯t stop until you piss me off!¡±


    Abigail ignored Lina, turned around, and nned to leave.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. In the end, I still caused you trouble.¡± Sean apologized again from behind her.


    However, Abigail didn¡¯t respond and simply left with an icy expression.


    As soon as she left, the coldness all over Sean faded away. He raised his hand to pinch his eyebrows a


    nd sat at the table without uttering a word.


    ¡°Sean¡­ If you go along with my arrangement for today and have a nice meal


    with Lulu, I won¡¯t give Abigail a hard time. I¡¯ll pay no attention


    to her no matter how you help her. Marry Lulu and have a child with


    her if she¡¯spatible with you. What do you think? Are we good?¡± Ultimately, Lina didn¡¯t dare to push


    Sean too hard.


    Moreover, she wasn¡¯t sure if it was her illusion, but she had a feeling that her grandson cared about Abi


    gail more.


    ¡°I will not get married, and I will never change my mind, no matter how many more blind dates you set


    up. Feel free to make excuses for me to meet these heiresses if you aren¡¯t afraid of offending others. I


    will just give them my attitude, though,¡± Sean answered, his gaze indifferent.


    ¡°Sean, do you want to drive me to an early grave? What¡¯s so good about Abigail?! You both are


    divorced, yet you still want to defend her? She¡¯s the one who is ipetent and always relies on


    men-¡±


    ¡°Grandma!¡± Sean suddenly mmed his palm on the table and sprung to his feet, interjecting her.


    Upon looking at him up close, Lina realized that Sean¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. At once, her heart twitche


    d in pain, and tears streamed down


    her cheeks. ¡°Are you seriously going to condemn yourself so much and disobey me for her sake?¡±


    ¡°I have always stood on the side of justice! Did you ever feel guilty for bullying Old Mrs. Quinn and caus


    ing her to be hospitalized? Why do you still have the nerve to keep making humiliating remarks at them


    ?¡± Each word that escaped Sean¡¯s lips hit the nail on the head.


    ¡°Previously, you weren¡¯t guilt¨C


    stricken too, regarding the acupuncture incident conducted by the traditional medicine doctor either! I c


    an¡¯t believe you can truly keep hurting them with a clear conscience. Indeed, you are my Grandma, but


    at the same time, I also know that you are a wicked olddy. This makes me feel very disappointed and


    helpless.¡± With that, Sean stood up dejectedly and walked toward the restaurant¡¯s door.


    ¡°Grandma, since you¡¯re unrepentant, then let¡¯s not see each other anymore. Right now, I¡¯m terrified to s


    ee your face.¡± He walked away after saying that.


    Lina was trembling all over.


    Just then, Xavien took the doctor into the restaurant.


    As for Cameron, who waited outside, he immediately stepped forward when he saw Seane out. Lo


    wering his head, he reported, ¡°Ms. Quinn has left.¡±


    Despite feeling slightly troubled, Sean hummed in response. Then, with his tone as cold as ever, he sai


    d, ¡°Ask Xavien to take good care of Grandma.¡±

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    Chapter 276 I Am Not a Passive Person


    Atst, Abigail and Ronaldo went to another restaurant to have their lunch.


    After lunch, she drove him back to L.Moon, but realized that he, who sat in the front passenger seat, ke


    pt staring at her.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± she asked subconsciously.


    ¡°Were you¡­ married to Sean before?¡± Ronaldo asked tentatively. If truth be told, he had already figure


    d it out even though Lina didn¡¯t point out clearly who Abigail had a divorce with.


    ¡°Yeah, but we¡¯re divorced now. It isn¡¯t something worth publicizing, right?¡± Abigail replied nonchntly.


    In other words, she was hinting at him that she hoped he wouldn¡¯t tell anyone else.


    Looking at herpletely indifferent attitude, Ronaldo rested his chin on his hand and observed her. ¡°D


    id you leave him because you didn¡¯t like him?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, I don¡¯t think we are that close to the point where we can discuss private matters with e


    ach other.¡± Abigail¡¯s side profile appeared indifferent, and her tone sounded gentle yet autocratic. ¡°Besi


    des, I dislike talking about private matters with my clients.¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you¡¯re too serious!¡± Ronaldoined under his breath.


    Seeing that he was fooling around, Abigail, too, restrained her solemn demeanor. ¡°Have you found out t


    he origin of Micah¡¯s virus?¡±


    ¡°I have asked someone


    to look into it. Don¡¯t worry. There should be information about it in the next two days,¡± Ronaldo said bef


    ore suddenly leaning forward. Curious, he asked, ¡°What¡¯s your n to deal with Kelly?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll know when the timees.¡± Abigail raised the corner of her mouth slightly, looking enigmatic.


    Upon hearing that, Ronaldo said joyfully, ¡°I shall look forward to your big n, then.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, we may have suffered a loss this time, but the benefits that await uster will be endle


    ss,¡± Abigail stated.


    Sure enough, the reason Ronaldo came here this time wasn¡¯t purely to chat and have lunch with


    her.


    Considering that Abigail had given her employees half a day off, the current atmosphere in the whole st


    udio was quiet.


    After unlocking the door and entering the studio, Abigail headed straight to the office while Ronaldo foll


    owed closely.


    As they stood at the door of the office, Abigail¡¯s originally benign expression turned extremely cold the


    moment she opened the door.


    Micah, who was tied to a chair, lowered her head in defeat when she saw her enter


    Perhaps she, too, didn¡¯t expect that Ronaldo would find someone to capture her at the airport and send


    her back after she left the country.


    up


    ¡°Micah, you have only two options now. You can either be sent to the police station and get locked


    behind bars for a few years, or you can tell me honestly who the instigator is. I won¡¯t hold you ounta


    ble if you tell me.¡± Abigail stood before the woman and looked at her condescendingly, her tone eerie a


    nd merciless.


    ¡°Just send me to the police station and let me be imprisoned for a few years, then,¡± Micah said, exudin


    g the vibe ofpletely giving up on herself.


    Meanwhile, Ronaldo nced at her. I can¡¯t believe Micah would rather go to jail than tell us the instigat


    or!


    ¡°You are merely doing it for the money, aren¡¯t you? Tell you what¨C


    I will pay twice as much as the amount the other party pays you.¡± Abigail raised her hand and pinched


    Micah¡¯s chin, her eyes filled with venom.


    ¡°I did it because I am annoyed by you. Stop wasting time and ask the police toe and arrest. me alr


    eady!¡± Micah red at her arrogantly, and at the same time, her hatred for Abigail emerged inexplicably


    .


    After loosening her grip on Micah¡¯s chin indifferently, Abigail stood up straight and looked at her as thou


    gh she was looking at garbage. ¡°Mr. Fernandez, you have ways to check the ounts of all her family


    members, right?¡±


    ¡°No


    doubt. None can escape.¡± Ronaldo didn¡¯t take Micah¡¯s unyielding attitude seriously at all and responde


    d with a smile on his face.


    However, Micah snorted, not fearing their threat.


    ¡°You are so confident because you think your backer is more powerful than me and can protect you, bu


    t have you forgotten that the deed you and your backer did is a crime? The mills of God grind slowly


    but surely. As long as you vite thew, you will get caught sooner orter. When that happens, who


    else will defend your interest?¡± Abigail looked at Micah as if she was looking at a fool.


    ¡°Just sue me, Abigail.¡± With that, Micah lowered her eyes and stopped looking at her.


    At this Juncture, Abigail knew there was no point in talking about it anymore.


    Therefore, she left the office with Ronaldo. She sat


    on the couch, took out two bottles of water from underneath the coffee table, and handed one to him.


    ¡°Damn it! Her lips sure are tight!¡± Ronaldo took the bottle of water andmented, his voice tinged wit


    h anger.


    ¡°No matter how tight her lips are, she is still a human. Every human has a weakness.¡± Abigail calmly twi


    sted the cap and took a sip of water.


    ¡°What if she refuses? It will be difficult for us to deal with Kelly.¡± A rare hint of worry flickered across Ro


    naldo¡¯s face as he held the bottle of mineral water.


    Our position will remain disadvantageous until we possess definite personal or material evidence.


    At that thought, he involuntarily looked at Abigail, only to see her drinking her water slowly


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    with calmness in her eyes.


    Seeing that she was sinking into her thoughts, Ronaldo stopped talking. Instead, he rested his chin on


    his hand and observed her.


    ¡°Perhaps we have been advancing in the wrong direction,¡± Abigail suddenly said to him.


    At once, Ronaldo gathered his thoughts and asked, ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Keep investigating. As for me, I have some things that I need to deal with recently, so that¡¯s it for today,


    ¡± she instructed.


    ¡°Then how about Micah? Are we going to


    continue to tie her up here?¡± He stood For a moment, he couldn¡¯t catch what decision she had made.


    up


    after Abigail.


    ¡°Someone will send her to the police station. Our studio will be cooperative regarding the investigation


    procedure.¡± With that, Abigail walked out the door.


    Ronaldo immediately followed. ¡°Whoa! You sure are swift in changing your mind.¡±


    ¡°We can¡¯t keep getting ourselves into dead ends. Otherwise, it will be very passive, and I am not a pass


    ive person, alright?¡± Standing by the door, Abigail raised her eyebrows and borated to him.


    Since she rarely made such an expression, it made her look expressive for a moment.


    Ronaldo¡¯s heart skipped a beat out of surprise. He then walked out of L.Moon in a daze and couldn¡¯t re


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    Chapter 277 Analise Has a Secret


    Ronaldo¡¯s first impression of Abigail was that she was a gorgeousdy, yet distant and seemed hard to


    In the eyes of the public, people with such an attitude were deemed as aloof.


    Yet, only now did he understand that she wasn¡¯t aloof; she was purely exuding such a vibe.


    The two went their separate ways, and Abigail drove home.


    Considering that she went back early today, she thought Analise would be waiting at home for her. How


    ever, panic struck her once she realized her grandmother


    wasn¡¯t home. At once, she took out her phone and called her grandmother.


    It took a long time for Analise to answer her phone.


    ¡°Grandma, where are you? I got off work early today, so I happened to be able to pick you up.¡±


    Abigail spoke in a rxed tone as soon as the call got through.


    ¡°Oh, that won¡¯t be necessary. I¡¯m just watching TV at a friend¡¯s house in theplex. I¡¯ll be back in a w


    hile!¡± Analise swiftly refused the offer.


    A faint smile appeared on Abigail¡¯s face the moment she heard that her grandmother had actually made


    friends. ¡°In that case, have fun with your friends. It¡¯s fine too if youe back a littleter.¡±


    After Abigail ended the call, the corner of her mouth raised into a smile.


    She couldn¡¯t help but be happy for Analise when she thought of thetter wanting to blend into city life.


    Once Abigail returned to her room, her phone suddenly rang moments after she turned on thepute


    r.


    It turned out to be a message from Sean.


    The smile on Abigail¡¯s face faded slightly when she remembered the incident that happened in the rest


    aurant.


    Sean had sent her a picture.


    Curious, Abigail clicked on the picture and was shocked when she spotted her grandmother in it. Throu


    gh the picture, she could be seen gripping onto someone at the subway entrance, looking as if she


    was asking for directions.


    ¡®When did this happen?¡®


    Abigail immediately asked Sean.


    ¡®A few minutes ago. Don¡¯t worry. I have asked Cameron to follow her.


    Thanks. I will keep in touch with Mr. Hopkins and go to pick her up.


    With that, Abigail stood up and got ready to head out.


    ¡®Ms.


    Quinn, are you not aware Old Mrs. Quinn has gone out? If that¡¯s the case, you¡¯d better not go and pick


    her up. Instead, keep a close eye on her for a few days and see what she does when she goes out. Aft


    er all, even if she¡¯s your grandmother, I¡¯m sure she still has secrets that she doesn¡¯t want you to know.¡®


    Sean attempted to persuade Abigail to think twice through his text.


    Thinking about how Analise lied to her when she called her just now, Abigail eventually agreed that wha


    t he said made sense.


    But then again, it¡¯s not like I forbid her to go out. Why would she lie to me?


    Almost an hour passed, and Analise finally came back with a small cake in her hand.


    Before her return, Abigail was in a state of worry and couldn¡¯t refrain from overthinking.


    ¡°You¡¯re hungry, aren¡¯t you? My friend specifically asked me to bring this cake back for you to try. Dig in


    and see if you like it,¡± Analise announced lovingly as soon as she stepped through the door.


    Abigail felt relieved at the sound of her grandmother¡¯s voice. After concealing her emotions, she reache


    d out and took the cake from her. ¡°It looks delicious. Remember to thank your friend for me, Grandma.¡±


    Nevertheless, she still detected the stench of sweat on Analise¡¯s body. It was clear to her that it was the


    result of being outside for a long time.


    ¡°Have you gone to have your blood pressure checked at theplex¡¯s infirmary recently?¡± Abigail pret


    ended to ask casually as she walked toward the couch with the cake.


    ¡®I have. I even made a lot of friends. You can ask them to testify for me. By the way, why do you always


    not believe me?¡± Analiseined while faking an upset look.


    ¡°Nonsense. I¡¯m clearly worried about you,¡± Abigail refuted with a pout.


    Analise hung up the keys and walked to the bathroom. ¡°I¡¯ll make dinner for you after I take a shower.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯m going to my room first. I have yet to finish my work.¡± Abigail immediately excused herself, for


    she feared she would have a hard time holding back and couldn¡¯t help but blurt out


    what was on her mind.


    After closing the door, she looked at the cake in her hand. Her eyes slightly welled up with tears as she


    thought, Grandma even purposely spent money to buy snacks, which she had never been willing to bu


    y,


    in order to deceive me.


    Breathing out a long sigh, Abigail eventually decided to secretly find out what exactly her grandmother


    was going to do.


    The next morning, Abigail acted like she was going to work when, in reality, she was hiding in thepl


    ex.


    As expected, Analise went out an hour after Abigail hunkered down outside the house.


    She trailed behind and discovered that Analise took a bus first and then arrived at the subway station. A


    nalise, who stumbled and lost her direction many times, finally arrived at Pendorf¡¯s train


    station.


    Abigail was puzzled as to why her grandmother woulde to a train station.


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    back Analise asked the attendant at the train station how to buy a ticket by herself and the things that s


    he needed to pay attention to when buying a ticket. After receiving her answers from the attendant, she


    stood aside and repeatedly muttered the steps.


    Since she couldn¡¯t remember how to write many words and wasn¡¯t skilled in using her smartphone, she


    had no choice but to rely on her memory.


    Generally, it would surely take less than an hour toplete if it was up to a youth to carry out such a t


    ask. Yet, Analise spent almost a whole day.


    Under the 4.00PM scorching heat, Analise once again stumbled home with her back hunched.


    Instead of following her, Abigail sat at the bus stop and looked up at the sky in confusion.


    Even if she wants to return to the countryside, she doesn¡¯t need to take a train. She just needs to take


    a bus or a cab. Where exactly does Grandma want to go? Is the ce she¡¯s going somewhere that I ca


    n¡¯t find out?


    Abigail was so preupied with the many thoughts in her mind that she still couldn¡¯t figure it out even a


    fter she sat there until the sky turned dark.


    I don¡¯t even know how to ask Grandma either. What if she tells me the day she¡¯s about to leave? If I as


    k her now, it will be


    the same as me telling her that I have followed her. It will only make her sad, so I can¡¯t do

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    Chapter 278


    Chapter 278 Turns Out to Be a Loser


    Abigail returned home with her heart filled with worry.


    She opened the door and looked into the living room.


    However, her expression immediately turned cold when she saw the person sitting in the living


    room.


    ¡°Who permitted you toe to my house?!¡± Abigail questioned Chad angrily.


    Upon hearing her shout, Analise swiftly ran out of the kitchen. Looking at Chad, who was smiling gently,


    and then at Abigail, she asked with a look of iprehension, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Grandma, you shouldn¡¯t let strangers in when I¡¯m not home!¡± Abigail walked to Analise and pulled the


    elderly woman to stand behind her, protecting her from Chad.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, how can you be so certain that I don¡¯t know her? Besides, your Grandma is an adult. You c


    an¡¯t restrict her from making friends.¡± Chad had a smile on his face,pletely ignoring her


    anger.


    ¡°Mr. Lae, I suggest you leave my house now. Otherwise, don¡¯t me me for attacking you!¡± Abigai


    l wasn¡¯t in the mood to make small talk with him at all. In fact, her tone of voice was so frosty that it sur


    prised Analise a little.


    After all, this was Analise¡¯s first time seeing Abigail wholly on guard like this.


    ¡°I know Mr. Lae. He lives in thisplex. Not only that, he was the one who asked me to bring yo


    u a cake yesterday, so stop speaking so harshly to him,¡± Analise kindly exined while tugging on Abig


    ail¡¯s sleeve.


    ¡°Grandma-¡± Abigail nearly blurted out the truth but eventually held back.


    Then, she took a deep breath and added, ¡°Grandma, why don¡¯t you go to the kitchen while I and have


    a chat with him?¡±


    go


    Meanwhile, Chad watched them like a cunning fox, the wheels in his mind turning incessantly.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Analise turned around and entered the kitchen.


    After that, Abigail walked to the door and shouted at Chad through gritted teeth, ¡°Come out!¡±


    Only then did he leisurely walk out of the house and follow her to the downstairs of the apartmentp


    lex. Looking at the fuming Abigail, he mocked, ¡°I thought you would always be so sure of victory before


    I came over. My, my, it turns out that you, too, have moments when you feel so anxious.¡±


    ¡°Grandma is my family member. Of course, I am anxious. As for you, you don¡¯t have a sense of shame


    and have be someone¡¯sckey, eh?¡± Abigail countered coldly.


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    Thecent smile on Chad¡¯s face faded slightly after he heard that. ¡°Ms. Quinn, insulting guests isn


    ¡¯t what ady would do.¡±


    ¡°What does it matter to you whether Lam ady or not? Stop educating me on how to be a woman. A s


    c*mbag like you isn¡¯t worthy of that position.¡± Abigail cast him a piercing look.


    Thisckey of Kelly really has crossed the line!


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, it¡¯s just a thousand pearls. Think about your grandmother. You still have to


    manage ¡°Ms. Quinn, its just a thousand pearls. Think abou L.Moon well to support her. Her health deter


    iorates year after year. Surely, you need to spend money on plenty of things.¡± Chad folded his arms acr


    oss his chest and spoke in a condescending demeanor.


    ¡°I won¡¯t sell the pearls to you even if I keep them as marbles to y with, so you can just hold on to the


    money given to you by your backer and covet them!¡± Abigail scoffed.


    Upon hearing that, Chad looked at her with disdain. ¡°So what if you find out? Ms. Quinn, you¡¯d best hee


    d my advice and not go against the heiress of Capitalis.¡±


    After a momentary pause, he continued, ¡°How about this? You can name any price you


    want for the pearls. Regardless of how much, the amount of money you receive will be enough for you t


    o live the rest of your life with your


    grandmother. But if you go against a rich youngdy such as the heiress of Capitalis, not only will you b


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    e miserable, but you may also involve your grandmother in this matter.¡±


    Abigail turned down his offer as she stared him down. ¡°I¡¯m only going to tell you this once¨C


    I will undoubtedly skin you alive if you cross the line like you did today. Sure, go ahead and be as proud


    as you want now, but if I ever see you showing up in thisplex again, I will hire someone to beat yo


    u to the point you are immobilized! I dare you to try it if you don¡¯t believe


    me!¡±


    With that, she immediately left.


    Chad squinted his eyes and watched as she left. Moments after, he snorted coldly. ¡°How undiscriminati


    ng!¡±


    After that, he turned around, and just as he was about to leave, he got punched in the face.


    ¡°Argh!¡± Chad cried out in pain. Before he could respond, he was kicked hard in the stomach again, cau


    sing him to stagger and fall to the ground.


    Cameron stepped forward, lifted him by the cor, and dragged the barely conscious Chad


    toward Sean¡¯s car.


    Meanwhile, Sean sat in the car with one hand resting on the window. Although his demeanor


    seemed indifferent, he was full of anger.


    Cameron threw Chad to the ground before kicking him in the knee.


    Chad¡¯s legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground with a thud.


    The severe pain from his knee made him break into a cold sweat, waking him up.


    His body trembled in fear, and his face instantly took on a total ghastly expression once he looked up a


    nd saw Sean.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Did you lose the arrogance


    you had earlier?¡± Sean tilted his head, put his fingers together to support his temples, and asked coldly.


    Even though Chad tried his best to calm down, his voice couldn¡¯t stop quivering as he mumbled, ¡°I¡¯m ju


    st here to run errands for someone¡­ I have no intention of giving Ms. Quinn a hard time¡­¡±


    Sean snorted when he heard that. ¡°Tsk! So, it turns out that you¡¯re a loser who bullies the


    weak and fears the strong!¡±


    With that, he sat up straight and ordered Cameron tly, ¡°Disable him and then have someone send hi


    m to the heiress of Capitalis bedroom.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Mr. Graham.¡± Cameron grabbed Chad by the hair and dragged him toward the trees.


    As soon as Abigail returned home and saw Analise serving food to the table, she said with a straight fa


    ce, ¡°About that man¡­ He came to mypany and forced me to make a trade with him, but I refused.


    That¡¯s why he came to our house. Yet, you were still defending him earlier?¡±


    ¡°No, I didn¡¯t. I really know him,¡± Analise replied. But since she knew Abigail was angry, her tone was sli


    ghtly lower.


    ¡°Grandma, I don¡¯t mind you making friends, but trust me, Chad isn¡¯t a good person. Don¡¯t treat him as a


    friend anymore, got it? He approached you on purpose. Besides, how can you tell if he tells a few lies?


    ¡± Abigail expressed her powerlessness.


    It seems that Chad has arrived here for a long time and has investigated everything about me in the sh


    adows!

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    Chapter 279


    Chapter 279 Her Royal Highness the Princess Is So Imposing!


    Analise put the dishes on the dining table and muttered unhappily.


    ¡°How


    can I be so easily deceived? When I was young, I was the queen of Quinn Vige, and I even married y


    our grandfather, the most handsome man in the vige. You can ask the folks in Quinn Vige, and the


    y will tell you that I had never fallen into lies since I was born!¡±


    Her words sessfully made Abigailugh.


    At the same time, she couldn¡¯t help but recall the scene where her grandmother chased her


    bully from one edge of the vige to another with a broom.


    Even so, Abigail couldn¡¯t forget Analise was now an elder who couldn¡¯t even take a cab.


    ¡°Still big cities are different from viges. Folks in viges meet regrly, so we more or less know the


    m through and through. City folks, on the other hand, areplex. Moreover, you don¡¯t see each other


    often, so how can you tell their character?¡± Abigail smiled, not forgetting to remind Analise.


    ¡°Fine, I get it. By the way, what business deal is he forcing you to make, Abby? The matter at your work


    is serious, isn¡¯t it?¡± Analise looked at her. Although her gaze was hazy, her eyes carried


    concern.


    ¡°No, I didn¡¯t agree to his deal. I guess someone had entrusted him toplete this mission. That¡¯s why


    he would unscrupulouslye to our house today.¡± As Abigail didn¡¯t want to worry her grandmother, s


    he downyed the severity of the matter.


    Moreover, she would never let Chad have the chance toe to her house!


    After dinner, Abigail was busy in her room.


    Analise returned to her room and locked the door. She sat by the bed, held her phone, and quietly sent


    a voice message to Chad.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t cause trouble for Abby anymore! I


    will follow you to Capitalis, but I won¡¯t if you make things difficult for her again.¡±


    To her dismay, her message never received a reply.


    Analise clutched her phone and stared at Abigail¡¯s picture on the screen saver, her heart filled with dee


    p sorrow and loss.


    Eventually, I still have to face this day.


    Abigail, who worked until midnight, finally received the emails she wanted.


    She opened it and read through each one of them.


    Chad Lae was the CEO of Katie Jewelry based in Capitalis.


    Katie Jewelry was a family business that had been operating in Capitalis for hundreds of years. Among


    the pieces of jewelry sold there, some were high¨C


    end, while others were affordable. All the affordable ones had received a good reputation among their c


    ustomers in towns and viges. Hence, their annual sales were very consistent.


    Moreover, all the generational CEOs of thepany had excellent reputations.


    It was to be expected.


    After all, Katie Jewelry was arge enterprise. Of course, the public image of those in power must be p


    ositive.


    Chad¡¯s overall information was impressive, and his public image was excellent.


    However, this was precisely what Abigail wanted.


    Truth be told, she was initially afraid that Chad would have some heinous past.


    Once she finished studying the information, Abigail logged onto Twitter and edited a tweet using na¡¯


    s ount.


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    It was almost midnight by the time shepleted it.


    As soon as Abigail tweeted, she squinted her eyes slightly. The coldness in her eyes made her look ev


    en more distant and unkind.


    Resting her chin on her crossed hands, she whispered, ¡°Kelly, the show is about to begin. I wonder if y


    ou can handle the drama I have for you.¡±


    Within seconds, her tweet attracted the attention of many media outlets.


    After all, she was also a celebrity and had many fans.


    Not only that, she rarely tweeted on Twitter and mostly just retweeted other people¡¯s tweets.


    ¡®Are all jewelers so arrogant nowadays? Why can¡¯t they just go to the pearl farms and buy the pearls th


    at they want? Why must they rob others of their pearls? What¡¯s wrong? Are looted pearls more preciou


    s?¡®


    After Kevin read out the tweet to Sean, the former turned to


    look at him and eximed, ¡°I can¡¯t believe she personally challenged Chad!¡±


    Holding his phone, Sean carefully watched the video attached to Abigail¡¯s tweet. After that, he replied c


    almly, ¡°Chad is nothing but a cover¨Cup.¡±


    As he spoke, he put away his phone, his eyes carrying an expectant smile.


    ¡°How do you know? How can you tell?¡± Kevin looked confused.


    He repeatedly read the words and watched the video in Abigail¡¯s tweet. Yet, he couldn¡¯t spot any


    due.


    ¡°We were married for three years. Of course, I know: Sean leaned on the couch, picked up the beer on


    the coffee table, took a sip, and continued,


    ¡°Chad can no longer give her an answer, but it¡¯s fine. The longer he refuses to answer, the more benefi


    cial the situation will be for Abigail.¡±


    Only, he didn¡¯t expect that coincidentally confronting Chad would create a more favorable situation for


    Abigail


    All theizens are scolding Katie. Do you want me to contact the team on Twitter and secure a top sp


    ot in the list of trending topics for her so that moreizens can condemn Katie and Chad?¡± Kevin didn¡¯


    t think it was a big deal, and he even tried to


    make things worse while excitedly rubbing his palms together.


    At present, he especially wanted to know the profound meaning behind Abigail¡¯s tweet


    ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary. You¡¯re also a suspect, and yet, you still have the time to pay attention


    to others. Keep your guard up. If not, the Davidsons will certainly cause trouble for her if they have you


    by the short hairs, got it?¡± Sean nced at him and stated, his tone full of disdain.


    ¡°Uh¡­ Kevin felt awkward at the mention of the topic.


    He hadn¡¯t gone out to hang out much recently. Every day, he would drop by Sean¡¯s ce to have a drin


    k after getting off work.


    As Katie didn¡¯t respond, the topic regarding Abigail¡¯s tweet silently started to make its way up the trendi


    ng searches list, and it was currently seated at the bottom of the top 20 trends.


    While waiting for Chad¡¯s call. Abigail was also reading replies left by her fans on Twitter.


    ¡®So, it turns out that because our Ally has be famous after designing a dress for Lexie to the point


    that even her buying pearls now can be sought¨C


    after. Chad from Katie Jewelry clearly can rob her off directly, yet he still offers to pay. Oh, I¡¯m seriously


    going to weep until I die! Heiress of Capitalis? More like Her Royal Highness the


    Princess. She¡¯s being extremely merciful by only looting the pearls from L.Moon¡¯s studio instead of dire


    ctly ruining the whole business.


    ¡®Oh my Gosh, Ally! You have seeded! You have caught the attention of Her Royal Highness the Prin


    cess. Since she wants the pearls, why don¡¯t you just give them to her? L.Moon has just started to grow


    , so I fear the studio will vanish into thin air at the


    ive without you!¡±


    ¡°What the hell? Are we having a family reunion banquet? Wow, so the pheasant who suddenly ims ti


    es with the elites after having lived among us normal citizens is so eager to exercise her


    royal authority now? Too bad Her Highness


    can¡¯t afford Tahitian pearls from abroad. That¡¯s why she has no choice but to steal L.Moon¡¯s pearls. Alth


    ough money is not an issue, it¡¯s still hical to steal the pearls bought by others. Dear princess whom


    I have never met before, I must say that you truly are the best among the best!¡±


    As Abigail watched her fans fight a brave battle for her, she felt that she wasn¡¯t alone for the first


    time.


    I have many fans who adore L. Moon and my works as my spiritual support. They will apany L.Mo


    on and me through this difficult time.

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    Chapter 280


    Chapter 280 Excellent Counterattack


    Abigail had made a wise move by posting this tweet. Now, she could use her tweet and ridicule Kelly to


    aplete defeat with


    the help ofizens after having been disgusted by her overtly and secretly previously.


    She was in a good mood after reading the supportive replies under her tweet.


    She had to be more mindful if she wanted to take another approach through the inte in the future, n


    ow that she was currently using the web traffic to deal with Kelly. After all, the inte was like a double


    ¨Cedged sword. One wrong move would result in getting injured.


    The next day, Luna informed Abigail that Katie¡¯s legal team was waiting for her in her office as soon as


    she arrived at L.Moon.


    Meanwhile, in the Pearson Residence located in Capitalis, Kelly still had no idea about the tweet that A


    bigail had posted on Twitterst night. When she rolled over, she suddenly hit a wall of flesh.


    This frightened her to death, and she abruptly opened her eyes.


    ¡°Argh!¡± Instantly, a scream sounded from the second floor of the Pearson Residence.


    Josh was downstairs with his phone, analyzing the identity of the princess who was ridiculed by thei


    zens in Abigail¡¯s tweet. When he heard Kelly¡¯s scream, his hands shook in surprise, and his phone fell t


    o the carpet with a tter.


    Ignoring his phone, he rose to his feet and ran upstairs.


    As for the helpers in the vi, they all took action and immediately followed him upstairs.


    Josh pushed open Kelly¡¯s bedroom


    Winnie oor, and his eyes instantly widened in shock when he saw a


    middle¨Caged man lying on her bed.


    Nheless, he was quick to react. He directly entered the room and mmed the door shut, locking o


    ut all the helpers.


    ¡°Josh!¡± She seemed to be greatly frightened. At first, she was standing at the end of her bed, but after


    he came in, she swiftly threw herself into his arms and wailed, ¡°Who did it¡­ Why must they do this to


    me?!¡±


    Likewise, Josh was furious. Our house has been peaceful since Kelly returned. Yet, I never expected s


    omeone would give us such a big surprise in our peaceful days!


    ¡°There, there¡­ Get changed first, and I¡¯ll check who this man is.¡± Josh patted Kelly¡¯s back, his tone


    still containing restrained anger despite sounding gentle.


    Kelly sobbed and nodded. She took two steps back before grabbing her pajamas and entering the bath


    room with an uneasy look on her face.


    Once she was inside the bathroom, Josh walked to the bed and pulled the man up to face him.


    Upon seeing Chad with a bruised nose and swollen face, he abruptly furrowed his brows. Josh¡¯s facial


    expression tinged with mixed emotions.


    That¡¯s strange. Abigail was condemning Chadst night, yet he shows up in Kelly¡¯s bedroom looking lik


    e this today. Is he helping Kelly acquire Abigail¡¯s pearls?


    Chad had been cleaned out of the Pearson Residence and sent to the hospital by the time Kelly came


    out of the bathroom.


    Josh had extremely mixed feelings when he looked at Kelly¡¯s teary eyes and ghastly face. I can¡¯t go str


    aight to Abigail and interrogate her regarding this matter. In addition, I absolutely don¡¯t believe that she


    would do such a thing. Perhaps there is a misunderstanding about this matter.


    ¡°Do you know Chad?¡± Josh asked.


    Kelly was already seated at the dining table and had just


    taken the ss of milk handed to her by the housekeeper. The moment she heard Josh¡¯s question, she


    froze momentarily before quickly resuming her initial expression. ¡°Who is he?¡± she asked with a confus


    ed look.


    ¡°The person whoy in your bed this morning is Chad Lae. By the looks of it, he has sustained a s


    evere injury. I will look into this matter. Don¡¯t


    worry about your reputation getting tarnished. It won¡¯t happen since everyone in this house is trustwort


    hy. Also, we have hired a group of bodyguards to protect you day and night. Don¡¯t think too much. Mom


    , Dad, and I will be here for you. We absolutely won¡¯t let you suffer regarding what happened this morni


    ng!¡± Joshforted Kelly softly, his eyes filled with indescribable affection.


    At this moment, his best guess was that some people in the house who did not ept Kelly might have


    done this on purpose.


    Kelly hummed and nodded in response. Then, she lowered her eyes and sniffed. ¡°I will follow your advi


    ce and behave.¡±


    Every time such words escaped her lips, Josh felt all the sorrier for her.


    In his view, such a cautious, obedient, and sensitive character was the result of living a life full of hards


    hips after years of getting lost.


    If possible, he hoped that she could be more yful. In fact, he wouldn¡¯t mind even if she caused


    random chaos at home.


    While Josh was dealing with the matter, Kelly tightened her grip on the ss slightly. I can¡¯t believe


    Abigail is sopetent! So, this is how you want to y? Making me afraid by quietly sending Cha


    d to my


    bedroom?


    After breakfast, Kelly received a message. She opened it, and her face took on a ghastly expression as


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    soon as she read Abigail¡¯s tweet.


    Upon seeing thoseizens naming her ¡®Pheasant Princess,¡¯ she held back her humiliation and returne


    d to her bedroom.


    Just then, she received another message from the other party.


    ¡®Didn¡¯t you say that Abigail would give up after a while? Her approach


    is clearly wise. Even without mentioning any names, she could make theizens go after you. Moreov


    er, Chad is no longer useful to us, so we have decided to pull out promptly unless you tell us your next


    n.¡®


    Thanks to the message, Kelly gradually calmed down.


    ¡®She would have been an unworthy opponent if I could easily suppress her. She wants to drive me mad


    through theizens¡® chastisement, but that¡¯s a wrong move. She can¡¯t get her hands on any evidence


    , so she can only use this method to repulse me. What¡¯s the point, though?¡®


    After sending the message, Kelly murmured with a condescending look on her face, ¡°Abigail, it¡¯s such a


    pity that you can¡¯t even name me even if you want to confront me. Well, I guess that¡¯s all you can do.


    Now that you have pissed me off, you shall see how I fight back!¡±


    ¡®Since Chad haspleted his mission, get rid of him if you think he is no longerpetent. Next, we


    shall wait for her grandmother to arrive in Capitalis. Be sure to arrange everything properly. I want her d


    ead!¡±


    Kelly slowly exhaled after typing and sending the second message. Dear Abigail, go ahead and make t


    heizense after me. I will take the life of the people around you forpensation!

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    Chapter 281


    Chapter 281 Analise¡¯s Secret


    Abigail sat silently in her office, listening to Katie¡¯swyer without saying a word.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, we shouldn¡¯t have hard feelings in business. Posting something like that online is too extre


    me. By doing so, you¡¯re damaging his reputation, and you¡¯ll have to face severe consequences. Moreo


    ver, he disappeared without a trace after he visited your home. Can


    you honestly im that you have no involvement in this matter?¡± thewyer continued prodding.


    ¡°na¡¯swyer will speak to youter. You won¡¯t benefit from trying to exin now!¡± Abigail¡¯s assistant


    replied to thewyer, her expression stern.


    Instead of responding to the assistant, thewyer continued, ¡°Mr. Lae¡¯s disappearance could ben


    efit your online blog significantly. Was this part of your n, Ms. Quinn?¡±


    Abigail picked up her teacup elegantly, took a sip, and even yawned.


    Since Katie was not easy to deal with, Abigail had no intention of saying a word to herwyer. She didn¡¯


    t want to fall into any traps during their conversation, which could potentially lead to her having to pay a


    substantial sum to Katie.


    Noticing her continued silence, thewyer rubbed his temples.


    He was simmering with anger as he whispered to Katie¡¯s vice president, ¡°We should probably wait for h


    erwyer to arrive since she¡¯s not willing to speak.¡±


    Katie¡¯s vice president, who happened to be Chad¡¯s cousin, Yaron Lae, checked his watch and cou


    ldn¡¯t hold back any longer. ¡°Ms. Quinn, we¡¯re all in this business to make a living. Going to court won¡¯t b


    e in anyone¡¯s interest. We will carefully consider your demands, and as long as they are reasonable, w


    e will agree to them.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s gaze fell on his rtively gentle face as she responded nonchntly, ¡°Mr. Lae, let¡¯s have


    both ourwyers handle this It¡¯s my first time sitting down formally to discuss a


    mattewsuit with someone, so it¡¯s quite intimidating.¡±


    Even though she said that, there was no hint of fear in her demeanor.


    Yaron¡¯s lips twitched, and his brows knitted tightly as he looked at Abigail. Just as he was about to


    ¡°In that case, we won¡¯t take up any more of your


    speak, Katie¡¯swyer yanked his sleeve slightly


    time, Ms. Quinn.¡±


    With that, thewyer pulled Yaron aside.


    A group of over a dozen people in suits emerged from L.Moon, shocking passersby,


    who looked at them but dared not approach.


    Yaron walked to the entrance of L.Moon and turned to look at the sign hanging outside the


    studio. His face darkened as he muttered, ¡°na might be a woman, but she¡¯s cunning! How dare she


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    release a video challenging Katie openly? She definitely has a hidden agenda.¡±


    They had initiallye here today to intimidate Abigail into seeking reconciliation. However, they ende


    d up merely sitting with her for half an hour. She sipped water and yawned, and as soon as theirwyer


    opened his mouth, she didn¡¯t even bother letting out a squeak!


    It made them feel passive and afraid to say anything harsh or speak bluntly for fear of causing a loopho


    le. They feared that she might catch onto something to use against them in her tweet.


    With a grim expression, Yaron got into the car and rubbed his forehead. ¡°Head back to Capitalis!¡±


    As the car slowly started moving, Chad saw Sean in a luxury car across the street.


    Their gazes met, and Yaron caught Sean slowly curling his lips into a mocking and meaningful smile


    For a moment, his mind seemed to pause, but soon, he realized what the other party¡¯s expression


    meant.


    Abigail not only had fans supporting her but also the influence behind Sean!


    Cameron watched Yaron¡¯s car drive away and turned to Sean. ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like he¡¯s fared well.¡±


    ¡°Do you really think Mrs. Graham is as foolish as to


    let him bully her in her own studio?¡± Sean winded the car window up, releasing a sigh of relief.


    He had been worried about Katie¡¯s aggressive approach against Abigail, but now it seemed that his con


    cern was unnecessary.


    ¡°If Katie really goes to court with L.Moon, L.Moon will still consume significant resources and energy de


    spite its loss. After all, L.Moon is challenging a century¨C


    old enterprise.¡± Cameron expressed his concern for Abigail.


    Litigation demanded significant resources and financial investment, and L.Moon was just starting out. It


    should be focusing on developing its business, as getting embroiled in a legal dispute at this point coul


    d potentially hinder future opportunities.


    ¡°Have you forgotten about Ronaldo?¡± Sean asked lightly.


    Didn¡¯t Abigail involve Ronaldo in this dispute to gain his support behind the scenes?


    Cameron nodded. ¡°I see. Mrs. Graham does have everything arranged.¡±


    Sean revealed a smile as he murmured, ¡°Let¡¯s see how far she can go. Anyway, did you find out the pu


    rpose of Old Mrs. Quinn going to the station?¡±


    Cameron¡¯s expression quickly turned serious when he heard that. ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn had two private mee


    tings with Chad, and both times didn¡¯t seem very pleasant. However, she has somehow maintained con


    tact with him. It¡¯s just strange.¡±


    Sean¡¯s gaze darkened when he heard Cameron¡¯s exnation.


    ¡°How much do you know about the content of theirmunication?¡±


    Cameron shook his


    head. ¡°The messages she sends to Chad automatically get deleted. Chad¡¯s phone is equipped with spe


    cial spyware that erases content in real¨Ctime, and even themunicationpanies can¡¯t trace it.¡±


    Leaning back against the seat, Sean gazed ahead, deep in thought.


    Meanwhile, Cameron started the car and drove slowly to avoid disturbing the man¡¯s contemtion.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn¡­ also has secrets,¡± Sean murmured suddenly. He then instructed Cameron, ¡°In the ne


    ar future, I want you to keep a constant watch on Old Mrs. Quinn with two of our most reliable team me


    mbers. I will not allow the slightest room for error.¡±

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    After giving instructions to Cameron, Sean leaned back in his seat, intending to take a short nap. As su


    ch, Cameron adjusted the air conditioning to a slightly higher temperature.


    Ever since thest encounter with Abigail at the bar, Cameron noticed that Sean had


    started experiencing insomnia.


    Sean didn¡¯t say anything about it, but Cameron knew that he was feeling uneasy.


    Before Sean could even doze off, his phone rang.


    He retrieved it from his pocket and noticed that it was a call from Josh. With a cold snort, he tapped on


    the answer button and shut his eyes, remaining silent.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with Chad?¡± Josh¡¯s voice was cold and demanding over the phone.


    With azy tone, Sean replied, ¡°He¡¯s right there with you. Can¡¯t you just ask him?¡±


    ¡°Sean, I¡¯m not asking what Chad did. I¡¯m asking why you sent him to my ce?!¡± Josh¡¯s anger could no


    longer be contained as he scolded Sean. ¡°No matter how dissatisfied you are with Kelly, you shouldn¡¯t


    be sending a middle¨Caged man to her room!¡±


    ¡°Why would I be dissatisfied with someone I have no connection to?¡± Sean coldly retorted, his tone un


    mistakably chilling.


    Josh suddenly fell silent.


    ¡°We should mind our own business, and if we can¡¯t, then you


    might want to look into who crossed the line,¡± Sean uttered indifferently before raising his hand to mass


    age his throbbing temples.


    ¡°Kelly would never do anything to hurt Abigail. There must be a misunderstanding. You acted without ful


    ly understanding the situation. What¡¯s going to happen to Kelly in the future because of this?¡± Josh¡¯s to


    ne sounded calmer and moreposed when he spoke.


    Unable to hide his impatience, Sean clicked his tongue. ¡°Do I need to understand your intentions to pro


    tect your sister?¡±


    Josh let out a deep breath. ¡°I understand how enraged you are about Chad pressuring Abigail to sell th


    e pearls, and I¡¯m angry about it too. But I asked Kelly, and she told me she didn¡¯t know him. Our family


    situation is also somehowplex. If someone bullies Abigail in the future using Kelly¡¯s name, you can¡¯


    t handle it the same way as you did this time.¡±


    ¡°I have no interest in knowing the specifics of the Pearsons. As


    long as the information suggests a connection with her, I will take it over. Instead of making demands, y


    ou¡¯d better hurry up and


    get to the bottom of things, Mr. Pearson,¡± Sean suggested with a nk face before hanging up.


    While driving, Cameron asked tentatively, ¡°Mr. Pearson seems to be biased after finding out that Mrs.


    Graham is not his sister.¡±


    Sean opened his eyes, but his expression was indifferent. ¡°His initial kindness toward Abigail was prob


    ably based on the assumption that she was a member of the Pearsons. Now that she¡¯s not, his favoritis


    m will naturally fade. It¡¯s just human nature to favor one¡¯s own family.¡±


    After Josh hung up the phone, he turned around to find Kelly staring at him with reddened eyes,


    He quickly walked up to her and asked out of concern, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Why must Sean do this to me?¡± Her eyes were filled with teary innocence, making her appear pitiful.


    ¡°His thoughts have always been hard to fathom, and he isn¡¯t one to get along with easily. He acts or


    ding to his own whims and won¡¯t even think


    twice about it. It¡¯s not surprising that he would do something like this,¡± Josh exined in a soothing ton


    e.


    Lowering her eyes, she asked, ¡°Is he like this with everyone?¡±


    ¡°More or less,¡± he responded. Even after three years of marriage, it wasn¡¯t until their


    divorce that Abigail left a significant impact on Sean¡¯s heart.


    The man¡¯s heart was evidently cold.


    ¡°I sec¡­ Regarding Chad¡¯s situation, how are you nning to exin it to Abigail? If she continues to m


    isunderstand me, I¡¯ll be really sad,¡± Kelly mumbled softly, wearing a troubled expression.


    ¡°I¡¯ll investigate the situation and rify everything with her. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Josh replied gently. He realize


    d that he needed to personally meet with Abigail and exin everything, especially since she had left w


    ithout a word.


    On the other hand, Kelly was sent to the garden by Josh.


    She felt uneasy at the thought of Chad being sent over by Sean.


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    Even though Josh had assured her, she knew that Sean had acted this way for the sake of Abigail.


    Last time, he had confronted the Davidsons for bothering Abigail online.


    It should be the same case this time, as there was no other reason for him to confront Chad when this


    matter did not involve him at all.


    Downstairs, Josh had just let out a sigh when he received a call from Eric.


    He answered the call, sounding somewhat weary. ¡°Are you calling to ask about the matter online


    between Chad and Abigail?¡±


    ¡°Is Kelly really out of the picture?¡± Eric knew about Chad and Abigail¡¯s matter. Chad was in a disadvant


    ageous position and wouldn¡¯t gain any benefits, but if Kelly had been involved, he would seek justice fo


    r Abigail.


    ¡°Do you think it¡¯s possible? Kelly just returned a few


    days ago, and what capability does she have to manipte someone like Chad to help her with anythin


    g? Someone is likely using her name to pick on Abigail, and their intentions aren¡¯t difficult to guess,¡± Jo


    sh responded in a cold tone.


    ¡°I just called Abigail to rify. They mentioned that your ount had once paid 657 thousand to her stu


    dio. You shouldn¡¯t be unaware of what this number represents, should you?¡± Eric¡¯s tone was not as frie


    ndly as usual and held a hint of coldness.


    ¡°I have no idea about that!¡± Josh immediately defended himself.


    ¡°Who knows the details of your ount and password?¡± Eric questioned calmly.

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    Josh felt irritated by Eric¡¯s tone.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t we friends? How can you be mad at me when you have no conclusive evidence that it was Kelly


    who did it?¡±


    Josh was supportive of Eric pursuing Abigail. However, he was frustrated at Eric because he was u


    sing Kelly without solid proof, all for Abigail¡¯s sake.


    Josh was his closest friend, and he hoped that, in addition to Eric¡¯s feelings for Abigail, the man would


    also approach this situation rationally, especially since Kelly was Josh¡¯s sister.


    Eric¡¯s direct suspicion of Kelly seemed to disregard his feelings as a friend.


    In a gold tone, Eric said, ¡°I¡¯ve known you for many years, and I trust you. But I don¡¯t know Kelly, so I ha


    ve no reason to believe her. Shouldn¡¯t you consider the time you¡¯ve known her? Just tell me


    Thav if she knows your password.¡±


    ¡°How could she possibly know that? Besides, I will find out how my money was transferred to Abigail,¡± J


    osh exined.


    ¡°I trust Abigail, and I¡¯ll always stand by her side.¡± Eric dered


    his determination and promptly hung up the phone.


    It was peaceful and quiet at L.Moon Studio throughout the morning. However, during lunchtime, Katie p


    ublished a post on Instagram.


    There was no caption, but she tagged the official ount of Pendorf Police Station and attached photo


    s of Chad in the hospital, along with a medical report confirming his injuries. His eyes were swollen, his


    face had numerous wounds, and he had a cast on one leg.


    This post stirred up a significantmotion.


    Abigail frowned as she clicked on it and saw that thements were filled with conspiracy theories.


    ¡®Katie has been renowned in the jewelry business for a century. Even if


    they are making customized jewelry for someone, do they really need to force them to buy pearls from


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    someone else? Besides, doesn¡¯t Katie have the connections and resources to purchase Tahitian pearls


    ?¡®


    ¡®Katie once released limited edition


    jewelry with Tahitian pearls. Who knows how much of what na wrote is true? Moreover, ever since


    her studio became well¨C


    known, it¡¯s been frequently trending online. How can she prove her innocence?¡®


    ¡®Let¡¯s hope theizens stay rational. Even if Chad appeared overly aggressive in the video, beating s


    omeone to the point of severe injury is too much, isn¡¯t it? Are people from Pendorf this fierce? I¡¯m scare


    d to visit the studio now in case I say something wrong and get beaten.¡®


    Clearly, there were sock puppets trying to shape the narrative.


    However, Chad¡¯s injuries were real. The question remained¨Cwho was responsible for this incident?


    Abigail was skeptical of someone, but she couldn¡¯t be sure.


    Faced with Katie¡¯s attempt to manipte the situation, Abigail wasn¡¯t worried. The fact that Chad wasn¡¯


    t causing her trouble anymore was a positive development. As for the sock puppets, it wouldn¡¯t affect h


    er. After all, she was innocent, and any investigation would only prove her


    innocence.


    ¡°Will this have any impact on us?¡± Abigail¡¯s assistant expressed concern, her face filled with worry.


    ¡°We didn¡¯t hurt him, so how could it affect us? But judging from the way he speaks, I¡¯m sure he¡¯s bound


    to get himself into trouble sooner orter,¡± Abigail calmly replied before eating her meal again.


    Her assistant sighed without another word.


    After they finished their meal, the police from Pendorf Police Station replied to Katie¡¯s post.


    ¡®Upon further investigation, it is confirmed that during his visit to Pendorf, Chad Lae threatened an


    d intimidated one of the responsible individuals from L.Moon, Abigail Quinn. After a failed attempt to for


    ce her into a business deal with him, he privately contacted Ms. Quinn¡¯s grandmother. He is suspected


    of deceiving the elderlydy into befriending him. While deceiving the elderly woman, Mr. Lae als


    o personally visited Ms. Quinn¡¯s home. After being driven away by her, he continued to threaten her wit


    hout any remorse. He was seen by a passionate young man who identified himself as Mr. Hopkins. He


    misunderstood Mr. Lae to be a morally reprehensible man. In order to stand up for justice on beha


    lf of women, Mr. Hopkins took the matter into his own hands and gave Mr. Lae a beating during th


    e night. Our department has strongly reprimanded Mr. Hopkins, who has caused harm. We have also i


    mposed a fine of 300. We hope that all members of the public will exercise caution in their words and a


    ctions and refrain from crossing ethical boundaries at any time and in any ce.


    Upon reading this statement, Abigail nearly sprayed the water she was drinking onto herputer scre


    en.


    On the other hand, Luna burst intoughter while clutching her stomach. ¡°Chad is insane! How could h


    e deceive Old Mrs. Quinn into being friends with him?¡±


    Abigail wiped her mouth with a tissue, pondering whether ¡®Mr. Hopkins¡® was actually Cameron Hopkins.


    She scrolled through thements to find that everyone was having a goodugh.


    ¡®I hope I misunderstood the text about befriending and tricking the olddy. Otherwise, Chad is truly ab


    normal. I must also say that this gossip is genuinely hrious. Mr. Hopkins, the passionate young man,


    sounds like a modern¨Cday Spider¨C


    Man. Even though we don¡¯t know what he looks like, he sounds pretty cute.


    Mr. Hopkins did a good deed but got fined 300? Being a passionate young man surely isn¡¯t easy! Katie,


    please don¡¯t cry foul. Threatening someone by showing up at their home to do business? It¡¯s challengi


    ng my worldview. Is this the modern way of conducting business? If they are not stirring issues on soci


    al media, they¡¯re showing up at people¡¯s homes in real life. Can¡¯t they engage in a more sophisticated f


    orm of businesspetition?¡®


    ¡®Is Katie¡¯s social media filled with sock puppets? The police have confirmed that Katie¡¯s CEO, Chad La


    e, threatened people, deceived the elderly about pearl purchases, and feigned being a victim. It is


    truly mind¨C


    boggling! What kind of CEO is he? Has he lost his mind? He¡¯s the worst. corporate executive of the yea


    r. Such oundish actions can only be carried out by someone foolish.

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    When Abigail read thements fromizens, she couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    Though they deemed the business tactic rather low¨Cend, it had already brought her a lot of


    trouble.


    With Chad injured, Abigail managed to temporarily secure the pearls in her possession.


    The only thing left to deal with was Micah.


    Time passed day by day, and a week went by in the blink of an eye.


    After leaving thepany, Abigail received a call from Anthony.


    ¡°Here¡¯s a gentle reminder toe to the alumni reunion tomorrow. Should I pick you up?¡± Anthony¡¯s vo


    ice on the phone was incredibly gentle.


    No, thanks. Just send me the address.¡± Abigail politely declined the offer.


    ¡°Alright. By the way, I saw what happened to you online. How are you doing now? Is your grandmother


    okay? I¡¯ve been really busytely, and it seems like you¡¯ve been overwhelmed with all these issues, so


    I only decided to ask you today since I didn¡¯t want to disturb you.¡± Anthony¡¯s tone wasced with conce


    rn.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Making money is never that easy, and you¡¯re bound to encounter some difficulties, but I¡¯ve ma


    naged to resolve them,¡± Abigail responded.


    Over the past few days, she had inquired and learned that Sean had been constantly assisting her.


    However, since she and Sean had parted ways at the restaurant the other day, she hadn¡¯t seen him ag


    ain.


    He also used to park his car outside L.Moon often, but he no longer did so.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Anthony replied before hanging up.


    Clutching her phone, Abigail felt somewhat disheartened. It seemed


    like there was a growing. barrier between her and Anthony.


    As soon as she got into her car, she received a call from Ronaldo.


    ¡°The investigation involving Kelly and Micah hasn¡¯t yielded any direct links or strong evidence,¡± Ronald


    o uttered with a somewhat downcast tone.


    ¡°I had suspected that might be the case, but the current


    situation seems to be in our favor, no?¡± Abigail consoled Ronaldo.


    ¡°We didn¡¯t find anything conclusive, but we did discover that there is some force behind Kelly. It¡¯s force


    that isn¡¯t directly connected to the main branch of the Pearsons but has significant ties to their cotera


    l branches,¡± Ronaldo continued.


    Abigail contemted the information. In prominent families like the Pearsons, differences between


    the main branch and coteral branches were not umon. Many families faced such internal divisio


    ns.


    She didn¡¯t want to get involved in the Pearsons¡® disputes. If it weren¡¯t for Kellying from afar to targ


    et her, she wouldn¡¯t have wanted to concern herself with matters that had nothing to do with her.


    ¡°You should be aware that the Pearsons were considering a


    marriage alliance with the Davidsons, right? Originally, if their missing daughter wasn¡¯t found, they woul


    d pick someone from the coteral branches for marriage. But her return dashed the hopes of the daug


    hters from the coteral families marrying into the Davidsons,¡± Ronaldo exined.


    Abigail widened her eyes when she heard that. ¡°That means Kelly¡¯s presence is actually a threat to the


    interests of the coteral branches. They won¡¯t support her. Instead, they¡¯ll try to deal with her by any m


    eans necessary.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯ll make a spective suggestion, but please don¡¯t be upset. I suspect that Kelly¡¯s identity


    might be questionable. Could the reason she picks on you be rted to the fact that you once met all t


    he conditions that were the closest match for the daughter who went missing from the Pearsons?¡± Ron


    aldo asked in a hushed tone.


    Before investigating Kelly, Ronaldo had also conducted a background check on Abigail, and he knew of


    her strong aversion to getting involved with the Pearsons.


    Abigail let out a sigh. ¡°I have no connection to the Pearsons. I can say that with certainty.¡±


    Ronaldo hummed in response. ¡°Whether you have a connection with her is secondary. What¡¯s importan


    t is that the coteral branch of the Pearsons is supporting her, so she¡¯s most likely a pawn in their gam


    e.¡±


    ¡°This is unrted to the evidence we need to find. As long as Kelly doesn¡¯t bother me, we shouldn¡¯t get


    involved in her identity or her rtionship with the Pearsons. Now, all we need to do is focus on Kelly a


    nd find evidence of her targeting me. Once she quiets down, our business will improve,¡± Abigail exin


    ed to Ronaldo in aposed manner.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I¡¯ll continue keeping an eye on her, then.¡± Ronaldo acknowledged.


    He understood that she had reservations about the Pearsons.


    After ending the call, Abigail pushed Ronaldo¡¯s concerns aside and drove home.


    As usual, she opened the door and walked into her house.


    However, the house was eerily quiet, so much so that one could hear a pin drop.


    Due to the issue with Chad, Abigail suddenly became anxious.


    ¡°Grandma!¡±


    She searched the house, looking for any signs of her grandmother, but she couldn¡¯t find her. In her anxi


    ous state, she noticed a letter on the coffee table.


    She had a bad feeling upon seeing that.


    Walking over to the coffee table, she picked up the letter and started reading it.


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    ¡°I¡¯m leaving home for a week, Abigail. Please take care of yourself at home. I¡¯ve prepared some pasta i


    n the fridge so you can heat it up and cat it. If you don¡¯t want to cook by yourself, you can just


    eat these. I¡¯ll be back in a week.¡±


    Whenever Analise went back to her hometown in the past, she used to feel reluctant to send her off, bu


    t she was never worried.


    This time was different.


    Abigail immediately made a call to her grandmother.


    After a long wait, the call was answered.


    Abigail¡¯s voice was filled with urgent concern as she questioned, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me you were goin


    g out? Where are you now? I¡¯lle and find you!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m on the train and will arrive tomorrow. What are youing over for? Don¡¯t you have work? It¡¯s no d


    ifferent from how I used to go back to the countryside. Do you think I¡¯m a three¨Cyear¨C


    old child?¡± Analiseined.


    It was the first time Analise talked to her in such a tone. Hence, Abigail was slightly taken aback.


    ¡°Grandma¡­¡± she muttered in a meek voice, much like a child who had done something wrong.


    ¡°I have a really important matter to attend to, Abigail. Don¡¯t be too dependent on me. When you¡¯re hung


    ry, just eat by yourself. When it¡¯s cold, dress warmly. There wille a day when I¡¯ll have to leave you f


    or good,¡± Analise stated slowly amid the noisy background on the train.

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    Abigail held her phone, tears welling up in her eyes.


    She knew that one day, her grandmother, like her grandfather, would leave her due to old age. Howeve


    r, when her grandmother said these words, she couldn¡¯t help but feel overwhelmingly sad.


    ¡°I know, Grandma.¡± Abigail¡¯s voice was subdued, but she was no longer as panicked as before.


    She realized that she had overreacted because of Chad and had forgotten that her grandmother had liv


    ed several decades longer than she had.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be back as soon as I get my business done,¡± Analise mentioned before hanging up the phone.


    Her indifference left Abigail feeling flustered, and she sniffled while holding her phone, suppressing her


    tears.


    Sitting on the couch, Abigail unfolded the letter and stared nkly at it.


    What important business could Grandma have?


    After a while, she folded the letter and stood up.


    Even if Analise didn¡¯t want her to interfere, Abigail couldn¡¯t just sit at home and wait for her


    return.


    Meanwhile, Sean had received news that Abigail¡¯s grandmother was taking a train to Capitalis early on.


    He had


    previously ordered Cameron to send a few men to keep an eye on Analise, so there were two of them c


    urrently at Capitalis with her. Nevertheless, Sean felt somewhat reassured about Abigail¡¯s grandmother¡¯


    s trip to Capitalis.


    ¡°Why would Old Mrs. Quinn go to Capitalis? Chad¡¯s threat is no longer valid, and we¡¯ve had the police r


    emind her, but she still went alone despite everything.¡± Cameron couldn¡¯t fathom her


    actions.


    Sean¡¯s expression was indiscernible under the dimly lit night.


    He stood outside the self¨C


    service ticket machine at the train station with furrowed brows, watching as Abigail was escorted out by


    station security and then re¨Centered to search for him.


    Abigail had been arguing with security here for half an hour, trying to find out which ticket her grandmot


    her had purchased.


    Thest time she was escorted out, the security guard had gone from exasperation to anger. ¡°If you co


    me in again, I¡¯m going to call the police! Can¡¯t you just go home and ask your family? If you think she¡¯s


    missing, go to the police station and let the police handle it! Obstructing official duties is illegal!¡±


    Abigail¡¯s hair was disheveled by the night wind.


    Exhausted, she stood on the stairs for quite some time. Then, she turned around, sat on the steps, and


    rested her head on her hands in frustration.


    Sean approached her.


    He stood in front of her, sighed helplessly, and asked, ¡°If there¡¯s really no other way, can¡¯t you just ask


    me for help?¡±


    Abigail suddenly raised her head. Her eyes were red, and they were filled with a sense of powerlessne


    ss.


    After taking just one nce at him, she lowered her head again, clutching her knees with her hands. ¡°It¡¯


    s not a big deal. I don¡¯t think I have to ask for your help.¡±


    ¡°Sometimes I admire your stubbornness, but what¡¯s the point of being so stubborn right now?¡± Sean loo


    ked at her, his toneced with helplessness..


    Abigail remained silent.


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    Since her divorce, she had managed to handle everything on her own


    without relying on anyone. She had her own pride.


    But today, her helplessness was made painfully evident to Sean.


    Abigail unconsciously grasped her pants, her head buried even lower.


    Sean crouched down in front of her, taking note of her striking yet cold facial features. ¡°Since you¡¯ve ch


    osen to treat me like an ordinary person, you should also ask me for help when difficulties. Your stubbo


    rnness makes me feel like you¡¯re deliberately putting on a show for me.¡±


    you face


    Abigail immediately raised her head and red at him. ¡°Who¡¯s putting on a show for you? Since our div


    orce, I¡¯ve made it clear that we¡¯re


    no longer rted. I do everything because I want to, and I¡¯ve never intentionally done anything to impre


    ss you.¡±


    ¡°So, what¡¯s the issue?¡± Sean raised a brow at that.


    Abigail pursed her lips, deciding not to argue further.


    ¡°Get up. Let¡¯s go eat. Sean extended his hand to Abigail.


    Cameron stood by, wondering why Sean didn¡¯t tell Abigail about her grandmother¡¯s whereabouts.


    However, Abigail didn¡¯t take his hand.


    She suddenly stood up and ignored the somewhat disheartened gaze in Sean¡¯s eyes. Turning to Came


    ron, she questioned, ¡°Are you the passionate young man, Mr. Hopkins?¡±


    Cameron lowered his gaze, feeling quite embarrassed. ¡°I just happened to see him, Ms. Quinn¡­¡±


    ¡°Did you really get fined with 300?¡± Abigail¡¯s voice involuntarily softened, and she even sounded concer


    ned.


    ¡°My sry is rtively high, so 300 isn¡¯t a big deal,¡± Cameron replied. In truth, Sean helped him pay th


    e fine, but Cameron couldn¡¯t let Abigail know that it was Sean who assisted her, so he took it upon hims


    elf.


    ¡°Of course. I¡¯m sure you didn¡¯t want to be the passionate young man. do it paid the fine, didn¡¯t they?¡± A


    bigail spoke while looking at Sean.


    The person who made you


    Sean¡¯s expression remained calm, but his hand, which was resting by his side, involuntarily curled


    in the slightest way. ¡°Should we have dinner together, Ms. Quinn?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going home to have the pasta my grandmother made,¡± Abigail replied coldly.


    After saying that, she noticed a fleeting hint of destion in Sean¡¯s eyes.


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    Chapter 286 Do You Believe Yourself?


    Analise used to make some for Sean as well.


    However, he would no longer have his share.


    Instead of asking for permission to visit Abigail¡¯s home for dinner, he offered, ¡°I¡¯ll send you back. You d


    on¡¯t need to worry too much about Grandma¡¯s matters. She has her own affairs, and interfering too mu


    ch may make her feel restricted.¡±


    While Sean didn¡¯t know why Analise had to go to Capitalis, he believed that she wasn¡¯t foolish enough t


    o go there just because of Chad¡¯s threats.


    She must have had her own reasons for going.


    ¡°I know,¡± Abigail replied softly.


    ¡°Grandma is an adult. She has way more experience in this world than you do. It¡¯s not wrong to be con


    cerned, but you also need to trust her,¡± Sean added.


    Analise¡¯s determination to take those routes daily in preparation for her task demonstrated her strong r


    esolve.


    Sean believed that Abigail¡¯s personality wasrgely inherited from her grandmother.


    Once Abigail decided to do something, she would see it through, even if it took a lot of time and effort.


    ¡°Cameron, since you helped me deal with the trouble from Chad, I¡¯ll share some pasta with you that my


    grandmother made as a token of my appreciation. I know you¡¯re not short on money, and my grandmot


    her¡¯s pasta isn¡¯t worth 300, but it¡¯s still a token of my appreciation.¡± Abigailpletely ignored Sean an


    d continued to chat with Cameron.


    Cameron shot Sean a side¨C


    eye nce and agreed instantly. ¡°Kind gestures are priceless, and besides, it wasn¡¯t right for me to use


    violence to hurt others. The fine was justified. We can¡¯t always resort to violence to solve problems.¡±


    ¡°Did you write a self¨Creflect essay? Why are you so obedient?¡± Abigail teased.


    ¡°I was severely punished. Initially, I was supposed to stay a few more days in the lock¨C


    up, but Mr. Graham intervened and assured them I wouldn¡¯t repeat my mistakes, so they released


    me,¡± Cameron exined, scratching his head and looking embarrassed.


    After saying that, he realized that he had revealed too much.


    Abigail nodded, her expression turning serious. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Sean threw Cameron an indifferent nce before following Abigail to the parking lot.


    Once they arrived at


    Abigail¡¯s home, Sean stayed in the car, watching Cameron and Abigail enter the apartment building tog


    ether.


    Shortly after, Cameron returned to the car with some pasta. Then, he handed it to Sean. ¡°These are me


    ant for you, Mr. Graham. Mrs. Graham just couldn¡¯t bring herself to say it,¡± Cameron exined nervousl


    y.


    Sean nced at him, his tone aloof as he muttered, ¡°Do you believe yourself when you say that?¡±


    Cameron found himself at a loss for words.


    ¡°If it¡¯s a token of gratitude meant for you, then keep it. Grandma makes good pasta,¡± Sean said before


    averting his gaze.


    ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll heat some for you at your ce, and I¡¯ll take the rest,¡± Cameron insisted, not wanting to


    enjoy Abigail¡¯s gift alone,


    ¡°In that case, go ahead and heat it up at my ce, and we¡¯ll eat together,¡± Sean replied coolly before cl


    osing his eyes and resting against the car seat.


    Cameron drove slowly and was unable to resist asking, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell Mrs. Graham the truth?¡±


    Sean remained silent for a long time before answering, ¡°If Grandma doesn¡¯t want her to know, then we


    should respect her wishes. We¡¯ll just keep a close watch.¡±


    On the first day of her grandmother¡¯s absence, Abigail had a restless night gued by chaotic scenes i


    n her dreams. As a result, she felt mentally exhausted throughout the following day.


    At 6.30PM, Abigail arrived at the address sent to her by Anthony.


    To her surprise, the gathering took ce at the same prestigious restaurant they had visited before.


    As soon as she got out of her car, she saw Anthony waiting for her at the restaurant¡¯s entrance.


    He instantly walked down the stairs upon noticing her.


    She also noticed that he was wearing a white suit today, which was reminiscent of the one Sean had w


    orn before. While Anthony looked stylish and handsome, Abigail thought Sean had a moremandin


    g presence.


    ¡°You¡¯re here. What¡¯s wrong? You don¡¯t look too good,¡± Anthonymented with concern as he approa


    ched Abigail. He couldn¡¯t help but notice her tired appearance.


    Abigail had even taken a nap in the afternoon, but, as she found out from Luna, she still looked as drai


    ned as she did earlier. It was as if someone had sucked the life out of her.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t sleep wellst night,¡± she replied while walking toward the restaurant.


    Anthony followed her, a smile ying on his lips. ¡°Because of the alumni reunion?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s personal. How many ssmates are here today?¡± Abigail asked, ncing at him from the corn


    er of her eye.


    ¡°Almost everyone who is in Pendorf is here. We¡¯ve reserved arge table for more than ten people,¡± A


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    nthony exined, showing a certain eagerness for the reunion.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect so many ssmates to stay in Pendorf for work,¡± Abigail murmured.


    As they entered the restaurant, a car pulled up at the entrance.


    Cameron nced at Sean and asked, ¡°Are we still going in?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the clients to arrive,¡± Sean replied calmly.


    On the second floor of the venue, Abigail noticed that the dining tables were quiterge, likely intended


    for banquets.


    Soon, she spotted her gray¨Chaired lecturer.


    Upon seeing her, the mentor immediately wore a gentle smile and schrly demeanor. ¡°Hello, Abigail. I


    t¡¯s good to see you, but why do you look so pale?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t sleep wellst night, Madam Mora. It¡¯s been a long time since west met,¡± Abigail replied, feeli


    ng somewhat reserved.


    ¡°Yes. You¡¯ve been quiet since you graduated, and you don¡¯t even participate in the alumni group chat.


    Aside from your design job, what have you been doing over the years?¡± The woman looked at Abigail w


    ith a concerned expression.


    Hearing that, Anthony ced a hand on Abigail¡¯s shoulder and sat her down beside their lecturer.

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    Chapter 287 An Unpleasant Gathering


    Abigail had gotten married after she had graduated not long ago. Now that she had gotten a divorce, it


    was hard for her to respond to her professor¡¯s question.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t gone anywhere. I¡¯ve opened a studio with Luna and am mostly working behind the scenes on


    designs to improve myself,¡± Abigail replied softly.


    Hearing her words, the professor nodded in satisfaction.


    Soon, more ssmates arrived. Even Luna, who was out of town, managed to make it.


    As Luna sat next to Abigail, she gestured to her to look at the table beside them.


    Abigail was so engrossed in talking to her professor that she didn¡¯t notice someone sitting beside them.


    When she turned to look, she saw Sean, along with several other individuals she didn¡¯t recognize. The


    y were all dressed smartly and looked professional.


    At the same time, Anthony noticed her gaze and instinctively looked over. Upon seeing Sean at the nex


    t table, he thought it was quite a coincidence. However, this restaurant had be a preferred gatheri


    ng ce for upscale people because of a famous chef¡¯s recent national recognition, so it wasn¡¯t entirely


    unexpected. Hence, it was evident that Sean was here to talk business.


    Sean seemed to have sensed Abigail¡¯s gaze and gave her a nonchnt nce. Although his expressio


    n appearedposed, his gaze was dark.


    Immediately, Abigail averted her eyes.


    When all the ssmates were gathered, Anthony told the waiter to start serving the food.


    ¡°I know everyone here is very busy, so I¡¯ve prepared


    everything in advance. If there¡¯s anything not to your liking, please excuse me,¡± Anthony announced lou


    dly while the waiter served the dishes.


    Since it was an open¨C


    n restaurant, when one table spoke, the other table would overhear some of the conversation.


    Thus, Sean turned his head and nced at the table where Abigail was seated.


    So, she is here to attend a reunion.


    As he thought about it, he averted his gaze. Then, he heard Luna say, ¡°Mr. Booker has always been co


    nsiderate. I¡¯m sure he has considered everyone¡¯s needs, right, Madam Mora?¡±


    The professor looked at them and smiled warmly. ¡°Anthony is indeed very thoughtful. We have every re


    ason to trust him.¡±


    ¡°Speaking of which, many of us present here are already married. Aren¡¯t your family worried that you


    are still single, Anthony?¡± A beautiful female ssmate, who resembled a movie star, asked Anthony


    as she propped her chin on her hand. Although she studied design, her striking looks and figure allowe


    d her to work as a model right after graduation. Moreover, she managed her own social media ount


    s. Thus, she believed that she was doing pretty wellpared to Abigail.


    Those ssmates who were married sipped their drinks quietly, not engaging in the discussion.


    A male ssmate with a beer belly and thinning hair teased, ¡°Yeah. Do you not have someone in your


    heart, Anthony? Are you waiting for someone?¡±


    Anthony smiled and replied, ¡°I¡¯m very busy with work. How could I have the time to find someone else?


    ¡±


    ¡°Oh,e on. You¡¯re not busy tonight. We have Abigail, Luna, Sarah, and our super gorgeous ssma


    te, Jennifer. All of them are single. Don¡¯t be too picky now, as it¡¯s hard to find girls who are single nowa


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    days. It¡¯s quite a coincidence that we have a few single female ssmates here tonight.¡± The male s


    smate advised Anthony with the tone of an experienced person.


    Abigail decided not to say anything because their professor was still present. She kept her head down


    and continued eating.


    Meanwhile, the elderly woman was also looking at Anthony with a smile. ¡°Thomas is still straightforward


    as ever. Though, you really should consider it. What do you think of Abigail?¡±


    When Abigail heard her name, she raised her head and looked at Anthony. Meanwhile, Anthony was lo


    oking at her too.


    Seeing that she still had her cutlery in her mouth, Anthony smiled since he thought she looked cute. ¡°Wi


    th how sessful Abigail is, I dare not to think about it. Moreover, today is just a ss reunion, not a m


    atchmaking event. Let¡¯s not make things awkward, shall we, Madam Mora?¡± After speaking, he lifted hi


    s wine ss and gave a toast to the professor.


    Upon hearing his words, Abigail heaved a sigh of relief.


    This was precisely the reason many people disliked attending ss reunions. After all, one never knew


    what oundish things their ssmates might say.


    Jennifer took a sip of her wine and smirked seductively. ¡°Speaking of backgrounds, I recall that Abigail


    only has a grandmother, and she¡¯s from the countryside, right? If


    Anthony had chosen Abigail, it would be like a Cindere story. Don¡¯t you all agree?¡±


    When Luna heard that, she rolled her eyes and thought, Is it time for a battle between females now? Wi


    th a smile, she retorted, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, everyone is from the


    countryside if we trace back far enough. Is anyone here a descendant of the royals?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m talking about the present, Luna. You don¡¯t have to get so worked up. Plus, Abigail¡¯s reputation onlin


    e isn¡¯t that great. You guys should stop buying hot searches. The people are getting tired of


    it,¡± Jennifer replied casually. Then, she continued to eat her food.


    ¡°Although Abigail may be from the countryside and only has a grandmother, she bought a house and a


    car in a top¨C


    tier neighborhood in Pendorf with her own hands. As someone who relies on their parents, I can¡¯t


    pare to her,¡± Anthony responded politely, maintaining his gentlemanly


    demeanor.


    Jennifer felt embarrassed by his words and remained silent.


    ¡°Abigail is indeed a remarkable woman. Anyone who marries her is spared the hassle of buying a hous


    e and a car. Though I may not have reached her level of sess, I¡¯m still a design director of a well¨C


    known fashionpany. Shall we give it a shot, Abigail?¡± a tall and slim male ssmate asked confide


    ntly.


    ¡°Jake, you are a high¨Cranking executive. Why don¡¯t you have a girlfriend yet?¡± Sarah asked curiously.


    Jake smiled gently and replied, ¡°I was pursued by the CEO¡¯s daughter before, but I can¡¯t stand those cl


    ueless, spoiled rich girls. I prefer a talented woman like Abigail.¡±


    When Abigail heard that, she smiled awkwardly and said, ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯m not thinking about that as


    pect of my life right now.¡±


    Seated beside her, Luna was rolling her eyes.

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    Chapter 288 Abigail Stood up for Anthony


    Anthony¡¯s smile had a hint of sarcasm. Then, he sipped his wine and


    told Abigail, ¡°I heard that Eric is genuinely courting you. Aren¡¯t you going to consider it?¡± With these wor


    ds, he effectively shredded Jake¡¯s misced self¨Cconfidence into pieces.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m in Pendorf, and he¡¯s in Capitalis. If I were to consider someone, it would be someone in Pend


    orf,¡± Abigail replied. She appreciated Anthony for helping her. After all, she didn¡¯t enjoy engaging in trivi


    al conversations like


    this, especially since she was still concerned about her grandmother¡¯s situation and had no


    interest in talking to them.


    ¡°It¡¯s kind of a disadvantage, but you¡¯re on an upward trajectory


    in your career right now. You have a constant stream of invitations. Moreover, the fame you gained fro


    m Lexie Chambers has a time limit. You need to focus on your career,¡± Anthony said slowly, steering th


    e conversation toward their professor.


    Abigail had mixed feelings toward Anthony. On one hand, she resented him because he had lied to her.


    However, he looked out for her tonight, saving her from much trouble. Moreover, he had been a caring


    senior during their school days. Thus, with everyone now focused on their careers,


    personal interests often took precedence, which was the reality of the world.


    At that moment, she suddenly realized that the past might not be as severe as she had initially thought.


    Even among friends, considerations for one¡¯s interests often prevailed in this world.


    After a few rounds of drinks, Abigail excused herself to go to the restroom. Upon returning from the was


    hroom, she spotted Jake, who seemed to be waiting for her. However, she wasn¡¯t particrly keen on t


    alking with him as he appeared cunning. Plus, she didn¡¯t resonate with his way of thinking.


    ¡°I¡¯m not joking around, Abigail. I know I can¡¯tpare to a big star like Eric, but think about it. How man


    y beautiful women does hee into contact with every day? Affairs between actors on set are quite c


    ommon. He¡¯s not suitable for you.¡± Jake was straightforward in his approach.


    Even Abigail, who had seen her fair share of weird people, was baffled by his words.


    ¡°I¡¯m really not interested in seeing someone right now.¡± She rejected him bluntly.


    As she was about to leave, Jake grabbed her arm and murmured, ¡°Abigail, I¡¯m serious about marrying


    you. The moment I saw


    you, I felt we had a special connection. I have a good job, and after we¡¯re married, you can focus on de


    signing and raising our children. My parents can also support you-¡± Before he could finish his sentence,


    someone grabbed him by the cor and dragged him aside.


    Abigail also stumbled as she was struggling out of his grip. Then, she fell into a warm embrace. Lookin


    g up, she saw that it was Sean.


    Sean furrowed his brows and gave her a nce. Then, he looked at Jake coldly and said, ¡°You¡¯re


    not worthy of her.¡±


    Although Anthony had motives toward Abigail, he was right. She had reached her current status throug


    h her own efforts. Not just anyone could simply be with her.


    Initially, Jake had thought about putting up a fight. However, as soon as he saw Sean¡¯s gaze, he


    shivered and scrambled off.


    Once he was gone, Abigail pushed Sean away and mumbled, ¡°Thank you. I didn¡¯t expect him to behav


    e that way.¡±


    ¡°He treats women as tools


    to gain personal benefits. You don¡¯t need to pay him any attention. If he ever gets handsy with you agai


    n, just p him. People like him won¡¯t listen to words,¡± Seanmented as he looked at her.


    Abigail nodded in agreement.


    Then, the duo returned to the restaurant one after the other.


    As soon as Abigail sat down, she heard Jake¡¯s sarcastic words. ¡°You had a boyfriend all along, huh, Abi


    gail? Why are you pretending to be single? Is it because only then will you be able to attract more atten


    tion from the guys?¡±


    Their professor had already left due to an urgent matter, so there was no need for restraint among thes


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    e ssmates.


    ¡°How do you know she has a boyfriend?¡± Jennifer asked curiously. A smirk yed at the corner of her li


    ps as she enjoyed the show.


    At the same time, Anthony looked at Abigail, silently asking if she needed any help.


    Abigail declined the offer and looked at Jake coldly. ¡°Do I really have a boyfriend just because you said


    so? You¡¯re quite confident in yourself, aren¡¯t you? Do you think your words are the absolute


    truth?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right! And yet you are here picking on girls! Abby doesn¡¯tck suitors, and you¡¯re delusional if yo


    u think you can get your hands on her. Just forget it!¡± Luna taunted, not understanding the purpose of t


    his gathering tonight. She felt that Anthony was trying too hard to please their professor.


    Anthony looked at Jake with a cold expression. ¡°Tonight¡¯s reunion is because our professor wanted to s


    ee Abigail. Don¡¯t treat this gathering as an opportunity for your own romantic endeavors. Especially you


    , Jake. You already have a girlfriend, so you should think before you act. Everyone here has a bright fut


    ure. We don¡¯t need your help.¡±


    Jake felt humiliated upon hearing that. ¡°You are just a backup n to her, Anthony,¡± he grumbled. ¡°Don¡¯


    t try to act so high and mighty. No matter how much you help her tonight, she will never choose you sin


    ce she has a boyfriend. You will forever be a n B to her!¡±


    At that moment, Abigail grabbed a ss of wine and sshed it on Jake¡¯s face. ¡°Anthony is my friend.


    You¡¯re just a hypocrite who likes to use random words you picked up online. If you refuse to show us so


    me respect, just get lost. You¡¯re eating a meal he paid for, so how dare you say such things to him?¡±


    Themotion on this side drew Sean¡¯s attention. When he heard Abigail¡¯s words, he felt the need to r


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    Jake, drenched in wine, stood up and red at Abigail. ¡°How dare you say that? Do you really think yo


    u¡¯re all mighty just because you¡¯re famous? No matter how famous you are, you¡¯re still a country bump


    kin without parents and nothing more than an unwanted orphan! How long do you think that old woman


    can support you? In the end, the only choice you have is to rely on a man! How naive of you to think y


    ou can act high and mighty for your entire life just because of your current fame!¡±


    Anthony¡¯s expression turned grim in that split second. ¡°Trust me, Jake. I¡¯ll have someone cut off your to


    ngue!¡± He looked at Jake with hostility.


    Themotion at their table quickly drew the attention of the waiter.


    Sean cast a nce at Cameron. Thetter understood his intention and approached Jake with a cold e


    xpression. Then, he said, ¡°My boss owns shares from this restaurant. Because of your disturbance, whi


    ch is affecting others, my boss has asked me to escort you out.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a customer here-¡± Before Jake could finish his sentence, Cameron pped him across the face.


    Jake fell to the ground, and several of his teeth fell out onto the floor.


    Cameron walked up to him and smiled. ¡°Do I need to repeat myself?¡±


    In the meantime, the entire table fell silent. Jake could feel his head buzzing from the pain and tried


    get back on his feet. As he stumbled out of the room, the other


    male ssmates quickly stood up and bid farewell to Anthony before scrambling away.


    When Cameron saw Abigail looking at him, he felt a bit uneasy. ¡°Please continue your boss will waive t


    he cost for this table.¡±


    meal. My


    At that, Abigail looked at Sean. Sean raised his ss and made a toasting gesture toward her. Then, h


    e withdrew his gaze and took a sip of his wine.


    The rest of the ssmates were filled with curiosity and amazement. After all, Sean


    was undeniably handsome, and his actions were undoubtedly flirting with Abigail!


    Jennifer fixed her gaze on Sean. Her heart was racing, and she blushed.


    ¡°Serves him right for turning a ss reunion into such a mess!¡± one of the female ssmates whispere


    d.


    Abigail watched as Cameron returned to Sean¡¯s side, looking like the Grim Reaper itself.


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    No wonder he got a severe reprimand from the police and was fined. He doesn¡¯t know how to control


    his strength!


    As Abigail thought about it, she sat back down and asked Anthony, ¡°So, the reason Madam Mora invite


    d me was just to meet up?¡±


    ¡°Did she not add you on WhatsApp? I assume she has something to discuss with you.¡± Anthony looked


    at Abigail intently. ¡°Thanks for standing up for me. I really hate how he addressed me.¡±


    Nowadays, many people would use such words to insult others during arguments. Abigail hated


    this too.


    ¡°No problem. You¡¯ve been helping me all night too. I haven¡¯t thanked you yet,¡± Abigail replied as she av


    erted her gaze.


    Jennifer looked at Abigail, and her attitude waspletely different from her earlier taunting. ¡°I saw you


    on a TV show before. Sean seemed to be quite friendly with you. The two of you must be quite close, r


    ight?¡± she asked gently.


    Luna snorted at that. ¡°What¡¯s with you? We are having a meal here, and you are eyeing Anthony and M


    r. Graham. Your heart sure is fickle.¡±


    Jennifer suppressed her anger and smiled before saying, ¡°Oh, you know, it¡¯s just that we¡¯re all


    getting older. Ites at a time when marriage is a hot topic. Since we¡¯re all single, we might as well g


    et to know each other.¡±


    Abigail gave her a cold look and said, ¡°Sean is just sitting over there. If you want to get to know him, jus


    t ask for his number.¡±


    Luna couldn¡¯t help but look at Abigail. She¡¯s quite clever, hitting two birds with one stone!


    Meanwhile, Sean had no idea that Abigail had set him up. He was engrossed in discussions with the cli


    ents about investment matters.


    Initially, Abigail wanted to pass the problem over, but she didn¡¯t expect Jennifer to do as she said. Her


    mouth was slightly agape since she couldn¡¯t believe Jennifer actually went for it.


    Anthony leaned back in his chair, looking utterly amused.


    Luna watched as Jennifer approached Sean. Then, she turned to Abigail and said, ¡°I¡¯m sure she¡¯ll tell hi


    m that you are the one who asked her to go. Someone as petty as Mr. Graham will surelye looking


    for you.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect her to actually go,¡± Abigail muttered.


    On the other hand, Jennifer walked up to Sean with a flushed face. She mustered up the courage and c


    asually flipped her long, wavy hair. Then, she said to him, ¡°I¡¯m Abigail¡¯s ssmate, and I¡¯d like to get to


    know you. She told me toe and get your number.¡±


    As expected, Sean¡¯s gaze immediately shifted to Abigail.


    Abigail felt a chill run down her spine, so she took a few sips of her drink and pretended to be calm as


    she talked to Anthony. ¡°I heard that yourpany has been


    doing welltely and is nning to cooperate with the official television station. Is that true?¡± She had l


    earned about this from online sources, but she wasn¡¯t sure if it was true or not.


    ¡°Yes. It¡¯s in progress. We are working on aligning with the official station.¡± Anthony nodded. ¡°In the futur


    e, ourpany¡¯s TV dramas will have a priority slot on that channel. Of course, quality matters. Only th


    e top¨Cnotch productions will make it.¡±


    TV dramas with priority slots often had a high chance ofpeting for awards, making them highly pre


    stigious in the industry.


    ¡°That sounds great!¡± Abigail replied.


    At the same time, Sean kept his eyes on Abigail. Seeing that she was unfazed, he shifted his gaze to J


    ennifer. ¡°Do you want me to date you?¡± he asked directly.


    Immediately, Jennifer¡¯s face turned flushed, and she bit her lower lip hard.

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    ¡°We can give it a go if you¡¯re willing.¡±


    Sean raised an eyebrow and said nothing upon hearing her words. It was as though he was genuinely


    considering the possibility of this proposal. The others were looking at Jennifer with amusement in their


    eyes. She gradually went from shy to feeling awkward as she fiddled with her fingers nervously.


    Just as her legs were slightly shaking from the anxiety, he finally spoke up, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I still want to


    get back together with my ex¨Cwife. Thus, I¡¯m not going to date anyone else.¡±


    When she found out that he was


    married, she was left utterly bbergasted. She was so embarrassed from being rejected that she nodd


    ed hastily and quickly returned to her seat.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you mention that he was married? I wouldn¡¯t have said anything if I knew he had an ex¨C


    wife he deeply loves!¡± Jennifer red at Abigail.


    Abigail gripped the wine ss tightly and said nothing.


    ¡°It seems that outstanding men do have the tendency to get married early,¡± Sarah mumbled, expressin


    g a hint of regret.


    Sean was exceptionally handsome in person. Even the media couldn¡¯t capture his unique charisma in p


    ictures.


    ¡°It seems like I¡¯m not good enough,¡± Anthony instinctively added.


    Sarah hastily backtracked and exined, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant.¡±


    Suddenly, Abigail said, ¡°I¡¯m done. I¡¯m going back to rest. I didn¡¯t sleep wellst night. God, I hope I¡¯ll sle


    ep better tonight.¡±


    Luna got up and offered, ¡°You look pale. I¡¯ll drive you home.¡±


    Anthony nodded. ¡°Sounds good. It¡¯s gettingte, too. Let¡¯s head back home.¡±


    With that, the ss reunion ended quietly.


    After they bid their farewells, Abigail rested her head on Luna¡¯s shoulder as they sat in the car.


    ¡°What do you think the professor wants from you?¡± Luna was curious.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. My brain is all fuzzy. I really don¡¯t want to think about it right now,¡± Abigail replied. She felt


    even more tired after having some alcohol.


    Luna called a cab to send them home. When she recalled Jennifer¡¯s words, she asked, ¡°Do you


    think Sean was talking about you when he mentioned that he had an ex¨Cwife he deeply loved?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t listen to him. He¡¯s just trying to get back at me since he knew I was the one who told Jennifer to


    go to him,¡± Abigail replied with zero hesitation. After all, she didn¡¯t believe one word that came out of t


    he man¡¯s mouth. Love? Does he even know what that is?


    ¡°That makes sense. He should have treated you better in the past if he genuinely loved you.¡± Luna purs


    ed her lips.


    Once Abigail made it home, she closed the door, sat on the shoe¨C


    changing stool, and stared nkly at her empty home. She wanted to know where Analise had gone bu


    t couldn¡¯t find a reason to call her. Plus, she was afraid that Analise would be mad if she called her.


    Finally, she removed her shoes, put on her slippers, and went to her room after


    sitting there for a while. Just as she was about to take a shower, her phone rang.


    When she noticed that it was Sean calling, she thought he might be calling to confront her. So, she didn


    ¡¯t bother answering.


    Once the call ended, he immediately called again.


    In the end, she got so annoyed that she answered the call and snapped angrily, ¡°What is it? Are you he


    re to settle the score?¡±


    ¡°Am I that petty?¡± Sean retorted.


    You are the pettiest person I have ever met in my entire life, Abigail sighed in frustration. She forced he


    rself to stay sober and think of him as though he was just an acquaintance. Once she got her emotions


    under control, she asked, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to push me towards other women even if you don¡¯t like me,¡± Sean said calmly.


    ¡°That¡¯s a mistake on my part. I apologize.¡± Abigail calmly admitted her mistake.


    Sean sighed and ended the call without saying anything else.


    He didn¡¯t like how Abigail had treated him as though he was just some stranger. Lately, when he


    woke up in the middle of the night, he would recall her loving voice when she used to talk to him in bed.


    The farther he was from such experiences, the more he yearned for them. s, the more he yearned f


    or them, the worse his insomnia became.


    Abigail held her phone and stared into space before heading to the shower. She turned on the hot wate


    r, letting it run over her figure. At that moment, her mind suddenly went nk.


    Abigail fell to the ground with a thud. Her lower back had collided with the basin, causing a sharp


    pain to assail her senses. Yet, she remained stiff as the continuous stream of water sshed against h


    er body as shey there, utterly unmoving.


    As time passed, the warm water gradually turned cold. Still, she remained immobile. The icy water mad


    e her shiver. So, she tried to reach the shower¡¯s control switch but to no avail. Her face


    turned pale from the pain as she started shivering from the cold.


    In the meantime, Sean sat alone in his car as he looked up at the floor where Abigail lived. As the night


    grew darker, the only apartment with lights on was hers.


    He had already smoked three cigarettes even though only an hour had passed. Just as he was about t


    o leave, he suddenly felt that something was amiss.


    Why is her bathroom light on for so long? She isn¡¯t the type to take long showers. He remembered he


    r habits well. She would usually be out of the bathroom in 15 minutes at most.


    Therefore, he immediately got out of his car the moment he realized that something had gone terribly w


    rong.


    By the time Abigail had slowly regained control over her faculties, she heard a knocking at the


    door.


    ¡°Abigail!¡± Sean¡¯s voice sounded from outside. His voice was louder than ever as he bellowed, ¡°Open th


    e door!¡± He called out again.


    Abigail felt herself bing anxious. s, she could only move extremely slowly. She couldn¡¯t help bu


    t suspect she might have seriously injured her back due to the fall.


    Sean¡¯s voice disappeared when he received no response.


    Just as she thought he had left, he returned in less than ten minutes.


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    Chapter 291 Sean¡¯s Personal Care


    When Sean rushed into the bathroom, he saw Abigail struggling to stand up. He quickly wrapped a


    towel around her and lifted her by her arms. ¡°Did you injure your back?¡± he asked in concern.


    ¡°Yeah, I suddenly felt dizzy and hit my back,¡± Abigail replied tremulously due to the agonizing pain.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get you to the hospital,¡± said Sean. He didn¡¯t dare to risk touching her back as he slowly. helped


    her out of the bathroom.


    He took Abigail to the hospital in less than half an hour. Once they arrived, she was rushed to the


    emergency room without further ado. He could do nothing but ce his trust in the professionals and


    anxiously watched as she was wheeled inside. When the emergency room doors. slid open, he


    immediately rushed to the doctor and demanded, ¡°How is she?¡±


    ¡°There doesn¡¯t seem to be a serious problem. It¡¯s just temporary numbness. So, she¡¯s fine now.


    However, she¡¯s suffering from a minor injury to her back. My advice is that she should rest and apply


    cold packs to the injured area for 15-20 minutes several times a day. Repeat this process for a week,


    and she should be fine. Also, please pay attention to her mental state. Sometimes, the body¡¯s functions


    are closely linked to one¡¯s mental well-being.¡± The doctor reassured him before leaving.


    It was a false rm.


    Meanwhile, Abigail was also sighing in relief after listening to the doctor¡¯s diagnosis.


    Sean followed her into the ward and watched as the doctor prepared the IV bag for the duration. of her


    stay. Then, he sat down at the edge of the bed before looking at her seriously and inquiring, ¡°Are you


    sure you¡¯ll be okay living alone?¡±.


    ¡°Today¡¯s incident was due to my carelessness. It won¡¯t happen again. However, I do have a question


    for you. How did you know I had an ident?¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help but feel that it was all too


    coincidental.


    Sean shifted his gaze to the window. ¡°We share a special connection.¡±


    Abigail rolled her eyes at him in exasperation. Sure, and I can walk on water.


    ¡°Are you secretly spying on me?¡± she asked abruptly.


    He frowned and looked at her. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m some kind of stalker?¡±


    ¡°Why did you just happen to be here, then?¡± She insisted as she thought it was too coincidental. that he


    arrived just after he called her.


    ¡°When I called you, I was already at your ce. I saw that you had been in the bathroom for an


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    hour, and the light was still on. Based on your habits, I guessed that something had happened to you,¡±


    Sean exined patiently.


    When she heard his words, she felt her heartstrings being tugged. He remembered something as trivial


    as showering?


    ¡°Well, I guess I was lucky to have you conveniently nearby tonight,¡± Abigail said as she adjusted


    the nket.


    That¡¯s because I stood by your house every night until your lights went out, Sean thought wryly.


    ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. Why don¡¯t you get some rest?¡± he suggested. He knew she hadn¡¯t slept well due to


    Analise¡¯s condition. She looked exhausted tonight.


    ¡°You should go home too. There are doctors in the hospital.¡± She looked at him.


    He didn¡¯t respond. Instead, he got up and left the room. Although she knew that she really. shouldn¡¯t


    have expected anything else, she couldn¡¯t understand why she felt a faint sense of disappointment as


    he left.


    When Sean returned, he had some documents in his hand. Then, he ced them on the bedside. table


    before making himselffortable on the empty bed.


    ¡°Get some sleep. Call me if you want some water in the middle of the night,¡± he said calmly. before


    closing his eyes.


    She stared at him as hey with his eyes closed. When she noticed the obvious signs of exhaustion on


    his brow, she didn¡¯t say anything in protest. Her mind started twisting itself in knots before she


    gradually sumbed to slumber.


    Since their separation at the bar, this was the first time Sean had slept so peacefully. Even though the


    bed was ufortable, having Abigail beside him made him feel secure.


    The following day, he helped her go through the discharge procedures. That left her absolutely bored


    as she waited for him toplete the necessary paperwork since she was stuck in the ward. So, she


    decided to check on him.


    Sean was in the middle of the administrative process when he suddenly received a phone call from


    Cameron. Thus, he excused himself and answered the call.


    The female doctor teased him, ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you since you are handsome. Hurry up! There are still


    people waiting in line.¡±


    Sean didn¡¯t respond to her light-hearted remark. Instead, he asked Cameron, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°We lost Analise Cameron¡¯s voice was low. Nheless, there was no hiding the fear he felt


    toward Sean


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    Sean fell silent for a moment after hearing such a report. Once those words registered in his mind, he


    snarled, ¡°Are you even doing your job, Cameron?!¡± His voice was so full of anger that it sent shivers


    down the spines of the doctor and the people in line behind him. As a result, the doctor didn¡¯t dare to


    rush him. Instead, she hastily kept her head low as she processed the paperwork.


    ¡°We¡¯re doing our best to find her,¡± Cameron replied faintly.


    ¡°If even a hair on Analise¡¯s head is harmed¡­ Well, you know the consequences.¡± Sean threatened.


    Then, he hung up the call. Just as he was about to inform the doctor to hurry up, he caught sight of


    Abigail standing nearby.


    He instantly jerked his head toward her.


    Abigail¡¯s face was drained of all color. It was as if she was a ghost gliding through the hospital


    corridors.


    ¡°Is there anything else that needs to be signed?¡± Sean urged the doctor..


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    Just a signature here will do,¡± the doctor said as she handed him the forms.


    After he finished signing the documents, he quickly grabbed them and walked over to Abigail.


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    Chapter 292


    Chapter 292 Analise Went Missing


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    Abigail had not expected that Sean had known about Analise¡¯s whereabouts.


    She lifted her head slightly and looked at Sean.


    Sean seemed visibly anxious. He gripped her wrist and confessed without hesitation, ¡°I have known


    where Analise is all this time, but it was just because I was concerned about her well-being.


    I nned to keep an eye on her without interfering in her life to ensure her safety. However,


    something unexpected has happened. We need to go to Capitalis now.¡±


    ¡°Did Grandma go to Capitalis?¡± Abigail was promptly dragged out of the hospital.


    Although he was in a rush, he was also mindful of her injury. So, his steps were much slower than


    usual.


    ¡°Yes. I don¡¯t know why she went there,¡± he answered.


    Her heart was on edge. ¡°You seem so worried, Sean. Do you know that her trip could be dangerous?¡±


    He nced at her and replied, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that she¡¯s getting old. Plus, she¡¯s not exactly familiar with


    the ce. It would be troublesome if she gets lost.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t say anything else.


    Sean dropped her off at her apartment. Then, he made another call to Cameron while she was off


    packing her things. ¡°How did you lose her in the first ce?¡± Even though he was significantly calmer


    than before, his voice still carried an undertone of menace that sent shivers down the


    spine.


    Cameron wasted no time exining, ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn went to the restroom. When she came out,


    someone reced her. The woman was wearing her clothes and bag. So, we assumed that was her. I


    was standing at a distance, and the individual had intentionally avoided showing her face. So, I didn¡¯t


    notice anything amiss until it was toote. Plus, the recement started acting strangely around the


    second-hour mark, avoiding us. That¡¯s when our men got suspicious.¡±


    ¡°Quickly investigate this matter! If you can¡¯t find her whereabouts within two hours, you¡¯re fired! Also,


    bring my identification to the airport, Sean ordered harshly. Then, he hung up and immediately called


    his friends in the Capitalis.


    On the other hand, Abigail was hobbling downstairs as fast as she could manage after stuffing her


    identification and a few sets of clothing into her backpack. Since it was summer, she was packing


    lighter than usual. Hence, she only needed a small backpack.


    Then, he wasted no time driving straight to the airport the instant she hopped into his car. She was


    about to ask him something when his phone rang again. When he noticed that the caller ID


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    was disying Colby¡¯s name, Sean had no choice but to answer.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Sean asked. His tone was considerably warmer.


    ¡°Your grandmother went for a walk yesterday and hasn¡¯t returned yet. Is she with you?¡± Colby¡¯s voice


    sounded worried.


    ¡°She¡¯s not at my ce. I¡¯ll call and check,¡± Sean replied. Then, he ended the call before dialing


    Xavien¡¯s number.


    Abigail decided not to disturb him since his phone hadn¡¯t ceased ringing ever since they left her home.


    ¡°What¡¯s the situation over there?¡± Frankly, he wasn¡¯t too worried about Lina¡¯s whereabouts. After all,


    Xavien hadn¡¯t called to report anything rming.


    ¡°For now, we¡¯re sticking to the original n. However-¡±


    Before Xavien could finish, Sean cut him off, saying. ¡°I¡¯ve got another calling in. I¡¯ll get back to


    you.¡±


    Initially, he assumed


    Was Cameron calling, but it turned out to be Joan. After he ended the call, he turned to Abigail and


    said, ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the airport. From there, you can head to Capitalis directly. Someone will be there


    to assist you. I can¡¯t leave right now. My grandmother hasn¡¯t been. home all night, and my grandfather


    is worried.¡±


    Abigail seemed momentarily taken aback but quickly responded, ¡°It¡¯s alright. I can manage on my


    own.¡± She knew he had already gone above and beyond by staying up all night. Plus, he had done


    more than enough with Analise¡¯s situation. Thus, she didn¡¯t want to trouble him any further.


    Sean nodded and continued to drive in silence.


    Just as Abigail was about to go through airport security, he suddenly grabbed her wrist. So, she


    instinctively turned to look at him.


    There were many words he wanted to say to her. s, he swallowed them all and only murmured, ¡°Put


    yourself and your grandmother first. Please call me if you need help. I have friends at Capitalis.


    Seeking help when necessary won¡¯t do you any harm.¡±


    Abigail nodded and thanked him with sincerity.


    Thus, he reluctantly released her hand. Although there were many things he wanted to say, he decided


    they were better left unsaid for now. After all, she had ertough to deal with regarding her grandmother,


    and he didn¡¯t want to burden her further.


    After she passed through the ticket checkpoint and disappeared from his line of sight, Sean turned


    around and left the airport. His face turned stoic almost immediately as he dialed Joan¡¯s number.


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    Once the call connected, she answered it immediately.


    ¡°What do you want?¡± Sean demanded coldly.


    ¡°Kingston¡¯s men have taken your grandmother hostage. I know where she is. Do you want to bring


    some people over?¡± Joan¡¯s voice was anxious.


    ¡°You¡¯re not involved in this, are you, Joan?¡± Sean asked tonelessly.


    Joan immediately started sobbing as she replied, ¡°I have always listened to you. I wouldn¡¯t dare to get


    involved in something like this. After all, I can¡¯t make the same mistake my brother did. Those words


    you said to me are still clear in my head. I won¡¯t forget them even for a single moment.¡±


    ¡°Send me the address. I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Then, he ended the call.


    When Analise regained consciousness, she found someone standing by the bedside. She soon noticed


    it was an elderlydy that looked healthier than she did, even though they were of simr ages. She


    didn¡¯t panic. Instead, she calmly sat up and looked at the woman without saying a word.


    ¡°Do you know where you are?¡± The olddy stared her down; her gaze was filled with unending


    contempt. In fact, even the woman¡¯s tone was filled with obvious arrogance.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need to know. All you need to understand is that if anything happens to me, the secrets you


    want to hide will be exposed,¡± Analise replied fearlessly, staring straight into the elderly. woman¡¯s eyes.


    Her self-assured demeanor caused the olddy¡¯s face to turn grim.


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    Chapter 293


    Chapter 293 Ms Quinn, Please Look at Me


    Molly slowly changed her expression to a more amiable one during their silent standoff.


    ¡°You should take your secret back to Pendorf, and you¡¯re not allowed to return ever again. You should


    also forget about seeking the Pearsons out. Only then will you and your granddaughter be


    safe.¡±


    ¡°Is that so? You people brought back that fake and acted all grand when you returned to the Pearsons,


    only to bully my granddaughter as soon as you reap the benefits. Is that what you call safety?¡± Analise


    retorted mockingly as she stared at Molly.


    ¡°Others might have respected you when you acted tough in Quinn Vige, but you can¡¯t bring that


    attitude to Capitalis. Besides, you can¡¯t even enter the Pearsons¡¯ gate. You, an elderly woman, can¡¯t


    possibly seek justice for your granddaughter, Molly continued while sounding genuinely persuasive.


    ¡°If you think I can¡¯t get in, why did you tie me up then?¡± Analise questioned sharply.


    ¡°We were actually saving you. An elderly woman from out of town having an ident in Capitalis


    wouldn¡¯t raise any eyebrows. Furthermore, Capitalis is filled with cars and people. It¡¯s normal for an old


    person like you to get bumped into identally,¡± Molly said calmly, as though she was just talking


    about the weather.


    ¡°In that case, why don¡¯t you let me out to experience a bump or two?¡± Analise looked at Molly with a


    hint of a smile.


    Molly didn¡¯t know what kind of tricks Analise had left behind the scenes. After a moment of


    contemtion, Molly turned on her heel and left.


    Analise looked at the closed door andy back down while muttering, ¡°Oh my goodness. I¡¯ve toiled all


    my life, and I didn¡¯t expect to receive such good treatment as soon as I arrived in Capitalis. All I do is


    eat, drink, and sleep. It¡¯s sofortable.¡±


    The people monitoring her couldn¡¯t help but feel infuriated by her words.


    Molly briskly walked through the quaint house before passing through several corridors and entering a


    courtyard.


    In the courtyard, a woman dressed in a dress was pruning flower branches. She turned when she saw


    Molly returning, and her appearance bore some resemnce to Abigail. Yet, their temperaments were


    entirely different.


    ¡°How did it go?¡± She held a freshly cut rose in her hand.


    ¡°That old woman is extremely stubborn and definitely has an ace up her sleeves. We can¡¯t take any


    hasty actions, Molly replied with a respectful tone


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    ¡°She raised Abigail, who is quite cunning herself. We can¡¯t underestimate her. Moreover, she may have


    ulterior motives. Are you sure she¡¯s not deceiving you?¡± The woman scented the rose and asked


    calmly.


    ¡°But she knows the truth about what happened all those years ago,¡± Molly said gravely.


    The woman looked at the rose for a while before musing, ¡°We can¡¯t allow that olddy to meet the head


    of the household, and she wants that olddy to die. If you can¡¯t achieve that, I¡¯ll be in at difficult


    position here as well. How do you suggest we proceed?¡±


    Her words made Molly¡¯s face turn pale.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°But Sean¡¯s people are still investigating this matter. The consequences would be unimaginable if we


    offended him.¡± Molly expressed her concerns.


    ¡°What use is there for me to keep you under my employ if you want me to consider these factors. for


    you?¡± The woman suddenly crushed the rose in her hand, and her eyes were filled with malice. as she


    regarded Molly.


    Molly was so frightened that she instinctively shivered in response. Then, she swallowed hard before


    saying, ¡°I will find a way.¡±


    ¡°I only care about the


    ult. Don¡¯t bother me with the process. Otherwise, I will consider you useless. Do you understand?¡± The


    woman tossed the crushed rose on the ground, and her expression grew even more vicious.


    The sufficiently terrified Molly nodded obediently and left with shaky legs.


    Meanwhile, Abigail felt a bit lost upon arriving in Capitalis.


    She had made the decision in a hurry and only now realized that finding Analise was like looking for a


    needle in a haystack.


    Suddenly, her phone rang.


    It was a call from Eric.


    She wasn¡¯t sure if it was a coincidence or if Eric had been monitoring her movements all along.


    Nheless, she still answered the call.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Her tone was as cold and distant as ever, showing that she had no intention of


    talking unless absolutely necessary.


    ¡°You¡¯re in Capitalis. Do you need help? Do you want me to be your guide?¡± Eric asked.


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    Abigail was just about to say something when she saw a stylish man in a ck suit and sunsses


    holding up a sign.


    Therge words ¡®Ms. Quinn, please look at me¡¯ on the sign were quite eye-catching as they drew the


    attention of many.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but cringe. Still, she tried her best to hide her difort as she walked over.


    ¡°No, thank you. I have someone picking me up, and I¡¯m not here for vacation; I¡¯m here on business,¡±


    she replied tly.


    ¡°All right¡­ Be sure to contact me if you need anything.¡± Eric sounded somewhat disappointed.


    Abigail gave a nomittal response and ended the call right then and there.


    Then, she walked up to the stylish man and cleared her throat.


    ¡°Hello, Ms. Quinn. Mr. Graham asked me to pick you up. We¡¯ve been working tirelessly to investigate


    Old Mrs. Quinn¡¯s situation, and her disappearance is likely connected to the Pearsons.¡± The stylish


    man put away the sign and got straight to the point.


    Abigail scrunched her brows as she inquired, ¡°When can you find my grandmother?¡±


    She wouldn¡¯t spare them if the Pearsons dared to harm her dearest grandmother. It didn¡¯t even matter


    to her that Josh had once saved Analise.


    ¡°We¡¯ve already contacted the Pearsons. Please wait for a moment,¡± the stylish man replied.


    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± Abigail walked out of the airport with him.


    ¡°You can call me Alfie, Ms. Quinn,¡± the stylish man answered with a big and toothy grin.


    Even though Abigail was in Capitalis, she had no n in mind. Sean didn¡¯t even know the purpose of


    Analise¡¯s visit to Capitalis. Hence, she felt clueless about what to do.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, let¡¯s grab some lunch. Don¡¯t worry. Mr. Graham is taking care of everything. He will find


    your grandmother even if he has to turn this ce upside down,¡± Alfie said with a grin while acting like


    a loyal henchman.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but shoot a nce at him. Did Sean know what kind of people his subordinate


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    Chapter 294 Does Mr Graham Know?


    Alfie received a phone call during their meal. He immediately dropped his sycophantic demeanor and


    furrowed his brows. His whole presence became assertive and was impossible to ignore.


    Abigail thought to herself that this guy looked quite intimidating when he got serious.


    ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s rted to the Pearsons? All right. I¡¯m having a meal with Ms. Quinn-¡± He hadn¡¯t. even


    finished his sentence when Abigail snatched his phone away from him.


    ¡°We¡¯re done eating. Send us the address, and we¡¯lle right away,¡± she said before ending the call


    and handing the phone back to Alfie, who looked somewhat resigned.


    Then, he took his phone and said, ¡°This meal was quite expensive. Please consider my wallet and also


    the feelings of the uneaten food. They will feel unappreciated.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯lle again next time, and it¡¯ll be my treat. My grandmother is more important,¡± she replied


    firmly.


    Alfie stood up while muttering, ¡°Mr. Graham wouldn¡¯t want you to handle things on an empty stomach,


    but you¡¯re the biggest¡­¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t pay attention to his quiet muttering. Instead, she took her bag and vacated the premises.


    Not long after they got in the car, Abigail received a strange


    call.


    Alfie was sitting beside her as he watched her hesitate as to whether she should answer. He yfully


    extended his hand and pressed the answer button for her.


    She was shocked by his behavior. When she snapped back to her senses, she wished she could


    punch him.


    s, he simply acted in a goofy manner and motioned for her to answer despite being the recipient of


    her ferocious re.


    Abigail reluctantly pressed the speaker button. Meanwhile, Alfie didn¡¯t hesitate to lean closer and


    eavesdrop on the conversation.


    ¡°Is this Ms. Quinn?¡± the person on the other end of the line asked.


    ¡°Yes. Who are you?¡± Abigail replied coldly.


    ¡°I¡¯m a staff member at the train station. The owner of this phone has fainted in the train station


    restroom. We found your contact information in her phone. Can you pleasee to the station to


    apany her to the hospital if it¡¯s convenient for you?¡±


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    Abigail hesitated while looking at Alfie.


    He found the situation incredibly perplexing¡­


    So, he took out his phone and made a call.


    After she hung up, she stared at him without saying anything.


    Alfie¡¯s call got through, and he asked with a sardonic smile ying on his lips, ¡°Are you guys ying a


    prank on me? Ms. Quinn received a call from the train station staff saying her grandmother was there.


    Did you guys leave your brain in the trash while you¡¯re on the job?¡±


    Abigail leaned closer to eavesdrop.


    ¡°We searched the Pearsons¡¯ premises and didn¡¯t find Abigail¡¯s grandmother. Boss, you should bring


    her to the train station and check things out a young man answered.


    ¡°Do you even know how to do your damn job?!¡± Alfie snapped and told the driver to head to the train


    station.


    ¡°It¡¯s not that your people can¡¯t get the job done. It¡¯s that they know your people will be going there. So,


    they moved her before you could trace things back to them.¡± Abigailforted him.


    Alfie licked his lips and said with a sly grin, ¡°This time, it was Pearsons¡¯ distant branch that was the


    mastermind behind the kidnapping of Old Mrs. Quinn. They assumed that since Mr. Graham. wasn¡¯t a


    local, he wouldn¡¯t dare to confront them. They¡¯re quite an audacious bunch. Unfortunately, they don¡¯t


    know that Mr. Graham is way worse. Honestly, he wouldn¡¯t bat an eye even if you asked him to fight a


    deity.¡±


    Abigail was curious. ¡°Does Mr. Graham know what you think of him?¡±


    ¡°Of course, he doesn¡¯t. I¡¯m just a small fry he assigned here. He doesn¡¯t care about my thoughts,¡± Alfie


    replied confidently.


    Still, she couldn¡¯t help but think that he sure seemed to be enjoying himself working as a small fry and


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    ridiculing his boss.


    After the brief banter, all of her thoughts were focused on her grandmother.


    Abigail and Alfie soon arrived at the train station and followed the instructions of the station¡¯s staff to


    the waiting room.


    Analise was sitting in the waiting room and drinking water. When she saw Abigail rush in, she froze for


    a moment and then scolded her sternly, ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you? Didn¡¯t I tell you to stay at


    home?!¡±.


    ¡°I was worried about you. Also, don¡¯t you dare start with me! You came to Capitalis without telling me!


    How could I stay home and not worry about you?! Besides, I wouldn¡¯t stop you from visning


    Capitalis. So, why did you have to keep it from me?!¡± Abigail shouted. After a while, her voice started to


    take on a tremulous quality.


    Analise had always been a tender-hearted woman. So, when she saw Abigail shaking from her


    emotions as tears welled up in her eyes, she sighed helplessly and replied wearily, ¡°I just wanted to


    visit an old friend. What¡¯s there to worry about?¡±


    However, Abigail couldn¡¯t stop herself from rushing over and giving her a tight hug. ¡°But you rarely


    leave the Quinn Vige¡­¡±


    ¡°Oh, look at you. You¡¯re already an adult, and yet you are crying like a child. You¡¯re making at spectacle


    of yourself.¡± Analise patted her back gently.


    Abigail only tightened her embrace around Analise as she muttered petntly, ¡°I haven¡¯t been able to


    sleep or eat properly these past two days, and I had no idea where you were-


    ¡°You know that I will leave you one day. You need to get used to it,¡± Analise said dotingly as she gently


    pried herself away from the ko monster that was Abigail.


    ¡®She isn¡¯t in good health. You need to make sure she doesn¡¯t go around under such scorching heat.


    Otherwise, it could be troublesome if she suffers from heatstroke.¡± The station staff took the opportunity


    to advise Abigail after their emotional encounter.


    ¡°Okay. I understand,¡± Abigail answered while holding Analise¡¯s hand; her eyshes were still glistening


    with tears.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Ms. Quinn. You have been busy all day and haven¡¯t had lunch yet. Why don¡¯t you have lunch


    together with Old Mrs. Quinn?¡± Alfie kindly suggested.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Analise agreed as she supported herself with the chair. ¡°I¡¯m still quite healthy despite my age.


    There¡¯s really no need to treat me like a child.


    Abigail squeezed her hand lightly and said, ¡°I¡¯m just worried about you. Don¡¯t you worry whenever I¡¯m


    away?¡±


    ¡°Hmph. Worry? Why should I worry? Have you ever seen me stopping you from running yourself


    ragged?¡± Analise retorted.


    Sometimes, it was truly challenging tomunicate with the elderly.


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to argue with her. Plus, she was ovee by relief, knowing that Analise was


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    Chapter 295 Unexpected Incident


    As the three of them stepped out of the train station¡¯s waiting room, Abigail and Analise debated


    whether to have lunch or visit the hospital first.


    The train station in Capitalis was bustling with people. One could see people walking to-and-fro,


    rushing about like bees,


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the hospital for a check-up and then have lunch at a restaurant near the hospital.¡± Alfie


    decided on their behalf when it became clear that the two women weren¡¯t about toe to a decision


    anytime soon.


    Abigail looked at Analise, who was about to speak. Before she could say anything, Alfie suddenly


    shouted, ¡°Watch out!¡±


    Before they realized what was happening, he had already shoved them aside.


    He was quite strong. Plus, he hadn¡¯t held back his strength while pushing them out of harm¡¯s way. So,


    his actions made Abigail stagger a few steps backward. When she finally regained her bnce, she


    immediately helped Analise, who had also taken a stumble.


    ¡°Go!¡± Alfie screamed at them, his voice tinged with pain.


    A man was standing before Alfie and had Alfie by the cor. As Abigail was about to speak, the man¡¯s


    hand moved, and a bloodstained fruit knife appeared in her field of vision.


    ¡°Ah!¡± Analise was so frightened that she let out a shriek and took a couple of steps back in terror.


    ¡°Run!¡± There was no disguising the agony in Alfie¡¯s tone this time.


    The man struggled to push Alfie away. Nheless, his gaze remained fixed on Abigail and Analise


    while he was doing so. However, he couldn¡¯t harm them because Alfie was tightly gripping. onto his


    cor.


    Abigail retreated a couple of steps and screamed, ¡°Help!¡±


    Her shout drew the attention of many passersby at the train station.


    There was already quite a bit of blood on the ground between Alfie and the man.


    ¡°Ah! Help! Someone is trying to kill people!¡± A woman suddenly screeched, causing chaos in the


    train station.


    ¡°Let go!¡± The man¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and he was trying to push Alfie away. When that didn¡¯t work,


    he tried to stab Alfie with the fruit knife again.


    Abigail took off her bag and swung it fiercely at the man¡¯s head. Her hands were trembling, but


    she couldn¡¯t afford to let her guard down. So, she gave it her all.


    The moment the man was struck by her bag, Alfie released him.


    The man staggered back as he was hit by her bag. At that moment, a burly middle-aged man


    approached from behind and used his arm to lock the man¡¯s neck. Then, he didn¡¯t even hesitate for a


    second as he twisted the man¡¯s wrist and forced the assant to drop the fruit knife to the ground.


    Abigail breathed a huge sigh of relief, turned around, and rushed to Alfie¡¯s side.


    Alfiey on the ground while clutching his bleeding abdomen. He was experiencing minor convulsions.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the hospital¡­ Grandma, call 911! Quick! Call 911!¡± Abigail shouted at Analise. Her eyes


    were red.


    An¨¢lise snapped out of her daze and hastily whisked out her phone.


    The whole train station was in utter chaos.


    Alfiey on the ground weakly, and Abigail carefully ced his head in herp. Tears streamed down


    her face.


    Blood continued to flow from his abdomen as it stained the ground red.


    Abigail returned to the emergency room¡¯s entrance and gripped Analise¡¯s hand tightly after washing her


    hands in the nearest washroom in the hospital.


    Analise waspletely out of it as she stared at the emergency room entrance, lost in thought.


    Sean had rushed to the hospital the instant he received the news.


    When he saw Abigail standing in a daze at the emergency room¡¯s entrance, he quickly approached her


    and asked lowly, ¡°How is he doing?¡±


    The news of this incident had already be a trending topic online.


    After all, it was an incident that urred at Capitalis¡¯ train station.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes were somewhat swollen. Nevertheless, she struggled to control her emotions as she


    answered hoarsely, ¡°I don¡¯t know. He lost a lot of blood. H-He was stabbed deeply in the


    abdomen.¡±


    Sean¡¯s brows furrowed, and he nodded. Then, he turned to Analise, who was staring at him.


    ¡°Grandma.¡±


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    Analise merely nodded at him slightly and remained silent.


    She hade to realize that Alfie was one of Sean¡¯s men. Still, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to dwell on


    how Abigail had once again be entangled with Sean at the moment.


    After all, one of them would be the one receiving treatment in the ER if it weren¡¯t for Alfie.


    ¡°Have the both of you eaten?¡± Sean asked Abigail as waiting here doing nothing wasn¡¯t going to make


    the doctors work any faster.


    When Alfic found Analise, he had texted Sean, saying he would take them out for a meal. s, trouble


    ensued before he could follow through.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Even though Abigail was upset by the turn of events, she had to consider Analise¡¯s health. She


    could skip a meal, but Analise wasn¡¯t getting any younger.


    ¡°Cameron is downstairs. Why don¡¯t you take him with you as you take a look around the food options


    here? I¡¯ll stay here with Grandma,¡± Sean suggested to Abigail warmly.


    ¡°All right.¡± She had no objections.


    Alfie was definitely someone important to Sean. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t havee in person.


    After she left, Sean sat down by Analise¡¯s side.


    ¡°Are you here because Abigail was bullied by the new youngdy of the Pearsons?¡±


    Sean looked at Analise with his gentle eyes.


    She looked at him and opened her mouth. s, she couldn¡¯t find the words to say anything.


    ¡°Abigail also told me about the incident where she was bullied by that wealthy youngdy. I sent Chad


    back to Capitalis. So, the matter should have ended when he returned. Why did youe to Capitalis


    again?¡± Sean asked. Now that it involved Alfie¡¯s life, he needed to know why Analise had made this


    trip.


    Because if it weren¡¯t for Alfie¡¯s quick actions, the ones in danger today would be Abigail or Analise.


    The moment the other party revealed that they were more than willing to endanger their lives to secure


    their interests, it indicated that this was not a simple business matter. Instead, that pretty much


    confirms that a much deeper conflict of interests existed, and Analise held the key to unlocking part of


    their schemes.


    Analise¡¯s eyes became lidded. Yet, she still did not utter a word.


    ¡°Grandma, I really don¡¯t mean to press you for answers. It¡¯s just that the other party has already


    threatened your safety, and I can¡¯t just sit idly by. The Pearsons are a real powerhouse, and if we¡¯re


    going against one of theirs¡­ Only I can do something against them. If you¡¯re going to fight against her


    with just Abigail, all your efforts will be in vain without my support,¡± Sean intoned seriously while holding


    Analise¡¯s hand.

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    Chapter 296 The Child Rescued from the Water


    Analise still didn¡¯t say anything.


    She had initially arrived at an ord with Molly, thinking that everything would be fine from now on.


    She believed that the youngdy from the Pearsons wouldn¡¯t bother Abigail anymore and that it meant


    that Abigail would live happily in Pendorf from now on.


    Yet, Alfie getting stabbed publicly made her realize she had been a naive fool.


    The Pearsons could easily act one way on the surface and do somethingpletely different behind


    the scenes.


    If Abigail lost her life today, what purpose did it serve to expose the secret she had been protecting for


    so long?


    She had always hoped that Abigail would remain by her side,pletely worry-free.


    Sean, can you please not tell Abigail anything about this? I don¡¯t want to lose her¡­ She¡¯s the one I


    watched grow up, and her life has been filled with nothing but hardship. I don¡¯t want her to suffer¡­


    Analise looked at Sean with tearful eyes.


    At this point, any doubts or suspicions he had been harboring were confirmed. How could he not


    understand what she was implying?


    ¡°Grandma, I understand.¡± He held her hand.


    ¡°Abigail doesn¡¯t remember anything because I rescued her from drowning. Her brain was injured,


    causing her memories to be in disarray. At the time, I thought that was more than fine. She won¡¯t have


    to remember those painful things. She has loved ones and her loving grandparents,¡± Analise spoke as


    she gripped Sean¡¯s hand tightly. She had even started crying silent tears toward the end. of her


    sentence.


    ¡°Yes. She is very fortunate to have you. You love her just as much as she loves you.¡± Sean patted


    Analise¡¯s back.


    The older one got, the more one feared losing what they had.


    Sean understood her feelings very well. She had lost her lifelong partner, and now she only had


    Abigail. If Abigail were to leave her¡­ What else would she have left?


    By the time Abigail returned, Sean and Analise had finished their conversation.


    Analise¡¯s had experienced one too many roller coasters today. So, she looked worn out as she leaned


    against the chair.


    ¡°You two can go downstairs to the car and have your meal. I¡¯ll keep an eye on things here,¡± Sean


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    said to Abigail, who was carrying their food.


    Abigail nodded and handed him a takeout container. Then, she gently led the somewhat weary Analise


    away.


    She could see that Analise was too tired to argue, which was why she listened to Sean. Otherwise, she


    would have stayed here and waited for Alfie.


    Cameron arrived shortly thereafter.


    Sean hadn¡¯t eaten and was sitting on a chair with a stern expression as he looked at the door to the


    emergency room.


    ¡°Mr. Graham,¡± Cameron approached him and said quietly.


    ¡°This time, you need to find solid proof. You have to make sure of it no matter the cost!¡± Sean. looked


    at Cameron with a dangerous look in his eyes.


    If they didn¡¯t investigate and expose the Pearsons for injuring someone at the train station in broad


    daylight and make them pay the price, they would likely continue to pose a threat to Abigail due to


    Analise¡¯s secret.


    Originally, this kind of situation could have been avoided by taking Abigail to the Pearsons with an


    exnation in hand and then doing a DNA test. Unfortunately, Analise didn¡¯t want Abigail to return to


    the Pearsons, and Abigail refused to believe she had any form of ties with the Pearsons.


    The reason Abigail ended up being lost in the water and found by Analise might have been due to


    internal conflicts within the Pearsons.


    If that was truly the case, would Abigail be able to live a good life when she returned to the Pearsons¡¯


    side? That was a hard no. Instead, she would be like amb entering the wolf¡¯s dent waiting for


    ughter if she did return. The current situation in the Pearsons was such that only a wolf in sheep¡¯s


    clothing would survive.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Cameron replied.


    The surgery took four hours. Even so, the doctors barely managed to save Alfie¡¯s life and made sure


    everyone knew it. Sean was still worried about the recurrence of the incident. So, he arranged a private


    ne to send Abigail and Analise back to Pendorf effective immediately.


    Once Analise returned home, she took a bath, ate the takeout, and hit the hay.


    Abigail¡¯s thoughts were aplete mess. She couldn¡¯t stop linking Analise¡¯s trip to Capitalis with the


    Pearsons.


    The reason why she figured that these two matters were rted was mainly because the new young


    that could possibly lead to Analise¡¯s sudden trip to Capitalis.


    Just as she was trying to parse things out further, Luna came a-calling.


    Abigail answered the call and leaned back in her chair while asking in a gentle tone, ¡°What¡¯s going


    on?¡±


    ¡°I saw the news! Are you okay? How is Grandma? Were you both scared? Why did you go to Capitalis


    out of the blue? If you were nning to go on a trip, you should at least let me know!¡± Luna was on the


    verge of tears.


    Abigail let out a deep sigh. ¡°Let¡¯s go to our usual ce for a drink. I need your help in sorting things


    out.¡±


    ¡°All right.¡± Luna agreed quickly.


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    Abigail sat down and sighed softly once she was at the bar.


    Luna immediately ordered a cocktail for her and looked at her with concern. ¡°Tell me! It¡¯s all over the


    news! Even though they didn¡¯t explicitly mention who it was, I knew right away it was you and


    Grandma!¡±


    Abigail rested her chin on her hand and inquired, ¡°Grandma went to Capitalis alone. Thoughts?¡±


    Luna¡¯s eyes widened and her jaw dropped in her astonishment.


    After a good while, she stammered. ¡°Did¡­ Did Grandma go to Capitalis on her own? She can¡¯t even


    take a cab. How did she get to Capitalis?!¡±


    ¡°You find it quite odd, too, huh? She really did go there. Then, she went missing for almost a day before


    she was found unconscious in the train station¡¯s restroom,¡± Abigail exined slowly.


    Luna¡¯s disbelief was gradually reced with grave concern as she considered the severity of the


    matter. ¡°She can¡¯t have possibly been in a train station restroom for a whole day, can she?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s refusing to tell me just where she went during her disappearance. When I asked her, she only


    said that she can¡¯t believe that she lost so much time,¡± Abigail added. Analise was her grandmother.


    So, how could she not see through the fact that Analise was feigning ignorance?


    She didn¡¯t know whether Sean had questioned her grandmother. Nheless, given Analise¡¯s attitude


    toward him, which wasn¡¯t particrly friendly, she doubted Analise would have discussed such matters


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    Chapter 297 You Are Analise¡¯s Granddaughter


    Luna sipped her drink slowly and began to brainstorm.


    ¡°Grandma only cares about you. The only reason she would go to Capitalis would be because of you.


    We only know the Davidsons and the Pearsons in Capitalis. The Davidsons aren¡¯t worth mentioning


    since you haven¡¯t had any direct conflicts with them. The only person you have an issue with there is


    Kelly.¡± Luna began her analysis.


    Abigail nodded and urged her to continue, saying encouragingly, ¡°Keep going.¡±


    ¡°However, given her identity, I doubt she¡¯d even get past the front gate by trying to approach the


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    Pearsons in Capitalis,¡± Luna said cautiously.


    ¡°Do you think my grandmother is that reckless?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°No. She¡¯s at an age where she¡¯s way more experienced in discerning a situation than us. Could it be


    that she¡¯s hiding something from us? I watched the video, and that assant was clearly targeting the


    two of you. It¡¯s obvious that you were the intended target. Some inte users have also agreed with


    my analysis, saying the attacker was clearly out to get someone,¡± Luna exined.


    Abigail took a sip of her drink and inquired, ¡°Under what circumstances would someone go to such


    lengths to eliminate a person?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s either for significant gain or because Grandma has damning evidence against them. Regardless, I


    still can¡¯t wrap my head around it. Grandma has lived her whole life in Pendorf; her only connection to


    the Pearsons is probably-¡± Luna suddenly fell silent.


    She stared at Abigail for a while before continuing, ¡°Could it be that you are the real youngdy of the


    Pearsons and Kelly is a fake?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t reply.


    Ronaldo had said something simr, and now Luna was suggesting the same. Given that Analise had


    spent her entire life in Pendorf, the only possible connection would be her identity.


    ¡°I¡¯m actually scared that you woulde to this conclusion.¡± Abigail lowered her head suddenly.


    Analise would rather lie to her than let her return to the Pearsons. If she were indeed one of the


    Pearsons, that meant that this wasn¡¯t just a simple case of losing a child. Considering Analise¡¯s


    reaction, it was something Abigail couldn¡¯t ept. This was why Analise had been guarding the secret


    of her identity so closely.


    ¡°You have the best support, which is a grandmother who has always considered your well-being. It


    doesn¡¯t matter what your identity is; I only recognize you as Grandma¡¯s granddaughter,¡± Luna said, her


    expression unusually resolute.


    The confusion that had been swirling in Abigail¡¯s mind was suddenly dispelled by Luna¡¯s words.


    Indeed, she would always be Analise¡¯s granddaughter regardless of the truth. She could never forget


    the kindness Analise had shown her in this lifetime.


    After they left the bar, Luna hugged Abigail and murmured, ¡°Please bring bodyguards when you go to


    Capitalis. You really scared the hell out of me. I¡¯m so happy you¡¯re okay.¡±


    ¡°Sean¡¯s subordinate was almost killed,¡± Abigail said. It turns out that even the most formidable


    individuals can bepletely powerless after being stabbed.¡±


    It seemed that TV dramas were indeed nothing but nonsense.


    Luna patted her back, consoling her silently.


    Abigail failed to find any sce even though she was now safely at home. She really wanted to have


    an open conversation with Analise. Nheless, she was also aware that Analise would be extremely


    defensive if she were to strike up any conversation about the truth of her origins. It would be utterly


    counterproductive if she said something wrong, eventually leading Analise to overthink things. She


    didn¡¯t want her grandmother to fall into mncholy due to her pursuing


    the truth.


    She had been sitting there staring at nothing when she suddenly received Josh¡¯s call.


    She looked at his name and suddenly felt as though she was looking at the name for the first time.


    She answered the call but remained silent.


    That was because she knew that if her assumptions were true and that this attack at the station. was


    truly orchestrated by the Pearsons, her rtionship with Josh would be hostile as well.


    ¡°Abigail, I already know about the station incident. Sean mentioned that it has to do with the Pearsons,


    and we are also conducting an internal investigation. The Pearsons will definitely give you and Old Mrs.


    Quinn an exnation if we find out anything.¡± Josh¡¯s tone was apologetic.


    ¡°Why do you think it might be rted to the Pearsons?¡± Abigail asked him calmly.


    ¡°I know you suspect Kelly, and all the events that have urred point to her targeting you. However, I


    can say with certainty that Kelly is innocent. There are individuals within the Pearsons who don¡¯t want


    her to return and are deliberately framing her,¡± Josh exined.


    ¡°Does that mean she personally called to order a wedding dress from me and transferred money to


    Studio 438 to frame herself?¡± Abigail asked indifferently.


    ¡°I will investigate all of these; I will have answers for you within a week.¡± Josh replied promptly.


    ¡°Josh, you and I could have had no conflicts. Yet, someone from afar has decided to meddle and target


    me. Grandma went to Capitalis because of me! Alfie nearly lost his life because of us! How


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    sinister are the people from the Pearsons that they can murder in a public ce?!¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help


    but express her anger when she thought about the dangerous situation they had. faced.


    ¡°You¡¯d better tell the Pearsons this-I now know the purpose of my grandmother¡¯s visit to Capitalis. If


    some rats from the Pearsons continue to engage in such despicable actions from the shadows, I won¡¯t


    hesitate to find allies and deal with the Pearsons altogether. Heed me when I say. I don¡¯t believe that


    any of you have the power to escape thew¡¯s constraints!¡± Abigail abruptly hung up the phone after


    saying her piece.


    At this point, there was nothing more to say between her and Josh.


    He might not have been involved in this incident, but would he step aside when the truth about. the


    attack came out? Or would he protect the perpetrator in the interest of the Pearsons¡± reputation?


    Sean had asked her to swallow her pride for the sake of Joan as well.


    The concept of sacrificing personal feelings for a greater cause was not umon. Plus, these


    prominent families were primarily concerned with the reputation and interests of their family as


    a whole.


    Just as Abigail was seething in fury, she heard a knock at the living room door.


    She was about to check who that was when a message popped up on her phone.


    I¡¯m here. Open the door.


    She only opened the door for Sean once she was sure that Analise had fallen asleep.


    This time, Sean¡¯s subordinate had saved them. Still, that didn¡¯t necessarily mean that Analise would


    wee him. Gratitude was one thing, but it couldn¡¯t be confused with their previous entanglements.


    ¡°What are you here for?¡± Abigail asked.


    She thought Sean was still in Capitalis.


    Sean carried a paper bag in his hand, walked over to the couch, and ced the bag on the coffee


    table. ¡°Is your grandmother asleep?¡±


    ¡°Yes. She¡¯s tired and has been asleep for nearly an hour.¡± Abigail nodded.


    He looked at her before noticing that she wasn¡¯t wearing undergarments and immediately averted his


    gaze. ¡°Have you forgotten what the doctor said?¡±

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    Chapter 298 Good Intentions Rejected Once Again


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but nce at herself after his actions. When she realized what was going on, she


    turned around, somewhat embarrassed. ¡°It¡¯s not that painful. I won¡¯t really feel anything as long as I


    don¡¯t bend my back doing anything strenuous.¡±


    ¡°Should we do this here or in the bedroom?¡± Sean looked at her calmly as his tone left no room for


    refusal.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have Luna help me. You should go home. I appreciate what you did in Capitalis, and my


    grandmother does, too. However, it¡¯s not suitable for you to apply the ointment for me.¡±


    Sean looked at her and asked calmly. ¡°Are you worried that I¡¯ll do something to you?¡±


    ¡°You know very well that it¡¯s not what I meant,¡± she answered cidly.


    Sean¡¯s eyes were like a deep abyss that could captivate one¡¯s soul. ¡°I won¡¯t do anything to you. I¡¯ll rest


    once I¡¯m done.¡±


    Abigail averted her gaze. ¡°Just go home. You¡¯ve had a busy day, and you¡¯re definitely tired. Besides, I


    still have my grandmother.¡±


    After she finished speaking, she walked toward her room.


    Sean stood up and intoned deeply. ¡°Very well. You can seek help on your own. Your body is your own.


    So, it won¡¯t make a difference no matter how worried others might be if you don¡¯t take care of it


    yourself.¡±


    He was willing topromise, but he wasn¡¯t about to allow Abigail to think he was using the incident


    involving Analise¡¯s rescue to pressure her into submission.


    ¡°Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Graham,¡± Abigail said sincerely.


    After he left, she sat on the couch for a while before heading to her bedroom.


    Sean didn¡¯t immediately leave once he sat in his car. Instead, he lit a cigarette.


    Abigail was truly not about to give him any opportunity to get closer.


    After he finished his cigarette, he was about to leave when Colby called.


    Colby usually went to bed early. So, a call thiste was quite surprising to Sean.


    ¡°Grandpa, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Sean answered the call and inquired softly.


    ¡°I saw the news. Did she go to Capitalis? Is she okay? The news was quite rming, and I couldn¡¯t


    sleep properly, Colby blurted question after question in his concern.


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    Sean smiled and reassured him. ¡°She¡¯s fine. I had my people step in, and neither she nor her


    grandmother were harmed.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good¡­ That¡¯s good. Why did she go to Capitalis? Oh, by the way, your grandmother has been


    getting close to Joan these past few days. She even invited her to our house. Aren¡¯t you going to do


    anything about this?¡± Colby felt a strong aversion to Joan.


    ¡°I can¡¯t do anything, Sean replied indifferently.


    Colby sighed heavily, then continued, ¡°Joan is someone you got involved with, and now she¡¯s clinging


    to you like gum. You¡¯re just going to ignore it and let her cause trouble for me?!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t mind youing to stay with me if you feel they find her annoying¡± Sean maintained his cold


    tone.


    ¡°Sean, it¡¯s not that I want to nag or interfere. However, your divorce and the estrangement between


    you, Abigail, and her grandmother are all because of Joan. Do you really intend to just let the woman


    do whatever she wants?¡± Colby¡¯s tone held a hint of confusion.


    ¡°I¡¯d like to do something, but will Grandma let me? Joan yed a key role in rescuing her from suffering


    when she was kidnapped by Joan¡¯s brother. Now, she treats Joan like her own. So, she¡¯ll get upset the


    moment I even try to do something against Joan,¡± Sean replied nonchntly.


    Colby exhaled a sigh filled with frustration, and then he grumbled, ¡°Joan¡¯s brother broke thew. Can


    she be considered a good person? What she did was for her own benefit! Does she really think that


    everyone likes her?¡±


    Colby hung up the phone afterining.


    Sean sat in his car and tossed his phone aside. His eyes were concealing a hidden storm.


    He sat quietly for a while before finally taking ast look at Abigail¡¯s home.


    The living room lights were switched off, leaving only the light in her bedroom still on.


    He withdrew his gaze and drove away.


    The next day, the officials hadn¡¯t even made an announcement regarding the incident at Capitalis


    station. Yet, a marketing ount had already posted an article about it.


    ¡°The assant has been diagnosed with a mental illness. ording to his statements, the young


    woman in the incident reminded him of his ex-wife, who used to control and torment him, leading to a


    momentarypse of judgment. ording to the assant, he had been subjected to prolonged


    emotional abuse by his ex-wife, who not only tormented him but also took away all of his assets after


    their divorce¡­¡±


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    Luna lost her temper entirely after reading the article.


    She started eximing in fury. ¡°What is that post supposed to mean? Someone almost got stabbed to


    death! Yet, all they report is how the assant was tormented and driven insane by his ex-wife! What


    about the man who almost got stabbed to death? Isn¡¯t he in a terrible state as well?!¡±


    Abigail looked at the news with a furrowed brow and said calmly, ¡°This news is clearly aimed at me.


    The online environment is already unfavorable, and you can see that for yourself from thements


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    below.¡±


    Luna scrolled down to read thements.


    Sure enough, no one cared about the person who got stabbed. Instead, everyone was fervently.


    discussing how the assant had suffered, how his ex-wife had tormented him, and finally, how he had


    eventually be insane..


    ¡°If I were him, I wouldn¡¯t be able to control myself either. After marrying, his parents ended up in the


    hospital due to distress after their marriage. Then, she took away all of his property. If I were in such a


    situation. I¡¯d lose it too!¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s the woman who was almost stabbed? I really want to know what the face of such a malicious


    woman looks like. We should keep our distance from women who look like her in the future.


    ¡°Yeah! I mean, that woman who almost got stabbed doesn¡¯t seem like a good person either,


    considering her malicious expression. Here¡¯s a thought-What if she deliberately pushed the man who


    got stabbed to shield herself from the knife?¡±

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    Chapter 299


    Chapter 299 The First One to Stand Up for Her


    Luna exploded when she saw the nonsense theizens were spouting.


    She licked her lips and hissed with anger, ¡°They don¡¯t know anything. So, how dare they assume things


    about you?¡±


    Abigail looked at the increasingly uncontroblements and said seriously, ¡°Thesements are


    likely from inte trolls with the aim of provoking irrational reactions from some people so that they will


    dig up my personal information and tarnish my reputation.¡±


    This incident was a silent standoff between the Pearsons and her.


    The Pearsons wouldn¡¯t wait for the official report. Instead, they would use the inte to stir things up


    and create more trouble for her.


    Luna looked at her with concern.


    ¡°We need to investigate if what the assant said is true,¡± Abigail said calmly.


    ¡°All right. I¡¯ll immediately have someone help you with this!¡± Luna quickly got up to contact her friends.


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    Nevertheless, before Luna¡¯s people could look into the matter, Eric had taken the initiative to defend


    her. He even went as far as to tag the entertainment news outlet.


    He wrote to Capitalis Entertainment, And here I thought an ount with a blue tick and millions. of


    followers on Instagram would do some investigation before posting an article. An innocent victim was in


    surgery for four hours and was barely saved from the clutches of death. The police haven¡¯t even


    released an official statement regarding the incident. Yet, here you are, posting that the assant was


    diagnosed with a mental illness, and the me is to be ced on one of the victims a young woman?


    Have I lost my marbles, or have you? Is this what the world hase to? The fact that the assant


    has a mental illness and was previously hurt might be a reason behind his actions. However, does it


    justify attempted murder? It¡¯s the victims who had no knowledge of the situation. Yet, now they have to


    endure online rumors all because of your irresponsibility. Why isn¡¯t anyone speaking up about this?¡±


    After Eric¡¯s Instagram post, many celebrities and ounts with blue ticks reposted it.


    Just because someone looks simr, they¡¯re at risk of being smeared by inte rumors and enduring


    a second round of harm. God, I truly hope that none of you out there has any doppelgangers going


    around torturing someone. Aren¡¯t the police going to do something about. Capitalis Entertainment?


    What nonsense is this? A lunaticmits murder, and they me it on someone who looks simr to


    the attacker¡¯s tormentor? So, are you actually saying that anyone who resembles someone else should


    go for stic surgery to avoid being mistaken for a murderer? Are you seriously trying to say that


    someone should be med for looking like someone the killer knows if they refuse to change their


    features? This is ridiculous!¡±


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    Tdidn¡¯t know that victims would be at fault for resembling someone the attacker knows. The victim is


    already unfortunate enough to have been seen by the murderer. Yet, they¡¯re supposed to suffer this


    outrageous smear campaign started by some unscrupulous inte users spreading rumors after that


    incident? Are you kidding me? The victim almost lost his life. Yet, what are you doing? Youizens


    and this absolute trash of an entertainment news outlet are taking the side of the murderer! What are


    all of you on? Since I¡¯m already at it, I think the police should investigate thesementators to see if


    there are potential murderers hiding among them!¡±


    Due to Eric¡¯s condemnation, the news from Capitalis Entertainment went viral.


    However, Capitalis Entertainment deleted the Instagram post within half an hour.


    Although someizens continued to protest, the Capitalis police finally released an official


    statement.


    The murderer has been diagnosed with an inherited mental illness, and his experiences match those


    mentioned by Capitalis Entertainment. However, his mental illness was not solely caused by his ex-


    wife¡¯s control and torment but due to his long history of gambling and alcohol abuse, which made him


    extremely unstable. The assault with a knife was not due to the young woman¡¯s resemnce to his ex-


    wife but was the result of maniption. The case is under further investigation, and we hope that


    The handling of this case was rtively fast.


    Abigail¡¯s information was not exposed, and the Instagram ount of Capitalis Entertainment was


    banned.


    If Eric hadn¡¯t spoken out promptly; the public sentiment would likely have been unfavorable to


    her.


    Abigail sent a message to Eric, Thank you for your prompt action. In the future, if there¡¯s anything you


    need help with, L.Moon will definitely lend a hand.¡¯¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re wee. It¡¯s what I should do. You never med me, even after I caused you so much trouble


    Abigail looked at the message and let out a sigh.


    ¡®In any case, thank you. Let¡¯s leave the past behind us.¡±


    Her rtionship with Sean and Eric seemed less strained than before after this incident.


    Eric knew that Abigail had genuinely forgiven him after reading the message.


    He felt his eyes welling up with tears, and his eyes had a shiny quality to them as he held his


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    phone.


    In these past weeks, Abigail had not paid even a sliver of attention to him. As a result, he had gone


    through a particrly tough time. Whenever his mind wandered to how he had caused her so much


    trouble and that her rtives were criticizing her, he felt extremely guilty.


    s, he didn¡¯t dare say anything at this moment.


    He couldn¡¯t rush matters now because she had developed some goodwill for him.


    On the other hand, Sean was also quietly assisting her from the shadows, which gave him the


    opportunity to work with her.


    In his opinion, the best way to get closer to her was to prepare for the unexpected.


    Eric called Josh after he got his emotions under control.


    Josh hadn¡¯t slept well the previous night due to the harsh usations Abigail had hurled at him.


    He had thought that his connection with her was over. So, he no longer held her in the same carefully


    guarded ce in his heart as before.


    Yet, the moment he picked up the call and heard her voice, he realized that his protective and caring


    feelings for her had never really changed.


    Her anger and suffering because of the unfair treatment had also made him feel uneasy.


    After Josh pressed the answer button, his tone was as calm as usual. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Do you know who the person who got stabbed is this time?¡± Eric¡¯s tone sounded less amicable than


    before.

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    Chapter 300 Bringing an End to Everything


    Josh had only started investigating these matters yesterday afternoon. So, how could he possibly. find


    out anything so soon? Moreover, he had also been suffering significant resistance during his


    investigation.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± he answered calmly.


    ¡°Alfie Willis. You know the Willis Family in Capitalis, don¡¯t you? He has a very close bond with Sean,


    and now he¡¯s lying half-dead in the hospital. The Pearsons might face intense scrutiny from Sean until


    he¡¯s satisfied,¡± Eric said. His tone finally held some concern for Josh when he mentioned this fact.


    ¡°Alfie Willis¡­¡± Josh¡¯s eyes darkened.


    In the social elite circles of Capitalis, this name had gone from being everyone¡¯sughingstock to an


    unspeakable existence. The main reason for that was all because of Sean.


    ¡°You know Sean¡¯s temperament. If it weren¡¯t for Alfie¡¯s intervention, it could be Abigail lying in the


    hospital in critical condition. Both Alfie and she are important to him. Now that they¡¯re both involved in


    such danger, do you think he will let the Pearsons off easily? If the Pearsons don¡¯t clear things up


    quickly and provide him with a satisfactory exnation, Sean will never let the Pearsons have a single


    moment of peace,¡± Eric said. He was indeed angry at the Pearsons¡¯ actions. Regardless, he genuinely


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    believed that Josh was likely not involved or aware of their actions.


    ¡°Eric, the Pearsons will provide an exnation for Abigail,¡± Josh assured him.


    ¡°Josh, I want to ask if the Pearsons are doing all these things behind the scenes because I chose


    Abigail over the youngdy of the Pearsons for marriage. Is that why you¡¯re targeting her?¡± Eric didn¡¯t


    want to beat around the bush with Josh.


    ¡°These things stillck concrete evidence that the Pearsons are behind them. Your words are quite


    irresponsible,¡± Josh responded with a hint of displeasure in his voice.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think you and I can find evidence of this,¡± Eric retorted.


    After a moment of contemtion, Josh asked, ¡°So, what do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°The root cause of these events lies in the arranged marriage between the Davidsons and the


    Pearsons, which I reneged on. I hope you can y along with me. Of course, I don¡¯t want you to tell


    Kelly about it,¡± Eric said as he lowered his voice slightly.


    Josh didn¡¯t speak but listened quietly to the n Ericid out.


    After Eric finished speaking, Josh couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Is it really worth doing all this for Abigail? I


    don¡¯t think this approach is suitable. It might burden her even more.¡±


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    ¡°I won¡¯t let her know that I¡¯ve done all this, and I¡¯m hot doing it to make her ept me. I just want to


    make amends. Moreover, if it weren¡¯t for us recklessly approaching her, she wouldn¡¯t have been.


    entangled in all this trouble. Since the trouble arose because of us, let¡¯s be the ones to put an end to it.¡±


    Eric¡¯s tone became unexpectedly gentle.


    ¡°All right,¡± Josh said softly.


    He had always regarded Eric as a brother because he truly was a kind and upright person.


    Furthermore, what he said was right. Everything that had happened to Abigail was ultimately due to his


    poor judgment, which got her entangled in the Pearsons¡¯ turmoil.


    While Abigail was still impatiently waiting for further information from the Capitalis police, news. about


    Eric¡¯s engagement to the youngdy of the Pearsons was spreading like wildfire on the inte.


    This news was hard for Eric¡¯s fans to ept.


    It also came as a surprise to Abigail. Plus, she couldn¡¯t help but wonder why Eric, who was usually not


    so impulsive, had made such a decision. Nheless, she knew better than to interfere with the


    decisions of two prominent families as they often had variousplex reasons behind their choices.


    Eric¡¯s fans were in an uproar, and some had even threatened to unfollow him.


    Yet, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but notice that Eric didn¡¯t reveal which youngdy of the Pearsons he was


    engaged to.


    ¡°Abigail, Mr. Graham is here. He said he wants to see you.¡± Abigail¡¯s assistant suddenly informed her,


    which interrupted her train of thought.


    She looked at her assistant. After a brief consideration, she nodded. ¡°Let him in.¡±


    The assistant smiled before turning to invite Sean into the office.


    Shortly after, Sean entered the room while holding two cups of coffee.


    ¡°I brought a cup for you. I hope you don¡¯t mind,¡± he said as he approached the couch.


    Abigail shook her head and watched as her assistant closed the office door. Then, she stood up and


    asked, ¡°What brings you here?¡±


    The engagement between the Davidsons and the Pearsons is not as simple as it seems. I came to


    discuss this matter with you,¡± Sean said before sitting down on the couch with the coffee.


    Abigail waited until he had taken a sip of coffee before saying, ¡°I know, but I don¡¯t know the reasons


    behind it.¡±


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    ¡°Alfie has a close rtionship with me. Right now, I¡¯m doing everything I can to deal with the Pearsons.


    If the Pearsons say they¡¯re not afraid of my retaliation, it¡¯s probably a lie,¡± Sean replied. calmly.


    His words made Abigail think, Alfie said he¡¯s just one of yourckeys¡­.


    ¡°Do you mean that the Pearsons and the Davidsons are trying to join forces to deal with you?¡± Abigail¡¯s


    brows furrowed, and her expression grew serious.


    For some reason, she felt that Eric wouldn¡¯t do such a thing. He was generally mild-mannered, but he


    wasn¡¯t someone who would let others manipte him.


    She had always thought of him as honorable. Would someone like that take responsibility for the


    Pearsons¡¯ wrongdoings?


    ¡°Although there is a possibility that might happen, you and I both know that it doesn¡¯t align with his


    character.¡± Sean looked at Abigail, and his gaze was seemingly calm. Nheless, it also held a deep


    intensity, as if he cared greatly about her assessment of Eric.


    ¡°Eric hasn¡¯t mentioned which youngdy of the Pearsons he¡¯s engaged to. Could his actions be rted


    to the internal division within the Pearsons? Abigail moved closer to Sean, staring at him. with bright


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    Chapter 301 I Want to Invite You to Dinner


    Sean raised an eyebrow, and his eyes briefly held an appreciative glint for her quick wit.


    ¡°I have considered that possibility as well. However, I¡¯m leaning toward your first assumption,¡± he said


    as he set down his coffee.


    Abigail walked over to another single-seater couch and looked at him calmly. ¡°This matter involves the


    life of your friend. What are you going to do about it? I don¡¯t have the right to intervene. Besides, I also


    want to know just which Pearson is targeting me.¡±


    Kelly might be involved. However, this was clearly a long con. So, someone had to be behind her.


    ¡°I won¡¯t show any mercy when ites to Alfie¡¯s situation. I want to make this


    very clear beforehand. Eric spoke in your favor on Instagram, and I know you¡¯re grateful to him.


    However, if he¡¯s truly aligned with the Pearsons, I¡¯ll deal with him along with them,¡± Sean said as he


    looked into her eyes, his tone frosty,


    I understand,¡± Abigail replied seriously.


    She was undoubtedly grateful for Eric¡¯s support on Instagram. Nheless, she didn¡¯t know the full


    extent of his connection with the Pearsons. Plus, Sean¡¯s friend¡¯s life was almost lost due to their


    actions. How could she even propose anything of the sort?


    ¡°Abigail, I don¡¯t mean to put you in a difficult position. It¡¯s just that if I don¡¯t teach the Pearsons a lesson,


    they might think we are easy prey. Once such a thought takes root in their minds, they mighte to


    Pendorf to cause trouble,¡± Sean said in a much gentler tone.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°I understand your point. You don¡¯t need to exin it to me.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t be sure if she genuinely understood his point or if she simply didn¡¯t want to hear his


    exnation, thinking it was just an excuse. Still, it didn¡¯t matter what she truly thought as he wouldn¡¯t


    stay his hand when dealing with the Pearsons.


    ¡°I¡¯ve said what I wanted to say. I¡¯ll be on my way now.¡± He stood up with a somewhat disappointed look


    that was hard to hide.


    He sincerely hoped that she would stand by his side. s, the orchestrated media narrative once again


    had Ericing to her defense.


    Sean believed that Abigail, who had a strong sense of loyalty and gratitude, wouldn¡¯t overlook the


    kindness shown to her.


    He lowered his gaze and left while appearing somewhat dejected.


    The assistant entered from outside and asked Abigail in a hushed tone, ¡°What did you say? Mr.


    Graham looks quite dispirited.¡±


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    Abigail nced at her assistant, her face marked byplete puzzlement. ¡°I didn¡¯t say much¡­ You¡¯re


    such a gossip. Did you finish organizing the materials I asked you to?¡±


    The assistant quickly left toplete the task. Yet, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but wonder what had made


    Sean feel so disappointed.


    She couldn¡¯t fathom what he was thinking and didn¡¯t bother dwelling on it for too long.


    Analise had been resting at home for three consecutive days to recover her spirits. The traumatic


    experience of Alfie¡¯s stabbing had left her deeply shaken. Abigail naturally took note of her


    grandmother¡¯s mood as she hadn¡¯t seen Analise in high spirits upon returning from Capitalis.


    In thete afternoon, she was surprised to see a faint smile on Analise¡¯s face after work.


    When Analise noticed Abigail¡¯s arrival, she spoke immediately. ¡°I¡¯ll cook your favorite dish tonight. By


    the way, is Sean in Pendorf?¡±


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    Abigail was taken aback for a moment and then shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. I haven¡¯t been in touch


    with him.¡±


    ¡°Give him a call. After all, his friend saved our lives. We can¡¯t help in other ways, but inviting him for a


    meal is the least we can do to express our gratitude,¡± Analise said while selecting ingredients. for the


    meal.


    Abigail naturally understood her intentions. She didn¡¯t want to be indebted to someone.


    Still, saving a life was a significant favor, and a single meal wouldn¡¯t be enough to repay it. s, Abigail


    couldn¡¯t think of a better way to express her gratitude.


    ¡°All right. I¡¯ll ask him.¡±


    After all, Analise¡¯s intentions were clear, and it would be impolite to reject her suggestion.


    Analise nodded, then asked Abigail, ¡°Do you know that Sean has been monitoring me?¡±


    ¡°I had no idea. He only brought it up with me when you went missing.¡± Abigail exined quickly, as she


    was worried that Analise might be angry with her for getting involved with Sean.


    ¡°Abigail, I know that a meal isn¡¯t enough to repay for the life-saving favor, and I should be grateful to


    him for saving me. However, he is not someone we can afford to mess with,¡± Analise said with lowered


    eyes, and her tone was calm yet exceptionally gentle.


    Abigail nodded and answered softly, ¡°I¡¯ll figure out a way to repay this favor without getting deeply


    involved with him.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve suffered at his hands before. So, you should know where to draw the line,¡± Analise


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    concluded and then carried the dishes into the kitchen.


    Abigail believed that her attitude toward Sean had been quite distant. Yet, the fact remained that she


    had be entangled with him.


    She decided to call Sean.


    She made the call, and Sean answered fairly quickly. His voice carried a hint of unconcealed joy as he


    inquired, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°My grandmother wants to invite you to dinner. Are you avable?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone was icy. She was.


    adopting a business-like attitude.


    ¡°I¡¯ll have to pass for now. I¡¯m currently in Capitalis, and I won¡¯t be returning for some time,¡± Sean


    replied. The joy in his voice had faded away as he immediately guessed Analise¡¯s intention.


    Abigail knew that he was busy dealing with the Pearsons in Capitalis. So, she didn¡¯t press. further. ¡°All


    right.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, he¡¯s busy right now. We¡¯ll invite him some other time!¡± she shouted toward the kitchen.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Analise responded and said nothing more to Abigail.


    Abigail wondered if Analise was starting to get angry with her after having time to reflect on the


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    Chapter 302


    Chapter 302 Stop the Fight


    Sean hung up the phone, and his emotions flickered with a momentary sense of disappointment.


    Alfie noticed it and smirked. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? You rejected her, and now you¡¯re feeling down? If you


    really miss her, you can go back to Pendorf, I can manage things here in Capitalis.¡±


    ¡°Can you manage things now that you¡¯re stuck on bed rest?¡± Sean shot him an exasperated look.


    ¡°Well, it is the most effective way to live. You don¡¯t need to be called upon to do anything. Still, if you


    need my help with an investigation, I can handle it,¡± Alfie replied with a rxed smile.


    Sean reached out and patted his shoulder. ¡°You¡¯ve done enough. I¡¯ll take it from here.¡±


    Alfie¡¯s face was pale due to blood loss. Yet, when he heard Sean¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help but mutter


    forlornly, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m useless? If I had been more vignt, these things wouldn¡¯t have happened.


    If none of these things happened, you wouldn¡¯t have to handle these messes in Capitalis


    Sean had always treated Alfie like a younger brother. So, he simply patted Alfie¡¯s head and said, ¡°What


    you¡¯ve done is alreadymendable. Are you willing to lose your life for this?¡±


    Of course, Alfie wasn¡¯t willing. He hade a long way with Sean¡¯s support and hadn¡¯t enjoyed life to


    the fullest yet.


    ¡°Your life is important. Take care of yourself, Sean advised sternly.


    ¡°All right.¡± Alfie was surprisingly obedient.


    Right after their conversation, Cameron entered the room. Then, he spoke respectfully. ¡°I¡¯ve found


    some crucial evidence.¡±


    Sean gestured for him to continue.


    Cameron approached before handing over a USB drive to Sean. Sean inserted it into hisputer,


    and Alfie leaned over to watch.


    The contents of the drive included security footage from a mental hospital. The footage was brief but


    revealing.


    Sean recognized the elderly woman in the video. That woman was none other than Vincent Pearson¡¯s


    housekeeper. She was someone who had been with the family for nearly her entire life and held a


    crucial position in the family.


    Then, Sean examined the remaining images after watching the video.


    Alfie praised Cameron with a thumbs-up.


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    Sean removed the USB drive and instructed Cameron, ¡°Well done, but this isn¡¯t enough. I want you to


    investigate the entire Pearsons¡¯ financial situation. Don¡¯t let a single issue slip through.¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Cameron replied, then turned and left without further ado,


    ¡°Remember, your safety is important.¡± Sean suddenly reminded him from behind.


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    Cameron paused, nced back at Sean, and appeared genuinely moved. ¡°I understand.¡±


    After Cameron left, Sean felt somewhat uneasy.


    Had he been so inattentive to the well-being of his subordinates prior to this? Just one sentence made


    Cameron so appreciative.


    Meanwhile, Abigail was fully immersed in her design work at home when her phone received a


    notification for an Instagram post.


    She paused her work and quickly opened the app upon seeing the Pearson Group¡¯s name.


    The post was about the Pearson Group being embroiled in a tax scandal. Several high-ranking.


    executives were taken away for investigation, and it seemed to be a significant issue, given that


    Instagram had pushed the notification.


    Abigail perused the post but couldn¡¯t find any mention of Josh.


    Three middle-aged men were arrested in the apanying images. Frankly, they seemed rather


    confident during the arrest.


    She understood that this was likely orchestrated by Sean.


    After a brief look, she realized the post had very fewments. News of corporate tax problems. didn¡¯t


    attract as much attention fromizens as entertainment-rted topics did.


    She exited Instagram and was about to resume her design work when her phone rang.


    When she saw that it was a call from Analise, she felt a bit surprised.


    While Analise would usually call her, she sensed that there was something unusual about this phone


    call today.


    Abigail answered and asked in a soft tone, ¡°Grandma, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how to tell you.¡± Analise hesitated.


    ¡°Did someone from the Pearsons in Capitalis contact you?¡± Abigail immediately guessed.


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    ¡°Mhm¡­ They said Sean used improper means to tarnish the Pearsons¡¯ reputation, which led to the


    investigation. If he continues, it won¡¯t end well for him. Please try to persuade him,¡± Analise spoke in a


    low voice.


    Abigail licked her lips; she couldn¡¯t meddle in Sean¡¯s affairs. Moreover, she believed Sean wouldn¡¯t act


    recklessly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll call him to discuss it, but don¡¯t trust the Pearsons,¡± Abigail consoled Analise.


    She nned to appease Analise before calling Sean to discuss this matter.


    ¡°Abigail, you have to make Seane back and stop him from fighting with the Pearsons. This is


    ultimately my fault, and Sean¡¯s people have been implicated due to my actions. I don¡¯t care what


    with the Pearsons,¡± Analise said as her voice wasden with guilt.


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to him,¡± Abigail repeated.


    She was keen to find out what the Pearsons had said to Analise to make her so fearful.


    Given Sean¡¯s capabilities, she doubted he would be at a disadvantage in this situation. He was never


    one to engage in any battles without a solid n.


    So, she dialed his number after ending the call with her grandmother.


    He picked up quickly.


    ¡°Do you have confidence in handling the Pearsons matters?¡± Abigail went straight to the point.


    ¡°I never undertake anything without confidence. You should know that,¡± Sean replied calmly.


    She pursed her lip and hesitated for a moment. She wasn¡¯t sure how to word Analise¡¯s pleadings.

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    Chapter 303 Old News


    Sean noticed that Abigail was hesitant to speak, so he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Just say whatever you


    want to say. I¡¯ll listen.


    His words made her heart skip a beat. Still, she steadied herself and replied, ¡°Grandma received a call


    from the Pearsons in Capitalis. They want you to stop.¡±


    She briefly ryed her grandmother¡¯s words to him, only to hear him coldly sneer. ¡°Ha, they can¡¯t deal


    with me, so they¡¯re resorting to threatening an elderly now? Tell Grandma there¡¯s nothing to worry


    about. Since I¡¯ve decided to execute my ns, I won¡¯t stop.¡±


    She knew it would be hard to persuade him, especially after hearing the tone he had adopted. Although


    he imed that he would listen to her, she wasn¡¯t sure how much of it was true. However, she wouldn¡¯t


    be presumptuous and actually take his words to heart.


    ¡°Sean, Grandma isn¡¯t one to back down from a fight. When she was in Quinn Vige, she never backed


    down unless she was truly at a disadvantage! She couldn¡¯t help but remind him.


    ¡°I got it, Abigail. It¡¯s enough as long as you and Grandma still care about me,¡± Sean said, then hung up


    the phone.


    Abigail knew right then that he wouldn¡¯t stop. She couldn¡¯t help but sigh as she listened to the


    monotonous dial tone.


    After she packed her things, she immediately returned home.


    Meanwhile, Analise was sitting in the living room absent-mindedly. When she saw Abigail return, she


    immediately stood up and asked anxiously, ¡°What did Sean say?¡±


    ¡°He doesn¡¯t want to stop, Abigail replied with a frown.


    ¡°It¡¯s all


    my fault.¡± Analise sat down and lowered her head, feeling guilty.


    Abigail walked over to her and held her hand, asking, ¡°Grandma, what did the Pearsons say to you to


    make you so afraid?¡±


    Analise raised her eyes. Even though her gaze was cloudy, there was no hiding the deep concern


    within them. ¡°Do you know what happened between Sean and the Palmers?¡±


    ¡°Is it the matter between him and Kingston? I only know some of it.¡± Sean mentioned that Kingston did


    him a favor. Yet, the exact nature of that favor was something she still didn¡¯t know,


    ¡°The Pearsons said that Sean was involved in a murder case, and they have evidence. If he continues


    to go after them, they will bring this matter to the media and the police,¡± Analise said, tightly gripping


    Abigail¡¯s hand.


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    ¡°Besides, his quarrel with the Pearsons is all because of us. Let¡¯s not fight anymore, Abigail. The


    Pearsons said that as long as Sean stops, the previous matters will be forgiven. We can live peacefully


    in Pendorf while they remain in Capitalis. We won¡¯t interfere with each other from now on,¡± Analise


    continued as she looked at Abigail with great earnestness in her


    Nheless, Abigail didn¡¯t believe what the Pearsons had said.


    eyes.


    First, the Pearsons¡¯ methods were so ruthless that if they really had concrete evidence, they would


    definitely go to great lengths to push Sean into a corner. They certainly wouldn¡¯t contact Analise. The


    possibility that she could think of was that the Pearsons were trying to deceive her grandmother.


    The connection between Sean and the Palmers was true. Regardless, the im that Sean was


    involved in a murder might not be true.


    ¡°Grandma, why didn¡¯t you call Sean and talk to him?¡± Abigail asked.


    Her words made Analise¡¯s face sh with a hint of awkwardness. ¡°I was so harsh to him before. How


    could I even dream about saying anything now that our rtionship is so strained?¡±


    Abigail sighed. ¡°I will talk to him. Still, have you considered his persistence in going against the


    Pearsons?¡± Even she could figure out that the Pearsons¡¯ story had ws. So, there was no way Sean


    couldn¡¯t think of the same thing. Those ims wouldn¡¯t frighten him at all.


    ¡°You need to make Sean stop, Abigail,¡± Analise said.


    Abigail replied with a hint of resignation in her tone. ¡°I¡¯ve already divorced him. I can¡¯t control him.¡±


    Analise furrowed her brows upon hearing her response and didn¡¯t say anything more.


    ¡°Oh, well. I¡¯ll try to talk to him, okay? You need to stop worrying about these things, Grandma. The


    Pearsons are a crafty lot. As long as you don¡¯t answer their calls, you won¡¯t have to suffer troubles.¡±


    Abigail patted her hand.


    Yet, Analise pushed her hand away and headed off to the kitchen. ¡°If I don¡¯t answer their calls, will


    these things not happen? I just don¡¯t want to owe Sean too much.¡±


    s, their ledger was so long that there was really no point. So, it was meaningless for them to discuss


    these matters now.


    Abigail didn¡¯t dwell on it and simply ryed Analise¡¯s words to Sean. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t respond


    to her messages.


    That night, when she was getting ready for bed, Luna sent her an Instagram post along with at


    message. ¡®Oh, no! Sean is being ndered. You need to see this!


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but frown as she clicked on the Instagram post.


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    A marketing ount had posted a report, iming to have received an anonymous Instagram tip-off


    that Sean hadmitted a crime several years ago. Then, they imed that he had found someone to


    take the me and serve time in prison on his behalf.


    The Instagram post not only mentioned Pendorf¡¯s official police ount but also included a


    video.


    Abigail clicked on the video and was surprised to see a tired-looking man with a shaved head talking


    about events from many years ago.


    ¡°Four years ago, I was also one of Sean¡¯s henchmen, working under his buddy, Kingston. We used to


    deal with various business adversaries on Sean¡¯s behalf. After all, his personality easily attracted


    enemies. At that time, he drove one of his rivals into bankruptcy. The president of thatpany


    couldn¡¯t take it anymore and privately hired someone to confront him. It escted into a violent.


    confrontation. Everything happened so quickly, and Sean identally killed the opponent in a moment


    of anger. In the end, Kingston took the me and entrusted his only sister to his care to keep him from


    going to prison.¡±


    He spoke in great detail, making it sound quite convincing.


    Abigail listened, and while doing so, she searched for the president he mentioned online. Sure enough,


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    she found traces of the president¡¯s story.


    As she looked at the old news, she fell into deep thought.

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    Chapter 304 The Missing Sean


    Four years ago, the inte wasn¡¯t as vibrant as it was nowadays. Therefore, when someone died, not


    many people paid attention, even if there were usations thrown around on Instagram. So, it was


    natural that something this massive would eventually fade into the past unless it was brought to light


    once more. Just as Abigail had expected, this video was quickly gaining notoriety.


    ¡®Do you think this is true?¡¯ Luna messaged Abigail again.


    Abigail bit her lip as she replied. It needs further verification. Kingston isn¡¯t a good guy. Besides, if this


    is true, why didn¡¯t he just confess when he was arrested back then? It¡¯s quite a coincidence that his


    buddy is now telling his tale, especially when the Pearsons and Sean are locked in conflict.


    She sent the message and tried calling Sean. Unfortunately, there was no answer on the other end.


    Since their divorce, she had been able to reach him almost instantly whenever she called. Today wasn¡¯t


    one of those days. Now that she thought about it, he hadn¡¯t responded to her messages either. So, she


    couldn¡¯t help but feel worried when her calls went unanswered.


    Have I been too confident about Sean? When Grandma first told me to stop him, I should have


    believed her. Yet, all I did was give him a heads-up. Could the current situation have been averted if I


    had plucked up the courage to persuade him to even a temporary cease-fire?


    Then, she made dozens of calls, but none went through. At this point, she was starting to get


    anxious.


    After she hung up the phone, she sat in a chair, quietly thinking about how to resolve this.


    Sean had helped her so much. Now that he was in trouble, she had to do something about it.


    Soon, she received a call from the police.


    She was somewhat nervous but answered the call and said softly. ¡°Hello.¡±


    ¡°Has Sean Graham contacted you? Do you know where he is? Ms. Quinn, ording to our


    investigation, you were thest person to contact him. Please tell us the truth, and don¡¯t try to hide


    anything.¡± The voice on the other end of the line was stern and authoritative.


    Abigail took a deep breath before replying. ¡°He is in Capitalis, but I tried to contact him just now and


    couldn¡¯t reach him. I sent him a message on WhatsApp four hours ago, and he didn¡¯t reply either. I¡¯m


    afraid something has happened to him. Please, officer, could you quickly check in Capitalis? I was just


    about to report him missing.¡±


    The police officer was at a loss for words for a second. After a while, he said in a deep voice,


    ¡°Understood, we will contact the police in Capitalis right away.¡± He then hung up the phone.


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    Regardless of what Sean might be facing now, the fact that it had rmed the authorities meant


    that he was safe.


    In the meantime, Abigail immediately called Ronaldo.


    Soon, Ronaldo answered the call, his voice filled with excitement, ¡°What¡¯s going on with Sean? Well, I


    guess there¡¯s nothing surprising about such things. Who among those who¡¯ve risen to the top doesn¡¯t


    have a few lives on their hands?¡±


    ¡°Sean would never do something like this. If one wants a business to thrive in the long run, it has to be


    clean. You know that,¡± she reprimanded him coldly.


    When he sensed her anger, he instantly kicked his enthusiasm to the curb and asked seriously, ¡°Did


    you call me for help?¡±


    ¡°Yes, help me investigate the recent exposure online. Can you find the details of the corporate dispute


    from back then?¡± Then, she added, ¡°If you can do it, I promise your Marimora pearl business will


    thrive.¡±


    Well, I can¡¯t possibly refuse now, can I?¡± Once he said that, he hung up and got to work.


    Tonight was bound to be a sleepless night..


    On the other hand, Sean¡¯s eyes were covered with a ck cloth, and his hands were tied under the


    chair he was sitting on. It was pitch ck in front of him, but he remained calm without a hint of panic.


    ¡°You¡¯re really something else, Mr. Graham. You¡¯ve been abducted to your enemy¡¯s turf, and yet you¡¯re


    still so calm. It¡¯s no wonder you have managed to sessfully secure your position as the head of


    Graham International,¡± the man in front of him said in a deliberately altered voice.


    Sean tilted his head in the direction of the voice, lifting his head as if he were looking at the man. ¡°Did


    you abduct me because you have a surprise waiting for me outside?¡± he asked calmly.


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    The man stared at Sean with a mocking expression on his face. ¡°Mr. Graham, you came on so strong,


    acted recklessly, and showed no regard for anyone. I thought you were much more capable, but is this


    all you¡¯ve got?¡±


    Naturally, Sean knew what the man was referring to-the fact that he had been abducted just like that.


    ¡°As they say, idents happen. I let my guard down this time, and now I¡¯m paying the price. Still, I


    don¡¯t believe you can keep me tied up forever,¡± he answered dispassionately.


    ¡°Do you know where you are now? You¡¯re at Cloudgrove¡¯s border. Just cross a river, and it doesn¡¯t


    matter if you¡¯re the president of anypany or how powerful you are. Disobey, and you¡¯ll lose your


    arms, legs, and even your kidneys. Even worse, you might lose your life in a foreignnd, and no one


    would even know.¡± This time, there was a touch of regret as the man continued, ¡°Mr.


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    Graham, you¡¯re a great talent. You should have stayed peacefully in Pendorf, but you just had toe


    to Capitalis and throw your weight around. Did you think Capitalis is a ce where you could act as


    you please?¡±


    Sean listened silently and didn¡¯t respond.


    When the man noticed that, he assumed Sean was afraid as his chuckles took on a more gleeful tenor.


    ¡°I heard that your ex-wife also went through something like this, but she was lucky. I wonder if you¡¯re as


    fortunate.¡±


    ¡°My men will find me, Sean finally spoke. s, his tone was tinged with tension.


    Of course, the man noticed his sudden change. Nheless, he merely narrowed his eyes and didn¡¯t


    expose Sean. ¡°Is that so? Perhaps your men are sitting in jail, thanks to Kingston. I hear he has given


    you quite a surprise.¡±

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    Chapter 305 Need to Help Him


    Abigail had been working tirelessly and hadn¡¯t slept until 2.00AM. She was frantically trying to find


    people rted to the murder case tied to Sean.


    Just when she was about to copse from exhaustion, she received a call from Ronaldo. I can¡¯t believe


    he¡¯s also pulling an all-nighter. After a moment of surprise, she answered the call.


    ¡°ording to inside information, Sean has escaped. What on Earth is going on with him? Did he really


    let Kingston take the me?¡± His tone was filled with shock.


    ¡°What do you mean by ¡®escaped?¡± Abigail immediately demanded.


    ¡°I¡¯ve found records of Sean crossing the border illegally. This information was provided by the police.


    I¡¯m not making any false usations here, he hastily replied.


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, I want to go to Cloudgrove to find out what¡¯s going on. Can you help me?¡± she asked.


    She was apprehensive about traveling to the border of Cloudgrove, for it was a dangerous ce.


    ¡°Of course, I can help you with that. I can even apany you. He readily agreed. There was even a


    hint of excitement in his voice.


    Abigail noticed his enthusiasm, but she didn¡¯t think much of it. ¡°The border of Cloudgrove is quite


    dangerous. I¡¯ve heard stories of people falling asleep in their cars and waking up on the wrong side of


    town,¡± she warned him gravely.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. You will be traveling on my private jet and car. Who would dare sneak us


    across? Also, if Sean is really in that area, you should consider going there. There¡¯s no point hemming


    and hawing about it even if it¡¯s dangerous.¡± Ronaldo didn¡¯t seem concerned about the risks.


    Since they were in an agreement, she packed her things overnight. Then, she told Analise about


    Sean¡¯s situation around noon. I¡¯m going to Cloudgrove to see if I can help him.¡± She sat at the dining


    table while looking at Analise, who had a displeased expression on her face.


    Analise was so upset with Abigail that she didn¡¯t even want to talk to her because thetter hadn¡¯t


    advised Sean, which had led to his current disappearance. ¡°What can you do to help him?¡± she asked,


    sounding upset. After that, she lowered her head and continued eating in absolute silence.


    ¡°I¡¯ve contacted a friend who has some influence. He¡¯ll assist me when I need help. While you¡¯re at


    home, please don¡¯t answer the Pearsons¡¯ phone calls and buy groceries from the supermarket just


    outside the neighborhood. There are security cameras nearby, so it¡¯ll be safer. I¡¯ve also informed. Luna


    about our situation. She¡¯lle to check on you after work,¡± Abigail exined.


    ¡°I told you to stop him. Why didn¡¯t you? It had toe to this- Analise¡¯s words were cut short, for she


    couldn¡¯t bring herself to scold Abigail further. ¡°Do you think Sean really did those things?¡±


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    Sean¡¯s case was now being reported on local television. After all, he was the representative of


    Pendorf¡¯s businessmunity, known for his significant tax contributions and impable reputation.


    For many years, he had had no scandals of any kind, making him an ambassador for the city.


    ¡°Justice has long arms. If he¡¯s truly guilty, he can¡¯t escape from its grasp. However, if he¡¯s innocent,


    nothing will happen to him. Let¡¯s wait for the police investigation results,¡± Abigail reassured Analise.


    She naturally didn¡¯t believe that Sean hadmitted those crimes, but she didn¡¯t want to make any


    promises until it was certain. There was always a chance for misunderstandings.


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    Analise sighed and said no more on the matter.


    After lunch, Abigail and Ronaldo took a ne to Cloudgrove and went straight to the local police


    station.


    ¡°We received concrete information around midnightst night that he attempted to cross the border


    illegally and had already entered the territory. We¡¯ve contacted the local embassy, but there have been


    no results so far. The situation doesn¡¯t look optimistic,¡± the police officer informed Abigail.


    When she heard that, she furrowed her brows, looking at Ronaldo while biting her lip.


    ¡°Even if someone like Sean goes there, it won¡¯t end well, will it?¡± Ronaldo asked the officer.


    The officer nodded. ¡°We invest a lot of effort every year in public awareness campaigns, but many


    people still attempt to cross the border illegally. Ultimately, they disappear without a trace. Once they¡¯re


    on the other side, it doesn¡¯t matter who they are; they will face severe consequences.¡±


    Abigail and Ronaldo left the police station after receiving nothing of worth.


    A puzzled Ronaldo frowned. ¡°Even if he made someone take the me, it doesn¡¯t make sense for him


    to attempt an illegal border crossing.¡±


    ¡°Do


    you think Sean is that kind of person? There¡¯s something strange about this. Cameron can¡¯t be


    contacted as well. Nobody knows where he is. Abigail¡¯s face was filled with undeniable


    concern.


    ¡°Sigh, we¡¯ve got nothing.¡± He ran his hand through his hair, utterly frustrated.


    She couldn¡¯t help but feelpletely at a loss. Nevertheless, she quickly regained her determination.


    ¡°Even if Sean didmit a crime, he wouldn¡¯t try to escape and evade charges by illegally crossing the


    border. Perhaps he didn¡¯t cross the border at all. This whole situation might have been orchestrated by


    the Pearsons. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have cut off contact with everyone. His grandparents are still in


    Pendorf.¡±


    She was confident that Sean wouldn¡¯t abandon his grandparents and Graham International. Who would


    run thepany if he left?


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    That¡¯s true. He doesn¡¯t seem like a coward. Ronaldo agreed.


    Even though he said those things, he continued to look at Abigail with helpless eyes and asked, ¡°What


    should we do next?¡±


    ¡°The police failed to find any useful information. So, we should try to gather information from local


    sources. Don¡¯t forget, money talks. We¡¯ll surely get some information in no time,¡± she said, looking at


    him with determination in her eyes.

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    Ronaldo immediately understood what Abigail wanted to do. ¡°That is indeed a good idea.¡±


    After they returned to their hotel, Ronaldo sent his men to inquire. In less than two hours, they obtained


    useful information.


    ¡°I asked some of the locals, and they said that around 12.30AMst night, a middle-aged man with a


    group of people blindfolded and bound a young man and sent him onto a boat for illegal border


    crossing,¡± his subordinate reported.


    When Ronaldo heard the news, he looked surprised. In fact, even Abigail was astonished. Sean was


    abducted? That¡¯s why he couldn¡¯t be reached!


    ¡°Are you sure? Are there any eyewitnesses or physical evidence?¡± Ronaldo inquired further.


    ¡°We¡¯re still investigating,¡± his subordinate replied.


    Tell them that money is not a problem; they will be generously rewarded as long as they provide valid


    evidence.¡± Ronaldo patted his subordinate¡¯s shoulder with a meaningful smile on his face.


    His men immediately rushed out to take care of it.


    Ronaldo sat on a couch as he picked up his favorite fan and waved itnguidly. ¡°Now that my people


    are involved, as long as there¡¯s evidence lying around, you can be 100% sure that it will be


    found.¡±


    Abigail nodded, but she still had many doubts. ¡°Do you think it might be the Pearsons who abducted


    him?¡±


    As he leaned back on the couch, he nced at her and said with a nonchnt smile, ¡°Can the


    Pearsons easily abduct him? The situation may not be as simple as it seems. Still, it was the right


    decision for you toe here.¡±


    She could guess that he probably knew something from the way he was acting.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much. Just know that Mr. Graham is not an ordinary guy,¡± he reassured her, assuming


    she was still concerned since she wasn¡¯t speaking


    ¡°I know,¡± she replied. I don¡¯t know Sean¡¯s motives, but since Ronaldo says I¡¯ve made the right decision


    toe here¡­ Does that mean Sean was also taking a gamble?


    She couldn¡¯t figure it out. So, she decided to patiently wait for Ronaldo¡¯s men to report back.


    After three days in Cloudgrove, news about Sean¡¯s illegal border crossing had been widely publicized.


    Combined with the online report and the video using him of letting Kingston take the me, it had


    affected both Colby and Lina. Meanwhile, the Graham Family¡¯s stock had been


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    plummeting.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Graham received information from somewhere saying that Sean offended the Pearsons for


    you and Grandma, leading to the exposure of his scandal. She even went to your house to cause a


    scene. Luckily, I managed to stop her. Otherwise, Grandma might have ended up in the hospital again.¡±


    Luna¡¯s voice was filled with concern.


    ¡°I can¡¯t return just yet. Please look after Grandma for me. Make sure Old Mrs. Graham never steps a


    single foot into my house ever again,¡± Abigail said, her tone serious. It had been four days, and there


    was still no news about Sean. She couldn¡¯t help but feel increasingly worried.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I can handle things here. It¡¯s just that Old Mr. Graham and Old Mrs. Graham have some


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    trouble leaving their house now. The public is targeting the two elderly people mainly because of the


    me-shifting incident. How did things escte to this point?¡± Sure, Luna didn¡¯t like Sean, but she had


    never wished for such a situation where everyone would be condemning him.


    ¡°That¡¯s why I have to gather evidence in Cloudgrove to clear his name. He¡¯s in this situation because of


    Grandma and me,¡± Abigail said.


    ¡°You should focus on what you need to do. Stay safe.¡± Luna ended the call with concern.


    In the evening, one of Ronaldo¡¯s subordinates returned to the hotel excitedly. ¡°We found it!¡±


    Abigail and Ronaldo immediately got up from the couch.


    The delighted subordinate handed an SD card to Ronaldo. ¡°We bought this from an influencer. He had


    heard about the serious issue of illegal border crossing here and wanted to create a video to raise


    awareness. He had been undercover for nearly a year and managed to capture the incident when Sean


    was sent away with his camera. Since it was an unusual urrence, he was too scared to release the


    video and went into hiding¡±


    ¡°How did you find it, then?¡± Abigail instinctively questioned. Since the influencer went into hiding, they


    shouldn¡¯t have found it so quickly.


    ¡°He contacted us voluntarily. He probably heard we were looking into it,¡± the subordinate exined.


    They inserted the SD card into a phone to watch the video after purchasing an SD card reader.


    The video had a clear perspective, showing a group of people forcibly sending Sean onto a boat,


    blindfolded and bound. Even their faces were visible in the video.


    Abigail¡¯s heart raced as she watched a disheveled-looking Sean being shoved onto the boat. This


    confirmed that he had indeed been sent out of the country.


    ¡°He truly was abducted. Could Cameron have gone


    ¡°We can hand this video over to the police, right?¡± She looked at him.


    ¡°Yes. I recognize the middle-aged man in this video. He¡¯s one of Josh¡¯s second uncle¡¯s butlers, and


    there¡¯s an olddy who serves as a nanny. Both of them have specific roles in this abduction. This


    butler is highly regarded by Josh¡¯s second uncle and serves as his right-hand man. It seems like we¡¯re


    in for an interesting show.¡± His lips curled into a smile, and his eyes were filled with anticipation.


    with him?¡± Ronaldo said, but his expression didn¡¯t show any hint of surprise.

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    Chapter 307 Sean Has Returned


    The process of gathering evidence went far more smoothly than Abigail had anticipated. After she


    handed over the video footage to the local police in Cloudgrove, they arrested several individuals who


    assisted in the illegal border crossing. Following this, they issued a public notice.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite something. Abigail couldn¡¯t help but praise Ronaldo after hearing that the informant had


    been apprehended.


    Ronaldo had a somewhat sheepish expression on his face as he chuckled. ¡°My uncle told me that in


    situations like this, you should never hide anything. Every one of those who assist in illegal border


    crossings should be apprehended. This way, it can reduce the number of people being deceived into


    illegal border crossings.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve done the right thing¡± She agreed with his decision.


    Meanwhile, the public notice issued by the Cloudgrove police department quickly gained. notoriety.


    The president of the prestigious Graham International was abducted to the border and sent out of the


    country. The announcement also revealed that it was connected to the Pearsons; it was indeed a


    shocking revtion.


    Theizen¡¯s attention toward this matter showed no signs of diminishing even though it was already


    veryte at night.


    ¡®I¡¯m a resident of Capitalis, and I¡¯ve seen this man before. Isn¡¯t he affiliated with the Pearsons? He¡¯s


    frequently seen apanying the Pearsons to various high-end events. I¡¯ve had the privilege of


    seeing him several times.


    ¡°It¡¯s terrifying that the Pearsons dare to abduct even the president of Graham International and send


    him out of the country. They even fabricated evidence to frame him for illegal border crossing. Is this


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    what they call high-level corporate warfare? I¡¯m genuinely concerned for Sean. I hope he hasn¡¯t been


    sent to a reeducation camp and gets beaten up!


    I¡¯ve heard that anyone, no matter how wealthy, who goes over there is subjected to physical abuse¡­


    Let¡¯s mourn for Sean for a moment, but we can¡¯t forgive him for harming others and. shifting me


    onto his subordinates!¡±


    This Instagram post continued to generate discussions until 4.00AM, at which point its poprity finally


    began to wane.


    Meanwhile, Vincent had just hung up after receiving a call from the family patriarch when his phone


    rang again. It was an unfamiliar number from overseas.


    There was a dark expression on his face as he pressed on the answer button and growled, ¡°Is all of


    this


    your doing, Sean?¡±


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    Sean¡¯s voice came through the phone in a calm tone. ¡°What do you think of my performance, Mr.


    Pearson? How¡¯s my acting?¡±


    think I


    Vincent¡¯s anger was barely contained as he bellowed. ¡°Abigail is still in Cloudgrove. Do you wouldn¡¯t


    dare to go after her? Everything you¡¯re doing is for her. If you push me to the brink, I¡¯ll make sure we¡¯ll


    all go down together!¡±


    ¡°Why are you still trying to challenge me at this point? It seems the lessons you¡¯ve learned from this


    incident weren¡¯t enough.¡± Sean¡¯s voice remained impassive, though it carried a hint of disdain.


    On the contrary, Vincent was grinding his teeth, and his breath was heavy. After a moment, he said,


    ¡°It¡¯s not over between us, Sean.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, you tried to smear my name and fabricate false usations against me. Soon, there will be


    consequences for your actions. Since you dare to threaten me, you might want to think about how to


    make amends and earn my forgiveness, Sean said as he intended to end the call.


    Nheless, Vincent was not afraid of what Sean might do next. Instead, he clenched his teeth and


    threatened with a hiss, ¡°What¡¯s the use of you doing so much for Abigail? I won¡¯t let her have an easy


    time if she ever steps into our door because of your actions against us.¡±


    ¡°Oh, really? If I ever decide to have her return to the Pearson Family, your entire family will probably be


    begging on the streets with that fake Kelly. I¡¯d like to see if your family¡¯s patriarch has the guts to ept


    your family in his fold, then. Sean¡¯s voice carried a smug undertone.


    After the call ended, the tension on Sean¡¯s face gradually dissipated.


    Cameron watched him cautiously and asked, ¡°Are we going back?¡±


    ¡°Yes, my wife is waiting for me,¡± Sean replied with a smile ying on his lips.


    He was delighted that Abigail hade to Cloudgrove to help him find the evidence to clear his name.


    Of course, if she didn¡¯te, the influencer would still aid him.


    Abigail received a call from the Cloudgrove police department early in the morning.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, Mr. Graham has returned and just finished giving his statement at the police station. Would


    you like toe and pick him up? He seems to have been through quite a lot.¡±


    She wasted no time crawling out from under the covers and quickly got ready. ¡°I¡¯ll be there in half an


    hour¡±


    Ronaldo, who was yawning and tired, was promptly dragged to the police station by Abigail. The first


    thing he did upon seeing Sean was smirk and say, ¡°That¡¯s quite a grand performance you¡¯ve put on,


    Mr. Graham. You¡¯ve involved everyone while you hid in the shadows.¡±


    Abigail shot a stern look at Sean when she heard Ronaldo¡¯s words.


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    Sean, who was looking like an absolute mess in his wrinkled suit, felt his heart racing under her


    gaze.


    Meanwhile, Cameron¡¯s hair was standing on end. So, he pitifully looked at her and tried to defend


    Sean. ¡°Mr. Graham is the victim here.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll discuss back in the hotel. This was the first time she had ever seen Sean looking akin to a


    beggar. Although it was rather terrible of her, she was trying her best not tough at such aical


    sight.


    Concurrently, Ronaldo looked at Sean and pursed his lips. He¡¯s quite the actor, pretending to be so


    disheveled and worn out, even though he could have made his entrance looking fresh. It seems like


    he¡¯s trying to make Abigail feel sorry for him.


    In the car, Abigailpletely ignored Sean and stared out the window in silence..


    Meanwhile, Sean didn¡¯t know what to say. So, he kept his feelings to himself throughout the journey.


    When they arrived at the hotel, he grabbed her wrist and said, ¡°I can exin the whole situation


    to you.¡±


    ¡°Do you have enough reasons to make me forgive your actions?¡± She withdrew her hand, her eyes. icy.


    When Cameron saw that, he hastily pulled Ronaldo, who wanted to watch the drama unfold,


    away.


    ¡°Let go of me. Why are you touching me when you¡¯re so dirty? Do you know how much I paid for. this


    outfit? Damn-I said don¡¯t touch me!¡± Ronaldo shouted in frustration but was still unceremoniously


    dragged into the elevator by Cameron.

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    Chapter 308


    Chapter 308 All in Vain


    Once they had left, Sean broke the silence, saying tentatively, ¡°I don¡¯t expect you to forgive me; I had


    this n from the beginning. I just didn¡¯t think you¡¯d be worried about me.¡±


    Abigail understood the implication behind his words. Since it didn¡¯t seem like she was worried, he


    hadn¡¯t considered informing her about the n.


    ¡°If this matter didn¡¯t involve Grandma and me, I wouldn¡¯t have cared about it.¡± Her tone remained


    indifferent.


    Although he was disappointed, he didn¡¯t show it. ¡°Actually, I targeted the Pearsons because of Alfie.


    He¡¯s different from others in Capitalis¡¯ social elite circle. If I didn¡¯t teach the Pearsons at lesson, they


    could threaten his standing within the Willis Family


    He didn¡¯t want her to constantly mention his help to her and Analise, for it made him ufortable and


    might make her feel morally obligated to care for him. After all, he hadn¡¯t done all this to bind her in any


    way.


    ¡°I got it,¡± she responded calmly in her usual tone.


    As the two of them entered the elevator, she stood with her arms crossed and suddenly found herself


    at a loss for words. Since everything had gone ording to his n and she knew that he was safe,


    there wasn¡¯t much she could say.


    ¡°I only found outter that the Pearsons wanted to kidnap me. It was ast-minute decision, and I had


    Cameron make preparations in advance, which sessfully led to the Pearsons falling into the trap.


    Now, they are in apletely unfavorable position, and I believe it will be a long time before they dare


    to act behind our backs again,¡± Sean suddenly borated.


    As he spoke, he watched her reflection on the elevator¡¯s metal doors, keenly observing her


    reaction.


    She nodded after hearing his response. The Pearsons have been in Capitalis for too long, and they¡¯ve


    started to believe they¡¯re its rulers.¡±


    A smile yed on his lips at her response.


    While Sean and Cameron went to clean themselves up. Abigail and Ronaldo decided to go their


    separate ways.


    ¡°Remember what you promised me. I¡¯m waiting for you to help me get rich,¡± Ronaldo reminded her


    before leaving.


    Of course, she knew he was reminding her that his help was far from free.


    As she was about to call for an Uber, she spotted Sean and Cameron.


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    ¡°Should we head back to Pendorf now, Ms. Quinn?¡± Cameron asked politely.


    ¡°You can go back to where you need to be. Don¡¯t need to worry about me.¡± She had no intention. of


    returning with them. Since the matter was resolved, she absolutely didn¡¯t want to travel with


    Sean.


    ¡°Is there something else you need to take care of? Sean asked.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, there¡¯s another case in Pendorf that you need to attend to. You should return as soon as


    possible so the authorities don¡¯t think you¡¯re avoiding them.¡± She didn¡¯t n to answer his question.


    ¡°Xavien is handling that case,¡± he responded. When he decided to show up, Xavien had already


    submitted valid evidence to the police.


    She looked at him without a word.


    ¡°I¡¯m leaving Cameron with you. This ce isn¡¯t safe. Besides, if something happens to you, Grandma


    will hold me ountable,¡± he said, deciding to leave before she could chase him away.


    Abigail thanked him, and she and Cameron waited for their ride.


    Once they were in the car, Cameron couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Ms. Quinn, are you upset that Mr. Graham


    didn¡¯t tell you about the n? It really was ast-minute decision. Before he could. inform you, he went


    into a signal-blocking area. That¡¯s why he couldn¡¯t receive any calls or texts.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not upset. I feel relieved that this matter is resolved,¡± Abigail replied.


    In fact, she was feeling a little displeased as her assistance seemed somewhat unnecessary. She


    owed Ronaldo a favor because of Sean and came running here without second thoughts. Yet, it turned


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    out that they had arranged before this entire farce, making her feel like a fool. She hadn¡¯t. returned the


    favor she owed Sean and now found herself owing one to Ronaldo.


    Even though Cameron nodded at her response, he couldn¡¯t help but doubt her true feelings.


    By the time they returned to Pendorf, it was already past noon. Abigail declined Cameron¡¯s offer to take


    her to lunch and went straight home.


    Once she was home, she noticed that Analise had long prepared lunch. As soon as Abigail returned,


    she asked thetter at the door. ¡°How is Sean? Did anything go wrong?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s fine. Don¡¯t worry,¡± she replied as she changed into her slippers.


    ¡°Did you ask him about the me-shifting case?¡± Analise couldn¡¯t resist asking further.


    ¡°That¡¯s his personal issue, and there¡¯s not much we can do. He will handle it.¡± When Abigail met


    Analise¡¯s eyes, she smiled. Tm famished. Let¡¯s eat.


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    Analise nodded in response, finally letting go of the anxiety that had weighed on her for the few days.


    past


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m sorry for making you go through all this,¡± Abigail said to Analise, who appeared


    somewhat fatigued, at the dining table.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. You had it rougher than I did, running around and owing favors to people. Analise heard


    from Luna that the one who had apanied Abigail to Cloudgrove this time was theirpany¡¯s


    partner. Since he was theirpany¡¯s partner, Abigail would undoubtedly have to offer him some


    benefits for his assistance.


    ¡°Sean has resolved everything, and the Pearsons won¡¯t cause us any trouble for the time being. You


    can stay at home without worries, and I¡¯ll focus on my work too. I¡¯ll take you on an overseas trip once


    I¡¯ve earned enough money.¡± Abigail¡¯s eyes were filled with tenderness when she gazed into Analise¡¯s


    eyes.


    She was now using the prospect of a trip as an excuse to slowly make Analise ept the decision. to


    go abroad.

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    Chapter 309


    Chapter 309 The Cat Is Out of the Bag


    Less than a week passed when Josh called Abigail. He had wanted to meet her in person, but she had


    declined.


    ¡°I¡¯ll transfer the money to your ount. It was done by the housemaid, who was bought off by my


    Uncle Vincent. She deliberately sent you those figures to disgust you. But Kelly genuinely wanted to


    order a dress from you. She called you after she heard from the maid that I¡¯ve paid for her. She might


    not be good with words and may have unintentionally offended you, but she was not doing it on


    purpose.¡±


    After he exined everything, she didn¡¯t respond.


    This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    When he was met with her silence, he continued, ¡°Kelly just returned, and my Uncle Vincent is still


    unwilling to ept her due to the marriage between the Pearsons and the Davidsons. He always


    believed that if Kelly didn¡¯t return, his daughter could marry into the Davidson Family. That¡¯s why he did


    so much behind the scenes. It¡¯s indeed the Pearsons¡¯ fault and also my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have solely


    relied on my instincts bying to you and creating so much trouble for


    you.¡±


    Frankly, she didn¡¯t know what to say. She always held a skeptical attitude toward Kelly and believed


    that Vincent paying such a price to deal with her might not be worth it.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Once the marriage between Eric and the Pearsons is settled, no one will bother


    anymore,¡± Josh continued.


    ¡°Okay,¡± she replied briefly, then hung up the phone.


    you


    Even though she had doubts regarding what the Pearsons and Kelly had been doing during this period,


    she didn¡¯t feel it was appropriate to interject as an outsider.


    In the blink of an eye, half of August had already passed.


    Early in the morning. Abigail¡¯s phone was ringing off the hook. It was a call from a clothing brand.


    partner.


    As soon as she answered the call, the director from Lyshe began shouting, ¡°na, if you can¡¯t deliver


    what you promised, just let us know in advance! Ourpany has been cooperating with L.Moon for


    over a year. What¡¯s with the giarism? Do you know how important it was for us yesterday? If you


    can¡¯t design, you shouldn¡¯t be in this field! Why are you out here causing harm?¡±


    Last night, Lyshe held a winter productunch event, and she even attended the livestream. Little did


    she know that something like this would happen overnight.


    The first thing that came to her mind was the incident of Micah stealing her designs. Okay, it¡¯s time to


    fight.


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    Abigail inhaled deeply before saying apologetically, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, our studio¡¯s design was stolen. It was an


    oversight on L.Moon¡¯s part. Give me three days, and I¡¯ll provide you with a new set of designs. Just


    three days. I promise, not only will I give you new designs, but I¡¯ll also bring some extra publicity to your


    studio.¡±


    ¡°At this point, everyone is holding productunches. The faster you are, the more benefits you. reap.


    Do you realize how much harm you¡¯ve caused? Coborating with you is nothing but bad. luck!¡± The


    director of Lyshe continued to vent his anger.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t notify you in advance because the incident had already urred. I also thought it would be


    better to create some buzz together and turn it into a win-win situation,¡± Abigail patiently exined.


    ¡°Your exnation won¡¯t persuade my bosses. You didn¡¯t inform us of this incident in advance and are


    only telling me now that this is all part of your grand n. Is this how you work with your partners?¡±


    Lyshe¡¯s director¡¯s fury slowly subsided, but he still had some criticisms to make.


    After all, he had already reprimanded their partner, putting himself in a vulnerable position. If he didn¡¯t


    put the me entirely on L.Moon, and if Abigail managed to turn things around, Lyshe might face a


    disadvantage in their contract renewal with L.Moon.


    ¡°I¡¯m truly sorry,¡± Abigail apologized yet again.


    The director of Lyshe was clearly still displeased as he muttered a few more words before. hanging up


    the phone.


    Once Abigail arrived at thepany, she started calling each of their partners one by one. By the time


    she was done, it had already been two hours since the situation erupted like a volcano.


    s, she still couldn¡¯t stop some partners from posting on Instagram, using her of giarism. After


    all, na was the hottest topic. Regardless of any misunderstandings behind the scenes, using her


    of giarism would generate more traffic.


    The moment she hung up the phone, Sean called.


    At this point, she was so done that she was currently slumped in her chair as she pressed the answer


    button. ¡°What is it?¡±


    Sean noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse and asked, ¡°Did you catch a cold? What happened to your


    voice?¡±


    ¡°Your call can¡¯t be just about that, right?¡± She just wanted to end the conversation as her throat was


    already starting to burn.


    ¡°CoolVogue has posted an article on Instagram using you of giarism and even provided.


    evidence. The buzz is gradually building up. Do you want to address this?¡± he asked. Truthfully, he had


    been waiting for her to respond ever since he saw CoolVogue¡¯s Instagram post.


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    Two hours had passed, but L.Moon had yet to make a move. Public rtions were best handled within


    two hours, and he believed that she should be aware of this. Yet, L.Moon hadn¡¯t done anything. So, he


    was worried that something might have happened to Abigail.


    ¡°I can¡¯t handle that for now. I called thepany and exined the situation, but they still insisted on


    using me of giarism. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it,¡± she replied calmly.


    She didn¡¯t have the time to deal with this online issue right now. She had dozens upon dozens of brand


    design drafts that needed revisions. Honestly, she simply didn¡¯t have the energy to pay attention to


    what was being said online.


    ¡°Let me talk to CoolVogue,¡± he suddenly proposed.

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    Chapter 310


    Chapter 310 Not Qualified


    Abigail poured a ss of whiskey for Sean and exchanged some courteous words at the dining table.


    Finally, she raised her ss and said, ¡°Our divorce is already in the past, and I hope you won¡¯t dwell on


    it, Mr. Graham. We should look forward and move ahead. Of course, I¡¯m very grateful for all the help


    you¡¯ve provided.¡±


    Sean nodded as he picked up a ss nearby and lightly clinked it against Abigail¡¯s ss before


    downing it.


    Analise had prepared whiskey as she didn¡¯t know much about red wine. She felt that whiskey was just


    right for this asion.


    Unfortunately, the fiery whiskey made Sean¡¯s nerves tingle. He was severely tempted to ask. Abigail


    head-on what he could do just to earn a chance for redemption. Still, he managed to restrain himself.


    It was entirely up to her whether she wanted to give him another chance, and he had no right to ask


    such a foolish question. Even if he felt aggrieved and wanted to be a fool for once, he could. only be


    one in his mind.


    ¡°Since I¡¯ve epted your dinner invitation, you don¡¯t need to feel indebted anymore. Grandma took


    care of me for three years. Doing what I can to repay that kindness is only right,¡± he spoke calmly after


    regaining hisposure.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Abigail replied before Analise could.


    ¡°Is your friend okay? How¡¯s he doing? Getting stabbed is no small matter. He looked as though he was


    at death¡¯s door thest I saw him. Is his body recovering well?¡± Analise interjected at this


    moment.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandma. He exercises regrly, so his body is very fit. Plus, he hasn¡¯t stopped taking


    supplements,¡± Sean replied politely.


    After dinner, Abigail called Cameron and had Sean, who was slightly tipsy, picked up.


    Once they left, Analise couldn¡¯t help but re at Abigail. ¡°Even if you don¡¯t like him anymore, you


    shouldn¡¯t speak like that. Regardless of your feelings, his friend risked his life for you.¡±


    Analise and Sean shared amon secret. Plus, Sean¡¯s name was dragged into the mud because of


    the events in Capitalis, which only urred mainly due to Abigail¡¯s identity. So, she held deep gratitude


    toward him. Her previous discontent with him had also dissipated to a considerable


    extent.


    ¡°You¡¯re just too soft-hearted. Aren¡¯t you afraid that his grandmother mighte looking for trouble


    again?¡± Abigail said with a touch of helplessness.


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    ¡°I¡¯ll keep the door locked. Let¡¯s see how she¡¯ll get in then.¡± Analise was not afraid at this point.


    When Abigail heard her response, she smiled before saying seriously, ¡°I really don¡¯t want to have a


    close rtionship with him. So, you shouldn¡¯t get too close to him because of this incident. Dealing with


    his grandmother is not easy, and I don¡¯t want you to end up in the hospital because


    of her.¡±


    ¡°I know.¡±


    Abigail returned to her room and continued to send out new design drafts to clients after telling. Analise


    her ns.


    She had already anticipated this situation when Micah stole her designs and had prepared many


    designs in advance. Some were ideas that hadn¡¯t been used before, and she didn¡¯t expect them to be a


    lifesaver for her studio this time.


    When the emails were all sent, she logged into her Instagram ount and noticed that the giarism


    incident had gained significant attention. Still, CoolVogue was just a small brand, so their post hadn¡¯t


    made it to the trending topics. Instead, her Instagram post had garnered


    numerousments.


    In truth, not making it to the trending topics left her feeling quite disappointed.


    She clicked on thements and started reading them carefully.


    ¡®Pleasee out and rify the situation, Ally. I saw usations of giarism at Lyshe¡¯s event


    yesterday, but they didn¡¯t release a statement. I firmly believe that this is just a misunderstanding.


    Where are you? We¡¯re worried about you!


    ¡®Don¡¯t disappoint us, Ally. I became your fan because of the dress you designed for Lexie. You brought


    honor to our design industry. Please don¡¯t mess up. Otherwise, I may actually quit all my socials


    altogether!¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t have the guts to speak up because you giarized, didn¡¯t you? Fans should really stop


    manipting thements. Even a smallpany like CoolVogue dared to step forward. So, why


    should a bigpany like Lyshe cover up for her? Lyshe has already exined the problem at their


    eventst night. This isn¡¯t the first time she¡¯s been used of giarism, is it?¡±


    Abigail read through thements and then beganposing a post. ¡®An employee from mypany


    used illegal means to steal all my design files from myputer. I¡¯ve been trying to find a solution, and


    I expected these results, but not this soon. Thepany has reported the theft to the police, but I¡¯mThis is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    still personally responsible for the losses. These leaked designs have been distributed to various


    people and teams, so LMoon has invested a lot of resources and time in the investigation. However, I


    will never giarize. If I do lose my touch one day, I will choose to leave this industry: Regardless, I will


    never engage in giarism, which would bring shame to the industry.


    She attached the police report and Micah¡¯s verdict as evidence. Anyone could verify the truth.


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    from these documents by searching online.


    Following her post, her fans rallied to her defense, expressing their sympathy and support.


    ¡°How many designs were stolen? Can you share more details? How can an employee do such a thing?


    It seemed that they even had such a sophisticated virus on hand just for this. If someone is determined


    to cause harm, it seems any precautions couldn¡¯t have stopped it.


    When Abigail saw thisment, she replied, ¡®Hundreds of unreleased design drafts were stolen.


    Thisment quickly made its way to the topments section.


    Abigail appreciated her fans¡¯ concern and knew that L.Moon¡¯s current poprity owed much to the


    support of these dedicated followers. They might not fully grasp the intricacies of design, but their


    heartfelt appreciation for beautiful things was unwavering and staggering in its authenticity.

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    Chapter 311


    Chapter 311 Giddy Fans


    After seeing Abigail¡¯s fans showering her with concern following her tweet, CoolVogue retweeted


    Abigail¡¯s tweet with a sarcastic response of their own.


    ¡°Wow. What horrible employees you have there. All of us at CoolVogue must have jumped the gun in


    the heat of the moment. So sorry for the misunderstanding. You have our utmost sympathy, Ms. na.


    Following their tweet, Sean also shared a retweet of his own.


    ¡®na called every singlepany she has dealings with to exin the situation. CoolVogue was the


    only one who made a scene about it on social media immediately after receiving the call and used


    na of giarism. Is it because they think she doesn¡¯t have evidence to prove her innocence, so they


    decided to boost their poprity by making the first move to paint themselves as the victim?¡±


    Once Sean¡¯s tweet went out, Abigail¡¯s fans began to rebuke CoolVogue.


    ¡®She already reached out in person to exin the situation. So many brands have partnered with her.


    Even though Lyshe was used of giarism during the livestream yesterday, they didn¡¯t post


    anything on Twitter today to condemn Ally. You guys are the only ones blowing things out of proportion.


    Now that Ally has provided evidence to back herself up, here you are, pretending to be all


    magnanimous. Look at you addressing her as Ms. na as if you actually respect her!¡±


    ¡®Over a hundred unpublished designs were stolen. While you don¡¯t need to sympathize with Ally, as a


    business partner, you shouldn¡¯t being forward to say she giarized either! What a shameless


    attempt at getting your ten minutes of fame. No other brand is as despicable as you.


    ¡®No wonder you¡¯re still a small brand despite being around for so many years now. You¡¯re not worth


    supporting at all. Even Ally can¡¯t give you the boost you need to make a name for yourself. None of the


    bigger brands said anything about giarism. You¡¯re the only one who backstabbed your business


    partner. Who would dare to coborate with brands like you that throw their own partners under the


    bus?¡±


    Abigail saw themotion online and sent Sean a text.


    Do you have so much time on your hands that you¡¯re browsing Twitter every day now? You didn¡¯t need


    toe forward and talk about this. Why do you keep using your personal ount anyway? Are you


    nning to be an influencer now?¡±


    Sean knew Abigail wouldn¡¯t be happy to see him getting involved in her matters.


    After mulling things over, he replied, Just wanted to ride on the coattails of your poprity. If Graham


    International goes bankrupt, I can still be an influencer. Maybe I¡¯ll be known as the nation¡¯s


    husband? I¡¯d get a ton of gifts from just one livestream. I see a lot of the other scions. doing this.


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    Abigail didn¡¯t know how to respond to his message.


    It was true that the wealthy young men attracted more viewers with their live streams. Compared to


    ordinary people, they earned a lot more money.


    ¡®Fine. Soak up as much of my poprity as you want.


    She didn¡¯t care about him tagging along to get his five minutes of fame on Twitter.


    It was gettingte. Abigail turned off herputer and went to bed. She had such a busy day that she


    fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow.


    s, never would she have thought that the tides online would slowly change thanks to Sean¡¯s


    involvement.


    In the morning, when Abigail rushed into the office, she saw her assistant stealing peeks at her and


    giggling now and then.


    ¡°If you have nothing else to do this morning, you might as welle up with a few more designs. We


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    have to give our clients over a hundred designs in three days,¡± Abigail said without even lifting


    her head.


    Her assistant¡¯s gaze had been too intense. Even though she was focused on her design work, she


    could still sense a pair of eyes on her.


    ¡°Abigail, haven¡¯t you checked Twitter? You have no idea what they¡¯re saying about you and Mr.


    Graham,¡± her assistant chattered in ¡®excitement.


    Abigail tensed and hurriedly asked, ¡°Are there rumors about him and me again?¡±


    ¡°Nope. Everyone¡¯s shipping you guys. They say that each time you post a tweet, Mr. Graham instantly


    backs you up and mocks your enemies for you. What else could that be, if not true love?¡± Abigail¡¯s


    assistant ryed animatedly.


    Abigail stiffened. ¡°Hold it¡­ Don¡¯t pay any attention to what theizens are thinking. Sean is just trying


    to ride the wave of our poprity. Don¡¯t take it seriously.¡±


    Her assistant was taken aback. ¡°Why does he want to ride the wave of our poprity? He¡¯s rich.¡±


    ¡°Get back to work. Say another word, and I¡¯ll give you more work to do.¡± Abigail red at her


    assistant.


    Nevertheless, she checked Twitter.


    The trending tags left her feeling thunderstruck as soon as she opened it up.


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    The hashtag #SenaAreSoSweetTogether made the top ten list.


    Areizens so obsessed with shipping people these days?


    When she clicked on the hashtag, she found so manyments about her and Sean!


    ¡®#aAreSoSweetTogether! Guys, do you know what I found? I spent the entire night gathering


    information and realized that Sean truly loves na. Whenever she posts a tweet, he¡¯d definitely


    retweet it. If someone criticizes her, he¡¯s nearly always the first toe and fight her battles for her.


    Apart from that one time when Eric Davidson beat him to it, he has always. stepped forward to defend


    na. This is true love!¡±


    I noticed that too! He doesn¡¯t seem afraid about suffering any kind of repercussions. He gives it his all


    to protect na every time. Could this really be true love? na and Sean are both so attractive.


    They¡¯re even better looking than many of the celebrities who¡¯ve been voted the most. attractive! I¡¯m so


    happy to ship them together!¡±


    Does Sean really have feelings for na? During the show a while back, he yed the role of a


    hints. I was so giddy shipping them that I nearly fainted!¡±


    Once Abigail finished reading the tweets, she clutched her chest and thought, You nearly fainted from


    shipping us, whereas I¡¯m about to faint from fright after reading your tweets.


    Abigail never expected theizens to be such avid shippers. How were they able toe up so many


    theories and scenarios when there were barely any meaningful interactions?

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    Chapter 312


    Chapter 312 Are You Baiting Me


    What Abigail found even more ludicrous was the fanfiction theizens posted featuring her and


    Sean¡­


    Some of the stories were pretty R-rated. Abigail blushed while reading them.


    ¡°Is it too warm in here, Abigail? Why are your cheeks so red?¡± Abigail¡¯s assistant asked while bringing


    some documents over.


    ¡°It¡¯s pretty warm,¡± Abigail answered with fakeposure. However, she hastily tapped her mouse a


    couple of times and minimized her Twitter tab.


    Her assistant came over and ced the documents beside her. ¡°Shall I lower the temperature?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. Just get me a bottle of cold water, please.¡± The steamy scenes in the fanfiction Abigail saw


    made her throat a little dry.


    It didn¡¯t seem appropriate to be reading such things in broad daylight..


    While her assistant left to get some water for her, she quickly closed the tab and forgot about. what she


    had read-focusing on her design work instead.


    Just as Abigail started feeling dizzy from focusing on one thing for too long, her phone began buzzing.


    She checked her phone and saw the notifications from Luna. Since they were only Twitter notifications,


    she didn¡¯t respond to them.


    Less than a minuteter, Luna called.


    Abigail sighed exasperatedly. Isn¡¯t she away on a business trip? Why does she have so much time on


    her


    hands now?


    She took the call, but before she could say anything, Luna shrieked, ¡°You were reading smut on Twitter


    during your working hours?¡±


    ¡°Huh? How did you know?¡± Abigail felt sheepish-as if her secret had been exposed.


    ¡°The entire inte knows. You liked the fanfiction someone wrote. The screenshots your fans took


    have gone viral too,¡± Luna informed.


    Abigail felt like she had been struck by lightning. After nking out for some time, she said, ¡°I didn¡¯t


    click the like button¡­¡±


    ¡°Did you actually read it? Luna sounded bbergasted.


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    ¡°I only nced at it while scrolling past¡­ I didn¡¯t read it¡­ I didn¡¯t like the tweet!¡± Abigail felt. awkward.


    It was as if the entire inte was gawking at her.


    She couldn¡¯t stay on Earth anymore. She had to pack her bags and move to a different.


    ¡°Well, you did like the tweet! Do you want to smooth things over? I don¡¯t know how to help you. with


    that though. Of all the things you could¡¯ve liked, why was it a smutty fanfiction with Sean?!¡± Luna


    sounded helpless.


    Abigail was even more despairing. She uncapped the bottle and took several gulps of water to calm


    herself down. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s toote for me to leave Earth?¡±


    Luna snorted. ¡°Toote, my dear. Everyone knows that na liked the smutty fanfiction her fan wrote


    about her and Sean.¡±


    Abigail scratched her head. ¡°I¡¯m getting off work now. I won¡¯t be heading into the office the next few


    days.¡±


    ¡°Alright¡­¡± Luna couldn¡¯t say anything else about the situation.


    She sensed how awkward Abigail was feeling. The awkwardness could fill an entire house.


    After ending the call, Abigail gathered her things and got ready to leave.


    ¡°I have some matters to attend to, so I won¡¯t being into the office the next few days,¡± Abigail said


    while passing by her assistant¡¯s desk. Then, she walked off without hesitation.


    Would it make a difference if I unlike the tweet now¡­.


    It was Abigail¡¯s first time experiencing a crisis like this. Her mind was a mess.


    Abigail¡¯s assistant looked up from herputer and hid her giggling.


    As one of the most eager shippers, she had seen that tweet already.


    Abigail¡¯s just being stubborn.


    Atst, Abigail managed to flee her office. Once she got inside her car, she patted her chest and


    exhaled.


    She felt mortified.


    Just as she was about to drive home, Sean called.


    Abigail was initially reluctant to take the call, but if she didn¡¯t, she would seem even more like a coward.


    She didn¡¯t want to seem like she was too embarrassed to face him.


    So, she took a deep breath and epted the call.


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    ¡°What is it?¡± she asked coolly.


    ¡°Do you want to release a rification?¡± Sean asked.


    Abigail immediately knew what he meant.


    ¡°What should I rify? Should I say that I didn¡¯t read it and that I liked the tweet by ident?¡± Abigail


    asked. Though her tone was fairly normal, her face was scarlet. She was only pretending


    to be calm.


    ¡°So, you did read it, and you didn¡¯t click like by ident,¡± Sean abruptly remarked.


    ¡°Are you baiting me?¡± Abigail¡¯s voice sharpened.


    ¡°No. I thought you misclicked. I never suspected you,¡± Sean said with sincerity.


    Abigail scoffed. ¡°It was a misclick. Don¡¯t read too much into it. When I was working. I saw the hashtag,


    so I clicked on it. I didn¡¯t notice what I had clicked or liked. I wouldn¡¯t have found out about it if Luna


    hadn¡¯t called me to tell me about it.


    Sean hummed in acknowledgment. ¡°Got it. Do you need me to help you clear things up?¡±


    ¡°Oh, shut up.¡± Abigail snapped before dropping the call.


    She sat in her car and huffed.


    None of this would¡¯ve happened if Sean never made those high-profile tweets that led to the fans


    fantasizing about them as a couple.


    It¡¯s all Sean¡¯s fault!


    Sitting in his own office, Sean was smiling as he liked the fanfiction tweet as well.


    He had to admit that there were talented writers online these days.


    The plot was simple but well-written and fairly evocative.


    Even at the end of the work day, Cameron noticed that Sean was still smiling.


    ¡°Keep an eye on the trending hashtag involving Abigail and me. Let it stay up for a few days. Oh, right.


    Make sure you do it secretly. Don¡¯t let Abigail find out we paid to keep it up,¡± Sean


    instructed Cameron before walking off with his car keys in hand.

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    Chapter 313


    Chapter 313 Unexined Hostility


    To Abigail¡¯s surprise, the fanfiction remained a trending topic on social media for several days.


    Most importantly, Sean liked the tweet as well, seemingly as a response to the fans.


    ¡°What do you think he means by that? Is he trying to stir up rumors about us on purpose?¡±


    While sitting in the bar, Abigail vented to Luna in dissatisfaction.


    Luna swirled her ss and said, ¡°Well, there¡¯s no way you can rify the matter now.¡±


    Abigail was too embarrassed to unlike the tweet.


    It had been four days, and she was still too afraid to go on Twitter. She used Luna¡¯s ount to browse


    instead.


    ¡°What a coincidence.¡±


    Just then, a familiar voice rang out.


    Abigail and Luna turned around to find Anthony standing behind them. He was dressed in a sapphire


    blue suit. Judging from his carefully styled hair, he had put in much effort to dress up.


    ¡°Are you here to have some drinks with your friends, Mr. Booker?¡± Luna spoke up first.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯m meeting someone, Anthony replied, but his eyes were still on Abigail.


    Abigail knew what he was thinking. She felt the urge to hide.


    ¡°A client?¡± she asked with an awkward chuckle.


    ¡°Nope. A client¡¯s daughter. She just came to Pendorf, so I¡¯m showing her around,¡± Anthony said.


    The moment he finished speaking, an elegantly dressed woman came over. ¡°Anthony?¡±


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    Anthony turned around and smiled at her. ¡°That¡¯s me.¡±


    Luna cocked an eyebrow at Abigail. They both thought the same thing.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we share a table?¡± The woman abruptly suggested to Anthony.


    Anthony looked at Abigail and Luna with a conflicted smile. ¡°Can we?¡±


    ¡°Sure. Abigail nodded with ease.


    After all, they had to show some courtesy to the daughter of Anthony¡¯s client.


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    A round of introductionster, Abigail learned that the elegantly dressed woman was named Lacey


    Fernandez.


    Is she rted to Ronaldo Fernandez? Abigail wondered.


    Lacey didn¡¯t seem to be a talker. Anthony and Luna did most of the talking, but it was mostly about


    work.


    All of a sudden, Luna asked Lacey, who was scrolling on her phone, ¡°Where are you from, Miss


    Fernandez?¡±


    ¡°Eastbay. Ronaldo Fernandez is my cousin. Abby should be acquainted with him,¡± Lacey responded to


    Luna after pocketing her phone.


    I knew it. Abigail thought.


    ¡°Speaking of which, don¡¯t you n on rifying that incident where you liked that fanfiction?¡± Lacey¡¯s


    eyes fell on Abigail.


    Thanks to her, the easygoing atmosphere became a little awkward.


    Anthony cleared his throat and said. ¡°Even if she doesn¡¯t, it¡¯s not a big deal. It brought publicity to their


    studio. It¡¯s just fans shipping them together. It¡¯s not serious enough to require a formal rification.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Lacey asked innocently.


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    ¡°I¡¯m not trying to stir up any rumors about us as a couple. The fans started it themselves. I clicked on


    the tweet by ident. A formal rification is a little unnecessary,¡± Abigail said stiffly before sipping her


    drink.


    ¡°Why did


    you pay to have it stay on the trending list if you¡¯re not trying to stir up rumors about you two being a


    couple? It doesn¡¯t seem right to do this just for the sake of publicity. Is Mr. Graham going to y along


    with such a meaningless thing?¡± Lacey asked. Though she had an expression of genuine confusion,


    her words were biting.


    Luna¡¯s smile went from joyous to meaningful. She set her ss down and asked Lacey, ¡°What makes


    you say that we paid to have it remain on the trending list? Are you rted to the owner of Twitter?¡±


    ¡°No, but Anthony said you care about publicity, so that¡¯s why you encouraged the shippers. If that¡¯s not


    the case, then I must have misunderstood. Sorry.¡± Lacey shrugged after giving an insincere apology.


    Abigail would be a fool if she didn¡¯t sense the veiled hostility behind Lacey¡¯s seemingly innocent


    remarks.


    She sipped from her ss as she wondered when she had ever offended Lacey. Is it because of


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    Ronaldo or Anthony?


    Anthony¡¯s smile was a little stiff as well. He nced apologetically at Abigail before saying, ¡°Abigail isn¡¯t


    someone who would stir up rumors like that. She¡¯s not familiar with social media either. Who knows


    who paid to make the tweet go viral? There¡¯s no point in us discussing this any further.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m done for the night. Grandma¡¯s still waiting for me. Why don¡¯t you guys continue without me?¡±


    Abigail set her ss down and suggested to Anthony.


    Anthony nodded and said softly, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Luna was frustrated. Anthony and that woman had crashed their table, and now they had to leave


    early?


    Abigail saw Luna¡¯s mouth opening, so she ced her hand on thetter.


    Luna nced at Abigail. Then, she set her ss down on the table with a heavy thud and shed a


    sarcastic smile. ¡°We won¡¯t disturb you two lovebirds then.¡±


    Once the women were outside, Luna crossed her arms and scoffed, ¡°What¡¯s her problem? Did she sit


    with us on purpose just so she could mock you?¡±


    ¡°Perhaps, Abigail responded indifferently.


    Anthony was very protective of Lacey today. She must be important to him. It looks like they¡¯re dating.


    Since they were friends, Abigail didn¡¯t want to see Anthony lose his dignity in front of Lacey.


    ¡°Are you just going to leave it at that?¡± Luna was still angry.


    Abigail nced at her and said, ¡°It wouldn¡¯t have been easy for Anthony to establish a rtionship. with


    the Fernandez Family. We shouldn¡¯t make things difficult for him. That way, it¡¯ll be easier for us to ask


    him for help if we ever need it.¡±


    After all, in the business world, one never knew when it was one¡¯s turn to do someone a favor or ask


    for one in turn.

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    Chapter 314


    Chapter 314 Cameron Listens to You


    Luna had been furious, but after hearing that, she deted like a balloon.


    ¡°Why do you think that Lacey woman was so hostile toward you?¡± Luna held Abigail¡¯s hand and asked


    with a frown.


    Abigail¡¯s brows creased as she thought about it. Momentster, shemented, ¡°It probably has


    something to do with Anthony. He was all dressed up. Doesn¡¯t that signify they¡¯re on a date?¡±


    Luna rolled her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m speechless.¡±


    She finally understood the situation. If Anthony had been on a date with Lacey, thetter would have


    been hostile toward Abigail because of how well Anthony treated her.


    While they were studying, Anthony took very good care of Abigail. All their ssmates said he liked


    her. Lacey wouldn¡¯t have had to dig very deep to find out about that.


    Meanwhile, Abigail paid no mind to this.


    The next day, soon after Abigail came into the office, her assistant came to say there was a visitor.


    As soon as Abigail¡¯s assistant finished speaking, the door to the office flew open.


    ¡°Miss, you can¡¯t enter-


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Abigail cut her assistant off


    Abigail¡¯s assistant nced at Lacey. She quelled her dissatisfaction and exited the office in silence.


    ¡°Are you here for a visit, or do you wish to ce an order, Miss Fernandez?¡± Abigail stood up with a


    polite smile on her face.


    Lacey sat on the couch and studied the office before looking at Abigail. ¡°You should know that I don¡¯t


    like you.¡±


    ¡°Yeah. I picked up on thatst night,¡± Abigail calmly responded. She was startled by Lacey¡¯s


    bluntness.


    ¡°I figured you weren¡¯t stupid. Do you know why I hate you?¡± Lacey crossed her legs and tilted her head


    upward as if she owned the ce.


    I¡¯m guessing it¡¯s because of Anthony,¡± Abigail deduced.


    Lacey cocked her eyebrows and dered domineeringly, ¡°I know you two have had a good rtionship


    ever since your schooling days. Even though you¡¯re both working now, he¡¯s still very protective of you


    and keeps helping you. I don¡¯t like that. But, when ites to work, you can¡¯t be


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    of any help to him. He needs my family more, so that¡¯s why he chose me. I¡¯m sure you know when to


    give up. Since you¡¯re busy creating rumors about you and Sean, just focus on that. Stop contacting


    Anthony.¡±


    Abigail realized Lacey hade to mark her territory.


    ¡°Anthony and I have always been nothing more than business partners. Don¡¯t overthink it, Miss


    Fernandez. If something could have happened between us, it would have happened by now, don¡¯t you


    think?¡± Abigail responded with a nonchnt smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re not in a rtionship with him because you like being surrounded by men. Be it my cousin, or


    him, or even others like Sean Graham and Eric Davidson, aren¡¯t they all your knights in shining armor?


    Truth be told, I despise women like you. I¡¯ve seen more than my fair share of two- faced b*tches like


    you in college.¡± Lacey had a look of scorn and derision on her face.


    Abigail was about to speak when the door to the office opened again.


    Sean stood in the doorway. An icy aura emanated from him.


    Abigail¡¯s assistant stood by the door. She was a little worried that Abigail would chide her for not


    stopping Sean.


    When Lacey looked at Sean, she sensed the terrifying look in his eyes and swiftly got to her feet. She


    was a lot less domineering now. ¡°I said what I came to say. I¡¯m leaving now.¡±


    ¡°Who said you could leave?¡± Sean asked as he fixed his ice-cold gaze on Lacey.


    ¡°Let her leave,¡± Abigail said.


    Sean pursed his lips and eyed Lacey.


    Lacey¡¯s knees turned to jelly. She held the couch for support as she stepped back.


    ¡°If you leave without apologizing, I¡¯m not sure whether your tongue will remain in your possession for


    much longer,¡± Sean remarked before entering the office.


    Cameron, who was behind Sean, started walking toward Lacey with a threatening air.


    Abigail frowned. ¡°Cameron!¡±


    Cameron reined in his intimidating air. He looked at Abigail and said, ¡°Since you¡¯re so kind, Ms. Quinn,


    I won¡¯t be too hard on her.¡±


    ¡°Leave Abigail said to Lacey.


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    Lacey had waltzed into the office with her nose in the air, but she was leaving with her tail between her


    legs now.


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    ¡±


    Cameron wisely left the office and closed the door behind him. Abigail looked at Sean. ¡°Why did you


    ¡°I was in the area, so I came to see you,¡± Sean said. He stared at her and asked, ¡°Are you really not


    going to rify what happened on Twitter? You¡¯re not going to say you misclicked?¡±


    ¡°Why did you like the tweet anyway?¡±


    Abigail was pissed about that. She did it by ident. Did he?


    ¡°I can do whatever I want with my Twitter ount,¡± Sean said breezily as he sat down.


    He was like an old geezer who barely knew what social media was back then, but now, he¡¯s even


    picking on inte ng.


    ¡°Who¡¯s the guy who¡¯s the reason why that woman¡¯s picking on you?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°She¡¯s unimportant. If you have nothing else, you should get back to work. I¡¯m busy.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t want


    to talk to Sean.


    She wasn¡¯t going to take Lacey¡¯s words to heart anyway.


    ¡°How do I know whether or not I should let her off the hook if you don¡¯t rify the situation?¡± Sean


    leaned into the couch and said while toying with his tablet.


    Abigail instinctively nced at him. ¡°Has Cameron gone off to deal with her?¡±


    ¡°Cameron still listens to you. At least, before I give him the order, he won¡¯t go against your wishes.¡±


    Sean was smiling faintly.


    Abigail didn¡¯t know what to say.


    When did Cameron switch his loyalties from Sean to her?


    ¡°Don¡¯t keep getting Cameron to do these things. He¡¯s your assistant. He¡¯s not a bodyguard hired to get


    physical with people. Why do you keep making him do your dirty work?¡± Abigail questioned with a look


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    Chapter 315 Ipatible Personalities.


    Sean looked at Abigail with a faint smile on his lips.


    She felt uneasy under his scrutiny and furrowed her brow. ¡°Do you need anything else?¡±


    ¡°Even if you don¡¯t say anything. I¡¯ll still go after her. His eyes remained calm, but an unmistakable air of


    determination surrounded him.


    ¡°Ronaldo is her cousin. If you go after her, I might as well stop the deal with him. I¡¯ll have to bring his


    pearls to him and plead for clemency,¡± she huffed.


    After a brief moment of contemtion, he asked, ¡°Is Anthony in a rtionship with her?¡±


    Abigail had to admit that Sean had a shrewd mind. ¡°I don¡¯t know if they¡¯re in a rtionship. What does


    it have to do with me?¡± she replied nonchntly.


    ¡°While


    you think it doesn¡¯t concern you, she views you as a threat. How does Anthony feel about. you?¡± he


    asked calmly. It was an unexpected turn of events for him to find himself discussing another man¡¯s


    feelings for her in such a calm manner.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think we¡¯re close enough for us to discuss this,¡± she dered, cing her pen down and


    casting an unpleasant nce in his direction.


    ¡°Your ¡®like¡¯ on that fanfiction about us on Twitter, without any rification, left me pondering for four


    days.¡± Sean sounded rather aggrieved. ¡°After all, it was quite¡­ steamy, and we were once married. I


    couldn¡¯t help but think about it.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t keep bringing up the past! You didn¡¯t need toe here to tell me about your thoughts. Do you


    think I have that much free time? Besides, there¡¯s no need to rify such matters. Even when


    celebrities mistakenly like something, they don¡¯t make official statements. Let the fans think what they


    want; it¡¯s their enjoyment,¡± Abigail exined, restraining her frustration.


    In fact, not rifying was the best course of action. rifications often implied guilt.


    ¡°That means we¡¯d be shipped as a couple. You don¡¯t mind that?¡± His mood lifted slightly. He enjoyed


    seeing fanfiction about them trending on Twitter daily.


    ¡°You know well that in such situations, it¡¯s best to leave the fans to their imagination. Making official


    rifications might seem like making mountains out of molehills.¡±


    She longed to scream from the mountaintops that she had nothing to do with him. Unfortunately, even


    the most renowned celebrities turned a blind eye to their fans¡¯ fantasies. about their romantic


    rtionships with other people.


    He nodded, acknowledging her point. ¡°You¡¯re right.


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    Taking a deep breath, sheposed herself. ¡°Mr. Graham, could you please return to your work now?


    I¡¯m really quite busy.¡±


    ¡°Of course,¡± he replied, standing up.


    Just as Sean took a couple of steps, Abigail stopped him. ¡°Please, don¡¯t go after Lacey. Both Mr.


    Booker and I are part of the same industry, and we often cross paths. Besides, she¡¯s Ronaldo¡¯s


    cousin.¡±


    He turned back to look at her. ¡°You¡¯re quite protective of Anthony, but he might not appreciate your


    efforts.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re both businesspeople. When ites to business, emotions don¡¯t have a ce,¡± she stated


    coolly.


    With her putting it that way, he had nothing more to worry about. He was only concerned that she


    would feel ufortable. After all, she had a good rtionship with Anthony. Still, for the sake of her


    business, she had to endure such grievances.


    ¡°Don¡¯te to my office for no reason in the future. I don¡¯t care about fans pairing us up, and it¡¯ll be


    even more annoying if someone takes pictures of you deliberatelying here,¡± Abigail reminded as


    Sean was about to leave.


    His jovial mood soured again, and he left without saying a word.


    She was about to resume her work when a call came from Anthony. She stared at her phone for a


    while before finally answering. ¡°Is there something you need, Mr. Booker?¡± Her voice was as crisp as


    ever, devoid of any personal emotions.


    ¡°Lacey went over to your office, right? You don¡¯t have to care about what she said. She¡¯s


    straightforward and often speaks without thinking. I apologize on her behalf,¡± he expressed


    remorse.


    She pursed her lips before chuckling and said, ¡°I understand how a young woman can feel insecure at


    the beginning of a rtionship, Mr. Booker. You just need to rify things with her. There¡¯s no need for


    you to call and exin. I wouldn¡¯t want her to jump to conclusions again, wouldn¡¯t you agree?¡±


    Anthony remained silent.


    Just as Abigail was about to end the call, Anthony said gloomily, ¡°I chose her because thepany


    isn¡¯t doing well. There are many things I can¡¯t openly share with you, but you¡¯ve always been an


    important junior of mine.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Booker, that¡¯s in the past. I understand the challenges of running a business. You have your


    difficulties and your decisions. In any case, I hope yourpany continues to thrive. I have a lot of


    designs to work on, so I won¡¯t linger for idle chat Her voice sounded light and pleasant, but her face


    remained expressionless.


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    In reality, Anthony¡¯spany was doing quite well, with impressive annual profits. His im about the


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    his choice. His pursuit of fame and sess was his decision, just as it was her choice to transition from


    being friends to acquaintances with him.

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    Chapter 316


    Chapter 316 Harassment


    After exchanging pleasantries, Anthony and Abigail hung up the phone, each holding their thoughts.


    She ced her phone on the table and stared at herputer screen, lost in her thoughts for a while


    before finally regaining her focus. However, her peace was short-lived as her phone buzzed. with a


    new message.


    ¡®Don¡¯t contact Anthony again, you two-faced b*tch!¡±


    She read the message and scoffed, promptly deleting it. However, within moments, another text


    arrived, this time from Lacey.


    ¡®Do you think I¡¯m scared of you just because you have Sean backing you up? If you piss me off and


    cause problems with Anthony¡¯s business, he¡¯ll cut off all ties with you.¡¯


    Abigail read the message, pondering her response for a while.


    ¡®Do youck self-confidence to the point that you need to target me?¡¯


    The tone in Lacey¡¯s messages seemedpletely incongruent with her appearance and demeanor.


    Still, Abigail found the contrast quite striking.


    ¡®Are you trying to belittle me just to make yourself look good? Don¡¯t be so cocky, b*tch! For whom are


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    you pretending to be gracious? No matter how graceful you are, Anthony won¡¯t choose to be with you.


    ¡®I have no interest in Anthony. To me, the man you¡¯re protecting is just an ordinary person. Besides,


    you¡¯re rather useless. All you do is hurl insults at me instead of discussing your insecurities with him. Is


    it because you¡¯re too much of a coward?¡¯


    After typing her reply, Abigail felt resigned to wasting her time dealing with Lacey.


    ¡®I don¡¯t talk to him because I know what kind of person he is. I¡¯m talking to you because there¡¯s always


    a chance you¡¯d keep being the b*tch you are.


    ¡®If you feel so insecure, Lacey, just tell Anthony to block me on every tform. Don¡¯te up and


    throw a fit at me. Is that clear?¡¯


    She finished her message and blocked Lacey¡¯s number. To her surprise, Lacey switched to at different


    number to continue harassing her. Abigail continued to block each new number, and it took four


    blocked numbers before Lacey finally stopped.


    By this point, it was already noon, and the harassment hadpletely soured Abigail¡¯s mood. She


    hadn¡¯t been able toplete a single design all morning. Anyone subjected to such baseless


    usations would feel equally upset. Just when things had settled down with the Pearsons, Lacey


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    had emerged as a new source of trouble.


    During lunch, Abigail contemted the idea of having a heart-to-heart conversation with Lacey to


    resolve their misunderstandings. However, Abigail quickly dismissed the notion, thinking, First, I have


    to find out why Lacey hates me so much. After considering the way Lacey looked and behaved at the


    bar, Abigail couldn¡¯t believe she was the one who sent those


    messages.


    After lunch, Abigail went back to her office and called Luna to help her investigate Lacey.


    ¡°What did she do to you now?¡± Luna inquired immediately.


    ¡°I believe there¡¯s a misunderstanding between us, and I want to get to the bottom of it,¡± Abigail replied.


    ¡°Sure, but I need to know the nature of the misunderstanding.¡± Luna understood Abigail¡¯s character.


    She wouldn¡¯t have taken such a step without good reason.


    After a brief pause, Abigail admitted, ¡°I¡¯ll forward you the messages, but promise me you won¡¯t get


    angry.¡±


    ¡°Fine,¡± Luna agreed.


    Abigail sent Lacey¡¯s messages to Luna.


    Abigail sent the messages to Luna, who, after reading them, was fuming with anger. ¡°Just who is this


    woman?! She doesn¡¯t seem like the type to say such things. Who would¡¯ve thought she¡¯d do this?! You


    really can¡¯t judge a book by its cover, huh? Well, I learned that lesson today!¡±


    ¡°I find her appearance and these messagespletely contradictory,¡± Abigail remarked.


    ¡°Maybe we should skip the investigation and have an open conversation. If that doesn¡¯t work, we¡¯ll just


    block Lacey. Investigating her would be a waste of time,¡± Luna concluded, now eager to call Anthony


    and get to the bottom of things.


    Abigail fell silent for a moment and then asked, ¡°Will that work?¡± She was eager to understand why


    Lacey had developed such a strong aversion to her.


    ¡°Do you trust me?¡± Luna asked abruptly.


    ¡°Of course, why wouldn¡¯t I?¡± Abigail replied.


    I¡¯ll arrange a meeting between the two of them,¡± Luna said, ending the call.


    it was almost time to get off work when Abigail received a call from Luna.


    ¡°I couldn¡¯t arrange it. Anthony imed he¡¯s out of town, and Lacey mentioned she has a busy werk with


    sses, so she can¡¯t meet up, Luna said through gritted teeth.


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    ¡°Let¡¯s set it aside for now. September is approaching, and we need to prepare for the coboration with


    Freshie TV,¡± Abigail said.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Luna replied.


    After ending the call, Abigail let out a sigh, wondering, What¡¯s with modern couples these days? Why


    are they causing trouble for others when they¡¯re the ones in a rtionship?


    When Abigail returned home, she pitched in with Analise to prepare dinner. Her grandmother had set


    up a workspace in the living room to handle the ingredients.


    While they were at it, Abigail¡¯s phone continued to ring incessantly. Observing her granddaughter¡¯s


    distraction, Analise temporarily set aside the dough she was working on and fetched Abigail¡¯s phone


    from her bag. As she was about to bring the phone into the kitchen, she couldn¡¯t help but notice the


    barrage of text messagesing in.


    Are you too afraid to answer my calls, you two-faced b*tch?¡±


    Are you getting your friend to set me up so you can beat me up?¡±


    With the phone in hand, Analise retreated to the bathroom to answer the call that had been persistently


    ringing.


    ¡°Why did


    you take so long to answer? Are you scared? Blocking numbers won¡¯t stop me. I have plenty of friends.


    Even if you block me, I¡¯ll find ways to reach


    you!¡±


    ¡°Who are you to say such things? Didn¡¯t your parents teach you how to respect other people? You¡¯re


    an adult. Stop ying these games. Aren¡¯t you just being an embarrassment to your family?¡±

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    hapter 317 Deal With It Once and for All


    Lacey hesitated for a moment, then said, ¡°You¡¯re Abigail¡¯s grandmother, right? Are you aware that she¡¯s


    going behind your back-¡±


    ¡°Youngdy, before you say anything, you need to have evidence to back you up. How can you say


    such baseless things to nder others? Did your parents not teach you right?¡± Analise cut Lacey


    off.


    ¡°It¡¯s still better than raising a granddaughter who enjoys being a fake b*tch,¡± Lacey retorted before


    abruptly ending the call.


    Analise was furious and about to call back when she heard Abigail¡¯s voice from behind.


    ¡°Give me the phone, Grandma. Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s just a misunderstanding.¡±


    ¡°Is one of yourpetitors sending people to harass you?¡± Analise turned around and passed the


    phone to Abigail.


    Abigail shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m not sure either.¡± Dinner didn¡¯t sit well with her. After returning to her room,


    she decided to call Lacey.


    Soon, Lacey picked up.


    ¡°What¡¯s this? Are you teaching me a lesson in ce of your grandmother?¡± Lacey¡¯s tone carried a


    sense of smugness.


    ¡°I¡¯ll bring all the messages you sent to your house to rify exactly where I¡¯ve offended you,¡± Abigail


    calmly stated.


    Lacey paused for a moment and then continued, ¡°Can¡¯t handle it already, olddy?¡±


    Abigail, feeling a sense of frustration, terminated the call and promptly blocked it. She couldn¡¯t help but


    think, I extended some courtesy for Anthony¡¯s sake, but now she¡¯s taking advantage of it.


    Wanting to rify her suspicions, she decided to send a text to Ronaldo. ¡®Is Lacey Fernandez your


    cousin? The one who¡¯s dating Anthony Booker.


    The man responded with a shocked emoji. ¡®How did you know? Has the news spread that fast?¡±


    ¡®Yeah, Anthony brought her to Pendorf, and I ran into them. Since he¡¯s helped me out, I should pay a


    visit to your cousin to offer my congrattions. I¡¯m catching a flight soon, and I¡¯d appreciate it if you


    could pick me up at the airport


    Even though a pesky fly wouldn¡¯t stir up much trouble, it was still an annoyance.


    She decided it was time to address the issue at its root.


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    ¡°Oh. Sure!¡¯ he replied with a cutesy emoji after that.


    Two hourster, Abigail arrived at the Eastbay airport. Ronaldo was there with a few of his friends to


    wee her. She was dressed professionally, and her confident appearance made him and his friends


    momentarily captivated.


    ¡°Where does your cousin live?¡± she asked, seemingly unaware of the man¡¯s reaction.


    He immediately snapped out of his reverie and replied, ¡°It¡¯s not that far from here, but it wouldn¡¯t be


    right to drop in at this hour, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    Who would pay someone a visit at 10.30PM?


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with that. Just lead the way,¡± Abigail said coolly.


    Ronaldo was about to say something when one of his friends interjected, ¡°Go ahead and take her


    there. In Eastbay, we don¡¯t sleep this early anyway. Lacey¡¯s parents might still be up for a nightcap.


    Alright then, Ronaldo said, realizing what was happening.


    Abigail wasn¡¯t here to congratte anyone. She was here to address a problem, and she was dressed


    to make her presence authoritative.


    Once they got in the car, Ronaldo asked her, ¡°Tell me, Ms. Quinn, what¡¯s going on? Why did youe


    at this hour dressed like awyer about to enter a courtroom? It¡¯s a bit intimidating.¡±


    She nced at him. ¡°You¡¯ll find out soon enough. Don¡¯t worry about it.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not something serious, is it, Ms. Quinn? I¡¯m a little scared.¡± He ced his hand on his chest,


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    appearing quite innocent.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t done anything, so what¡¯s there for you to be afraid of?¡± Abigail eyed him.


    ¡°I just want everything to go well,¡± he said.


    She chuckled and said nothing.


    Lacey¡¯s family lived in the city in a standalone vi. They appeared quite well-off


    ¡°You know that my cousin¡¯s parents aren¡¯t ordinary people, right? You need to be more courteous when


    you speak to them. They have their eyes on my station, too. That means they¡¯re keeping an eye on our


    coboration,¡± Ronaldo reminded Abigail before they entered the house.


    ¡°Alright,¡± she replied more amicably.


    Lacey¡¯s parents had been informed in advance, and they were waiting in the living room. When Abigail


    saw them, she nodded politely and said, ¡°I apologize foring over at this hour of the


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    night. I¡¯m na, L.Moon Studio¡¯s designer. My real name is Abigail Quinn. Good evening, Mr. and Mrs.


    Fernandez.¡±


    ¡°We know who you are. Anthony mentioned you before. He spoke highly of your talent as a designer.


    Now that I see you in person, it¡¯s clear that you¡¯re a spirited young woman,¡± Tony Fernandez said with


    a smile. However, these words were merely polite pleasantries. His smile did not reach his eyes, and


    there was a hint of superiority in his tone.


    His wife, Ca Rock, smiled faintly and asked, ¡°What brings you here?¡±


    ¡°I need your help with something.¡± Abigail retrieved a tablet from her bag and opened the image gallery,


    passing it to them.


    Tony epted the tablet, and after browsing through the screenshots, his expression hardened.


    ¡°Did Lacey send these to you?¡± His voice was filled with anger as he set the tablet down on the


    coffee table.


    Ca took the tablet next, examined the contents, and then regarded Abigail with a hostile gaze. She


    murmured, ¡°Lacey is a good girl. Everyone knows she¡¯s polite and mature. How could she possibly


    have said such things? Is this some kind of misunderstanding?¡±


    Abigail maintained a calm expression and added, There¡¯s also an audio recording of a phone


    conversation. You can check if it¡¯s your daughter¡¯s voice.¡±


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    ¡°Did


    youe to see us hoping we would talk to Lacey, Ms. Quinn?¡± Tony looked at Abigail with at stern


    expression.


    ¡°Unfortunately, my grandma answered my phone today. She¡¯s in poor health and was quite upset,


    which is why I came here. I don¡¯t know how tomunicate with Miss Fernandez, and I¡¯m unclear on


    why she¡¯s behaving this way. So, I had no choice but to seek advice from wife, Mr. Fernandez,¡± Abigail


    responded calmly, maintaining eye contact with him.


    you and


    Just as he was about to respond, his phone rang. The caller ID disyed Pendorf¡¯s area code, causing


    his brows to furrow.


    ¡°Please excuse me for a moment, Ms. Quinn. This is an urgent call.¡± Tony left with his phone.


    your


    While he was away, Ronaldo eximed, ¡°Why did Lacey do such a thing? If there¡¯s a


    misunderstanding, shouldn¡¯t she try to talk it out instead of using these messages to humiliate Ms.


    Quinn? She¡¯s gone too far!¡±


    Ca shot a cold re at him. ¡°This hasn¡¯t even been confirmed yet. How can you use her? Why


    would she have so many numbers?


    Abigail politely addressed Ca, ¡°I came here to find a solution. We all have our responsibilities. and


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    little time for these inconsequential matters, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    ¡°It hasn¡¯t been confirmed that it was my daughter¡¯s doing yet, so I can¡¯t give you an answer,¡± Ca


    dered with a haughty air, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Abigail.


    Abigail realized that her visit might have been presumptuous and potentially caused some resentment.


    However, she believed it was the right thing to do. If she continued to avoid the issue, what would


    happen if Lacey¡¯s harassment extended beyond her? What if Lacey targeted Analise or others?


    Remainingposed, Abigail suggested, ¡°You could find out by informing her to return home and


    discussing the matter with her.¡±


    Inside the study, Tony took the call and immediately greeted, ¡°Hello.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez? I¡¯m Sean Graham.¡± Though the man¡¯s voice carried a pleasant tone, it still made Tony


    feel uneasy.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard much about you, Mr. Graham. May I know the reason for your call at thiste hour? Is it an


    urgent matter?¡± Tony inquired respectfully.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Abigail is visiting Eastbay, so I have to ask you to take care of her for me, Mr.


    Fernandez. Please don¡¯t let her suffer any kind of grievance while in a foreign city,¡± Sean said with a


    subtle smile.


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    Tony couldn¡¯t miss the subtext in Sean¡¯s words. Sean wasn¡¯t merely asking for hospitality; it was a clear


    warning not to allow any harm toe to Abigail while she was under his roof. Everyone in their social


    circle had heard about what Sean did to the Pearsons, and even Tony, being in


    Eastbay, had heard plenty of rumors.


    It wasmon knowledge that nobody would want to get on Sean¡¯s bad side, as those who did would


    pay a hefty price.


    With these thoughts racing through his mind, Tony reassured Sean with a smile, ¡°Of course. You have


    my


    word, Mr. Graham. I¡¯ll ensure that Ms. Quinn has a pleasant stay here in Eastbay.¡±


    After concluding the call with Sean, Tony returned to the room and looked at Abigail with a much


    friendlier expression. ¡°I called Lacey, but she¡¯s currently studying in another city and can¡¯t return.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Lacey is pursuing a career as a violinist, Ca said proudly.


    He red at his wife. ¡°Why are you butting in? No one asked for your input. You¡¯re not needed here.


    Go upstairs.¡±


    Abigail was taken aback by the sudden change in his attitude. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder, Did that


    call have something to do with me?


    Ca sensed that something was up with her husband, too, so she left without protest.


    Tony sat across from Abigail, and he had the household staff serve some fruits and desserts. Then, he


    prepared tea himself as he said, ¡°Lacey¡¯s behavior is the result of us spoiling her. She cares deeply for


    Anthony, and she takes her rtionships very seriously. She often bes. preupied with


    unwarranted concerns.


    ¡°It¡¯s evident that Lacey bes obsessive in her rtionships. If she¡¯s so fond of Anthony, she should


    just hold onto him. Why is she secretly insulting Ms. Quinn?¡± Ronaldo expressed his frustration.


    Tony felt exasperated by Ronaldo¡¯sck of cooperation. He wondered why Ronaldo was siding with an


    outsider rather than supporting his family. After ncing at Ronaldo, he nodded awkwardly. ¡°She¡¯s


    insecure when ites to rtionships. I heard that Anthony and you got along very well in school,


    Ms. Quinn. Even now, Anthony helps you no matter what kind of difficulty you face at work. My


    daughter¡­ I¡¯m sure she¡¯s jealous because she heard about that.¡±


    Abigail resisted the urge to roll her eyes as she asked with a smile, ¡°How do you think we should.


    resolve this? Mr. Booker and I are simply business partners. If your daughter is so concerned, Mr.


    Fernandez, why don¡¯t we invite them over for a proper discussion? I don¡¯t mind extending my stay by a


    day.¡±


    Ronaldo immediately expressed his support, saying, ¡°Inviting them for a clear discussion is the best


    approach.¡±


    She nced at him, and he grinned, saying, ¡°I¡¯m on the side of reason, not family. It¡¯s clear that


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    Lacey is at fault here.¡±


    ¡°Anthony is currently on a business trip, so he can¡¯t return. I¡¯ll call Lacey again and try to arrange a


    meeting. Feel free to extend your stay, Ms. Quinn. We¡¯ll cover your amodation expenses,¡± Tony


    assured, serving Abigail a cup of tea.

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    Abigail wasn¡¯t insistent on reaching a resolution today. She understood the importance of flexibility and


    not burning bridges unnecessarily.


    As she brought the teacup to her lips, she appreciated the delicate fragrance. In Eastbay, it was


    customary to use smaller cups for tea, but they were always well-crafted. ¡°This is the Silver Needle. It¡¯s


    a delightful tea, perfect for a summer day,¡± shemented after taking a sip.


    Tony was pleasantly surprised by her ability to identify the tea based on its taste.


    Silver Needle might not be widely recognized, but it had earned local fame in Eastbay, remaining a


    hidden gem to those beyond the region.


    With a smile. Tony asked, ¡°Are you a tea connoisseur, Ms. Quinn?¡±


    In truth, she wasn¡¯t, but her knowledge of tea came from Josh¡¯s tea house. He was quite the


    enthusiast, and their conversations often revolved around tea culture.


    ¡°I have a friend who is quite passionate about tea and has shared some knowledge with me,¡± she


    replied politely.


    He nodded, assuring her, ¡°Regarding Lacey, Ms. Quinn, I promise to provide you with an exnation.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Booker and I were once ssmates who got along fairly well, Mr. Fernandez, but that was all in the


    past. If something were to happen between us, it would¡¯ve happened a long time ago, wouldn¡¯t it?¡±


    Abigail asked, her tone serene as she set her cup down.


    ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right, Ms. Quinn. Lacey¡¯s not thinking straight,¡± Tony agreed right away.


    Ronaldo was taken aback by the abrupt change in Tony¡¯s demeanor. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if it


    was rted to the phone call his uncle had received earlier. As they left the house, he couldn¡¯t resist


    voicing his frustration, saying, ¡°You lied to me!¡±


    She gave him a teasing nce and remarked, ¡°Even after discovering my little fib, you still defended


    me. You¡¯re quite the handsome and honorable gentleman, Mr. Fernandez.¡±


    Herpliment instantly melted his mock anger. ¡°Ms. Quinn, why not just tell me the truth next time?


    Why bother lying? Were you afraid I wouldn¡¯t take


    your side?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re Lacey¡¯s cousin,¡± Abigail said.


    ¡°Still, I¡¯m a man of principles!¡± Ronaldo dered proudly, hand on his chest.


    She chuckled. ¡°That¡¯s true. How about you choose a ce for supper? I¡¯ll treat you and your friends.¡±


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    ¡°No, no¡­ Why should you treat us? That¡¯s not necessary!¡± He livened up at the mention of


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    supper.


    She had initially believed this trip would be a one-woman battle, but to her surprise, she found


    unexpected support both from an unidentified ally and from Ronaldo.


    During supper, Ronaldo and his friends engaged in lively, humorous conversation, which helped.


    Abigail rx and improve her mood. It was her first time being surrounded by such enthusiastic young


    individuals, and it felt rather enjoyable.


    As they arrived back at the hotel that Ronaldo had arranged for her, her cheeks were slightly. flushed


    from the alcohol. She said, ¡°Thank you for your hospitality, and I assure you, I won¡¯t disappoint you in


    our coboration.¡±¡±


    He waved his hand, saying, ¡°Why talk about these things? You¡¯re our guest. Rest well tonight, and


    tomorrow, we¡¯ll teach that errant cousin of mine a lesson!¡±


    ¡°Get a good night¡¯s sleep, Ms. Quinn. We¡¯ll take you to other ces in the city tomorrow. You¡¯ll have a


    great time!¡± Ronaldo¡¯s friends chimed in with enthusiasm.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Alright.¡±


    She closed the door, and Ronaldo and his friends left.


    As they rode the elevator, one of Ronaldo¡¯s friends couldn¡¯t resist asking, ¡°She¡¯s so beautiful, Ronaldo.


    Do you think you can win her over? It seems like a long shot.¡±


    Ronaldo was startled. Then, he stomped on his friend¡¯s foot and eximed, ¡°What are you thinking?!


    She¡¯s a genius designer who graduated from Pendorf Design Academy. How can I even think about


    dating her? Besides that, her ex-Do you know who her ex is?¡±


    ¡°Who is it?¡± Ronaldo¡¯s friends crowded around, curious.


    ¡°It¡¯s Sean Graham from Pendorf! With an ex like that, do you think I even stand a chance?¡± Ronaldo


    rolled his eyes and pushed his friends away.


    His friends fell silent.


    A whileter, one of them muttered, ¡°I thought you were trying to pursue her.¡±


    Ronaldo shot him a nce and scolded, ¡°Shallow! Being nice to someone doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯m trying to


    date them. I respect her. She¡¯s an artist. Do you understand what art is? I doubt you understand.


    it at all!¡±


    His friends were mostly involved in various business ventures, and their focus was solely on making


    money. Art appreciation wasn¡¯t in their wheelhouse.


    ¡°An artist is¡­ well¡­ it¡¯s hard to put into words. You¡¯ll understand how amazing she is when you see


    the clothes she designs,¡± Ronaldo confessed. He might not have been a connoisseur, but he


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    genuinely admired Abigail¡¯s work.


    ¡°I¡¯ll check it out when I get home to see how remarkable her designs are.¡±


    The crowd jostled among themselves as they got out of the elevator.


    After taking a shower, Abigail climbed into the bed. She hesitated for a while but ultimately decided not


    to send a message to Sean. She couldn¡¯t be certain if he had made the call to Tony. If it weren¡¯t Sean,


    she would seem presumptuous if she called him to inquire about it.


    She could not help but think, Oh well¡­ Let¡¯s just pretend I don¡¯t know anything. Then, she tossed her


    phone aside and tried to sleep, but her mind remained restless. In the end, she picked up her phone


    again.


    Just then, Sean texted her.


    ¡®Did you go to Eastbay?¡±


    ¡®How did you find out so quickly? Did you get someone to spy on me?¡±


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    No one else would have done it.


    ¡®Nope. Cameron told me about it. He still treats you like you¡¯re one of his bosses. Sean shifted all the


    me onto the innocent Cameron.


    Abigail bit her lip and responded to his text. Cameron takes such good care of me. I¡¯ll get him a gift.


    Thank him for me.¡±


    The reply left Sean with a heavy heart.


    Without receiving a response, she set her phone down. Her mind was now free of any lingering


    concerns.


    The next day, Abigail stayed in the hotel waiting for Tony¡¯s call. She took the chance to discuss the


    promotional schedule for the designs for Freshie TV with Ronaldo.


    ¡°Do you think it¡¯s enough only to release a promotional video in September? Must we wait until


    December?¡± He expressed his desire for an earlier program release.


    She reassured him, ¡°Not to worry. I have a unique design to unveil, and I¡¯ll handle the program¡¯s


    promotion as well. Publicity won¡¯t be an issue..


    He looked at her silently for a moment before saying, ¡°I haven¡¯t even seen the design yet. How will I


    know if it¡¯s good enough?¡±


    She responded, ¡°You won¡¯t be able to see it. This design is part of a coboration with a special


    industry, and I¡¯ve signed a non-disclosure agreement.¡±This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Fine. It¡¯s only a few days till September. Even if I disagree, I can¡¯t do anything about it,¡± Ronaldo said,


    although he had faith in Abigail¡¯s designs. There were always risks involved in creating a program, as


    many directors and production crews thought a show would be a massive sess, only for it to turn


    into a failure,


    ¡°Trust me. I won¡¯t let you down,¡± she promised.


    He was about to speak when there was a knock on the door. ¡°I¡¯ll get it,¡± Then, he leaped to his feet.


    As soon as the door opened, Lacey huffed, ¡°Do you think just because you came in person- Ronaldo?


    What are you doing here?¡±


    Ronaldo pulled her into the room while questioning, ¡°Are you here to apologize or to start a fight?¡± He


    easily dragged her in before closing the door behind her. ¡°Apologize to Ms. Quinn!¡± He stood in front of


    the door and instructed with a rare disy of sternness.


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    ¡°Why should I apologize? I wasn¡¯t the one who sent those messages! Her haters did it!¡± Lacey crossed


    her arms and retorted haughtily. She had no intention of admitting her wrongdoings.


    ¡°Why are you lying when there¡¯s even an audio recording?¡± Ronaldo sounded noticeably angry.


    Abigail sat on the couch and eyed Lacey indifferently. She suddenly realized there was more to Lacey


    than she let on.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t there a ton of tforms where you can use AI to change a person¡¯s voice? Some people. even


    got conned out of their money with Al-created videos of their friends and family! Why would I stoop so


    pick a fight with her?¡± Lacey staunchly defended herself with a slew of reasonable-sounding excuses.


    ¡°You¡¯re certain it wasn¡¯t you, correct?¡± Abigail asked.


    Lacey rolled her eyes at Abigail. ¡°Anthony is my fiance. Why would I pick a fight with you? Do you think


    I have nothing better to do? And you, what a joke you are toe andin to my parents when all


    you have is some texts and a fake audio recording. Are you even an adult?


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Since it¡¯s not you, that makes things easy. I¡¯ll file a police report. They can trace the


    numbers to see who did it. Since it¡¯s not you, I won¡¯t have to show any mercy. If they¡¯re students, I¡¯ll


    just have to make sure it bes a part of their juvenile record. If they¡¯re already working, I¡¯ll make


    sure this leaves a mark on their careers. I won¡¯t let anyone get away with this.¡± Once she finished


    speaking, she clearly spotted Lacey tremble..


    ¡°You¡¯re so petty, Ms. Quinn. You have so many haters. Are you going to catch them all?¡± Lacey


    stubbornly retorted.


    ¡°If they had limited their actions to posting scathingments on Twitter or sending me private.


    messages, I might not have taken any action. However, my phone number has never been. disclosed.


    The fact th these online harassers could employ multiple phone numbers to insult me suggests that


    someone has breached my privacy. Such an intrusion demands a serious response.¡±


    Abigail maintained herposure, wondering if Lacey truly believed she could outwit her. She held a


    strong conviction that Lacey, like many others on the inte, had a limited. understanding of thew.


    Lacey might have thought she could craft a wless lie to evade consequences, but in reality, she was


    only digging a deeper hole for herself and her friends.


    Ronaldo intervened, ¡°Lacey, are you still going to lie about this? Ms. Quinn approached your parents to


    give you a chance. Don¡¯t let your parents suffer because of your actions.¡±


    Lacey vehemently denied, ¡°What do you mean I lied? I didn¡¯t lie!¡±


    He smiled at Abigail and proposed, ¡°Why don¡¯t you allow me to delve into this further and explore the


    possibility of resolving it privately before considering a police report?¡±


    ¡°Fine. Abigail agreed. She was willing to do this for his sake. It was evident to anyone with a


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    discerning eye that Lacey was being dishonest. If a police report were filed, those responsible for her


    actions would face consequences. Moreover, Lacey¡¯s parents were not ordinary individuals. If news of


    their daughter¡¯s actions spread online, it could tarnish their reputation and draw them. into the


    controversy.


    Ronaldo dragged Lacey out of Abigail¡¯s room.


    As they left the hotel, she wrestled free from his grip and seethed, ¡°Has that two-faced b*tch cast a


    spell on you? I knew she was a sly one! She keeps saying she and Anthony are nothing more than


    friends. These fake b*tches like to use the same excuse. In the end, they¡¯re just attention-seeking


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    Ronaldo listened as Lacey repeatedly called Abigail a b*tch, and he did not doubt that she posted that


    information anymore.


    ¡°Sean had got involved in this, and you can¡¯t give her a hard time anymore. If you keep stirring. things


    up, even your parents will be in trouble!¡± he retorted.


    ¡°Is she invincible? I¡¯m speaking the truth. What do I have to fear? You don¡¯t know that when she and


    Anthony attended the gathering, he was mocked as a two-faced person by his ssmates. Why should


    I let it go?¡± Lacey red at him, her face filled with resentment.


    ¡°But that¡¯s Anthony¡¯s problem. Why are you picking a fight with her?¡± Ronaldo immediately


    countered.


    ¡°Yes. It¡¯s all my dear Anthony¡¯s fault. Abigail is pure and innocent. Is that enough for you?¡± she said and


    then turned away.


    ¡°Apologize for this matter, im it was your doing, and promise not to do it again. Then, it will be over.¡±


    He did not want to argue with her longer, as continuing the dispute was pointless.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything wrong, so why should I apologize? When they attended the gathering, Anthony


    and I had already developed mutual feelings. It was just that we didn¡¯t reveal it! She acted like a b*tch


    at the gathering by making him defend her, and people called him two-faced. Why should I let her off?¡±


    Her expression was unusually fierce.


    Ronaldo seemed to be seeing this side of her for the first time. After a moment, he said coldly, ¡°Go


    home and talk to your parents. I don¡¯t think Ms. Quinn is at fault in this matter. Besides, we weren¡¯t


    present at the gathering, so why do you have the right to say she acted like a b*tch at the event? She


    has issues, but Anthony is faultless? Did you think he introduced me to her without a reason?¡± With


    that, he walked away without looking back.


    Abigail received a call from Ronaldo and learned the real reason why Lacey resented her. It was all


    about the gathering. Anthony and Lacey had already developed an ambiguous rtionship at


    that time.


    ¡°Do I need to go to your uncle¡¯s house?¡± she asked Ronaldo.


    ¡°She¡¯s unstable right now. Don¡¯te here for now. We¡¯ll resolve this matter slowly. There¡¯s no rush,¡±


    he said in his usual rxed tone.


    She could not help but ask, ¡°Can you help me find out how she learned about the gathering and the


    ¡®details¡¯ of it?¡±


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    Few were not up to something during that gathering, especially after Sean had scolded Jake.


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    ¡°Okay.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail sighed softly. At that moment, Sean also called. ¡°Hello?¡± Her tone


    was cold and indifferent.


    ¡°Are you still in Eastbay? What¡¯s so difficult to resolve?¡± he inquired deliberately, wanting to know if she


    was having a hard time with this matter. If the Fernandez Family intentionally dyed her, he would


    ¡°I¡¯m just here for a vacation. What could happen?¡± she replied calmly.


    After pondering, he spoke directly, ¡°I know you¡¯re there for Lacey¡¯s matter. She went to your office to


    humiliate you, and now, she¡¯s using covert means to make you go to Eastbay to resolve it with her


    family.¡±


    If you already know, why bother asking me? Abigail thought to herself that he could not hide his


    concerns.


    ¡°Listen, Abigail. I¡¯ve realized that as long as I don¡¯t spell things out, you cane up with all of


    excuses, so what¡¯s going on? If you don¡¯t tell me, I¡¯lle over myself.¡± Sean had lost all patience


    waiting in Pendorf. He could not bear having her in the same ce as Ronaldo.


    sorts


    ¡°By what authority are youing over?¡± she asked casually. She had noticed that Sean could not be


    easily swayed no matter what she said, as he would always get involved in her affairs and feel


    ufortable if he looked the other way.¡±


    ¡°As your ex-husband,¡± he answered openly.


    ¡°Huh.¡± She sneered. ¡°When we were married, I was no different than a widow. Now that we¡¯re divorced,


    my deceased husband is putting on a medical miracle show anding back to life!¡±


    ¡°Abigail, don¡¯t be so sarcastic. It¡¯s already in the past,¡± he said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Forget it. If you¡¯re saying it¡¯s in the past, then continue to be my ¡®deceased¡¯ husband and don¡¯te


    back into my life,¡± she retorted with cold words.


    He hung up the phone directly. One more word from her, and he feared that she would give him. a


    heart attack. I was being kind. Fine! I¡¯ll stay out of it!


    Meanwhile, Abigail put her phone down and let out a soft sigh. These men were all a bunch of


    troublemakers! As for Lacey¡¯s situation, she had not expected it to be so tricky to resolve. She had


    thought that finding Lacey¡¯s parents and reconciling with her would be simple, but it seemed she had


    underestimated her.


    She spent the day designing at the hotel and waiting for Ronaldo¡¯s call. In the evening, she received a


    call from Anthony.


    ¡°I¡¯ve learned about what Lacey did. I¡¯m out of town right now, but I¡¯ll talk to her and ensure she


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    stops all this. I¡¯m sorry, little junior. I didn¡¯t expect her to investigate our past and cause you so


    much trouble.¡± He still carried an apologetic tone.


    Upon listening to his words, Abigail felt a bit weary.


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    Chapter 322


    Chapter 322 Don¡¯t Disturb Her


    ¡°Mr. Booker, I¡¯ve never quite understood why things like this happened. I hate unnecessary troubles,


    and dealing with such issues is just a waste of my time. Abigail¡¯s tone was no longer as polite as


    before. She was smiling, but there was deep helplessness and distress on her face.


    Anthony suddenly felt guilty because of her words. ¡°Little junior¡­¡±


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    ¡°Mr. Booker, I shouldn¡¯t beining to you, but your fiancee has indeed affected me. How do you


    think I should resolve this matter?¡± she continued.


    ¡°It¡¯s my responsibility to resolve it. Do you believe in me, little junior?¡± His voice held a hopeful


    tone.


    ¡°Mr. Booker, you and your fiancee have involved me in your rtionship and caused me to be unjustly


    insulted. You must finish this, whether you have my trust or not. If I don¡¯t believe in you, will that


    prevent you from resolving it?¡± she asked with a smile.


    I¡¯m very sorry-¡±


    s saying sorry enough? If I¡¯d talked to you gently today, my troubles would¡¯ve been endless. If possible,


    please block all my contact information. Her tone was mild, but her words left no room for negotiation.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Ms. Quinn.¡± Anthony apologized once again.


    ¡°Mr. Booker, I¡¯ll always remember your help in the past, and I hope you remember that our rtionship


    was mutually beneficial. I sincerely hope you can talk to your fiancee and stop bothering me. We


    shouldn¡¯t contact each other in the future. I¡¯m busy and don¡¯t have time to deal with unnecessary


    troubles. She had no intention of making her words so resolute, but she knew that when it came to


    matters of the heart, she had to be firm to put an end to the issue.


    After hanging up the phone, she sighed helplessly. Her feelings for Anthony were not that deep.


    especially after he introduced her to Ronaldo to help him achieve his cooperation with the Fernandez


    Family. Ever since then, their friendship was no longer pure.


    Their already strained friendship had turned into the current situation after Lacey¡¯s humiliation. They


    could not even face each other anymore.


    Abigail blocked all of Anthony¡¯s contact information and purchased a ticket to return to Pendorf. Tve


    already returned. Thank you for taking care of me these past few days. When you have the time,e


    to Pendorf as my guest, and I¡¯ll be your tour guide. After sending this message, she put on her eye


    mask and leaned back to sleep on the ne.


    When she turned on her phone upon returning to Pendorf, she received many messages from


    Ronaldo.


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    You¡¯re not going to resolve my cousin¡¯s matter anymore?¡¯


    ¡®You¡¯re leaving! You didn¡¯t even let me see you off. You¡¯re ungrateful!¡±


    ¡®Well, then. Have a safe journey.¡±


    She read the messages, put her phone away, and exited the airport.


    If Anthony cherished their past rtionship, he should resolve the trouble caused by Lacey


    himself.


    In a distant ce, Anthony considered blocking Abigail¡¯s contact information several times, but in the


    end, he gave up. He was well aware that even if he did not block her, she would do the same to him.


    After a long contemtion, he called Lacey. Once the call connected, he heard her crying and saying,


    ¡°Why? Are you gonna scold me like that b*tch did?¡±


    He clenched the phone so hard that his veins bulged. After a moment of silence, he rified, ¡°I


    wanted to cooperate with the Fer Family, but I don¡¯t necessarily have to do it with your


    family. Lacey, we Bookers are also a family of schrs, and it¡¯s difficult for me to marry someone with


    your level of manners. Do you understand what I mean?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?!¡± Her voice rose a few octaves.


    ¡°What I mean is that I need to reconsider our marriage. His tone was filled with helplessness.


    ¡°Anthony, are you doing this because of Abigail-


    ¡°If I were, I would¡¯ve been with her long ago. Do you think you¡¯ll have the chance to use these


    underhanded tactics behind my back?¡± His words carried the indulgence he had for Lacey,


    She choked and did not say anything.


    ¡°Lacey, a good rtionship between a man and a woman doesn¡¯t necessarily lead to romance. In the


    world of business, interests take precedence over emotions. The fact that you and I met is also


    because I¡¯m someone who pursues interests. Do you understand?¡± Anthony¡¯s tone was candid and


    unconcerned, as if he were discussing a very ordinary matter.


    He used to pretend in front of Abigail due to his fondness for her during their university days, but with


    Lacey, he could not be bothered to do so. It was pointless.


    Til talk to your parents about reconsidering our marriage,¡± he said and was about to hang up the


    phone.


    ¡°Anthony¡­ I was wrong. I¡¯ll apologize to her. I apologize. Please don¡¯t do this¡­¡± Lacey almost


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    immediately capitted.


    He remained silent.


    ¡°I know I was wrong¡­¡± she said, crying without care.


    ¡°If only you had maintained the way you were when I first met you, that would¡¯ve been so much better.


    Why did you have to do those things?¡± Anthony¡¯s voice was filled with disappointment.


    Lacey had sessfully destroyed the superficial friendship between him and Abigail. Still, he did not


    want to lose her, no matter what.


    ¡°I know I was wrong. I¡¯ll apologize to her-¡±


    ¡°No need. She¡¯s extremely hostile to us now. Please don¡¯t bother her anymore.¡± He interrupted her.


    Though his tone was gentle, his face was expressionless.


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    Chapter 323


    Chapter 323 New Coboration


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    The next day, Abigail received a message from Ronaldo.


    ¡®Anthony said he no longer has the face to apologize to you, so he entrusted me to tell Lacey won¡¯t


    bother you anymore.¡±


    ¡®All right. I understand.


    you


    that


    She felt that Anthony¡¯s solution was indeed the most suitable for their current situation.


    ¡®I also asked around and found out that my cousin misunderstood you because of someone named


    Jake, who contacted her and spoke ill of you.¡±


    Truthfully, Abigail was not surprised by this revtion. When Lacey and Anthony were in Pendorf, they


    frequented high-end establishments, which were limited in the city. Hence, people like Jake were


    All right. I understand.


    For her, Jake was like a rat in the gutter, and she did not want to waste her time dealing with such


    a person.


    In early September, a gamepany with an excellent reputation released a preview video of their


    new game. They also announced an uing livestream in the evening, showcasing thepany¡¯s


    new game engine and its technical capabilities. What left gamers puzzled was that the gamepany


    had mentioned Abigail and L.Moon in a post.


    As Abigail arrived at the event venue in the evening, she was escorted to the official backstage area for


    a brief rest.


    The venue outside was bustling with excitement, not only attracting industry leaders and high- end


    professionals in theputer field but also longtime fans who supported the gamepany. Of


    course, some individuals knew nothing about the event but were drawn to the buzz.


    She was not entirely sure about the details but had read exnations from experts on Instagram,


    learning that the new engine from Leap Gaming Technology was highly advanced. If it could deliver as


    promised, it would earn significant recognition in the field ofwork technology.


    After sitting for a while, it was her turn to take the stage.


    The technical director of Leap Gaming Technology, chubby and balding from years of research,


    introduced her with a smile. He looked cute when he smiled. ¡°This is our professional consultant, Miss


    na. She¡¯s the costume consultant for Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s new game. Our new game engine


    not only makes the system buttery smooth, but the costumes-which Miss na


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    will talk aboutter-are also the highlight! Please, take it away!¡±


    Abigail gave a slight bow to the camera and then took her seat before saying, ¡°Good evening.


    everyone. I¡¯m na, the costume consultant for Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s new game. This is my first


    time in the gaming industry, so please forgive me if I don¡¯t exin things perfectly.¡±


    Just as she finished her introduction, she noticed Sean sitting in the VIP area in the front and center.


    He was slightly leaning to the side in a rxed and elegant posture. When has he developed an


    interest in the gaming industry? Her thoughts drifted momentarily, but she quickly refocused. She


    plugged her USB drive into theputer and began to present the design sketches on therge


    screen behind her.


    ¡°This is a dress inspired by a peacock overtone, with the main theme inspired by the sea and


    mermaids. It¡¯s made from a thousand pearls and fine gauze, giving it an excellent sense of draping.


    This type of material is prone to clipping issues in the game. However, we¡¯ll use this dress today to


    demonstrate that it won¡¯t be a problem,¡± she exined while zooming in on the design details.


    Excitement and discussions erupted in the live broadcast studio and among gamers.


    ¡®Can Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s new engine solve clipping issues? I find it hard to believe. Is this kind


    of technological capability even possible?¡±


    ¡®If they can eliminate clipping issues, Leap Gaming Technology will be legendary, right?¡±


    ¡®More than legendary¡­ Keep in mind that this time: Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s new game is


    multiyer, and with this clothing technology, it¡¯ll be highlypetitive in the field ofwork.


    technology. It could even make history, right?¡±


    Initially,izens were skeptical. Even high-end experts in the field ofwork technology were


    somewhat hesitant. It was not until the technical director logged into the game and disyed Abigail¡¯s


    design sketches on a character, converting them into an actual dress without any clipping, that the


    entire venue erupted in astonishment. Furthermore, those who were knowledgeable in this field stood


    up directly.


    The dress called ¡®Shark¡¯ was shown in close-up detail. One could see eachyer of the light chiffon


    crystal clear, making it look incredibly realistic.


    And there was even a disy underwater!


    This release event was the result of a joint effort between Leap Gaming Technology and Abigail. One


    party provided the strongest technical capabilities, and the other brought solid professional knowledge


    to the table.


    ¡°Unbelievable! I thought the dazzling clothing in games could never exist in real life. I never expected it


    would one day break through the dimensional wall and enter reality


    Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s technology is like a dreame true, but na¡¯s dress¡¯design is


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    incredibly creative. I can¡¯t imagine another designer who could bring game material into the real world


    and even surpass its in-game representation. This is a genuinely bold design.


    I¡¯m more worried about the fact that na¡¯s designs are usually for celebrities or wealthy individuals. If


    we want to own her creations in the game, the gamepany must purchase the authorization for the


    dresses. Do you think Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s boss, known for being stingy, would be willing to do


    that?¡±


    The people watching the live stream were concerned that these showcased designs were just samples


    meant to demonstrate the technology. After all, many of na¡¯s designs were limited editions, making it


    unrealistic for every gamer to own one.


    Sean watched Abigail chat aboutwork technology on stage with the technical director and felt


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    Chapter 324 Inexplicable


    Who could have imagined that Abigail would coborate withwork technology? Once Leap Gaming


    Technology¡¯s technology could run smoothly, it could be applied to various industries, and Abigail¡¯s


    reputation would also rise with this technology¡¯s sess.


    Her vision in her career was indeed impressive.


    After the event ended, a group of people surrounded Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s technical director.


    Abigail was about to leave when Sean stopped her. ¡°How did youe up with the idea of


    coborating with the gaming industry?¡±


    To be honest, he felt quite surprised. In his opinion, clothing design was full of artistic elements and


    focused more on craftsmanship. Coborating with the gaming industry was quite a leap, daring even.


    Then, he wondered if she was concerned about potential technical issues that could damage her


    reputation.


    ¡°Supporting the technology development in various industries in our country is a meaningful thing.


    Although it¡¯s for gaming right now, it can be applied in many other areas in the future. Who knows,


    when this technology matures, it might achieve true virtual dressing,¡± she replied.


    He nodded lightly. ¡°Your aspirations are quite ambitious.¡±


    ¡°What about you? Why did youe today?¡± she asked curiously. She was in a good mood, finding


    him much more likable today.


    ¡°I heard that you have a coboration, so I came to see what incredible technology it is,¡± he replied in a


    low voice..


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand it, but based on thements from inte users, it seems like it¡¯s Nobel Prize-


    worthy, Abigail said somewhat exaggeratingly.


    ¡°The technology is indeed impressive. In the 3D gaining industry, addressing clipping issues between


    game characters and their clothing is quite challenging. Some gamepanies adjust the physical


    trajectories of characters and clothing to avoid excessive ovep in their movements


    His words were cut off as he noticed Abigail looking intently at him.


    ¡°What?¡± he asked instinctively.


    ¡°You seem to know much more about this than I do,¡± she said and started walking out.


    ¡°I looked at some information beforeing. He followed her.


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    She had initially wanted him to share more knowledge in this regard. However, as soon as they


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    stepped out, they were immediately surrounded by a swarm of reporters. She retreated a couple of


    steps and inadvertently bumped into Sean, who immediately reached out to hold her waist. before


    positioning himself in front of her.


    ¡°Miss na, can we ask you a few questions?¡±


    The leading journalist in front shouted excitedly, Miss na, please answer some questions!¡±


    ¡°Miss na¡­¡±


    The reporters were all shouting. Sean¡¯s ears buzzed due to the cacophony of voices.


    Cameron, who had managed to squeeze into the crowd, pushed back the microphones held close to


    Sean, then dered loudly, ¡°Please step back to avoid any stampedes!¡±


    The journalists obediently took several steps back upon seeing Cameron¡¯s stern expression.


    It was only then that Abigail peeked out from behind Sean and asked, ¡°What do you want to ask?¡±


    ¡°How did youe up with the idea of coborating with the gaming industry? The Shark dress design


    is perfect. Isn¡¯t it a waste to use it as an experiment for gaming technology?¡± one of the journalists


    asked.


    ¡°Supporting the technology development in various industries is a meaningful endeavor. So, I don¡¯t


    consider it a waste to design this dress for the game. I am honored to be part of the creative process


    for Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s new game. If yers like the dresses I design, I¡¯d be even more


    honored,¡± Abigail answered the journalist¡¯s questions candidly.


    Sean stood by her side, always in a protective posture..


    ¡°Will Leap Gaming Technology buy the copyright for this dress? Once it¡¯s in the game, it will no longer


    be precious because of its abundant quantity. Don¡¯t you find it regrettable?¡± another journalist inquired.


    She smiled at the journalist and said, ¡°No. Leap Gaming Technology has already purchased the


    copyright. So, when the timees, yers can own it if they want. Besides, I don¡¯t think that limited


    quantity necessarily equals preciousness. What makes something precious is the love it receives from


    everyone.¡±


    ¡°Is this dress made of Tahitian pearls? It looks a little different in color, so I¡¯m curious about the type of


    pearls used.¡±


    She found this question somewhat perplexing and wondered if this journalist was hired by Ronaldo.


    ¡°These aren¡¯t Tahitian pearls; they¡¯re cultivated from Eastbay-domestically grown peacock overtone. If


    you¡¯re interested, you can visit the game¡¯s official website for a detailed description of


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    this dress, the source of the pearls, and the craftsmanship of the fine gauze,¡± Abigail said.


    Sean observed her and realized that her unique way of promoting the pearls was indeed special.


    Instead of using high-profile celebrities and renowned figures, she chose to coborate with a


    game¡­


    After the interviews were over, Abigail got into the car with him amidst the attention of everyone. Once


    the car door closed, she let out a sigh of relief unconsciously.


    ¡°Your rtionship rumors will probably trend on social media again.¡± Cameron remarked suddenly.


    Sean had just sat down when he heard Cameron¡¯s words and immediately looked at Abigail, who


    nced at him and asked, ¡°Why are you looking at me?¡±


    He quickly averted his gaze. ¡°Let the shippers ship. Isn¡¯t that what you said?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s different this time. Shippers keep to themselves. Today¡¯s situation is different,¡± she said while


    furrowing her brows.


    The video of Sean blocking journalists for her would certainly circte online. In this situation, words


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    Chapter 325 Rising Step by Step


    Not to mention, with the current buzz surrounding Leap Gaming Technology, the poprity of their


    pairing would only continue to rise. As a result, Abigail was worried that if Lina were to see it, she might


    After a moment of silence, Sean spoke, ¡°If you think this will get troubling, I can inform the media in


    advance to minimize the impact.¡±


    He had only intended to suggest it casually, but surprisingly, she agreed. ¡°All right.¡±


    She felt that his n was quite reasonable.


    At that, he did not say anything more. He knew he should remain silent as he regretted letting those


    words slip out. However, that feeling onlysted briefly because it was worth it to him to have done


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    something that made her happy.


    Sean dropped Abigail off at her home. After she got out of the car, he instructed Cameron reluctantly,


    ¡°Tell the media to downy the fact that my wife and I were at the venue together tonight. Also, ask the


    prominent bloggers and marketing ounts to refrain from exploiting the situation.¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Cameron responded immediately, even though he could sense his boss¡¯ reluctance. His car


    lingered downstairs for a moment before finally driving away.


    Abigail watched him leave from the French windows and then prepared to head back to her room. Just


    then, her phone rang. She saw that it was Ronaldo calling and answered the call.


    ¡°You are a real genius! You¡¯re actually coborating with Leap Gaming Technology! What a surprise!¡±


    His voice was full of excitement.


    ¡°Do you think this coboration suits your tastes, Mr. Fernandez?¡± she asked with a smile.


    His voice remained enthusiastic as he responded, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m satisfied! People have already


    inquired whether our pearl workshop has any pearls for sale since the announcement. The publicity


    has been excellent.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Leap¡¯s promotion of your pearls may not be as effective as hiring a top celebrity for


    endorsement, but breakthroughs in industry promotion can lead to unexpected gains,¡± she exined.


    ¡°I wholeheartedly support your decision because I¡¯m a long-time fan of Leap as well. Though, even if


    they hadn¡¯t promoted our pearls, I¡¯d still be supportive. You know, technological breakthroughs in the


    gaming industry are incredibly challenging. You¡¯re doing a great service to the gamingmunity,¡± he


    said as he was filled with joy.


    Many of Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s fans were in their thirties and forties, and their games held at


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    special ce in their hearts and carried their youthful memories.


    Abigail¡¯s decision to coborate with Leap¡¯s boss was motivated by the fact that he had told her the


    best gift they could offer to the yers was to continuously push the boundaries of technology in the


    name of sentiment, allowing this generation of yers who regarded their games as a source of


    spiritual nourishment to experience the ultimate enjoyment and happiness. in the game.


    The most sincerity a service provider could present was toplete their tasks effectively and ensure


    that customers were as satisfied as possible.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t done much; I just contributed a design sketch for a dress,¡± Abigail said modestly.


    ¡°Your design sketch is invaluable. Not every famous designer is willing to lower themselves by offering


    their creations to the gaming industry,¡± he remarked sincerely.


    She smiled and replied, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, and I need to rest.¡±


    ¡°All right!¡± His voice filled with delight, and she could tell he was genuinely fond of the news.


    The next day, the coboration between Leap and L.Moon became a hot topic on various tforms.


    But what stood out the most were the gaming fans, who were incredibly excited.


    Abigail arrived at thepany in the morning and had barely taken her seat when her assistant


    approached her. ¡°There¡¯s a new client this morning who wants to talk to you personally. I haven¡¯t


    shared your phone number with him yet.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll make the call myself,¡± Abigail said.


    The assistant quickly provided Abigail with the client¡¯s phone number. It was indeed a new one.


    Abigail called the number using thepany¡¯s phone and waited until the person on the other end


    answered. ¡°Hello, may I speak to Miss na from L.Moon?¡± a courteous male voice asked.


    ¡°Yes, speaking,¡± she replied in a gentle tone.


    ¡°Hi, you can call me Mr. Copper. I¡¯d like to inquire about the dress you designed. Is the design sketch


    avable? Has anyone ordered the dress yet?


    Abigail responded, ¡°Not yet. It was exhibited for the first timest night. Mr. Copper, do you have an


    interest in it?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯d like to purchase it for my girlfriend. The price is not a concern. We¡¯re nning to get engaged


    by the end of the year, and I hope she¡¯ll wear this dress you designed on that special. asion.¡±


    Damon Copper¡¯s voice filled with anticipation.


    ¡°The price of this dress will be on the higher side mainly because the one thousand peacock overtone


    used are quite valuable. It is simr in price to imported Tahitian pearls,¡± she exined.


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    The design sketch of this dress had been licensed to Leap, but she intended to produce it in her studio


    and disy it as a showcase piece. Even if they suggested selling the dress, she knew it would not be


    cost-effective for her to sell it at a low price. On the other hand, selling it at a high price might make


    buyers feel ufortable.


    ¡°The price is not an issue,¡± Damon responded warmly. ¡°I met my fiancee through a game created by


    Leap ten years ago. At that time, it was a 2D pixel game without the features of today¡¯s games, such as


    a love destiny system. Yet, we managed to maintain our rtionship for three years in that game. Later,


    Leap released an online game with another love destiny system, and we continued. participating in love


    destiny events for seven years without interruption.¡±

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    Chapter 326 A Good Deed


    When Abigail heard his story, she felt a tinge of envy secretly. She admired the girl whom Damon held


    in his heart. After all, it was quite rare for a couple to endure a ten-year-long rtionship and finally


    ¡°What happened next, then?¡± she asked gently.


    He hesitated briefly and then spoke somewhat bashfully, ¡°We continue to love each other in the new


    game, but we are also considering getting married. I like this dress, and I know she likes it too. She told


    mest night that she wants to buy the dress you designed when the game goes online, but I want to


    surprise her.¡±


    After hearing his story, she smiled faintly and asked, ¡°All right. The price of this dress is 132 thousand.


    Is that okay for you?¡±


    She had licensed the dress to the game and only received 30 thousand. If she had sold it to a celebrity,


    it would have had an extra zero on the price Damon was offered, but she was willing to do a good


    deed. In other words, she would not make any profit from this sale.


    ¡°Yes, perfect.¡± Damon sounded pleasantly surprised.


    ¡°Alright. When you have time, pleasee over for contract signing. The deposit is 42 thousand, and


    there will be no refunds if you change your mind,¡± she said sternly.


    ¡°All right.¡± He agreed without hesitation.


    After hanging up the phone, she noticed her assistant looking at her with a shocked expression. She


    asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Only 132 thousand? Isn¡¯t that a huge loss? It¡¯s like giving away the dress for free,¡± the assistant


    uttered in disbelief.


    ¡°Just consider it a charitable act with the dress,¡± Abigail replied.


    It was not that she blindly believed Damon but because Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s boss had


    mentioned the story. During the discussion on cooperation, he brought up everything that could


    impress her. At that time, she had not paid much attention to it but remembered the couple that had


    depth of their game.


    story


    Unexpectedly, this person came to talk to her today,


    ¡°Ah¡­ This coboration with Leap is a big loss,¡± the assistant said, clutching her chest in agony.


    Abigail smiled and did not say more. By noon, she surprisingly received a call from Capitalis. She had


    some reservations about taking calls from that city, but given the context of potential


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    coborations, she decided to answer.


    ¡°Hello, Ms. Quinn. I am Josh¡¯s mother. You can call me Madam Harper.¡± The person on the phone. got


    straight to the point.


    ¡°Hello, Madam Harper,¡± Abigail replied calmly.


    Scarlett Harper hesitated briefly, then suddenly asked, ¡°I¡¯m calling to ask about the gown you


    showcasedst night. Has it been reserved already?¡±


    ¡°Yes, it has. Are you also interested in it, Madam Harper?¡± Abigail was certain it was Kelly who wanted


    it.


    ¡°Yes. This gown would be perfect for my daughter to wear at the banquet. Can you tell me how much


    the other party reserved it for? I¡¯m willing to offer double the price to see if you¡¯d consider selling it to


    me,¡± Scarlett said, her tone gentle as she negotiated with Abigail.


    ¡°Integrity matters in business. If I wanted a higher price, I wouldn¡¯t sell it so quickly. Madam Harper, you


    should consider having another designer make a custom gown for your daughter. Abigail apologized


    sincerely.


    She did not have any negative feelings toward Josh¡¯s mother, but that did not stop her from disliking


    Kelly because she had no intention of selling the dress to her.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, I¡¯m willing to offer 2.25 million, Please think it over, Scarlett said, then hung up the phone.


    Truthfully, Abigail did not care how much she was willing to pay.


    As she was selecting fabrics in the afternoon, her office door sounded with knocks. ¡°Come in.¡± She put


    away the fabric samples in her hand and looked toward the door.


    Then, a young man emerged in a well-fitted suit. He was about 6 feet tall, and though not very


    handsome, he was still quite eye-catching among ordinary people.


    ¡°Mr. Copper?¡± Abigail stood up, her tone


    certain.


    ¡°You¡¯re on point, Ms. Quinn.¡± Damon walked over to her and politely said, ¡°Actually, I was quite


    surprised by the price you offered. I know your highest-priced garment is Lexie¡¯s gown, which costs


    millions.¡±


    ¡°This gown is licensed to the game, so it wouldn¡¯t be fair to sell it at a higher price. We also need to


    consider the issue of identical designs within the game,¡± she replied.


    The two sat down on the couch, where she handed him a bottle of water. The assistant ced the


    contract on the coffee table, after which Abigail slid it over to Damon. ¡°Take a look at the contract. If


    there are no issues, please sign it. I¡¯ll be heading out in a bit.¡±


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    She needed to buy fabric and start working on the gown.


    ¡°Sure.¡± He nodded. He picked up the contract, carefully read through it, and then took out a pen he had


    with him to sign his name. His handwriting was elegant.


    ¡°If you wish to surprise her, I won¡¯t be able to take her measurements. I hope you can provide thatter.


    Here, I¡¯ll give you a form to fill out,¡± she said with a smile.


    He nodded, then handed her a business card. Reaching out to take it, she was momentarily stunned


    when she looked at the content. Citizen of Capitalis, president of Copper Corporation¡­


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    Chapter 327


    Chapter 327 Turns Out He¡¯s a Big Shot


    Copper Corporation had quite a reputation in Capitalis. Besides owning several five-star hotels, he also


    had a stake in various movie theaters in the area.


    Abigail had intentionally lowered the gown¡¯s price because she was worried he could not afford it. Now,


    this was awkward. L..Moon turned out to be the poor one!


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, if you ever need help with your business in the future, be sure to reach out to me.¡± Damon


    offered, finding her expression quite interesting. When he said this, he could not help but curl the


    corners of his lips.


    She nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll be grateful if you could look out for my business, Mr. Copper.¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you¡¯re too polite. You have a kind heart; it¡¯s not a traitmonly found in businesspeople.


    It surprised me, hemented with a smile.


    How could he not tell that she valued his love for his fiancee?


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s only because the licensing rights would go to the game after I sold the garment. It wouldn¡¯t be


    right to ask for a higher price now.¡± She continued to hold her ground.


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    ¡°Didn¡¯t a thousand pearls with peacock overtone cost a fair amount?¡± he asked.


    He asked the boss at Leap Gaming Technology and knew that Abigail had only sold the licensing rights


    for 30 thousand, which was a real bargain.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a lot. I made a little profit from these clothes. Consider it my hard-earned money. Abigail


    exined, ¡°Moreover, it¡¯ll continue to bring in ie in the future, so it¡¯s not a big loss.¡±


    Damon nodded, and when he got up, he bowed deeply to her. ¡°Thank you, Miss na.¡±


    She was a bit surprised. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this..


    After he left, Abigail held his business card and could not help but smile. She had thought he was just


    an ordinary gamer, but he turned out to be a big shot. This was not coincidental, of course, for only


    people with money would have the courage to have clothes customized by her.


    Come to think of it, if he did not have money, how would he dare to call her and order a gown from her?


    As she was about to finish work, she received a call from Scarlett. ¡°Did you sell the gown to the young


    master of the Copper Family?¡± she asked.


    Abigail could not help but think that Scarlett was well-informed, but then again, Damon had quite a


    reputation in Capitalis, so it was normal for the Pearsons to know about the engagement.


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    ¡°Is something the matter?¡± She neither confirmed nor denied it.


    ¡°You sold it to the wrong person. Mr. Copper is indeed getting married, but his family doesn¡¯t. approve


    of his rtionship with his girlfriend, and he didn¡¯t pay you much. Scarlett spoke gently. ¡°Your design is


    amazing, and pearls with peacock overtone aren¡¯t cheap. You wouldn¡¯t want to sell it for a low price,


    would you?¡±


    ¡°Madam Harper, other¡¯s private matters are out of my control. I¡¯m just doing business with him. He¡¯s


    already paid a deposit, and the deal is done. It wouldn¡¯t be polite for you to interfere.¡± Abigail did not


    want to engage with her.


    ¡°I¡¯m considering your best interests. Eric was attracted to you, which means you¡¯re an exceptional


    person. Moreover, Josh still cares about you, which further proves your good character. I quite like you,


    so I don¡¯t want to see you lose out,¡± Scarlett softly exined.


    ¡°You¡¯re wrong. Whether I¡¯m an exceptional person or not has nothing to do with who is attracted. to me


    or who cares about me. I am exceptional on my merit,¡± Abigail retorted.


    She disliked Scarlett¡¯s statement. Was she only exceptional because someone liked her? Was she


    merely an appendage to someone else?


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Scarlett realized that she had misspoken and immediately apologized.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already sold the gown. Please don¡¯t call me again.¡± Abigail then hung up.


    As she left L.Moon, she saw Sean¡¯s car parked not far away. Unknowingly, she put on a frown.


    The man was leaning against the car. When he saw hering out, he straightened up.


    ¡°Are you looking for me?¡± Abigail approached him, her tone calm.


    ¡°Yes. Are you nning to sell the gown to Damon Copper¡¯s girlfriend?¡±


    She looked calmly at him without answering the question.


    ¡°His father called me. He probably knows I have a good rtionship with you, so he asked me to


    persuade you not to go through with the deal,¡± Sean exined.


    ¡°Is ordering a gown a crime now? Why are so many people getting involved?¡± Abigail stated.


    indifferently before she walked to her car.


    He followed her and continued in a serious tone, ¡°Damon and his girlfriend met online, and she¡¯s


    probably not favored by his parents. They strongly oppose their rtionship. It¡¯s not good for you. to


    get involved.¡±


    Sean tried to persuade her because he knew Copper Corporation was not a force to mess with. Getting


    on their bad side could lead to trouble.


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    Abigail turned to look at him, her gaze cold. ¡°He¡¯s already paid the deposit and signed the contract. I


    can¡¯t back out now. Damon¡¯s parents should understand that I¡¯m a businesswoman, right?¡±


    He sighed helplessly. ¡°If you insist on selling it, they¡¯ll have to understand.¡±


    Cameron understood what Sean meant. Even if they did not understand, Sean would make sure they


    did.


    ¡°If I go back on my word, how can I do business with people in the future?¡± She knew Sean did not


    want her to get involved, but the contract had already been signed. If they¡¯re so against it, why didn¡¯t


    they call me earlier?


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll talk to his parents.¡± He approached and patted her shoulder to reassure her.


    She turned away, her expression indifferent. ¡°Let his parents talk to me in person. As for you, don¡¯t


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    Chapter 328 No Backing Out!


    Sean withdrew his hand. He looked at Abigail and said, ¡°I¡¯ll inform his parents and have them contact


    you personally.¡±


    She nodded and looked at the man. ¡°If it¡¯s something rted to me, you can just call me directly. You


    don¡¯t need toe here just to inform me.¡±


    ¡°If I didn¡¯te in person, they might think they can bully you. I won¡¯t allow anyone to do that to you,¡±


    he replied calmly as if it was something quite ordinary.


    She chuckled. ¡°You won¡¯t allow it?¡±


    Her words had a hidden meaning, and he could sense what she had not said. In Abigail¡¯s view, he had


    no right to say whether he allowed it. He was not someone special to her, so why should he have a


    say?


    Sean sighed helplessly. ¡°I¡¯m doing this of my own ord.¡±


    He did not want to dwell on the matter with Abigail any longer. After exining, he nned to leave.


    Initially, he had intended to invite her to have dinner, but it surely would not happen.


    As he sat in the car and smoked, Cameron frequently watched him through the rearview mirror. ¡°What


    are you looking at?¡± Sean questioned with a cigarette in hand, his tone not very pleasant. Cameron


    looked away. ¡°I was looking at the car behind us, sir.¡±


    Sean¡¯s lips curled into a somewhat chilly smile, ¡°You¡¯re not being honest, Cameron.¡±


    ¡°I am¡­¡± Cameron muttered.


    ¡°You¡¯re lying to my face.¡± Sean pressed on, pondering whether he had been too lenienttely that.


    Cameron dared to lie to him.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, I think you should just tell Mrs. Graham directly that you want to pursue her. You not


    expecting anything in return and saying you¡¯re doing this on your own ord won¡¯t earn her gratitude,¡±


    Cameron murmured.


    Sean squinted at those words. The smoke made his expression somewhat unclear. ¡°You don¡¯t know


    her,¡± he stated calmly.


    Once Abigail stopped loving someone, her heart would turn into solid concrete. To get her to open up


    and take her heart out from behind the sturdy concreteyer, he had to do it slowly without pressuring


    her.


    Cameron fell silent then. He could feel Sean¡¯s perplexed emotions. Even he had to admit that


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    Abigail was like a porcupine now, making it impossible for Sean to approach her in any way.


    Abigail was in front of herputer when she received a call from Damon. She answered without


    speaking, and he was the first to pipe up. ¡°Miss na, I¡¯m sorry¡­ Did my father contact you?¡±


    ¡°Not yet,¡± she replied curtly.


    He hesitated briefly before speaking softly, ¡°I initially wanted to keep it a secret, but it got discovered so


    quickly. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t shortchange you on the money. I know many people want this gown, but


    please, you have to save it for me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a legitimate businesswoman. Once a contract is signed, I won¡¯t renege on it,¡± she replied. calmly.


    Damon hesitated before asking quietly, ¡°Can I still get this gown? I want to surprise her, even if it


    means spending all my savings. I used my business card to deceive you, but all I want is to secure. this


    dress.¡±


    ¡°Once a contract is signed, everything is set in stone. I¡¯d have to pay a substantial penalty if I breach


    the contract, so I won¡¯t engage in a losing deal. As long as you insist on it, this deal will bepleted,


    Abigail replied with a confident tone, showing no signs of worry.


    His tone was filled with gratitude as he uttered, ¡°Thank you. I¡¯lle to collect the dress at the end of


    the year.¡±


    After Abigail hung up the phone, she let out a sigh of relief. Since Ronaldo had referred to her as an


    artist, it was reasonable for an artist to have a somewhat entric personality. As long as Damon


    wanted the dress, she would not go back on her word.


    Not long after, she received a text message. Miss na, I¡¯m Damon Copper¡¯s mother. I¡¯d like to know if


    it¡¯s convenient for us to talk. This is my number:


    Abigail saw the unfamiliar string of numbers and decided to engage with her.


    ¡®I apologize for the intrusion. You probably know the reason I¡¯m messaging you. What Damon did was


    unscrupulous, and he has put you in a difficult position. As his mother, I¡¯m truly sorry. However, no


    matter what, I hope you can refuse to sell the dress to him. I¡¯m willing topensate you three times


    the amount, no matter how much.


    Integrity is more important to me than money. Perhaps to you, not selling a dress is a mere


    inconvenience that would result in significantpensation. But from a long-term perspective, can you


    persuade yourself to act inconsistently in your work, Mrs. Copper?¡±


    ¡®So, are you determined to sell the dress to Damon?


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    ¡®Once a contract is signed and a deal is reached, there will be no reneging.


    The other party did not reply to Abigail after that, and she thought that the matter hade to an end.


    However, the next morning, she realized the atmosphere was tense when she arrived at her studio.


    When her assistant saw her, she immediately approached her and whispered, ¡°You didn¡¯t read the


    message I sent you. Miss Smith wanted you to stay out of the office today.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Abigail asked in a hushed voice.


    ¡°Someone anonymously made a tip-off about us having tax issues, and there¡¯s an ongoing


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    investigation,¡± the assistant whispered.


    Abigail did not say anything but went directly into her office. Inside, Luna sighed helplessly when she


    saw her.


    Neither of them spoke, and the tax investigation continued. Fortunately, after their encounter with


    Chad¡¯s threats, they had conducted a self-audit.


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    Abigail did not even have to think about it to know who was behind this..


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    Chapter 330 Meeting in Person


    Sean took a sip of his drink. ¡°Are you suggesting that Abigail wants to protect the love between him and


    his fiancee?¡± His voice was tinged with mncholy.


    Kevin nodded. ¡°She¡¯s been hurt too much because of you, and she may no longer believe in love. You


    shattered her illusions of a beautiful romance. But in this world, there¡¯s a couple who are willing to


    ovee all obstacles to be together. It has touched her.¡±


    Sean tightened his grip on the ss.


    ¡°Any kind-hearted woman would want to protect a beautiful love, right?¡± Kevin remarked emotionally.


    ¡°Then, I should stand by her side,¡± Sean said.


    ¡°You can, but she believes in someone else¡¯s love, not yours. You need to face reality,¡± Kevin advised,


    his words unusually heartfelt.


    Sean did not say anything. He had faced reality, but he was unwilling to ept it.


    Since Abigail still had aspirations for love, he would not be content to let his rtionship with her end


    like this. After finishing his drink, he got up and left.


    ¡°Hey¡­ You can¡¯t leave¡­¡± Kevin, who had not had enough to drink, raised his ss behind Sean and


    expressed his dissatisfaction.


    Sean had walked a few steps before he returned, grabbed Kevin¡¯s cor, and pulled him out of the bar.


    ¡°You can¡¯t stay here either. I don¡¯t want to clean up your ¡°ss if you do something foolish.¡±


    ¡°That won¡¯t do. I¡¯m not gay; you can¡¯t-


    ¡°Kevin, be careful with what you say, or you might end up dead and ignored in this bar tonight,¡± Sean


    warned him.


    Kevin quickly covered his mouth. However, there was a mischievous, flirtatious look in his narrowed


    almond eyes.


    ¡°You should just give up on this dress, Kelly. I¡¯ll find a better designer to create a new one for you.¡±


    After dinner, Kelly was watching TV with Scarlett when she heard her mother gently suggest this. She


    looked disappointed and could not help but ask, ¡°Is it because she doesn¡¯t like me? Is that why?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. She has a contract with someone else. Besides, putting pressure on her won¡¯t


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    work. The Copper Family has spoken, and it seems that Sean is getting involved behind the scenes.


    They¡¯re determined to make this deal happen,¡± Scarlett exined as she stroked Kelly¡¯s hair, her eyes


    filled with maternal affection.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid she might dislike me. It¡¯s okay; you can ask her to design something new for me. I love her


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    designs. If she¡¯s still concerned because of what Uncle Vincent did, I can go to Pendorf to exin to


    her,¡± Kelly suggested, looking at Scarlett with a sweet expression.


    Scarlett appeared somewhat conflicted; she did not want Kelly to have contact with Abigail.


    It was true that there had been some animosity between her and Kelly because of Vincent¡¯s actions,


    but it was not her fault. On the other hand, Abigail had mocked her on social media without any


    apology. And now, Kelly had to go to Pendorf to apologize in person if she wanted a dress. That¡¯s way


    too demanding of Abigail!


    ¡°Do you like her designs that much?¡± Scarlett asked.


    Kelly nodded, grasping her mother¡¯s hand and moving closer. She looked excited as she blurted out.


    ¡°Her designs are amazing; each one is unique. If I go to Pendorf to talk to her face to face, it will surely


    prevent any misunderstandings. Mom, please let me go.¡±


    Scarlett smiled indulgently and resignedly. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll have your brother go with you. He has some


    connections with her, and he¡¯s done a favor for her grandmother. He should be able to make it happen.


    After all, her daughter had just returned, and she wanted to fulfill this small wish of hers.


    Once Scarlett left Kelly¡¯s room, thetter¡¯s obedient expression turned into one of disdain. ¡°Oh, Abigail,


    we¡¯ll meet soon,¡± she hissed in a sly, low voice.


    In the meantime, Scarlett informed Josh of Kelly¡¯s decision. He furrowed his brow upon hearing it. ¡°With


    so many designers out there, why must she pick Abigail? Pick someone else.¡±


    ¡°She likes her designs. This dress was taken from her, which already upset her. Letting Abigail design


    another one won¡¯t be an issue, will it?¡± Scarlett thought Josh was being too protective of Abigail.


    After all, Abigail had only had her identity mistaken for a while, and it had led Josh to be overly fond of


    her. Still, his feelings for her had to be gone by now.


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget what Uncle Vincent did to her. If we still feel guilty, we shouldn¡¯t have any contact with her.


    Besides, Sean said the Pearsons should avoid her. Uncle Vincent is still under investigation, and if we


    provoke her and anger Sean, he might turn the whole family upside down, he replied before getting


    back to his work.


    ¡°Josh, it¡¯s just a dress. Is it necessary to make it so serious? Plus, it was Vincent¡¯s mistake. What does


    it have to do with Kelly?¡± She felt that he was overreacting.


    That also indirectly showed that Abigail was petty! As the victim, Kelly had to apologize to Abigail,


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    while Abigail clung to the mistakes made by others and treated Kelly as an enemy! ¡°We all share the


    same surname, so yes, it has everything to do with Kelly,¡± he replied.


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    Chapter 331 Don¡¯t Force Her


    Why provoke Abigail when they could maintain their current peaceful coexistence?


    ¡°Josh, you saved her grandmother¡¯s life. I¡¯m asking you now-can you help fulfill Kelly¡¯s wish?¡± Scarlett¡¯s


    expression carried a hint of annoyance.


    He also looked at her with a slightly disgruntled expression. ¡°I can¡¯t do that. Who Abigail decides to


    design for is her choice. We can¡¯t morally pressure her into doing something.¡±


    ¡°I know that Abigail still holds a grudge against our family because of Vincent¡¯s actions, but if you take


    Kelly to Pendorf and exin things to Abigail properly, it should be enough. You don¡¯t know how much


    Kelly loves her designs. Moreover, this was just a misunderstanding, and if they could clear it up, they


    could be great friends,¡± she continued to persuade Josh.


    His eyebrows tightly furrowed, and he did not immediately refute her. In reality, he would be happy if


    Abigail could get along with Kelly.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you call and ask her first? If she doesn¡¯t want to, you can say so.¡± Her tone softened.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call.¡± He finally gave in and decided to try asking her first. He thought that if his mother


    made an offer, it would likely be an attractive one that Abigail might ept.


    With that in mind, Josh, feeling the pressure of his mother¡¯s gaze, ced a call to Abigail. When the


    call was answered, he spoke gently, ¡°Is it toote to call? Did I disturb you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± she replied in her usual reserved tone.


    ¡°My mom has talked to you before, and it¡¯s about Kelly wanting a dress for an event. She likes your


    designs-¡±


    Before he could finish, she coldly interrupted him, Mr. Pearson, I don¡¯t have the time. I¡¯ll be busy


    working on the gowns and have no time to design. There are so many renowned designers in the


    country and abroad; I¡¯m sure the Pearson Family can hire someone else. Why do you have to bother


    me?¡±


    Josh had expected this would be the result, so he awkwardly touched his nose. However, before he


    could say anything, his phone


    as taken away by his mother.


    ¡°It¡¯s Josh and Kelly¡¯s mother speaking. Ms. Quinn, the misunderstanding between Kelly and you is due


    to Josh¡¯s uncle; Kelly is also a victim. If you mind, she¡¯s willing to apologize to you. Our family is also


    willing to double your previous offer.¡± Scarlett genuinely wanted to fulfill Kelly¡¯s wish.


    Seeing Kelly look so disappointed tugged at her heart. She believed that the Pearson Family could get


    anything they wanted. Since they were just talking about a dress, she was sure that Abigail would


    agree, as long as they showed enough sincerity.


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    After a brief pause, Abigail replied, ¡°I don¡¯t have the time. I can¡¯t split myself in half, can I?¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you and your grandmother do owe Josh. Are you going to embarrass us like this?¡±


    Scarlett¡¯s voice turned colder, clearly applying pressure.


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    ¡°If you put it that way, how have the Pearson Family treated me behind my back?¡± Abigail questioned


    indifferently.


    ¡°Regarding Vincent¡¯s actions, we¡¯re also deeply upset. However, Kelly and us are innocent victims. as


    well. He implicated us and didn¡¯t protect him from the way Sean is treating him now, did we? Shouldn¡¯t


    granting your request be enough to show our respect?¡± Scarlett argued.


    Josh took his phone back, frowned at her, and said to Abigail, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my mother is a bit worked up.


    Please don¡¯t be upset.¡±


    Abigail took a deep breath. ¡°Mr. Pearson, I have a lot of orders toplete, and I hope your family


    won¡¯t add to my workload. If you want me to repay a favor, ask for something else. I promise I will do it


    if it¡¯s within my ability. But please don¡¯t insist on the dress design. I¡¯ve always hated it when people


    force me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to them about it,¡± Josh replied and promptly ended the call. He knew that hanging up abruptly


    might seem impolite to her, but he was more concerned about Scarlett taking the phone and possibly


    offending Abigail.


    ¡°Josh, she¡¯s just had a few moments of inte fame. Why are you siding with her?¡± Scarlett was


    getting a little angry. She thought her approach had been polite.


    Kelly was willing to apologize, so what was Abigail¡¯s problem?


    ¡°She¡¯s busy. Let¡¯s not force her, okay?¡± His voice carried a hint of helplessness. He wanted to get angry


    but also understood that doing so would not help.


    Hearing that, she stormed off in frustration.


    After ending the call, Abigail mmed her phone onto the table. Josh¡¯s phone call had angered her,


    and Scarlett¡¯s attempt to ckmail her with the favor he once did for her grandmother only made it


    worse.


    What about the things the Pearsons had done to her and her grandmother? Did they owe her a life as


    well?


    After fuming for a while, she decided to block Josh¡¯s number along with Scarlett¡¯s. She would design


    for whoever she wanted, so why were these people acting as if they were gods?!


    Even if they were, they should still act reasonably! The Pearson Family had some nerve after all the


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    Chapter 332 Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?


    Early the next morning, Abigail arranged her work for the day after she arrived at her. She intended to


    start designing clothes in her workspace.


    ¡°Someone wants to see you,¡± her assistant suddenly said, pushing open the office door.


    At that moment, Abigail looked up to see Kelly standing in her office doorway. She was dressed in an


    expensive luxury dress, her silky hair cascading down her shoulders, and she exuded an air of


    innocence.


    Even if she had not seen her before, Abigail instantly knew she was Kelly. That was because she had a


    sinister smile.


    ¡°Miss na, I¡¯m Kelly Hagl, Josh¡¯s sister,¡± she introduced herself as she walked into the room, her


    voice soft and friendly.


    Abigail stood up straight, her expression cold. ¡°Hi, are you here to ce a custom order?¡±


    Kelly walked further into the office, ncing around before addressing Abigail. ¡°I¡¯m here to apologize.


    Although I wasn¡¯t responsible for the situation, I still feel genuinely sorry.¡±


    Abigail was well aware of the underlying message in Kelly¡¯s words. She was being openly provocative,


    which Abigail found repulsive.


    While Kelly had not orchestrated the situation, she took part in it, though evidence was still not found by


    Sean. As such, she had taken pleasure in the fact that they could not touch her.


    ¡°I don¡¯t need your apology. I have work to do, and my office isn¡¯t open for anyone to walk into,¡± Abigail


    replied coldly, picking up her documents and walking around her desk.


    ¡°Abigail, my mother promised me that you¡¯d design a dress for me no matter what. I genuinely want to


    wear a dress you make. Can you fulfill my wish?¡± Kelly maintained her slow, confident.


    tone.


    ¡°If I don¡¯t, how will the Pearsons deal with me?¡± Abigail asked, her gaze icy, showing no fear of Kelly or


    her family.


    Kelly suddenly burst intoughter. ¡°We¡¯re not bandits. We just hope you¡¯ll act rationally. Damon


    Copper¡¯s parents aren¡¯t people to be trifled with. Your offering the pearl gown to him has already upset


    his parents. If you make me a dress, the Pearsons can be your support, too.¡±


    ¡°Your family is nothing to me,¡± Abigail responded with a cold look.


    Kelly was momentarily stunned by the unexpected audacity.


    ¡°Kelly Hagl, though Sean had yet to find evidence against you, you¡¯ve cleverly cleaned up your


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    tracks. But do you honestly think you can be lucky forever?¡± Abigail sneered. ¡°I thought the Pearson


    Family had found a remarkable heiress, but it turns out you¡¯re just a filthy rat.¡±


    ¡°Abigail, how can you say that about me?¡± Kelly¡¯s eyes welled up with tears.


    As Abigail¡¯s words ended, Josh appeared at the office door. He looked at her with an astonished


    expression as if he could not believe she had hurt Kelly with her words.


    However, she was not flustered at being misunderstood; instead, she stared at him with a stern look. ¡°I


    blocked all of your family¡¯s contact informationst night. Have I not made myself clear enough?!¡±


    ¡°Abigail, how could you say that about Kelly?¡± Upset that Abigail had called Kelly a filthy rat, Josh could


    not help expressing his anger.


    She hade to Pendorf this morning due to Scarlett¡¯s encouragement, and he had followed suit once


    he learned about it. Since she was already in Pendorf, he thought it was a good opportunity for them to


    meet and clear up any misunderstandings.


    However, he was taken aback by Abigail¡¯s harsh words.


    ¡°No matter what I said, I¡¯m already showing my respect. Don¡¯t force me to get rough with my words,


    Josh. I made my stance clear from the beginning. Can¡¯t you understand human speech? Do you have


    toe looking for trouble?¡± Abigail was filled with anger.


    The phone call from Josh and Scarlettst night had already infuriated her, and today, they even came


    to see her in person and annoyed her!


    ¡°Uncle Vincent did something outrageous. I know that nothing I say can make up for the pain he


    caused you.¡±


    She bit back impatiently. ¡°Outrageous? If Sean¡¯s friends hadn¡¯t covered me, who do you think would be


    in the hospital right now? Would it be me or my grandmother? If anything happens to her because of


    this, I¡¯d consider it bad luck even if the Pearsons gave me their lives! This is a matter of life and death,


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    Josh. After Sean¡¯s doing, your family still dares to provoke me? Tell me, do you have any self-


    awareness?¡±


    ¡°Abigail, it was our uncle who did it. I know you¡¯re angry, and I can apologize to you, but Josli truly


    cares about you¡­.¡± Tears welled up in Kelly¡¯s eyes, and she looked deeply wronged.


    Abigail only gazed coldly at her and spoke after Kelly was done putting on a show. ¡°You don¡¯t need to


    apologize. I¡¯m not that angry; I just hope you have some self-awareness. I¡¯m busy, and my schedule is


    booked until the end of the year. So, for thest time, I don¡¯t have time to make a dress for you.¡± She


    then called her assistant and instructed, ¡°Please escort the guests out.¡±


    Kelly looked at Josh with red eyes. ¡°Josh, it¡¯s my fault¡­ I thought she¡¯d ept my apology if I came to


    apologize in person-¡±


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    Before she could finish her sentence, Sean¡¯s voice sounded at the office door. ¡°Who the hell do you


    think you are? Do you think she has to be grateful just because you came to apologize?¡±


    Hearing that, Abigail looked at Sean, who was walking in. The man was dressed in a suit, like always,


    but the aura surrounding him was cold, as if he could turn people into ice.

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    Kelly looked at Sean, and as she bit her lip, she suppressed the excitement in her eyes while puting on


    a bewildered expression.


    Josh stood in front of her, and he looked at Sean, saying. ¡°The family decided to let here. Kelly


    came here with genuine intentions to resolve the misunderstanding with Abigail.¡±


    ¡°Cameron Sean called out, for he didn¡¯t want to waste time with Josh.


    The moment Cameron entered, he clenched his fist and cracked his joints while walking toward Josh


    and Kelly.


    Sean, how much harm will you cause Abigail if youy a hand on us?¡± Josh remained indifferent


    as he stared at Sean.


    Unfazed. Sean nced at him. ¡°I will protect her, of course. I warned you when I was in Capitalis that if


    you do anything to her again, you¡¯ll bear the consequences.¡±


    ¡°Sean. I genuinely came here to apologize. I know she doesn¡¯t like me, but I still admire her designs,¡±


    Kelly said with an anxious look, though she appeared overly pitiful.


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    Upon seeing that, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but furrow her brows. For some reason, she felt that Kelly¡¯s


    expression was a bit too exaggerated. It was like acting in a TV series.


    ¡°To be admired by you is simr to being liked by a rat from the gutter. It¡¯s disgusting,¡± he remarked


    coldly.


    Instantly, Kelly¡¯s expression froze, and her hand that was clutching Josh¡¯s sleeve turned white.


    from the force.


    ¡°Kelly, you¡¯re simply using the excuse of apologizing and ordering a dress to disgust Abigail. You can


    deceive the fools in the Pearson Family with your crafty thoughts, but don¡¯t think you can do the same


    with me and Abigail,¡± he said before ncing at Cameron.


    With that, Cameron stepped forward and was ready to grab Kelly¡¯s cor, but Josh immediately


    stopped him.


    Frowning. Abigail said, ¡°Mr. Pearson, either take her away now and never set foot in L.Moon again, or


    I¡¯ll call security to assist Mr. Hopkins in throwing you out.¡±


    Josh looked at Abigail in surprise. ¡°Abigail¡­¡±


    Josh. I can tell who genuinely cares about me. Superficial apologies won¡¯t cut it,¡± she said coldly.


    Just as Kelly wanted to say something, Josh grabbed her wrist and led her out of the office.


    He knew that he shouldn¡¯t have expected reconciliation between the Pearsons and Abigail. Last night,


    he should have stood his ground. The reason the situation escted to this point today was due to his


    indulgence toward Kelly.


    With an icy look, Cameron followed them all the way and stood guard at the door after they were. out of


    L.Moon.


    When they reached the parking lot, Josh let go of Kelly¡¯s hand. Anger was evident on his face. ¡°I told


    you so muchst night. Was it all in vain?¡±


    ¡°I really wanted to clear up the misunderstanding. Kelly appeared aggrieved. Why is Josh still taking


    Abigail¡¯s side at this point? Is it because she almost got stabbed? But Vincent is under investigation


    because of Sean, while Abigail is keeping a close ount of everything. Why is Josh still siding with


    her?


    ¡°Did you notice her attitude today? She doesn¡¯t need us to be presumptuous. Besides, she has a lot of


    orders now. Why do you have to make things difficult for her?¡± he said, then opened the car door and


    got in.


    He didn¡¯t want to fall out with Abigail like this.


    Though she appeared gentle, in reality, she had a strong temper, and her boundaries were very clear.


    Whoever crossed those boundaries would face consequences.


    Her words today had truly hurt him like never before, making him feel unusually irritated.


    Josh Kelly called out with a distressed look in the car.


    Reining in his fury, he looked at her and said. ¡°Kelly, I didn¡¯t want it toe to this with Abigail. You are


    my sister. It¡¯s undeniable that you¡¯re important to me, but Abigail is my friend, and I care about her, too.


    I don¡¯t want you and Mom to pressure her like this. She and her friend are


    orking hard to run Moon, which is not easy. Moreover, our family has done her wrong. No matter which


    uncle was responsible, as long as it¡¯s someone from the Pearson Family, we have no right to ask her


    for anything.¡±


    At his words, she lowered her head and muttered, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I just wanted to apologize. It would be


    best if she forgave me and made a dress for me.


    ¡°But you clearly used our family¡¯s name to pressure her, didn¡¯t you? Did you speak to her like that the


    first time you called her?¡± His stare was intense.


    Abigael wouldn¡¯t dislike Kelly without reason. It seems that Kelly was inadvertently pressuring her


    during their conversation. And for Abigail to use such harsh words to insult Kelly only confirmed that


    she has been prewed by Kelly


    As for Aingeth belief that Kelly was involved in harming her and Analise, Josh thought it might be


    sosmedang sean sald which led her to misunderstand Kelly.


    It seems that I need to go back and continue the investigation. I have to find out which part of the story


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    gung boding Shen and thigail to misunderstand that Kelly was in cahoots with Uncle Vincent.


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    Chapter 334 You Like Cameron, but Not Me?


    Since Kelly hade here, she was not willing to leave. Moreover, she was just using the excuse of


    asking Abigail to make her a dress as her reason to get close to Sean.


    ¡°I won¡¯t ask her to make a dress for me, but can 1 be friends with her?¡± She looked at Josh timidly.


    After a pause, he asked, ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you care about her a lot? Since I worsened her rtionship with you this time, I can slowly clear


    up her misunderstanding of me. I won¡¯t say things to make her angry again.¡± She looked extremely


    innocent.


    Indeed Josh cared a lot about Abigail, and he didn¡¯t know the reason, but he knew that what she said


    today had left a heavy feeling in his chest.


    ¡°Let¡¯s drop it. I don¡¯t know much aliout her personality, but I know that when she dislikes someone, she


    won¡¯t change her views no matter what.¡± He was still afraid that Kelly might provoke Abigail even more,


    making their rtionship even worse. Sean was the best example of that.


    ¡°Josh. I really want to be friends with her. She must be a very nice person if she¡¯s so important to you. I


    don¡¯t want her to dislike me. Kelly¡¯s voice was filled with grievances as she spoke.


    When he saw her forlorn expression, he reached out to pat her head. ¡°Do you really like her that


    much?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡± she immediately answered.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s go back to the hotel first. I¡¯ll think about how to clear up the misunderstanding and n the


    next steps. Okay?¡± He didn¡¯t want to leave with any regrets as well; he wanted to resolve the


    misunderstanding they had with Abigail.


    At once, Kelly nodded, her face filled with joy.


    On the other side, Abigail had her assistant take care of Sean while she was nning to leave.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to say anything?¡± Sean raised an eyebrow and asked her.


    ¡°What do you expect me to say? Am I supposed to ask you why you are here?¡± There was nothing. she


    wanted to say to him, as he had intruded more than once.


    No matter how she refused, he still did as he pleased, so she didn¡¯t want to deal with him.


    Anymore


    I really just paised by this time. Josh¡¯s car was too conspicuous, so I came in,¡± he exined as he


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    At once. Abigail turned to look at him. ¡°Thank you for your help this time. I¡¯vee to like Cameron


    more and more. Maybe you should let him stay by my side.¡±


    ¡±


    Shocked, Scan looked at her in a daze for a long time before he instinctively asked, ¡°Why do you like


    him? Don¡¯t you like me?¡±


    I have a bit of a peculiar taste. I think Cameron is like what people often call a ¡®loyal puppy type¡¯ on the


    interne. He looks very well-behaved, but he also has a fierce side. He¡¯s very adorable and more likable


    than you,¡± she exined.


    At her words, he was crying inside. He contemted for a moment and then, with a heavy heart, wand.


    It you really want him. I¡¯ll let him stay with you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just joking with you. Thank you for today, but I need to get going. I¡¯m really busy these days. Don¡¯t


    He nodded, but he also understood that when she didn¡¯t want to see him, she liked to use various


    exfuses to evade him.


    Before leaving. I want to remind you that Kelly won¡¯t give up so easily. Given Josh¡¯s affection for her


    she¡¯ll probably be able to persuade him with her sweet talk,¡± he said as he followed Abigail out


    of her office.


    At the mention of this, her face showed annoyance. ¡°I n to stay locked in.¡±


    The studio wasrge, and there were many workspaces. She could just close the door to the studio


    and not meet anyone.


    After a moment of contemtion, Sean spoke up. ¡°I think you shouldn¡¯t be so hostile to Josh. I know


    you don¡¯t like him because of the Pearsons, but his second uncle was the culprit. Even if Kelly was


    involved, he was also unaware of it.


    You were so fierce just now that I thought you had an irreconcble feud with him, but now you re


    speaking up for him. What¡¯s going on?¡± Abigail turned to look at him, her expression still


    cool


    Actually I don¡¯t dislike Josh. Who I dislike is the person with him, Kelly,¡± he said in a deep voice.


    Aber all Josh was Abigail¡¯s brother, even if she didn¡¯t know it. However, since he knew that fact, be teh


    obligated to maintan her and Josh¡¯s rtionship as much as possible.


    eleve at Kelly could sustain this lie for long. Perhaps one day, Abigail would have to Potvin Fl then, he


    didn¡¯t want her rtionship with Josh to be too strained to yecto as hardchipe when they lived


    together in the future.


    Tarry that a mind) really need to get back to work now. Abigail waved her hand with an


    She simply didn¡¯t care if her rtionship with Josh was good or bad. The incident with Anthony made


    her realer that people who valued loyalty and righteousness often becameughingstocks


    in the end


    Josh hail always been on Kelly¡¯s side, and with Kelly¡¯s trouble-making personality, it was only a matter


    of time before they ended up on opposite sides.


    Alight Sean watched her until her figure hadpletely disappeared behind the door, and he


    uld help but sigh inwardly


    The progress in his rtionship with Abigail was at a standstill again today.


    As he came out of the studio, he looked at Cameron, who was following him.


    When Cameron noticed that his boss was assessing him, he immediately presented himself in a


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    Ever since Abigail started working in the studio, she had been avoiding meeting guests.


    Many times, Josh tried to visit but was met with closed doors.


    However, after a week of avoiding him, Abigail eventually ran into him as she was leaving work.


    ¡°Abigail, can I invite you to dinner?¡± he asked,


    ¡°My grandmother has already prepared dinner at home and is waiting for me,¡± she replied coldly.


    ¡°Abigail, can¡¯t we at least be friends?¡± His voice held a hint of disappointment.


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    ¡°Given your personality, you should have left when I said those things that day. The only reason you¡¯re


    still here in Pendorf is because your sister doesn¡¯t want to leave. Am I right? You want to befriend me


    because of her, but if we have a disagreement in the future, it is probably due to her too,¡± she stated


    coldly.


    This left him speechless.


    ¡°Don¡¯t waste your time. Your sister and I can only be strangers. Whatever wish she has doesn¡¯t have


    anything to do with me. I¡¯m not God who grants people¡¯s wishes just because they have one.¡± After


    saying that, she walked past him.


    Josh once again tried to approach her but was blocked by Cameron, who had appeared out of


    nowhere.


    ¡°Mr. Pearson, Ms. Quinn doesn¡¯t want to speak with you. Please leave,¡± he said, his eyes cold and his


    demeanor unwavering, like a loyal and resolute wolf.


    Suddenly, Abigail took a couple of steps and said to him, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Come home with me to have


    dinner.¡±


    Cameron was a bit surprised, but he happily followed her. After all, it was indeed more rxed, working


    with herpared to Sean. Even when Sean didn¡¯t speak, his presence exuded amanding air.


    Meanwhile, Josh, who had experienced repeated failures, stood in ce and sighed.


    Theoretically speaking, they didn¡¯t have much of a grudge against each other, but even so, he had


    faced refusals from her repeatedly. At the thought of the fact that Sean could still have a decent


    conversation with her, he believed Sean must have put in much more effort than he had.


    In the evening, while Abigail continued her work, she suddenly received a call from Kelly.


    Initially, she didn¡¯t want to answer, but Kelly called persistently, distracting her. In the end, she


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    answered the call with a displeased expression. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Actually, my target is not you this time. Can you guess who it is?¡± Kelly¡¯s voice carried a hint of


    amusement.


    Her two-faced behavior made Abigail frown, and she felt a sense of aversion.


    ¡°What does that have anything to do with me?¡± she asked in a calm tone, continuing to sew pearls onto


    the tulle fabric with her eyes lowered.


    After a chuckle, Kelly said with some jealousy in her voice, ¡°Sean treats you so well, but you¡¯re


    trampling on his kindness. You truly don¡¯t deserve to be treated well by anyone.¡±


    It was at this moment that Abigail finally understood that Kelly had set her sights on Sean. Does this


    mean that she doesn¡¯t want to marry Eric?


    ¡°You like Sean? Don¡¯t you want to marry into the Davidson Family?¡± she asked directly.


    Arrogantly, Kelly responded, ¡°That¡¯s right. Originally, I thought Eric was fine, but after seeing Sean, I


    found him even better.¡±


    Hearing that, Abigail thought, Does she think she¡¯s a queen who can choose men at will?


    ¡°Go after him, then. Why are you calling me? Do you want me to be a matchmaker?¡± She sneered, her


    tone filled with mockery.


    ¡°Abigail, I¡¯m just telling you that what you don¡¯t cherish will always be cherished by someone else,¡±


    Kelly said before hanging up.


    She now hoped that Abigail would push away everyone who was being good to thetter so that when


    everyone disliked her, she would realize her misery and failure.


    Abigail thought that Kelly would make some earth-shattering revtion, but it turned out she was just


    telling her that she was here to steal a man.


    Since her divorce from Sean, Abigail had made a decision not to be entangled in matters of love. There


    were many things in this world that could be done, and love was not the only thing that defined her.


    She went from liking Sean to marrying him, giving all her love to this man. She believed that she had


    given her all in the rtionship and didn¡¯t owe him anything, so she didn¡¯t feel guilty now, even when


    she was treating him badly.


    Soon, it was mid-September.


    This day, as soon as Abigail arrived at thepany, she received a message from herwyer telling


    her that the first trial for Kingston¡¯s case was confirmed.


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    ¡®How¡¯s the evidenceing along? Do you think you have a good chance of winning in the first


    trial?¡¯


    ¡®We¡¯ve collected a fair amount of evidence, but we can¡¯t be certain. Kingston also has awyer. If he


    doesn¡¯t ept the verdict, he might appeal, and a second trial is possible.¡±


    Abigail knew that legal proceedings like this were not easy.


    If he disagreed with the verdict in the second trial, he could still file an appeal. If the Supreme Court


    deemed that the trial result was not wed, they would reject his appeal and uphold the verdict from the


    first trial.


    ¡®Alright, I get it..


    After sending the message, she received another message from the court, expressing their hope that


    she could mediate with Kingston.


    Of course, this was something the court had to offer before the first trial. However, after her refusal,


    they didn¡¯t bother her further.


    Meanwhile, as Joan apanied Lina for her morning run, she received a reminder from Kingston¡¯s


    buddy.


    Kingston¡¯s first trial ising up.


    ¡°You know that Kingston has no chance of winning at all, right? It¡¯s been so long since you


    apanied that olddy for morning runs and shopping every day. Haven¡¯t you made any progress


    at all?¡±


    Joan looked at Lina in front of her and remained silent for a moment before whispering, ¡°I¡¯ve already


    mapped out all the routes in the Graham Estate. If your side is ready, we can put our n. into action.¡±


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    ¡°My side is ready, of course. The trial is in three days. Before that, we must get Abigail to agree to


    mediation.¡±


    Determined, Joan said, ¡°Of course. When you¡¯re done setting up, let me know, and I¡¯ll be your inside


    contact.¡±


    After hanging up the phone, she sneered and immediately ran toward Lina.


    ¡°Why have you been receiving so many phone calls these past few days?¡± Lina asked.


    ¡°Grandma, didn¡¯t you ask me to gather information about Sean? I found that he might remarry Abigail.¡±


    Joan said softly, holding Lina¡¯s hand.


    Hearing that, Lina blew a fuse. ¡°What did you say? What happened?¡±


    Joan quickly patted Lina¡¯s chest and said, ¡°He¡¯s been spending a lot of time with Abigailtely. even


    leaving his most trusted aide with her. They seem to get along well. Last time, Abigail¡¯s grandmother


    even invited him over for a meal. Who knows what schemes those two are plotting behind our backs?¡±


    ¡°Sean has truly disappointed me. No wonder he doesn¡¯t let mee to his ce. It¡¯s to be with her!¡±


    Lina eximed and turned to head back to the house, wanting to find Sean immediately.


    He didn¡¯t want to get married, so I didn¡¯t push him, but now he¡¯s together with Abigail again. What¡¯s the


    point of marrying a woman who can¡¯t bear children? Also, I can¡¯t stand being in the same frame as


    Abigail Either she stays or I stay.


    At once, Joan held her back, saying. ¡°If you go now, you might find nothing. Let me investigate first and


    call youter so you don¡¯t end up making a wasted trip, okay?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right, Lina said,ing to a halt.


    On her way out of the Graham Estate, Joan made a phone call to Kingston¡¯s buddy and notified him to


    start setting up.


    Kingston¡¯s trial was approaching, and Abigail was feeling nervous. The closer it got the more anxious


    she became.


    After all, Joan had been quiet for a while, and she had been busy with work recently, so she hadn¡¯t paid


    much attention to Joan¡¯s actions. She didn¡¯t know if there were any schemes brewing behind


    the scenes.


    Unable to sleep, she was about to get up to watch TV show when Sean¡¯s call came in.


    Her heart rated as she answered the call. She didnt say anything but feared that he would once


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    again try to convince her to ept mediation for the sake of Kingston and Joan.


    ¡°You probably don¡¯t know much about the history between Kingston and me,¡± he suddenly said.


    Abigail hummed in acknowledgment, but she didn¡¯t understand why he was telling her this now.


    ¡°Back then, Kingston was indeed under mymand. Only after he got into trouble did Camerone


    to work for me. Kingston and I knew each other from our school days. He was always a bit of a rogue


    but a very loyal person.¡± He started to speak with a hint of nostalgia in his


    tone.


    After graduating from high school, Kingston didn¡¯t get into a good university, so he went to work


    instead.


    During that time, Sean¡¯s rtionship with Kingston and Joan was quite simple, like childhood friends


    who had grown up together.


    On the contrary, Sean inherited Graham International following his college graduation. Being young, he


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    faced a lot of challenges from the higher-ups who coveted his position. They even conspired with other


    owners to undermine him, all to make the shareholders believe that he wasn¡¯t fit for the job.


    ¡°Kingston approached me during that time. I did need someone to handle some dirty business for me,


    and he volunteered. Iter found out that after he graduated, he had been doing various odd jobs,


    risking his life for others because they paid well. I thought that if he worked for me, at the very least, I


    wouldn¡¯t ask for his life,¡± Sean exined.


    ¡°In those days, we became closer, and my rtionship with Joan evolved from a casual one into a


    close partnership. Until that day¡­¡±


    It was the day Kingston got into trouble.


    On that day, as usual, Sean finished a meeting at a hotel and was on his way back. The car was en


    route to Graham Estate when it was blocked at a rtively secluded spot and was even vandalized.


    They had a fierce altercation, but they eventually subdued the attackers.


    However, as they were about to leave, one of the attackers managed to break free, wielding a knife and


    charging toward Sean.


    ¡°I could have defended myself, and I was prepared to, but Kingston had a knife too. He shed the


    attacker¡¯s throat, and many of my people were scared. Since someone¡¯s throat was cut, they used


    me of doing it. Kingston¡¯s knife was covered in blood, so fingerprints couldn¡¯t be detected. In the end,


    he insisted that he had done it, and he ended up in jail. That¡¯s how the matter concluded.¡±


    Sean ended his exnation with a deep sigh.


    Meanwhile, Abigail finally understood that he was probably not feeling too great about Kingston


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    going to jail again.


    ¡°He indeed helped me a lot and even risked his life for me. For a while, we lived worry-free together. It


    was actually a very happy time, he confessed his feelings for the first time.


    About that, Abigail could empathize. Sometimes, when beautiful memories were shattered by harsh


    reality, even someone like Sean could feel sorrow. After all, humans were bound by their emotions and


    desires.


    ¡°Abigail, everything will be resolved in two days,¡± he said, ending the call. He didn¡¯t want to see her


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    Abigail held her phone, feeling a little depressed for some reason. She had no idea why she felt


    depressed. Was it because she got ufortable after she knew Sean and Joan had a beautiful past?


    She ruffled her hair. Abigail thought Sean shouldn¡¯t have called her. Now, she had two things to


    agonize over. One wasn¡¯t something she should agonize over, but she couldn¡¯t control herself.


    Time passed. Abigail¡¯s eyes were still wide, and she couldn¡¯t sleep. She picked up her phone and


    texted Cameron. ¡®Get over here.


    Cameron was stunned when he saw the text. ¡®W-What?¡¯ He checked the time. It was three thirty in the


    morning. Where does she want me to gote at night?


    ¡®Come to my ce. I need to talk to you, Abigail texted.


    Cameron quickly forwarded the text to Sean and got changed, still flummoxed. He had no idea why


    Abigail wanted to talk to him at this hour.


    Abigail was in a rut, so she didn¡¯t care that the time was inappropriate. Since Cameron wasn¡¯t far away


    from her home, he arrived a whileter. Abigail was in casual attire, watching TV on the couch, feeling


    bored.


    ¡°It¡¯ste, Ms. Quinn. Why did you ask me toe over?¡±


    Abigail looked at him. ¡°You didn¡¯t tell Sean you came, did


    you?¡±


    The look on Cameron¡¯s face changed. Stammering, he said, ¡°I did. W-What is it, Ms. Quinn? You know


    Mr. Graham has a bad temper. If he knows I came overte at night, he¡¯ll skin me alive.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re working for me. You think I can¡¯t protect you?¡± asked Abigail. She raised her chin, indicating


    him to sit on the couch beside her.


    Cameron didn¡¯t dare to rebuke her and just nodded. ¡°Ask away, Ms. Quinn.¡±


    ¡°Do you know about the Palmer siblings¡¯ story when you were working with Sean?¡± asked Abigail.


    ¡°I know, but if it¡¯s specifics you want, then no,¡± answered Cameron.


    He did text Sean, but he didn¡¯t get any replies. Sean was probably asleep. Yeah, it¡¯s three thirty in the


    morning. Only artists like Abigail don¡¯t sleep.


    ¡°It¡¯s almost Kingston¡¯s first trial.¡± Abigail looked at Cameron. ¡°Do you think Sean cares about the


    results?¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you think Mr. Graham is still taking the Palmer siblings¡¯ side?¡± Cameron looked at Abigail.


    He wanted to tell her that Sean had secretly done a lot for her, but he couldn¡¯t.


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    ¡°No. I just think he¡¯s bothered that Kingston is going to jail,¡± said Abigail calmly.


    Cameron pursed his lips. ¡°He won¡¯t say anything no matter what you do. He supports all your


    decisions.¡±


    ¡°He cares about the Palmer siblings. That you can¡¯t deny, can you?¡± asked Abigail. She felt that Sean


    called her just now partly because he wanted to grumble. If it weren¡¯t for her, he wouldn¡¯t have a falling


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    out with the Palmer siblings.


    ¡°Mr. Graham was only repaying their favor all this time, but his debt was already repaid the moment


    they ruined his marriage.¡± Cameron looked at Abigail solemnly. To Cameron, the Palmer siblings


    deserved what they got, but Sean gained nothing from this fight either.


    He got a divorce from Abigail. That wasn¡¯t great. His grandmother¡¯s rtionship with him was strained,


    and Abigail and her grandmother avoided him like the gue. His life was crumbling. He was all alone,


    and Abigail¡¯s neglect haunted him.


    Abigail mused for a moment. ¡°He never cared about our marriage. He had a lot of chances to save it,


    but he took Joan¡¯s side every single time. You think he cares about our marriage, but I think he just


    regrets he never bnced things well. No one can have their cake and eat it too, especially when it


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, do you really have no feelings for him anymore?¡± Cameron asked. He had to.


    Abigail smiled. ¡°He called me right before Kingston¡¯s first trial. He told me about their past. I tried to


    guess why he did it, and in the end, I concluded that he couldn¡¯t let the Palmer siblings go.¡±


    ¡°On the contrary. He only called you because he had already let them go,¡± said Cameron.


    That surprised Abigail.


    Cameron looked down. In a gentler tone, he said, ¡°It¡¯ste, Ms. Quinn. Get some rest. Burning the


    midnight oil will hurt your body. Mr. Graham will worry when he finds out.¡± Cameron smiled.


    Abigail thought he would get mad at her on Sean¡¯s behalf, so the smile came as a surprise. There was


    a reason he was Sean¡¯s trusted aide.


    When Cameron left Abigail¡¯s house, he sighed. Abigail¡¯s prejudice against Sean was never erased, but


    he couldn¡¯t say anything to change that. If he did, it would sound like he was trying to make Sean look


    good in Abigail¡¯s eyes.

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    Chapter 338 I¡¯m Kelly, Colby


    Two days were left until Kingston¡¯s trial. Colby suddenly received a video of Lina getting abducted. She


    looked worse for wear, and she was crying in the video.


    ¡°Colby, show this video to Abigail and make her settle things with Kingston out of court, and wife goes


    free, or she dies. And don¡¯t tell Sean about it, or I¡¯ll kill her right away.¡± The voice sounded robotic and


    eerie.


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    Colby wasn¡¯t scared even after seeing the video. He had seen a lot of stuff in his younger years.


    Though he spent most of his time ying cards, he was still a sharp man. Lina¡¯s fear didn¡¯t seem. fake.


    He analyzed the whole thing and then remembered how Joan had been buttering up Linately. She


    must be involved in this. They¡¯re just trying to make sure that Kingston goes free. One, they want to


    strain the rtionship between us and the Quinns. That way, Joan will have no more threats, and using


    Kingston¡¯s friendship with Sean, they can marry her into our family. That¡¯s why the Palmer siblings


    ruined Sean¡¯s marriage.


    Tye forwarded the video, but I am not interested in this matter. I have some games to y. If you don¡¯t


    have anything better to say, don¡¯t text me. Then, Colby went to his friend¡¯s house. That woman


    wouldn¡¯t listen to me. Now look at what she got herself into. Colby came out into the courtyard and was


    texting his friend, but then a girl spoke, breaking his train of thought.


    ¡°Colby.¡±


    It was an unfamiliar voice. Colby raised his head and saw a girl in expensive clothes standing nearby,


    looking at him. The girl had long, lustrous hair and looked nice and quiet.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Colby didn¡¯t know this girl.


    ¡°Call me Kelly, Colby. I¡¯m Abigail¡¯s friend. My brother is friends with her. We got a video, and it¡¯s about


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    Sean¡¯s grandmother. My brother asked me toe here and talk to you.¡± Kelly approached Colby,


    looking polite.


    Colby frowned. Did everyone get that video besides Sean?


    Kelly took her phone out and showed him the video. It was simr to the one he got.


    ¡°I was going to get someone to settle this. You don¡¯t have to talk to me. I have my own way to settle


    this.¡± Colby didn¡¯t trust the woman right away. All she had was a video, and she imed that she was


    Abigail¡¯s friend. If he had trusted her just like that, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to survive for this long.


    ¡°Colby, I¡¯m here to tell you that my brother and I can settle this without straining your and the Quinns


    rtionship,¡± said Kelly gently.


    Colby looked at her, turning solemn. ¡°Even if Abigail¡¯s involved in this, the one who was kidnapped is


    our family member. I don¡¯t know you or your brother. Why should I ept your


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    help? Don¡¯t do things that¡¯s out of your league, girl.¡±


    ¡°We came from Capitalis. We¡¯ve been following the Palmer siblings¡¯ case for a long time now. When


    Kingston abducted Analise, my brother helped out too. We¡¯d love nothing more than for Kingston to be


    put behind bars and stop harming people. You¡¯d like to see that happen too, don¡¯t you?¡± said Kelly


    politely but adamantly.


    Colby warmed up a little the moment Kelly said her brother saved Abigail¡¯s grandmother. ¡°Let¡¯s go,


    then. I¡¯ve asked to meet up with someone for this. Let¡¯s see what kind of clues you two can give us.¡±


    Colby went to his friend¡¯s house..


    Kelly smiled and went with him.


    ¡°Are you still not doing anything, sir?¡± Xavien showed the video they intercepted to Sean, but Sean


    didn¡¯t say anything.


    Sean asked, ¡°Aside from my grandpa and Analise, no one got this video?¡±


    ¡°Not exactly. Someone else hijacked thework and intercepted the video like I did. I¡¯m looking into it,¡±


    Xavien replied.


    ¡°Find out who it is as soon as possible. Joan hasn¡¯t made any move for now. We wait,¡± said Sean


    before looking away. Even though he hated his grandmother for turning his marriage upside down, he


    couldn¡¯t bear to see her suffer. Kingston¡¯s friend is smart. They went after the grandparents. If they


    bypass me and have gramps and Analise talk to Abigail, they can get her to settle out of court with


    Kingston.


    No matter how tough Abigail was or how much she hated Kingston for abducting Analise, she would


    relent the moment Colby and Analise talked to her. Colby had always been nice to her and always took


    her side. Analise already felt guilty because Colby agreed to marry Abigail and Sean together, so she


    would ask Abigail to settle out of court. That way, they can get what they want by bypassing me, but


    they underestimated Grandpa. He made a sessful business in the eighties. He has seen a lot of


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    Chapter 339 The Dust Settles


    That evening, Joan called Sean. ¡°Sean, my brother¡¯s friend has kidnapped your grandma. I¡¯ll give you


    the address right now. You have to save her,¡± she reported in a hurry, her voice mildly cracking.


    Man, if she actually puts that effort into acting, she¡¯d have made a name for herself by now, but some


    people are trash, no matter how you cut it. Even when I¡¯ve set her up to be a big star, she¡¯s still


    confined to her narrow point of view. She¡¯d never have the courage to step onto the path.


    ¡°What? Grandpa didn¡¯t tell me about it.¡± Sean yed along, but he motioned at Xavien to start working.


    Xavien quickly connected the line to Kingston¡¯s friend.


    Having no idea about that, Joan said, ¡°They knew they couldn¡¯t get through you easily, so they


    snapped a video and sent it to Colby. They told him not to tell you, so only Colby and Analise got the


    video. They want the two of them to tell Abigail to settle out of court. That way, Kingston won¡¯t have to


    go to court.¡±


    A moment of silenceter, Sean said, ¡°How can I know if that¡¯s true? Grandpa told me nothing, and I¡¯m


    busy with work. Unless this is verified, I won¡¯t do anything.¡±


    ¡°I have the video here. I can send it to you. You¡¯re smart, so you¡¯ll know if it¡¯s true. And I know where


    they¡¯re keeping Old Mrs. Graham. I¡¯ll give you the address.¡±


    He grunted. A momentter, he got the video and address. After seeing the video, he told Xavien, ¡°Get


    someone to rescue my grandma.¡± He then told her, ¡°Grandma isn¡¯t looking good. Can you talk to them


    a little? She¡¯s not young anymore. This kind of torture can kill her. Protect her until I get there.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± said Joan, her excitement unmistakable.


    The call ended, and then Sean took the phone Xavien gave him. ¡°So, do you want my men to catch all


    of you, or will you hand my grandmother back?¡± asked Sean coolly.


    ¡°You knew what she was going after all this time? You got a spy to reveal all this to me, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    answered the man, humiliated. He and Joan thought they were ying the Grahams like a fiddle, but


    unbeknownst to him, Sean had been watching all this time, and he yed them like a puppet master


    pulling the strings.


    ¡°There¡¯s always a bigger hunter out there. Fighting me was the wrong choice. You still have a chance,


    though. Go to the address Joan gave me and beat her up. She¡¯s the real traitor,¡± said Sean calmly.


    The man hung up in fury.


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    It was night when the cries of Joan came from the steel room. The man standing before her was burly,


    snarling like a man-eating demon. ¡°Snakey, please, have mercy on me! I did it for your goo


    Then, Snakey whipped her face before she could finish. Her flesh cracked, and the pain made her


    scream. ¡°My face! Kingston will kill you when hees out!¡±


    ¡°You dare bring him up? We¡¯re trying to save him here, and what did you do? You should die, b*tch!


    Kingston¡¯s so unlucky he has a sister like you!¡± He went ahead and pped her.


    Joan saw stars, and everything around her spun.


    ¡°You b*tch! You¡¯d leave your brother for dead just for your profit. Our n wouldn¡¯t have failed if you


    hadn¡¯t betrayed us!¡± He kept cursing.


    She was injured all over and kept crying, wondering how things turned out this way.


    ¡°You¡¯re wondering why I¡¯m here instead of Sean? He sent his men and told me you set up a big trap.


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    You were going to use Lina and spring a trap on everyone. I never took her here. This was all a trap for


    you to step into.¡± He sneered, looking at her like she was a pitiful dog.


    Joan¡¯s hair was drenched in sweat and blood as she looked at Snakey in disbelief.


    ¡°He knew I¡¯d kill you if you came, but he still told you toe. Pathetic. Now you see the true colors of


    the man you love? He¡¯s a heartless b¡¯stard who ys you like a little b*tch.¡± He gazed at Joan with pity.


    At that point, her eyes were glistening with tears. She could not say anything and could only cry in


    sadness.


    Following that, he went ahead and grabbed her by her hair. ¡°Do you regret this, Joan?¡±


    ¡°Why? Why?¡± she muttered, the light in her eyes snuffed out. Why did Sean do this to me?


    ¡°Sean hates you. You and your brother. He hates you two for ruining his peaceful life. You should be


    damned. Both of you. And here I was, trying to save you guys. You did this to yourself because of your


    greed, you b*tch!¡± He shoved her away.

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    Tears covered Joan¡¯s face, and it fused with her blood, giving her a horrifying look. She sobbed quietly,


    muttering. ¡°How could you do this to me, Sean? How could you?¡±


    Snakey could not believe she was still thinking about Sean at this point. She¡¯s hopeless. This woman is


    the most selfish I¡¯ve ever seen. She¡¯d betray her brother just to live a good life. ¡°You can stay here and


    think. about Sean all you want. When your corpse is found a few weekster, you¡¯d be so dposed


    that no one will recognize you. Not even him. Even if he does, he won¡¯t care about you.¡± With that, he


    and his men left.


    When everyone was gone, she eventually snapped out of her sadness. She was injured all over, and


    her cheeks were bleeding. She tried to struggle, but the pain almost made her faint. ¡°Kingston¡­¡± She


    finally knew regret. When Kingston was around, she would never suffered like this. Now, she regretted


    not saving her brother.


    ¡°Kingston!¡± Joan shouted, shedding more tears. She missed the days he protected her. Those were


    happy days when no one would raise their voice at her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Kingston. Save me¡­ It hurts¡­¡± She


    cried in the empty steel room, but those who once protected her did not show up.


    Sean stood outside the room. Eventually, Joan¡¯s cries slowed down, and silence finally came. Xavien


    and his men went inside to check, and he came out, reporting, ¡°She fainted from excessive blood loss.


    If we don¡¯t take her to the hospital, she¡¯ll die.¡±


    ¡°Tell Kingston about Joan¡¯s situation. If he gives me a good answer, I¡¯ll spare her. Make sure you tell


    him to think about his answer long and hard. If I¡¯m displeased, she will note out of this ce alive.¡±


    The look on Sean¡¯s face was dark and icy.


    Xavien told his man to carry out the order.


    The sky started to brighten up when Joan woke from hera and saw the white ceiling. overhead.


    She froze for a moment, and just when she was about to jump in ecstasy, she saw the cops beside her


    bed. Then, she turned the color of the ceiling.


    ¡°Miss Palmer, Sean of Graham International has lodged a report saying that you kidnapped his


    grandmother. We¡¯ll need your cooperation for the investigation.¡± The cop looked solemn, and the air


    around felt bitingly chilly.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­¡± she denied.


    Someone opened the door, and in came Sean and Xavien. The cop stated, ¡°Old Mrs. Graham has told


    us you were involved in the abduction. You lured her out of the mountain and told her about the


    abduction n, all to turn the Quinns and Grahams against each other. That¡¯ll make it casy


    for


    you to marry Mr. Graham. And the other reason for this n is that your brother is about to go to court.


    You were trying to use Old Mrs. Graham to threaten Ms. Quinn into settling the case


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    outside of court so your brother could get away scot-free.¡±


    ¡°I-I didn¡¯t do it!¡± shouted Joan. She looked at Sean, her eyes filled with pain and disappointment. ¡°Why?


    My brother risked his life for you, and this is how you repay me?¡±


    He looked at her coldly. ¡°For old times¡¯ sake, I saved you and your brother from danger, but instead of


    thanking me for that, you repaid me with evil.¡±


    Tears spilled out of her eyes. She raised her head, looking at him as she sobbed. ¡°You pushed us into


    this personal hell for Abigail. You want to get back together with her? I¡¯ll pray for you; I pray you never


    get the love of your life back! You¡¯re a heartless b*stard! You don¡¯t deserve love!¡± She cackled.


    Xavien could see the storm on Sean¡¯s face and darted ahead to grab Joan¡¯s chin. ¡°Shut it!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t attack her!¡± said the cop sternly.


    Sean pursed her lips and looked at her coldly. ¡°Hemitted murder so many years ago and has


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    confessed to it. So, you were already ruining his life back then. How old were you? Highschool age. I


    see some people are born evil.¡±


    And because of what he said, Joan calmed down. She could not remember about that past. All she


    remembered was that because of her brother¡¯s imprisonment, Sean sent her abroad and paid for her


    studies in the best school out there. She had unlimited pocket money, all the brand-name fashion


    goods she wanted, and a ton of jewelry. Slie resembled a princess, and her ssmates. envied her.


    She then came back and was known as Sean¡¯s true love, enjoying all the care he had for her. One call


    from her, and he would drop everything just to see her, even if he was cuddling with Abigail. Wherever


    they were, as long as Joan was around, Abigail would take all the humiliation dished out at her due to


    his backing. Abigail would never go against him.


    Those were the good old days. It was like a dream, and it passed by Joan quickly. She had forgotten


    how she convinced her brother tomit that crime before he was jailed.


    Sean knew that very well. ¡°You cried to him, saying you wanted a better life. Because he dropped out


    of school too early, he couldn¡¯t get any good jobs, so he hoped you¡¯d have a bright future instead.


    That¡¯s why he betrayed me and murdered someone. He strapped all the guilt on ne just to create the


    best environment for you, but you failed him, just like the failure


    you are.¡±

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    Joan clenched her teeth. ¡°Stop talking!¡±


    Sean looked at her coldly and said nothing more.


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    She looked at the cop beside her vacantly. ¡°Can I talk to him for a bit, officer?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but you have to confess to your crimes. Denial won¡¯t do your sentence any good.¡± The


    left.


    Xavien got a chair for Sean, who sat down and looked at Joan coldly, saying nothing.


    cop


    ¡°When you came to my ce that day and used Snakey¡¯s photo to force an answer out of me, you


    knew how you were going to take me down, didn¡¯t you?¡± She looked at the man with hate. That day, he


    showed her a photo of Snakey on his phone and asked if she knew that


    guy.


    A few days before he showed her that photo, she was in contact with Snakey,ing up with a n to


    use Lina to gain his trust. Joan did not admit it, but she told him she could find a way if he wanted to


    get in touch with Snakey.


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t trying to take you down. You were blinded by your greed. If you¡¯d taken Jimmy¡¯s side, I¡¯d


    never have found him easily.¡± He looked at her coldly.


    ¡°So,


    you


    showed me that photo because you wanted me to walk into the trap.¡± Joan smiled. Sean tossed a


    smokescreen into the battlefield, and she let her guard down. The moment she told him. she could


    hook him up with Snakey, she had fallen into his trap. Simrly, Snakey had been dragged into it since


    then as well.


    ¡°After your imprisonment, try to remember everything Kingston has done for you. Get better. You and


    your brother are at least 100 years too early to fight me.¡± Sean stood up.


    Joan cried and screeched, her scream hysterical.


    He stood at the doorway and looked at her for a while. Once she calmed down, he added, ¡°Back in


    high school, I took you and your brother as close friends. When he tripped over in the working world, I


    wanted to help you guys get on your feet. But kindness often begets betrayal in return. My kindness


    gave birth to their evil.


    Sean did reflect on how things turned out this way, but the Palmer siblings made him realize what


    kindness begets betrayal¡¯ meant. His unlimited giving to Joan eventually backfired on him.


    When she looked at him, she only saw his back as he was gone a momentter. She fell from the bed


    and crawled toward the door, crying. ¡°Sean, please, I¡¯m sorry! I¡¯m sorry! Don¡¯t leave me! I promise I


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    won¡¯t ruin your rtionship anymore! I¡¯ll tell Abigail everything! Please, don¡¯t leave!¡±


    She did not get too far, for the pain made her ck out for a moment, and she almost fainted.


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    When the cops came in, she was bawling her eyes out.


    On the day of the hearing, Kingston confessed to his crimes before hiswyer could say a thing. He


    even told them about what he did in the past.


    Abigail was in the intiff¡¯s seat, staring at him in surprise. Herwyer was shocked as well. He had a


    stack of documents prepared, but there was no use for them anymore.


    In the end, Kingston was sentenced to ten years of jail time. When Abigail came out of the court, she


    was a little dazed. Herwyer smiled awkwardly. ¡°Didn¡¯t think it¡¯d go that smoothly.¡± They were


    prepared for the battle, but Kingston confessed immediately.


    ¡°Yeah. Thanks for all the work you did for me over these months. I¡¯ll give you the payment as promised.


    She turned around and smiled at herwyer.


    Thewyer smiled, nodding. ¡°Pleasure doing business with you, Ms. Quinn.¡±


    ¡°Pleasure.¡± She shook his hand.


    A few days after Kingston¡¯s trial was over, Pendorf¡¯s authority announced Joan¡¯s verdict. She was


    sentenced to three years in prison for a case of kidnapping. Since she was a has-been, her verdict


    went viral.


    Abigail was immersed in her work, so she did not notice it. Her neck was sore when she was done. with


    work for the day, so she asked Luna, who had just returned from a business trip, to get a massage at


    the massage parlor together.


    While enjoying the massage, Luna said, ¡°Hey, do you know that Joan and her brother are both jailed?¡±


    Abigail was almost falling asleep from how great the massage felt when she widened her eyes.


    ¡°What?¡± It had been a while since she heard any news about Joan.


    ¡°She¡¯s sentenced to jail. Sean chucked her in himself. I couldn¡¯t get the details, though.¡± Luna looked at


    Abigail, shocked.


    Abigail was stunned as well. First, Kingston confessed to his crimes. Then, Joan was sentenced to jail.


    Both her biggest enemies had fallen, and Abigail thought she should finally rest.


    Luna turned around and looked at her, eyes sparkling. ¡°Honestly, how¡¯d he find it in him to chuck her


    into prison? I thought she was his beloved.¡±


    ¡°Maybe she did something that angered him too much,¡± said Abigail. No matter the reason, it was good


    for her that the Palmer siblings were jailed. Half of her grandmother¡¯s safety problems were


    solved now.


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    Luna turned back again and sighed. ¡°Never make an enemy out of Sean. Everyone who does did not


    end well.¡±


    Abigail grunted in agreement, then remembered the call he made back then. Does that mean he had


    an actual falling out with the Palmer siblings?

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    Thedies came out of the massage parlor eventually. Then, Luna saw Cameron hiding behind at tree


    in front of the parlor, watching them. She asked, ¡°Did Sean follow us here again?¡±


    ¡°Hm?¡± Abigail thought Sean hade, so she looked in the direction Luna was looking. When she saw


    Cameron, she exined, ¡°He didn¡¯t. Cameron¡¯s been following metely. Oh, I forgot to tell you. Kelly


    and Josh came to Pendorf.¡±


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    ¡°Why?¡± Luna frowned. She had no idea about the grudge between Abigail and the Pearsons, but Kelly


    left a bad impression after that transaction case.


    ¡°Kelly said she came to get a gown, but that¡¯s not her main goal. Josh only came with her,¡± answered


    Abigail.


    Luna looked miffed. ¡°What goal does she have?¡±


    Abigail looked at Luna and whispered, ¡°The gown is just an excuse. She¡¯sing for Sean.¡±


    Luna looked surprised. ¡°She¡¯s set her sights on him?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Abigail nodded.


    Luna chortled. ¡°She has a good eye. Goes for the most handsome guy.¡±


    Abigail agreed. Sean did have a look that could attract a lot ofdies, and not to mention he came. from


    a great family.


    Thedies went to the car park, and Luna looked at Cameron, who was still following them. She asked,


    ¡°He follows you around like a stalker every day?¡±


    ¡°He does that without even bothering to hide. It¡¯s not stalking.¡± Abigail was amused.


    ¡°And he¡¯s riding a scooter.¡± Luna muttered, ¡°Not like Sean doesn¡¯t have cars.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just Cameron¡¯s personal preference.¡± Abigail held her forehead. Ever since Cameron started


    following her, he let his inner self loose. First, he rode a shared bicycle. Then, he got used to it.


    perhaps, and got a scooter. He said it made his job easier because he could follow her car better.


    Atst, Abigail came back to her neighborhood and waited for him under her apartment.


    Cameron approached her, still riding his scooter, with a smile. ¡°Are you waiting for me, Ms. Quinn?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the reason for Joan¡¯s verdict?¡± she asked.


    He was still on his scooter. A moment of hesitationter, he said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to get hung up


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    on the truth, Ms. Quinn. Just know who Mr. Graham did this for.¡±


    ¡°I have no idea at all,¡± said Abigail honestly. She had no clue what happened between Joan and Sean,


    so how should she know who he did this for?


    ¡°I see. But the results are what you wanted anyway, said Cameron.


    ¡°I want to know the truth. Can you tell me?¡± she asked, a little gentler.


    He smiled bitterly. ¡°You should ask Mr. Graham. It¡¯s not like I don¡¯t want to tell you, but this case has


    She nodded. ¡°Fine. I won¡¯t ask.¡±


    With that, she went into her apartment, after which Cameron let out a sigh and rode away. After dinner,


    she did not work like she always did. Instead, she sat on the windowsill and stared out at the night. Did


    he do it for Lina? She stayed quiet for a long time, then called Sean eventually. Quickly enough, the call


    was picked up.


    ¡°Kingston confessed. Did you do anything?¡± She wanted to start slow and ask about Kingston first.


    before bringing up Joan¡¯s case.


    ¡°Nothing. Don¡¯t worry. He confessed because the evidence was clear. No amount of pleas would work


    in his favor,¡± answered Sean calmly. If Abigail knew what he did behind the scenes, she would think


    she owed him. However, the mess started because of him, and it should end because of him, too. That


    would be the best way to do it so that she would not bear any guilt.


    ¡°So, you told him to confess?¡± she asked.


    ¡°More or less,¡± he said. Threats were a form of negotiation too, so it was technically not a lie.


    She grunted. So, he must¡¯ve called me before the trial, knowing the results wouldn¡¯t change. Was he


    really in


    a bad mood then?


    ¡°Any other questions?¡± asked Seannguidly.


    ¡°The news said you¡¯re involved in Joan¡¯s verdict. What did she do to cross you? The verdict came fast.¡±


    Abigail thought the progress of Joan¡¯s case went too fast.


    ¡°Shemitted a crime, and they found the evidence. That¡¯s why the verdict came fast.¡± He did not


    answer the main question, for he had nned Joan¡¯s capture for a long time, so he could not exin


    things in just a few words.


    Abigail was about to say something when a familiar voice on the other end spoke, ¡°Lina, I got the best


    chef to cook for you.¡±


    ¡°Talkter,¡± said Sean.


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    Even so, Abigail could tell it was Kelly¡¯s voice, and she cocked an eyebrow. ¡°Sure.¡± She¡¯s fast. Linking


    up with Lina right away, but then, with her looks and background, Lina would be more than happy to


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    Abigail hung up, and her mind started to wander. She had no idea how Kelly managed to link up with


    Lina, but Sean did not seem reluctant. And did she go to his house or the residence? Her mind was a


    mess. She then snapped out of it and knocked her head. ¡°Oh, why am I thinking so much? Not like this


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    has anything to do with me.¡±


    Despite saying that, Abigail lost sleep, tossing and turning all night. The next morning, she came. to


    work looking exhausted with dark circles under her eyes.


    Luna was concerned. ¡°You burned the midnight oil to make clothes again?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Abigail denied. She made no progress on the clothes, so she could not use it as an excuse.


    ¡°What did you do, then?¡± Luna huddled closer to check the dark circles. ¡°I see you workedte into the


    night. You should go home and get some rest if you can¡¯t take it. We can do with one day of your


    absence.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m alright.¡± Abigail waved her down. She could not sleep anyway.


    Luna sat on the couch and told the assistant to make coffee to wake Abigail up. ¡°Lost sleep because of


    stress?¡± she asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any idea why I feel stressed.¡± Abigail massaged her temples. She never thought she


    would lose sleep, but her mind went on overdrive after the call ended. She kept wondering what kind of


    rtionship Sean and Kelly shared. Of course, she did not think she was jealous but just failed to


    understand why.


    Luna looked at her curiously. ¡°If something bothers you, you can talk to me.¡±


    ¡°I called Seanst night to ask him some questions, and I heard Kelly¡¯s voice. She was getting along


    well with Lina.¡± Abigail did not hide. She could not understand why she lost sleep because of that


    either. Maybe she would get out of this rut if she talked to Luna andbed things out.


    ¡°Oh, they¡¯re hooking up already? Sean and Kelly?¡± Luna was surprised, and she raised her voice.


    The assistant came in and heard that. She made a mental note of that, and as she ced the cup- of


    coffee on Abigail¡¯s table, she saw how pale Abigail looked, noticing the dark circles under her eyes. Ah,


    I see. Mr. Graham had a change of heart. Abigail lost her love. Rich guys are se mbags. All of them.


    Knew it.


    She got along with Camerontely, so she would tell him a bit about Abigail. She thought it would be


    great if Abigail and Sean could be a couple. After all, he was handsome, rich, and came from a good


    family-a good match for Abigail.


    But right after I shipped them, Sean hooked up with another woman. The assistant came to the


    workshop¡¯s doorway and harrumphed at Cameron He was standing sentry and was


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    dumbfounded about that. Still, he smiled bitterly at the assistant. ¡°I didn¡¯t get on your nerves, did


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    ¡°What? I just feel annoyed seeing you. You have a problem with that?¡± The assistant harrumphed and


    went back into the workshop.


    Cameron was confused. ¡°No wonder they say women areplicated. I get it now.¡± He did not even do


    anything, yet Abigail¡¯s assistant hated him out of nowhere.


    Meanwhile, Abigail did not realize that the assistant took the conversation the wrong way. She was


    talking about her confusion with Luna.


    ¡°I know you aren¡¯t jealous even without you telling me. He did help us deal with Kelly, and now he got


    back with her? That¡¯s confusing. Is Kelly that good that she could make him fall for her that easily?¡±


    Luna got a little angry at that point.


    ¡°Um, what are the chances he fell for her?¡± Abigail thought it was weird. Is Sean that kind of man?


    ¡°Honestly, if they think they make a great couple, then time means nothing to their love. We can¡¯t judge


    this based on what we know about Sean. Love doesn¡¯t follow logic.¡± Luna was angry on Abigail¡¯s


    behalf. Is my friend not good enough? Why¡¯d he ept Kelly¡¯s love that easily?


    ¡°You¡¯re right. We never knew Sean. Even if he¡¯s getting along with Kelly, there¡¯s nothing to be surprised


    about.¡± Abigail¡¯s mind cleared up because Luna had dragged her out of the rut. She was confused


    because she thought Sean was the person she knew. Just because he dealt with the Pearsons did not


    mean he hated Kelly. Even if he did hate her, that was only because of the Pearsons¡¯ actions..


    Now that Kelly hade to Pendorf and exined everything, did he still have reasons to hate her? It


    was not right to judge their rtionship just because of her stereotype.


    Luna looked at Abigail with constion. ¡°It¡¯s alright. You two are divorced anyway. What does it matter


    who he falls in love with?¡±


    Abigail spent three years, but his heart did not even fall for her. Perhaps she was not his cup of tea;


    perhaps¡­ Sean liked women with Kelly¡¯s looks and personality. It was normal. Love followed no logic,


    after all.

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    Chapter 344


    Chapter 344 Never Learn a Lesson


    Early in the morning, Sean came to the hospital. He saw Kelly in the ward, looking after Lina, and


    annoyance red in his eyes. He stood at the entryway, refusing to go into the room. ¡°If you like my


    grandmother that much, Miss Hagl, why don¡¯t you take her to your ce and care for her


    there?¡±


    ¡°Oh, what¡¯s with you getting mad first thing in the morning? She¡¯s just being nice. You¡¯re busy as a bee,


    and I¡¯m bored living in the hospital alone. It¡¯s nice I get someone to talk with,¡± Lina chided.


    He remained icy and silent.


    ¡°Kelly¡¯s the most meticulous woman I¡¯ve ever seen. She even got a chef to make breakfast, especially


    for me. Not everyone can do that,¡± shemented, looking at Kelly with affection.


    Sean knew she was mocking Abigail on purpose again. ¡°If you like her that much, treat her like your


    granddaughter. I¡¯m going on a business trip for two weeks. I¡¯ll tell the doctors about it. You rest up. Call


    Grandpa if you need anything,¡± he stated calmly and left. He seldom got in touch with Lina anyway, and


    even if Kelly liked to stay with her, he would not do anything about it. She didn¡¯t learn anything at all.


    Even after Joan yed her like a fiddle, she still doesn¡¯t know how to be cautious Kelly¡¯s a more


    cunning woman than Joan; she¡¯s a viper. There¡¯s nothing good about staying in touch with her.


    Sean knew Lina would never listen to him until she got in trouble. Even if they were to argue, she would


    just use her heart condition to bully him into silence. As such, all he could do was stay away and talk as


    little as possible to her.


    The moment he turned around, a disgruntled Linained, ¡°I got kidnapped and fell sick, yet you¡¯re


    going on a business trip? How heartless can you be?¡±


    Kelly held Lina¡¯s hand. Nicely, she said, ¡°Old Mrs. Graham, it¡¯s hard to hold up apany alone. He


    has to do this. You get to live in the best ward and have the best bodyguards because he worked hard


    for it.¡±


    ¡°I just want him to stay and get along with you,¡± said Lina.


    Kelly smiled. ¡°I¡¯m not close to him. We shouldn¡¯t force him to stay, or things will get awkward.


    By then, Sean had already left. Xavien followed him and said quietly, ¡°I¡¯ve told Josh about Kelly¡¯s case.


    She¡¯s the one who hijacked thework. Probably wanted to use this case to get close to your family.¡±


    Sean nodded. ¡°Let her get close to Grandma. I¡¯d like to see what she¡¯s up to.¡± He did not mind doing to


    Kelly what he did to Joan.


    Once he was gone, Lina held Kelly¡¯s hand. ¡°If you didn¡¯t do it for him, why did youe to care for me?


    Do you like him?¡±


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    Kelly smiled but said nothing.


    Lina quickly grinned as well. ¡°I knew it. You don¡¯t have to feel embarrassed. He¡¯s always cold and


    distant, but you¡¯re a gooddy. Take it slowly, and he¡¯ll see the good in you.¡±


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    ¡°I don¡¯t mean anything. This is all because of Abigail. There¡¯s a misunderstanding between us, so I


    want to know Mr. Graham and see if he can clear things up between me and her,¡± said Kelly softly.


    The mention of Abigail made Lina¡¯s face fall. ¡°What misunderstanding do you have? She¡¯s a bad


    person anyway. Don¡¯t get anywhere near her.¡±


    Kelly put on a look of surprise but quickly defended Abigail. ¡°It¡¯s not like that. You misunderstood her,


    too. She¡¯s a good person. Made a lot of designs people loved. I adore her.¡±


    Lina wanted to tell her that she had stayed in touch with Abigail for three years, so she knew what she


    was talking about. However, Kelly came from a great family, so she did not want her to know Sean was


    divorced for fear of scaring thisdy before the rtionship even began. Not to mention, she was doing


    this for Abigail.


    ¡°So what if she makes great designs? If she¡¯s a bad person inside, she¡¯s nothing,¡± Lina said with scorn,


    chortling.


    Kelly looked at her for a while and asked, ¡°Why do you hate her that much, Old Mrs. Graham? I think


    she gets along with Mr. Graham quite well, and he takes care of her. I thought you didn¡¯t hate her.¡±


    ¡°This is a long story. Just know that she owes all her sess to Sean. She dumped him like trash after


    using him. But it¡¯s alright. I don¡¯t want a barren woman like her to have eyes for him. I¡¯m not going to


    tolerate her.¡± The mention of Abigail angered her.


    Kelly listened quietly and smiled awkwardly. ¡°I don¡¯t know much, so I¡¯ll refrain frommenting.¡±


    That made Lina sheepish as she thought about something. She¡¯s a gentle, reasonable woman who


    came from the capital. And from a great family, too. I have to seize this chance. Joan is nothing


    She quickly held Kelly¡¯s hand and defended herself. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s just a grudge between families. I¡¯m not


    lying to you. I experienced it first-hand. My family is the best one in this city. There¡¯s no reason for me


    to get angry at an orphan who has nothing unless she went too far, that is.¡±


    Kelly nodded. ¡°Lina, you and Abigail both are quirky. You¡¯re straightforward, while Abigail¡¯s stubborn.


    She won¡¯t change her mind once it is set, no matter what you tell her. I wouldn¡¯t have tried to clear the


    misunderstanding through Mr. Graham anyway.¡±


    Lina still looked disapproving. ¡°No need for that. She¡¯s not worth your time.¡±

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    Chapter 345 The Misunderstanding of Chaos


    Kelly shrugged, her toneced with indifference. ¡°Anyway, it was my fault to begin with. I¡¯m not very


    good with words, which caused her to be upset. She¡¯s been holding a grudge ever since, and when I


    personally went to Pendorf to apologize to her this time, it ended up involving my brother instead. I feel


    even more guilty now.¡±


    As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears, making her look wronged.


    At that, Lina disliked Abigail even more. This is so her. She holds grudges over a few words, and it¡¯s


    led to a divorce and the current frosty rtionship between me and Sean.


    Lina held Kelly¡¯s hand, her face filled with anger. ¡°You see, Sean doesn¡¯t treat me well, and it¡¯s all


    because of her instigating our discord. She really doesn¡¯t deserve you to be concerned about her.¡±


    ¡°You have no idea. My brother really fancies her,¡± Kelly said in a low voice.


    It was because Lina had said a lot of negative things about Abigail that she felt a lot morefortable


    as her fondness for Kelly grew.


    After all, she was also in this situation.


    During lunch, Cameron brought Abigail¡¯s assistant a ss of coffee.


    Carrying the ss of coffee back to the studio, he blocked the assistant holding the takeout at the door.


    ¡°Miss, even though I¡¯m not sure what I did wrong, I bought coffee as an apology. Can you please tell


    me what I did wrong? I¡¯ll make sure to change!¡±


    The assistant rolled her eyes at him and said, ¡°Why are you still here? Your boss has fled with another


    woman, so you should guard the woman he likes instead. Who do you think you are by staying here to


    annoy people?¡±


    She felt that it was probably Abigail being too polite to chase Cameron away, which was why the man


    was still there. However, she herself had no intention of being polite.


    As long as he stood there, Abigail would be reminded of Sean every time she saw Cameron, which


    would make her sad after that.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Cameron finally grasped the important part of the matter.


    He pulled the assistant to a spot beside a tree outside the studio and whispered, ¡°I really didn¡¯t know


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    about this. You have seen how devoted I am to Ms. Quinn. Can you please exin in detail? I¡¯d like to


    help you learn the truth so that we can avoid any misunderstandings.¡±


    Cameron knew that this young assistant shipped the rtionship that Sean and Abigail had.


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    Sometimes, he would catch her on her phone, happily reading fanfiction that was written byizens on


    her phone. He found her quite cute.


    Even though Sean and Abigail had long been divorced, and their three-year marriage was a disaster,


    Cameron was like the young assistant. He hoped that these two could reconcile.


    The assistant stood with her hands on her hips, looking angry and refusing to speak. The more she


    thought about it, the angrier she was. She had been diligently reading the fanfiction online on a daily


    basis, but she never expected that Sean would have a change of heart so quickly? That left her on the


    verge of exploding.


    ¡°Miss, please. I really want them to be together, too. Just tell me, and I¡¯ll dig more into it, okay?


    Cameron handed the coffee to her solemnly.


    She epted it and looked at him, saying, ¡°Abigail couldn¡¯t sleepst night. It was because she


    discovered that your boss was with Kelly that kept her awake. I¡¯m really pissed, you know?¡±


    ¡°Is that so, Miss? Have your meal first, and don¡¯t forget your coffee too. I¡¯ll inquire about this, and once


    I have something, I¡¯ll report to you immediately,¡± Cameron replied, even though it caught him by


    surprise internally.


    He found it difficult to believe that Abigail, who had a heart of steel, would lose her sleep over Sean and


    Kelly being together.


    With some doubt, Cameron called Sean.


    Sean had just arrived at the airport when he received Cameron¡¯s call. ¡°Is something wrong on your


    end?¡± he asked, preparing to turn back.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, did you happen to attend any other eventsst night and run into Kelly?¡± Cameron asked


    respectfully.


    ¡°She was at the hospital taking care of her grandmother,¡± Sean replied calmly.


    He stood still, carefully recalling the events of the previous night. Soon, he realized, could it be that


    Abigail heard Kelly¡¯s voice and cared about it?


    ¡°Ms. Quinn¡¯s assistant said that Ms. Quinn couldn¡¯t sleepst night. She misunderstood that you were


    with Kelly. Because of this, her assistant is pissed.¡± Cameron ryed what he knew to Sean, not being


    aware of the full story.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Sean¡¯s gaze slightly darkened. He hung up the phone and turned to Xavien beside him. ¡°Tell


    the client that I¡¯ll be two hourste.¡±


    Kelly¡¯s involvement with the Pearson Family and the harm caused to Analise were the actual reasons


    behind Abigail¡¯s insomnia, not the mere misunderstanding about his rtionship with Kelly. Abigail was


    worried that Sean would side with the Pearson Family, so he needed to exin things to her.


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    Outside the airport, he called Abigail, who answered the call quickly.


    ¡°We need to talk. Send me your current location. You cane in person or let Xavien pick you up.¡±


    Sean¡¯s tone sounded urgent.


    She fell silent momentarily before replying, ¡°Can¡¯t it be said over the phone? I¡¯m quite busy now and


    don¡¯t have time toe.¡±


    ¡°Whether our phones are being monitored or not, I can¡¯t be sure. After all, Kelly¡¯s visit to Pendorf can¡¯t


    be as simple as it seems. I need to exercise every precaution possible.¡± Sean patiently. exined the


    situation to Abigail.


    ¡°Then, send me the address, and I¡¯ll take a cab there.¡± Abigail replied.


    He hung up the phone with a faint smile on his lips. Sometimes, she was still rtively innocent, which


    was why he had genuinely managed to lie to her with that tone.

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    Chapter 346 His Exnation, Her Confusion


    As Abigail arrived at the cafe Sean had suggested, she pondered many things on her way. Ultimately,


    she concluded that Kelly wasn¡¯t interested in him but was using him as a pretext to further the interests


    of the Pearson Family. As she took her seat at the designated location, her expression turned serious.


    ¡°What could be so important that it had to be discussed at a cafe?¡±


    The man signaled the waiter to bring her a cup of warm milk before asking, ¡°What¡¯s with your face? Did


    you have a rough night yesterday?¡±


    She was still contemting what he intended to say. So, when she heard his question, she simply


    hummed in acknowledgment before grasping his inquiry. ¡°Hurry up and say what you want. I


    don¡¯t have all day.¡±


    ¡°Even if you¡¯re busy, you still need to find some time and rx,¡± Sean remarked. Honestly, it was


    because he wasn¡¯t prepared to exin it to Abigail.


    Her expression turned cold, and she demanded, ¡°What are you trying to say?¡±


    He sipped his coffee and began, ¡°Cameron mentioned that you didn¡¯t seem well today, and I thought it


    might be because of our phone callst night. You seemed to be overthinking things when you knew


    Kelly was with me.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t overthink about this,¡± she retorted immediately, aware that it was her gossipy assistant who


    had informed Cameron about her condition.


    At that moment, Sean raised his gaze and looked serious. ¡°I understand that you¡¯re not concerned.


    about the rtionship. Instead, you are worried that I might side with the Pearson Family. However, I


    assure you that I will not have any connection with them, and I certainly don¡¯t like Kelly.¡±Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    His unexpected statement left Abigail momentarily stunned. She lowered her head and took a few sips


    of her milk. In that brief moment, she discovered that it tasted unexpectedly delightful. ¡°This milk is


    quite tasty. I didn¡¯t expect it to be this good.¡±


    ¡°Abigail,¡± he called out, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness.


    After hearing her name, Abigail looked at him and replied calmly, ¡°I know.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Initially, Kelly came to my house because Grandma had a minor ident. She voluntarily


    went to the hospital to take care of her, You know how Grandma is-she treats Kelly dearly, even based


    on a little white lie,¡± Sean said softly.


    ¡°Alright, I understand. I¡¯ll head back to work after finishing this ss of milk.¡± She was eager to change


    the topic, not expecting that he had invited her out primarily for this exnation. She felt uneasy,


    pondering what her assistant and Cameron might have gossiped about. Consequently, she decided to


    instruct her assistant to knock before entering her office in the future.


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    Sean nodded and nced at his watch, realizing that two hours had passed quietly from the moment


    he arrived at the cafe to Abigail¡¯s arrival, with another thirty minutes until he departed for the airport.


    Lost in his thoughts, he was jolted when she spoke. If you¡¯re busy, you can leave first. It¡¯s fine.¡±


    In response to her considerate words, he lowered his hand and smiled. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to


    remember my habits.¡± He acknowledged the fact that every time he checked his watch, it signale an


    impending matter requiring his attention. Therefore, she consistently urged him to tend to hi affairs


    whenever she observed him looking at his watch.


    On the other hand, she set aside her milk upon hearing his words, and a smile graced her lips as she


    replied, ¡°We did share three years of our lives, you know. It hasn¡¯t even been a year since we parted


    ways.¡±


    Sean¡¯s emotions swirled within him as Abigail calmly reminisced about their shared past. ¡°Yeah¡­¡± he


    murmured with a hint of bittersweetness.


    After she left the cafe, Xavien approached Sean and gently reminded him, ¡°It¡¯s time to head to the


    airport.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Sean said, suppressing his lingering sadness, and walked toward his car.


    Observing Sean¡¯s despondent expression, Xavien couldn¡¯t help but sigh, knowing that Sean hadn¡¯t yet


    let go of his feelings for Abigail.


    After Abigail returned to her studio, feeling tired and in need of rest, her assistant informed her that


    Josh had arrived. Annoyed, she remarked, ¡°I don¡¯t want to see him.¡± She wasn¡¯t one to entertain


    visitors when she was exhausted.


    The assistant, bearing a troubled expression, exined, ¡°He refuses to leave and insists on seeing


    you.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s Cameron?¡± Abigail inquired as she covered her legs with a small nket.


    The assistant continued, ¡°Even if Josh barges in forcefully, Mr. Hopkins can¡¯t do anything about it.¡±


    Reluctantly, Abigail set aside the nket and stood up, apanying her assistant to the entrance of


    her studio. She frowned at Josh and asked, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°Has Kelly been here for the past few days?¡± Josh asked.


    She replied coldly, ¡°I¡¯m not on good terms with her, Mr. Pearson. Why would shee to my ce?


    Don¡¯t you have her number?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s not answering my calls.¡± he replied, his anxiety driving him to seek out Abigail.


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    She stood on the stairway, scrutinizing him for a moment before saying, ¡°Maybe you should ask Kelly


    about her purpose in Pendorf. I don¡¯t like the idea of me being used as an excuse.¡±


    After hearing Abigail¡¯s words, Josh grew increasingly certain that Kelly hadn¡¯t been to see Abigail in


    recent days. He also couldn¡¯t help but notice the seriousness in Abigail¡¯s expression and the


    impatience in her tone, making him wonder if she was dealing with her issues.


    Just as Josh was about to leave, Cameron called out to him, ¡°May I have a word with


    Pearson?¡±

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    Chapter 347 Pleasing Others


    Abigail paid no attention to what Cameron would say to Josh as she went straight into her office. After


    informing her assistant, shey down on the couch to rest. Soon, she fell into a deep slumber.


    Outside, Cameron and Josh found a quiet spot to have a conversation. Cameron regarded Josh with a


    wry smile and delivered his words in a mocking tone. ¡°Mr. Pearson, Miss Hagl may have imed to be


    here to apologize to Ms. Quinn, but she hasn¡¯t taken any tangible steps to demonstrate her sincerity.¡±


    Josh¡¯s expression softened as he responded, ¡°Do you believe that offering a token of apology is the


    sole indicator of genuine intent?¡±


    ¡°No, my point is, if she truly desires to apologize, she should be making every possible effort rather


    thaning here and ignoring your calls. One has to wonder, what was she doing when she wasn¡¯t


    answering your phone calls?¡± With arms crossed, Cameron wore a cold, smirking expression.


    Puzzled by Cameron¡¯s insinuations, Josh approached him and inquired, ¡°What are you getting at?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m merely conveying a message on behalf of Mr. Graham. It would be in Kelly¡¯s best interest toe


    here for a genuine apology rather than exploiting it as a pretext to harm Ms. Quinn. Otherwise, her fate


    could be akin to Joan¡¯s.¡± As Cameron spoke, his demeanor grew stern.


    Josh pursed his lips, contemting his next words. Kelly has nothing to do with Vincent. This whole


    thing is a misunderstanding. She didn¡¯t have any motives foring here.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, please head to Metro Hospital and take her, who seems to keep pleasing others,


    away. I recall that your family has announced a marriage alliance with the Davidsons. Didn¡¯t shee


    to Pendorf to find her inws because it¡¯s a marriage between her and Eric?¡± Cameron¡¯s words carried


    a hint of sarcasm as he turned and left.


    Watching Cameron¡¯s departure, Josh clenched his fists tightly. While Cameron¡¯s words stung, Josh


    was more preupied with why Kelly was at Metro Hospital. Moreover, he pondered whom she was


    trying to please. Deep in thought, he turned around and left. After making several attempts to reach his


    sister, she finally picked up the phone.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Josh?¡± she asked casually.


    Josh, who had been anxious throughout the day, breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Where have you been?


    Why didn¡¯t you answer your phone? You¡¯re in an unfamiliar ce. What if you got lost?¡± His concern


    was evident as he questioned her. After all, she had gone missing during their childhood, and he had


    experienced the torment of being unable to reach her, which had driven him to seek Abigail¡¯s


    assistance.


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    When she heard that, she quickly reassured him. ¡°I¡¯m at the library. I fell asleep while reading and


    didn¡¯t hear the phone ringing. I¡¯ll go home now.¡±


    Josh stopped in his tracks as her response left him wondering, Is she at the library or the hospital?


    However, he soon shook his head and reaffirmed his thoughts, deciding to trust Kelly and not take


    anyone else¡¯s word for it.


    ¡°Do you want me to pick you up?¡± he asked softly. He thought, When shees home, I¡¯ll have a chat


    with her. Either she apologizes to Abigail and asks for forgiveness, or I¡¯ll send her back to Capitalis.


    After all, Pendorf was Sean¡¯s territory. Thus, something terrible would happen to Kelly if he allowed her


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    to run off and still didn¡¯t resolve the misunderstanding. Even their family couldn¡¯t find any dirt. against


    Sean. Plus, Sean had given them a clear warning by having Vincent undergo an investigation.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ve already called a cab. It won¡¯t happen again, Josh. I¡¯m sorry for making you worry. It¡¯s my


    fault.¡± Kelly apologized again.


    ¡°I¡¯ve told you before. You don¡¯t need to keep apologizing. Juste back quickly. I need to talk to you


    about something important.¡± After hanging up the call, Josh was still in denial. He wasn¡¯t sure whether


    Kelly was at the library or the hospital and wondered if he should find someone to look into this.


    When Luna returned to the studio after running errands, she was greeted by the sight of Abigail


    reclining on the couch. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder, Is Sean some kind of human-sized sleeping pill?


    Why else would Abigail fall asleep so quickly after meeting with him?


    Abigail slept through her entire workday and still felt a bit groggy when she woke up.


    Luna was sitting on the couch while watching videos with headphones on. Seeing that Abigail awoke,


    she promptly removed her headphones and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re awake? It seems that Sean has quite an


    effect on you. You met him, and you¡¯ve been sleeping for nearly three hours. I¡¯m quite impressed.¡±


    ¡°He probably put sleeping pills in the milk he gave me,¡± Abigail said with a deadpan expression. She


    doubted that the man had anything to do with this and was certain he might have spiked her drink.


    Luna raised an eyebrow and stood up with her bag in hand. Then, she told Abigail, ¡°Let¡¯s go and have


    some food.¡±


    Abigail nodded in agreement. Luna had already tidied up her things during her nap. As they left the


    studio, Luna wrapped her arm around Abigail¡¯s shoulder. She inquired, ¡°By the way, did Sean exin


    his rtionship with Kelly to you? What did he say?¡±


    Abigail responded, ¡°It¡¯s more or less the same as before-nothing particrly remarkable.¡± Recalling her


    conversation with him, she could feel her heart racing with every thought of it.


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    ¡°What exactly did he say? Does it have anything to do with Kelly?¡± Luna was eager to know. After all,


    she couldn¡¯t ept that Kelly was more attractive than Abigail.


    Abigail assured her, ¡°It¡¯s not about Kelly. Sean made it abundantly clear that he doesn¡¯t like her.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s what I thought. There¡¯s no way he would be blinded by her looks,¡± Luna replied as she finally


    calmed down. After all, Sean had not fallen in love with Abigail for the past three years. If he were to


    have feelings for Kelly now, she would feel sorry for Abigail.

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    Chapter 348 He Looks Like Abigail¡¯s Brother


    The next day, when Kelly arrived at Metro Hospital, Josh got out of another car. She hadn¡¯t. mentioned


    her visit to the library that morning. Instead, she told her brother she was meeting at friend and asked


    him not to worry. Initially, he had no intentions of following her, but he couldn¡¯t help himself.


    His suspicions grew as he followed his sister. She had only been in Pendorf for a few days, making it


    unlikely that she had formed a deep connection with someone so quickly. Furthermore, her carly


    morning visit to the hotel for breakfast indicated that this friend held significant importance in her life.


    Josh followed Kelly into the hospital and eventually saw her entering Room 602. He approached the


    payment counter and asked the doctor sincerely, ¡°Excuse me, has the fee for Room 602 not been


    paid? My sister said her friend staying in this room hadn¡¯t settled the bill yet and asked me to help pay


    it. However, I¡¯m not sure if this is the right room or not. Could you please check it for me?¡±


    The doctor searched on theputer for a moment and then replied, ¡°Are you sure you are not


    mistaken? An elderlydy upies room 602. There¡¯s no way your sister¡¯s friend would be that old.¡±


    Josh expressed his confusion, stating, ¡°But I just saw her entering Room 602. She even told me to


    make the payment.¡±


    After a brief silence, the doctor said, ¡°Sir, the patient in Room 602 is a special case and doesn¡¯t need to


    pay. Your sister must have made a mistake. I suggest you ask her about it.¡±


    ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll ask her about it.¡± Then, Josh turned around and left. He wandered through the hospital


    corridors, devoting about half an hour to exploring the facility. During his investigation. he uncovered


    the exclusive nature of the wards in Building 1. These rooms were exclusively reserved for affluent


    individuals who had either invested in or made significant contributions to the hospital. Remarkably,


    patients on the sixth floor or higher were exempt from any admission fees.


    In Pendorf, only three people could stay on the sixth floor. Among these, two were unknown to him,


    while the third was Sean. Afterying eyes on Sean¡¯s name on the directory, Josh fell into


    contemtive silence. He carefully pocketed his phone and, with determination, headed toward Room


    602.


    Inside the ward, Kelly engaged in a conversation with Lina. Suddenly, Josh appeared at the door and


    asked, ¡°What are you doing here, Kelly?¡± Having previously investigated Abigail, he was well-


    acquainted with the Grahams, thus recognizing Lina.


    Kelly turned around and was surprised to see him, ¡°Josh, did you follow me here?¡±


    He nodded, and his gaze wandered briefly over Lina before fixing it back on Kelly. ¡°I was worried


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    about you. After all, you¡¯re not familiar with Pendorf.¡±


    Kelly stood up and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m not a child anymore. I used to handle things on my own when you


    weren¡¯t around. I¡¯ve grown up. By the way, this is Sean¡¯s grandmother, Old Mrs. Graham.¡±


    ¡°Are you Kelly¡¯s brother? You both are so good-looking.¡± Lina smiled as she looked at Josh. However, a


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    hint of contempt flickered within her. After all, he bore an uncanny resemnce to Abigail. In that


    fleeting moment, Lina wondered if he was indeed Kelly¡¯s brother rather than Abigail¡¯s.


    He had no particr fondness for Lina, and he politely nodded in response to herment. ¡°Thank


    you.¡±


    ¡°Old Mrs. Graham had been kidnapped a few days ago, leading to her hospitalization due to severe


    shock. Since she is still recovering, I decided toe and take care of her,¡± Kelly exined to Josh


    softly. There was no sign of guilt in her expression. Despite her awareness of hisck of knowledge


    regarding the situation, she remained unfazed.


    ¡°This hospital offers great medical care. The medical staff can take care of Old Mrs. Graham better


    than you,¡± Josh expressed his difort with his sister taking care of Lina in the hospital. He


    wondered whether Kelly was oblivious to Sean¡¯s apparent disapproval of their family.


    ¡°Kelly is more considerate than the nurses, and herpany means a lot to me,¡± Lina said with a smile


    despite her reservations about his resemnce to Abigail. Inwardly, she reminded herself that he was,


    in fact, Kelly¡¯s brother, and their simr appearances were merely a coincidence.


    Josh smiled and said nothing.


    Only when Lina fell asleep after receiving her IV did he discreetly motion for Kelly to step outside the


    room. As they stood at the entrance of the emergency exit, he regarded her with a puzzled expression.


    ¡°I don¡¯t quite grasp why you came to Pendorf,¡± he admitted.


    She replied, ¡°Well, it¡¯s all about clearing up the misunderstanding, isn¡¯t it? Did you think I visited Old


    Mrs. Graham because of Sean?¡± She appeared hurt by hisck of understanding.


    Josh¡¯s expression softened, and he continued, ¡°Nevertheless, you should have informed me about.


    your ns. Do you know who Sean is? Aren¡¯t you afraid you¡¯ll provoke him by suddenly getting close to


    his grandmother?¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t done anything wrong. Besides, Sean¡¯s not an unreasonable person, is he? He already knows


    that Uncle Vincent is responsible for everything. He wouldn¡¯t harm me,¡± Kelly exined while lowering


    her gaze. It was the first time she had stood her ground and refused to take the


    me.


    He considered her words for a moment and then asked, ¡°Kelly, could you please keep me informed


    about your future ns? And how does winning over Old Mrs. Graham rte to resolving the


    misunderstanding between us and Abigail?¡± He genuinely couldn¡¯t grasp the significance of her


    approach.


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    Kelly confidently responded, ¡°Sean was the one who investigated this matter and knows the truth By


    building a good rtionship with him, he can advocate for us in front of Abigail. If she trusts someone


    he trusts, it might help bridge the gap between us. Since she doesn¡¯t believe in six, we need someone


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    Josh found Kelly¡¯s idea appealing, but convincing Sean was no easy task. To some extent, Abigail and


    Sean shared simr personalities. Once they had formed an opinion about something, they were not


    quick to change their minds.


    ¡°You¡¯re oversimplifying things. Sean won¡¯t easily dispel his misunderstanding toward you with what


    Uncle Vincent has done to him. Instead of reaching out to Sean, you might be better off talking to


    Abigail directly,¡± Josh suggested as he tenderly stroked Kelly¡¯s hair. Observing the great effort she had


    put into resolving the misunderstandings between her and Abigail, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of


    guilt. Kelly¡¯s inherent self-consciousness drove her to seek the approval of others, and she would go to


    great lengths to change someone¡¯s negative opinion of her. He had often considered advising her


    against such behavior but hesitated, fearing it would damage her self-esteem.


    ¡°But Abigail doesn¡¯t like me. The more I try to approach her, the angrier she¡¯ll get. Josh, you and her


    are still friends. Can you talk to her about it? I¡¯ll stay by Old Mrs. Graham¡¯s side. What if it works?¡± She


    looked at him with hopeful eyes.


    He furrowed his brows. ¡°Do you genuinely want to be friends with Abigail, Kelly?¡±


    ¡°I know you care a lot about your rtionship with Abigail, Josh. It¡¯s because of me that things. have


    be strained between you two,¡± she admitted, her voice filled with guilt.


    At that moment, Josh found himself at a loss for words, witnessing how Kelly consistently prioritized the


    feelings of others.


    ¡°Just trust me for once.¡± She gently shook her brother¡¯s hand.


    Looking at her, Josh sighed and said, ¡°Alright, but be cautious. Before you earn Sean¡¯s favor, think


    carefully about what you say.¡± Even though he knew that Sean wasn¡¯t easy to talk to and was ruthless,


    Josh also knew his personality; as long as one didn¡¯t step on his boundaries, he wouldn¡¯t hurt anyone.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Kelly nodded. As soon as she lowered her gaze, a glint of triumph shed across her eyes.


    When Abigail and Luna came out of the studio, they saw Josh standing not far away.


    ¡°He has been waiting all afternoon, and he doesn¡¯t even say what he wants. He just stands there,¡±


    Cameron whispered to Abigail.


    Abigail thought, How smart of him. After all, by not disclosing the reason for his visit, Josh left Cameron


    with no grounds to kick him out.


    ¡°He¡¯s definitely here because of Kelly again,¡± Luna said in a hushed voice.


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    As Abigail descended the steps, Josh approached her and uttered, ¡°I¡¯d like to have a serious


    conversation with you.¡±


    Abigail responded, ¡°If it¡¯s about Kelly, you can just forget it.¡± She maintained her belief that maintaining


    distance from them would lead to a peaceful life, even though events rarely unfolded as nned.


    When Josh stopped her, Cameron immediately stepped in, positioning himself protectively in front of


    her. With a stern expression, he warned, ¡°Mr. Pearson, please don¡¯t get me started.¡±


    Josh looked at Abigail and said, ¡°I promise this will be thest time. After today, I won¡¯t bother you.


    anymore.¡±


    Luna grew annoyed, expressing, ¡°Mr. Pearson, do you realize you¡¯re causing trouble for others?


    Business should be based on mutual agreement. How dare your family force Abigail to design a set of


    clothes for Kelly when she had already refused?¡±


    He responded, ¡°It¡¯s not about the clothes.¡±


    Luna retorted, ¡°Who cares what it¡¯s about? Can¡¯t you see that you¡¯re causing problems for Abigail right


    now?¡± She then attempted to pull Abigail away, intending to leave.


    However, Abigail grasped Luna¡¯s hand and turned her attention to him. ¡°Can you guarantee that after


    talking to me this time, your family won¡¯t bother me again?¡± she inquired.


    After hearing that, he felt somewhat ufortable. He nodded gently and offered an apology in a low


    voice, saying, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk then. Do you want it to be a one-on-one conversation, or can Luna join too?¡± In the end,


    Abigail was still a soft-hearted person. Although she certainly disliked Kelly, her first impression of Josh


    was nice. Thus, she didn¡¯t want things to get ugly between them. Moreover, perhaps she was also


    influenced by Sean¡¯s reminder.


    Half an hourter, Abigail and Josh sat in a restaurant. She didn¡¯t order anything and asked him coldly,


    ¡°So, what do you want to talk about?¡± To be honest, she had a hunch that it would be about Kelly.


    He exined, ¡°Kelly went to visit Old Mrs. Graham to clear up the misunderstanding. She did


    everything to please her, hoping that Sean would put in good words in front of you. After all, he was the


    one who uncovered the truth. She believes that if he vouches for her innocence, you won¡¯t harbor ill


    feelings towards her.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t help but chuckle upon hearing this. After a moment, she nodded and inquired, ¡°Anything


    else?¡±


    Abigail admitted that Kelly was skilled at lying and undeniably clever. In Josh¡¯s presence, Kelly had the


    knack of using her misunderstanding as a convenient excuse. As long as there was no concrete


    evidence linking her to Vincent¡¯s actions, she could continue ying the innocent card.


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    Abigail found it the first time she had encountered such a shameless woman.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want Kelly toe into contact with the Graham Family. I can assure you there¡¯s indeed. no


    connection between what happened to Uncle Vincent and her. I¡¯ve checked it many times. When we


    found her, she was living with her adopted family, and she was leading a cautious and sensitive life.


    She¡¯s genuinely hurt that you harbor negative feelings toward her,¡± Josh spoke


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    Abigail nodded but remained silent. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of regret for not recording Kelly¡¯s


    reaction thest time she called her. However, she knew that even if she had recorded it, it might not


    have made a difference, as Kelly could always im that someone else had impersonated her. After


    all, Abigail didn¡¯t even know whose phone number Kelly had used.


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s your prerogative to like or dislike someone. Still, I was hoping you could put on an act to


    put Kelly at ease, even just for once.¡± Josh looked at her hopefully. ¡°As long as she knows you don¡¯t


    hate her, she¡¯ll leave.¡±


    After hearing that, Abigail¡¯s mind was filled with doubts about whether he trulyprehended. Kelly¡¯s


    nature. She knew that acquiescing to his request would inevitably plunge her into a web of


    that Josh was cing her in a very ufortable predicament, all for the sake of Kelly. He was ready


    to make a rather impolite request of her. She inquired with a cold smile, ¡°Kelly is important to you, isn¡¯t


    she? That¡¯s why you want me, an outsider, to endure difort for her happiness, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    He knew how selfish and disgusting he was and made a conscious decision to approach her and talk


    about this. However, he couldn¡¯t bear the thought of Kelly having to humiliate herself before Sean¡¯s


    rtives just to gain Abigail¡¯s forgiveness. With a pained expression, he confessed, ¡°I know I¡¯m being


    selfish, Abigail. But I hope you can do me this favor.¡±


    Abigail stared at him for a long moment, her silent contemtion reflecting the transformation she had


    observed in Josh. A person who had been consistently considerate had now seemingly transformed


    into someone she despised due to Kelly¡¯s web of deceit.


    She couldn¡¯t help but sigh as she considered the apparentck of principles in some men. Men often


    treated women they perceived as vulnerable like fragile porcin dolls, going to great lengths to ensure


    their happiness rather than standing firm in their principles to help these women grow stronger. As


    these thoughts swirled in her mind, she couldn¡¯t suppress a rueful chuckle.


    ¡°I find it disheartening to witness how you¡¯ve changed. I have no insight into Kelly¡¯s past, and I don¡¯t


    see a reason to extend sympathy to her. Furthermore, she currently enjoys a privileged situation where


    she doesn¡¯t need to cater to anyone. If you were a good brother, you would have reprimanded her


    instead of indulging her, which only encourages her self-degradation.¡± Abigail rose from her seat, her


    disappointment palpable as she gazed at Josh. ¡°You¡¯re all the same, and I find it mundane. Individuals


    whock boundaries are truly repulsive.¡±


    After hearing that, he raised his head and locked eyes with her, his heart pierced by her cutting


    words.


    ¡°I hope you won¡¯te looking for me again,¡± she stated firmly. ¡°Even if Sean came to speak on her


    behalf, it would be useless. Besides, he would never do something so foolish. Instead of feeling sorry


    for her past, why don¡¯t you feel sorry for yourself?¡± She saw Josh as a clown being


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    manipted by Kelly. After delivering her final words, she turned and walked looking back.


    away without


    Josh remained seated at the restaurant table, his mind filled with self-doubt. Did I make a mistake?


    Should I not have allowed Kelly to act this way?


    Meanwhile, Abigail, still caught up in her troubled thoughts, didn¡¯t immediately head for her car when


    she left the restaurant. She walked aimlessly along the road, with Cameron silently following her,


    sensing her distress.


    Indeed, her mood was at its lowest point. She wasn¡¯t a block of wood that had no feelings; in fact, she


    was disappointed in Josh and Eric because of how they had been good to her in the past. It felt as


    though they were following in Anthony¡¯s footsteps, treating her like a disposable tool as soon as


    someone more significant entered their lives. It was as though they hadn¡¯t anticipated that their actions


    would hurt her, much like the way Sean used to treat her..


    As Cameron trailed Abigail for some time, he couldn¡¯t help but notice that Josh had caught up to them.


    With a sense of urgency, Josh swiftly approached her and gently but firmly grasped her wrist from


    behind. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Abigail,¡± he began, his eyes locking onto hers. A heavy shroud of shame draped


    over his face, concealing his features.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± he repeated, his voiceced with remorse. ¡°I went against my original intention. I shouldn¡¯t


    have treated you like this. You shouldn¡¯t be treated this way by us. I¡¯m truly ashamed of what I did,¡± he


    confessed, his gaze falling as the weight of his actions bore down on him.


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    Abigail gently withdrew her hand from Josh¡¯s grasp and spoke with calmposure. ¡°You know, even


    though I haven¡¯t had much contact with Anthony, I considered him a good friend from our time in


    university until the day we broke ties.¡±


    Josh didn¡¯t know about this, so he was shocked when he heard about it. After all, if it weren¡¯t for


    Anthony, he and Eric wouldn¡¯t have met Abigail.


    ¡°I thought you were my friend,¡± she continued, her smile bittersweet. ¡°But you¡¯ve disappointed me over


    and over again. I¡¯m not someone who severs ties lightly, and I sometimes feel sad when my friends


    force me to do things I despise. Please, don¡¯t ever contact me again. I don¡¯t want to feel disgusted


    when I¡¯m around you.¡±


    The thought of losing Anthony as a friend couldn¡¯t have escaped Abigail¡¯s regret. She reflected on their


    nearly eight-year-long friendship and recognized the pain associated with losing a dear friend. She


    acknowledged that the feeling of suffocation isn¡¯t exclusive to romantic rtionships but can affect


    friendships as well.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Josh apologized again. ¡°I will handle this properly. Please don¡¯t hate me, okay?¡± He looked


    into Abigail¡¯s eyes genuinely.

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    At that moment, Cameron tensed up when he heard Josh¡¯s words. He wondered if Josh failed to


    recognize his sister and even developed feelings for her. Then, Cameron approached them on hist


    electric scooter. He stepped on the brakes and propped his foot on the ground as he looked at them.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, I can give you a ride home if you can¡¯t get a cab. My scooter isn¡¯t a bad option.¡±


    Determined not to let Josh have any more chances to engage Abigail in conversation, Cameron knew


    he had to intervene. Every time Josh spoke to her, it left him feeling ufortable, and he couldn¡¯t


    help but fear the consequences if their sibling rtionship started to blur into something


    more than that.


    Abigail nodded at Cameron and said, ¡°Sure. A breath of fresh air sounds good.¡±


    Josh watched in silence as Abigail mounted Cameron¡¯s scooter. With a simple wave, he bid her


    goodbye as she rode away with Cameron.


    Cameron couldn¡¯t help but shudder when he observed Josh¡¯s actions in the rearview mirror. He


    fervently hoped that Josh did not harbor romantic feelings for her. After all, it would be an incredibly


    delicate situation if Sean ever found out.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, it¡¯s advisable to minimize your interactions with Josh,¡± he advised as they continued on the


    scooter. ¡°Kelly didn¡¯t have good intentions when she came to Pendorf. Although Josh is amiable, he still


    stands with her.¡±


    Abigail smiled and replied, ¡°I know


    With that, Cameron felt a sense of relief but hesitated to bring up a pressing issue. ¡°Josh seems to treat


    you differently¡­ How do you feel about it?¡±


    She responded nonchntly, ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because he mistook me for his sister before, and he hasn¡¯t


    fully let go of that.¡± After all, she didn¡¯t sense any romantic feelings from Josh.


    He mumbled, ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Given hisck of experience in romantic matters, he wasn¡¯t sure about the


    nature of Josh¡¯s feelings toward Abigail.


    Suddenly, Abigail ced her hand on Cameron¡¯s shoulder and inquired, ¡°Are you trying to gather


    information about me by talking to my assistant?¡±


    His body stiffened, and he let out an awkward chuckle. ¡°No way¡­ You can ask me anything about


    Sean, and I¡¯ll tell you everything.¡±


    She swiftly retracted her hand, firmly stating, ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t help butugh andmented, ¡°At least give him some dignity.¡±


    She paid him no attention as she was fully engrossed in nning her uing trip abroad.


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    deliberately avoiding entanglement in trivial matters for now. She contemted, Perhaps it¡¯s time for


    me to make my ns.


    After returning home, Abigail assisted Analise in the kitchen as they prepared a meal. Suddenly, she


    proposed, ¡°Grandma, let¡¯s get ready to go abroad for your treatment.¡±


    Analise voiced her concerns firmly, ¡°My health is fine. Why should we go abroad? I¡¯m taking insulin


    regrly, and I¡¯ve been doing well with it. You can see it from my recent medical reports.¡± She wasn¡¯t


    enthusiastic about the idea, as she had a strong aversion to traveling abroad. Even going out of town


    was a hassle for her, and the thought of navigating a foreign country with anguage barrier only made


    it more unappealing. After all, she still preferred to stay at home.


    Abigail, however, remained resolute. ¡°The doctor said your eye condition is still a concern, and that¡¯s


    what worries me the most. Come on, let¡¯s go together. It¡¯s not like we are struggling financially right


    now.¡± To alleviate any financial concerns, she contemted, I could borrow some money from Luna


    and pay her back once I take on more design work.


    Concerned, Analise asked, ¡°Is something bothering you, Abby? Is that why you want to go abroad in


    such a hurry?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Abigail replied casually.


    After hearing this, Analise resumed her work and said, ¡°Well, I don¡¯t want to go abroad for treatment.


    I¡¯m fine with taking the insulin, just like you said.¡±


    Abigail had already foreseen this oue. Generational differences in mindset were at y. Older


    generations tended to value staying close to their roots, and given Analise¡¯s age, she had a deep


    attachment to her hometown. Moreover, Theodore still resided in Quinn Vige. If they were to go


    abroad, it would mean no one visiting him anymore. As she contemted this, she temporarily set


    aside the immediate n of going abroad.


    After providing a report of the past two days¡¯ events to Sean, Cameron fell into silence, hesitant to


    speak further.


    ¡°For the sake of Kelly, Josh will eventually let Abigail down¡­ Just as Anthony did!¡± Sean uttered


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    through gritted teeth.


    Cameron quickly added, ¡°But Josh¡¯s quick reaction prevented anysting harm to Ms. Quinn. He


    apologized promptly.¡±


    Sean replied coldly, ¡°Kelly will certainly think of something else once her n has failed. As you stay by


    Abigail¡¯s side, not only do you need to keep her safe, but also Analise¡¯s safety. Do you understand? Old


    people are vulnerable, and Kelly will likely take advantage of this.¡±


    Cameron immediately epted his orders.


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    ¡°Speaking of which, how is Vincent¡¯s case progressing?¡± Sean had been swamped with work. recently


    and hadn¡¯t had the chance to attend to these trivial matters.


    Cameron¡¯s reply was earnest. ¡°It appears highly unlikely that Vincent will face any charges.¡±


    This oue was anticipated because many individuals were already taking responsibility for Vincent¡¯s


    actions, shielding him from personal consequences.


    ¡°I see. Tell Alfie to be careful. His involvement in this matter might not sit well with Vincent, and there¡¯s


    a chance Vincent has already covertly reached out to those within the Willis Family who hold grudges


    against Alfie.¡±


    Sean had surmised the oue of Vincent¡¯s case. After an extensive investigation, the likelihood of a


    favorable oue was slim. In arge family like Vincent¡¯s, it was not easy to catch them with concrete


    evidence.


    Following the phone call, Sean experienced a sudden longing for Abigail. However, he was aware that


    she would only reach out to him if he initiated contact. As he toyed with his phone, he contemted


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    As Abigail prepared for a good night¡¯s sleep, she was startled by a sudden knock on her door, followed


    by the ringing of her phone. When she picked up her phone, she noticed it was a call from a delivery


    man. She furrowed her brow, puzzled since she hadn¡¯t ced any food orders. So, she answered the


    call and said, ¡°Hello.¡±


    ¡°Are you Ms. Quinn? I have a delivery for you,¡± the delivery man said enthusiastically.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t order any food,¡± she replied politely.


    ¡°Your friend ordered it. I¡¯ve left it at your doorstep since I still have another delivery to make,¡± the


    delivery man exined before ending the call.


    Abigail wondered which friend might be behind thiste-night food delivery. After all, Luna knew she


    didn¡¯t have a habit of eating midnight snacks. The possibilities whirled in her mind. Could it be Kelly,


    and what is she up to again?


    Just as she put her phone down and was going to check the delivery, she received a message from


    Sean.


    ¡°Did you get the delivery?¡¯


    Abigail looked at the message and felt speechless.


    ¡®What did you send me?¡±


    ¡®Why don¡¯t you find out yourself? It¡¯s already at your doorstep.


    Thus, she had no choice but to go outside and retrieve the delivery that Sean had sent. Opening the


    door, she found arge gift box ced outside. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder what was inside.


    As she hoisted the box, Abigail quickly noticed its weight, and upon bringing it indoors, she eagerly


    unboxed the package. Within, she discovered a book, several rolls of fabric, and an assortment of gold


    and silver threads. She couldn¡¯t help but admire how well he had nailed this gift choice.


    The book she found was particrly valuable, a professional guide to various embroidery techniques,


    including the unique art of using gold and silver threads. Engrossed in her newfound treasure, she was


    interrupted by the ring of her phone. She picked it up and saw that it was Sean. She answered the call


    and asked, ¡°Where did you find these?¡± While speaking, she walked toward the living room.


    On the other end of the line, he responded nonchntly, ¡°I stumbled upon them randomly. I thought


    you¡¯d find them valuable, so I arranged for the delivery.¡±


    Abigail ran her fingers over the fabrics Sean had chosen; they exuded quality and, to her surprise,


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    seemed rather expensive. Her skepticism crept into her voice as shemented, ¡°It¡¯s not easy fo me


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    to find these fabrics, yet you found them randomly?


    He cleared his throat and said, ¡°Do you like them?¡±


    She hesitated for a moment before replying, ¡°They¡¯re quite nice. How much did it cost you? I¡¯ll return


    the money to you.¡±


    After hearing that, Sean regretted making the call. ¡°Can¡¯t you say something nice for once?¡± His voice


    was filled with dissatisfaction.


    ¡°If you think returning the money isn¡¯t a pleasant gesture, it seems there¡¯s nothing nice left to say,¡±


    Abigail responded bluntly.


    Surprisingly, he had nothing to say. After a moment of silence, he said, ¡°It appears you were indeed


    holding back when we were together.¡±


    ¡°Do you have anything else to say? If not, I¡¯m going to hang up. Send me the receiptter, and I¡¯ll


    transfer the money to you.¡± She did not like how he had brought up their past.


    He sighed and said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to pay me back. Just make me a set of winter clothes, and that will


    be enough.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll consider it,¡± she replied, wanting to keep her distance from him.


    When Sean heard Abigail¡¯s words, his voice turned colder. ¡°Cameron told me that you were unhappy.


    That¡¯s why I went out of my way to find these things. Yet, it seems you¡¯re deliberately. trying to upset


    me.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯ste. I¡¯m going to bed,¡± she stated, wanting to avoid further discussion.


    He could not help but think how heartless she was. So, he sighed and said, ¡°Fine. Get some rest.¡±


    After Abigail hung up the call, she threw her phone aside and started reading the embroidery book.


    The gold and silver threads Sean gifted her were fine. If she wanted to embroider them, she must be


    extremely careful. After all, these threads were hard toe by due to their thinness, and it was also


    difficult to purchase them. Inparison, the threads she had bought were rtively thicker, offering


    better durability but not as beautiful when embroidering flowers.


    In a fleeting moment, she was so engrossed in the book that she lost track of time. It was only when


    her incessant yawns began that she realized howte it had be-almost 2.30A.M.


    The gifts he had given her truly brought her joy. After all, anyone who receives something they adore


    can¡¯t help but feel incredibly happy and content.


    Abigail gathered everything and returned to her room. She carefully ced the gold and silver


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    threads into a box to keep them for future use. Then, shey on the bed with her eyes closed with


    contentment. As she slowly drifted off to sleep, her mind couldn¡¯t help but recall Sean¡¯s words.


    She thought about the extravagant gifts he had given to Joan, such as designer bags and watches.


    Yet, the gifts he gave her were tailored to her preferences.


    In Abigail¡¯s memory, Sean had always struck her as the stereotypical type. Thus, she was surprised by


    the fact that he now aimed to make her happy by giving her such thoughtful gifts. How happy would I


    have been if it were in the past¡­ These thoughts swirled in her mind as she drifted off to sleep.


    As Abigail peacefully slumbered, Josh spent a restless night gued by his unsessful attempts. to


    persuade Kelly to return. His efforts had only further fueled her anger. Following their conversation at


    the hospital, his sister had secluded herself within the confines of her room, refusing to emerge even


    for dinner. Even his persistent calls to her went unanswered. Consequently, by the time morning broke,


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    When Kelly came out of her room, she was startled to find Josh sitting in the living room.


    ¡°Are you going to visit Old Mrs. Graham again?¡± he asked with a hoarse voice.


    She replied with determination, ¡°If you don¡¯t support me, I¡¯ll manage on my own. Besides, I spoke to


    Momst night, and she¡¯s in favor of my decision.¡±


    ¡°I still think what Abigail said was right, Kelly. This is just a misunderstanding. You don¡¯t have to do this


    because of a misunderstanding. Old Mrs. Graham isn¡¯t worth it for you to be doing these. Abigail had


    suffered a lot because of her; she isn¡¯t a kind person,¡± Josh said, a weariness evident in his expression.


    ¡°The more you care about Abigail, the guiltier I feel. Do you understand, Josh?¡± Kelly said with a tone


    of sadness. She turned and walked away.


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    Suddenly, Josh raised his voice. ¡°Kelly!¡±


    Nevertheless, Kelly didn¡¯t halt her pace but instead quickened it, wearing a grim expression.


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand why you feel guilty. Ever since the day you returned, I¡¯ve treated you as my little


    sister wholeheartedly. I don¡¯t want you constantly seeking approval from others. You¡¯re the heiress of


    the Pearson Family. Even if you were a bit spoiled or self-centered, I wouldn¡¯t consider it wrong,¡± Josh


    said as he followed Kelly.


    ¡°Do you


    think I¡¯m trying to please Abigail?¡± She turned around, her eyes red with tears.


    He felt disheartened, yet he persisted, ¡°You keep cing me on yourself, and that¡¯s not right. My


    rtionship with Abigail is my own concern, not yours. Don¡¯t meddle any further. Let¡¯s go back home


    and not disrupt Abigail anymore.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m doing this for your sake, yet you think I¡¯m causing trouble for her?¡± she said, tears welling up in her


    eyes.


    Josh was momentarily rendered speechless. However, he remained resolute, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t go back. If I return like this, imagine how Mom willplicate things for Abigail. It will only


    deteriorate your rtionship with her,¡± Kelly said, holding back her tears as she left.


    Josh had no choice but to call Scarlett. As soon as the call was answered, he said emotionally, ¡°I want


    to take Kelly back to Capitalis. Please help me persuade her not to be so fixated on this


    matter.¡±


    Scarlett, however, had a sharp retort. ¡°Do you truly believe this is a trivial issue? Abigail is being


    irrational. Kelly has already done a lot, so what more does Abigail want? She has been nursing a


    grudge over a misunderstanding for far too long, causing Kelly considerable distress. Rather than


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    ¡°Kelly brought this upon herself. Even if she hadn¡¯te here to exin or do these things, Abigail


    would have reacted the same way. Why should we expect her to like Kelly or design clothes for her?¡±


    Josh asked, his voice tinged with anger.


    ¡°If you put it that way, I have to make Abigail design clothes for Kelly. With or without her consent,


    these clothes have to be designed. Abigail owes you a favor since you saved her grandmother,¡±


    Scarlett responded firmly.


    ¡°It wasn¡¯t me who saved her grandmother. I simply took credit for someone else¡¯s effort. Your shouldn¡¯t


    pressure her with this. Furthermore, even if I did save her grandmother, why should It force her to


    design clothes for Kelly? That would be the opposite of the purpose behind helping someone. There


    would be no point in helping others anymore.¡± Josh was infuriated.


    ¡°Josh, you initially approached her with a purpose, not to promote your virtue. Suppose that in the


    beginning, we didn¡¯t mistakenly believe she was our family; you would¡¯ve been a stranger to her. The


    truth is, she benefited from your actions. Scarlett began to be annoyed.


    ¡®Mom! What are you talking about?¡± Josh shivered in anger.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to raise your voice with me. I don¡¯t have to care about her feelings since she is not my


    daughter. Plus, Kelly had gone missing for so many years. I would give her anything she wants, let


    alone just a piece of clothing that Abigail designed!¡± After she was done with her words, she hung up


    the call.


    Abigail was surprised to receive a call from Scarlett early in the morning, even on her day off.


    ¡°Miss Quinn, I apologize for disturbing you at this early hour. However, there¡¯s an important matter I


    need to discuss with you. Please forgive myck of formality. I hope you understand.¡± Scarlett¡¯s tone


    didn¡¯t match her words; she sounded condescending.


    ¡°Is the important matter you¡¯re referring to asking me to design clothes for your daughter?¡± Abigail


    reclined on the bed, her tone extremely cold.


    ¡°Yes, my daughter has just returned, and my love for her surpasses everything. Do you understand


    how I¡¯m feeling right now?¡± Scarlett asked.

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    ¡°I don¡¯t understand, but I respect your mindset,¡± Abigail replied candidly. After all, she had never


    experienced the loss of a daughter, making it challenging for her to empathizepletely. Furthermore,


    her sentiments toward Kelly were far from favorable.


    Scarlett spoke authoritatively, ¡°It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t understand. All you have to do is to remember my


    words from now on. You must design the clothes, and for your own good, you should think carefully


    about it. If you insist on doing things your way, don¡¯t me me for making things hard.¡±


    Abigail chuckled and responded, ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting then, Madam Harper.¡± Then, she promptly hung up the


    phone.


    Abigail¡¯s behavior left Scarlett seething with frustration. Scarlett had assumed her tone carried


    authority, but it turned out that Abigail had no fear whatsoever.


    Abigail¡¯s face involuntarily grew colder after ending the call. As she reached the studio, she spotted


    Josh positioned at the entrance while Cameron stood there with a frosty countenance, engaging in a


    silent standoff.


    ¡°Abigail,¡± Josh called out as soon as he saw her.


    She nodded and asked, ¡°So early?¡±


    Josh hesitated, unsure of what to say.


    ¡°Come in,¡± Abigail said before heading into the studio.


    In the meantime, Cameron was bewildered and huffed in response to Josh¡¯s entrance.


    Once inside the office, Josh sat down, and she asked, ¡°Are you here because you knew your mother


    called me this morning?¡±


    ¡°Last night, I told Kelly about going back, and she got really angry. We had a big fight this morning, and


    you know the rest of the story,¡± he exined.


    Abigail leaned back on the couch without saying anything, considering that she shouldn¡¯t be discussing


    this matter with Josh. However, given his quick apology yesterday, she didn¡¯t want to make a big deal


    out of it.


    I¡¯m here to tell you that you can call me anytime if my family causes any trouble for you. I will also do


    my


    best to prevent such things from happening,¡± he said. Initially, he wanted to call her about this, but he


    thought it might be better toe in person.


    After hearing this, Abigail nodded and said, ¡°Okay. Since you put it that way, I won¡¯t have to worry


    about it.¡± With him supporting her, she felt it wouldn¡¯t be much of a problem. She continued, ¡°I¡¯m


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    really busytely. The studio has stopped taking orders, and we¡¯re fully booked.¡± She softened her


    stance, providing Josh with a legitimate reason for her actions. After all, he needed a suitable reason to


    help her deal with his family.


    He acknowledged her exnation with a simple, ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Then, he promptly left


    after their conversation.


    Today, Abigail brought some threads and fabrics to her studio. After Josh left, she asked her assistant


    to help her carry them.


    The assistant, who resented Josh due to Kelly, couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°Why does he keeping to


    our studio every few days? There are so many designers here, yet he specifically wants to see you. I


    bet he has ill intentions!¡± She grumbled as she helped Abigail with the stuff.


    Abigail replied with a question, trying to make her assistant reflect. ¡°Instead of criticizing people, what


    about yourself? You were always gossiping with Cameron.¡± She handed the assistant a piece


    of fabric.


    Startled by Abigail¡¯s response, the assistant quickly exined, ¡°I¡¯m not gossiping, but I heard from Mr.


    Hopkins that Mr. Graham cares about you. What do you think?¡±


    Abigail was taken aback and nearly choked on her saliva due to the assistant¡¯s unexpectedment.


    She reacted by saying. ¡°You were talking about this with him all the time? Are there not many things for


    you to do?¡± She intentionally put on a stern face.


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    ¡°I only talk to him during meals. I¡¯m very serious about my work.¡± The assistant was afraid that Abigail


    would scold her. ¡°However, it¡¯s true that you mind that Mr. Graham is with Kelly. Just tell him about it.


    Cameron said Mr. Graham will give you a satisfactory answer if you ask him about it.¡± She was a huge


    fan of ¡°Sena¡±. Thus, she hoped that Abigail and Sean could be together.


    ¡°Who told you I mind about it? Also, don¡¯t tell Cameron about the things you heard between me and


    Miss Smith in the office. He is Graham¡¯s man. How can you not be aware of this?¡± Abigail knew her


    assistant had misunderstood this matter. After all, she was a young girl with a vivid imagination and


    wild fantasies about love, especially since she hadn¡¯t been in a romantic rtionship before. Thus, her


    assistant had high hopes for love. Hence, she could easily misinterpret the things they said.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t talk to him about work stuff. We were just gossiping.¡± The assistant felt kind of embarrassed.


    Abigail sighed and looked at her. ¡°You¡¯re here to learn and earn money. Look at how long you¡¯ve been


    here, yet you¡¯re still doing misceneous tasks. When you have free time,e to the workroom with


    me and learn embroidery.¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­¡± The assistant let out ament. At that moment, she felt she shouldn¡¯t have asked Cameron


    about the gossip since she had now put herself in a difficult position.


    Abigail sighed and shook her head as she watched the assistant¡¯s reaction. ¡°You¡¯re still young. You


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    should be focusing on learning these things. cking off won¡¯t do you any good.¡±


    ¡°Alright,¡± the assistant replied, disheartened.


    When Abigail went to the workroom, the assistant ran outside and punched Cameron before heading


    back to the workroom to learn.


    On the other hand, Cameron looked at her bewildered and muttered to himself, ¡°Did Mr. Graham do


    anything to make Ms. Quinn angry again?¡±

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    Chapter 355 For the Sake of a Person


    At noon, Abigail instructed the finance department to transfer a significant sum of money to Sean. This


    amount far exceeded the expenses he had incurred while purchasing gifts. Moreover, the transaction


    was processed through the ounts of bothpanies.


    The man couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at the way she had handled things. What was initially meant. to be a


    thoughtful gift had somehow transformed into a business transaction. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if


    she was trying to distance herself from him. He contemted calling her to inquire. about her intentions


    but quickly realized that making that call would be inviting trouble. He anticipated ack of a


    satisfactory exnation and a barrage of hurtful words that would only add to his distress.


    Sean put his phone down with a mncholy sigh. At that moment, Xavien entered the room and


    discreetly mentioned, ¡°Damon is here.¡±


    ¡°Let him in,¡± Sean said calmly.


    After Xavien left, Damon entered the room while holding a gift box. Sean stood up and gestured for him


    to sit down. ¡°Is there something you need, Mr. Copper?¡±


    Damon ced the gift box on the table and appeared somewhat embarrassed. ¡°I came to express my


    gratitude.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about your recent financial difficulties, Sean said, sitting on the couch. ¡°You don¡¯t need to


    bring a gift to express your gratitude.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t cost much. Plus, I wanted to thank you for always helping me. If you ever need my


    assistance in the future, I will do my best to help,¡± Damon said as he lowered his gaze. Before he had


    announced his engagement with his girlfriend, he never had to act lowly as he did now.


    Looking at his uneasy expression, Sean asked, ¡°Do you regret it?¡±


    Immediately, Damon raised his head and looked at him with determination. ¡°I don¡¯t regret it! I know


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    things will get better!¡±


    ¡°If


    you don¡¯t regret it, then hold your head up high. It¡¯s not shameful for a man to take such a step for the


    person he loves. Moreover, with your determination, only na¡¯s dress will be valuable.¡± Sean¡¯s voice


    was deep and steady.


    Hearing his words, Damon felt a hint of warmth. At the same time, he thought that he was weak since


    he had beenforted by a stranger. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Graham.¡± He could only manage to say this. His


    family had disappointed him, but strangers had offered him warmth and encouragement. na¡¯s dress


    was worth millions, yet she allowed him to purchase it for eighty thousand. Moreover, Sean had always


    supported him.


    ¡°Mr. Copper, the only thing stopping you was never the outside world but yourself. The steps


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    you¡¯ve taken in love might be the bravest ones you¡¯ve taken in the twenty years you have lived.¡± Sean


    poured a cup of tea for him.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, Mr. Graham.¡± Damon didn¡¯t deny his own weakness. After all, he had summoned all his


    strength to chase his dream this time.


    ¡°It must be an extraordinary girl for you to muster the courage, given your personality,¡± Sean remarked,


    his gaze fixed on Damon, devoid of much emotion. ¡°Mr. Copper, if you¡¯re willing, I can offer assistance,


    but I do have one condition.¡±


    Damon held his cup of tea and gazed at Sean. He knew Sean was a powerful and capable person who


    had huge authority. ¡°Please, Mr. Graham,¡± he said.


    At this moment, he felt fortunate to have embarked on this journey. He knew Sean¡¯s reputation was not


    great. Many people from the high society held a low opinion of him, and even Damon¡¯s family scolded


    him when they received a call from one of Sean¡¯s subordinates, chastising him for associating with


    such a ruthless person. However, none of this mattered to Damon. He had been confined for far too


    long, weighed down by worries about the money he owed for the dress and fearing that his financial


    situation might drive his fianc¨¦e to leave him. It was all too much for him.


    Sean recognized the tension in Damon¡¯s expression and stated, ¡°Mr. Copper, I can help you. escape


    your current predicament. In return, I only ask for a 20% share in your family¡¯s primary business. This


    way, I¡¯ll have a say in your entire family¡¯s business operations from this point forward. Can you agree to


    this?¡±


    Twenty percent of the shares was a significant stake, and Sean was putting him in a difficult. position.


    At that moment, Damon was deep in thought.


    Sean was in no hurry. If it weren¡¯t for his n, he wouldn¡¯t intervene in their family¡¯s business.


    ¡°I can agree to your request, but can you guarantee you won¡¯t use this 20% share to take over my


    family¡¯s business?¡± No matter how love-struck Damon was, he still had to consider the hard work and


    dedication his family had put into their business..


    ¡°I have no interest in taking over your family business, Mr. Copper. Every industry needs healthy


    the money but for one person,¡± Sean said as he sipped his tea.


    ¡°For na?¡± Damon had noticed Sean¡¯s interactions with na online. Based on his intuition, he felt


    that Sean had feelings for na. Given his status and position, if he were to repeatedly defend her on


    social media, it could only mean he was trying to get her attention.


    ¡°Just tell me whether you agree to this or not?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°I need some time to think about it. It¡¯s not easy to deal with the shareholders who hold our family¡¯s


    shares. To work around them, it won¡¯t be that simple.¡± Damon was anxious. If he agreed to Sean¡¯s


    request, he would be seen as a traitor in his family. However, he didn¡¯t have any better.


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    options.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for your good news, Mr. Copper.¡± Sean smiled.

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    Chapter 356 An Invitation That¡¯s Hard to Decline


    The unexpected news of Alfie and Damon bing sworn brothers quickly spread within Capitalis¡¯


    social circles.


    When Kelly received the phone call, she was equally surprised.


    ¡°What are you doing in Pendorf, anyway? I haven¡¯t seen you visit Abigail¡¯s grandmother even once. Are


    you waiting for the truth to be revealed before meeting her?¡± The woman on the other end of the phone


    asked, her anger barely contained.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you being too impatient right now? Being in Pendorf is not the same as being in Capitalis. I


    need to find a shield first to make a move, or else how am I supposed to escape if things get messy?¡±


    Kelly replied nonchntly, showing no signs of urgency.


    ¡°Are you nning to marry Sean and win over his grandmother?¡± The woman couldn¡¯t resist at


    taunt.


    Kelly smiled, but her gaze was cold. ¡°Am I not allowed to marry him?¡±


    The woman on the phone fell silent all of a sudden.


    Kelly looked at the night view outside the window and continued, ¡°I give Eric up to your daughter while I


    choose Sean. Fair enough, right? If you don¡¯t find me worthy, then your daughter should forget about


    marrying into the Davidson Family as well.¡±


    The woman on the phone took a deep breath and responded, ¡°You managed to connect with these


    people because of me. Don¡¯t forget that!¡±


    Kelly chuckled, ¡°If you hadn¡¯t asked for my help, I could have continued living my life just fine, but since


    you¡¯vee to me for assistance, you¡¯d better be nice to me, or I might expos¨¦ everyone, and no one


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    will be able to escape. It was you who gave me the opportunity to climb thedder, and now you mock


    me for overestimating my abilities?¡±


    ¡°Actually, you¡¯re right. It is natural for one to climb thedder to sess, so what can I do for you?¡± the


    woman¡¯s tone instantly softened.


    ¡°Abigail has managed to convince Josh, and now he wants me back. If I go back, my n will be


    ruined. You must tell ¡®Runway Capitalis¡¯ to invite Abigail as a judge. Once she¡¯s out of Pendorf, I¡¯ll have


    more room to work my n around,¡± Kelly ordered.


    Without a choice, the woman agreed, albeit begrudgingly.


    ¡°I have to warn you, though. Trying to win over Sean¡¯s grandmother is pointless. He isn¡¯t close to his


    grandmother. If you want to gain his favor, you¡¯d better focus on his grandfather,¡± the woman. reminded


    before ending the call.


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    Kelly was well aware of this as she replied with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve got it under control.¡±


    After the call, the woman muttered to herself in a low voice, ¡°I underestimated her. She has a hidden


    agenda that I can¡¯t even fathom.¡±


    When Abigail received an unexpected invitation from the ¡°Runway Capitalis¡± channel, she was


    surprised.


    ¡°Runway Capitalis¡± was an old television channel primarily focused on fashion-rted knowledge.


    Whenever a TV series gained poprity, this channel would invite the actors to participate in its


    programs. They would showcase the costumes and delve into the cultural aspects of clothing.


    Unfortunately, Abigail didn¡¯t have the time and wasn¡¯t nning to ept the invitation to this


    program.


    ¡°Sorry. I¡¯m not free toward the end of the year,¡± she rejected politely.


    ¡°Oh, no worries, then. The person in charge didn¡¯t force her.


    Just a couple of hours after the phone call ended, Lewis, whom she hadn¡¯t talked to in a long time,


    called her.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a while, Miss Quinn. How have you been? Lewis sounded extremely polite.


    Abigail replied with a smile, ¡°I¡¯m doing fine. Is there a reason for your call?¡± In reality, she had a faint


    inkling of what it might be about.


    ¡°It¡¯s about the invitation from Runway Capitalist. Why didn¡¯t you ept it? We¡¯ve all agreed to invite


    you, and now the entire cast is only waiting for your answer. This is a great opportunity to share about


    your designs, isn¡¯t it?¡± He sounded somewhat embarrassed.


    ¡°I declined because I¡¯ve been really busy. How about asking Professor Gibson? He¡¯s much more


    knowledgeable about the clothing of the Western Roman Empire¡¯s invasion era than I am,¡± Abigail said


    with a hint of reluctance.


    ¡°Professor Gibson doesn¡¯t want to appear on the show. I asked him before reaching out to you. We


    really need someone with expertise for this show. Besides, you¡¯re skilled enough to join the show.


    There are a few young talents interested in costume design, so you can even select some of them. and


    take them to your studio. They can carry on your legacy in the future.¡± Lewis earnestly tried to


    persuade her.


    She was considering hiring a few assistants, as she was already overwhelmed with work. If her career


    continued to grow, she might end up working round the clock. ¡°I¡¯ll think about it,¡± she responded, not


    wanting to refuse him outright.


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    ¡°Alright, let me just tell you the truth. The cast of our TV series needs to go on popr seginenta for


    promotions, especially since the history of the Western Roman Empire¡¯s invasion era is rtively


    unknown. The show¡¯s production team is keen to have you on board, and if you them, they won¡¯t


    consider inviting us to the show.¡± Lewis voice carried a hint of disappointment.


    decline


    Abigail understood that in the current era where poprity was king, without a buzz, no one would


    pay much attention to someone or something. Promoting culture was something that only a few people


    were doing, and this path was also very challenging.


    When a TV series gained poprity, it could indeed have a significant impact on the audience.


    However, if it flopped, there wouldn¡¯t be any investment in such themes in the future, let alone the


    promotion of so-called ¡®culture.¡±


    ¡°I will talk to Runway Capitalist again ande up with something. Don¡¯t worry, Abigail reluctantly


    agreed.


    Now that Lewis had personally contacted her, how could she bear to reject him?


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    ¡°Alright, let me just tell you the truth. The cast of our TV series needs to go on popr segments. for


    promotions, especially since the history of the Western Roman Empire¡¯s invasion era is rtively


    unknown. The show¡¯s production team is keen to have you on board, and if you decline them, they


    won¡¯t consider inviting us to the show.¡± Lewis¡¯ voice carried a hint of disappointment.


    Abigail understood that in the current era where poprity was king, without a buzz, no one would pay


    much attention to someone or something. Promoting culture was something that only a few people


    were doing, and this path was also very challenging.


    When a TV series gained poprity, it could indeed have a significant impact on the audience.


    However, if it flopped, there wouldn¡¯t be any investment in such themes in the future, let alone. the


    promotion of so-called ¡°culture.¡±


    ¡°I will talk to Runway Capitalist again ande up with something. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Abigail reluctantly


    agreed.


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    Chapter 357 Is Grandpa Poisoned?


    Since Runway Capitalis had officially invited her, Abigail would be offending quite a handful of people if


    she were to reject them.¡±


    It was undeniable that the channel was quite skillful. They weren¡¯t afraid of her refusal, as they could


    pull any means to make her agree to it.


    After hanging up the phone, she couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh. She dialed the number of the person in


    charge at Runway Capitalis again, finalized the contract signing date, and achieved preliminary


    cooperation with them.


    ¡°Rest assured that this show won¡¯t air so soon, Ms. Quinn. It will definitely air after the TV series, and it


    won¡¯t affect the series¡¯ poprity,¡± the person in charge at Runway Capitalis reassured her.


    Abigail hummed in response, but she was well aware that it was just a polite statement.


    If they truly didn¡¯t care about the series¡¯ poprity, why not air it earlier? They probably wanted to


    distance themselves in case something went wrong with the series.


    After hanging up the phone, she pulled a long face.


    Runway Capitalis had good online reviews, but their actions behind the scenes made her genuinely


    ufortable.


    On the day she nned to sign the contract, she received a call from Sean as soon as she boarded.


    the ne.


    ¡°Where are you now?¡± Sean¡¯s tone was filled with urgency.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Abigail leaned back in her seat, her tone indifferent.


    ¡°Something¡¯s happened to my grandpa, and I¡¯m currently abroad. Could you check on him first? I won¡¯t


    be able to return until tomorrow morning,¡± he said.


    ¡°Alright, but-¡± Before she could finish her sentence, there was noise on his end.


    ¡°Please make sure you go and see him. My signal is bad here-Grandpa-poisoned-


    Beep, beep, beep.


    The call was abruptly disconnected before Sean couldplete his sentence.


    Even after multiple tries, Abigail couldn¡¯t reach him.


    By this time, the ne had already started to take off.


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    Sensing the urgency of the situation, Abigail grabbed her luggage and was prepared to disembark, but


    a flight attendant stopped her.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, the ne is about to take off. Please return to your seat immediately.¡±


    ¡°I have an urgent matter. I need to get off the ne!¡± Abigail told the flight attendant.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, ma¡¯am. It¡¯s not possible now. The ne is already taxiing. Please return to your seat,¡± the


    flight attendant uttered respectfully.


    ¡°I really have an emergency¡­¡± Abigail clutched her phone. She had never seen Sean so desperate,


    and Colby had always been kind to her. If something serious had happened, it was essential for


    someone to be there with him.


    ¡°I will discuss this with the cabin manager. Please wait here,¡± the flight attendant suggested as she


    noticed the look of anxiety on Abigail¡¯s face.


    Soon, the cabin manager arrived while the other flight attendants worked to calm the other


    passengers.


    ¡°My family member is in poor health, and there is no one with him. I need to go back to take him to the


    hospital,¡± she exined to the cabin manager.


    The cabin manager nodded. While making a phone call, he exined to Abigail, ¡°We need to


    ne¡¯s journey.¡±


    She nodded, biting her lip.


    However, half an hour had passed since they made the call, and the cabin manager had not received


    any instructions from the air traffic facility.


    Holding her phone in hand, she could already feel that her forehead was covered in sweat.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, we can only continue to taxi on the runway for now. I¡¯m going to exin the situation to the


    control tower once again. Are you sure you want to get off the ne?¡± the cabin manager asked as


    there was still no response from the authorities.


    Abigail felt a sense of despair, but she still nodded and answered firmly, ¡°Yes.¡±


    The cabin manager had no choice but to continue making calls to the control tower. After nearly an


    hour, she finally signed the voluntary agreement to terminate her journey and disembarked.


    After exiting the airport¡¯s security area, she received a call from the person in charge at Runway


    Capitalis.


    ¡°May I ask how long it will take for you to arrive? We¡¯ve already made the arrangements here and are


    waiting for you.¡±


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    Carrying her luggage, Abigail tried to get a cab. Apologetically, she said, ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t make it


    today. There¡¯s an emergency with my family, and I¡¯ve already disembarked. I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    After hearing that she hadn¡¯t boarded the ne, the person on the phone had a change in tone. ¡°That¡¯s


    just not right, Miss Quinn. We have so many people waiting for you here, and you only mention this


    now. I¡¯ve already made all the arrangements, and you tell us that you can¡¯t make it. Can you please


    arrange toe back within three hours?¡±


    ¡°Is the contract more important than a human life? There¡¯s no way I can make it today, no matter how


    much time you give me. I¡¯m truly sorry, but I can¡¯te immediately,¡± Abigail apologized, suppressing


    her anger.


    ¡°Miss Quinn-¡°.


    ¡°Sorry, I have to get in the car now. I¡¯ll talk to youter,¡± Abigail uttered before hanging up the call.


    When she made it all the way to Graham Estate, the gate was locked, and no matter how hard she


    rang the doorbell, it seemed futile.


    For the first time, Abigail decided to call Lina, but the phone continued to ring with no answer. Due to


    that, Abigail had no choice but to go to the hospital. She had no idea how Colby had been. poisoned.


    After making a dozen calls in a row, she finally got through.


    ¡°Hello, Old Mrs. Graham-¡±


    ¡°Why are you calling Grandma?¡± Kelly¡¯s voice came through the phone.


    Abigail frowned but still asked, ¡°Is Old Mr. Graham poisoned? What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s none of your business, isn¡¯t it? You couldn¡¯t be reached when we called you, so what use is it


    for you toe when he¡¯s already admitted to the hospital?!¡± Kelly scolded angrily.


    Simmering with anger, Abigail rebuked, ¡°I¡¯m asking you what happened?! Were you the one who did


    it?!¡±


    ¡°What kind of nonsense are you spilling?¡± Kelly pretended to be puzzled.


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    Chapter 358 Disappointment Reached Its Peak


    Abigail suppressed her anger and questioned, ¡°Kelly, what happened to Old Mr. Graham?¡±


    ¡°How would I know? Even if you¡¯re upset, you can¡¯t just use me, can you?¡± Kelly¡¯s tone shifted. from


    anger to aggrieved in just a moment. ¡°I admit my tone was bad earlier, but it was because I couldn¡¯t find


    you when I needed you. Do you


    know how many times Grandpa tried to call you?¡±


    Abigail hadn¡¯t received any calls. She checked her phone repeatedly but found no missed calls from


    Colby.


    ¡°How is he?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone softened slightly.


    ¡°He¡¯s still getting his stomach pumped, and we don¡¯t know if he¡¯ll make it. If it had been a few minutes


    ¡°I¡¯ll arrive at the hospital in a moment,¡± Abigail uttered calmly, but she still didn¡¯t believe she was wrong


    to suspect Kelly.


    Kelly¡¯s intentions ining to Pendorf were clear, so no matter what she said, Abigail wouldn¡¯t


    trust her.


    She was about to hang up the phone when Lina¡¯s voice came from the other end. ¡°Give me the phone.


    Why are you helping her?¡±


    ¡°Grandma, Abigail had a valid reason for not answering Grandpa¡¯s calls¡­¡±


    ¡°Give it to me!¡±


    The conversation between the two sounded on the phone.


    Abigail immediately heard Lina¡¯s voice as she uttered, ¡°You don¡¯t have toe anymore. Sean said he


    called you an hour ago, and you agreed toe over. An hourter, you¡¯re still on the road. If you


    didn¡¯t want toe, you should¡¯ve just said so! Even if that old man passes away, it will be none of


    your business!¡±


    ¡°When he called me, I was on the ne, about to take off-¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to exin to me. I know you hate me, Sean, and our entire family. The old man. called


    you over a dozen times for help, yet you didn¡¯t pick up a single call. You hold grudges against me. I can


    understand that. But wasn¡¯t he good enough for you? Wasn¡¯t Sean good enough for you? If you want to


    take revenge, just take it out on me. Why are you so heartless toward him?¡± Lina¡¯s voice quivered as


    she scolded.


    Abigail replied while emphasizing each word, ¡°I did not receive any calls!¡±


    ¡°Stop making up excuses! Don¡¯t bothering to the hospital, either. You¡¯ll bring bad luck!¡± After


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    hanging up the phone, Lina blocked Abigail.


    Sitting in the car, Abigail felt speechless. She thought for a moment and decided to call Sean. After the


    call connected, she suppressed her pent-up frustration and asked him, ¡°Is your signal okay now?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± His tone held restrained emotions.


    Abigail sensed that something was amiss, and she questioned in a self-mocking tone, ¡°What are you


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    trying to say?¡±


    However, Sean thought she had something to say to him. He remained silent without an immediate


    response, which made her instantly understand his perspective on the matter.


    ¡°Your grandpa is already in the hospital, with Kelly taking care of him. Your grandma is also extremely


    emotional right now, so I¡¯m not going to see your grandpa anymore,¡± she informed him calmly, holding


    her grievances back.


    In the brief moment after Abigail finished her sentence, disappointment reached its peak for Sean. His


    voice turned cold as he uttered, ¡°I couldn¡¯t make it clear due to my bad signal, and it¡¯s no one¡¯s fault.


    Besides, the Quinns and our family have no connection. My call to you must have been a bother.¡±


    She hung up the phone abruptly. There was nothing more to say, and she no longer cared how he


    perceived it.


    After finally arriving at the airport, where the signal stabilized, he felt her phone call had ruined. his


    mood.


    ¡°Is it possible that the information we found is incorrect?¡± Xavien asked, noticing his bad mood.


    ¡°Do you even have confidence in the information you found? Why would you be asking me?!¡± Sean


    suddenly mmed his phone onto the table.


    Xavien immediately lowered his head.


    Lina had informed Sean that Colby had called Abigail multiple times, and she hadn¡¯t answered.


    Sean didn¡¯t believe it and had Cameron check the facts. However, they found out that Colby had


    indeed called Abigail several times, to which she did not answer. She had even sent a cold message,


    saying she was going to Capitalis for a business meeting and wouldn¡¯t answer calls after boarding the


    ne.


    Colby had deleted that message. He probably didn¡¯t want it to cause misunderstandings at such a


    critical moment and had erased it to protect her.


    But what about her? She hadn¡¯t offered any exnation. She clearly knew the severity of the situation


    today, yet she didn¡¯t even want to exin herself!


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    ¡°Mr. Graham, even if the evidence we find shows that Mrs. Graham wasn¡¯t involved with Old Mr.


    Graham, we both know her character.¡± Xavien, though fearful, ventured to say.


    Sean looked at him and replied, ¡°You¡¯re wrong. I¡¯ve never truly understood her.¡±


    When Lina told him that she hadn¡¯t answered the phone, he didn¡¯t believe it. He wanted to investigate it


    himself, but the reality was even worse than what he had heard.


    When Abigail¡¯s call came in, he had been thinking. What if it¡¯s just a misunderstanding? Even if she


    said a single word firmly to exin that she had been misunderstood, he would immediately. stand by


    her side.


    Despite that, she chose to hang up the phone.


    Moreover, her attitude made Sean realize that she wasn¡¯t very concerned about Colby¡¯s condition.


    Sean also understood that Colby¡¯s call to her was a nuisance, and she would just let him be if she was


    upied with something more important. Nevertheless, the fact that she wasn¡¯t even willing to take a


    nce at Colby made Sean¡¯s heart grow cold.

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    Chapter 359 Did Analise Poison Colby?


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail took a deep breath and looked out the window, slowly processing


    the frustration in her heart.


    When she arrived at the hospital, she inquired about Colby¡¯s condition.


    ¡°He¡¯s still undergoing stomachvage surgery. We¡¯ll have to wait for the operation to end to find out.


    You can go to the surgery room on the third floor and wait for them,¡± answered the doctor sitting on the


    other side of the window.


    ¡°Okay, thank you,¡± Abigail replied and headed for the stairs.


    However, as she reached the second floor, she bumped into Kelly, who was standing at the stairwell.


    Kelly looked down at Abigail with a hint of weariness in her features and gazed at her with disdain.


    ¡°Abigail, Old Mrs. Graham doesn¡¯t want to see you. If you are self-aware, you should just leave. Sean


    won¡¯t spare you if you continue to cause trouble and give her a heart attack.¡±


    ¡°What does meing to the hospital have to do with the Grahams? Is anyone else besides the


    Grahams not allowed to visit this hospital?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone was cold and indifferent.


    Kelly chuckled and descended the steps. When she got close to Abigail, she whispered, ¡°Do you know


    how Old Mr. Graham was poisoned? Instead of wasting your time here, you might as well go home to


    cover your tracks.¡±


    Abigail immediately realized that Colby¡¯s poisoning was rted to Kelly. Furthermore, she detected


    from Kelly¡¯s words that it might be rted to her own grandmother.


    ¡°What have you done?¡± Abigail grabbed her hand, her gaze as cold as an ice-cold de..


    The smirk on Kelly¡¯s face grew more tant as she whispered, ¡°You¡¯ll find out soon.¡±


    Abigail pped her hard.


    Kelly staggered back, leaned against the stair railing, and held her face while ring at Abigail


    ¡°What are you doing?!¡±


    ¡°Kelly!¡±


    Two voices sounded simultaneously.


    Before Abigail could react, she was forcefully pushed by Lina, who had rushed down from upstairs.


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    Josh¡¯s voice also sounded as he rushed up the stairs to help Kelly.


    Tears rolled down Kelly¡¯s cheeks one by one as she leaned into Josh¡¯s arms and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­


    Abigail just misunderstood me.¡±


    Lina¡¯s face turned red as she red at Abigail with anger. ¡°What are you doing here? Get out!¡±


    Her voice was so loud it nearly echoed through the entire stairwell.


    ¡°Calm down, Grandma. You¡¯re still pretty weak.¡± Kelly hurriedlyforted Lina.


    Meanwhile, Josh looked at Abigail with a confused expression.


    Ignoring Josh and Lina, Abigail stared at Kelly, saying, ¡°You better watch out because you¡¯ll surely get


    what¡¯sing to you!¡±


    Hearing this, Lina clenched her fist and punched Abigail in the face. ¡°Before you talk about her, think


    about yourself! I won¡¯t let you off easily. Now get out of here!¡±


    After saying that, she was about to hit Abigail again.


    However, Abigail grabbed her hand and looked at her with a cold gaze. ¡°I haven¡¯t done any of the


    things you¡¯re talking about. I don¡¯t care how you see me or what you think. From now on, our families


    are no longer rted, so I don¡¯t care about your opinions.¡±


    With that, she released Lina¡¯s hand and turned to leave.


    Seeing that Lina was about to chase after her and punch her again, Josh stepped in to stop her.


    ¡°Kelly, keep an eye on her,¡± Josh uttered and then followed Abigail.


    Abigail walked quickly. She reached the hospital entrance, picked up her luggage, and immediately left


    the hospital.


    ¡°Abigail, there¡¯s no way the Grahams and the Quinns have no rtion. Analise gave Old Mr. Graham


    poisoned food, and that¡¯s how he got poisoned. Sean still doesn¡¯t know about this.¡± Josh¡¯s voice


    sounded from behind her.


    Turning around abruptly, Abigail retorted in a tone of disbelief, ¡°There¡¯s no way Grandma would


    do that!¡±


    ¡°Then go home and ask her why the both of them ate the same food, but Old Mr. Graham was


    poisoned. If you don¡¯t find out the truth and exin it to Sean, he won¡¯t let you off easily,¡± Josh


    added.


    No matter how much Abigail believed in her grandmother, the fact was that her grandmother was


    responsible for this.


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    ¡°Also, did your phone ever receive any calls or messages from Old Mr. Graham?¡± Josh asked again.


    ¡°No,¡± Abigail answered firmly.


    Josh¡¯s eyes held a hint ofplexity as he muttered, ¡°I was worried about misunderstanding you, so I


    had several professionals run a check. Your phone had iing calls, and there was a message sent


    to Old Mr. Graham. I¡¯ve checked this with the telmunications multiple times, and the results are


    consistent.¡±


    ¡°So, you think I¡¯m lying?¡± Abigail questioned, to which Josh exined, ¡°I¡¯m just trying to understand


    you.¡±


    Abigail countered with a cold expression, ¡°If you can¡¯t figure it out, then don¡¯t bother. I¡¯ll ask Grandma


    about the poisoning.¡±


    With that, she walked away without looking back.


    When Abigail returned home, she found her grandmother sitting in the living room, watching TV and


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    seemingly unaware of everything. Then, she ced her luggage down.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be on a business trip? Why are you back?¡± Analise inquired, looking surprised


    to see Abigail.


    ¡°Grandma, did you deliver something to Old Mr. Graham?¡± Abigail got straight to the point.


    Tomorrow, Sean would be back; hence, she needed to quickly figure out what was happening.


    ¡°Yes, I did. The doctor who examined me in themunal area said her daughter bought some


    delicious mushrooms in Cloudgrove. She sent me a lot, and I made them into a vorful soup. After


    that, I asked the doctor for more to send to Colby,¡± Analise answered honestly.

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    As soon as Abigail found out that the mushrooms were from Cloudgrove, she knew there was a


    problem.


    Moreover, it was mushroom season.


    ¡°Take me to that doctor!¡± Abigail¡¯s tone suddenly became stern.


    Analise was startled and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Old Mr. Graham has been poisoned, and his condition is very serious. He¡¯s still in the hospital.


    undergoing stomachvage surgery, and his life is hanging by a thread. If we don¡¯t investigate this now,


    we¡¯ll be doomed when Sean returns from abroad.¡± Abigail grabbed Analise¡¯s hand and dragged her


    along.


    ¡°But I ate the mushrooms, and I¡¯m perfectly fine. Could it have been a misunderstanding? Analise¡¯s


    eyes widened with fear.


    ¡°You ate the first batch she gave to you while you gave Old Mr. Graham the second batch. I¡¯m sure


    there is a difference,¡± Abigail exined hurriedly.


    ¡°No, I split it into two portions for the second batch. I ate some and sent some to Colby. There¡¯s really


    nothing wrong with it. If it were poisoned, I¡¯d be in the hospital by now, right? Besides, the mushrooms


    they gave me aren¡¯t poisonous,¡± Analise exined in a panic.


    ¡°There¡¯s no time for all this discussion, Grandma. I need to talk to the doctor to get more details,


    alright?¡± Abigail insisted.


    Analise fell silent at that.


    When they arrived at themunal area, Abigail managed to find Dr. Zena.


    Dr. Zena had provided An¨¢lise with edible mushrooms known as Chicken Polypore, which were non-


    toxic. To prove her innocence, Dr. Zena gave Abigail the remaining Chicken Polypore she had not


    consumed for further testing.


    Analise had already finished eating all the Chicken Polypore she received, leaving only the ones from


    Dr. Zena.


    If the poisoning was indeed rted to consuming mushrooms, it was likely that the tampering urred


    during the delivery process.


    In that case, even Sean might find it difficult to find out what happened.


    Tracking down a tampering incident in the vast sea of daily deliveries across a state would be an


    extremely challenging task.


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    Back at home, Abigail ced the Chicken Polypore on the coffee table and asked her


    grandmother, ¡°Which courierpany did you use to deliver the Chicken Polypores? I will try to


    contact them.¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t done anything wrong, and Sean knows my character.¡± Analise gripped Abigail¡¯s hand and


    tried to exin herself.


    With a bitter smile, Abigail muttered, ¡°Who can say for sure when his grandfather¡¯s life is at stake?¡±


    Back then, she divorced Sean because of her grandmother. Now that something happened to Sean¡¯s


    grandfather, she couldn¡¯t expect him to understand their situation.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go to the hospital while you check with the courier station outside themunal area.¡± Analise


    grew increasingly despondent.


    ¡°Don¡¯t go to the hospital and just stay at home. The situation is not as simple as we initially thought.


    Staying home for the time being is the best option, got it?¡± Abigail advised her grandmother.


    Analise immediately understood the implied message in her words.


    After running around for an entire afternoon, Abigail still couldn¡¯t find anything helpful.


    When the sky turned dark, she took theb results for the Chicken Polypore and encountered


    Cameron, who had been waiting for her at the entrance of their neighborhood.


    ¡°Mr. Graham will arrive in Pendorf at 4.00AM tomorrow,¡± Cameron informed Abigail. His rxed


    demeanor from before had given way to a more serious one.


    Abigail nodded in response but remained silent.


    ¡°Old Mr. Graham¡¯s condition is not looking good. This incident has caused damage to multiple organs,


    and he is still under emergency treatment,¡± Cameron continued, his eyes lowered.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes widened slightly. ¡°I¡¯m truly sorry for this. My grandmother did send Chicken Polypore to


    Old Mr. Graham, but the package was definitely switched during the delivery.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure without evidence, but I will try to persuade Mr. Graham to run an investigation. I¡¯d


    still advise you to be prepared, though. Xavien told me that yourck of exnation has disappointed


    him. He might not be as forgiving as before,¡± Cameronmented, scratching his head.


    He hadn¡¯t expected the situation to develop this far without any warning.


    ¡°I understand that it involves his grandfather¡¯s life, but I will also find a way to clear my grandmother¡¯s


    name,¡± Abigail replied and prepared to leave.


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    She knew that her grandmother must be worried after she left for the entire afternoon.¡±


    Cameron silently watched Abigail¡¯s retreating figure and sighed involuntarily.


    Miss Quinn is still unaware of how thoroughly disappointed Mr. Graham is.


    At 5.00AM, Sean arrived at the hospital.


    Colby had alreadye out of the operating room, but the surgical oue was not promising.


    Due to his old age, his urinary system had been affected. Moreover, the dy in seeking medical


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    attention after being poisoned developed concerns about his eyesight. Whether or not his sight. was


    damaged would only be revealed when he woke up.


    Entering the ward, Sean noticed Kelly sitting in front of the bed, nodding off from exhaustion.


    Lina was lying in the adjacent hospital bed, receiving an IV drip, and the only one taking care of the two


    elderly patients was Kelly.


    Hearing the sound, she immediately woke up and turned her head to look at Sean. She promptly stood


    up and exined, ¡°My brother asked me to stay back and take care of them.¡±


    ¡°Xavien, please escort Miss Hagl back to the hotel, Sean instructed without much boration.


    There was no way he didn¡¯t harbor any suspicions about Kelly, no matter how caring she seemed to be


    for his grandparents. He remained unfazed even after witnessing everything around him.


    Xavien approached Kelly and politely said, ¡°This way, please, Miss Hagl.¡±


    Without uttering another word, she simply stood up and walked toward Xavien with a groggy


    expression.


    When Sean approached his grandfather, he felt a sense of unfathomable sadness.


    Just then, a loud thud came from the door.


    Sean furrowed his brows and looked over to see that Kelly had bumped into the door. She was holding


    her forehead but didn¡¯t utter a singleint. Smiling awkwardly, she quickly caught up with Xavien.


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    Sean withdrew his gaze and thought, Abigail must be sleeping soundly right now, yes?


    At that moment, Cameron walked into the ward. As soon as he was inside, he lowered his head and


    reported truthfully, ¡°Miss Quinn was at the hospital yesterday afternoon, but she had a conflict with Miss


    Hagl. Old Mrs. Graham saw them and chased her away. She hasn¡¯t been back to the hospital since.


    Old Mrs. Quinn sent some mushrooms for Old Mr. Graham, but it was delivered by courier. It seems


    that the courier package got switched.¡±


    ¡°Cameron, you don¡¯t need to tell me all this. The facts are not important to me,¡± Sean said as he looked


    at his assistant with a cold and indifferent gaze.


    Cameron didn¡¯t immediately understand what he meant, and a look of confusion crossed his


    eyes.


    When handling any situation, they were ustomed to finding evidence for Abigail to defend. her,


    thinking that their efforts would touch her. However, he had always overlooked the most basic rule.


    What mattered even if the truth was uncovered?


    Abigail didn¡¯t care about who discovered the truth. She merely cared about the truth itself.


    ¡°Since she says Old Mrs. Quinn is also a victim, then she is,¡± Sean uttered coldly and turned his gaze


    back to his grandfather.


    Whether it was him or his grandfather, their feelings for Abigail were not enough to stop her from


    The fact that he didn¡¯t care about the truth would undoubtedly be the best oue for her.


    Cameron finally understood what Sean meant.


    When there was too much disappointment, one would stop having any expectations.


    However, Sean wasn¡¯t aware that before Cameron came to the hospital, thetter knew that Abigail


    also had a sleepless night.


    The light in her room was never dimmed throughout the night.


    But now, Sean was clearly not listening to anything they had to say. He had already vented his anger at


    Xavien while abroad, so Cameron figured that if he pushed it further, he might also face the


    consequences.


    As the day gradually brightened, Sean fell asleep by his grandfather¡¯s bedside, and it was his


    grandmother who woke him up.


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    Upon seeing Sean, his grandmother cried uncontrobly until she was struggling to catch her


    breath.


    ¡°You¡¯re finally back! Did you know that your grandfather is being targeted by the Quinns? Do we really


    need their mushrooms? Do we need their kindness? They clearly have ill intentions! I won¡¯t live if your


    grandfather dies!¡± Lina hugged Sean and bawled.


    ¡°There, there. Grandpa needs to rest. Don¡¯t be so loud.¡± Sean patted his grandmother¡¯s back to soothe


    her.


    Lina released him and sat on the edge of the hospital bed. Suddenly, she growled, ¡°I won¡¯t overlook the


    actions of the Quinns this time if you spare them for the sake of Abigail!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll make my own decision on this matter,¡± Sean replied coldly.


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    Lina stopped pushing him after that, especially since Kelly advised her not to be too dominant in this


    matter if she wanted to reconcile with Sean.


    ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the Pearson siblings yesterday, your grandfather might have lost his life. You need to


    thank them properly. Perhaps invite them for a meal to express your gratitude, got it?¡± Without


    mentioning Abigail, Lina started talking about Kelly again..


    Sean remained silent for a moment and surprisingly agreed to it. ¡°Okay, I will arrange it.¡±


    Lina was quite surprised by howpliant he was today.


    ¡°Why are you so obedient this time?¡± she muttered.


    ¡°I neglected you both recently; that¡¯s why Grandpa was poisoned. I will move back home, Sean


    announced.


    Lina widened her eyes at him. ¡°Really? You don¡¯t me me?¡±


    ¡°me you for what?¡± Sean asked.


    Upon hearing this, she immediately grabbed his hand. ¡°I¡¯m so d you¡¯re willing toe back. Kelly is


    a nice girl. Get along with her and stop thinking about Abigail. She¡¯s not worth it.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Sean nodded.


    He realized that he shouldn¡¯t move out when his grandfather¡¯s life hung in the bnce.


    His grandparents were already in their twilight years, so why would he sulk with them instead of


    spending more time with them?


    It was all because of one woman who wasn¡¯t even concerned about them.


    Clutching his hands tightly, Lina felt her tears were about to fall again. ¡°This is great!¡±


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    When Abigail received a call from Cameron, she was somewhat surprised.


    ¡°Does that mean they won¡¯t pursue this matter involving my grandmother?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Yeah. He said they won¡¯t investigate it anymore. You can rest assured, Miss Quinn, Cameron replied


    politely..


    Abigail suddenly realized the meaning behind Cameron¡¯s words. Due to the delicate situation. between


    the two families, Sean chose not to look into her grandmother. He also had no intention of verifying


    whether or not the usations against her grandmother were true.


    ¡°Alright. Please thank Mr. Graham on my behalf, she muttered before hanging up the call.


    Despite the good news, she didn¡¯t feel any relief.


    She sat quietly with her phone in hand, then took a moment topose herself.


    If Sean had made his stance clear, she would do the same.


    However, not dwelling on the past issues with Sean didn¡¯t mean Abigail would forgive Kelly easily.


    Even though she hadn¡¯t gone to the hospital to see Colby, she still believed that she should seek


    justice for him. Moreover, the issue of the messages and phone calls remained unresolved.


    Soon, her phone rang again.


    Seeing that it was Eric calling, Abigail furrowed her brows involuntarily.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± she answered with a cold tone.


    She assumed that Eric¡¯s call was likely because she bailed on Runway Capitalis and that he was


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    ¡°Josh informed me about what you¡¯ve been through, so I¡¯ve brought a few people over with me.¡± Eric¡¯s


    voice was filled with reassurance when he spoke.


    ¡°It¡¯s not necessary. Sean didn¡¯t pursue it, and I can handle the rest on my own.¡± Abigail politely


    declined the offer.


    Eric¡¯s voice sounded bitter as he insisted, ¡°You don¡¯t always have to refuse help. If you believe


    someone did this, I trust you, and I¡¯ll help you investigate.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you engaged to the Pearsons? Our previous rumors¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s false news. I won¡¯t be marrying into the Pearsons, and there won¡¯t be any more rumors.¡± Eric¡¯s


    tone was resolute.


    Abigail remained silent for a moment before she said, ¡°Kelly did it, but I can¡¯t find any evidence.¡±


    It seems that Kelly came to Pendorf with the intention of damaging the rtionship between the


    Grahams and the Quinns, but why is she going to such great lengths to pick on you?¡± Instead of


    dismissing Abigail¡¯s words, Eric continued along with her train of thought.


    Kelly imed to like Sean, giving her a motive to target Abigail.


    However, Abigail wasn¡¯t sure if Kelly¡¯s professed affection for Sean was genuine or a part of her ulterior


    motives.


    Perhaps, Kelly intentionally told her about her feelings for Sean as part of a broader n.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, but for now, our family and the Grahams have severed all ties,¡± Abigail stated.


    Regardless of Kelly¡¯s ns, with her cunning nature, every move and statement she madepelled


    Abigail to exercise caution.


    ¡°Is it the result of Kelly¡¯s efforts?¡± Eric¡¯s voice turned colder.


    ¡°More or less. Your presence won¡¯t be of much use, though. I¡¯ve tried everything I can think of. and it


    didn¡¯t work.¡± Abigail¡¯s voice carried a sense of resignation.


    ¡°Josh told me about your phone. I suspect a hacker nted a virus on it. After all, smartphones


    nowadays are really getting smarter. It¡¯s connected to yourptop, electrical appliances, and event your


    camera. When one area ispromised, it will infect everything else, including your phone, Eric


    exined softly.


    Abigail felt as if he had reminded her of something important and came to a realization.


    Her phone,puter, and tablet shared the same system, and even the front-door camera was


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    also connected to these three devices.


    She had been pondering which device might bepromised but hadn¡¯t considered the camera at her


    front door.


    ¡°But I had someone check my phone, and there was no issue.¡± Abigail sighed.


    ¡°Some viruses self-destruct afterpleting their mission. Only highly skilled hackers can trace their


    tracks.¡± Eric tried tofort Abigail.


    Hearing his words, Abigail felt that catching Kelly red-handed was a nearly impossible task.


    ¡°Regardless, it¡¯s enough that you¡¯ve proven your innocence to them. You don¡¯t need to worry about the


    rest. Time will gradually validate your efforts.¡± Eric¡¯s voice sounded even gentler now.


    Abigail¡¯s eyes reddened when she heard hisforting words.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± she murmured softly.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Friends should help each other,¡± Eric replied tenderly.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh.


    Since the incident with Colby, no one cared about what she had gone through. They were merely


    concerned that Colby had an ident, that she didn¡¯t rush to save him, and that she hadn¡¯t gone to the


    hospital. While Sean didn¡¯t vo10


    it out, his actions indicated that he held her responsible.


    No one knew how hard she had tried, but she still received me from everyone.


    Eric was the only one who told her that she had done nothing wrong to the Grahams.


    The next day, Eric¡¯s friend examined all the devices Abigail had used and finally came up with a result-


    her phone was indeed infected with a virus.


    ¡°The virus entered when Old Mrs. Quinn went to deliver a package and scanned the courier. station¡¯s


    QR code for payment.¡±


    Abigail was quite surprised by how the virus had entered.


    ¡°Then, when you connected to your home Wi-Fi, the virus was nted on your phone through the Wi-Fi


    connection. This is why your phone was controlled by hackers during your idle time,¡± Eric continued,


    conveying his friend¡¯s exnation.


    Abigail drove with narrowed eyes and focused on the road ahead without saying a word.


    ¡°But the virus has been destroyed on your phone, so there¡¯s no way to prove its existence,¡± Eric


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    exined while holding the phone. ¡°My friend said he would check the courier station near your


    house.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Abigail replied.


    When they arrived at the hotel, Abigail parked the car in the parking lot. As they got out of the car, they


    were surprised to see Sean and Kelly getting out of another car.


    Kelly noticed Abigail and Eric together and waved her hand at them. ¡°Eric, what brings you here?¡±


    Eric¡¯s expression was cold and distant as he nodded. ¡°You said you came here to apologize to Abigail,


    but you¡¯ve been sticking to Mr. Graham every day. That¡¯s surprising.¡±


    Kelly hadn¡¯t expected him to confront her all of a sudden and was momentarily at a loss for words.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Abigail quietly urged.


    Eric smiled at Abigail and then turned around to walk toward the exit with her.


    Sean¡¯s gaze somehow swept across Abigail, but to his surprise, she didn¡¯t even spare him a nce.


    The frustration within him brewed in an instant.


    He clenched his hands into fists and then let go, while his gaze turned colder as he watched them.


    leave.


    Cameron quietly observed Sean, and by the look on his boss¡¯ face, he knew that he still couldn¡¯t. let go


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    of Abigail. Back then, even Xavien had smoothed things over for him, fearing that he might get too


    worked up and cause an irreparable rift with Abigail.


    But now, Sean was jealous after watching Abigail together with Eric.


    Meanwhile, Sean noticed Cameron staring at him and turned to him. ¡°What are you thinking?¡±


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    Chapter 363 Hate That You¡¯re So Unresponsive


    Cameron was startled and shuddered abruptly, quickly withdrawing his


    ¡°I have nothing on my mind.¡±


    With a cold expression, Sean averted his gaze and walked away.


    gaze.


    Kelly tagged behind, her anger boiling inside her upon hearing Eric¡¯s words.


    She was convinced that Abigail had spoken negatively about her to Eric, which was why he was


    treating her poorly.


    I can¡¯t believe that even after pulling Sean out of her life, she has Eric to protect her!


    The two groups entered the hotel one after the other.


    ¡°We¡¯ll make do here tonight, and we¡¯ll all go to Capitalis together tomorrow.¡± When Abigail heard. that


    Eric wasing to Pendorf, she took the initiative to book rooms for him and his friends as a gracious


    host. Both of them had been invited to a show on Runway Capitalis, and traveling together the next day


    made sense.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Eric agreed.


    Kelly and Sean quickly joined them.


    With that, the four of them waited for the elevator together.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we have a meal first? It¡¯s about lunchtime anyway,¡± Eric suddenly suggested to Abigail.


    Originally, she was supposed to take him to the guest rooms she had booked, but he wanted to bother


    Sean.


    ¡°Sure, the restaurant on the second floor is quite good,¡± Abigail agreed readily.


    When Sean heard that, his hands instinctively went into his pocket, and he gripped his phone.


    involuntarily.


    What are Abigail and Eric nning to do together in Capitalis?


    When they arrived at the restaurant, both groups of people had tables by the window, with only one


    table in between them.


    When Cameron made an excuse to take a phone call, he reached out to a waiter and reserved the


    middle table that separated the two groups.


    After Abigail took her seat, she informed Eric about the invitation from Runway Capitalis.


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    ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but I have a bad feeling about Runway Capitalis,¡± Abigail uttered in a low voice.


    The way the person in charge spoke on the phone that day reminded Abigail of the uneasiness. she felt


    whenever she thought about it.


    Eric, who was busy ordering food with his head down, looked up at her when he heard thatment.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Abigail frowned. ¡°I can¡¯t quite put it into words, but after interacting with their person in charge, who I


    think is the show¡¯s director, I feel like he¡¯s not quite up to the task.¡±


    Eric reassured her. ¡°When the timees, you¡¯ll have me and Lewis watching over you. What are you


    worried about?¡±


    Abigail looked at him. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that you¡¯ve never been on these variety shows before. Perhaps if you


    reject them now, the show won¡¯t go on anymore.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a local show, though. I¡¯ll just check it out.¡± Of course, he wouldn¡¯t admit that he was doing it for her.


    Sean was aware that Abigail had a lengthy conversation with Eric, and during that time, the two


    seemed to be discussing something secretly, leaning in close and whispering to each other until their


    heads nearly touched.


    Losing his appetite, Sean ced his cutlery down and got up to leave.


    ¡°Mr. Graham¡­¡± Kelly called out to him softly.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom,¡± Sean uttered while suppressing the boiling anger in his chest.


    Throughout the meal, Abigail did not pay any attention to Sean¡¯s table, and since she was almost


    finished with her food, she also nned to use the restroom before leaving.


    As she reached the restroom, she saw Sean standing in themunal sink area, smoking a cigarette.


    There was a hint of surprise in her eyes.


    When did Sean start smoking?


    Within their three years of marriage, she had never once seen him smoking a cigarette or anything


    equivalent.


    Caught off guard, he tried to throw the cigarette in the trash can but realized that it could start a fire, so


    he quickly extinguished the cigarette under the running tap.


    Abigail passed by him as if she hadn¡¯t noticed him.


    Looking at the extinguished cigarette and the dirty ashes smudging his fingers, Sean let out a self-


    deprecating chuckle.


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    What am I doing? She¡¯s not even concerned about me.


    Abigail hardly paid any attention to his subsequent actions.


    When she exited the restroom and saw him smoking another cigarette, she didn¡¯t think much of


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    Sean leaned against the sink and watched her.


    When Abigail raised her eyes, he suddenly mentioned, ¡°You should be d that I didn¡¯t demand your


    family take responsibility, right?¡±


    Abigail looked at him and replied, ¡°If you had, we would have taken responsibility. Don¡¯t speak as if we


    enjoy avoiding it.¡±


    Sean choked up at her words, and his mood became even more sullen. ¡°What I was trying to say is


    that although I didn¡¯t pursue the matter, you didn¡¯t even say a word of thanks? Have I been so nice to


    your family that you can disregard the basic courtesy of gratitude?¡±


    Abigail felt quite embarrassed by his words.


    Sean seemed to imply that she was taking his leniency for granted.


    Over the past few days, she had been so focused on finding the truth that she hadn¡¯t properly thanked


    him for not pursuing the matter.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I will personally bring you gifts to express my gratitude along with Grandma,¡± she uttered,


    lowering her head with a tinge of guilt in her voice.


    Sean had hoped this would make him feel better, but seeing Abigail apologize in such a manner only


    worsened his mood considerably.


    ¡°Where does your usual cleverness go whenever you try to go against me, Abigail? Are you acting like


    this because I started talking to you?!¡± He genuinely resented the way she could remain so. dense and


    unresponsive when he tried to initiate a friendly conversation with her.


    Abigail red at him with a cold and distant look as she questioned, ¡°What more do you want?¡±


    Sean detested the way she looked at him with that


    gaze.


    It was a look filled with indifference toward him, one that he couldn¡¯t stand.


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    Chapter 364 Reflex


    Before Sean could even speak, Kelly cut in, ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Her gentle voice dissolved the


    tension between him and Abigail.¡±


    Abigail looked at the man, her eyes cold as she stated, ¡°I¡¯ll visit your family with my grandmother. to


    express our thanks and to apologize. My grandmother has no ill intentions toward your family; she just


    wanted to share something good she received with her best friend. She¡¯s more upset than anyone else


    about this situation. You never got it right-the one at fault in this case is the person who conspired to kill


    your grandfather!¡±


    She was about to leave after saying this, but Kelly spoke up. ¡°Are you saying that you and your


    grandmother bear no responsibility for this? Mr. Graham¡¯s grandfather almost lost his life, but you¡¯ve


    neither visited him nor offered a word of sympathy. Even now, you¡¯re still arguing over who is to me


    and who isn¡¯t.¡±


    Abigail turned to fix the woman with a stern look. ¡°Who are you to butt in here? What does the matter


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    between the Grahams and the Quinns have to do with you?¡±


    Kelly¡¯s face turned red one moment and pale the next at the remark. Nevertheless, she put on a


    helpless demeanor, arguing, ¡°You knew you¡¯re the reason for Mr. Graham¡¯s intense rivalry with Uncle


    Vincent, and yet you neglected to take precautions. How can you just send food to someone by mail?


    Since it¡¯s from the same city, why didn¡¯t you deliver it yourself? Or perhaps you never cared about


    them, which is why Old Mr. Graham suffered. Isn¡¯t that right?¡±


    Her words struck right at the heart of the issue that had been bothering Sean all along. He clenched his


    cigarette, appearing indifferent as if this had nothing to do with him, but hist breathing became


    noticeably careful.


    Kelly continued to criticize Abigail by saying, ¡°Let¡¯s face it-you guys just wanted to save yourselves


    from trouble. Sending a package won¡¯t take much of your or your grandmother¡¯s time. Old Mr. Graham


    is still lying in the hospital, but you never visited him with your grandmother. You say she¡¯s upset, but is


    it too much to ask for her to pay him even a single visit?¡±


    ¡°Do I really need to exin so much to you?¡± Abigail looked at Kelly with contempt.


    At that, Kelly darted a nce at Sean. ¡°I¡¯m asking on behalf of Mr. Graham. He¡¯s the one who needs


    your exnation the most,¡± she replied, a note of sadness in her voice.


    ¡°Do you not have a voice, Sean?¡± Abigail shifted her focus onto the man.


    Sean immediately replied, ¡°She took it upon herself to ask on my behalf. Why are you angry


    me?¡±


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    Abigail let out a sneer. ¡°So, it¡¯s just Kelly being presumptuous and arguing with me speciously here, is


    it?¡±


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    Just when Kelly was about to speak once again, Abigail suddenly raised her hand against her, and the


    palm of her hand came menacingly close to Kelly¡¯s face.


    In an instant, Kelly ducked into Sean¡¯s arms.


    Abigail¡¯s expression had ridicule written all over it.


    Sean reflexively pushed Kelly away, so panicked that his cigarette dropped from his hand. He


    exined almost without thinking, ¡°I didn¡¯t touch her.¡±


    Abigail withdrew her hand and ignored him. Instead, she looked at Kelly, who looked


    embarrassed at being pushed away. ¡°Your eloquence won¡¯t lead me into your trap. I won¡¯t follow your


    twisted logic. Stop trying to show off your cleverness in front of me!¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, Eric rushed inside and shielded Abigail behind him. ¡°Are you


    alright?¡± he asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Let¡¯s go,¡± Abigail muttered, unwilling to engage in any more arguments with Kelly, Any


    moment spent in her presence made Abigail feel nauseous.


    Eric shot a look at Sean and Kelly before turning to leave with her.


    Kelly¡¯s hands balled into fists behind her back as she watched Eric leave.


    Sean¡¯s gaze followed Abigail as she left.


    behind her back, which was reflected on the mirror-like surface of the obsidian wall. He then withdrew


    his gaze and stepped out of the room.


    I stepped out Ver, his eyes caught


    sight of Kelly¡¯s tightly bailed hats


    Cameron came in from outside and took care of the cigarette butt on the floor.


    Coming back to herself, Kelly hurriedly caught up with Sean, but she soon noticed her own. reflection


    on the wall too.


    Just then, her thoughts were interrupted by what he said. ¡°Now that I¡¯ve treated you to dinner, please


    don¡¯te to the hospital anymore. There¡¯s no shortage of people to look after my grandfather.¡±


    Kelly shifted her gaze toward him. At once, she asked anxiously, ¡°Did I speak too much just now? 1


    won¡¯t interfere anymore.¡±


    Sean turned to look at her, his gaze inscrutable as hemented, ¡°No, you spoke quite well. Feel free


    to speak up more when you have the chance.


    Kelly met his gaze. ¡°I know you don¡¯t like me meddling in your affairs, but whenever Ie to you, it¡¯s


    because I hope you can help me rify things with Abigail,¡± she mumbled. ¡°My third uncle and I never


    spoke to each other, so I want her to stop misunderstanding me.¡±


    Sean raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. ¡°What makes you think she will believe what I say?¡±


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    ¡°You¡¯re the one who looked into it. If she epts your findings, doesn¡¯t that mean she trusts you? My


    brother has been hoping to reconcile with her, so I don¡¯t want this misunderstanding to strain their


    rtionship further,¡± Kelly exined, her eyes lowering.


    ¡°Ha!¡± Sean let out a sneer.


    She didn¡¯t say anything else, knowing that speaking further would only irritate the man. Instead, what


    she needed to do now was stay obediently by his side.


    Sean had Xavien escort Kelly back to the hotel. As he sat in the car, Cameron suddenly said, ¡°Ms.


    Quinn is going to Capitalis to participate in a variety show. She¡¯s going to sign the contract tomorrow,


    but the TV station-¡±


    ¡°Did I ask you to find out all of this?¡± Sean cut him off, his expression cold.


    Cameron shut up and focused on driving.


    There was silence in the car for a moment before Sean spoke again. ¡°I¡¯ll be going mountain, climbing


    with Kevin tomorrow. You keep an eye on Kelly here in Pendorf.¡±


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    Chapter 365 Something Amiss.


    Cameron immediately nodded in response, and he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Are we really not going. to


    find out how Old Mr. Graham got poisoned? I always thought it odd that Old Mrs. Quinn sent


    mushrooms to Old Mr. Graham. She never gave store-bought items as gifts. It¡¯s unlike her.¡±


    Sean stared at him coldly without saying a word.


    ¡°I-I just had a passing thought about it¡­¡± Cameron stammered before he immediately straightened his


    posture and looked ahead.


    ¡°I have my own ns for the poisoning. As for Old Mrs. Quinn, I¡¯ll ask her myself when Ie back.


    Sean replied. He had previously assumed that Analise¡¯s actions might have something to do with their


    shared knowledge about Abigail¡¯s mysterious past and was a way of burying the hatchet. However,


    recalling her attempt to deny any involvement in Colby¡¯s poisoning by inviting him to dinner, he


    suddenly felt that Cameron had a point there.


    Just then, Cameron added, ¡°I took the time to ask Eric just now. He said Ms. Quinn¡¯s phone had been


    hacked with a self-destructive, virus.¡±


    Sean pressed his lips together and remained silent for a while. Finally, he said impassively, ¡°Got it.¡±


    However, these findings didn¡¯t matter much to him anymore at the moment. Someone was


    orchestrating a grand deception to mislead him. If he didn¡¯t go along with it, it would be a waste of the


    person¡¯s efforts.


    Cameron¡¯s doubts were also conveyed to Eric, who followed Abigail back to his hotel room. Just as she


    was about to leave the room, he asked her in a whisper, ¡°Your grandmother might be hiding something


    from you. Would you like toe in and talk about it?¡±


    Abigail followed him into the hotel room without saying much.


    your


    Eric got straight to the point without beating around the bush. ¡°It was Cameron who told me that Of


    course, it wasn¡¯t on Sean¡¯s orders but based on his own doubts. He said he¡¯s well aware of


    grandmother¡¯s attitude toward Sean, so there¡¯s no way she¡¯d give something like mushrooms to Old


    Mr. Graham. Her habit is to give her friends only what isn¡¯t avable on the market.¡±


    Abigail had been so preupied with work these past few days, she hadn¡¯t noticed this at all. She


    looked at Eric, asking, ¡°He does have a point there. Our families aren¡¯t on good enough terms yet for


    her to send mushrooms to Old Mr. Graham. After all, there¡¯s nothing the Grahams can¡¯t buy.¡±


    ¡°If you want, I can leave my friend here to look into this. Your grandmother must have her reasons for


    keeping this from you, so it might not be a good idea to ask her directly.¡± Eric


    suggested as he walked over to the couch and sat down.


    Abigail didn¡¯t respond immediately. Kelly¡¯s words had affected her to some extent. Had her


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    obsession with work caused her to neglect what she should have taken precautions against, thus


    leading to the incident?


    Eric didn¡¯t urge her for a response either.


    A momentter, she said, ¡°I¡¯ll ask her myself.¡± This was a matter within her family, so she couldn¡¯t let


    outsiders seek answers on her behalf.


    After returning home from the hotel, Abigail saw Analise sitting on the couch in a trance. She cleared


    her throat, upon which Analise snapped back to reality and turned to look at her, asking, ¡°How is


    Colby?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t check on him. I was afraid Old Mrs. Graham might get too agitated and have a heart attack,¡±


    Abigail replied as she walked toward Analise.


    Analise let out a sigh, her face showing guilt. ¡°It¡¯s all my fault for being a busybody.


    Abigail sat down beside her and held her hand, asking, ¡°Grandma, why did you send the mushrooms?


    That¡¯s unlike you. You¡¯ve always been well aware of our rtionship with the Grahams. Considering


    your strong-willed and discerning personality, you wouldn¡¯t do something like this, right?¡±


    ¡°Colby and I are on good terms, so it¡¯s normal for me to send him some mushrooms. What happens in


    your generation is your own-


    ¡°Grandma, what is it that you can¡¯t tell me?¡± Abigail asked with a puzzled expression.


    ¡°You won¡¯t believe me anyway!¡± Analise suddenly became angry.


    At that point, Abigail grew anxious too. ¡°Old Mr. Graham¡¯s life is involved in this, and the culprit. behind


    this is still out there. If you don¡¯t tell me, how am I supposed to find out who poisoned him?¡±


    Analise looked at her, stating firmly, ¡°I haven¡¯t lied to you. I don¡¯t know who¡¯s been talking nonsense in


    front of you, but I haven¡¯t lied to you!


    Abigail felt helpless that her grandmother refused to admit it. After letting out a sigh, she let go of


    Analise¡¯s hand, saying, ¡°I¡¯m going to Capitalis tomorrow. You stay home and don¡¯t go anywhere. I¡¯ll be


    back in the evening


    ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll make you dinner,¡± Analise said as she stood up.


    Abigail¡¯s brows furrowed involuntarily as she watched Analise enter the kitchen. Once back in her


    room, she stared at herptop screen. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Colby¡¯s phone had also been


    tampered with. Everything seemed to be shrouded in a fog; she felt like she was being excluded by


    everyone, unaware of any situation.


    Early the next morning, Abigail and Eric flew to Capitalis. After they signed the contract, Lionel


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    Abagail¡¯s inner displeasure, prachurst its peak as she returned to the hotel with Eri: Thury saway


    mentioned de party before we signed the contrac but now they¡¯re saying washed us the ract. The


    show ? prochutist team is really sort thing elwe?¡± she said to Ersc as they acant the elevator lobby


    waiting for the elevator to arrive


    This TV station has a bad reputation Eric muted as he handed his phone to her


    Abigail looked at his phone and noticed a private message sent to him by one of his fans. This fas had


    participated in a chose at this TV station and had uncovered a lot of dark secrets, eventually quirting.


    And now, this fan was burdened with debt-all because of the TV station.


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    Glenn, the person in charge of Runway Capitalis, insisted that Abigail stay, saying there was a party to


    attend in the evening.


    Abigail¡¯s inner displeasure reached its peak as she returned to the hotel with Eric. ¡°They never


    mentioned the party before we signed the contract, but now, they¡¯re saying it was included in the


    contract. The show¡¯s production team is really something else!¡± she said to Eric as they stood in the


    elevator lobby waiting for the elevator to arrive.


    ¡°This TV station has a bad reputation,¡± Eric muttered as he handed his phone to her.


    Abigail looked at his phone and noticed a private message sent to him by one of his fans. This fan had


    participated in a show at this TV station and had uncovered a lot of dark secrets, eventually quitting.


    And now, this fan was burdened with debts-all because of this TV station.

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    Chapter 366 We¡¯re Here to Go Mountain Climbing


    After reading the fan¡¯s story, Abigail involuntarily shifted her gaze toward Eric.


    Their eyes met.


    Just then, two more people approached them.


    Abigail noticed that they were standing very close to her. She raised her eyes and looked over, only to


    unexpectedly meet Sean¡¯s mocking gaze.


    Kevin poked his head out from beside the man, his almond-shaped eyes crinkled in a smile. ¡°Ms.


    Quinn, what were you talking about with Mr. Davidson? You seemed so engrossed in your


    conversation.¡±


    ¡°Nothing. What are you doing here?¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help feeling that this was too much of a


    coincidence.


    ¡°Can¡¯t wee to Capitalis?¡± Sean asked her in an unfriendly tone.


    Abigail moved a couple of steps aside, ignoring him.


    Eric put his phone away and looked at Sean, asking, ¡°It¡¯s Mr. Stewart whom Ms. Quinn was asking.


    Why are you so angry, Mr. Graham?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Ms. Quinn whom I was asking. Why are you in such a hurry to defend her, Mr. Davidson? Seems


    like you haven¡¯t learned your lesson from the trouble you causedst time,¡± Sean replied. before


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    turning his gaze toward the elevator. He raised his chin slightly, disying an attitude ofplete


    disdain.


    Scoffing, Abigail mocked, ¡°It¡¯s Mr. Stewart whom I was asking. Mr. Graham, before you me someone


    for being nosy, you should take a look at who started it in the first ce.¡±


    Kevinughed so hard that his shoulders were trembling. ¡°So, whose fault is it in the end?¡± he asked


    her with a yful smile.


    Abigail smiled back at him. ¡°What do you think?¡±


    Sean shot a nce at her. ¡°Judging from what you say, it seems that my friend shouldn¡¯t have spoken,


    is it?¡±


    Abigail sensed his hostility toward her. ¡°I haven¡¯t said anything. If you insist on thinking that way, I can


    do nothing about it,¡± she muttered, her expression cold as she turned to look at the elevator as well.


    Just then, the elevator stopped on the first floor, and the people inside came out of it.


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    Seeing some of them walk out in a hurry, Eric immediately pulled Abigail aside. Sure enough, a man


    talking on the phone hurriedly walked out and bumped into his shoulder. The impact caused Eric to


    stagger a few steps back, and Abigail quickly supported him.


    Sean¡¯s face became sullen when he saw her hand sp visibly.


    arm, and his expression darkened


    ¡°Sorry!¡± The man talking on the phone quickly apologized to Eric before rushing off.


    ¡°Are you okay?¡± Abigail asked with concern when she saw Eric massage his shoulder. Had he not


    shielded her from the man, she might have been knocked to the ground as she was in high heels,


    giving Sean a chance to mock her.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Eric replied as he gave her a gentle smile.


    Kevin entered the elevator. Seeing that Sean had yet to enter, he urged, ¡°Come on in.¡±


    Sean looked at him with indifference. ¡°What¡¯s the hurry?¡± He entered the elevator only after Abigail and


    Eric had gone in.


    The elevator wasn¡¯t spacious, but there was a clear divide between them. Abigail and Eric stood. on


    the left side, whereas Sean and Kevin stood on the right.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, are you here in Capitalis for a potential coboration?¡± Kevin asked Abigail with a big smile


    as he was feeling rather bored at the moment,


    ¡°Yeah,¡± she replied. At first, she wanted to ask Kevin what he and Sean were doing here, but


    considering Sean¡¯s present behavior, she decided not to bother.


    ¡°Mr. Graham and I are here to go mountain climbing-ouch!¡± Kevin¡¯s reply was cut short when Sean


    stepped on his foot. He moved away from the man and gave Abigail an embarrassed smile.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t there mountains to climb in Pendorf?¡± Eric asked.


    ¡°Why do we need your permission to go mountain climbing wherever we want?¡± Sean asked him back


    nonchntly.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes. ¡°Just say whatever you want. Why drag me into this?¡±


    ¡°Ha!¡± Sean let out another sneer.


    The standoff between both sides only ended when they got out of the elevator.


    As Eric and Abigail went to their hotel rooms together, Eric muttered quietly, ¡°Mr. Graham really seems


    to be in a foul mood today.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s not mind him,¡± Abigail muttered, seething with exasperation. ¡°Our immediate concern now is with


    the production team. If there really are so many dark secrets, can we quit the show now


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    before it¡¯s toote?¡±


    Eric looked at her solemnly as hemented, ¡°We¡¯ll have to pay a hefty penalty for breach of contract,


    and besides, we don¡¯t even know if what that fan said is true or not.¡±


    Abigail let out a sigh without saying a word.


    Eric continued, ¡°The production team has already announced our coboration, so it¡¯d be difficult to


    back out now. This show has a huge fan following; if we quit it prematurely, we¡¯ll be used of


    throwing our weight around.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see what happens next, then,¡± Abigail said in resignation.


    Eric took out his phone and did some online searching.


    Abigail also searched the video tforms she frequented for anything rted, but she didn¡¯t spot.


    anything negative. ¡°There are no rted videos on any video tform either,¡± she said to Eric.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already had my talent agent look into it for me, but it¡¯s okay. If there really is an issue, I¡¯ll stand by


    you, Eric announced while looking at her sincerely.


    ¡°Thank you, but if there are any issues, I¡¯ll handle them myself. I hope you can trust me; I¡¯m not


    someone incapable of doing anything. It¡¯s gettingte, so I¡¯m heading back to my room now.¡± And with


    that, Abigail walked toward the door.


    Eric walked her to the door with a satisfied smile that he couldn¡¯t suppress. In any case, I¡¯m already


    very happy to be traveling with her again. No matter what happens on the show, I¡¯ll shield her from it. I¡¯ll


    never let her get hurt in the slightest,


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    Chapter 367 Conflict


    Meanwhile, the first thing Kevin did after returning to his hotel room was to kick off his shoes to inspect


    his foot. ¡°You¡¯re really cruel. You¡¯ve ttened my


    toes!¡±


    Sean looked at him with a cold expression without saying a word.


    ¡°Say, you get jealous again and want to make things difficult for her. Why are you so conflicted?¡± Kevin


    asked, holding his legs with puzzlement written all over his good-looking face.


    Sean sat on the couch, gazing out the window in silence like a mncholic and beautiful young


    man.


    After watching him for a while, Kevin suddenly chuckled.


    ¡°Are you insane?¡± Sean looked at him with a frown.


    Kevin couldn¡¯t help butugh in amusement. ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s insane; you¡¯re suffering from


    lovesickness. I just don¡¯t understand. Why her? Only you coulde up with the idea ofing all the


    way to Capitalis to go mountain climbing.¡±


    Sean let out a snort. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m really here to go mountain climbing?¡±


    ¡°Of course not. You¡¯re here to see if your wife has been stolen from you,¡± Kevin drawled.


    Sean grabbed the pillow beside him and threw it at his face. ¡°Just shut up if you can¡¯t speak. properly!¡±


    Kevin caught the pillow. ¡°Pray tell, what did youe here for?¡±


    ¡°To look into some stuff.¡± Sean muttered.


    Kevin moved closer to him. ¡°Is this still about Vincent?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t ask so many questions; it won¡¯t do you any good. Just consider this a leisure trip,¡± said the


    man.


    Kevin curled his lips. ¡°Fine. In that case, can I talk to Ms. Quinn when I¡¯m free?¡±


    Sean nodded in silent agreement. He had nothing to worry about when Kevin was with Abigail, but it


    was a different story when Abigail was with Eric.


    Meanwhile, Abigail took Eric¡¯s advice and dressed up a little for the party in the evening. Coming out of


    her hotel room, she happened to run into Kevin, who hade to ask her to join him for dinner.


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    ¡°Are you heading out?¡± Kevin was surprised to see her carefully styled appearance.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Just then, the door to Eric¡¯s hotel room opened; he was staying in the room opposite Abigail¡¯s. ¡°Are you


    ready?¡± he asked her. Then, seeing Kevin, he questioned, ¡°Mr. Stewart, do you need something from


    her?¡±


    Kevin wore a charming smile. ¡°Are you two going out together?¡± Eric was dressed formally in a suit,


    looking as if he were going on a date.


    ¡°Yeah, we have something to do.¡± Eric didn¡¯t exin where they were going.


    Kevin rubbed his nose, asking, ¡°Can Ie along?¡±


    ¡°No, you don¡¯t have an invitation,¡± Abigail stated, to which Kevin nodded. ¡°Alright, then.¡±


    After the pair left, Kevin immediately called Sean. The moment Sean answered the phone, Kevin said


    urgently, ¡°What are you still investigating? Ms. Quinn and Eric are going to attend an exclusive party,


    and I can¡¯t tag along because I don¡¯t have an invitation.¡± Before Sean could anything, he continued,


    ¡°You know what happens at such events, don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Shut up! You talk too much. Have you figured out what party it is?¡± Sean asked impassively.


    say


    Why is he pretending to be so calm at a time like this? Kevin grumbled to himself. ¡°I haven¡¯t figured it


    out, but I can stalk them,¡± hemented.


    Sean fell silent for a moment before asking. ¡°There are many ways to figure it out. Why do you have to


    stalk them?¡±


    ¡°Just who do you think I¡¯m doing this for?!¡± Kevin became angry at once. If it weren¡¯t for him, I wouldn¡¯t


    have done something like stalking someone else!


    ¡°Suit yourself,¡± Sean said before hanging up the phone, iming he had something to deal with.


    Kevin immediately went after Abigail and Eric.


    The production team had arranged for a car to take them to the party. As soon as Kevin rushed out of


    the hotel, he saw Abigail and Eric get into a car; he noted down the car¡¯s license te number and


    immediately went to the side of the road to hail a cab.


    Once inside the party venue, Abigail decided to separate from Eric. There were many celebrities.


    present at the party. After all, they were both in the industry, and if someone gossipy spotted them


    together, it would easily lead to misunderstandings. ¡°I¡¯m going to check out the food over there. Just


    text me if you need anything,¡± she whispered to Eric at the entrance.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Eric asked her, puzzled.


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    ¡°I¡¯d like to hang out on my own,¡± Abigail said bluntly.


    Eric simply grunted in response.


    After they went their separate ways, Abigail found a ce to sit, nning to sit through the party.


    and then leave.


    Just then, a slender man in a royal blue suit stood in front of her, smiling as he said, ¡°Good evening.


    Ms. Quinn. I¡¯m an investor from the TV station.¡±


    Abigail stood up and greeted him politely. ¡°Good evening.¡±


    ¡°Why are you sitting here alone? You should join everyone. I heard you haven¡¯t been getting along well


    with the show¡¯s director. Why not go talk to him?¡± the man said as he offered his drink to Abigail while


    putting an arm around her waist.


    Abigail felt somewhat disgusted by the man¡¯s advances. Just when she was about to move away, a


    hand reached out and pushed the man away.


    The drink that the man was holding spilled everywhere.


    Eric looked at the man with a frown. ¡°Mr. Larson, are you asking Ms. na to suck up to Mr. Stuart?¡±


    ¡°Eric, my clothes are all stained with liquor!¡± Mr. Larson yelled angrily.


    In an instant, everyone in the room shifted their attention toward them.


    When Sean and Kevin, entered, they saw Eric shielding Abigail behind him and engaging in a heated


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    argument with someone,


    Sean¡¯s gaze grew cold instantly.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go check out what¡¯s going on,¡± Kevin mentioned immediately.

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    Chapter 368 Facing the Darkness.


    Sean stopped him by saying, ¡°They brought this upon themselves. What are you going to do?¡±


    Kevin looked at him and asked with a smile, ¡°Are you sure about this?¡±


    Sean darted an impassive nce at him before letting go of his sleeve.


    ¡°Alright, then. I¡¯ll check it out first,¡± Kevinmented as he followed Sean.


    Meanwhile, Eric was surrounded by several investors. Even Tristan Stuart, the show¡¯s director, was


    annoyed. ¡°The show hasn¡¯t even started, and the two of you are already causing trouble,¡± he grumbled.


    ¡°na, your being a no-show has already upset everyone, but instead of drinking with everyone to


    apologize, you actually spilled Mr. Larson¡¯s drink, huh?¡±


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    ¡°It was my doing. Why are you ming it on her? Eric asked with a cold expression.


    The amusement on Tristan¡¯s shrewd face grew. ¡°Eric, your family doesn¡¯t allow you to offend so many


    people like this to stick up for someone.¡±


    Just as Eric was about to make a retort, Abigail suddenly asked, ¡°Mr. Stuart, are you suggesting that I


    need to apologize to everyone with a drink for each person?¡±


    ¡°Apologizing with a drink would have sufficed earlier, but not now,¡± Tristan replied slowly.


    Abigail¡¯s expression was cold as she asked with a sardonic smile, ¡°Well then, what should I do


    now?¡±


    ¡°We booked the hotel and the meals in advancest time, but the production team¡¯s budget was


    wasted because you failed to turn up. The appearance fees for these celebrities are all paid by these


    big shots. I know your studio is


    Small and can¡¯t afford the money, so how about this? You stay behind after dinner, and I¡¯ll take time


    talking to you about it,¡± Tristan offered,ughing while holding his drink.


    At this point, everyone understood these people¡¯s intentions.


    It was often said that the entertainment industry was filled with immoral behavior, but this was the first


    time Abigail had ever been confronted with something so disgusting.


    Unable to stand it any longer, Eric snatched Tristan¡¯s drink from him and sshed it onto his face. ¡°Do


    you still have respect for thew?¡± he growled.


    Tristan¡¯s expression was gloomy as he produced a handkerchief from his suit pocket and wiped. the


    liquor off his face. Then, he gritted out through clenched teeth, ¡°If you insist on sticking up for na,


    then I can do nothing about it. What are you guys waiting for? Call for security!¡±


    Suddenly, Abigail said, ¡°Mr. Stuart, I¡¯ve recorded everything you said.¡±


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    Everyone fell silent at her words.


    She looked at Tristan with contempt and continued. ¡°Are you all considering this evening¡¯s party your


    personal yground? Pray tell, which of you here wants to sleep with me?¡±


    No one uttered a word.


    However, Tristan ordered, ¡°What are you guys waiting here for? Find the recording she made!¡±


    Almost immediately, the hotel¡¯s staff surrounded Abigail and Eric. As one of the staff members grabbed


    Abigail¡¯s hands and held them behind her back, she looked up at Tristan coldly, saying. ¡°Do you really


    think the recorded material wasn¡¯t uploaded in real time? Even if you destroy the recording I have on


    hand, there are still copies of it in the cloud. As long as I don¡¯t disclose which cloud service I used,


    you¡¯ll never find them!¡±


    ¡°Then, na will disappear from the design industry!¡± Tristan¡¯s eyes were full of malice when he spoke.


    Eric was restrained by several staff members, but they were rtively polite toward him. After all, the


    Davidsons were in Capitalis.


    Amid the pushing and shoving, the staff member holding onto Abigail was suddenly grabbed by the


    throat and forcefully thrown aside,


    Kevin stepped into the crowd and looked at everyone with a sarcastic smile. ¡°I thought it was some


    exclusive party, but it turns out that this is a sex party organized by all of you, eh?¡±


    Abigail shifted her gaze toward Sean, who was standing beside her. Truth be told, his presence


    surprised her.


    Sean, who was standing next to her, instantly changed the dynamics of the situation. ¡°How many of you


    here want to sleep with her?¡± he asked indifferently while wiping his hands with a handkerchief after


    throwing the staff member aside. His eyes seemed impassive, but one look. from them was enough to


    fill people with apprehension.


    Eric looked at the crowd, his lips pressed together. In reality, he had already called the police.


    It was evident that this was specifically aimed at Abigail.


    Upon seeing that nobody responded, Sean kicked Tristan directly in the stomach with a murderous


    look in his eyes. ¡°Is it you?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s enough¡­¡± Abigail immediately pulled him back.


    Tristan knocked into someone else, causing him to re at Sean fiercely. ¡°na has signed an


    agreement with our TV station. Mr. Graham, if you don¡¯t want this to get to the point where she gets the


    worst of it, let¡¯s meet each other halfway today.¡±


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    ¡°That right. We were past yoking in the first cer Larson chimed in Aber all was who had started it If


    he didn¡¯t rify the nations this moment, he figured Sean might


    him


    at


    Joking! We¡¯ll see if it¡¯s a joke when the police arride¡± Eric growled, his anger still evident eyes as he


    looked at the crowd. He turned his head and said to Abigail, ¡°Don¡¯t worry Just hand recording over to


    the policeter I don¡¯t believe they can actwlessly, even in front of the policem


    Tristan¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Eric, it¡¯s not nice of you to call the police¡±


    ¡°Nice? Why did it not ur to you whether it was nice when you guys bullied her?!¡± Eric retorted


    furiously


    Sean pulled a chair over and sat down. Leaning back in the chair, he looked at the crowd with


    contegript in his eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the police, then These people were clearly repeat offenders, rotten


    individuals associating with other rotten individuals would only keep getting worse and be


    increasingly arrogant and unscrupulous. Needless to say, this was the case with most of the circles of


    the wealthy


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    ¡°That¡¯s right. We were just joking in the first ce! Mr. Larson chimed in. After all, it was him. who had


    started it. If he didn¡¯t rify the situation at this moment, he figured Sean mighte after him.


    ¡°Joking? We¡¯ll see if it¡¯s a joke when the police arrive,¡± Eric growled, his anger still evident in hist eyes


    as he looked at the crowd. He turned his head and said to Abigail, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Just hand the


    recording over to the policeter. I don¡¯t believe they can actwlessly, even in front of the police!¡±


    Tristan¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Eric, it¡¯s not nice of you to call the police.¡±


    ¡°Nice? Why did it not ur to you whether it was nice when you guys bullied her?!¡± Eric retorted.


    furiously.


    Sean pulled a chair over and sat down. Leaning back in the chair, he looked at the crowd with contempt


    in his eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the police, then. These people were clearly repeat offenders; rotten


    individuals associating with other rotten individuals would only keep getting worse and be


    increasingly arrogant and unscrupulous. Needless to say, this was the case with most of the circles of


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    Kevin gazed at Eric with a thoughtful look in his eyes. Meanwhile, Tristan still didn¡¯t show the slightest


    hint of fear on his face as hemented, ¡°We¡¯re bound by a contract, Ms. na. I hope you know how


    to act in front of the police.¡± Sean narrowed his eyes and stared at Tristan for at while before he shifted


    his gaze to look at Kevin. Kevin noticed the look in Sean¡¯s eyes, and he gave a slight nod.


    ¡°na is just here to participate in the show. She¡¯s just doing her job. Do you have to make such a


    mess out of things?¡± another potbellied man uttered with a grin on his face. The man shot the waiter a


    look, and the waiter immediately turned to walk away. The rest of the staff members. pulled their chairs


    over to where Abigail and Eric were.


    Then, the potbellied man smiled and nced in Abigail¡¯s direction. The contract has been signed, Ms.


    na. It won¡¯t do you and Eric any good if things get too tense around here. You should consider Eric¡¯s


    position, even if you don¡¯t care about how things turn out for yourself. He¡¯s working in the entertainment


    industry, and he¡¯s staying in Capitalis. We¡¯re dealing with arge family in Capitalis here. Mr. Stuart isn¡¯t


    the sort of person you¡¯d like to disrespect. Even the Davidsons are respectful toward him.¡±


    Abigail had a feeling that Tristan was only allowed to act all high and mighty because he had some big


    guns supporting him. Furthermore, considering how Tristan and his people had approached them in


    such a direct manner without ying any games, it was evident that Tristan had the power and ability


    to destroy her people if they wanted to. Abigail shot a nce in Eric¡¯s direction.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to think about me. You shouldn¡¯t sacrifice your dignity for anyone!¡± Eric announced.


    ¡°Do not exist to you guys?¡± Sean interrupted in an icy tone. Meanwhile, Kevin held onto his phone and


    texted a bunch of other people to inform them of the situation while also asking them. about their side


    of things.


    ¡°I know what to say when the police get here,¡± Abigail stated in a calm tone. She didn¡¯t seem angry at


    all. Eric wasn¡¯t sure what Abigail was about to say, and he felt rather anxious for her. ¡°You don¡¯t have to


    be afraid,¡± he reminded her.


    ¡°I¡¯m not, Eric,¡± Abigail replied.


    Eric was the first to exin things once the police arrived. Sean sat by the side, and he only replied to


    a few questions before he looked in Abigail¡¯s direction. ¡°These bosses have a great sense of humor,


    but I was just a little too sensitive earlier. My friend only made a police report because he was worried


    that I was getting taken advantage of. It¡¯s my fault that things turned out like that. I¡¯m so sorry,¡± Abigail


    said to the police in a polite tone.


    The police couldn¡¯t help but lecture her. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t fool around with the police like that! We¡¯ll have


    to charge you a penalty of 500 this time, but if this happens again, you¡¯ll have to be detained.


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    for up to a whole week!¡± The police were naturally furious since it seemed like Abigail was messing


    around with them.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Abigail apologized once more. Eric was fuming at this point, but he sat in his chair. and bit


    his lower lip without saying much. Meanwhile, Tristan and the few other higher-ups. exchanged nces


    with looks of victory on their faces. After the police left, Tristan walked up to Abigail with a grin on his


    face. ¡°You¡¯re a smart woman, na. This exins how you managed to build your business up to this


    point. Well, you can enjoy the food and drinks for the rest of the night. We¡¯ll send you guys back to the


    hotelter. The fine of 500 meant nothing to the higher- ups there.


    ¡°A wise person is one who acts ording to the situation, right? After all, I only joined this. program to


    get some money. Since this was all a misunderstanding, everything¡¯s fine as long as we¡¯ve cleared


    things up,¡± Abigail replied with a smile. Everythingughed along with her.


    After the rest of them left, Sean came up to Abigail with a scornful look on his face. ¡°What was that?


    Did you give in because you were worried that Eric would try to get revenge otherwise?¡± Sean was


    annoyed. I could¡¯ve easily handled that bunch of people for her, but she chose to give in to them. Who


    does she think I am?


    ¡°Yeah. Eric only offended them because of me. I can¡¯t just think about my own feelings. I have to


    consider the consequences he would have to face as well,¡± Abigail exined in a t tone. Sean felt a


    heavy sensation weighing on his chest. He had shown up to offer her help, yet it seemed like he only


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    ended up making a fool out of himself. She never even entertained the idea of me helping her¡­


    ¡°Fine.¡± Sean stood up after letting out a cold scoff. Let¡¯s go,¡± he said to Kevin. Kevin tagged along


    behind Sean while letting out an exasperated sigh. After they got out of the hotel, Sean tugged on his


    tie to loosen it up. ¡°She wants to cut all ties with me.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand your rtionship with her, Sean, but I think Eric did a pretty good job today.¡± Kevin


    uttered in a slow and careful tone. Sean turned to stare at the other man. ¡°Eric stood on her side


    without any hesitation. A¡¯man who can protect his woman unconditionally¡­ Isn¡¯t that what every


    woman wants?¡± Kevin was a yboy himself. He had the ability to keep women around. even after


    breaking up with them simply because he was extremely sensitive to the needs of


    women.


    Sean felt his hands trembling, but he paused for a moment before letting out another scoff. ¡°She can do


    whatever she wants.¡±


    ¡°This isn¡¯t about her, Sean. It¡¯s about you-¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not Eric!¡± Sean interrupted Kevin¡¯s words.


    ¡°Fine, fine. I¡¯ve asked around, and I found out that Mr. Stuart¡¯s full name is Tristan Stuart. He knows a


    good number of other investors in Capitalis, and he is affiliated with a lot of reputable and experienced


    celebrities. He is definitely a strong opponent, even against people like Eric and the Davidsons.¡± Kevin


    had no choice but to change the topic.


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    Abigail probably chose to do what she did because she knew that Eric was no match for Tristan. It was


    evident that Abigail was a wise and smart individual-she still managed to remain calm and rational in a


    situation where she was likely ashamed and embarrassed for herself. ¡°These powerful individuals in


    Capitalis have very deep entanglements with one another. Logically speaking, someone at Abigail¡¯s


    level of fame wouldn¡¯t have been invited to attend a show like this.¡± Sean felt himself calming down as


    he spoke.


    Kevin widened his eyes. ¡°Did youe here to investigate this matter?¡± he asked.

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    Sean didn¡¯t respond to Kevin¡¯s question. ¡°My grandfather used to be a reputable and influential man in


    Pendorf, you know. No one in Pendorf would have the guts to harm him,¡± Sean said. instead.


    Kevin¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Do you think you might¡¯ve indirectly offended some of the people from


    Capitalis after upsetting Vincent?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but Vincent did try to sell me overseas, so he might have a supply chain backing. him up.


    I¡¯ve probably wrecked the whole supply chain by causing trouble to him.¡± Sean walked out to the


    balcony after finishing his words.


    Kevin couldn¡¯t help but shudder at that idea. ¡°Would it be safe for us to keep Ms. Quinn around here,


    then?¡±


    ¡°Eric¡¯s here, so what¡¯s there to worry about?¡± There was a hint of sarcasm in Sean¡¯s tone, and Kevin.


    figured that Sean was still resentful about what happened. Sean¡¯s probably mad because Ms. Quinn


    didn¡¯t consider him as part of the n at all tonight.


    Meanwhile, Eric had been furious for the past 30 minutes. ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t want to cat some of


    this? Wouldn¡¯t it be a shame if you came here just to get angry and lose your appetite?¡± Abigail brought


    some dessert over to Eric once more.


    Eric turned his body away from her. ¡°I¡¯m an actor, and I need to maintain a certain percentage of body


    fat. I can¡¯t eat sweet stuff.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t see you eating any veggies, either,¡± Abigailmented.


    ¡°I told you earlier-I don¡¯t want you to worry about whether you¡¯re troubling me. Why don¡¯t you trust me?


    Do you think I can¡¯t protect you? Are you afraid of burdening me? I don¡¯t care about. that at all. Those


    people are sc*mbags, and they deserve to be put behind bars!¡± Eric red at Abigail.


    ¡°Have you ever considered why they¡¯re able to act all cocky around us, Eric?¡± Abigail asked calmly


    ¡°I don¡¯t care how cocky they act! I¡¯m sure my parents will do something about it even if I get into


    trouble. On top of that, I have my fans that I can use as support!¡± Eric got emotional as he spoke. Deep


    down, he was angry at how cowardly Abigail seemed, and he was angry at how she couldn¡¯t seem to


    rely on him. She had no choice but to set them free even after they shamed her. Eric felt extremely


    bad.


    ¡°Sean¡¯s around, too! Even if you don¡¯t like him, you can still take advantage of his influence and power.


    What¡¯s wrong with that?!¡± Eric didn¡¯t even mind if Abigail sought Sean for help. He only had one goal in


    mind that night, and that was to put those sc*mbags behind bars!


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    ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem to care about what happened tonight, though,¡± Abigail uttered, convinced that Sean


    wasn¡¯t interested in being a part of the incident. He had dropped by to exchange a few sentences for


    old times¡¯ sake. Perhaps Kevin was the one who told him toe over. Nowadays, it looks like he has


    really let go of that final bit of male ego that would¡¯ve made him take action in the past.


    Abigail was d to have done what she did. If Sean turned out to be an unreliable source, and if I


    ended up getting Eric into trouble, I would feel really guilty. ¡°You should¡¯ve been firmer about things. If


    you really- Eric started.


    ¡°Eric, even if we made a fuss out of today¡¯s incident, they would¡¯ve just been detained for a few days.


    That¡¯s not the oue I want.¡± Abigail interrupted the man¡¯s words.


    ¡°I can¡¯t bear to watch them bully you¡­¡± Eric lowered his gaze, looking dejected. His entire being.


    seemed deted. ¡°Are you bothered by the words that they used to shame me? Gangsters. like them


    use words to hurt a woman¡¯s pride all the time. They would¡¯ve seeded if I had actually felt ashamed.


    But¡­.. I didn¡¯t do anything, so why should I feel ashamed? What¡¯s there for me to feel bad for?¡± Abigail


    exined gently.


    Eric was dumbfounded as he looked at the woman. ¡°I¡¯m not that fragile, you know. I¡¯m not going to start


    criticizing myself just because they said those things about me. In fact, I intend to n things out so


    that I can give them the punishment they deserve. If we simply made a scene tonight, their punishment


    would be too light,¡± Abigail added with a smile.


    Eric cautiously reached out to hold onto her hand. ¡°You should trust me next time,¡± he said. Upon


    seeing the earnest look on his face, Abigail nodded with a smile. ¡°Sure.¡± Initially, Abigail felt rather


    conflicted toward Eric because of the trouble he had caused her. However, she felt like she got to see a


    different side of Eric that night. He was like a ball of warmth around people, constantly thinking about


    others even when he was struggling on his own.


    Even though they only came in contact for a short while, someone managed to snap a picture of them.


    The picture began spreading from Capitalis¡¯ marketing ount, and by the time the event ended, the


    topic was already trending on Twitter.


    When Sean saw the picture, he threw his phone away. His phone fell and rolled across the ground. a


    few times. ¡°The phone is innocent¡­¡± Kevin tried his best to contain hisughter.


    Sean didn¡¯t say anything for a while, and he simply stared at the contract on hisputer screen. His


    mind was all over the ce. Is Abigail going to ept Eric¡¯s love?


    ¡°Oh, it looks like the Davidsons did something. The picture of them holding hands is gone¡­¡± Kevin kept


    Sean updated. ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything better to do?¡± Sean shot Kevin a fiery re. ¡°l don¡¯t care about


    her. I¡¯m busy with work now, and I¡¯m going to kick you out of here if you disrupt my thoughts again.¡±


    ¡°Did your phone disrupt your thoughts as well?¡± Kevin replied with a cheeky grin. ¡°The admiral,


    MacArthur, once said¡­ When Sean starts an argument, I know that the toughest metal on earth would


    be no match for his hardheadedness. Even diamonds-¡±


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    ¡°If you want to walk out of my room alive, you should keep your mouth shut. Sean cut the other


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    Chapter 371 Shady Business


    Eventually, Sean sent Kevin out of his room. Kevin bumped into Abigail and Eric just moments after he


    turned around to walk off, and he held his hand up to give them a rather awkward wave. ¡°Hey. Did you


    guys just get back?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Abigail nodded with the usual calm and collected expression on her face. Kevin didn¡¯t have


    much to do, so he walked toward Abigail in an attempt to strike up a conversation. ¡°Would you like to


    have a chat?¡±


    ¡°I have other matters to handle, and I don¡¯t have the time to chat. Abigail had already booked herself a


    flight on the way back, and she only had three hours to get ready.


    ¡°It¡¯ll just be a short chat. Do you want to stay around, Mr. Davidson?¡± Kevin turned and beamed at Eric.


    Eric shook his head. ¡°You guys can go on. I¡¯ll head back to my room.¡± After Eric left, Kevin whispered


    into Abigail¡¯s ear, saying. ¡°This is about Mr. Stuart. Do you want to hear what I have to say?¡±


    Abigail shot him a look. ¡°I know that Mr. Stuart has some powerful forces supporting him, but tonight¡¯s


    incident is over.¡±


    ¡°Do you really think it¡¯s over?¡± Kevin¡¯s gaze lit up, and it seemed as if he had read Abigail¡¯s mind. ¡°I¡¯m


    just here toplete my mission. After all, not all partnerships turn out to be as amicable as others,¡±


    N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.


    Abigail stated tly. However, Kevin still suspected that Abigail wasn¡¯t going to let things go that easily.


    After all, her previous attempts to target Sean were impressionable to Kevin.


    ¡°Did you really record it?¡± Kevin asked.


    ¡°I was lying. I don¡¯t think it¡¯s helpful to be honest all the time. I don¡¯t mind telling a few lies if it helps me


    to save myself.¡± Abigail stepped past Kevin to leave after finishing her sentence. Kevin turned and


    gazed at her back while chuckling to himself. ¡°She sure has a strong character. No wonder she can get


    someone like Eric to sacrifice everything for her.¡±


    ¡±


    It was nearly midnight by the time Abigail got back to Pendorf. Once she got home, she instantly edited


    the post for her partnership with Runway Capitalis before tagging Eric and Runway. Capitalis¡¯ official


    ount. Eric was quick to repost it as well.


    After that, Abigail got a good night¡¯s sleep. The next morning, she woke up and scrolled through her


    private messages on Twitter. As she filtered through the tons of messages, she found the one that she


    wanted to see. ¡®Did you really partner up with Runway Capitalis, na? Are you able to terminate the


    contract? Runway Capitalis is up to some shady business, and there have been rumors about them


    that were taken down just a day after it got posted. Several ounts were banned, and people were


    threatened in the process. Some of them even got sued and were forced


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    the penalties. Partnering with them is just a road to self-destruction! You should really consider your


    decision if you see my message.


    Abigail replied to the person¡¯s message. ¡®Have you been on their program?¡±


    About 30 minutester, theizen responded to Abigail. ¡®Gosh, I hadn¡¯t expected you to reply! I have a


    good friend who participated in this program, but¡­ During their filming, one of the investors got her


    really drunk. When she woke up the next morning, she found out that she had. slept with three different


    investors. My friend tried to sue them, but it didn¡¯t work out at all. She¡¯s struggling with depression now,


    and she still has more than 100,000 worth of bills to pay off. She¡¯s currently a person subject to


    enforcement. This happened two years ago. Back then, she forced herself toplete the filming for


    the show, and she revealed everything on Twitter after she got home. However, the filming team ended


    up suing her in return, and they dug up tons of her history before twisting and turning some facts to


    make her seem like a bad person. In the end, she lost her case, and she ended up with a debt of about


    160,000 to the three people who sued her. She didn¡¯t have the money to pay off her debts, so her


    cards got cklisted. She went. into a deep depression about two months after that, and things have


    just been getting worse and worse for her.


    Abigail read through theizen¡¯s text before responding to it. ¡®I got it. Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯ll make


    sure to protect myself. Abigail didn¡¯t know if theizen¡¯s words were true, but she intended to do some


    research of her own. She wasn¡¯t about to trust anyone so easily.


    ¡®Alright. Please take care of yourself, na!


    That was the only message of its sort that Abigail received that day. However, Eric also received some


    advice from a well-known influencer. The influencer told him not to take part in the program as it was


    funded by a lot of suspicious individuals. On top of that, Eric was told that pretty girls were like toys to


    the investors, and there were a few celebrities who had even signed. long-term contracts with the


    program to trick more people into joining them.


    ¡®You should do some research on these things. You should hurry, though. You won¡¯t have time once


    you start recording the program.¡±


    ¡®I


    got it. The pieces of information were too broad, and Abigail simply couldn¡¯t dig up all of the past events


    even if she went over to Capitalis. However, these pieces of information were crucial to her, and her


    post on Twitter would¡¯ve been for nothing if she disregarded the information that she gathered. After


    making some arrangements, Abigail went up to Analise. ¡°We¡¯re going to meet the Grahams today. We¡¯ll


    apologize for what we¡¯ve done, and we¡¯ll thank them for the generosity they¡¯ve shown to us.¡±


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Analise lowered her gaze. She seemed to be bothered by something.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll apologize.¡± Abigail tried tofort her grandmother. She knew that it wouldn¡¯t feel good for


    someone of Analise¡¯s age to go up to others just to apologize to them. ¡°I don¡¯t mind apologizing to


    them. I¡¯m just worried that Sean¡¯s grandmother might kick up a fuss again.¡± Analise gazed at Abigail


    worriedly.


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    ¡°Since I made a mistake, I¡¯ll just have to take the beating and stand back up. She can scold me if she


    wants to,¡± Abigail uttered with a smile. Analise no longer said anything after that, and Abigail figured


    that Analise didn¡¯t feel too good about the idea. However, it was a fact that they had made a mistake


    this time around. Since Sean had requested for them to offer an apology, Abigail felt like it wouldn¡¯t be


    right to ignore his request, especially since the Grahams had agreed to let things go.

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    Chapter 372


    Chapter 372 Rubbing Salt in the Wound


    That night, Abigail showed up at the hospital with some expensive gifts. However, she didn¡¯t head


    directly to Colby¡¯s ward. Instead, she told the nurses to inform Lina about her presence first. Soon


    enough, both Lina and Kelly showed up together. ¡°What are you guys doing here?¡± Lina questioned


    harshly the moment she saw Abigail.


    ¡°I think they¡¯re here to apologize, Kelly muttered softly. Lina took one nce at the gifts and hampers in


    Abigail and Analise¡¯s hands before she let out a scoff. I¡¯m sure you guys drugged some of the food


    inside. You guys are trying to poison all of us, aren¡¯t you? Us Grahams aren¡¯t taking any gifts from you


    guys. We don¡¯t want to die in your hands!¡± Lina hissed.


    Abigail remained silent, and Analise held onto Abigail¡¯s hand while keeping her lips sealed as well.


    Their silence seemed to trigger Lina even more. ¡°I¡¯m warning you guys now-you guys should stop


    putting on an act! You¡¯re trying to use these gifts to please us, just so that you can continue.tching


    onto Sean and sucking all his money out of him. There¡¯s no way I¡¯m letting you do that!¡± Lina raised her


    voice.


    ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Sean¡¯s voice sounded from a distance. When Kelly saw Sean, her face


    instantly lit up with joy. ¡°You¡¯re back!¡± Her warm and intimate tone made her sound as if she was


    speaking to her husband.


    However, Sean simply ignored Kelly and stared at Lina instead. ¡°I was the one who told them to visit


    Grandpa,¡± he said. Lina seemed rather embarrassed by her actions at that moment. Meanwhile, Abigail


    simply held onto her grandmother¡¯s hand without saying anything. ¡°Why should they visit?! They¡¯re the


    ones who brought upon all this trouble!¡± Lina mumbled under her


    breath.


    Sean knew that Abigail felt bad after what happened with Colby, so he turned around to speak to her.


    ¡°You guys should go take a look at him. He¡¯s in a decent condition today, and he¡¯s able to speak now.¡±


    ¡°Alright,¡± Analise replied before she led Abigail toward Colby¡¯s ward. Lina, on the other hand, let out a


    scoff before she followed behind them with a resentful expression on her face. ¡°I told them to visit


    Grandpa. Why are you tagging along?¡± Sean stopped her.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried that-¡±


    ¡°They didn¡¯t do it intentionally, Grandma, so you shouldn¡¯t put all the me on them. The Graham


    Family is a wealthy household-we¡¯re not demanding and irrational thugs.¡± There was a hint of


    impatience in Sean¡¯s tone. Even though he was disappointed in Abigail, he still didn¡¯t like it when his


    grandmother acted that way.


    Lina looked like she had more to say, but Kelly stopped her in time. ¡°Mr. Quinn is right. You shouldn¡¯t


    injure their pride like that, Grandma. There¡¯s no conclusion for this incident yet.¡± For some reason,


    Kelly¡¯s words managed to keep Lina silent. Sean shot them another icy re before he strode along


    the hospital corridor to find a couch where he could rest.


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    When Analise showed up in Colby¡¯s ward with tears in her eyes, Colby beamed at her. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡±


    Abigail ced the gifts down. She had a lot of questions in her mind, but Colby didn¡¯t give her a chance


    to voice them. ¡°I think I¡¯m out of water, Abigail. Could you help me grab two bottles of the more


    expensive brand of water?¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡± Abigail replied without hesitation. She figured that he wanted to be careful with the water he


    consumed since his stomach was probably weak after he got it pumped. Once Abigail left the room,


    Colby turned to look at Analise. ¡°I¡¯m sorry that you had to suffer.¡±


    ¡°It was nothing. Sean¡¯s friend in Capitalis once risked their life to save us, so we¡¯re even now that I¡¯ve


    helped you out in return,¡± Analise replied in a gentle tone.


    Colby gazed at the ceiling for a long while before he spoke again. ¡°One day, they¡¯ll understand all of


    our efforts.¡±


    ¡°I just want Abigail to be safe and well. I don¡¯t need much else,¡± Analise replied. Colby nodded and kept


    quiet after that.


    Sean came along with Abigail to get water for Colby. Cameron cleared off the hospital grounds. for


    them. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me before you came?¡± There was a hint of annoyance in Sean¡¯s voice as he


    spoke to Abigail while walking beside her.


    ¡°Well, if I told you about it, wouldn¡¯t you end up saying that I¡¯m not being sincere?¡± Abigail asked in


    return. ¡°You wanted us to apologize, and we came here with pure and sincere intentions. Isn¡¯t that good


    enough for you?¡±


    Sean pressed his lips together. I was speaking out of anger back then. Does Abigail think that I told her


    toe here just so that she and her grandmother could get a scolding?


    ¡°Did you decide not to inform me just so that you could get my grandmother to scold you? Does her


    scolding make you feel better?¡± Sean snapped.


    Abigail immediately shoved a bottle of water into his arms. ¡°Do I seem like such a maniptive person


    to you, Sean? That¡¯s how you perceive me, huh!¡±


    ¡°You could¡¯ve called me to make sure that both you and your grandmother wouldn¡¯t receive a scolding.


    But instead, you allowed my family to shame you and your grandmother. Does that make you feel


    good? Does that make you feel like you don¡¯t owe us anything anymore?¡± Sean clutched onto the


    water bottle as he spoke with anger in his voice.


    He had never intended for Abigail and Analise to be shamed and criticized in that manner. Even he felt


    angry to see the meek and sorrowful look on Analise¡¯s face. He knew that Analise and Abigail weren¡¯t


    responsible for the way things had developed. In the first ce, Sean had only gotten petty over the


    apology because he had been angry at how Abigail kept ignoring his kind


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    intentions.


    Abigail was speechless for a while. She had to calm down before she spoke again. ¡°Will your


    grandfather be able to drink this water?¡±


    It was then that Sean noticed how he might have been rather harsh with his words. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I only got


    mad because I didn¡¯t want you and your grandmother to suffer like that. I only told you guys toe


    and visit because-¡±


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    Abigail interrupted the man. ¡°You don¡¯t need to exin yourself. This is how our family¡¯s rtionships


    are with one another now. The Quinns will apologize and bow down when needed. -we¡¯re not about to


    shun our responsibilities. Furthermore, I don¡¯t think your grandmother¡¯s words can harm me in any way.


    I don¡¯t care about you guys, and I¡¯m sure my grandmother will eventually ept that as well.¡±

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    Chapter 373


    Chapter 373 Step By Step


    Sean curled his fingers tightly around the bottle of water and only spoke after a long pause. ¡°I¡¯m sure


    you can tell that I like you. Why do you seem so indifferent toward me all the time?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think I have a reason to show any response to your unconvincing show of love,¡± Abigail replied.


    Perhaps he thinks that being nice to me is his way of showing that he likes me. However, my guess is


    he only thinks that he likes me because he¡¯s resentful after being forced to get a divorce. Even though


    he didn¡¯t decide to start a family out of love, he still wanted to go on with the marriage at first. The


    strategies that he uses for his work didn¡¯t help him in his marriage, and he¡¯s unhappy to find out that


    there¡¯s a w in his skill set. That¡¯s probably why he¡¯s trying so hard to save this now.


    Sean hadn¡¯t expected to be so flustered by Abigail¡¯s response. He hadn¡¯t expected her to utter such a


    thing at all. ¡°Our marriage was a failure, Sean. It failed so badly that I¡¯d rather marry anyone than you.


    You¡¯re wondering how I remain indifferent toward your gestures of fondness, but why don¡¯t you wonder


    about all the times I¡¯vepromised with your needs in the past three years?¡± Upon finishing her


    sentence, Abigail realized that a staff member was watching them from afar.


    Is this the correct brand of water?¡± Abigail asked hurriedly.


    ¡°Yeah,¡± Sean replied with a nod. Abigail took another three bottles of the same water before she


    headed off to pay the bill. She didn¡¯t bother to check whether he followed behind her. When she


    returned to the ward, she realized that he wasn¡¯t with her.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Analise said right after Abigail ced the water bottles down.


    Abigail didn¡¯t bother to question anything-she simply nodded before leaving with Analise. Sean¡¯s words


    made Abigail feel bad, but she didn¡¯t reveal any of that in her expression.


    Over the next few days, Abigail did her preparations for the program recording while also researching


    for the information she needed. A few other people sent her private messages after that to provide her


    with more evidence. Afterpiling all the messages, she sent them to a professional who could


    determine the validity of these ims. On the day that she was supposed to head to the recording, she


    received news from the professional she had hired.


    ¡°The first message is legitimate, but the rest are fake: Abigail held onto her phone as she fell deep into


    thought. I didn¡¯t announce anything about the shady things that have been going on, and I remained


    friendly with Runway Capitalis for the rest of the time. In that case, were the people who sent me the


    yet the ones who


    gave evidence turned out to be false. Do they expect me to speak up for them with the use of their


    evidence? Is Runway Capitalis the one who¡¯s directing all of this? Well, regardless of who¡¯s behind this,


    perhaps I should make good use of all these.


    After she got onto her flight, she forwarded the false messages to Eric. ¡®Please send these out to


    people that you trust. Do it at night. I want all of my screenshots with these people to be leaked.¡±


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    ¡®Alright. Will it cause trouble for you?¡¯ Eric replied.


    ¡®No. I¡¯ve already made the necessary arrangements. After texting Eric, Abigail sent another text to


    Ronaldo. ¡®I need your help. You¡¯re going to like this job, she texted. Ronaldo¡¯s reply came with a tone of


    excitement. I haven¡¯t heard from you in so long, Ms. Quinn! What do you need help with? Do you want


    to have some seafood? I¡¯ll get someone to deliver it over by ne. I can send it over in two hours, and I


    can guarantee that all of it is fresh!


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but guffaw after seeing Ronaldo¡¯s words. ¡®I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll have time for it. Once


    you¡¯ve helped me out, and once I¡¯m done with all my matters, I¡¯ll bring you out for a meal, Abigail


    replied.


    ¡®Deal!¡±


    After Abigail told Ronaldo the gist of things, she threw her phone aside before getting some peace and


    rest. Once they arrived at Capitalis, Abigail checked into a hotel that had been pre-arranged. Eric got to


    her soon after that. ¡°You should stay here since you don¡¯t want to stay in the hotel that was prepared by


    the production team. Ie here pretty often. What do you think of the environment?¡± Eric approached


    Abigail in a friendly manner when he saw her.


    ¡°It¡¯s pretty good,¡± she replied. The hotel was uniquely designed like a holiday resort. All the rooms were


    located on the same floor, and the whole hotel took up a lot ofnd. There was a pool, a beach, and


    tons of greenery surrounding them. It made the visitors feel like they were on a beach


    vacation.


    I¡¯m d you like it. I¡¯ve inspected this ce, so you¡¯re safe here.¡± Eric was a thoughtful man.


    ¡°Thank you. Have you arranged everything for tonight?¡± Abigail gazed at him with twinkling eyes.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everything has been arranged. I¡¯m just a little concerned about you.¡± There was an


    anxious look in Eric¡¯s eyes as he looked at the woman. Abigail looked out of the window and gazed at


    the night view for a while before she spoke confidently. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve prepared a n B for myself,


    lest things go wrong at some point.¡±


    Eric couldn¡¯t contain the admiration he had for Abigail as he looked at her. Abigail, on the other hand,


    didn¡¯t seem to notice the look in his eyes. ¡°This is a nice ce. I¡¯d like to take a stroll, but you can head


    off to rest first,¡± she uttered. Even though she was busy with work, she often paid close attention to her


    surroundings in her process of creative work.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Eric decided not to bother her. After he left, Abigail pushed the ss door open and walked


    out into the night. Recently, she initiated multiple interactions with Runway Capitalis¡¯ official ount.


    She was extremely pleasant toward them, and it was her goal to make sure that they lowered their


    guard. Since they had the guts to harm me, now is my time to repay them with a huge surprise. I¡¯m


    N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.


    going to show them that even a powerless person like me can make them suffer!

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    Chapter 374


    Chapter 374 Let¡¯s All Give Up


    In the evening, the program¡¯s shady dealings that Abigail provided to Eric were posted by a marketing


    ount and quickly gained traction, bing a trending topic.


    The very next morning, she received a call from Tristan.


    ¡°What¡¯s with the post online?¡± Tristan asked impatiently, seemingly convinced that she was the one


    behind it.


    ¡°I just woke up. What happened?¡± Her voice carried a hint of innocence.


    Tristan sounded like he was talking with a smile, yet it wasced with a strong sense of threat. ¡°Don¡¯t


    y innocent with me. If you don¡¯t provide an exnation regarding the post on Instagram, our


    coboration might be in jeopardy.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Stuart, you should speak with evidence. Don¡¯t pester me without substantial proof. If you don¡¯t


    want to coborate, make it known on Instagram andpensate me. Just say so. Don¡¯t casually


    throw usations at me,¡± she responded, her tone carrying a touch of exasperation.


    ¡°Have a look yourself,¡± he said, then hung up the phone.


    N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    As soon as Abigail logged onto Instagram, she found that the post about the shady dealings had


    escted to a boiling point. This also indicated how well Runway Capitalis¡¯ ratings were doing.


    Seeing the heated discussion, she was quite satisfied, and she immediately messaged Tristan.


    ¡®I don¡¯t know about the post, but I will look into it. After all, the pictures were leaked from my phone.


    However, my stand is pretty clear from the screenshots. I¡¯m not taking sides.


    ¡®You didn¡¯t take sides, but you¡¯d better exin how it got leaked today. Otherwise, my production team


    will definitely sue you.¡¯¡±


    She wasn¡¯t in a hurry to respond. Instead, she reached out to theizens who messaged her.


    Two of them had already deactivated their ounts, and one did not respond after Abigail sent the


    message.


    After taking a few screenshots, she posted a rification on Instagram.


    ¡°There is no concrete evidence regarding these shady dealings. I hope everyone can be rational about


    it. I just started working with Runway Capitalis, and manyizens sent me such messages. 1 replied


    to a few, but I never expected the conversations to be leaked. This whole thing is quite bewildering to


    me, and I¡¯ve already started an investigation to find out what happened.¡±


    Her rification was visibly perfunctory.


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    After she finished her morning routine, Eric came over.


    ¡°Tristan wants to see us. What¡¯s the n?¡± He was still a bit worried. After all, once they were on set, it


    would be easy for them to deal with Abigail.


    ¡°Ask your friend if they can replicate the virus from the previous QR code and create a copy for my


    phone,¡± she said.


    Instantly, his eyes lit up. ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. We can use them to track down the created the virus. The


    forces behind them are much stronger than us.¡±


    person who


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Since we can¡¯t investigate it ourselves, we might as well stir up the waters.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask my friend to make the virus even more aggressive. Who knows, it might be useful!¡± With that,


    Eric proceeded to send a message.


    Before long, the two of them arrived at the workshop where the filming of the variety show took ce.


    As soon as Tristan saw Abigail, he didn¡¯t care how many staff members were present and immediately


    started scolding her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Can you do this or not? If you can¡¯t, just quit. Stop being


    a nuisance every day.¡±


    ¡°We are already investigating this matter. Why are you so anxious?¡± Eric retorted.


    The staff members had never seen such a situation and were all nervous.


    Immediately, Abigail pulled Eric aside, concerned that there might be hidden cameras. If that were the


    case, the production team could use the footage against him, affecting his entertainment


    career.


    After all, Tristan was very unhappy with both of them.


    ¡°Mr. Stuart, I¡¯ve already rified on Instagram, and we¡¯re currently investigating the matter. You asked


    for an exnation today, and it hasn¡¯t been long since then.¡± Her attitude was icy.


    ¡°You can skip today¡¯s recording. Let Eric go ahead with us, and you handle your affairs.¡± Tristan felt


    irritated whenever he saw her.


    If there hadn¡¯t been behind-the-scenes pressure for him to coborate with Abigail, she wouldn¡¯t have


    even qualified to appear on his show, especially considering that ¡°Troubled Times¡¯ hadn¡¯t been


    released yet.


    ¡°Someone will handle my affairs. Not recording today would be a waste of my time. Do you think it¡¯s


    your time that¡¯s being wasted?¡± she responded indifferently.


    Irritated, Tristan kicked a prop on the floor and sneered. ¡°You really think highly of yourself. Be thankful


    that you get to be here.¡±


    Hearing that, Eric concealed his anger behind a restrained expression.


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    The workshop was the production site for the show and was divided into various areas, including areas


    for weaving, embroidery, handicraft, and sewing.


    ording to the schedule, Abigail was supposed to discuss topics rted to weaving and other crafts


    in front of the camera, but she had to make it special. After all, Runway Capitalis wasn¡¯t doing this type


    of program for the first time, and they had discussed fashion-rted knowledge extensively.


    After Tristan instructed the camera crew to set up, he asked Abigail to get ready.


    As the recording began, Abigail walked past the hanging fabrics, preparing to speak. However, Tristan


    shouted impatiently, ¡°Cut! Where are you looking? The camera is right here! If you don¡¯t know what to


    do, let Eric teach you how to face the camera today. Whose time do you think you¡¯re wasting?¡±


    This qutburst instantly created a tense atmosphere on set.


    On the side, Eric contained his anger, making his breathing heavier.


    Just then, Abigail turned to Tristan and said, ¡°I¡¯m an amateur. Of course, I¡¯m not camera-savvy. Even if


    you get Eric to teach me all day, I don¡¯t think I¡¯d be able to learn it all. What¡¯s your other solution, then?¡±

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    Chapter 375


    Chapter 375 Hand Over Your Phone!


    Abigail¡¯s disinterested look infuriated Tristan. Meanwhile, Eric couldn¡¯t help but smirk.


    ¡°Take two,¡± Tristan said with frustration, then walked to the side.


    Abigail resumed speaking, and Tristan remained silent this time.


    During the break, he took his notebook and whispered to the staff.


    Eric and Abigail sat on chairs during the break. ¡°This variety show is really frustrating. As he said. that,


    he opened a bottle of water for her.


    ¡°We¡¯ve just started. She rejected the water he offered. After all, they had to be cautious on the set.


    With a smile, he took a sip of water himself before whispering, ¡°Lewis was asked to leave in the middle


    of filming. Who knows what their intentions are?¡±


    She leaned back in her chair and replied in a hushed tone, ¡°Regardless, we¡¯ll meet the enemies head-


    on.¡±


    Since there were not many scenes that Abigail needed to record, filming ended in two hours. Tristan


    then impatiently asked, ¡°How¡¯s the investigation going?¡±


    ¡°Let me check my phone,¡± she replied.


    When she took out her phone, she saw messages from Ronaldo and Eric¡¯s friends. She then said, ¡°The


    person who messaged me has been caught. I¡¯ll post another Instagram update to clear things. up.


    However, it was the secretly nted virus on my phone that caused this incident.¡±


    ¡°Hand me your phone. I¡¯ll have it checked, Tristan immediately demanded.


    ¡°My phone has a lot of private data. If something serious happens, how will you take responsibility?¡±


    She didn¡¯t trust him, and she was surprised by his audacious request.


    ¡°na, private data can be transferred, but if the phone is the problem, it¡¯s a problem for the entire


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    crew. Do you understand?¡± His tone was anxious.


    ¡°Alright.¡± She nodded.


    After deleting several important apps and clearing all her important data, she handed her phone to


    Tristan, who left right after that.


    Eric was concerned. ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried they might nt a new virus?¡±


    ¡°We have your friend, don¡¯t we?¡± Abigail smiled.


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    At her words, he instantly felt reassured. Right. My friend has our backs. There¡¯s nothing to worry


    about.


    In the following days, Abigail continued filming as usual, and Tristan mellowed down as well.


    After she posted the Instagram update, Runway Capitalis not only gained a surge in poprity, but its


    stock also rose.


    Once the evening shoot ended, Tristan received a phone call, and his expression darkened instantly.


    He quickly left the set and muttered while suppressing his anger, ¡°She nted a virus. on Abigail¡¯s


    phone?¡±


    The person on the other end answered in the affirmative before hanging up.


    Immediately, Tristan dialed another number and yelled furiously. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? If you want


    my production team to deal with Abigail, don¡¯t do anything behind the scenes. You nearly jeopardized


    the entire TV station!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Mr. Stuart? Why are you so angry?¡± The woman¡¯s voice on the phone was


    soothing.


    ¡°Don¡¯t act innocent with me. Did your people nt the virus on Abigail¡¯s phone?¡± He was fuming. Being


    his arrogant self, he didn¡¯t show any respect, even when he was talking to Vincent¡¯s wife.


    The woman was well aware of the situation. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why did the virus trouble you?¡± Her voice


    was soft. Since Tristan had influential connections, everyone in the high society of Capitalis had to


    show him some respect.


    ¡°The virus went everywhere in her phone, and her conversations with people have been leaked! Let me


    tell you this-I¡¯m already annoyed that she¡¯s on the set. If you keep ying these stupid. tricks, don¡¯t


    me me for breaking the contract halfway through. When that happens, figure out how to pay the cost


    of breaching the contract on your own,¡± he angrily dered.


    The woman remained good-natured, smiling as sheforted him. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you don¡¯t know. Abigail


    well, Mr. Stuart. The virus has been on her phone for a long time. Something happened before this, and


    she should have deleted it then. Now that you¡¯ve found it hasn¡¯t been deleted, it might be a trap she set


    up to make us fight with each other.¡±


    Instantly, Tristan calmed down. After all, he had shed with Abigail plenty of times. How could he not


    know that she wasn¡¯t as simple as she appeared on the surface?


    Seeing how he remained silent, she continued, ¡°You should be careful. She¡¯s not an easy opponent.


    She had the virus on her phone, and she chose to release negative news about your TV station out of


    so many things. Don¡¯t you find that suspicious?¡±


    He hummed in agreement and promptly hung up.


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    Under the cover of night, his face became extremely sinister. He had enjoyed a smooth sailing career


    at the TV station for so many years, and this was the first time he had encountered someone as tricky


    as Abigail. How dare she fool me?!


    When he returned to the set, he calmly instructed Abigail, ¡°Come with me to get your pher.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with her, Eric spoke up.


    Tristan sneered. ¡°What are you trying to indicate, Eric? Do you think I would do something to


    her?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not like you¡¯ve never considered it.¡± Eric was blunt.


    ¡°Fine, thene along.¡± Though Tristan hadn¡¯t figured out how to deal with Abigail at the moment, he


    wouldn¡¯t let her off easily for challenging him.


    He took them to the hotel where he was staying and handed Abigail her phone. ¡°We couldn¡¯t find out


    who did it, but I¡¯ve removed the virus, so you don¡¯t need to worry anymore.¡±

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    Chapter 376


    Chapter 376 Facing the Past


    Uponing out of the hotel, Abigail frowned and said, ¡°Tristan¡¯s attitude was too good; it doesn¡¯t


    match his character.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll have my friend check your phone.¡± Eric reassured her.


    At this moment, she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Do you really believe he didn¡¯t find anything? If he didn¡¯t, he


    would be furious, not epting it so calmly as he did today.¡±


    He nodded in agreement but didn¡¯t know the reason.


    Nheless, she decided not to dwell on this matter and returned to the hotel with Eric.


    After taking a shower back at the hotel, she slowly contemted the situation with the TV station and


    Tristan.


    Theoretically speaking, L.Moon hadn¡¯t reached a point where such a renowned TV station had to


    personally request a coboration. Moreover, Tristan had initially shown a clear disdain for her,


    showing he didn¡¯t have any special affection for her.


    People like him had seen many attractive women. He just thought that since she came to him so


    willingly, he shouldn¡¯t let the opportunity go to waste, so he went through with the whole evening


    banquet charade.


    He was furious when Runway Capitalis was hit with negative news, but he remained calm after not


    finding any evidence. Did he find the person who nted the virus but couldn¡¯t deal with it, deciding to


    let it slide?


    While she was still pondering this, her phone vibrated several times.


    She picked up her phone and saw that an unknown number had sent her a video message.


    She was initially hesitant to click on it, but Abigail recalled that her phone didn¡¯t contain much data at


    the moment, so it wouldn¡¯t make much difference even if it carried a virus.


    When she opened the first video, she saw Tristan venting angrily, but as it progressed, he suddenly


    calmed down.


    She noticed the time of the recording, which coincided with the moment when Tristan left to answer a


    phone call during the shoot that day.


    After that, she clicked the second video, which only had audio and no visuals. ¡°She nted the virus in


    Abigail¡¯s phone?¡± The audio then switched to another conversation.


    Abigail¡¯s heart was pounding after she finished listening to it. She replied to the sender, ¡®How did you


    get this? Why are you sending it to me?¡±


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    Yet, the sender didn¡¯t respond.


    On the other hand, Sean had Xavien destroy the phone after sending the messages.


    ¡°You¡¯re doing good deeds without leaving a trace now, ch?¡± Kevin teased, smiling.


    Sean¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Just don¡¯t let Tristan find out. Don¡¯t bother me with what I do.¡±


    Kevin nodded and narrowed his charming eyes slightly. ¡°Abigail has some skills. She actually tried. to


    use Tristan to help her find the person who nted the virus. It¡¯s a shame that they¡¯re all part of the


    same flock. Otherwise, her n would have been a perfect checkmate.¡±


    Abigail first intentionally released negative news about the show and had Ronaldo investigate the


    person who had sent her the messages, only to discover that the senders were lying. She then had him


    take the two people to the police station, where they gave statements and filmed a video to rify


    things. By doing this, shepletely cleared her name..


    In the meantime, she also told Tristan that she did not know the screenshots, suggesting that it might


    be due to a virus. With that, she shifted the me onto the person who had nted the virus and could


    use Tristan¡¯s extensive resources to investigate. It was a meticulous n, assuming that Tristan and


    the person trying to harm her didn¡¯t know each other.


    Sean pressed his lips together and spoke after a brief silence. ¡°If Tristan realizes this, he will


    undoubtedly make it difficult for her during the recording.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about that. With Eric there, even if something significant happens, he¡¯ll protect her.¡± Kevin


    said with a smirk.


    Hearing that, Sean kicked Kevin¡¯s chair, sending him knocking into a nearby wall. Kevin was frustrated.


    ¡°I¡¯m just telling the truth. What are you? An autocrat? Can¡¯t I even tell the truth?¡±


    ¡°Your truth is something I don¡¯t want to hear. Shut your mouth.¡± Sean¡¯s face was cold.


    ¡°I¡¯m your ride-or-die when you need my help, redundant when you don¡¯t. Why do I have such a cruel


    friend?¡± Kevin clutched his chest, looking mournful.


    Sean red at him. ¡°Look into this program and see if they do have any shady dealings.¡±


    Though Kevin snorted, he didn¡¯t refuse.


    ¡°You know, two people working on the same show can easily develop feelings for each other!¡± Kevin


    couldn¡¯t help but add after a moment of silence.


    Sean looked at him. ¡°Abigail told me that she would choose any man except me.¡±


    ¡°Have you given up, then?¡± Kevin slid his chair closer to Sean.


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    I¡¯m not sure.¡± As Sean spoke, he looked at theputer, which reflected his slightly lost expression.


    Kevin was surprised that he gave such an answer, considering he was usually confident and


    strategic.


    Three years might be a short time for me, but for Abigail, every moment was tormenting.¡± Scan slowly


    exined.


    The three years he had neglected were torture for Abigail. When confronted with the pain she had


    endured in their marriage, he suddenly became at a loss. He knew very well that everything he did was


    in vain, and it was already toote. When Joan came to him, he still had a chance, but unfortunately, he


    didn¡¯t cherish it.


    Kevin patted his shoulder. ¡°Congrattions, you¡¯ve finally learned to understand the hardship at


    woman faces in marriage. So, are you going to invest the three years that Abigail spent educating you


    in love and understanding into another woman, bing the perfect husband for thetter?¡±


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    Chapter 377


    Chapter 377 Teaching Her a Lesson


    Sean immediately said, ¡°Do you think that¡¯s possible?¡± Now, he only had Abigail in his heart, and he


    hadn¡¯t thought about transferring his feelings for Abigail to another woman.


    Seeing him express himself so openly, Kevin geminely smiled. ¡°With your personality, it takes courage


    for you to own up to your mistakes. It¡¯s a good start that you¡¯re beginning to understand the difficulties


    she went through. Just do your best to make amends for what you can without expecting results or


    rewards¡±


    Sean looked at him. ¡°What about my personality?


    ¡°You¡¯ve been in a position of unquestioned authority for so long. I thought you¡¯d never admit you were


    wrong,¡± Kevin said,ughing.


    Without a word, Sean pressed his lips together. He had never realized that he was that kind of person


    in front of his friends.


    On the other hand, Eric said after the discussion with Abigail, ¡°Since the video is useful for you. just


    keep it. Besides, the fact that the sender destroyed the number after sending it means they used an


    online number. If they had other intentions, they wouldn¡¯t have used an online number because if they


    wanted to hold you ountable, they wouldn¡¯t be able to do so.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid the video and audio are fake,¡± she said.


    Though he had already guessed who sent her the video, he didn¡¯t want to reveal it since the person


    intentionally hid his identity. Moreover, Abigail had no idea who it was at all.


    ¡°Maybe this video and audio are just a warning,¡± he said, resting his chin on his palm. ¡°Regardless of


    whether you¡¯ll use them in the future, at least these things will make you more cautious about Tristan.¡±


    At her words, she nodded. That makes sense.


    The next day, Tristan told everyone that they would temporarily suspend recording for three days, as


    the production team had decided to change the recording n, so they all had to wait.


    Abigail felt that Tristan was doing this on purpose.


    For three days, she had nothing to do on set, but Tristan didn¡¯t allow her to stay in the hotel during the


    day. She had to practice her acting skills at the location rented by the production team.


    Three days of high-intensity practice left her feeling exhausted. Indeed, when the pay was high. the job


    would be both physically and mentally tormenting.


    When she left the set, she was about to hail a cab when a car blocked her way. The window rolled


    down, and she saw the person inside. ¡°Mr. Copper?¡± Her tightly knitted brow immediately.


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    rxed.


    ¡°Get in. I¡¯ll take you back to the hotel,¡± Damon said with a gentle expression.


    After looking around, Abigail replied, ¡°I think I¡¯d better not. If someone sees us together and takes


    pictures, it will be a hassle to exin.¡±


    He didn¡¯t insist and just nodded. ¡°I was the one who sent you the stuff. Don¡¯t worry. The situation here


    isplicated, so I can¡¯t tell you directly.¡±


    At his words, her face showed a hint of surprise, and after a moment, she said, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°See you, then.¡± He smiled at her and drove away.


    She was quite surprised that Damon turned out to be the one helping her secretly.


    Back at the hotel, she told Eric about this encounter.


    ¡°Now you can rest easy,¡± Eric said with a smile.


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    Following a hum of agreement, Abigail yawned. ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower and get some rest. I¡¯m


    really tired. As she hung up the phone, a slight smile yed on her lips.


    After the three-day suspension, the recording content had been changed to a gamingpetition,


    making fashionmentary less important.


    Abigail listened with a furrowed brow but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Tristan, holding a new script, said with a smug look, ¡°As mentioned before, several excellent students


    who are about to graduate will participate in this program. The objective is for you, na, to guide them


    and perhaps give them a chance. It¡¯s just that the game segments that were previously part of the


    show have now be the main focus of filming. I¡¯m sure you must be delighted.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll do as you wish, Mr. Stuart.¡± She shook her head.


    Since their program¡¯s content was never fixed, she couldn¡¯t argue that he was doing something


    wrong.


    Just then, Eric expressed his dissatisfaction. ¡°You¡¯ve added more game segments, and many of them


    are physically demanding. Isn¡¯t it too difficult for someone like na, who hasn¡¯t had any training?¡±


    There¡¯s even a segment involving stunt wire.


    ¡°Eric, if you want to suck up to na, just say so. Or should I have the production team help you write


    some stories? Maybe you¡¯ll gain fans who ship you two, Tristan said sarcastically, mocking


    Eric.


    ¡°Mr. Stuart, I only agreed to your n to save time. If something happens to me, the production.


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    team will be responsible.¡± Abigail suddenly spoke up, her voice icy..


    Immediately, Tristan¡¯s face stiffened, and he said, ¡°What can happen to you? Our production team has


    never let such things happen. Stop talking if you don¡¯t have anything constructive to say!¡±


    With that, the unpleasant conversation ended, and the recording began.


    At this point, Abigail had be the leader of three students who were about to graduate. She had to


    lead them to find the mysterious costumes hidden in the rented location.


    The hotel had six floors, but they were not allowed to use elevators. Yet, they only had one hour to


    search.


    During this time, Eric and others would appear in various ces to chase them and steal their treasure


    chest keys. If the keys were stolen, they would be eliminated..


    Once the game started, Abigail and the students split up and began their search.


    Meanwhile, Tristan sat in the surveince room, watching Abigail rush to find the hidden treasure


    chests with a cold smile on his lips. ¡°You dare to fool me? I¡¯ll teach you a lesson!¡±


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    Chapter 378


    Chapter 378 Unreasonable Rules


    Abigail climbed to the second floor and entered a room. Just as she wanted to start searching, a


    person suddenly leaped out of the cab beside the door.


    Before she could react, she was forcefully pushed aside.


    The bulky man grabbed her hand and tried to snatch the key tied to her wrist.


    Swiftly, she pushed the person away, but he quickly closed the distance again.


    She didn¡¯t remember who this actor was, but he was strong and seemed tock any sense of personal


    boundaries.


    When she turned around, he actually embraced her from behind.


    Disgusted, Abigail shouted, ¡°Stop!¡±


    Sorry, na. This is how the game is yed.¡± The man paid no attention to her protest, reaching for


    the key tied to her wrist.


    Since her struggle was to no avail, she suddenly stopped and turned to face the man. ¡°If you don¡¯t want


    your reputation to be tarnished in the edited video, don¡¯t get so close. Even in a game, there¡¯s no need


    to y like this.¡±


    The man smiled and forcefully grabbed the key from her hand.


    As he retreated, he swung the key in his hand and said, ¡°Miss na, didn¡¯t you read the game rules?


    The rules say that in this game, any means are allowed to provide excitement for the audience.


    Besides, if you¡¯ve seen the variety shows produced by the production team before, you¡¯d know it¡¯s Mr.


    Stuart¡¯s style


    With that, he was going to leave, but when he turned around, the door swung open. He collided with


    the door, causing his nose to start bleeding. He dropped the key, crouched down, and covered his nose


    in pain.


    Abigail seized the opportunity to grab the key. When she saw a student at the door, she immediately


    grabbed her and started running.


    After they had run some distance, the student asked in a hushed voice, ¡°Are you okay?¡±


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    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Let¡¯s go to the sixth floor.¡± Abigail guessed that the treasure chest might be on the sixth


    floor.


    She figured that if Tristan wanted to y tricks on her, he would put the chest in the highest ce. to


    make it harder for her.


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    ¡°Leo George and Gabe Grant have already gone ahead. I¡¯ll go with you,¡± the student, Miranda Cooke,


    told her.


    Yet, Abigail shook her head. ¡°We should split up.¡±


    Miranda hesitated and said, ¡°But most of them are guys¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Just be careful. The key is to participate.¡± Abigail reassured her.


    In fact, the result didn¡¯t matter much. Anyhow, Tristan wouldn¡¯t let her win easily.


    After they parted ways, Abigail continued her cautious exploration.


    The hotel was quiterge, and by the time she reached the third floor, she was already exhausted. She


    was chased by several people along the way, and she nearly stumbled a few times. Unfortunately,


    there were cameras everywhere on the set, so she had to do her best.


    Otherwise, Tristan could easily edit the footage to show that she couldn¡¯t handle the challenge but still


    demanded a high sry, which would make it difficult to shake off thebels of little fairy or princess.


    When Abigail reached the fourth floor, she realized that there were only 15 minutes left.


    ¡°Leo, Gabe, what floor are you on?¡± she inquired, using her walkie-talkie.


    Even after some time, no response came.


    Instead, it was Miranda who responded over the walkie-talkie, saying, I¡¯m on the fourth floor.¡±


    Without hesitation, Abigail continued upward.


    Just then, the announcement came over the loudspeakers. ¡°Leo has defected, losing one key, and


    Gabe has mysteriously disappeared. As the teacher, na, will you choose to find the missing. Gabe


    or continue moving forward?¡±


    Abigail muttered a curse under her breath and said to Miranda, ¡°You continue forward. I¡¯ll go look for


    Gabe.¡±


    These game rules were clearly unreasonable.


    She was seething with anger, but there was nothing she could do.


    An hour passed quickly.


    Except for the defected Leo, the other two students and Abigail needed to face punishment.


    Their punishment was being dropped into the water from a great height. That meant they would be


    suspended in the air and then released.


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    After the punishment, there was a temporary break from the first round of the


    game.


    Drying her face with a towel, Abigail said to Gabe and Miranda beside her, ¡°In the next round, the other


    team will search for the treasure chest. Since Leo has joined Group C, we won¡¯t go easy on them if we


    encounter them.¡±


    ¡°Do you know how Leo defected?¡± Miranda asked Gabe, who looked innocent and introverted.


    ¡°I went into a room with him, but I was controlled. Leo left immediately, and I thought he was going to


    find the treasure chest, but he defected. My walkie-talkie was turned off, so I couldn¡¯t hear what you


    guys were saying,¡± Gabe exined honestly.


    Miranda looked displeased as she dried her hair. She had a somewhat androgynous appearance and


    appeared quite cool.


    ¡°Leo is such a jack ss. We should work together with Miss na,¡± she said bitterly.


    The program had a rule that, once the recording was over, if the three students performed well, they


    could be selected by Abigail to be her students, which would provide them with a direct path to


    employment at L.Moon.


    Initially, the three of them had been chosen as representatives of the school and had studied hard just


    to join L.Moon, but as soon as the show started. Leo abandoned their team.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± Abigail reassured Miranda.


    After a half-hour break, the recording resumed.


    This time, they were the captors, and the group with the most members, Group C, became their target.


    When Abigail went alone to find the members of Group C, she unexpectedly encountered Eric.


    ¡°The program is quite strange. I didn¡¯t even run into your students in the previous round, Eric


    ¡°Even if you had, it wouldn¡¯t have changed anything.¡± She shrugged.

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    If Eric went easy on Abigail¡¯s team, it would lead to criticism from the audience once the show was


    aired.


    The two of them then walked together.


    Coincidentally, they ran into Leo on the second floor.


    Leo had a very refined appearance, fair skin, and a seemingly gentle demeanor.


    When he encountered Eric and Abigail, he ran as fast as he could. However, he was eventually.


    overpowered by the two of them, and they took his key.


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    After this round, when Abigail was resting, she couldn¡¯t help but talk to Tristan. ¡°Don¡¯t you think. the


    rules are unreasonable? How can anyone win under these circumstances?¡±


    ¡°The game is for the audience¡¯s entertainment. The more thrilling and intense it is, the more viewers it


    attracts. What do you know?¡± He waved his hand dismissively, showing little interest speaking to her.


    Undeniably, she thought there was some truth in his words.


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    ¡°This game can be cumtive. If you can¡¯t win today, you have a chance tomorrow and the day after


    that until you find the treasure chest. We¡¯re not just recording for one day,¡± he added to avoid her


    causing


    and using the production team of unfair practicester.


    Everyone seemed to ept the exnation.


    With two hours of gamey plus the punishment segment, the recording came to an end.


    Coming out of the hotel, Abigail felt sore all over, especially in her legs. She had never climbed so


    many flights of stairs in her life.


    ¡°Where do you think the treasure chest is?¡± Eric asked her.


    After a moment of silence, she said, ¡°I think we can cooperate. I¡¯ll go easy on your people, and you go


    easy on mine. With that, there may be a chance that one of our teams might get the treasure from the


    chest.¡±


    ¡°I think they¡¯ve probably been doing that already,¡± he told her.


    They quickly reached an agreement.


    On the third day of recording, neither Abigail nor Eric could cope any longer. Unfortunately, Tristan


    didn¡¯t allow anyone to rest.


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    ¡°If we keep resting like this, we won¡¯t finish recording in half a week!¡± Tristan yelled in anger.


    ¡°But you need to consider everyone¡¯s physical condition. High-intensity games like this can lead to


    problems. And with a punishment like walking the nk, how can we do that when we¡¯re physically


    exhausted? Are we going to keep walking the nk until it gets dark?¡± Eric argued with him, appealing


    to reason.


    ¡°That¡¯s right! I don¡¯t believe anyone will dare to dy walking the nk until it¡¯s dark! Eric, if you don¡¯t


    want to record, you can say it in front of the camera, and you¡¯ll bear the responsibility. The production


    team won¡¯t waste time on you!¡± Tristan was shouting at Eric.


    Suddenly, Eric grabbed Tristan¡¯s cor. ¡°You changed the rules at thest minute, and you expect. us to


    bear the responsibility? There¡¯s no such good deal in this world. I¡¯ll say it in front of the camera that I


    quit. I¡¯ll release the original recording script andpare it to your new one. You think you¡¯re in the


    right, going back on your words like this?¡±


    Tristan was intimidated by Eric¡¯s furious state. He red at Eric for a moment, then chuckled and said,


    ¡°You¡¯re just concerned about na, aren¡¯t you? Why don¡¯t you say it? If you say it, I¡¯ll


    let you take a break.¡±


    Tristan was undoubtedly the most arrogant director Eric had ever encountered, but of course, he


    wouldn¡¯t say that out loud.


    After all, the news of his marriage alliance with the Pearsons was still fresh, and if he went along with


    Tristan¡¯s demands now, he wouldn¡¯t know how Abigail would be criticized.


    Noticing Eric¡¯s silence, Tristan pushed him aside and adjusted his cor. ¡°Once you¡¯re on the set, you


    have to follow my instructions. Or else, I¡¯ll still make you leave even if you¡¯re the king. Do you


    understand?¡±


    Eric gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Whatever. Let¡¯s just keep filming,¡± one of the actors said. She was exhausted, too, but being a minor


    actress, she couldn¡¯t argue with Tristan as Eric did.


    As the filming started. Abigail¡¯s


    group¡¯s progress significantly slowed.


    They searched the sixth floor, but the mysterious treasure chest remained elusive.


    While she was searching rooms on the fourth floor, her walkie-talkie suddenly ryed Miranda¡¯s voice.


    ¡°Something happened to Gabe!¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Abigail immediately turned and headed outside.


    ¡°Gabe found the treasure chest on top of a shelf by the second-floor staircase. She climbed up to get it,


    but her legs gave out, and she fell down, rolling to the first floor,¡± Miranda said, rushing downstairs.


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    Many people had already gathered by the time they reached the first floor.


    Gabe, covered in blood, was lying on the floor.


    Abigail quickly rushed to pick her up and told the people nearby, ¡°Quickly call 911.¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t have our phones. Mr. Stuart hasn¡¯t arrived yet.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already shouted into the camera to call Mr. Stuart over.¡±


    Eric¡¯s prediction hade true.


    By the time Tristan arrived, ten minutes had passed.


    ¡°Call an ambnce!¡± Eric yelled at him.


    With an annoyed expression, Tristan stepped aside and let the medical team on the set check


    Gabe.


    After the examination, they said, ¡°There¡¯s nothing serious, just some external injuries. She probably


    copsed from exhaustion.¡±


    ¡°Then you all can continue. Gabe is eliminated. Bandage her up, and when she wakes up, ask her to


    leave the set,¡± Tristan announced without showing much concern for the participants¡¯ well- being.


    Suddenly, Abigail stood up. ¡°Do you have no conscience at all? In this situation, you¡¯re not sending her


    to the hospital, and you¡¯re just epting your medical team¡¯s word that she¡¯s fine?¡±


    ¡°Tristan, if you don¡¯t call 911 today, I won¡¯t continue recording! Edit the footage as you please. Don¡¯t


    push it too far!¡± Eric threatened with bloodshot eyes.

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    Chapter 380 To the Production Team


    The most disheartening part about it all was the way Tristan punished Gabe; he wasted no time.


    kicking her out of the cast.


    ¡°You can leave if you don¡¯t want to continue the shoot, but you¡¯ll also be taking your students with you.


    Everyone will have to pay the penalty as dictated in the contract,¡± he haughtily dered.


    Abigail had not nned on continuing with the shoot. Yet, Tristan¡¯s deration meant they were.


    all stuck.


    Eric was so furious that the vein on his forehead was visibly throbbing.


    She hastily stopped him from doing anything.


    Miranda and Gabe did not have rich or powerful families. They solely relied on their talents to make it


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    where they were today. How could they afford to pay the production team a few hundred thousand


    when they did not even get anything out of filming with them?


    ¡°In here, what I say goes


    Just how popr do you think this variety show will be? Putting aside how much money those who stay


    to the end will earn, they could, at the very least, shoot to fame overnight to be the next viral


    sensation. Then, a simple livestream with the fans would earn them thousands. It all depends on


    whether or not you can push through this!¡± Tristan sneered as he held his head high.


    Everyone fell silent.


    Actors would prefer to be paid, but the trainees who did not have any fame of their own would. naturally


    long for the poprity he promised.


    ¡°You¡¯re not wrong, but Gabe cannot leave. She is my student. As she is now hurt, it¡¯s not too much to


    ask for her to be sent to the hospital to make sure she¡¯s fine, right? A human¡¯s brain is very fragile.


    Once the optimal treatment time has passed, the consequences would be life-changing. Can the


    production team bear the risk of that happening?¡± Abigail calmly said to him.


    He scoffed, ¡°As the contract stated, those who leave for personal reasons will be kicked out. If her body


    was so weak, why didn¡¯t she take a break before continuing? I never said you had to find the treasure


    today. She¡¯s only hurt because she overexerted herself. You only have one student now. If you don¡¯t


    work harder, you¡¯ll be disqualified as well.


    His hypocrisy infuriated both Abigail and Eric.


    They had never met anyone this shameless before.


    He had used all the tricks possible to push the me on them instead.


    Eric took a deep breath. For his students¡¯ sake, he could not leave.


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    Tristan turned to Abigail. ¡°Gabe will have to go. If she leaves in the manner I dictated, she can still get


    paid.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll wait for her to decide when she wakes up, but she has to be sent to the hospital,¡± she insistently


    replied.


    He then had the crew send Gabe away.


    Once they were all back in themunal resting area on the first floor, Miranda sat beside Abigail as


    her eyes turned red-rimmed.


    One look and Abigail knew Miranda was upset over what happened.


    She patted Miranda on the shoulder and softly said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. We can rest once the filming is done.¡±


    To the students who had yet to formally graduate to be working adults, Tristan himself had turned into a


    great life lesson.


    The more powerful a person was, the more they liked to step on innocent and average individuals.


    Miranda hummed in acknowledgment.


    When Sean saw the video, he nearly charged over to the set.


    ¡°Just send the video to Damon,¡± Kevin said to Cameron.


    Then, he discreetly shot a nce at the frosty look on Sean¡¯s face.


    Abigail was being badly tormented by the production team. Tristan wasn¡¯t even bothering to put


    on an act.


    It was rare to see someone that arrogant, even for Kevin and Sean.


    After Cameron left the room, Kevin said, ¡°We know why Tristan is constantly targeting Abigail. Mrs.


    Pearson, Vincent¡¯s wife, is behind the whole thing. What do you n to do about her?¡±


    ¡°Vincent¡¯s wife is Scarlett Harper¡¯s younger sister,¡± Sean said.


    He had seen a photo of Vincent¡¯s wife before. As she was Scarlett¡¯s twin, she looked identical to


    Scarlett.


    When Kevin heard that, he narrowed his eyes. ¡°That woman¡¯s a snake andpletely unlike her older


    sister.¡±


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    In Kevin¡¯s eyes, Scarlett was an innocent moron who was constantly yed for a fool by her younger


    twin and Kelly.


    Sean got to his feet. ¡°I need to viciously punish Tristan.¡±


    It didn¡¯t matter what he was to Abigail. He could not forgive Tristan¡¯s behavior toward her.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think Abigail¡¯s as useless as you think. You¡¯ve done enough,¡± Kevin retorted as he rose to his


    feet as well.


    Sean furrowed his brows at him.¡±


    ¡°Think about it. Is Abigail someone who is that easily pushed around? If you go, you might end up


    ruining her ns,¡± Kevin continued, staring back at Sean.


    That made Sean heave a long sigh.


    He knew he needed to have faith in Abigail¡¯s abilities, but he just could not help himself when he knew


    she was being bullied.


    ¡°Whatever happens, what you¡¯ve done behind the scenes is enough to allow her to act as she likes.


    She definitely trusts Damon, so she¡¯ll make good use of the videos and audio recordings you sent her,¡±


    Kevin reassuringly said.


    Sean fell silent after hearing Kevin¡¯s advice.


    In his opinion, Kevin¡¯s words were not a reassurance. Instead, it was a blow to his pride..


    Damon could stand by her side and help her, but he could not.


    Kevin seemed to know what he was thinking as he swiftly continued, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you won¡¯t ask for


    anything in return?¡±


    Sean constantly wanted Abigail to return his feelings, but the more he acted with that desire in mind,


    the more unlikely it was for him to get what he wanted.


    ¡°I know,¡± Sean glumly responded.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to nag you, but the more you want her to respond to you, the more disappointed you¡¯ll be,


    Kevin said with a sigh as he patted Sean on the shoulder.


    Sean pushed his hand away. ¡°You really are a chatterbox sometimes, However, since you have been


    dealing a lot as my strategist, I¡¯ll let you have this.¡±

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    Chapter 381 Important News


    When Gabe woke up, she chose to leave the program.


    Now, there were only two people left on Abigail¡¯s team.


    Tristan refused to assign them any new members, even if Team C had 5 people in total.


    As Gabe had left, the treasure changed spots again.


    Everyone was fully energized in the afternoon after resting for a whole morning.


    That was partially because of what Tristan said. Nowadays, follower counts matter more than anything.


    If the participants could gain a few hundred thousand fans just by appearing in one show, it meant they


    could continue to earn an ie through their fans.


    If they could earn a living by chatting with people over the inte, why would they ve away at work?


    Team C found the treasure within an hour.


    As the team with the least number of contestants, Abigail and Miranda would have to suffer the


    greatest punishment avable.


    However, the punishment would only be announced the next day when they started filming in the


    morning. No one knew what Tristan had in mind for Abigail and Miranda.


    Once filming wrapped up for the day, Abigail walked out of the set with Miranda following close behind,


    who then called out, ¡°Miss na.¡±


    Abigail paused and turned to look at Miranda. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Can I hitch a ride with you? My phone n expired, so I can¡¯t call for a cab,¡± Miranda awkwardly


    requested.


    The crew, who were walking nearby, looked at her with strange looks on their faces.


    When filming was ongoing, everyone¡¯s phones would be stored together. It was very normal for


    Miranda to forget to buy a mobile recharge in time.


    ¡°Sure. Where do you live?¡± Abigail asked with a gentle smile.


    I live in the university dorms. It¡¯s not that far away. Have you heard of Capitalis Fashion. Academy


    before?¡± Miranda casually responded.


    ¡°Of course. It¡¯s a highly respected university. Everyone knows about it,¡± Abigail replied, grabbing


    Miranda by the hand.


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    After they got into the cab, Miranda softly said, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s Gabe who wants to talk to you.¡±


    Abigail was surprised. ¡°What for?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know either. I¡¯m too scared to check my phone too often when we¡¯re on set. I feel like there¡¯s


    something wrong with the Wi-Fi they provide us,¡± Miranda replied.


    ¡°You¡¯re right to be cautious,¡± Abigail replied.


    They headed to the campus cafe. When they walked in, they instantly spotted Gabe sitting inside with


    her head covered in bandages.


    ¡°How are you? What did the doctors say?¡± Abigail asked, her voice muffled due to the face mask. she


    was wearing.


    ¡°I¡¯m actually fine. It¡¯s just a mild concussion, so it¡¯s nothing major.¡± Gabe¡¯s nose turned red. ¡°I really


    didn¡¯t want to leave. Mr. Stuart threatened me. While he didn¡¯t say what the consequences. would be if


    I didn¡¯t leave, I¡¯m still terrified.¡±


    Don¡¯t be upset over that. Tristan is a powerful man, and you¡¯re just a university student. You have to do


    what he says. Otherwise, there¡¯s a high chance he might do something bad to you,¡± Abigail reassured.


    Distress and guilt had been warring within Gabe. So. Abigail¡¯s words managed to calm her down.


    After a beat of silence, she hurriedly pulled out a document folder from her bag and handed it to


    Abigail. ¡°I joined the show so that I can meet you. My teacher said that if I performed well, you would


    hire us for L.Moon. P-Please look at my portfolio. I don¡¯t want to leave just like that. In order to join the


    show, I spent 30¡­¡±


    ¡°Gabe!¡± Miranda interrupted.


    Abigail epted the folder and calmly asked, ¡°Did you pay the production team 30 thousand just so


    you could join the show?¡±


    Miranda uneasily exined, ¡°Miss na, Mr. Stuart insisted that we had to. Our teacher also said we


    would only have one chance like this in our lifetimes. If we spend some cash to seize the chance, we


    will have a bright future ahead of us if we get hired.¡±


    Abigail did not open the folder and looked up at Gabe. ¡°Does everyone else have to pay?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. The three of us had to pay 30 thousand each,¡± Gabe honestly replied.


    You paid 30 thousand, yet you left just like that. You didn¡¯t even protest, did you?¡± Abigail asked with


    scorn in her voice.


    Gabe¡¯s face turned red as she looked down in shame. ¡°I don¡¯t have the courage to go against Mr.


    Stuart. He¡¯s a very famous man here. Miranda knows about it as well, but he said 30 thousand was


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    only the entrance fee. Once we¡¯re in the show, everything else is up to us.¡±


    ¡°Your designs are nice. I also have the responsibility to tell you that L.Moon hires university graduates


    every year. You didn¡¯t need to splurge just for a chance to work with me.¡± Abigail found Gabe rather


    foolish.


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    Runway Capitalis was a very famous show. Tristan had garnered a lot of fame through the show.


    Still, what Gabe said struck a chord in Abigail¡¯s mind.


    The jaws of Gabe and Miranda dropped as they stared at her in disbelief.


    ¡°Alright. I should be going,¡± Abigail said, standing up.


    Gabe and Miranda sat in the cafe for a long while. Eventually, Miranda burst out shouting, ¡°What he did


    was repulsive! We should have looked L.Moon up beforehand. All that money went down. the drain.¡±


    ¡°I really want to expose Runway Capitalis for cheating us out of our money.¡± Gabe might be thmid, but


    she was also capable of getting angry.


    ¡°I heard Leo spent 60 thousand,¡± Miranda abruptly said.


    Realization soon struck them. Gabe could not resist voicing her thoughts, eximing, ¡°Could it be that


    the more you pay, the longer you can stay in the show?!¡±


    ¡°Either way, he spent all that money for nothing. Miss na would never choose him,¡± Miranda happily


    said.


    Gabe solemnly looked at her and replied, ¡°Miss na signed a contract. What if Mr. Stuart forces her


    to pick Leo?¡±


    Miranda fell silent and started sulking upon hearing that.


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    Chapter 382


    Chapter 382 Displeased the Wrong Person


    When Abigail returned to her hotel room, she briefly flipped through Gabe¡¯s portfolio.


    Gabe had a good eye for colors, but she was not that innovative.


    Then, she messaged Damon after cing the folder aside.


    ¡®Can you help me look into two people?¡±


    As a local, it should not be hard for him to look into Gabe and Miranda.


    ¡®Sure. Who is it? What am I looking for?¡¯ he replied.


    ¡°The two students on my team, Gabe Grant and Miranda Cooke. They want to join Moon after


    graduation. Please help me do a background check.


    While she wanted two students, her students needed to have absolutely clean backgrounds and


    families. It would only give her extra trouble if they had ever giarized anyone else¡¯s designs.


    This was a chance for them and one part of her n against Tristan.


    ¡®No problem.


    Still, Abigail could not resist messaging back after receiving a reply.


    ¡®Since you could dig up that many videos for me, can you help me look into the woman Tristan talked to


    over the phone? I want to know who she is.


    ¡®Okay. I¡¯ll look into her for you.¡±


    The next morning, when she arrived at the set, Tristan had the production team¡¯s bus transport them to


    somewhere in the wilds.


    It never urred to Abigail that the punishment would be bungee jumping.


    She had never tried it out before, but it looked very scary when she watched people pull such a stunt


    through videos.


    ¡°I refuse this punishment,¡± Abigail said to Tristan.


    Impatience was painted all over his face. ¡°As I said before, what I say goes in this show. If you don¡¯t


    want to go through the punishment, fine. Your punishment will be waived if your student offers to


    leave.¡±


    Miranda looked around and realized that Eric¡¯s team was not around at all.


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    She had a bad feeling about this.


    They had to have changed the filming locations at thest minute, which meant Eric and the others


    weren¡¯t informed of this matter.


    That also meant there was no one who would help Abigail now.


    ¡°You were right, Mr. Stuart. It¡¯s best not to go overboard so that things would not get awkward. You¡¯re a


    producer and director, not a killer,¡± Abigail ndly stated.


    They were on a very tall cliff. One look over the edge had her legs wobbling in fear. How was she


    meant to jump?


    ¡°How am I killing you by asking you to go bungee jumping? This is for the show. I¡¯ve given you a


    choice. You have three minutes to make your decision. If you still refuse to go with it, Miranda will be


    disqualified,¡± Tristan proudly stated.


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    Miranda looked at Abigail.


    Frankly speaking, she could afford to give Miranda 30 thousand in return, but Miranda did not care


    about the money. Instead, she also cared about the poprity the show could give her.


    Nheless, it was Abigail who did not want to go through with the punishment. Even if Miranda was


    willing to suffer through it, she would not dare say a word if Abigail wasn¡¯t going to go through with it.


    For the first time in Abigail¡¯s life, she realized just how low certain people could go.


    ¡°W-Why don¡¯t I leave?¡± Miranda stammered. Her face was quite pale.


    Tristan ignored Miranda and kept sneering at Abigail as a sinister glint shone in his eyes.


    Just as Abigail nned to cave in, Tristan¡¯s phone rang.


    He pulled it out. When he saw that it was a call from his superior, his annoyance melted away. There


    was a solemn look on his face as he stepped aside and respectfully answered the phone, saying,


    ¡°What is it, Mr. nc?¡±


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± the man over the phone said in a cold and emotionless yet raspy voice.


    ¡°We¡¯re filming the show¡­¡± Tristan blubbered.


    For years, his boss had never questioned him during filming. Why was Mr. nc suddenly asking after


    his work?


    ¡°Someone was hurt on the show yesterday, and you kicked them out. Is that right?¡± Mr. nc coldly


    demanded.


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    Tristan¡¯s eyes darted around the area as something malicious shed in his eyes while he said in a


    fawning manner, ¡°That¡¯s because we¡¯re on a tight schedule, Mr. nc. If she stays, our schedule. will


    be dyed. I still paid her for her participation. So, it¡¯s not against the rules.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m warning you, Tristan. While the show has always been popr and well-received, a lot of scandals


    have cropped up during your tenure. Even if it¡¯s because there were no mishaps that happened at the


    very start of filming during the past few seasons, the show has now been exposed for corrupt practices


    and a scandal where you kicked someone off the show just because they were hurt during filming. Just


    how much of your dirtyundry do you want aired to the masses?¡± Mr. nc¡¯s voice turned threatening.


    ¡°I cleaned everything up, didn¡¯t I?¡± Despite how respectful Tristan sounded, there was a slight


    argumentative tone in his voice.


    ¡°I never called you prior to this, but here I am now. Surely, you have to know it means you¡¯ve


    displeased someone you shouldn¡¯t have. Do I need to explicitly warn you before you get it?¡± Mr. nc


    suddenly roared.


    A frightened Tristan shivered and slumped over. ¡°I understand.¡±


    The call was abruptly ended by Mr. nc.


    Tristan stood there and stared at Abigail for a long moment before walking over to her.


    ¡°Since you¡¯re scared, we¡¯ll change to another punishment. Filming will resume tomorrow,¡± he coldly


    snapped. Then, he promptly turned around and left the area.


    Abigail was bewildered.


    Meanwhile, Miranda heaved a huge sigh of relief.


    On the way back, Tristan¡¯s face was twisted into an ugly look.


    He slowly rubbed his fingers over his phone before finally sending out a message.


    ¡®Investigate the person who let it slip that there was someone hurt during filming.


    If Abigail was involved in this leak, he would have a great, big present waiting for her.


    Back in the hotel room, Abigail was immediately greeted by a panicking Eric. ¡°What happened to you?


    Did Tristan do anything to you? I didn¡¯t even know you guys went somewhere else. We were all fooled.


    He told us to arrive at 9.00AM, but you were already gone by then.¡±


    She softly shook her head. ¡°I¡¯m fine. Were you behind the leaks?¡±


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    Chapter 383


    Chapter 383 He Likes Abigail


    Eric shook his head.


    ¡°I honestly didn¡¯t dig too deep. I only heard that some of the students had to pay to join the show,¡±


    he said.


    Abigail thought he was the one who called Tristan, resulting in a sudden change of heart. However, it


    was not him.


    Still, she could make an educated guess.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Gabe and Miranda had to pay 30 thousand,¡± she said, nodding.


    ¡°Leo went to Team C, so he had to have paid more for the show, Eric said, analyzing the matter.


    ¡°Perhaps.¡± She cared more about what punishment Tristan had in mind for her team.


    It was clear he wanted to teach her a lesson. Even if he failed today, there was still tomorrow.


    ¡°Abigail,¡± Eric awkwardly said upon realizing she was not interested in discussing the leaks.


    She had been thinking about returning to her room to rest when she noticed the strange tone in his


    voice. So, she turned to look at him and asked, ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°My grandmother wants to talk to you about the birthday outfit. She has been feeling very guilty about


    it. When she heard you¡¯ll be in Capitalis for a show, she demanded I bring you to her,¡± he hesitantly


    answered with embarrassment on his face.


    Of course, he would never tell her that Maisy wanted to meet her because she wanted to know more


    about the woman he liked.


    ¡°That¡¯s inappropriate,¡± Abigail swiftly said, denying the request.


    ¡°She knows that the engagement is fake,¡± he hurriedly exined.


    ¡°Unfortunately, your announcement was public. I don¡¯t want any trouble,¡± she honestly stated.


    When he heard her response, he slumped over in disappointment. ¡°Okay, but what if shees. to you


    instead? We can share a meal in this hotel¡¯s restaurant.¡±


    She stared at him in shock. ¡°Why is she so insistent on meeting me? She¡¯s not that young. How can


    you let her go around like that?¡±


    ¡°You worry too much. She¡¯s very healthy and strong. She might even be fitter than you,¡± he replied with


    a smile.


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    ¡°I¡¯ll let you organize the meal then.¡±


    Since Maisy was even willing toe to the hotel just to meet Abigail, it would be rude for Abigail to


    continue rejecting the invitation.


    Moreover, Eric had helped her quite a lot. She could not be too blunt in her rejections.


    ¡°Okay.¡± He immediately grinned with joy.


    Back in her room. Abigail received a message from Damon.


    ¡®Gabe Grant and Miranda Cooke were born and raised in Capitalis. Their families are quite well- to-do,


    but they¡¯re just ordinary students with clean backgrounds. They¡¯re safe.


    So, Abigail sent Gabe a reply to her request after thanking him.


    You have a good eye for colors, but your designs aren¡¯t very innovative. It¡¯s fine, though. Apply to


    L.Moon when the timees. The innovation and creativity cer.


    After all, she knew she needed to spend a little extra time teaching from the moment she was ready to


    take in a few students.


    Gabe¡¯s reply was prompt, and it was clear how thrilled she was.


    That afternoon, Eric called for Maisy to arrive at the restaurant.


    They would be dining in the only restaurant in the hotel. Nevertheless, everyone who stayed in the


    hotel was quite high in society.


    Thus, when Eric led Maisy into the hotel, they attracted quite a lot of attention.


    The duo soon vanished from view as they headed into one of the private rooms that could be booked


    for a rather hefty sum.


    Abigail had been waiting inside for a while.


    When Maisy walked into the room to find Abigail standing by the table, she froze for a moment.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Eric softly asked her.


    Maisy spent a few long moments examining Abigail before snapping out of her thoughts to exim with


    excited eyes, ¡°She looks just like your Aunt Scarlett.¡±


    He nced at Abigail, who was calmly watching them, and softly replied, ¡°She only looks like Aunt


    Scarlett. Don¡¯t think too hard about it.¡±


    ¡°Hello, Madam Walsh,¡± Abigail politely greeted when Maisy eventually sat down.


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    Maisy had not looked away from Abigail from the moment she walked in. There was warmth in her


    gaze as she nodded and said to Abigail, ¡°I¡¯m very sorry for what happened with the gown. I¡¯ve always


    wanted a dress designed by you, but I never said anything because I didn¡¯t want to trouble you.¡±


    After what happened, she was aware that her request would sound like an oppressive demand.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Abigail replied. She had already redesigned the dress and sold it off.


    Meanwhile, Eric had been focused on the menu. After he ordered a few dishes, he handed the menu to


    Abigail with an embarrassed smile. ¡°Order anything you want. Don¡¯t hold back.¡±


    When Maisy saw the clumsy way Eric was acting, she realized that he had truly fallen in love with


    Abigail.


    After all, she had never seen Eric be so cautious and aware of another person before.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail epted the menu and lowered her head to flip through it..


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    Deep inside, Maisy sighed. It was a shame that Abigail did not like him. It looked like Eric had a long


    way to go.


    When he looked up to find Maisy watching him and Abigail with a grin on her face, he instantly blushed.


    ¡°What dishes would you like to order, Grandmother?¡±


    ¡°Order for me. You know what I like,¡± she responded as her face glowed with love.


    Eric nodded and focused on the menu while a faint smile lingered on the edges of his lips.


    Sean soon heard from Damon about the meal Abigail, Eric, and Maisy enjoyed together.


    ¡°Book a flight to Capitalis.¡± Sean could no longer sit still.


    Eric was already introducing Abigail to his family.


    Did Abigail not understand propriety? Eric¡¯s engagement with the Pearsons¡¯ daughter had not. been


    finalized yet. So, why was she meeting up with his family?


    Sean knew he had no right to criticize Abigail, but the fury building within him just could not be stopped.


    Cameron booked a flight for Sean and muttered, ¡°Should I tell Mr. Stewart?¡±


    After all, Kevin had been the one behind the ideastely.


    Sean was rightfully worried Kevin would stop him, so he nkly replied, ¡°No.¡±

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    Chapter 384 Crippled Drawing Hand


    During the meal, Abigail realized that Maisy had never once looked away from her.


    Honestly speaking, it was making her feel embarrassed.


    ¡°Did you design the dress you¡¯re wearing?¡± Maisy gently asked just as the meal wasing to a


    close.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Abigail nodded.


    Her dress was made of a veryfortable fabric in a neutral color and was covered in highly detailed


    and realistic embroidery. It was a variation of the ssic princess line.


    A sh of sorrow appeared on Maisy¡¯s face. ¡°I should have asked you to sell me the dress no matter


    what back then. Your designs are beautiful


    Abigail did not know if that was just ttery, but she still smiled in response. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    ¡°Let me escort you to the car, Grandmother,¡± Eric chimed in.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Maisy dotingly said.


    It was clear he was afraid Maisy would upset Abigail. It seemed he would be a man who did everything


    his wife asked in the future.


    The moment the two of them left, Abigail let out a loud sigh of relief.


    As Eric escorted Maisy out of the hotel, she suddenly asked, ¡°If you like her that much, why did you tell


    Josh you would be getting engaged to the Pearsons¡¯ daughter?¡±


    ¡°The Pearsons have been targeting her because I like her. I don¡¯t want to drag her down.¡± Eric could


    not tell Maisy about what happened with Kelly. After all, Kelly was the daughter the Pearsons searched


    high and low for. He was certain that Maisy would stand on the Pearsons¡¯ side.


    ¡°Abigail looks a lot like Scarlett. Do you think the Pearsons have the wrong girl?¡± Maisy wondered with


    a frown.


    The moment she saw Abigail, she knew Abigail was Scarlett¡¯s daughter. There was no need for a


    paternity test to be done.


    ¡°There are a lot of celebrities who look alike, but none of them are rted. Eric thought it was a pity as


    well. It would be nice if Abigail was Scarlett¡¯s daughter. That way, there was no need for all this trouble.


    ¡°She¡¯s a calm andposed young girl who¡¯s also quite brilliant. In terms of personality, she¡¯s certainly


    not like Scarlett, Maisy said with a sigh.


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    She found it a shame. Why couldn¡¯t it be Abigail?


    The next morning, Eric¡¯s mood soured when he saw Tristan.


    When Tristan saw Abigail, he smiled. Today¡¯spetition will not be hard. You¡¯ve gone on parkour


    shows, right? The parkour track we have for you is rather challenging. So, please be careful.¡±


    She nodded with a nk face.


    When Miranda heard the punishment was parkour, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    Yet, when they arrived at the location, she realized she had celebrated too early.


    The parkour equipment was fully inted obstacles in the past. Unfortunately, all of that had been


    reced with equipment covered in silicone rubber.


    The material was very soft and hard to bnce.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. For your safety, we¡¯ll even have you suspended on cables. We won¡¯t make it that hard for


    you to lose your bnce,¡± Tristan calmly stated.


    Abigail and Miranda were forced to race each other. The loser would have a bucket of icy water poured


    over them.


    As Abigail stepped on the cylindrical bridge, she suddenly felt her feet slip.


    There was oil on the bridge.


    Just as she rolled off the bridge, she triggered a switch that caused a wave of icy water toe


    crashing down on her.


    The cables holding her up were also spinning as she fell. When everything stopped, her right arm was


    stretched out and tightly held up in the air by the cables.


    Waves of agony shot up her arm, causing her to shriek in pain.


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    Eric immediately sensed that something was wrong as he swiftly shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t move the cables!¡±


    Miranda was sprawled out on the cylindrical bridge, too scared to move, as she stared at Abigail in


    horror.


    Abigail was suspended in mid-air while her right hand was being wrapped with taut cables.


    ¡°Where¡¯s the crew? Her arm¡¯s about to be torn off!¡± Eric shouted as he rushed in to save Abigail.


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    Tristan¡¯s eyes shed with sinister glee as he stood there and watched for a few long minutes. before


    eventually calling for someone to get Abigail out of the tangled cables.


    30 minutes passed before Abigail was finally rescued. As Eric waded out of the water with her figure in


    his arms, everyone stared as a long ribbon-like red stripe trailed behind them in the


    water.


    Miranda rushed over with tears in her eyes as she screeched, ¡°Miss na!¡±


    The cables had sunk deep into Abigail¡¯s entire right arm, causing injuries that exposed her bloody flesh


    to the air. Her entire body trembled in pain. Her face was stark white and drenched. No one knew if it


    was from sweat or the water.


    ¡°What on Earth are you people doing? Don¡¯t you know how to properly strap her in?¡± Tristan


    intentionally shouted just then.


    Eric turned to re at Tristan with bloodshot eyes as he slowly dered, ¡°Just you wait! I know you did


    it on purpose!¡±


    Miranda turned to re at Tristan as well. ¡°Miss na has always done her best. I just don¡¯t know why


    you¡¯re so against her! You definitely did it on purpose. You want to end her career!¡±


    Miranda knew full well just how important a designer¡¯s hands were.


    Tristan¡¯s heart had to be made of coal. How could he target Abigail¡¯s right hand?


    ¡°Watch your words, girl!¡± Tristan threatened.


    While she was trembling in fear, she still snapped back, ¡°You¡¯re the one who should watch your words!


    All of us have eyes and know how you like to go after Miss na every single day! What right do you


    have to be so mean? You didn¡¯t have to invite her to the show if you didn¡¯t like her. Why do this to her?¡±


    Eric¡¯s


    eyes were red with fury as he continuously reassured Abigail, who could barely speak from the pain,


    saying, ¡°It¡¯s okay. Everything will be fine. Your arm will be fine.¡±


    By the time the paramedics arrived, Abigail had already fainted.


    Eric and Miranda followed them to the hospital.


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    Chapter 385


    Chapter 385 Your Hands Are Precious


    Such was the result of fighting against Tristan. Abigail deserved what wasing to her.


    Compared to those he had punished in the past, he had been very kind in only injuring the arm. Abigail


    used to design her outfits.


    If Mr. nc had not warned him off, it was highly likely he would have killed her.


    Evil thoughts continued to brew in his mind.


    When Abigail woke up, her arm no longer hurt.


    She looked at Eric and his bloodshot eyes. After a moment of silence, she asked, ¡°Is my arm gone?¡±


    Your arm is fine. Thank goodness we got you to the hospital in time. The cables didn¡¯t cut into your


    nerves. Oh, it¡¯s a miracle. You¡¯re so kind that even the gods are protecting you,¡± Miranda chimed in.


    ¡°The stitches have turned your arm-into a rather unpleasant-looking mess,¡± Eric said. His voice was


    rather nasal, as though he was speaking through tears.


    As Abigail¡¯s arm was injured by cables twisting around her arm, the stitches made it look like a giant


    centipede was crawling up her arm.


    ¡°Once it¡¯s stitched up, it¡¯ll heal. Did you check the equipment? The spot I stepped on had grease,¡±


    Abigail immediately demanded. After all, that was very important evidence.


    ¡°There¡¯s no use. While I could smell that something was wrong with the water around you, all of that


    was washed away. The water might have looked like it was aimed at you, but it was all so they could


    wash away the grease. When Eric spoke to Tristan, he knew Tristan had another card up his sleeves.


    ¡°Tristan is an evil man! How can he be so cruel?¡± Miranda¡¯s body quivered in anger.


    Just as she said that, the door was mmed


    open.


    Sean was panting hard as he stood in the doorway


    Cameron soon arrived. When he spotted Eric and Miranda in the room, he politely said, ¡°Please leave


    us for a moment. Mr. Graham would like to speak with Ms. Quinn in private.¡±


    Eric nced at Abigail.


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    She nodded and gently said, ¡°Go on. I¡¯ll be fine.¡±


    The fact that she intentionally reassured Eric caused joy to return to his glum face.


    When Sean saw that, displeasure was painted all over his face.


    When Eric and Miranda left, Sean mmed the door shut.


    Abigail unwittingly frowned. ¡°Why are you acting like a madman?¡°


    ¡°I think you¡¯re the mad one. Don¡¯t you know that Eric is getting married to someone from the Pearsons?


    How could you meet with his grandmother? Do you want to be bashed even harder on the inte?¡±


    His voice was trembling with fury as he clenched his fists.


    ¡°Is that all you want to say?¡± she coldly asked.


    He walked over and looked down at her. ¡°While I have no right to say anything, what you did just risked


    your grandmother¡¯s life. What do you think the Pearsons would do to you and your grandmother when


    they find out you¡¯re getting together with Eric once more?¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re only here to talk about nonsense, please leave.¡±


    She then loudly hissed.


    She had identally pulled on her stitches in her anger.


    When he saw her pale she went, he immediately sat down and nervously asked, ¡°What happened?¡±


    When she did not answer him, he pulled the nket away to reveal her bandaged right arm. The blood


    on her sleeves caused his eyes to grow cold. This happened on set?¡±


    She deliberately turned away to look at the door. ¡°You had someone call Tristan Stuart yesterday, didn¡¯t


    you? Since you¡¯re constantly monitoring the ce, how do you not know about this?¡±


    Sean had been in such a rush that he did not have time to look at his phone.


    When he pulled out his phone, he spotted the videos Damon sent him. Once he was done watching


    them, his face turned pale.


    ¡°Does he have a death wish?¡± He shot to his feet, intent on taking care of Tristan.


    ¡°Thank you for your help yesterday, but I want to take care of Tristan myself,¡± she stated.


    ¡°You? Take care of him? Don¡¯t you realize just how precious your hands are? Since you know there¡¯s


    something wrong with him, why do you insist on working with him? Is money that important to you?¡± He


    truly did not understand her mind.


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    ¡°It¡¯s my money! Of course, I can¡¯t bear to part with it. If you¡¯re only here to argue with me, you can


    leave,¡± she coldly retorted.


    She then frowned in difort.


    His face fell. ¡°It¡¯s because Eric is in the show. That¡¯s why you¡¯re forcing yourself to go through the


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    humiliation.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s none of your business,¡± she shot back.


    He froze as a bitter feeling swelled in him.


    True. It was none of his business. What right did he have to demand answers from her?


    ¡°You¡¯re taking advantage of the fact that I owe you one because you helped me to boldly restrict my


    movements and who I associate with. Let me make it clear. Every time you help me, I only feel


    annoyed and irritated because I do not want to have anything to do with you at all!¡± She red at him


    with frosty eyes.


    ¡°Is that the kind of man I am in your eyes?¡± His hands were clenched into fists by his side.


    She could not even bother to look at him now. ¡°Why did you run all the way here then? Didn¡¯t we say to


    part on good terms? Why do you keep ruining everything for me?¡±


    He felt like everything he had done was an absolute joke after hearing her words.


    Momentster, he said, ¡°I¡¯m here because I don¡¯t want you to humiliate your grandmother any further.¡±


    She flew into a fit of rage. ¡°Humiliate? Is there something wrong with you?¡±


    After that roar, she screwed her eyes shut in agony.


    He certainly had great timing by agitating her just as her arm was injured.


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    Chapter 386


    Chapter 386 One Step Too Late


    One look at the pain on Abigail¡¯s face, and Sean loudly shouted out the door, ¡°Has the doctor not given


    her any painkillers yet?¡±


    Cameron promptly opened the door and respectfully said, ¡°I¡¯ll get a doctor to see her now.¡±


    ¡°Get out! Right now!¡± Abigail screamed at Sean before saying to Cameron, ¡°Don¡¯t call for the doctor.


    Just drag him away! If he¡¯s here, the only drug that will work on me is a tranquilizer.¡±


    Cameron did not understand what was going on. It had only been a few minutes, so how had Sean


    angered her again?


    Was Sean not here to coax her back to his side?


    Sean Kept staring as Eric headed back into the room after he was chased out by Abigail. He only


    turned his scowl away from the door when the door closed behind Eric.


    Cameron silently looked at him.


    ¡°What?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°I think you really shouldn¡¯t have argued with Ms. Quinn. At such a time, your love will only grow if you


    choose to show your care for her, Cameron replied before instinctively looking away.


    While Sean knew Cameron was right, he had been too panicked back then.


    He felt like if he did not say what he wanted to say, Abigail might actually get together with Eric.


    ¡°Leave Tristan be for now. Let¡¯s see what she wants to do before we make a move,¡± he dered before


    walking away.


    Cameron followed him and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t we staying here?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re going to buy her lunch,¡± Sean replied with an angry huff.


    Even if he was angry at Abigail, he would still do anything and everything for her.


    Cameron let out a gasp of realization, making him sound rather slow-witted.


    With food in hand, Sean and Cameron appeared in Abigail¡¯s ward once more. s, they opened the


    door to find she had already started lunch.


    The table was covered in a wide variety of dishes that included soup. The feast looked much more


    appetizing than the food he had carefully picked out.


    Eric was sitting by the bed as he held a te up that Miranda would feed Abigail from.


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    While it was a woman feeding Abigail, in Sean¡¯s eyes, it was the same as Eric feeding her himself.


    His face turned pale with anger once more as the food in his hands felt like they were going to burn a


    hole in his flesh.


    Abigail pretended not to see him, but she still said to Eric, ¡°Just leave the te on the table. There¡¯s no


    need to bother with holding it up.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Eric warmly replied with a smile in his eyes.


    Deep down, Cameron sighed. They were one step toote.


    ¡°When do you n on taking care of Tristan Stuart?¡± Sean asked, walking over to ce the bag of food


    on the table.


    Miranda had heard of Sean before. When she realized he was much more handsome and terrifying in


    person. To make matters worse for her, he was blocking the doorway; her heart skipped in fear.


    Anyone who followed na had shipped her with Sean before.


    Sean was here in Capitalis and even bought food for Abigail. If the media caught wind of this, there


    would be a frenzy.


    Yet, Abigail did not seem like she cared about Sean.


    It appeared to be a one-sided love.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, I¡¯ll discuss this with the production team first. Please don¡¯t worry about it,¡± Abigail calmly


    said.


    As her student was here, she could not embarrass him.


    Even if the two of them had just argued before lunch.


    Sean looked at her and said, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Eric whispered to Abigail, ¡°The soup has cooled. Try some. My grandmother made it herself. You¡¯ll love


    it.¡±


    Sean¡¯s heart sank as he clenched his hands.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail was nearly full.


    At that moment, Sean suddenly realized just how out of ce he was.


    He did not fit into Abigail¡¯s social circle.


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    ¡°I bought you food. If you¡¯re too full for it, just throw it out,¡± he stated, doing his best to restrain his


    anger as he walked over to sit on a nearby chair.


    Abigail had assumed he would leave the room. So, she was surprised to see him sit down.


    ¡°Have you eaten lunch yet, Miranda?¡± Abigail asked.


    Miranda immediately tensed up and replied, ¡°I did.¡±


    She dared not eat the food Sean had bought.


    When Abigail looked at Eric, he smiled. Tve eaten lunch. Why not keep it for dinner? It¡¯ll be fine after


    you heat it up.¡±


    It would not do to throw away something Sean bought out of kindness, so Abigail agreed with that n.


    After Eric cleared the table with Miranda, he nced at Abigail and then at Sean before saying. ¡°I can


    see there¡¯s more for you two to discuss. I¡¯ll be going now.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing for us to discuss. I¡¯m going to take a nap, Abigail refuted. She was not lying either.


    She was feeling really exhausted after the painkillers and lunch.


    Sean looked at her. ¡°Just rest. I¡¯ll be quietly sitting here.¡±


    She did not think she could fall asleep while he was in the room.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be going then?¡± Eric asked, pointing to the door.


    ¡°Okay. Thank your grandmother for me. Her soup was delicious,¡± she said with a smile.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.


    Sean watched them interact with cold eyes and pursed lips as he tensed further.


    After Eric and Miranda were gone, he said to Abigail, ¡°Rest. I have work to take care of.¡±


    She frowned at him. ¡°Why are you staying here?¡±


    ¡°I will never let you get together with Eric,¡± he frankly dered. He did not want to keep it a secret any


    longer.


    Even if he had to resort to the most dastardly of measures to make her stay by his side, he would never


    allow her to be anyone else¡¯s.

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    Chapter 387 A Cruel Lesson


    Abigail scowled. ¡°I don¡¯t need your permission.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not joking, Abigail. If you don¡¯t want to be the Pearsons¡¯ target again, stay away from Eric,¡± Sean


    barked out.


    ¡°I¡¯m thankful that you took care of the Pearsons for me, but that does not mean you can stop me from


    getting close to anyone I like, she coldly retorted with a rebellious light in her eyes.


    He looked at her and slowly uttered, ¡°If you¡¯re truly thankful, then remember what I just said.¡±


    She closed her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m going to take a nap.¡±


    He felt like he had been punching a pillow this entire time. When he saw that she had closed her eyes,


    refusing to talk to him, he had no choice but to return to his work.


    She woke up just two hourster.


    When she opened her eyes, she was greeted by the sight of Sean standing by the window as his


    His hands looked particrly beautiful under the sunlight. They looked like works of art.


    They danced across the keyboard as though he was ying the piano.


    She observed him for a few minutes before looking away.


    ¡°What would you like to drink? I have coffee, juice, and smoothies for you. Take your pick. Sean


    stopped working and turned to coldly look at her.


    ¡°Smoothie,¡± she replied.


    He grabbed a cup of smoothie from the fridge and handed it to her. ¡°I was serious. Eric Davidson is not


    an option. He¡¯ll only bring you trouble.¡±


    At that moment, everything Kevin had said to Sean had been thrown to the back of his mind.


    She took a bite of the ice-blended drink and did not say a word.


    Sean knew there was no point forcing an answer out of her.


    Is Kelly still living in your home in Pendorf?¡± she abruptly asked after long moments of silence.


    He nodded. ¡°Grandmother likes her.¡±


    She scoffed in disdain, ¡°Are you bragging about how another woman has gone to fawn and grovel


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    to your grandmother just to get with you?¡±


    ¡°That was a fact. I was not bragging,¡± he calmly answered.


    She could not resist rolling her eyes in response.


    Soon after she was done with her smoothie, she got up to head to the restroom.


    He had been busy working when he noticed she was pulling her nkets back. Still, he promptly stood


    up and helped her.


    ¡°My legs are fine. Go back to your work. If you¡¯re really busy, just return to Pendorf. I¡¯ve made myself


    clearst time. I don¡¯t want to be disturbed. She pushed his hands away,


    ¡°I can go back, but I have one condition. You cannot interact with Eric again,¡± he dered.


    She snorted. ¡°Why should I listen to you?¡±


    He gritted his teeth. ¡°Think of Analise!¡±


    Silence fell. Nheless, she mmed the door as she headed into the restroom.


    While she knew he was right, she was working with Eric to get rid of Tristan. How could she stay away


    from him at this time?


    Moreover, Sean was also being rather friendly with Kelly. Still, he was hypocritical enough to restrict her


    from doing something he was doing as well.


    As the sun set, Tristan and the crew member in charge of the suspension system arrived at her


    room.


    Although Tristan spotted Sean as soon as he walked in, he did not put his ego away. There was a very


    superficial tone in his voice as he greeted Sean, ¡°You¡¯re here as well, Mr. Graham? Here to take care


    of na?¡±


    The faint smile on his lips spoke of clear derision.


    After all, Abigail had Eric defending her, and now, Sean was taking care of her.


    To a man who thought of women as ythings, their love triangle was something he looked. down


    upon.


    Abigail wondered if Tristan really had a death wish. How could he mock Sean the moment he walked


    into the room?


    ¡°Your pretense of being human is quite good for a beast,¡± Sean ndly stated with even more obvious


    contempt.


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    Tristan¡¯s face twisted into an exceedingly ugly look. ¡°Mr. Graham, it¡¯s inappropriate to say that just for a


    woman.¡±


    Sean nced at him with eyes so cold that it sent chills running down his spine.


    Regardless, Sean did not stare at him for long. Instead, he turned to the man Tristan brought along.


    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡±


    ¡°Garrett Olsen,¡± replied the man who walked in with Tristan.


    Sean promptly messaged Cameron, telling him toe to the room.


    As Tristan and Garrett watched, Sean tilted his chin toward Garrett and said to Cameron, ¡°Investigate


    him. How much was he paid to pull this stunt?¡±


    Garrett¡¯s face turned stark white.


    Tristan had not imagined Sean to be that arrogant and bold.


    Finally, he had met someone just like him. He was used to walking around Capitalis like the city was


    his. After all, even the rich and powerful needed to be respectful when talking to him. Who did Sean


    think he was to tantly disrespect him?


    ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this. Mr. Graham?¡± Tristan coldly demanded.


    ¡°Stop spacing out, Cameron. Can¡¯t you see that a dog is barking at me?¡± Sean abruptly snapped at


    Cameron, who had been examining Abigail.


    That snapped Cameron back to his senses and he promptly strode over to Tristan.


    The icy, murderous look on his face and the bloodthirsty aura he radiated from years of working beside


    Sean caused Tristan¡¯s legs to wobble.


    ¡°W-What are you doing?¡± Tristan barked out, stumbling backward. He then looked at Abigail. ¡°What are


    you doing, na? We are partners. If you make an enemy out of me, you will also be dragged down!¡±


    Abigail put a helpless look on her face. ¡°Mr. Stuart, Mr. Graham and I are not that close. He¡¯s known for


    his bad temper. Why did you anger him?¡±


    Tristan was about to shout back when Cameron pped him across the face.


    The p echoed through the room as Tristan copsed to the ground, spitting out blood and loose


    teeth.


    That blow sessfully caused any color remaining on Garrett¡¯s face to disappear.


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    Chapter 388


    Chapter 388 For Your Sake


    Abigail just calmly sat there and observed the men during the entire confrontation.


    Tristan¡¯s head was spinning. The p had caused his entire head to feel numb.


    Sean walked over to Tristan, who was still on the ground, and used the sharp point of his leather shoes


    to step on Tristan¡¯s finger. Just as Tristan was about to scream in pain, Sean said, ¡°Did you know that


    people who are deemed too noisy would have their tongues cut off?¡±


    Tristan hastily swallowed his screams and started struggling to free himself.


    Cameron casually rotated the wrist of the hand he used to p Tristan as he red at Tristan like he


    was a starving wolf itching to pounce on his prey.


    ¡°Tell me. What happened with the cable suspension system?¡±


    Sean looked at Garrett.


    Garrett¡¯s legs had turned to jelly as he parted his mouth to speak but found himself unable to do so for


    a few long moments.


    ¡°I can handle this myself, Sean,¡± Abigail interjected.


    ¡°I¡¯m disciplining Tristan because what he did angered me. The suspension system is a secondary


    issue. Do not think I¡¯m doing this for your sake,¡± Sean retorted, giving her a side-eye.


    Meanwhile, Cameron was silently grumbling about how Sean was being stubborn again.


    Sean¡¯s response made Abigail awkwardly look away,


    As Sean looked at Garrett, his dark eyes seemed to be deep wells that would suck the other in before


    tearing them to pieces.


    person


    Garrett¡¯s face was beaded with sweat. When he saw Tristan¡¯s stormy re, he hurriedly looked away.


    Nheless, he did not even dare to look at Sean.


    ¡°I¡¯m not a patient man. What just happened to Tristan is just an appetizer. If I get my hands on the


    evidence, I¡¯ll have no issues getting you imprisoned for a decade. Well, I¡¯m a rather vengeful person.


    Whether or not your family will drown in a harbor somewhere will depend on my mood,¡± Sean slowly


    dered.


    That was the final straw for Garrett.


    He frantically fell to his knees with a thud as he blurted, ¡°Tristan told me to do it! He nned on


    destroying the hand na used to draw and write. I didn¡¯t mean to do it. He smeared grease on the


    equipment and even made sure to include a degreaser in the water we used to ssh Miss


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    na! I was only following orders. I really didn¡¯t mean to do it!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re going to die, Garrett¡­ Aargh!¡± However, just as Tristan said that, Sean stomped harder on


    his hand.


    The pain was so bad that he nearly fainted. Eventually, Sean lifted his foot and casually said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.


    I just realized I was stepping on your hand.¡±


    How Tristan regretted visiting Abigail on this day. He ended up shing with someone as unpredictable


    as Sean.


    He just did not understand how this had happened. Sean should have known he was not someone he


    should offend after doing a simple background check on who his backer was.


    When Abigail saw that the terrifying scene ended just like that, she knew that Tristan had met his


    match.


    Still, Sean had always been this violent toward those he disliked.


    Certain people could not be reasoned with. The only way to get them to stop causing trouble was by


    beating them up.


    Abigail watched Tristan climb to his feet with shivering hands and coldly questioned, ¡°Mr. Stuart, is


    what Garrett said true?¡±


    Tristan had nned on apologizing to Abigail so that this entire matter could be dismissed without a


    fuss.


    Now, he had to be extremely careful.


    He was the one who made the first move to anger Scan. Unfortunately, Sean had forced Garrett into


    telling the truth. So, there was no easy way to resolve this issue.


    ¡°We have a contract. If the rest of the show cannot be filmed because of a scandal, you will not benefit


    from it, right?¡± he said with a trembling voice as he did his best to forget about his aching


    hand.


    Disdain was painted all over Abigail¡¯s face.


    ¡°To a designer, a pair of perfectly healthy hands are more important than their life. Do you understand


    you have stepped over the line here?¡± she ndly asked.


    ¡°Garrett ndered me just to protect himself. I don¡¯t think today is a good day to settle this. I¡¯ll get my


    hand treated before I talk to you another time,¡± he said, deflecting.


    Abigail coldly red at him. ¡°Mr. Stuart, either you exin everything today, or you¡¯ll be facing the


    consequences of your actions.¡±


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    Sean calmly watched the entire time.


    Meanwhile, Cameron had dug into Garrett¡¯s ounts and contacted the police.


    ¡°na, let me give you a piece of advice. You should properly consider what I just said. Garrett,


    apologize to her!¡± There was no way Tristan would confess.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry! I¡¯m sorry, Garrett hurriedly said.


    She did not say a word.


    She would never ept the apology.


    ¡°The apology¡¯s done. Now, we¡¯ll talk about this another day.¡± Tristan turned to leave while his hand


    continued to shake.


    ¡°Mr. Stuart, I have never thought of actually working with you from the moment you allowed the


    investors to insult and humiliate me that evening, she abruptly stated.


    Tristan whirled around to look at her from the doorway. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡±


    The way she looked at him was the exact same way Sean had looked at Garrett; her eyes were dark


    yet strangely bright, causing chills to run down the other person¡¯s spine.


    Sean looked at Abigail only to see her chuckle. ¡°Good luck, Mr. Stuart.¡±


    Tristan¡¯s face twisted into an unusually ghastly look as his breath came out in heavy pants. While he


    wanted to curse her out, he could not say a single word because of their audience.


    She turned her gaze to Garrett and slowly dered, ¡°I¡¯m a particrly vengeful person. I remember


    every single person who insulted me on that evening. Now that my arm has been injured, I will be


    nursing this grudge for a very long time.¡±


    Garrett gulped as terror shone in his


    eyes.


    Cameron knew that his guess was right on the money. He already told Sean that Abigail would not let


    these men go unscathed. So, it was nice to see his point proven almost immediately. While she looked


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    Chapter 389 Drawing Boundaries


    Garrett did not follow Tristan out of the room because Cameron blocked his path.


    ¡°The police will be here soon. I think you¡¯ll be safer in prison than with Tristan,¡± Cameron stated. coldly.


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    Garrett was filled with regret over agreeing to help Tristan target Abigail.


    Not long after Tristan walked away, he received a call from his boss.


    As soon as the call was connected, Mr. nc furiously demanded, ¡°Just what happened with Abigail


    Quinn¡¯s arm? What did I tell you? Do not go overboard on set. If you want to target someone, see what


    kind of person they are first.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll take care of it,¡± Tristan promised immediately.


    Mr. nc simply hung up.


    Tristan opened up Instagram to find that the video of Abigail¡¯s fall was among the top three trending


    videos.


    He swiftly closed the app and called thepany¡¯s public rtions department.


    ¡°Do you even know how to do your job? Delete that video from Instagram already! When will you even


    get to it?¡±


    The public rtions team was furious as well. ¡°Do you think we¡¯ve been doing nothing? The moment


    we take it down, someone uploads another copy of it. The people are nowining about us. The


    boss said to leave it for now. You¡¯ll be the one to resolve it. Eithere up with a public apology or a


    better solution to pacify the outrage.¡±


    Tristan angrily hung up the call.


    When he turned around to find that Garrett had not followed him out of the room, he scowled.


    He really should not have visited Abigail today.


    Soon, he called the investors he knew, pulling every string he had to get everyone who could


    potentially affect L.Moon and their business involved.


    In the end, he had to teach Abigail a lesson. Otherwise, she might genuinely think she was a


    miracle worker.


    Once the calls were done, he returned to the office.


    Meanwhile, Garrett was arrested and taken away for further questioning.


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    Sean downloaded the videos from hisptop and forwarded them to Abigail, who stared at him in


    shock.


    She looked at Sean¡¯sptop, which had been turned to have its screen facing her bed sometime during


    the day.


    ¡°I know you and Eric n on taking Tristan down. Is this enough? If so, don¡¯t be with him.¡± Sean


    said to her.


    ¡°I don¡¯t particrly need that evidence, she replied


    He instinctively frowned.


    ¡°If you give it to me, I¡¯ll give you something else in return. What do you need? I¡¯ll give you anything as


    long as it¡¯s within reason. Do you want money or designs¡­¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care if you use the evidence. I don¡¯t need money, so anything you canpensate me with is


    useless, he interrupted coldly.


    Cameron was panicking on his behalf. Sean could have asked for her hand or heart in return, but why


    did he not ask for that?


    Abigail knew Sean was telling the truth.


    He did not need to hesitate or n when he wanted to take down Tristan. That was because he had


    the capability and power to do so.


    ¡°Leave it be for now,¡± she said in an aloof voice.


    She was literally dering that she would never take anything from him.


    Sean gritted his teeth in anger. ¡°Is it because you¡¯ll owe me a favor? Are you that afraid of owing me a


    favor?¡±


    ¡°Are you looking for a fight again?¡± she asked, turning to look at him.


    ¡°Do you think I want to? Why won¡¯t you use perfectly good evidence? Just use your brain for a bit!¡± he


    eximed angrily.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, you know full well why I¡¯m doing this. I¡¯m drawing boundaries,¡± she calmly replied.


    Of course, he knew that. Otherwise, she would not have met Maisy.


    ¡°Do you think you can draw a line between us just because you want to?¡± he abruptly asked.


    Cameron silently slipped out of the room.


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    She huffed and did not speak.


    ¡°You¡¯re the one who said you love me. You insisted on marrying me. Now, you¡¯re the one who¡¯s giving


    up. Is your love that cheaply bought?¡± Sean asked as his chest puffed up in anger.


    Her brows twitched in an obvious tell that she was seething.


    ¡°You said our marriage was a failure. I keep thinking about what you said. I know I was in the wrong.


    Can we please have a chance to start over?¡± he asked, staring at her.


    Abigail¡¯s fingers trembled from where they were hiding beneath the nket. Momentster, she said, ¡°I


    thought you finally understood that I don¡¯t love you anymore. I didn¡¯t think you still didn¡¯t get it. Fine. It¡¯s


    just like you say: my love is cheap. I don¡¯t care what you think.¡±


    Sean felt a heavy weight on his chest. His lips twitched as if to speak, but in the end, he said nothing


    and just marched out of the room.


    She let out a massive sigh of relief when he left.


    She dazedly looked up at the ceiling. Frankly, she might have been willing to hold onto him for a few


    more years if he had told her all of this before their divorce.


    Regardless, now that she was free of the Grahams, she understood just how disgraceful and


    masochistic it was for a woman to allow her husband¡¯s family to humiliate her just for love.


    That was why she refused to return no matter what he said. She refused to live and deferred to the old


    crone who had hurt her and her grandmother just because of Sean.


    Sean did not care for anything she could give him in return. So, she would ensure he would think


    otherwise in the future.


    Now that she thought about it, she had beenpeting with Sean since the moment she met him.


    At first, she wanted him to love her. Now, she wanted to make sure he could never look down on her


    and underestimate her again.


    As her mind slowly wandered back to her body, she let out a self-deprecating chuckle.


    She still cared about Sean. Even though she couldn¡¯t ept him into her heart, she was still


    inadvertently affected by him.


    Not long after Sean left, Cameron also walked into the room to retrieve theptop.¡±


    ¡°Cameron, what do you think of me?¡± she asked suddenly when she spotted him packing up theptop


    and documents.

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    Chapter 390


    Chapter 390 Let Me Go


    Cameron turned to smile at Abigail. ¡°You¡¯re a good woman, Ms. Quinn. What happened?¡±


    ¡°Since you think I¡¯m good, tell your boss to let me go,¡± she casually replied.


    That made his heart sink.


    Did she detest Sean that much?


    ¡°He truly cares about you. While he wasn¡¯t considerate of your feelings at first¡­¡±


    ¡°You saw what happened before. How can you try to persuade me without an ounce of guilt?¡± she


    interrupted.


    He fell silent. After a moment, he softly said, ¡°I sec.¡±


    After he walked out of the room, he headed downstairs to where Sean was waiting.


    Sean was leaning against the car. After a few long moments of staring at Cameron, he asked, ¡°Why did


    you take so long?¡±


    Cameron did not dare look him in the eye as he mumbled, ¡°I helped Ms. Quinn grab something.¡±


    ¡°Do you want to resign?¡± Sean could instantly tell he was lying. ¡°What did she say?¡±


    ¡°Please don¡¯t ask, Mr. Graham.¡±


    He was afraid of making Sean lose all hope when it came to Abigail.


    ¡°Are you not going to say it?¡± Sean¡¯s eyes went cold.


    Cameron ducked his head and remained silent.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard the worst she could ever throw at me,¡± Sean continued.


    ¡°She asked me if she was a good person. When I said yes, she told me to ask you to let her go.¡±


    Cameron finally caved in..


    Sean silently opened the car door and got in.


    The scandal of Runway Capitalis forced Tristan to post an official statement to all of the show¡¯s social


    media ounts.


    ¡°The rumors spreading among the fans regarding Miss na¡¯s injury have greatly affected the


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    show. Please do not spread misinformation and seek actual evidence. Legal action will be taken


    against those who do otherwise.¡±


    The announcement infuriated na¡¯s fans.


    Not long after the announcement was posted, Abigail promptly uploaded a photo of her stitch- covered


    arm on Instagram.


    The silent rebuttal through that one picture had caused an explosion among the fanbase.


    Her entire arm was covered in stitches. It looked horrifying as it seemed like a giant centipede was


    crawling up her arm.


    Abigail¡¯s fans were on the warpath now.


    ¡°This is na¡¯s dominant hand. Look at those injuries! Tristan Stuart of Runway Capitalis, exin this


    to us, or we¡¯ll report the showrunners for causing harm!¡±


    Rumors among fans? I wee the production team to sue me. Look at how badly injured. na¡¯s


    arm is. The production team did that and still has the nerve to say they¡¯ll sue us?¡±


    The production team feels no remorse at all. They only care about their reputation. They¡¯re shameless!


    In the video, Miss na was suspended in mid-air! How are we spreading misinformation? Just how


    evil are you?¡±


    I¡¯ve loved Runway Capitalis for years. I¡¯ve watched every season despite all the bad rumors. There


    was never proof, so I believed in the team. Now, it is a fact that the suspension system injured na¡¯s


    arm. It¡¯s also a fact that the production team only cares about their reputation. Why should I like this


    show any longer?¡±


    The fans¡¯ments did not stress Tristan out at all.


    After a few minutes of scrolling on his phone, he scoffed the phone to the table.


    Abigail would soone begging like the b*tch she was.


    That was the fantasy he indulged in.


    He did not care about thements online. After all, this was not the first incident. He had plenty of


    experience with scandals.


    Thements turned increasingly hateful.


    Abigail was surprised by howposed Tristan was.


    As the sky darkened, Luna hurried over from Pendorf.


    When she barged into the room, her eyes turned red upon seeing Abigail. ¡°Are you okay? How


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    did this happen to your hand?¡±


    Abigail smiled in response. ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s not that bad. I¡¯ll recover.¡±


    Luna sniffled. ¡°Can you tell me the next time you¡¯re invited to a show? What kind of trash is this


    program?¡±


    ¡°I had no choice,¡± Abigail said with a sigh.


    Just as Luna was about to speak, her phone rang.


    It was from her L.Moon assistant.


    ¡°What is it?¡± she asked right after answering the call.


    ¡°A few of the top executives of our clients have called to demand Abigail properly talk this out with


    Tristan Stuart so that this may be resolved with both sidesing out smelling like roses. Otherwise,


    they¡¯ll cancel our contracts, the assistant said, absolutely seething.


    Luna hummed in acknowledgment. ¡°Got it. Tally up the calls and forward their numbers to me. I¡¯ll


    personally deal with them.¡±


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    Abigail nced at Luna and waited for her to end the call before asking. ¡°Did I drag the studio down


    with me?¡±


    Luna whirled around with a smile on her face. ¡°No way. You¡¯re our greatest artist. Who could you even


    drag down?¡±


    ¡°Tristan has quite a lot of influence on his side,¡± Abigail solemnly stated, looking Luna in the eye.


    Luna sat by the bed and ran her fingers through Abigail¡¯s hair as she warmly said, ¡°We¡¯re not afraid.


    We¡¯re the best of friends. Sisters, even. Since you¡¯ve decided he¡¯s your enemy, then he has to be


    someone horrible.¡±


    Warmth filled Abigail¡¯s heart.


    Luna ordered a few snacks for her and chatted with her for around 30 minutes before Luna¡¯s assistant


    sent her a message.


    ¡°I have to make a few phone calls.¡±

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    Chapter 391


    Chapter 391 The Best Sisterly Bond


    Luna stood at the staircase, dialing the number of the CEO of the brand she had been working with for


    almost two years. Then, she leaned against the handrail and gazed down at the


    descending steps.


    As the call connected, Luna instinctively curled her lips into a smile as she spoke, ¡°Mr. Watt, I got the


    call you made to our assistant. I just wanted to rify some things. Is it true that you¡¯ve decided to side


    with Tristan?¡±


    Erik chuckled. ¡°Miss Smith, we¡¯ve been coborating for two years. I¡¯ve supported you through your


    ups and downs. I understand how hard it is for you and your friend to start this business. I¡¯m willing to


    promote you and provide more opportunities. However, Mr. Stuart¡¯s father-inw and I have been good


    friends for many years. I have to do him this favor.¡±


    Disdain shed across Luna¡¯s face, her tone turning colder. ¡°na has contributed countless designs


    and generated substantial profits for yourpany. Now, you want her and her best friend to forgive


    the culprit after her hand is injured? Is this really how the world works?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sure we cane to an agreement about what to say on Instagram, and it will blow over soon


    enough. If na feels wronged, I¡¯ll talk to Mr. Stuart and ask him to apologize. Would that work?¡± Erik


    maintained his friendly tone..


    Luna suddenly raised her voice as she retorted, ¡°Apologize? Her hand is injured, and you think an


    apology will make up for it? Tristan deliberately hurt her! Even if she¡¯s willing to apologize, I will never


    allow her to even breathe a word. What kind of person is Tristan? Does he even deserve an apology


    from na? He¡¯s not just been bullying na on set once; it¡¯s every day! Erik, if you want to terminate


    the partnership, then do it. But be sure to have the breach of contract fee ready because L.Moon will


    never work with yourpany again! L.Moon only coborates with conscientious enterprises. The


    heartless ones can go as far away as possible!¡±


    Erik was taken aback by her barrage of scolding. He was so angry his breath shuddered as he


    rebuked, ¡°You don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you!¡±


    After that, he abruptly ended the call.


    The termination contract was sent to thepany¡¯s inbox in mere minutes.


    Luna immediately informed L.Moon¡¯s PR department about this matter.


    N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ¡°Write a PR article; the more sensational, the better. SG Brand is terminating the contract? Fine, let the


    L.Moon was no longer the struggling studio it used to be. Today, they were going to highlight case to


    teach these brands that abandon theirmitments a lesson. This would serve as an example to


    others considering terminating contracts. That way, these ruthless businessmen. would think twice


    before crossing paths with L.Moon.


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    Nheless, she did her best to restrain her anger as she headed to Abigail¡¯s ward.


    Josh stood on the staircasending, watching her leave before slowly trailing behind her.


    He didn¡¯t know Luna very well, but her words today left a deep impression on him.


    Once Luna had been in Abigail¡¯s room for a short while, Josh finally knocked on the door.


    After a couple of knocks, he pushed open the door and entered the room. ¡°I hope I¡¯m not interrupting


    anything.¡±


    When Luna noticed that the visitor was Josh, she didn¡¯t bother putting up a friendly pretense as she


    said. ¡°You sure are well-informed, Mr. Pearson.¡±


    Josh looked at her, her cool, short blue hair with silver streaks making her look quite edgy. The bold


    style suited her features very well, and her wild eyebrows made her eyes appear deep and captivating.


    ¡°Just checking in,¡± Josh replied.


    Luna didn¡¯t bother changing any pleasantries with him.


    Abigail turned to Josh and said, ¡°Mr. Pearson, there¡¯s really no need for you toe personally.¡±


    ¡°If there¡¯s anything wrong with your hand, please seek specialized treatment. Your right hand is too


    important,¡± Josh advised..


    ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Abigail replied nonchntly.


    ¡°I¡¯m also keeping tabs on Tristan¡¯s case. If you face any difficulties, feel free to let me know,¡± Josh.


    said, his tone still gentle.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any difficulties. The show I¡¯ve recently taken on is new, and I¡¯d rather take on a lousy


    program like this than do designs for your sister. So, you needn¡¯t worry about me,¡± Abigail retorted,


    showing no warmth.


    Josh didn¡¯t take offense at being misunderstood. Instead, he just smiled. ¡°Sometimes, you can be quite


    childish. Since you don¡¯t have a good opinion of me, I won¡¯t overstay my wee. Let me know if you


    need anything¡±


    He stood up to leave. Yet, before he stepped foot outside the ward, his gaze couldn¡¯t help but shift


    toward Luna.


    Luna immediately noticed and demanded, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Nothing,¡± Josh replied, retracting his gaze before finally leaving.


    Luna furrowed her brows. ¡°How strange.¡±


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    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Eric will be hereter. Let¡¯s have dinner together.¡±


    ¡°No problem!¡± Luna¡¯s mood immediately brightened as she beamed at Abigail.


    That evening, L.Moon Studio posted a blog about terminating the partnership with SG. Then, they


    didn¡¯t hesitate to stir the pot by hinting to their fans that it was SG who initiated the termination.


    Regardless, they also ended on a good note, saying that they anticipate future coborations with other


    na¡¯s fans couldn¡¯t sit still after hearing such news. So, they rushed to SG¡¯s Instagram, unleashing a


    torrent of scathingments.


    ¡®What¡¯s going on? na¡¯s hand got hurt, and SG immediately terminated the coboration out of fear


    that she couldn¡¯t create more designs? Seriously, SG, a brand with barely any recognition, shot to fame


    all thanks to na¡¯s dazzling designs. Now, they¡¯re turning their back on her just like


    that?¡±


    ¡®SG, listen up. I bought clothes from your brand because of na. No one would ever buy anything you


    make if it weren¡¯t for the fact that she has designed some good work for you. How dare you charge


    thousands for a piece of clothing with your so-so designs and workmanship?! I won¡¯t stop spamming


    until you apologize!¡±


    A brand without gratitude deserves to go bankrupt. Besides, who would pay thousands for your brand


    with designs and craftsmanship like yours? We¡¯re all here for na, not your so-called ¡®fashion.


    Seriously, talk about overestimating your worth!¡±


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    I Chapter 392


    Chapter 392 The Puppet Master


    In just one hour, SG¡¯s official Instagram post had umted nearly twenty thousand scathing


    further due to SG¡¯s misguided defense, withments surpassing one hundred thousand by midnight.


    The topments were all about how to request invoices for every single item. even down to a pair of


    socks.


    Other brands considering contract terminations were now too afraid to broach the subject, having


    witnessed SG¡¯s fate.


    Tristan, instead of receiving an apology from Abigail, ended up dragging SC down. He was bing


    increasingly restless, his mind troubled by Abigail¡¯s words earlier in the day.


    In the end, he would frequently whisk out his phone to check Instagram, afraid that more negative news


    would surface.


    Suddenly, Gabe silently posted on Instagram around 1.00AM.


    ¡®Since things havee to this point¡­ You can say what you like, but I¡¯m only stating facts. I believe,


    as someone who was personally kicked out of the show by Tristan himself, it¡¯s necessary for me to


    speak up about the unfair backstage dealings I witnessed on set. Tristan targeted Miss na from the


    very beginning. On the first day, he verbally abused her, telling her to leave just because na wasn¡¯t


    her, he began makingst-minute script changes. During high- intensity actions, I fell from the second


    floor to the first. When na insisted on taking me to the hospital, Tristan used my injury as an excuse


    to kick me off the production crew. I also know for a fact that he even refused to take me to the hospital,


    much less foot the medical bills¡­ I left the production crew with nothing but immense regret. I even


    paid 30 thousand just to join the crew. because he imed I wouldn¡¯t get a chance to join them without


    forking over any money.¡±


    She exined in great detail, even providing hospitalization records and transparently disying the


    transactions with the show.


    Miranda also shared her experience following Gabe¡¯s post.


    ¡°Tristan deliberately applied oil on the props na used, causing her to fall. He even intentionally


    poured cleaning water on the prop she fell on to remove the oil, hoping it would flow into the pool and


    go unnoticed. However, when na was taken to the hospital, the doctor examined her eyes and said


    they were injured by a chemical substance. Thankfully, she had her eyes rinsed in time. It was all


    intentional on Tristan¡¯s part. He despised na for not listening to him, resorting to various means to


    torment her. I even suspect he has a personal grudge against her. He seemed hell-bent on


    incapacitating na¡¯s hand. The final punishment segment was clearly designed for na. Tristan truly


    isn¡¯t fit to be a director!¡±


    Eric seized the opportunity and did everything in his power to make sure that these two posts. were


    known to the masses. Soon, the two students¡¯ Instagram posts quickly trended


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    The next morning at 10.00AM, more people who had previously been on the show came forward. to


    condemn Tristan.


    Simultaneously, the investors who supported Tristan from behind were exposed for engaging in


    organized gambling and solicitation.


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    Abigail received a call from Gabe, her voice filled with satisfaction. ¡°You¡¯re brave, speaking up this. You


    did a lot by taking the first step in the resistance against the unfair treatment others have faced in the


    past. They¡¯ll be very grateful to you.¡±


    Gabe¡¯s voice quivered with emotion. ¡°Miss na, I spoke up for you. I never expected to trend so


    quickly. It seems that justice prevails after all.¡±


    Abigail thought to herself that this girl was truly pure-hearted. She was well aware that Gabe¡¯s post


    trended so quickly because of Eric¡¯s influence.


    cup.


    Nevertheless, she was sincerely praising Gabe, knowing that Gabe, being the first amateur toe


    N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.


    forward, was the reason why so many people started rallying against Tristan. Only with her taking the


    lead would those victims who were still silently enduring find the courage to speak


    As long as more people joined, Tristan¡¯s ugly deeds would no longer be concealed.


    At 1.00PM, Tristan arrived at the hospital.


    He wasn¡¯t as arrogant as before, and he entered with a subdued tone, asking Abigail, ¡°What do want in


    order to stop leaking information?¡±


    Abigail looked at him coldly, devoid of expression. Tristan, there¡¯s an audio clip I¡¯d like you to listen to.¡±


    Then, she took out her phone and yed Damon¡¯s audio for him.


    It was a conversation between Tristan and a woman!


    you


    After it finished ying, Abigail spoke slowly. ¡°After careful consideration, it seems to me that we didn¡¯t


    really know each other before this coboration. Yet, you¡¯ve been targeting me so persistently. It


    appears someone is pulling your strings behind the scenes, am I right?¡±


    Tristan clenched his teeth tightly, not uttering a word. Does Abigail have a new agenda waiting for


    me?


    ¡°If I tell you, will you let me go?¡± After a long silence, he stared right into Abigail¡¯s eyes.


    Abigail replied, ¡°Even if you don¡¯t tell me, I can find out on my own. I can¡¯t control those online.


    incidents myself. You brought this on yourself. Still, if you had just respected your coborator even a


    smidge, things wouldn¡¯t have ended up this way for you. You¡¯re in vition of thew. So many girls


    have posted videos online, saying your organization drugged them at the party, subjecting them to


    indecent acts all night. Even if I spare you, they won¡¯t.¡±


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    Tristan¡¯s face turned ashen.


    ¡°Originally, you could have kept all of this hidden. s, the person egging you on to target me from


    behind is the reason you¡¯re facing this cmity today. Are you still going to cover for her? If you¡¯re not


    satisfied, just tell me who it is. I¡¯ll go head-to-head with her. If I lose, maybe I¡¯ll end up in prison


    alongside you.¡± Abigail smiled, her tone rxed.


    Tristan was now filled with regret.


    He shouldn¡¯t have agreed to that wretched woman in the first ce!


    He didn¡¯t even know how the videos of his backers engaging in solicitation and gambling were


    uncovered.


    As he had offended Abigail, his investors were now afraid of him. Even his father-inw had kicked him


    aside and wanted nothing to do with him like rats fleeing a sinking ship¡­


    After he pondered over his options for a long while, he looked at Abigail and confessed, ¡°It¡¯s Martha,


    the second Mrs. Pearson.¡±

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    Chapter 393


    Chapter 393 Unraveling the Threads.


    Abigail didn¡¯t expect the Pearson Family to be involved yet again.


    So, it seemed that Vincent¡¯s wife was filling in his shoes after his name was dragged into the mud?


    After Tristan said this, he sneered. ¡°I won¡¯t lose out no matter which of you, Martha or you, gets


    arrested!¡±


    Since he was already a condemned man, someone like him would never ept not dragging someone


    alongside him.


    Abigail watched Tristan leave, unable to help but wonder if the Pearson Family was going after her


    because of Kelly. After all, she had very little contact with Eric before epting Tristan¡¯s invitation.


    Since Eric had agreed to the marriage with the Pearson Family, she didn¡¯t pose a threat to Vincent¡¯s


    family in this situation.


    Thus, the issue had to lie with Kelly. However, what made it strange was that Kelly wasn¡¯t a part of


    Vincent¡¯s family. It seemed a bit excessive for them to go to such lengths for her.


    In retrospect, Kelly was a long-lost heiress who returned to the Pearson Family after so many years.


    She relentlessly attacked Abigail. Yet, so far, it seemed that the Pearson Family was unaware of Kelly¡¯s


    underhanded actions. Meanwhile, Vincent¡¯s family had been secretly backing Kelly.


    As Abigail thought back to Ronaldo and Luna¡¯s spections¡­


    Could it be that there¡¯s something fishy going on with Kelly¡¯s identity? Since Abigail was once the most


    likely candidate to be the Pearson Family heiress, she would be a threat to Kelly if Kelly truly wasn¡¯t the


    real heiress. If that were the case, it would make sense why she would pull all the stops just to deal


    with Abigail.


    Once Abigail figured this out, she decided to start with unearthing Kelly¡¯s true identity.


    All the trouble Kelly had caused behind the scenes was entirely due to the support of Vincent¡¯s family. If


    her false identity were exposed to the public, she wouldn¡¯t be able to have time to deal with Abigail


    anymore.


    So, Abigail messaged Ronaldo after finally thinking things through.


    ¡®How are the pearls selling?¡±


    Ronaldo replied in mere minutes, ¡®Ms. Quinn, just get straight to the point. Beating around the bush


    isn¡¯t your style.


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    Abigail had nned to exchange a few pleasantries before getting to the point. Nheless, she


    couldn¡¯t help but feel a little caught off guard after being unceremoniously called out by Ronaldo.


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    You once mentioned that Kelly¡¯s identity might be suspicious. Can you find out the truth? You know


    what happened to me in Capitalis. It was orchestrated by Josh¡¯s uncle¡¯s family. As far as I know,


    they¡¯ve been nothing but supportive toward Kelly. I suspect that there¡¯s a high chance that Vincent¡¯s


    family and Kelly are somehow biologically rted.¡±


    Their goals would align only if they were in cahoots.


    ¡®Alright, I¡¯ll do my best to investigate this matter.


    Once that was done, Abigail asked about the sales of his pearls yet again.


    ¡®It¡¯s fine, I suppose. After all, the gaming industry and the fashion industry are somewhat separate. Still,


    it doesn¡¯t matter because I know the pearls will sell like hotcakes once the show airs.


    This answer left Abigail a bit disappointed. Ronaldo was clearly running a loss-making business.


    She had nned to stay here until the afternoon before returning to Pendorf. However, she


    unexpectedly received another visitor.


    There was a knock on the hospital room door, and before she could speak, it was pushed open.


    A woman in a pure white dress walked in.


    Abigail looked up at her, and she was momentarily stunned the instant she saw the woman¡¯s face.


    The same went for the woman; her reaction was even more pronounced. She froze right at the


    doorway.


    Abigail didn¡¯t need to think twice to know who she was.


    It was Scarlett. Josh had shown Abigail a photo of her.


    When Abigail had looked at the photo, she hadn¡¯t felt much about the other part. Yet, it was quite a


    different story when the person was standing right in front of her.


    Scarlett had taken good care of herself throughout the years. So, her skin was fair and delicate. When


    she raised her chin and said nothing, she looked naturally aloof and elegant.


    Abigail felt like she was looking in a mirror as she scrutinized the older woman¡¯s face.


    Of course, she didn¡¯t think she possessed Scarlett¡¯s elegance.


    That woman exuded a natural aura of nobility, the kind that immediately revealed she was at pampered


    heiress.


    Scarlett slowly snapped out of it. She had originallye with some harsh words, but she found it hard


    to say them upon seeing Abigail¡¯s face.


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    Even though they weren¡¯t blood-rted, Abigail¡¯s face was endearing.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you said you don¡¯t have time to design a dress for my daughter, but you epted Tristan¡¯s


    invitation to Capitalis and even injured your hand in the process. If you had agreed to help my daughter


    with the design, you wouldn¡¯t havee here. I¡¯m fairly certain your hand. wouldn¡¯t be injured. Do you


    regret it now?¡± Scarlett was still angry at Abigail¡¯s actions.


    Abigail looked at her calmly. ¡°I don¡¯t regret it. After all, I blew up a group that specifically bullied girls in


    exchange for injuring one hand. Frankly, it¡¯s a good deal.¡±


    Scarlett did admire her but still huffed coldly as she retorted, ¡°Ms. Quinn, do you know how many


    people¡¯s interests you¡¯ve disrupted? There are investors behind this show, and this program has


    brought them a lot of profit. Do you think you¡¯ll have a good oue after you¡¯ve severely damaged


    their interests?¡±


    ¡°I refuse to believe there¡¯s no justice in this world, Abigail said indifferently.


    Scarlett thought Abigail was truly naive.


    In her social stratum, she couldn¡¯t see the dark side and thought the world was all sunshine and


    rainbows.


    ¡°I hope you can keep thinking that way.¡± Scarlett¡¯s voice carried a trace of undisguised disdain.


    After she said her piece, she put on a serious expression and said to Abigail, ¡°I suggest you reconsider


    your decision to design a dress for my daughter. This is yourst chance.¡±


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    Chapter 394


    Chapter 394 Preparations for A Showdown


    Abigail calmly looked at her. ¡°What if I don¡¯t value this chance?¡±


    ¡°Then, be prepared. You¡¯re an enemy of Capitalis¡¯ upper circle now. It doesn¡¯t matter how deep your


    rtionships are with Josh and Eric. I¡¯m sure our families will never let them offend these people, for


    your sake,¡± Scarlett stated firmly.


    ¡°I understand,¡± Abigail replied calmly.


    Scarlett grew a bit angry when she saw that Abigail was utterly unfazed. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of what I


    said?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll say it again. I refuse to believe there¡¯s no justice in this world.¡± Abigail¡¯s eyebrows didn¡¯t even.


    twitch.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, I want to know why you won¡¯t design for Kelly. Is it just because of the previous


    misunderstanding? Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being petty? It was all a misunderstanding, and you holding


    onto it like this by not epting Kelly¡¯s apology¡­ I really don¡¯t know what to do with you.¡± Scarlett


    couldn¡¯t keep up the act any longer. In the end, she resorted to firing questions at Abigail like rapid


    artillery, appearing a bit frustrated.


    At this moment, her aloofness waspletely gone and was reced by nothing but a childish


    tantrum.


    ¡°Mrs. Pearson, who I choose to design for, is my choice. To put it bluntly, I simply don¡¯t like Kelly as a


    person. I don¡¯t like her, so I don¡¯t want to design anything for her. I don¡¯t want her to wear something I


    designed. If I agree to your request, I¡¯ll feel ufortable about it,¡± Abigail stated inly.


    Scarlett wanted to say more. Just then, Luna, who hade to pick Abigail up at the airport, opened


    the door and widened her eyes when she saw Scarlett.


    ¡°I¡¯m returning to Pendorf. If there¡¯s nothing else you want to say, please go home, Mrs. Pearson.¡±


    Abigail spoke up, snapping Luna back to reality.


    ¡°I hope you don¡¯t regret it!¡± Scarlett said with annoyance before stomping off in a huff.


    Luna couldn¡¯t help butment, ¡°Is that Kelly¡¯s mother? Why is she acting like a little girl?¡±


    Abigail looked at her, utterly exasperated. You haven¡¯t seen her when she¡¯s calm. Her demeanor was


    wless. s, it all falls apart when she gets angry.


    The two of them arrived at the airport. Luna took a seat and turned to Abigail beside her, saying, ¡°She


    really does bear a striking resemnce to you. The impact of seeing her for the first time was¡­ Well,


    quite something. Do you ever wonder if Kelly might be posing as someone else and you¡¯re actually the


    real deal?¡±


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    ¡°Kelly might be posing, but I¡¯m not the genuine one,¡± Abigail responded with conviction.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t shake off the bad impression that the Pearson Family had left her with. She was


    determined to avoid any connection with them.


    ¡°So, what did you find out?¡± Luna inquired with curiosity.


    ¡°Tristan let me in on it. It turns out that it¡¯s Vincent¡¯s wife, Martha, who¡¯s pulling the strings from behind


    the scenes. The way Kelly and the Pearson Family are gunning for me all boils down to Kelly¡¯s identity.


    They see me as a threat no matter if I¡¯m the real deal or not, simply because of how much I resemble


    Mrs. Pearson,¡± Abigail exined.


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s uncanny. I didn¡¯t really think much about it from the pictures, but seeing you two side by side


    is¡­ Honestly, it¡¯s quite shocking, you know? Luna couldn¡¯t contain her excitement.


    Abigail looked back on the situation and found it equally astonishing.


    ¡°Now I understand why Josh and Eric were so convinced you were the missing child of the Pearson


    Family. If I were them. I¡¯d probably believe it too,¡± Luna mused.


    ¡°At the moment, my main concern is the progress of my work,¡± Abigail redirected the


    conversation.


    As her stitches were set to be removed in a week, she wouldn¡¯t be able to do much work during that


    time. Considering the demanding schedule of participating in a show and variety program, she¡¯d


    already nned for long hours. Now, she was in a pickle.


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    ¡°I¡¯ll help you negotiate with the clients when the timees.¡± Luna smiled.


    ¡°Then, I¡¯ll be counting on you,¡± Abigail raised an eyebrow.


    Back in Pendorf, Abigail was still worried about Scarlett¡¯s words. She briefed Luna and went home.


    As soon as she arrived home, Analise came up to ask about her hand.


    It seemed that even Analise, who didn¡¯t use the inte much, hade to learn about her injured


    hand.


    ¡°How did you know about my injury?¡± Abigail asked Analise with a smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s all over the news; how could I not know? I might not be very good with the inte, but I still paid


    attention,¡± Analise scolded her yfully.


    Abigail ced her suitcase by the door and said gently, ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, Grandma. I¡¯ve been


    craving your food.¡±


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll make them for you right away.¡±


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    It happened to be dinner time.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t been in her room for long when she received an email.


    It was from one of her clients.


    ¡®Miss na, I heard about your hand, and I¡¯m deeply sorry. However, the reason I¡¯m sending you this


    email is to ask, is my dress ready? I hope you canplete the orders in hand as soon as possible.


    This is crucial for you. Also, I hope you won¡¯t take any more orders until this crisis is resolved.


    Abigail looked at the email, her brows furrowing.


    This client was a notable star in Capitalis with a significant status.


    It seemed Scarlett¡¯s words weren¡¯t empty, and some of the people whose interests were affected by her


    actions in Capitalis had already started to take action.


    Abigail replied to the client..


    Thank you for your reminder, Miss Zipp. Your dress is almost finished; it will take another half month.


    You cane to pick it up in mid-October.


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    Abigail called Luna.


    When Luna picked up, Abigail immediately asked, ¡°Are you asleep?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know my schedule?¡± Lunaughed, and the sound of the TV came through on her end.


    ¡°Have you ever considered finding someone to invest in us and establish a shareholders¡¯ meeting?¡±


    Abigail asked Luna.


    They currently only possessed operational rights, but they were not an officialpany with


    shareholders. Abigail and Luna were the sole bosses.


    To confront those hidden forces in Capitalis, the way forward for L.Moon could only be by seeking


    investment, establishing a shareholders¡¯ meeting, and then going public.


    Luna¡¯s voice turned serious. ¡°You mean, L.Moon is going to be an officialpany and go


    public?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the idea, but more so because we might face severe setbacks. Before that happens, we need


    to find investors and gather enough funds to keep things running smoothly.¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help but


    worry that they might be targeted, which might potentially lead to a financial


    crisis.


    After all, if the financial chain of thepany broke, everything would fall apart.


    ¡°I¡¯ll handle the investment. Do you have any suggestions?¡± Luna asked.


    ¡°The best candidates are those unafraid of trouble. You can say that we have a chance of facing


    retaliation from Runway Capitalis. As long as the other party isn¡¯t afraid of stirring up trouble and can


    withstand the pressure, they can be one of our shareholders. Now that they had made it to this


    point, L.Moon had to start growing early. Furthermore, L.Moon couldn¡¯t remain just a studio forever.


    Abigail made this decision not solely because of the threat to L.Moon. She was also fueled by Sean¡¯s


    words, which ignited herpetitive spirit.


    ¡°Alright, no problem,¡± Luna replied.


    Abigail fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°Luna, this decision is partly due to the fact that. L.Moon


    might face prolonged suppression. Personally, I also believe L..Moon needs to finally grow into itself. It


    can¡¯t rely solely on the two of us. We need more people supporting and transforming it into a


    recognized, legitimate enterprise throughout the continent.¡±


    Luna¡¯s voice was filled with determination as she said, ¡°Alright, we¡¯re in this together!¡±


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    Abigail was overjoyed. Luna had always stood firmly by her side, supporting all her decisions.


    After the call ended, Abigail messaged Ronaldo, ¡®Are you avable? I¡¯d like to discuss something with


    you. Please reply when you¡¯re free.


    Soon after, Ronaldo called her.


    ¡°Good evening, Mr. Fernandez. Have you had dinner?¡± Abigail greeted him immediately.


    ¡°Of course, I have. What do you want to talk about? Ronaldo¡¯s cheerful voice came through.


    ¡°L.Moon is nning to establish itself as apany, and we¡¯d like to invite you to invest. Abigail got


    straight to the point.


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    ¡°How sudden. Is it rted to Runway Capitalis?¡± Ronaldo immediately sensed the reason behind


    Abigail¡¯s decision.


    ¡°That¡¯s part of it. Another reason is that I think L.Moon should transition into a more corporate structure


    for better management,¡± Abigail exined seriously to Ronaldo. ¡°But given the greater Mikelihood of


    suppression in the near future, we hope to have shareholders to stabilize our funding and share the


    pressure with us.¡±


    Ronaldo couldn¡¯t help but sigh as he responded, ¡°Are you really going to secure investment this way?


    Hearing you speak might scare potential investors away.¡±


    ¡°Yes, what about you?¡± Abigail asked with a smile.


    Ronaldo remained silent for a moment before inquiring, ¡°How much of the shares are you offering me?¡±


    ¡°Luna and I will each have a 10% stake. After all, since the inception of L.Moon, we¡¯ve put a lot of hard


    work into our brand. Is that too much?¡± Abigail maintained her cheerful tone.


    ¡°Nope. Could you conduct a thorough evaluation of L.Moon¡¯s assets? That way, I can consider. how


    much to invest. Just so you know, I don¡¯t have more than 2.8 million,¡± Ronaldo said without any


    pretense.


    Of course, investing in L.Moon was sure to yield returns. Nheless, this was contingent on L.Moon


    not being suppressed by other businesses. Nevertheless, Abigail reaching out to him was a form of


    seeking assistance.


    For Ronaldo, the 2.8 million was the equivalent of several years of savings from his private funds.


    2.8 million is more than sufficient,¡± Abigail remarked candidly.


    Truthfully, she was thinking of investments in the range of a few hundred thousand.


    ¡°Alright, as long as you¡¯re fine with it,¡± Ronaldo said, his tone bing more rxed. Then, he


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    quickly turned serious again. ¡°If those from Capitalis start suppressing L.Moon, they could potentially


    cut off your sources from various aspects, such as the fabric suppliers you¡¯ve had long- term


    coborations with, and the essory suppliers. You might have the greatest skill in the world, but it


    would still be difficult to weather that storm.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why, once your funds are in, I¡¯m nning to acquire fabric and essory processing factories,


    Abigail stated directly.


    Ronaldo was rendered speechless. She¡¯s truly quite direct.


    ¡°If we can¡¯t produce low-end bulk goods, we¡¯ll focus on high-end designs. Who knows? We might even


    establish a brand,¡± Abigail continued, sharing her vision with Ronaldo.


    ¡°I might not know much about clothing, but I do understand that producing a garment involves more


    than just sourcing fabric and essories,¡± Ronaldo continued to press. Since he hailed from a


    business background, he was well-versed in various industries, even if he wasn¡¯t familiar with the


    fashion industry.


    ¡°Yes, like embroidery. L.Moon has its own studio for that. As for the other things¡­ We can use


    imported materials,¡± Abigail exined.


    Ronaldo felt reassured now that he had the knowledge that she had a clear n in mind.


    He also felt that his worries were perhaps a bit excessive. After all, Tristan, who held significant. power,


    had also been outsmarted by her and was currently in prison.


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    After Abigail managed to rope in Ronaldo, she remembered there was another ally whom she regretted


    she would not be able to cajole. Damon¡¯s backing was substantial. Unfortunately, his marriage might


    cost him his inheritance in the family business.


    Within a week, Abigail and Luna managed to secure the support of nearly eight investors. The lowest


    investment was six hundred thousand, and collectively, they had garnered close to twenty


    million.


    Abigail and Luna believed this was sufficient funding and decided to hold a meeting.


    Everyone took their seats, and Abigail had her assistant distribute the prepared contracts.


    As Ronaldo received the contract, he didn¡¯t scrutinize it too closely. He already had a good.


    understanding of the basic terms. So, the meeting was mainly about signing and sealing the deal.


    Luna took the lead, announcing, ¡°Take a look at the contracts, and if you have any objections, feel


    free to raise them now.¡±


    Other than Ronaldo, who was familiar with how the two women ran their ship, the other seven were


    long-term coborators. Some provided outsourcing services for L.Moon, while others. supplied fabrics


    and materials. They covered nearly every sector in the fashion industry.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any objections,¡± The first young shareholder spoke up.


    The others quickly voiced their agreement after sensing theck of concern in his tone.


    As everyone was surprisingly cooperative, both Abigail and Luna breathed a sigh of relief.


    Luna was about to speak again when she was interrupted by a knock on the door.


    The assistant went to open it and was a bit surprised upon seeing the person standing by the door.


    ¡°It¡¯s Mr. Copper,¡± the assistant turned and reported to Abigail and Luna.


    ¡°Have him wait in the conference room for a moment,¡± Abigail instructed.


    Just as the assistant was about to convey the message, Damon spoke up. ¡°You can tell them I¡¯m here


    to invest.¡±


    His words were heard by everyone in the meeting room.


    Abigail turned to her assistant and nodded.


    Damon was escorted in, and he took a seat in one of the chairs arranged by the assistant. He was the


    first to say, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me about the investment?¡±


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    ¡°Mr. Copper, is your business now settled?¡± Abigail asked, smiling.


    Damon, still seated, nodded. ¡°It¡¯s more or less taken care of. I¡¯ve received some help recently. So, it¡¯s


    not as difficult as before.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Copper, how much are you nning to invest?¡± Luna asked, her face carrying a trace of a smile.


    ¡°I¡¯m investing seven million. Miss Smith and Ms. Quinn, you both know about my situation. It¡¯s not a


    huge sum, but it¡¯s a token of my goodwill,¡± Damon exined as the highest investor.


    The others looked a bit embarrassed after hearing the amount he was offering.


    ¡°That¡¯s not a small amount. It seems we¡¯ll have to revise the contract. But¡­ Do you all think that Mr.


    Copper should be a part of this?¡± Luna asked, ncing around for opinions.


    Ronaldo waved his hand. ¡°I have no objections.¡±


    Of course, the more investors, the better. This would give L.Moon more confidence to counteract any


    moves from others.


    One by one, the shareholders weed Damon¡¯s participation.


    Then, Luna arranged for dinner after going through the contract formalities.


    Once the dinner concluded, the other shareholders left, leaving only Ronaldo and Damon with Luna


    and Abigail at L.Moon.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to invest so much. Among all the investors, you¡¯ve certainly contributed the most,


    Mr. Copper,¡± Abigail expressed her genuine gratitude.


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    Damon actually wasn¡¯t aware of L.Moon¡¯s efforts to secure investments. This whole initiative was kept


    quite secretive. If it weren¡¯t for Sean informing him to get his butt over here, he wouldn¡¯t have known


    about L.Moon¡¯s discreet endeavors. Regardless, he had a good idea of the reason behind their sudden


    decision.


    Even though he was pretty much excluded from his family business, he was still a prominent figure in


    Capitalis. During his conversations with friends, there had been several discussions as to how L.Moon


    might face some challenges from the industry.


    ¡°I¡¯m satisfied as long as I can be of help to you.¡± Damon¡¯s voice was gentle.


    Ronaldo¡¯s eyes flickered with a touch of shrewdness. ¡°I heard you don¡¯t have executive power now, Mr.


    Copper. How can you invest so much in L.Moon?¡±


    Of course, the money Damon invested was borrowed from Sean. He understood that Sean wanted to


    help Abigail, but it wasn¡¯t easy to intervene due to the nature of their rtionship. Plus, Abigail bringing


    in shareholders was also an opportunity for him.


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    Sean¡¯s actions could be seen as a way of conveying his feelings. Of course, they also benefited him.


    ¡°Naturally, I borrowed them. It would be a shame to miss such a good opportunity, right? After all,


    L.Moon¡¯s designs are excellent. It doesn¡¯t really matter how much you invest in them; it¡¯s still going to


    rake in a profit,¡± Damon replied with a smile, addressing Ronaldo.


    Ronaldo withdrew his gaze, feeling somewhat regretful. He thought he should have told his family


    earlier and invested more.


    He fanned himself and said, ¡°Mr. Copper, you¡¯re right, but the impact caused by others will definitely be


    brutal. You have to have strong psychological resilience, especially since you¡¯re investing borrowed


    money.¡±


    Luna couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Mr. Fernandez, you¡¯re scaring me. First and foremost, it¡¯s us who are in


    need of strong mental fortitude. Otherwise, we¡¯d be letting down Mr. Copper, who¡¯s investing in us with


    borrowed money.¡±


    Abigail chimed in with a smile, ¡°That¡¯s right. Your words are making us feel the pressure.¡±


    Ronaldo teased, ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? You have the board of directors backing you up.¡±


    ¡°We truly have you to thank for that,¡± Abigail replied with a cheerful disposition.


    Damon couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Sean would be jealous when he saw their interaction.


    Luna, noticing Damon¡¯s continuous focus on Abigail and Ronaldo, couldn¡¯t help but pipe up, ¡°Mr.


    Copper, did youe here today specifically to invest in us? We didn¡¯t invite you¡­. So, how did you


    know about this?¡±


    Damon snapped back to reality, looking at Luna. ¡°Miss Smith, the industry grapevine can be quite


    efficient. I assume your push for investments is a response to potential challenges from others, right?¡±

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    Luna nodded. She hadn¡¯t expected the news to spread so quickly in Capitalis, especially when they


    deliberately kept everything so hush-hush. Fortunately, their finances were already in ce, and


    everyone had stocked up. Plus, they could always buy from overseas if they couldn¡¯t purchase their


    goods locally.


    ¡°So, everyone in Capitalis knows?¡± Abigail turned to Damon and asked.


    ¡°Well, I can¡¯t say everyone. You know I¡¯m a bit of a special case because you¡¯ve helped me. So, my


    friends tend to pay more attention to what you¡¯re doing. That¡¯s probably why I might be a bit more well-


    informed than others,¡± Damon exined to Abigail.


    Both Abigail and Luna breathed a sigh of relief.


    At thepany, Abigail brought Ronaldo and Damon into her office. Luna was too busy with the newly


    establishedpany and went back to the office after taking some documents.


    Abigail prepared coffee for both of them before speaking. ¡°Currently, we shouldn¡¯t have to worry about


    the supply. Plus, there¡¯s an international fashion weeking up, and I¡¯d like to participate. There¡¯s an


    international award to be won.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re free to decide on which direction you want to take. I won¡¯t interfere with any of your decisions.


    Just continue working as you did before. Ronaldo leaned back in his chair, lookingposed. As an


    outsider in the industry, he didn¡¯t dare to give orders to Abigail.


    Damon nodded repeatedly. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. Other shareholders might care, but I don¡¯t. You can


    continue as before.¡±


    ¡°Thank you both for your support,¡± Abigail sincerely thanked them.


    Ronaldo waved his hand. ¡°Oh, don¡¯t mention it. I¡¯ll be staying here tonight. Would you join me for


    dinner?¡±


    Abigail immediately agreed. ¡°Of course. You came all this way, and we never got to go out for fun in


    Eastbay before. Now that you¡¯re here, I have to show you around.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Copper, care to join us?¡± Ronaldo smiled at Damon.


    Damon shook his head regretfully. ¡°I¡¯m afraid not. I need to spend the evening celebrating my


    girlfriend¡¯s birthday.¡±


    Ronaldo felt a tinge of envy.


    After Damon left, Abigail took Ronaldo to visit some famous spots in Pendorf.


    ¡°It¡¯s too hot. Shall we call it a day?¡±


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    Ronaldo fanned himself as they exited the zoo.


    He had beads of sweat on his forehead, and his skin was flushed.


    Abigail held a small electric fan to her face. ¡°Shall we go our separate ways?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, just let me know when you¡¯re ready for dinnerter. Right now, I just want to get back to the


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    hotel and enjoy the air conditioning,¡± Ronaldo said weakly.


    Even though it was already October, Pendorf and Eastbay were southern cities. Hence, the


    temperature was still high.


    Abigail dropped him off at the hotel and promptly returned to thepany.


    L..Moon Limited was now officially established, and there was a lot for Abigail and Luna to do.


    Even though Abigail¡¯s hand hadn¡¯tpletely healed yet, she could start sketching for thepetition.


    The international fashion week she mentioned was hosted by the renowned brand ¡°Lulls.¡± The design


    international fashion industry.


    The winner of the Lulls Fashion Design Competition would receive 300 thousand and the highest honor


    in the fashion industry-the Yggdrasill Golden Award, along with the title of Outstanding Designer.


    This Lulls Design Competition was held once every three years.


    Abigail had missed it when she was ying housewife. So, there was no way she was going to let this


    opportunity slip her fingers again.


    Among various international fashion designpetitions, Abigail only ever participated in those hosted


    by Lulls.


    In otherpetitions, Oryashian designers rarely received awards due to significant differences. in


    aesthetic preferences between Oryashia and the rest of the world.


    However, that wasn¡¯t the same for Lulls. Ever since its establishment, Lulls had seen several Oryashian


    designers win the Yggdrasill Golden Award.


    Time passed quickly, and soon, it was already time to clock off. Abigail booked for dinner at Giovanni


    Restaurant.


    Ronaldo had nearly dined here once before but left abruptly due to an unexpected situation. Abigail felt


    a bit regretful about it.


    When Ronaldo arrived at the restaurant¡¯s entrance, he raised an eyebrow in surprise. ¡°I


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    remember this ce¡­ I had an unpleasant experience herest time. I hope I get to enjoy the food this


    time.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t jinx it,¡± Abigail immediately said. ¡°Are you staying with me here to wait for Miss Smith, or would


    you like to go up first?¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go together.¡±


    Ronaldo fanned himself and shrugged indifferently


    After a while, Luna made an appearance.


    ¡°I¡¯ve brought clients here several times. The food is really good,¡± she said with a smile as she


    approached Ronaldo.


    ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to it,¡± Ronaldo replied with a smile.


    Just as the words left his mouth, a car pulled up at the restaurant¡¯s entrance, and out came a person


    whom Abigail found irritating at first sight.


    Kelly greeted them when she saw them. ¡°You¡¯re having dinner here too?¡±


    Abigail turned to Luna and said, ¡°Let¡¯s


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    The two of them turned around andpletely ignored Kelly.


    Kelly didn¡¯t seem embarrassed. Instead, her gazended on Ronaldo.


    She looked even better in person than in the media photos and appeared gentle as she smiled at


    Ronaldo.


    Ronaldo was a bit confused, not understanding why she was smiling at him. Nheless, he quickly


    turned and followed Abigail while fanning himself.


    Ayer of frost appeared on Kelly¡¯s face for a brief moment, but her expression quickly turned


    indifferent.


    Just then, Josh also got out of the car. He immediately caught sight of Luna¡¯s strikingly blue-


    highlighted hair.


    ¡°Josh, what are you looking at?¡± Kelly immediately noticed his strange expression.


    Josh redirected his gaze. ¡°Looking at Abigail and the others. Who else would I be looking at?¡±


    Kelly made an acknowledging hum and saw Sean¡¯s car approaching. So, she immediately put on a


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    Kelly hurried over to Sean after getting out of the car.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± she said, beaming with enthusiasm.


    Sean gave a nod, keeping hisposure.


    Josh observed Kelly¡¯s overly friendly attitude toward Sean and couldn¡¯t help but feel she was. straying


    from her original intentions. Nheless, he refrained from saying anything. After all, Sean hadn¡¯t


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    objected to Kelly bing closer to him either.¡±


    The three of them entered the restaurant.


    Sean immediately spotted Abigail. At the moment, Ronaldo seemed unusually cheerful. He was


    The hands that had been resting at Sean¡¯s side clenched slightly, but he quickly withdrew his gaze in


    indifference.


    He took a seat at the table across from Abigail, who saw him and felt that it was quite a coincidence.


    Ronaldo waved his hand to get Sean¡¯s attention. ¡°Mr. Graham, long time no see.¡±


    Sean nodded slightly in response.


    Ronaldo noticed that Sean didn¡¯t look at Abigail. Moreover, he seemed particrly aloof. Could it be


    that the two of them have truly ended things?


    Even Ronaldo, with his gossip-loving heart, could sense it. Naturally, others also picked up on it.


    Kelly was inwardly delighted. Still, she had a facade to maintain.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn is here too. Mr. Graham, aren¡¯t you going to say hello?¡±


    Sean looked at her calmly and replied, ¡°Why should I say hello?¡±


    Josh cleared his throat, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s order.¡±


    The conversation was interrupted, and Kelly didn¡¯t say much. She was just d to see Sean¡¯s change


    in attitude as she had sessfully achieved her goal. She guessed that after Sean¡¯s recent visit to


    Capitalis, things between him and Abigail hadpletely fallen apart.


    Considering the challenges L.Moon and Abigail would soon face, coupled with Sean¡¯s apparent


    detachment, she was positively gleeful.


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    The two sides behaved as if they wereplete strangers.


    Abigail looked at the menu for a while and asked Ronaldo, ¡°How about trying the abalone?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s good, but you can go ahead and order it,¡± Ronaldo said, now quite curious. about


    what was going on between Abigail and Sean. His gossip-loving heart was bing harder


    to contain.


    ¡°The lobster is also good,¡± Luna chimed in. ¡°There¡¯s also the signature duck¡­¡±


    Luna ordered a series of dishes.


    Abigail handed the menu to the waiter.


    After the waiter left, Ronaldo lowered his voice and leaned in to ask Abigail, ¡°What¡¯s going on between


    you and Sean?¡±


    Abigail remained calm and asked, ¡°Why do you ask?¡±


    Ronaldo looked at her with a puzzled expression. ¡°He¡¯s having dinner with another woman, yet he¡¯s so


    indifferent to you¡­¡±


    ¡°I have no rtionship with him. Who he has dinner with is none of my concern. Don¡¯t jump to


    conclusions,¡± Abigail replied calmly.


    Ronaldo was utterly bewildered. After a moment, he said. ¡°You¡¯re not jealous? You had to have married


    him because you liked him¡­¡±


    ¡°Stop!¡± Luna interrupted him.


    To her, Sean was pursuing Abigail. Yet, it was clear that he seemed to have given up. Still, she had to


    admit that if he ended up with Kelly, she would genuinely lose respect for him.


    As the meal concluded, Luna went to settle the bill. At Sean¡¯s table, Josh also got up to pay.


    Abigail browsed her phone while seated, and Ronaldo suddenly spoke up, ¡°Ms. Quinn, can I pursue


    you? Mr. Copper seems so affectionate with his girlfriend, which makes me quite envious.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s gotten into you?¡± Abigail turned to him, unimpressed. His wordscked any hint of


    romance.


    Ronaldo was deeply wounded. ¡°Why are you so harsh? You¡¯ve broken my heart.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go Abigail sensed Sean and Kelly¡¯s gaze from the neighboring table. So, she stood up


    immediately.


    Ronaldo was deliberately causing trouble.


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    ¡°Ms. Quinn, are you really not going to consider my offer? I have a lot to offer. I¡¯m young, healthy, and


    wealthy. I own a seafood farm and a variety of pearls. If we¡¯re together, all of this will be yours!¡±


    Ronaldo continued.


    Abigail¡¯s lips curled up in amusement. ¡°That does sound quite appealing. I¡¯ll give it some thought.¡±


    Abigail knew exactly what Ronaldo¡¯s intentions were. She yfully bantered with him.


    Sean didn¡¯t know whether their banter was genuine, but he still found the conversation grating.


    Regardless of whether Abigail was only saying those things in jest, he realized that he refused to allow


    her to establish friendly rtions with any man except him.


    The two of them stepped into the elevator.


    Abigail stopped smiling. ¡°Who are you trying to provoke?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­ I really dislike Kelly. If Sean were to choose Kelly just because he couldn¡¯t have you¡­ It¡¯s


    actually rather revolting.¡± Ronaldo said. ¡°She¡¯s too calcting. She even smiled at me at the entrance,


    probably thinking she¡¯s so beautiful. She acts like everyone around her is herpdog.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°But she is actually quite pretty.


    ¡°I¡¯ve seen many beautiful women; she¡¯s just passable and overly fake,¡± Ronaldo said dismissively.


    fanning himself.


    ¡°Congrattions on not being swayed by beauty, Abigail said with a smile.


    She couldn¡¯t help but wonder about Sean. Did he really think Kelly was attractive? Or perhaps his


    grandmother approved of Kelly, and he was simply following his grandmother¡¯s wishes to be with


    her?


    Although she was inadvertently influenced by his presence, she quickly shoved theseplex


    thoughts aside.


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    Chapter 399


    Chapter 399 Problems Arise


    ¡°How¡¯s the investigation going?¡± Abigail inquired as they stood outside the restaurant.


    As soon as they got down to business, Ronaldo¡¯s expression turned serious.


    ¡°It¡¯s proving to be quite difficult. The simplest approach, in my opinion, would be to conduct a DNA test.


    Hair from one of the Pearsons is easy to obtain, but not so for Kelly,¡± Ronaldo said in a low voice.


    Abigail understood. He hadn¡¯t found any leads.


    That was more than understandable. If it were that easy to find a lead, the Pearson Family wouldn¡¯t be


    as formidable as they were.


    ¡°We can¡¯t conduct the DNA test ourselves, considering we¡¯re outsiders,¡± Abigail said in a solemn


    tone.


    If they couldn¡¯t find information about Kelly¡¯s identity, it also meant she couldn¡¯t afford to confront


    Scarlett.


    Scarlett and Kelly were practically working in tandem, forming an imprable fortress.


    ¡°I¡¯ll continue to look into it. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Ronaldo added, fearing she¡¯d be too disappointed.


    ¡°Alright, just make sure to stay safe.¡±


    Vincent¡¯s family was ruthless. If they found out Ronaldo was investigating Kelly¡¯s identity behind their


    backs, they would surely target him.


    Ronaldo smiled nonchntly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not one to be trifled with. Besides, I¡¯m counting on you


    to help me strike gold.¡±


    ¡°Got it. Work hard!¡± Abigail encouraged.


    L.Moon¡¯s current returns for Ronaldo were too meager. So, she understood his impatience.


    Abigail returned home to prepare for her designs after seeing Ronaldo off at the airport.


    At that moment, Luna called with some terrible news.


    ¡°Bad news. The batch of fabric that the client sent has been involved in a car ident, and all the


    fabric was burned.¡± Luna¡¯s voice sounded urgent.


    ¡°Which batch?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°The one from the Dndian brand LUS, which was shipped at the end of December,¡± Luna said,


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    a hint of frustration creeping into her tone. ¡°No wonder they gave us time to seek investment. Turns


    out, they were also investigating our background. LUS is known for being strict and tight- fisted. The


    fabric took a month to arrive by sea, and now¡­¡±


    With the fabric being destroyed, the project timeline would be dyed. Furthermore, since they


    purchased the burned fabric with the client¡¯s money, this meant they had no way to exin this to the


    client.


    ¡°LUS definitely won¡¯t take responsibility. It¡¯s up to us to resolve this issue. The problem now is that this


    batch of fabric is very expensive. If we take responsibility, it¡¯ll cost us over 15 thousand just for the


    fabric,¡± Luna continued, sharing the details with Abigail.


    ¡°Contact the client and tell them we¡¯ll buy fabric through air freight. Otherwise, if the delivery date is


    dyed, we won¡¯t make a penny by the end of the year.¡± Abigail made a quick decision.


    Luna nodded. They would have to tough it out, even if they couldn¡¯t make a profit.


    idents like car crashes were inevitable for them.


    The only good thing here was that the other party wouldn¡¯t take such risks repeatedly. Once they were


    discovered, they¡¯d face a wrongful deathwsuit. Could they really escape?


    That night, Abigail pondered over numerous solutions. They couldn¡¯t just sit there and take the


    hits.


    Yet, could they really prove if the car ident was deliberate? Who was targeting L.Moon? Abigail


    didn¡¯t know. She was finding it impossible to fight back against an invisible enemy.


    Early the following morning, Abigail and Luna entered the office.


    ¡°How did it go with contacting the clientst night? Abigail asked right away.


    *LUS representatives have always had a bad temper. Of course, they were angry. Still, they backed


    down after hearing that we would be buying the fabric ourselves. The problem we¡¯re facing is that this


    is a quantity-controlled product. So, it¡¯ll take another month for them to produce more. Waiting a month


    will definitely cause dys.¡± Luna fretted, her lips even starting to blister from anxiety.


    Abigail looked at her. ¡°Move all the orders for this brand to the front. It shouldn¡¯t affect the timeline as


    long as we work overtime to make up for it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve considered that, but the problem is we¡¯re working on fabrics from several other brands, too.


    Originally, once the fabric arrived yesterday, we could have started on the samples right away. It would


    have taken less than a week to get back on track. But now, the workers will have nothing to do for at


    least a week before the fabric¡¯s ready,¡± Luna exined before taking a sip of her coffee.


    ¡°Talk to the workers. Let them know that after a week¡¯s rest, they might have to start working overtime.


    The more they work, the more they earn. There will be additional overtime pay.¡±


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    Abigail suggested.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Luna immediately agreed.


    This was their only option for now.


    The two of them took a short break once they resolved their current problem.


    ¡°If idents like this keep cropping up, won¡¯t all the funding we¡¯ve raised be spent plugging holes?¡±


    Luna asked Abigail.


    Abigail looked at her. ¡°It¡¯s not that simple. This was just an appetizer. The main dish hasn¡¯t arrived


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    yet.¡±


    Luna, upon hearing this, was filled with remorse. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t haveined so soon.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to me you. I just wanted to give you a heads-up.¡± Abigail said with a yful


    smile.


    Even though Abigail had warned Luna, she still didn¡¯t fully grasp the severity until a weekter.


    The production line came to a halt, and there was gossip among the workers.


    Suddenly, a new set of challenges emerged.


    The stic logo on the clothing hang tags couldn¡¯t be produced anymore.


    It was an easily overlooked detail. Yet, it had be a major obstacle to the delivery of all clothing.


    No factory coborating with L.Moon dared to supply the stic for such a minor detail.


    Luna made call after call, either facing rejection or being strung along without a definitive answer.


    ¡°This is bad. I didn¡¯t know that such a small piece of stic would turn into our biggest headache,¡±


    Luna paced back and forth in the office, her hands on her hips.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t anticipated this oversight either.

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    Chapter 400


    Chapter 400 Change of Strategy


    Before, Abigail had suggested using overseas suppliers. However, overseas import seemed


    impractical, especially for an item this small. Thosepanies probably wouldn¡¯t even take them


    seriously if they were to request it, thinking that it was a prank call.


    ¡°Let¡¯s try contacting foreign processing factories,¡± Abigail said to Luna.


    They were at their wit¡¯s end; they had to try every possible avenue toe up with a workable.


    solution.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give it a shot.¡±


    If only they could change the material¡­ s, the hangtag was also a brand¡¯s logo. Many consumers


    had a preconceived notion about the brand, and buying with that trust felt secure. Changing it would


    make them uneasy.


    ¡°There¡¯s a clothing exhibition in Sicuaro next week. Let¡¯s attend it together,¡± Luna said after contacting


    the foreign clients.


    ¡°To find suppliers?¡± Abigail inquired.


    ¡°Yes. I didn¡¯t n on going, but that was before all this. We didn¡¯tck subcontractors prior to this. Now,


    this is looking like our onest resort,¡± Luna said, a touch of resignation in her voice.


    As soon as the call ended, an assistant rushed in from outside, saying, ¡°The fabric scheduled for today


    is deemed substandard and has been detained by foreign customs!¡±


    The workers were all waiting to start making clothes with this batch of fabric. Now, something like this


    happened?


    ¡°Did they say what the problem is?¡± Abigail asked the assistant.


    ¡°They didn¡¯t say anything. They just wouldn¡¯t let it through. I doubt we¡¯ll ever get this batch back,¡± the


    assistant reported.


    Luna knew she was likely right. Once foreign customs confiscated something, it was incredibly difficult


    to resolve, even with a hefty fine. If people were obstructing their business behind the scenes, this


    batch was almost as good as lost.


    Originally, this fabric was supposed to arrive today, and the workers would have a month¡¯s worth of


    work. Now¡­


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to give up like this. So, she called Ronaldo.


    Soon, Ronaldo answered her call.


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    ¡°I need your help with something. Foreign customs have detained our goods. Do you have any way to


    retrieve them? This is urgent!¡± Abigail asked Ronaldo.


    ¡°Clearly, even if I had the authority, I can¡¯t do it¡­¡± Ronaldo also felt helpless.


    After a brief acknowledgment, Abigail hung up the phone.


    This was something Ronaldo couldn¡¯t handle. Even if he had the power, it would be too easy to find


    leverage against him and implicate his family.


    Luna also felt dejected after seeing Abigail falling into grave silence.


    Abigail dazedly held her phone for a moment before asking Luna, ¡°Do you know how to negotiate with


    the other party?¡±


    ¡°I do. Do you want to give it a try?¡± Luna asked gently.


    ¡°We have to try, no matter what. We¡¯re running out of time,¡± Abigail said urgently.


    If they didn¡¯t inform the workers today that they had fabric, they would start resigning one after another.


    This chain reaction would lead to thepany¡¯s copse.


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    Luna quickly gave Abigail a quick run down.


    Despite their efforts, the other party refused to release the goods and insisted on a penalty.


    Abigail¡¯s frown deepened after she ended the call. ¡°This won¡¯t work.¡±


    ¡°Dang it!¡± Luna cursed in frustration.


    After a moment of contemtion, Abigail said, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a design, take it to the sample room, and


    have them make a sample for me as soon as possible.¡±


    She picked up her tablet, printed out a design, and handed it to Luna.


    ¡°Do we use the standard children¡¯s size chart?¡± Luna asked.


    ¡°Yes. You¡¯re smart.¡± Abigail beamed.


    After Luna left, Abigail called out to her assistant outside, ¡°Notify the workers toe in for the


    afternoon shift.¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡± The assistant, not understanding how Abigail nned to solve this, went off excitedly to make


    the calls.


    Abigail took out the inventory of fabric and selected several rolls of fabric that had been stored for many


    years. She had the warehouse start shipping them.


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    After shepleted these tasks, Abigail opened TikTok and messaged a teacher from a rural vige.


    ¡®Hello, I¡¯ve been following you for a long time. I¡¯m a designer from L.Moon Studio. Winter ising,


    and I¡¯d like to send the children a batch of winter clothes. If you¡¯re interested, you can


    contact me.¡¯


    She was about to exit the app when the teacher responded.


    ¡®Miss na, I really like the clothes you design. I¡¯m so happy that you¡¯re willing to help the children.


    What do you need me to do?¡±


    I hope you can visit a few viges and tally up the number of children. It would be best if we can reach


    a quantity of 2000¡ä


    For such impoverished viges, having over a hundred students in one school was already impressive.


    Achieving over two thousand was extremely challenging.


    ¡®2000? That many? I¡¯ll let the vige secretary know right away. Thank you, Miss na!¡±


    After the arrangements were made, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but exhale a sigh of relief.


    This n was originally intended for next year, but now, she had no choice but to implement it early.


    She had started following this teacher because she found the rural teaching videos interesting. The


    longer she watched those videos, the more she felt that now that she had the means, she should make


    some free clothes for the children.


    Now, her wish was granted ahead of time.


    After all, the workers on the assembly line couldn¡¯t afford to be idle. These were the workers trained by


    L.Moon, and Abigail didn¡¯t want a single one of them to quit.


    When the children¡¯s clothing production started, the teacher Abigail was following sent over the student


    count.


    ¡®Miss na, there are a total of 2243 students, of which 800 are children who can¡¯t afford to go to


    school. I hope you can make over 200 more pieces because they also desperately need winter clothes.


    ¡®Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll make as many as needed.


    Hence, thepany¡¯s situation temporarily stabilized now that the workers had something to focus on.

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    Chapter 401


    Chapter 401 He Can Wait All He Wants


    Cameron found everything about L.Moon¡¯s current situation and reported every detail to Sean, saying


    solemnly. ¡°L.Moon is currently in a difficult situation. Apart from being unable to procure the stic


    material needed for their logo tags, there¡¯s also a batch of fabric that Ans customs. confiscated.


    They imed they had detected harmful substances in the fabric and refused to release them. Besides


    that, they even imposed a fine on L.Moon.¡±


    Sean turned around and looked at Cameron with a cold face after listening to the report. ¡°Make a trip


    there and make sure they release that batch of fabric. Also, find out who¡¯s using their authority to target


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    a private enterprise. If you find any evidence of that, report them all.¡±


    Once he finished, he turned to Xavien. ¡°You head to Capitalis and investigate how many businesses


    are secretly targeting L.Moon.¡±


    ¡°Okay Xavien immediately responded.


    While Abigail and Luna were discussing the usage of synthetic fabrics, the assistant hurriedly came in


    and whispered, ¡°Mr. Graham wants to see you.¡±


    Luna raised her head and nced at Abigail, asking if she was going to meet him.


    Meanwhile, Abigail guessed he might have found out about L.Moon¡¯s recent plight. Nheless, he


    didn¡¯t hesitate to reject meeting him, saying, ¡°Tell him I don¡¯t have time to meet him and that I¡¯m busy.¡±


    Since they were now strangers, there was no need to be entangled with each other. It didn¡¯t matter how


    difficult L.Moon¡¯s situation was; as thepany owners, she and Luna would try their best to find a


    way to solve this issue.


    Initially, the assistant came over with anticipation but became deted after hearing Abigail¡¯s


    response.


    After Sean heard the reply given by Abigail¡¯s assistant, he said, ¡°Tell her that I won¡¯t leave until she


    agrees to meet with me.¡±


    The assistant returned again and ryed the message, making Abigail curious whether something was


    wrong with Sean.


    ¡°Prepare something for him to eat and drink. He can wait all he wants,¡± She didn¡¯t have time to deal


    with Sean at the moment.


    ¡°We can use synthetics, but the client might not ept that.¡± Luna continued their discussion.


    ¡°Let¡¯se out with a sample for the client. As long as we manage to lower the costs and the


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    clients could get the same quality product with a lower cost, I think they will certainly ept the


    change.¡± Abigail spoke with gleaming eyes.


    Everyone was in business for the profit. It would be a win for every client if they could lower the cost


    while maintaining the same sales price.


    Luna nodded in agreement.


    ¡°If we can make a synthetic version for every kind of fabric, our fabric factory would earn a fortune. As a


    result, our losses during this period will be regained in the long run.¡± Once Abigail finished her


    proposal, she mmed her hand on the table. ¡°Their retaliatory strikes against us will only make us


    stronger!¡±


    ¡°Indeed. We nowck the materials for our logo. Do you think the clients will agree if we use a new type


    of material but keep the color consistent and cut the production costs?¡± Luna suddenly had a


    brainwave.


    ¡°I think it¡¯s feasible. Send out the procurement and have them find a cheap and safe alternative


    immediately!¡± Abigail¡¯s voice sounded slightly excited.


    Their discussion went on until it was time to get off work. When Abigail and Luna came out from their


    office, they saw Sean still sitting on the couch in the visitor¡¯s lounge, enjoying his tea.


    When Sean caught sight of Abigail, he shot her a cold nce. ¡°Are you done?¡±


    Luna immediately spoke up. ¡°You guys talk.¡±


    Sean¡¯s gaze was so cold she was freezing. So, she genuinely dared not stay any longer.


    After she fled L.Moon, she was on her way to the parking lot when Josh stopped her. ¡°Miss Smith, I


    would like to discuss something with you. Can you join me for dinner?¡±


    Luna frowned, her expression indifferent. ¡°What¡¯s there to discuss between us?¡±


    She was fine having dinner with him. After all, she had business dealings all year round and dinner with


    numerous people.


    ¡°There is,¡± Josh spoke gently.


    s, Luna¡¯s expression remained impassive. ¡°I don¡¯t think so. Moreover, I despise that sister of yours.


    If I dislike someone, I also dislike those around them. So, you¡¯d better keep your distance from me.


    Otherwise, I won¡¯t be as polite to you as Abigail was.¡±


    When Josh heard her words, he curled his lips into a slight smile. ¡°Miss Smith, I promise you won¡¯t lose


    out on anything.¡±


    ¡°Even so, I still have no intention of ever talking to you.¡± After that, Luna walked away without turning


    around.


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    ¡°A wooden logo can work too. Wood is cheaper than stic. Also, it¡¯s more environmentally friendly


    and durable,¡± Josh piped up.


    Luna stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at Josh. ¡°You¡¯re right, but we would have to buy


    new engraving machines and hire someone who can operate them. That would cost a lot of money.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m here to have a chat with you.¡± Josh had a smile on his face.


    Luna was intrigued by his suggestion. After all, L.Moon was being suppressed to the point that they


    had to dig into their own savings. She inhaled deeply and said, ¡°Fine. Are we taking my car or yours?¡±


    ¡°I came in a cab, so we¡¯re taking yours. Why don¡¯t I make the reservations?¡± Josh asked sincerely.


    ¡°Sure, Luna agreed readily.


    When she turned around, Josh slowly rxed his fist behind his back.


    The warm sweat on his palm cooled as the evening breeze blew.


    ¡°I¡¯m warning you in advance. If we manage to coborate, I won¡¯t show your sister any mercy if she


    tries to mess things up. I have a bad temper. While I can tolerate some sarcastic remarks, if someone


    dares to interfere with my earnings. I¡¯ll beat her until she¡¯s crippled!¡± Luna, who was walking ahead,


    turned back to threaten Josh.


    Josh looked at her face and nodded. This matter will be done privately.¡±


    His words made Luna feel like something had pierced her heart. She shivered and revealed a strange


    expression. ¡°Can you stop speaking so strangely? What do you mean by doing this in private?¡±


    She hadpletely failed to grasp the favor Josh was extending to her.


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 Chapter 402

    Chapter 402


    Chapter 402 You Think I¡¯m Useless


    Sean was sitting on the visitor lounge¡¯s couch.


    Abigail didn¡¯t hesitate to serve him some snacks to curb his hunger. ¡°This is all I have, I can call for


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    takeout if you¡¯re still hungry.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not necessary.¡± Sean calmly tore open a bag of cookies.


    The bag he took was Abigail¡¯s favorite, which she sometimes ate until she had an upset stomach.


    After he took a bite, he looked at her. ¡°All the investors who had previously profited from Runway


    Capitalis are banding together to take down L..Moon. You and Luna have only been in this business for


    a while. Do you think you can outsmart that group of cunning foxes?¡±


    ¡°Did youe here today to belittle my abilities?¡± Abigail leaned against the couch while calmly


    ncing at him.¡±


    ¡°Of course not.¡± Sean slowly ate a cookie. Obviously, he wasn¡¯t used to eating such foods because he


    would quickly be parched after a few bites.


    ¡°You could also invite me to invest in yourpany. I can easily handle that group of people as an


    investor protecting my interests.¡± Sean looked into her eyes, speaking earnestly but with a hint of


    superiority. Since he had excellent capabilities, he naturally wouldn¡¯t take those trying to target L.Moon


    seriously. Once he found them, he could quickly deal with them like crushing ants.


    Unfortunately, Abigail didn¡¯t like his attitude.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re very capable, but L.Moon is well-prepared for this situation. Moreover, the strike they


    dire straits.¡± Abigail thought about it. If L.Moon and the suppliers under the shareholders could sustain


    themselves during this turmoil, those who were trying to target them would end up with nothing.


    Sean looked at her. ¡°Are you sure about that?¡±


    ¡°There is a solution for every difficulty.¡± Abigail¡¯s eyes were filled with determination.


    Initially, Sean thought that with L.Moon¡¯s harrowing situation, she might ept his suggestion for the


    sake of L.Moon¡¯s future. To his surprise, she was still as stubborn as always.


    ¡°You thought I gathered all these investments just to make more money, did you?¡± Abigail asked him


    with a smile.


    She had thought about it. Half of her one hundred million in capital would be lost because of this


    situation. So, it was a given that she would face this challenge head-on no matter how difficult it


    became


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    !ie gazed at Abigail with probing eyes as he asked, ¡°Are you certain you¡¯ll gain back all you¡¯ve


    lost?¡±


    ¡°I am like my grandmother. We¡¯re both down-to-earth. We also firmly believe that we will gain money as


    long as we take things one step at a time and work hard.¡± Abigail knew very well that she couldn¡¯t


    him.


    What she had was the resilience she inherited from her grandmother.


    Sean looked at her for a long while, still deciding to say, ¡°Cameron has already gone to Ans. The


    batch of fabric that was stuck in customs will be returned soon. I¡¯ll say it again: we were once married.


    So, you can call me if you have difficulties that you can¡¯t solve. I won¡¯t hesitate to help you.¡±


    Abigail honestly didn¡¯t expect he would still interfere with her matters. So, she couldn¡¯t help but feel an


    inexplicable sense of frustration. In the end, her uselessness gave Sean a reason to openly help her


    resolve these matters and allowed him to condescendingly tell her that he could easily handle all these


    things that had her feeling overwhelmed.


    His actions only made her seem extremely ipetent.


    ¡°I won¡¯t consider what you¡¯ve done as something I should be grateful for. You did these things. without


    my permission. I don¡¯t need to feel grateful for that.¡± Abigail frowned,pletely unmoved by Sean¡¯s


    intentions.


    ¡°Do you think I helped you because I want your gratitude? I don¡¯t need you to feel grateful.¡± Sean¡¯s


    expression sank.


    ¡°But I don¡¯t need your help either,¡± Abigail added.


    They had already negotiated with their clients. Even though the clients were upset, the orders had been


    ced. So, there was no use crying over spilled milk. Since she had already found a solution, she


    didn¡¯t need Sean to meddle in this matter.


    Sean nodded. ¡°Then, you can consider me presumptuous.¡±


    ¡°Your matters are your own. I¡¯m just telling you not to stick your nose in mine. I have my own ns, so


    don¡¯t make it as though L.Moon will fall without your help!¡± Abigail rebuked.


    Abigail, it¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t want my help, but can you not nder ane? I have never thought of you


    that way.¡± Sean replied coldly.


    ¡°You say you¡¯ve never thought of it but your actions are clearly showing otherwise Abigail spoke


    somewhat an,,nly


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    He kept staring at her as she continued huffily, ¡°Whenever you decide to intervene, it¡¯s because you


    think I can¡¯t handle it. Do you think that I¡¯m useless? That I have toe to you for help whenever


    something happens? I¡¯m sure you think I need you to help me and support me from behind. Otherwise,


    you¡¯re certain that I¡¯ll fall, right?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant,¡± Sean spoke up dispassionately. ¡°You can think however you want. Just take


    it as though I¡¯ve meddled in your business!¡±


    He tried to leave after saying so, but Abigail grabbed him by his cor. ¡°That is precisely how you think


    of me! Why won¡¯t you admit it?¡±


    wrong


    Just as Sean was about to speak, Kelly barged in from outside and pushed Abigail away. ¡°Is it


    for someone to help you? How can you be so unreasonable? He did so much because of you. It seems


    like I was wrong toe here to apologize to you. You clearly have an attitude problem!¡±


    The instant Abigail saw Kelly, she demanded, ¡°Who let you inside mypany? Get out!¡±


    If she and Martha hadn¡¯t schemed behind her back. L.Moon wouldn¡¯t be in this difficult situation today.

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    Chapter 403


    Chapter 403 What if He Has Fallen for Her


    Luna could tell from Josh¡¯s behavior that he never considered Kelly might be interested in Sean and


    couldn¡¯t help but probe, ¡°Is she the one your family chose to marry Eric? If she is, isn¡¯t she worried the


    Davidson Family would be displeased about her being so close to Sean?¡±


    After Josh sipped his tea, he replied, ¡°Eric has feelings for Miss Quinn. There¡¯s another reason for


    proposing an alliance through marriage, but he won¡¯t marry Kelly. So, there¡¯s nothing to worry


    about.¡±


    Luna propped her chin on her palm as she asked, ¡°If you put it that way, does that mean she can fall in


    love with whoever she wants? What if she falls for Sean? Will the Pearsons agree to a marriage


    alliance with the Grahams?¡±


    Her words made Josh suddenly sit upright. ¡°That¡¯s impossible. Don¡¯t you understand Sean¡¯s


    personality?¡±


    ¡°Consider yourself sensible.¡± Luna smiled but still felt displeased. Everyone seemed to think Sean


    would not fall for Kelly. Even though she also believed that, she couldn¡¯t help but worry. What if things


    didn¡¯t go as nned?


    ¡°Does Abigail still have feelings for Sean?¡± Josh asked tentatively.


    ¡°Nonsense! Abigail would never go back to him. Sean can like any woman he wants, but not Kelly.


    She¡¯s very distasteful!¡± Luna screamed.


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    Josh unconsciously frowned. ¡°Kelly isn¡¯t as bad as you think. If you get to know her better, you¡¯ll see


    she¡¯s just a bit clumsy in her speech but means no harm. She came to Pendorf, hoping to clear up the


    misunderstanding with Abigail. She¡¯s a kind-hearted person.¡±


    ¡°Gosh. Did I offend you by speaking bad about your sister?¡± Luna rolled her eyes.


    ¡°She is my sister, so I wouldn¡¯t want anyone to misunderstand her.¡± Josh was keen on defending Kelly,


    Luna scoffed, ¡°Not only are you blind, but you¡¯re foolish as well. I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want to speak to Josh, who unconditionally trusted his younger sister. Moreover, she


    wouldn¡¯t have significantly cut back on her criticism of Kelly if he wasn¡¯t a decent person.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t drink, so I¡¯ll send you back.¡± Josh got up after her.


    Luna held her back and turned around, pointing at him. ¡°Don¡¯t think we¡¯re friends because you gave me


    a suggestion. The fact that you defended Kelly in front of me makes me strongly dislike you. Got it?¡±


    Josh pursed his lips tightly and remained quiet.


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    Then, Luna turned around and left without looking back.


    The fabric arrived at L.Moon¡¯s warehouse the following afternoon, but Abigail didn¡¯t head to the


    warehouse but stayed in her office, in aplete daze.


    The two of them had fought because of this shipment of fabrics, so Abigail didn¡¯t feel the slightest bit


    happy upon seeing the goods arriving at L.Moon. Instead, she felt exhausted.


    Sean¡¯s arbitrary interference had made her extremely pissed. Besides, there was also Kelly, who would


    appear at any moment to disgust her, just like Joan from before.


    October soon rolled to her door, and Abigail sent the evening dresses she had designed to the


    celebrities who had previously emailed her.


    Meanwhile, the fabrics and wooden logo tags produced by L.Moon¡¯s processing factory had left the


    clients satisfied.


    ¡°The first wave of this crisis seems to have passed, and our goods are gradually increasing. However,


    we can¡¯t let our guard down as our shipment date is approaching.¡± Abigail held a meeting with the


    shipping department bright and early in the morning.


    ¡°I think we can split into two groups and find a group of hired drivers who would help us send our goods


    to the port while our trucks remain empty. If they try the same tactic asst time, we¡¯ll definitely catch


    them red-handed!¡± The head of the shipping department suggested this while holding a thermos.


    Abigail thought his idea seemed usible but slightly wed. ¡°We will split into two groups. One will


    move in the morning and the other at night. The morning fleet will create a diversion to ensure the night


    fleet¡¯s safety,¡± Abigail remarked.


    The head of the department nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right, Ms. Quinn.¡±


    ¡°We have to protect our goods!¡± Abigail stressed yet again.


    Once everyone gave their response, Abigail¡¯s phone started ringing.


    When she saw that it was from Ronaldo, she immediately answered it and walked outside. ¡°What¡¯s up?


    Why did you call me this early in the morning


    Tve got some leads. I showed Kelly¡¯s picture to all the orphanages where she stayed and finally found


    the one she was at Following that lead, I traced the family that adopted her, Ronaldo¡¯s volle was


    particrly excited


    ¡°Do you have more encouraging news?¡± Abigail also felt slightly nervous.


    Of course Theard that the Pearsons daughter disappeared while on a trip to Quinn Vige


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    However, the orphanage director said Kelly was abandoned at the orphanage¡¯s doorstep as an infant.


    By the time the Pearsons¡¯ daughter went missing, she was already several years old and old enough to


    understand things,¡± Ronaldo ryed.


    Abigail narrowed her eyes. ¡°Ask the orphanage if they have pictures to prove their statement.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Ronaldo hung up after speaking.


    Finally, there was some progress in her search.


    Later, Ronaldo sent over the address for Kelly¡¯s adoptive family. When Abigail saw the address, she fell


    into a deep thought.


    Westcape Vige, Section 5. That vige just happened to be situated in the city of Sicuaro.


    Coincidentally, she and Luna were heading to Sicuaro tomorrow for a fashion show so she could visit


    that vige.


    Once Abigail arrived at her office, she received a picture from Ronaldo. Inside were a bunch of


    children, and she truly couldn¡¯t make out which orphan was Kelly.


    ¡°This is fine. Stop investigating. We don¡¯t want to startle the enemy. I¡¯ll check out Westcape Vige,


    Abigail replied to Ronaldo¡¯s text.

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    Chapter 404 Go Away


    Kelly gave Abigail a death stare and angrily stated, ¡°You¡¯re just suffering from an inferiorityplex.


    L.Moon is in a crisis because of your stubbornness. You¡¯re anxious to solve this issue but are too


    ipetent to do so. That¡¯s the only reason why Sean¡¯s help made you feel useless. Instead of being


    thankful, you¡¯re just venting your frustrations at him. You¡¯re so ungrateful!¡±


    Abigail¡¯s gaze turned ice cold. ¡°I told you to scram!¡±


    Sean looked at Kelly. ¡°Who told you toe inside?¡±


    ¡°You get out as well!¡± Abigail looked at Sean disdainfully.


    He clearly knew Kelly was not a good person, yet he still spent time with her. Besides, he also knew


    how much Abigail hated that woman but still appeared before her when he was involved with Kelly.


    Was he trying to disgust her?


    He turned around and left without saying another word.


    ¡°I won¡¯t apologize to you. You¡¯re such a mean person!¡± Before Kelly left, she even deliberately


    exaggerated her words.


    Abigail sneered. ¡°Do you think I care about your apology? You¡¯re using me as an excuse to chase after


    Sean. How revolting.¡±


    Kelly flushed crimson as she pretended to be mad while chasing after Sean.


    When they arrived outside, she immediately apologized to Sean. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to push her. I was


    angry that she misunderstood you. She¡¯s being too unreasonable.¡±


    ¡°Are you done?¡± Sean nced coldly at her, beyond annoyed at this point. He was genuinely


    concerned about Abigail. Yet, she mistook his intentions as looking down on her.


    Kelly knew he was upset, but she still added, ¡°I know you¡¯re angry that I spoke to her that way. I can


    also understand she¡¯s in a difficult situation and is in a bad mood, but that doesn¡¯t mean she can take


    out her frustrations on you.¡±


    Sean pursed his lips and headed for the parking lot, refusing to respond to her words.


    She hurriedly went after him and spoke softly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. How about I treat you to dinner?¡±


    He turned his attention back to her. By the time he did, he had already suppressed his anger and spoke


    with a calm expression. ¡°I¡¯ll treat you to a meal. Where would you like to go?¡±


    Kelly bramed as she happily suggested, ¡°How about barbecue?¡±


    ¡°You can head there alone Scan immediately rejected that idea.


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    Kelly asked in a slightly disappointed tone, ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you like that?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll choose a ce. Whether you eat or not is up to you.¡± Sean didn¡¯t answer her question.


    Kelly initially thought that having a simple meal together would be romantic. s, she didn¡¯t


    expect


    Sean to refuse her and was so authoritarian about it. Although she was unhappy, she still followed


    behind him.


    Abigail spent quite some time in thepany before finally leaving. She brought some fabric. samples


    and went to the fabric factory instead of returning home for some shut-eye. It was. something she and


    Luna nned to do after work.


    While Abigail was busy taking the pieces of fabric to be processed, Luna was having dinner with Josh.,


    ¡°I have connections for the woodworking machines and operators. There won¡¯t be any issues.¡± When


    he saw that she wasted no time eating, he immediately decided to say something. He had been


    involved with woodworking for many years, so he naturally had many connections.


    ¡°That¡¯s a great idea, but I think Abigail won¡¯t agree to that because of Kelly,¡± Luna remarked.


    Josh was baffled. Why did she agree to have a meal if she didn¡¯t want to cooperate with him?


    Luna noticed the confusion on his face as she put down her spoon and sipped her wine. ¡°You just have


    to tell me where we can do it, and I¡¯ll head over there myself. It would be great if we can negotiate with


    them, but it¡¯s fine if we can¡¯t.¡±


    In other words, he only had to provide them with the information, and she would take care of the


    rest.


    ¡°That works. Let¡¯s exchange numbers, and I¡¯ll send you the location so that you can find them.¡± Josh


    took out his phone.


    Of course, Luna didn¡¯t know what ulterior motive he had in mind. So, she wasted no time taking. out


    her phone and exchanging contact numbers with him.


    After they exchanged numbers, Josh smiled slightly as he almost couldn¡¯t hold back his joy. ¡°I¡¯ll send


    you the address tomorrow and won¡¯t interfere with the rest.¡±


    ¡°Great. This meal is on me. Take it as a token of appreciation.¡± Luna was unwilling to owe him a


    favor.


    Josh nodded lightly, thinking there were bound to be more opportunitiester. There was still plenty of


    time


    Oner Luna had her fill, she was slightly drunk and suddenly leaned closer toward Josh, asking.


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    ¡°What¡¯s going on with Kelly and Sean?¡±


    She had always wanted to know if Sean had given up on Abigail. It was fine if he did since it was a


    matter of mutual consent. Still, why did Sean make the devastating decision of choosing Kelly? He


    clearly knew Kelly and Abigail didn¡¯t get along.


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure. She doesn¡¯t tell me anything anymore.¡± Josh¡¯s voice was filled with resignation.


    Kelly was obedient, but now she hadpletely gone off track and wouldn¡¯t tell him anything. The two


    elders from the Graham Family got along well with her. Plus, Sean didn¡¯t object to her being around


    him, which left Joshpletely befuddled.


    ¡°You¡¯re such an awful older brother. Can¡¯t you tow her away? I¡¯m telling you, I hate outsiders. Why did


    she stay in Pendorf for so long when she¡¯s from the capital?¡± Luna crossed her arms and on a


    displeased face.


    put


    Perhaps Josh seemed like the kind who was easy-going, so she wasn¡¯t polite and spoke her mind.


    Josh thought she seemed strangely adorable, and her words sounded like she didn¡¯t mean what she


    said.


    ¡°My family didn¡¯t demand that she return, so she probably wants to travel to a few more ces.¡± Josh


    traced the edge of his teacup with his fingers. He was finding it increasingly challenging to understand


    Kelly¡¯s thoughts and worried she was bing more sensitive, which was why she refused to let him


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    Chapter 405 A Peculiar Vige


    Although Abigail found it difficult to identify if the girl in the photo was Kelly, Abigail figured she might


    make discoveries once she got to Westcape Vige.


    The next day, she and Luna headed to Sicuaro.


    Although Sicuaro was a highly developed city, the poverty gap between the folks in Sicuaro¡¯s vige


    and its surrounding towns was still pretty obvious.


    After the two arrived at Sicuaro Airport, Abigail told Luna her ns, ¡°I will go to Westcape Vige while


    you go to the exhibition alone. I have some information regarding Kelly¡¯s identity. So, I n on checking


    it out.¡±


    As soon as Luna heard her words, she immediately abandoned her attention on the luggage exit.


    Instead, she turned to look at Abigail with a frown on her face and questioned, ¡°Don¡¯t you think things


    are going way too smoothly? Besides, have you looked into what kind of vige Westcape Vige is?


    What if you can¡¯t make it out in one piece once you¡¯re there?¡±


    ¡°Rx. The new phone I bought has a satellitemunication function, so I don¡¯t have to worry about


    not being able to reach the outside world if there¡¯s no signal,¡± Abigail said while raising her phone.


    ¡°Be careful then.¡± Regardless, Luna was still worried.


    With that, Abigail waved her hand and left carrying her small backpack.


    After a two-and-a-half-hour car ride, she arrived at Westcape Vige.


    Even though the vige was very remote, Abigail could feel the folks living in this vige were


    somewhat privileged, judging from the numerous vis and its scenic view.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    She passed through the vige entrance and saw an old woman sitting by the door, running her fingers


    through the dried soybeans on the concrete floor. Hence, she walked over and greeted, ¡°Hello,


    Granny.¡±


    The old woman looked up and sized her from top to bottom before nodding slightly. ¡°Yes. What are you


    doing here?¡±


    Since she spoke with a heavy ent, Abigail had difficulty figuring out what she was saying.


    After a brief guess, she asked, ¡°You asked me what I¡¯m doing here, right?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. The old woman responded.


    For a moment, Abigail was unsure of how to start the rest of the conversation. Even if I can understand


    this line, can I understand the rest of what she will sayter?


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    ¡°I¡¯m here to ask about someone. Do you know a guy named Wilson Hagl who lives in this vige?¡± she


    asked anyway.


    ¡°Wilson Hagl¡­ We have several people with that name here. Which one are you looking for?¡± The old


    woman looked at Abigail and inquired.


    Now that she was chatting with the old woman, Abigail realized it wasn¡¯t so hard to understand. the


    dialect spoken in Westcape Vige. It¡¯s close to the Coryntheannguage that we speak. It¡¯s just that


    it¡¯s fast and has an ent. That¡¯s probably why I find it so difficult to catch the words all at once.


    But then again, so many people go by the name of Wilson Hagl in this vige. How am I supposed to


    begin my search?


    As a result, she decided to chat a bit more with the old woman. She patiently gestured while inquiring


    about the information she needed.


    Sean, who sat in a nearby van, was watching her with a frown.


    ¡°Nheless, it seems that Ms. Quinn is amazing, for I didn¡¯t expect that she had identified Kelly¡¯s


    background,¡± Cameron whispered as he leaned beside Sean.


    Sean still had a frown on his face as he expressed his thoughts. ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s weird that we


    managed to learn about this. What I find strange is that she actually found out about this ce.¡±


    This ce was indeed where Kelly¡¯s adoptive parents had lived. So far, they only managed to uncover


    that Kelly spent about twenty years of her life here.


    Sure enough, Sean didn¡¯t care about Kelly¡¯s background. He came here today to look into another


    matter rted to her and Vincent.


    ¡°Kelly is so scheming, and Vincent¡¯s family is cautious. Ms. Quinn can¡¯t possibly find out this


    information easily. Could it be intentional?¡± Cameron¡¯s face instantly turned solemn.


    ¡°Let¡¯s keep an eye on the situation first,¡± Sean said wearily.


    Abigail will misunderstand me again if I show up in front of her now.


    I don¡¯t have to get in her way as long as she leaves this ce safely after she has found what she¡¯s


    looking for.


    Abigail chatted with the old woman for two hours before she finally acquired the home addresses. of


    the five people named Wilson Hagl living in Hagl Vige.


    The Hagl Vige was massive. Arge residential area came before sight after one stepped. through


    the vige¡¯s entrance. ording to the old woman, they were currently in the middle vige The upper


    vige was located up and over the valley, whereas an hour-long walk through the field path along the


    middle vige¡¯s river and into the valley could reach the lower vige.


    All of theirnds belonged to Hagl Vige.


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    Based on this factor, the vige was indeed arge one.


    Abigail arrived at the first address, but the house was locked and seemed empty. When she saw that


    she had made a wasted trip, she involuntarily sighed.


    Still, she kept moving forward.


    Once her figure slowly disappeared, the old woman entered her house; her benign expression instantly


    turned sinisterly cold.


    She swiftly dialed a series of numbers, and after the call got through, she said, ¡°We have a first- rate


    veborer here. She¡¯s beautiful, and she looks rich. We can sell her for at least 30 thousand.¡±


    Then, she hung up after receiving a response from the other end.


    Cameron, who was hiding in a corner of the wall outside the room¡¯s wooden window, overheard what


    she said. He didn¡¯t hesitate to lurk back to the van. As he absentmindedly scratched the mosquito bites


    on his body, he reported, ¡°Something¡¯s definitely wrong with this entire vige. In her phone call, that


    old woman called Ms. Quinn a veborer and even mentioned selling her off for 30 thousand!¡±


    Sean furrowed his brows upon hearing Cameron¡¯s words, his expression frosty. ¡°Notify the police.¡±


    Cameron nodded affirmatively.


    Meanwhile, Abigail involuntarily frowned when she realized the house in the second address was also


    empty.


    Strange. It¡¯s not even crop-growing season now, and it¡¯s almost lunchtime. Why isn¡¯t anyone home?


    When she thought of that, she stood there and looked around.


    Just then, in a window of one of the houses, she saw a shadow hiding away in the dark.


    Abigail became alert. She took out her phone and sent her location to Luna.


    As expected, the phone had no signal. Nevertheless, the satellitemunication function worked


    perfectly fine.


    Then, she feignedplete ignorance as she slowly took a few steps forward and walked back.


    At this moment, the door of one of the Wilson¡¯s houses she was searching for was swung open.


    The middle-aged man, who opened the door, immediately noticed her and pretended to ask


    enthusiastically, ¡°Oh, a youngdy from out of town, I see. What are you doing here?¡±


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    ¡°I¡¯m looking for someone. Are you Mr. Wilson Hagl? I have a few questions I want to ask you.¡± Abigail


    acted naive as she approached him.


    ¡°It¡¯s hot outside. Why don¡¯t youe in, drink some water, and we can talk it over?¡± The man smiled


    and entered the house.


    Abigail smiled. Then, she stood in ce as she added, ¡°You are too kind, Mr. Hagl. It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m just


    going to ask a few questions before leaving.¡±


    Suddenly, a woman came out. She had pears in her hands as she said to Abigail, ¡°Oh, my, such a kind


    youngdy. Here. Take it. These pears are our vige¡¯s special local products. If you want to ask


    anything, just ask me!¡±

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    Chapter 406 Timely Rescue


    Abigail didn¡¯t ept the pears. Instead, she replied shyly, ¡°I¡¯m allergic to pears. I want to ask about


    someone. Do you know Kelly Hagl? She¡¯s the adoptive daughter of one of the families in this vige.¡±


    The woman looked slightly puzzled after hearing her inquiry. Then, she nodded. ¡°Yes, I do know her.


    She lives in the upper vige. Do you see that mountain? Climb over it, and you¡¯ll arrive at a new


    vige. That¡¯s where her house is.¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Abigail said politely.


    Then, she began to ponder as she looked at the mountain not far away.


    Even though the mountain isn¡¯t high, my safety will be at stake as I go deeper.


    Moreover, I did notice that this woman obviously looked confused when I asked her about Kelly just


    now.


    She¡¯s lying. She doesn¡¯t know Kelly at all.


    Abigail pretended to ce her entire attention on the mountain as she came to the conclusion that the


    vige was very peculiar in a bad way.


    In fact, she could clearly feel a few families peeking at her from inside their houses.


    ¡°I wonder if my phone will have a signal in the mountain.¡± Abigail suddenly turned her head and said to


    the couple, who were standing by the door and staring at her.


    The man immediately said, ¡°Of course, there will be. Otherwise, how do you think we contact the


    outside world? Don¡¯t worry. Our vige isn¡¯t that underdeveloped. We have everything here.¡±


    Once again, Abigail knew he was lying, for her phone had no signal thest time she checked.


    Just when she was in a dilemma, a voice belonging to another stranger sounded, interrupting


    them.


    ¡°Miss, are you going to the upper vige?¡±


    Abigail turned around and saw an unfamiliar young man.


    ¡°I¡¯m looking for someone.¡± In truth, she didn¡¯t really want to go. Al¨¢s, she couldn¡¯t afford to be frank


    about it at the moment.


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    ¡°Now¡¯s not a good time to go. It rained heavily yesterday, and the water in the river at the foothill has


    yet to recede. Why don¡¯t youe back again in two days?¡± the young man advised.


    Inually, Abigail thought he would offer to take her with him. So, she didn¡¯t expect that he was


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    helping her to back out of a dangerous situation like this.


    ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. I live in the city, so I can easily get here by car. In that case, I¡¯lle back again in


    two days. She decided to follow the flow.


    The young man nodded and said to her, ¡°Let me walk you to the vige¡¯s entrance. I have just returned


    from school and am going home. It¡¯s on the way.¡±


    Abigail hummed in agreement.


    Sensing that something was wrong with the vige¡¯s atmosphere, she quickly followed the young man


    and left.


    When they reached the vige¡¯s entrance, the young man whispered, ¡°Stay away from this vige. It¡¯s


    not as safe as you think. Since I¡¯m on a mission, I can¡¯t leave.¡±


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t ask any further questions.


    In reality, she had already suspected that Vincent and Kelly might have fabricated the information


    Ronaldo found since the moment she stepped into the vige and noticed something was off.


    Meanwhile, the young man returned to the vige after seeing Abigail off. At the same time, all the


    vigers came out from their hidey holes.


    The old woman who lived at the front end of the vige stood gloomily among the crowd. Then, she


    criticized in a cold voice, ¡°You think we¡¯re running some sort of illegal operations here. Am I right?


    That¡¯s why you deliberately lead that youngdy away. Your action really has betrayed the respect we


    have for you.¡±


    Her Corynthean was fluent. Although she still had a slight ent, it no longer had a strong dialect.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth, and judging from the youngdy¡¯s appearance, she¡¯s probably some rich heiress.


    What if she loses her life crossing the river and her family searches for her here? The entire vige will


    be under suspicion when that happens. It¡¯s bad if we alert the police, isn¡¯t it?¡± the young man exined


    calmly.


    Although the vigers were displeased with him, they still didn¡¯t pick on him too much. After all, he was


    a young man who returned to the vige afterpleting his studies outside.


    ¡°Stop meddling in other people¡¯s business and just mind your own!¡± the old woman yelled. Then. she


    turned around and went back inside her house.


    Once the vigers dispersed, the young man looked toward the van, which Sean and Cameron were in,


    not far away. He merely nced at it and swiftly retracted his gaze.


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    Abigail had to wait for a bus to take her from the vige back to the city center of Sicuaro,


    While she spent her time waiting, she ended up walking alone on the yellow muddy path. Her mind was


    filled with the young teacher¡¯s warnings as she looked at the endless mountains.


    Is there something illegal operating in this vige that requires an undercover agent to stay here for a


    long


    time?


    A plethora of thoughts ran through her mind. It was already an hourter when the bus finally made it to


    her station. Still, she didn¡¯t dare to keep her guard down. She didn¡¯t even dare to shut her eyes while


    sitting on the bus.


    Abigail wasted no time texting Luna once she was back in the city center.


    ¡®Hey, I¡¯m back. I will head over to the exhibition venue pronto.


    Luna, who was originally worried about her after receiving a text containing her pinned location,


    breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the news of her return.


    ¡®Sure.


    Many clothing brands participated in the apparel exhibition. Even so, Abigail and Luna still couldn¡¯t find


    an ideal coborator even after spending a day shopping around the venue. Instead, they bought a lot


    of nice clothes for themselves,


    Once they were back at the hotel, Lunay on the couch and said to Abigail, ¡°The exhibition is


    fantastic, but it¡¯s a pity that we can¡¯t find an ideal coborator.¡±


    On the other hand, Abigail sat on the armchair and drank water. After she listened to Luna¡¯s.


    return to Pendorf, we¡¯llunch a clothing waste recycling program. What do you think?¡±


    ¡°Why the sudden idea?¡± Luna looked at her.


    ¡°Actually, I have thought about starting it next year. But ever since everything that has happened. to our


    know a school that needs help. The children and staff of the school are short of daily necessities all


    year round, especially clothes. It would be best if someone could donate their clothes to them,¡± Abigail


    borated.


    Since we¡¯re doing charity, we¡¯d betterunch it ahead of schedule.


    Moreover, thepany is getting suppressed at the moment. If this charity program seeds, those


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    Chapter 407 No One Is Special to Him


    ¡°It¡¯s feasible. But then again, lots of people are already doing it. I fear others will suspect our motives if


    we follow in their footsteps. After all, we¡¯re currently getting our *sses handed back to us. We will get


    ndered if those who suppress us use this opportunity to reveal the difficulties we¡¯re facing and


    her point of view.


    Abigail simply said, ¡°We will process the clothes we collect again then. That way, no one will have an


    issue with it.¡±


    Luna squinted her eyes in thought. After a while, she added, ¡°I will certainly support you in the things


    you want to do. By the way, why did you go to Westcape Vige? And why were you back so soon?


    You even sent out your location. You got me worried sick.¡±


    ¡°Ronaldo had obtained information saying that Kelly was from that vige. But now, it seems to be fake


    information meant to lure me there. Moreover, the vige is shady. It was all thanks to a teacher, who is


    an undercover agent, that I managed to leave the vige and return in one piece.¡± Abigail involuntarily


    sighed after she finished saying that.


    ¡°In my opinion, I don¡¯t think you should be so passive when dealing with Kelly. I n to grow my


    business in Capitalis, and I¡¯ve been looking at offices recently. So, do you want to move to Capitalis


    with me?¡± Luna proposed while gazing at the ceiling.


    Her words took Abigail off guard. ¡°Who will manage the business in Pendorf then?¡±


    ¡°Still us. All staff members in our office will follow us to Capitalis, and I¡¯ll leave our original office space


    to the lower-level management.¡± Luna had long nned everything in advance.


    ¡°So, what you¡¯re saying is that I have to deal with Kelly in Capitalis?¡± Abigail asked.


    Luna hummed and continued, ¡°To put it bluntly, Kelly is too good at acting. It¡¯s hard for those in


    Capitalis to know the whole story of the chaos she¡¯s creating in Pendorf. But what if it happens in


    Capitalis? What if we lure her step by step into our trap? As our ancestors said, ¡°Touch pitch, and you


    will be defiled.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but find her logic sound as she replied agreeably, ¡°You¡¯re right, indeed. I¡¯m just


    afraid she will stick around Sean and refuse to return to Capitalis.¡±


    Luna chuckled after hearing those words. I¡¯m guessing Sean won¡¯t like her.¡±


    Abigail fell silent for a while before asking, ¡°How are you so sure?¡±


    Even though she felt she shouldn¡¯t dwell on this topic, she still couldn¡¯t help but be curious.


    Just a hunch Sean gives me a feeling that he isn¡¯t the kind of man who would be attracted to just any


    woman Luna exined After all, Abigail has been with him for three whole years. Even Joan, whom


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    ke once cared for, isn¡¯t that special to him, let alone Kelly


    Abigail said nothing more, for she felt Luna¡¯s words really made sense.


    ¡°Rest. We¡¯ll continue looking around the exhibition tomorrow.¡± With that, Luna got up and went to the


    bathroom to shower.


    As for Abigail, she called Ronaldo.


    He immediately answered.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you sure are free to give me a ring.¡± Ronaldo¡¯s voice sounded as cheerful and rxed


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    ¡°Someone should have intervened and led you to the information you found. I have check out the


    vige, but the whole vige gave off a really weird vibe,¡± Abigail softly informed him. She was still very


    grateful to the teacher for reminding her and rescuing her from a pickle.


    ¡°Oh, God! Are you okay? Damn! They sure are wily! I can¡¯t believe they have released fake information


    just to deceive me!¡± Ronaldo¡¯s mood instantly took a drastic turn-from worried to fuming.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. Find out what kind of vige Westcape Vige is exactly. From what I saw today, I think. the


    vige seems to be running an illegal operation. By the way, your rtives will probably gain. some


    form of merit if they can get to the bottom of it,¡± Abigail said with a smile.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll talk to them about this. Still, I am definitely going to put my all just to expose Kelly¡¯s identity


    after this! I can¡¯t believe those rats dared to pull the wool over my eyes!¡± Ronaldo hung up the phone


    angrily after saying


    that.


    Abigail shook her head helplessly.


    Early the next morning, Abigail and Luna, who rested well, continued looking around the exhibition.


    Apart from the brands from yesterday, several new brands joined the exhibition today.


    Luna and Abigail, who wore a mask, were looking at clothes in the exhibition area of new brands. Luna


    couldn¡¯t help but start being nitpicky about it as she muttered, ¡°The designs of these clothes. are awful.


    All of them look simr. Just look at this! The fabric is just ordinary chiffon, yet they¡¯re selling it for


    599.99. Tsk. Tsk.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s all about brand premium. Take the clothes I design for an example. You only dare to charge such a


    high price for them because of my reputation, no?¡± Abigail smiled and stated.


    Still, she also felt that there was indeed no progress regarding the design of women¡¯s apparel. It¡¯s not


    fashionable at all, considering its price.


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    ¡°Well, the clothes you design are stunning. On the other hand, clothes with this design are simply all


    over the roadside booths. Are customers nothing but an ATM to them?¡± Luna muttered.


    After that, she turned around and realized the brand¡¯s owner was standing right behind them.


    The owner was a young and handsome man. He wasn¡¯t angry even after getting criticized. In fact, he


    even gave them an awkward smile after Luna noticed his presence.


    Meanwhile, Abigail realized something was wrong when she saw Luna pulling her. Hence, she turned


    her head and looked over. The instant she noticed what was going on, she felt awkward.


    ¡°Can I get a discount on this dress?¡± she asked, holding a white chiffon dress.


    The young owner came over, nced at the price tag, and said, ¡°Actually, you don¡¯t have to force


    yourself to buy.¡±


    The reason why he said so was that the dress Abigail was holding cost 449.99. He was now too


    embarrassed to sell it after hearing Luna¡¯s harsh criticisms.


    Awkwardness enveloped the three as they stood there.


    Luna pulled Abigail and wanted to leave. Before she could exit the exhibition area, the brand¡¯s owner


    behind her inquired earnestly, ¡°Is the design really that bad?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too expensive¡­ As for the design, it¡¯s not entirely bad. After all, women¡¯s apparel is all rather


    simr,¡± Lunaforted him


    Abigail nced at her and stated honestly, ¡°It¡¯s not creative enough. Although many women¡¯s apparel


    on the market share simr designs, the venue you¡¯re currently at is a high-end clothing exhibition. Go


    around, look at other people¡¯s designs, and you will see how theirs are different from yours.¡±


    Either way, the clothes he¡¯s selling are too average and expensive.


    The only advantage is that its brand is still courably renowned. Nheless, that¡¯s merely the effect of


    an old brand, nothing more. How can apany expect its business to prosper with such a simple


    design?


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    Chapter 408


    Chapter 408 Each Has Its Strong Points


    The brand¡¯s owner¡¯s face was tinged with happiness when he saw Abigail genuinely giving him some


    advice.


    So, he immediately took out his business card and handed one to Abigail and Luna, respectively. ¡°Can


    I buy you two a coffee?¡±


    Luna raised her eyebrows as she took the business card. Then, she nced at Abigail.


    ¡°Sure,¡± Abigail replied.


    After all, the reason they came here to the exhibition was to find coborators.


    Then, the brand¡¯s owner introduced himself briefly upon arriving at a nearby cafe.


    His name was Howard Creed, and he was the new CEO of Fairy Meadow.


    The moment Abigail took off her mask, Howard was beyond surprised. ¡°You are¡­ na!¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am. A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Creed,¡± Abigail said with a smile.


    Howard involuntarily inhaled sharply as he muttered under his breath, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it was


    you.¡±


    Luna immediately teased, ¡°So, what¡¯s the purpose of buying us coffee?¡±


    ¡°I thought you two were fashion designers, so I nned to seek out some advice regarding fashion


    designing¡­ I don¡¯t think I have any bravery left in me now,¡± Howard answered her, blushing.


    ¡°Fairy Meadow has been a time-honored women¡¯s apparel brand for over a decade. To be honest, the


    design of the dress is quite disappointing to consumers,¡± Luna expressed frankly.


    Even if Fairy Meadow¡¯s price keeps up with the market price, both the design and workmanship are still


    extremely poor for its cost.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. If truth be told, many CEOs before me have been fired. Furthermore, thepany has


    been experiencing negative growth continuously for three years.¡± Howard couldn¡¯t help but sigh after


    telling his side of the story.


    Abigail scrutinized him briefly as she asked, ¡°Do youe here to the exhibition to learn then?¡±


    ¡°Yes I know ourpany is doing worse than otherpanies in some aspects. Plus, I have looked at


    otherpanies¡¯ designs, and their products are indeed much better than ours. It doesn¡¯t help that the


    prices for their clothing are very affordable as well. Still, it will be difficult for me to negotiate a price


    reduction for our brand. After all, I¡¯m just an executive CEO. The


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    Howard replied to her sincerely.


    ¡°I can¡¯t deny that breakthroughs are the top priority in design, but Fairy Meadow isn¡¯t as good as the


    new brands popping up around the corner. Moreover, no one will like your products due to the high


    price tag. Tell me-which brand among the new luxury clothing brands is less famous. than Fairy


    Meadow?¡± Abigail leaned against the chair and spoke bluntly.


    She had no intention to wound Howard, but she also wanted him to know that the market was cruel.


    ¡°The designers in Fairy Meadow refuse to look at the changes in the market. Is there any other way?


    For example, using better fabrics-¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not how it works if you want to seed in the long term,¡± Abigail immediately interrupted him.


    Howard still wanted to speak when Luna suddenly handed him her business card. ¡°Do you want to


    cooperate with us?¡±


    ¡°Cooperate?¡± Although he was a little surprised, he still epted the business card Luna handed


    him.


    ¡°L.Moon will invest in Fairy Meadow. From now on, Fairy Meadow will be L.Moon¡¯s subsidiary. As for


    the designers¡­ You can leave it to me. I¡¯ll talk to yourpany¡¯s board of directors myself.¡± Luna cut


    straight to the point.


    Howard was shocked as he listened to Luna¡¯s somewhat boastful words.


    Meanwhile, Abigail remained silent, for she was a designer through and through. On the other. hand,


    Luna was the one who was an expert in business.


    ¡°You may feel offended since Fairy Meadow gained fame earlier than L.Moon, but that¡¯s all in the past.


    Negative revenue growth means that the brand is nearing bankruptcy. Furthermore, there¡¯s a trend of


    old brands going bankrupt with the emergence of new brands in recent years. That¡¯s why cooperating


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    with us is Fairy Meadow¡¯s only way out of bankruptcy.¡± Luna leaned on the chair. looking like a boss.


    Howard frowned and said nothing.


    ording to I..Moon¡¯s current momentum, cooperating with them will definitely benefit us greatly. It¡¯s


    just that Fairy Meadow is a time-honored brand. I fear thepany¡¯s shareholders will go ballistic


    when I return and bring up the topic that I have agreed to let ourpany be a subsidiary of a


    neer in the industry.


    But then again, it seems that Fairy Meadow has no other options besides this one.


    The high-level management within Fairy Meadow is corrupt, especially the design department. It


    doesn¡¯t matter how hard I work: I can do nothing to improve the situation if the design department


    refuses to ept


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    any form of change.


    ¡°How much is L.Moon nning to invest?¡± Howard asked Luna.


    ¡°Not much, only 5.3 million. Just transfer me a few shares so that I have a right to voice my opinion in


    the meeting,¡± Luna said. ¡°As you know, this person beside you is a legend. Fairy Meadow will achieve


    profitability in less than a year as long as you agree to cooperate with L.Moon in good faith.¡±


    Howard¡¯s ambition was instantly roused by her words.


    She has a point, but na¡¯s works are also really expensive.


    For example, the dress she designed for the winning actresses. Each costs as much as 1.5 million.


    That¡¯s quite a high remuneration.


    ¡°I will try my best to fight for it when I return, but there¡¯s no guarantee,¡± Howard said tentatively.


    ¡°Well, if you can¡¯t guarantee this, we can cooperate in another aspect. Fairy Meadow has to have a


    wide range of fabric suppliers, right? Why don¡¯t you provide us with suppliers while I try my best to help


    you think of profit strategies?¡± Luna curled her lips into a cunning smile.


    Howard looked at her with admiration. ¡°Miss Smith. I¡¯m truly impressed that a young woman like you


    has such a daring and resolute character.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s because I have a trump card.¡± Luna dismissed humbly.


    ¡°Miss Smith, don¡¯t worry. I will do my best!¡± Howard¡¯s mood began to brighten.


    There are definitely only advantages and no disadvantages if Fairy Meadow secures a cooperative tie


    with


    them.


    ¡°I shall wait for your good news then.¡± Luna smiled.


    ¡°Still, yourpany seems to be facing quite a problem. Let¡¯s forget procurement issues for now, The


    fabric used for the dress that cost 599.99 was actually imitation silk chiffon. Normally, genuine silk


    would be used for a dress with such a hefty price tag.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t make things. clear, but she knew


    Howard knew very well what she meant.


    It¡¯s the easiest for the person in charge of thepany¡¯s procurement to reap some profit. The more


    daring one is, the more profit they can earn.


    Besides, most senior executives don¡¯t know much about clothing. Of course, they won¡¯t be able to tell


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    Chapter 409


    Chapter 409 Chasing Her


    After the chat, Howard saved Luna and Abigail¡¯s phone numbers and left with a bounce in his


    step.


    ¡°Fairy Meadow¡¯s headquarters is in Capitalis. You have found a backer in advance.¡± Abigail was


    surprised by Luna¡¯s swift decision.


    Luna leaned on the chair and took a sip of coffee. The shareholders behind Fairy Meadow are very


    powerful. Plus, it¡¯s a time-honored brand with decades of industrial experience and countless suppliers


    on hand. We can still profit even if we suffer temporary loss from cooperating


    with them.¡±


    Abigail nodded in agreement. ¡°Howard will definitely find a way to persuade the shareholders. He is the


    new CEO, after all. Since he¡¯s eager to achieve results and wants to gain a firm foothold, he will


    undoubtedly want to be associated with L.Moon¡¯s current fame.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I have in mind. The more allies we have, the better. As for our current


    predicament, I¡¯ll exin it to Howard once he decides to cooperate with us,¡± Luna said.


    Hence, the two no longer desired to stay even a single minute longer in Sicuaro after achieving their


    objective.


    Once she returned from Sicuaro, Abigail heard from Ronaldo that Sean had gone to Westcape Vige.


    He was also there on the day she was there.


    Is it possible that Sean and the young teacher are connected?


    Abigail would think that way because she and Sean had gotten into a big fight. As a result, she figured


    he couldn¡¯t possibly investigate where she was going and follow her. There has to be another reason


    for Sean to show up in Westcape Vige. Since Vincent and Kelly devised a plot and lured me to


    Westcape Vige, is the matter he¡¯s investigating also rted to either Vincent or Kelly?


    She eventually gave up on her train of thought after a few minutes, unable to figure out Sean¡¯s true


    intentions.


    Meanwhile, Luna was as efficient as ever. She had somehow managed to move L.Moon¡¯s


    headquarters to Capitalis within a week.


    Abigail was still contemting how to make arrangements for Analise. To her surprise, Analise took the


    initiative to follow her to Capitalis without any persuasion needed.


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    When Sean returned from Sicuaro, he heard that Abigail and Analise had moved.


    Do you know where they have gone?¡± he asked Cameron, who walked beside him in the airport.


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    ¡°They had moved to Capitalis. From now on, L.Moon¡¯s headquarters will be in Capitalis,¡± Cameron


    replied.


    Sean fell silent, pondering why Abigail and Luna wanted to move L.Moon to Capitalis.


    Capitalis is ¡°ridden with crises,¡± yet they have taken the initiative to go there. Are they not aware that


    they¡¯re walking into a trap?


    Cameron observed him silently for a while and then whispered, ¡°They probably have a reason for doing


    this. Would you like me to check it out?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to check?¡± Sean asked after shooting him an icy look.


    Yet, there was no concealing the fast pace he used as he strode toward the airport¡¯s entrance.


    After they left the airport, Cameron, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, shot a discreet look at


    Sean, who was looking out the window in the back seat.


    For some reason, he felt that Sean was spacing out. Yet, he wasn¡¯t too sure about it..


    After all, Sean had rarely been in such a state. He was always busy. He would even read documents


    when he sat in a car.


    Sean was indeed spacing out. He had somehow started to specte that Abigail probably wanted to


    escape from him by leaving for Capitalis. She had even persuaded Analise to follow her somehow.


    He spaced out for a while. Once he snapped back to his senses, he immediately spotted Cameron.


    peeking at him.


    Therefore, he cast Cameron an indifferent look.


    Cameron swiftly looked away after being caught red-handed.


    ¡°Cameron, do you feel like tasting my knuckles?¡± Sean asked with displeasure.


    ¡°No,¡± Cameron immediately retorted.


    I¡¯m not crazy! Why do I want to get beaten?


    ¡°What are you thinking about again?¡± Sean asked with a frown as he leaned on the chair.


    Xavien, who was driving, did his best to be a wallflower.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t we go to Capitalis as well? After all, we do have business there,¡± Cameron gathered his


    courage and proposed.


    Sean fell silent.


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    To be honest, he was annoyed at himself for constantly following Abigail wherever she went like at


    shadow. Did his shadow somehow morph into a dog when he wasn¡¯t looking?


    Do I have to crawl after her like a dog begging for treats just to get her attention?


    A few dayster, Abigail stayed behind to help out in the kitchen after work. While she helped Analise


    prepare the dishes, she heard Luna¡¯s voice saying, ¡°Hey, Sean came to Capitalis too. I wonder why.¡±


    The current Analise was the head chef at L.Moon¡¯s headquarters. Since Abigail was genuinely afraid


    that Analise would get tricked by the Pearsons again if she stayed idle, Abigail had no choice but to let


    her work as a chef in thepany¡¯s kitchen.


    Analise didn¡¯t join their discussion. She was currently ordering the chefs to cut the vegetables. pronto.


    ¡°Whatever,¡± Abigail said indifferently.


    Luna nced at Analise, who was busy, before approaching Abigail while holding onto the scallions.


    ¡°Where there¡¯s you, there¡¯s Sean. Tell me, why is that?¡± she whispered with a gleam in her eye.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you wish for us to reconcile,¡± Abigail said.


    ¡°As if! I just feel that you two are hiding something from me,¡± Luna spoke. Regardless, there was no


    hiding the inquisitive glint in her eyes.


    ¡°Previously, Sean was feeling discontent that-


    ¡°Are you done washing and chopping the scallions? Analise interrupted Abigail.


    The current Analise was looking great, for she had found her position in Capitalis; she had be the


    head chef for I..Moon. Even Luna and Abigail had to help out with odd jobs in the kitchen after getting


    off work.


    ¡°Almost! Almost!¡± Luna immediately said.


    ¡°Don¡¯t bezy at work. Everyone is waiting for dinner!¡± Analise shouted while holding adle


    threateningly.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Luna replied aloud before murmuring. ¡°Seriously, whichpany executives share the same


    miserable fate as us? Running off on our feet with jobs during the day and doing odd jobs in the kitchen


    after getting off work.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but chuckle in amusement. ¡°You don¡¯t necessarily have toe, though. You don¡¯t


    have to spoil my Grandma this way.¡±


    No way he¡¯s our elder, so we should care for her. Look how capable she is as a head chef. We


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    have to support her career!¡± Luna simmered withughter.


    Abigail nced at Analise, her eyes filled with gentle mirth.


    I¡¯m actually happier in Capitalispared to when I was in Pendorf. I feel much more at ease since I


    can see Grandma daily.

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    Chapter 410


    Chapter 410 Showing Up


    It was chilly in Capitalis in November. Fortunately, thepany had heating, but it was already


    bleak out there. The biting cold wind stung the face as soon as one stepped outside.


    very


    Abigail and Analise had just arrived at thepany early in the morning when they heard Luna¡¯s angry


    voiceing from the office. ¡°We signed our contract several months ago, and now you don¡¯t want the


    stuff anymore?! We¡¯ve confirmed the wooden logo with you guys before, and now you¡¯re saying you


    can¡¯t ept wooden ones. What were you doing before?! Are you guys ying


    with us?!¡±


    Abigail patted Analise on the shoulder and then headed toward the office.


    Analise hurried to the kitchen.


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    After entering the office, Abigail sat down on the couch.


    Luna nced at her while cing her hand on her hip. She continued, ¡°You¡¯ve got the approval


    documents; now you¡¯re saying the follow-up sales order is null and void. Fine, it is null and void, but I


    have the signed and stamped confirmation document and the WhatsApp chat records. If you want to


    back out, go ahead, but don¡¯t me me for taking you to court!¡±


    Abigail wasn¡¯t sure whichpany was backing out


    ¡°Oh, so even our fabric isn¡¯t up to standard? What were you guys doing before? We¡¯ve already


    invested over 15 thousand to produce the fabric in bulk, and now you say it¡¯s not eptable? That¡¯s


    enough! See you in court!¡± fumed Luna before ending the call abruptly. ¡°The sycophants and schemers


    behind the scenes are at it again! It¡¯s only been less than half a month since things calmed down, has


    it?¡± Luna said to Abigail, her voice full of anger.


    ¡°Whichpany is it?¡± Abigail asked.


    Luna was furious. ¡°It¡¯s Eni¡¯s. What a bunch of ¡°ssholes!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s up to Howard now,¡± Abigail replied.


    Luna instantly understood what she meant. She calmed down, saying, ¡°If it¡¯s okay with Howard. we can


    indeed work with him.¡±


    Just as they were talking, there was a knock on the office door.


    Thinking it was her grandmother bringing in something for them to drink, Abigail said without thinking,


    ¡°Come in.¡±


    The door was pushed open; Kelly and ¡°Scarlett¡± showed up at the doorway.


    Already in a sour mood, Luna¡¯s demeanor soured further upon seeing Kelly. Luna rose from her


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    seat, her expression a mix of disdain and irritation as she uttered, ¡°You¡¯re not wee here!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the targeting?¡± Kelly asked with a smug


    smile.


    As Kelly spoke, Abigail suddenly realized the woman beside her wasn¡¯t Scarlett. The possibility struck


    her could this be Martha? Intently, she fixed her gaze on the woman, her lips firmly pressed together,


    seeking confirmation.


    Martha was also staring at her with a gentle smile, but the smile in her attractive eyes was cold with a


    belligerent glint. ¡°Ms. Quinn, if you find it difficult to run yourpany, you can beg for mercy,¡± she


    said.


    my


    Abigail maintained aposed expression as she responded in a measured tone, ¡°Martha, it¡¯s


    important to remember that a counterfeit will always be just that-counterfeit. No matter how skillfully


    one attempts to hide it, the truth will inevitablye to light. By the way, I have doubts whether Eric


    has any intentions of marrying your daughter.¡± She understood the necessity. of identifying her


    adversary¡¯s vulnerability when dealing with their underhanded tactics, and she was willing to employ


    simr tactics herself.


    Martha couldn¡¯t stifle a chuckle at Abigail¡¯s remark. ¡°Eric indeed seems somewhat interested in. you,


    but marriage requires approval from both families¡¯ elders. You, however, are a woman who has been


    married once and is seemingly pursuing Eric. Do you genuinely believe you stand a


    chance with him?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not for you to decide whether there¡¯s a chance or not,¡± Abigail replied indifferently.


    Luna couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°At your age, engaging in this kind of catfight is really disgusting.¡±


    ¡°Trash talk won¡¯t get you anywhere,¡± Martha replied, ncing around the office. As she nced


    around, she scoffed. ¡°Capitalis is a great ce. Everyone wants to be here, but not everyone can


    establish themselves here.¡±


    Kelly looked at Abigail, gloating. ¡°Ms. Quinn, would you like to design my evening dress?¡± she


    suggested. ¡°You don¡¯t have to design it, though; the one designed by Mr. Copper is pretty good. If you


    say yes, all this targeting will stop.¡±


    ¡°How can a piece of sh*t like you wear a dress designed by na? You¡¯re just a low-ss woman! Do


    you really think you¡¯re a princess?¡± Luna mocked contemptuously, her arms crossed.


    Kelly looked at her, her lips curling into a smirk. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that you¡¯ve had a rough time these. years,


    too, Miss Smith.¡±


    Although she phrased it cryptically, Luna immediately understood what she meant.


    ¡°I¡¯ve had a rough time indeed. After all, I worked my way up here one step at a time, unlike some wild


    chicken who can¡¯t transform into a phoenix even if they manage to perch on a branch. One day, they


    might just fall from the tree and end up with nothing,¡± said Luna, rolling her eyes.


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    Martha was about to speak when the office door was suddenly pushed open.


    Analise was holding a bowl of pasta. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Martha, and her


    countenance changed slightly.


    Martha rested her gaze upon her, looking her up and down with eyes like a venomous snake, sending


    shivers down people¡¯s spines. ¡°This must be Old Mrs. Quinn, I suppose,¡± she said with a


    smile.


    Abigail blocked her view. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡±


    Martha¡¯s gaze softened. She raised an eyebrow and lifted her chin, looking calm and indifferent. ¡°That¡¯s


    all I have to say. Ms. Quinn and Miss Smith, you two had better think carefully about the consequences


    of punching above your weight,¡± she said before walking toward the door.


    Analise walked over to the coffee table with the pasta in hand while still looking at Martha. After the two


    women left, she asked Abigail, ¡°Is she Mrs. Pearson?¡±


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    Chapter 411


    Chapter 411 The Schemer and the Aplice


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Yeah, she¡¯s the Pearson Family¡¯s second daughter-inw.¡±


    Analise¡¯s expression turned somewhat grave at her reply. ¡°The Pearson Family¡¯s second daughter- in-


    ¡°Martha, the Pearson Family¡¯s second daughter-inw, is the twin sister of Scarlett, who holds the


    position of the family¡¯s first daughter-inw,¡± Abigail exined, signaling for Luna to join them. for


    breakfast.


    Luna sat on the rug, her lips curling into a sneer. ¡°They¡¯re a pair of sc*mbags. Even with a bunch of


    helpers, they dare not deal with us directly.¡±


    Abigail patted her on the shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t mind them.¡±


    Soon, their conversation shifted to the incident earlier that morning when Eni¡¯s backed out of the deal.


    Analise walked to the door, her expression filled with concern.


    Surprisingly, Howard came after they finished breakfast. Despite looking tired, he appeared rather


    happy. ¡°I¡¯ve convinced the shareholders, but I need you all toe to mypany for a meeting


    immediately,¡± he said, sitting on the couch with a look of surprise and joy on his face.


    ¡°No problem,¡± Luna agreed immediately.


    Howard looked at her. ¡°So, shall we go now?¡±


    ¡°Before we go, I¡¯d like to be honest with you about one thing. You must¡¯ve heard about the recent


    incident rted to Runway Capitalis, right?¡± she said with embarrassment.


    He nodded. ¡°Yeah, I saw it in the news.¡±


    Runway Capitalis had already been suspended as it was under investigation.


    ¡°There are many who benefited from the show, and since L.Moon got into this situation, its financial


    backers are now targeting us. Had we not run into difficulties, I wouldn¡¯t have worked with Fairy


    Meadow,¡± Luna exined, handing him a drink.


    Howard became uneasy at her words.


    ¡°Our coboration is sort of helping each other out, Abigail chimed in at this moment. ¡°If you trust us, 1


    guarantee that your profits will turn positive in the first year after our coboration¡±


    He adjusted his tic. In that case, please don¡¯t mention this to the shareholders. If you encounter any


    difficulties, contact me immediately. We can discuss everything else after our coboration


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    agreement is finalized.¡±


    ¡°We won¡¯t let you down,¡± Abigail reassured him in a confident voice.


    Howard nodded.


    Soon, the three of them went out together.


    Sitting in the restaurant, Martha and Kelly remained silent as they watched the waitress brew


    some flower tea.


    After the waitress left, Martha finally said, ¡°I don¡¯t think you and Sean will have a future. Why not just


    get rid of him directly? If it weren¡¯t for him back in Westcape Vige, Abigail wouldn¡¯t have made it to


    Capitalis alive.¡±


    ¡°Do you think you can get rid of Sean just like that? That¡¯s underestimating him way too much.¡± Kelly


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    couldn¡¯t help feeling that Martha was oversimplifying the situation.


    Martha¡¯s eyes gleamed coldly. ¡°I¡¯ve already found Sean¡¯s weakness, but I¡¯m holding off for your sake.


    But now that the olddy from the Quinn Family hase to Capitalis, I can¡¯t wait any longer. I¡¯ll give


    you two choices: one, find a way to kill that olddy; two, give up on Sean.¡±


    Undoubtedly, Kelly was resolute in her pursuit of Sean. Her recent efforts in diligently attending to


    Colby¡¯s needs and striving to impress Lina were all part of her strategy to leave asting impact on


    Sean. Moreover, having orchestrated a significant misunderstanding between the Quinns and the


    Grahams, she couldn¡¯t simply abandon her pursuit of him. Pouring herself a cup of flower tea, she


    confidently stated, ¡°I¡¯ll find a way to handle Old Mrs. Quinn. Have you ever considered why Eric hasn¡¯t


    yet chosen a life partner?¡±


    Martha didn¡¯t respond to Kelly¡¯s question. Her concern about Analise¡¯s presence weighed heavily. on


    her mind. When Analise initially arrived at Capitalis, Martha suspected she intended to seek out


    Lawrence, possibly to disclose that Abigail is the true daughter of the Pearson Family. Martha


    pondered how Analise had acquired this knowledge. Could it be that she had witnessed something


    herself during her first visit? As Martha gathered her thoughts, her gaze narrowed, and she uttered with


    a resolute tone, ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn must be eliminated. Do you understand?¡±


    Kelly nodded. ¡°How can she not die when she¡¯s in our territory? Did you listen to what I said about


    Eric?¡±


    ¡°I need to discover who Abigail¡¯s ex-husband was,¡± Martha said with a determined tone, her lips


    forming a subtle but calcted smile. Despite her stunning beauty and elegant charm, an underlying


    cold and distant aura apanied her smile. ¡°Imagine if we could orchestrate a situation where her


    ex-husband creates a scene in front of the Davidsons. Do you think that might influence the Davidsons¡¯


    eptance of her?


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    ¡°Why bother investigating? Just get the most shameless and morally bankrupt person to make a scene,


    Kelly replied with a faint smile. ¡°Let me tell you, you rich people don¡¯t understand what a desperate


    scoundrel pushed to the brink can do. They¡¯re like leeches-they won¡¯t stop until they¡¯ve sucked thest


    drop of blood from their victim. As it happens, Eric is away on a business trip these days. You can act


    as you wish.¡±


    Martha looked at her appreciatively. ¡°If you were my daughter, I wouldn¡¯t have needed to worry


    so much.¡±


    Kelly sneered inwardly, fully aware of the judgmental gaze from individuals like Martha. Deep within,


    Kelly harbored a belief that it was hypocritical for them to discuss emotions while simultaneously


    engaging in a rtionship built on mutual exploitation.


    ¡°Never did I anticipate that the past would continue to disrupt my peaceful dreams even after two


    decades,¡± Marthamented slowly, her voice tinged with a haunting sorrow. ¡°Regret weighs. heavily on


    me for not being present when she drew herst breath. That period haunted my nights for a whole


    year after that.¡±


    Kelly took a bite of her dessert. ¡°Taking your time to get rid of her isn¡¯t a bad idea. How often do things


    go exactly as you wish?¡±


    Martha smirked. She replied in a cold voice, ¡°That friend of Abigail is called Luna Smith, right? She was


    cocky today. Let¡¯s start with her. She¡¯s quite attractive and has a fiery personality. I reckon. many


    people would like her.¡±


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    Chapter 412


    Chapter 412 The Schemer and the Aplice


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Yeah, she¡¯s the Pearson Family¡¯s second daughter-inw.¡±


    Analise¡¯s expression turned somewhat grave at her reply. ¡°The Pearson Family¡¯s second daughter- in-


    ¡°Martha, the Pearson Family¡¯s second daughter-inw, is the twin sister of Scarlett, who holds the


    position of the family¡¯s first daughter-inw,¡± Abigail exined, signaling for Luna to join them.


    for breakfast.


    Luna sat on the rug, her lips curling into a sneer. ¡°They¡¯re a pair of sc*mbags. Even with a bunch. of


    helpers, they dare not deal with us directly.¡±


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    Abigail patted her on the shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t mind them.¡±


    Soon, their conversation shifted to the incident earlier that morning when Eni¡¯s backed out of the deal.


    Analise walked to the door, her expression filled with concern.


    appeared


    Surprisingly, Howard came after they finished breakfast. Despite looking tired, he rather happy. ¡°I¡¯ve


    convinced the shareholders, but I need you all toe to mypany for a meeting immediately,¡± he


    said, sitting on the couch with a look of surprise and joy on his face.


    ¡°No problem,¡± Luna agreed immediately.


    Howard looked at her. ¡°So, shall we go now?¡±


    ¡°Before we go, I¡¯d like to be honest with you about one thing. You must¡¯ve heard about the recent


    incident rted to Runway Capitalis, right?¡± she said with embarrassment.


    He nodded. ¡°Yeah. I saw it in the news.¡±


    Runway Capitalis had already been suspended as it was under investigation.


    ¡°There are many who benefited from the show, and since L.Moon got into this situation, its financial


    backers are now targeting us. Had we not run into difficulties, I wouldn¡¯t have worked with Fairy


    Meadow,¡± Luna exined, handing him a drink.


    Howard became uneasy at her words.


    ¡°Our coboration is sort of helping each other out Abigail chimed in at this moment. ¡°If you trust us, i


    guarantee that your profits will turn positive in the first year after our coboration.¡±


    He adjusted his te. ¡°In that case, please don¡¯t mention this to the shareholders. If you encounter any


    difficulties, contact me immediately. We can discuss everything else after our coboration


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    agreement is finalized.¡±


    ¡°We won¡¯t let you down,¡± Abigail reassured him in a confident voice.


    Howard nodded.


    Soon, the three of them went out together.


    Sitting in the restaurant, Martha and Kelly remained silent as they watched the waitress brew some


    flower tea.


    After the waitress left, Martha finally said, ¡°I don¡¯t think you and Sean will have a future. Why not just


    get rid of him directly? If it weren¡¯t for him back in Westcape Vige, Abigail wouldn¡¯t have made it to


    Capitalis alive.¡±


    ¡°Do you think you can get rid of Sean just like that? That¡¯s underestimating him way too much.¡± Kelly


    couldn¡¯t help feeling that Martha was oversimplifying the situation.


    Martha¡¯s eyes gleamed coldly. ¡°I¡¯ve already found Sean¡¯s weakness, but I¡¯m holding off for your sake.


    But now that the olddy from the Quinn Family hase to Capitalis, I can¡¯t wait any longer. I¡¯ll give


    you two choices: one, find a way to kill that olddy; two, give up on Sean.¡±


    Undoubtedly, Kelly was resolute in her pursuit of Sean. Her recent efforts in diligently attending to


    Colby¡¯s needs and striving to impress Lina were all part of her strategy to leave asting impact on


    Sean. Moreover, having orchestrated a significant misunderstanding between the Quinns and the


    Grahams, she couldn¡¯t simply abandon her pursuit of him. Pouring herself a cup of flower tea, she


    confidently stated, ¡°I¡¯ll find a way to handle Old Mrs. Quinn. Have you ever considered why Eric hasn¡¯t


    yet chosen a life partner?¡±


    Martha didn¡¯t respond to Kelly¡¯s question. Her concern about Analise¡¯s presence weighed heavily on


    her mind. When Analise initially arrived at Capitalis, Martha suspected she intended to seek out


    Lawrence, possibly to disclose that Abigail is the true daughter of the Pearson Family. Martha


    pondered how Analise had acquired this knowledge. Could it be that she had witnessed something


    herself during her first visit? As Martha gathered her thoughts, her gaze narrowed, and she uttered with


    a resolute tone, ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn must be eliminated. Do you understand?¡±


    Kelly nodded. ¡°How can she not die when she¡¯s in our territory? Did you listen to what I said about


    Eric?¡±


    ¡°I need to discover who Abigail¡¯s ex-husband was, Martha said with a letermined tone, her lips. forming


    a subtle but calcted smile. Despite her stunning beauty and elegant charm, an underlying cold and


    distant aura apanied her smile ¡°Imagine if we could orchestrate a Situation where her ex-husband


    creates a scene in front of the Davidsons. Do you think that might influence the Davidsons¡¯ eptance


    of her


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    ¡°Why bother investigating? Just get the most shameless and morally bankrupt person to make a


    scene,¡± Kelly replied with a faint smile. ¡°Let me tell you, you rich people don¡¯t understand what a


    desperate scoundrel pushed to the brink can do. They¡¯re like leeches-they won¡¯t stop until they¡¯ve


    sucked thest drop of blood from their victim. As it happens, Eric is away on a business. trip these


    days. You can act as you wish.¡±


    Martha looked at her appreciatively. ¡°If you were my daughter, I wouldn¡¯t have needed to worry


    so much.¡±


    Kelly sneered inwardly, fully aware of the judgmental gaze from individuals like Martha. Deep within,


    Kelly harbored a belief that it was hypocritical for them to discuss emotions while simultaneously


    engaging in a rtionship built on mutual exploitation.


    ¡°Never did I anticipate that the past would continue to disrupt my peaceful dreams even after two


    decades, Marthamented slowly, her voice tinged with a haunting sorrow. ¡°Regret weighs heavily on


    me for not being present when she drew herst breath. That period haunted my nights for a whole


    year after that.¡±


    Kelly took a bite of her dessert. ¡°Taking your time to get rid of her isn¡¯t a bad idea. How often do things


    go exactly as you wish?¡±


    Martha smirked. She replied in a cold voice, ¡°That friend of Abigail is called Luna Smith, right? She was


    cocky today. Let¡¯s start with her. She¡¯s quite attractive and has a fiery personality. I reckon many people


    would like her.¡±


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    Chapter 413


    Chapter 413 Does He Love Kelly


    ¡°Ah-choo!¡± Luna suddenly sneezed while discussing the prospects of their coboration with the


    shareholders.


    Abigail quickly handed her a tissue. ¡°Sorry, the weather in Pendorf is very different from that of


    Capitalis. Perhaps we¡¯re not so used to it,¡± Luna apologized to everyone.


    The shareholders expressed their understanding.


    Luna rubbed her nose, saying with a frown. ¡°You guys still have the charm of an established brand,


    but¡­ the styles are all from ten years ago. Those who buy your clothes nowadays aren¡¯t the young


    ones anymore.¡±


    As Abigail perused Fairy Meadow¡¯s archived designs, her scrutiny halted when she reached the


    summer collection of the prior year. What caught her attention were numerous dresses strikingly simr


    to those stored in Locke¡¯s warehouse. It appeared that these dresses, originally belonging to Locke,


    had surreptitiously found their way into Fairy Meadow¡¯s inventory. Someone within thepany had


    evidently taken these garments, removed theirbels, and cunningly reced them. with Fairy


    Meadow¡¯sbel, all without the knowledge of the shareholders.


    Fairy Meadow was already rotten inside. To revive it, a radical shakeup of the top management


    was necessary.


    ¡°After our coboration, I only want five percent of your shares. My bestie here will take part in the


    design and receive bonuses, but there¡¯s no need to give her any shares. I just want to have a say,¡±


    Luna said confidently.


    Howard looked at her, his eyes sparkling.


    An elderly man spoke up. ¡°Giving five percent of the shares isn¡¯t impossible, but do you intend to purge


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    the top management? Is that why you want to have a say?¡±


    ¡°Not exactly. You¡¯ve all persevered in the family business until now, and I know that many in the top


    management have worked their way up from the bottom. That being said, it¡¯s okay to tell everyone not


    to be uncooperative, right?¡± she replied with a smile.


    The elderly man fell silent.


    ¡°L.Moon is growing rapidly, and now you¡¯re working with us all of a sudden. I can¡¯t help but worry about


    this,¡± a middle-aged shareholder interrupted.


    Luna was very good with words. ¡°Even if L. Moon¡¯s growth is rapid, we¡¯re still juniorspared to


    everyone here at Fairy Meadow. Juniors need guidance from their seniors to prosper in the long run.


    Yeah, we might be doing well now, but what about next year? Without your support, L.Moon might find


    it hard to go further. Coborating with you is a win-win solution.


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    Her words put the entire shareholder board at case, and smiles broke out across the room.


    She continued with a smile, ¡°We¡¯re designating Fairy Meadow as a subsidiary of L.Moon because Fairy


    Meadow needs the help of L.Moon. As they say, the younger generation overtakes the older. Now that


    the younger generation has grown up, it¡¯s time to protect and support the older generations. Don¡¯t you


    all agree with that?¡±


    Fairy Meadow had been incurring losses for three consecutive years, so how dare theypete for the


    position of the parentpany? The distinction between the subsidiary and the parentpany is


    mainly superficial.


    Except for the addition of Luna, everything else about Fairy Meadow¡¯s shareholders remained


    unchanged.


    In the past three years, they had dismissed more than ten CEOs, but there hadn¡¯t been any


    improvement.


    After the coboration was finalized, Luna came out of the shareholders¡¯ office, her mouth. twisted with


    a triumphant smile. ¡°Mr. Creed, shall we have lunch together?¡± she said to Howard with a sweet smile


    while linking arms with Abigail.


    ¡°Okay!¡± he agreed immediately without suspecting their ulterior motives.


    Being a local, Howard took them to a well-known restaurant in Capitalis.


    Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the restaurant, they bumped into Sean, Josh, and Kelly.


    Kelly immediately sized up Howard upon seeing him.


    Luna whispered to Abigail, ¡°What bad luck.¡±


    Sean¡¯s gaze wandered over Howard for a moment before retracting.


    Howard beamed with delight as he shared his thoughts with Luna. ¡°The roast duck at this restaurant is


    truly extraordinary; it¡¯s a signature dish here in Capitalis. I¡¯d wager that if this ce ranks second in


    serving roast duck, there¡¯s likely no other restaurant bold enough to im the first-ce position,¡± he


    said, unaware of the underlying tension between the opposing parties.


    Luna looked at him and replied with a smile, ¡°Then, we must give it a try.¡±


    His eyes were sparkling brightly. ¡°Miss Smith, since you trust me, I certainly won¡¯t disappoint you.¡±


    Josh remained silent while watching Howard. After Howard finished speaking, he finally greeted, ¡°Good


    afternoon Miss Smith and Ms. Quinn


    The moment he spoke, Kelly said. ¡°Are you guys here for lunch too? This gentleman seems quite


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    Being called on for no reason, Luna rolled her eyes at once. ¡°Miss Hagl, are you in heat? Do you


    immediately think of romance when you see a man and a woman together? And if it¡¯s romance, do you


    instantly jump to thoughts about bedroom activities?¡±


    She was never one to mince her words, and Kelly blushed crimson at her retort.


    As the elevator doors opened, Abigail turned to Howard, who appeared curious, and remarked, ¡°Let¡¯s


    go.¡± This prompted a thought about Kelly and Sean¡¯s situation in Pendorf, where his grandmother¡¯s


    fondness for Kelly had limited his choices. It left Abigail wondering about their circumstances in


    Capitalis.


    After entering the elevator, everyone fell silent.


    Abigail took out her phone and started browsing Twitter.


    At this moment, Sean spoke up. ¡°Is Old Mrs. Quinn ustomed to life in Capitalis?¡±


    Realizing that he was speaking to her, Abigail replied tly, ¡°Yeah.¡± In any case, she had always


    pondered about his presence in Capitalis. As it turned out, his presence in the city was connected to


    Kelly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go visit her after lunch,¡± Sean said.


    Abigail unconsciously frowned. Just as she was about to make a retort, she heard Josh say, ¡°You didn¡¯t


    give a heads-up about your arrival in Capitalis. Let¡¯s have lunch together in a moment. It¡¯s my treat.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, but it¡¯s not necessary,¡± Abigail promptly declined Josh¡¯s invitation. ¡°We¡¯re not that familiar


    with each other, and besides, this gentleman is an important guest, so it might be inconvenient for us to


    dine together,¡± she exined. Turning to Sean, she added, ¡°You don¡¯t have to visit Grandma either.¡±


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    Chapter 414 He¡¯s Out of Your League


    Sean¡¯s retort left Abigail speechless.


    At the restaurant, they sat separately, but their tables weren¡¯t far apart.


    Abigail exined the situation to Howard regarding Eni¡¯s decision to back out of the deal. ¡°The fabric is


    excellent; if we design a new product with it, it¡¯ll definitely sell well. Don¡¯t forget the hype we¡¯ll generate


    with our official announcement tomorrow. However, you should also carefully consider your pricing


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    strategy across the entire range of your clothing, from the lower-end to the high-end products. While


    high-end clothing yields greater profit margins, don¡¯t underestimate the potential of achieving high sales


    volume with smaller profit margins as another viable approach,¡± she said to him in a gentle voice.


    He nodded. ¡°What I think is that we¡¯ll adjust the prices uniformly after the official announcement. You


    have arge fan base, but they can¡¯t afford your products, so it¡¯s useless no matter how many fans you


    have. I¡¯ve decided to let Fairy Meadow capture the profits from the downmarket. What do you think?¡±


    Lunamented, ¡°That¡¯s a great idea.¡±


    While they were engrossed in their conversation, the atmosphere on Sean¡¯s side was awkward.


    Josh nced at Luna and Howard from time to time.


    ¡°Who is that guy?¡± Kelly couldn¡¯t help but ask when she noticed Josh¡¯s interest in them. She couldn¡¯t


    help feeling that Josh was acting strange, as if he cared about someone.


    ¡°He¡¯s Fairy Meadow¡¯s new CEO,¡± Josh replied.


    Howard, the son of one of Fairy Meadow¡¯s shareholders, had initially been employed at a


    technologypany. However, his er¡¯s summons beckoned him back to assume control of


    Fairy Meadow. Thepany had been grappling with a string of ineffective CEOs. Josh contemted


    that without this internal turmoil, an outsider like Howard wouldn¡¯t have been presented with the


    opportunity to ascend to the position of chief executive officer.


    ¡°Is Fairy Meadow a clothing brand?¡± Kelly asked. She realized that Abigail and Luna were here in


    Capitalis for a potential coboration.


    ¡°Yeah. Josh¡¯s mind wasn¡¯t on Kelly.


    Sean took out his phone and texted Cameron, ¡®Look up Howard Creed, the current CEO of Fairy


    Meadow


    Alter Abigail and the others finished their meal, Sean also got up to leave.


    Kelly couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡®Mr. Graham, are you really going to visit her grandmother?¡±


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    He ignored her.


    After he left, Josh asked, ¡°Why pursue him of all people?¡± He had only found out about Kelly¡¯s feelings


    for Sean after returning to Pendorf. He didn¡¯t want her to suffer the same fate as Abigail, who had


    suffered a lot because of the man.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I pursue him? I invited him to lunch, and he didn¡¯t refuse. Don¡¯t you see that?¡± Kelly argued.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know Sean,¡± he replied grimly.


    She wasn¡¯t upset by his words, though. ¡°It¡¯s true that I don¡¯t know him well. It¡¯s only been a short time


    since we got to know each other, right?¡±


    Josh said, ¡°He¡¯s been married and divorced. Do you know why?¡±


    ¡°Do you think it¡¯s wrong for him to remarry? It¡¯s not always the man¡¯s fault in a divorce; maybe the


    woman had issues too.¡± Kelly immediately found an excuse for the man.


    ¡°Kelly, it¡¯s clear Sean doesn¡¯t love you. Who knows what his intentions are for agreeing to have lunch


    with you?¡± he remarked with a frown, expressing his concern for her. Josh spected that Sean might


    have been putting on a facade in front of Abigail, suggesting that his actions might not be genuine.


    Josh suspected that Sean might have only realized that he couldn¡¯t get over Abigail after his divorce.


    Although he couldn¡¯tprehend why Sean couldn¡¯t move on from Abigail, Josh firmly believed that


    Sean wasn¡¯t deserving of Kelly¡¯s love, especially considering his harsh treatment of Joan.


    Upon hearing this, Kelly stood up in displeasure. Josh, I don¡¯t like you speaking ill of him,¡± she said.


    With that, she turned around and left.


    Josh called out to her, but noticing herck of response, he reluctantly had no choice but to let her go.


    Abigail and Luna arrived at L.Moon, and Sean¡¯s car followed shortly after.


    Luna darted a nce at Sean, who was getting out of the car. She whispered to Abigail, I¡¯ll go up first.¡±


    Abigail nodded.


    After 1 una went upstairs, Abigail finally turned to look at Sean.


    Cameron followed behind Sean, saying in a soft voice, Ms. Quinn is waiting for you¡±


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    Sean shot him a cold nce, maintaining silence as he made his way toward Abigail. Upon reaching


    her, he was immediately met with her direct question, ¡°Why are you visiting my grandmother?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m justing to check on her,¡± he replied coldly.


    She pursed her lips, her expression slightly displeased. ¡°As I said, my grandma¡¯s affairs have nothing


    to do with you.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s how you see it,¡± Sean replied, walking past Abigail.


    Abigail found herself exasperated by his persistent tendency to go his way. Reluctantly, feeling a touch


    of irritation, she acknowledged she had no option but to trail along behind him.


    They walked into thepany. While taking the elevator, Sean suddenly asked, ¡°Does your


    grandmother live in thepany with you?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s ourpany¡¯s cook. Luna thinks it¡¯s convenient for her to live here,¡± Abigail replied. Since she


    couldn¡¯t drive him away, she had to put up with it.


    Their businesslike demeanor made Cameron worry for Sean. Despite the man trying his best toe


    up with excuses to get closer to Abigail, the two of them were still talking like strangers.


    Analise was busy every day; after all, she was overseeing the wholepany¡¯s catering service. For


    this reason, Luna had two break rooms ced in her office, one of them being Analise¡¯s bedroom.


    Abigail led Sean into the office. She then walked toward her desk, saying, ¡°If you¡¯re not busy. please


    wait a moment. Grandma is a bit tired from work right now. She takes a three-hour break every day at


    noon.¡±


    ¡°How many hours does she work every day?¡± Sean asked with feigned indifference while sitting on the


    couch.


    ¡°About six to seven hours, I guess. After all, there are quite a lot of people in thepany,¡± Abigail


    replied.


    Analise had to prepare lunch almost as soon as she finished preparing breakfast for Luna in the


    morning. After lunch, she took a three-hour nap and then went on to prepare dinner.


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    Chapter 415


    Chapter 415 Dirty Trick


    Looking at Abigail, Sean asked expressionlessly, ¡°Is yourpany short of cooks?¡±


    ¡°I know what you¡¯re trying to say, but my grandma is different from yours. She used to work in the fields


    from morning till night in the vige. That¡¯s the only way she won¡¯t feel bored,¡± Abigail replied. She


    thought, He has no idea how happy Grandma is while doing these things.


    His expression softened somewhat. ¡°Still, her health needs to be taken into consideration.¡±


    Abigail paid no more attention to Sean and instead turned on her tablet to prepare sketching. designs.


    Thanks to Eni¡¯s withdrawal, she now had to squeeze in time to design new items. This was her first


    time coborating with someone, so she had to do the job herself. After all, Fairy Meadow had agreed


    to work with L.Moon as its subsidiary, so L.Moon had to protect them.


    He sat on the couch while quietly watching her. After a while, he asked, ¡°Did you go to Westcape


    Vige to investigate Kelly¡¯s identity?¡±


    She nced up at him. ¡°Yeah. What were you doing there?¡±


    Sean raised an eyebrow; he didn¡¯t expect Abigail to know about it. ¡°It¡¯s not something good,¡± he replied


    vaguely.


    Uninterested in prying further, she decided to continue with her work. As shepleted her tasks, she


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    took a moment to nce up, only to discover that he had drifted into a deep slumber on the couch. She


    observed him for a while, but he remained undisturbed by her gaze. After a brief moment of


    contemtion, she shifted her attention away, pondering the thought, Big bosses are always


    engrossed in their matters¡­ Well, at present, I may be the boss of a smallpany, but I¡¯m just as


    upied. Sleep often feels like a luxury I can¡¯t quite afford.


    Atst, Analise came out of her bedroom, and the sound of the door closing awakened Sean. He sat up


    and looked at her.


    With a kindly expression, she addressed him with a simple inquiry. ¡°Sean, what brings you here?¡±


    Sean stood up, appearing humble and obedient. ¡°I happened to be in Capitalis for some business. I


    know that you live here now, so I came to see you.


    Abigail noticed that he seemed to have always behaved like this around Analisc. Although he wasn¡¯t


    affectionate toward Analise, he was very polite toward her.


    Analise broke into a smile. ¡°I was bored alone in Pendorf, and besides, I hadn¡¯t taken a good look at


    Capitalis, so I came with Abigail.¡±


    Sean nodded.


    Im going to the kitchen. Would you mind helping me? Analise said as she headed outside.


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    Abigail didn¡¯t object to it either.


    Once outside the office building, Analise said to Sean, ¡°The Pearson Family has two daughters-in-w,


    and they look exactly alike. Do you know about it?¡±


    He did know that the Pearson Family had a second daughter-inw, but he had never seen what she


    actually looked like. ¡°I know there are two daughters-inw, but I¡¯m not sure if they look identical,¡± he


    replied. He had been targeting Vincent all this time, and the focus of his investigation was on Vincent¡¯s


    affairs.


    ¡°I saw the Pearson Family¡¯s second daughter-inw today. I think I might have misunderstood what


    happened back then.¡± Analise paused with deep furrows on her brow.


    Sean looked at her, saying, ¡°If you want to look into it, I¡¯ll help you. But can you ept the


    consequences? Once the truthes to light, Abigail will have to return to the Pearson Family. In my


    opinion, the current Pearson Family isn¡¯t worth returning to.¡±


    She held his hand. ¡°Sean, please help me look into it this time. If¡­ we have to say it, we can be


    prepared in advance, which is also good for Abigail. And besides, I¡¯ve thought about it. Is it really good


    for her if we keep hiding the truth from her?


    ¡°Okay,¡± Sean replied with a nod.


    ¡°How is your grandfather?¡± Analise asked with concern while letting go of his hand.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Old Mrs. Quinn. He¡¯s recovering well, he replied in a gentle voice.


    She felt relieved upon hearing that.


    After their conversation, Sean left with Cameron. At first, this wasn¡¯t something Analise should have


    involved him in, but Colb.


    had told him to make sure to visit her once he arrived in Capitalis. He only came over after receiving


    her consent through a text message.


    The next day, even before the joint announcement by Fairy Meadow and L. Moon, a scandal broke out


    involving Luna. A video of L.Moon¡¯s CEO in bed had gone viral on the inte, revealing almost


    everything, including intimate moments and WhatsApp voice messages.


    Awoken by a call from the public rtions department, Abigail promptly listened to their story.


    Subsequently, she swiftly checked her Twitter feed


    By that time Twitter was already flooded with new of the scandal.


    After watching the video, she quickly left her room without even bothering to freshen up.


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    Upon entering Luna¡¯s office, Abigail saw Luna sitting expressionless in front of theptop, which filled


    her with worry. ¡°The video on the inte is fake, right?¡±


    Luna nced up at her. ¡°It¡¯s fake, but its impact is there nheless.¡±


    Abigailprehended Luna¡¯s concern. The underlying intention seemed to be aimed at tarnishing


    Luna¡¯s reputation. The worry was that certainizens might solely perceive this skewed version of the


    news without considering subsequent rifications. As a result, the stigma could persist and spread


    further. Contemting this consequence, a wave of guilt washed over Abigail.


    Luna calmed down. ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking, but this isn¡¯t your fault. You don¡¯t have to kick


    yourself.¡±


    ¡°Anyway, we need to rify this and find the mastermind,¡± Abigail said, her voice filled with


    determination as she approached Luna.


    Luna replied, ¡°You know what? When a woman is sessful, 80 percent of the people don¡¯t believe


    she achieved everything through her efforts. They¡¯d think she gained everything by sleeping with


    influential people. That¡¯s why they chose to use this method to attack me.¡±


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    Chapter 416 Brazenly


    Abigail agreed with Luna. She felt powerless and angry. Suddenly, the office¡¯s phone rang. It was


    someone from Fairy Meadow, so Luna picked it up right away. ¡°Yes?¡± she asked coldly.


    Abigail huddled closer.


    ¡°Miss Smith, it¡¯s me. It¡¯s about that case on the inte. Do you want to deal with it so we can post it on


    Twitter?¡± Howard asked.


    Luna was surprised. ¡°Fairy Meadow isn¡¯tining because of the scandal?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re partners now. There¡¯s no need to talk about that, and who even knows if it¡¯s the truth. We just


    do what we need to do and make a statement about the scandal. There¡¯s aunch event tonight,¡±


    Howard said nonchntly.


    That scandal broke out the moment they struck a partnership. Howard knew that L.Moon¡¯s enemies


    were behind this.


    ¡°You don¡¯t believe it?¡± Luna was surprised.


    Howard chuckled lightly. ¡°You did say someone was trying to attack L.Moon. The fact they did this right


    before our partnership could officially begin means it¡¯s part of their tactic.¡±


    ¡°I see. I¡¯ll make the statement. The event will go on as usual tonight.¡± Luna then hung up, feeling a


    lot better.


    Abigail heaved a sigh of relief as well, but before Luna even did anything, the videos online were


    quickly dealt with. L.Moon made a statement dering that the video was made by Al and that they


    would investigate the matter. The statement sounded too formal as if thepany didn¡¯t care about the


    issue. If they had panicked, people would think the scandal was true.


    Not long after the statement was posted, much to Abigail¡¯s surprise, the government¡¯s official Twitter


    ount released a video talking about how business owners would use AI to create videos to attack


    theirpetitors. She reposted the video right away and saw her fans¡¯ replies.


    ¡®Miss Smith might not be too prominent, but L.Moon got this far thanks to her as well. I can¡¯t believe


    someone would make this kind of video just to attack L. Moon. Just because she¡¯s a woman, they think


    slut shaming will take her down, huh?


    Thepetitor is awful. I can¡¯t believe the government¡¯s not looking into this. If every sessful


    businesswoman has to face this kind of video, no woman will start a business. Come on, find out who


    the culprit is. I¡¯m shaking here.¡¯


    Disgusting. I¡¯ve been following L. Moon, but I¡¯m not a fan. Even I think this is disgusting. I feel angry on


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    Miss Smith¡¯s behalf. What kind of trashpany would do this?¡±


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    Everyone was condemning the culprit online, and Abigail was moved. Even though the scandal did


    affect them a little, there were still many people who were on Luna¡¯s side.


    The joint press release was an event important to Fairy Meadow and L.Moon. Howard was the one


    who got the venue, and L.Moon just had to y along. At night, Abigail and Luna reached the venue,


    but the moment they got out of the car, the reporters surrounded them. Abigail quickly stood in front of


    her friend.


    The reporters trained their cameras on Luna. One of the reporters quickly asked, ¡°Miss Smith, is it true


    that the video is Al-edited? The person in the video looks just like-¡±


    ¡°Are you questioning the government?¡± Abigail interrupted the reporter calmly.


    The reporter looked at Abigail, and he retorted, ¡°The government only talked about the phenomenon.


    They didn¡¯t say they released the video for Miss Smith. If anyone can deflect the truth with the pretext


    of ¡®Al makes it, then they can twist the truth.¡±


    ¡°Do you think you can humiliate me by saying that?¡± Luna sneered.


    Abigail looked at the reporter with scorn. ¡°Who are you working for? They send a lowly scum like you


    on this job, eh?¡±


    The reporter looked upset by thements. Before the other reporters could say anything, however,


    Abigail continued, ¡°Now is not the time for interviews. Move away, or I¡¯m calling security. I¡¯ll summon


    you when we¡¯re ready for questions.¡±


    She dragged Luna and tried to leave. The reporters went after them, but security stopped them. Before


    they could get far, someone shouted, ¡°Mr. Graham came too.¡±


    Abigail and Luna stopped and turned around. They saw Seaning out of his car. Cameron closed


    the door for him and followed him as he approached thedies. When he approached them, Sean


    looked at the blocked reporters behind thedies, and he asked Abigail, ¡°You hired these third-rate


    reporters?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know who they are,¡± Abigail answered without hesitation.


    ¡°Deal with them, Cameron,¡± Sean ordered, then he went into the venue.


    Luna held Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°Who invited him? How dare he brazenlye in?¡±


    ¡°Howard, maybe,¡± Abigail muttered with uncertainty.


    While Cameron was threatening the reporters, another car stopped at the entryway Abigail saw Josh


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    ¡°Miss Smith, Ms. Quinn, I¡¯m here to congratte you. You don¡¯t mind me, do you?¡± Josh greeted the


    ¡°It¡¯s our pleasure to have you here, Mr. Pearson.¡± Luna smiled.


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    Chapter 417 You Can Only Look Up to Him


    After thedies went into the venue, Howard and the top brass for Fairy Meadow came in. Sean and


    the others took up first-row seats. Behind them were people from the industry invited by Howard. The


    host was exceptionally happy. She was looking motivated when she got onto the stage.


    The host smiled and announced, ¡°Fairy Meadow is one of the earliestpanies making local


    products, and now it¡¯s partnering up with L.Moon, a youngpany. It¡¯s a surprising cross-


    generational coboration.¡±


    Then, she looked at Howard. ¡°Mr. Creed, what made you want to partner up with L.Moon?¡±


    Howard looked at the camera and said, ¡°Fairy Meadow has been fading from the people¡¯s attention for


    a long time. It¡¯s our honor to partner up with L.Moon.¡± He was obviously telling the media that Fairy


    Meadow wasn¡¯t as strong as it used to be. Partnering up with L.Moon was them trying to regain their


    former glory.


    The host nodded and continued, ¡°When Fairy Meadow first introduced itself, it garnered the loyalty of


    manydies and made a name for itself in its generation. Ten years have gone by since then.¡±


    As Abigail listened to the host, an idea urred to her. A moment of hesitationter, she got out her


    notebook and jotted her inspiration down.


    Sean saw what she was doing, and he observed her Luna noticed what Abigail was doing, and she


    huddled closer to her furtively. When she saw what Abigail was writing, Luna looked surprised.


    Howard looked at them and saw Luna¡¯s surprise. He smiled. Josh saw the look on Howard¡¯s face and


    the hands on his knees clenched.


    Abigail finished writing and gave Luna a look that said, ¡®What do you think?¡¯


    Luna gave her a thumbs-up and smiled brightly. The host then looked at her. ¡°Miss Smith, what made


    youe up with the idea to partner with Fairy Meadow? Judging by the designs of theirdies¡¯


    fashion items, I can¡¯t imagine yourpany sharing any simrities with them.¡±


    Luna looked at Abigail. ¡°If it¡¯s a design question, you must ask the designer. I¡¯m not an expert here.¡±


    The host gave her a look of apology. ¡°What gave you the idea then, na?¡±


    ¡°Fairy Meadow¡¯s designs are looking for a breakthrough. We met during an exhibition, so it was fate, I


    think. Abigail responded calmly.


    Luna saw the host looking at her, and she smiled. Moon is a newpany. We need a veteran to icad


    us. It wasn¡¯t an outstanding answer, but it showed respect to Fairy Meadow.


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    The event was a simple one, and it came to an end quickly. The reporters came to ask questions as


    well. The first few reporters asked regr questions, but when they were nearing the end of the


    session, one reporter raised their camera and asked Luna. ¡°Is the video circting online about you


    true? Yourpany has made a statement about it, but a lot of people who analyzed it said it wasn¡¯t


    made by AI. Did you really sleep with someone to get the deal?¡±


    Abigail looked at Luna. She didn¡¯t show any displeasure, and she looked as cool as ever. Before Luna


    could answer, Howard said, ¡°Then find the people who analyzed it. I¡¯d like to see who¡¯s the pro here.


    The government, or them.¡±


    The other reporters scoffed at that question, but they were curious about the answer as well.


    ¡°The government didn¡¯t say her video was fake. What proof do you have that they made the video to


    clear her name?¡± the reporter asked, sounding rather brave.


    Abigail stood up and looked at the reporter. ¡°Everything you have said today is evidence we can use to


    sue you. Unless you can find the guy who analyzed the video and imed that it was true, you¡¯ll be


    taking all responsibility.¡±


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    That shut the reporters up.


    Sean looked at the reporter and whispered to Cameron, ¡°Do you remember what he looks like?¡±


    Cameron understood what he was trying to say, and he nodded, staring at the reporter.


    When the reporter was going to ask more questions, Josh stood up. ¡°Did you ask that stupid question


    out of your insecurity? Just because you¡¯re an old guy who can only make a living by asking stupid


    questions, do you think all sessful women sleep their way to the top?¡±


    The reporter went red, angered by thatment.


    ¡°People like you will never break free from the bottom. No matter how you degrade a sessful


    woinan, you¡¯re still a failed reporter. Someone like you shouldn¡¯t be a reporter, got it?¡± Josh mocked


    after the reporter kept quiet.


    Abigail was surprised that he got so angry on behalf of Luna.


    Luna coughed and said, ¡°Thanks.¡± She looked at the camera. ¡°A lot of times, women like me have to


    face a lot of questions and degrading remarks. I¡¯m telling you now that they¡¯re trying to cover up for


    their insecurity, ipetence, and indolence by throwing insults We don¡¯t have to care about them


    because they only have one chance to show their faces to us. And then, we¡¯ll be something they can


    never reach.¡±

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    That encouraged a lot of people. Security dragged the furious reporter out, and the questions came to


    an end. Everyone went to the dining hall. Abigail sat with Luna and talked about the inspiration she got


    during the press release with Howard. ¡°Fairy Meadow has been running for ten years now. The


    members who still support you must have a sense of nostalgia and loyalty; that¡¯s why I¡¯m going to


    design some clothes that talk about nostalgia.¡± Abigail handed the notebook to Howard.


    Luna knew what the designs were, so she wasn¡¯t listening intently. She looked around, and when she


    turned around, she saw the guy she wanted to see. Josh was looking at her as well. The moment their


    eyes met, something red in Luna¡¯s heart. She looked away and listened to her friend¡¯s conversation.


    ¡°The series is nice, but I don¡¯t know much about designs. You have a lot of fans. You know what the


    buyers like.¡± Howard took over Fairy Meadow on short notice. Without any knowledge of design, he


    had no idea how magnificent this design was.


    ¡°Then do whatever you guys want. I want toe up with some designs alone.¡± Abigail took back her


    notebook.


    Howard nodded, and he turned to Luna. ¡°Miss Smith, may I have a dance?¡±


    Luna was a little surprised, but she nodded. Abigail watched as the duo went onto the dance floor.


    Once someone else blocked her sight, she looked away and whipped out her tablet toe up with a


    draft. She was in a quiet corner, and there was no one around. A whileter, Josh came to sit with her.


    Josh asked gently, ¡°They¡¯re dancing, and you¡¯re working overtime?¡±


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    Abigail leaned on the chair and looked at Josh. ¡°You¡¯re not in this industry. How did you know we were


    going to call a press release?¡±


    ¡°All I did was ask around.¡± Josh looked at Luna, who was dancing with Howard, and he tucked away


    his annoyance.


    Abigail stopped drawing and looked at Josh. ¡°Technically, we don¡¯t know each other well. There¡¯s no


    reason for you toe here. Why did youe anyway?¡±


    Josh noticed the question in her eyes. He got a little nervous, but he said, ¡°But we still know each other,


    so I came to show some support.


    Abigail nodded. She said, ¡°I hope that¡¯s really your only goal.¡±


    Josh was about to argue, but Sean and Cameron came over. Sean sat on the other side of Abigail and


    looked at her tablet. ¡°You¡¯re just letting that nder slide?¡± he asked.


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    ¡°Can we even look into every case the moment they pop up?¡± Abigail answered coolly. Luna and I are


    busy.


    Sean said nothing. Cameron looked at Luna, then he whispered to Josh, ¡°Mr. Pearson, Miss Smith


    should be thirsty after the dance. Why don¡¯t you give her something to drink?¡±


    Everyone seemed to see through what Sean was thinking. Josh didn¡¯t feel fidgety. Instead, he got up,


    took a ss of fruit juice, and approached Luna.


    Abigail wondered how Josh fell for Luna. Sean was envious of Josh. At least he and Luna were still


    clean. There was no misunderstanding between them, so he could court her openly.


    Since he wasn¡¯t saying anything, Abigail kept quiet as well, and she went back to work. About an hour


    of silenceter, the dinner came to an end.


    As Luna took Abigail back to thepany, the former looked at Sean. She nced at them a few times


    during the dance, and she noticed that neither Sean nor Abigail talked during the hour. Sean sat with


    Abigail for a whole hour. That¡¯s romantic.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, Luna said.


    Abigail nodded and tucked her tablet away. She got up and left with Luna. Once they had left, Sean


    heaved a sigh.


    Cameron felt resigned. Hey, I created this opportunity, but you were the one who did not say a word.


    Luna and Abigail went outside, and Abigail asked, ¡°When did you and Josh get so close?¡±


    Came


    ¡°Josh? Oh, forgot to tell you-he up with the idea of the wooden logo, but we didn¡¯t talk much. You know


    how busy I am.¡± Luna didn¡¯t get Josh¡¯s feelings for her.


    Abigail noticed how serious her friend was, and she knew that Luna had no idea Josh had a crush on


    her. ¡°So that¡¯s why he spoke up for you. I thought he had a crush on you?¡± Abigail pretended to be hit


    by realization. Hey, this woman talks about lewd stuff a lot, but she¡¯s unexpectedly pure when the real


    deales around.


    ¡°Huh? We haven¡¯t even met that many times. If he really has a crush on me, I have no idea why. I think


    Howard¡¯s being obvious with his hints, though. Luna smiled.


    Abigail held her hand. ¡°What do you think about Howard?¡±


    ¡°Not bad. He¡¯s young, motivated, and obedient. I like younger men like him.¡± Luna smiled.


    Howard was straightforward about his feelings, and Luna liked that. She liked straightforward people


    Rtionships involving people like Scan and Abigail would make her head explode.


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    Abigail was happy for her. ¡°If you can be a couple with Howard, it¡¯s a good thing.¡± She held Luna¡¯s


    hand and smiled.


    ¡°I hope so. I don¡¯t ask much from my boyfriend. We¡¯re both busy, so we can¡¯t go around a lot like the


    younger people.¡± Luna was happy too.


    Abigail thought it was a shame Josh lost out on this. Luna would never pick someone who kept his


    feelings bottled up.


    Luna teased, ¡°You and Sean sat for a whole hour without saying a word. That¡¯s romantic.¡±


    ¡°He can sit all he wants. I have no feelings for him,¡± Abigail uttered coolly.


    ¡°I think Sean must still like you. Why else would he go wherever you go? He must want you,¡± Luna


    mentioned adamantly. She looked at him a few times and could see that Sean was trying his best to


    hold himself back, but he still expressed his love for Abigail. Even Howard thought Sean liked Abigail.


    ¡°So what if he likes me?¡± Abigail asked calmly. If she had to feel moved just because he liked her, they


    would have started talking right after he sat down instead of staying in silence for a whole hour. He


    would argue with her at first, but as time went by, even he knew that they had nothing to talk about


    anymore.


    ¡°If we can make Sean tell Kelly in the face that he likes you, she¡¯s going to explode with anger,¡± Luna


    said evilly.


    ¡°Forget it. It¡¯s not a good thing that he likes me. And I have to start working a lot soon. I have no


    red helplessly.


    time to deal with bigaili


    ¡°You have it hard, darling.¡± Luna patted Abigail¡¯s checks.


    ¡°You too. Let¡¯s go home.¡± Abigail held her hand and left.


    After they got into the car, Sean told Cameron to drive in the opposite direction. Cameron drove. and


    he sighed.


    ¡°Say what you have to say.¡± Sean shot him a look.


    ¡°I have nothing to say,¡± Cameron mumbled, sounding a little mncholic. I did what I could, but what


    could I do if my boss wouldn¡¯t say a word?


    ¡°You re asking for it.¡± Sean¡¯s face fell. Cameron¡¯s been getting a little rudetely


    Cameron shut up and said nothing.


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    A while of silenceter, Sean said, ¡°Nothing you say can help you. Don¡¯t do this anymore. If you ruin


    my n, you¡¯re getting it.¡±


    ¡°Miss Smith has two guys going after her. Someone¡¯s going to court Ms. Quinn too,¡± Cameron


    muttered.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been single for a long time. Worry about yourself first, Seanmented, looking outside the


    window. The most prominent feeling he got from the meeting was that the ties he shared with Abigail


    were fading. He felt powerless but had no idea how to deal with it.


    Meanwhile, Cameron grumbled to himself, What? You want me to date someone, huh? I am on call all


    day, every day. No woman could date a guy like me. You might call me for a job right when we¡¯re


    having a sexy time!


    The men fell silent. A long whileter, Sean said, ¡°Focus on the n.¡±


    Cameron nodded. Sean knew that once the problem was cut off, he would have time to nurture a


    rtionship with Abigail. Still, the direction their rtionship was heading unnerved him. He had to


    speed up the n.


    Troubled Times released its trailer in the middle of November. The trailer was magnificent. The actors


    and their costume design were close to the original source. Fans of TV dramas couldn¡¯t wait to watch it.


    ¡®God, the costume is awesome, and the drama feels like a movie. I can¡¯t wait!¡±


    ¡®I hope it¡¯s not some serious, getting boringtely. Most of them are eye candies, but the stories are a


    drag. The actors are fine, but I just don¡¯t get that feeling.


    gged-out show again.


    Period dramas ar gelting to


    ¡®Am I the only one who thinks that the scene where the poet recites his poem with his clothes almost


    taken off gives me goosebumps?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not, sister. It just gives me the oomph. Poets should be like him-lively and yet dismayed. I hope


    this won¡¯t be another boring, serious drama.¡±


    The poprity of the trailer lent some poprity to L.Moon as well. Abigail came out from her long


    session of work. Troubled Times would air at the end of November. and she had an interview to attend.


    The interview was important for Freshie.


    She put on her makeup early in the morning, and wore a white down jacket paired with a wine- red


    dress. The hem of the dress had fur sewn to it, and a golden phoenix was embroidered on the dress,


    while silver clouds apanied it.


    Abigail was taken to the interview venue. The moment she got out of the car, two staff members


    aine and tried to lead her to the building, but then someone charged ahead Before the staff


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    members could realize what was going on, the attacker pounced at Abigail.


    Abigail was already shaky from wearing heels, and she fell onto the car behind her the moment. she


    was attacked.


    The reporters who got blocked gasped. The staff members snapped out of their stupor, but it was too


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± someone roared.


    Abigail¡¯s head buzzed. She knew amotion was happening around her, but that was it. Her attacker


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    ¡°No! What are you doing? I¡¯m here for my wife. What¡¯s the matter with you?¡± the attacker roared.


    Abigail tried to push him away, but the attacker held her tighter.


    ¡°Let her go. You just hurt na, and she needs to go to the hospital,¡± the weingmittee


    shouted angrily, but the attacker held Abigail tighter.


    Abigail felt her chest squeezing up, and she was suffocating. The reporters were snapping photos, and


    they were excited. News about na already being married would go viral.


    ¡°I know she¡¯s fine. She¡¯s pretending she¡¯s hurt because she won¡¯t forgive me. She came to the capital


    just to hide from me. I know. That¡¯s why I came to apologize!¡± the man shouted, his voice breaking.


    Abigail slowly came to, and with difficulty, she said, ¡°Let me go.¡±


    The man shed tears. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, honey. I shouldn¡¯t have made you mad. Let¡¯s get back together.. I¡¯ve


    thought about it, and I¡¯m so-¡±


    ¡°Shut up! Who the hell are you? I don¡¯t know you! Abigail roared, struggling.


    The weingmittee knew something was wrong, and they tried to pull Abigail away, but the man


    kept holding onto her and kicked everyone who tried to get near him. ¡°I know you¡¯re still mad, but I


    won¡¯t make you angry anymore. We¡¯ll move out. We won¡¯t stay with my mom anymore, so please, calm


    down, and let¡¯s patch things up, alright?¡± The man then tried to kiss Abigail.


    Abigail raised her bag and mmed it onto the man. The moment he let go, she shoved him away and


    tried to escape, but the man extended his leg, and she tripped and fell. Everything went ck the


    moment she fell. Chaos ensued. The guards then came and pinned the man down.


    When Sean arrived at the hospital, there was already a group of people outside Abigail¡¯s ward. The


    doctor couldn¡¯t pull them away. Sean quickly approached the ward, and he heard a man say,


    sorry, honey. I didn¡¯t mean any of this. I panicked when you dumped me. Please, I¡¯ll apologize to the


    inte. I¡¯ll grovel. Just forgive me.¡±


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    Sean¡¯s temples throbbed, and he clenched his hands into fists. Before he came, he saw theizens


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    talking about how Abigail was married and her husband was a man they had never seen before. This


    mongrel tried to kiss Abigail in public and harmed her twice, huh?


    He approached the group of people quickly. Gossipydies surrounded the ward. One held up her


    phone and chatted with her livestream viewers She married my son for three years. Made me mad


    because she couldn¡¯t give us a child. I knew I was wrong, so I took my son here to


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    apologize. Oh, I¡¯m not trying to use her fame or anything. I know my son¡¯s not worthy of her


    achievements. There was an ent in her voice. ¡°But they used to really be in love. What do you mean


    she won¡¯t even fall for my son? They¡¯ve slept together for three whole years, and now you¡¯re saying


    she would never fall for my boy? Just because she¡¯s pretty doesn¡¯t mean anyth-


    Sean snatched the phone and mmed it onto the wall. The otherdies who were holding up their


    phones were stunned. The guy who was on the ground putting on an act had no idea what was


    happening. He was still talking to the furious Abigail. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, honey. I¡¯m so-¡±


    Sean mmed his foot into the man¡¯s back and made him lie t on the ground. ¡°Who are you calling


    honey? Exin yourself, or you die.¡± Sean was utterly mad at this point. He didn¡¯t care. about the


    people who were live-streaming around him.


    ¡°Calm down, Sean!¡± Abigail shouted. Her head screamed in pain, and she inhaled sharply.


    ¡°Abigail is my honey!¡± the man on the ground shouted.


    Cameron came in. He saw the greasy, leering man on the ground, and he thought this wast


    preposterous.


    ¡°Cameron¡­¡± Abigail called out to him weakly.


    Cameron went over and said quietly, ¡°I can¡¯t stop him when he¡¯s this mad.¡±


    And then the man screamed. Sean stomped down on his mouth without mercy. ¡°Who are you calling


    honey? Say it again if you dare! You tried to kiss her, didn¡¯t you?¡± With that, he stomped harder.


    The air was filled with the man¡¯s


    Only the woman who had her screams. The livestreamingdies almost wetted themselves.


    phone smashed charged in, hollering, ¡°Murder, murder!¡±


    Chaos ensued. Abigail watched as Cameron pulled Sean back. She got out of bed and tried to pull


    him back.


    Sean knew what she was doing, and he roared, ¡°Lie back down! You think I¡¯ve gone mad, huh? I¡¯m not


    as rash as you think.¡±


    After getting screamed at, Abigail went back to her bed. Sean was too fierce. She didn¡¯t dare say


    anything.


    Cameron tossed the man out of the hospital after Sean almost turned him into a mangled mess. There


    were a lot of reporters staking out the hospital after they knew Sean charged in and flew into a rage for


    Abigail. The moment the man was tossed out, the reporters surrounded him.


    The woman who was pulling him shouted, ¡°Murder That rich b*stard killed my son¡¯ My boy¡¯s evil ex-wife


    tried to get him killed! She hooked up with a rich pig!¡±

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    Before she could finish, Cameron grabbed her by the cor. ¡°Watch your tongue. nder na and


    you¡¯ll be taken to court.¡±


    The look in Cameron¡¯s eyes shocked the woman. Her legs buckled and she almost fell to the ground.


    She quickly pulled up the man and tried to leave, but she was shivering.


    Cameron turned around, and Sean came out of the hospital. The reporters were excited, but they didn¡¯t


    have the courage to ask any questions. They were worried Sean might beat them up.


    Sean looked at the cameras coldly. ¡°na would never marry anyone else because I¡¯m the only one


    she has ever been with. You know what to write.¡±


    The reporters nodded. None dared to argue. Once Sean and Cameron were gone, the reporters flew


    into a frenzy.


    ¡°So, na and Sean are going out?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. He said he was the only one she had ever been with. Maybe it¡¯s a secret marriage.¡±


    ¡°I think you¡¯re right. That would exin why he would show up anywhere na goes. It seems he¡¯s


    been protecting his wife.¡±


    ¡°Big scoop.¡±


    Sean calmed down slowly after he went back to Abigail¡¯s ward. Only now, he had time to see how


    Abigail was doing.


    ¡°You beat someone up when there were people live-streaming!¡± Abigail disagreed with his actions.


    Sean sat beside the bed and raised her chin. ¡°Did that man touch you?¡±


    Abigail frowned. ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I mean, if he did, I¡¯d have cut his mouth off. Just thinking about it enraged Sean. He couldn¡¯t ept it if


    Abigail would be with another guy. He almost exploded with rage when he saw the video. The only


    thought he had was to kill the man who touched Abigail.


    ¡°No, and I could have-¡±


    Sean interrupted impatiently. ¡°I know you could¡¯ve solved it, but I saw what happened, and I was mad


    Abigail. I don¡¯t care how you refuse me, but I won¡¯t let you date any other guy. You¡¯re never marrying


    anyone else unless I¡¯m six feet under.¡±


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    Abigail was angry and annoyed. A whileter, she said, ¡°Who I date is none of your business.¡±


    ¡°Try me,¡± Sean growled.


    Abigail thought she was already mad enough after what Sean did to her, but when she saw the tweet


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    Luna sent her, she got angrier. She and Sean were already divorced, but the media said they were


    secretly married. What the hell did he tell the reporters? ¡°What did you tell the reporters, Sean? Clear


    this up this instant!¡± Abigail tossed the phone away after she saw the tweet.


    Sean was ying with his phone. Without looking up, he said, ¡°Clear what up?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t y dumb!¡± Abigail was more than annoyed.


    ¡°How should I know what to clear up if you¡¯re not telling me?¡± Sean countered calmly.


    ¡°The reporters say we¡¯re secretly married. The whole inte says we¡¯re married. They wouldn¡¯t have


    found out if you hadn¡¯t told them!¡± Abigail snapped.


    Sean was ying his game. He seemed like he had heard Abigail, but then he also seemed like he


    didn¡¯t hear her.


    ¡°I¡¯m talking to you, Sean Graham!¡± Abigail raised her voice.


    ¡°I heard you. I¡¯m trying to remember what I told them yesterday. I¡¯m sure I never told them we were


    married. How am I supposed to know what they think about my statement?¡± Seanmented coolly.


    Abigail almost stomped her foot in fury. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t given them hints, they wouldn¡¯t havee up


    with this. They¡¯re always careful about your news. They would never write anything stupid. without your


    permission.¡±


    ¡°These are the capital¡¯s reporters, not Pendorf¡¯s. How am I supposed to know they woulde up with


    these stories?¡± Sean put on a look of innocence.


    Abigail gritted her teeth and red at Sean. ¡°Keep ying dumb.¡±


    Sean seemed to have finished his game, and he looked at Abigail. ¡°Want to have a go? That developer


    developed this when you wereing up with designs. The public test server was released yesterday.¡±


    Abigail was deadpan as she muttered, ¡°Do I look like I have time?¡± She was so busy she had to attend


    the interview in the hospital the next day. Abigail thought she was unlucky. She just had to run into


    things like this.


    ¡°The clothes you designed are pretty. y the game, and I¡¯ll buy them,¡± Sean said childishly


    ¡°I don¡¯t have time Abigail had to squeeze time out just for her designs. She had no time for


    games.


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    Sean sighed as if he was regretful.


    ¡°How much time do you have, anyway? Don¡¯t you have work to do?¡± Abigail asked with scorn.


    ¡°I get Cameron to help me out when I¡¯m not ying,¡± Sean said matter-of-factly.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t understand the point of him ying this game. She leaned on her bed and stayed


    silent.


    ¡°I told Cameron to look into it. Someone asked those people to do this. I think Martha¡¯s involved,¡± Sean


    mentioned as he continued ying his game.


    Abigail grunted.


    ¡°They¡¯re tough nuts to crack, so we need some time,¡± he added.


    ¡°The moment you beat that guy up during the livestream, you can¡¯t keep this up anymore. You¡¯ll be the


    prime suspect if anything happens to the guy.¡± Abigail looked at him.


    Sean fell silent for a while. He blurted, ¡°I couldn¡¯t have gotten them to slip up if I didn¡¯t do that. If we let


    this chance pass us by, it¡¯d be a shame.¡±


    ¡°So, you know what happened to me earlier was someone else¡¯s n before you beat the guy up?¡±


    Abigail was surprised.


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    Sean nodded. ¡°If I didn¡¯t toss in the bait, they wouldn¡¯t have fallen for the trap.¡±


    Abigail thought, Oh, so having the mediae up with those stories was on purpose?


    The moment she went silent, he knew he said something wrong. He quickly said, ¡°I was really mad


    when I beat that guy up. You know I love you¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t,¡± Abigailmented coolly.


    Sean shut up and started ying his game again. Abigail couldn¡¯t understand him. Does he have that


    much time?


    While Sean was ying, Abigail picked up her tablet and started designing again. A whileter, he


    said, ¡°If you work so hard, you¡¯re going to ruin yourself at this rate.¡±


    Abigail was already enthralled with work. She didn¡¯t care what Sean was saying. Sean stopped ying


    and rested his chin on his hand, staring at her as she worked.


    Eventually, someone opened the door. Kelly stood at the entryway. The moment Sean looked at her,


    she smiled. ¡°Mr. Graham, you¡¯re here too. I¡¯m here to see if Abigail¡¯s fine.¡±


    Abigail put on a look of annoyance. She looked at Kelly and drawled, ¡°I don¡¯t remember being that


    close to you.¡±


    Martha stuck her head into the doorway. Displeased, she said, ¡°Why are you always ungrateful?¡±


    Abigail wouldn¡¯t entertain her. She exited her design app and put her tablet aside. ¡°Sean, she¡¯s here for


    you. Take her away. I need to rest.¡±


    Sean looked at her in displeasure, and he stood up. ¡°She¡¯s fine. I¡¯ve visited her, so let¡¯s go home.¡±


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    Kelly said. ¡°You should go home now that Abigail wants to rest. I¡¯ll take care of her while she¡¯s asleep.¡±


    Sean looked at her coldly. ¡°She¡¯s not that close to you. You don¡¯t have to stay here and be a nuisance.


    Martha heard that, and she got mad. She was about to speak her mind, but Kelly held her back. ¡°I just


    think it¡¯s hard for you to take care of her yourself, so I came to see if I could help,¡± she exined


    quietly.


    ¡°Shes noi paralyzed or immobile. I don¡¯t really need to take care of her, Sean stated coldly.


    Martha couldn¡¯t stand this anymore. She held Kelly¡¯s hand. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this. He can die of


    exhaustion, and it¡¯s still none of your business. She didn¡¯t want Kelly to keep trying to butter


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    up to someone who didn¡¯t care about her. It was degrading. No matter how brilliant Sean was, she


    shouldn¡¯t go after him.


    Kelly was a little angry, and she flung Martha¡¯s hand away and left. Martha quickly went after her.


    Nervous, she asked, ¡°Are you angry, Kelly?¡±


    They came to a quiet corner, and Kelly stopped all of a sudden. She wheeled around and looked at


    Martha. ¡°I asked you toe over so you could help me. Why did you say that to him?¡±


    Martha got fidgety because Kelly was mad. ¡°Sorry. I just don¡¯t want you to be maligned.¡±


    Kelly was displeased with Martha, but she didn¡¯t show it openly. After forcing herself to calm down, she


    said, ¡°Sean is a proud man. The more you fight him, the more he hates you.¡±


    Martha looked guilty. She said quietly, ¡°I don¡¯t like Abigail¡¯s attitude either. Staying there is just going to


    make life hard for you.¡±


    ¡°How is it going to make life difficult for me? Ms. Quinn might look like she has a short temper, but she


    won¡¯t make things hard for me,¡± Kelly said nonchntly.


    Martha had a lot to say, but in the end, she only sighed. ¡°You keep thinking the best of people.¡±


    Kelly smiled. ¡°It¡¯s alright. We only got along this badly because of a misunderstanding. We¡¯ll clear


    things up eventually.¡±


    Martha didn¡¯t think so. Sean obviously liked Abigail. Why are you butting in? There¡¯s no point.


    Since Martha was quiet, Kelly blurted, ¡°Eric likes Abigail a lot, and she gets along with him well. Will he


    ¡°Not sure, but the Davidsons won¡¯t agree to their marriage. Your cousin has had a crush on him since


    she was little. Your aunt¡¯s been there for him since he was a kid. She thinks of him as her future son-in-


    divorced woman had already ensured that the Davidsons wouldn¡¯t ept her.


    ¡°But you know how Eric is. He won¡¯t go for anyone else now that he has eyes for Abigail. Abigail has it


    tough. I¡¯d be happy for her if she could marry him.¡± Kelly put on a look of pity.


    ¡°They can deal with their matters themselves.¡± Martha didn¡¯t want to take part in this. Her sister would


    be mad if she heard about this, let alone the Davidsons.


    Kelly held Martha¡¯s hand and put on an innocent look. ¡°Mom, if we can help Abigail convince Eric¡¯s


    parents and get them married, will she stop hating me?¡±


    Martha panicked. ¡°Dei¡¯t do anything stupid. The Davidsons would never ept Abigail. She¡¯s already


    divorced, so this would be her second marriage. Eric is a brilliant man, and he would never marry a


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    They left the hospital. Martha would asionally call out to Kelly, but she ignored her. When they


    reached home, Kelly stormed upstairs, got into her room, and locked the door. Resigned, Martha called


    Josh. The moment the call went through, she angrily asked, ¡°Why do you nevere home? Where


    are you?¡±


    He woulde home after work every day before this, but it had been a few nights since hest came


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    home.


    ¡°I¡¯m outside. What do you want?¡± Josh asked gently.


    ¡°Your sister¡¯s angry. Come back and talk to her,¡± Martha said matter-of-factly.


    Josh was silent for a while before he questioned, ¡°She¡¯s mad because Scan stood up for Abigail again,


    right? You guys should give up. Abigail and Scan share aplex rtionship. The Grahams and


    Quinns are good friends too. It¡¯s not something our family can deal with.¡±


    Martha knew that. That was why she rejected the idea the moment Kelly said they should match Eric


    and Abigail up, but the moment she said that, Kelly got mad and ignored her. Martha held. her phone


    and quietly asked, ¡°Say, what are the chances of Eric and Abigail getting together?¡±


    Josh mused over it seriously. ¡°It¡¯s not impossible if he can move her. Abigail doesn¡¯t like Sean. She has


    enmity against his family because his grandmother hurt hers. Sean¡¯s been the only one giving in this


    rtionship. Abigail ignores him.¡±


    ¡°So, if Eric insists on dating Abigail, his parents can¡¯t do anything about it, can they?¡± Martha got a little


    hurried.


    That made Josh suspicious


    ¡°You think Kelly can date Sean if Eric dates Abigail? You¡¯re overthinking things. You have no idea what


    kind of man Sean is. You should tell Kelly to give up.¡±


    ¡°If she has no idea who he is, then she can slowly get to know him. He can¡¯t have a heart of stone, can


    he? Your sister won¡¯t date anyone but him. Just tell me if Eric and Abigail can be a thing if Eric insists?¡±


    Martha demanded unhappily.


    Calmly, Josh said, ¡°I have no idea. His parents are not simple-minded people. If Abigail¡¯s just a poor


    orphan who¡¯s still single, then it¡¯s still possible. But the Davidsons know Abigail¡¯s divorced. If she were


    a part of our family, then she would have a special status, but she¡¯s just amoner who¡¯s divorced.


    You think the Davidsons would agree to this?¡±


    If Eric really wants to marry Abigail, I can do the talking.¡± Martha muttered.


    Josh got angry at that point. ¡°Don¡¯t do that just because Kelly likes Sean. He¡¯s not worth the effort.


    There are a lot of men suitable for her. Why must you go for the one who¡¯ll give you the most hassie?¡±


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    ¡°Because your sister likes him. We can¡¯t do anything about the dress, but you can¡¯t say we can¡¯t do


    anything to help her in the world of romance!¡± Martha snapped. ¡°I won¡¯t take this. Kelly is a brilliant


    woman. There¡¯s no reason for Sean to refuse. If he refuses, I¡¯ll talk to his grandmother. He won¡¯t defy


    his own grandmother, no?¡±


    Before Josh could say anything, Martha ended the call. That gave him a headache. He put his phone in


    his pocket and saw Lunaing out from the partner¡¯s office.


    Luna¡¯s face fell the moment she saw him. ¡°I don¡¯t care how long you follow me, but I¡¯m still telling you


    that I like younger men. We¡¯ll never be a thing. She couldn¡¯t believe Abigail¡¯s prediction. came true. A


    few days ago, Josh came and confessed to her, much to her shock.


    When Luna was down in the dumps in romance, she couldn¡¯t even see any hot men in her area. Now


    her luck had turned, and two hot guys came after her at once. They hadn¡¯t even known each other for


    long. Even she thought it was remarkable.


    Josh said solemnly, ¡°I¡¯m me, and Kelly is Kelly. If we date, I won¡¯t just take her side.¡±


    ¡°Sorry, but I want someone who can take my side all the time. You can¡¯t do that, and I don¡¯t like your


    personality.¡± Luna picked up her files and tried to leave.


    Josh went ahead and held her wrist. He frowned as he demanded, ¡°What¡¯s so good about Howard?


    How long have you known him anyway? Not too long, I bet.¡±


    Speechless, Luna flung his hand away. ¡°I haven¡¯t known you for long either.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve known each other since I found Abigail. You call that not long?¡± Josh pursed his lips. He was


    nervous. They knew each other for a while, but they had never gone deeper than acquaintance level.


    Luna looked at him for a while and clicked her tongue. ¡°How many times do I have to tell you? You¡¯re


    three years older than me. I don¡¯t like that. I like younger men. They¡¯re adorable and obedient.¡±


    ¡°How do you know I¡¯m not adorable and obedient?¡± Josh tensed his face up.


    You¡¯re not adorable at all right now. She thought about how Howard looked at her. His eyes would


    glimmer, and he would smile like a Labrador. She loved that. ¡°The fact is, we can never be a thing


    because Kelly is your sister,¡± Luna muttered. With that, she left.


    Josh, however, followed her. ¡°Abigail wouldn¡¯t want you to lose out on a good man just because of


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    Luna thought he was ridiculous. A decent guy? It seemed that Josh was quite confident about himself.


    ¡°I told you, it¡¯s a no-go as long as your sister is Kelly Hagl. Nothing will change no matter what you say.


    Capiche?¡± she reiterated gravely. However, Josh did not want to give up just like that, for he thought he


    was an individual and should not be rejected just because the girls did not like Kelly.


    She looked at his gentle appearance and thought he looked a bit pitiful. ¡°Maybe you¡¯ll find it unfair, but


    that¡¯s how many things in this world are, she said, shrugged, and intended to leave. He watched her


    slowly walk away and let out a sigh.


    Abigail looked over at Ronaldo after the Freshie production team had arranged the camera angles.


    ¡°To think our next interview would be in such a setting.¡± Ronaldo, sitting in a chair,mented with a


    smile.


    She shrugged. ¡°Well, me and my bad luck.¡±


    He agreed with a chuckle and then asked, ¡°Shall we begin?¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡± She nodded.


    The staff members standing in a row beside them, at Ronaldo¡¯s signal, started the interview, which


    mainly revolved around the costume details of the show ¡°Troubled Times¡¯ and the uracy of the


    clothing reproduction.


    After the interview, Ronaldo smiled and said, ¡°Now, all there is to do is just wait for Troubled Times¡¯ to


    air. I¡¯ve already made arrangements with the actors. Once the show bes a hit, we¡¯ll invite them to


    the TV station. That way, we can gradually boost Freshie TV.¡±


    Abigail nodded. ¡°I told you before, your show focuses on historical costumes, so it¡¯s essential to be


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    thorough and meticulous, with some historical stories woven in if possible.¡±


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll follow your advice,¡± he said with a big smile,


    When Sean chtered, he saw the two engrossed in their conversation. He frowned slightly and asked, ¡®Is


    it done?¡±


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    Ronaldo looked at him and maintained his cheerful expression. ¡°Mr. Graham, it¡¯s been a while.¡±


    ¡°Do we even need to meet?¡± Sean replied with a cold tone.


    Abigail ignored Sean and told Ronaldo, ¡°Just pretend he doesn¡¯t exist.¡±


    Sean heard Ronaldo¡¯s suppressedughter. At that, he looked indifferently at Ronaldo before ring


    daggers at her. ¡°Are we so close that your friend can disregard me?¡±


    Having had the upper hand initially, she was taken aback by hisment. ¡°We aren¡¯t that close


    enough for you to meddle in my work,¡± she retorted with a cold expression.


    Ronaldo found the two rather amusing. He chuckled and said, ¡°Well, we¡¯re almost done packing up. I¡¯ll


    take my leave, and you can continue your argument.¡±


    Abigail picked up her tablet and remarked, ¡°As if I have the time to argue with him.¡±


    After Ronaldo and his group left, Sean told her, ¡°Can you please spare me some pride in front of


    outsiders?¡±


    ¡°Outsiders? Aren¡¯t you an outsider, too?¡± she replied in surprise.


    He suppressed his anger and said, ¡°Are you hearing yourself?¡±


    She could not be bothered to respond and focused on her drawing.


    ¡°The doctor said you can be discharged tomorrow He sat down and informed her.


    ¡°I know, the doctor told me,¡± she replied inly.


    ¡°Josh is pursuing Luna, did you know?¡± he added.


    ¡°Luna tells me everything,¡± she replied with her head down. Her response implied that she did not need


    him to remind her about matters between her and her bestie.


    ¡°Compared to Howard, I have more faith in Josh,¡±mented Sean, speaking from a rational


    standpoint,


    Abigail¡¯s hands paused for a moment, and she remained silent for a while before responding, ¡°It


    doesn¡¯t matter who you have faith in. What matters is her choice.¡±


    She was well aware of Sean¡¯s intentions. From a perspective of character and family background, Josh


    was an excellent choice. He was upright, had a strong moralpass, and was considerate of others.


    Being in a rtionship with him should be rtively easy. However, Abigail respected


    Luna¡¯s choice.


    ¡®Don¡¯t you want to advise her? Someone like Josh is hard toe by,¡± Sean said.


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    Abigail raised her gaze to look at him. ¡°Since when did you have the leisure to meddle in Luna¡¯s lifelong


    decisions?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s your friend, and she treats you well. That¡¯s why I¡¯m making this suggestion,¡± he replied


    indifferently.


    ¡°Luna prefers younger guys. She¡¯s been running the studio for three years, handling all sorts of


    projects, and you know her personality. Josh isn¡¯t the type of person she¡¯d consider.¡±


    Despite what she said, she was not exactly confident either. After all, who could predict love with


    certainty?


    ¡°How about a bet?¡± He suddenly proposed. ¡°I bet they will be a thing.¡±


    ¡°Huh, who bets on their best friend¡¯s love life?¡± She rolled her eyes.


    ¡°Are you too scared to bet?¡± Sean intentionally provoked her.


    Abigail thought he was bing increasingly childish around her, even taking up such baiting. She


    continued sketching with a serious expression. Your bait won¡¯t work on me. I won¡¯t bet on my bestie¡¯s


    love life. I¡¯ll bless her no matter who she chooses, even if it¡¯s Josh, and Kelly is a part of the picture.


    You, on the other hand, can you be any more childish?¡±


    A chuckle escaped him as he said, ¡°What if I say this is my true self?¡±

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    Chapter 425 No More Courtesy


    Abigail did not respond to Sean, but he was not disheartened by his failed attempt to show his goodwill.


    After all, he had plenty of time.


    He stayed with her for a while until Cameron barged in in such haste that Abigail could not ignore his


    presence.


    ¡°What¡¯s the rush?¡± Sean looked up from hisptop screen at Cameron.


    Cameron gave him a meaningful look, indicating that they should talk outside. Sean nced at Abigail


    and then got up. Though she was a bit curious, in the end, she did not ask anything. Instead, she


    continued to lower her gaze and work on her design drawing.


    After the two men arrived outside the ward, Sean asked with a frown, ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Old Mrs. Graham sneaked in on an early flight this morning. She was picked up by Kelly and hasn¡¯t left


    the Pearson Residence since, Cameron whispered.


    Immediately, anger red up on Sean¡¯s face. ¡°What¡¯s Xavien doing? Why did you wait until now to tell


    me such an important matter?!¡± He snapped and walked away without looking back.


    Cameron stood in ce for a moment, hesitated, and then went to inform Abigail in her ward. ¡°Ms.


    Quinn, Mr. Graham has somest-minute matters to attend to. He¡¯s left hisptop here, and he¡¯lle


    to pick it upter. I¡¯ll inform the nurses to look after you.¡± He stood by the door, smiling.


    ¡°No need to bother the nurses, she replied politely. I¡¯m working on a design drawing, and it¡¯s


    inconvenient with the nurses around.¡±


    ¡°Oh, okay, alright!¡± he said and promptly closed the door before catching up with Sean.


    Abigail gazed at the closed door for a while before turning her attention back to her work.


    Just as Sean and Cameron left the hospital and drove away, Kelly and Lina stepped out of an


    inconspicuous car. ¡°See, I didn¡¯t lie. He¡¯s been with Abigail here in Capitalis all along.¡± Kelly told Lina as


    they got out of the car.


    Lina closed the car door, her expression stern, restraining her anger. ¡°Let¡¯s go find her.


    ¡°You go; I can¡¯t show my face. Otherwise, Abigail will say I instigated this. I¡¯ll wait here for you,¡± Kelly


    spoke softly to her. ¡°You must talk to her nicely. Otherwise, Sean will be angry with you again.¡±


    To that, Lina gave a nomittal hum.


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    In the meantime, Abigail was deeply engrossed in her drawing. When the door to her ward was pushed


    open, she did not pay any attention, assuming it was a nurseing to change her IV. It was not until


    the person who entered approached her and forcefully snatched the tablet from her hand that she


    realized the situation.


    When she lifted her gaze, Lina had already viciously smashed her tablet to the ground, splitting it into


    two pieces.


    Abigail had not saved her design drawing yet, and now, her device was shattered. She did not know if


    the work she had done that day was lost.


    ¡°What, you couldn¡¯t seduce Sean right under my nose, so you came to Capitalis? You thought that


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    once you left Pendorf, I wouldn¡¯t be able to find you?¡± Lina stood by the bed, ring at Abigail,


    speaking with malice.


    Abigail withdrew her gaze from the broken tablet and looked at Lina. After a moment of silence, she sat


    up on the bed and shoved Lina away, unable to bear it any longer.


    Lina stumbled back a couple of steps, and in her shock, her anger escted. She turned, saw a


    Then, she grabbed a cup from the table and used it to strike at her.


    ¡°Why are you such a b*tch?! You tried to seduce Sean over and over again, and when you were afraid


    I¡¯d find out in Pendorf, you came to Capitalis. You even deceived him intoing here. Have you no


    shame?!¡± She spewed obscenities.


    Abigail¡¯s bedsheet was wet from the


    on the side, was shattered as it was Pilled water in the cup. Even the doctor¡¯s medication, ced


    thrown to the ground.


    Themotion in the hospital room quickly attracted the attention of the doctors. The head nurse


    restrained Lina, and the needle Abigail was using had been forcibly pulled from her hand by Lina,


    causing her hand to bleed. The apanying nurse promptly disinfected her hand and applied a


    hemostatic agent.


    Let go of me! Do you know who my grandson is? I have a heart condition, and I¡¯m telling you, if


    something happens to me, my grandson won¡¯t let you off!¡± Lina struggled vigorously.


    The head nurse was somewhat concerned and immediately tried to pacify her. ¡°Why can¡¯t we discuss


    matters calmly? She is a patient, and a patient¡¯s rest is crucial. This is a hospital, and your loud


    shouting is disturbing the rest of the other patients.¡±


    ¡°Calmly discuss? Let me tell you, this woman is a homewrecker. My grandson already has a fianc¨¦e,


    yet she lures him to the hospital every day to take care of her. A woman like her should be despised


    and publicly humiliated!¡± Lina shouted,


    Acrow of patients had gathered at the door of the hospital room, watching the serve


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    Abigail stared coldly at her. ¡°Dare you tell me who your grandson¡¯s fianc¨¦e is? I¡¯m telling you, there are


    surveince cameras in this room. If you insult me, I will consider it evidence to sue you. Even if your


    grandson is a big shot, I won¡¯t let you get away this time. And by the way, you¡¯ll have topensate


    me for my tablet, which contains design drawings worth thousands of dors.¡± At that, she picked up


    her phone and called Sean.


    Seeing that, Lina tried to grab her phone but was once again restrained by the head nurse. ¡°Let¡¯s all be


    civil!¡±


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    Chapter 426 Complete Fall Out


    When Sean arrived at the hospital, he found Abigail¡¯s room inplete disarray. His gaze turned


    hostile as he looked at Lina. ¡°Are you done?!¡± His words were filled with intense anger, silencing


    everyone in the room except for Abigail, of course.


    Abigail sat on the hospital bed, her face icy and stern as she looked at him. ¡°What does it take for your


    family to leave me alone? Should I leave this before your grandmother stops harassing me?!


    Sean Graham, I swear, you never listen and would just continue to act stubbornly after I reject you


    every single time. I¡¯ve seriously had enough of your lunatic grandmother!¡±


    He was left speechless by her words.


    ¡°All my design drawings that I worked on today are ruined. How will youpensate me? Money won¡¯t


    be enough. Sean, your grandmother truly disgusts me!¡± Her anger continued to escte.


    ¡°What did you say?!¡± Lina immediately got furious.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough!¡± Sean red at her.


    Lina¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. ¡°You would yell at your grandmother over a woman?!¡±


    ¡°She used to be my wife and family. Why can¡¯t I do that?!¡± He countered her, taking a deep breath. ¡°Is


    Kelly the one who sent you here?!¡±


    ¡°It has nothing to do with her; I came on my own. I¡¯ve met with the Pearson elders, and they are


    pleased with you. Marrying Kelly is better for you than being with her. A woman who can¡¯t bear


    children-¡±


    ¡°Shut up.¡± Sean cut her off expressionlessly.


    ¡°Sean, she¡¯s not worth your affection. She says she¡¯s going to sue me and demandpensation for


    these worthless things. After treating me like this, are you still going to stand by her?¡± Lina, her eyes


    red, reached for his arm.


    He sidestepped, moving away from her grasp.


    Abigail gave Lina a cold, red-eyed re. ¡°I will sue you! And if Sean stands by you, I¡¯m going to sue


    him as well! I won¡¯t let you bully me without consequences. I¡¯ve shown restraint because of our family


    ties, but you seem to think I¡¯m afraid of you!¡±


    Lina, in a fit of rage, retorted, ¡°Sue me then! Do you think I¡¯m scared of yourwsuit?!¡±


    ¡°Look at her. You expect me to get back together with you when you have a woman like her in your


    family?! What would you do when you¡¯re given this opportunity?¡± Abigail looked at Sean with a deep


    sense of disgust.


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    His hand at his side trembled involuntarily. All his efforts would always end in vain from such ridiculous


    matters.


    Seeing his silence, Abigail picked up her phone and dialed the cops.


    Sean did not stop her.


    ¡°Yes, someone maliciously damaged my property, insulted me without reason, and injured me. I want to


    proceed with legal action!¡± she told the cops on the phone and then looked at Lina with disdain.


    The nurses in the room dared not intervene.


    Sean looked at Lina. ¡°It¡¯s about time you learned some respect for others.¡±


    ¡°Are you so blinded by her that you¡¯re ready to abandon your family?¡± Lina became increasingly


    agitated.


    No matter how she berated him, Sean did not react. After about ten minutes of causing a scene, she


    finally grew tired.


    Just then, Kelly appeared at the doorway of Abigail¡¯s ward. She looked inside at the chaotic scene.


    and immediately scolded the nurses standing there, ¡°What are you all staring at? Can¡¯t you see the


    room is a mess? Clean it up!¡± Then, she approached Sean. ¡°What happened?¡±


    The next second, Cameron, who had been silent beside Sean, stepped forward and pped her


    across the face, causing her to fall to the ground. Kelly did not react at all as she hit the ground.


    Then, he returned to Sean¡¯s side after delivering the p.


    Lina was about to help her up, but Sean stopped her. ¡°If you help her up today, consider me no longer


    your grandson!¡±


    Kelly sat on the floor, covering her face, and looked up at him with an expression of disbelief. ¡°Why?¡±


    Sean looked down on her with disdain as if she were a contemptible pest. ¡°Do you think your n is


    foolproof? Do you think you can deceive everyone? Kelly, I detest people who scheme behind. others¡¯


    backs, and you are nothing more than a filthy rat to me!¡±


    The next moment, Scarlett¡¯s screams echoed at the door. ¡°What are you doing? Why are you all


    treating my daughter like this?¡±


    As soon as Kelly saw Scarlett, she cried out, ¡°Mom


    Scarlett helped Kelly up from the ground and held her, ring fiercely at Sean ¡®Are you even a man


    How could you hit a woman? Kelly adores you, and this is how you treat her?¡±


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    Scarlett was furious and red at him before turning her attention to Abigail. ¡°I don¡¯t know why you


    hate my Kelly so much. She¡¯s always cared about you and wanted to be friends-¡±


    ¡°Are you suggesting she¡¯s worthy to be my friend?¡± Abigail coldly interrupted Scarlett. ¡°I hate her


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    because she resorts to deceitful tactics and portrays herself as innocent. A rat will always be a rat;


    every Jack has its Jill, or she wouldn¡¯t get along so well with this old hag!¡±


    Lina was nearly overwhelmed by her words.


    If the Grahams and Quinns were divided before, this incidentpletely tore their rtionship apart.


    Abigail showed no mercy or respect toward Lina, not even considering the presence of Colby.


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    When the cops arrived, Sean remained silent while Scarlett, holding a weeping Kelly, looked at Abigail


    with grave hostility.


    ¡°Yes, I have surveince evidence. She came in and started insulting and ndering me. I¡¯m going to


    sue her,¡± Abigail said, her tone resolute.


    After the cops hadpleted the record, they turned to Lina. ¡°You need toe with us.¡± Since she


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    intentionally damaged Abigail¡¯s finances and harmed her, she had to be taken to the station. for a few


    days.


    Lina looked at her grandson. ¡°Sean, I did all this for you-¡±


    ¡°Thew applies to everyone, whether they¡¯re royalty ormoners. You¡¯ve damaged someone¡¯s


    property and deliberately harmed them. Do you expect me to protect you in front of the


    authority?¡± he asked with a cold expression.


    ¡°You¡¯d disregard rationality for this woman-¡±


    ¡°Get this straight, Grandma-you¡¯re breaking thew! Otherwise, do you think the cops would be


    arresting you?¡± he angrily interrupted her, keeping hisposure and speaking calmly, ¡°Why did you


    away by the cops today!¡±


    Lina nced at Kelly and then at Abigail. ¡°I canpensate you with money. It¡¯s just a freaking tablet!¡±


    The cops reflexively frowned and reminded, ¡°Tablet aside, there are reportedly valuable design


    drawings on it.¡±


    ¡°Officer, I can prove that I am na. When she smashed my tablet, I had valuable designs in it.¡± Abigail


    told the authority.


    She was not trying to scare Lina with her words. Unfortunately, the design she had drawn was for a


    celebrity¡¯s evening gown, set to be worn on New Year¡¯s Eve, priced at 400 thousand.


    Seeing that Lina still wanted to argue, Sean sternly questioned, ¡°Who exactly sent you here?!¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to ask anymore. You¡¯re determined to stand on her side, so I have nothing more to


    say!¡± Lina firmly believed that this matter was not as serious as it seemed. After all, it was not like this


    was her first time damaging others¡¯ properties.


    After the cops took her away, Sean looked at Kelly and said, ¡°Don¡¯t let me find evidence, or the


    Pearson Family will have a tough time!¡± He then turned to Cameron. Take the tablet andptop and see


    if they can be repaired.¡±


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    There was nothing he could do about the design drawings Abigail intended to pursue. After all, he was


    not a designer.


    Scarlett held Kelly in her arms, her face filled with disbelief. ¡°Kelly didn¡¯t do anything, and you¡¯re just


    spewing baseless usations against her? I could also sue you for spreading false rumors!¡±


    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Kelly could not help but shout.


    Scarlett was frustrated with Kelly. How can you still be defending Sean at a time like this?!


    ¡°You¡¯re wee to do that anytime,¡± he said icily.


    ¡°Sean, just because Abigail dislikes me, you¡¯re assuming that your grandmother¡¯s visit to Capitalis is


    my doing, right?¡± Kelly looked at him, her face still bearing the imprint of Cameron¡¯s p.


    Sean only stared icily at the young woman, having no desire to converse with her.


    ¡°Your grandma found me and said she wanted toe to Capitalis. You can check our phone records.


    She knew about the hospital on her own, and she¡¯d seen Abigail¡¯s news. She¡¯s not oblivious to your


    rtionship with her, she continued, her eyes red from crying.


    ¡°Do you think Mr. Graham would believe your words, Hagl?¡± Cameron, who had finished packing the


    Sean looked at Abigail and said in a deep voice, ¡°If the tablet gets fixed and the design drawings are


    still there, I hope you


    n let my grandmother off this time.¡±


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    She looked at him. ¡°If you want me to spare her this once, I need you to promise me that won¡¯t show up


    in front of me again, that you won¡¯t bring me any more trouble. I¡¯m begging you.¡±


    His hand at his side tightened briefly, but after a moment, he nodded. ¡°Alright.¡±


    ¡°Please keep your word,¡± she said and then called for a doctor. With her hospitalization behind her, the


    hospital-rted matters came to an end.


    Abigail returned to thepany and vented about the unfortunate events of the day with Luna.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been having a streak of bad lucktely¡­ If you ask me, you shouldn¡¯t easily let that olddy off


    the hook,¡± Luna whispered.


    Abigail, who was in the process of booting up herputer, nced at her. ¡°Sean said that as long as I


    let her go this time, he won¡¯t show up in front of me anymore.¡±


    Luna stared at her in silence for a moment and then sighed. ¡°Family 1 important, after all.¡±


    ¡°This is a good opportunity, Sean is nothing but trouble for me, Abigail said, her voice cold She


    believed that she and Sean should not interfere with each other, which would be the best


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    From the beginning, she should not have coveted Sean. Without that desire, she would not be facing


    all these troubles now.


    ¡°Anyway, he¡¯s not the only fish in the sea. There are plenty of other men,¡± Luna consoled her. Having


    lived together for so long and now dealing with a situation that had escted to the point of involving


    the authority and legal proceedings, Abigail must have felt uneasy.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, but with my work, how do I find time for a man?¡± Abigail could not help but joke with her.


    Luna quirked a brow andughed. ¡°I¡¯m busy too, but I still managed to find myself a young boyfriend,


    didn¡¯t I?¡±

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    Chapter 428 Kelly¡¯s Identity


    ¡°Are you really nning to date Howard?¡± Abigail could not help but think of what Sean had said. She


    still could not understand how Josh ended up liking Luna.


    ¡°Of course. We¡¯re still in the ambiguous stage. Speaking of which, I¡¯ll be meeting him for dinnerter. Is


    there anything you¡¯d like to eat? I¡¯ll bring it back for you.¡± Luna said with excitement.


    Women sure behaved differently when they were in love. Even their words carried a certain yful


    tone.


    ¡°Grandma is going to cook for me. You enjoy your meal. Don¡¯t worry about me.¡± The design drawings


    were all Abigail could think about right now.


    Thedies chatted on and off, and as the end of the workday approached, the assistant informed her


    that Josh had arrived.


    Luna immediately said, ¡°We won¡¯t see him. Tell him to leave!¡±


    How audacious of Josh to show up after Kelly instigated Lina to cause trouble for Abigail!


    The assistant looked at Abigail, and thetter gazed calmly at her. ¡°Don¡¯t you understand what Miss


    Smith said:¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± The assistant quickly turned and called the front desk to inform them.


    Luna clicked her tongue. ¡°Speaking of which, can¡¯t we find any evidence against Kelly this time? As


    long as we prove that she intentionally incited Old Mrs. Graham, the Pearson Family¡¯s impression of


    her should take a hit.


    ¡°She¡¯s quite confident in front of Sean, so it might be challenging to find any evidence against her,¡±


    Abigail replied inly.


    ¡°This woman is cautious, but no matter what, he that toucheth pitch shall be defiled, Luna said, not


    believing that Kelly could be wless every time without leaving any clues.


    Abigail¡¯s pencil paused for a moment, then she continued, ¡°Say, who do you think Kelly really is?


    Assuming her identity is the issue, it should be rtively easy to uncover, even if Vincent is covering it


    up behind the scenes. But, strangely, even Ronaldo can¡¯t find any clues.


    Kelly seemed unusually clever. If she was just an ordinary girl who got lost, she should not be this


    crafty.


    ¡°Now that you mention it, she does look suspicious. Even if ordinary girls y mind games, she


    shouldn¡¯t be this good at it, right? If you¡¯ve noticed something¡¯s off about her identity, wouldn¡¯t Sean


    have noticed too? If he¡¯s also investigating and hasn¡¯t found anything, then Kelly is truly intriguing.


    Luna furrowed her brows, expressing disbelief.


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed puzzling, so maybe we¡¯re a bit too inexperienced in dealing with her,¡± Abigail concluded


    with a gentle sigh.


    Luna was just about to speak when the office door was pushed open Josh stood in the doorway,


    looking at the two without saying a word


    ¡°What is the meaning of this? Lua unaediately stood up.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk¡± Josh walked into the room


    The assistant quickly closed the door.


    Abigail set down her pencil and looked at him.


    ¡°What is there to talk about with you?¡± Luna said, checking her phone for the time. There were five


    minutes left until the end of the workday, and this dude seemed to have a knack for timing.


    ¡°Luna, my sister is my sister, and I am me. Don¡¯t mix us up,¡± he said with a stern expression.


    She quirked a brow and said with a smile, ¡°You¡¯re right Given that your sister has been missing for


    years, it¡¯s normal that she¡¯d end up rotten.¡±


    Her words had ignited a fire in Josh. His sister¡¯s disappearance had been a sorrow that the Pearson


    Family had never spoken about, yet now, Luna was using such words to taunt him¡­.


    ¡°She didn¡¯t choose to be raised that way. Besides, today¡¯s incident hasn¡¯t been concluded. You can¡¯t


    speak about her like that,¡± he reasoned, holding back his anger.


    She sneered in response. ¡°You may have a filter for your sister, but I certainly don¡¯t. If you¡¯vee


    here to defend her, you can leave now. Don¡¯t make us clock outte.¡±


    ¡°If Kelly and us get along, there¡¯s no reason for anyone to speak so harshly. But now the fact is that she


    would appear everywhere I¡¯m at, yet you im that I provoked her. That¡¯s not fair, is it?¡± said Abigail


    indifferently as she looked at Josh.


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    He could not argue with this statement.


    ¡°In Pendorf, she insisted oning to apologize to me, but Old Mr. Graham ended up being the victim,


    and my grandmother was med as the perpetrator. This time, I came to Capitalis, and Old Mrs.


    Graham inexplicably showed up in my ward, causing a scene. Coincidentally, your mother and she also


    happened. to be there,¡± Abigail continued to exin to Josh.


    Luna, with a mocking look in her eyes, asked him, ¡°Have you ever thought about how my best friend


    ends up in trouble wherever your sister is?¡±


    ¡°She even insists on taking care of me in the hospital. Are we even close? My biggest wish is for you all


    to stay the hell away from me,¡± Abigail said, lowering her gaze to continue working on her design.


    ¡°I¡¯m off work now. Come out with me, and don¡¯t disturb her,¡± Luna said as she walked toward the door.


    Josh looked at Abigail and said, ¡°I¡¯m very sorry about what happened at the hospital today. I¡¯ll


    investigate and give you an exnation.¡±


    She nced at him and replied, ¡°Then, I wish you good luck. I hope you can find results that satisfy


    me.¡±


    While it seemed unlikely, having another person involved in this matter increased the chances of


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    Chapter 429 Her Talent


    Lina was detained at the police station for three days before Sean came to bail her out. Having


    endured three days of hardship, she appeared somewhat disheveled as she emerged.


    ¡°Take her back to Pendorf. If she causes any more trouble, I¡¯ll hold you ountable!¡± Sean handed


    Lina over to Xavien, not forgetting to lecture his subordinate along the way. After a quick


    acknowledgment, Xavien prepared to leave with Lina.


    ¡°Sean, I will leave Abigail alone if you marry Kelly, or she and I will never be done!¡± Lina was reluctant


    to leave, clinging stubbornly to her stance.


    He turned to her and said, ¡°This time, I had someone fix her tablet, preserving her design drawings,


    and that¡¯s why you¡¯ve only spent three days in there. Otherwise, you¡¯d be facing a prison sentence.


    You¡¯re already getting on in age. How can you not be reasoned with?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t try to scare me!¡± She simply did not believe his words.


    ¡°Go on, make a scene again. See if I can help you next time. Do you think she¡¯s the same Abigail from


    before? She¡¯s now a renowned fashion designer with nearly a million followers on social media. Do you


    think you can insult or mistreat her at will?¡± Sean said and prepared to leave with Cameron.


    Lina wanted to continue arguing with him, but Xavien stopped her. ¡°Old Mrs. Graham, you should just


    go back. Ms. Quinn has a sessful career now with so many fans. We can¡¯t afford to provoke her.¡±


    ¡°You think I¡¯ll believe you with that bit of bluff?¡± She shook him off, feeling aggrieved. ¡°It¡¯s only because


    of Sean that she¡¯s able to achieve all that today.¡±


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say that so lightly if I were you. If her fans hear about it, they¡¯ll criticize Mr. Graham. Sess


    in designes from talent, not just money. Look at Joan Palmer; Mr. Graham invested so much


    money to make her a star, and look at her situation now.¡± Xavien pulled Lina back and led her to the


    airport.


    ¡°So, Sean gave her money to pursue design?¡± she immediately inquired.


    ¡°No, he didn¡¯t. You¡¯ll know once you check thepany ount after returning to Pendorf,¡± he


    promptly replied.


    Lina fell silent for a while, then muttered, ¡°She thinks she¡¯s all that now that she¡¯s famous! Sue me?


    Well, I¡¯ll sue her! What had she done in her three years of marriage to Sean?! Can I not sue her for


    mistreating me?!¡±


    ¡°That would mean the whole world would find out about Mr. Graham¡¯s past marriage with her. You want


    Mr. Graham to marry Kelly, don¡¯t you? Do you think the Pearsons will allow their daughter to marry a


    divorced man?¡± Xavien replied in a hushed voice.


    She felt frustrated upon hearing this. It seemed like nothing was going her way.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Graham, you should stop meddling in Mr. Graham¡¯s affairs. And don¡¯t get too close to Kelly.


    She¡¯s not a good person, Xavien advised Lina as they continued on their way, hoping she would


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    listen.


    After all, her actions this time had utterly undermined the favorable impression that Sean had built in


    Abigail¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Well, Kelly is better than Abigail she eximed.


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    ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true,¡± he replied. ¡°Ms. Quinn is a top-tier fashion designer now, with her clothing


    designs fetching over ten million. Kelly doesn¡¯t evenpare to her. Besides, whether she¡¯s the


    Pearson Family¡¯s lost child remains uncertain. Don¡¯t make hasty conclusions.¡±


    Lina grew anxious upon hearing this. ¡°Are you saying that Kelly isn¡¯t the Pearson Family¡¯s lost child?


    How can that be? They¡¯ve done DNA tests, isn¡¯t that evidence?¡±


    Xavien leaned in closer and whispered, ¡°If Mr. Graham wants, Ms. Quinn could also be the lost


    child of the Pearson Family through DNA tests. Furthermore, she bears a striking resemnce to


    Madam Harper.¡±


    With his words, Lina suddenly recalled Scarlett¡¯s appearance, which indeed resembled Abigail¡¯s. They


    look remarkably alike.


    She fell into an uneasy silence. The conversation had reached its conclusion, and further discussion


    was no longer appropriate.


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    Sean watched as Xavien led Lina away and then turned to Cameron. ¡°Couldn¡¯t repair theputer?¡±


    he inquired. His several days of work had been utterly ruined by Lina.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid not, sir. Old Mrs. Graham sshed Ms. Quinn¡¯s medication onto theputer and damaged


    the hardware,¡± Cameron replied. He had tried his best, but Lina had been relentless in her actions,


    sshing theputer with medication.


    Sean licked his lips and swallowed his frustration. All his work had gone to waste, and so were his


    efforts in winning back his ex-wife.


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    ¡°By the way, I found something significant,¡± Cameron suddenly said.


    Sean looked at him with interest.


    ¡°Vincent knows several people working at the telmunications service center. Do you think these


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    people might be insiders?¡± Cameron said with a grave expression.


    There was undoubtedly something wrong with Westcape Vige, but they could not find concrete


    evidence, rendering Kelly¡¯s identity a mystery.


    Sean narrowed his eyes in thought for a while and said. ¡°Focus on investigating them. If we can find


    evidence that those individuals are involved in phone trafficking, it will be a significant breakthrough¡±


    Cameron nodded and added, ¡°What if Kelly¡­ is the daughter of a high-profile scammer? I¡¯ve


    researched some information, and they say that scamming operations typically avoid educational


    institutions. So, the children of these masterminds must find a way to return to their home country and


    establish a clear identity.¡±


    Sean considered his words. ¡°You have a point. Kelly¡¯s mindset doesn¡¯t seem like something an ordinary


    environment could nurture.¡±


    ¡°Westcape Vige definitely has connections with Kelly. If it¡¯s just for a fresh start, that¡¯s one thing But


    I¡¯m concerned that the Pearson Family might be involved in the scamming ring. Cameron said, thinking


    primarily about Abigail. After all, she was the Pearson Family¡¯s long-lost daughter, desined to return to


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    Chapter 430 Lina Under House Arrest


    Sean remained silent and said, ¡°The matter with Westcape Vige needs to be resolved as soon as


    possible, and if we catch the people involved in phone trafficking, they¡¯ll be sentenced. Since you¡¯ve


    discovered it, the opposing party will eventually find out. To avoid alerting them, I want you to


    investigate and expose this matter within a week!¡±


    ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Cameron immediately responded.


    Sean was currently feeling somewhat gloomy. He hade to Capitalis for Abigail, but it seemed like


    things had taken a turn for the worse.


    Seeing his low spirits, Cameron could not help but speak up, ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have agreed to Ms.


    Quinn¡¯s request. This has only given Eric an advantage, and he¡¯ll be returning to Capitalis in a few


    days.¡±


    Sean gave him a cold nce and replied, ¡°Keep your head on the road. My affairs are none of your


    business.¡±


    Sure, your affairs are none of our business, says the man who isn¡¯t being dragged along, Cameron


    mused. The man was only most emotionally stable when he was with Abigail.


    ¡°The misunderstanding between Old Mrs. Graham and Ms. Quinn is a deep-seated issue, Mr. Graham.


    You need to consider resolving it. Otherwise, even if you eventually win her back, you won¡¯t find peace


    in your daily life. Cameron continued driving, not stopping his advice.


    Sean kicked the back of his seat and said, ¡°I don¡¯t need your reminders.¡±


    When it came to Lina, Sean felt utterly helpless. He had no idea about the countless grievances that


    had built up between the two women during their three years of marriage. The grudges that Cameron


    mentioned were umted over those three years, so it could not be easily resolved.


    Cameron pulled a face in a grievance, but Sean could not be bothered to pay him any more attention.


    Only a few days passed since the incident with Lina when Abigail received a call from Colby.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about what¡¯s happening in Capitalis, my dear. The old woman was acting unreasonably.


    Next time she behaves like this, you should treat her just as you did this time; don¡¯t show her any


    mercy.¡± He had always stood by Abigail¡¯s side.


    Abigail heading to Capitalis had nothing to do with the Grahams in the first ce, yet the old woman


    still went all the way there to bully her. It was truly beyond shameful.


    I know. I appreciate your concern, Old Mr. Graham, she replied incredibly politely, which Colby noticed,


    feeling deeply saddened. ¡°You¡¯re ming us, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not. I just think that since both families have reached this point, there¡¯s no need for further


    contact,¡± she said, speaking in a hushed tone. ¡°I insisted on marrying Sean back then, making things


    difficult for both him and Old Mrs. Graham. All the misfortune I¡¯m facing now is my retribution. But I


    hope these punishments can end here. I need to move on with my life too.¡±


    Colby responded with an acknowledging hum and, after apologizing several times, raded the call


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    Lina, who was beside him, noticed his bad mood and felt somewhat displeased. ¡°I told you not to make


    that call. Why did you do that? Do you want me to apologize to her?¡±


    ¡°Can you just shut up?¡± He tossed his phone aside, looking frustrated. ¡°Can¡¯t you see that Sean likes


    her? Do you have to keep causing trouble until Sean refuses to marry even after I die?!¡±


    ¡°Oh, so what you¡¯re saying is that I should just concede? Sean can marry anyone he wants but her!


    What¡¯s the Quinn Familypared to us? She¡¯s never conceived a child in her three-year marriage to


    Sean, and you expect me to pamper and support her?¡± She also red up.


    ¡°I¡¯ve truly brought misfortune to this family by marrying you! You¡¯ve be more unruly, just like at


    rogue. You love Kelly so much, but do you know she¡¯s responsible for my food poisoning?¡± he sternly


    dered.


    Lina stared at him in disbelief. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say it sooner if you knew it was her? Why only say it


    now? You¡¯re going to nder the granddaughter-inw I¡¯ve chosen over Abigail, aren¡¯t you?!¡±


    ¡°A nder or not, you¡¯ll find out soon enough. For these next few days, you¡¯ll stay in the attic upstairs to


    reflect. You can forget about using your phone as well. You better pray that Kelly is clean. If she isn¡¯t,


    you¡¯ll be held ountable as well. This time, you damaged Abigail¡¯s property, and it¡¯s because Sean


    managed to repair her equipment that you¡¯re only off the hook. You won¡¯t be so lucky next time,¡± he


    dered, calling out to someone outside.


    In the past, when Colby was in charge of the Graham family¡¯s business, there were scores of


    bodyguard and maids. Now, the estate had returned to its former grandeur.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to lock me up?¡± Lina could not believe it.


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    ¡°You should be locked up for some serious reflection. Otherwise, you¡¯re always causing trouble,¡± he


    said calmly.


    Soon, Lina was escorted upstairs. The household staff had also been changed, with no one around to


    help her.


    Colby sat in the living room for a while before letting out a helpless sigh. After a brief contemtion, he


    picked up his phone and called Sean.


    Once the call connected, he began. ¡°I¡¯ve learned about what your grandmother has done in Capitalis.


    I¡¯ve locked her in the attic for reflection. If you¡¯re free, return to Pendorf. I have something important to


    discuss with you.¡±


    Sean felt puzzled but replied, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll fly immediately.¡±


    In the attic, Lina, after venting her anger, sat at the door, catching her breath. She felt so deeply


    wronged that she shed tears, finding it incredible that she had been ced under house arrest because


    of a woman after raising her grandson!


    Unable to reach Sean, she had no choice but to stifle her grievances. However, as she gradually


    calmed down, she could not help but think about what Colby had said. How is Kelly involved in the food


    poisoning incident?


    She could not understand and wanted to ask someone but was now locked in the attic, with her calls.


    unanswered.


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    Chapter 431


    Chapter 431 Prioritizing Interests


    When Sean returned, he immediately asked his grandfather why he had locked up Lina.


    ¡°Chaos would erupt if I don¡¯t do that,¡± said Colby gravely.


    ¡°But Grandma has a heart condition-¡±


    ¡°She only dares to act so audaciously because she can use her heart condition as an excuse. Don¡¯t


    worry. The attic is equipped with surveince, and security personnel will monitor it around the clock. If


    any medical issues arise, doctors will be there immediately, he reassured Sean.


    Well, you thought this out pretty thoroughly, Sean mused and was finally relieved. ¡°You said you have


    something important to discuss with me. What is it?¡±


    ¡°The mushrooms I ate weren¡¯t given by Analise. This matter is rted to Kelly, but I haven¡¯t found.


    concrete evidence. However, Travis has uncovered some information,¡± Colby said, then gestured for


    Sean to join him in the study.


    Sean was surprised that his grandfather was also investigating Kelly. ¡°Why are you investigating Kelly


    with Mr. Travis?¡± he asked, following his grandfather into the study.


    ¡°The first time I met Kelly, she came to the estate to find me on her own, and she told me about


    Analise¡¯s kidnapping. That¡¯s when I realized she was no ordinary person, Colby exined.


    ¡°You¡¯re still as sharp as ever,¡± Seanmented with a quirked brow.


    Colby had spent many years in the business world and had encountered all sorts of people, after all.


    Kelly¡¯s audacity in approaching him had not gone unnoticed.


    He entered the study and took a stack of documents froin the safe, handing them to Sean.


    Receiving the papers, Sean read through them, and his eyes widened slightly after flipping through


    several pages. Then, he looked up at Colby. ¡°Cameron is also investigating these, but he hasn¡¯t found


    concrete evidence.


    ¡°There might be an entire chain of interests behind Kelly, involving sums of money reaching into the


    billions. Originally, I didn¡¯t want to tell you about this because I was afraid you might get involved and


    be a target. But now that your grandmother has be entangled in it, I¡¯m at a loss for what to


    do,¡± Colby exined, exhaling heavily.


    ¡°What has Grandma gotten involved in?¡± Sean, who had not been keeping up with family matters


    recently. was unaware of what she had been up to.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know. There are so many secrets between Kelly and your grandmother that we can¡¯t get any


    answers.¡± Colby frowned.


    Sean clutched the documents and, after a long pause, said, ¡°Grandma is bing more and more


    confused as she gets older. She can¡¯t distinguish between the right and wrong.¡±


    ¡°Take your


    time to thoroughly investigate her bank statements, recent expenditures, and contacts on her phone.


    Only then should you consider the next steps. Colby waved him off, urging him to leave.


    Sean left the room with the thick stack of documents. After receiving Lina¡¯s phone, he proceeded to


    investigate alongside Cameron.


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    During the days when Sean was not in Capitalis, Eric¡¯s work schedule had alsoe to a temporary


    end, and he returned to Capitalis. The first thing he did upon his return was to ask Abigail out for a


    meal.


    She declined the offer because Vincent had started scheming again in the background.


    Another coborating partner had backed out due to disagreements about the wooden logo. Although


    they refunded the deposit to L. Moon, the auxiliary materials they had already purchased had the other


    even if they took legal action, it would take a long time.


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    ¡°The fabrics can be used for other designs, but the auxiliary materials are a total loss. Do these people.


    think we¡¯ll crumble just because they¡¯re trying to suppress us? I can¡¯t believe they¡¯re doing these things


    behind our backs!¡± Luna fumed in her office, pacing back and forth.


    ¡°In the auxiliary materials, items likebels without brand names are still useable, but the buttons with.


    engraved logos are not. We¡¯ll need to pay for new ones. The zippers with engraved logos on the pull


    tabs would also require manualbor, which means more expenses.¡± Abigail calcted rapidly with a


    pen in


    hand.


    ¡°This partner backing out cost us an additional 300 thousand,¡± Luna reported to Abigail.


    Abigail furrowed her brows, displeased. ¡°cklist thispany and the previous ones. We¡¯ll never


    work with them again¡­. Thankfully, it¡¯s almost December. If ¡°Troubled Times¡¯ bes a hit, our studio


    gain more poprity, and perhaps new potential coborators wille our way.¡±


    may


    Luna sighed. ¡°You might as well have dinner with Eric. If the media catches wind of it, we¡¯ll get a boost


    in poprity. Whenever we¡¯re running low on funds, I feel like selling you off for money.¡±


    Abigail could not help butugh. ¡°Are you really suggesting I do that?¡±


    ¡°Of course not. I¡¯m just joking. I wouldn¡¯t dare to do such an hical thing. If Eric¡¯s fans found out,


    we¡¯d be driven off the inte. Let¡¯s work hard and make these shallow people regret it in the end!¡±


    Luna said with great passion.


    ¡°By the way, the winter clothing we donated to the mountain school is ready. I contacted them


    yesterday, and the teacher wants to do a livestream where we could connect with them via video call.


    I¡¯m a bit hesitant about it, so I didn¡¯t ept immediately,¡± Abigail said. She had not done these


    charitable activities. for any personal gain..


    That teacher had quite a few fans, and Abigail was worried that they might make a fuss about it or that


    Vincent and his people would use it to their advantage, turning a good deed into a bad result.


    ¡°In that case, reject the livestream and let her do it herself without mentioning us.¡± Luna understood


    Abigail¡¯s concerns.


    With someone watching them from behind, what should be an act of kindness might turn into a


    situation where they¡¯re used of trying to capitalize on it, or worse, affect the teacher and the children


    in the mountain areas.


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    Chapter 432


    Chapter 432 Bad Deeds With a Kind Heart


    Since Luna was uninterested in this kind of attention, Abigail declined the teacher¡¯s request for a video


    call.


    On the day the winter clothing was delivered to the school, the teacher started a livestream, which


    Abigail tuned in to watch.


    This teacher was originally volunteering in a mountain vige. However, she gained a massive


    following because of the humorous videos she shared about her daily life there, amassing millions of


    followers. As the boxes of winter clothing were being unloaded from the truck, her fans were very


    excited.


    ¡®I heard these are donations, but they all look brand new. Which clothingpany made them? This is


    amazing!¡±


    How could anyone do good deeds without letting people know who they are? Miss, please tell us so we


    can buy clothes from thispany too!¡±


    ¡®All the children in the mountains will have warm winter coats to wear this winter.¡¯


    The teacher took a piece of clothing from one of the boxes and gestured to a girl, her face beaming


    with joy. ¡°This beautiful winter coat is for the girls. Try it on


    The girl was wearing thin clothes, and her cuffs were washed to a pale white. When she saw the


    patterned red cotton coat, her eyes instantly lit up. With the teacher¡¯s help, she put on the coat and


    kept muttering, ¡°It¡¯s so warm¡­ Miss, it¡¯s so thick too.¡±


    Abigail watched the pure joy in the girl¡¯s clear eyes and was deeply moved. Perhaps this was the true


    purpose of the volunteer going to the mountain vige.


    ¡°And there are pants, too. You can put them onter. There¡¯s only one set, so cherish it, okay?¡± the


    teacher spoke with a slight ent.


    The girl¡¯s eyes brightened even more. ¡°Okay! Thank you, Miss.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t help with getting these clothes this time. You should thank the sirs and madams who helped


    design and make these clothes for you,¡± the teacher reminded her with a smile.


    Next, the children lined up to receive their clothing.


    Abigail did not watch for long before she left the livestream. For the first time, she felt like she had done


    something truly meaningful in the field of design. The most touching thing in the world was the purity of


    innocent eyes.


    This incident quickly became a trending topic on social media and various video tforms. Of course,


    many people were just trying to ride the wave of poprity.


    Luna watched the rey video and could not help but say to Abigail, I understand your purpose in


    doing this now. From now on, let¡¯s donate a batch of new clothes to the children in the mountain areas


    every year.¡±


    ¡°Mhm.¡± Abigail smiled. ¡°For the first time, I realized how useful the clothes I design can be


    Doing good deeds could make one feel good.


    Luna looked at the genuine smile on Abigail¡¯s face and could not help but mention. The heavens will


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    those who do good deeds with sincerity.¡±


    She said this for Abigail and herself.


    The studio suffered a loss of millions in this round, and they had to go to court. If it were not for the


    crowdfunding they had done earlier, they might not have been able to survive this.


    ¡°Yeah, they will. Abigail nodded.


    She thought that by not leaving a name, others would not know that it was L.Moon who donated.


    However, when the teacher distributed the clothes, someizens captured the design on the clothes,


    and it did not take long for them to figure out that it was L.Moon who made the donation based on


    Abigail¡¯s design style.


    Luna panicked when she was informed that L.Moon also became a trending topic. ¡°Why are people


    digging up our past again? We¡¯ve been staying put recently!¡± She immediately contacted the head of


    the public rtions department.


    ¡°Theizens found out that we donated the clothes to the mountain areas,¡± the head of the public


    rtions department replied.


    Luna was puzzled. ¡°How?¡±


    ¡°Miss Quinn¡¯s designs are very distinctive. Netizens identified it from the embroidered patterns on the


    N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    clothes, and she had designed simr patterns before. When theypared them, they knew the


    donation was from L.Moon, the head of the department exined with a wry smile.


    Luna clicked her tongue. ¡°Is that so? Theseizens are like Sherlock Holmes! Keep an eye on online


    developments at all times. We can¡¯t afford any negative publicity from this donation, and we definitely


    can¡¯t let it affect the teacher. You hear me?¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡±


    Luna hung up the phone and looked at Abigail, who was focused on designing. ¡°I have some bad news


    for you.¡±


    Hearing that, Abigail looked up and asked, ¡°Have we been caught up in a scandal again?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not that. The donation has been uncovered by theizens. Your designs were recognized


    immediately. We couldn¡¯t keep it a secret at all,¡± Luna said, feeling a headacheing on. ¡°Now, I¡¯m


    afraid people will say we did it for show.¡±


    Abigail had not expected things to escte this quickly. If good intentions led to negative


    consequences, who would dare to do good deeds in the future?


    ¡°Let¡¯s just go with the flow. As long as we know we¡¯re doing it with a clear conscience, Abigail replied.


    Luna nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right. With a clear conscience, we donated over two thousand clothes. Who


    would dare use us of putting on a show?¡±


    After being exposed byizens, 1.Moon also started trending. Soon, a negative trending topic


    emerged. The headline read, ¡®Marketing King L.Moon: Is it Real Charity or Just Riding the Charity Hype


    for More Traffic? Please Stop Your Endless Hypl


    Under the title of the blog post, there were images of the children wearing new clothes, looking clean


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    innocent. The content of the blog post criticized L.Moon.


    ¡®na¡¯s designs are distinctive, yet she chose to donate clothes to children under the guise of


    anonymity. Then, she pretends to be exposed byizens as the designer, using the children to gain


    more traffic for L.Moon¡¯s work. This behavior, without any ethical limits, has not made na¡¯s fans


    reflect but has be something they unt. na and L.Moon Studio, I have to ask if you are doing


    this with genuine intent, or are you just exploiting the children from the rural areas for publicity?¡±

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    Chapter 433


    Chapter 433 A Clear Conscience


    This blog post garnered a lot of attention, and many prominent social media figures shared it.


    Despite L.Moon having done a good deed, some people used it as an excuse to attack L.Moon,


    resulting in the studio¡¯s Instagram ount being flooded with insults and derogatoryments.


    The situation escted to a point where it seemed uncontroble.


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    Some even began to question whether the volunteer teacher was coborating with L.Moon and na


    to create publicity by using the children to gain more attention. Rumors even spread that the teacher


    had received a substantial fee of 150 thousand from L.Moon.


    That night, Abigail tossed and turned in bed.


    Furious, Lunained, ¡°I knew someone would try to stir things up, but I didn¡¯t expect it to happen.


    this quickly.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have designed those embroidered patterns on the clothes just to make them


    look better.¡± Abigail sighed with a hint of self-me.


    Now, there was no response from the volunteer teacher, and Abigai


    the full situation.


    The two stayed awake until 2.00AM.


    dared not speak out without knowing


    Early the next day, the phone began to ring as soon as they arrived at the office. Luna ced her hand


    on Abigail¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°I¡¯ll take this.¡±


    Abigail nodded.


    Luna then walked over and picked up the phone. She was about to respond sharply when she heard


    the caller introducing herself in a gentle voice. I¡¯m a reporter from Capitalis Daily. I¡¯d like to arrange an


    interview with you. Are you avable today?¡±


    ¡°Uh-huh¡­ We are,¡± Luna replied, her heart pounding.


    Capitalis Daily was an official newspaper. Luna could not help being concerned about the potential


    consequences of the interview for L.Moon.


    After she hung up the phone, Abigail looked at her with a nervous expression. ¡°Who was that?¡±


    ¡°A reporter from Capitalis Daily. I hope it doesn¡¯t turn into a big issue.¡± Luna squeaked, her face turning


    pale.


    Abigail bit her lip but remained silent.


    The two of them were no longer concerned with what was happening online. They hurriedly cleaned


    the meeting room, checked the office for anything inappropriate, and anxiously waited for the Capitalis


    Daily reporter to arrive.


    At 9.00AM, a well-dressed, short-haired journalist arrived at L.Moon. Abigail and Luna weed her


    into the meeting room, and after pouring her a cup of coffee, they sat down obediently and got ready to


    begin


    the interview.


    The journalist¡¯s team was highly professional, they set up the cameras and promptly left the meeting


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    room.


    ¡°I¡¯m Melody Cadence. I¡¯m quite surprised that we were able to arrange this interview so smoothly.¡± The


    journalist, despite her serious attire, spoke in a friendly manner.


    After Abigail and Luna introduced themselves, Melody asked, ¡°Shall we begin?¡±


    With almost no preparation, both of them were unsure of what questions the reporter would ask. But


    they hade this far, so there was no turning back.


    After they nodded, the cameras started rolling.


    Melody turned her attention to Abigail and asked in a gentle tone, ¡°L.Moon donated winter clothing to


    children in rural areas. However, instead of receiving praise from the public, it faced widespread


    resistance and insults. How do you, na, feel about this situation?¡±


    ¡°At first, we didn¡¯t n to make this public precisely because we were concerned about this oue. It


    was a design oversight that led toizens discovering that L.Moon donated the clothes. I am


    saddened by this result, but my sadness doesn¡¯t stem from the misunderstanding ofizens. Instead,


    it¡¯s the fact that it has led to false usations against the teacher,¡± Abigail replied honestly.


    Melody nodded and continued, ¡°Your design style is unique. When designing clothes for the children,


    was it an unintentional oversight, or was it a professional habit that you must add something unique to


    the clothes?¡±


    ¡°These winter clothes went into production around October. The designs were rtively uniform to


    make it easy for boys and girls to distinguish between them. I added different patterns to the clothes,


    mainly to make them look better. I never anticipated that a single piece of embroidery would lead to


    such a problem,¡± Abigail exined sincerely.


    After taking notes, Melody went on. ¡°What was the cost of producing this batch of winter clothing?¡±


    ¡°Including fabric, materials, andbor, it was approximately 150 thousand. The filling in the winter


    clothing is 99% down and 1% silk. The fabric is waterproof and durable, and the wholesale price is not


    cheap. L.Moon¡¯sbor costs are higherpared to other factories. This is well-known within the


    industry. Abigail replied.


    ¡°These clothes are indeed not cheap, considering that the highest-priced clothing by na can sell for


    millions, Melody added with a gentle smile.


    Abigail¡¯s chest tightened, unsure if this was an indication that L.Moon¡¯s high prices would be


    scrutinized. ¡°Miss Smith, how do you feel about the behavior ofizens in response to this donation?


    Will you be disappointed and reconsider future charitable activities Melody turned to Luna with her


    question


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t. In the future, we¡¯ll be more cautious. I don¡¯t really care about the opinions ofizens or


    influencers I don¡¯t know. Moon genuinely donated clothing to the children so they have a warmer


    winter. Our actions are substantial, and the teacher is genuinely doing good work in a remote area.


    We¡¯re much better than those who criticize us¡± Luna, despite knowing it might be inappropriate to say


    this, let her grievances be known.


    Melody¡¯s smile widened at those words. Im d you took the time out of your busy schedule to grans


    me this interview. That¡¯s all for today. Thank you¡± She quickly left after that.


    Both Abigail and Luna¡¯s hearts were thundering again their chests ¡°Regardless of what happens, we


    have dear concichor¡± Abigail held Lunas hands as she used those word, not a hist of four in her voice

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    Chapter 434


    Chapter 434 Setting the Record Straight


    As the online discussions regarding L.Moon¡¯s donation escted, Capitalis Daily released a video.


    ¡°The ¡®ughter¡¯ on the Inte Caused by the Clothing Donation: The Underlying Moral Issues Are a


    Cause for Concern.


    The video featured the unedited and unfiltered interview with Abigail and Luna. Underneath the video


    was an article written by Capitalis Daily.


    ¡®It¡¯s surprising that a teacher who has dedicated five years to teaching in harsh conditions and a


    clothingpany like L.Moon, which spent over 150 thousand on donating winter clothing to children in


    a remote. area, have both faced criticism from so-called influencers for allegedly exploiting these


    children for profit. Despite the genuine efforts, time, and hard work put into these endeavors, it¡¯s


    disheartening to see some influencers andizens, who contributed nothing, question the sincerity of


    their actions.


    These few sentences left countless people in silent contemtion. It seemed that whoever had a


    louder voice was considered to be right.


    A teacher who had bravely taught in extreme conditions for five years and a clothingpany like


    L.Moon, which spent over a hundred thousand, could both be criticized. Meanwhile, influencers who


    contributed nothing were given a tform to criticize them.


    Capitalis Daily¡¯s article woke up manyizens who had previously been quick to condemn.


    Eric was the first to share the article. ¡®If dedicating time and money to such causes leads to this kind of


    bacsh, who will be willing to help these children? Are we relying on so-called moral influencer


    ¡°saints¡¯ who only know how to toss out criticisms?¡±


    After that, more people began sharing Capitalis Daily¡¯s posts.


    Sean did, too. ¡°This matter is moreplex than it seems. There¡¯s certainly some organized influence


    at y, involving the education and well-being of children in remote areas. I hope the relevant


    authorities will thoroughly investigate. Let¡¯s not discourage the dedication of teachers andpanies


    trying to do good deeds. Protecting the online environment is everyone¡¯s responsibility.¡±


    Many people agreed with his statement.


    Abigail chuckled as she sawizens once again transform into self-proimed defenders of justice,


    supporting the volunteer teacher and L.Moon Studio.


    ¡°A lot of paidmenters are involved in this incident. But, indeed,izens can easily be manipted


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    into tools,¡± Lunamented with a smile while reading thements fromizens.


    Abigail put down her phone. ¡°It¡¯s quite surprising that Capitalis Daily is on our side.¡±


    ¡°They almost scared me to death when they came the other day. I¡¯m d it ended well. Luna could


    finally heave a sigh of relief.


    After this incident, several prominent online figures who were involved in it were investigated, and their


    ounts were permanently banned.


    In December, as the first wave of cold weather arrived, the show Troubled Times¡¯ began airing. With


    epic visuals, a very fast-paced teaser, and the theme song produced by a big shot, it immediately


    caught the attention of the entire inte


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    However, Abigail had no time to watch television; she was preparing to participate in an international


    fashion designpetition. Just like many other professions, designers needed to continuously


    participate inpetitions to win awards and increase their value.


    Before going to Faglia, Abigail met with Damon. When she took out the pearl dress, his eyes lit up.


    ¡°How are things at home?¡± she smilingly asked him.


    His gaze shifted from the dress to her, and he politely said, ¡°Not bad. We¡¯re definitely getting married.


    I¡¯ll transfer the remaining money to you as soon as I get back.


    ¡°Okay.¡± She nodded.


    ¡°We¡¯re about to get engaged soon. You muste,¡± he happily insisted.


    ¡°If it¡¯s in December, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to make it. I¡¯m leaving for Faglia tomorrow to participate in


    a designpetition, and I¡¯ll probably stay there for a month or two,¡± she said regretfully.


    He felt a bit disappointed at this. ¡°I s


    He felt a bit disappointed at this. ¡°I see¡­ Well, you muste when we get married.¡±


    ¡°If I have no othermitments, I¡¯ll be there.¡± She smiled.


    Abigail¡¯s trip topete in Faglia was kept confidential. She even told Damon to keep it a secret before


    she left.


    On the second day of her arrival in Faglia, the pearl dress became an instant sensation online. Not only


    was the dress a replica of the one in the game but what amazed people the most was that Damon


    publicly shared a video of him gifting it to his girlfriend and tagging both his friends and the game


    He mentioned that Abigail offered the dress for 132 thousand, which was what left everyone


    astonished.


    ¡®In Miss na¡¯s words: A priceless treasure is easily sought, but a true lover is hard to find. I¡¯m very


    grateful to her for selling me this dress at such a low price during my most difficult time. Many people


    pressured her, but she told me that as long as I wanted it, she could provide it. I¡¯m truly moved¡­. Miss


    na is the best designer; she has the craftsmanship of a true designer, and I will respect her for life.


    Damon¡¯s post received over 100 thousandments and stayed at the top of the trending topics for


    almost 24 hours.


    ¡®Such a beautiful dress for only a hundred thousand, while many top actresses wear dresses worth


    millions that aren¡¯t as stunning. I¡¯m genuinely as envious as I am speechless for my favorite actress.¡±


    ¡®Most importantly, I feel that this dress truly conveys Miss na¡¯s beautiful blessings for love, so the


    price is just abor cost. The important thing is the sentiment, right?¡±


    ¡®Miss na is so kind! You may not know that Damon¡¯s rtionship with his girlfriend wasn¡¯t supported


    by his family. When he went to Miss na, he didn¡¯t have much money, which is why she offered the


    dress for only 132 thousand.¡±


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    Chapter 435


    Chapter 435


    Excited, Ronaldo rushed to Capitalis to find Abigail, only to be told that she had gone on a trip far away.


    ¡°Where has she gone exactly? Can¡¯t you tell me?¡± He followed the busy Luna like a persistent buzzing


    bee.


    ¡°Mr. Fernandez, all of her orders are scheduled until the end of next year. Don¡¯t even think about


    hanging out with her.¡± Luna put down the documents in her hands, looking helpless.


    Abigail was not only designing abroad, but she was also redesigning fabrics that others had hoarded


    and selling them to new customers. She was so busy she would probably split into two Abigails soon.


    ¡°Can¡¯t you at least tell me where she is? I promise I won¡¯t disturb her,¡± Ronaldo pleaded.


    ¡°Wait for her to return; she¡¯ll be back around February,¡± Luna replied.


    For thispetition, they maintainedplete secrecy to prevent any interference.


    ¡°Fine.¡± He gave in when he could not get any more information. After he found a ce to sit down, he


    started chatting with her. ¡°Come to think of it, I haven¡¯t seen Sean and Ms. Quinn togethertely. Are


    they


    over?¡±


    Luna raised an eyebrow and yfully asked, ¡°Why? Do you want to pursue Abigail?¡±


    He sighed at those words. As he looked at her with a hint of resentment, he suddenly asked in return.


    ¡°Do. you think I¡¯m worthy of na?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean by ¡®worthy?¡± she asked with genuine curiosity.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn is an artist, and I¡¯m just a businessman. How can Ipare to her? Besides, her ex-


    husband is the Sean Graham. I¡¯ve checked. He¡¯s a financial industry genius, and he was always the


    top student in his ss from childhood to adulthood. Do I even stand a chance to win over Ms. Quinn?¡±


    He looked dejected.


    She chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate yourself.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not like I¡¯m underestimating myself. It¡¯s just that I truly consider Ms. Quinn my idol. A goddess


    should be admired from afar. I can¡¯t have any impure intentions,¡± Ronaldo uttered, exhaling with a


    serene expression.


    Luna¡¯s lips twitched, but after some thought, she found him quite interesting, especially considering


    how highly he regarded Abigail in his heart.


    He sat there for a while, and when he eventually found it boring, he decided to leave. As he was about


    to stand up, he suddenly let out an ¡®ah¡¯ and reconfirmed with Luna. ¡°You said she¡¯ll be back in


    February, right?¡±


    ¡°Right. Any problem with that?¡± She patted her chest as his sudden outburst startled her.


    ¡°My cousin is getting married to Anthony. Would you like to attend the banquet? Eastbay serves


    delicious. banquets of seafood dishes. Anyone whoes is our guest!¡± He boasts with pride.


    ¡°Are you stupid?¡± Luna rolled her eyes. ¡°Your cousin doesn¡¯t like us. Us going to the banquet would just


    be asking for trouble,¡±


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    Td like you to go, but if she¡¯s noting back, then forget it,¡± Ronaldo replied before preparing to


    leave.


    Abigail had fulfilled the promises she made to him. He came today to thank her and to express his


    hope. for future coborations while also hoping that she might seek his help if she needed it.


    However, he left disappointed.


    The airing of ¡°Troubled Times¡¯ and Damon¡¯s pearl dress had elevated Abigail to a new high. He could


    not help but wonder if she would still consider him as a potential coborator in the future.


    +++


    Throughout the entire winter, Abigail participated in the Lulls Fashion Design Competition in Faglia. In


    carly February, when she embarked on her journey back home, news of her international award set the


    entire inte on fire.


    ¡®na Wins First ce at Lulls Fashion Design Competition¡¯


    ¡®na¡¯s Award¡¯


    ¡®na, the Second Ever Eswadian Designer, to Win First ce at Lulls¡¯


    These three trending topics took the top three spots on Twitter. Thest designer to win the first-ce


    award at Lulls had hair that had turned white, and they could not even


    see words anymore.


    These three trending topics were all quite sudden. Even Sean was utterly amazed.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn participated in thepetition in Lulls.¡± Cameron looked at his phone andmented, his


    voice filled with astonishment.


    Thepetition was a gathering of giants in the fashion world. For Abigail to conquer all challenges


    and secure first ce undoubtedly meant she had dedicated a tremendous amount of time and effort.


    Sean looked at the trending Tweets and only spoke after a long while, The further she moves away


    from me, the more remarkable she bes. The sky is vast, and she can fly as far as she wants. After


    saying that, his heart was filled with mncholy.


    The higher and farther she flew, the more difficult it became for him to get closer to her. Were they


    destined to end without ever being together?


    Luna prepared a wee-back feast for Abigail. When Abigail emerged from the airport and saw her,


    she immediately opened her arms. The excited Luna rushed forward and hugged her friend tightly,


    praising. ¡°You¡¯re truly amazing!¡±


    Abigail leaned against her. Tm exhausted. Let me lean on you for a bit,¡± she whispered.


    Thepetition was undoubtedly intense, and while Abigail had always excelled in design, this time,


    she had put forth all her talent to secure the championship. For two months, she had very little time for


    peaceful sleep, and every waking moment was spent thinking about her designs.


    ¡°Spring has arrived, and the pressure at the studio is gradually casing Luma patted her on the shoulder.


    She knew that with Abigail¡¯s victory, everything at L.Moon Limited would be different.


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    Chapter 436 Secret Observation


    After returning to thepany, Abigail rested until evening, and then Luna dragged her to attend a


    banquet.


    ¡°There are many big shots this time. I¡¯ve also invited our new coborators. I thought it would be good


    for them to share some luck with us. On the other hand, it will let them know that from now on, we won¡¯t


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    be easy targets for those people who bullied us.


    Abigail nodded in agreement. ¡°You¡¯ve been working hard these past two months, searching for new


    coborators everywhere.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not that hard. Fairy Meadow¡¯s new collection is about tounch in the new year, and I¡¯m looking


    forward to its sess,¡± Luna said. She was clearly in high spirits. She had been feeling quite frustrated


    during thest few months of the previous year.


    Ever since Abigail won the Lulls Award, Luna couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of triumph along with her.


    Today, many brands were calling to discuss coborations, and Luna had a hard time choosing among


    them.


    When they arrived at the hotel, they ran into Sean at the entrance.


    Sean seemed to be discussing business with someone, and when he turned around and saw Abigail,


    he raised an eyebrow and asked, ¡°Miss Smith, Miss Quinn, are you here for the banquet?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Graham, you seem well-informed, Luna replied with a smile.


    A middle-aged man with Sean chimed in. ¡°You didn¡¯t invite Mr. Graham to the banquet? When you


    were misunderstood, it was Mr. Graham who insisted on investigating those instigating inte


    personalities. He can be considered a hero for L..Moon.¡±


    Luna looked at Abigail, who then whispered, ¡°It¡¯s your decision.¡±


    Before Luna could respond, Sean said, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I have other matters to attend to as well. I won¡¯t


    disturb your gathering. With that, he gestured for the middle-aged man to join him in the car.


    Once he left, Luna asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter with him?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Let¡¯s go,¡± Abigail replied calmly since Sean was just fulfilling his promise.


    Luna was puzzled. ¡°If this were in the past, wouldn¡¯t he have immediately joined us in such a good


    opportunity?¡±


    ¡°As you said, that was in the past. Let¡¯s go,¡± Abigail said while pulling Luna into the hotel.


    After they entered the hotel, Sean¡¯s clients spoke. ¡°Don¡¯t you have a crush on Ms. Quinn?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Riggs, why are you suddenly interested in my love life?¡± Sean asked while suppressing his inner


    disappointment and trying to maintain a calm facade.


    Just trying to help you achieve your goal, the client replied.


    Sean¡¯s affection for Abigail was widely known on the inte.


    ¡°It¡¯s not necessary; you can¡¯t force feelings like that After Sean finished speaking, he gave a briet and


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    deprecating smile.


    Cameron became worried. Was Sean really going to distance himself from Abigail entirely because of


    the matter with Lina?


    After seeing the clients off, Sean didn¡¯t ask Cameron to drive the car.


    The car remained parked in front of the hotel untilte at night. Cameron was getting drowsy when he


    saw Luna and Abigailing out of the hotel. Both Ronaldo and Eric were paying close attention to


    Abigail.


    Howard apanied Luna closely, and they appeared quite intimate.


    Cameron was about to inform Sean, but he realized that Sean was awake.


    On this side, Ronaldo and his group called for a car. After seeing Ronaldo leave, she turned to Luna


    and asked, ¡°Are you taking Howard¡¯s car?¡±


    Luna, who had been drinking a lot and was in a very rxed mood, nodded. ¡°Yeah. You don¡¯t need to


    worry about us.¡±


    Howard was holding her, and his eyes were full of doting.


    Abigail thought to herself that in this situation, she couldn¡¯t really intervene.


    After Howard and Luna left, Eric spoke up. ¡°I¡¯ll take you back. Are you staying at thepany all the


    time?¡±


    Abigail nodded. ¡°There¡¯s a rest area in thepany¡¯s office, and both my grandmother and I stay


    there.¡±


    The high cost of rent in Capitalis and the need for additional amodation were not necessary. It


    was mainly for the convenience of Analise.


    ¡°I also have properties here. If you ever need one, be sure to let me know.¡± Eric offered.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯ll just take a cab back. You should get back early.¡± Abigail politely declined his offer.


    ¡°You¡¯re a public figure now. You¡¯re not even wearing a mask, and it¡¯s easy to have problems taking a


    cab,¡± Eric said with a smile.


    The cold night wind tousled his soft bangs, giving his already handsome face a touch of gentleness and


    making him even more attractive.


    Abigail looked away and was conflicted. However, she saw that Sean¡¯s car was parked under a distant


    tree.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go then.¡±


    Eric had a smile on his face.


    Both of them got into the car quickly.


    Sean retracted his gaze, and as Eric¡¯s car drove away, he said in a calm tone. ¡°Follow them.¡±


    Cameron immediately started the car engine..


    Abigail asionally checked the rearview mirror and saw Sean¡¯s car following then. She couldn¡¯t help


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    think that he was nning to change his mind once again.


    ¡°The poprity of the TV series Troubled Times¡¯ is something you probably don¡¯t know. It¡¯s viral, and


    the attention to detail in the costumes has set a new standard for historical dramas. I believe many


    historical drama directors will look to L.Moon for costume production in the future.¡± Eric, oblivious to her


    difort, enthusiastically shared the news with Abigail.


    ¡°Is that so? But L.Moon probably won¡¯t take the job,¡± she replied.


    He was surprised. ¡°Why not?¡±

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    Chapter 437 Sending Cameron to Abigail


    Abigail shifted her gaze away and said, ¡°I¡¯m nning to revitalize Fairy Meadow. After all, it¡¯s a


    subsidiary of L.Moon.¡± She always acted with a sense of duty.


    Fairy Meadow¡¯s intervention in managing and assuming control of the unused fabric orders yed at


    pivotal role in alleviating the financial strain on L. Moon by the year-end. This aplishment


    prompted L. Moon to step in and assist Fairy Meadow in restoring its previous prominence.


    Furthermore, considering the prospect of Howard and Luna¡¯s potential union, enhancing Fairy


    Meadow¡¯s performance stood as a personal gift from L. Moon to both of them.


    ¡°Are you doing this for Miss Smith, given that she¡¯s dating Mr. Creed? Are you focusing on Fairy


    Meadow for their sake?¡± Eric quickly guessed her intentions.


    Abigail smiled and said, ¡°I really can¡¯t hide anything from you.¡±


    ¡°I was also thinking that if you design costumes for a show, I should join the cast. Director Lewis said


    that if I win the Best Actor award at this year¡¯s Orchid Awards, my acting career will be a grand m,


    and I can consider entering the film industry.¡± He spoke of his rosy future.


    ¡°That¡¯s great! Winning a film award would truly be a grand m for you.¡± She nodded.


    ncing at Abigail through the rearview mirror, Eric quickly averted his gaze, his voice involuntarily


    softening as he spoke, ¡°I¡¯ll put in the effort to win it, much like you do.¡±


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    She nced at him. ¡°You don¡¯t have topare yourself to me. We¡¯re seeding in different fields.¡±


    She genuinely couldn¡¯t grasp the purpose of his words and felt ufortable with himparing


    himself to her. Why did it have to be apetition? Her primary goal was to enhance the efficiency of


    L. Moon and evaluate her abilities, not to engage in any kind ofpetition with anyone.


    ¡°I¡¯m not trying topete with you,¡± Eric boldly expressed, revealing his innermost thoughts. ¡°I just


    want to be worthy of you.¡±


    Abigail finally understood. She remained silent for a moment and then said, ¡°I¡¯ve been clear before, I


    don¡¯t want you to waste your time on me. I believe that any woman who has suffered in a marriage


    won¡¯t want to make the same mistake again.¡±


    After hearing that, Eric experienced a brief moment of disappointment. Yet, swiftly regaining his


    ¡°As long as you¡¯re unattached, there¡¯s still a chance for me


    She sighed in resignation. ¡°You know, you don¡¯t have to be so fixated on me.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t control the way I feel about this kind of emotion. My heart insists on getting closer to you.¡± Ene


    said with a bitter smile.


    Abigail felt a little awkward but didn¡¯t say much more.


    When they arrived at thepany, he watched her get out of the car and then drove away


    Sean was relieved to see that they hadn¡¯t stayed overnight in another hotel


    Lets go back to the hotel¡¯ Sean said calmly to Cameron


    Cameron immediately started driving While driving r suddenly said Mr. Creed and runa have only


    her for a short in and they have already booked hotel room My Cucu


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    intervene at all.¡±


    Sean frowned and said with disdain, ¡°Why are you nosy?¡±


    Cameron thought to himself, You haven¡¯t understood what I meant. ¡°I¡¯m just saying that adult


    rtionships are progressing too quickly. I¡¯m worried that Ms. Quinn and Eric might follow the same


    path,¡± he said. straightforwardly.


    Sean gave Cameron¡¯s seat a strong kick and said, ¡°Stop being a busybody!¡±


    Cameron¡¯s body jerked as the force of the kick struck him, immediately rendering him silent.


    ¡°I¡¯ve noticed a change in you, bing increasingly outspoken. It¡¯s quite different from how you used


    to be, Seanmented, managing to restrain any brewing frustration. His thoughts wandered,


    recalling the quiet and sensible Cameron from before. He pondered, Why is he suddenly so gossipy?


    Cameron drove in silence without saying a word.


    ¡°You¡¯ve be like this after spending time with Abigail. Ever since you started following her, you¡¯ve


    changed,¡± Sean continued while still looking displeased.


    Cameron hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you send me back to Ms. Quinn then?¡±


    Sean looked at him for a moment and then nodded. ¡°If you want to go, go on your own. You don¡¯t need


    to tell me.¡±


    Abigail had just left her office when Luna stormed in while looking angry.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Abigail asked in surprise.


    Luna sat on the couch while seething with anger. ¡°Last night, I had already booked a room with


    Howard, but Josh ruined everything. He barged into the hotel and dragged me away. I spent the whole


    night. exining to Howard. He said he didn¡¯t mind, but I know he¡¯s upset.¡±


    Abigail was about to respond, but her assistant pushed open the office door and said, ¡°Miss Quinn,


    Cameron said he needs to see you.¡±


    ¡°What could he possibly want?! Tell him that she¡¯s not avable!¡± Luna was still fuming.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Cameron is innocent; he¡¯s not associated with Josh.¡±


    Luna cast an exasperated nce at Abigail and confided, ¡°I¡¯m nearly thirty and haven¡¯t had a


    meaningful rtionship yet. Last night seemed like the perfect chance ¨C Howard is a handsome and


    athletic guy However, Josh¡¯s interferencepletely spoiled it. He¡¯ll face the consequences for


    sabotaging my n¡±


    ¡°I know. I know¡± Abigail struggled to stifle herughter


    ¡°It¡¯s not easy for me to date! Howard is so sweet; even a little flirting makes him blush. Why would I


    want to date someone like Josh? I love young hunk, what¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Luna finished her rant


    and even hit the couch a few times in frustration


    Abigail nced at her assistant and said. Let Cameron wait for a while¡±

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    Chapter 438 Taking Cameron In


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you try tofort Howard if he¡¯s bothered by it?¡± Abigail suggested as she walked over to


    Luna to console her. ¡°You could take a day off today, go on a date with him, and make it clear that it¡¯s


    not your fault.¡±


    Luna responded with a hint of dissatisfaction, ¡°He also knows that I haven¡¯t known Josh for long. So,


    can he me me when Josh suddenly goes crazy?¡±


    Abigail quickly reassured her. ¡°He can¡¯t me you.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s angry with me¡­ I¡¯m really innocent in this,¡± Luna said and calmed down as she spoke.


    Abigail patted her on the shoulder and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be angry. It will work out in the end, and if it doesn¡¯t,


    just let it go.¡±


    Luna nodded immediately and said, ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Afterward, she called out to her assistant outside.


    ¡°Let Cameron in.¡± She suspected that Sean was jealous again because Eric sent Abigail backst


    night.


    Cameron was invited in, and he first nced at Luna before pitifully looking at Abigail. ¡°Ms. Quinn. I¡¯m


    begging you to hire me; Mr. Graham fired me.¡±


    Luna burst intoughter. ¡°You must be kidding.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true. Mr. Graham said I talk too much and I¡¯m not as obedient as before, so he fired me,¡± Cameron


    said while looking quite aggrieved.


    Abigail stared at him and pondered the authenticity of his words.


    ¡°Getting fired means you can find another employer. Whye to us? With your background of


    working alongside Sean for so many years, there should be many people eager to hire you,¡± Luna said


    with a smile.


    Cameron looked at Abigail, and his eyes were filled with sincerity. ¡°So, I came here to apply for a job


    with Ms. Quinn. I¡¯m used to being around familiar people. Ms. Quinn, I promise to be as obedient as a


    dog if you choose to hire me.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s expression was somewhat difficult to read. ¡°You¡¯re a person; you don¡¯t need to be as obedient


    as a dog, and I don¡¯t need a bodyguard.¡± He was indeed good, but she thought he was too heavy-


    handed when it came to violence. He might have gotten away with it while working alongside Sean,


    given Sean¡¯s status and influence, but working for her was different.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need a bodyguard, but you do need a driver. I can work as a driver if you want. Please.¡± He


    folded his hands together and even gave her a small bow.


    ¡°Is your task to work exclusively for Abigail?¡± Luna reclined on the couch, and her expression was


    yful.


    Cameron quickly tried to please her and said, ¡°How could it be? I¡¯ve been working by Ms. Quinn¡¯s side


    for some time now. I know she¡¯s a great person, so I came here to apply for a job. I¡¯ve been working


    intensively by Mr. Graham¡¯s side. I also want to experience a more rxed professional life.¡±


    Although Luna had a suspicious expression, she asked Abigail, ¡°What do you think? Should we hire


    him?¡±


    Abigail looked at him with a somewhat indifferent tone. If you¡¯re telling the truth. I¡¯ll let you work with


    me, but if I find out you¡¯re lying, you know the consequences. No matter if this was part of Sean¡¯s n


    or not if she found out that Cameron hade here deliberately, she wouldn¡¯t forgive his deceit just


    because they were familiar with each other


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    ¡°I¡¯m not lying; it was Mr. Graham who said that I¡¯ve changed, and you know how strict he is with the


    people around him.¡± Cameron quickly expressed his sincerity.


    It didn¡¯t matter either way; if things went south, Sean would have his back. He was just an ordinary


    hourly


    worker.


    Abigail nodded and said, ¡°All right. You can work as my assistant and part-time driver. I don¡¯t know how


    much Sean is paying you, but I can¡¯t afford a high sry. You¡¯ll have to work from 8.00AM to 5.00PM,


    and meals are included but not amodation. I can offer you 3,000 a month.¡± That was the most she


    could offer.


    Luna was surprised at how easily Abigail seemed to trust Cameron¡¯s words.


    ¡°Thank you, Miss Quinn!¡± Cameron immediately beamed and gave a respectful bow.


    ¡°Just find an empty seat outside and wait. I¡¯ll call you if I need anything.¡± As Abigail spoke, she


    intended to return to her workspace.


    Once Cameron left, Luna followed Abigail into her office. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that Sean is plotting


    something again?¡± she asked Abigail.


    Abigail sighed. ¡°Cameron worked with me for some time, and during that time, he really changed. You


    know what kind of temperament Sean has.¡±


    Luna clicked her tongue. ¡°I¡¯m still leaning toward the idea that he¡¯s up to something.¡±


    ¡°Either way, I do need someone to be my assistant. My current assistant is limited in strength, and


    sometimes I need help with heavy lifting,¡± Abigail said.


    ¡°I¡¯ve arranged for those three interns to work in Pendorf, but they said they still want to learn from


    you,¡± Luna sat on the single couch in Abigail¡¯s workspace, and her tone was tinged with some


    helplessness.


    ¡°You tell them that to be a designer, they must first learn how to make clothes; all kinds of them,


    men¡¯s, women¡¯s, children¡¯s, and more. They not only need to know how to make them but also learn


    how to read size charts. They should know how to address any unreasonable size chart issues and


    handle clients. with unreasonable design requests,¡± Abigail said while standing by a sewing machine


    and giving


    instructions to Luna.


    Luna asked, ¡°What else, Miss Quinn?¡±


    Abigail raised an eyebrow and nced at her before saying, ¡°You¡¯ve be quite chatty as well. Also,


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    I need them to learn traditional craftsmanship as much as possible, especially embroidery. They should


    learn from the master embroiderers.¡±

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    Chapter 439 Abigail¡¯s Little Helper


    After Luna left to handle some matters, Cameron found himself bored outside and sneaked into


    Abigail¡¯s workspace.


    Abigail noticed him entering but merely nced at him before returning to her work.


    ¡°You don¡¯t mind me being here, do you?¡± he asked with a smile.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mind as long as you don¡¯t reveal my designs,¡± she replied in a rxed tone.


    Cameron chuckled, walked over, and sat on a single-scat couch before ying with his phone while.


    observing Abigail working.


    ¡°Should you find it boring, feel free to step out. I¡¯ll give you a call if I require anything, and you can


    return. within half an hour,¡± Abigail expressed, finding it challenging to focus with him around.


    He pocketed his phone. ¡°It¡¯s indeed a bit boring here, and I feel almost guilty for my sry. It¡¯s too


    easygoing.¡±


    ¡°There isn¡¯t much to do right now, but when I need to make purchases, I¡¯ll need your help,¡± she


    exined. ¡°You¡¯ll be paid for the physicalbor a few times a month.¡±


    Cameron sighed. ¡°So, can I go out for a stroll?¡±


    ¡°Sure. If you stay here, I might get distracted, Abigail replied before returning to her work.


    When he reached the door, he suddenly paused. ¡°Miss Quinn, why are you so quick to trust me?¡±


    ¡°Call me Ms. Quinn. I¡¯m not really trusting you; it¡¯s just that you¡¯ve worked with me for some time, and


    I¡¯m willing to give you a chance, she replied calmly.


    He responded with an ¡°oh¡± and then smiled. ¡°Ms. Quinn, you have a really kind heart; you¡¯ll have great


    luck.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t respond; she was too focused on her clothing designs.


    Cameron went outside to make a call to Sean. Once the call connected, he said casually, ¡°Ms. Quinn


    has epted me, but my work is quite easy. Can I have another job in yourpany?¡±


    ¡°If Abigail finds out, she¡¯ll say it¡¯s all part of our n. Stay by her side and work well. When I need you,


    you cane back,¡± Sean said and then hung up.


    Cameron instantly became a free man and felt a bit uneasy. He spent the whole day outside and


    returned to thepany. Abigail was still in her workspace, busy with a real sewing machine.


    ¡°Have you had dinner?¡± he asked her.


    ¡°Thepany has a cafeteria, and my grandma runs it. There should still be some food left. You can


    go to the office lounge and ask my grandma.¡± She assumed he wanted to eat.


    I¡¯ve already eaten, but I thought you hadn¡¯t, so I wanted to get you something.¡± he said as he tried to


    make himself useful.


    ¡°Thepany provides three meals a day. You can save some money and find a ce closer to the


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    Cameron had been staying in hotels with Sean, so her suggestion caught him off guard.


    It seemed that she was genuinely trying to establish herself in Capitalis.


    ¡°I¡¯ll check tomorrow,¡± he replied.


    ¡°It¡¯s the end of the workday now, so you can continue exploring,¡± she said before resuming her work


    and focusing intently on the sewing machine.


    ¡°I¡¯ll leaveter. How about you? When do you finish work?¡± he asked curiously.


    Abigail nced at Cameron and asked, ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Of course, there¡¯s a reason,¡± he replied.


    She remained silent for a moment and then replied, ¡°I guess it will be around 11.00PM or 12.00AM. I¡¯m


    staying at thepany, so I don¡¯t need to rush for the subway or anything.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t help but exim. ¡°You¡¯re really pushing yourself too hard. You¡¯ll exhaust yourself like this.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m still young. Don¡¯t jinx me. If there¡¯s nothing else, go and don¡¯t interfere with my work,¡± Abigail said


    while continuing to sew.


    Cameron sighed. ¡°You¡¯re willing to work yourself to exhaustion because it¡¯s yourpany?¡±


    She didn¡¯t pay much attention to him.


    ¡°All right. You can take a break, and I¡¯ll give you a shoulder massage to rx your muscles. You¡¯ll work


    more efficiently once you¡¯refortable,¡± he suggested before stretching his muscles.


    She had been sitting all day, and her back was feeling stiff.


    ¡°That sounds good,¡± she said as she stood up.


    Outside the workspace, Abigaily on the couch, and Cameron started massaging her shoulders.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t let me do something, I¡¯ll be too anxious about those 3,000,¡± he joked while massaging her


    shoulders.


    Even though his hands were quite strong, she felt rxed. ¡°If you have nothing to do, you can give me


    at shoulder massage. I workte like this every day,¡± she said.


    Cameron agreed, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel that Abigail was working too hard.


    After massaging for half an hour, she was concerned that he should leave. He walked to the door and


    looked at her before sighing and departing.


    She worked so hard for herself; if she was not sessful, who would be?


    After leaving L. Moon, Cameron was about to head home. However, when he turned around, he saw a


    familiar car entering L.Moon¡¯s parking lot. He narrowed his eyes and watched for a while but didn¡¯t


    leave.


    Shortly after, Scarlett emerged from the darkness and entered L. Moon. Cameron followed her.


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    The door to Abigail¡¯s workspace was knocked on, but before she could respond, it was pushed open.


    Scarlett stood in the doorway and said, ¡°I need to order a dress for my daughter. I¡¯m willing to pay any


    amount.¡±


    ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯m unable tomit, even with an enticing offer,¡± Abigail responded in a firm tone. She


    had previously turned down Scarlett¡¯s proposal after not winning the award. With her recent


    achievement in securing the award, Abigail was resolute in not allowing Kelly to showcase any of her


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    Chapter 440 A Heartless and Selfish Family


    Scarlett entered the workspace, closed the door, and looked at Abigail while saying, ¡°Ms. Quinn, your


    punishment to you. If my husband intervenes, yourpany won¡¯t be so fortunate.¡±


    Abigail frowned. ¡°Why do I have to design a dress for her?¡±


    ¡°Your reputation is currently the highest in the country, and Kelly genuinely likes your designs. You can


    name your price, and this way, everyone benefits,¡± Scarlett said while raising her chin with an air of


    superiority. ¡°Moreover, because you used her of instigating Old Mrs. Graham toe and harass


    you, leading to her getting pped by Sean¡¯s subordinate, this p requirespensation.¡±


    ¡°Why should I care about what Sean¡¯s subordinate did?¡± Abigail frowned while looking annoyed.


    ¡°Rumor has it that Cameron is already working for you. So, do you think it¡¯s rted to you or not?¡±


    Scarlett pressed.


    Cameron, who was outside the door, was about to enter when the approaching Analise suddenly


    pushed him away.


    Analise forcefully opened the door and red at Scarlett. ¡°Who gave you the right to threaten her?!¡±


    Scarlett looked at Analise and said with a lukewarm tone, ¡°Your granddaughter caused her problems,


    and she has to face the consequences. She caused my daughter to get pped, and now all I¡¯m


    asking for is a dress aspensation. It¡¯s the least she can do. Don¡¯t make my daughter¡¯s father get


    involved and deal with her!¡±


    Analise watched Scarlett as she trembled with anger.


    Cameron silently observed without saying a word.


    Analise¡¯s anger was understandable, given that these two people were so simr that they could pass


    as mother and daughter. However, everything Scarlett said was for an impostor¡¯s sake.


    Scarlett forced her birth daughter to do something she didn¡¯t want to do for an impostor and even used


    her biological father to threaten her.


    ¡°If you dare to bully my granddaughter, I¡¯ll fight you with my life! Get out!¡± Analise shouted hoarsely.


    Abigail was afraid that Analise¡¯s blood pressure would rise, so she immediately stood up and tried to


    ¡°They¡¯re all a bunch of heartless and selfish people!¡± Analise continued to scold.


    Cameron entered the room and shielded Analise. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Ms. Quinn is not just an obscure designer


    in Pendorf anymore. If they want to mess with her, they¡¯ll need to see if her fans agree.¡±


    ¡°Cameron, chase her out!¡± Abigail walked over to Analise and immediately instructed Cameron


    Cameron walked toward Scarlett and smiled politely. ¡°Madam Harper, did you hear that? Ms. Quinn


    wants you to leave. You¡¯ve seen my temper. I¡¯ll use force on anyone who doesn¡¯t listen, no matter who


    they are.¡±


    Scarlett was afraid of him, so she red at Abigail, huffed, and left.


    Once she was gone, Cameron closed the door to the workspace


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    kay? he asked immediately.


    Abigail patted Analise¡¯s chest and looked at her with concern.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine! Those b*stards wanted to bully my granddaughter, but they can¡¯t! I want to live well and


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    protect her!¡± Analise panted heavily.


    Abigail smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, Grandma. The Pearson Family won¡¯t dare to mess with us.¡±


    Josh was still trying to pursue Luna, and if the Pearson Family attempted to interfere with L.Moon, it


    would face severe consequences.


    Scarlett¡¯s abrupt disy of aggression might have stemmed from her observation of Abigail receiving


    an award, leading her to perceive Abigail as a valuable designer.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take Old Mrs. Quinn out to rx. You continue with your work. Don¡¯t let this person disrupt your


    ns.¡± Cameron suggested to Abigail with a friendly smile.


    Abigail looked at Analise and nodded. ¡°Cameron is very capable. You can go out with him and enjoy


    the city¡¯s night view. You haven¡¯t seen it before since you came to Capitalis.¡±


    Analise knew that he probably had something to discuss with her, so she agreed with a nod.


    Then, the two of them left L.Moon.


    While walking on the street, Cameron spoke gently to Analise. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Kelly won¡¯t be able to keep


    up her act for long. Her true identity will be exposed soon!


    Analise said, ¡°I hope she won¡¯t be exposed. I don¡¯t want Abigail to go back to a family like the


    Pearsons.¡±


    Cameron furrowed his brow. ¡°At this time, it¡¯s indeed not suitable for Ms. Quinn to return. There have


    been too many misunderstandings with the Pearson Family. If she goes back now, she might face their


    scorn.¡±


    After he said this, Analise was even more worried.


    She grabbed his hand and whispered, ¡°I know my request is very selfish, but can you please beg Sean


    not to let the Pearson Family target Abigail again? I just want to see her settle down and live peacefully


    for the rest of her life.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to Mr. Graham about it, but whether it will work out depends on his mood. You know that the


    two families are already in this situation¡­ His decisions are no longer within our control, he replied


    helplessly.


    She started to get anxious. ¡°Can¡¯t he agree to it?¡±


    ¡°If Ms. Quinn is his other half, then he would naturally protect her with all his heart. But right now, it¡¯s


    not the same situation, and he has no reason to follow your wishes entirely. After all, the matter


    involving Kelly doesn¡¯t just concern Ms. Quinn; it has caused significant losses for Old Mrs. Graham as


    well. He naturally wouldn¡¯t be willing to let Kelly off easily,¡± Cameron replied while looking somewhat


    troubled.


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    At that, Analise realized she might have been demanding too much. She let go of Cameron¡¯s hand and


    looked dejected. ¡°Please do your best, then. I don¡¯t want Abigail to suffer.¡±


    He looked at her, and after a while, he asked, ¡°You seem to harbor some resentment toward Madam


    Harper. Is it rted to Ms. Quinn¡¯s disappearance?¡±


    She looked around to ensure no one was listening, then spoke in a low voice, ¡°It might not be rted to


    her, but it¡¯s definitely rted to her twin sister. I feel it¡¯s the responsibility of the entire Pearson Family


    for what happened to Abigail, and they can¡¯t escape that.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± He immediately agreed. ¡°But do you know exactly how Ms. Quinn went missing?¡±


    She fell silent at his question.


    Cameron did not press for details but opted instead to console Analise. ¡°It¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t want to


    talk about it. Let me take you for a walk.¡±


    ¡°Abigail didn¡¯t go missing. She was thrown into the sea and suffered a head injury. Now, she can¡¯t


    remember her biological parents.¡± Analise walked slowly and began recounting the past to him.


    He looked at her with surprise. ¡°So, it was done by Mr. Pearson¡¯s second wife?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I thought she was her birth mother because they looked so much alike, but Mr. Pearson¡¯s first


    wife also has a twin sister. It doesn¡¯t matter now; Abigail has me doting on her, and her grandfather


    loves her very much.¡± She sighed.


    Her words made Cameron feel a deep sense of appreciation. Many parents could not treat their


    biological children as kindly as Analise and Theodore treated Abigail, let alone an adopted girl.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn is truly fortunate to have met all of you,¡± he whispered with a smile.


    ¡°We two old folks don¡¯t have any children. Her arrival is our blessing.¡± Analise¡¯s voice carried an


    unprecedented softness. ¡°I only hope I can live a little longer to spend more time with her.¡±


    He patted her shoulder. ¡°You will.¡±


    The streets of Capitalis were bustling as it was not long after the New Year.


    Cameron and Analise returned at nearly 10.00PM. Upon seeing that Abigail was still working in the


    workspace, he could not help but murmur, ¡°She¡¯s working so hard.¡±


    In the foliowing days, he had a close-up view of her work routine.


    She would never leave the office before 11.00PM. Even on Groundhog Day, she remained hunkered


    down in her workspace, busy with her work.


    ¡°She¡¯s working very hard. From the time she returned until now, she¡¯s been busy workingte into the


    night in just half a month,¡± Cameron said as he prepared a ss of milk for Abigail, all while discreetly


    making a phone call to Sean.


    At that stage, Sean could only get some information about her from Cameron. ¡°You don¡¯t know how to


    persuade her? You¡¯re with her, but you can¡¯t do anything? His voice conveyed his unhappiness,


    ¡°I can¡¯t persuade her he doesn¡¯t listen to me at all I have to go deliver the mill now, Cameron said as he


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    was about to hang up the phone.


    His words made Sean incredibly jealous. ¡°Go ahead and deliver the milk. Why do you need to tell


    me?!¡± With that, he hung up the phone.


    Cameron knew he was jealous. He put the ss of milk by Abigail¡¯s side and reminded her, ¡°Drink this


    before continuing.¡±


    She looked at the ivory ss and thanked him. ¡°Thank you.¡±


    He smiled carefreely. ¡°You¡¯re my boss; I should do this. By the way, why are you in such a rush? Why


    can¡¯t you do it slowly?¡±


    ¡°Fairy Meadow is having a new productunch in early March, and it¡¯s crucial for the brand,¡± she said.


    before sipping the milk.


    He nodded. ¡°I see why you¡¯re in a hurry. Keep working, then. I won¡¯t disturb you.¡±


    Fairy Meadow¡¯s new productunch this year would determine whether the brand could make a


    Early the next morning, Cameron was intercepted by Sean when he came out of the hotel. He handed


    Cameron a box. ¡°This is a massager I bought. It¡¯s perfect for someone like her who sits for long hours.


    ¡°All right. I¡¯ll say I bought it.¡± Cameron deliberately teased him.


    Sean stared at him coldly. ¡°Say whatever you want.¡±


    Cameron chuckled. How is he not angry about this?


    Sean left after delivering the item.


    He watched Sean¡¯s back for a while and could not help but murmur, ¡°Both of them have changed quite


    a bit. It made sense when he thought about it. After their divorce and the many events that followed,


    Sean slowly learned how to truly love someone with all his heart.


    Cameron, holding the massager, prepared to enter the office when he overheard Abigail and Luna


    talking inside. ¡°Scarlett came to see mest night. I knew something would happen. Do you think Fairy


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    Meadow¡¯s tax is reliable?¡± Abigail whispered to Luna.


    ¡°Howard said it¡¯s uncertain, but the people at Fairy Meadow received info saying that as long as they


    end their partnership with us, the tax issue will be resolved Luna replied with a touch of coldness in her


    voice.


    ¡°They love these methods, don¡¯t they? Now, we¡¯ve involved Fairy Meadow. I hope it didn¡¯t anger


    Howard¡± Abigail was still considerate of the rtionship between Luna and him. Although they had not


    known each other for long, it was clear that they had developed feelings for each other.


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    Luna had not said a word yet when the office door swung open. Cameron walked in with a smile and


    asked, ¡°Are you having some trouble?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not a major issue. What do you have there?¡± She turned her head to look at him, inquiring


    curiously.


    ¡°Oh! It¡¯s a massager I bought for Ms. Quinn. She¡¯s been sitting at her worktable all day and needs.


    something to rx her muscles,¡± he answered nonchntly while mentally calcting how to help


    Abigail and her team resolve the situation.


    Abigail looked somewhat surprised as she got up and approached Cameron to take the device. ¡°You¡¯re


    quite considerate,¡± she remarked as she unwrapped the packaging.


    He scratched his nose and did not give a direct response. The truly considerate one was Sean


    because it had never crossed Cameron¡¯s mind to buy a massage device for her.


    After observing him, Luna had a meaningful look in her eyes. He felt her gaze and quickly averted it.


    ¡°Well, if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll head out.¡±


    ¡°Sure,¡± Abigail replied. ¡°But how much did it cost? I¡¯ll pay you back.¡±


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s not that expensive, just a few hundred. I even used a coupon I got from a blogger,¡± Cameron


    replied casually. He had seen a simr massager earlier while browsing videos, and it cost only a few


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    hundred. Thus, he suspected the massager Sean had bought was likely in the same price range.


    Then, Luna followed Cameron out of the office. When he was about to slip away, she grabbed the back


    of his cor. ¡°Spill the beans. Who bought that thing?¡±


    ¡°I did!¡± he proimed.


    She snorted. ¡°Do you really think I¡¯ll believe you?¡±


    ¡°Hey, what can you achieve by digging deeper? As long as it¡¯s useful for Ms. Quinn, that¡¯s all that


    matters. right?¡± he replied while adjusting his cor.


    Luna held onto him until they exited thepany. Then, she frowned and said, ¡°Lying to her like that is


    uneptable. Abigail is soft-hearted. She hired you because you were fired by Sean. If you two were


    conspiring, she¡¯d be genuinely upset.¡±


    ¡°Are you taking Sean¡¯s side?¡± Cameron asked immediately.


    ¡°Is that even the point?¡± She snapped back.


    He could not help but scratch his head. ¡°You¡¯re right; that¡¯s not the point. But !am fired by Sean, and I


    didn¡¯t conspire with him to deceive Ms. Quinn)


    Fine. I¡¯ll take your word for it. If I find out you were lying. I¡¯ll pull your tongue out! She warned hum


    before turning to leave


    How about the cooperation issue with Fairy Meadow Can you resolve it?¡± he asked as he tollowed i


    una


    She stopped in her tracks


    Inside the office. Abugath scanned the QR code on the


    ducts packaging and then ceased the official


    webate of the manufacturer It was a foreign brand andust thousands Imported goot certamly did not


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    She gazed at the price for a while, then put her phone aside. Considering Cameron¡¯s personality, he


    might not have thought this through so much. The only possibility was that he was in contact with Sean,


    and he might have shared information about her with him. Yet, she could not imagine Sean stooping to


    such a


    level.


    When Luna entered, Abigail asked, ¡°Did you find out who bought it?¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Luna immediately wore a puzzled expression.


    Abigail turned her head to look at her.


    Luna chuckled. ¡°I didn¡¯t ask; I just inquired if he was conspiring with Sean, and he said he wasn¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°What do you think about this? Is it a gift from Sean?¡± Abigail asked her.


    ¡°I can¡¯t be certain of that. You can just give him the money and consider it as if he helped you get it,¡±


    Luna replied nonchntly.


    Abigail thought for a moment, and it did make sense. In the end, the one who gave her the gift was


    Cameron, not Sean.


    ¡°It¡¯s a device that costs 6,750, but he said it was just a few hundred.¡± Abigail sighed with a touch of


    regret.


    ¡°This guy is generous. We¡¯ll be rolling in wealth by having an employee like him,¡± Lunamented


    jokingly.


    ¡°But there¡¯s nothing to roll in. I have to spend 6,750 on this, and it pains me,¡± Abigail said while wincing


    at the thought.


    Lunaughed. ¡°True. It¡¯s quite a loss, but what worries me more is ending our cooperation with Fairy


    Meadow. We were thinking of raising them as the primary brand for L.Moon, but with this situation, it¡¯s


    going to be difficult.¡± As she spoke, Abigail¡¯s mood grew gloomier.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already prepared the new products for theunch event. If we discontinue the cooperation, it¡¯d be


    such a waste. Also, your rtionship with Howard may not continue smoothly.¡± Abigail concluded with


    a soft sigh.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal for me. What concerns me is that your efforts will be in vain, and we don¡¯t know who


    to allocate our fabric resources to,¡± Luna said while sitting on the couch. Her head was aching slightly.


    March was just around the corner, and selecting a venue for Fairy Meadow¡¯s productunch had taken


    a while, the preparations had begun since the previous month. Now, with the Pearson Family pulling


    these kinds of moves for the sake of Kelly, Luna was incredibly frustrated.


    Abigail pursed her lips. ¡°Let¡¯s talk to Fairy Meadow and see what they say. You¡¯re also one of the


    shareholders, so you still hold some influence.¡±


    Luna nodded. ¡°That¡¯s my n as well¡± However, she did not have high hopes. When powerful families


    meddled behind the scenes, it was nearly impossible to salvage such coborations. After years in the


    industry, she was well aware of how the game was yed.


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    Abigail was beginning to understand the challenges of operating in Capitalis. Unknown enemies had


    been working against her and her team sincest year, only taking a brief respite while she was in


    Faglia. Now, the Pearson Family had joined in. Even with L.Moon¡¯s ster reputation in the industry, it


    was difficult to make headway without strong backing.


    ¡°Luna, do you think we should look for more powerful coborators?¡± She turned to Luna.


    ¡°Powerful coborators usually aim to acquire us. If you want help from them, they won¡¯t do it


    genuinely,¡± Luna replied. Since L.Moon¡¯s reputation had started to grow, countless investors wanted to


    buy into thepany. They offered a lot of money but came with various demands and traps.


    One misstep and L.Moon would end up in someone else¡¯s hands, with both still counting money for


    others.


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    Hearing Luna¡¯s response, Abigail sighed involuntarily. ¡°We¡¯re pretty isted in Capitalis, aren¡¯t we?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, but our goal is to deal with Kelly. Even if she¡¯s making a mess right now, the Pearson


    Family will resent her even more when her true identity is revealed,¡± Luna stated.


    Abigail nodded but did not say much. From her perspective, they needed a powerful ally for L.Moon to


    establish a stable foothold in Capitalis. However, their current ownership was divided. While Fairy


    Meadow was an established brand, it had already reached the end of its journey. A situation like this


    was suitable for stable development but not for engaging in more conflicts.


    ¡°I¡¯ll meet with Fairy Meadow and see how it goes. Regardless of the situation, as long as the new


    productunch is sessful and Fairy Meadow¡¯s sales take off, the pressure from the Pearson Family


    will be temporary,¡± Luna said as she prepared to go find Howard.


    Abigail decided to enjoy the massager for a while and consider it a day of rest.


    Sean sat on the couch in the Pearson Residence¡¯s living room while sipping his tea. When Josh rushed


    over and saw the figure, he immediately questioned, ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Pearson, you probably don¡¯t know what your parents did, do you?¡± Sean put down his teacup, his


    face wearing a cold expression.


    ¡°If you have something to say, just spill it.¡± Josh had a big grudge against Sean now. Not for anything


    else but because Sean¡¯s subordinate, Cameron, pped Kelly at the hospital. After she returned, her


    face was swollen for days.


    ¡°Kelly was hit by my subordinate, but your parents caused trouble for Abigail and Luna. What¡¯s the


    meaning of this?¡± Sean stood up and questioned Josh with a cold expression.


    Josh could not help but furrow his brows. ¡°My parents caused trouble for them?¡±


    You can investigate if you don¡¯t know, but don¡¯t ask me Scan retorted with a cold expression


    ¡°Mr. Graham, now that your subordinate has be Abigail¡¯s assistant, it¡¯s only nature; for him to bear


    the consequences of his actions, Scarlett said with a tope filled with disgust as she descended from


    upstairs.


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    Sean looked at her. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you try to deal with me when Cameron was one of mine? As soon as


    he went to Abigail¡¯s side, the Pearsons didn¡¯t hesitate to demand his ountability. Is your family afraid


    of me?¡±


    She sneered upon hearing that. ¡°The Pearson Family has no reason to fear you. It¡¯s always been


    Abigail who caused these troubles. She just can¡¯t stand Kelly. I know it very well. Originally, it was she


    who returned to the Pearson Family, but when she found out that Kelly was our biological daughter, she


    became upset and targeted her. All those moments when she refused to return home was just a


    facade!¡±


    ¡°Mom, how can you say such things?¡± Josh could not help but speak up in response to Scarlett¡¯s rant.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t I? Kelly is innocent, yet Abigail deliberately antagonizes her, even having her pped!


    Abigail¡¯s scheming is beyond your imagination!¡± she eximed angrily. ¡°Kelly is your sister. Why are


    you always siding with that woman?!¡±


    Before Sean could speak, she continued, ¡°Are you doing this for Luna? For the sake of a woman, you


    don¡¯t even care about the grievances your sister has suffered. How are you still her brother? She was


    missing for so many years, and when she came back, she was harassed by Abigail. You¡¯re not


    standing by her side as her brother but instead helping outsiders!¡±


    Sean felt irritated by her constant chatter. He said with a cold expression, ¡°Your family¡¯s private affairs


    are not my concern. If you¡¯re using Cameron as an excuse, fine. I will make sure he returns to me


    today. If the Pearson Family has the guts, you know who toe at


    ¡°Sean, your interference will only make things worse. L.Moon¡¯s coboration with Fairy Meadow is not


    to help thetter but an opportunity to establish its brand. If they lose this pir, L.Moon will only ever


    remain as a team designing for others. They won¡¯t be able to achieve much,¡± Scarlett said with a hint of


    satisfaction in her eyes.


    He gazed at her coldly without responding.


    ¡°How could you get involved in suppressing L.Moon as well? Mom, your actions disappoint me! You


    say Kelly was innocent when she was hit, but let me ask you this-why did she have contact with Old


    Mrs. Pendorf but suddenly came to Capitalis to harass Abigail. Who


    Scarlett, his tone furious.


    Graham? She was living peacefully6


    exactly is behind all of this?¡± Josh walked up to


    If he did not have some concrete evidence, he would have sided with his sister.


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    Sean was surprised that Josh did not blindly support Kelly as he did before.


    ¡°Did you investigate your sister because of Luna?¡± Scarlett could not believe it.


    Josh looked at her and said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to argue with you. Call Kelly over; I have something to ask


    her.¡±


    She retorted, ¡°Don¡¯t you know how upset Kelly is? She liked Sean so much but was hit by his


    subordinate. She hasn¡¯t even received an apology. What do you want her to say now?¡±


    ¡°What if she¡¯s responsible for this incident?¡± he retorted.


    ¡°So what if she is? She just returned not long ago. As her brother, do you have to side with the


    outsiders? She¡¯s the youngdy of the Pearson Family. What¡¯s wrong with her being a bit willful?¡± she


    argued in defense of her daughter with great intensity and ignored reason.


    Sean looked at Scarlett coldly, and for a moment, he was tempted to say that Kelly was not her


    daughter. However, reason prevailed over his emotions in the end.


    Josh was so angry that his chest heaved. ¡°No matter what, I won¡¯t allow you to target L.Moon for no


    reason.¡±


    ¡°You can talk to your father and grandmother about this. Kelly is new here, and it¡¯s all because of your


    mistake that she¡¯s had to endure so much. If it weren¡¯t for you messing things up, I wouldn¡¯t even know


    an Abigail!¡± Scarlett responded, her voice full of anger.


    As soon as she finished her sentence, Sean, who had picked up a teacup at some point, smashed it on


    the


    floor.


    The woman fell silent instantly. Although she had mustered the courage to confront Josh, Sean¡¯s cup-


    smashing act had left her trembling.


    ¡°You sought Abigail out first, and now that there¡¯s trouble, you¡¯re shifting all the me onto her? She


    repeatedly stated that she didn¡¯t want to get involved with Kelly, yet Kelly insisted on having her design


    the dress. When Kelly couldn¡¯t handle it, you stepped in and made things difficult for Abigail at every


    turn. Do you think Abigail wants you in her life?¡± Sean coldly retorted to Scarlett.


    She gnawed her lip and was unable to find a suitable response.


    ¡°Call Kelly over,¡± Josh reiterated.


    ¡°She doesn¡¯t want to see anyone,¡± Scarlett replied, no longer daring to argue.


    Sean watched her coldly and said, ¡°I advise the Pearson Family to stop here. Don¡¯t regret it when you


    no chance for remorse.


    have


    She huffed internally, What is there to regret in dealing with Abigail? The Pearson Family won¡¯t have


    any regreis, ¡°All right. It¡¯s fine if she doesn¡¯t want to see anyone, but you¡¯d better stay out of L.Moon¡¯s


    coboration with Fairy Meadow Josh warned.


    Scarlett replied coldly, ¡°I can¡¯t decide on this. Take it up with your father¡± After she finished saying she


    went upstairs.


    that.


    The living room fell silent, and the frowning Josh turned to a nearby servant. ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s time to


    lean this up?¡±


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    The servant quickly went into action.


    ¡°This matter is for you to handle. Don¡¯t involve me in it. If the Pearson Family stirs up any more trouble,


    I can¡¯t promise what will happen,¡± Sean said and prepared to leave after saying that.


    Josh followed him to the outside of the vi and finally spoke, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect my family to do such


    things. They weren¡¯t like this before.¡±


    Sean turned to look at him. ¡°Everything changed when Kelly came into the picture. Josh, you don¡¯t


    know where she¡¯s been living these years and what her true colors are like, but I hope you can look at


    things. from a rational perspective, just like you did today.¡±


    Josh nodded. ¡°All of this is caused by Kelly, and I will resolve it.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes were deep, and he stared at Josh for a while before speaking calmly, ¡°The fact that the


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    Pearson. Family has raised a person of your character suggests that your family upbringing is good.


    However, her arrival has revealed issues within the family¡¯s values. You should reflect on the reasons


    for that yourself instead of constantly shifting me onto others.¡± After saying that, he walked toward


    the car in front of the Pearson Residence¡¯s entrance.


    Josh also pondered the questions Sean had raised. When he mistakenly thought that Abigail was his


    sister, he spent a lot of time with her, talking about tea, pastries, and wood carving. He could feel her


    respect for every craft, and he knew she was a very humble learner.


    If it were not for Kelly being his sister, it would be difficult for him to like someone with her personality.


    Gradually moving from an emotional stance to a rational one and discovering what Kelly had done, he


    realized that she did indeed have many issues.


    He stood in the courtyard for a long time.


    On the second floor, Kelly watched him for a while. She had not expected Josh, who had always been


    on her side, to investigate her because he was fond of Luna. It turned out that Abigail and Luna were


    not the ones to mess with.


    ¡°Kelly.¡± Scarlett¡¯s voice came from behind her.


    Kelly turned around and showed a look of self-me on her face. ¡°It¡¯s all my fault. I made a mistake.


    Please don¡¯t go after Abigail.¡±


    Scarlett saw her pale and haggard appearance and could not help but feel a pang of sympathy. She


    walked up to Kelly and hugged her, her voice with anger as she said, ¡°No matter what, your dad and I


    will stand up for you!¡± They finally found their daughter again, only to have her bullied by outsiders, so it


    was unbearable for them to watch. ¡°If Abigail doesn¡¯t design your dress, the Pearson Family won¡¯t let


    her off!¡±

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    Achoo!


    Abigail was watching her show when her nose suddenly itched. She rubbed her nose and mumbled,


    ¡°The heating is on full st, but I still feel a bit chilly.¡±


    Then, she wondered how Luna and Fairy Meadow were getting along¡­ Even when watching a show,


    she could not fully rx and aimlessly chatted on her phone when it suddenly rang. She nced at the


    phone. number, which seemed somewhat familiar, but could not recall immediately.


    Nevertheless, she answered the call. As the call connected, she heard Scarlett¡¯s voice. ¡°Ms. Quinn,


    can you spare some time for coffee?¡±


    No wonder it felt familiar. Abigail had blocked her number before butter thought it unnecessary and


    unblocked it. ¡°Whatever you want to discuss, just say it over the phone. I don¡¯t want to go out in this


    N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    freezing weather.¡± She declined coolly.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to miss out on the coboration between L.Moon and Fairy Meadow, you better listen


    to me. Design a set of clothing for Kelly. It doesn¡¯t need to be extraordinary, just something suitable for


    her.¡± Scarlett¡¯s voice carried an authoritative tone.


    After listening to her, Abigail sneered. ¡°You¡¯ve already pressured Fairy Meadow, and at this point,


    you¡¯re asking me to design for Kelly. It seems like the Pearson Family is willing to lose all their


    reputation to resort to such underhanded tactics as threatening people?¡±


    ¡°Abigail, watch your words!¡±


    ¡°Why should I, especially in front of people who only make my life harder? As I¡¯ve said, there are so


    many designers that you can find. Why are you forcing me just because Kelly specified me? Is it


    because she chose me that you can use her as a reason to force me to do something I don¡¯t want?¡±


    Abigail argued firmly.


    Scarlett took a deep breath while trying to keep herposure. ¡°Abigail, we¡¯re in Capitalis now, and


    things work differently here. Even a prestigious family can make all of L.Moon¡¯s years of effort go to


    waste. Don¡¯t believe me? Try it and see!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯m trying right now. Your daughter, Kelly, should never expect me to design for her in her


    lifetime. I¡¯ll say it again-she¡¯s unworthy of it!¡± Abigail hung up the phone directly.


    She was in a fit of anger when her assistant knocked on the door and stood at the doorway before


    saying. ¡°Mr. Pearson wants to see you.¡±


    I won¡¯t see him. Tell him to get lost, Abigail said as her temper red for the first time.


    The assistant thought that perhaps spending too much me with Luna had started to affect Abigail¡¯s


    temper. She was annoyed whenever she saw people from the Pearson Family


    Just as the assistant left, Josh walked in without permission ¡°Ms. Quinn¡¯


    When his voice sounded, Abigail set her phone aside and red at him I told you to leave. Didn¡¯t you


    Lear me?


    A trace of disappointment appeared in his eyes Tvenger wanted our rtionship to one to this point


    I¡¯ve alreally nvestigated Kelly¡¯s matter She indeed revealed Sean¡¯s presence in Capralts which led to


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    Mrs Grahami, visit¡±


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    She looked at him indifferently. ¡°So what?¡±


    ¡°Feel free to continue your coboration with Fairy Meadow and proceed with the new productunch.


    I¡¯ll handle the rest.¡± His tone was firm.


    Abigail¡¯s anger gradually subsided because of his words. ¡°Josh, you should be very clear about my


    character. I¡¯ve had no conflict or grievance with the Pearson Family, and there is no need for us to be


    involved with each other. Can I kindly request you guys to find another designer?¡± she spoke coldly.


    She was well aware that Scarlett was trying to force her to submit. Since she had upset Kelly and had


    her pped by Cameron, they wanted to force her into doing undesirable things just to make Kelly feel


    better.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about designing the dress. I¡¯ll handle that,¡± Josh said and intended to leave.


    She raised her hand and pressed her temples. ¡°I hope you can keep your word. The coboration


    between Fairy Meadow and L.Moon is very important to me. If the Pearson Family interferes and ruins


    it, I won¡¯t let your family and your sister off the hook.¡±


    He nodded in response and felt troubled by the current situation. He never wanted things to escte to


    this point. They could have worked things out peacefully, but it had be a mess.


    Abigail sat back on the couch and leaned against it before staring at the ceiling in a daze.


    Josh walked to the doorway and suddenly stopped. Then, he could not help but say to her, ¡°Sean also


    came to my ce today to ask for an exnation for you. Of course, the fact that Kelly was assaulted


    by Cameron was a problem he should¡¯ve resolved. Kelly is directing her anger at you probably because


    Sean cares about you; she¡¯s jealous.¡±


    Abigail did not respond, not wanting to get entangled in these messy matters. It would not help to


    dismiss Cameron now, anyway, since Kelly¡¯s target had always been her. Since Kelly returned to the


    Pearson Family, she had never stopped harassing Abigail.


    After Josh left for a while, Abigail dialed Ronaldo¡¯s number. He answered almost immediately, and


    before she could speak, he happily eximed, ¡°Ms. Quinn, you finally called me! I thought we were in


    two different worlds after you won the award!¡±


    ¡°I heard that your pearl sales are doing very well. I haven¡¯t congratted you yet.¡± Her gloomy mood


    eased a bit when she heard him talk.


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    Upon hearing Abigail¡¯s words, Ronaldo was deeply moved. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s rare for you to still be concerned


    about my pearl sales. The New Year has passed. Why don¡¯t you visit Eastbay when you¡¯re not busy?¡±


    She felt a bit hesitant. ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to, but the new productunch with Fairy Meadow in


    March is quite important, so I¡¯ve been busy with that recently.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m aware of that. Well, feel free to visit, maybe in August or September. We have a grand fair here.¡±


    Ronaldo was like a carefree child who spent his days thinking about what to y and eat.


    Abigail envied his carefree attitude. After hearing his words, she smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯lle when I can.


    However, I called you today because I hope you can continue investigating Kelly¡¯s background. She¡¯s


    been causing trouble behind the scenes, and L.Moon¡¯s development has been rocky.¡±


    Without Kelly and the Pearson Family¡¯s interference, L.Moon would not have offended so many capital


    investors. Now that the Pearson Family was after L.Moon, those investors would likely want to crush


    them.


    ¡°I want to, but I can¡¯t. Let me give you some advice. Ask Sean. I think he knows more,¡± Ronaldo


    suggested.


    When he was investigating, his uncle told him he did not need to get involved in Kelly¡¯s matter because


    Sean had more information, so he did not want to tip off the culprits by investigating himself.


    Abigail looked surprised. ¡°Sean has been investigating this all along?¡±


    ¡°It seems like it. After all, his grandfather was poisoned, which involved matters of life and death. Do


    you think he¡¯d let the people behind it off easily?¡± He smiled.


    She nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡±


    After exchanging pleasantries with Ronaldo, Abigail found herself in a dilemma while holding her


    phone. If Sean was investigating Kelly for the sake of his grandfather, it might not be appropriate for her


    to intervene. In this case, however, their goals seemed to align


    She could not help but sigh.


    The Pearson Family was dealing with L.Moon, and Sean was still meddling behind the scenes. Of


    course, because Cameron had hit Kelly, his involvement was expected.


    After thinking for a moment, she decided not to call Sean. She did not have the standing to ask him


    anything, as theirmon goal was just to deal with Kelly. As such, she turned off her phone and


    decided to return to designing clothes.


    Around noon, Luna returned from her meeting with Fairy Meadow.


    ¡°How did it go?¡± Abigail asked anxiously when they were about to go out for lunch.


    ¡°The situation doesn¡¯t look good. The ounts for these past few years at Fairy Meadow are a


    audit. It looks like itil take several days, Luna replied.


    If there¡¯s a tax issue, we might have to pay back taxes. We don¡¯t even know how much¡± Abigail said


    with


    Concert.


    Paying back a few hundred million could be catastrop


    The liquid assets of L.Moon and Fairy Meadowbined were only around 4.5 to 6 million, and if they


    could not pay it back, Fairy Meadow would face a severe bacsh.


    ¡°There¡¯s a problem, for sure. Everything is in disarray at Fairy Meadow. Otherwise, why would they


    conduct an audit for so many days?¡± Luna was not optimistic about Fairy Meadow. She had taken a


    look today, and several people from the finance department were already under detention.


    ¡°Even if the Pearson Family isn¡¯t a factor, the situation with Fairy Meadow is still very risky, and sooner


    orter, it will be exposed,¡± Abigail said solemnly.


    ¡°If we wish to continue cooperating with Fairy Meadow, we must find a way to help thepany rectify


    the tax issue, which would require changing the ownership structure again. But there¡¯s no other choice.


    Nothing in business ever goespletely smoothly. If we want to find a way out for L.Moon, we have


    to take on more risks,¡± Luna exined as she ced her arm around Abigail¡¯s shoulder.


    Abigail was talented in design, but when it came to running apany, she was less knowledgeable.


    While listening, she did not fully grasp all the details and finally concluded, ¡°So, we need to raise


    money?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but the rumors about Fairy Meadow being investigated are already gaining traction online. Soon,


    the entire inte will know that thepany might¡¯ve engaged in tax evasion. If it turns out to be true,


    their brand will be tarnished, and it will be difficult to raise the funds we need, even with you, the award-


    winning designer, leading the way.¡± Luna was now deeply concerned.


    If it were just a regr tax audit, paying the back taxes would be enough, and there would not be a


    significant impact. However, as soon as things started to circte on the inte, it would turn into a


    scandal.


    In that case, L.Moon¡¯s moves had not been very effective.


    ¡°Today, Scarlett called me and said that as long as I design a gown for Kelly, all these problems will go


    away,¡± Abigail said with a hint ofpromise.


    After all, it was just one gown¡­ But no, I don¡¯t want to.


    Fairy Meadow had problems now, but L.Moon was innocent. If they persisted in the conflict, would


    L.Moon be able to withstand it?


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you topromise. We came here to expose Kelly¡¯s hypocrisy. If youpromise, it


    means we lose, and our trip to Capitalis would¡¯ve been in vain. There will always be a way.¡± Luna


    consoled Abigail


    ¡°The fans will be upset. If Fairy Meadow has issues, the fans will demand that we cut ties with them.¡±


    Abigail muttered.


    Fairy Meadow was deceived by the higher-ups, but is the brand itself problematic? It¡¯s not. The issue


    lies in the internal management¡±


    In reality, Luna wanted to revive Fairy Meadow. The name is so beautiful, and it¡¯s a decade-old


    brand¡­.


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    With Fairy Meadow undergoing a tax audit, Howard was swamped with work. Abigail had heard that


    Luna had argued with him several times, and with her strong personality, she wanted him to resolve the


    matter with Fairy Meadow. However, he was facing pressure from the board of directors, who wanted to


    end the partnership with L.Moon. As a result, they were locked in a heated argument.


    ¡°Is Howard suggesting that we¡¯re causing trouble for Fairy Meadow? Did we cause the tax issues at


    Fairy Meadow?¡± After ending the call, Luna vented her frustrations to her.


    Abigail patted her shoulder andforted her. ¡°Don¡¯t fight with him.¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s fighting? I must¡¯ve been crazy to date him. I shouldn¡¯t have associated with Fairy Meadow, nor


    should I find myself in this situationship,¡± Luna said as she slumped onto the couch, her chest heaving.


    Abigail replied softly, ¡°If it¡¯s not feasible, we can just give up.¡±


    Luna disliked the idea. ¡°We¡¯ve invested and already designed Fairy Meadow¡¯s spring collection. If we


    abandon it now, what happens to all those clothes?¡±


    ¡°But I don¡¯t want to see you suffer like this,¡± said Abigail


    Luna sighed. ¡°I¡¯m just venting. Is there a job without difficulties? Many people have it worse than me.¡±


    ¡°The shareholders of Fairy Meadow want to remove us, but they won¡¯t give us back the investment


    capital we¡¯ve put in. Moreover, if there are significant tax issues, I don¡¯t believe the Pearson Family will


    bail Fairy Meadow out.¡± Abigail felt that the Pearson Family was applying pressure but would not get


    involved in Fairy Meadow¡¯s future.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I¡¯ll call Howard¡­ No. I¡¯ll talk to him myself,¡± she said before immediately getting up.


    Abigail quickly held her back. ¡°I¡¯ll go with you. With your temper, you might end up arguing with him.¡±


    Luna sighed deeply. ¡°Fine. You can say


    there.¡±


    whatev


    you want when we get


    The two of them got into the car. On the way, Abigail thought about Josh and could not help but ask


    Luna, ¡°Has Josh contacted you recently?¡±


    ¡°No. I¡¯ve blocked him. After what the Pearson Family did to us, how can he have the audacity to


    contact me?¡± Luna expressed angrily.


    Josh contacted me and said he¡¯d try to put an end to this, but I don¡¯t know if he can do it.¡± Abigail


    fastened her seatbelt and lowered her gaze.


    Luna hummed in response. ¡°Even if he can, what¡¯s the point? Solving this issue is something he should


    do! That Kelly is a troublemaker. After we resolve the matter with L.Moon, I won¡¯t be finished with her!¡±


    ¡°What will you do?¡± Abigail asked out of curiosity.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t figured that part out yet, Luna replied.


    Hearing her words, Abigail did not overthink it.


    When they arrived at Fairy Meadow, they two entered the meeting room with Howard. In just one week.


    his previous spirited demeanor had vanished and was reced by weariness.


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    Abigail nced at the man, who responded with a slight nod. Meanwhile, Luna observed this with a


    cold huff, showing her outward disdain for his current state.


    ¡°I heard that you want to remove L.Moon from Fairy Meadow. I¡¯d like to understand what¡¯s next if that


    happens, including the investment we¡¯ve made and the penalties in our contract.¡± Abigail went straight


    to the point after sitting down.


    Howard did not want to talk, but all the shareholders were looking at him. After a moment of silence, he


    spoke, ¡°This matter hasn¡¯t been decided yet, Since we say it¡¯s a cooperation, we naturally hope to


    weather this difficult period together.¡±


    Abigail nodded and continued, ¡°What¡¯s the progress on your tax issues?¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, regarding the tax audit at Fairy Meadow, it¡¯s because of your actions that this situation has


    arisen. We hope to resolve it as soon as possible, but those you¡¯ve offended say that as long as you


    apologize and agree to their modest demands, this matter can be resolved,¡± Mr. Baker, one of the


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    shareholders, spoke up.


    Another shareholder, Mr. Macdonald, added, ¡°Indeed. Isn¡¯t it just designing a dress for the youngdy


    of the Pearson Family? What¡¯s the big deal?¡±


    Luna was so angry that she wanted to m the table, but the meeting room door was suddenly pushed


    open. At the door stood Damon with a smile. ¡°Do you mind if I join the meeting?¡±


    Then, Abigail saw Alfie standing behind him. It had been a long time since they had seen each other,


    so she immediately stood up and eximed happily, ¡°It¡¯s been a while, Alfie!¡±


    ¡°Ms. Quinn¡­ Oh no, Miss Quinn. It¡¯s been a while. How is Old Mrs. Quinn¡¯s health?¡± Alfie entered the


    room with a grin.


    She replied warmly, ¡°She¡¯s doing well. How¡¯s your recovery going?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been so long. I¡¯m as healthy as can be,¡± he said with a smile as he walked to the front of the desk


    and pulled a chair, sitting directly next to her.


    In the meantime, Damon sat beside Luna and spoke immediately, ¡°I heard that Fairy Meadow is having


    tax issues. Ms. Quinn and Miss Smith are my friends. If you¡¯re experiencing financial difficulties, I can


    invest to help you through this.¡±


    Alfie sat with his legs crossed while asionally engaging in casual conversation with Abigail.


    The shareholders remained silent. After all, they were all astute individuals, and epting Damon and


    Alfie¡¯s assistance raised concerns about how the ownership of Fairy Meadow would be divided.


    They simply could not let theirpany fall into the hands of outsiders!


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    Seeing everyone¡¯s silence, Alfie suddenly chuckled and said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are there no issues with


    taxes? I¡¯ve inquired and heard that Fairy Meadow has evaded a few hundred million in taxes over the


    past few To continue running thepany, these taxes must be paid. And we need to find out where


    this


    years. money from tax evasion ended up.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Willis, you don¡¯t need to worry about paying the taxes. Fairy Meadow can manage to pay them.


    You¡¯re investing now just to help L.Moon?¡± Howard looked at Alfie with an unfriendly attitude.


    With a grin, Alfie replied, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s to help L.Moon. As for whether it¡¯s an equity investment, that


    depends on their decision.¡±


    Howard nced at the shareholders, who exchanged looks with one another.


    Finally, Dominic Baker spoke up, ¡°Ms. Quinn and the Pearson Family have a history in the past. Even


    though your investment is helpful this time, there might be future troubles. Fairy Meadow is a well-


    established brand with a history of over a century. We won¡¯t willingly let it go down in infamy.¡±


    ¡°An established brand should be able to withstand storms. The internal issues at Fairy Meadow are


    significant, and shifting the me to L.Moon is not right, is it? Even without them, Fairy Meadow will


    restart after some time. Do you really believe there won¡¯t be any underhanded dealings against you


    behind. your back? By not resolving your internal issues, can you safely ovee them?¡± Damon


    asked without much emotion.


    Abigail listened calmly. However, she had never really considered involving Alfie. Behind Alfie was


    Sean. and the fact that he and Damon hade together today made her suspect Sean¡¯s involvement


    in the background.


    Seeing the shareholders¡¯ displeased expressions, Howard responded, ¡°Fairy Meadow will certainly


    address these matters in due course. However, the feud between the Pearsons and L.Moon will


    continue, and Fairy Meadow will remain a target for that family.¡±


    Luna looked at him and asked, ¡°So, how do you propose to resolve this?¡±


    Standing up, Abigail looked at him and stated, ¡°L.Moon will have conflicts with manypanies in the


    future. If Fairy Meadow is so averse to trouble, return the investment and breach-of-contract money to


    L.Moon before you pay the taxes.¡±


    She did not believe the Pearsons could provide Fairy Meadow with that much money. Anyone with a bit


    of intelligence, like Howard, knew not to escte things with L.Moon. Even though the Pearson Family


    had helped Fairy Meadow with the tax and investment funds this time, what could guarantee their


    future development?


    Luna looked at Howard, and though she had some expectations for him initially, she decided it was


    better not to have any anticipation at all upon reflection. Fairy Meadow hade this far for a reason,


    and the obstacle was likely the conservative board and Howard, who had retreated midway.


    Before this, he had been willing to face things together with L.Moon despite being targeted, but Luma


    also knew that she had a role in this. Lately, the couple had argued too much about these matters. Any


    goodwill they had for each other in the beginning had already been worn away by the bickering Now,


    he wanted to distance himself from L. Moon, perhaps to avoid further arguments with her.


    He took a deep breath and did not answer immediately Instead, he contemted for a while before


    saying. ¡°Tm content working with L. Moon There¡¯s no need to terminate our cooperation immediately


    As long as you resolve the conflicts between you and the Pearsons, our cooperation should continue.¡±


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    Of course, he could not expect the Pearson Family to help Fairy Meadow. In theory, the Pearsons were


    now themon enemy of both L.Moon and Fairy Meadow, so it was safer to align with L.Moon than


    side with the Pearson Family.


    ¡°Mr. Creed, no matter what, I hope you¡¯ll think carefully. Fairy Meadow is a well-established brand, and


    choosing the wrong side will be a fatal and final blow,¡± Abigail said, then prepared to leave with Luna.


    Luna nced at Howard, then stood up and followed Abigail as she left.


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    Simrly, Alfie and Damon followed the twodies out. After leaving Fairy Meadow, Damon said, ¡°I¡¯ll


    give you a piece of advice; there¡¯s no need to save Fairy Meadow. Let them coborate with the


    Pearson Family, and I bet it will be bankrupt within a month. When that happens, you can acquire the


    brand. faster.¡±


    Abigail looked at him. ¡°In that case, we don¡¯t need any funding now. Let¡¯s see how Fairy Meadow


    resolves its issues.¡±


    Alfie raised an eyebrow and smiled. ¡°Indeed, let¡¯s give Fairy Meadow a chance.¡± He said this on the


    surface but clearly understood her intentions.


    As the four prepared to leave, Howard¡¯s voice came behind them. ¡°Miss Smith, let¡¯s talk.¡±


    Luna stopped. ¡°Wait for me in the car, Abigail.¡± She also wanted to make it clear to him. After all, the


    situation hade to this point, and she did not want to force an ongoing entanglement.


    Abigail looked at her with some concern.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m not that fond of him anyway,¡± Luna whispered before heading toward Howard.


    Alfie seemed surprised. ¡°They dating?¡±


    ¡°You couldn¡¯t tell?¡± Damon said quietly.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never been in love, so how¡¯d I know?¡± Alfie muttered.


    Abigail watched Luna¡¯s retreating figure for a moment before heading back to where the car was


    parked. ¡°Mr. Copper, how did you know that we were having a meeting with Fairy Meadow here?¡± she


    asked Damon while walking.


    He had intended to keep it a secret, but Alfie immediately answered, ¡°Oh, I don¡¯t want to hide it from


    you. Sean told us to attend. We¡¯re both locals here in Capitalis, and participating a little can be helpful


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    Damon gave Alfie a disapproving look, but thetter grinned shamelessly. ¡°I may not have many


    qualities, but I¡¯m straightforward. Ms. Quinn, don¡¯t you agree?¡±


    ¡°Thank you for speaking the truth. Please pass a message to Sean on my behalf. There¡¯s no need to


    send me help. He should also remember what he said before. Abigail said politely to Alfie and then


    headed toward Luna¡¯s car.


    With an exasperated sigh, Damon looked at Alfie. ¡°I told you not to follow, but you insisted oning


    and thought everything was fine¡­ Ms. Quinn and Mr. Graham have no contact anymore.¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s better to be transparent in such matters. Hiding it just feels icky, don¡¯t you think?¡± Alfie said


    carnestly.


    Once Abigail got into the car, she turned on the music and waited for Luna to return.


    ¡­


    Arriving in Howard¡¯s office, Luna watched as he poured water for her and immediately cut to the chase


    before saying, ¡°You might as well just say it. I¡¯m not thirsty.¡±


    At that, he ced the ss of water on the counter and turned to look at her, his face filled with


    hesitation. ¡°Luna, I think our personalities sh, and a romantic rtionship doesn¡¯t benefit our


    coboration either. I don¡¯t want to keep arguing with you. Let¡¯s break up.¡±


    She nodded calmly and said, ¡°Sure. It can cut losses in time. You can focus on resolving the internal


    issues at Fairy Meadow. As for the investment that L.Moon made and the breach of contract fines, you


    can repay them when you have the funds.¡±


    Not expecting Luna to be so amodating, Howard was surprised but immediately expressed his


    gratitude. ¡°Thank you. And Abigail, too.¡±


    She looked at him, her lips curling slightly. ¡°Howard, you should take what Abigail said to heart. The


    current situation within Fairy Meadow is something I believe you understand better than anyone else.


    How you choose to proceed is entirely up to you.¡±


    He nodded but remained rtively silent. She looked at him and gave a slight mocking smile. Without


    saying more, she turned to leave.


    After leaving Fairy Meadow, Luna fell into silent contemtion with a furrowed brow. Eventually, she


    took out her phone and removed Josh¡¯s number from her cklist.


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    When: Abigail saw Luna return, she immediately opened the car door. Thetter got into the car and


    asked nonchntly, ¡°Have Alfie and Damon left?¡±


    ¡°Yes¡± Abigail replied and continued to look at Luna¡¯s face closely.


    Luna nced at her and said with a smile, ¡°I broke up with Howard, but I don¡¯t feel much. Maybe that¡¯s


    because I don¡¯t love him s¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you upset! Weren¡¯t you quite food of him? Abigail extended her hand and held I


    Lama remained silent before saying ¡°Tan¡¯t say for sure I just don¡¯t have many feelings about it. Let¡¯s go


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    ¡°If you truly feel upset-¡±


    ¡°Stop, Abigail. I¡¯ve decided to ept Josh¡¯s pursuit.¡±


    Abigail was taken aback. ¡°But didn¡¯t you say you don¡¯t like him?¡±


    Luna shrugged. ¡°I can work things out slowly even if I don¡¯t like him now. Besides, nothing ventured,


    nothing gained. I want to see what tricks the Pearson Family is up to. Kelly alone is not enough; I need


    to get involved!¡±


    ¡°I think this is too big of a sacrifice.¡± Abigail objected as she believed that deceiving Josh¡¯s feelings was


    hical.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m making a bigger sacrifice, or is it Josh?¡± Luna continued, ¡°I know you still appreciate


    his help before, but Kelly teamed up with the Pearson Family to target me. I can¡¯t let her get away with


    it!¡± Luna was contemting breaking up with Howard, and this was her stance on the matter.


    Abigail still disagreed with her approach. ¡°Deceiving one¡¯s emotions isn¡¯t good, especially when Josh


    isn¡¯t the devil. Don¡¯t you think?¡± She tried to convince her.


    Luna pulled her hand back and started the car¡¯s engine. How is he not the devil? My rtionship with


    Howard went sour because of him. That day, he told Howard I abandoned him to cooperate with Fairy


    Meadow. If I don¡¯t get back at this scheming man, I¡¯ll never get over it!¡±


    So, it was a personal grudge.


    Abigail said, ¡°I didn¡¯t know about this.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t want to tell you. I thought it was embarrassing, Luna said as she drove.


    ¡°Nothing is embarrassing about it. I still can¡¯t believe that Josh liked you. It¡¯s just so strange to me.¡±


    Abigail admitted that she found the whole situation baffling.


    Luna continued driving. ¡°I feel the same way.¡±


    ¡°Are you really going to be with him?¡± Abigail was still uncertain.


    ¡°Of course. I want to irritate Kelly and the Pearsons. If I can marry Josh, it¡¯ll drive Scarlett crazy!¡± Luna


    could not wait to be with him, dying to see how the Pearson Family would react when they found out


    she was with him.


    ¡°You¡¯re not afraid of angering Josh?¡± Abigail looked puzzled.


    ¡°I¡¯m still angry, you know. He suddenly came and disrupted my rtionship with Howard, and I didn¡¯t


    even react in time, alright?¡± Luna growled.


    Abigail sighed. ¡°Please take it easy. If you provoke Josh, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll retaliate.¡±


    Lana smiled with a hint of mockery. ¡°Rest assured. I¡¯ve got a n!¡±


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    Within a week of breaking up with Howard, Luna officially announced her rtionship with Josh. Their


    high-profile dates, including public disys of affection, made Abigail worry that Luna was pushing


    things too far and might face bacsh.


    As Abigail worked diligently on her designs, Eric rushed into her workspace, looking astonished. ¡°Did


    you know that Josh and Luna are together?¡±


    She felt a bit apprehensive and replied, ¡°Yes¡­¡±


    ¡°How did they get together? I asked Josh, but he didn¡¯t say anything.¡± Eric found it all quite bewildering.


    The sudden development of public disys of affection was like throwing a torpedo into the high


    society circle, causing quite amotion.


    ¡°They¡¯re in love, and it¡¯s not for us to judge,¡± she replied with lowered eyes.


    He went to sit on the nearby single couch and said earnestly, ¡°I certainly wish them happiness in their


    rtionship. But I heard that the Pearson Family has been going after you guys and disrupted the


    coboration with Fairy Meadow, which is now being terminated.¡±


    ¡°Yes. There were significant tax issues at Fairy Meadow, and the Pearsons reported them. They¡¯re stil!


    auditing their ounts. The news has spread like wildfire online, and L.Moon fans don¡¯t want us to


    coborate with Fairy Meadow to avoid scandals that would harm our reputation,¡± she patiently


    exined


    to him.


    He nodded. ¡°I see. In that case, it makes sense not to coborate with them. The situation at Fairy


    Meadow is too chaotic, and you¡¯d be taking on unnecessary burdens by working with them.¡±


    Abigail did not respond. Eric was unaware of L.Moon seeking an alternative, which was why he held


    that view. She also liked the brand name ¡®Fairy Meadow.¡¯ Regardless of the circumstances, she wanted


    to acquire them.


    He chatted with her in her workspace for a long time, and it was not until Josh called and asked him to


    bring her to the bar that they decided to leave.


    Since Fairy Meadow¡¯s new productunch was hanging in the air, Abigail no longer needed to workte


    into the night, so she went along with Eric. Not for any other reason but because Luna was there.


    When they arrived at the bar, they spotted Josh with his arm around Luna¡¯s waist, sitting on a couch


    and chatting intimately. They were a handsome couple, looking close and affectionate.


    They were at an upscale bar frequented by wealthy individuals.


    As soon as Luna saw Abigail, she waved at her. ¡°You¡¯re here!¡±


    Abigail could not understand how she managed to be so intimate with Josh when she imed not to


    like


    him.


    ¡°You two seem to be getting along well. Abigail walked closer and quietlymented to Luna.


    Luna was all smiles and said. Tve seen worse, he¡¯s grown on me more than Howard¡±


    I can¡¯t keep up with your progress Abigail remarked


    Luna chuckled twice and leaned in close to whisper to her, ¡°Because he¡¯s head over heels in love with


    me.¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re quite the charmer.¡±


    With Luna leading her, Abigail sat down. Josh was engaged in a cheerful conversation with Eric, who


    appeared to envy his rtionship with Luna.


    ¡°You can order dishes here as well. The food is pretty good-¡±


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    ¡°Oh, what a coincidence! Ms. Quinn and Miss Smith, you¡¯re here too?¡± Luna¡¯s words were interrupted


    by Alfie, who suddenly joined the conversation.


    Thedies then turned to see Alfie, Damon, and Sean approaching. ¡°Indeed,¡± said Abigail as she


    withdrew her gaze.


    When Sean saw Eric, he subconsciously tightened his hand on his side. The news of Josh and Luna¡¯s


    rtionship had spread throughout the upper-ss circles of Capitalis. As Josh¡¯s good friend, it was


    only a matter of time before Eric and Abigail became a couple through Luna.


    Plus, it was very likely that Luna agreed to Josh¡¯s pursuit because L.Moon could not hold on any


    longer.


    Alfie pulled Damon along and sat down next to Eric. ¡°Since we¡¯re all acquaintances, why don¡¯t we sit at


    the same table?¡±


    Damon agreed quickly. ¡°That¡¯s a great idea. It¡¯s also an excellent opportunity to discuss the situation


    with the Pearson Family and how they sabotaged the coboration between Fairy Meadow and


    L.Moon.¡±


    His words were rather inappropriate, rendering the previously rxed atmosphere tense and awkward.


    In an attempt to disengage from the situation, Abigail grabbed the menu, after which Sean found a seat


    and signaled a waiter. ¡°Bring a few more menus,¡± he whispered to the waiter.


    Alfie looked at Josh, whose expression was cold, and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on with the Pearsons


    internally?¡± ¡°Since you already know it¡¯s an internal matter of our family, why ask further?¡± Josh replied


    in a cold tone.


    Abigail was about to order when Luna leaned over and whispered, ¡°Have you decided what to eat? If


    not, you can take a look at the drinks first.¡±


    Abigail whispered back, ¡°No. Any suggestion?¡±


    Luna looked at the menu while whispering to her, ¡°Are these two close to Sean?¡±


    ¡°Uh.. Alfie has a good rtionship with Sean, and isn¡¯t Damon in business with the Willis Family?


    Abigail answered in a hushed tone.


    ¡°The rtionships seem quiteplicated. Are Alfie and Damon deliberately causing a scene here?¡±


    Luna said and then cleared her throat.


    1. Moon¡¯s two victims had not even cornered Josh yet, but Damon and Alfie seemed to be


    interrogating him already.

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    Chapter 451


    Chapter 451 Yes, I¡¯m Lovesick


    Abigail could tell that Damon was intentionally asking that. The Pearsons¡¯ actions against L.Moon were


    a fact, so the meaning behind the public announcement of a rtionship between Luna and Josh


    became intriguing.


    ¡°Is it not true that the Pearsons are going after our coboration with the Fairy Meadow?¡± Abigail asked


    Luna.


    ¡°It¡¯s true, but don¡¯t you have a new idea?¡± Luna asked with a smile. They continued to whisper to each


    other,pletely oblivious to Sean, who was watching them. When she raised her head and found


    him. looking at them, she immediately lowered her eyes and whispered, ¡°Sean is looking at us. What


    do you think he¡¯s thinking?¡±


    Abigail turned the menu to the next page and said indifferently, ¡°Don¡¯t care.¡±


    With a lower voice, Luna asked again, ¡°What does he want?¡±


    ¡°Order!¡± Abigail¡¯s voice raised slightly. Why does she keep mentioning Sean? It¡¯s disturbing my peace


    of mind.


    At the same time, Damon and Alfie were busy talking to Eric and Josh, so it was not until Abigail and


    Luna had ordered their food and drinks that Eric and Josh could finally catch their breath.


    ¡°Have you ordered?¡± Eric quickly left the encircling group and sat next to Luna, for he did not want to


    deal with people he was unfamiliar with.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Abigail replied.


    After standing up, Luna noticed that Damon and Alfie were still talking to Josh. She then spoke loudly,


    ¡°Are you two that close to him?¡±


    Damon coughed


    ¡°hile Alfie replied with a smile, ¡°We¡¯re in the process of getting close.¡±


    At that moment, Abigail saw Luna walk up to Josh and lean on his chest. ¡°Even if you¡¯re close, don¡¯t


    two to talk.¡±


    Josh turned his head to look at Luna, and his eyes showed a restrained smile.


    Just as Abigail was amazed at how great Luna was, she heard Eric say with envy. Theyplement


    each. other. Josh is introverted, and Luna is like a blooming rose, passionate and lively.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Abigail chuckled. She had never seen Luna in love, but she knew her friend was not so


    forward. The longer she observed, the more she felt Luna was just ying with Josh.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Eric replied with a nod.


    Instinctively, she asked him, ¡°Is this Josh¡¯s first love?¡±


    ¡°Yeah. His family had expectations of him before, so he never considered dating while studying. After


    taking over the family business and opening a wood-carving tea house, he got busy looking for his little


    sister. Also, he had ate start inprehending love. Meeting Luna was the first time he had any


    understanding of it, he replied, smiling


    As Abigail nodded, she silently mourned for Josh Poor thing. His first love is a lie


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    Thinking about it, she was starting to find herself hical. However, upon closer reflection, there was


    no way she could have persuaded Luna. L.Moon was something that she had painstakingly built. After


    much effort, they finally managed to coborate with the Fairy Meadow, hoping to establish L.Moon¡¯s


    brand, but it was ruined by the Pearsons.


    And who caused that? Abigail.


    Hence, she was thest person qualified to dissuade her.


    ¡°Abigail?¡± Eric called the inattentive Abigail a few times.


    His call interrupted her thoughts, and she looked at him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Are you tired? I¡¯ve called you several times,¡± he asked with concern.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m not. I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡± She was not tired but just afraid of revealing anything.


    In the restroom, she sshed her face with cold water. After regaining herposure, she was startled


    by Sean just as she turned around. She was about to speak but quickly stopped, realizing she was not


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    the only one who could go to the restroom.


    Yet, as she was about to walk away, Sean halted her. ¡°Isn¡¯t Luna dating Howard?¡±


    ¡°How did you know?¡± She looked at him coldly. ¡°Oh, Cameron told you?¡±


    ¡°Since Josh and Luna got together, there have been constant rumors and gossip in the circle. I must be


    deaf not to hear them.¡± As he approached her, he looked deeply into her


    eyes.


    Abigail took a step back and stared at him. ¡°Their rtionship seems to have nothing to do with you.¡±


    Though that was what she said, she was curious about the rumors circting outside.


    ¡°Is Luna dating Josh for the sake of L.Moon?¡± he asked, blocking her way.


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business,¡± she responded indifferently.


    ¡°Will you also choose to be with Eric because Luna is with Josh?¡± Sean lowered his head to look at her.


    His question surprised her, as she could notprehend why he would think that way. ¡°Why are you


    asking this?¡± Her voice became colder.


    After a moment of silence, he replied, ¡°I just want to know if you¡¯d also choose to be with Eric for the


    sake of L.Moon.¡±


    ¡°I hadn¡¯t thought about it before, but now, it seems like an option. After all, it¡¯s the Pearsons we¡¯re


    dealing with, and both the main branch and the side branch have caused a lot of trouble for L.Moon. If I


    were to be with Eric, the entire Pearson Family should be furious, right?¡± she said seriously.


    Suddenly, Sean gripped Abigail¡¯s wrist. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll tell Josh Luna is ying with his feelings.¡±


    ¡°Are you sick in the head?¡± she retorted.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m lovesick,¡± he said with a tone of deep affection

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    Chapter 452


    Chapter 452 Did I Hit a Person?


    There was nothing in Abigail¡¯s expression except for speechlessness. She pushed Sean away and said


    with an icy tone, ¡°Sean, you keep going back and forth, and I¡¯m tired of it. Can you please stay away


    from me?¡±


    He did not mind her words and was about to follow her out when Alfie and Damon approached them.


    Just then, Alfie signaled for him to stay for a moment.


    Seeing they did not follow her, Abigail breathed a sigh of relief but celebrated too early. Before she


    could. return to her scat, a drunken man intercepted her.


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    The man was clearly intoxicated, and his gaze was lecherous. Disgusted, she furrowed her brows and


    tried to avoid him, but the man grabbed her wrist and said, ¡°You¡¯re hot. How about having a drink with


    me and my buddies?¡±


    ¡°Let go of me, or I¡¯ll call the cops.¡± She shook off his grip.


    That made the man stumble, nearly falling, and he immediately became furious. ¡°A womaning to a


    bar alone is just to hook up with men, isn¡¯t it? What decent woman hangs out in bars? Stop pretending


    to be innocent!¡± His voice was loud, and in the quiet bar, everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to them.


    Abigail had not wanted to engage with him, but upon hearing his words, she lifted her foot and kicked


    his groin with her high heel. At once, the man let out a pig-like scream, clutching his crotch and falling


    to the ground.


    As she approached him, she looked down at him condescendingly and said word by word, ¡°You don¡¯t


    get a say in what women are or aren¡¯t, especially where we set foot. Also, trash like you will be trash


    wherever you go. Do you understand?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Carter!¡± The moment she finished speaking a group of men rushed toward them. The leader of the


    group helped up the man Abigail had just kicked while others surrounded her. ¡°Do you know who you


    just hit? This question came from one of the men who were surrounding her. He was in a suit and


    polished leather shoes and had applied a significant amount of hair gel.


    ¡°Who? I remember just kicking away a piece of trash, she replied calmly.


    ¡°You¡¯re doomed!¡± the man said.


    ¡°I know you; you¡¯re L.Moon¡¯s designer, na. As a public figure, you publicly attacked someone! We¡¯ll


    expose you!¡± Another person chimed in.


    Abigail was about to respond, but Eric rushed in and shielded her. However, before he could speak,


    Alfie arrived and grabbed the person nning to expose Abigail. Before the man could react, he was


    thrown over the shoulder to the ground by him.


    At the same time, Sean entered the crowd and pushed Eric aside, standing before Abigail. He gazed at


    her intently before turning to the others and saying, ¡°Do you wish to continue?¡±


    Seeing the odds were against them, the others quickly backed off with the two injured men.


    Following that, Alfie rushed to Abagail¡¯s side, and Eric was shoved aside once again. ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    ¡°I tice she replied to the grinning Alfie politely.


    ¡°What did that old guy say?¡± he asked


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    After some contemtion, she spoke, ¡°He said that decent women don¡¯te to bars, and I came


    here to hook up with men.¡±


    She had initially considered letting it go, thinking that the man had been humiliated enough. However,


    on second thought, she felt that someone who dared to casually ost a stranger in a bar and make


    derogatory remarks must have a terrible character. He might even engage in such despicable behavior


    without fear regrly.


    Hearing that, Sean chuckled. ¡°Some men justck self-awareness. Alfie, you know what to do, right?¡±


    With a smile, Alfie replied, ¡°I know.¡± He quickly caught up with the group of people and grabbed the old


    guy, leading him away.


    Eric, who had lost the limelight to Sean, felt somewhat dissatisfied.


    Just then, Damon shielded Abigail and spoke politely, ¡°We haven¡¯t eaten yet. Don¡¯t be angry because


    of some jerk. Come, let¡¯s go eat.¡±


    Sean followed them, casting a sidelong nce at Eric. Unable to hold back any longer, thetter said,


    ¡°Old Mrs. Graham has repeatedly made things difficult for Ms. Quinn. If I were you, I¡¯d stay away from


    her.


    ¡°Your family was also badmouthing her online, but I don¡¯t see you distancing from her. You know that


    you have many crazy fans, yet you meet her privately,¡± Sean calmly retorted.


    His words left Eric with no words to retort.


    When Sean noticed that, a mocking smile yed on his lips. You want to argue with me?


    Abigail had initially thought the incident with the stranger was just a minor episode. However, as they


    left the bar, she discovered that videos of her kicking the middle-aged man were circting online.


    These videos were taken out of context, iming that the other person was just drunk, identally said


    something to her, and then got struck.


    Those who smeared her conveniently left Sean and the others out of the story. Only after seeing the


    Instagram post did Luna learn about the incident. ¡°This was orchestrated!¡± After several drinks, her


    anger red.


    ¡°Ill investigate it.¡± Josh immediately reassured her.


    Without a word, Abigail nced at him.


    Luna understood the meaning behind her gaze. Suppressing her anger, she called out to him. ¡°Joshie,


    you must get to the bottom of this. Don¡¯t let Abigail be wronged. She¡¯s more important to me than my


    real sister. If she¡¯s hurt, I¡¯ll be mad.¡±


    Hearing her clingy tone, Sean felt goosebumps all over his body. However, Josh seemed to enjoy it as


    he hugged her waist. ¡°Okay. I won¡¯t disappoint you.¡±

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    Chapter 453 Poor Acting


    Luna leaned on Josh¡¯s chest and pulled at his tie, saying, ¡°Take me to your home. I want to see how


    rich your family is. You know, I started from the bottom, and even now, I still have the mentality of being


    poor. I¡¯ve always looked up to life in Capitalis since I was young. I want to know what kind of luxurious


    vi the rich in Capitalis live in.¡±


    Seeing the scene, Alfie rubbed his arms and walked over to Sean, shivering involuntarily. Meanwhile,


    Damon pressed his lips together, trying not tough. Only Eric spoke, ¡°So cheesy. I¡¯m leaving.¡± He


    could. not stand it anymore.


    Sean tilted his body and asked Abigail, ¡°Is this how she behaves when she¡¯s in love?¡±


    Her expression was numb. ¡°She¡¯s never been in love, so how¡¯d I know?¡±


    Josh looked at them and said, ¡°I¡¯ll take her home first. She¡¯s only like this because she¡¯s drunk. We¡¯ll be


    off.¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and leave. I can¡¯t stand looking at you two.¡± Eric waved his hand.


    Suddenly, Luna grabbed Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°Abigail,e with me.¡±


    ¡°Okay, you can go take a look, but you have toe back with me, or Grandma will worry.¡± Abigail


    could not risk letting Luna stay overnight at the Pearson Residence. Doing that out of revenge would be


    a huge loss.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Luna pretended to be obedient. She was only acting like this because she had had a few


    drinks: usually, she was serious.


    Abigail and Josh helped her into the car. Meanwhile, Sean stood there for a moment before getting into


    the car with Alfie and Damon.


    The moment they entered the car, Damon spoke, ¡°Luna¡¯s acting is so bad. Can¡¯t Eric tell?¡±


    ¡°I think what¡¯s weirder is Josh looking like he¡¯s on cloud nine.¡± Alfie was surprised.


    Sean nced at Alfie and asked Damon, ¡°If your girlfriend were like her, clinging to you like honey,


    would you be able to tell if she was acting?¡±


    After imagining. Damon said seriously. T¡¯d probably be as infatuated as Josh.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why. Regardless of whether it¡¯s real or fake, it¡¯s easy to be deceived if you like her,¡± Sean


    replied.


    Although he found it cheesy, he knew that if the person were Abigail, he would be infatuated too. Yet,


    Alhe could not believe it. ¡°Is it really that magical? I¡¯ve never been in love. You guys better not deceive


    me.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been single forever. You have no idea how happy being in love is.¡± Damon could not stop


    talking about the girlfriend topic.


    Without a word, Scan listened to his love story.


    Damon had met his girlfriend in a video game and was drawn to her adorable personality. Later, they


    would talk on the phone unul they went to sleep at night. Many said that his girlfriend was unworthy of


    him due to their differing so tal scatuses, but he loved her so much that he wished he could give her


    everything he had.


    ¡°Dang you make our want to fall in love too. You dewebe girl asil they¡¯re


    in al tutur treasurer


    but I don¡¯t see it.¡± Alfie was skeptical.


    Just then, Damon turned to Sean. ¡°What do you think, Sean?¡±


    ¡°I have a friend named Kevin. He¡¯s a yboy and not very loyal to women. To him, all women are the


    same. If it doesn¡¯t work out, he breaks up, and if he gets bored, he breaks up. So, it depends on the


    person. Get it?¡± Sean exined to the two.


    Alfie had not said a word when Sean continued, ¡°You¡¯re about to hit thirty and still single. I guess you¡¯re


    the perfect single material.¡±


    Hearing that, Damon could not help but burst intoughter. ¡°Sean is right.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe it. I have to experience love for myself, said Alfie.


    Without saying much, Sean looked out the window with worry in his eyes. Luna brought Abigail to the


    Pearson Residence, probably to protest. If Josh doesn¡¯t stand with them, using Luna for revenge


    against the Pearsons will only make L.Moon¡¯s situation even worse.


    Outside the Pearson Residence, Luna and Josh got out of the car. As Abigail closed the car door on


    the other side, she noticed that Eric had followed them.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to visit Madam Harper,¡± Eric said somewhat awkwardly to her.


    Abigail responded with a simple hum without saying much.


    After a nce at Eric, Luna pulled Josh, saying, ¡°You¡¯re indeed rich in Capitalis. This is such a big and


    luxurious home.¡±


    He looked at her with eyes full of tenderness. ¡°Do you like big houses?¡±


    ¡°Who doesn¡¯t? Poor people go crazy for them,¡± she replied.


    As they spoke, the four of them entered the living room of the Pearson Residence. Expectedly. Scarlett


    and Kelly were watching TV in the living room.


    The moment Josh walked into the living room with Luna, who was giggling and chattering. Scarlett and


    Kelly immediately turned to look.


    ¡°Mr. Josh is back.¡± A maid quickly came over to bring Josh a pair of slippers.


    He nodded and said warmly, ¡°Bring a pair for Abigail and my girlfriend.¡±


    His words startled the maid, but she quickly went to the shoe cab to fetch the slippers. Scarlett, who


    had heard Josh¡¯s words, had an incredibly vivid expression.


    When Abigail mei her eyes, she greeted her with a smile. ¡°Good evening. Madam Harper. My friend


    and I ¡°ame to visit 1 hope you don¡¯t mind¡±


    Meanwhile, Luna leaned on Josh¡¯s chea and said coquettishly. ¡°I had a bit too much to drink. Ein


    feeling diery¡±


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    Abigail could not help but think, Don¡¯t act so tantly!


    Likewise, Eric touched his arm awkwardly.


    However, Josh did not mind her yful act and just smiled, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll have the maid make you some


    soupter.¡±


    At that point, Scarlett was furious. ¡°Are you doing this on purpose to defy me, Josh? You know very


    well that our family is at odds with L.Moon. Why did you have to choose Luna as your girlfriend?¡± Her


    face turned red, her body shaking.


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    Chapter 454 For Our Love


    As Abigail listened silently, she changed into the slippers.


    Beside her, Eric whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. Let Josh handle this.¡±


    She nodded and followed Eric inside.


    After Luna changed into the slippers, she put on an upset expression. ¡°Why is your mother so fierce?¡±


    Incensed, Scarlett red at Luna and said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? You want to marry my son to


    make us stop bothering L.Moon, right? Let me tell you that it won¡¯t happen!¡±


    Just after her words, Luna turned and clung to Josh¡¯s neck, whining, ¡°Your mother scolded me!¡±


    Sobbing. she mumbled, ¡°How can she be like this? There should be a clear boundary between work


    and our private lives. Is she trying to intimidate me?¡±


    Meanwhile, Abigail silently observed Kelly¡¯s expression, finding satisfaction in her difort.


    Josh patted Luna¡¯s back, reassuring her, ¡°It¡¯s alright. Let me take you to my study. There¡¯s aputer


    and everything you need. You can y with Abigail there.¡±


    ¡°Abigail and Eric can go to your study; I want to go to your room.¡± Luna was there to provoke Scarlet!


    and Kelly, so she seized this opportunity to be as mischievous as she could.


    ¡°Alright, it¡¯s your call.¡± Josh pinched her cheek.


    Seeing that, Scarlett screamed in frustration, ¡°Did you even listen to me?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s


    my


    love life, not yours. I like her,¡± he replied calmly


    At once, Scarlett¡¯s eyes turned red, and she choked out. Josh, you like her, but does she like you? She


    and Abigail are doing this on purpose to deceive you!¡±


    ¡°She didn¡¯t deceive me,¡± he said in a confident tone.


    Eric, who was standing nearby, whispered, ¡°Madam Harper, I¡¯ll take her upstairs.¡±


    Scarlett didn¡¯t want to give Eric a hard time, so she waved her hand, saying, ¡°You don¡¯t need to ask


    me. Since you¡¯re all in this together, go wherever you want.¡±


    Since Eric was familiar with Scarlett, he paid no heed to herints and pulled Abigail along.


    preparing to go upstairs.


    At this moment, Luna said, ¡°Madam Harper, why would I deceive your son? Even if I did, that wouldn¡¯t


    stop your actions against L.Moon, would it? I won¡¯t do unrewarding things. Is it wrong to like your son?


    The fault is with your family. If you stop targeting L.Moon, we can be in love without a problem.¡±


    Kelly rolled her eyes. ¡°We Pearsons treated L.Moon well initially. I just asked Abigail to make me a


    dress, but she pretended to be pitiable and had Sean¡¯s men attack me. My parents were upset, so they


    began opposing you. If you apologize and make a dress for me, this matter will be resolved.¡±


    At this moment, Abigail halted and remarked, ¡°Honestly Kelly, you don¡¯t deserve to wear the dresses I


    design¡±


    ¡°What did you say?¡± Scarlett screamed, her voice piercing.


    !!!


    ¡°I said Kelly doesn¡¯t deserve to wear the dresses I design. Did you hear it this time?¡± Abigail repeated


    calmly.


    Enraged, Scarlett pushed Luna, who was clinging to Josh, aside and pointed her finger at her face


    while she shrieked, ¡°Get out now with your friend! I won¡¯t allow you to be with my son, not unless I¡¯m


    dead! You two did this on purpose. You seduced him toe against me!¡±


    Maintaining her nonchnt expression, Luna shrugged. ¡°Seduce your son? Why don¡¯t you ask who


    confessed to whom first and who disrupted my rtionship with my ex-boyfriend?¡±


    your son


    Josh stood by Luna¡¯s side and held her hand. ¡°It was me. She was dating Howard, and I disrupted her


    rtionship with him. She dated me first, and she only dated him because of L.Moon and Fairy


    Meadow¡¯s coboration. In the end, they broke up.¡±


    ¡°There are so many women out there, but you choose to have feelings for her? Even with all the trouble


    between Abigail and our Pearson Family and how they are bullying your sister, you still have feelings


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    for her friend?¡± Scarlett was fuming at this point.


    As Josh looked at her, he said, ¡°Kelly can have feelings for Abigail¡¯s ex-husband, but when ites to


    me, I can¡¯t have feelings for Abigail¡¯s friend?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re driving me insane. Do all the people around Abigail have some kind of charm? You both make it


    impossible for me to have peace!¡± Scarlett rambled.


    At the same time, Eric gently tapped Abigail¡¯s hand, hinting that they should go upstairs. However, she


    didn¡¯t move.


    Just then, Luna leaned on Josh¡¯s arm, acting like an innocent girl. ¡°This shows how amazing Abigail is


    that? she has so many outstanding friends around her. Isn¡¯t that a simple concept?¡±


    ¡°Shut your mouth!¡± Scarlett shouted at her.


    Luna pouted. ¡°You¡¯re so fierce. I don¡¯t want to live with such a mother-inw in the future. I¡¯m sure


    she¡¯ll be cursing me every day.¡±


    Even in this situation, Josh couldn¡¯t help but smile at her words. When Scarlett noticed that, she


    pointed. her finger at him and scolded, ¡°You ungrateful child! I¡¯m infuriated, and yet, you¡¯re smiling?¡±


    ¡°Just stop being angry, then. Luna is great, and your bias against her and Abigail is why you¡¯re so


    angry. In any case, I want her, and I¡¯m going to marry her. Your anger won¡¯t change that.¡± Josh stifled


    his smile and tightened his grip on Luna¡¯s hand.


    ¡°I¡¯ll marry you too, so it seems like you have to fight for our love, Luna whispered.


    ¡°You¡¯re seducing my son right in front of me, and you¡¯re denying it?¡± Scarlett shouted again.


    With an innocent expression, Luna said, ¡°I didn¡¯t. Don¡¯t all lovers act like this? We have a good


    rtionship. Of course, we¡¯ll behave like this. Haven¡¯t you been in love too? I don¡¯t think your marriage


    was an arranged one.¡±


    Abigail found Luna both amusing and morally questionable.


    Realizing that she couldn¡¯t argue with Luna, Scarlett burst into tears. ¡°You ungrateful child! You¡¯re trying


    to make me die of anger. I¡¯ll tell your father that you¡¯ve conspired with outsiders to bully rae and your


    sister You¡¯re in big trouble!¡±

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    Chapter 455


    Chapter 455 Love at First Sight


    Luna was taken aback when she saw that Scarlett had started crying, and Abigail was equally


    surprised.


    As Josh patted Luna¡¯s hand, he said gently, ¡°You and Abigail go upstairs with Eric for now. I¡¯lle up


    ¡°Okay.¡± Luna was stunned.


    Only after the three of them entered Josh¡¯s study did she slowly snap out of her daze. ¡°His mother is


    such a child. She starts crying when she can¡¯t win an argument she muttered to Eric.


    Eric, who sat in a chair, said with a smile, ¡°His mother is quite adorable. Even after having two children,


    she still has a very innocent personality.¡±


    Before this, Abigail had noticed that Scarlett always pretended to be very tough.


    Luna was astonished. ¡°No wonder I was able to make her cry. And she said she would tell her


    husband. Will Josh be beaten up by his father?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. His father really likes Madam Harper,¡± Eric replied.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite evident,¡± Luna remarked.


    Looking at Luna, Abigail hesitated several times and ultimately chose not to speak for the time being.


    Downstairs, Josh spent some time consoling Scarlett, but she was still crying. ¡°You rascal! I¡¯ve spent so


    much effort taking care of my skin, and you¡¯ve given me so many wrinkles all at once!¡± She sobbed.


    Kelly, sitting by her side, also looked angry. ¡°You¡¯re just not satisfied until you make Mom angry. Even


    though our rtionship with them is so bad, you deliberately chose to like Luna.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Uncle Vincent¡¯s rtionship with Sean even worse? You still plotted behind his back, right?¡± Josh


    handed a tissue to Scarlett.


    At once, Scarlett pped his arm. ¡°How dare you me your sister?¡±


    He fell silent.


    With teary eyes, Kelly turned to look at Josh. ¡°Josh, now that you¡¯re dating Luna, you seem to think that


    everything I do is wrong, don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°You made Old Mrs. Grahame to Capitalis to harass Abigail, smashing her tablet. It was before


    Luna and I started dating, wasn¡¯t it?¡± Josh prompted. ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything about your way of pursuing


    Sean, but you clearly knew about the feud between Old Mrs. Graham and Abigail, and yet you let Old


    Mrs. Grahame and harass her?¡±


    Kelly looked at him, tears welling up in her eyes. ¡°Did you find any evidence that I asked Old Mrs.


    Graham to harass her?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t make baseless usations without evidence, he replied.


    ¡°Alright alright. Stop arguing! Scarlett shouted.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t we speak: Can¡¯t we say anything when we¡¯ve done something wrong? I¡¯ve always been


    protective of her, but seems like she doesn¡¯t have much of a sense of belonging to our family. Isn¡¯t it


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    because we¡¯re too polite to her?¡± At this point, Josh didn¡¯t want to dismiss Kelly¡¯s mistakes lightly.


    ¡°So, you mean you¡¯re scolding me to make me integrate better into this family?¡± Kelly¡¯s voice trembled.


    ¡°Do you want us to be polite to you all the time? If you make a mistake, you should admit it,¡± he


    retorted.


    Tears rolled down her cheeks, and she choked out, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I won¡¯t contact Old Mrs. Graham


    anymore.¡± After saying that, she rushed upstairs.


    A crying Scarlett couldn¡¯t care less about herself and turned to go after Kelly. ¡°Kelly!¡±


    Yet, Kelly didn¡¯t respond and ran quickly.


    Scarlett couldn¡¯t catch up with her, so she turned back and gave Josh¡¯s arm a few ps. ¡°Why must


    you make her admit her mistakes? She just got back!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s only right to admit your mistakes when you¡¯re wrong. There are plenty of ways for her to make


    Sean. like her instead of holding grudges against Abigail. Abigail and Sean have no rtionship


    anymore. What¡¯s the use of her resenting Abigail? Is it just because Sean still likes Abigail that she


    goes after her?¡± Josh, however, was unyielding.


    ¡°It¡¯s normal for young girls to be a bit jealous, right? You should protect her instead of Abigail!¡±


    Scarlett¡¯s attitude became forceful again.


    ¡°I can¡¯t do that. Mom, this is not how you and Dad taught me. I¡¯m going upstairs.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not going upstairs! Break up with Luna. Do you hear me?¡± She held onto him tightly. ¡°She and


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    Abigail are deceiving you. You know we¡¯re dealing with 1..Moon and yet, you¡¯re with her?¡±


    ¡°I told you not to harm L.Moon. Josh stood there, enunciating each word clearly as he announced, ¡°I


    love Luna, and it was love at first sight. It was not her who chose me; it was me!¡±


    Scarlett was furious and was nearly on the verge of tears again. ¡°Do you have any integrity at all?¡±


    ¡°None,¡± he replied immediately.


    With red eyes, Scarlett choked out, ¡°You don¡¯t even listen to me anymore.¡±


    ¡°Mom, you¡¯ve changed. You never used to guilt-trip me like this.¡± He sounded a bit disappointed.


    Before she could respond, he continued, ¡°You always told me that my love life is my own choice, and


    no matter which girl I liked, you would support me.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because you¡¯re exceptional. I knew you¡¯d find an outstanding girl, but I never expected you to


    choose Luna. Her bestie, Abigail, is bullying your sister. Do you know that?¡± She thought he was being


    utterly stubborn.


    Calmly, Josh replied, ¡°She¡¯s not bullying Kelly. You favor Kelly, so you only believe what she says.¡±

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    Chapter 456 Sweet and Smooth


    ¡°Also, Luna is very capable. She manages L.Moon¡¯s orders, contracts, and more. She¡¯s the one


    handling everything. If a girl like her isn¡¯t considered outstanding in your eyes, then what kind of girl is


    considered outstanding?¡± Josh continued to reason with Scarlett.


    ¡°In any case, I won¡¯t agree!¡± Scarlett¡¯s voice grew louder again.


    After a sigh, he said, ¡°This is prejudice. You upset me.¡±


    With that, he turned and went upstairs, leaving Scarlett staring at him in disbelief.


    A momentter, she pressed on her chest and looked at Kelly. ¡°Oh my, he¡¯s upset? I¡¯m the one who


    should be upset! He clearly knew we were in conflict with L.Moon, yet he¡¯s dating Luna. He¡¯s trying to


    ruin this family.¡±


    Kelly patted her chest and said, ¡°Luna and Josh haven¡¯t even met many times. Even if he likes her, she


    may not necessarily like him back. Dating him seems deliberate.¡±


    Of course, Scarlett knew that Luna had ulterior motives, but she had already captivated Josh.


    ¡°When is Dading back?¡± Kelly suddenly asked.


    ¡°His overseas project still has some time to go. I can handle this matter,¡± Scarlett said, wiping away her


    tears.


    Kelly grunted and didn¡¯t press the matter further.


    In the upstairs study, Josh brought drinks for Abigail and Luna, then sat down at theputer desk.


    ¡°How about watching a movie? I can order somete-night snacks,¡± he suggested.


    Eric looked at Abigail and said, ¡°How about I take Abigail out for a walk first? You two need to talk,


    right?¡±


    ¡°What is there to talk about? His mother doesn¡¯t like me, but it¡¯s not like he doesn¡¯t like me. I¡¯m not that


    petty,¡± Luna said in a carefree manner. After all, she had achieved her goal for the day. Scarlett was in


    tears, and Kelly was surely seething with anger.


    As Abigail looked around Josh¡¯s study, she said, ¡°You¡¯ve decorated this study nicely.¡±


    The study was filled with wooden carvings he had made, but there were also many modern electronic


    devices, giving it a kind of ssical cyberpunk vibe.


    Suddenly, Luna walked up to Josh and casually sat on hisp. ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving with Abigail in a little


    while. Don¡¯t argue with your mother. I¡¯m afraid your father will beat you up when he¡¯s back.¡±


    Her actions were making Josh itch with desire. However, his more than two decades of gentlemanly


    upbringing kept himposed as he replied, ¡°Okay, but my father won¡¯t beat me up. I¡¯m almost 30¡±


    She ced her finger on his face and slid it down gently I¡¯m just worried about you. Why are you


    always


    50 serious?¡±


    This scene was making Abigail tee! increasingly ufortable.


    Luna had the potential to be a seductress, and Josh, on the other hand, was the quintessential


    gentleman They were just like Romeo and Juliet


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    As Eric watched them, he was filled with envy. Is this what love is like? It seems even sweeter and


    more exciting than a romance film!


    ¡°We¡¯ll go for a walk outside. Call me when you want to leave, Luna.¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t stand it anymore;


    she wanted to escape.


    ¡°Okay!¡± Luna deliberately spoke in a cutesy voice.


    Once Abigail and Eric left, Josh couldn¡¯t resist reaching out and embracing Luna around her waist.


    His voice was slightly husky as he said, ¡°If you keep this up, you won¡¯t be able to leave tonight.¡±


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    Luna moved closer to him, her eyes sparkling. ¡°Abigail will get angry.¡±


    He nuzzled her nose. It was evident that he was falling for her. ¡°What about a kiss, then?¡±


    With a smile, she whispered, ¡°We¡¯ve just started dating. Isn¡¯t kissing too fast?¡±


    ¡°What about you and Howard? You slept with him shortly after meeting him,¡± he said as he looked into


    her


    eyes.


    ¡°If you¡¯re going topare it like that, we might as well fast-forward to breaking up.¡± Her tone turned


    cold.


    Hearing that, he pressed his lips together and, in the end, restrained his desires. ¡°No kissing, then.¡±


    ¡°Shall we watch a movie and chat?¡± Luna actually didn¡¯t like Josh very much. Everything she had done


    was out of revenge.


    She had some feelings for Howard, but toward Josh, it was only resentment.


    With that, Josh got up and turned on the projector.


    Meanwhile, Abigail and Eric strolled through the neighborhood, with one walking ahead and the other


    following closely behind.


    Eric¡¯s mind was filled with scenes of Luna getting close to Josh, and he couldn¡¯t help but get excited.


    Josh and Luna look really good together. I didn¡¯t expect their rtionship to progress so quickly.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed quite quick,¡± Abigail replied. She didn¡¯t particrly like discussing Josh and Luna¡¯s affairs.


    Noticing herck of interest in the topic, Eric said with a smile, ¡°I wish I could be like Josh, too. He


    really likes Luna. Their rtionship makes me envious.¡°


    ¡°At the beginning, it¡¯s certainly sweet and smooth, but realpatibility can only be seen after a long


    time,¡± she said gently.


    However, he was well aware of the suffering underlying her words.


    Abigail, who had suffered setbacks in both love and marriage, knew best that momentary happiness


    didn¡¯t mean much. Only those who went through hardships together and still stayed together were truly


    suitable


    for each other.

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    Chapter 457 Are You a Bully?


    As Abigail and Eric strolled in the neighborhood, Cameron appeared out of nowhere.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to pick you up, Ms. Quinn.¡±


    Looking at Cameron¡¯s smiling face, Abigail said faintly, I thought I told you to go home. How did you


    my address?¡±


    know


    ¡°I am your bodyguard. Thus, I must know where you are at all times,¡± Cameron replied casually.


    ¡°When did you get promoted to being my bodyguard?¡± Abigail looked at him coldly. She knew it must


    be Sean¡¯s order for him to be here.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn¡­ Oh, I mean, Mrs. Graham, I get a sry of three thousand every month. You must let me


    be of some use, or else I won¡¯t have peace of mind,¡± Cameron replied with a bitter smile.


    Abigail took out her phone and sent a message to Luna. At the same time, she mentioned to him.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite dedicated to the job.¡±


    Eric had tried to interject several times but failed. Finally, he found a chance and said, ¡°I can take her


    home. Since you¡¯re already off duty, you don¡¯t need to make this trip.¡±


    Hearing his words, Cameron grinned and said, ¡°That won¡¯t do. After all, you¡¯re not the one who is


    earning the three thousand.


    ¡°You can share it with me if you¡¯re so morally inclined,¡± Eric retorted with a smile.


    Cameron sighed andmented, ¡°You make three hundred thousand a day, yet you still want my


    sry. which is a measly three thousand. Is this how all you celebrities act? Like a bully?¡±


    At that moment, Abigail received a message from Luna. Once she saw that Luna had told her to go


    ahead, she interrupted Eric and said, ¡°You can help me take Luna home. I¡¯ll go with Cameron.¡±


    Eric felt disappointed upon hearing that, but he still nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll let Josh know. However, it¡¯s up to him.


    whether he agrees or not.¡±


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    Abigail didn¡¯t say anything about it. After all, it was up to Luna whether she wanted to stay with the


    Pearson Family or not. Since they were both adults, it was normal if they spent the night together.


    Abigail followed Cameron outside and saw a car parked not far away. Without much thought, she


    entered the car, only to realize someone else was sitting inside. In that split second, Abigail was


    startled, and the car¡¯s headlights were immediately turned on.


    Cameron sat in the driver¡¯s seat with a smile and asked Are you ready? I¡¯m going to drive now.¡±


    Abigail looked at Sean, who was sitting in the car, and eximed, ¡°Who are you trying to scare?!¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re scared, you must be guilty of something, Sean replied casually


    Abigail rolled her eyes at his words. ¡°Your words are bullsh*t. They don¡¯t hold for long, do they?¡±


    Scan scratched his car andmened, It¡¯s not like I can control it


    How shameless of hun! Abigail thought while gritting hereth.


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    As Cameron started the car, Sean mentioned, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that Luna¡¯s n will backfire if she is


    found out toying with Josh¡¯s feelings? Although Josh may have a good temperament, his parents are


    different. They dote on Josh very much. If they discover that you and Luna are deceiving him, I wonder


    what they might do to you.¡±


    ¡°How can you be certain that Luna is ying with Josh¡¯s feelings?¡± Abigail denied it. After all, this was


    something that should be kept a secret. No one could know about this.


    ¡°Anyone can tell. Josh is willing to fall into Luna¡¯s trap because he has a good temper and likes her,¡±


    Sean


    said.


    Immediately, Abigail became anxious. ¡°Are you saying that Josh knows Luna is deceiving him?¡±


    ¡°Luna broke up with Howard not long ago before starting a new rtionship with Josh. Anyone who has


    to be manipted by Luna?¡± Sean looked at Abigail with an odd expression.


    ¡°Luna also has her charm. Otherwise, Josh wouldn¡¯t have fallen for her. Abigail continued to defend her


    stance.


    ¡°You¡¯re not wrong. Josh is willing to be fooled by Luna, but what about the Pearson Family? Especially


    with Kelly adding fuel to the fire, Sean added coldly.


    Abigail snorted and said, ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t take someone¡¯s goodwill for granted,¡± Seanmented coldly. ¡°I am also partly responsible that


    L.Moon is being targeted by the Pearson Family. Thus, I am here to handle the issue.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need you to handle this. I have my own n,¡± Abigail retorted.


    Sean leaned back in his seat and asked, ¡°Are you nning on waiting for Fairy Meadow to end their


    cooperation with you and then be abandoned by the Pearson Family? Then, you¡¯ll use the debt Fairy


    Meadow owes L.Moon to acquire the assets at a low price.


    Initially, Abigail had thought about this. However, she didn¡¯t expect Sean to know it either. Plus, if he


    could have guessed her purpose, so would the Pearsons.


    ¡°Your n is great, but Josh¡¯s father, Lawrence, is not a fool.¡± Sean looked at Abigail with a sharp gaze.


    Abigail pursed her lips and remained silent. If her n were to be discovered by Lawrence, he could


    counteract it, and L.Moon would suffer significant losses.


    ¡°When he finds out that Luna is toying with his son¡¯s feelings, maybe he will torment L.Moon, don¡¯t you


    think? He doesn¡¯t need to rush to deal with L.Moon since the Pearson Family is rich. In just a year,


    L.Moon could gradually fade out of the public eye due to various reasons. Sean continued to analyze


    the consequences with Abigail.


    Abigail pursed her lips tightly and said nothing.


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    Chapter 458


    Chapter 458 A Sweet Talker


    In the end, Sean told her his purpose for this visit. ¡°Let¡¯s work together.¡±


    ¡°Anyone can participate in L.Moon¡¯s shares, but not you.¡± Abigail refused him directly.


    ¡°I know you¡¯re refusing me because of my grandmother. However, you can rest assured that within a


    month, she won¡¯t interfere in anything I do,¡± Sean said confidently.


    ¡°You always say that, but it never happens. Sean, can you keep your promise for once?¡± Abigail was


    getting annoyed at this point.


    In the meantime, Cameron quietly raised the soundproof panel.


    Sean knew Abigail was irritated with him. After a moment of silence, he said, ¡°I can keep my word on


    anything except when ites to you.¡±


    ¡°You say that as if this is something to be proud of,¡± Abigail muttered in disdain.


    ¡°Consider the cooperation again. I don¡¯t need L.Moon¡¯s shares, and Alfie or Damon can handle the


    financial matters. Sean leaned back in his seat and acted casually.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Abigail would rather take a bank loan than ept Sean¡¯s offer. However, his words served as


    a reminder for her. She couldn¡¯t let L. Moon be ruined, and as for Fairy Meadow, she wanted to take


    over it.


    Seeing that she was in deep thought, Sean knew she was plotting something based on his information.


    Thus, he asked, ¡°What are you thinking?¡±


    Abigail snapped back to her senses and looked at him. This doesn¡¯t concern you.¡±This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Sean looked at her and prompted, ¡°Luna is smarter than you. After all, she can flirt with someone she


    doesn¡¯t like, for L.Moon¡¯s sake. If she were in your position, she would definitely choose to ept my


    offer.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to sweet-talk me with these words,¡± Abigail replied coldly.


    ¡°How is this sweet talk? Just promise me that you won¡¯t work with Eric. You can have backers-Alfie,


    Damon, and me.¡± Sean felt that Abigail was being stubborn. He wondered when she would be as smart


    as Luna, who was joining the Pearsons before destroying it whole.


    ¡°That¡¯s enough. I won¡¯t ept your help,¡± Abigail stated firmly. Then, she looked out of the car window


    and exhaled.


    Sean¡¯s offer was indeed tempting. Luna had made many sacrifices for L.Moon, and Abigail wished she


    could do the same. However, she couldn¡¯t ept the fact that Sean was the one making the offer.


    Sean sighed and fell silent as well. When they arrived at Moon, he watched as Abigail exited the car


    before reminding her onest time, ¡°My words always stay valid¡±


    Abigail ignored bin:


    After Abigail returned to the office, she send a text message to Luna, asking when the would return.


    Then she started to think about taking user Fury Meadow. After washing up, she sent a message to


    Ronaldo


    Are you there!


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    Do you need something again, Ms. Quinn?¡¯ Ronaldo replied immediately.


    You seemed quite idle. Why are you able to respond to my messages immediately whenever I text


    you?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because you are special to me. I even have a mobile assistant to reply to your message when


    I¡¯m asleep. Now, do you see how important you are to me?¡±


    Abigail looked at the message and remained silent before typing.


    ¡®I¡¯m going to your ce tomorrow. Are you okay with that?¡±


    ¡®Why wouldn¡¯t I? You are certainly wee! I¡¯ll show you around!¡¯ Ronaldo¡¯s message showed how


    excited


    he was.


    Throughout the night, Luna did not reply to Abigail.


    The next morning, Abigail ate breakfast prepared by Analise before heading to the airport. At this


    moment, it was still 6.00AM, and Abigail sat at the airport while working on her design with a tablet as


    she waited for her flight. Once it was almost 8.00AM, the announcement started to ask the passengers


    to queue up.


    At this moment, Luna called Abigail.


    ¡°I fell asleepst night and didn¡¯t see your message. The movie was so hypnotic,¡± Luna exined


    hastily.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t sleep with him, did you?¡± Abigail asked carefully.


    At that moment, Luna coughed several times, and Abigail could hear the sound of the door opening


    and closing on her end.


    ¡°What do you think? You know we can¡¯t hold back ourselves at such an age,¡± Luna whispered.


    ¡°But we agreed that this was all for revenge! Don¡¯t you think this is too big to be a sacrifice?¡± Abigail


    lowered her voice.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know me well enough, Abigail,¡± Luna replied softly. ¡°At my age, I need a man, and Josh is


    perfect for me. After all, he is good-looking and has a great personality. For now, being with him is quite


    enjoyable.¡±


    Abigail gasped and muttered, ¡°This has gone too far. If he finds out that you¡¯re lying to him, he¡¯s bound


    to be infuriated.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve got it under control. Say, why is it so noisy on your end? Where are you?¡± Luna¡¯s


    voice was full of joy.


    Hearing her tone, Abigail understood that Luna was satisfied with Josh¡¯s skills in bed.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to Eastbay for a few days. Just be mindful when you interact with Josh.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t


    mention that she was going to meet Ronaldo since she didn¡¯t want to make Luna worry.


    ¡°Are you going to see Ronaldo? Girl, is there any possibility between you and him?¡± Luna asked


    curiously


    I no longer believe in love, so there¡¯s no chance between us. Just focus on yourself. Abigail replied.


    In that case, why are you going to Eastbay to sec Rondo?¡± Luna grew suspicious. After all, she knew


    Abigail well and it was unusual for her friend to go on a trip during such times.


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    Chapter 459


    Chapter 459 He Is Jealous of Another Man Buying Clothes for Her


    ¡°Anyway, I¡¯m stressed as hell. It¡¯s not a crime to go to Eastbay to rx, right?¡± Abigail countered


    casually.


    ¡°Okay, then. Have a great time. Don¡¯t worry about things on my end.¡± Luna didn¡¯t press further. She


    trusted Abigailpletely.


    Then, when Abigail heard Josh¡¯s voice, she immediately hung up the call.


    What a disaster!


    At the airport in Eastbay, Abigail spotted Ronaldo from a distance.


    The weather in Eastbay was quite hot in March. Aspared to Capitalis¡¯ weather, she felt it was very


    different-one was summer, and the other was winter.


    Abigail had a white knee-length down jacket slung over her arm, and she was wearing a red dress. She


    approached Ronaldo and said, ¡°It¡¯s so hot here. It¡¯s only March, yet why does it feel like summer?¡±


    ¡°You arrived at an inconvenient time. The temperature has been hovering around the eighties these


    past few days, but it will drop to the sixties next week,¡± Ronaldo said with a smile as he fanned Abigail.


    ¡°I won¡¯t be staying next week. Let¡¯s go to the hotel first. I need to take a shower,¡± Abigail said to him.


    Ronaldo nodded and fanned her as they walked. ¡°You only brought a backpack. Do you have any


    spare clothes with you? If not, I can have someone bring you some clothes.¡±


    ¡°Sure, thanks.¡± Abigail had only brought some undergarments. She thought the temperature wouldn¡¯t


    be too high, so she didn¡¯t pack any extra clothes. However, as soon as she got off the ne and was


    squeezed among people, her clothes were soaked with sweat.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, Ronaldo replied with a smile.


    Once Abigail arrived at the hotel, Ronaldo nned to buy some clothes for her. However, as his car left


    the hotel, a car blocked him. This infuriated him, and when he got out of the car, he mmed the door


    and cursed at the car blocking his way. ¡°Are you an idiot? Do you know how much my car costs? How


    dare you hit it!¡± However, when the car window rolled down and revealed Sean, Ronaldo shuddered


    and said nothing. Nevertheless, he was still quite angry. ¡°Why did you suddenly crash into me?¡± He


    didn¡¯t


    expect Sean to be at Eastbay while driving such an ordinary car. Initially, he thought it was some fool


    trying to make money out of him.


    ¡°Where are you going?¡± Sean asked with a cold expression.


    Ronaldo huffed and replied, ¡°Why should I tell you? You followed me secretly and even tried to crash


    into my car. Do you know how much this car costs? Oh, wait, you can¡¯t even buy this car now. You


    deliberately wanted to hurt my beloved car!¡±


    Sean found Ronaldo incredibly noisy and decided to step on the elerator.


    Ronaldo yelped as he saw his precious sports car nearly getting hit by the cheap Volkswagen. ¡°Oh, my


    goodness! Don¡¯t crash into it! If you damage my car, I¡¯ll have to report you to Ms. Quinn for bullying my


    art


    Answer my question, or your car will turn into scrap retal Sean threatened coldly


    Ronaldo had invested a considerable amount of


    in modifying his sports can It wasn¡¯t just about the


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    money; he would also need to beg someone for help if the car was damaged. ¡°I¡¯m going to help her buy


    some clothes. You¡¯re so annoying. Can¡¯t you just ask her if you wanted to know?¡± Ronaldo reluctantly.


    replied.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, then. Take me there. I¡¯ll choose the clothes, and you can deliver them to her,¡± Sean said as


    he reversed the car.


    Ronaldo grumbled but eventually got into the car.


    They arrived at a high-end fashion store, and Ronaldo couldn¡¯t help but ask Sean, ¡°Will she like what


    you pick?¡±


    In reality, Sean had never bought gifts for women before. The gifts he had given to Joan in the past


    were all arranged by Xavien. However, he did remember Abigail¡¯s size.


    ¡°She¡¯ll be happy as long as it¡¯sfortable,¡± Sean replied.


    Sean carefully selected the clothes while Ronaldo grew impatient, vigorously fanning himself. ¡°You said


    anythingfortable should be fine, so why are you taking so long? She¡¯s already finished her


    shower.¡± He was dissatisfied at this point.


    Sean picked a dress and mentioned to the salesperson, I want this. Make it brand new and ready to


    wear immediately.¡±


    ¡°Of course,¡± the salesperson replied before hurrying to get the dress.


    Ronaldo checked the dress and saw it was a simple white chiffon dress. He wondered if it was worth


    taking so long to pick this.


    After a while, Sean picked another dress in beige.


    Ronaldo reached out to touch it, but Sean swatted his hand away. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you buying the same dress?¡± Ronaldo questioned.


    ¡°Are


    you


    colorblind?¡± Sean retorted. The difference between white and beige was quite significant.


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    ¡°Aside from the color being different, their lengths are the same!¡± Ronaldo argued. As he spoke, his


    phone


    rang.


    Sean immediately grabbed his cor and said, ¡°Watch your words, or say goodbye to your car.¡±


    Ronaldo pulled out his phone with a disgruntled expression. Then, he answered the call while stepping


    aside. ¡°The clothes will be there shortly. Please wait a little longer.¡±


    On the other hand, Abigail felt she had been waiting for ages. ¡°Just buy a couple will do, don¡¯t be too


    picky. I¡¯m waiting to wear them. And remember the cost.¡±


    It¡¯s not like I¡¯m paying for it! Ronaldo thought. ¡°Sure, sure, he replied absentmindedly, ncing at Sean


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    After hanging up the phone, Ronaldo reminded Sean with annoyance. ¡°Hurry up. She¡¯s waiting for the


    clothes!¡±


    Sean had no choice but to hand the beige dress to the salesperson and said, ¡°Take this one too.¡±


    Once they finished shopping, Ronaldo couldn¡¯t help but criticize him. ¡°Your taste is so basic. Ms. Quinn


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    is a designer, yet you bought such in clothes for her.¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say anything in the store back then?¡± Sean nced at him.


    Ronaldo snorted and replied, ¡°Would it make a difference if I did? You denied everything that I picked.


    Just admit it. You¡¯re jealous, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Sean ignored him and stuffed the shopping bag into his arms. ¡°Deliver these to her, and your car is


    temporarily safe¡±


    ¡°What do you mean temporarily? How cruel of you!¡± Ronaldo fumed as he stomped his feet.


    Meanwhile, Sean paid no attention to Ronaldo¡¯sints and got into the Volkswagen.


    Ronaldo cursed inwardly but eventually got into the car and delivered the clothes to Abigail.


    When Abigail took out the clothes, she felt disappointed with the style. What kind of outdated designs


    there are¡­ Butterfly sleeves, stic waist with pleats, and a V-neck¡­ she thought. Presently, many


    women¡¯s clothing brands favored such styles, which were quite conventional.


    After trying on the outfit, she opened the door.


    Ronaldo examined her from head to toe andmented, ¡°It doesn¡¯t look nice on you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. After all, we don¡¯t interact that often. As long as it fits, that¡¯s fine,¡± Abigail replied. As a


    professional designer, she had specific requirements for clothing styles, but these expectations were


    primarily due to her profession. She had no objections to Ronaldo¡¯s taste in selecting clothes.


    ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s right. These store-bought clothes can¡¯tpare to the ones you design.¡± Ronaldo quickly


    agreed. If it weren¡¯t for his beloved car, he wouldn¡¯t have taken the me.


    ¡°While the fabric is average, the lining is made of real silk, which is quite nice,¡± Abigail added.


    Looks like Sean did put some thought into this, after all, Ronaldo thought. After all, although the style


    didn¡¯t look nice, it wasfortable to wear.


    ¡°Il rest until noon for now. If you¡¯re busy, you cane see meter, or I can visit you in the afternoon.¡±


    Abigail said softly as she sat on the couch.


    Im not busy at all. It hasn¡¯t been long since the new year season has passed. Everything is pretty


    rxed here. Why don¡¯t you rest, and flie round 3.00PM Ronaldo suggested as he waved his fan.


    ¡°Sounds good. You can see me before lunch if you are not busy Abigail leaned against the couch and


    drted her hair.


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    Ronaldo hummed in response before quickly leaving her room.


    Soon, Abigail took a nap. After some time, she was awakened by a call from Ronaldo. Then, she tied


    her hair into a ponytail and headed out.


    Ronaldo was waiting at the doorstep. When he noticed that she had just woken up, he felt somewhat


    embarrassed. ¡°Did I disturb your sleep?¡±


    ¡°Not at all. It¡¯s about time for lunch, anyway,¡± Abigail replied casually.


    As the duo left the hotel, Ronaldo said, ¡°I¡¯ll take you to a restaurant on a cruise ship. The food is


    delicious, and the scenery is fantastic. You¡¯ve been busy with work for so long; it¡¯s time to rx and


    enjoy the views.¡± Of course, this restaurant was a rmendation from Sean. Ronaldo dared not defy


    Sean since his precious car¡¯s fate was in that man¡¯s hands.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. Having a business chat with you at a seafront restaurant is quite pleasant,¡± Abigail replied


    with a smile.


    Hearing her words, Ronaldo sighed and said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, what¡¯s the difference between having a


    vacation and working?¡±


    ¡°At least you can¡¯t work in a restaurant, especially not on a cruise ship,¡± Abigail responded.


    Ronaldo was left speechless.


    The two of them chatted along the way, from taking the car to the ship and finally arriving at the


    seafront restaurant. The ordinary dress that Abigail wore looked different when the sea breeze blew


    through it. Ronaldo took a couple of photos and sent them to Abigail. She looked at the pictures and


    ¡°This dress looks great when the wind blows,¡± Ronaldo said with a smile.


    Abigail turned around. However, she suddenly noticed Sean, who was wearing colorful beach shorts,


    shirt, and a stylish straw hat. He looked bright and cheerful.


    At that moment, her smile faded.


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    Sean approached her with a pair of flip-flops and said, ¡°What a coincidence. Are you here to have


    lunch too?¡±


    Instead of answering Sean, Abigail turned to look at Ronaldo,


    Ronaldo seemed somewhat nervous as he looked at Sean. ¡°What are you doing here? Oh! Are you


    following Ms. Quinn?¡±


    What bad acting skills! Abigail couldn¡¯t help but grumble to herself. She walked over to a nearby beach


    chair andy down. ¡°Can we dine outside? I¡¯d like to enjoy the sea view while eating.¡±


    ¡°Of course!¡± Ronaldo promptly agreed.


    Sean approached Abigail and gazed out at the vast sea. You refused my help, yet you are here with


    Ronaldo, huh? When did you be so close to him? The asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business, Abigail rerurted with a cold expression.


    Sean lowered his gaze and pinched her check ¡°Well, I would like to make it my batness¡±


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    In that split second, a red handprint appeared on Sean¡¯s leg. He nced at it and muttered, ¡°That was


    quite some strength you used.¡±


    Abigail could have seen him as soon as she turned around, but she chose to keep her back to him


    since she didn¡¯t want to see his face.


    Meanwhile, Ronaldo was busy telling the restaurant staff to move the tables, chairs, and decorations.


    Sean also went to help. The duo talked about something, and Abigail was curious about their


    conversation. However, she couldn¡¯t hear a thing since the waves drowned out their voices.


    After everything was set up, Sean called out to Abigail. ¡°Come over and order some food.¡±


    eyes.


    Reluctantly, Abigail got up, feeling uneasy about the fact that Sean had bought her these clothes. She


    walked over to the table and looked at the menu. When she saw the prices, she couldn¡¯t believe her


    She counted the digits again and realized nearly everything was priced in five figures. In that split


    second, she lost her appetite. After all, even food made of gold couldn¡¯t have such a price.


    Seeing that Abigail had an odd expression as she looked at the menu, Sean leaned over and said,


    ¡°This cruise is modeled after a luxury European cruise. While the chefs here might not have as many


    Micheli stars, there are a total of ten stars among the three chefs. That¡¯s why the food is expensive.¡±


    Abigail gave him a skeptical look before ordering a few items that were rtively cheaper. Then, she


    handed the menu back to the waiter. On the other hand, Ronaldo frowned as he looked at the menu.


    After some time, he ordered a few dishes he liked. Sean also made some random selections and


    returned the menu to the waiter. Then, the staff served them wine, beverages, fruits, and appetizers.


    Since Abigail thought the appetizer wasplimentary, she didn¡¯t think much and ate it. She felt the


    taste was great but slightly strange. It was when the main course was served, and the menu was


    brought back for them to see that Abigail realized the appetizers, fruits, and drinks were all on the bill,


    all of which Sean had ordered. Yet, he hadn¡¯t taken a single sip or bite; everything went to her.


    At that moment, Abigail felt awkward and wished she could vanish into thin air. After all, all she thought


    was to finish all the food since the meal was expensive.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you guys supposed to discuss business? Since all the food has arrived, you can talk now,¡± Sean


    said to Abigail once the waiter left.


    ¡°Why discuss business over a meal?¡± Abigail replied with a stern expression. Then, she started to


    enjoy the food she had ordered.


    Since she didn¡¯t want to discuss it, Ronaldo couldn¡¯t force her either.


    Sean took a piece of beef and looked at Abigail. ¡°Since you are here to seek help, you might as well be


    upfront about it instead of wasting time,¡± he grumbled


    Abigail red at him and retorted, ¡°Can¡¯t I eat in peace Why are you so talkative?¡±


    Ronaldoughed.


    Who bought this outfit I¡¯m wearing? Abigail looked at Ronaldo coldly.


    Ronaldo lowered his head and ate his fish. Then, he mumbled. ¡°We bought it together¡­¡±


    ¡°It was me who bought it, alright?¡± Sean openly admite


    Ronaldo quickly swallowed the fish and added, ¡°I helped by giving some suggestions. Although I wasn¡¯t


    the one who paid for it, I provided lots of opinions.¡±


    ¡°Did Sean threaten you to say that?¡± Abigail scoffed.


    Sean put a piece of beef in his mouth before changing the subject abruptly. ¡°Do you know what kind of


    beef this is?¡±


    Abigail kicked him, but Sean remained unmoved.


    ¡°I only know it¡¯s imported beef. It is a high-end ingredient specifically made for upscale restaurants,¡±


    Ronaldo quickly chimed in.


    Abigail red at Sean angrily.


    ¡°This is Blue Belriam beef. The muscles on this type of cow are as strong as those bodybuilders.¡± As


    Sean spoke, he showed her the picture on his phone.


    Abigail nced at the picture and noticed the cow was indeed quite muscr, exuding a wild and


    powerful aura.


    Then, Sean gave two pieces of beef to Abigail. ¡°Try it. It¡¯s delicious,¡± he said softly.


    Abigail was about to return the food when Ronaldo said, ¡°You¡¯ll likely get a bacteria infection if you


    keep exchanging the food. Maybe you should just eat it.¡±


    His words sounded rather repulsive. Abigail had no choice but to listen to him.


    Sean added, ¡°Let¡¯s talk now. I won¡¯t be involved in it. I¡¯m just a listener.¡±


    Abigail sighed inwardly and asked Ronaldo, ¡°How much capital do you have on hand?¡±


    ¡°Are you asking for another loan?¡± Ronaldo asked with a pained expression.


    While L.Moon had been consistently profitable, it hadn¡¯t been as profitable as he had hoped.


    Nevertheless, he was willing to do business with Abigail. It was just that this private borrowing didn¡¯t


    seem like a conventional business endeavor.


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯m considering buying Fairy Meadow and using it as a brand for L.Moon. How much can you


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    offer?¡± Abigail did not beat around the bush since they had worked together multiple times. Being polite


    only seemed to create distance.


    Hearing their conversation, Sean couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I¡¯d like to add that Fairy Meadow is a well-


    established brand with many years of history. Even if it¡¯s not at its best, buying such a brand would still


    cost at least 40 million.¡±


    ¡°Fonty million? I don¡¯t have that much!¡± Ronaldo cried out.


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    Sean continued, ¡°When I mentioned 40 million, that was just a baseline. It isn¡¯t the maximum amount.¡±


    Ronaldo looked at Abigail with a woeful expression. ¡°I have 68 thousand at most. I¡¯ve pretty much


    emptied my allowance, Abigail.¡±


    Abigail found Sean¡¯s rmist behavior rather irritating. She shot him a disapproving nce and said,


    ¡°Can you stop scaring others?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not scaring him. Fairy Meadow is a well-established brand with a ten-year history and a glorious


    past. Without a substantial investment, you can¡¯t take it down.¡± Sean replied as he took a sip of his


    wine.


    Abigail frowned and didn¡¯t respond.


    ¡°Is Fairy Meadow necessary for you?¡± Ronaldo asked. If he gave all his money to Abigail, he would


    have very little left for himself. He had enough money to spend on his daily entertainment, but his


    gaming habits involved hefty sums, often starting at 14 million. He couldn¡¯t have his friends suspect he


    was broke if they realized he did not have enough money to spend on gaming.


    ¡°It¡¯s necessary. L.Moon needs a brand, but building one from scratch is hard. Fairy Meadow has a good


    reputation among the public. Acquiring it under these circumstances will bring more benefits than


    downsides to L.Moon,¡± Abigail replied.


    Over the years, Fairy Meadow barely had any negative publicity, and it had a decent customer base.


    L.Moon could quickly revamp the brand and turn it into a profitable venture.


    ¡°If you need this money, I can borrow it,¡± Ronaldomented. Looking at Abigail¡¯s determined gaze,


    he knew she wouldn¡¯t change her mind. Plus, he trusted her judgment. If buying Fairy Meadow


    wouldn¡¯t create a considerable profit, she wouldn¡¯t be willing to invest much time and effort in this.


    ¡°I have a n,¡± Sean announced. ¡°You don¡¯t need to spend that much money, and you won¡¯t have to


    worry about my participation either.¡±


    Abigail looked at him and was about to respond when she heard Ronaldo ask hastily. ¡°What¡¯s the n?


    Tell


    us!¡±


    Seeing Ronaldo so excited, Abigail kept quiet.


    ¡°Call Howard out. I¡¯ll talk to him about this,¡± Sean said as he looked into Abigail¡¯s eyes.


    After hearing his words, Ronaldo wondered what kind of n this was. Instead of a n, it was as if


    Sean was trying to tter someone else.


    Abigail frowned and said, ¡°Can¡¯t I go talk to him?¡±


    ¡°The most significant problem with L.Moon right now is that there¡¯s no one to rein in Fairy Meadow.


    Plus, given Luna¡¯s rtionship with Josh, do you think Howard isn¡¯t affected by it?¡± Sean asked as he


    took a


    spoon.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t refute Sean¡¯s point. After all, Luna had openly announced her new romance with Josh


    three days after breaking up with Howard Even if Howard didn¡¯t express it, he would undoubtedly have


    been upset about this matter.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you let him give it a try? It can¡¯t be all about spending money,¡± Ronaldo buried out.


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    ¡°I¡¯ll go with you. If you want any benefit from it, tell me now. I won¡¯t refuse.¡± Abigail looked at Sean and


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    eventually acquiesced. After all, it was unfair to put all the pressure on Ronaldo.


    ¡°I had already told you what I wanted. Just remember them,¡± Sean said nonchntly.


    Abigail remembered them, but she wouldn¡¯t partner with Eric. Thus, Sean¡¯s benefits meant nothing.


    As she thought about it, Ronaldo couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What are the benefits? Are they hard to


    achieve?¡±


    His voice snapped Abigail back to her senses, and she said to him, ¡°Alright. I still need you to lend me


    some money in case of an emergency. Once I take down Fairy Meadow, you¡¯ll get a more substantial


    share. of the profits.¡±


    ¡°Okay, but I have a condition-you need to use my pearls in your designs. This way, my pearls will be


    famous along with your design.¡± Ronaldo grinned.


    ¡°No problem. Keep your best pearls for me,¡± Abigail stated.


    Sean was displeased upon hearing that. After all, it seemed that anyone could coborate with Abigail


    except him.


    Abigail nced at Sean and added, ¡°I¡¯ll remember what you said. Once we get back. I¡¯ll go see Howard


    with


    you.¡±


    She had thought it over, and Sean¡¯s request didn¡¯t have any impact on her. With Sean changing his


    mind multiple times, there was no need to be difficult because of his current favor.


    Seeing that she had agreed to his request, Sean smiled in satisfaction.


    Abigail and Ronaldo finished their lunch andy side by side on the beach chairs. He was engrossed in


    gaming on his phone.


    ¡°You have to save me 140 million. I still need to spend it on my games,¡± Ronaldo muttered while


    ying.


    Abigail, who was admiring the scenery, abruptly sat up after hearing his words. ¡°What kind of game


    requires suchvish spending? One hundred and forty million spent in-game? You¡¯ll never find a wife if


    you¡¯re this much of a spendthrift.¡±


    Ronaldo shivered at her words and said, ¡°You sound just like my mom.¡±


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about?¡± Sean red at him when he heard that Abigail could be


    Ronaldo¡¯s mother at such a young age.


    ¡°It¡¯s just a metaphor. I¡¯m not spending it all at once. Sometimes, I may spend a bit more, like a couple


    thousand. Besides, I make my own money. What¡¯s wrong with spending it?¡± Ronaldo started to pout as


    he exined.


    Abigail leaned closer to his phone and noticed it was the same game that Sean had rmended to


    her


    carlier


    ¡°Oh, I participated in this game Did you buy the outfit I designed? Abigail asked with a smile


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    ¡°Of course! I¡¯ve purchased numerous sets and given them to my friends. Don¡¯t worry. Your share of the


    profits won¡¯t be left out!¡± Ronaldo acted like a rich and naive person with too much money.


    Abigail patted his shoulder and said, ¡°Thank you for your contribution.¡± Even though she thanked him,


    she didn¡¯t know how much money she received from the game since Luna was in charge of the


    finances.


    ¡°No need to thank me. Now, do you know why I invest in the game?¡± Ronaldo was quite pleased.


    Abigail found it difficult to assess. Nevertheless, the pleasure of the rich was spending money.


    Shey back downfortably and listened to the soothing sound of the waves, preparing for a nap.


    On the other hand, Ronaldo kept talking. ¡°Why don¡¯t you y with me? I¡¯ll top up 14 million for you. It¡¯ll


    be so cool! Other yers will even address you respectfully.¡±


    Abigail hummed and said, ¡°I¡¯m too busy.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll y for you. With your celebrity status, you can make a lot of money if you live-stream ying


    games. You¡¯ll also get some business opportunities. I know a streamer who did that,¡± he said chirpily.


    Slowly, Abigail drifted off to sleep. The waves were hypnotic, and she hadn¡¯t been this rxed in a long


    time.


    Sean noticed that Abigail had fallen asleep and whispered, ¡°You can lower your voice, but don¡¯t stop.¡±


    ¡°What now?¡± Ronaldo grumbled, appearing displeased.


    ¡°Provide some background noise for us to take a good nap,¡± Sean said as he put on his sunsses,


    intending to take a short nap as well.


    Ronaldo fumed in anger. ¡°Won¡¯t I be exhausted from this? This is an inhuman thing to do!¡±


    ¡°About your car¡­¡±


    ¡°Fine. I¡¯ll start a live stream and chat with my fans. Just go ahead and sleep!¡± Ronaldo said through


    gritted teeth. He had realized why the Pearson Family couldn¡¯tpete with Sean. After all, the man


    was genuinely shameless as he exploited others¡¯ vulnerabilities.


    The sound of the waves,bined with the asional call of seagulls, apanied the visuals of


    beautiful women and handsome men strolling past Ronaldo¡¯s camera on the luxury cruise ship. Soon,


    his livestream had many viewers. Most of them were wealthy people. Ronaldo spoke in a moderate


    volume, and he even reminded the others to keep their voices down when they passed by.


    ¡°Why do they have to keep their voices down? You usually weren¡¯t careful about such things¡±


    ¡°Exactly! You¡¯re there on vacation. Why not just rx and enjoy it? You can explore the cruise and


    have


    some fun!


    I envy the lives of the wealthy so much. This is a cruise ship with ten Michelin stars. I¡¯ve heard that the


    cheapest meal on board costs at least two thousand


    Ronaldo read thements and replied, ¡°We need to keep our voices down because I have someone


    sleeping next to me. As for the cruise it¡¯s overpriced, anil I hnd the food quality to b. mediocre. Id preter


    street-side barbecue. Then, he nced around enre no one was nearby betore whispering. ¡°I won¡¯t


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    being here again. It doesn¡¯t suit me.¡±


    ¡®Am I the only one curious about who he is talking about? Are they your friends?¡±


    ¡°They are my patrons and also my goddess,¡± he said in a low voice.


    Sean was a light sleeper. When he heard Ronaldo¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help but open his eyes to take a


    look.


    He heard Ronaldo quickly exin things as if there was a misunderstanding among the fans. ¡°It¡¯s the


    same. as if you adore an idol! My family is mainly involved in business. In my dad¡¯s generation, only my


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    uncle. received an education, and the rest of the family was illiterate. That¡¯s why my dad likes artistic


    people. He regards them as big shots, and my dad influenced me to have a lot of respect for artists.


    Don¡¯t talk nonsense. These people are genuinely talented, and I consider her as my idol. You guys


    know nothing.¡± Ronaldo¡¯s tone was earnest, revealing a pure foolishness.


    Upon hearing his words, Sean rxed his tense body.


    After he and Abigail divorced, she had many admirers everywhere she went, which concerned him


    much. Fortunately, Ronaldo was only infatuated with her artistic talents and treated her as an idol.


    Otherwise, Sean would have another love rival.


    After about an hour, Abigail woke up from her nap. At that moment, Ronaldo was engrossed in a game.


    ¡°Run! Run! Damn it! I¡¯m being surrounded.¡±


    Abigail sat up and stretched her body. Then, she got up and headed to the restroom.


    At that moment, her figure appeared in the livestream as she walked past the deck chair where


    Ronaldo lounged.


    Ronaldo was startled and quickly covered his phone. He turned to Abigail and scolded, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you


    say anything when you woke up? I¡¯m live-streaming!¡±


    Abigail was in the process of tying her hair into a ponytail when she heard Ronaldo¡¯sint. She


    turned to him and said, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with it? Just continue what you¡¯re doing. It¡¯s not like I¡¯m going to


    disturb you.¡± Then, she went into the cruise ship.


    Sean also sat up and reached for Ronaldo¡¯s phone. Then, he saw the live chat buzzing.


    ¡°And here I was wondering which artist you admire. So, it is na. I didn¡¯t expect you to like a fashion


    designer. Oh, but both your families are in business. I should¡¯ve realized!¡±


    ¡°This is hrious. na doesn¡¯t even care. You¡¯ve picked a nice idol; at least it¡¯s not a female celebrity.¡±


    I should¡¯ve realized that too! na designed clothes for his favorite game developer, and now he¡¯s


    probably simping over her!


    When Sean¡¯s face appeared on the camera, everyone on the live chat was in amazement. However,


    Ronaldo quickly snatched his phone back and asked, ¡°Why did you snatch my phone away?¡±

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    He lowered his head to check the chat and was upset. ¡°I¡¯m not simping over anyone! They don¡¯t even


    need me to do that.¡±


    ¡®Don¡¯t try to talk your way out, Ronaldo. They are na and Sean. You are a simp for them.¡±


    ¡®Indeed, you¡¯re nothing more than apdog of their rtionship when we are here spending money on


    you.¡¯


    ¡°It¡¯s not like that. Plus, Sean and Abigail aren¡¯t even a couple. Did you see them announce anything to


    the public? Please mind your words!¡± Ronaldo was infuriated.


    ¡°Just because we didn¡¯t announce it officially doesn¡¯t mean we aren¡¯t together. Many couples don¡¯t


    make official announcements,¡± Sean casually remarked.


    Ronaldo took a deep breath and said, ¡°We¡¯ll continue the streamter. Goodbye!¡±


    ¡®He¡¯s running away! Useless! If you like na, go and fight with Sean!¡±


    Ronaldo couldn¡¯t stand this anymore and ended the livestream.


    He certainly wouldn¡¯tpete with Sean for anyone, especially not for Abigail. Moreover, he had no


    romantic interest in her.


    He told his teammates he was ending the game before ring at Sean. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid she¡¯ll get


    mad at you for saying that? I had a lot of people in my live chat. All it takes is a casual mention from


    anyone, and she won¡¯t be able to exin it.¡±


    ¡°The consequences are mine to bear,¡± Sean replied indifferently. Then, he looked at Ronaldo seriously.


    ¡°What are your real feelings for Abigail?¡±


    ¡°A feeling of respect! Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯tpete with you!¡± Ronaldo snapped.


    Sean narrowed his eyes. ¡°Remember your words, or your car will be something in the past.¡±


    ¡°To be honest, you really shouldn¡¯t havee to Eastbay. I wished I had never met you,¡± Ronaldo said


    before going to find Abigail.


    Sean smirked. He felt quite assured about Ronaldo. After all, while the man might excel in social and


    business aspects, his personality was still akin to an immature kid.


    When Abigail came out of the cruise ship and didn¡¯t see Ronaldo, she turned to Sean. ¡°Where is he?¡±


    ¡°He probably went to settle the bill. We are preparing to leave the cruise ship.¡± Sean replied with a calm


    expression.


    Abigail nodded in acknowledgment..


    After a while, Ronaldo came out from the cruise ship and said, ¡°We¡¯re getting ready to leave the cruise


    ship. I¡¯ll take you¡­ I mean, both of you went to the night market. Do you two want to go?¡±


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Well, I don¡¯t have any ns, so let¡¯s treat it as an outing¡±


    Sean added, ¡°Wherever she goes, I got


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    Abigail nced at Sean but didn¡¯t say anything.


    After getting off the cruise ship, Ronaldo apanied Abigail back to the hotel. Upon returning to her


    room, Abigail sent a message to Ronaldo.


    ¡®Call me out secretly tonight. Don¡¯t inform Sean about it.


    When Ronaldo saw her message, he felt like Abigail was pushing him into a fire pit. There was no way


    he would dare to take Abigail to the night market secretly. If he did, Sean would undoubtedly find his


    beloved car in the garage and destroy it by the time he returned from the night market.


    ¡®If you don¡¯t want to see him after the divorce, you should tell him directly.


    Abigail received his message and understood his stance.


    ¡®When did you be so close with him? I didn¡¯t expect you to bring him wherever you go.


    Ronaldo didn¡¯t know what to say. After all, it wasn¡¯t his intention either.


    ¡®You don¡¯t know the rtionship between men. We became friends quickly!¡±


    Abigail looked at the message and fell into deep thought. She indeed didn¡¯t understand that.


    After spending two days in Eastbay with Sean and Ronaldo, Abigail returned to Capitalis with Sean.


    ¡°Ronaldo told me that you were spreading rumors about us being a couple on his livestream.¡± Abigail


    confronted Sean as soon as they boarded the ne.


    Ronaldo had begged her to ask him after boarding the ne. Although she didn¡¯t understand why, she


    knew Sean¡¯s behavior was infuriating.


    Sean feigned innocence and asked, ¡°Did I? I don¡¯t remember when I said that. When did it happen?¡±


    However, he was rather surprised. When he was in Eastbay, Ronaldo had been very obedient.


    However, as soon as he left, Ronaldo immediately betrayed him.


    ¡°Whatever. Keep faking it. If anyone spreads rumors about us being a couple, I will sue you for


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    spreading false information!¡± Abigail grumbled. Then, she turned her gaze out the window.


    Sean scratched his nose and said, ¡°Since you don¡¯t want to be with Eric, nor do you want to reconcile


    with me, are you nning to stay single?¡±


    ¡°Why do you care?¡± Abigail replied indifferently.


    Sean sat back and stared at her for a while before chuckling. ¡°If I had known you¡¯d be this hard to


    pursue. I shouldn¡¯t have agreed to the divorce.¡±


    Abigail furrowed her brows but remained silent. In the past, she was the one who always had so much


    to say, and Sean rarely paid attention. Now, it was the other way around.


    Upon arriving at Capitalis, Abigail didn¡¯t wait for Sean and left as soon as they got off the ne. When


    Sean came out, she had already walked quite a distance. He quickly chased after her and asked,


    ¡°When are we going to meet Howard?¡± His tone was casual, seemingly as if he was not mad that she


    had left him behind.


    ¡°Tomorrow morning For now, we¡¯ll each go our separate ways. Abigail turned around and gave him an


    annoyed look.


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    Sean nodded in agreement. However, he was still upset that she was being cold toward him.


    Outside the airport, Abigail found a cab and got in without waiting for Sean. As Sean watched the cab


    drive into the traffic, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply.


    He truly regretted agreeing to the divorce back then. Despite all his efforts, he couldn¡¯t seem to salvage


    the situation now.


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    Abigail returned to thepany and was surprised to find Luna at work. She raised an eyebrow and


    approached Luna quietly.


    Luna was busy on herputer when the office door was pushed open. She noticed it but initially


    thought. it was an assistant delivering materials. Only when Abigail leaned on her desk did she


    shudder. ¡°You almost scared me to death! Did you just go on a two-day vacation?¡±


    ¡°I have something to do tomorrow.¡± Then, Abigail stared at Luna with sparkling eyes. ¡°During the two


    days I was away, how far have you and Josh progressed?¡±


    ¡°We are still sleeping together. It¡¯s impossible to get pregnant in just two days,¡± Luna replied with a grin.


    ¡°You


    guys didn¡¯t use protection?¡± Abigail was taken aback.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I had birth control pills.¡± Lunaughed. ¡°It¡¯s his first time, and he¡¯s inexperienced.¡±


    ¡°Okay. I don¡¯t need to hear those details. I just want to know if you¡¯re concerned about the steps we are


    taking. What if you want to break up, but he doesn¡¯t? What¡¯s your n?¡± Abigail still shuddered at the


    thought of Sean¡¯s persistent pursuit. If she hadn¡¯t stood on her ground firmly, she would have been


    affected by his actions.


    ¡°I think he¡¯s quite excellent. There¡¯s no harm in giving it a try. However, I always thought breaking up w


    a matter of time.¡± Luna propped her chin. ¡°I never thought of growing old with him, so I¡¯m just enjoying


    the dating experience now.¡±


    Abigail stared at her friend for a while before asking, ¡°So, who do you think is more suitable as a


    boyfriend, Howard or Josh?¡±


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    ¡°Honestly, Howard can¡¯tpare to him even the slightest. Josh¡¯s emotions are very stable. No matter


    how much I try to provoke him, he never gets angry. Howard is more unpredictable, and it¡¯s tiring to be


    around. him.¡± Luna analyzed it logically.


    ¡°I¡¯ve met Josh before. If it weren¡¯t for the entanglement with the Pearson Family and L.Moon, you two


    might be a great couple.¡±


    Luna interrupted with a chuckle. ¡°You have too much of a good impression of him. In the early stages of


    dating, everyone treats their partner like a precious treasure. As time goes on, only then will it go


    downhill. Howard also treated me dearly in the first week, but he started getting moody. Just wait and


    see.¡±


    Abigail thought Luna was right. She sat down before herputer and started it up. ¡°Do you know how


    much profit we have from the game? Are the outfits selling well?¡± she asked Luna.


    ¡°Let me check.¡± Luna immediately checked it. After a brief review, she was surprised. ¡°Not bad. The


    profits. from the past few months add up to around 70 million.


    ¡°That¡¯s quite a substantial amount,¡± Abigail said. She still believed that spending money on virtual items


    was unnecessary, but this amount of profits was different from what she had expected.


    ¡°Everyone needs to rely on something spiritually, so they spend money on games,¡± Lunamented.


    Abigail didn¡¯t fully understand this industry, so she didn¡¯t say much about it. However, she was satished


    with the earnings.


    When they finished work, Luna picked up her bag and said to Abigail, Let¡¯s go have dinner at the


    Pearsons.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Abigail was puzzled.


    ¡°I¡¯ve beenplimenting the Pearson Family¡¯s food these days, and he¡¯s been taking me home for


    dinner every day. It¡¯s driving Kelly crazy,¡± Luna said with a mischievous smile.


    Abigail stood up and asked, ¡°Have you noticed anything unusual about her at the Pearsons?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve outyed her in their house.¡± Luna winked at her.


    Abigail quickly leaned in and asked, ¡°What did you do?¡±


    ¡°I installed a hidden camera in her room,¡± Luna said with a sly grin.


    ¡°Kelly is cunning. I think this is a bad idea,¡± Abigailmented.


    ¡°Do you think she¡¯ll find out?¡± Luna asked as she frowned.


    ¡°Maybe. She is probably waiting for you to take the bait, Abigail said. She knew Kelly well. Knowing


    that Luna and Josh¡¯s closeness was a calcted move, there was no way Kelly wouldn¡¯t be prepared,


    making it difficult for Luna to get the upper hand.


    Luna recalled the past few days and pped her thigh in realization. ¡°You¡¯re right. I think my actions


    went too smoothly. What should I do?¡±


    Just as Abigail was about to respond, Luna¡¯s phone rang Her heart skipped a beat as she retrieved her


    phone from her bag. ¡°Why is he calling now? It¡¯s terrifying.¡±


    Abigail could tell Luna was feeling guilty.


    Seeing that it was Josh calling, she immediately answered the call. ¡°We¡¯ll be out in a moment. I¡¯m


    bringing Abigail along for dinner,¡± Luna said with a smile.


    After Josh agreed, Luna immediately linked her arm with Abigail¡¯s and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Abigail, however, remained concerned about the hidden camera issue.


    As they got into Josh¡¯s car, the man helped Luna fasten her seatbelt. At the same time, he asked


    Abigail. ¡°There should be plenty of fun activities in Eastbay this time of year. Why did you only stay for


    two days?¡±


    *Sean followed me and I found him annoying, so I came back,¡± Abigail replied.


    Josh nodded. As he prepared to drive, he said. ¡°I¡¯ve discussed with my family these past couple of


    days,


    and my father said that the tax issue with Fairy Meadow is due to problems within thepany itself. If


    you still intend to coborate with Fairy Meadow, how do you n to handle the tax situation? After all,


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    Abigail remained silent. She needed to head to Fairy Meadow with Sean the next day to know the


    details.


    Noticing that Abigail was silent, Luna said, ¡°Let¡¯s discuss this once we have the exact amount for the


    back taxes. We¡¯re on our way to your ce for dinner now, right? Let¡¯s not talk about work.¡±


    Josh smiled and said, ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll stop talking about work.¡±


    As the car drove midway and was waiting at a traffic light, Abigail suddenly stated, ¡°It was me who


    instructed Luna to ce a hidden camera in Kelly¡¯s room. I¡¯ve been thinking for two days, and I feel


    that it was wrong to do that.¡±


    He was a bit slow to react while Luna looked at Abigail with great surprise. She didn¡¯t expect Abigail to


    take responsibility for something she had done. At that moment, Luna bit her lip and looked at Abigail


    perplexedly.


    Josh remained silent for a moment. When the light turned green, he asked, ¡°Have you always had


    issues with her?¡±


    ¡°Well, I wouldn¡¯t have had any issues with her if she hadn¡¯t provoked me. After you return home, take


    out the camera. Also, I won¡¯t be eating at your ce tonight. Just find somece for me to get off,¡±


    Abigail replied.


    ¡°Abigail¡­¡± Luna couldn¡¯t help but call out to her.


    ¡°I just got off a ne today, and I¡¯m tired. I want to go home and rest.¡± Abigail smiled at Luna.


    The reason she decided to take responsibility was to hope to put a stop to Kelly¡¯s mischief before it got


    out of control. Plus, Luna and Josh were in a rtionship now. Even if Luna was just into his body and


    wanted. to sleep with him, Abigail didn¡¯t want to see them part ways because of such a thing. It was


    she who caused L..Moon to end in this situation. Moreover, she didn¡¯t want Luna to manipte Josh¡¯s


    feelings. After all, there were many ways to get revenge on the Pearson Family, but manipting an


    innocent person¡¯s feelings was wrong.


    ¡°Stop right there. I¡¯ll talk to her, Luna said to Josh.


    Josh hummed in response and said nothing more.


    As the car came to a stop, Abigail and Luna got out together. She pulled Abigail away from the car.


    ¡°Why did you decide to tell him the truth? You should have discussed it with me. I could have taken


    care of it myself. You don¡¯t need to take the me.¡± Luna was anxious. After all, it was she who did it,


    but Abigail was the one taking the me for her actions.


    ¡°I was worried that we wouldn¡¯t have much time left. That is why I decided to tell him. Plus, let¡¯s not toy


    with his feelings anymore, okay?¡± Abigail looked into Luna¡¯s eyes and said softly.


    Luna pursed her lips before saying. ¡°You¡¯re glorifying him. What¡¯s the harm in deceiving him when his


    family had done those things to L.Moon?¡±


    I¡¯m afraid that you might be hurt by someone in the same way. I¡¯ve always believed that you get what


    you sow We can deal with the in any way, but let¡¯s not hurt someone who genuinely cares for us What


    do you think?¡± Abigail held Luna¡¯s hand and looked at her in earnest.


    Lune looked back at her and sighed. ¡°We re definitely blood-rted Okay, I¡¯ll try to get along with him.


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    but don¡¯t read too much into it if we break up due to differences in personality in the future.¡±


    ¡°Okay. A smile spread across Abigail¡¯s face. ¡°Go and have dinner with him. I¡¯ll take a walk on my own


    and explore the area.¡±


    ¡°Alright. Just be careful, Luna said. Then, she waved at Abigail before going back to the car.


    Once she was back in the car, Abigail turned around and started walking back where they hade.


    Luna sat in the car and looked at Josh, ¡°Are you mad at Abigail?¡±


    ¡°I just want to know why she had installed a hidden camera in Kelly¡¯s room. What is she being


    suspicious of?¡± Josh said to Luna while driving the car.


    She reached for his tie and said, ¡°Hold on. Stop driving now.¡±


    He could only let go of the steering wheel and leaned closer to her. Luna leaned closer to him and


    loosened his tie. At the same time, she wrapped her arms around his neck.


    Josh suppressed his emotions as he looked at her. ¡°What are you doing?¡±


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    ¡°It¡¯s definitely not something bad. Let¡¯s just forget about this, okay?¡± Luna looked at him and blinked her


    cyes.


    ¡°If Kelly finds out about this, she¡¯ll be sad. I love you, and I care about Abigail as a friend, but what you


    guys did wasn¡¯t right.¡± Josh paused momentarily before continuing, ¡°Of course, what Kelly did to her


    before was terrible, and she hasn¡¯t apologized yet. If Abigail feels wronged, I¡¯ll have Kelly apologize to


    her first. As for Abigail¡¯s doings, it will depend on whether she wants to apologize or not, okay?¡±


    ¡°I can apologize on her behalf!¡± Luna hurriedly replied.


    There¡¯s a deep misunderstanding between them, and I think they need to have an honest


    conversation,¡± Josh said as he kissed her lips. ¡°I¡¯m not angry. I know Abigail also feels aggrieved, and


    Kelly did terrible things to her before. Plus, I know she¡¯s upset about our actions against L.Moon.¡±


    Luna subconsciously moved closer to him. ¡°You¡¯re great, but as for Kelly, I think she will still act the


    same even if Abigail talked to her. After all, she was raised in a different environment than you. You


    can¡¯t expect her to be as straightforward as you.¡±


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    Chapter 467 He¡¯s a Businessman After All


    A smirk yed on Josh¡¯s lips when Luna said that. Do you have such a good impression of


    me?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re my man. Why would I have agreed to date you in the first ce otherwise?¡± she replied with a


    smile.


    ¡°In that case, do you prefer me or Howard?¡± Josh couldn¡¯t help but be bitter about the fact that she


    once dated Howard.


    Luna felt the romantic atmosphere in the car had been instantly ruined by the question.


    She pushed him away andined with a hint of annoyance. Thest thing you should do in a


    rtionship is bring up exes?


    ¡°I don¡¯t have an ex-girlfriend. You¡¯re the only one I have now and will have in the future.¡± Josh pouted


    with a tinge of grievance.


    Luna looked at him and asked, ¡°Do you think I don¡¯t deserve you, then?¡±


    ¡°No. I just think Howard doesn¡¯t deserve you, and that bothers me,¡± Joshmented bitterly


    Luna licked her lips and leaned in to whisper in his ear, ¡°Young men have good stamina.¡±


    Josh blushed a little and turned to look at her.


    Raising a brow, she continued, ¡°I don¡¯tpromise when ites to these things. If you can¡¯t ept


    it, then I can¡¯t help it


    ¡°I can ept it, and I really like how honest you are.¡± Josh responded and reached out to hold her


    hand.


    Luna believed his words, and Josh was very happy that she could be open with him, even if he knew


    her eptance wasn¡¯t entirely pure in motive.


    After walking a short distance, Abigail started feeling cold and was unable to continur anymore, so she


    stopped at the side of the road to book a cab


    Just as she fished out her phone, a car pulled up in front of her


    Cameron winded the car window down and revealed a big toothy grin as he asked. ¡°Do you


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    need a ride, Ms. Quinn?¡±


    Approaching his car, Abigail took a deep breath and questioned, ¡°How long have you been following


    me?¡±


    ¡°Not long. Please get in!¡± Cameron invited with a cheerful grin.


    Abigail opened the car door and was about to get in when she turned her head and saw Sean sitting in


    the back seat.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Abigail asked with a hint of disgust, refusing to get into the car.


    ¡°This is my car. Why can¡¯t I be here?¡± Sean retorted.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you on my side? Why are you driving his car?¡± Abigail furrowed her brows and questioned


    Cameron.


    Looking somewhat embarrassed, he replied bashfully, ¡°I¡¯m on your side, of course! I wanted to pick you


    up, but I can¡¯t afford a car with a license in Capitalis, so I had to borrow from an acquaintance.


    Abigail gave him a skeptical look that seemed to say, ¡®You expect me to believe you?¡±


    Cameron chuckled. ¡°Come on in already. It¡¯s pretty cold out there.¡±


    Abigail got into the car reluctantly, just as Sean thought that she wasn¡¯t going to ept the ride. To his


    surprise, she walked to the back seat, opened the door, and took a seat.


    As soon as she settled in, Cameron started the engine.


    ¡°What are you nning to discuss with Howard tomorrow?¡± she asked Sean.


    ¡°You can discuss whatever you want with him. I¡¯m just there to stress him out,¡± he answered.


    Abigail hummed and then asked, ¡°Do you know the exact amount of the tax issue?¡±


    ¡°Around 15 million, I suppose. After all, it¡¯s a penalty, not just back taxes. If we want to resolve the tax


    issue, my suggestion is that either you or Luna should take the position of L.Moon¡¯s CEO, Sean stated


    with a meaningful gaze.


    Abigail fell silent for a moment before uttering. ¡°Howard possesses strong management skills, Luna¡¯s


    main focus is on L.Moon, and I oversee the design department. I wouldn¡¯t be qualified to serve as the


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    ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll have to go with n B. We¡¯ll need to redistribute the shares, and whoever saves


    Fairy Meadow this time should receive the most shares and have the most say. Even if the other


    shareholders vote, it may be enough to keep L.Moon in our hands,¡± Sean


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    continued.


    This time, L.Moon suffered because the shares they held were too few.


    ¡°But they won¡¯t agree to it, and they¡¯ll immediately inform the Pearsons. Once the Pearsons find out


    that we want Fairy Meadow, they will definitely help them resolve the tax issue.¡± Abigail frowned.


    Sean¡¯s lips curved upward. ¡°That¡¯s why we need to talk to Howard.¡±


    Abigail looked at him, puzzled.


    Sean adjusted his position and leaned in to exin to Abigail, ¡°We need to win Howard over, sign a


    confidentiality agreement with him, and have him persuade the other shareholders to sell their shares.


    Then, he can sell those shares to L.Moon. The benefit you can offer him is a share of the profits. As


    long as he continues to manage thepany well, he¡¯ll remain Fairy Meadow¡¯s CEO.¡±


    Abigail found Sean¡¯s approach rather dirty, but she couldn¡¯t deny its effectiveness.


    ¡°Right now, we need to make Howard one of us, or it¡¯ll be hard for Fairy Meadow to be L.Moon¡¯s


    property. Even though the method is unscrupulous, this is often how battles in the business world are


    fought. You either publicly expose your opponent¡¯s mistakes to make them vulnerable,unch a smear


    campaign in secret, or do what we¡¯re doing.¡± Sean thought Abigail wasn¡¯t willing to do it, so he tried to


    convince her.


    After all, he was a businessman.


    Moreover, L.Moon had treated Fairy Meadow well at the beginning, and it was Fairy Meadow¡¯s


    shareholders who had turned against them, wanting to get rid of L.Moon.


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to Howard. How many shares do you think we should offer him?¡± Abigail was now so engaged


    in the conversation that she could temporarily forget the grudge she held


    him.


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    ¡°Give him a two percent stake, and he¡¯ll be making a great deal. If it weren¡¯t for the urgency of


    acquiring Fairy Meadow, he would have a hard time stumbling into such a great opportunity,¡± Sean


    uttered, ending his sentence with a cold snort.


    Abigail nodded, taking his words to heart.


    Before they knew it, they had arrived at the entrance of L.Moon.


    As the car came to a stop, Abigail turned to Sean andmented, ¡°Thanks. See you tomorrow


    morning.¡±

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    Chapter 468 Sudden Turn of Events


    Unexpected events always urred sooner than nned.


    When Abigail returned to thepany to work on a n for bribing Howard the following day, Sean


    sent her a message.


    He informed her that there was a change in the Pearsons¡¯ situation and urged her to check Twitter.


    Abigail quickly clicked into the app and found a trending topic with some hashtags.


    ¡®L.MoonLunaInstallsHiddenCamerainKelly¡¯s Room¡¯


    ¡®BedroomFootageLeakofthe Pearsons DaughterWhoRecentlyReturned¡¯


    These two hashtags were connected in every trending video.


    Abigail clicked in to watch the videos, and she saw that in Kelly¡¯s room, there was footage capturing


    her while she slept, including moments when her nightgown rode up and revealed her thighs.


    If Kelly had deliberately done this, she was truly willing to go to great lengths to undermine


    them.


    Even before Abigail could finish watching the videos, she received a call from Sean, so she answered it


    immediately.


    ¡°Will this incident affect our ns for tomorrow?¡± Abigail asked him directly.


    Sean knew that criticizing Luna¡¯s actions now wouldn¡¯t be productive.


    ¡°The Pearsons have already pressured Fairy Meadow to make a decision tonight. Luna¡¯s actions are a


    crime, and the Pearsons will definitely pursue this. L.Moon¡¯s reputation will also be affected,¡± he stated


    with a serious tone.


    ¡°I know. The videos are solid proof. L.Moon won¡¯t be able to defend itself,¡± Abigail replied solemnly.


    ¡°Come with me to Fairy Meadow now. Regardless of the situation, we need to secure Fairy Meadow


    first. We can address Luna¡¯s matterter,¡± Sean decided.


    Abigail immediately agreed to his invitation.


    Cameron drove Sean to L.Moon, and after Abigail got into the car, Sean uttered, ¡°Let¡¯s see how Fairy


    Meadow respondster.¡±


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    Abigail nodded in agreement, not saying much.


    She took out her phone and sent a message to Luna.


    ¡®Have you seen what¡¯s going on on Twitter?¡±


    After a few minutes, Luna replied, ¡®Yes. Josh sent me back. You don¡¯t have to worry. He said he would


    exin the situation to his parents.


    Abigail typed out her response, ¡®Alright. I¡¯m having supper outside. You should go back to the office and


    rest.¡¯


    To be frank, she wasn¡¯t sure if Josh would stand with L.Moon.


    Kelly¡¯s privacy had been exposed all over the inte, so there was no way the Pearsons would let


    Luna off the hook easily.


    Abigail unconsciously sighed, but her unintentional sigh didn¡¯t escape the attention of Sean and


    Cameron.


    When they arrived at Fairy Meadow, Sean walked in front, with Abigail tagging behind him and


    Cameron obediently staying by her side.


    Howard was waiting for them in the reception area.


    Upon seeing Sean, he immediately approached them with a tense expression. ¡°Mr. Graham, please


    Abigail was surprised by Sean¡¯s prior arrangement.


    Sean nced at her, signaling for her to follow.


    Abigail gathered her thoughts and followed them to the guest lounge on the first floor.


    After they were seated, Howard nced at Abigail before talking to Sean. ¡°The Pearsons have gone


    viral on social media because of the video, so they insist on voting to remove L.Moon tomorrow


    morning. What is your current stance?¡±


    Abigail felt a slight nudge from Sean, prompting her to respond immediately, ¡°Mr. Creed, losing L.Moon


    wouldn¡¯t be a significant loss. The issue now is regarding Miss Smith. However, I¡¯m confident that this


    issue will be resolved. Isn¡¯t that right?¡±


    Howard¡¯s hands were tightly sped together, and he was feeling a lot of frustration. However, with


    Sean present, he couldn¡¯t vent his emotions, so he asked coldly, ¡°Before we discuss business, I want to


    ask a personal question. Did Luna get together with Josh because of work, or did she really fall for him


    so quickly?¡±


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    Abigail sighed and replied, ¡°Even though we are very close, there are still boundaries between us. Why


    don¡¯t you go and ask her yourself if you¡¯re still holding onto the matter?¡±


    Sean stared at Howard with a stern expression.


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    In response, Howard chuckled self-deprecatingly. ¡°We¡¯ve already broken up. It¡¯s probably none of my


    business to inquire.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Creed, if you choose to break up, then forget about it. You¡¯ll find someone more suitable for you,¡±


    Abigail said with a smile.


    Instead of responding to her, Howard switched the topic back to business. ¡°I¡¯m quite satisfied with the


    cooperation Mr. Graham mentioned, but I need a contract.


    Abigail nced at Sean, and he nodded in agreement.


    ¡°We will draft the contract for your review,¡± Abigail stated. She didn¡¯t say much, but it seemed like they


    were well on their way to a sessful partnership.


    Howard was about to continue speaking, but Cameron beat him to it. ¡°You may not trust Miss Quinn,


    but you should trust Mr. Graham. Besides, the future looks promising for the coboration between


    Fairy Meadow and L.Moon. Once you have the shares, you¡¯ll receive more dividends as long as


    L.Moon performs well, so why hesitate?¡±


    Howard pursed his lips but didn¡¯t utter a word for some time.


    ¡°The issues with L.Moon are only temporary, and besides, we can¡¯t say for sure who¡¯ll benefit from the


    exposure online yet. If you are unwilling to ept our offer, I can inquire with other members of your


    coldly. With that, he stood up, signaling his intention to leave.


    Abigail quickly got up to follow him.


    Seeing how Sean was straightforward and decisive, Howard hurriedly eximed, ¡°I¡¯ll provide


    with an answer before the morning meeting!¡±


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    Sean turned to look at him and said, ¡°Please don¡¯t disappoint me, Mr. Creed. I never engage in matters


    that end in failure. You¡¯re aware of my track record, so you should understand that I¡¯m not just trying to


    intimidate you.¡±


    Howard was a clever person, so he understood the implications of Sean¡¯s words.


    When he realized that the benefits he had been offered were also being extended to others, Howard


    couldn¡¯t help but wonder how many cards Sean had up his sleeve. That being said, he had no way of


    finding out.


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    Chapter 469 I¡¯m Already Downstairs.


    After leaving Fairy Meadow, Sean asked Abigail, ¡°How much money have you prepared?¡±


    ¡°Altogether about 30 million,¡± Abigail replied.


    Sean nodded. ¡°We¡¯ll figure it out if we¡¯re short of money when the back taxes are issued.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for today.¡± Abigail expressed her gratitude, remembering how she had been plotting against


    him just the day before.


    Life had its twists and turns, and she could only admit that she wasn¡¯tpetent yet, especially in the


    world of business.


    ¡°It¡¯s too early now to thank me. We can only solve Luna¡¯s issue through Kelly. Let¡¯s wait and see what


    happens for now, alright?¡± Sean advised. Then, he checked his watch and continued, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte.


    Go back and rest. We have another task at 5.00AM tomorrow.¡±


    Abigail felt like she was being led by himpletely now.


    ¡°Alright.¡± In her moment of defeat, she had to acknowledge his abilities.


    Perhaps sensing her thoughts, Sean suddenly uttered, ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Miss Smith¡¯s unexpected


    situation, your n would have gone smoothly.¡±


    Abigail nced at him and said, ¡°You might as well not say that. In the business world, I do. admit that I


    can¡¯t match up to you.¡±


    However, she was determined to improve so that she could handle such situations by herself in the


    future.


    Cameron dropped Abigail back at thepany and then left with Sean.


    Abigail was worried about Luna, so she went to seek her out after returning to thepany.


    Luna was seated at the bar table, drinking. When she saw Abigail returning, she smiled and


    announced, ¡°Sorry for causing trouble. I should have told you in advance.¡±


    Abigail walked over and sat next to her while responding calmly, ¡°You had good intentions, and the


    situation arose because of me. Don¡¯t me yourself.¡±


    After a moment of silence, she asked, ¡°How did Josh react to this?¡±


    ¡°He wasn¡¯t upset, but Scarlett was furious and called Lawrence directly.¡± Luna shrugged.


    Abigail thought of what Sean had said and reassured her, ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see. This situation


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    may not necessarily favor the Pearsons.¡±


    ¡°The main concern is that L.Moon¡¯s reputation will definitely be tarnished. Josh mentioned that, in the


    best-case scenario, I¡¯ll have to undergo an investigation.¡± Luna swirled her wine ss. ¡°I never


    expected Kelly to be so audacious.¡±


    ¡°At this point, let¡¯s just go with the flow.¡± Abigail wasn¡¯t particrly worried.


    She couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Sean¡¯s words had made an impact on her. Even though they had been


    divorced for quite some time, his words still seemed to have a reassuring effect on her.


    After consoling Luna, Abigail returned to her room and forced herself to sleep.


    Early in the morning, at 4.30AM, Abigail woke up. After freshening up, it was almost 5.00AM when she


    texted Sean.


    ¡®Are you awake?¡¯


    I¡¯m already downstairs.


    Abigail thought he was quite early.


    When she left thepany, the cold wind made her cheeks tingle. Each breath felt like cold. air


    piercing her lungs, causing her lungs to contract.


    After getting into the car, she finally caught her breath.


    ¡°Breakfast.¡± Sean handed her some croissants.


    As soon as she saw the croissants, she knew that it wasn¡¯t from any ordinary ce.


    When she took a bite, they were still warm and crispy on the outside but soft and buttery on the inside.


    ¡°These are delicious!¡± Abigail praised.


    ¡°There are many long-established bakeries that have been around for decades in Capitalis, and their


    focus is on top-notch quality,¡± Sean replied, his lips slightly curled. He was pleased to see her enjoying


    the food.


    Upon arrival at Fairy Meadow, Abigail got out of the car. Then, Sean had Cameron hand her


    a contract.


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    ¡°Review it during the meeting, and if there are no issues, have them sign it. Before the


    Pearsons¡¯ representative arrives at Fairy Meadow, L.Moon will take control of the situation,¡± Sean said


    while adjusting his sleeves.


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Abigail thought Sean¡¯s strategy of pulling the firewood from under the pot was indeed clever.


    In Fairy Meadow¡¯s meeting room, Abigail noticed that several shareholders were present.


    Howard announced, ¡°These shareholders are willing to sell their shares. Together with the shares I¡¯ve


    contributed, it totals up to 49%. Including yours, that makes 51%.


    The percentage was quite finely bnced.


    Howard had effectively positioned himself as a critical role in controlling L.Moon.


    Sean nced at him and considered him to be a talented individual.


    Abigail sat down, reviewed the contract, and asked Howard, ¡°I¡¯m fine with the distribution. Tell me how


    much you¡¯re looking for.¡±


    ¡°44% of the shares represents half of Fairy Meadow¡¯s worth. We have no other demands. We just


    hope you can offer a fair price.¡± One of the shareholders stepped forward.


    These shareholders didn¡¯t own a significant portion of Fairy Meadow¡¯s shares and seemed to be selling


    them because they couldn¡¯t earn much in dividends.


    Abigail bit her lip, taking some time to respond. ¡°I can offer a maximum of 15 million for all of you. My


    sincerity is on the table, and now it¡¯s up to you.¡±


    Fifteen million was actually beyond Sean¡¯s n, considering the current chaos at Fairy Meadow.


    Moreover, the exact amount of back taxes to be paid was still unknown.


    Several shareholders were also pretty worked up.


    In fact, Fairy Meadow had been operating at a loss for three years, and during these three years, they


    hadn¡¯t received any dividends. Instead, they had spent a significant amount of money to keep Fairy


    Meadow afloat.


    Now, they were at their wits¡¯ end.


    They had originally believed that L.Moon¡¯s involvement would bring in profits. However, they were


    surprised that the Pearsons were constantly creating obstacles. Several major shareholders hoped that


    the Pearsons would pave the way for Fairy Meadow to make substantial profits.


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    Now that a big family business waspeting with L.Moon, the shareholders would merely be


    sacrificial pawns who were stuck in between.


    Only those few major shareholders were hoping for a turnaround.


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    However, they had invested a significant amount of money in Fairy Meadow over the past few years,


    and they were now at the end of their ropes.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go for it!¡± One of the elderly shareholders with white hair spoke. He turned to the others. and said,


    ¡°With this money, we can finally go our separate ways from Fairy Meadow.¡±


    Once everyone agreed, Abigail handed the contract to Howard.


    ¡°Take a look and see if there are any issues. If everything looks fine, sign it,¡± Abigail uttered.


    Howard took the contract and examined it carefully, with several shareholders gathering around him to


    review it.


    After reading it, he left to make a few copies of the contract.


    In the meantime, the elderly shareholder with white hair asked, ¡°Do you really think that Fairy Meadow


    can be saved, Miss Quinn?¡±


    ¡°I believe I can, and I will work hard for it,¡± she responded with a determined look.


    These shareholders had a sentimental attachment to Fairy Meadow as it was a brand they had built


    and nurtured over the past decade.


    While Howard was busy printing the contract, the shareholders started feelingplex


    emotions.


    Years of bitterness and hardship seemed to gush out at this moment.


    They were well aware of the internal issues at Fairy Meadow and the added burden of tax problems.


    However, Abigail was willing to invest heavily to support the brand.


    When Howard printed the contracts and distributed them to everyone, the elderly shareholder with


    white hair hesitated for a long time without signing.


    Suddenly, he capped his pen and looked at Abigail. ¡°If all of us stand with you, how long will it take for


    Fairy Meadow to be profitable?¡±


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    A faint smile appeared on the corner of Sean¡¯s lips as he felt a sense of delight in seeing the situation


    developing in a more positive direction.


    ¡°The spring season productunch was initially an opportunity to turn things around.¡± Abigail gazed at


    him with confidence.


    She had always taken pride in her work.


    If it weren¡¯t for the internal issues within Fairy Meadow and theck of unity in supporting her, the


    spring productunch could have been the day when Fairy Meadow would bloom. again.


    Now, she couldn¡¯t say for sure. Luna had vited Kelly¡¯s privacy, which was something theizens


    would absolutely not ept.


    Therefore, L.Moon would have to pay the price for it.


    Due to that, Fairy Meadow¡¯s new productunch event had missed its best.


    opportunity.


    The shareholders hadn¡¯t expected that they were so close to making a profit. Howard had also not


    realized how important the new productunch event was.


    If he hadn¡¯t hesitated or doubted it, he could have made Fairy Meadow¡¯s new productunch a


    sess, and the situation for thepany would have beenpletely different.


    Luna might not have broken up with him, and there wouldn¡¯t have been the camera incident.


    It was just a small step away from turning everything toward a better situation.


    Howard understood this, so how could the shareholders not realize it?


    ¡°We would like to discuss this privately before signing. Can you give us ten minutes?¡± As soon as the


    elderly shareholder with white hair stood up, everyone seemed to look at him with


    respect.


    Abigail nodded and left the meeting room with Sean.


    In the early hours of the morning in Capitalis, the sky was still dark.


    She felt that, for the first time, the time spent waiting for dawn was so long.


    L..Moon had gone from being suppressed to seeking a breakthrough, and itsted fromst year to this


    year, but they hadn¡¯t resolved their problems and had instead encountered even greater difficulties.


    Sean looked at Abigail andmented, ¡°Your sincerity has moved them. To be honest, this is the first


    time I¡¯ve been involved in a business deal where I¡¯ve seen something like this. People


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    in their positions usually care more about their own interests than rtionships. Your decision to offer


    15 million is better than what I had in mind.¡±


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Abigail replied softly.


    Even with the deal concluded, L.Moon¡¯s situation wouldn¡¯t improve much.


    Strangely, she didn¡¯t feel too lost.


    Ten minutes passed quickly. When Howard called Abigail and Sean back into the meeting room, he


    had aplex expression.


    The shareholders had a change of heart, and Howard didn¡¯t benefit from it. Such immense wealth


    would no longer fall into his grasp.


    Once everyone was seated again, the elderly shareholder with white hair announced, ¡°We¡¯ve decided


    not to sell our shares. In today¡¯s meeting, no one can vote L.Moon out, even if those few want to, but


    we have one condition. If Fairy Meadow doesn¡¯t achieve profitability within at year, the option to sell our


    shares remains valid.¡±


    ¡°I can ept that, but on one condition too. Moving forward, Howard will be the CEO of Fairy Meadow,


    and unless hemits a grave mistake against the collective interests, we won¡¯t pull him down from


    his position easily. In addition to that, he will receive a two percent share of the profits,¡± Abigail added.


    Two percent of the profits meant very little to the shareholders, but Howard was surprised. that Abigail


    was still holding up her end of the bargain.


    The newly drafted contract was finalized with the assistance ofwyers before 7.30AM.


    When they left Fairy Meadow, Abigail nced at the sky and eximed, ¡°I didn¡¯t foresee everything


    turning out better than expected.¡±


    Sean looked at her profile and smiled, reassuring her, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about Luna. It will be


    resolved.¡±


    Abigail turned her gaze back to him and confessed, ¡°Sean, I appreciate your help, but I must be honest


    with you. I will never like Eric. Not in the past, and not in the future. My focus is solely on my career.¡±


    He was initially happy to hear the first part of her statement but was taken aback by thetter. half,


    which left him feeling as cold as the temperature in Capitalis.


    ¡°I promised you because I had made my decision beforehand and also because it¡¯s frustrating to me


    that you always go back on your words. Anyway, you do deserve credit for this matter, so honesty is my


    gift of gratitude to you,¡± Abigail uttered with a smile.


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    ¡°Burning the bridge, huh? Interesting.¡± Sean chuckled helplessly.


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    Chapter 471 Deep Misunderstanding


    Carrying the good news, Abigail returned to thepany, where Analise had already been waiting for


    her for a long time. Tears flowed down Analise¡¯s cheeks when she saw her. ¡°Luna was just arrested by


    the police. They said that she had breached some privacyw. What are we going to do? What¡¯s


    happening?¡± she wept, tugging Abigail¡¯s sleeves and stomping her feet.


    Abigail patted her shoulder. ¡°There¡¯s a misunderstanding with the Pearsons. I¡¯ll ask them about it now.¡±


    ¡°You have to sort it out. Luna is just like my granddaughter as well, and I can¡¯t watch her suffer any


    injustice,¡± Abigail sobbed earnestly, releasing her sleeve.


    ¡°No, I won¡¯t let that happen to her,¡± Abigail assured.


    While Abigail was making a call to ask Josh out, Analise immediately called Sean. Hiding in a room,


    she asked him in a whisper about what happened with Luna.


    ¡°She installed a pin-hole camera in Kelly¡¯s room, but Kelly had already set a trap and was waiting for


    her to walk right in. So, that¡¯s what happened. ording to thew, the heaviest penalty is a fine and


    ten days in jail,¡± Sean informed in aforting tone. The more serious damage is L.Moon¡¯s


    reputation¡­ which is not salvageable, he added silently.


    ¡°Kelly, again? Why did she set up Luna like this?¡± Analise asked in anger.


    After a few seconds of silence, Sean said, ¡°If you¡¯re free, let¡¯s meet up, and I¡¯ll tell you in detail.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going grocery shopping, so wait for me at the market. I¡¯ll send you the location,¡± Analise answered


    and hung up before going out.


    They met at the market, where it was Sean¡¯s first visit to a ce like this. Nevertheless, Luna had


    picked a good location for thepany because L.Moon was only a few minutes¡¯ walk away from such


    a huge market.


    Sean started the story with how Kelly tricked Lina intoing to Capitalis and targeted Abigail. Then,


    he told her everything that happened until this point without leaving out any details.


    ¡°Abigail and Luna have protected you so well that Kelly can¡¯t do anything to you, so she switched her


    targets to them and L.Moon with the intention of toppling thetter. Meanwhile, they want to find


    something useful against Kelly, and that¡¯s how they fell into her trap,¡± he finished, taking a look at


    Analise.


    ¡°Do you want me to tell the Pearsons that Kelly is an imposter?¡± she asked.


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    He shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s pointless to say that because we don¡¯t know how Vincent obtained the DNA


    proof, and the Pearsons won¡¯t suspect Kelly because of a word from you. After all, Kelly¡¯s identity is


    proven by an authorized hospital.¡±


    ¡°This is odd. How can an imposter fool such a big, prestigious family?¡± Analise mumbled in puzzlement.


    ¡°This is the thing that has been boggling me for a long time. The evidence I have in my hands now is


    only enough to prove that Kelly is linked to a fraud industry chain,¡± Sean said. solemnly.


    Analise had heard about this from Colby. At that time, Colby had sent someone to investigate after


    sensing something fishy about Kelly. In the end, he found out that she was linked to a fraud industry.


    Coincidentally, she was working in the dark to sabotage the rtionship between the Graham and


    Quinn Families, so Colby and Analise decided to y along so as not to alert the other


    party.


    ¡°How big is this fraud industry?¡± Analise asked.


    Because this matter couldn¡¯t be disclosed, Abigail thought that she was still carrying the me and that


    Sean was disgruntled over this.


    ¡°Billions. We can¡¯t risk alerting the scammers now because they¡¯re very vignt, and we have more


    than a hundred personnel involved. So, failure is not an option,¡± he exined to Analise.


    Analise was a little upset. ¡°Until now, Abigail still doesn¡¯t know that the three of us know that the


    mushroom poisoning incident was a n.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, the truth wille to light one day. I¡¯ll try my best to help L.Moon out of this,¡± he said,


    looking at her.


    Analise was a person who could see the big picture. If Colby hadn¡¯t identally stumbled upon Kelly¡¯s


    n and had no other choice but to go along with it, the Quinn Family wouldn¡¯t. have to suffer the


    injustice. It was onlyter that Sean found out from Colby that the poisonous mushroom incident wasn¡¯t


    Analise¡¯s fault at all.


    Sean regretted saying such things to Abigail at that time, but ording to Colby, he had discussed this


    matter with Analise, and they had decided to continue with the act without telling them anything


    precisely because he was worried that Sean would let his emotions rule


    his head.


    Kelly got the chance to spend time with Sean because of this and had let her guard down for


    now.


    ¡°The problem with L..Moon has to be dealt with. Luna simply cannot have such a scandal on her


    name,¡± Analise said to him.


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    He nodded in agreement. ¡°I¡¯m thinking of solutions now.¡±


    ¡°Sean, in the past-


    ¡°It¡¯s all in the past now. It was my fault for not being a good husband, and I understand that you were


    trying to protect her,¡± he said softly, admitting to his mistake while holding her


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    Once, he was such a proud person, but he was bowing his head humbly to an elderly woman now. ¡°I¡¯ve


    always thought that she was kind to me simply because she wanted to have a baby to answer to


    Grandma, but I was wrong,¡± he muttered with regret, lowering his eyes.


    He used to hate it whenever Abigail brought up the issue with the baby because he assumed that she


    just wanted to please his grandmother to secure her position in the family.


    Neither of them had any feelings for the other prior to their marriage, and yet she thought that she


    could have a child with him. To him, the idea of couples being together just for the sake of reproduction


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    Analise couldn¡¯t clear the confusion in his mind. This was a problem between a couple, and she had


    her reasons for urging Abigail to have a child, even though it caused Sean to get the wrong


    idea of Abigail. In addition, she couldn¡¯t be sure whether it was out of love that Abigail agreed to have a


    baby with Sean or not.


    After consoling Analise, Sean sent her back to L.Moon. Standing outside the entrance, he dialed Kelly¡¯s


    number, and the moment she picked up, he said coldly, ¡°Come out. Let¡¯s talk.¡±


    ¡°Are you calling because of Luna? If so, you can forget it, Sean.¡± Kelly sounded rather tough.


    this time.


    Sean knew fully well why she was doing this. Once Lawrence returned from abroad, he would


    undoubtedly put Luna through hell for Kelly¡¯s sake. After a few seconds of silence, he said, ¡°Kelly,


    sometimes, doing too much is not good.¡±-


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re saying. I¡¯ve been respectful toward Abigail the whole time. Because of


    some misunderstanding-¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s enough. I¡¯m hanging up since you don¡¯t want to talk,¡± Sean interjected impatiently.


    Right before he hung up, she said anxiously, ¡°What do you want to speak about?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to speak over the phone,¡± he said and hung up.


    He loitered outside for a while and received an address sent by Kelly. Then, he took a cab straight to


    the restaurant she asked to meet. Upon seeing him, Kelly felt her breathing steadily increasing and her


    heart pounding against her chest.


    ¡°About Luna, do you really think that you¡¯ll win?¡± Sean asked directly after taking a seat.


    Kelly¡¯s stacked hands couldn¡¯t help but tremble. ¡°But it¡¯s a fact that she installed a camera in my room.¡±


    ¡°Then, who installed the camera that caught her in the act?¡± he asked with a stoic face.


    On the other hand, she looked smug. ¡°My father is very mad and won¡¯t let her off. He¡¯s going to reach


    Capitalis tonight. It¡¯s not a problem if you want to settle this before he returns. Just announce publicly


    that you¡¯re going to marry me.¡±


    ¡°You should know that I won¡¯t agree to this request for Luna¡¯s sake. No matter how much I love Abigail,


    I won¡¯t sacrifice¡¯myself to help her friend,¡± Sean scoffed at her offer with icy


    eyes.


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    negotiate with Kelly was the biggest concession he was willing to make.


    ¡°Sean, this is the best I can do. If you¡¯re not agreeable, there¡¯s nothing else I can offer you,¡± she said,


    picking up the menu and starting to order.


    ¡°Since you can¡¯t do anything, so be it, then.¡± He stood up, spun around, and wanted to leave.


    She sprang up as he did and blurted. ¡°You already made it here. Are you okay to return. without


    achieving anything?¡± Sean didn¡¯t even turn around as he couldn¡¯t be bothered with. her. ¡°Sean


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    Graham!¡± she shouted. ¡°L.Moon may shut its doors forever this time. Even so, are you going to stay out


    of it?¡±


    Stopping in his tracks, he turned around and stared at her. ¡°If it¡¯s a marriage that involves two great


    families. It¡¯s not just your decision.¡±


    Delight and surprise shed in her eyes when she saw that he seemed to have conceded. ¡°Of course,


    my father will take a step back for me,¡± she said. ¡°I¡¯ll tell him to let L.Moon off, as well as Luna. Then, all


    the disgruntlement Abigail has toward you will disappear because of yourpromise.¡±


    He looked her in the eyes. ¡°Tonight, I want to speak personally with your father once he¡¯s back, and the


    marriage between both families has to go ording to the rules of a marriage of convenience. Also,


    release Luna now.¡±


    ¡°Sure. Suddenly, Kelly¡¯s spirits shot. up.


    Spinning on his heels, Sean sneered indifferently. She¡¯s just an imposter. Does she really think that


    she¡¯s good enough?


    While Abigail and Josh were discussing Luna¡¯s issue, Josh¡¯s phone started ringing. Upon seeing that it


    was a call from Kelly, he immediately said, ¡°Don¡¯t speak. My sister¡¯s calling¡±


    Picking up the coffee in front of her, Abigail took a slow sip as Josh pushed the green button. After


    listening to Kelly, he seemed a little surprised. ¡°Are you saying that, for Luna¡¯s sake, Sean is willing to


    marry you?¡± Again and again, he asked to be sure and stole a look at Abigail subconsciously.


    Unable to believe that Sean would agree to Kelly¡¯s request because of Luna, Abigail met Josh¡¯s eyes


    with shock.


    ¡°I¡¯ll pick up Luna in a while, Josh said and ended the call. Turning to Abigail, he hesitated before


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    ¡°I know. Go and pick up Luna. But, after such a thing, are you and Luna still able to continue with the


    rtionship?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°Let¡¯s see whether Sean will bring up any additional conditions.¡± Pausing, he then added, ¡°Abigail, this


    matter started because of you and Sean conceded for your sake. It¡¯s not too much to ask for if he also


    mentions me and Luna as an additional condition, right?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s up to him whether he¡¯s going to bring this up or not. I can¡¯t ask more from him,¡± Abigail pointed out.


    Josh nodded. ¡°You have a point. I¡¯m surprised as well that he agrees to the marriage of convenience


    for your sake.¡±


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    Chapter 473 The Graham-Pearson Marriage


    After Josh left, Abigail sat in the coffee house for a long time before finally calling Cameron.


    ¡°How may I help you, Ms. Quinn?¡± he asked with a smile after answering the call.


    ¡°Do you know that Sean is going to marry Kelly?¡± A trace of disgruntlement was in her voice.


    At this point, it seemed that no one could stay out of this matter anymore.


    At her question, Cameron was first surprised butter understood the reason Sean did this. ¡°Uh, since


    you¡¯ve already heard about it, that¡¯s probably true, then,¡± he answered.


    Not even Cameron knows about this¡­ What the hell is Sean thinking? Abigail wondered. ¡°Just what


    the hell is he thinking? Is there no other solution for this situation?¡± She was rather mad that he had to


    sacrifice himself.


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because the biggest boss from the Pearsons hasn¡¯t started anything yet,¡± Cameron started


    hesitantly. ¡°And he¡¯s worried that once that happens, it may cause irreversible damage to L.Moon.¡±


    Silence fell over Abigail, and she asked after a while, ¡°Is Josh¡¯s father really terrifying?¡±


    ¡°Without real talent and capabilities, it¡¯s impossible to hold a steady position in Capitalis. L.Moon¡¯s


    foundation is too weak, but you guys wouldn¡¯t have been such an easy target without Miss Smith¡¯s


    camera incident this time,¡± he said.


    L.Moon couldn¡¯t do without either Abigail or Luna, and it was true that Luna had taken at wrong step.


    Once the Pearsons pursued the matter, it would cause an uproar on the Inte, and this would tarnish


    the reputation of L.Moon.


    Nowadays, the Inte could bring unimaginable riches to many, but at the same time, it could also


    topple a business with its negativements.


    Slowly, Abigail calmed down. ¡°I got it.¡± Upon hanging up, she felt so helpless for the first time.


    Everything started because of me.


    Back at thepany, there were many times when Abigail wanted to call Sean, but she gave up in the


    end. Why should I call him? While she was brooding over this, Howard¡¯s call came.


    ¡°The Pearsons¡¯ men are here, but Miss Smith cannote over. Will youe and take charge of the


    situation here?¡± Howard asked, sounding a little anxious.


    Abigail agreed curtly. This tough battle with the Pearsons had to be fought. After all, news of the


    marriage was only released by Kelly, and the details would have toe from both familiester.


    Before that happened, she had to take care of things at L.Moon.


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    When Abigail reached Fairy Meadow by car, Howard was already waiting for her at the door.


    ¡°News of Miss Smith being taken away by the police has be viral, and L.Moon appeared in at


    least three headlines. Aren¡¯t you guys going to publish a press release?¡± he asked right after he saw


    her.


    If L.Moon¡¯s reputation was bad, it would in turn affect the sales of Fairy Meadow, so it was justifiable


    that he was anxious.


    ¡°We can¡¯t publish the press release now. The video footage is so clear that it even captures her face.


    Saying anything is pointless. Let¡¯s take care of the men from the Pearsons first,¡± she exined.


    Howard couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°Did thingse to this stage because Fairy Meadow is unstable?¡±


    ¡°Although this is a reason, things are ever-changing in the business world. Even without all these


    incidents, we would face other obstacles in the future,¡± she said calmly, and Howard felt a little better at


    her words.


    Once they reached the conference room of Fairy Meadow, he pushed the door open for her, showing


    her into a room full of people. The shareholders who supported Abigail turned to her with light in their


    eyes, whereas the others who knew that they couldn¡¯t get rid of L.Moon glowered at her with fury all


    over their faces.


    Abigail swept her gaze over the aloof, unfamiliar faces attached to business suits.


    ¡°Howard, prepare a seat for Miss Quinn,¡± a silver-haired shareholder said with his eyes closed after


    taking his seat.


    Immediately, Howard told his assistant to bring a chair for Abigail, and her seat was set up next to


    Howard. Composedly, she slipped into the seat, scanned the room, and spoke in a calm voice. ¡°The


    coboration between Fairy Meadow and L.Moon will not be terminated, so you can save your breath.


    Today, I¡¯ll say my piece and leave.¡±


    Carefully, she looked at each of Fairy Meadow¡¯s major shareholders and scoffed. ¡°It would be best if


    the tax issues with Fairy Meadows have nothing to do with you guys, or otherwise, I¡¯ll lead the other


    shareholders to vote you out of the board because thest thing Fairy Meadow needs are ck


    sheep.¡± Then, she turned to the men sent by the Pearsons. ¡°Did you guys ask Fairy Meadow to vote


    L.Moon out of the way because you¡¯ve already thought of a solution for them? Or are you willing to pay


    their overdue tax?¡±


    ¡°The overdue tax is a small matter, and we can pay it even if it¡¯s in the millions, but I¡¯d advise every


    shareholder to consider this. Now, the head of L. Moon, Luna Smith, has been arrested. With a snap of


    their fingers, the Pearsons can easily have her sentenced to at least three years in jail. 1. Moon¡¯s


    reputation will fall into the pits, and regardless of how popr na is, it will be helpless in this case.¡±


    The man in a suit, who seemed to be the leader, raised his chin


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    and seemed incredibly confident.


    ¡°Even so, Luna is still Josh¡¯s girlfriend, and he¡¯s the young master of the Pearson Family. In the future,


    she will be Mrs. Pearson. Are you so sure that the Pearsons will send their future daughter-inw to


    jail?¡± Abigail shot him an icy stare, retorting in a cold tone.


    Her statement was literally a checkmate move. The entire upper ss of Capitalis knew about Josh


    and Luna¡¯s romance. As the men hired by the Pearsons, they knew about this, too.


    ¡°You better leave. Currently, L.Moon has the majority of votes from the internal board of Fairy Meadow,


    so it¡¯s useless for you to apply pressure. After all, the remaining few will be voted out of the board if


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    they don¡¯t know what¡¯s better for them.¡± Leaning into the chair, Abigail was as cool as a cucumber,


    holding the upper hand in the situation.


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    ¡°Fairy Meadow made a horribly wrong decision today, and I hope that in the future,¡± the representative


    of the Pearsons spat and marched out.


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    regret this


    After they left, a few of the shareholders from Fairy Meadow with bigger shares couldn¡¯t hold. their


    tongues anymore. ¡°Howard, Billy O¡¯Neils, you¡¯d better give us an exnation. Why did. you change


    your mind at thest minute after we agreed on something else before and even want to vote our own


    out?¡±


    Howard cast a nervous nce at the silver-haired shareholder, Billy O¡¯Neils, who met the other


    shareholder¡¯s eyes and said, ¡°I wanted to sell Fairy Meadow but can¡¯t bear to part with it. So, how can I


    pass it to a bunch of people who don¡¯t even know anything about apparel?¡±


    ¡°But you should have discussed it with us!¡±


    ¡°Exactly! Why did you let her take charge without even discussing it with us? This is outrageous.¡±


    Abigail said nothing as she listened to their argument. Then, Howard stood up. As a person with two


    percent shares in thepany, he had the right to voice out his opinion, even though they didn¡¯t carry


    much weight. ¡°Let me say something in fairness. If you¡¯re unwilling to ept L.Moon, you can take


    your bonus and leave, and we¡¯ll part ways happily. The future of Fairy Meadow can only get better and


    not worse.¡± With some shares in his hands, Howard. sounded more confident when he spoke.


    Maybe Howard isn¡¯t suitable for Luna, but he¡¯s the perfect candidate to lead thepany, Abigail


    thought.


    ¡°What gives you the right to say something like this here, Howard?¡± a slightly younger shareholder


    argued. Having inherited the shares from his father, he was considered a tyrant in thepany.


    Howard nced at him from the corner of his eyes. ¡°I may not have so much right, but I have the right


    to support my fellow shareholders. If you¡¯re unhappy, you can resign from the board of directors of


    Fairy Meadow and save yourself this unpleasantness.¡±


    ¡°Resign? Does Fairy Meadow have the money to pay out what I deserve?¡± he questioned.


    Abigail stared at him coldly. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s money if you resign willingly. You know very well what a


    dire state Fairy Meadow is in now, and your shares are not worth that much. Moreover, if you don¡¯t


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    resign quickly enough, you¡¯ll have to pay the overdue tax once the tax. situation is clear.¡±


    Money owed due to willing resignations was calcted ording to the current value of thepany.


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    However, if it was passive, the value would greatly diminish after taxes and three years of negative


    earnings.


    ¡°I¡¯ll resign, then. Please have the money and agreement prepared.¡± Fuming, he stormed out after


    speaking.


    ¡°I¡¯m giving out the money, so those shares will be mine,¡± Abigail dered out of the blue.


    The other two shareholders left afterining but didn¡¯t mention that they wanted to resign. Maybe


    they needed to think and calcte it out at home.


    It was almost 11.00AM when Abigail left Fairy Meadow. Just as she was putting her phone away, she


    saw a push notification from her social media. ¡®L.Moon CEO, Luna Smith, resigned.


    Before Abigail finished reading the headlines, she was already calling Luna, who picked up very


    quickly.


    ¡°Why did you resign? We haven¡¯t published anything official yet!¡± Abigail eximed anxiously.


    ¡°This matter won¡¯te to light so quickly, and Sean has suggested that I resign first and return once


    the truth is out. This is the best solution for L.Moon, but don¡¯t worry. Given our rtionship, I¡¯ll help you


    with work.¡± Luna didn¡¯t seem upset over this oue.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Abigail answered meekly. ¡°Sean has also helped me to fix the coboration with Fairy Meadow


    so you can rx. Ourpany won¡¯t close down.¡±


    ¡°I trust you. Focus on the new spring collection. I¡¯m waiting for you to let Fairy Meadow bloom again,¡±


    Luna said with a smile.


    Despite that, Abigail felt stuffy in her chest, and after hanging up, she sat by the sidewalk for a long


    time before she could recollect herself. When she returned to thepany, she turned on the


    Thank you, everyone, for your concern, and we¡¯re sorry that L. Moon hit the headlines in such a


    manner. Luna¡¯s resignation is the best answer she could give to those concerned about 1.Moon. From


    now on, we will scrutinize ourselves under the supervision and encouragement of the public and pay


    attention to our words and actions to prevent the urrence of simr incidents.


    It was simply written, but she couldn¡¯t write more. After this, she would pass it on to the public rtions


    department to have it properly written for a professional press release. Then, she remembered the


    marriage between the Grahams and the Pearsons. All of a sudden, she felt that many people had left


    her side.


    When Cameron came over, he found her sitting in front of theputer in a daze. He


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    prepared a cup of warm milk for her,forting her, ¡°Everything will be okay.¡±


    Raising her head at him, she croaked, ¡°Will L.Moon only be safe if Sean marries Kelly? Is there no


    other solution?¡±


    I don¡¯t want to have too many connections to Sean, but why? Am I going to live in guilt all


    my life?


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, even though I haven¡¯t heard about it, I¡¯d still like to advise you one thing. Mr. Graham isn¡¯t


    going topromise so easily and must have another backup n for doing. this.¡± As he couldn¡¯t tell


    her directly, he could onlyfort her in this manner.


    ¡°He should have discussed it with me,¡± she grumbled.


    Whisking out his phone, Cameron then dialed Sean¡¯s number and passed the phone to Abigail when


    the call connected. ¡°Ask him.¡±


    She took the phone from him and asked in anger, ¡°Why? With your capabilities, is there a need for you


    to ce yourself on the line to solve this issue?¡±


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    Sean didn¡¯t answer her, but asked in return, ¡°I want to know. When you married me and talked about


    wanting a child¡­ Was it because you wanted to have a child with me, or because Old Mrs. Quinn and


    my grandma requested that you do it?¡±


    Abigail instantly frowned. ¡°Why are you asking me this?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t you just answer me?¡± he asked in a deep voice.


    ¡°Sean, getting married and having children is a normal part of life. Even if they didn¡¯t have an opinion


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    about it, I would still get pregnant since I married you,¡± she said earnestly.


    ¡°So, that¡¯s the basis of you wanting to have children with me, right? You didn¡¯t want my children


    because I was the father, right?¡± Sean felt aggrieved.


    ¡°Sean, you should let sleeping dogs lie. Stop bringing up the past. Tell me. Do you have a way to get


    out of your marriage to the Pearsons?¡± Abigail didn¡¯t want to dwell in the past. She just wanted to know


    if Sean prepared a backup n.


    ¡°You¡¯re only worried about being in debt to me, afraid that you can¡¯t repay me. What happens if I tell


    you that there¡¯s no backup n? Will you feel guilty for the rest of your life? Will you feel resentful and


    upset about it?¡± Sean hung up the phone after he was done speaking.


    Abigail was a little speechless. Can¡¯t he let me finish?


    Then, she passed the phone to Cameron as she pondered what Sean meant by his words with a deep


    frown.


    Lawrence arrived at Capitalis at night.


    The Pearsons were reprimanded badly by him because of Kelly¡¯s video that went viral.


    At the moment, Josh was the most uneasy among the Pearsons.


    He had never caused huge problems or gone against his parents since he was young. However, he


    was about to go against Lawrence for Luna.


    On the other hand, Sean was the most rxed as he sat on the couch enjoying a cup of tea.


    Old Mrs. Pearson-Patricia-kept ncing at him while her expression kept changing.


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    between a satisfied smile and a worried frown.


    Old Mr. Pearson-that would be Gary-was whispering reassurances toward Kelly throughout the night,


    telling her not to be afraid as Lawrence would help her.


    Soon, the sound of a car rolling to a stop could be heard before Scarlett and Lawrence entered the


    house.


    Even though Lawrence was getting on in years, his skin was well-maintained. With his long eyebrow,


    slightly nted eyes, and thin lips, he gave off a regal aura.


    As he entered with his work bag, Sean couldn¡¯t help but think about the fact that he was Abigail¡¯s


    biological father.


    Lawrence passed his bag to the nanny before changing into casual wear before sitting down. in the


    living room.


    He looked at Sean at the first instance and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve heard a lot about your achievements, Mr.


    Graham. You are indeed extraordinary as rumored.¡±


    Sean stood


    up and answered humbly, ¡°You¡¯re over 50 years old, Mr. Pearson. Yet, you¡¯re still graceful and dignified


    as ever.¡±


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    They met gazes and smiled as they sat down. Lawrence didn¡¯t immediately bring up proposed


    marriage between the Grahams and the Pearsons but looked at Josh instead. ¡°Who has earned your


    ire in the family that you would go against them like a dog after a bone?¡±


    Patricia was worried that he would hit Josh and spoke up, ¡°You know how it is when ites. to young


    people and their feelings. Be gentle.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re always siding with him, but have you seen what he did?¡± Lawrence then looked at Kelly, who


    had a frightened expression on her face, and reached out his hand. ¡°Kelly,e here. Speak your


    mind. I¡¯ll support your decision to go against whatever Moonpany that is behind this.¡±


    Tears brimmed Kelly¡¯s eyes as she ran to Lawrence¡¯s side. s, Sean stood in between them as she


    was about to hug Lawrence.


    ¡°If you want to have your loving father-daughter moment, it can wait until I¡¯ve left,¡± Sean said coldly, as


    he couldn¡¯t stand to see Kelly and Lawrence in any form of embrace.


    Lawrence was Abigail¡¯s father. Yet, Kelly was using Lawrence to go against her. Sean felt sick. just


    imagining the scene, forget witnessing it.


    Lawrence frowned. ¡°Since you know you¡¯re an outsider, why are you here?¡±


    ¡°You should ask your daughter,¡± Sean replied curtly before sitting down again.


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    Kelly approached Lawrence and said softly, ¡°Dad, I told you on the phone. I don¡¯t want to pursue


    L.Moon or Luna. She¡¯s about to be my sister-inw. I don¡¯t want to make things


    awkward.¡±


    A snicker shed across Lawrence¡¯s face. ¡°I can consider your marriage with Sean. However, if Luna


    wants to marry your brother, that¡¯ll only happen if he¡¯s not a Pearson.¡±


    He wasn¡¯t angry. Instead, he simply regarded Josh coldly. ¡°Think it through. Do you want a woman who


    leaked a video of your sister sleeping to the whole inte or this family?¡±


    Sean also looked at Josh but kept his mouth shut.


    ¡°This has nothing to do with Luna. It¡¯s a misunderstanding,¡± Josh spoke gently.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care, Josh. It was clear that she set up the camera. Do I need to know what other hidden


    agendas she has about it?¡± Lawrence¡¯s voice turned sharp.


    ¡°Yes. Kelly just returned. So, we should all pamper and dote on her. But the problem is, she was the


    one who provoked Abigail first! Why wasn¡¯t she open about liking Sean in the first ce?! She even


    lied to me that she was going to apologize-¡±


    ¡°Shut up!¡±


    Lawrence didn¡¯t want to hear Josh¡¯s exnation as he said coldly, ¡°Your sister¡¯s been missing for so


    many years. Have you ever thought about what she¡¯s been through?¡±


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    Josh stayed silent, as did Scarlett, who was standing on the side.


    Lawrence then continued, ¡°You are forcing your morals on someone who¡¯s been missing for 20 years.


    You had a good environment that allowed you to be an outstanding person in every aspect. Your


    sister didn¡¯t have such an opportunity. As long as she¡¯s notmitting a crime, this family will keep her


    safe no matter what she does. If she wants to attack or even openly suppress L.Moon, I will give her


    my full support!¡±


    Josh¡¯s Adam apple bobbed. A momentter, he met Lawrence¡¯s eyes and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you causing


    her more harm than good?¡±


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    ¡°She¡¯s an adult. I believe she knows where to draw the line. Besides, I¡¯m giving her explicit permission


    to do so. You don¡¯t need to force your morals on her!¡± Lawrence eximed.


    ¡°But I like Luna. I¡¯ve slept with her, and she will bear my child.¡± Josh was unrelenting. He understood


    that he couldn¡¯t demand Kelly to be courteous. Still, how could she bully innocent people as she


    liked just because she went missing for years?


    ¡°Get out of here now. I¡¯m kicking you out of the family! There¡¯s no way Luna is marrying. into this family.


    Kelly was already being nice to her by letting L.Moon go. You¡¯re shameless!¡± Lawrence was so furious


    that the veins popped on his forehead.


    ¡°Alright. That¡¯s enough. Why do you have to make a big deal out of this? Just ask Luna to apologize to


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    Kelly. Why are you acting like this? He likes her.¡± Scarlett couldn¡¯t bear to be stern on Josh.


    Plus, they had already handled the video posted online. Besides, it was Kelly who provoked. Abigail in


    the first ce because she liked Sean. So, the Pearsons were in the wrong. They had to admit to their


    mistakes.


    ¡°Why should she apologize? Kelly intentionally did all those things and used my love for her to bully


    someone else. Why isn¡¯t she the one apologizing? I understand that she might not have had a good


    education since she was missing for many years. However, not only are you guys not correcting her,


    but you are also aiding and abetting her. This isn¡¯t what you two have ever taught me!¡± Josh retorted


    sharply in return.


    Lawrence raised his arm, about to hit Josh while Scarlett ran up to stop him. ¡°There¡¯s someone else


    here. What are you doing?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s only me or him!¡± He was fuming.


    Then, Sean drawled out the words, ¡°Luna is Abigail¡¯s best friend, and a friend of mine as well. Mr.


    Pearson, since I promised Abigail to have a marriage alliance with the Pearsons, please be


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    open-hearted and ept Abigail¡¯s friend.¡±


    ¡°You aren¡¯t even part of the family yet. Who gives you the right to meddle in my family¡¯s affairs?¡±


    Lawrence put his hand down as he snapped unhappily.


    ¡°There will be a union between our families,¡± Sean said impassively.


    On the other hand, Kelly bit her lips with joy when she heard that. ¡°Dad, forget it. It was my fault. I did


    something wrong and angered Luna. Please stop being angry, okay?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯d better think carefully if she¡¯s worth it for you to treat your family like this!¡± Lawrence then told


    Sean, ¡°You follow me to the study.¡±


    His tone was obviously warmer since Sean was about to be his son-inw.


    Gary then walked up to Josh¡¯s side with his walking stick in hand and whispered, ¡°Are you going to give


    up on the family? You¡¯re making such a big fuss with your dad just for at


    woman.¡±


    ¡°I just wanted justice,¡± Josh said before walking out.


    ¡°Where are you going?!¡± Scarlett shouted as she ran after him.


    Lawrence, who was about to walk up the stairs, told her, ¡°Let him leave. He¡¯s discarding this family all


    for a woman. All these years of education on him all went down the drain!¡±


    ¡°What is your problem?! He finally has a girl he likes and wants to marry her. Yet, here you are, raining


    on his parade!¡± Scarlett cried. This was her son. She could already feel as though. she was being


    stabbed through the heart whenever the thought her son would never return due to this argument


    appeared in her mind.


    Meanwhile, Josh left without looking back.


    She continued to sob, ¡°Love is never rational. If it were, it wouldn¡¯t be love anymore. Why do you have


    to be so harsh? We¡¯ve taught L.Moon a lesson. Can¡¯t you just let this go?¡±


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but cough lightly, interjecting, ¡°Lawrence, do you still want to talk?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve not married my daughter. Watch your tongue!¡± Lawrence lectured with a stern look.


    Nheless, Sean just smiled at him.


    Then, they entered the study, but Lawrence¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t a joyful one. ¡°This is your second


    marriage. I know about your secret marriage with Abigail. My daughter knows about this too.


    Fortunately, she doesn¡¯t know who your partner was. You can¡¯t tell her who your ex-


    wife is.¡±


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    Lawrence wasn¡¯t particrly satisfied with Sean since he was a divorcee. He wouldn¡¯t agree to this if it


    wasn¡¯t because of the fact that Kelly liked Sean.


    Sean then said, ¡°I want to have a marriage alliance with the Pearsons using the Grahams¡± name.


    Likewise, I request you to think the same.¡±


    A marriage alliance was only concerned about the interests of both parties and not feelings.


    ¡°What do you n to do after getting married, then?¡± Lawrence was instantly disgruntled. So, his


    out of interest.


    ¡°Nothing. Since Kelly was the one who proposed a marriage alliance, we should do that. The person I


    want to marry is the youngdy of the Pearsons. I¡¯m not asking for much, right?¡± Sean smiled, but there


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    Abigail and Luna were visited by Josh, who allegedly ran away from home.


    They sat at the counter in the office with Abigail, who was slowly sipping on a cup of milk.


    Cameron made it for her. So, she had to finish it even if she didn¡¯t like it.


    ¡°Only the office lounge can be used. If you don¡¯t find it too cramped, you can stay here with me,¡± Luna


    told Josh gently as she propped her chin on her hand.


    ¡°I don¡¯t mind,¡± Josh immediately answered.


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    Abigail was still amazed by everything that had gone down, as he didn¡¯t seem like the type to get into


    an argument with his family, considering his personality. Was it really true that love. could make people


    do crazy things?


    ¡°I¡¯m going to sleep. You guys enjoy.¡± She yawned.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but think about the marriage alliance between Sean and the Pearsons. after


    returning to her room. She felt restless and couldn¡¯t find the energy to do anything. She didn¡¯t know


    what was wrong with her. Is this feeling I have toward Sean just out of a guilty conscience?


    That night, she tossed and turned on the bed, but sleep refused toe.


    News about Sean marrying the daughter of the Pearsons soon made headlines on major news


    websites.


    When Luna went to look for Abigail, she was busy going through the n for Fairy Meadow¡¯s new


    productunch.


    ¡°Sean is about to get engaged to Kelly!¡±


    ¡°What do you think of this n?¡± It was as if Abigail didn¡¯t hear her as she passed the document in her


    hands to Luna.


    Luna took the file and couldn¡¯t help but repeat herself, saying, ¡°Did you hear what I just said?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve known this way before it made the headlines. Why? Josh didn¡¯t tell you?¡± There wasn¡¯t a hint


    of distress on Abigail¡¯s face.


    Luna suddenly felt that she didn¡¯t need to be worried at all after looking at Abigail¡¯s expression.


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    ¡°Luna, he did this because the Pearsons were about to target us,¡± Abigail exined calmly. ¡°So, we


    have to be stronger.¡±


    ¡°I should have discussed matters with you before acting.¡± Luna regretted secretly setting up. the


    camera in Kelly¡¯s room. She had resigned to quell the discussion around the incident. s, Sean still


    had to help them handle the Pearsons.


    ¡°It¡¯s in the past. Take a look at the n. If it¡¯s alright, I¡¯ll sign and ask Howard to get working on it,¡±


    Abigail ordered.


    Luna acknowledged the order and got to work.


    As Abigail was busy with theunching of Fairy Meadow¡¯s new spring collection, news of Sean and


    Kelly¡¯s marriage was still circted online for a good few days as the Pearsons spent. a lot to keep it


    trending. Luna heard from Josh that Kelly requested it. Why? Simply because she wanted to show


    Abigail that no matter how nice Sean was to Abigail, he would still be her husband.


    The collectionunch was originally set to be in early March but was pushed to mid-March. On the 10th


    of March, Fairy Meadow started its presale by doing marketing and publicity. Even though it gained lots


    of discussions online, its reputation was still less than ideal.


    It was nighttime when Abigail went on Instagram to take a look as theunch was happening. the next


    day and realized that fans of Fairy Meadow and L.Moon were arguing in the


    I just don¡¯t understand. Fairy Meadow has been in business for 10 years, selling female apparel. How


    did they be the subsidiary of a scandal-ridden studio like L.Moon? Can¡¯t they find a better


    female apparel properly!


    ¡®How are they scandal-ridden? Luna¡¯s already resigned. Without her, L.Moon won¡¯t survive since


    na¡¯s just a designer. If it wasn¡¯t for Fairy Meadow, Luna wouldn¡¯t need to resign. It¡¯s just weird


    because wasn¡¯t the camera already there before Luna entered Kelly¡¯s room? Why did they im that


    she was the one to leak the video?¡±


    ¡®Does Luna not feel ashamed that she invaded another woman¡¯s privacy as a woman herself? She


    resigned so that L.Moon could continue to make a profit. She didn¡¯t even apologize to the victim just


    because the victim¡¯s brother was her boyfriend. I think the reason L.Moon moved its headquarters to


    Capitalis was to help Luna achieve her dreams of marrying a rich


    man.


    How many of you who are attacking L.Moon are customers of Fairy Meadow? I¡¯m a VIP customer of


    Fairy Meadow but have only spent 600 over thest three years on them. Want to know why? Because


    Fairy Meadow isn¡¯t what it used to be. They just attached their logo on other brands¡¯ out-of-season


    clothes and sold them for hundreds. L.Moon is blind to even consider coborating with such a


    shameless brand. In my opinion, they¡¯re ruining their


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    reputation. I don¡¯t think even L.Moon can save a rotten brand like Fairy Meadow


    A war broke out in thements, with many parties joining in. All in all, the prunch was a sessful


    one despite the negativity in thements. Abigail eventually got bored reading them and exited the


    app.


    The next morning, the sky was clear. Hence, Abigail arrived at the productunch that was bustling with


    people. Several major media in Capitalis were also there, taking a few pictures here and there.


    She entered the venue, and all eyes fell on her. Then, other key people in the industry entered before


    the models for the catwalk walked in as well. Throughout this time, a live broadcast was happening


    simultaneously.


    Abigail had a headset that she used tomunicate with Howard to control the scene.


    Soon, theunch started. Thus, Howard went up on stage to give a speech as the CEO of Fairy


    Meadow.


    After he was done, Abigail sauntered on stage, dressed in a ck suit with a deep V-neckline. She had


    shorn her hair short and dyed it silver. She also wore dark red lipstick and smokey makeup that, when


    paired with the ck gem essories on her neck and hands, made her look androgynous and cool.


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    Chapter 478


    Chapter 478 Do I Just Need To Be a Good Husband?


    People started whispering in the crowd the moment she stepped on stage. Even the chat of the live


    broadcast was livelier than when Howard was giving his speech.


    ¡®F*ck! na¡¯s changed from her usual ice queen style. I love this new, sexy, cool look. Master!¡¯


    ¡®She¡¯s indeed a designer. Her outfit is perfect. She¡¯s taken my heart with just one look. How could she


    be cold, handsome, and sexy simultaneously? I¡¯d call her master, too.


    ¡®It suddenly feels like Fairy Meadow still has a chance. After all, this is na we¡¯re talking about. Her


    outfit looks awesome. I bet that this outfit will be a hit once theunch ends.¡±


    Abigail nced at her script before delivering her speech. She didn¡¯t beat around the bush and gave a


    brief exnation about the purpose of the coboration of Fairy Meadow and L.Moon. Toward the end,


    she raised her voice, ¡°Please look forward to Fairy Meadow blooming again on its 10th anniversary.¡±


    Then, the stage went dark.


    ¡®Argh! Master! Let me look at her more!¡±


    ¡®na¡¯s like a chameleon. She was an ice queen but pulled the sexy androgynous look as well. I¡¯m so


    d I¡¯m a fan of hers.


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    ¡®As an anti-fan, even I¡¯m attracted by her beauty¡­ Sh*t. I¡¯m wavering.


    Sean was still in a daze, sitting under the stage as Abigail¡¯s outfit gave him a huge visual shock.


    She¡­ didn¡¯t wear a bra under her suit! He wasn¡¯t happy about it but had to admit that her outfit. was


    attractive.


    Lights on the catwalk stage lit up, and Sean¡¯s wandering thoughts snapped back to the scene. A white


    screen was slowly lowered as ck ink flowed down when the music started ying.


    Many beautiful women started to walk onto the screen dressed in female apparel from different eras.


    As the music¡¯s rhythm picked up, the scenes started to sh as well before stopping at the 1940s era.


    Then, the lights started to change as they illuminated models that walked down the catwalk. in different


    dresses before everyone¡¯s eyes. Dresses for different age groups were presented. by models, and the


    eye-catching patterns were dazzling. Then, models were dressed in clothes appropriate for university


    girls, looking bright and young, especially with the color


    choices of the dresses.


    As the music changed, the outfits also shifted from the 1940s to the present era. The most popr


    apparel of each era turned into beautiful works of art after Abigail redesigned them. with the aesthetic


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    ¡®I have to say that na¡¯s got them skills. She can design high-end gowns and also normal clothes for


    ordinary people. Fairy Meadow did well with this nostalgic sentiment.


    ¡®Fairy Meadow¡¯s clothes aren¡¯t cheap, though. Many of them are in the hundreds¡­ It¡¯s not. much use


    for ordinary people like us, even if they¡¯re pretty. It¡¯s a pity. I quite like a few of the new products.


    ¡®The lowest is 270. I bought their stuff a few years ago, and they were nice. It¡¯s just that I couldn¡¯t afford


    themter on. I just wanted to show off in university and bought them once. But¡­ God, her designs are


    so good. I really want them. I¡¯m gonna cry!


    ¡°Would clothes that models wear on a catwalk be cheaper than 150? Even though she designed


    clothes for everyday wear, I can¡¯t even afford one of them with my monthly sry. Besides, Fairy


    Meadow¡¯s quality has gotten really awful. Their chiffon dress would always. have loose threads. It¡¯s so


    annoying!


    Abigail stood up to get some air outside once she saw that the catwalk was under control.


    Suddenly, she noticed that someone was beside her after standing for a while. She turned around to


    see Sean and demanded unhappily, ¡°Why are you here? Shouldn¡¯t you be with your fianc¨¦?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m here to buy some clothes for my fianc¨¦,¡± Sean raised a brow as he teased her on purpose.


    Abigail tilted her head and looked at him. ¡°Once L.Moon makes money, I¡¯llpensate you for the


    emotional damage.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes were glued to her. After a while, he finally spoke, ¡°After you left me, you¡¯ve really let


    yourself loose. You aren¡¯t even wearing a bra.¡±


    Nevertheless, Abigail wasn¡¯t the least bit bothered as she replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know when Luna¡¯s case can


    be settled. Changing my image can help thepany.¡±


    She was ready to make the change because she understood that she needed to grow in order to


    support L.Moon.


    Sean was silent for a moment before he asked her seriously, ¡°You don¡¯t have anything to say to me


    about my marriage alliance with the Pearsons?¡±


    She switched off the headset before turning around and grabbing his tie. ¡°What do you want me to


    say? Did you talk to me before making the decision? You say that I¡¯m afraid of being. indebted to you.


    Yes, I am. I just don¡¯t understand you. I¡¯ve settled the issue with Fairy Meadow. Why did you choose to


    have an alliance with the Pearsons?¡±


    He silently watched her getting worked up before slowly curling his lips into a smile. ¡°That¡¯s right. Be


    angry. This means you still care about me.¡±


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    ¡°Sean, is your marriage so worthless in your eyes? Is it an actual joke to you? You didn¡¯t like me when


    we first got married. However, you didn¡¯t say no and wasted three years of our lives. Eventually, our


    marriage ended messily. How is it that you haven¡¯t learned your lesson?!¡± Abigail was getting utterly


    infuriated.


    ¡°What about you? Have you ever liked me? Think about it. Did you marry me because you liked me, or


    was it to repay the favor? I kept reflecting after the divorce. It¡¯s true that I wasn¡¯t at good husband. I


    apologize for that. Regardless, I¡¯m still confused about one thing. If I was a good husband, would our


    marriage actually work out?¡± Sean¡¯s eyes were filled with


    seriousness.


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    Chapter 479


    Chapter 479 Care About Her Unconsciously


    Abigail was stunned by Sean¡¯s question. She let go of his tie but noticed that it was wrinkled. and said,


    ¡°Smoothen it yourself.¡±


    Then, his long, slender fingers smoothened it before he looked at her again. ¡°You¡¯ve not answered my


    question.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no point in answering that, considering our current rtionship.¡± Abigail turned around to enter


    the venue right after that.


    ¡°I can never get an honest answer out of you.¡± Sean followed behind her. ¡°I don¡¯t understand. Is it that


    hard to answer my question?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t want to answer him. So, she turned around and snapped, ¡°I won¡¯t feel guilty or resentful.


    You can marry her with peace of mind!¡±


    Then, she strode into the venue, leaving Sean standing there analyzing her reaction. She¡¯s angry,


    alright. But it¡¯s hard to say if she¡¯s jealous¡­


    Abigail returned to the venue, still feeling a little furious. Nevertheless, she quickly switched on the


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    headset, and Howard¡¯s voice instantly popped up, ¡°Where did you go? I was calling for you.¡±


    ¡°Went out for some air,¡± she replied calmly.


    ¡°Oh. More than a million people are watching the live broadcast. This is a good sign.¡±


    They would earn a sizable revenue even if only 10% of the million viewers ced an order. Abigail


    hummed in agreement, pushed aside the influence Sean had on her, and said coldly, ¡°Control the


    scene. There are so many spring outfits avable here. So, there¡¯s bound to be one the viewers will


    like.¡±


    ¡°Okay. Will do!¡± She could hear the excitement in his voice. He was watching the live broadcast and


    saw that the chats were positive. The main problem the viewers had was the pricing of each item.


    As the catwalk came to an end, so did the conference. Abigail exited the venue and was surrounded by


    a huge group of reporters. She faced the cameras confidently, shining like a bright star.


    Scarlett was watching the broadcast and couldn¡¯t help but teli Lawrence, who was beside her. ¡°I can¡¯t


    believe Abigail still managed to take down Fairy Meadow even after we¡¯ve targeted. her.


    All she heard from her men was that shareholders of Fairy Meadow agreed to vote L.Moon


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    out at the start. Yet, a majority of them changed their mind at thest minute. As a result, Abigail gained


    the upper hand. After that, a shareholder sold his 15% shares of thepany due to internal


    disagreements, and Abigail now owned 19% of Fairy Meadow¡¯s shares.


    Lawrence was busy with work and replied coldly, ¡°That¡¯s because we let her off the hook. What is she


    even capable of?¡±


    ¡°Well, she¡¯s good at designing. I like a lot of the spring collection,¡± Scarlett said fairly.


    ¡°So, you¡¯re going to buy the clothes and let Kelly feel ufortable seeing them? Stop mentioning her


    in the house,¡± he whispered.


    Scarlett harrumphed. Then, she couldn¡¯t help but mutter again after watching the news for a little


    longer, ¡°How could she look so much like us?¡±


    ¡°There are many people in the world who look alike but aren¡¯t rted.¡± Even though Lawrence was


    busy, he would still reply to her every sentence.


    ¡°I was actually hoping that Abigail could be friends with Kelly. If they are friends, she could design


    clothes for Kelly. All the other girls would be so jealous of Kelly then,¡± she continued,


    to mumble.


    Lawrence suddenly paused typing and replied after a while. ¡°She¡¯s got a backbone.¡± Abigail never


    backed down, even after being threatened numerous times.


    On one hand, Scarlett resented Abigail for not designing clothes for Kelly, but she couldn¡¯t help but


    pay attention to her every move on the other. She genuinely admired Abigail¡¯s talent in design. In her


    opinion, there was a high chance that the Pearsons¡¯ oppression of L.Moon would only elerate


    Abigail¡¯s growth.


    ¡°Fairy Meadow has been losing money for three years. Why did you want to coborate with them?¡± In


    the scene, a reporter was raising his microphone as he asked Abigail.


    Abigail¡¯s silver hair was rather messy due to the wind, but she still looked stunning and attractive. She


    looked into the camera with her beautiful eyes and answered confidently, ¡°Because I like their name.


    Plus, they¡¯ve been with us for many years. Even if they weren¡¯t managed well due to internal conflicts,


    these aren¡¯t issues that I couldn¡¯t handle.¡±


    ¡°Do you know that the live broadcast has reached millions? However, we¡¯ve got reliable intel that the


    customers are worried about the price. Typically, prices of Fairy Meadow products. are in the hundreds.


    Would the price be even more expensive now that you¡¯re the designer of these products?¡±


    There was a reason behind the reporter¡¯s question. After all, Abigail won the most prestigious design


    award abroad Logically speaking, it would be understandable if her designs were sold at a higher price.


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    Abigail raised her hand to straighten her flying hair before drawling, ¡°Although many clothes. are


    affected by brand premium, I¡¯ve always believed that clothes serve us. I hope that Fairy Meadow can


    be a mass-market brand. Of course, I still ept customizations.¡±


    The reporter understood her words immediately. This would mean that the price would be affordable.


    ¡°When would the spring collection go on sale? Are they limited?¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s midnight sharp. It¡¯s not limited. As I said, Fairy Meadow is a mass-market brand.¡± Abigail


    nned to leave once she was done with the interview.


    Then, Scarlett eximed angrily, ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t she be willing to design for Kelly, then?¡±


    ¡°There are so many designers. Why are you so fixated on her?¡± Lawrence asked in confusion.


    ¡°Because her designs are really pretty,¡± she answered with a pout.


    He sighed but didn¡¯t say more..

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    Chapter 480


    Chapter 480 Wanted To Know Your Feelings.


    At 12.00AM, all of Fairy Meadow¡¯s online stores were updated with new products. Some were priced in


    the thousands, but some were as low as a few dors. There were many options, with prices ranging


    from low to high. Those in the hundreds and thousands were, of course. of better quality since the


    materials for those products weren¡¯t cheap in the first ce.


    The inte went crazy because Fairy Meadow¡¯s sale was trending.


    ¡®Damn it. I¡¯ve never imagined that Fairy Meadow would sell clothes in the dors, and they all look so


    good! F*ck. The biggest problem now is that I didn¡¯t manage to nab them. Who clicked so fast and


    bought my shirt?¡±


    I¡¯m eyeing the clothes in the hundreds. They¡¯re all so pretty. But I don¡¯t have money! Is it toote to beg


    for money now? I also want to wear beautiful clothes.


    ¡°Those in the tens are nice too. Did anyone else notice that female clothes have been made. smaller


    and smaller as the years went by? It¡¯s because brands are selling the idea that being. thin and fair is


    beautiful. But I¡¯ve taken a look at Fairy Meadow¡¯s size chart, and it¡¯s normal! Besides, the models they


    used this time also had different body shapes. They weren¡¯t all tall and skinny.


    ¡°I noticed that too! It¡¯s a blessing for taller girls with bigger frames. It¡¯s so hard for me to buy clothes


    online because they all turn out to be too small. I don¡¯t have to worry about that with Fairy Meadow¡¯s


    sizes. This is the good thing with a woman being the brand¡¯s owner. Only na is this considerate!¡±


    Fairy Meadow was already receiving heaps of goodments online. So, it was hard to imagine how


    they would be received in stores. Abigail had naturally noticed how hard it was for normal women to


    buy clothes because of the fair and thin notion that brands were selling. So, she adopted the


    international standard for women¡¯s clothing sizes.


    So, she went to sleep peacefully after reading through the happyments from her consumers. She


    could finally take a day off the next day after throwing herself into work for more than a month.


    However, her phone was sted by Howard at 10.00AM.


    Abigail protested unhappily as she hugged her pillow, ¡°Didn¡¯t I sayst night that I¡¯m taking today off?


    Don¡¯t call me about work!¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t help it. The cheaper clothes were sold out in secondsst night. Thepany is considering


    doing a pre-sale. Do you think L.Moon¡¯s factory can help make more?¡± Howard asked enthusiastically.


    This was Fairy Meadow¡¯s first time blooming again after its downturn.


    ¡°We can do the pre-sale. But you have to collect a deposit. Every piece of clothing should


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    have half the deposit. They¡¯re already cheap. We can¡¯t lower the deposit anymore to prevent our


    narrowed her eyes as she answered.


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    ¡°Sure. What you say goes. Also, I¡¯ve calcted the sales for all the physical and online stores. from


    ¡°7 million isn¡¯t a lot. We can¡¯t even pay Fairy Meadow¡¯s taxes,¡± Abigail answered.


    Howard couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°I¡¯m already very grateful, you know. There are still celebrations. We


    can take this slowly. There¡¯s a year left.¡±


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    Unfortunately, Abigail didn¡¯t have that much time. L.Moon had been oppressed sincest. year and was


    only performing better recently.


    ¡°Our philosophy is to serve our customers with sincerity. We have to get better. That way, no one can


    bully us anymore,¡± she told him quietly.


    He hummed in agreement and promptly got to work.


    Abigail turned around to watch the sun outside after ending the call.


    The smoother things were going for Fairy Meadow and L.Moon, the more she felt that this was due to


    Sean and Luna. She was a little upset because Luna wasn¡¯t here to celebrate this. with her. Then,


    there was also the fact that Seanpromised and made a marriage alliance. with someone he didn¡¯t


    like for her.


    She had once suspected that Sean never loved her. Yet, could everything he was doing now be


    considered love? If he never felt anything toward her in their three years of marriage, why would he still


    pay such a price for her after their divorce?


    At that moment, Analise entered her room with some food. ¡°Come eat something before you sleep


    again.¡±


    Abigail sat up on her bed and watched her. ¡°Grandma, I have a question.¡±


    ¡°Go ahead.¡± Analise ced the bowl on the table and answered her as she sat on the office. chair.


    ¡°Sean asked me. If he was a good husband, would our marriage still end up in a mess? What do you


    think? I¡¯ve thought about it for a long time but couldn¡¯t think of an answer,¡± Abigail asked Analise


    hoarsely as she grabbed her hair in frustration.


    Analise stared at her before saying softly, ¡°Many married couples live their lives in a daze. How many


    couples get married after being fully prepared? How many men can understand the responsibilities of


    being a husband?


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    ¡°You and Sean. You both are too aware of the realities of life. That¡¯s probably why both of insist on


    knowing what your feelings for each other are. That¡¯s why things ended the way they did.¡± Analise


    fiddled with a pen on her table and sighed.


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    ¡°Abigail, you know that in my generation, we get married when our parents think we¡¯re a good match.


    We only had the time to slowly get to know one another after marriage. During this period, we learned


    to tolerate and slowly understand each other. You and Sean didn¡¯t do that.¡± Analise smiled. ¡°It¡¯s time to


    let bygones be bygones.¡±


    ¡°I just wanted to know if he took on the responsibilities of being a husband, would we have a different


    oue,¡± Abigail whispered.


    ¡°Not necessarily,¡± she answered solemnly.


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    Chapter 481


    Chapter 481 You Weren¡¯t Sincere Either


    Abigail kept staring at her grandmother.


    Analise simply got up and sat by Abigail¡¯s bed before patting her head. ¡°Abigail you haven¡¯t been


    entirely sincere when you were with him either. Didn¡¯t you notice that? Your personality is just like the


    color of your hair. You have great talent and a straightforward personality. Yet, you¡¯re always silent and


    obedient before him. What was going on in your mind? Did you think that was his preference?¡±


    ¡°I know he dislikes me because I forced him to marry me. That¡¯s why I tried my best to be kinder to him.


    hoping to please him,¡± Abigail exined softly. ¡°Was I wrong in doing so?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know either, but your marriage has reached the point where both of you are unwilling to part yet


    keep reminiscing about the past. So, you¡¯ve probably done something wrong as well. When you fall for


    someone in the future, just be honest and true to yourself. There¡¯s no need to pretend. Analise


    A discouraged Abigail leaned into her grandmother¡¯s embrace and whispered. ¡°I feel ufortable


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    after hearing about Sean¡¯s decision to marry Kelly. But I also understand that I have no right to say


    anything


    ¡°Is it because of Luna?¡± Analise immediately asked. Nheless, she wasn¡¯t worried because Kelly


    would soon get exposed. Therefore, the marriage would be canceled soon enough


    ¡°That¡¯s half the reason. The other half is because the Pearsons keep targeting L.Moon. He might have


    voice sounded somewhat aggrieved as she whined. ¡°I keep feeling like he shouldn¡¯t havepromised


    so easily. It¡¯s not in his character to do so.¡±


    Analise chimed in, ¡°Indeed, but since it¡¯s his decision, you shouldn¡¯t think too much about it. Just repay


    him with some benefits after L.Moon gets better.¡±


    ¡°Alright, then.¡± Abigail didn¡¯t want to dwell on this matter with her grandmother. They were divorced,


    and her hesitation would only make Analise feel ufortable. After all, Analise had yed a part in


    their divorce.


    After a day of rest. Abigail threw herself into work again. She had to design all the new products for


    Fairy Meadow Only once the style was established, and they had umted a good reputation and a


    certain number of regr customers could she gradually let go of the


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    Luna rushed to thepany and kept touching Abigail¡¯s hair while observing her allire ¡°Why are you


    wearing a dress today? That outbi you wore was so cool Even I can¡¯t help but want to call you


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    ¡°I wore that for the event,¡± Abigail replied lightly.


    ¡°Your outfit the other day was so popr, and many fashion bloggers are copying your style. I¡¯m


    serious. It¡¯s blown up.¡± Luna said seriously, ¡°Your fame has gone up another level.¡±


    Abigail nced at her. ¡°Fame equals status. As long as we¡¯re strong enough, no one can do anything


    about us.¡±


    ¡°Sure, sure. Just don¡¯t tire yourself out. Otherwise, I¡¯ll feel heartbroken,¡± Luna spoke as she pinched


    Abigail¡¯s cheek.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Abigail wouldn¡¯t dare to tire herself out as she still had to support L.Moon. Luna had


    supported L.Moon alone for the previous three years. So, now it was time for her to do something for


    Luna.


    Luna leaned over and gently hugged Abigail. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have overestimated myself and made you


    work so hard alone.¡±


    ¡°Take this as your vacation. You¡¯ve been busy for three years, so it¡¯s about time you take a rest and


    think about the most important thing in your life. Spend some time with Josh. He¡¯s a reasonable


    person, and I think he has a good character. So, there¡¯s no need to worry if you want to consider him


    as a potential partner.¡± Abigail¡¯s tone sounded happy.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Luna replied solemnly. She couldn¡¯t stay in L.Moon for too long lest the paparazzi spot her and


    make a big deal about it. That would only cause L.Moon¡¯s barely recovered reputation to plummet


    again.


    At the beginning of April, the issue about Fairy Meadow¡¯s taxes was finally resolved. Unfortunately,


    they had to pay another million.


    After Howard was done dealing with his matters, Abigail apanied him in inspecting Flower


    Meadow¡¯s internal issues. They dismissed all those who came in through connections, which caused a


    total restructuring of thepany¡¯s personnel and stirred up some rumors in the industry.


    When Abigail exited L.Moon in the morning, she was wearing a ck wool dress with a camel-colored


    coat draped over her. The aura she had was even stronger than that of a celebrity.


    Cameron was beside her and was about to speak when a disheveled woman holding a ten- year-old


    boy appeared suddenly and stopped before Abigail, yelling, ¡°Give me back my husband! How do you


    expect a widow like me to support my family?


    s, Abigail didn¡¯t recognize the woman and looked absolutely befuddled. ¡°Who is her husband?¡±


    Cameron reminded her, ¡°She¡¯s Giada Cain, wife of Lnd Hodge, the finance officer you


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    fired from Flower Meadow.¡±


    At the mention of Flower Meadow¡¯s finance officer, Abigail was furious. Lnd Hodge had been


    celebrity and spend nearly 20 million on a game. He even helped some of thepany¡¯s senior


    executives evade taxes, resulting in billions of dors in tax liabilities for Flower Meadow, which was a


    massive loss.


    Not only that, once the tax authorities released him, he jumped off a building to evade responsibility,


    forcing Flower Meadow to deal with the things he did.


    On the other hand, the senior executive who embezzled the tax money fled overseas with his family


    overnight after the tax problems emerged. If Lnd, the finance officer, hadn¡¯t been taken away by the


    tax authorities, he would have fled overseas with the female online celebrity as well.


    ¡°Your husband did something illegal. Even if I hadn¡¯t fired him, he would still have to be sent to jail,


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    Chapter 482 The Deranged Child


    ¡°You forced him to jump off the building. Are you also going to force me and my son to die in front of


    you?¡± Giada grabbed her daughter and questioned Abigail with bloodshot eyes.


    Since Abigail was in a hurry to attend a meeting, she wasn¡¯t in the mood to deal with Giada¡¯s antics.


    ¡°Your husband embezzled a total of thirty million in public funds and helped some of thepany¡¯s


    senior executives who fled overseas evade taxes, which he then benefited from. Then, he bought a


    vi in Capitalis, which is worth nearly ten million. Unfortunately, just because he¡¯s dead, ourpany


    can¡¯t reim the house he transferred under your name. Yet, you¡¯re ming me for everything?¡±


    Abigail rebuked and was about to leave.


    Giada let out a scream. Then, she shoved her son away, charged forward, took out a dagger, and


    aimed it at Abigail.


    Cameron kicked Giada¡¯s hand and quickly pulled Abigail behind him.


    Abigail¡¯s heart was thumping in her chest.


    Giada screamed in pain as she held her hand and reprimanded, ¡°You forced him to kill. himself! Do you


    think I want that house? The monthly mortgage for the house costs tens of thousands. How can a


    housewife like me afford that?¡±


    Cameron merely shot the woman a cold nce as he rebuked, ¡°Sell it if you can¡¯t pay for it and move


    into a smaller house. If you continue to attempt murder, you can even forget about owning that house!¡±


    Abigail took out her phone, nning to call the police. But right then, she felt a chill run. down her spine


    and a huge wave of danger.


    She turned and saw the boy, who had been pushed aside by his mother, holding a hammer and


    swinging it fiercely toward her head with a grim expression.


    Abigail¡¯s heart seemed to stop beating, and her body stiffened. She wanted to escape, but her legs


    wouldn¡¯t obey.


    The next moment, she was forcefully pushed away. She fell to the ground with the contents of her bag


    scattered everywhere, but she ignored them and turned to look at Cameron.


    He was covering his left eye, his hand stained red with blood.


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    Cameron was trembling in pain. Never would he have imagined a ten-year-old boy wouldmit such


    a deranged act.


    Abigail picked up her phone again and called 911. At the same time, she screamed at thepany¡¯s


    security guards, ¡°Someone, help! There¡¯s a murderer!¡±


    Her desperate screams finally caught the attention of the security guards.


    The boy, whom Cameron kicked away, had a dark face as he picked up the hammer and slowly


    approached Abigail.


    Clearly, Giada was also shocked. She stammered, ¡°Emerson.¡±


    When the boy saw the security guards approaching, he seemed to know he couldn¡¯t catch up to


    Abigail. So, he threw the hammer directly toward her.


    Cameron, who felt he was about to faint from the excruciating pain, still did his best to step forward and


    shield her with his body.


    He felt like his chest was about to be shattered by the hammer and coughed violently before copsing


    to the ground.


    When the security guards witnessed the boy¡¯s ferocity, they were frightened and quickly. protected


    Abigail while retreating.


    Abigail watched as the boy grabbed a new hammer from the bag he had brought with him. and


    approached them without saying anything, which made the security guards shiver in fear.


    ¡°Don¡¯te closer. Lower your weapon!¡±


    ¡°Emerson!¡± Giada shrieked desperately.


    s, the boy seemed to have not heard it as he walked past Cameron with a cold face, approaching


    Abigail.


    Abigail called the police and suppressed her fear while saying. ¡°I¡¯m at 5 Wagner Drive. Someone¡¯s


    attempting murder!¡±


    The attempted murder in front of L.Moon quickly made the rounds on the inte.


    On the other hand, the police had to injure the boy¡¯s hand before restraining him.


    Cameron was quickly rushed to the hospital, but the bone around his left eye was injured by the


    hammer, causing his eye to rupture and retina to detach. The doctor¡¯s diagnosis was that his left eye


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    Abigail felt her heart shatter upon hearing the diagnosis. She felt like crying but couldn¡¯t. Instead, she


    paced around while holding her phone.


    Soon, she received a call from the police. ¡°The kid has super-male syndrome. His parents didn¡¯t know


    he had such a gic condition before this event. They thought he bullied his ssmates and tortured


    animals because he had a bad temper¡­ Moreover, Giada Cain has been throwing a tantrum back at


    home because of what happened with Lnd Hodge, which was why he started repressing his


    emotions. So, he decided toe with his mother to kill the person who mistreated his father.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t know much about super-male syndrome, so she asked, ¡°What are the characteristics of


    children like that?¡±


    ¡°Children like these require an extremely demanding educational environment, but in the case of


    Lnd¡¯s family, it¡¯s clear that the child has not been properly educated and guided. A bad family


    environment makes it inevitable for such children to go to extremes. Coupled with improper education,


    the crime rate of such genes can reach almost one hundred


    percent.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t even know how she hung up the call before she began searching online for ¡°super-male


    syndrome.¡± When she found the description of such genes, she was so shocked that she broke out in a


    cold sweat. Some of the descriptions were terrifying, especially when one of them started a hypothesis


    iming that if children like that were intelligent and grew up in a bad family environment, they could


    develop an antisocial personality.


    What she least expected in this situation was for the child to suddenly attack them. Cameron was also


    caught off guard, causing him to lose an eye in the process.


    When Howard rushed over and saw blood on Abigail¡¯s coat, he was so shocked that he couldn¡¯t make


    a sound. ¡°How¡¯s Mr. Hopkins?¡±


    Abigail, who was in a daze, snapped out of her thoughts after hearing Howard¡¯s inquiry. She looked


    around and saw Howard. ¡°He lost an eye, but his life is intact.¡±


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    Howard also felt very sad upon hearing the barely noticeable trace of emotion in Abigail¡¯s voice. Lnd


    used to work for Flower Meadow and was rted to the previous shareholders who sold their stakes.


    Therefore, this incident was considered trouble that Flower Meadow brought to them.


    ¡°I think we should just take back Lnd¡¯s house. We shouldn¡¯t have been so nice to them.¡± Howard fell


    silent for a long while before making a decision.


    ¡°How influential are our shareholders in Capitalis?¡± Abigail didn¡¯t believe that things were as simple as


    they appeared.


    Howard approached and whispered, ¡°Mr. O¡¯Neils knows a lot of people, while the other two who own a


    lot of stocks also have many connections but aren¡¯t loyal. They¡¯re just in it for the dividends and can¡¯t


    be relied on.¡±


    ¡°In that case, talk to Mr. O¡¯Neils and have him investigate Lnd¡¯s wife, Giada Cain, and her family.


    Her child has super-male syndrome. I looked it up and found that it¡¯s dangerous. I suspect someone


    found out about his gic issue and set us up,¡± Abigail said, refusing to believe that things could be


    so coincidental. Plus, many didn¡¯t want L.Moon to do well, not to mention there was also Vincent.


    Howard immediately understood Abigail¡¯s implication as he also had a front-row seat of the Pearsons


    suppressing their business. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll ask Mr. O¡¯Neils for help with the investigation.¡±


    News about Cameron¡¯s situation quickly reached Sean¡¯s ears. When he arrived at the hospital, he saw


    Abigail sitting outside the ward, engrossed in her conversation. So, he slowed his


    steps.


    Sean had inquired about the situation from the police station and also learned that the assant was a


    super-male syndrome patient before making the trip here. So, Abigail couldn¡¯t hold him ountable. In


    the end, Giada naturally had to bear the responsibility for intentionally causing harm. Regardless, this


    situation was nothing but a loss for Abigail and Cameron.


    Abigail put away her phone the instant she sensed someone beside her.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you change?¡± Sean looked at her blood-stained coat and asked.


    Abigail lowered her head, finally realizing there was a patch of bloodstain on her clothes.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t have the time. While Abigail said that, her tone sounded cold.


    Since Sean knew she was in a bad mood due to Cameron¡¯s ident, he sat beside her and


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    ¡°This incident is definitely not a random urrence, so I¡¯ve already ordered an investigation.


    Personally, I suspect it¡¯s rted to Vincent,¡± Sean said, leaning back in his chair and looking at


    Abigail¡¯s side profile.


    Abigail turned to look at him. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you asking about Cameron?¡±


    Sean fell silent momentarily after hearing the reproach in her tone before replying, ¡°How is Cameron?¡±


    He trusted Cameron¡¯s abilities, which was why he prioritized her.


    ¡°Cameron has been with you for so long, and I still have his blood on me, but you didn¡¯t even bother to


    ask about him before saying all this. Do you have no feelings for your men?¡± Abigail had nothing to


    vent her frustration on. As a result, Sean became her target.


    ¡°That kid is about ten years old. Even if he has super-male syndrome¡­ Cameron still lost an eye


    because he¡¯s a kid. Don¡¯t you care even a little about him?¡± Abigail questioned angrily.


    When Sean heard that, he immediately frowned. ¡°He lost an eye?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s eyes instantly reddened as she held her forehead, choking, ¡°I don¡¯t want to argue with you,


    but I feel horrible. What wrong have I done? Why does everyone around me have to suffer?¡±


    Sean held her hand as he gently coaxed her, ¡°You did nothing wrong. You¡¯re too brilliant, which is why


    others envy you.¡±


    ¡°Sean, saying it like this won¡¯t change anything. Cameron lost an eye¡­ None of us expected such a


    young kid to be so ruthless. I just wanted to create my own brand and make quality clothes for


    consumers. What did I do wrong?¡± Abigail¡¯s tears fell.


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    Sean wanted to hold her but was afraid someone in the hospital might be watching him.


    With L.Moon¡¯s development going strong and her gaining poprity with her fashion sense, Sean didn¡¯t


    want his actions to bring her any negative publicity because of his actions.


    ¡°Once you¡¯re done venting, take some time topose yourself. You can me yourself for what


    happened to Cameron, but keep in mind that he¡¯s a bodyguard. It¡¯s his responsibility to be vignt


    around you. He failed to do so, so don¡¯t me yourself.¡± Sean took a handkerchief from his pocket and


    handed it to her.


    Just as Abigail was about to say he was ruthless, he continued, ¡°Cameron had gone through


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    tough training before he started apanying me. If he stayed with me, he would even have to be


    wary about a baby, let alone a child. Yet, he let his guard down while with you. Should you be med


    for that?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re so ruthless!¡± Abigail snarled angrily.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say this if Xavien got hurt while he was with you,¡± Sean exined.


    Abigail pursed her lips, still thinking that Sean was too cruel.


    ¡°I¡¯ll check on Cameron. Don¡¯t me yourself too much. His profession is to be a bodyguard, and it¡¯s his


    job to risk his life to save you.¡± Sean stood up and turned to walk into the ward.


    Although Sean¡¯s words sounded merciless, Abigail didn¡¯t feel as bad after heforted her. So, she


    wiped her tears and followed him into the ward.


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    Chapter 484 I Will Leave at Any Time


    The two sat in the hospital room for a while before Cameron gradually woke up anesthesia.


    from the


    When he saw Sean, he couldn¡¯t help but feel guilty because he had be toocent while with


    Abigail, forgetting the potential dangers and losing one of his eyes.


    Sean stood by the window, looking at him sternly. ¡°You don¡¯t need to say anything. Just reflect on your


    mistake.¡±


    Abigail walked over and smacked him before turning to Cameron and asking with concern, ¡°Do you


    need some water?¡±


    How could Cameron dare to ask for water? If this situation were to happen around Sean, he wouldn¡¯t


    even be sent to the hospital and be left to die in pain.


    ¡°I¡¯m not thirsty,¡± he replied, stealing a nce at Sean.


    ¡°I asked Alfie toe look after you. Ms. Quinn, you can head back to work if you¡¯re busy. Do you want


    to hire a professional security team?¡± Sean couldn¡¯t be bothered to pay attention. to Cameron as he


    turned to ask Abigail.


    Abigail hummed in response and sat beside the bed, looking at Cameron¡¯s heavily bandaged eye while


    still feeling awful.


    Those words offort only worked for a moment. When Abigail thought about Cameron. losing an


    eye, she still couldn¡¯t help but feel upset.


    ¡°Director Quinn, this is not on you. It¡¯s my mistake. As your bodyguard, I¡¯ve let my guard down. This


    loss is simply the consequence of my actions. After I recover, I will definitely be at better bodyguard.¡±


    Cameron grinned and tried tofort Abigail.


    s, she didn¡¯t respond. Instead, she spoke in a gentle tone, ¡°Rest well. I¡¯ll have my grandmother


    make you nourishing¡¯ soups every day.¡±


    Who wouldn¡¯t feel sad to lose an eye?


    ¡°Your eye won¡¯t recover. This is a permanent injury. I¡¯ll have someone custom-make an eye patch to


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    make you look better.¡± Sean could only do so much.


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Graham,¡± Cameron replied, still smiling.


    Just then, Sean¡¯s phone rang. So, he left the room after informing Abigail.


    Cameron seized the opportunity and quickly reassured Abigail, saying, ¡°You don¡¯t need to


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    worry about me or feel sad. I¡¯m actually quite lucky to work for Mr. Graham. My less


    fortunaterades who worked for other employers have lost their lives or suffered broken. limbs.


    Being a bodyguard is not as safe as you think.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t try tofort me. I¡¯m just a normal person, so I¡¯m bound to be affected when someone beside


    me gets hurt.¡± Abigail¡¯s aura felt gloomy.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t say that tofort you but to make you understand that the higher your position, the more


    every action you take involves interests. When you gain something, someone else loses. And what will


    the losers do? Of course, they¡¯ll try to get that back from you. Such a situation has a probability of


    urring frequently.¡± Cameron¡¯s remaining working eye was filled with a sense of calm.


    When he saw that Abigail wasn¡¯t speaking, he continued with a light tone, ¡°As a boss, you need to be


    aware that every bodyguard around you may leave you at any time.¡±


    ¡°Oh, shut up. Why do you have to make things sound so serious?¡± Abigail hit his arm.


    When Sean entered the door and saw Abigail hitting Cameron, a trace of displeasure shed across


    his eye. He stood by the door and spoke coldly to Cameron, ¡°Something came up on my end, and Alfie


    will be here soon. Ms. Quinn, would you like to leave with me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll wait until Alfie arrives,¡± Abigail replied.


    ¡°I don¡¯t feel safe leaving you here alone,¡± Sean remarked straightforwardly.


    ¡°Go with Mr. Graham. At least you¡¯ll be safe with him. I won¡¯t feel at ease if you return aler,¡±


    Cameron urged Abigail. He was about to freeze from Sean¡¯s cold gaze. How could he dare to be so


    sentimental under such a death re?


    Abigail thought that she wouldn¡¯t be of much help staying here, so she nodded and agreed to leave


    with Sean.


    Abigail fastened her seatbelt after getting into his car, but Sean held her hand just as she did.


    that.


    ¡°Are you alright? I was very worried when I heard something happened to you.¡±


    His action was so sudden that it shocked Abigail.


    ¡°You¡¯re about to get engaged to Kelly¡­ Can you be more mindful of your actions?¡± She withdrew her


    hand and moved to the side.


    ¡°I will get to the bottom of this, so don¡¯t worry.¡± Sean rubbed his empty hands.


    Abigail nced sideways at Sean as she leaned against the door. ¡°Are you certain this has something


    to do with Vincent?¡±


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    ¡°Yes. My people discovered that Vincent had arranged to meet Lnd¡¯s son in private.¡± Sean ced


    both hands behind his head as he gave Abigail a sideways nce when replying to her.


    Abigail still couldn¡¯t fully understand super-male syndrome, so she furrowed her brows. ¡°Lnd¡¯s son is


    only in his early teens. I still can¡¯t imagine how such a young kid can be so


    extreme.¡±


    ¡°I remember a case where a young boy raped and murdered a young girl. The boy had super- male


    syndrome. If you want to put such children on the right track, you¡¯d have to provide a very strict


    upbringing environment for them. Therefore, such cases are usually discovered. during pregnancy


    exams. Abortion is actually the best solution lest they jeopardize societyter,¡± Sean calmly exined.


    Abigail felt chills run down her spine.


    ¡°If you¡¯re pregnant and discover your child-Ugh!¡±


    Sean couldn¡¯t finish his words because Abigail had thrown herself at him to cover his mouth. ¡°Can you


    stop with the nonsense? Can¡¯t you think something good of me?¡±


    Her face was filled with fear and anxiety, and even her eyes were blown wide.


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    Chapter 485 Keep Your Distance


    A slight smile tugged at the corner of Sean¡¯s lips, and his eyes


    softened.


    Abigail suddenly realized they were getting too close and quickly pulled away, returning to her original


    position.


    ¡°If my child had super-male-¡±


    ¡°Can you shut up?¡± Abigail was quite angry. Such gic conditions were painful for both parents. and


    children. How could he talk about it so casually?


    Sean¡¯s lips curled slightly at her reprimand, and he looked at Abigail for a while before saying, ¡°Rest


    assured. I won¡¯t have children if you don¡¯t get married.¡±


    ¡°Just drop me off at thepany entrance,¡± Abigail huffed, ignoring his words.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Sean nodded but could still feel the sensation from the moment she covered his mouth. It had


    been a long time since they had such intimate contact.


    When they arrived at L.Moon, Sean couldn¡¯t help but hold Abigail¡¯s hand just as she was leaving. Her


    hand was soft and warm, and it feltfortable to hold.


    ¡°What are you doing?!¡± Abigail unconsciously tried to struggle against his grasp.


    s, Sean merely held her hand tightly and asked, ¡°Why are you resisting me so much? I¡¯m starting to


    doubt if you ever really liked me.¡±


    Abigail took a deep breath. ¡°I¡¯ve told you many times; what we have is in the past. Since you¡¯re about


    to get engaged to Kelly, you should keep your distance.¡±


    Sean¡¯s eyes turned dark as he stared at her for a long while before saying, ¡°That might not be the case.


    Do you think I, Sean Graham,


    think I, Sean Graham, is someone who easilypromises?¡±


    Abigail instinctively turned to look at him.


    ¡°I was afraid when I found out you were in danger. Wild guesses filled my mind while I was on the way.


    I felt extremely anxious throughout the entire journey. Abigail, tell me. Does that count as loving you?¡±


    His words were straightforward.


    Abigail felt like something had stung her heart. A strange feeling instantly filled her heart, making her


    feel a little floaty, and her heart started beating uncontrobly. Eventually, she became so flustered that


    she¡¯snatched her hand away from Sean¡¯s grasp and said with a stern face, ¡°How would I know? How


    would I know what you¡¯re thinking?!¡±


    Once she finished, she opened the door and jumped out of the car, leaving without turning


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    Abigail could still feel her heart racing even though she had returned to her office. So, she took a deep


    breath and drank several sips of water. Her cheeks were bright red, making her look like a ripe apple.


    Abigail felt that her current actions would only bring trouble for herself after she had calmed down.


    Sean was about to get engaged to Kelly, but she was flustered because of his bted. confession.


    After several days of investigation, Howard received some information and invited Abigail into his office


    once the morning meeting ended. Then, he gave her a carton of milk.


    ¡°Why did you give me this?¡± Although Abigail asked that question, she still took the drink.


    ¡°Huh? Doesn¡¯t Mr. Hopkins always prepare milk for you? Since he¡¯s in the hospital, I thought no one


    would prepare this for you. So, I bought you a carton of milk from a trusted brand,¡± Howard exined.


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    Abigail lowered her gaze to the carton and couldn¡¯t help but wonder why Cameron would. always give


    her milk. It seemed like he would prepare it for her every morning and night. She had rejected him


    several times but to no avail, so she just epted it. It didn¡¯t taste that bad, anyway.


    ¡°Mr. O¡¯Neils helped you ask around. It turns out that Giada¡¯s child, Emerson Hodge, did chat with a


    stranger for a long time when he went out to yst weekend. Then, he began buying tools for the


    crime around Tuesday. Interestingly, the police found that when Emerson and his mother were in


    interrogation, both of them seemed to be lying.¡± Howard sat in his seat while informing Abigail about


    the news.


    Abigail narrowed her eyes. ¡°They were lying?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the police are guessing that Emerson is the mastermind behind this murder attempt while Giada


    is the aplice.¡± When Howard got to that, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°He¡¯s just a twelve-year-old boy,


    yet he managed to persuade his mother to attempt murder with him. Also, he insists that Giada


    nned all this. Who would have guessed such a young boy could lie to the police without feeling


    nervous.¡±


    ¡°Did Giada also say she nned everything?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°Yes, but the polygraph expert said that she lied to protect Emerson. ording to the surveince


    video, she also showed signs of being caught off guard when Emerson took out the hammer. That


    means she didn¡¯t know Emerson was nning to attack you,¡± Howard exined.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but inquire, ¡°The police say the child has super-male syndrome. Do you know


    anything about that condition?¡±


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    Howard shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of it before today.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right. We know little about such gic conditions, yet someone found out about it and used


    that to target us.¡± Abigail¡¯s voice turned cold.


    Howard licked his lips as he shot her a tentative look. ¡°We might be unable to find anything if Mr.


    O¡¯Neils helps you again. The rtionships between Capitalis¡¯ prestigious families are intricate. Unless


    you be a person of considerable power and influence in this circle, many things can only be


    chalked up to bad luck.¡±


    Is he implying that this case ends here?


    It seemed that Howard had an inkling where her mind had gone, so he spoke up, ¡°What you¡¯re thinking


    is correct. Even if the child is someone else¡¯s pawn, we need to have concrete proof before


    proceeding. Otherwise, they will just rule him as mentally unstable.¡±


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    Chapter 486 Unable to be Encouraged


    Howard was right. So what if Emerson was in contact with Vincent? Would Vincent leave any evidence


    for them to find?


    ¡°By the


    way, there¡¯s a small brand owner here who wants to merge with Flower Meadow. I¡¯ll introduce him to


    you if you think this is a viable partnership. If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll decline his offer.¡± Howard shifted the topic


    back to work in the face of Abigail¡¯s silence.


    ¡°What¡¯s the brand called?¡± Abigail asked.


    ¡°Flormina¡­¡± Howard didn¡¯t want to say the name as it was toomon.


    Abigail gave him a puzzled look. ¡°Is that a small brand? That¡¯s an insignificant brand. Just focus on


    Flower Meadow and don¡¯t think about expanding. Although we¡¯re selling clothes. worth dozens of


    dors, that¡¯s only because of my reputation as na. That doesn¡¯t mean that Flower Meadow has lost


    its value. So, don¡¯t let those insignificant brands get involved with us.¡±


    He nodded repeatedly. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t know the significance of winning first ce in the Lulls Fashion Design Competition, you


    should look it up,¡± she retorted before sauntering away.


    Initially, Howard intended to help an old acquaintance. Nheless, he felt he had been a little too


    cocky after being struck by such good luck after listening to Abigail¡¯s stern words.


    Abigail gave the milk to her assistant, Selena, after returning to L.Moon. ¡°Can the design. interns from


    Pendorf arrive today?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve already informed them about the meeting.¡± Selena held the milk while replying respectfully.


    Just as Abigail was about to head inside her office, she suddenly remembered something and took two


    steps back to look at Selena. ¡°Let me look at your designs.¡±


    That request made Selena flush crimson. ¡°N-No way.¡±


    ¡°You will only be able to do odd jobs once those design interns arrive with how you¡¯re cking. It


    seems like even I can¡¯t encourage you,¡± Abigail spoke while shaking her head before heading for her


    office.


    ¡°Oh, just let me do odd jobs. I don¡¯t have any talent¡­ Designing is too hard,¡± Selenained


    bitterly as she followed behind Abigail.


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    design clothes?¡±


    ¡°I only want to be your assistant and serve you,¡± Selena replied with an embarrassed flush. She was


    Abigail¡¯s biggest fan. So, it was genuinely her greatest wish to be Abigail¡¯s personal assistant.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly that while she was pushing herself so hard, the assistant she


    found was in no way helpful. Regardless, everyone had their aspirations, and being good at serving


    others was also an aplishment.


    ¡°That works, too. Once those designers arrive, you¡¯ll be responsible for serving me and arranging


    things. I won¡¯t force you to learn fashion design anymore,¡± Abigail remarked in exasperation.


    ¡°Thank you, Miss Quinn. I promise to do my best!¡± Selena was ecstatic.


    The designers arrived that afternoon, and what surprised Abigail was that the two graduates from the


    previous show didn¡¯t show up.


    ¡°Where are the two I mentioned?¡± Abigail asked Selena.


    Selena immediately whispered, ¡°They said they prefer to stay in the factory for two years and learn to


    make size charts for clothes.¡±


    Abigail raised a brow in intrigue as making size charts for clothes wasn¡¯t a simple thing. The size chart


    masters at L.Moon were all over thirty years old. They had excellent mathematical skills and were


    proficient in operating theplex machine dedicated to making size charts. Even Abigail didn¡¯t know


    how to operate the size chart machine and could only look at ready-made size charts..


    ¡°That¡¯s fine, too. When those twoe to learn under meter, they will certainly be better. than me,¡±


    she replied.


    The new designers had different physiques, each either tall, short, plump, or slim.


    Abigail requested Selena to serve them drinks and watched them sit down before speaking up, ¡°I asked


    you all toe here because I hope you can join me in establishing a design. team. You will not only


    participate in designing new products for Flower Meadow but may also be involved in designing


    clothing for celebrities.¡±


    There were already several up-anding young actresses who had made orders with Abigail. She


    didn¡¯t have enough people around her, which was why she had summoned these designers here. Of


    course, she had always wanted to establish a design team. Designers with different physiques would


    design clothes in different styles, which could cater to a wider range of women.


    The four designers were thrilled when they heard Abigail¡¯s words. At L..Moon, designers.


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    rarely had the opportunity to design clothes for celebrities because everyone tended to specifically


    request Abigail to design their clothes. Young people all yearn for the entertainment industry. So, when


    they heard they might have the opportunity to design. clothes for celebrities, the four designers


    instantly perked up.


    ¡°Do well under me, and you can all switch to bing exclusive celebrity stylists after making a name


    for yourselves.¡± Abigail smiled while encouraging the four designers.


    Most mentors feared their apprentices would surpass them, but Abigail hoped that the designers


    around her would work hard and aplish something spectacr in their lifetime.


    ¡°Yes!¡± The designers were so delighted that their cheeks were flushing.


    ¡°That being said, I¡¯ll naturally be offering all of you a higher sry. Do you want to find a ce to live by


    yourselves, or should I have my assistant bring you to search for one? If you haven¡¯t found a ce yet,


    you can stay in a hotel for now,¡± Abigail offered gently.


    ¡°Sure.¡± The designers naturally would obey her arrangements.


    Once Abigail was done settling those matters, she went to visit Cameron at the hospital.


    She hadn¡¯t had time to rest for the whole day.


    When she arrived at Cameron¡¯s ward, she could hear Alfie and Cameron¡¯sughter outside the door.


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    Chapter 487


    Chapter 487 Do You Think I¡¯m Stupid


    Abigail pushed open the door.


    Cameron and Alfie were both holding their phones, looking as happy as two goofballs.


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    When Alfie turned around and saw Abigail, he grinned, looking absolutely silly.


    ¡°Did Ie at a bad time?¡± Abigail asked with a serious face.


    ¡°N-No.¡± Alfie hurriedly got off Cameron¡¯s bed, the smile on his face fading.


    ¡°It looks like you¡¯re recovering pretty well.¡± Abigail walked into the room and ced the fruit. basket she


    was holding on the nearby table.


    ¡°Well, being young, a good meal is all you need to recover.¡± Cameron still looked rxed.


    Abigail looked at him for a while before saying, ¡°You do need to recover quickly. I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll ever get


    used to your absence, especially when you aren¡¯t around making me milk.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the assistant doing? She can¡¯t even make you milk?¡± Cameron immediately frowned. If


    someone from Sean¡¯s team was this useless, they couldn¡¯t survive in this industry.


    ¡°It¡¯s because she¡¯s not used to it. Unlike you, who insists on giving me a ss of milk every morning


    and night. What¡¯s the idea behind that?¡± Abigail walked over to a chair and sat down.


    Her current attire was very trendy and fashionable, making her look like a female boss.


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s just to make sure you don¡¯t overwork yourself and end up with gastric problems. It¡¯s for your


    own good,¡± Cameron exined.


    ¡°Did Sean tell you to do this?¡± Abigail asked bluntly.


    She knew very well what kind of person Cameron was. Although he was smart, he followed the rules to


    the letter. So, he wouldn¡¯t do this if it weren¡¯t for Sean¡¯s orders.


    Cameron hesitated for a moment, his one remaining eye darting around. Then, he said with a grin, ¡°He


    just casually mentioned it. After all, you¡¯re the boss, and you do need to take care of your health.¡±


    ¡°Then, take good care of yourself. If there¡¯s any problem, let me know.¡± Abigail rose to her feet. She


    just came to check and didn¡¯t n to stay long.


    Alfie stood up as well, looking Abigail up and down, and said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯ll walk you out.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. You can stay with him,¡± Abigail said.


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    Alhe chuckled and didn¡¯t insist.


    Just as Abigail reached the door, she bumped into Sean.


    As soon as he saw her, Sean spoke up, ¡°I just caught you in time. The CEO of Leap Gaming


    Technology asked me to give you this invitation¡±


    As he spoke, he took out a gold-stamped invitation from his suit pocket and handed it to Abigail with his


    slender fingers.


    Abigail remembered this. A few days ago, she heard that Leap Gaming Technology had made another


    breakthrough in their clothing line and nned to attend theputer technology and science


    exchange conference in Capitalis. Abigail also intended to meet with Leap Gaming Technology for


    business.


    Abigail took the invitation and said graciously, ¡°Thanks.¡±


    ¡°Are you going to coborate with Leap Gaming Technology?¡± Sean withdrew his hand and looked at


    Abigail with lowered eyes.


    Abigail ced the invitation in her bag and raised her eyes to meet his gaze in a slightly challenging


    way. ¡°Why are you asking so many questions?¡±


    ¡°Just curious,¡± Sean said indifferently.


    Abigail crossed her arms, and her gaze turned cold. ¡°You¡¯re not my business partner. So, stop prying.


    I¡¯m leaving.¡±


    Sean turned and followed her. ¡°Your bodyguards are ready for you. Are you going back to the


    ¡°Yeah,¡± Abigail replied.


    ¡°There are four bodyguards, and the monthly sry per person should be no less than Cameron¡¯s


    sry. Otherwise, they won¡¯t work for you,¡± Sean reminded her as they walked side by side.


    Abigail turned to look at Sean. ¡°Just tell me how much each of them costs. You don¡¯t need to pay for


    me behind my back. Four thousand a month for risking their lives? Do you think I¡¯m stupid?¡±


    Sean chuckled at her sudden shrewdness. ¡°Pretty smart. At least twenty thousand each. If you think


    that¡¯s too many, I¡¯ll just send you two.¡±


    This price was indeed a bit high, but safety came first¡­


    ¡°Eighty thousand a month¡­ I can afford it,¡± she said firmly.


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    As long as she worked hard to earn money, she could naturally afford those bodyguards.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Sean nodded.


    Abigail came out of the hospital, parting ways with Sean.


    Sean stood at the hospital entrance, watching her tall figure, and there was happiness in his


    eyes.


    This Abigail was the most original version of herself.


    All designers like to dress up. Every outfit she wore now had a unique personality. Sean felt that his


    gaze was irresistibly drawn to her.


    Abigail got into the car, and her tense body gradually rxed.


    Nheless, Sean¡¯s gaze felt like fire burning her back. So, she nced out the car window. Even


    though he was wearing a knee-length trench coat, his legs still looked long.


    What did he eat to grow this tall?


    Theputer conference was held in mid-April. Abigail, who was wearing a small ponytail and formal


    attire, looked as sharp as ever.


    The CEO of Leap Gaming Technology approached her as soon as he saw her. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to


    still be interested in our games. Why is someone in the fashion industry like you. interested in this kind


    of conference?¡±


    Abigail was about to say something when she saw Sean sitting not far away in a prominent position,


    indicating that he was a rather important figure.


    She held her tongue and looked at the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology. ¡°I have an idea I¡¯d like to


    discuss with you, but I¡¯ll have to see your technical presentation before proposing it.¡±


    ¡°Why? If the technology doesn¡¯t meet your standards, you won¡¯t discuss it?¡± The CEO of Leap Gaming


    Technology asked with a smile.


    ¡°Well, it wouldn¡¯t be right to force my hand, right?¡± Abigail smiled politely.


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    Chapter 488


    Chapter 488 Manage Your Own Man


    Abigail seemed to be having a cheerful conversation with the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology, and


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of jealousy in his heart. Still, he found it intriguing that Abigail was


    attending such a tech conference.


    While the likes of them attendedputer technology conferences due to the connection between their


    industries and technology, what was Abigail¡¯s motive?


    Abigail found her seat after having a good chat with the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology.


    The conference had yet to begin. So, Sean used the opportunity to switch seats in order to sit beside


    Abigail.


    Just as he was about to strike up a conversation with her, Kelly showed up.


    It seemed like Kelly had searched for quite a while before finding Sean. When she noticed that Sean


    was seated next to Abigail, she balled her hands into fists. Nevertheless, she still approached them


    with a smile and asked Abigail, ¡°Could you give up your seat for me? My fianc¨¦ is sitting next to you.¡±


    Abigail nced at her, a smirk ying on her lips. ¡°And why should I care?¡±


    Kelly¡¯s words had attracted quite a bit of attention. As she had been brought into high-profile gatherings


    by the Pearsons, many people here knew her.


    Normally, if anyone else had been asked this, they would willingly give up their seat. Unfortunately,


    Luna from L. Moon was more than just a close coborator to Abigail-they were best friends. She had


    resigned from L. Moon because of Kelly¡¯s privacy breach. Abigail was sure to harbor resentment.


    So, Kelly was only asking for trouble by making such a request from Abigail.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g


    Kelly felt extremely awkward. She looked at Abigail and said, ¡°I remember my fiance¡¯s position here is


    quite good. After all, he¡¯s a supporter of this conference. So, why are you sitting next to him?¡±


    She questioned Abigail with the air of a rightful wife as if Abigail had deliberately chosen to


    sit next to Sean.


    Sean was sitting beside them. He knew he should have intervened immediately, but he wanted to


    witness Abigail¡¯s fighting spirit.


    ¡°You have the guts to ask me, but why don¡¯t you have the guts to ask him why he¡¯s sitting with me?¡±


    Abigail coldly retorted with a raised eyebrow.


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    People around them were quietly enjoying the spectacle. In fact, some of the younger ones were


    discreetly recording the scene on their phones.


    Kelly was furious, but she still wore a gentle smile on her face. ¡°My fianc¨¦ is outstanding, so who knows


    how many people are eyeing to be with him.¡±


    Abigail thought to herself that Kelly sure had thick skin.


    While Kelly and Sean hadn¡¯t done anything, Kelly was the one who was always eyeing him.


    ¡°Then, by all means, do manage your own man at your own discretion. However, I do have one simple


    request: don¡¯t bother strangers while you¡¯re at it,¡± Abigail said before turning her


    gaze away.


    Only now did Sean calmly speak up, ¡°We switched seats to catch up. Sit wherever you like. You and I


    are in an arranged marriage, not a romantic rtionship.¡±


    His manner of speech was rather harsh. It was clear he wasn¡¯t giving Kelly any respect at all.


    Kelly was seething with anger, but she still walked to Sean¡¯s other side and asked to switch. seats. Her


    initial seat was more toward the front. So, the person readily agreed.


    She felt a sense of satisfaction as she sat beside Sean. Then, she deliberately held Sean¡¯s arm and


    said, ¡°I heard the biggest breakthrough this time is in autonomous driving. I¡¯m quite. interested. Having


    a feature for automated parking would solve a lot of people¡¯s parking. problems.¡±


    Sean simply responded with a nomittal hum.


    He wasn¡¯t in the mood for chit-chat, and Kelly didn¡¯t want to push it. She could butter him. up in private,


    but not in public.


    Soon, the tech exchange began.


    Al was the most widely discussed topic, followed by the projects Sean had invested in. Autonomous


    driving and automated parking had made further breakthroughs, reaching unprecedented levels of


    safety.


    Next up was the intelligent ecosystem.


    When it came to Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s turn, their demonstration of lifelike virtual fabric on the


    Most people were leaning toward technology that improved daily life. Sean seemed to be the only one


    still working in the gaming industry.


    In fact, this breakthrough in the gaming industry was considered a lead, but it turned out to


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    be of little use in everyday life. The technical director of Leap Gaming Technology kept his exnation


    brief before stepping down from the stage.


    Abigail soon received a message from the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology.


    He wanted her to switch seats with their technical director and have a chat.


    Abigail was more than willing. She genuinely believed Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s technology was a


    significant breakthrough and could be beneficial to her aspirations.


    So, she navigated through the dim lighting, arrived beside the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology, and


    whispered, ¡°All these exchanges are for the convenience of the public. It seems like yourpany


    didn¡¯t gain much advantage from this.¡±


    This tech exchange also had a follow-up purpose: attracting investment. If Leap Gaming Technology¡¯s


    technology didn¡¯t show an edge, who would bother investing in it?


    The CEO of Leap Gaming Technology sighed wearily as he responded, ¡°I thought it would be a


    breakthrough, but it seems it didn¡¯t have much of an impact. Maybe we picked the wrong event to


    participate in?¡±


    ¡°In today¡¯s rapidly advancing techndscape, it¡¯s crucial that innovations prioritize convenience for


    everyday life. Didn¡¯t I mention to you that I have an idea?¡± Abigail whispered.


    The lighting was too dim, and Sean couldn¡¯t determine what was happening on Abigail¡¯s end.


    Regardless, there was no denying he was starting to feel a bit bored.


    Kelly, who was standing beside him, murmured, ¡°This time, Leap Gaming Technology didn¡¯t really have


    any standout features. But then again, I guess those who aren¡¯t going to amount to anything in life


    would bother ying games.¡±


    Sean paid her no mind.


    ¡°By the way, Miss Quinn¡¯s design talent is so exceptional. She¡¯s made quite a profit designing clothes


    for celebrities. Wouldn¡¯t it be a step down for her to design game interfaces?¡± Kelly continued, sharing


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    Chapter 489 Waiting for na to Fail


    Sean seemed entirely oblivious to Kelly¡¯s words.


    Most of his thoughts were on Abigail, with just a small portion focused on thementary about Al


    technology on stage.


    Meanwhile, Abigail was discussing her ideas with the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology. The CEO


    seemed intrigued and took a moment to contemte her proposition. ¡°So, are you saying that this app


    can only be developed by ourpany?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, which is why I¡¯vee to you,¡± Abigail replied with a smile.


    ¡°I find your proposal quite intriguing. I¡¯ll discuss it in our meeting. The only question is, how much are


    you willing to invest?¡± The CEO of Leap Gaming Technology asked with a grin.


    ¡°I can forgo my share of the fashion profits. If you need additional funding in the future, I¡¯ll contribute.


    How does that sound?¡± Abigail knew that what she was doing might be a bit underhanded, but L. Moon


    and Fairy Meadow were in constant need of funds. At the moment, she couldn¡¯te up with much


    money to invest in this app. Besides, the final product hadn¡¯t even been developed yet. So, how could


    she be sure it would meet her expectations? If things didn¡¯t go well in the future, she¡¯d have already


    handed over her money, leaving her no room to maneuver.


    ¡°That works.¡± The CEO of Leap Gaming Technology understood Abigail¡¯s position. After all, L. Moon


    had faced quite a bit of adversity fromst year until now. Although ordinary people outside the industry


    might not be aware of it, those within the circle knew about it from word of mouth..


    After the exchange event concluded, the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology left with their technical


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    director.


    Abigail was ready to leave, and Sean followed suit.


    ¡°When did you be so acquainted with the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology?¡± Sean walked


    beside her.


    Abigail stopped, turned to face Sean, and said, ¡°Please mind your own business and stop sticking your


    nose into other people¡¯s business.¡±


    With that, she rolled her eyes and walked away.


    Sean didn¡¯t press for more information, as there would be plenty of time for that in the future.


    This


    eye roll of Abigail¡¯s was caught on camera and ended up trending online.


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    ¡®#nasEyeRollIsSoCaptivating¡¯ trended because of Sean and her being in the same frame.


    ¡°This pairing¡­ Is Sean out of his mind to be engaged to Kelly? Is the CEO¡¯s ultimate choice always a


    delicate woman? As a shipper of two dominant partners¡­ I really can¡¯t stand it!¡±


    ¡®Bosses always seem to enjoy controlling women. Just look at na; their personalities sh. na¡¯s


    right to roll her eyes at him. Those fickle phnderers like him are not my type!¡±


    ¡®But¡­ They do look good together. Their presence is so strong! Are they shooting a blockbuster film at


    the entrance of the tech exhibition? Why didn¡¯t Sean go into the entertainment industry and take on


    CEO roles? The current actors ying CEOs are just too awkward! I had to be a fan of those


    outside the entertainment circle instead.


    I¡¯ve always thought they were the perfect couple! Who¡¯s Kelly anyway? I don¡¯t really care for delicate


    women!¡¯


    ¡®Is this Luna¡¯s new way of whitewashing? Even though Kelly might look like a delicate woman, she¡¯s


    still a victim. na¡¯s fans are going too far. Luna isn¡¯t a good person, so how good can na be? I¡¯m


    just waiting for her to fail!¡±


    Of course, the Pearsons saw this trending topic and immediately seized the opportunity to join in.


    While Sean was outside discussing investment matters with several CEOs, Lawrence personally called


    him.


    Sean pressed the answer button and went into the restroom. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Could you please maintain some distance from Abigail? Since you¡¯ve traded marriage for L. Moon¡¯s


    development, don¡¯t embarrass Kelly by getting close to Abigail in public!¡± Lawrence called personally


    because Sean and Abigail had once been married.


    Theirplex rtionship made him even more uneasy.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Kelly liked Sean a great deal, he would have been one hundred percent


    against it.


    ¡°When we entered into this engagement, no one said I couldn¡¯t talk to my ex-wife,¡± Sean said, his tone


    casual and indifferent.


    Lawrence lowered his voice as he continued, ¡°Sean, consider this my warning. If you continue down


    this path, I won¡¯t deal with you. After all, you¡¯ll be my son-inw. But I¡¯m not so sure I won¡¯t deal with


    Abigail.¡±


    Sean¡¯s smile faded, and his gaze turned icy.


    He ran his fingers through his hair and calmly said, ¡°If you have any issue with me,e at


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    1. If you darey a hand on Abigail, I¡¯ll personally make sure Kelly gets ruined. Do you believe me I


    can follow through with my threat?¡±


    Lawrence let out a cold chuckle. ¡°Is this affection of yours genuine? But that¡¯s just how your are, Sean.


    When you were still married to Abigail, you had an entangled rtionship with Joan. Now that you¡¯re


    about to be engaged to my daughter, you¡¯re once again entangled with your ex-wife. Kelly has to be


    blind to choose you.¡±


    ¡°Well, Kelly thinks too highly of herself and thinks she can match me. Otherwise, I couldn¡¯t be bothered


    to even look at her,¡± Sean replied, his tone t.


    Lawrence was infuriated by Sean¡¯s words.


    ¡°Sean, it would be best for you not to embarrass Kelly. After all, we had an agreement. If your continue


    to get close to Abigail without regard for the public situation, the media might. capture you two, which


    will cause embarrassment to Kelly. If that happens, I¡¯ll ensure Abigail¡¯s business takes a hit!¡±


    With that, he hung up the phone.


    Sean returned from the restroom, his expression displeased.


    He sat back in his seat, took out his phone, and sent a message.


    ¡°When will we finally get this sorted out? Dealing with this annoying woman every day makes me


    unable to even get a decent night¡¯s sleep.


    ¡®Hang in there, buddy. If things get too tough, why not go on a business trip andy low?¡±


    ¡®My wife is still in Capitalis. Can I really go on a business trip? What if something happens? Are you


    gonna take responsibility?¡±


    As Sean sent the messages, his face was clearly showing his frustration.


    ¡®Well then, let me help you find some photos of your wife. You hide in your room every day, gazing at


    her photos. Oh, you don¡¯t have a wife, do you?¡±


    Sean couldn¡¯t be bothered to reply. Besides, he could search for those photos himself.


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    Chapter 490


    Chapter 490 Waiting for Today


    Monday was a workday, and the Pearsons¡¯ house was eerily quiet.


    Luna sat in the Pearsons¡¯ living room, engrossed in her phone.


    Kelly kept a close eye on Luna from upstairs.


    Luna seemed to be up to something suspicious, ncing nervously at the door from time to time.


    After a while, Kelly retreated to her own room.


    Ever since Sean had relented, Luna had been on her best behavior. So, Josh had brought her back


    despite Lawrence¡¯s clear dislike for her. Hence, Lawrence had put on a fa?ade of politeness.


    On the other hand, Scarlett was kind to her. After all, Luna was the woman that the Pearsons¡± only son


    loved and their future daughter-inw!


    However, Kelly was curious. Just what was Luna up to?


    She had been keeping a close watch on Luna, and this odd behavior wasn¡¯t just a one-time. thing.


    Kelly had tried several times to sneak a peek at Luna¡¯s phone, but Luna was too vignt.


    Then, Kelly took out a bag of white powder from her purse and examined it for a moment before


    discreetly stashing it in her sleeve.


    Luna sat around in the living room for a while before taking her phone and heading to Josh¡¯s study.


    Kelly emerged from her room, made her way downstairs to the kitchen, and briefly checked on the busy


    chefs. Then, she went to the fridge, opened the door, and looked for something to drink.


    When she spotted a dessert inside, she inquired, ¡°Is this dessert for my sister-inw?¡±


    ¡°Yes, it is,¡± the pastry chef replied.


    She nodded, picked it up, and inspected it. Then, she told the chef, ¡°Make me one from scratch too.¡±


    ¡°Sure.¡±


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    So, she put down the cake. When she pretended to take a bite, she swiftly pulled out a syringe from


    her sleeve.


    After Kelly injected the liquid into the dessert, she gently withdrew the syringe, tucking it back into her


    sleeve. She then took some food, turned, and left.


    In the afternoon, Kelly quietly opened the door to Josh¡¯s study.


    She found Luna slumped in front of theputer, fast asleep. Kelly approached her quietly.


    Initially, she had wanted to grab Luna¡¯s phone and see what mischief she was up to. Yet, when she


    saw the contents on theputer screen, she trembled with fury.


    No wonder there had been a surge in online searches about Abigail and Sean being a couple. It turned


    out Luna had been behind these paid promotions, constantly throwing money at them.


    Since she couldn¡¯t deal with Kelly openly, she resorted to being sneaky behind her back.


    Kelly took Luna¡¯s phone, which was lying beside her, and unlocked it with Luna¡¯s own fingerprint.


    She searched through Luna¡¯s phone but found no useful evidence.


    Meanwhile, she discovered Luna¡¯s drafted posts on theputer, mocking her as an ignorant woman.


    Kelly was so furious that she grabbed the nearby ss and sshed water. directly onto Luna¡¯s face.


    A startled Luna woke up in a daze. Kelly then promptly delivered a p across her face.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Luna, suddenly wide awake, was furious. She had been pped, and anger


    surged within her. She stood up abruptly, ring at Kelly. ¡°Did you drug me?¡±


    She had never slept so deeply.


    Today, she had dozed off beforepleting her task after having the dessert the housekeeper had


    sent.


    ¡°So, it was you all along, smearing me online. Well, now I have proof, and I won¡¯t let you off the hook!¡±


    Kelly dered. She turned to her room, intending to grab her phone and call Lawrence and Vincent.


    This time, Luna has dug her oum grave.


    s, just as she turned, Luna grabbed a fistful of her hair.


    Luna seized her hair at the roots, dragging her, and pressing her against the desk.


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    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me smearing your name? Do you really think I¡¯m scared of your dear old dad?¡±


    Luna pressed her down, a cold smirk on her face.


    Kelly reached out to scratch Luna¡¯s face.


    Luna, in turn, lifted her other hand to grab Kelly¡¯s face.


    The two of them shed in the study, with theputer on the desk getting knocked over.


    Soon, the house staff came in, trying to pull them apart, but they failed.


    Then, the butler panicked and quickly called Lawrence and Scarlett toe home.


    ¡°Ah!¡± At this moment, Kelly let out a piercing scream.


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    When Luna was finally pulled away with great effort by the staff, her nails had scratched. Kelly¡¯s arm.


    Blood immediately began to flow from Kelly¡¯s arm, and she cried out in pain and distress.


    The startled Luna quickly pushed the staff away and fled.


    ¡°What are you all standing around for? Go after her!¡± Kelly shouted, clutching her wounded.


    arm.


    Luna pushed past the staff and quickly ran downstairs.


    She sprinted out of the Pearsons¡¯pound, gathering the strands of hair that were tangled around


    her fingers. Then, she also collected the blood and skin kes from her fingers onto a tissue before she


    stored them in a bag.


    Her heart was pounding now.


    She swiftly hailed a passing car and got in. Then, she took out her spare phone and messaged


    a friend.


    ¡®I¡¯ve got the stuff. Meet me at the location I told you. If you haven¡¯t heard from me and you¡¯ve got the


    results, set up a timed email to send to Sean. Take care of yourself.


    The response from her friend came quickly.


    Once everything was sorted, she immediately headed to L. Moon.


    Just an hourter, Josh gave her a call.


    ¡°Are you at L. Moon right now?¡± Josh¡¯s voice was filled with suppressed anger.


    Luna had been smearing Kelly online, and all of it had been uncovered. Even if Josh had a good


    temper, he couldn¡¯t help but be furious about Luna¡¯s actions.


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m at L. Moon. Since I nned to confront her today, I have never once considered. the idea


    that we can continue to be together after this,¡± Luna said with an indifferent tone.


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    Chapter 491 Are You Going to Leave Me Alone?


    Josh couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Have you never thought about our future?¡±


    After a moment¡¯s worth of contemtion, Luna suddenly asked Josh, ¡°Have you ever thought. about


    how I felt when I was wrongly used? Have you considered my unhappiness when I was forced to


    resign from L. Moon?¡±


    Her words left Josh speechless.


    It turned out that Luna had never truly forgiven Kelly.


    ¡°You could have told me that you didn¡¯t post the video. I¡¯ve been investigating all along. Why couldn¡¯t


    you wait?¡± He countered Luna.


    Luna snorted coldly before retorting, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m the kind of person who swallows grievances,


    Josh? I¡¯ve done my best by not retaliating against her on the spot, for your sake.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯lle over to talk to you properly,¡± Josh said before promptly ending the call.


    When Abigail arrived at the office and saw the scratches on Luna¡¯s face, she immediately sent her


    assistant to buy some medicine.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Abigail sat beside her, concern written all over her face.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been smearing Kelly online for several days. She found out today, and we had a quarrel,¡± Luna


    said with a smile.


    ¡°Since you¡¯re together with Josh now, why bother with these things? Can¡¯t you let it go?¡± Abigail


    frowned, looking genuinely distressed.


    Luna¡¯s gaze carried a touch of coldness. ¡°I just can¡¯t let this go. Josh said he¡¯d investigate, but how


    much progress has he made? Doesn¡¯t he know how wronged I feel for being falsely used? I want to


    return to L. Moon, but I can¡¯t do that until this matter has been resolved.¡±


    Abigail hugged her and gently patted her back. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter when you want to return; L.. Moon will


    always wee you with open arms and have your back.¡±


    ¡°Whatever. L. Moon is currently on the rise. I won¡¯t risk returning now. If things don¡¯t work out with Josh


    today, I¡¯ll break up with him and go back to Pendorf. I¡¯m tired of all this, Luna whispered to Abigail.


    She believed that after the way she treated Kelly today, Kelly would soone to her senses about her


    aim all along.


    Luna didn¡¯t understand who was backing Kelly behind the scenes, but those people kept


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    tarnishing L. Moon¡¯s reputation. She felt she needed to distance herself as soon as possible.


    Abigail released her and looked into her eyes. ¡°Are you going to leave me alone here in Capitalis?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll still help you with work, but I really want to return to Pendorf, Luna said, her eyes filled. with


    determination.


    Abigail knew her mind was made up. So, she nodded and replied, ¡°Then, go. However, you¡¯d better


    visit me often.¡±


    Luna squeezed her hand and smiled. ¡°nes make it easy. I¡¯ll definitelye to see you from time to


    time. Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Abigail nodded.


    Josh arrived shortly after, and to Abigail¡¯s surprise, Sean came with him.


    ¡°Why are you here?¡± Abigail looked displeased the moment she saw him.


    Sean was Kelly¡¯s fianc¨¦ now. Now that it was clear that Kelly and Luna were having a tiff, wasn¡¯t he just


    causing more trouble by making this trip?


    ¡°Why do you think?¡± Sean met her gaze before turning his attention to Luna.


    When Kelly informed him, he had gone to the Pearsons¡¯ house and found Kelly in a sorry state. She


    had lost a lot of hair and had numerous scratches on her body.


    Furthermore, Luna had been tirelessly smearing Kelly online. She even intentionally edited videos to


    suggest that he and Abigail were a couple. Each time Kelly¡¯s reputation took a hit, she quickly followed


    up with another attack, trying to paint Kelly as an ignorant woman.


    In today¡¯s world, where girls were bing more independent, the image of a delicate and ignorant


    woman was indeed unappealing. Nowadays, it wasn¡¯t apliment anymore.


    Nevertheless, Luna¡¯s motive for doing all this to get back at Kelly didn¡¯t align with her character at all.


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    Josh was mad at Luna, but he believed she was genuinely wronged.


    ¡°Luna, apologize to my sister. My dad said everything would be fine then. I¡¯ll definitely investigate the


    camera situation. I won¡¯t let you down. How about it, okay?¡± Josh tried to keep himselfposed and


    not make her feel worse.


    ¡°I won¡¯t apologize. Do you think she didn¡¯t hurt me?¡± Luna exposed her neck and face, showing him the


    marks. ¡°I scratched her arm because the housekeeper insisted on pulling me. If the housekeeper


    hadn¡¯t pulled me, I wouldn¡¯t have hurt her. You can check the


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    surveince cameras.¡±


    ¡°Still.. you¡¯ve been continuously smearing her online¡­ Sean is already engaged to her. By posting


    those videos, you¡¯re only making her feel worse,¡± Josh said gently.


    ¡°Yeah, so what if she feels bad? That¡¯s what I¡¯m happy about. She threatened Sean with L. Moon.


    Would Sean still be with her if she didn¡¯t? She¡¯s just asking for trouble! We didn¡¯t know each other, but


    she went behind our backs to harm us. She even forced me to leave L. Moon. Why should I let her


    off?¡± Luna argued loudly with Josh.


    ¡°Luna-¡±


    ¡°Abigail, don¡¯t bother trying to persuade me. Josh always talks about investigating our situation, but


    what¡¯s the use? The Pearsons said that even if she created a huge mess, they¡¯d clean it up for her as


    they had the means. So, even if he investigates, what¡¯s the point? In the end, he¡¯ll just ask me to


    forgive her,¡± Luna said with a voice full of frustration.


    Just as Josh was about to speak, Sean interjected resolutely, ¡°Luna¡¯s right. Ever since Kelly first


    provoked L. Moon, it¡¯s always L. Moon at a disadvantage. What has she lost in all of this?¡±


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    Chapter 492


    Chapter 492 I Will Definitely Remarry


    As Josh looked at Luna, he slowly came to understand that the conflict between Kelly and Luna today


    was the result of umted grievances over time.


    She was the head of L. Moon, and Kelly forced her to resign from thepany. How could she


    sincerely ept Kelly? He found it impossible to mediate Kelly and Luna¡¯s rtionship.


    Thus, he couldn¡¯t demand that Luna ept Kelly either.


    After a moment of silence, Josh said, ¡°I understand that this situation is not your fault. I can¡¯t ask you to


    ept Kelly for my sake either.¡±


    He paused, looking into Luna¡¯s eyes, and then continued, ¡°I also can¡¯t give up my sister for you. You


    know she¡¯s special to us. We searched for her for years. If it hase to the point. where


    you both harbor such hatred, I think I¡¯ll need a lot of time to figure out how to prevent this mutual


    animosity.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to figure anything out. I¡¯ll never ept someone like her in my lifetime. She¡¯s like a


    malignant tumor that¡¯s repulsive to me,¡± Luna said without reservation.


    Sean touched his nose. If only the truth of the matter could be revealed sooner, then Josh wouldn¡¯t


    have to make a choice at all.


    ¡°Both of you, calm down. Luna, even if you can¡¯t ept Kelly, when you and Josh get married in the


    future, you will be a separate family. Your life will have nothing to do with Kelly. If Josh can ept


    spending holidays alone with his family, there¡¯s no reason why it wouldn¡¯t work,¡± Sean advised, unable


    to hold back.


    Abigail looked at him in surprise.


    Josh pursed his lips, not saying a word. He simply looked at Luna, waiting for her to speak.


    Luna looked at Josh, remaining silent for a moment before saying softly, ¡°Let me go back to Pendorf to


    calm down for a while. I know you¡¯re in a difficult position, stuck between me and your family. I don¡¯t


    want to make things harder for you.¡±


    Her words softened Josh¡¯s heartpletely.


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    He stepped forward and held Luna¡¯s hand tightly, looking at her as he said, ¡°I know you¡¯re not in the


    wrong. You shouldn¡¯t have to apologize for this. It¡¯s not difficult for me. I choose you. If my sister


    doesn¡¯t apologize for what happened before, I¡¯ll choose you.¡±


    A small smile yed on Sean¡¯s lips. This was the right oue. It wasn¡¯t worth it to be enemies


    over someone like Kelly.


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    Luna was originally very determined and strong-willed. Still, she couldn¡¯t help but sniffle when she


    heard Josh¡¯s words, and her eyes reddened. ¡°I¡¯m not angry


    reddened. ¡°I¡¯m not angry with you. I¡¯ve always been angry at Kelly because she sent people to bully


    us¡­ We have no enmity with her, so why does she treat us like this?¡±


    Sean looked at Abigail and gestured with his eyes for her to step outside when he saw that the couple


    was nowpletely in their own world.


    Abigail had naturally also considered leaving the premises for a time.


    The two of them quietly went outside. Abigail sat in the meeting area and got Sean a bottle of iced


    coffee. She said softly, ¡°I never thought Luna would hate Kelly so much.¡±


    Sean felt that they were oversimplifying things.


    Luna had single-handedly supported L. Moon for three years, so her emotions were undoubtedly


    stable. She knew exactly what the consequences of going against Kelly would be, but she still did it.


    ¡°Luna has suffered quite a bit and has grievances in her heart. It¡¯s normal,¡± Sean said, messaging


    Xavien with his head down.


    He needed to check Luna¡¯s subsequent actions. What if she alerted the enemy and ruined all their


    ns?


    Abigail wished to strengthen their position immediately. Even if she persuaded Luna to return to


    L.Moon now, there was no point.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. As long as Josh is by her side, there shouldn¡¯t be too many problems.¡± Sean finished


    messaging Xavien and then looked at Abigail.


    Abigail felt that Luna and Josh did like each other, but there was still a problem. After all, Kelly was the


    precious daughter the Pearsons had just found.


    ¡°Do you think they can make it? The Pearsons have got to be furious right now.¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help


    but ask Sean. She knew that Sean had probably interceded on Luna¡¯s behalf to ensure her rtionship


    with Josh worked out.


    Now, Luna had fought with Kelly again¡­ She was really losing any of the Pearsons¡¯ favor.


    ¡°It depends on how long Josh can tolerate Luna,¡± Sean said, unable to resist urging once


    more.


    Abigail fell silent.


    Sean asked her casually, ¡°Do you think Kelly and I can make it?¡±


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    Abigail looked at him in disbelief. ¡°If you want to be with her, be with her. Why are you asking me?¡±


    He could change his mind if he liked. After all, it was the Pearsons who were pursuing him now, not the


    other way around. Even if he was chasing after Kelly¡¯s skirts, he could do so with confidence. That was


    what Sean was like. He was always in control.


    Sean looked at her for a while with a smile, then suddenly said, ¡°Abigail, I will definitely remarry.¡±


    Abigail instinctively looked at him.


    Sean¡¯s expression was serious and not like he was joking.


    He seemed to have let things go. Could it be that her cold and indifferent attitude had finally led him to


    choose to let go?


    ¡°If I remarry, will you be sad?¡± Sean asked again.


    ¡°No!¡± Abigail said with a cold face.


    She hadn¡¯t thought about this question at all.


    There was a time when she was young when marrying Sean had indeed been a dream of hers. After


    she did marry him, she thought her dream hade true.


    But¡­ Dreams were just dreams, and one day she would wake up.


    Sean raised an eyebrow, looking quite serene. ¡°I knew that would be your answer.¡±


    Abigail quietly drank her coffee. She felt ufortable with hisposure, but in the end, she said,


    ¡°Sean, I realized that marrying you was just a dream I had as a young girl. Now that I¡¯ve woken up, I¡¯ve


    returned to reality. I hope you will, too.¡±


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    Chapter 493


    Chapter 493 Cunning and Scheming


    Sean didn¡¯t reply. Instead, he unscrewed the lid of his bottle, tore off the foil cover, and took a sip.


    ¡°The taste is just average. I still prefer hand-brewed coffee,¡± Sean said, his tone tinged with a hint of


    disdain, shaking the bottle in his hand.


    ¡°I got it for you just so you would have something to drink. Why are you being so picky?¡± Abigail


    retorted, annoyed.


    The two of them chatted for a while, and then Josh came out.


    His


    eyes were still a little red, and so was his mouth. It seemed Luna hadn¡¯t gone easy on him.


    ¡°Is everything settled?¡± Abigail asked, feeling a bit awkward.


    ¡°Yeah, she¡¯s going to Pendorf to take a break for now,¡± Josh replied softly.


    Abigail nodded but didn¡¯t say anything more.


    ¡°Are youing back with me?¡± Josh asked Sean.


    Sean¡¯s expression was indifferent. ¡°No, I have my own things to take care of. But let me remind you,


    Luna is upset because of the leaked video. Luna is indeed somewhat at fault in this matter, but don¡¯t


    you think it¡¯s necessary to investigate the person who ced the surveince in Kelly¡¯s room in


    advance? Or, perhaps the person who exposed the video?¡±


    He didn¡¯t directly say that Kelly was behind this, as he was considering Josh¡¯s feelings.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been looking into it but haven¡¯t found any leads,¡± Josh said, ncing at Sean.


    Sean immediately understood what he meant. After all, when Sean had sent the man Kelly sent to


    Pendorf into her room, it was done discreetly.


    If someone wanted to avoid being discovered, it was possible.


    ¡°Well, even if you can¡¯t find anything, it doesn¡¯t matter. It¡¯s your girlfriend who has been wronged after


    all,¡± Sean said casually.


    Josh didn¡¯t say anything more.


    Abigail had already gone back to her office.


    The two of them stood outside for a while before leaving.


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    Back in the office, Abigail saw Luna packing her bags.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to rest for a few days before you leave?¡± Abigail was still reluctant to let her


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    ¡°I¡¯ve been in Capitalis for a long time. I want to finally enjoy some time in Pendorf. After all, that¡¯s our


    hometown,¡± Luna said with a smile, her head lowered.


    Abigail nodded, and she went over to help Luna pack her clothes.


    Luna finished packing her bags and left.


    Abigail didn¡¯t even have a chance to say goodbye to her as she was busy preparing for a meeting.


    Sean returned to his amodation, and Xavien called him back.


    ¡°After Luna left the Pearson Residence, she went to a pharmacy to tend to her wounds. I didn¡¯t find


    anything unusual,¡± Xavien said in a low voice.


    Sean said in a low voice, ¡°Going to the pharmacy is normal, but something doesn¡¯t feel right.¡±


    Xavien fell silent.


    ¡°She¡¯s gone back to Pendorf. We¡¯ll follow her there and keep an eye on her,¡± Sean continued. He had


    observed the wounds on Kelly¡¯s body today. He had a feeling that Luna didn¡¯t do this just to get back at


    Kelly. Whether the video was leaked by Kelly or not was still unknown. Yet, Luna had insisted that it


    was Kelly. Plus, she had even nned this revenge for a long time. There was no way Sean was going


    to think that Luna didn¡¯t have a n in mind.


    Besides, one of his tasks was to keep an eye on Kelly. Now that they were at such a crucial point, he


    couldn¡¯t afford to let Luna ruin everything.


    Of course, Sean decided to dy his return to Capitalis by two days in order to avoid arousing Kelly¡¯s


    suspicion. He had even used the excuse of Colby being hospitalized.


    Abigail also called Colby after hearing about it.


    Colby sat on the bed in his hospital room and answered the phone. He had it on speaker, and Sean


    was sitting by his side, peeling a pear for him.


    I¡¯m doing just fine here. How are you? How is everything in Capitalis? Your grandmother looks like


    she¡¯s adapting quite well there. She can even lead a team now,¡± Colby said while looking at Sean.


    Sean continued to focus on peeling the pear while scoffing softly in his heart.


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    ¡°Yes, we¡¯re doing fine here. Take care of yourself. Remember to dress warmly in the cold. weather,¡±


    Abigail said gently to the old man.


    Colby felt quite happy as he listened to her words.


    Only a daughter-inw like her would be so concerned about an old man. As soon as she heard he


    was sick, she called immediately to offerfort.


    ¡°I know. I haven¡¯t seen you in so long. I¡¯ve been missing you,¡± Colby said sincerely. He had thought she


    would return to Pendorf for the New Yearst year, but she unexpectedly went abroad topete in a


    fashionpetition.


    ¡°If I have time, I¡¯ll pay you a visit.¡± Abigail¡¯s voice softened.


    They chatted for a while before ending the call.


    Sean ted the sliced pear and handed it to Colby.


    ¡°I¡¯ve been on the phone for so long, and you didn¡¯t say a word! How could you be sessful in winning


    her back? Just forget it,¡± Colby said, feeling quite displeased that Sean didn¡¯t. anything.


    say


    Sean sat on the edge of the bed, looking calm. ¡°Is there something wrong with letting you have a good


    chat with her?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re engaged to that Kelly¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re mistaken about that. I¡¯m engaged to the Pearsons¡¯ heiress,¡± Sean interrupted Colby.


    Colby thought about Kelly¡¯s status and suddenly found Sean quite cunning and scheming.


    ¡°By the way, what are you up to? Why do I have to feign illness?¡± Colby had healthy teeth as he


    chewed the crisp pear.


    ¡°I just wanted to see you,¡± Sean answered gently.


    Colby looked at him with disdain. ¡°I don¡¯t trust you. How long am I staying? Don¡¯t make it too. long. I¡¯m


    only going to be here for two days. My card addiction won¡¯tst more than three.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re getting on in years. Aren¡¯t you worried about your back whenever you sit at the card table every


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    day?¡±


    Sean knew that when Colby was young, he had suffered a lot. So, Sean could understand why he was


    a bit more indulgent in hister years now. Nheless, he felt that Colby¡¯s addiction was going a bit


    too far.


    Moreover, Sean didn¡¯t like activities like ying cards.


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    Chapter 494


    Chapter 494 Out of Control


    Colby couldn¡¯t stand it when he brought up that topic.


    ¡°You smoke too, but I never bring that up. Yet, you¡¯re on my case. After all the hard work I¡¯ve put in, a


    bit of indulgence is well-deserved!¡± Colby defended himself unapologetically.


    Sean let out a sigh of exasperation upon hearing this.


    At this moment, Xavien knocked and entered. He nced at Sean, signaling that Sean should leave.


    Colby understood that they were about to discuss something important. So, he waved Sean away and


    settled downfortably, contemting. Besides, he was indeed tired and needed. a couple of days


    off after indulging in his games for so long.


    When Sean was alone with Xavien in a quiet ce, he inquired, ¡°Has there been any sign of


    Luna?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, she¡¯s been shopping, watching movies, indulging in gourmet food, and updating her social


    media. However, she hasn¡¯t contacted anyone else.¡± Xavien found it peculiar too.


    Sean pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Keep an eye on her. Don¡¯t let your guard down.¡±


    Xavien nodded and left.


    Sean took out his phone and moved to a secluded spot to make a call.


    Once the call was answered, he asked in a low voice, ¡°Any progress on the matter? We¡¯ve had an


    unexpected development here, and I¡¯m worried I won¡¯t be able to control the situation. Things might go


    ¡°What¡¯s happened?¡± the voice on the other end inquired.


    ¡°I can¡¯t be sure yet, but I thought it best to give you all a heads up,¡± Sean stated.


    After the person on the other end responded, Sean hung up.


    He knew he couldn¡¯t afford to be impatient. It was already challenging enough to deal with. the police,


    and many of his men had beenpromised. If they could proceed cautiously and sacrifice fewer


    people, it would be a good thing. Still¡­ Given the current circumstances, he was afraid that bigger


    problems might ariseter.


    Sean contemted whether he should talk to Luna. Yet, he couldn¡¯t help but consider the fact that


    getting into contact with Luna would only arouse suspicion. Those who knew him well understood that


    he wouldn¡¯t engage with Luna privately.


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    May arrived, and Fairy Meadow unveiled a part of its summer collection, considering some cities


    experienced summer early.


    Early in the morning, Abigail received a call from the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology. informing her


    that the mini-program had made initial progress and that he was sending the beta version over.


    ¡°You work fast¡­¡± Abigail was somewhat surprised. It had only been half a month; were they all


    workaholics over at theirpany?


    ¡°We had a foundation to start with. For our team, creating a mini-program is a piece of cake,¡± the CEO


    of Leap Gaming Technology said with a confident smile.


    Abigail requested him to send it over and opened the mini-program.


    While the mini-program seemed simple, it was quite impressive.


    ¡°It¡¯s quite refined. Was this attempted before?¡± Abigail operated the program while asking the CEO of


    Leap Gaming Technology.


    ¡°You¡¯re smart, Miss Quinn. We initially nned to create a customized idol mobile game, incorporating


    Al customization. Unfortunately, due to constantly changing rules for applying game licenses, the


    desktop version simply couldn¡¯t be approved. So we had to put it on. hold. I didn¡¯t expect it to be usable


    this time.¡± The CEO¡¯s voice held a hint of amusement.


    for


    ¡°Indeed, I was wondering¡­ Can it be linked to the official Fairy Meadow online store?¡± Abigail inquired.


    ¡°It should be possible, but there¡¯s a downside I want to mention. Other clothing brands won¡¯t be


    Abigail understood his point. To make it exclusive, she¡¯d have to pay a hefty fee for the copyright.


    Obviously, the CEO wanted to maximize profits with this exclusivity. So, he¡¯d either charge an


    exorbitant fee or ask for a share of the profits¡­.


    ¡°I understand your line of thought, but the exclusive fee isn¡¯t that substantial. Plus, it¡¯s a one- time deal.


    In my opinion, it might be better to promote it widely. Those willing to pay can embed it, but Fairy


    Meadow should have priority for the first six months,¡± Abigail suggested.


    The CEO of Leap Gaming Technology also understood that Abigail¡¯s proposal was reasonable.


    She also had a point by setting a six-month period for Fairy Meadow to have priority over the program.


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    If shoppers liked the mini-program, sales for Fairy Meadow would undoubtedly increase.


    Regardless¡­ if she wanted to use it first, that was also fine. He would consider Fairy Meadow


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    as a testing ground. If the customers there liked it, they could go ahead and promote it. That way,


    sess woulde more quickly.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go with your suggestion. If you have any feedback, feel free to let us know so we can make


    adjustments soon and aim for a Juneunch,¡± the CEO agreed readily.


    ¡°That works. I don¡¯t have any specific suggestions. I think what you¡¯ve done is quite splendid. However,


    I noticed that you¡¯ve left out the AI customization feature,¡± Abigail still wanted to experience the power


    of AI.


    ¡°The team thought that since it¡¯s just for dressing up, they didn¡¯t include it to save memory space,¡± the


    CEO responded.


    Abigail fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s better to add it. What if customers. start


    enjoying raising their virtual avatars?¡±


    After all, those virtual avatar-raising games were quite popr, weren¡¯t they?


    ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll go with your suggestion,¡± the CEO agreed to that as well. Since they were already doing it,


    discarding it would be a waste.


    Abigail eagerly awaited theunch of the mini-program after ending the call.


    With the rapid advancement of modern technology, one had to stay at the forefront of technology to


    earn more money, even in the fashion industry.


    For the mini-program¡¯sunch, Abigail spent a considerable amount of time studying the app.


    Eventually, she painstakingly created a custom virtual avatar using the facial and body customization


    features ording to her own photo and specific body measurements.


    It took her almost a week to fine-tune her virtual self before she was satisfied enough to send it to the


    CEO of Leap Gaming Technology.


    ¡°You¡¯ve done a great job with this customization. These guys are really talented in making the app; it


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    Chapter 495 How Do You Know She Called the Police?


    Abigail was also amazed by the level of detail they could achieve.


    ¡°You really need specific data for this, including providing not only facial photos but also specific


    measurements like head circumference, to achieve such a realistic result. Can it be saved? I put a lot


    of effort into creating this.¡±


    ¡°Try exporting it. You should be able to use it again once the new version is avable.¡±


    ¡°It would be great if the skin could look even more realistic. The current skin tone seems a bit off, and


    I¡¯m worried it might affect how the clothes look in the final disy.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll check with the tech team about this.¡±


    After the chat, Abigail was very satisfied with her virtual avatar. With this, she could customize her own


    private image and interact with online friends using it.


    The CEO quickly responded after she made her request. Unfortunately, in order to create. what she


    wanted, theunch of the mini-program would have to be dyed. In the end, it would have to be


    redeveloped as a separate app.


    Abigail agreed to his proposal. Then, she sent her virtual avatar to Luna to take a look.


    Luna immediately called her after taking a good look at it.


    ¡°So, this is what you were talking about? You¡¯re turning the idea of customizing virtual avatars for trying


    on clothes into reality? It looks a lot like you, and it¡¯s quite impressive.¡± Luna looked pleasantly


    surprised.


    ¡°I have the mini-program on my phone. If you want to y with it, I can send it to you,¡± Abigail said,


    feeling very satisfied with her virtual avatar.


    ¡°Well, maybe not. I¡¯m not sure if my phone is secure, and it hasn¡¯t even been released yet. It wouldn¡¯t


    be good if it leaked out,¡± Luna said with a smile.


    Abigail felt a bit disappointed. She said quietly, ¡°I really miss the days when we worked together. We


    could share things instantly. I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll get to see you again¡±


    Luna didn¡¯t seem affected at all as sheughed. ¡°I¡¯ll be back eventually. Let me tell you, I¡¯ve been


    traveling around Pendorftely. My state of mind has improved a lot, and I¡¯m not as emotional


    anymore.


    Indeed, nature had a way of soothing the soul. It was no wonder so many people enjoyed traveling and


    getting close to nature.


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    ¡°As long as you¡¯re happy. Once I¡¯ve sorted out L.Moon, we can retire and travel together.¡± Abigail said


    with a smile in her voice.


    Her initial sense of loss had lessened considerably after Luna¡¯s words.


    Luna fell silent for a moment before responding softly.


    After the call ended, Luna let out a sigh.


    The room was pitch-ck, quiet, and tranquil.


    ¡°Tell me where you sent the skin kes and hair you took from Kelly, and I¡¯ll let you go,¡± a rough voice


    spoke in the darkness.


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    She was silent for a moment before answering, ¡°You won¡¯t gain anything by attacking me now. The test


    results will be avable in a day at the fastest. Do you know why I¡¯m holding back from sending them?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re smart, but if you go insane, this secret will be buried in your brain forever, won¡¯t it?¡± The person


    in the dark chuckled.


    how


    Luna burst intoughter, ¡°I supported L.Moon all on my own for three years. Do you know


    many tricks I used? Do you think just because I¡¯m a woman, I¡¯m brainless? Let me tell you the truth. I


    deliberately installed the camera to expose Kelly¡¯s fake identity. You¡¯re all being yed like fiddles, and


    you don¡¯t even know.¡±


    After she finished speaking, she was struck in the leg.


    The intense pain made her scream, but the person quickly covered her mouth.


    Luna was on the verge of passing out. She was covered in cold sweat.


    ¡°Speak, or I¡¯ll shatter every bone in your body and leave you bedridden for the rest of your life.¡± The


    voice of the person became very low.


    Luna felt the hand covering her mouth loosen slightly.


    She let out a bitterugh and said, ¡°If you don¡¯t do anything, we can still talk. If I¡¯m missing for more


    than 24 hours, Kelly¡¯s DNA test will be in Sean¡¯s hands¡­ In Abigail¡¯s hands¡­ In Josh¡¯s hands¡­ and in


    the hands of every Pearson¡­¡±


    The person didn¡¯t say anything, but their breathing became heavier.


    ¡°You find a way to restore my legs within 24 hours and let me go out for a walk.¡± After Luna finished


    speaking, she couldn¡¯t help but chuckle.


    She knew that with Kelly¡¯s cunning and ruthlessness, she would definitely figure out what she


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    was up to.


    So, Luna yed this trick.


    Of course, she hadn¡¯t received the results yet. She was only saying all these words as a tactic to buy


    time.


    In the silence of the room, the person in the dark walked to the side and made a call.


    His voice was kept very low, and Luna didn¡¯t hear anything. She was in so much. agony that she felt


    like she was about to pass out. Her mind was aplete blur, and she had no energy. to pay attention


    to what the other person was saying.


    The person walked over to Luna after ending the call.


    ¡°Abigail mentioned that she has a mini-program, right? It¡¯s okay; the mini-program. us,¡± the man said


    with augh as he picked up her phone.


    Luna reached out to grab the phone, but the man pped her unconscious.


    will help


    He picked up the phone and pondered for a moment but didn¡¯t immediately message Abigail for the


    mini-program.


    In the morning, Abigail received a message from Luna.


    Luna said she had bought a new phone and was going to try the mini-program. Abigail sent the mini-


    program to Luna without giving it much thought.


    Right after sending it, Sean called.


    Abigail answered the call, but before she could speak, she heard Sean ask, ¡°The person next door to


    Luna called the police this morning, but the police left quickly. Do you want to ask her what happened?¡±


    Sean¡¯s tone sounded a bit urgent.


    ¡°She just messaged me. How did you know she called the neighbor and the police?¡± Abigail felt it was


    more suspicious that Sean was keeping an eye on Luna.


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    Chapter 496 Afraid I¡¯ll Never See You Again


    Sean fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°I feel like she¡¯s been acting strangelytely. I¡¯m worried


    she might be doing something behind our backs that could put her in danger, so I had Xavien take a


    look.¡±


    Abigail was a bit surprised by Sean¡¯s response. She didn¡¯t know how to respond for a moment. After a


    while, she said, ¡°Thank you. I¡¯ll call her and check. I talked to herst night, so there shouldn¡¯t be a


    problem, right?¡±


    ¡°Just to be safe, ask again,¡± Sean said. ¡°I also had Xavien go to her neighbor to ask about the police


    report.¡±


    Just as Abigail was about to hang up, Sean added, ¡°Don¡¯t call immediately. Wait a bit, find a suitable


    excuse to call, and make it seem natural.¡±


    ¡°Sean, is there something you¡¯re worried she might encounter? Is that why you¡¯re being so cautious?¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°If we assume she¡¯s facing danger, then it¡¯s even more important for us to act like we know nothing. But


    if she isn¡¯t, it won¡¯t hurt. Does that make sense?¡± Seanforted Abigail. He was afraid she might rush


    back to see Luna without keeping her cool.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, but your words are making me nervous,¡± Abigail admitted, unable to control her anxious


    thoughts.


    Just as Sean was about to respond, it seemed like someone was talking to him. He replied at few


    sentences before turning back to Abigail. ¡°Nothing¡¯s wrong. Xavien said Luna went out to get takeout.¡±


    ¡°Oh, that¡¯s good,¡± Abigail sighed with relief.


    ¡°But Xavien mentioned that she slipped in the bathroomst night and seemed to have hurt. her leg.


    She didn¡¯t tell you?¡± Sean asked, feigning casualness.


    ¡°No, she probably didn¡¯t want to worry me,¡± Abigail replied. When she sensed someone approaching


    her, she continued, ¡°Thank you for letting me know all this. I¡¯m a bit busy right


    now.¡±


    She hung up the phone, her mind still on Luna¡¯s leg injury.


    After Sean ended the call, he told Xavien, ¡°Find Cameron, keep Abigail busy, and make sure she


    doesn¡¯t call Luna to ask about her leg. Make sure Cameron aplishes this. Otherwise, he can


    forget about ever returning to my side!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Xavien quickly went to make the call.


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    Luna had slipped in the bathroom in the middle of the night. Her loud cries of pain woke up the


    neighbors, but they hadn¡¯t called an ambnce¡­


    Abigail was busy until it was almost lunchtime. She was just about to call Luna when Alfie hurriedly


    came in.


    ¡°Cameron¡¯s good eye seems to be having a problem. Can you go take a look? I have something to


    attend to today and might not be able to take care of him for a while.¡± Alfie¡¯s tone was urgent, almost


    exaggerated.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°Tell the doctor I¡¯ll see him after I¡¯ve finished eating.¡±


    ¡°You need to go now; he¡¯s afraid he might lose his eyesight and never see you again.¡± Alfie¡¯s excuse


    was terrible.


    Even so, Abigail still agreed to go with him.


    As soon as Alfie saw her pick up her phone, he got nervous.


    ¡°Um, do you have an urgent matter?¡± he asked, deliberately probing.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing important. I¡¯m just calling a friend,¡± Abigail answered.


    ¡°Which friend? Is it something urgent?¡± Alfie continued to ask.


    Abigail looked at him with displeasure. ¡°Is there something you want to say? Why are you prying into


    my business?¡±


    ¡°Oh, I was just thinking, what if I¡¯m not in a position to hear? After all, we¡¯re not very familiar with each


    other. What if you¡¯re discussing something confidential, and it leaks out and causes trouble for you?¡±


    Alfie¡¯s excuse was getting weaker by the second.


    Abigail squinted at him for a moment, then decided to put her phone down. ¡°What¡¯s going on with


    Cameron? Why did you lie to me so that I have to go see him at the hospital?¡±


    Alfie thought, You¡¯re way too clever.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t know, but he asked me to find you. He told me, no matter what, I have to trick. you into


    going to the hospital. He was looking all mysterious, too,¡± Alfie replied earnestly.


    ¡°What does my phone have to do with his situation?¡± Abigail continued to ask.


    ¡°Maybe he¡¯s afraid you¡¯ll notify Mr. Graham. If Mr. Graham rushes over in a panic and sees that


    Cameron¡¯s fine, he¡¯ll want to give him a good beating,¡± Alfie continued, feeling pleased with himself for


    Abigail nodded, letting Alfie off the hook.


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    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t call Sean,¡± she said and was about to call Luna again.


    Unfortunately, Alfie got anxious again. He scratched his head and looked around, and by now, the call


    had already connected.


    Abigail was just about to ask Luna about her leg when Luna spoke first, ¡°This mini-program is really


    fun. I spent a long time creating it. Can you tell me how to make mine look as real as yours?¡±


    She didn¡¯t mention her leg injury, and Abigail didn¡¯t want to press the matter further. Instead, she


    happily exined how to use the


    Alfie stood nearby, sweating profusely.


    program.


    In the end, Abigail didn¡¯t get the chance to ask about Luna¡¯s leg injury long after the conversation


    ended.


    Maybe Luna didn¡¯t want me to worry, so she kept it to herself. Perhaps not asking was the right thing to


    do¡­ Maybe Luna¡¯s mood isn¡¯t as good as I had thought, and epting the fact that she can¡¯t manage


    L.Moon isn¡¯t as easy as it seems.


    Alfie breathed a sigh of relief.


    Cameron was just one step away from certain death¡­


    He couldn¡¯t help but let out a sigh.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Abigail nced at him.


    Alfie immediately shook his head. ¡°Oh, I heard that your friend resigned under pressure. I¡¯m afraid


    she¡¯s not in a good mood, so I was almost afraid to breathe.¡±


    ¡°What nonsense,¡± Abigail muttered.


    Then, she took out her phone to check the messages from clients after saying that.


    Yet, everything around her felt strangely eerie, especially in this moment of tranquility.


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    Chapter 497


    The Spare Wife ¨C Abigail and Sean Chapter 497


    Chapter 497 I¡¯ll Listen to You Again


    Abigail suppressed the turmoil in her heart and decided to discuss things further after returning from


    the hospital.


    So, she immediately looked for a doctor to examine Cameron¡¯s eyes the minute she got there. After


    that, she asked the doctor, ¡°How are his eyes?¡±


    The doctor was also nervous as he responded, ¡°His eyes have made quite the recovery, and there are


    no issues. Why do you ask?¡± The sudden re-examination left the doctor puzzled, making him wonder if


    something had gone wrong with the patient.


    She replied politely, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Thank you, doctor.¡±


    Once the doctor left, she looked at Cameron sternly.


    Cameron quirked his lips into a yful smile as he said, ¡°Why are you being so serious?¡±


    Abigail gave him a light punch on the shoulder in response. ¡°Let me tell you: if you keep being so


    carefree, I¡¯d really keep my distance from you.¡±


    Cameron¡¯s smile gradually disappeared as he exined, ¡°This situation is quiteplex.¡±


    ¡°Then, make it simple for me.¡± She urged him to be concise.


    He continued, ¡°I know that you are doubtful and feel that something¡¯s off about today. Your intuition is


    urate, but you have to suppress your doubts and focus on L.Moon. Everything is under Mr.


    Graham¡¯s control.¡±


    The more they tried to conceal the truth, the more she wanted to dig deeper. So, she demanded, ¡°So,


    why the hell is he keeping a close watch on Luna? Does it have something to do with what you¡¯ve been


    saying?¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡± Cameron borated, ¡°Mr. Graham believes that Kelly strongly desires revenge. He¡¯s worried


    that she might send someone to harass Miss Smith while she is alone in Pendorf. That¡¯s why he¡¯s


    keeping an eye on Miss Smith. There have also been some questions about Kelly¡¯s identity¡­ So, Mr.


    Graham is looking into it. He fears Luna might disrupt his ns, so he asked me to advise you to stay


    calm.¡±


    Abigail reluctantly epted this exnation and answered, ¡°Maybe it¡¯s for the best if I don¡¯t contact


    Luna. It¡¯d be better to let Sean handle everything since he¡¯s been keeping an eye on Kelly for so long.¡±


    Cameron continued to advise her by saying, ¡°It¡¯s safer that way. Mr. Graham is well-informed.


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    and has been watching Kelly closely.¡±


    She nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll listen to you this time.¡±


    She realized that she hadn¡¯t noticed anything unusual about Lunately, and it was only when Sean


    mentioned it that she started to see some truth in his concerns. Why did Luna. suddenly want the app


    As such, she decided to wait for Sean¡¯s investigation results before taking the next step¡­


    Abigail returned to thepany and sighed. Even though she was worried about Luna, she managed


    to suppress her anxiety for the time being.


    Sean had sessfully convinced Cameron to persuade Abigail. Hence, he figured that Cameron still


    possessed some value.


    Meanwhile, he was still unsure of the situation surrounding Luna. While Xavien had already tried to


    establish contact with her neighbors, it was quite challenging to approach them. without arousing her


    suspicions. So, he refocused his thoughts and texted Damon.


    ¡®What has Josh been up totely?¡¯


    Initially, Sean thought that Josh would have settled things with his parents since it had been so many


    days since Luna¡¯s return. It was also time for him to meet her, but there was still no sign of Josh after


    waiting for two days.


    Soon, Damon¡¯s reply interrupted Sean¡¯s thoughts. ¡®He¡¯s been shopping and having meals with Kelly


    Sean did not return Damon¡¯s text and assumed that Kelly might be using the excuse of needing to


    make amends with Josh to prevent him from visiting Luna. This meant that Luna was dealing with


    something that she couldn¡¯t let Josh know about.


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    He immediately called Xavien.


    ¡°Mr. Graham,¡± Xavien greeted him as soon as he answered the call.


    ¡°There¡¯s definitely something happening on Luna¡¯s side. Find someone to go undercover as a


    maintenance worker and head to her building. Inform them that there has been a water leak in her


    apartment, and they need to inspect it.¡±


    After he was done instructing Xavien, he hung up and continued to message Damon. Any


    developments over at Vincent¡¯s side recently?¡±


    ¡°They seem to be investigating something. It seems they have secretly sent people to the


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    pharmacy that Luna visited recently. They also had a word with her cab driver afterward


    Sean was now absolutely certain that Luna would have already sent samples of Kelly¡¯s hair, skin, and


    blood for testing. s, he was uncertain who she sent it to, considering that even Vincent had not


    managed to discover this yet.


    It felt that Luna had nned this for the longest time since anyst-minute decisions would have


    alerted Vincent.


    ¡°Alright, I understand,¡± Sean replied. ¡°Keep a close watch.¡±


    If Luna was in trouble now, it had to be rted to the results of Kelly¡¯s paternity test, as even he was


    unsure as to when the results would be exposed. So, they could only take action. without alerting


    Vincent. The test results could not be exposed in the near future since such a move might risk alerting


    their opponents.


    In the afternoon, Xavien hurriedly returned to make his report, saying, ¡°Luna¡¯s not in the apartment that


    she used to live in. I don¡¯t know when she was moved.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know?!¡± Sean stared at him coldly. ¡°Didn¡¯t I instruct you to keep an eye on her day and


    night? Yet, you¡¯re giving me such a response?¡±


    Xavien lowered his head in shame as beads of sweat formed on his forehead.


    ¡°What are you still standing there for? Go and investigate the matter! Take care to be careful not to alert


    anyone! Everything rests on Luna now, whether it¡¯s for Abigail or the bigger picture. She needs to


    remain unharmed. Understood?¡± Sean sternly gave out his order.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Xavien replied quickly before he hastily left.


    After that, Sean¡¯s expression darkened. Kelly and her people were rather capable since they managed


    to move Luna away right under his nose. Josh truly had a wed judgment; if he had arrived just a day


    earlier, such an unexpected incident could have been easily avoided!


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    Chapter 498


    Chapter 498 Negotiating In Good Faith


    Abigail noticed that Luna sent her virtual images every day and assumed that Luna also enjoyed


    ying games.


    Concerned about her leg injury, Abigail started to worry again.


    She debated whether to make a phone call and ask Luna about it.


    But before she could decide, Luna called her.


    ¡°Abigail, I came to Capitalis to have some fun. Are you free now? I miss you,¡± Luna asked cheerfully.


    Abigail checked her schedule and replied, ¡°Why don¡¯t youe to visit me at thepany? I¡¯m quite


    busy at the moment, so the best we can do is meet here.¡±


    They had always been honest with each other. Abigail had a lot of tasks to handle and had to attend


    meetings every day. She couldn¡¯t spare even half a minute.


    ¡°Fine then. I¡¯ll leave you alone for now. Take care,¡± Luna said, sounding slightly disappointed.


    ¡°When everything goes back on track in L.Moons, we can take a trip together. Right now, I need to


    work hard,¡± Abigailforted Luna.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll wait for you,¡± Luna said goodbye and hung up the phone.


    Abigail held her phone, frowning.


    Didn¡¯t Sean say that Luna injured her leg? How could shee to Capitalis for fun with a leg injury?


    She immediately sent a message to Sean.


    Luna just called me and said she arrived in Capitalis. What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Soon, Sean called her.


    ¡°Why did she call you?¡± Sean asked Abigail in return. He still hadn¡¯t received any news from Luna yet.


    He suspected that the person contacting Abigail might not be Luna herself.


    ¡°She wanted to hang out with me, but I¡¯m too busy with work. How is her leg? Is it serious?¡± Abigail


    found it strange, but she didn¡¯t think too much.


    ¡°Maybe not. If she invites you to hang out again, try to go see her if you¡¯re free. She might be feeling


    lonely,¡± Sean suggested gently to Abigail.


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    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail, after hearing this, felt a little sorry for Luna.


    Once she finished her work, she would definitely find Luna and go out together.


    Sean ended the call and asked Alfie to secretly keep an eye on Abigail.


    If Luna invites her out again, someone from Alfie¡¯s team should follow her. I don¡¯t believe that we


    wouldn¡¯t be able to find Luna this way.


    Sean also had another suspicion, which was that someone was using Luna to deceive Abigail into


    going out.


    The moment Abigail declined the invitation, Luna couldn¡¯t help butugh out loudly.


    ¡°The AI imitates my voice quite well, but unfortunately, she¡¯s busy,¡± she said, sitting in the chair with a


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    mocking tone.


    The man sitting in the darkness operated theputer, ignoring her. After finishing with it, he looked at


    Luna and said, ¡°Don¡¯t get too confident. We still have another chance next time. And we have plenty of


    time, anyway.¡±


    Luna shrugged indifferently andughed, ¡°Well, take your time. It¡¯s been so long already, we¡¯ve already


    have the results. What do you have to be proud of?¡±


    The more they struggled to find the person she had arranged, the greater her chances of winning.


    Upon hearing this, the man mmed the table and stood up, fiercely pping Luna across the face.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, when the truth is exposed, you will be scattered into pieces, spread across different


    ces,¡± the man said cruelly, looking at Luna, who was almost knocked out by the


    blow.


    Luna didn¡¯t respond, but fear welled up in her heart.


    ¡°Are you scared? If you are, then call the person you¡¯ve been meeting with and have them. bring the


    results to save yourself,¡± the man grabbed her hair, his eyes filled with malice.


    Luna looked at him and said, ¡°Do you think I would believe you?¡±


    How could someone like Kelly¡¯s underlings be trustworthy?


    The negotiation reached a stalemate.


    Of course, it was still required from above that he must extract the location of the test results from


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    If something really happened to her and the test results were exposed as she imed, then his life


    woulde to an end.


    The man remained silent, contemting extreme measures to deal with Luna, but also worried that if


    she needed medical attention for her injuries, it would cause trouble when they got spotted.


    ¡°Just tell me, and I promise nothing would happen to you,¡± the man started negotiating with Luna again


    after a moment.


    Luna lowered her head and said, ¡°You¡¯ve hit me so many times, and now you¡¯re saying you promise


    nothing would happen to me? If you had been like this from the beginning, maybe I would have


    surrendered. But you broke my leg and pped me. I won¡¯t let that slide easily.¡±


    Luna had disyed an arrogant attitude from the beginning, and based on her appearance, she


    seemed like someone not to be messed with.


    ¡°What do you want to do then?¡± the man asked impatiently.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know yet,¡± Luna replied. After saying that, she closed her eyes. Not only was she ufortable


    being tied up, but her leg injury hadn¡¯t been treated either. It had swelled up like a steamed bun and


    caused pain at night.


    ¡°You better figure it out before tomorrow,¡± the man said impatiently.


    ¡°Just kill me if I don¡¯t, don¡¯t negotiate with me. Let me tell you, right now it¡¯s you and Kelly who should


    be worried about what I have in my hands. Not me. Understand?¡± Luna yelled impatiently.


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    Chapter 499


    Chapter 499 The Sacrifice Of Mr. Graham


    On the third day of Luna¡¯s disappearance, Sean still hadn¡¯t received any news.


    He sat in the office, pondering how Kelly managed to take Luna away without leaving any


    trace.


    They had checked all the surveince footage, but there was nothing suspicious.


    Sean had never encountered such a setback before. Lost in thought for a long time, he suddenly had


    an idea and immediately called Xavien.


    ¡°Find another opportunity to thoroughly search Luna¡¯s house. I suspect that she¡¯s still there. and has


    never left,¡± Sean instructed in a cold voice.


    ¡°I think it would be better to have Josh do this,¡± Xavien whispered.


    To minimize the risk, Josh was the most suitable person for the job.


    After a moment of silence, Sean hung up the phone, agreeing with Xavien¡¯s suggestion.


    Soon, Abigail received a call from Sean.


    Before she could even press the answer button, she heard Sean say, ¡°Didn¡¯t Luna visit Josh after she


    arrived at Capitalis?¡±


    ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t ask,¡± Abigail replied. She was too busy to pay attention to them.


    ¡°Damon said Josh has been with Kelly recently. I wonder if they broke up?¡± Sean murmured, puzzled


    and curious.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, are you jealous?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone unintentionally became sarcastic.


    Seanughed, ¡°Ask Josh for me if they¡¯ve really broken up. If they have, I don¡¯t need to be nice to Kelly


    anymore.¡±


    His words made Abigail feel a little guilty.


    It seemed that he was trying to please Kelly just so that Luna would be treated with kindness when she


    marries Josh.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll do it,¡± Abigail said, and then hung up the phone.


    Sometimes she felt that Sean was quite strange. Why did he have to ask me to do that when he could


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    Abigail dialed Josh¡¯s number.


    It didn¡¯t take long for the man to answer.


    ¡°Abigail, what¡¯s up?¡± It¡¯s quite noisy at Josh¡¯s side, as if he was in a crowded ce.


    ¡°Luna said she came to Capitalis. She wanted to hang out with me a few days ago, but I was busy and


    couldn¡¯t go. Didn¡¯t shee to you?¡± Abigail¡¯s tone remained the same.


    Josh was silent for a moment before saying, ¡°She didn¡¯t tell me. When I asked her, she said she was in


    Pendorf. Is she still mad at me?¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°Didn¡¯t you guys clear things up? Why don¡¯t you call her and ask?¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Abigail hung up the phone, and the strange feeling in her heart grew stronger. Both Sean and Luna are


    peculiar in their own ways.


    Josh found a quiet ce to call Luna.


    He called multiple times, but no one answered.


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    Frowning, Josh persisted and continued to call, but still no one answered.


    ¡°Josh, what are you doing?¡± Kelly¡¯s voice suddenly sounded behind him.


    Josh put away his phone and turned around, smiling at her. ¡°Nothing. I¡¯m tired from shopping today,


    let¡¯s go back.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Kelly nodded, although she had some doubts in her mind, she didn¡¯t think too much about it.


    Back at home, Josh secretly booked a ne ticket and only took his ID while Kelly went to the room to


    take a bath.


    Kelly came out of the room and went to Josh¡¯s door, knocking on it.


    There was no sound from the room. She reached out and twisted the doorknob, realizing that the door


    seemed to be locked from the inside.


    ¡°Ha! Locked the door even when taking a bath,¡± she muttered, then turned and walked downstairs,


    instructing the servants, ¡°Remember to inform me if Josh goes out.¡±


    ¡°Yes, miss,¡± the servant immediately responded.


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    Kelly went upstairs to her room with peace of mind.


    She slept until it was dark outside.


    Thinking of Josh, she immediately got out of bed and hurriedly ran out of the room.


    It was quiet in the house. Kelly ran downstairs and asked the servant, ¡°Has Josh gone out?¡±


    ¡°No, I haven¡¯t seen him downstairs,¡± the servant honestly replied.


    Kelly turned around and rushed upstairs, arriving at Josh¡¯s door. She twisted the doorknob again.


    ¡°Josh!¡± she knocked on the door forcefully.


    However, the room remained quiet, with no one answering her.


    ¡°Josh, Josh!¡± she called out again, but there was still no response.


    Kelly turned around and returned to her room, anxiously picking up her phone and dialing Josh¡¯s


    number.


    Soon, he answered the call.


    ¡°Josh, why is the door locked when you¡¯re not at home?¡± Kelly¡¯s voice sounded worried.


    Confused, Josh replied, ¡°Why can¡¯t I lock my own room?¡±


    ¡°Then where did you go? You promised to be with me during this time,¡± Kelly¡¯s tone became resentful.


    ¡°I have something to take care of, I¡¯ll be back in a couple of days,¡± Josh said in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Did you go to Pendorf to see Luna?¡± Kelly¡¯s voice carried a hint of suspicion.


    Josh¡¯s tone turned cold. ¡°Can¡¯t I see my own girlfriend?¡±


    ¡°But you promised me, how can you go back on your word? You didn¡¯t even tell me before you left! Is


    Luna more important to you than me, your own sister? No matter how she bullies. me, you always take


    her side, don¡¯t you?!¡± Kelly suddenly raised her voice, with a hint of crying.


    Josh¡¯s voice suddenly carried a hint of annoyance, ¡°You were the one who kept bullying her, weren¡¯t


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    Chapter 500


    Chapter 500 Secretly Taken Away


    During the days of searching for his sister, Josh couldn¡¯t help but yearn for her return.


    When Kelly finally came home, he believed he treated her well, amodating her in every


    way.


    However, the longer they spent together, the more he found Kelly annoying. Not only did she like to


    scheme behind his back, but she also often tried to sow discord before their parents.


    She imed to like Abigail in words, but she always portrayed herself as the victim. recounting how


    much she had suffered at Abigail¡¯s hands.


    Kelly couldn¡¯t believe that Josh would speak to her in this tone. She choked up and asked, her voice


    trembling, ¡°Josh, are you fed up with me now? You¡¯ve found someone you like, and now you can¡¯t


    stand me?¡±


    Josh¡¯s tone was cold as he replied, ¡°I have my own things to deal with. Don¡¯t use Luna¡¯s disappearance


    to manipte me. Besides, spending every day with you, going shopping and such, has be


    tiresome. Let me have a break for a couple of days.¡±


    He finished speaking and promptly hung up.


    Kelly quickly withdrew her pitiful look. Then, she forcefully mmed her phone onto the bed.


    Meanwhile, Josh turned to Sean after ending the call.


    ¡°I went to her ce, but she didn¡¯t open the door. When I called again, she said she¡¯s at Capitalis. Do


    you think it¡¯s possible?¡± Josh¡¯s tone carried both urgency and restlessness.


    Sean looked at him and asked, ¡°Did she mention where exactly in Capitalis?¡±


    ¡°No, she just said she¡¯s out traveling and told me not to look for her,¡± Josh furrowed his brows. and


    replied.


    ¡°She¡¯s definitely not at Capitalis. Saying she¡¯s there was just a ploy to get you to go back. Besides,


    don¡¯t you think Kelly has been keeping you with her all the time, not letting you


    Josh, realizing this, replied, ¡°My sister can be a bit willful, and her character isn¡¯t as good as we


    thought. But I believe Luna¡¯s situation has nothing to do with her. She just doesn¡¯t like


    Luna.¡±


    ¡°You still refuse to believe that Kelly has issues,¡± Sean said with a cold expression.


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    ¡°She¡¯s still my sister,¡± Josh replied sternly.


    Sean leaned back in his chair and said, ¡°Alright, take some men, then go and pry open the door.


    Regardless of what happens, search every corner of the house thoroughly.¡±


    Josh stood up, determined. ¡°I¡¯m going to take care of it right now!¡±


    Sean looked at his retreating figure and advised, ¡°Be careful.¡±


    Josh felt like there was an underlying message in Sean¡¯s words, but he didn¡¯t dwell on it.


    Following Sean¡¯s instructions, Josh and his team forced open Luna¡¯s door. He immediately


    check every ce someone could hide.¡±


    He stood at the doorway, his face stern, watching as the team entered one by one to search Luna¡¯s


    ce.


    After a thorough search, the team leader spoke up. There are no signs of recent habitation in this


    ce.¡±


    Josh walked further into the room, squinting at theyout. There were only a few ces someone could


    hide, and if Luna and the kidnapper were here, they should have been easily found¡­


    Yet, Sean had insisted that Luna hadn¡¯t left the house. So, where could she be?


    Suddenly, Josh stopped at the bathroom. He looked at the window, and after a while, as if he had


    figured something out, he hurried over.


    He swiftly opened the window, stuck his head out, and saw why Sean had made a mistake.


    The bathroom in this building was slightly recessed, with walls on both sides. It would be very easy to


    quietly move Luna out.


    He immediately called Sean to tell him about it.


    After the call was connected, he quickly ryed what he had seen and said, ¡°I¡¯ll continue to investigate


    this matter. She¡¯s my girlfriend, and I have a responsibility to be involved in your n.¡±


    ¡°Josh, keep calling her. Act as if nothing¡¯s wrong, just like usual. Pretend she¡¯s angry at you and is


    hiding.¡± Sean said in a low voice.


    He wanted Josh to be involved but not to interfere.


    Josh fell silent for a moment before asking Sean, ¡°What are you hiding from me? Luna¡¯s


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    disappearance isn¡¯t simple, is it?¡±


    Sean said indifferently, ¡°I can¡¯t give you a clear exnation right now, but just trust me.¡±


    ¡°You expect me to trust you when Luna is missing? You¡¯re not her boyfriend. Of course, you¡¯re not as


    concerned!¡± Josh¡¯s voice rose with frustration.


    Sean¡¯s tone grew impatient as he snapped, ¡°Where¡¯s the Josh from the old days when you helped


    Abigail investigate things?¡±


    Josh fell into a contemtive silence.


    ¡°Listen to me on this matter. I promise Luna will be safe,¡± Sean said calmly.


    Josh gradually calmed down, his voice steady as he asked Sean, ¡°Apart from asking her whereabouts,


    do you have any other requests?¡±


    ¡°Just keep bothering her. I need to track her phone. It¡¯ll be hard to locate her if it¡¯s turned off. Just argue


    with her, but don¡¯t end the call. Basically, do your best to disrupt her emotions,¡±


    Sean advised.


    Josh inhaled deeply before he finally said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do as you say!¡±


    After Sean hung up, Josh immediately dialed Luna¡¯s number.


    It didn¡¯t take long for Luna to answer.


    ¡°I told you, I¡¯m on a trip. Why do you keep calling?¡± Luna said in irritation.


    Josh¡¯s voice carried a hint of grievance as he murmured, ¡°Where are you in Capitalis? I came back to


    find you. I miss you, and there¡¯s no one at your ce.¡±


    ¡°I just want some time alone. Can you please stop bothering me?¡± Luna¡¯s tone was impatient.


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    Chapter 501 Settle Down


    ¡°You¡¯re still upset with my sister? I¡¯ve reprimanded her before I came to look for you. I¡¯m always on


    your side. Trust me.¡± Josh¡¯s tone was pitiful.


    Luna replied, ¡°I¡¯m not upset. I just want some time alone.¡±


    ¡°But I asked your neighbor, and she said you hurt your leg. She even reported it to the police. How can


    you be running around with an injured leg?¡± Josh inquired intentionally.


    This time, Luna didn¡¯t respond right away.


    She remained silent for a while before saying, ¡°It¡¯s not that bad¡­ Did you go to my house?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I missed you. When I came to find you, and you ignored me, I asked your neighbor,¡± Josh said


    gently.


    ¡°I¡¯m not at home. Stop looking for me. I¡¯m out having fun. You don¡¯t need to find me. I¡¯ll call you when I


    feel like it.¡± Luna¡¯s words were both a rejection and a plea.


    Josh started to get a little angry. ¡°Since you¡¯re in Capitalis, why won¡¯t you meet me? Is it really that


    difficult to meet in Capitalis?¡±


    ¡°Can you stop making a fuss?¡± Luna was getting frustrated.


    ¡°Am I the one making a fuss? You¡¯ve been acting strange since you got back. You said you wouldn¡¯t


    me me before, but now you¡¯ve changed. It¡¯s making me very uneasy,¡± Josh confessed.


    Luna took a deep breath and tried to calm him. ¡°I¡¯m leaving Capitalis soon to travel abroad. I¡¯ll meet


    you when I get back.¡±


    ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go with you,¡± Josh immediately proposed.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to go with you!¡± Luna said and hung up the phone.


    Josh held onto the phone for a moment before shooting a text to Sean.


    I said I wanted to meet her in Capitalis, but she refused. She also said she¡¯s going abroad. She hung


    up directly. My intuition tells me this isn¡¯t Luna. Even though she has a temper, she¡¯s always


    reasonable. We had a good rtionship before we separated. We used to talk on the phone every


    night. Now she¡¯s acting like she wants to break up.


    ¡°Your intuition may be right, but you still have to pretend you haven¡¯t noticed anything. We¡¯ll work


    together on this, and we¡¯ll get to the bottom of it, Sean advised.


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    Josh felt a bit more at ease after reading Sean¡¯s message. Right now, he had no choice but to


    trust Sean.


    Since Luna wasn¡¯t in Pendorf, Sean decided to return to Capitalis. It would arouse suspicion. if he


    stayed in Pendorf for too long.


    Sean first went to the Pearson Residence upon returning to Capitalis.


    Lawrence was surprised to see himing over on his own initiative.


    ¡°How¡¯s your grandfather? Kelly said if you didn¡¯te back to Capitalis soon, she would go to Pendorf


    to find you,¡± Lawrence said. Although he didn¡¯t particrly like Sean, as an elder, he still expressed


    concern for Sean¡¯s grandfather.


    ¡°He¡¯s fine, just a bit tired from ying cards too much,¡± Sean replied calmly.


    Kelly knew how much Colby loved ying cards. He would immediately join his friends at the card


    table the instant he was done with his meals. So, it wasn¡¯t an understatement to say that one could find


    the old man either at the card table or at the dining table.


    ¡°That old man sure loves to have fun,¡± Lawrencemented in a low voice.


    Scarlett chimed in, ¡°Josh went to Pendorf too. Did he go to find you?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, he came to say hi, but he didn¡¯t contact me after that. Why?¡± Sean answered calmly.


    ¡°You should¡¯ve called us. He said he was going to keep his sisterpany but ended up running off to


    find Luna. It¡¯s really hard for us to feel at ease with him,¡± Scarlett said, her tone. carrying a touch of


    discontent.


    Ever since Luna and Kelly had their fight, Scarlett truly didn¡¯t like Luna anymore. Scarlett would be


    much happier if they ended things.


    ¡°Josh is an adult, and he can be responsible for his own choices,¡± Sean replied calmly.


    ¡°Yeah, feelings aren¡¯t something he can control. I¡¯m not as angry now. Just let him. go find Luna to


    hang out,¡± Kelly added. Sean came to Capitalis and immediately came here. She was happy about it


    and couldn¡¯t be bothered to argue with Josh anymore. In any case¡­ they would eventually break up,


    and Luna would eventually disappear from this world.


    ¡°You¡¯re just too kind-hearted,¡± Scarlett gently tapped Kelly on the forehead.


    Kellyughed and couldn¡¯t help but look at Sean. ¡°Let¡¯s go have dinner at Silver Gates tonight. I heard


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    it¡¯s a new ce, and many people like it.¡±


    Sean hesitated for a moment but ultimately nodded in agreement.


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    Kelly¡¯s smile widened even further. ¡°I¡¯ll go change.¡±


    As Kelly went upstairs, Sean sat in the living room, lost in thought. If Luna wasn¡¯t in Capitalis, ording


    to the information Josh provided, she had to have been secretly taken out of the


    country.


    Once she left the country, they would have less control of the situation.


    Lawrence noticed Sean¡¯s absentmindedness and couldn¡¯t help but feel worried about Kelly¡¯s marriage.


    Sean doesn¡¯t even like her. They wouldn¡¯t be happy even if they got married.


    Unfortunately, no matter how Lawrence tried to talk to Kelly, it was all in vain. She was determined to


    marry Sean, but he couldn¡¯t fathom what kind of charm Sean held¡­


    He was just a divorced man¡­


    ¡°Sean, I still hope you¡¯ll settle down. Since you¡¯ve chosen to be with Kelly, stop thinking about your ex-


    wife,¡± Lawrence advised, lowering his voice.


    Sean was lost in thought, but Lawrence¡¯s words quickly brought him back to reality. He simply smiled


    and looked at Lawrence. ¡°Why say such things? I arrived in Capitalis today, and the first thing I did was


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    Lawrence was displeased. ¡°I can see that you don¡¯t fancy Kelly at all.¡±


    Sean¡¯s lips were slightly curled into a tiny smirk, but he did not answer.


    When Scarlett heard the men¡¯s conversation, she felt somewhat heartbroken.


    ¡°I was originally not intending to get married. She herself insisted on it. Since I¡¯m the type who keeps


    his word, and the Pearson Family has let L.Moon off the hook, I¡¯ll keep my


    promise and marry into your Pearson Family.¡± Sean looked indifferent as he said those words.


    to Lawrence.


    Lawrence did not say anything else, but he stood up and motioned for Scarlett to head upstairs with


    him.


    As night fell, Abigail and several businessmen decided to move their conversation to a more


    appropriate location.


    As soon as Abigail entered Silver Gates with a few bosses and sat down, she noticed Sean and Kelly


    entering the restaurant. There was a trace of surprise when she saw this because she didn¡¯t even know


    when Sean had arrived in Capitalis. However, when Abigail thought of what he had said before, she


    quickly felt relieved.


    He mentioned that he would eventually settle down, and what he was doing now was merely


    confirmation on his part.


    Abigail withdrew her gaze.


    Sean had also spotted Abigail and couldn¡¯t help but wonder whether Kelly deliberately chose to dine


    here just to rub it in Abigail¡¯s face.


    ¡°Hey, Abigail¡¯s here. Let¡¯s go over and say hello,¡± Kelly spoke right then.


    He hummed in acknowledgment and approached Abigail without any hesitation.


    A few unfamiliar faces were sitting across Abigail, and one of them was the head of Leap Gaming


    Technology, Mr. Antoine. When Sean and Kelly walked over, Mr. Antoine felt awkward but still tugged


    his lips into a stic smile and greeted them, ¡°Mr. Graham, you¡¯re also here for a meal? What a


    coincidence.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s really a coincidence. I heard that this restaurant is new and has good reviews, so I came here to


    give it a try,¡± Sean replied calmly, his gaze subtly looking at Abigail.


    ¡°Hello, Abigail,¡± Kelly greeted her with a smile as if she wanted to assert something.


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    ¡°Oh, hello,¡± came Abigail¡¯s indifferent reply.


    ¡°Sean and I are here for a date, and we didn¡¯t expect to see you here. Enjoy your meal. We won¡¯t


    disturb you any longer,¡± Kelly added as she grabbed Sean¡¯s arm.


    Sean instinctively furrowed his brow as a hint of disgust shed in his eyes, after which he calmly said,


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    There was nothing in Kelly¡¯s hand which left her momentarily difited. Still, she quickly regained


    herposure, smiled, and followed Sean with a hint of satisfaction in her gait.


    After they left, Mr. Antoine muttered, ¡°That Pearson girl seems like a hard person to deal with.¡±


    She had caused trouble for Abigail before at the conference, and now, she was here with Sean,


    seemingly unting her power.


    ¡°Why bother about her?¡± Abigail replied coldly.


    The man shrugged and added, ¡°You¡¯re right. She¡¯s in a different league than us.¡±


    Then, the topic of conversation changed, and they began to discuss matters rted to the mobile app


    that they were about to release. She was eager tounch it earlier than expected, but Leap Gaming


    Technology seemed to have their reservations.


    ¡°It might backfire if you¡¯re in such a rush,¡± was what Mr. Antoine said.


    Abigail simply smiled as she drawled, ¡°What if we invest more money into it? The few bosses here are


    rather interested in yourpany¡¯s app as well. I¡¯m sure they¡¯re willing to invest in the hopes that we


    can expedite the process.¡±


    If they could release the mobile app earlier and get Abigail to use it for the first six months, it would


    coincide with the New Year period, making it an ideal time tounch the product and capitalize on the


    surge of traffic during the holidays. The result would undoubtedly be very promising.


    Mr. Antoine looked at the several unfamiliar investors in front of him and smiled, saying, ¡°It depends on


    the amount of investment. In the world of development, the more money you. have, the faster things


    can progress.¡±


    The investors exchanged nces with each other before one of them, with thest name of Huskeh,


    gave his opinion, saying, ¡°We will provide whatever amount is needed, Mr. Antoine.¡±


    The head of Leap Gaming Technology, whose name was Kirby Antoine, couldn¡¯t resist saying, ¡°You


    guys should suggest an amount. I can¡¯t bring myself to say it.¡±


    ¡°How about 7 million?¡± Mr. Huskeh inquired.


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    Kirby was thrilled as he immediately nodded. ¡°That¡¯s more than enough! When do the app to be


    ready?¡±


    you


    need


    ¡°The maximum is one month, by mid-May. We hope to have the apppletely ready before the New


    Year,¡± Mr. Huskeh replied. Since he was investing loads of money into this, it was also natural for him


    to make more demands.


    Abigail continued to smile and didn¡¯t participate in the conversation. After all, she was merely the


    middlewoman while everyone else at the table was a representative of the well- established fashion


    brands. They had so much more influence in the fashion industry than


    L.Moon.


    ¡°Oh¡­ Mr. Huskeh, you¡¯re really putting me in a tight spot. Mid-May is just a month away. I¡¯m concerned


    that we might not be able to meet the deadline.¡± Kirby looked genuinely troubled.


    ¡°Then, add another 2.8 million,¡± Mr. Huskeh countered. ¡°You need to meet the deadline of mid-May no


    matter what the cost. L.Moon would use it for the women¡¯s apparel for the first six months, and you can


    prioritize the women¡¯s apparel during this period. Then, gradually research men¡¯s fashion for thest


    six months. How does that sound?¡±


    you can


    This was apromise of all sorts, so Kirby reluctantly agreed to the man¡¯s suggestion. ¡°That


    works.¡±


    At this moment, Abigail raised her ss and added, ¡°I¡¯m grateful to everyone here for giving us an


    opportunity for a business investment. I¡¯d like to propose a toast.¡±


    Everyone at the table stood up and clinked their sses.


    Sean found their cheerful behavior quite unsettling. He had initially found the food at Silver ss


    enjoyable. Nevertheless, he had lost his appetite after witnessing such a harmonious. scene ying


    before his eyes.


    Thus, he set down his cutleries, looked at Kelly, and asked, ¡°Did you intentionally choose this ce?¡±


    ¡°Gosh, I¡¯m not stalking Abigail,¡± Kelly replied innocently. ¡°How could I have known? If you don¡¯t like it


    here, we can head somewhere else.¡±


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    ¡°Nah.¡± He rose to his feet. ¡°I¡¯m full, so I¡¯ll return to the hotel first.¡±


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    Chapter 503 She¡¯s Just Your Ex-Wife


    As they left the restaurant, Abigail caught a glimpse of them out of the corner of her eye.


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    Kelly arranged for a car to take them back to the hotel before getting into her own car after finishing the


    meal with other bosses.


    However, before they could even leave the parking lot, Sean pulled up in his car, blocking their way.


    He sat in his car, looking at Abigail with a displeased expression.


    Abigail furrowed her brows but didn¡¯t say a word.


    After a brief eye contact, Sean got out of the car and knocked several times on her window.


    Abigail hesitated for a moment before also getting out of the car. ¡°What?¡± she asked, her brows


    furrowed.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t notify you in advance when I came today. I found out you were in a meeting with Cameron, so I


    went to the Pearson Residence first,¡± Sean exined in a dominant tone, standing between Abigail and


    the car.


    She remained expressionless. ¡°Mr. Graham, why do you feel the need to exin to me? Your fianc¨¦e is


    Kelly, after all.¡±


    ¡°Are you jealous?¡± Sean countered.


    ¡°Sean, we¡¯re divorced. Please stop assuming things and disturbing my life.¡± Abigail pushed


    Sean away.


    He took a step back. ¡°But I can¡¯t help bute and disturb you. Seeing youughing happily with


    another man makes me very angry.¡±


    Abigail thought, Why should I care if you¡¯re angry?


    Just as she was about to speak, the bodyguard whispered, ¡°Someone¡¯s here.¡±


    Sean sensed it almost immediately. He turned sharply and saw Kelly standing behind a nearby pir.


    She looked at Sean, then at Abigail. Then, she quickly walked over, raising her hand to strike Abigail.


    Sean quickly grabbed her hand ¡°What are you doing?¡±


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    ¡°So, you¡¯re Sean¡¯s ex-wife who¡¯s still intentionally entangled with him! Clearly, you know we¡¯re getting


    engaged. Yet, you choose to dine in the same restaurant as us. You¡¯re really shameless, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Kelly red at Abigail, angrily scolding her without reservation.


    Abigail found it amusing. Kelly had inserted herself between Sean and Abigail. Yet, she had the gall to


    y the victim and pin the me on Abigail?


    ¡°I think the shameless one here is you. You¡¯ve set your sights on Sean right from the start. Then, you


    didn¡¯t hesitate to resort to all sorts of nasty means behind the scenes, forcing him to get engaged to


    you. What else are you not satisfied with?¡± Abigail sneered, firing back at Kelly.


    Sean released Kelly¡¯s hand, his eyes filled with disgust. ¡°Who intentionally arranged for us to be in the


    same restaurant? You know better than anyone. Kelly, your ability to throw mud is quite impressive.¡±


    He had seen shameless people, but he had never seen anyone as despicable as Kelly. Whenever the


    situation didn¡¯t favor her, she could immediately shift the me onto someone else.


    ¡°I¡¯m the one who will be your future wife. Why are you taking her side? If you really get along so well


    with her, you wouldn¡¯t have divorced her!¡± Kelly fumed.


    ¡°You¡¯d better shut up!¡± Sean said, annoyed.


    Abigail opened the car door and got in. She nced at Sean, then told her bodyguard, ¡°Drive away


    immediately.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want to witness their argument, nor did she want to argue with Kelly. It was simply a waste of


    time.


    The bodyguard tried to drive away, but Kelly immediately rushed in front of the car, blocking their way.


    Fortunately, the bodyguard managed to hit the brakes in time, or he might have hit her.


    Abigail looked at Kelly with anger on her face.


    Kelly¡¯s face was filled with hatred. ¡°Why are you running away? You¡¯re regretting the divorce, so you¡¯ve


    As soon as Kelly finished speaking, Sean pped her across her face.


    Kelly fell to the ground from the force of the blow, tears welling up in her eyes. Then, she looked at


    Sean in disbelief and said, ¡°How can you treat me like this?¡±


    ¡°If you insult her one more time, I¡¯ll tear your mouth apart today. I¡¯m not afraid of the


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    Pearsonsing after me,¡± Sean said coldly, his eyes filled with nothing but disgust.


    Tears streamed down Kelly¡¯s face.


    ¡°I¡¯ve never hit a woman before, but clearly, you¡¯re not even a woman,¡± Sean said, then signaled for


    Abigail¡¯s bodyguard to drive away.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t quite recovered from the scene.


    She understood that Sean didn¡¯t like Kelly, but she never expected him to hit her because of


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    The car slowly pulled out of the parking lot..


    Sean turned to leave, but Kelly immediately got up, grabbing onto Sean¡¯s sleeve. ¡°I know I was wrong. I


    shouldn¡¯t have said those things. I¡¯m sorry¡­¡±


    Sean forcefully pulled his sleeve away from her, looking at her with disdain. ¡°Kelly, I¡¯ve never met


    someone as shameless as you. You deliberately arranged to be in the same restaurant, yet you¡¯re


    using Abigail of seducing others. You really have no shame to actually have the audacity to say


    such things. You¡¯vepletely changed how I view you.¡±


    Kelly choked out, ¡°I was just so angry¡­ I didn¡¯t expect her to be your ex-wife. She could have been any


    other woman, but why her?¡±


    ¡°I thought, with your intelligence, you would have figured it out by now. After all, I treat her differently,¡±


    Sean replied tly.


    Although Kelly wasn¡¯t exactly much, she was indeed confident. Ever since she came to live with the


    Pearsons, she believed that Abigail was inferior to her in every way. She looked down on Abigail, so


    how could she admit that Abigail was Sean¡¯s ex-wife?


    ¡°You¡¯re absolutely revolting,¡± Sean concluded before continuing toward his car.


    The sobbing Kelly stood frozen in ce, darkness slowly welling up in her eyes.


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    Kelly returned to the Pearsons and found herself crying in the living room.


    Lawrence came downstairs and saw her in such misery. He immediately approached and asked,


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, darling?¡±


    ¡°Did you and everyone else know that Sean¡¯s ex-wife is Abigail? And you didn¡¯t tell me?¡± Kelly, with


    swollen eyes, asked Lawrence.


    Lawrence sat down beside her and was about to exin, but he noticed that her cheeks were also


    swollen. Therefore, he immediately asked, ¡°Who hit you?¡±


    Kelly sobbed. ¡°I went to have dinner with Sean. When Abigail saw us there, she deliberately brought


    along a few men to join her, and she was chatting andughing with them. It¡¯s my fault for not knowing


    that he still had feelings for his ex-wife!¡± Kelly sobbed while leaning on Scarlett¡¯s shoulder, her tears


    flowing incessantly.


    ¡°I think they¡¯re intentionally trying to embarrass you!¡± Lawrence growled.


    Kelly questioned, ¡°Why did they hide it from me? If Sean had told me that his ex-wife was Abigail, I


    wouldn¡¯t have brought up the engagement. They both kept it from me and made me suffer¡­¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve all warned you not to fall for Sean. He has also said he won¡¯t wouldn¡¯t listen!¡± he said with


    frustration.


    marry you, but you


    At this point, Kelly felt extremely wronged. ¡°But why did Abigail hide the fact that she was. married to


    Sean? She did it on purpose! She knew he wouldn¡¯t like me, and she knew he had feelings for her. So,


    even if she didn¡¯t say anything, she would still be the winner and would be able tough at my


    expense!¡±


    Scarlett, who had her heart set on Kelly, got angry upon hearing Kelly¡¯s words. ¡°She¡¯s always.


    portraying herself as the victim, and now she¡¯s teaming up with Sean to humiliate you. I will not let her


    get away with it!¡±


    Lawrence looked at her and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go to her.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Kelly immediately looked up and said, ¡°Sean will get angry if you go looking for her


    without warning.¡±


    ¡°He already hit you, and you¡¯re still thinking about him? Kelly, there are so many good men out there;


    you don¡¯t have to invest all your emotions in him!¡± Scarlett held her hand and earnestly advised.


    Meanwhile, she sniffled and said, ¡°But I like him. It was my fault for saying the wrong things


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    tonight. I shouldn¡¯t have insulted Abigail-¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with insulting her? They were the ones who bullied you in the first ce!¡± Lawrence


    retorted.


    Kelly remained silent, her eyes teary.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go find her with your mother,¡± he said while suppressing his anger.


    She was about to say something, but Lawrence added, ¡°Take care of Kelly.¡±


    With that, he grabbed Scarlett and left.


    Abigail was reviewing contracts in her office. Her assistant didn¡¯t have a chance to notify her, and the


    office door was pushed open.


    Meanwhile, Analise was watching TV shows on anotherputer in the office. She hadn¡¯t noticed the


    Pearson coupleing in as she was hard of hearing.


    Abigail guessed that it was about Kelly being pped. She got up and walked toward them.


    Scarlett, full of anger, walked up to Abigail and pped her hard on the face.


    Abigail stood still with her face turned to the side. She raised her hand to touch her cheek and said with


    a stern look in he


    eyes, ¡°Since you like to protect Kelly, why don¡¯t you let here herself?¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, Analise stepped in front of her.


    The elderly woman held a broom in her hand and fiercely swept it toward Scarlett¡¯s legs.


    ¡°Get out of here! Get lost!¡± she yelled angrily while sweeping at Scarlett.


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    Lawrence grabbed the broom handle, and his eyes were filled with cold determination.


    ¡°I dare you to do that one more time!¡± His eyes were terrifying, and his whole aura was incredibly


    intimidating.


    Abigail looked at him as if she were looking at an enraged young wolf. ¡°What? Are you going toy a


    hand on my grandmother?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have respect for the elderly or love for the young here. Abigail, I¡¯m giving you only one choice-


    take L. Moon back to Pendorf and nevere to Capitalis again. Otherwise, I¡¯ll make sure you never


    build L. Moon up again!¡± Lawrence growled as he pushed Analise aside.


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    Analise bumped into Abigail, and she looked at Lawrence, then back at Scarlett, who was full of


    disgust. Her heart turned cold.


    Her biological parents hit her and told her to leave Capitalis¡­


    Analise¡¯s eyes turned red all of a sudden. She turned and grabbed Abigail¡¯s hand while crying, ¡°Abigail,


    you¡¯re really unlucky¡­¡±


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m fine. I won¡¯t leave even if they asked me to,¡± Abigail said coldly while looking at


    Lawrence and Scarlett. ¡°I¡¯ve already made copies of the surveince footage from the parking lot. I


    can¡¯t wait to see whether the public will stand with the Pearsons or L.Moon when the timees.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t take on the Pearsons by herself, but what if she had the support of L.Moon and Fairy


    Meadow¡¯s fans?


    Since Kelly liked to y dirty, Abigail didn¡¯t need to be so concerned about morals anymore.


    ¡°Do you think you can y the public opinion game against us? Abigail, L.Moon has only been in the


    business for a few years. Do you understand what real marketing is and what a real public opinion


    battle is?¡± Lawrence looked at Abigail with a gaze as if he were looking at


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    Chapter 505 High Blood Pressure Acting Up


    Analise tightly gripped the broom and red at Lawrence and Scarlett. ¡°You¡¯ll regret this


    sooner orter!¡±


    Lawrence snorted, assuming that Analise was referring to public opinion. He had a disdainful look on


    his face as he retorted, ¡°I won¡¯t regret it. Even if Kelly did something wrong, we will support her as her


    parents.¡±


    Scarlett looked at Abigail and said, ¡°I never expected someone with your talent to have such poor


    character. Kelly tried to please you multiple times, but you didn¡¯t appreciate it. Instead, you joined


    forces with Sean to humiliate her. You knew all along that even if Sean and the Pearsons joined


    together, you wouldn¡¯t lose because Sean likes you, so you were perfectly fine. with him getting


    engaged to Kelly. It would solve L.Moon¡¯s crisis, and you would get to enjoy seeing her make a fool of


    herself!¡±


    Abigail had no intention of exining. Her face was red from being pped, and it was evident that


    Scarlett had put all her strength behind the p.


    ¡°You naturally won¡¯t believe the words of an outsider, so think what you want. I won¡¯t exin. what


    Kelly said. If you want to deal with L.Moon, go ahead. If I admit defeat, I¡¯ll personally kneel and


    apologize to Kelly!¡± Abigail said coldly.


    ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see then!¡± Lawrence said before taking out his phone and nning to call someone to


    deal with L.Moon directly.


    Scarlett looked at Abigail and said, ¡°If you apologize now and say you¡¯ll leave Capitalis, we might spare


    you. Otherwise, L.Moon will not continue to operate from today onward.¡±


    Analise couldn¡¯t help but start to say, ¡°You know, Abigail is-¡±


    ¡°Mr. Pearson, are you nning to have someonee here to cause trouble? I¡¯m still alive, and yet,


    you dare to mess with someone I care about?!¡± Sean walked in and interrupted Analise.


    At the same time, he signaled to her not to continue speaking.


    Lawrence looked at Sean with nothing but disgust in his eyes. ¡°You¡¯re a grown man, and youid


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    hands on a woman who is your future wife. No wonder Abigail wanted to divorce you.¡±


    Sean wasn¡¯t angered by his words; instead, he gave a faint smile. ¡°I hit a scum, and a scum has no


    gender.¡±


    Scarlett was furious upon hearing that. ¡°What did you say?! On one hand, you¡¯re helping Abigail make


    a union with the Pearson Family, and on the other, you¡¯re mistreating my daughter. Is this how you


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    Sean looked at her with a cold and indifferent gaze. ¡°Madam Harper and Mr. Pearson, it has always


    been Kelly who bullies others. Only you two would trust her words. Even your son doesn¡¯t believe it, so


    what¡¯s the point of discussing this?¡±


    ¡°The Pearsons will cancel the engagement with you, but we won¡¯t spare L.Moon!¡± Lawrence said and


    was about to leave with Scarlett.


    ¡°The engagement is not for you to decide. Since Kelly forced me into an engagement with the


    Pearsons, I have the final say in this marriage. If I don¡¯t want to dissolve it, the agreement will stand


    forever. If you dare to harm L.Moon, you have to bear the consequences.¡± Sean looked at the man with


    a cold smile.


    Scarlett was heartbroken with anger.


    In the end, Lawrence snorted, grabbed Scarlett, and left.


    As they left, Analise had tears in her eyes. ¡°What did we do to deserve this? How can we let a


    scumbag like this pit us against each other?¡±


    Sean patted her on the shoulder tofort her. ¡°Kelly won¡¯t be able to keep up with this for much


    longer. Grandma, rest assured. With me around, I guarantee that L.Moon will be fine.¡±


    ¡°It wouldn¡¯t have been so messy today if you hadn¡¯t contacted me privately,¡± Abigail suddenly


    mentioned. Her expression seemed a bit weary. ¡°I really don¡¯t want to make enemies. Now that you¡¯re


    marrying into the Pearsons, can¡¯t you just live peacefully and let me have some good days?¡±


    Abigail knew she shouldn¡¯t me Sean, but this time, it was undeniably him who had caused all the


    trouble..


    Sean said, ¡°We can¡¯t live peacefully. Even if you and I live peacefully, Kelly won¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t me Sean. He¡¯s making a great sacrifice by marrying Kelly for L.Moon¡¯s sake.¡± Analise


    stopped Abigail from ming Sean further.


    ¡°I understand,¡± Abigailmented. ¡°I¡¯m just a bit upset.¡±


    ¡°You two can talk it out. I¡¯ll go to my room to rest.¡± Analise¡¯s emotions had just fluctuated. dramatically,


    and her blood pressure was starting to rise again.


    Abigail supported her grandmother into the room and said gently, ¡°Grandma, don¡¯t worry. Everything


    will pass.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    Although Analise answered like this, she felt ufortable because Abigail had been pped.


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    That was Abigail¡¯s mother they were talking about. Scarlett hade in and delivered such a heavy


    p without a word.


    Even Abigail¡¯s father had said such harsh words to threaten her.


    Analise had almost revealed the truth today, but would telling the truth really be beneficial?


    In this situation, speaking the truth would only make Abigail feel worse, wouldn¡¯t it?


    Abigail came out of the room. Sean went to get some medicine and then looked at her. ¡°Come here.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll have


    my


    assistant apply the medicine for me. You can go back now. I don¡¯t want to see you.¡± She was obviously


    still angry with him.


    ¡°Abigail, I told you before that I would get married, but do you know who the bride is? It¡¯s you.¡± Sean


    looked into her eyes when he spoke.


    Abigail was stunned for a moment, then waved her hand. ¡°I know. You can leave. I¡¯m tired.¡±


    She didn¡¯t want to talk to him about this


    anymore.


    He had been saying these things a lottely, and she knew she couldn¡¯t stop him, so she chose to


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    Sean nced at her and said, ¡°If theye to cause trouble again, call me. Luckily, your assistant


    worked overtime and called me in time today. Otherwise, things could have be chaotic here.¡±


    Lawrence would undoubtedly ruin L.Moon¡¯s business.


    Abigail remained silent, pursing her lips.


    Tonight, she was angry, but deep down, she felt a strange mix of frustration and sadness that she


    couldn¡¯t quite understand.


    ¡°You should go back now. I want to rest,¡± she replied, her tone cold.


    He watched her for a moment and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Are you upset?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± she replied with a nk face.


    ¡°In that case, get some rest. Remember, if they bother you again, make sure to call me, hmm?¡± Sean


    reassured her gently.


    The truth was, he had a feeling he understood where Abigail¡¯s sorrow wasing from.


    After all, there were blood ties, and Lawrence and Scarlett hade to harass her. Why wouldn¡¯t she


    feel upset?


    Once Sean left, Abigail quietly organized the contracts on her desk, let her assistant go home, and


    returned to her room.


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    What she couldn¡¯t understand was why she felt upset about Lawrence and Scarlett mistreating her.


    Sean called Analise and asked her to take good care of Abigail.


    In the past, she had Luna by her side, but now she was all alone, facing all of this by herself.


    Analise also knew that Abigail¡¯s heart was in pain, even if she didn¡¯t know that those were her parents.


    However, blood rtionships were sometimes quiteplicated.


    Sean had initially wanted to ask when they should deal with Kelly, but at that moment, he received a


    call from Xavien.


    ¡°We¡¯ve located Luna.¡±


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    Sean immediately instructed the driver to head to the airport.


    ¡°Where is she?¡± he asked, his expression cold and stern as he looked out the car window at the night


    sky.


    ¡°She¡¯s in Westcape Vige,¡± Xavien replied with a grave tone.


    Sean instructed the driver to pull over on the side of the road.


    Westcape Vige was a very special ce. Abigail had once been deceived into going there.


    Even if it were Sean, he could only go there privately.


    He was unsure about the risks if he went there himself.


    ¡°You go ahead with your people, but be extremely cautious,¡± Seanmanded.


    Was Luna taken there at this moment because their n had leaked and they needed at hostage?


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    After ending the call, Sean informed his friend about the situation.


    He began to execute the next phase of the n.


    After the execution waspleted, he instructed the driver to proceed to the Pearson Residence.


    When he arrived at the Pearson Residence, Lawrence was in the midst of a heated argument. with


    Josh on the phone, while Scarlett watched anxiously.


    Sean¡¯s unexpected arrival took all three of them by surprise.


    Lawrence immediately ended the call and looked at Sean. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    ¡°Mr. Pearson and Madam Harper, I came to remind you that even if you are doing this for Miss Hagl,


    you should understand one thing-don¡¯t burn bridges,¡± Sean said. He was concerned that the Pearsons


    might harm Abigail under Kelly¡¯s instigation while he was away from Capitalis.


    ¡°Sean, you¡¯re worried that we will take action against L..Moon and Abigail, aren¡¯t you?¡± Lawrence


    countered in a cold tone.


    Sean was about to respond when his phone vibrated.


    Checking messages during a business discussion was indeed impolite, but he did it anyway.


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    He took out his phone and saw a message from a friend.


    ¡®Except for Luna¡¯s whereabouts, we are all ready to close in at dawn.¡±


    A faint smile appeared at the corner of Sean¡¯s mouth. He raised his gaze to Lawrence, who looked


    utterly displeased. ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m worried. I¡¯m just kindly warning you to prevent future regrets.


    Lawrence snorted. ¡°I never do things I¡¯ll regret.¡±


    Sean put his phone away and said coldly, ¡°I¡¯ve said what I needed to say.¡±


    With that, he turned and left.


    Scarlett wanted to say something, but Sean didn¡¯t give her a chance.


    He called his friend when he was outside.


    ¡°Kelly must have received the news as well. Have you sent someone to the Pearsons?¡±


    ¡°It was arranged long ago. Don¡¯t worry. Every corner is under surveince, and she can¡¯t. escape!¡±


    After nearly a year of surveince, they were finally approaching a moment of victory.


    Sean could sense his friend¡¯s joy, and he replied with a faint smile, ¡°Luna is also in Westcape Vige.


    I¡¯ve already had someone tailing her.¡±


    ¡°If you need additional support on your end, let me know,¡± his friend said, his tone bing


    more serious.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. Almost all of your people were exposed tonight. If I¡¯m not mistaken, they might use


    Luna as leverage to get Kelly back. I won¡¯t let Kelly go, so I have to handle this personally,¡± Sean said


    with a cold tone.


    After ending the call, he took onest look at the Pearson Residence, then turned and left.


    In the middle of the night, Kelly¡¯s DNA test results were sent to Josh¡¯s email.


    At dawn, while it was still dark, Sean, who hadn¡¯t slept all night, quietly arrived at Westcape Vige.


    Westcape Vige consisted of three viges in total. After the fierce battle the previous night, all those


    involved in the scam had been caught, and sirens echoed through the town.


    Sean, dressed as an ordinary person, met with Xavien and asked, ¡°Where is she?¡±


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    ¡°Her phone was thrown away at 2.00AMst night. When we arrived, her phone was already dead,


    Xavien replied with a serious expression.


    Sean¡¯s eyes instantly turned ice-cold, and a bad feeling welled up in his heart.


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    Chapter 507 Handing Myself Over To You


    ¡°Quickly search for her!¡± Sean said in a deep voice.


    Xavien immediately gave orders to his team. Sean returned to his car and remained silent for a


    moment before sending messages to Vincent and Kelly.


    ¡®Both of you have no way out now. Where is Luna? I can personally go in exchange for her!


    Sean knew that even with Xavien searching this area, it would be impossible to find Luna in a short


    time. Hence, he decided to go and make the exchange personally.


    The longer they waited, the more danger Luna would be in.


    Neither Kelly nor Vincent replied to his messages.


    Instead, a new phone number sent him a location. The message was clear.


    ¡®Don¡¯t bring anyone with you!¡±


    After stepping out of his car, Sean turned to Xavien and said, ¡°I need to go somewhere. Xavien, you¡¯ll


    have to handle things from here. If you don¡¯t have enough capabilities, I may note back.¡±


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    Xavien¡¯s eyes widened with astonishment. ¡°You¡¯re going on your own?¡±


    ¡°If we search by ourselves, we might end up finding Luna¡¯s body in the end,¡± Sean said calmly.


    He couldn¡¯t imagine how Abigail would react if something happened to Luna. Luna was Abigail¡¯s


    closest friend, and she had put herself in a dangerous situation to expose Kelly¡¯s true identity.


    Such a person was worth saving.


    Moreover, Sean had promised Josh¡¯that he would ensure Luna¡¯s safety.


    Upon seeing him drive away, Xavien couldn¡¯t help but shout, ¡°Mr. Graham, if I don¡¯t find you. within 12


    hours, I will exin everything to Ms. Quinn.¡±


    Sean responded with a grunt.


    As the car disappeared into the night, Xavien clenched his hand that was resting at his side. After a


    moment, his expression turned resolute as he spoke into his walkie-talkie. ¡°Everyone,e back.


    From now on, follow my instructionspletely!¡±


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    As dawn approached, Abigail, who had a sleepless night, started to wake up. Her head throbbed and


    her body felt exhausted.


    She realized that her sleep had been deteriorating since Luna left L.Moon.


    Analise burst into her room while holding a mobile phone. ¡°Sean¡¯s grandmother has been reported by


    the police for participating in arge-scale fraud operation and has been arrested by the Pendorf police.


    Should we go back to Pendorf to see?¡±


    Abigail¡¯s eyes widened with her fingers pressing against her temples and she eximed, ¡°How did you


    find out?¡±


    ¡°The news was reported this morning and it¡¯s all over the inte. Everyone in the kitchen. knows,¡±


    Analise said with concern.


    Abigail pursed her lips. She couldn¡¯t help but think that her previous suspicions about Kelly¡¯s true


    identity were true. Had Kelly tricked Lina into participating?


    ¡°Old Mrs. Graham¡¯s situation will have to be resolved by Sean himself. Let¡¯s not return to Pendorf for


    now. I¡¯ll call Old Mr. Graham and ask.¡± Abigail got out of bed and grabbed her phone.


    Analise nodded while clutching her chest and said, ¡°Why do I feel like something big is about to


    happen? Online reports say that the scam involved the entire vige, with many shareholders like


    Sean¡¯s grandmother participating. It¡¯s rumored she made millions in profit. from it.¡±


    Abigail¡¯s expression grew serious. If it was a simple case of being scammed, that would be one thing,


    but making money from it was an entirely different matter.


    Was Kelly deliberately deceiving Lina to involve her and gain leverage over Sean?


    Abigail made the call to Colby.


    After several attempts, he finally picked up.


    ¡°Abigail, everything is fine on my end. Lina was taken away and I¡¯m holding up well. Tell Sean not to


    worry about home. If his grandmother hasmitted a crime, she will be sentenced ordingly.¡±


    Colby¡¯s voice was as warm and kind as always.


    ¡°Okay. I will let him know, but I think he¡¯s probably aware,¡± Abigail replied. She knew that Colby¡¯s words


    were more about getting her to interact more with Sean.


    This time, she didn¡¯t argue with him.


    After all, Sean was a public figure. His closest family member being involved in such an incident would


    affect his public image and thepany¡¯s reputation.


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    ¡°That¡¯s good. I¡¯ll hang up now, alright?¡± Colby spoke warmly and ended the call.


    The phone made a beep and was hung up. Abigail looked at Analise and said, ¡°Old Mr. Graham said


    he¡¯s fine, so you don¡¯t need to worry.¡±


    Analise had aplex expression. She looked at Abigail for a while before speaking, ¡°Actually, there


    was a chance for us to stop Old Mrs. Graham.¡±


    But at that time, she held a grudge against Lina for mistreating Abigail, so she didn¡¯t warn Colby.


    Colby mentioned that there might be something wrong with Kelly¡¯s identity, but he allowed Lina to


    continue her rtionship with Kelly, which led to the current situation.


    ¡°You knew about the fraud case?¡± Abigail was surprised. While asking the question, she also called


    Sean.


    Analise nodded and said, ¡°When I was kidnapped, Kelly went to Colby behind Sean¡¯s back, saying she


    wanted to discuss how to rescue me. Colby was suspicious and investigated her. He found that Kelly


    had ulterior motives, so he let her get close to Old Mrs. Graham on purpose.¡±


    Abigail was very surprised that Analise had participated in such matters behind the scenes.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡± Abigail asked, but her thoughts diverged.


    Sean¡¯s phone was still not being answered and she wondered if he was still asleep.


    ¡°We weren¡¯t certain at the time, so we let things develop slowly,¡± Analise exined. She was primarily


    concerned about avoiding any. leaks.


    Abigail nodded and held her phone while gazing at it for a while. ¡°Isn¡¯t Sean awake yet? He isn¡¯t


    answering his phone.¡±


    ¡°Maybe you can tryter. He¡¯s usually very busy. He might not have woken up yet,¡± Analisemented


    as she left to attend to her kitchen duties.


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    Chapter 508 He¡¯s In The Middle Of It


    Since Abigail was awake, she could only continue working on the contract she hadn¡¯t finished. the


    previous night.


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    However, her mind was elsewhere.


    If Lina¡¯s involvement in the fraud was confirmed, it would bring significant turmoil to Graham


    International.


    She set the contract aside and opened herputer to check Instagram for thetest developments in


    the case.


    However, she was quickly drawn to the top trending topic.


    ¡°The police have dismantled three fraud hubs this morning, with the total amount involved. reaching


    over 100 billion.¡¯


    With the advancement of technology, fraud schemes had be more sophisticated over the years,


    resulting in losses ranging from hundreds to millions.


    Abigail clicked on the trending topic and saw the words ¡®Westcape Vige.¡¯ She broke out in a cold


    sweat.


    Westcape Vige had a long-standing connection with foreign fraud groups, and during their


    investigation, the police found millions of mobile phone numbers used formitting fraud across three


    viges in Westcape Vige. What was even more despicable was that some of the fraudsters had


    infiltrated telmunicationspanies, acting as moles and privately selling SIM cards to Westcape


    Vige.


    In this crackdown on fraud, over a thousand people were arrested, including those acting as moles.


    ¡°It¡¯s worth mentioning that the breakthrough in this operation was made possible thanks to Sean


    Graham of Graham International. Sean revealed that he noticed his ex-wife¡¯s phone behaving


    unusually during a misunderstanding and reported it to the relevant authorities. This provided a


    breakthrough in the year-long investigation into the Westcape Vige fraud


    hubs.¡±


    The host in the video said this with a serious expression.


    Abigail was in a daze. So Sean knew about my phone issues for a while. He deliberately created


    conflicts with me and allowed Kelly to approach Lina, leading to this new phase of the operation.


    It seemed that everything was interconnected.


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    Sean was caught up in aplex situation and couldn¡¯t openly discuss it with Abigail.


    She then recalled the rural teacher who had saved her when she visited Westcape Vige.


    She had a strong feeling that Sean was somehow connected to that teacher.


    She couldn¡¯t wait any longer and tried to call him, but he still didn¡¯t answer.


    Is he too busy with the current situation?


    After some chaotic thoughts, she decided not to call and disturb him.


    Abigail calmed down and walked to the window. She looked at the lush trees below and couldn¡¯t help


    but feel a sense of wonder; it turned out that summer had also arrived in Capitalis again.


    She and Sean had divorced beforest summer. However, he had spent a long time with her in the


    countryside and cooked daily meals for her.


    Looking back, Abigail realized that the past was like a fleeting moment, but every little thing that Sean


    did seemed like it had just happened yesterday.


    For someone who was used to a luxurious life, he would go to the countryside, either to fish or catch


    shrimp, or to pick the freshest vegetables from the garden to cook for her.


    All because she once said it was delicious.


    Yet she had ignored all of these things due to her aversion to him.


    Every time she saw him, her heart was filled with irritation at the troubles he brought her.


    But now, as she thought it over, she realized that Sean had also done many things for her that people


    often overlooked.


    Abigail sighed and returned to her seat before sending a message to Luna.


    ¡®Have you gone back? If not, I¡¯d like to talk to you.¡¯


    She sent the message, but there was no response.


    She couldn¡¯t help but frown. What is going on today? Why is everyone so busy?


    With no one to talk to, Abigail focused on her work.


    Josh woke up in the morning and saw an email on his phone. Initially, he thought it was a


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    scam email and didn¡¯t pay much attention to it.


    However, as he was getting ready, his mind kept wandering back to what Kelly had done, making him


    absent-minded. He returned to his room and picked up his phone before replying to the email.


    ¡®Do you think the tests conducted by the Pearsons are more credible than yours?¡±


    After half an hour of restless waiting, he finally received a reply.


    ¡®Even if it¡¯s credible, can it be more credible than tests in which Luna personally collected the hair, skin


    cells, and blood from Kelly?¡¯


    Josh stared at the reply and was unable to snap out of his daze.


    He remembered how Luna had gone from hating him due to his interference in her rtionship with


    Howard to suddenly agreeing to be with him. It all made sense now.


    She got involved with him to obtain information that would help reveal Kelly¡¯s true identity.


    ¡®Who are you to Luna? Or are you Luna herself?¡¯


    I¡¯m her friend, and this was a task entrusted to me by her. I¡¯vepleted the task, and this email


    address won¡¯t be used anymore!


    When Josh was still in doubt, he tried to send another email, but it bounced back with a message


    saying the email address didn¡¯t exist.


    He immediately called Sean, but there was no answer.


    As such, Josh had no choice but to book a flight back to Capitalis.


    At the airport, he called Lawrence.


    When the call connected, he asked, ¡°Is Kelly at home?¡±


    ¡°She hasn¡¯t left her room since she was bulliedst night,¡± Lawrence replied with a sigh, hist concern


    evident in his voice.


    Upon thinking about the email, Josh worried that Kelly might have escaped.


    ¡°Can you go knock on her door and check?¡± Josh asked instinctively.


    ¡°Are you bossing me around now? I thought you didn¡¯t want to care about your sister because of your


    girlfriend!¡± Lawrence retorted sarcastically.


    Josh didn¡¯t want to argue with him and replied casually, ¡°Forget it, then.¡±


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    Chapter 509 Exposing The Fake Heiress


    Before Josh could fly back to Capitalis, Scarlett called to inform him that Kelly had been taken away.


    ¡°Sean¡¯s grandmother said she invested in stock market maniption and the dating scam under Kelly¡¯s


    guidance! What exactly is going on?¡± Scarlett cried hysterically, struggling to catch her breath.


    Meanwhile, Lawrence had already gone to the police station to negotiate regarding Kelly¡¯s situation.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk when I get back,¡± Josh replied, feeling anxious.


    If Kelly¡¯s true identity was fake, the test results obtained in front of his parents-where they watched her


    get her blood drawn and tested-must have been falsified by the doctor.


    Scarlett was still crying, and Josh¡¯s mood was bad. After trying tofort her for a while, he ended the


    call.


    If Kelly¡¯s real identity was questionable, the Pearsons would be aughingstock in high. society.


    They had held a grand reunion party for her just at the end ofst year, and the entire elite social circle


    in Capitalis knew that the Pearsons had found their long-lost heiress. who had been missing for nearly


    twenty years.


    Now, they were being told that Kelly¡¯s identity might be fake.


    of someone!


    So, what was the purpose impersonating a fake heiress?


    Abigail was busy working when her assistant rushed in with a surprised expression, eximing, ¡°The


    news that Kelly isn¡¯t the heiress of the Pearsons is exposed online! The evidence ispelling. It¡¯s


    unbelievable!¡±


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    Upon hearing this news, Abigail was equally surprised.


    ¡°Who exposed this?¡± she couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°It was posted by someone who has already deactivated their ount,¡± the assistant replied.


    Abigail opened herputer and checked Instagram.


    The test results appeared valid, but how could anyone prove that the test results provided by the


    anonymous source were genuine and rted to Kelly and the Pearsons?


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    However, most inte users didn¡¯t seem concerned with these technical details. They were more


    interested in whether Kelly was indeed a fake heiress.


    The fact that the information had been exposed, and the other party even paid to trend on social media,


    meant someone wanted to make the Pearsons pay attention to this matter again.


    But who could it be?


    Abigail felt it couldn¡¯t be anyone in her immediate circle, as someone with evidence would have gone


    directly to the Pearsons instead of posting it online.


    ¡°If Kelly has no connection to the Pearsons, will Miss Smithe back?¡± the assistant asked eagerly.


    Abigail nodded and picked up her phone. ¡°I¡¯ll try calling her.¡±


    The assistant watched with anticipation as Abigail dialed Luna¡¯s number. However, the phone was


    switched off.


    ¡°Just look at the time. Why is her phone off?¡± Abigail mumbled.


    The assistant also found it strange. ¡°Miss Smith has low battery anxiety. How could her phone be


    turned off?¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t know about Luna¡¯s condition, so she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What is low battery anxiety?¡±


    ¡°Luna doesn¡¯t admit it,¡± the assistant said before quickly moving to Abigail¡¯s side. ¡°But she won¡¯t leave


    home if her phone¡¯s battery is below 90%. She even carries around a massive portable charger. In the


    early days of her career, I heard that her phone was once turned off due to low battery while she was


    making a call to a client. The client thought she was insincere and untrustworthy, and during the


    second call, she got scolded and lost the cooperation.¡±


    After hearing the assistant¡¯s exnation, Abigail felt a sense of unease.


    The assistant realized that she might have said too much and promptly added, ¡°Miss Quinn, I¡¯ll get


    back to work.¡±


    ¡°Mm.¡±


    Abigail was well aware that even in the most challenging times, L..Moon didn¡¯t have it as tough as


    when they were starting from scratch.


    She had wasted three meaningless years, while Luna had endured her fair share of hardships during


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    But now, not only was Abigail unable to reach Sean on the phone, but she also couldn¡¯t get through to


    Luna.


    Her only option was to call Josh.


    Josh had just gotten off the ne and learned from Eric that the news about Kelly not being the


    Pearsons¡¯ heiress had gone viral on the inte.


    As soon as Abigail¡¯s call came in, he answered. ¡°Hello, can you reach Luna? I tried calling her, but it


    says her phone is turned off.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t reach her either¡­ I was just about to ask you that,¡± Abigail replied.


    ¡°She¡¯s not in Pendorf, and she¡¯s not in Capitalis either. She suddenly lost contact. Do you have some


    time? I¡¯d like to talk to youter,¡± Josh said, his tone unintentionally gentler.


    ¡°You cane after work, then.¡± Abigail agreed.


    After making ns with Abigail, Josh headed home promptly.


    At this moment, Scarlett was severely affected by the sessive bad news at the Pearson Residence.


    Her emotions were in a terrible state.


    Upon seeing Josh return, she immediately began crying, and her eyes were red. ¡°This is definitely all


    Sean¡¯s doing! He used his grandmother to ensnare your sister, who doesn¡¯t know anything, to take


    revenge for Abigail and L.Moon!¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the news online? Kelly might not be our family member at all,¡± Josh said. bluntly.


    If Kelly wasn¡¯t rted to them, where could his sister be?


    ¡°What? What nonsense are you spewing? Your sister has caused such a huge incident-


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ve already had Dad personally go to the police station to get her belongings for a DNA test.


    We¡¯ll have the results within a day!¡± Josh cut his mother off directly.


    Scarlett still couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°How could this be possible? It must be all because of Sean!¡±


    ¡°Have you lost your mind over Kelly?!¡± Josh retorted. ¡°Right now, you should be focusing on managing


    public opinion. Even if it¡¯s confirmed that Kelly is fake, we can¡¯t let public opinion escte!¡±


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    Chapter 510 Don¡¯t Expose The Truth


    Scarlett regained herposure when Josh pointed out the situation. She quickly took our her phone


    to check what was happening online.


    She realized the connection between the exposed scam hubs and Kelly¡¯s false identity as the Pearsons


    heiress.


    Scarlett promptly called the public rtions team to handle the situation regarding Kelly. After giving


    them instructions, she turned to Josh and asked, ¡°So, now we just wait for your father¡¯s results?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Josh nodded.


    At that moment. Eric rushed in.


    Upon seeing Josh and Scarlett sitting in the living room, not saying a word to each other, he said. ¡°Is it


    possible that Abigail is your family¡¯s child?¡±


    ¡°No way!¡± Scarlett immediately protested.


    Eric was taken aback.


    Josh also turned to look at her. ¡°Why are you so agitated?¡±


    Scarlett gasped for breath. ¡°It¡¯s impossible. Absolutely not¡­


    Even she felt a bit guilty about her own words. It was clear that the differences in appearance and


    temperament were already strong evidence, but they believed in the test results.


    Besides, she had pped Abigail¡¯s face until it turned red justst night.


    Scarlett couldn¡¯t ept this reality.


    Eric sat down next to Josh.


    After a while, Josh told Scarlett, ¡°I¡¯m going to see Dad. I¡¯ll have Eric stay here with you.¡±


    ¡°Can Ie with you?¡± Scarlett asked, her eyes red.


    Josh nodded.


    The three of them arrived at the hospital, and Lawrence didn¡¯t look well. When he saw Josh and the


    others approaching, he just nced at them, withdrew his gaze, and continued to sit


    there.


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    Josh walked up to Lawrence and looked at him for a long time before sitting down beside


    him.


    Lawrence had a preference for Kelly, so when Kelly returned, the man who usually


    dominated the business world suddenly became nervous, sweating profusely, and fidgety. He was


    During the first three years of his daughter¡¯s disappearance, he had almost gone insane searching all


    over the country. Whenever child trafficking cases were solved, he insisted on visiting the locations.


    He invested a lot of money in charitable organizations focused on missing children and hired specialists


    to search. However, there were no results at all.


    A young Josh often saw his father sitting on the living room couchte at night, gazing at his sister¡¯s


    photo and silently shedding tears. In the end, his father would hold the picture and weep soundlessly.


    Josh always thought his father¡¯s shoulders were like the sky-so broad and strong that he and his sister


    could y on them. But when his father held the picture and sobbed silently in thete night, those


    trembling shoulders seemed as fragile as they might crumble.


    Now, the one who felt the most terrible with this result was him.


    His daughter, whom he had longed for so much, had finally returned, but she turned out to be a fake.


    The three of them waited until it was dark when the test results finally came out.


    He had personally drawn Kelly¡¯s blood and brought in an authoritative doctor to conduct the


    test.


    The results confirmed what was reported on the inte.


    Kelly had no blood rtionship with him..


    Scarlett stared at the results, crying out in a mournful cry. ¡°Abby, where are you?¡±


    After she spoke, she fainted, unable to withstand the shock.


    Lawrence quickly held her and yelled, ¡°Doctor! Doctor! My wife has fainted!¡±


    He then carried Scarlett in search of a doctor.


    Josh nned to follow, but he was stopped by Eric.


    ¡°Have you considered having Abigail try?¡± Eric asked.


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    She wouldn¡¯t agree. During your absence, Kelly did many things that caused tension between my


    parents and Abigail,¡± Josh said in a low voice.


    Right now, they could maintain peace between the two families if they didn¡¯t expose the


    truth.


    But if they did expose it¡­ Josh didn¡¯t dare to think about it.


    How much had they wronged Abigail for the sake of Kelly?


    Back in the day, when Analise was wrongly used of sending poisonous mushrooms to Colby and


    Abigail pped Kelly in the hospital, he still defended Kelly. How did Abigail feel


    at that time?


    She was harmed by Kelly and misunderstood. Even when they arrived at the hospital, Sean didn¡¯t


    show her any kindness. Both she and Analise endured great grievances before leaving. the hospital.


    ¡°I went to L. Moon beforeing here. Abigail¡¯s assistant said that your parents visited L.Moonst


    night. Your mother pped Abigail, causing her face to be swollen. Your father even threatened


    her, saying if she didn¡¯t leave Pendorf, L.Moon wouldn¡¯t be able to operate again. If the assistant hadn¡¯t


    quickly contacted Sean, L.Moon wouldn¡¯t be in business. today,¡± Eric muttered and sighed.


    Josh couldn¡¯t believe what he was hearing. He whispered, ¡°How did ite to this point? Analise even


    had a high blood pressure attack.¡±


    ¡°I have an appointment with Abigail, so I¡¯m going first. Let my parents know.¡± After he finished


    speaking, he walked away and left the room.


    He first made an appointment with Abigail to meet at a restaurant and asked her to wait for him for half


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    an hour. Then, he went to L.Moon.


    Abigail had already left L.Moon when Josh arrived.


    In the office, Josh saw Analise folding clothes and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Mrs. Quinn, I want to talk to


    you.¡±


    Analise¡¯s hearing was getting worse, and she hadn¡¯t heard hime in.


    She turned to look at him when he spoke. ¡°You want to discuss the matter of your sister?¡±


    Josh nodded and walked over. His eyes took on a dazed expression when he looked at the clothes


    Analise was folding.


    When his little sister went missing, she was just a few years old, and his parents often took. out her tiny


    clothes to look at.


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    As he watched Analise folding Abigail¡¯s clothes, he couldn¡¯t help but think that time had passed quickly.


    If the little girl had grown up safely, she would be wearing clothes this size


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    Chapter 511


    Chapter 511 Going Into Hiding After Achieving The Goal


    ¡°Abigail won¡¯t ept this oue. I believe you understand that, which is why you¡¯vee to me.¡±


    Analise said, bending down slightly as she ironed the clothes with seriousness.


    Josh felt extremely despondent.


    However, Analise¡¯s words confirmed his suspicion that Abigail was indeed the Pearsons¡¯ lost heiress.


    What an unexpected turn of events¡­ He had been so close to the truth before and had treated. Abigail


    so well, which had somewhat touched her.


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    Who would have known that a yearter, he would face such a cruel reality?


    Tears welled up in his eyes as he mumbled, ¡°In the first few years after my sister went missing, my dad


    often suffered from insomnia. Don¡¯t be fooled by his ck hair now; it¡¯s actually dyed. During those


    three years, his hair turnedpletely white.¡±


    ¡°Even if you put it that way, it won¡¯t change anything. I can¡¯t convince Abigail, and I don¡¯t want to,¡±


    Analisemented. Lawrence and Scarlett¡¯s actionsst night were too much. Even when protecting


    their daughter, they should have been reasonable.


    ¡°I know. I just wanted to talk to you. I¡¯m feeling upset,¡± Josh said, sitting on the couch and. looking at


    the elderly woman with a gentle tone.


    Analise nced at him subconsciously but remained silent.


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    ¡°My mom tries hard to maintain her youthful appearance because she¡¯s afraid that if she old, my sister


    won¡¯t recognize her. My sister went missing when she was still very young and just starting to


    understand things,¡± Josh smiled as he spoke..


    ¡°I want to make my parents happy. After graduation, we searched for my sister for a long. time, and we


    almost gave up.¡± Josh blinked, and his eyes welled up with tears.


    ¡°If I had persisted a bit more, perhaps the situation wouldn¡¯t have turned out like this. His voice was


    filled with self-me and guilt.


    He had such a strong feeling for Abigail, and from the very first moment, he was certain that she was


    his sister. He even said so back then. Why did they allow themselves to be deceived. by the fabricated


    test results?


    Their initial gut feeling had been right, but their whole family ignored it.


    In the end, they helped the imposter Abigail.


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    ¡°When Abigail needed all of you the most, none of you were there. Now she has learned to stand on


    her own, so why do you still want to ept her?¡± Analise sighed.


    Josh understood, and he realized that the care and nurturing that Abigail had received held more


    weight than being biologically rted to her.


    Unless Abigail was a person who would forget gratitude for


    money.


    ¡°We indeed have no right to ept her,¡± Josh said, knowing clearly what Abigail cared about, yet his


    parents targeted what she cared about.


    Analise sighed again but remained silent.


    Josh sat there for a while, then got up and left quietly.


    He arrived at the designated restaurant and gathered his emotions. Then, he naturally took a seat in


    front of Abigail.


    Abigail sensed that something was bothering him and poured a cup of tea for him before speaking in a


    gentle voice, ¡°Are you troubled because of Kelly?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Josh replied immediately.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know about Luna¡¯s situation. I¡¯m sure she didn¡¯t leak the information online. Think about it. She


    left Capitalis for almost a month, and the test results wouldn¡¯t take this long. There¡¯s no reason for her


    to dy the exposure at this time.¡± Abigail defended Luna, worried that Josh might be overthinking.


    Josh looked at the clear tea in his cup and chuckled. ¡°She exposed everything to get what she wanted


    from Kelly. Now that her goal is achieved, she¡¯s hiding.¡±


    Abigail frowned but didn¡¯t argue.


    In the beginning, Luna approached Josh with the intention of teaching Kelly a lesson.


    Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have broken up with Howard so easily.


    ¡°What is she hiding for? Even if that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t me her. I was the one who pursued. her. I


    liked her first. I even ruined her rtionship with Howard¡­¡± Josh said. He was a man who would do


    anything for love.


    ¡°The rtionship between Howard and Luna was already falling apart when you got close to her. They


    had constant arguments, but because they still had business dealings, neither of them wanted to admit


    it,¡± Abigail exined. Though it wasn¡¯t immediate, the eventual breakup was inevitable.


    Howard wasn¡¯t the right person for Luna. The man was toopetitive and valued interests.


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    over everything.


    Luna was strong-willed and wanted a man who listened to her.


    Howard couldn¡¯t do that, and Luna wouldn¡¯tpromise. Breaking up was the only


    oue.


    ¡°I miss her a lot, but it¡¯s like she disappeared suddenly. I can¡¯t reach her at all. It¡¯s easy to find.


    someone, but it¡¯s also very easy not to find them,¡± Josh mumbled with a bitter smile.


    Abigail handed him the menu and said, ¡°Take a look at what you want to eat and ce an


    order.¡±


    Josh obediently looked at the menu and feltforted by the fact that he could at least have a meal


    with Abigail.


    ¡°Have you looked into Kelly¡¯s background?¡± Abigail asked cautiously.


    ¡°We have. The results are the same as what¡¯s online. My mom couldn¡¯t handle the shock, and she¡¯s


    already hospitalized,¡± Josh replied.


    Abigail nodded and hesitated for a while before continuing, ¡°Kelly probably can¡¯t handle this situation


    herself. Think about it-whose family would benefit from the marriage between the Davidson Family and


    the Pearsons? This situation was likely nned by the other


    Josh immediately understood who Abigail was referring to.


    party.¡±


    When his sister didn¡¯t return, his grandparents had already discussed it with the elders of the Davidson


    Family. When Eric turned thirty and his sister still hadn¡¯te back, they would arrange for Vincent¡¯s


    daughter to take his sister¡¯s ce and marry into the Davidson Family.


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    Chapter 512


    Chapter 512 Early Preparations


    In the beginning, there was an incident where Vincent was falsely used of kidnapping Sean.


    Although it waster discovered that he had no involvement in the matter, Josh still held some


    resentment towards him.


    After Abigail made this statement, Josh¡¯s opinion of Vincent worsened even further.


    However, Vincent, being a businessman, did not have many financial benefits to gain from his alliance


    with the Davidson Family.


    Furthermore, this alliance was not driven by financial motives; it was based on a longstanding


    friendship and was only initiated to strengthen their rtionship further.


    So, what exactly was Vincent¡¯s motive for doing this?


    ¡°I can¡¯t delve deep into this matter. Uncle Vincent has a close rtionship with my family. My mother¡¯s


    twin sister is married to him. All I can do is ask,¡± Josh said,


    The family rtionships wereplex, and even if Vincent had sumbed to greed andmitted


    such an act, his grandparents would likely prioritize reconciliation and work. towards having his father


    forgive Vincent in the end.


    ¡°This is your family matter. I¡¯m just giving you a reminder,¡± Abigail calmly stated. Josh didn¡¯t need to


    exin things to her.


    Meanwhile, Josh feltpletely disappointed when he realized she had no opinion about it.


    Abigail hadn¡¯t considered that Kelly wasn¡¯t part of the Pearsons; he wondered if she had ever thought


    about whether she might be rted to the Pearsons.


    Perhaps she genuinely didn¡¯t care, which was why she didn¡¯t think about it at all.


    After finishing their meal, Josh left.


    Abigail sat in the dining room, worried about Luna.


    If Luna had avoided Josh, she should have at least informed Abigail about it. Was she afraid. that


    Abigail would have a soft spot for him and tell him where she was?


    Abigail was filled with anxiety as she sat in the restaurant.


    Meanwhile, Luna was currently being held captive in an underground entertainment facility. Her


    abdomen had just been cut open and stitched up, and she was suspended in the air.


    The ce she was in was a carefully designed arena, unlike traditional arenas. There were


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    many props in this arena, and Luna would be transported through each one.


    If she fainted and didn¡¯t avoid them, she would either be strangled by a giant python or dragged into the


    water by a crocodile, where she would y tug-of-war until her body was


    torn apart.


    If she didn¡¯t faint, she would face the final round.


    The final round was a surprise.


    Underneath the massive arena, there was a basement where different creatures were kept each time.


    Even if she had survived the previous life-and-death trials, the ultimate challenge was the most thrilling


    and dangerous.


    In the past, there were ultimate challenges, such as encountering cannibals and even performing brain


    surgery, among others¡­


    In thete hours of the night in a foreignnd, Sean walked through chaotic city streets with a group of


    people.


    Various sounds surrounded them.


    Eight tall and burly men apanied him, forming a protective barrier around him.


    They arrived at an iron cage, and only one of the men stayed behind.


    As Sean entered the cage, the man reached out to lock the door, but he secretly performed a sleight of


    hand and took out a small object that resembled a dental imnt.


    Speaking in a low voice in a foreignnguage, the man told Sean, ¡°This is made of the same. material


    as your dental imnt. You can bury it beneath your tongue, and it will automatically position itself.¡±


    Sean had a dental imnt, which was only known to Xavien and Cameron.


    His personal records indicated that he had it imnted due to excessive sugar consumption. during his


    childhood. In reality, the dental imnt had been prepared for situations like this.


    For someone at Sean¡¯s level of business, personal safety was a significant concern, and he had taken


    several precautionary measures.


    Sean took the object and didn¡¯t immediately ce it in his mouth. Instead, he discreetly. inserted it into


    his mouth while crossing his hands and pressing them against his lips. He


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    endured the excruciating pain that shot up from under his tongue.


    The pain persisted, but he managed to conceal his difort.


    After what feit like an eternity, new people arrived.


    The leader of the group was a tall individual, and behind him was an Eswadian wearing at mask.


    Unfortunately, Sean recognized the man with just one nce.


    The tall man picked up a scanner from his hand and began scanning Sean from head to toe.


    When the scanner reached his mouth, it started beeping.


    ¡°Open your mouth!¡± the manmanded.


    Seanplied and looked at them with a cold expression.


    The scanner was pressed against his mouth, and it beeped loudly.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    ¡°A dental imnt,¡± Sean replied.


    The man looked back at the person behind him and asked in Aktani, ¡°He¡¯s been quite cunning; it¡¯s best


    to check thoroughly.¡±


    Sean smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m already here, and yet, you¡¯re intimidated by a dental imnt? I seriously


    doubt if you can find anything. Isn¡¯t that right, Vincent?¡±


    After all, Sean¡¯s personal information was confidential, let alone details about a dental imnt.


    Vincent looked at Sean and said coldly, ¡°Sean, Luna has disrupted our ns, and you are equally


    deserving of death. Today, either you or Luna will die.¡±


    The man continued to scan Sean.


    In less than ten minutes, his subordinates quickly delivered the documents.


    When Sean was a child, he consumed arge amount of candy due to Lina¡¯s pampering, which led to


    the decay of one of his teeth. As an adult, the unbearable pain had prompted. him to opt for a dental


    imnt.


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    ¡°Can¡¯t we check his teeth? I¡¯m very skeptical,¡± Vincent told the man.


    ¡°He had the dental imnt done five years ago, and the time frame suggests that there¡¯s nothing wrong


    with this tooth. Moreover, you should trust our ability to investigate information, the man replied. If it had


    been imnted recently, there would be a problem.


    Unless Sean had foreseen this day five years ago.


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    Chapter 513


    Chapter 513 You Won¡¯t Die With Me Around


    Sean¡¯s basic information was avable online, but it was kept highly confidential, indicating his desire


    to conceal the fact that he had damaged one of his teeth during his childhood due to excessive candy


    consumption.


    After Vincent was convinced, he watched coldly as Sean was pulled towards the private underground


    entertainment arena along with the cage designed for diatorialbat.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter whether that woman lives or dies. She¡¯s seriously injured, and if she¡¯s thrown into the


    entertainment arena, she¡¯ll die from infection within a couple of days. But Sean must die,¡± Vincent


    announced as he and the man continued to walk towards the audience area while he vented his


    frustrations.


    ¡°Without him, my daughter will eventually marry into the Davidson Family. When the time.es, we¡¯ll


    bring in the son-inw, and his parents¡¯ influence will work in our favor. We canunder over 100 billion


    funds through film production,¡± Vincent said, grinding his teeth in


    anger.


    ¡°It¡¯s all his fault!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve prepared a fun game for him,¡± the man said with a smile.


    Vincent was seething with anger, but he was excited about the uing game.


    In this entertainment arena, the most exciting and thrilling aspect was the diatorial


    In this setting, people could be beasts.


    Simr to the cybeic underground entertainment arena, the initial arrival of thrill- seeking guests


    was met with cheers.


    Luna was lowered from the ropes, and her mind had been severely tormented, pushing her to the brink


    of a breakdown.


    She huddled in the arena, her eyes vignt as she looked around.


    The deafening cheers and the jubnt atmosphere both terrified and overwhelmed her. keeping her on


    edge.


    Just then, the center of the arena began to shake and slowly opened.


    A cage covered in ck fabric began to rise.


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    At that moment, two staff members approached and picked up the chains ced next to the cage


    before moving closer to Luna.


    Luna made little resistance as they shackled her to the cage.


    The ce she was in began to rise and rotate.


    As it rotated, she realized that she was being pulled closer to the


    cage.


    Her only option was to race the rotating floor, preventing the iron chain from getting shorter and


    bringing her closer to the cage.


    She had no idea what was inside the cage, but she was certain that once she got closer, the scent of


    blood on her body would undoubtedly attract whatever was inside.


    Luna ran while crying in desperation.


    Vincent watched and smiled. ¡°She¡¯s quite clever; she figured out the rules right away.¡±


    The surrounding cheers grew louder.


    As the ground rotated faster and faster, the arena was filled with various colorful lights.


    Luna ran herself to exhaustion, and her legs gave out as she was dragged closer to the cage.


    She was filled with despair as she struggled to get up and desperately ran forward.


    Meanwhile, Sean stood inside the cage wearing a specially designed helmet. Around him, there were


    constant sounds of beasts and impacts on the cage.


    However, when he touched the cage, he realized it wasn¡¯t vibrating.


    The impacts were fake, and perhaps even the beast sounds were fabricated.


    He held a gun in his hand.


    Perhaps this was the true meaning of the diatorial arena.


    Vincent and his associates thought he would panic and shoot Abigail¡¯s best friend if he thought she


    was a beast.


    This would mean his victory.


    But Sean didn¡¯t do that, and it would cost Vincent dearlyter on.


    Sean listened carefully to the sounds but couldn¡¯t discern which ones were real.


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    Finally, Luna was exhausted, and she collided with the cage.


    The continuously rotating floor had dragged her against the cage¡¯s side again and again.


    Sean felt the cage¡¯s vibrations and knelt before reaching out to touch it. When his hand. touched the


    sticky flesh and blood, he hadn¡¯t even said a word when Luna, who was terrified, shivered violently and


    turned to bite his hand fiercely.


    Sean grabbed Luna with his other hand and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m Sean, and I¡¯m here to save you.¡±


    As he said that, he handed the gun to Luna.


    Luna was utterly exhausted and terrified.


    Upon hearing Sean¡¯s words, she suddenly went limp while crying. ¡°Use this to end my suffering¡­ I¡¯m in


    constant pain, and I always want to die, but I¡¯m afraid.¡±


    ¡°You won¡¯t die with me around,¡± Sean stated.


    He finished speaking and grabbed the helmet.


    The helmet was tightly secured to his head, and as he forcefully tore it off, blood oozed from his


    forehead. The helmet almost crushed his skull before he finally removed it.


    Sean took a deep breath and then tore off the ck fabric covering his head, in pain and with his vision


    blurring..


    The audience erupted in cheers, and there were cries of astonishment.


    Sean swiftly surveyed the surroundings, and among the crowd, he spotted the man beside Vincent. He


    immediately pointed the gun at the man.


    ¡°I surrender. Send her out of the entertainment arena. This was our original agreement,¡± Sean said to


    the man.


    The man found it frustrating and looked at Luna, then at Sean, with a sinister smile. He said, ¡°You are


    strong and uninjured. If you shoot her and pass a few more trials, you can leave.¡±


    Then, he addressed the audience, ¡°This woman is the best friend of the person he loves the most.


    What do you think? Is a scene of them killing each other entertaining?¡±


    The cheers were deafening.


    ¡°You see¡­ Everyone is looking forward to your performance.¡± The man tried to tempt Sean.


    However, Sean spoke calmly. ¡°As long as you release her, I will definitely exceed your


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    expectations in your next arrangement.¡±


    There was a rule in the underground entertainment arena.


    If one person voluntarily entered in exchange for another, they could release the person they wanted to


    save.


    Of course, this privilege was reserved for people like Sean, who were wealthy and influential.


    For ordinary individuals, trying to negotiate in such a situation would often lead to deceit. and both


    parties meeting their demise.


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    Chapter 514


    Chapter 514 I¡¯ll Take You Home


    The man pondered Vincent¡¯s words and assessed Luna¡¯s condition. He ultimately decided to grant


    Sean¡¯s request.


    Luna wouldn¡¯t survive for more than a day if she was thrown out.


    After all, there were many wicked men waiting outside. They would drag her into dark corners and


    allow her body to deteriorate until she sumbed to infections.


    The staff members approached Luna and released her from her chains.


    cage.


    Luna, dressed in tattered clothes and covered in blood, turned around and clung to the With teary eyes,


    she looked at Sean and said, ¡°You have nothing to lose. You can still live, but I can¡¯t bear it any longer.


    You can choose to kill me. Please leave on your own.¡±


    ¡°I came here alone to exchange myself for you. Luna, once you¡¯re out, you have to make your way to


    the embassy by yourself, or else we might only meet on the road to the afterlife,¡± Sean. said with a


    smile.


    Luna wanted to say more, but the staff took her away. As she walked away, she cried and turned back,


    her eyes filled with intense sorrow and reluctance.


    Sean finally felt a sense of relief as he stood in the cage and watched her leave.


    The cage began to rotate again, and various animals were brought onto the stage.


    There was a massive ck bear capable of toppling the iron cage with one swipe of its paw.


    ¡°Your weapons are limited; make sure not to disappoint everyone,¡± the man said with a smile.


    Vincent became excited, and he stared at Sean. The thought of Sean possibly being torn apart by wild


    beasts and perishing in this underground entertainment arena almost made him burst intoughter.


    Luna had been gone for less than ten minutes.


    Suddenly, a loud gunshot echoed through the diatorial arena.


    The man standing next to Vincent had a bloody hole in his head.


    His smile hadn¡¯t faded when he copsed to the ground.


    Screams filled the air incessantly.


    Sean had expected it to be people sent by Xavien, but to his surprise, it wasn¡¯t. A group of


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    individuals wearing ck hoods stormed in and began shooting everyone.


    He couldn¡¯t evade the attack. His leg was grazed, and the agitated and frightened beasts. knocked


    over the cage.


    Sean was thrown into the air along with the cage andnded heavily.


    With just that impact, it felt as though his internal organs had been shattered. His head was ringing,


    and blood sprayed from his mouth. He briefly lost consciousness.


    The diatorial arena descended into chaos, with continuous screams and cries.


    The arena continued to rotate, and the beasts eagerly caught and devoured people falling. from the


    audience seats.


    Explosions rang out once again.


    The explosion jolted Sean awake. He realized that no one was paying attention to him, so he


    immediately closed his eyes and yed dead.


    The audience members were dropping into the arena like pieces of meat, and the beasts were


    pouncing on them and tearing them apart.


    After a relentless ten-minute bombardment, the beasts were either killed or injured, while others


    managed to escape.


    While Sean had his eyes closed, he realized that this group of people hade for


    revenge.


    Fortunately, he hadn¡¯t hesitated to send Luna away. Otherwise, given the circumstances at that time,


    she would have been the first to be shot.


    The vengeance seekers began cleaning up the scene to ensure that anyone who hadn¡¯t died. was


    eliminated.


    Sean was nervous, and he was breaking out in a cold sweat.


    At that moment, gunshots erupted once again, causing further chaos.


    Xavien entered and saw that almost no one had survived in the arena. He was so angry he


    immediately took action.


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    Those who followed him also opened fire.


    Both sides engaged in a fierce battle, and with the help of his team, Xavien quickly made his way


    toward the cage based on Luna¡¯s description.


    When he saw Sean lying in the cage, covered in blood with his chin and lips stained red, his


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    mind went nk, and his breathing became rapid.


    He had rushed over as fast as he could, but he was still toote.


    ¡°Mr. Graham, I¡¯ll take you home,¡± he said, choking back his emotions.


    Sean suddenly opened his eyes and let out a relieved breath. ¡°So, it¡¯s you who came. Help me up¡­¡±


    His voice was filled with pain.


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    It turned out that his internal organs had been injured, and just speaking a single word felt like his chest


    was being crushed.


    Xavien was overjoyed. He quickly supported Sean, and just as he helped Sean out of the someone


    shot his arm.


    The pain made him cry out loud, and he abruptly released Sean.


    Sean winced from the pain but held onto Xavien.


    Xavien gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Quickly now¡­


    cage,


    Sean took a weapon from one of the nearby individuals before fighting through the pain ast they


    retreated and returned fire.


    As they escaped the entertainment arena, Xavien was shot in the arm and the waist. However, they


    didn¡¯t dare to pause for a moment.


    Once they got into the car, the attackers continued to chase them.


    The car¡¯s windows were shot through, and Xavien pushed Sean hard.


    Yet, a bullet grazed his eyebrow, narrowly missing his forehead.


    Seany low.


    The driver was hit, and the car went out of control.


    Xavien disregarded his own safety and climbed over the seats to take control of the steering. wheel.


    However, the car still collided with a tree on the roadside and spun onto the middle of the road.


    It veered unpredictably, and with Sean¡¯s help, they managed to get the car back on track.


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    It wasn¡¯t until they reached the highway and more cars were on the road that the attackers. gave up the


    chase.


    Sean had a wound on his eyebrow, and blood kept flowing into his eye, making his left eye¡¯s vision


    blood-red.


    His leg and shoulder were also hit.


    Xavien¡¯s waist and abdomen were covered in blood, and he was pale as he drove.


    When they arrived at the hospital, both Sean and Xavien rolled out of the car.


    Xavien¡¯s gaze began to wander, and he stared at the sky with heavy eyelids.


    ¡°We have arranged for Luna to return to the country¡­ Mr. Graham, I can only apany you this far.


    Take care of yourself in the future,¡± he murmured, and the pain caused him to convulse slightly.


    Sean copsed to the ground, nearly in a semiconscious state.


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    Chapter 515


    Chapter 515 Bidding Her Farewell


    Although Sean¡¯s thigh and shoulder injuries were not fatal, he had severe internal injuries. When the


    car crashed into a tree, his body took another hit against the car seat.


    He wanted to sleep, but he couldn¡¯t shake his concern for Abigail.


    Using the weapon in his hand, he knocked his knee to jolt himself awake. He inhaled sharply. and then


    raised his hand to p Xavien hard.


    Xavien was awakened by the p and looked down at Sean, who was lying on the ground, unable to


    move. He pulled a wry smile and said, ¡°I can¡¯t even die in peace. You can¡¯t rely on me like this-


    ¡°Give me your phone; I want to say goodbye to Abigail,¡± Sean mumbled.


    So far, no one had noticed them at the hospital. Even if they were discovered, Sean believed they


    didn¡¯t have long to live.


    He would have to let Eric take care of her.


    But he had to be a bit selfish. He wanted to be the one who remained in her heart.


    Even if he died, he didn¡¯t want her to forget him.


    Xavien took out his phone and handed it to Sean before saying with a smile, ¡°The phone seems to


    have better luck than us.¡±


    Sean gave a bright smile, opened WhatsApp, and initiated a video call with Abigail.


    On the other end of the call, Abigail had already learned about Sean¡¯s situation from Luna.


    She was so worried that she wanted to cry, but when she saw Sean¡¯s video, tears of joy flowed.


    She pressed the answer button, but she was startled by Sean¡¯s bloodied face.


    He seemed to be lying on the ground.


    Sean smiled at Abigail and said, ¡°I don¡¯t have much to do here and I¡¯ll be able to return to the country


    soon.¡±


    Tears welled up in Abigail¡¯s eyes and she opened her mouth but couldn¡¯t say a word.


    There was ack of light in Sean¡¯s eyes and his vision was blurred, making it impossible to see


    Abigail¡¯s face clearly.


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    ¡°Abigail, we have a marriage agreement and you¡¯ll find out about itter. However, I respect your


    choices. If you don¡¯t like me in the future, I will release you from the engagement. Sean started to


    ramble at this point.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you going to the hospital?¡± Abigail choked.


    Sean smiled, and a sense of destion and loneliness appeared on his face.


    ¡°I¡¯m waiting at the entrance for the doctor toe-


    Before he could finish speaking, the phone slipped from his hand.


    He tried to reach for it but saw Xavien leaning against the car with his head down.


    The wind tousled the man¡¯s hair and there was an oddly quiet aura about him.


    Instead of picking up the phone, Sean reached out and held Xavien¡¯s hand.


    He wasn¡¯t sure if he was feeling sad or not.


    ¡°Sean?¡± Abigail¡¯s voice came through the phone.


    He did want to retrieve the phone, but he didn¡¯t know where it was and his body was too battered to


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    ¡°Sean!¡± Abigail screamed into the phone.


    ¡°Oh, I¡¯m here. Everything¡¯s fine,¡± Sean replied in a rxed tone.


    ¡°What happened to you? Where are you? I¡¯lle over now!¡± Abigail said, feeling anxious.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need. We¡¯ll be back soon, Sean stated calmly. ¡°Luna is in a worse situation than me. When


    she returns, she¡¯ll need you to take care of her. Be sure to look after her properly. I still have some


    negotiations to handle on this end.¡±


    Abigail gradually felt relieved. ¡°Okay. The wound on your eyebrow is pretty serious. Make sure to


    disinfect it. Getting stitches is not a big deal.¡±


    ¡°Got it,¡± Sean replied while forcing himself to keep going.


    Finally, a doctor arrived.


    Seanforted Abigail before ending the call.


    Now, he could finally get some rest.


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    Luna was brought back to the hospital and when Abigail arrived, she felt like an outsider.


    She had no idea about everything that had happened.


    Josh stayed by Luna¡¯s side and asked the doctor about her condition. The doctor mentioned. that she


    had undergone surgery on her lower abdomen. Although it hadn¡¯t caused any major damage, the


    surgery was performed rather crudely. This led to a severe infection of the wound, which would have a


    significant impact on her future ability to conceive.


    Abigail walked up to Josh and asked softly, ¡°How is Luna?¡±


    ¡°She has quite a number of external injuries and she just had surgery, but she¡¯ll be fine. This is the best


    hospital around. She¡¯ll recover quickly,¡± Josh replied, looking at Abigail with at gentle smile on his lips.


    Abigail nodded slightly and whispered, ¡°Before she came back, she called me and said that she was


    abducted by people sent by Kelly.¡±


    ¡°I know.¡±


    Josh had already sorted things out.


    Luna had information about Kelly¡¯s identity, and Kelly wanted to get rid of her, which was why she had


    been sent to the dangerous Golden Triangle.


    Kelly was truly wicked.


    ¡°I never thought Kelly would be so ruthless!¡± Josh clenched his teeth in anger.


    Now, he wanted to deal with Kelly, but there was no opportunity for him to do so. Lawrence had


    inquired yesterday and Kelly¡¯s case was kept confidential. Even Lawrence couldn¡¯t find. out who she


    was.


    Vincent had also been confirmed not to know Kelly¡¯s identity; he was probably just a low- level member


    of her organization.


    ¡°She will face the consequences of her actions.¡± Abigail tried tofort him.


    However, she was currently worried about Sean.


    She had no idea how he was doing.


    Luna slept for a whole week before she finally regained consciousness.


    As soon as she saw Abigail, she sat up and hugged Abigail while crying inconsbly.


    Josh stood aside, listening to her heartbreaking sobs. He felt sorrowful as well.


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    ¡°I thought I¡¯d never see you again¡­¡­¡­¡± Luna couldn¡¯t stop repeating this sentence.


    Ever since she had gone to that ce, her emotional state had been in constant turmoil and she lived


    in fear day and night. She had never known that such a dark ce existed in the world. Luna felt like a


    fragile flower that was raised in a greenhouse, and she had experienced. unimaginable suffering in that


    ce.


    From now on, she didn¡¯t want to work that hard anymore; she just wanted to live her life to


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    Chapter 516 Temporary Deception


    Abigail gently patted Luna¡¯s back, offering herfort. ¡°It¡¯s okay; you¡¯re back now.¡±


    Luna continued to cry, expressing her distress. ¡°Our world is too safe. You have no idea how chaotic it


    is outside!¡± She sobbed uncontrobly.


    ¡°You¡¯re back home now,¡± Abigail murmured softly.


    Suddenly, Luna pushed her away and anxiously asked, ¡°Has Seane back yet?¡±


    ¡°Not yet. He¡¯s still in the hospital and he¡¯s injured. They say Xavien¡¯s condition is more. serious, so they


    have to stay there for a while,¡± Abigail exined with a reassuring smile.


    Cameron had provided her with this information.


    She hadn¡¯t been able to contact Sean recently, mainly because she couldn¡¯t reach him. Both Cameron


    and Alfie had gone to that area. Cameron confirmed that everything was okay. before calling her.


    ¡°But the medical conditions there are not very good¡­¡± Luna expressed her skepticism.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s true. However, Sean said he needs to negotiate with the other party about the ce where


    you stayed with him. There are things we don¡¯t understand, so focus on recovering. You¡¯ll be fine,¡±


    Abigail reassured her.


    Luna nodded and then noticed Josh standing nearby.


    ¡°Look at what your sister did!¡± She red at Josh angrily.


    ¡°She¡¯s not my sister. She¡¯s been arrested and we don¡¯t even know where she¡¯s being held,¡± Josh


    replied in frustration.


    ¡°This woman is too vicious. She didn¡¯te from an ordinary background. The Pearsons. must be


    remarkable to attract someone like her. What kind of immense benefits could be at stake?¡± Luna asked


    Josh.


    From her experience in that ce, she could tell that those people weren¡¯t making just a few million;


    they were making billions.


    The morewless a ce was, the more money could be made without consequences.


    That was why Kelly had been arrested without any news leaking.


    However, based on the news reports, Abigail spected that the authorities and Sean had been


    monitoring Kelly for a long time. On the day of her arrest, they had set up an irond


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    trap to catch her.


    Because she was a unique criminal, they couldn¡¯t release too much information about her.


    After hearing Luna¡¯s question, Josh thought about it seriously for a moment.


    ¡°If we consider that she was after the Davidson Family¡¯s power, it doesn¡¯t seem to make sense.


    especially since she wanted to marry Sean, Josh said to Luna.


    ¡°Now that you¡¯re back, don¡¯t get involved in all of this. I¡¯m afraid you might get into trouble. again. This


    time. Sean personally went to rescue you, but what if he hadn¡¯t made it in time? People from these


    ces can be quite ruthless, you know?¡± Abigail advised Luna.


    It was precisely because Luna wanted to expose Kelly¡¯s fake identity that she was sent to the Golden


    Triangle in just a few days.


    If she continued to investigate further, who knew where she might be sent next time?


    ¡°You¡¯re right. From now on, I¡¯m going to cherish life!¡± Luna, having narrowly escaped death, had a


    different outlook on life at the moment.


    In the future, she felt that she wouldn¡¯t even get angry.


    After all, she had experienced something so significant.


    Josh looked at her and asked, ¡°Are you ready to eat?¡±


    ¡°Yes. I want to have lots of delicious food.¡± Luna extended her hands toward Josh.


    Josh immediately moved closer to hug her.


    She nestled against his chest in a very sweet manner, and her arms were wrapped around his waist as


    she whispered, ¡°Actually, I really missed you back then. I thought about you day and night, wishing you


    could have appeared immediately to take me away.¡±


    ¡°Sean didn¡¯t inform me when you got into trouble.¡± Josh expressed some guilt..


    He regretted not rescuing her.


    Abigail then left them to it. She quietly left the ward and closed the door.


    She sat in a chair in the hospital corridor and held her phone while staring nkly at a message sent


    by Cameron three days ago.


    Sean and Xavien had been secretly transported to Donchester.


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    Even in an advanced medical country like Donchester, Xavien was still in critical condition due to


    severe blood loss, while Sean¡¯s situation wasn¡¯t much better.


    It had been ten days, and Sean remained unconscious. Xavien¡¯s condition had stabilized after he had


    gone into shock due to excessive blood loss.


    Cameron visited every day, but each time, he left disappointed.


    Alfie said in a hushed tone, ¡°If Mr. Graham doesn¡¯t wake up soon, Old Mr. Graham might take over the


    business.¡±


    ¡°Is he unwilling to wake up, or is his health deteriorating beyond repair?¡± Cameron expressed his


    anxiety.


    Sean had experienced two significant injuries in a short time, resulting in severe damage to his internal


    organs. His resilience in holding on this long was nothing short of a miracle.


    The only thing was that he couldn¡¯t wake up.


    ¡°I¡¯m wondering if we should bring Ms. Quinn here?¡± Alfie asked Cameron.


    ¡°Mr. Graham wouldn¡¯t want her toe. If you want him to wake up and scold you, you can tell Abigail


    the truth. What¡¯s more¡­ If he doesn¡¯t wake up, what should we do?¡± Cameron¡¯s primary concern was


    thetter.


    Sean loved Abigail deeply, and he didn¡¯t want her to live in misery for the rest of her life.


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    Cameron quickly took the phone and saw that it was a video call from Abigail. He was in a dilemma.


    ¡°What should we do? It feels like we can¡¯t keep hiding the truth!¡± Cameron muttered.


    ¡°Let¡¯s try to deceive her for now. I¡¯ll find someone to create a more realistic digital image of Mr.


    Graham, and then I¡¯ll use a voice changer to impersonate him!¡± Alfie suggested decisively.


    ¡°All right!¡±


    Cameron told Abigail that Sean was resting after working too hard for several days and would call her


    backter.


    On the other end of the line, Abigail felt a bit down, but she eventually said, ¡°Never mind; let him rest.


    There¡¯s no need to tell him now. We¡¯ll meet when he returns eventually.¡±


    Cameron sighed and stated, ¡°Ms. Quinn, during the time your grandmother was kidnapped,


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    Mr. Graham arranged for us to rescue her. However, Xavien had a car ident on the way, so


    Mr. Graham didn¡¯t make it to the scene. Instead, Josh took advantage of the situation.¡±


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    Chapter 517 When You¡¯re Desperate, You¡¯ll Try Anything


    Abigail was taken aback by this sudden change in topic.


    ¡°I¡¯ll ask Josh about it. Is there anything else you¡¯d like to discuss?¡± Abigail inquired.


    She began to sense that something was wrong. Was Sean truly too busy to answer her calls, or was


    there another reason he couldn¡¯t respond?


    ¡°Mr. Graham has always cared about you. When you left, he seemed uneasy. Sometimes, he would


    stare at the refrigerator for a long time after opening it. Other times, he would fall into deep thought in


    front of his closet when changing his clothes in the morning,¡± Cameron exined slowly.


    Abigail pursed her lips but remained silent.


    ¡°Perhaps he didn¡¯t fully realize the depth of his emotions on the day you both separated, butter, he


    btedly understood the pain of losing you when he saw your favorite foods in the fridge, the clothes


    you liked to wear in the closet, and even the cups you used at home.¡± Cameron thought that if Sean


    didn¡¯t wake up, he needed to clear up past misunderstandings. for Sean¡¯s sake.


    ¡°Did something happen to him?¡± Abigail asked suddenly.


    She sensed that Cameron wasn¡¯t just trying to help them reconcile because Cameron and Xavien had


    been with Sean for a long time, and they had extensive knowledge of his actions and emotions.


    Cameron immediately replied, ¡°No, no. I just don¡¯t want you to continue misunderstanding. each other.


    In the past, there was Joan and then there was Kelly. But now there¡¯s no one else. Can you forgive


    him?¡±


    As he spoke, Abigail found herself experiencing a mix of emotions.


    ¡°I want to hear directly from him about his feelings for Joan. If he has the time, can you tell him that I¡¯d


    like to hear his answer in person?¡± With that, Abigail ended the call.


    The conversation left her feeling somewhat numb.


    She got up, entered the restroom, and locked herself in a cubicle.


    She sniffled as Cameron¡¯s words echoed in her ears.


    After their divorce, they only argued.


    Sean saved her grandmother, and because Xavien was injured, Sean couldn¡¯t get to the scene.


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    in time. Josh, who arrived in time, received her gratitude.


    Why didn¡¯t he exin such a significant event? Does he think it¡¯s unnecessary, or are there other


    reasons?


    After calming her emotions, Abigail returned to Luna¡¯s room.


    Josh was busy selecting food for Luna, and Abigail took a seat while asking him, ¡°It was Sean who


    saved my grandmother, right? You were at the scene when it happened, but my grandmother had


    already been rescued, correct?¡±


    ¡°Right. I only did a little at the time,¡± Josh replied.


    Abigail had been furious and impatient at that time, as it was rted to Joan. She had wrongly used


    Sean, who had been involved in the incident.


    Now, she suddenly realized that the day she met Sean at the hospital was when Xavien had an


    ident. She had misunderstood him due to her anger, so she didn¡¯t listen to anything he had to say.


    Since she didn¡¯t have that opportunity, he didn¡¯t attempt to exin afterward.


    ¡°I was too angry at that time and didn¡¯t pay attention to these details,¡± Abigail mumbled, filled with some


    regret.


    After a year of reflection, she felt like she was gradually letting go of the anger and resentment Sean


    had caused her in their marriage.


    ¡°Honestly, I think the divorce was a good thing for both of you, at least from an outsider¡¯s perspective.


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    None of your reasons for marrying him were based on love, so how could it have.sted?¡± Josh looked


    at Abigail and continued.


    Abigail bit her lip but didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°Over this past year, he¡¯s matured a lot, and that growth is also due to your absence. If you had always


    gone along with him, he would never have be who he is now,¡± Josh added.


    ¡°Are you suggesting that they should rekindle their rtionship?¡± Luna raised an eyebrow and asked.


    ¡°No, I¡¯m just saying that there¡¯s no need for them to keep getting angry with each other like before. He


    hasn¡¯t really done anything; it¡¯s Abigail who gets angry first,¡± Josh said with a lighthearted smile.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Is that so? Have I been so easily angered in front of him?¡±


    ¡°Yes. Maybe he feels indebted to you, so he often goes along with you. Haven¡¯t you noticed?¡±


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    Joshmented with a rxed smile.


    Abigail felt a bit awkward. ¡°He can get angry too.¡±


    ¡°Well¡­ That¡¯s just desperation, isn¡¯t it?¡± Josh teased her.


    Luna fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°Abigail, I actually think Sean is quite remarkable. When I


    was desperate, he appeared out of nowhere like a savior. You have no idea how I felt at that moment.¡±


    ¡°What did you feel?¡± Josh asked with a sardonic smile.


    ¡°I felt that no matter what happens to Abigail in the future, he¡¯ll handle it reliably and let her live a


    fulfilling life. Do you know what it feels like to be so secure?¡± Luna said sincerely.


    ¡°If I had known, I would have insisted that Sean take me along no matter what,¡± Josh said in a jealous


    tone.


    The three of them were teasing each other at this moment, while both Scarlett and Lawrence stood at


    the door and felt rather embarrassed. They discreetly knocked on the door.


    Scarlett had bought a lot of health supplements, and Lawrence¡¯splexion had improved


    significantly.


    However, he was more concerned about Abigail. He stood by the door and nced around. frequently


    while quietly observing her reactions.


    Abigail didn¡¯t particrly like them. Her friendly smile vanished instantly, and she said to. Josh calmly,


    ¡°I¡¯m going back to the office. If there¡¯s anything regarding Luna, call me.¡±


    Upon seeing her distant attitude, Lawrence felt disappointment welling up inside.


    Maybe she was their daughter after all¡­


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    Chapter 518


    Chapter 518 He¡¯s Already In Trouble


    Scarlett apologized to Luna in the ward while Josh and Lawrence waited outside in the corridor.


    Lawrence struggled to find the words and looked at Josh with pleading eyes.


    ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it. If you secretly conduct a DNA test without Abigail¡¯s knowledge and she finds


    out, she will never forgive you,¡± Josh muttered coldly, devoid of any warmth in


    his tone.


    ¡°I just want some proof. I won¡¯t disturb her, at least not for the time being,¡± Lawrence said anxiously, his


    palms sweaty as he came over today.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn has some misunderstandings about the Pearsons. I think the most. important thing for


    you and Mom is to meet her,¡± Josh stated sternly.


    ¡°Abigail is at thepany every day, so we won¡¯t have the chance,¡± Lawrence answered, growing


    increasingly desperate.


    It felt like everything he did was wrong.


    ¡°I¡¯ve arranged to meet her for dinner tonight. We¡¯ll have two hours at most. You both need to carefully


    n what you want to ask and discuss anything you need to apologize for,¡± Josh announced, firmly


    holding the upper hand against the usually authoritative Lawrence.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll remember that,¡± Lawrence nodded.


    Before this, their son had advised them not to favor their daughter while bullying Abigail, but they didn¡¯t


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    listen.


    Now, they knelt before him, heeding his words.


    The two men quickly settled their affairs.


    Meanwhile, Scarlett had a more challenging task.


    Luna wasn¡¯t willing to give Scarlett the time of day, and thetter faced repeated rejections. She felt


    rather wronged.


    ¡°Don¡¯t feel wronged. I may not be able to have children, so you can still change your mind at this point,¡±


    Luna revealed all her shorings to Scarlett.


    ¡°There won¡¯t be any children, then. You¡¯ll get better, too. The doctors here are inadequate. We will find


    doctors abroad to ensure yourplete recovery and have no regrets,¡± Scarlett tried to appease her.


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    She had acted arrogantly before this, but now she appeared pitiful.


    Lunay on the bed, squinted her eyes, and gazed at Scarlett for a long while before she finally spoke.


    ¡°Abigail won¡¯t ept you, so don¡¯t take matters into your own hands by doing. any DNA tesis. It will


    only make her angrier. If you had just been reasonable before, would you have created this mess that


    we¡¯re in now?¡±


    Scarlett looked at Luna, her eyes filled with sorrow. ¡°Who knew that Kelly was a fake¡­ I¡¯m angry too.


    I¡¯m a victim. I¡¯ve put so much effort into this, and the result is that she¡¯s a fraud!¡±


    The older woman clenched her fists in frustration as she said this.


    ¡°And you even pped her.¡± Luna continued.


    Scarlett deted like a balloon upon hearing that.


    Luna had narrowly escaped death, and her perspective on life had changed. If it were in the past, she


    would have already started scolding Scarlett.


    In the end, two individuals left the hospital room, sighing in unison.


    ¡°We¡¯re just one step away from doing the test¡­ but that one step is impossible!¡± Scarlett said to


    Lawrence in a despondent tone.


    ¡°We¡¯ll meet Old Mrs. Quinn tonight,¡± Lawrencemented.


    Scarlett nodded quickly. ¡°She was the one who found Abigail, so she must know the whole story!¡±


    That evening, Josh called Abigail to meet at the hospital for a dinner gathering.


    Scarlett and Lawrence visited L.Moon again.


    As soon as Analise saw them, she wore a stern expression and remained silent.


    ¡°Last time, we were in the wrong, and I apologize to you, Old Mrs. Quinn,¡± Lawrence bowed. deeply,


    showing great humility.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to. I¡¯m not worthy of it! Leave now, or I¡¯ll call the police!¡± Analise spoke in a cold tone.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn,st time we were too hasty, and it was for our daughter¡¯s sake. If it had been Abigail,


    would you still be angry?¡± Lawrence asked Analise, distressed.


    ¡°In this world, there are no what-ifs. Abigail isn¡¯t your child, so you can forget about it. Leave!¡± She


    dismissed them, wielding a broom to drive them away.


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    The two were promptly chased out of the office, looking utterly disheveled.


    Scarlett¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. ¡°We were doing it for our daughter. Why did it have to be this


    way?¡±


    ¡°Take it slow. We made a mistake, and no matter how difficult the other party is, it¡¯s something we


    should bear,¡± Lawrence stated.


    They had been so close to uncovering the truth once, but they gave up and chose the


    way out.


    This time, they wouldn¡¯t give up.


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    ¡°I just want our daughter back. Even if she makes me kneel and apologize. I¡¯m willing to do it, Scarlett¡¯s


    tears rolled down her cheeks.


    Lawrence felt the same way, but they hadn¡¯t even had the chance to kneel and apologize.


    The two of them returned home feeling defeated, and they were both absent-minded during dinner.


    When Josh finally arrived, Lawrence and Scarlett immediately asked him, ¡°You mentioned that Old Mrs.


    Quinn had a lot of resentment toward you, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Josh nodded. He remembered the first time he visited Analise, she disliked him while. showing


    anger and annoyance.


    *I think there must be some misunderstanding there,¡± Lawrence analyzed, stroking his chin.


    ¡°She probably thinks that we intentionally abandoned Abigail and now want her to return only for an


    alliance with the Davidson Family. She cares for Abigail like the apple of her eye,¡± Josh reminded


    Lawrence and Scarlett to respect Analise.


    ¡°We need to clear up this misunderstanding,¡± Lawrence said in a hushed tone. ¡°I¡¯ve noted what you


    said. Don¡¯t worry. I will proceed slowly and strive to make Old Mrs. Quinn genuinely ept us.¡±


    Josh nodded with satisfaction. ¡°Whether we can sessfully find my sister this time depends on you. I


    will take good care of my girlfriend.¡±


    Speaking of Luna, Lawrence suddenly remembered something.


    ¡°Come to think of it, while Sean saved Luna, he didn¡¯t return. He¡¯s likely in trouble. I¡¯ve heard that


    several of his key subordinates have gone abroad.¡±


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    Chapter 519


    Chapter 519 Virtual Sean


    In a dimly lit room. Vincent tended to his injured leg. He endured the pain of the festering wound while


    applying some iodine to it.


    The pain was almost unbearable, causing him to mp down on a towel and emit painful


    sobs.


    Martha held him tightly and spoke with resentment. ¡°Sean, I won¡¯t let him get away with this! You¡¯re


    suffering so much because of him!¡±


    Vincent leaned on her, waiting for the pain to subside. He removed the towel from his mouth. and said


    in a low voice. ¡°Sean might already be dead. That day, he was thrown out of the cage andter had a


    car ident. He was even shot¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m doing everything I can to find out where he is. I¡¯ve heard that he hasn¡¯t returned to the country, so


    as long as he hasn¡¯t, there¡¯s nothing to worry about!¡± Martha dered angrily.


    ¡°Get ready as soon as possible¡­ It seems like we won¡¯t be able tounder all our money. It thought


    Kelly was smart and an asset to us, but who knew she¡¯d be so foolishly in love? She¡¯s ruined all of our


    ns!¡± Vincent thought about this and felt an intense desire to harm Kelly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll help you remove the dead tissue, but you have to endure the pain,¡± Martha said with tears. in her


    eyes.


    Vincent nodded and picked up the towel again, cing it in his mouth.


    That day, he had only been shot in the leg and was able to escape while everyone was chasing


    Sean.


    However, due to the close surveince by Sean¡¯s people, he couldn¡¯t reveal himself immediately, which


    caused his leg wound to worsen.


    Fortunately, Martha had secretly arranged for a ne to pick him up, or else he might have. lost his life


    due to the leg injury.


    All of this was orchestrated by Sean!


    Fortunately, the police had not connected Vincent to the events, and they believed that he was a victim.


    As long as Sean didn¡¯t show up, there was still a chance for Vincent to survive.


    After treating the wound, Vincent passed out from the pain.


    After cleaning the room and disposing of everything, Martha spoke to the butler standing


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    beside her. ¡°We need to find a way to make Eric marry Lily. Once we have control over the Davidson


    Family, we can ess their money. Otherwise, we¡¯ll have to relocate.¡±


    However, relocating presented an issue. How would they exin this to their parents?


    If they didn¡¯t rify the situation, there was a high risk of being discovered and bing scapegoats


    for the Pearsons, which could also affect Lily.


    Alfie and Cameron brainstormed for several days and ultimately decided to use Sean¡¯s phone. to video


    call Abigail.


    Abigail was surprised to receive a video call from Sean; after all, she had been prepared for the


    possibility that something had happened to him.


    As soon as the video call connected, she saw Sean sitting in a brightly lit office with at minimalist


    foreign design.


    ¡°Are you busy over there?¡± Abigail was the first to ask.


    ¡°I¡¯m quite upied at the moment,¡± Sean replied as he got up from his chair.


    He stepped out of the frame for a moment, only to return with a cup of coffee.


    As she watched him leisurely sip the coffee, Abigail began to ask, ¡°Did Cameron tell about our


    conversation?¡±


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    ¡°He did, but I feel like that¡¯s all in the past, and bringing it up again serves no real purpose,¡± Sean


    replied.


    Abigail felt that his way of speaking had suddenly be strange, like that of an official.


    Perplexed, she looked at Sean and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    He didn¡¯t answer her question but instead said, ¡°Let¡¯s not dwell on the


    past. Have you eaten?¡±


    Sighing in frustration, Abigail replied, ¡°It¡¯s quitete already. Of course, I¡¯ve eaten.¡±


    ¡°Take care of yourself at home. Don¡¯t work too hard and try to enjoy life more,¡± Sean continued.


    Abigail responded with an ¡®okay¡¯ and was about to say more when she heard Sean¡¯s other phone


    ringing in the background.


    ¡°Sorry, I need to take this call.¡±


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    With that, he abruptly ended the video call.


    Abigail found his behavior baffling. Another phone was ringing, so why did he disconnect.


    their video call?


    She was annoyed.


    Meanwhile, Cameron and Alfie were exhausted and slumped beneath the table.


    They made eye contact and wiped the sweat from their foreheads.


    Cameron remarked, ¡°You¡¯re still a bit slow. Your speech was too robotic, and your answers. were


    irrelevant. It needs improvement.¡±


    Alfie rolled his eyes and replied, ¡°That¡¯s already top-notch. Those celebrity Al tools often and do


    whatever they want, ignoring the user, don¡¯t they?¡±


    ¡°But this won¡¯t be sustainable in the long run. If Ms. Quinn behaves normally, she might already


    suspect something and is just waiting for us to slip up!¡± Cameron expressed his


    concern.


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    Alfie quickly stood up and approached Sean¡¯s bedside. ¡°Mr. Graham, you just heard Ms. Quinn¡¯s voice,


    didn¡¯t you? If you don¡¯t wake up soon, she¡¯s going to marry Eric, have children, send them to


    kindergarten, grow old together, and enjoy their golden years. How can you lie there without feeling


    anxious?¡±


    Cameron found Alfie¡¯s rant amusing.


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    ¡°You¡¯d better wake up soon, or our enemies wille to blow up the hospital if they find. out!¡± Alfie


    continued nagging.


    ¡°You¡¯d better shut up, you jinx!¡± Cameron kicked Alfie.


    ¡°I¡¯m serious. There¡¯s been intel that someone is looking into Mr. Graham¡¯s whereabouts. This is a


    foreign country, and they can carry weapons around. If they discover that Mr. Graham ist here, they will


    surelye to attack!¡± Alfie insisted.


    Cameron stayed silent for a moment and said, ¡°In that case, we should head back tonight. without


    informing Ms. Quinn. We¡¯ll keep it a secret for as long as possible.¡±


    ¡°Agreed. I¡¯ll get right to it,¡± Alfie said, then turned to leave.


    Even though the medical facilities here were excellent, they had no choice but to give up.


    Safety was paramount, and they needed to return to the country as soon as possible.


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    Chapter 520


    Chapter 520 The Closest To The Truth


    Cameron and Alfie made arrangements for Sean and Xavien to return to the country overnight.


    However, in order to avoid raising suspicions, Allie and a group of people decided to stay. behind for a


    while. They would wait until Sean¡¯s condition waspletely stable before returning to the country.


    After a flight of more than ten hours, Sean arrived at the Graham Estate in the middle of the night.


    Colby was shocked by his appearance.


    ¡°How did this happen?¡±


    Cameron pushed Sean into the elevator and replied, ¡°We encountered some issues with our business


    negotiations abroad. For the time being, you may need to handle everything rted to Graham


    International. We should also find a trustworthy doctor.¡±


    Going to a hospital would be the best option, but there were many eyes there, and it was only a matter


    of time before issues would arise. Furthermore, it was unknown whether Sean. would wake up or not.


    Cameron had a lot to take care of soon.


    Colby was now living alone, and Lina was still being investigated at the police station. Until they cleared


    her name, she wouldn¡¯t be released.


    Colby¡¯s eyes turned red when he saw Sean and Xavien both connected to oxygen machines. He


    asked, ¡°Tell me the truth. How are they doing?¡±


    Cameron looked at Colby with a stern expression and said, ¡°It¡¯s quite bad. Xavien has stabilized but


    hasn¡¯t regained consciousness yet. As for Mr. Graham¡­ it¡¯s up to fate now.¡±


    Colby nearly lost his footing, but he steadied himself by holding onto the elevator. His gaze, however,


    remained dazed and unbelieving as he looked into Sean¡¯s eyes.


    Meanwhile, Cameron, who was still quite jovial, chuckled. ¡°Old Mr. Graham, the situation. hasn¡¯t


    reached the most challenging point. We¡¯re all hoping for the best, and he will certainly wake up. After


    all, he still wants to marry Ms. Quinn.¡±


    Sean had nned a marriage alliance with the Pearsons long ago because he understood that one


    day, Abigail would return to the Pearsons.


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    Therefore, he had paved the way for himself and was not willing to let her go to Eric.


    The marriage alliance with the Pearsons had an agreement, and it wasn¡¯t just a verbal one.


    Colby nodded, but his expression still appeared stunned, and he seemed to be passive even


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    in his actions.


    Abigail received another video call from Sean.


    This time. Sean was sitting by the window with his phone ced by his side while working on his


    business affairs. Therefore, Abigail could also see him diligently working.


    Sean¡¯s fingers were dancing across the keyboard.


    Abigail watched for a while and suddenly noticed that the phone¡¯s camera angle had been adjusted.


    She could no longer see the beautiful sight of him typing on the keyboard like he was ying the piano.


    ¡°Is your work going smoothly today?¡± Sean looked at Abigail and asked in a robotic and matter-of-fact


    tone.


    Abigail felt like he was acting like a robot.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you?¡± she asked awkwardly.


    Since there was nothing to talk about, she felt like there was no need to continue the video call.


    Furthermore, she found it strange that Sean suddenly started video-calling her regrly.


    Sean responded, ¡°No, I¡¯m just asking casually.¡±


    Abigail said, ¡°If you¡¯re busy with work and don¡¯t have anything to say, you can focus on your


    work for now.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Sean agreed without hesitation.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but wonder, What¡¯s the purpose of this video call, then? Are you just showing off


    your work in front of me?


    Sheined in her heart, but she didn¡¯t hang up the call.


    Cameron, who was operating the video call, was sweating profusely. He had intentionally adjusted the


    camera angle to hide the fact that Sean¡¯s finger movements on the keyboard had been exposed¡­


    Though his fingers were moving, they weren¡¯t pressing down on the keys.


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    The sound of Sean typing came through the video, and he asionally nced at the busy Abigail.


    When Abigail looked up, she often caught him stealing nces at her.


    She didn¡¯t say anything, for she would also watch him while he worked.


    The view from Sean¡¯s end was beautiful, with mountains surrounding the area and a vast greenwn. It


    looked like a small town in Osmar.


    This routine of video calls continued for about half a month.


    When Abigail got bored, she even took screenshots of various moments from their video calls.


    Sometimes, it was Sean making coffee and looking at her from the side. Other times, he stood by the


    window while talking to her about Northern Pleuvania architectural styles and the scenery.


    Sometimes, he wore sses, read books, and contemted about work.


    There were a variety of snapshots of his life.


    One day, Luna sent her a photo.


    Cameron¡¯s appearance at the airport was easy to recognize because of the rather dramatic eye patch


    he wore over one eye due to an injury.


    The photo was taken by a famous inte blogger titled ¡®Late-Night at Pendorf Airport.


    The date was half a month ago.


    ¡°You said he and Cameron were still talking about business in Northern Pleuvania yesterday. So,


    what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Luna looked at Abigail suspiciously.


    In honesty, she was more concerned about Abigail. She was considering the possibility that Sean might


    be in trouble.


    Abigail took out her phone and sent a message to Cameron.


    ¡®Have you been in a small town in Osmar for the past half month? When are you nning to return? If


    you¡¯re noting back soon, why don¡¯t you wait there? I¡¯m nning to discuss a business deal there.


    Cameron immediately replied to her message, ¡®Well, we haven¡¯t just been in Osmar. Mr. Graham can¡¯t


    stay in one ce while conducting business. In the past half month, we¡¯ve been to many cities in


    Northern Pleuvania, including Raflein. Furthermore, he¡¯s leaving Osmar tonight.¡¯


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    After reading the message. Abigail understood that Sean and Cameron had been deceiving her for the


    past half month.


    Since she was being deceived, even the constant video calls started to seem suspicious.


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    Chapter 521


    Chapter 521 In A Coma


    Abigail turned to Luna. ¡°We have been having video calls for two weeks, and there doesn¡¯t seem to be


    anything wrong with him.¡±


    With that, she showed Luna the screenshots.


    Luna looked through the photos but couldn¡¯t find anything amiss. ¡°Maybe he just came back to retrieve


    something before going abroad again,¡± she murmured.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°That¡¯s possible. He has a lot of clients, so it¡¯s understandable if he forgot something


    and had toe back to get it.¡±


    ¡°Yeah. You two video call every day, so there¡¯s nothing strange about it!¡± Luna agreed.


    Shortly after their conversation, Analise rushed into the office. As she found the two women there, she


    put on a calm front, but she struggled to find an excuse. ¡°It seems like Colby is having a hard time


    taking care of his wife, so I need to check on them. At the same time, you should hire a new chef. I¡¯ll be


    back in a month at most.¡±


    Ever since Lina got bailed outst week, she had fallen ill and was bedridden.


    Abigail didn¡¯t entirely agree with Analise¡¯s n to visit the Graham Estate, but she had to respect her


    grandmother¡¯s wishes.


    After all, Theodore and Colby were good friends.


    The sudden turn of events caught the Grahams off guard, and Colby probably felt overwhelmed by the


    weight on his shoulders. Since Analise was a friend of the Graham. Family, it was understandable that


    she wanted to check on them.


    ¡°Don¡¯t let anyone bully you, alright?¡± Abigail was referring to Lina, who wasn¡¯t known for being


    reasonable.


    ¡°Then, she¡¯s asking for trouble.¡± Analise refused to let Lina pick on her.


    Luna couldn¡¯t help but burst intoughter. ¡°You¡¯re the head chef while she¡¯s a patient, Grandma. If she


    wants to fight you, you can smack her with the spat!¡±


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    Abigail chuckled as well. ¡°That¡¯s right. Old Mrs. Graham deserves it.¡±


    Lina knew nothing about investments, yet she dared to invest in Kelly¡¯s project, which turned. out to be


    a scam, after listening to the younger woman¡¯s words. If she had known anything at all, she could¡¯ve


    ended up in jail.


    Analise gathered a few things and left immediately.


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    She had learned useful knowledge during her stay in Capitalis Not only was she good at using public


    transportation on her own, but she also learned how to use a smartphone, so she was capable of


    taking care of herself.


    Abigail and tuna apanied her to the airport, but not before giving her a few reminders.


    Once she was on board, she immediately called Colly


    ¡°I¡¯m on my way. Abigail and Lana don¡¯t suspect anything, but you have to be honest with me. How is


    Sean doing? After learning that Sean had been in an ident and Colby was exhausted from handling


    everything on his own, she decided to lend him a hand.


    ¡°He¡¯s been in aa for almost a month. It¡¯s no different from being in a vegetative state at this point,


    Colby exined. He had been pretending to be Sean as he handled thepany¡¯s affairs, and it was


    taking a toll on him.


    Ever since Sean took over thepany, he had spent almost ten years rxing. He had been living a


    life of luxury until he had to go back to work. Only half a month had passed, but he was already


    stressed out.


    He needed someone for moral support. I feel like I¡¯m about to have a mental breakdown.


    But what hurt him the most was that the doctors couldn¡¯t do anything about Sean¡¯s condition.


    Even Navien had woken up by this point, but there was no sign of Sean waking up.


    Tears welled up in Analise¡¯s eyes. ¡°How long until the doctors dere him dead?¡±


    It¡¯s not fair. Sean is a mature, organized, and dependable young man. Why would something like this


    happen to him? What a bitter life for such a promising individual.


    ¡°About two months. Colby sounded down on the other end of the line.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. There¡¯s still time, right?¡± She patted her chest as sheforted him, saying, ¡°Theodore is


    watching over him.¡±


    She made a promise to Colby. When she arrived in Pendorf, she immediately visited. Theodore¡¯s


    grave. cing a hand on his tombstone, she tearfully begged, ¡°You¡¯re watching. over the boy, right?


    Ask him toe back to us. Everyone is worried about him. Colby doesn¡¯t deserve to lose his


    grandchild.¡±


    When a person is driven to despair, they cling to false hope.


    Analise spent some time mourning herte husband and reminiscing about their happy memories


    before leaving the cemetery.


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    When she arrived at the Graham Estate, she was greeted by a gaunt and white-haired Colby. With a


    sob, shemented, ¡°You look older than I remember.¡±


    ¡°People eventually get old at some point. Take a shower first. I¡¯ll ask Cameron to order dinner for us.¡±


    Colby had everything nned out.


    She nodded and changed into some slippers. It was only then that she realized there was only. a butler


    tending to the chores in such a huge vi. Everywhere was covered in dust, giving her the feeling that


    Colby didn¡¯t want word about Sean¡¯s condition to get out, so they had sent the servants away.


    After taking a shower, she went to Sean¡¯s room.


    His room had been converted into a ward, and it smelled like a hospital. Even after she opened the


    window, she could still smell the disinfectants.


    He was lying on the soft mattress when she entered the room. His face was pale, and hist cheeks were


    sunken. There were stitches on his left brow, not fully healed.


    Seeing Sean lying on the dark mattress reminded her of a vampire. Even though he looked lifeless,


    one couldn¡¯t deny that he was still handsome.


    She stifled a sob with her hand at the sight. Reaching out to hold his slender wrist, she called out, ¡°Do


    you remember me, Sean? I¡¯m Abigail¡¯s grandma. You like my pasta and arancini, don¡¯t you? I¡¯ll dly


    make them for you today. You can have them as soon as you up.


    The man didn¡¯t respond.


    Cameron sat beside the bed, looking defeated.


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    Sean always forced a smile when he made a video call with Abigail. But as the call ended and he


    stayed beside Sean¡¯s bed all alone, sorrow overwhelmed him.


    He might only be Sean¡¯s subordinate, but they had formed a bond over time.


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    Chapter 522


    Chapter 522 She Has Done An Impressive Job


    Analise had a conversation with Sean before leaving the room with Cameron.


    Upon entering the living room, Colby began, ¡°I suppose I can no longer hold on. If I can¡¯t handle it


    anymore, I¡¯ll let Abigail take over thepany. At that point, I¡¯ll teach her what¡¯s important. I simply


    don¡¯t trust outsiders to manage thepany.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense. There¡¯s still time. Sean will pull through,¡± Analise said as she observed her surroundings.


    Her displeased voice suddenly echoed in their ears. ¡°You men have been doing a poor job managing


    the household. Look at how dirty the ce is! If I were Sean, I wouldn¡¯t want to wake up in such an


    environment either.¡±


    She had always believed that the atmosphere in the house influenced a person¡¯s life. The oppressive


    atmosphere, theck of vitality, and the mess around us aren¡¯t contributing to Sean¡¯s condition at all.


    Colby and Cameron, caught off guard by the scolding, were stunned.


    ¡°Cameron, gather your men. It¡¯s time for a thorough cleaning. Afortable environment is essential


    for the patient¡¯s well-being.¡± Analise didn¡¯t let Sean¡¯sa discourage her. Instead, she felt motivated


    to make a change.


    Cameron nodded reflexively. ¡°S-Sure!¡±


    Analise¡¯s arrival at the Graham Estate began to bring about some changes.


    ¡°Make sure to clean every corner. Get rid of anything useless!¡± Analise ordered the men with a serious


    expression. Afterward, she turned to examine thetest vacuum cleaner.


    After a few attempts, she figured out how to use it. She marveled, ¡°Modern technology certainly


    improves our lives. Look, we can clean more efficiently.¡±


    Cameron sat on the freshly cleaned staircase and watched her. He felt more at ease seeing the child-


    like smile on her face.


    No matter how dire the situation, she remains optimistic. No wonder Abigail has such strong willpower


    too. With Analise¡¯s arrival, this ce hase back to life, just like the first buds of spring. They¡¯ve


    started to bloom, thrive, and flourish under her influence.


    Analise, full of energy, lived a vibrant and active life.


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    group of burly men obediently followed her instructions like kindergarten children. They clumsily tidied


    up the ce. Whenever they missed a spot, she would reprimand them. Yet, they would respond with a


    grin before returning to their tasks.


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    The vi waspletely cleaned up after two hours of hard work.


    It gave Colby a sense of warmth he hadn¡¯t felt before. Even though he still had to deal with. the


    documents, it was less frustrating.


    ¡°Ask your men to bring these nts back.¡± Analise handed her phone to Cameron during her. break.


    He took her phone and looked at the notes on the screen. Then, he nodded. ¡°Alright.¡±


    She had chosen a selection of nts that were not harmful to the human body.


    After stretching, she walked into the kitchen.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to take a break?¡± Colby couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    She turned to him with a stern expression. ¡°What? Were you expecting freebor? I¡¯m not doing this for


    free, you know. Besides, I have a lot of work to do at Abigail¡¯spany.¡±


    Staying active is beneficial to the body, even in old age.


    Back when she still lived in the countryside, she grew crops in her backyard. Therefore, she considered


    cleaning the house an easier task.


    He awkwardly replied, ¡°Okay.¡±


    Analise continued into the kitchen. She started by making stew and then moved on to preparing the


    pasta.


    Cameron returned as soon as she finished preparing the pasta.


    She was still wearing an apron when she instructed the men to bring the flower pots upstairs.


    Colby purposely avoided Cameron as he recorded Analisemanding the men and sent the video to


    Abigail. ¡®Look at this. Your grandma has changed so much after living with for a year!


    Abigail, staying in Capitalis, watched the video. She chuckled at Analise¡¯s energy. and determination.


    ¡®She¡¯s the head chef, after all. Without authority, things would go awry.¡±


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    That was just one of the reasons. Analise was known as a formidabledy in Quinn Vige during her


    younger days. It was just that she didn¡¯t have the opportunity to showcase her true colors in herter


    years. When tourism thrived in Quinn Vige, she was in charge of weing tourists. Her enthusiasm


    greatly helped in getting things done.


    A new message from Colby appeared. ¡®She still loves gardening!


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    Abigail replied to the message with a smile, ¡®Grandma has high standards for life. She had a small


    garden back then. It looked like something out of a fairy tale. She¡¯s passionate about life. No matter


    where she is, she can improve the situation by living her life to the fullest, even during difficult times.


    Abigail¡¯s determination mirrored Analise¡¯s.


    I¡¯m d to have her. By the way, remember to take care of yourself. I need your grandma¡¯s help here.


    ¡®Of course. You too.


    Abigail watched the video several more times before downloading it to her phone.


    Grandma is doing an impressive job there. It¡¯s worth saving on my phone.


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    Just as she reyed the scene in her mind, Lawrence and Scarlett came to visit.


    Abigail frowned when Selena informed her about their visit. ¡°Grandma has gone to Pendorf. They can


    Selena returned to the sitting room and ryed the message. Lawrence couldn¡¯t hide his


    disappointment upon hearing that. ¡°I see. Can we speak to Ms. Quinn instead?¡±


    Scarlett was also eager to meet Abigail, but there hadn¡¯t been an opportunity to do so in the past


    month.


    The assistant looked troubled. ¡°Miss Quinn is currently busy. She¡¯s leading a team for a project. Their


    schedule is booked until next year, and she doesn¡¯t even have time to eat properly. I¡¯m afraid you can¡¯t


    see her without an appointment.¡±


    Although the Pearsons were acting friendly now, she remembered theming to L.Moon because of


    the incident with Kelly, the con woman. One of them physically harmed Abigail while the other


    threatened to bring down L.Moon.


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    Chapter 523 It Was nned All Along


    Even if Abigail was free, Selena refused to let them see her.


    Lawrence tugged at Scarlett¡¯s sleeve before she could say anything. ¡°Sure, we¡¯ll set an appointment.


    Please inform her of that.¡±


    ¡°Wait here.¡± Selena gave them a brief response as she walked back to Abigail¡¯s office.


    She knocked on the door when she was outside before entering to report. ¡°Abigail, when I told them


    Old Mrs. Quinn wasn¡¯t avable, they changed their minds and said they wanted. to see you instead.


    They want to make an appointment, but I don¡¯t think you should see them. I bet they want to apologize,


    but what¡¯s the point of it now?¡±


    Abigail nodded and calmly replied, ¡°Sure. Decline their request. Inform them that I won¡¯t be avable


    until next year, and we¡¯ll see what happens when that timees.¡±


    She wasn¡¯t lying about her busy schedule. She would ratherplete her work than see the couple.


    Selena cheered at the response. She turned on her heels and walked out of the office to inform the


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    Pearsons of Abigail¡¯s decision.


    After conveying Abigail¡¯s message to them, she couldn¡¯t help but add, ¡°Mr. Pearson, Madam. Harper-


    even I, a mere assistant, remember what you had done in L.Moon a month ago. If I were you guys, I


    wouldn¡¯t have the audacity toe here again. Ms. Quinn forgives and forgets, but I hope you won¡¯t


    bother her again.¡±


    Lawrence choked on his breath while Scarlett¡¯s eyes reddened with emotion.


    Their biggest mistake was spoiling Kelly too much to the point of being unreasonable.


    If only they had been firmer with her, it wouldn¡¯t have led to this.


    ¡°I understand. Thanks for reminding us.¡± Lawrence was pale as he said that. Then, he took Scarlett¡¯s


    hand and walked out of the waiting area.


    The pair exited the building. He had to stand there for a few minutes to collect himself. It was only then


    that he felt the warm sunlight on his skin again.


    His wife sniffled as she walked toward the car without saying a word.


    As soon as she got into the car, she burst into tears. A strong pang of sadness tore her heart apart.


    They were ny-nine percent sure that Abigail was their child, yet they justcked the


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    crucial one percent to prove the theory. Moreover, she now refused to see them after they had wronged


    her.


    Lawrence joined his wife in the car and handed her a tissue.


    She selbed, saying. Tll kill whoever dared to mess with us! How dare they rece our biological


    daughter with a fake one? Lawrence, I¡¯m losing hope. There¡¯s a breakthrough within reach. Yet, we are


    trapped, always one step away from achieving what we have been working hard for. What have we


    done to deserve this? Why are all these bad things happening to us?


    He felt his throat dry and his eyes prick. He looked down and squeezed her hand as he said.


    determinedly, ¡°One day, Abigail will change her opinion about us. But first, I need to find out who set up


    our encounter with Kelly. As soon as I figure out their motives, we¡¯ll find out how we lost our daughter.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been twenty years. Is it still possible?¡± Scarlett looked up hopefully.


    ¡°I¡¯ll find out the truth, even if it costs me my life,¡± he promised.


    Before they met Kelly, they had always thought that their daughter was separated from them due to a


    pure ident.


    Come to think of it, it had been nned all along. It¡¯s our fault for letting the culprit get away for twenty


    years, but I¡¯ll fix this.


    Since Abigail refused to take the test, he was now obligated to find out whether she was their daughter


    or not.


    They thought Kelly was their long-lost daughter. Who would¡¯ve thought the painful truth would soon


    shatter their happiness into small pieces? The stark contrast was too much for both him and Scarlett.


    Analise spent time decorating Sean¡¯s room. The flowers and greenery made it seem more lively. Even


    the disinfectant smelled less strong than before.


    After that, she went to prepare the pasta in the kitchen.


    Once she finished cooking, she called out to the others from the kitchen. ¡°It¡¯s time for dinner!¡±


    Cameron was the first to arrive. It smells delicious!


    The range hood couldn¡¯t even vent out the smell from the kitchen. The aroma traveled. through the air


    and filled every corner of the vi, causing everyone¡¯s mouth to water.


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    Colby shoved past the younger man and rushed into the kitchen.


    Analise put a bowl of stew and a te of pasta on the tray before handing it to him. ¡°Good job today.¡±


    ¡°No. I should be the one thanking you.¡± Colby gulped.


    She chuckled at the eagerness on his face. ¡°Let me know if there¡¯s a need for improvement. I love


    hearing feedback.¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡± He picked up the tray and walked away.


    Cameron and the group of men he brought in received their portions as well.


    Meanwhile, Analise brought Xavien¡¯s portion to his room.


    She had decorated his room with greenery as well. She even ced some mind-soothingvender and


    scented sachets around his room.


    Xavien could smell the food in his room. When Analise walked into the room with the tray, he


    swallowed thickly at the aroma. ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn, you have been working all day. Aren¡¯t you supposed


    to take a break?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate the olddy,¡± she teased.


    He immediately shook his head. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare.¡±


    She helped him adjust the height of the bedside table before setting down the food. Then, she finally


    turned to him with kindness. ¡°I made the stew specially for you. It¡¯ll help your wounds heal quicker. Be


    honest and tell me if the taste isn¡¯t what you expect, and I¡¯ll change my recipe.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± he obediently answered.


    She caressed his head as though he was a child. ¡°It must be hard for you with what happened to Sean.


    Just eat as much as you can. Don¡¯t be shy to ask for a second serving. They¡¯ll get it for you. In the


    meantime, I¡¯ll check up on Sean.¡±


    ¡°I will.¡± Warmth filled the man¡¯s chest.

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    Chapter 524


    Chapter 524 Analise Was Special To Them


    The ident marked a significant turning point in Xavien¡¯s life as Sean¡¯s assistant. He was no longer


    the old him, the special assistant who wouldn¡¯t take action without Sean¡¯s orders. Now, he could handle


    everything independently without needing Sean¡¯s guidance.


    Analise arrived at Sean¡¯s room with food. Before she could say anything, the sound of a te.


    shattering in another room interrupted her.


    ¡°Pasta? For a patient? What is wrong with her?¡± Lina¡¯s words echoed loudly.


    Analise stood up from her chair and took a deep breath. She informed Sean, ¡°I need to talk to her. I¡¯ll


    be back in a few minutes.¡±


    As she turned around and left the room, shepletely missed the twitch of Sean¡¯s eyelid.


    Analise entered Lina¡¯s room and addressed Cameron, who stood there with a helpless and. aggrieved


    expression. ¡°Go eat, Cameron. I will take charge of all her meals from now on.¡±


    ¡°Who do you think you are? Abigail shouldn¡¯t have allowed you toe! We are-


    ¡°You can still yell. It seems like you aren¡¯t hungry at all. However, you¡¯ve wasted your portion, so you


    have no choice but to deal with it. Take your time to reflect on yourself.¡± After that, Analise turned


    around.


    Lina immediately cursed, ¡°You old hag! Don¡¯t you dare act like you¡¯re in charge in my house!¡±


    Analise turned around and approached Lina, grabbing her by the hair and pressing her onto the bed.


    ¡°Normally, I try to avoid fighting with you. But are you sure you want to do this when you¡¯re sick? You


    know what? I¡¯m now in charge of the household. Not only will I give you orders, but I¡¯ll also teach you a


    lesson.¡±


    With that, she forcefully pulled Lina¡¯s ear. Lina kicked her feet in the air, crying out in pain.


    A fight broke out in the room. Analise ced her hand on Lina¡¯s leg to stop her from kicking. then


    straddled her. She picked up a pillow and struck Lina with it.


    The two exchanged insults as they fought.


    Colby focused on eating his portion of pasta while listening to themotion upstairs with Cameron


    and the group of men.


    Lina gradually stopped yelling, and they could hear her quiet weeping.


    ¡°That¡¯s so scary,¡± Cameron muttered.


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    Colby grinned at the young man. ¡°Never underestimate women.¡±


    His innocentment sent a shiver down the bulky men¡¯s spines.


    Despite Analise¡¯s fierce nature, she treated them kindly. For instance, the pasta she made wast


    delicious and reminded them of home. The soup was equally amazing, giving them a boost of energy.


    As the men engaged in small talk, Analise descended the stairs with disheveled hair. She ignored the


    gazes directed at her as she picked up the floor cleaner and returned upstairs.


    It seemed like she had emerged as the victor.


    She entered Lina¡¯s room and began cleaning up the leftover food and broken te shards.


    Lina red at the other woman, dissatisfied with the oue of their fight.


    However, she didn¡¯t dare provoke Analise any further. Not only had she been pped, but her ear was


    also on the verge of being torn off by Analise, and her face had endured several pillow smacks. Most


    importantly, she was starving and unable to fight back.


    After tidying up the room, Analise walked out and closed the door with a thud.


    ¡°Where¡¯s my food?¡± Lina yelled at the closed door.


    Analise ignored her, and Lina began to whine on the bed.


    Analise smoothed out the wrinkles on her shirt before returning to Sean¡¯s room. She engaged in small


    talk with him as she enjoyed her dinner. Setting her spoon down, she added, ¡°Come back to us. You¡¯ll


    enjoy my food.¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, Sean¡¯s eyelid twitched again.


    However, due to her poor eyesight, she didn¡¯t notice the slight movement.


    She spent some time cleaning up the kitchen before returning to Sean¡¯s room. She brought a bucket of


    warm water to clean his body.


    Colby entered the room as well, feeling guilty as he watched her do all the work.


    After everything, we still rely on Analise to help us out.


    ¡°You should take a break. Let Cameron take over the task,¡± he suggested.


    ¡°It¡¯s already tiring enough to work for Sean. Take Xavien as an example. He¡¯s so young, yet he almost


    died. There¡¯s no need to burden them. Besides, men aren¡¯t careful enough. They don¡¯t know the ideal


    water temperature for washing a patient¡¯s body.¡± With that, she ced the


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    soaked towel on Sean¡¯s chest.


    The warm towel touched his skin, warming his body and giving his cheeks a rosy hue.


    His eyelid twitched rapidly.


    Colby noticed and quickly walked to the bedside, saying, ¡°Kid, can you hear us?¡±


    The twitching continued.


    Analise immediately put on her sses and joined Colby by the bed. They watched Sean¡¯s face


    attentively.


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    When she noticed another twitch, she eximed, ¡°Ah! You¡¯re right!¡±


    Her loud voice caused Sean¡¯s finger to twitch.


    Colby was impressed. ¡°I¡¯m d you were here. His condition has improved.¡±


    He then called the doctor to examine Sean.


    Tears welled up in Cameron¡¯s eyes upon hearing the news.


    A group gathered in Sean¡¯s room, waiting for the doctor to conduct a full body check-up.


    Once the doctor finished, he stood tall and addressed Sean, ¡°If you can hear me, Mr. Graham, move


    your body.¡±


    Sean¡¯s response was a twitch of his eyelid.


    The doctor gasped in surprise before turning to the group and announcing the results, ¡°He¡¯s regaining


    consciousness, but it will take time for him to fully wake up. However, he can hear you. What have you


    done?¡±


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s the power of his favorite food,¡± Colby replied.


    ¡°Then, you should continue. He¡¯s still fighting.¡± A joyful smile appeared on the doctor¡¯s face. He was


    relieved to see Sean¡¯s condition improving.


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    Chapter 525


    Chapter 525 Loveme


    Colby was ecstatic to hear the doctor¡¯s words. He couldn¡¯t help but turn to Analise and embrace her as


    tears streamed down his face. ¡°He¡¯s waking up! Analise, thank you so much!¡±


    He broke into sobs while she gently patted his back. With teary eyes, she replied, ¡°That¡¯s right. Like I


    told you before, we all need to stay strong so Sean knows we¡¯re supporting him.¡±


    It was only her first day there, yet Sean was already regaining consciousness. It seemed that the food


    she had prepared held a special significance to him.


    After the doctor left the room, he asked her to apany him.


    She walked him to the entrance, and he took the initiative to strike up a conversation. ¡°It seems like you


    have a special connection with Mr. Graham. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have regained consciousness just


    from smelling the food. Who exactly are you?¡±


    His question caught her off guard.


    ¡°I am his ex-wife¡¯s grandmother. He used to visit my house frequently and share meals with us. I


    suppose it¡¯s deeply ingrained in his memory,¡± she exined.


    The doctor shook his head. ¡°No, I believe the connection is directed towards you. You must hold a


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    special ce in his heart for him to react to the food you made. Now we know where


    to start.¡±


    Analise pondered the doctor¡¯s words and eventually nodded. As she watched the doctor leave, she


    remained in the yard, unable to gather herself.


    Has he always seen me as someone special? I must have deeply hurt him by pushing him and Abigail


    to divorce. Analise felt guilty. However, there¡¯s no use crying over spilled milk. We¡¯ll address thatter.


    In June, the president of Leap and Fairy Meadow coborated tounch an application that focused on


    allowing users to try on outfits remotely. The application¡¯s customizable avatar function and realistic


    details, which reflected the user¡¯s body data, garnered a lot of attention.


    Therefore, Kirby, the president of Leap, along with the executives of Fairy Meadow, and Abigail and


    Luna from L.Moon, held aunch event.


    A man who had dedicated his life to developing games wasn¡¯t limited to shining solely in the gaming


    industry.


    Kirby, whose ego had been deted and neglected during theputer conference, found sce in


    theunch event today.


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    Many industry professionals attended the event to witness the unveiling of thetest technology.


    Until now, there had been no concept of trying on outfits in any application, so fashion influencers had


    been popr amongizens. However, with theunch of this application, it might undermine the


    influencers¡¯ job opportunities.


    This was inevitable, as humans would never cease to progress. Consequently, technology would


    continue to advance as well.


    Arge group of journalists had gathered in the conference hall, and a thousand guests had been


    invited to the event.


    Abigail wore a sleeveless ck dress and a tulle cape for the asion. She tied her hair in at bun and


    secured it with a ck and gold pin. She confidently walked, exuding a rxed andposed aura.


    It had been two weeks since Luna¡¯s return. She maintained her usual clothing style, donning a crop top


    with a denim jacket, a pair of shorts, and a pair of Dr. Martens, looking as stylish as


    ever.


    The crowd erupted in cheers as soon as they appeared. Online, the audience bombarded the live


    stream withments.


    The two women from L.Moon really outshine the nerds from Leap. Come on, you¡¯re attending an event.


    Can¡¯t you Leap guys make an effort to dress better? You¡¯re embarrassing your fellow creators here.


    ¡®Don¡¯t forget that Fairy Meadow is also a fashion brand. Mr. Creed is the only one who looks


    presentable. Look at the other shareholders. They need to lose weight. I doubt the chairs can support


    them!


    ¡°You forgot to mention the gray-haired shareholder. He looks so handsome for his age. I can¡¯t believe


    he has to be the face of their group for the sake of his fellow shareholders. The younger ones are


    dragging him down. Aren¡¯t you ashamed that you¡¯re not as good as ant elderly man?¡¯


    ¡°The presidents of L.Moon y as always. Urgh, why can¡¯t they just marry me?¡¯


    ¡®Get out of here. na is our crush! But today, I have a new crush, Luna. Ahh. Imagine having two


    beautiful women by your side.¡¯


    Josh, among the audience, was awestruck by Luna¡¯s charm. He stared at her affectionately. My darling


    always looks stunning.


    Lawrence and Scarlett sat in the corner, tightly holding each other¡¯s hands.


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    Abigail took a seat and crossed her legs, exuding the aura of a mafia boss. Her outfit emanated a


    rxed vibe, and her unfazed expression entuated her ethereal beauty.


    ¡°Look at her! She looks so gorgeous! Can you see howfortable she is on stage?¡± Scarlett kicked


    her feet in excitement, showing off to her husband.


    He replied, ¡°When I think about how she got to this point, I feel guilty.¡±


    The event hadn¡¯t even started, yet their moods were fluctuating dramatically, as if they were riding a


    roller coaster.


    The lights dimmed as theunch began. Then, the screen disyed a demonstration video of the


    application.


    A virtual avatar of a beautiful girl, bouncing on her feet, appeared. She turned to the audience with wide


    eyes, as if surprised to see a crowd. She tilted her head, observing the people before her.


    Once she finished, she waved at them with a smile. ¡°Good afternoon, I¡¯m Eve, the one who lived in the


    Garden of Eden. I can nowmunicate with you as a virtual avatar. It¡¯s a pleasure to meet you.¡±


    In the Bible, Eve was the first woman. God created her from one of Adam¡¯s ribs after creating Adam


    from dust.


    This was the origin of life, the first man and woman in the Bible. The story was known. throughout the


    world.


    ¡°I am the spokesperson for Fairy Meadow. na and Luna from L.Moon created me. I reside. in an


    application called ¡®Loveme.¡¯ It may sound silly, but it holds meaning. Before loving others, everyone


    should love themselves.¡±


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    Chapter 526 Let A Woman Do The Job


    Eve presented the application L.Moon, Fairy Meadow, and Leap had coborated on. She introduced


    the basic functions of the application on the screen.


    ¡°Well, I¡¯m just the spokesperson of Fairy Meadow. After downloading the application, everyone can


    create their own virtual avatar and make it their spokesperson. Loveme supports Al technology, so your


    avatar can learn more about you step by step.¡±


    Next, she introduced the realistic skin of the avatar and the function of trying on clothes. Most


    importantly, when the user wasn¡¯t using the application, the avatar would go shopping on its own and


    try on shirts ording to the user¡¯s preference.


    The clothes would automatically disappear after three days.


    The virtual avatars lived their own lives. When users were away, they could read about their avatar¡¯s


    experiences in the diary.


    As Eve finished the introduction, she waved goodbye to the audience. ¡°That¡¯s all I want to tell you. I¡¯m


    going back to gaming. By the way, there¡¯s a new game I¡¯m crazy abouttely¡­¡±


    She was referring to a dress-up game Leap and Abigail had created togetherst year.


    The audience in the live room found her timing for advertising amusing.


    ¡°That¡¯s impressive. Only Leap would have the courage to coborate with a fashion brand. Eve is cute


    too! I¡¯m so fond of her! She¡¯s basically the daughter of na and Luna. Help! How could I not ship


    them?¡±


    ¡°They¡¯ll always be the OTP of all times. By the way, the application sounds interesting. I¡¯m already


    hooked after watching the video. It¡¯s supposed to be a shopping application, but it¡¯s too perfect!¡±


    ¡®Eve. That¡¯s a good name. Eve is the first woman ever created by God. This is the origin of humankind.


    Even though she¡¯s not real, I¡¯m touched by their efforts.


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    As the video ended, the technical director of Leap took the microphone to speak. ¡°The application aims


    to serve users who have trouble buying clothes online. The avatar is fully customizable. You can even


    fill in information about your body hair. The body data is quite specific.¡±


    The man ended his speech enthusiastically. ¡°Of course, if any shoe brand is willing to cooperate with


    us in the future, we¡¯ll introduce a new function where the avatar can try on shoes.¡±


    His words were mind-blowing.


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    After him, Howard, the representative of Fairy Meadow, spoke up. ¡°Fairy Meadow will be the first


    fashion brand to work with Loveme. Our goal is to serve our consumers and help them find the most


    suitable outfits under our brand. From today on, every user who orders goods. on Loveme will enjoy a


    20% discount on every purchase. The offersts for six months!¡±


    The audience apuded.


    Next, L.Moon demonstrated the usage of the application.


    Abigail rose to her feet and bashfully unlocked her phone. Then, she shared her phone screen by


    connecting it to the projector. Her virtual avatar appeared on the screen.


    It was only wearing a white shirt and shorts. She turned to the audience and exined, ¡°I created the


    avatar based on my real-life appearance. She shares the same body data as me. When users create


    their virtual avatar, they can choose whether to wear makeup or not. And, they can upload their own


    makeup.¡±


    She pressed on her phone and showed them her looks with and without makeup.


    The audience began to discuss among themselves. The live stream was also filled with


    ¡®My crush looks so great without makeup! Can I have her virtual avatar instead?¡¯


    ¡®Dream on! You should be creating your own avatar! By the way, I¡¯m interested in the application


    already. That way, I can try on clothes with my virtual avatar. I no longer need to return the goods if I


    find that the outfits don¡¯t fit me.¡¯


    ¡®L.Moon is leading Fairy Meadow onto a good path. It¡¯s good to see them finally striving. Let¡¯s be


    honest. Fairy Meadow had been doing a poor job all these years. Aren¡¯t you ashamed of letting a


    woman do all the work?¡¯


    Comments continued to appear on the screen. Meanwhile, Abigail changed into a new outfit. for her


    avatar and showed it to the audience. ¡°Everyone can see me wearing the same outfit in real life, can¡¯t


    you? Rest assured, your avatar is avable only on your phone. It won¡¯t be uploaded online. So,


    everyone doesn¡¯t need to worry about the leakage of your body data.¡±


    She showed them her avatar in some other outfits next. It earned the audience¡¯s awe every time.


    ¡°L.Moon is a women¡¯sbel. We are devoted to exploring the beauty in women¡¯s clothing. Our goal is to


    give female users a pleasant experience when ites to shopping for clothes. Of course, Leap is


    working onunching a men¡¯sbel as well.¡±


    Her words earned a round of thunderous apuse. Luna subtly gave her a thumbs-up when she


    returned to her seat.


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    The productunch was sessful. At the end of theunch, a number of high-luxury brands reached


    out to Kirby to discuss business. Some luxury shoe brands joined the discussion, eager to be the first


    to start a cooperation focusing on shoes.


    Theunch of the application was trending on Twitter.


    However, a fight broke out in thement section as menswear wasn¡¯t avable at the moment. Male


    consumers were displeased.


    Why do men have to wait? Is Leap inferior to L.Moon or what? I want to create my virtual avatar as


    well. Do you think men don¡¯t wear anything in life?¡±


    Do you even know L.Moon¡¯s main focus is womenswear? Be patient. They¡¯reunching menswear too.


    It¡¯s just a matter of time. Can¡¯t you just wait?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the rush? You can pretend the virtual avatar is your girlfriend and dress her up. Besides,


    L.Moon sought Leap to bring the idea to life. If it wasn¡¯t for them, there wouldn¡¯t be such an application.


    There are already many luxury menswear brands. It¡¯s their fault for noting up with the idea in the


    first ce.


    The fight intensified. The topic remained trending on Twitter. Tens of thousands ofments flooded


    thement section in less than an hour.


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    Chapter 527 Everything Was Fake


    LOL. While everyone was arguing about not being able to create a male avatar, I had already.


    downloaded the application and created a virtual avatar for myself¡±


    Tve selected the outfits and paid for them. Who cares if they don¡¯t fit me? I¡¯ve been eyeing some of the


    ones that are now selling at low prices. I usually buy from a thrift shop, but now I can afford a branded


    outfit


    Many users didn¡¯t even bother creating their avatars. They rushed to order the goods simply because


    they wanted to buy the outfits at the cheapest price as soon as possible.


    After the technical director of Leap finished talking to someone, Abigail stopped him in his


    tracks.


    ¡°I need your help to watch a video and analyze it, she whispered.


    ¡°Sure,¡± the man agreed immediately.


    She took him to a secluded corner where they wouldn¡¯t be disturbed. Then, she took out her phone and


    showed him the video.


    The man was surprised to see Sean in the video. A few momentster, he looked troubled frown.


    ¡°Where did you get this video, Miss Quinn?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll only tell you if you promise to keep it a secret. Her voice was barely audible.


    up with a


    He nodded. ¡°You can tell me. After all, I wouldn¡¯t dare to talk about Mr. Graham behind his back.¡±


    ¡°I recorded this video during a video call. Did you notice anything strange?¡± Abigail had started to


    suspect something after Luna showed her the photo.


    Now that I think about it, something seems off.


    Furthermore, Luna was covered in bruises when she returned to the country. She told Abigail that she


    had no idea where she was and that her mind was a mess. However, she also revealed that Sean


    showed up and rescued her.


    She refused to share any more details.


    We¡¯re talking about Sean. A man like him wouldn¡¯t just show up at a ce like that.


    ¡°It¡¯s a digital avatar. He¡¯s using the keyboard, but you can¡¯t see that. It¡¯s already telling you something.


    Besides, his tone sounds strange when he talks to you. Did you notice that?¡± The director kept his


    voice low as well.


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    Her hand trembled. She had indeed noticed something, which was why she found it strange.


    ¡°So, I wasn¡¯t talking to anyone at all, right?¡± she mumbled. I¡¯ve been talking to a virtual avatar all


    this time.


    The man stared at her. He didn¡¯t have an exnation as to why Sean would use a digital avatar to


    deceive her.


    ¡°Yes. It involves some setup, so it isn¡¯t easy to distinguish.¡± As someone approached them, he put on a


    smile and changed the subject. ¡°We are currently developing the male virtual avatar. Now we need to


    wait for the menswearbels to approach us.¡±


    Abigail put her phone away and thanked him.


    After that, she left the conference hall.


    She got into the car and browsed Sean¡¯s pictures in her photo gallery, lost in thought.


    If everything was fake, where did he go?


    Luna returned to the car half an hourter.


    She couldn¡¯t help but speak up when she found Abigail daydreaming in the car. ¡°Hello? Earth to


    Abigail!¡±


    Abigail snapped out of her trance and turned to Luna sharply. Her next question caught Luna off guard.


    ¡°Luna, do you remember any other details about the ce where they kept you?¡±


    ¡°W-Why do you ask?¡± Luna was reluctant to relive those horrible memories.


    Waking up in a strange ce and enduring all those inhumane tortures was a nightmare for


    her.


    When her life returned to normal, the nightmares faded away as she left the bad memories behind.


    ¡°I asked around. The Sean who has been talking to me is fake,¡± said Abigail.


    When she saw how realistic Eve was and how Eve interacted with the audience like a real person, the


    possibility that the Sean she always video-called was fake struck her.


    Her words hit Luna hard. She stared at her friend with wide eyes for a moment. Slowly, she curled up


    and hugged her knees, whispering, ¡°That was a terrible ce. I woke up to find. them cutting my


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    abdomen open just because I lied to them about being pregnant with Josh¡¯s


    child.¡±


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    ¡°After they confirmed that I wasn¡¯t pregnant, they stitched me up. When I woke up from anesthesia, I


    found myself hanging from the ceiling. There were wild animals everywhere. I saw a bear, lion, python,


    shark, and crocodile. All I remember is struggling, otherwise one of them would have eaten me alive. It


    was terrifying.¡±


    ¡°After that, Sean showed up. He was willing to trade ces with me. After I left, Xavien was waiting for


    me. Once he sent me away, he rushed inside to save Sean. Then, I was free.¡±


    Luna was overjoyed to see Xavien that she passed out on the spot. When she woke up again, she


    found herself on the ne returning to the country.


    Abigail took a deep breath and asked, ¡°Why can¡¯t he just tell me where he is? Why is he using a virtual


    avatar to deceive me?¡±


    Luna met Abigail¡¯s gaze as she pondered. Finally, she said, ¡°Maybe he¡¯s injured?¡±


    ¡°Thest time we had a video call, he was lying on the ground. There was a serious cut on his left


    brow, and his face was covered in blood. I thought he was fine¡­¡± Abigail answered in at shaky voice.


    Now that I think about it, he must be badly wounded.


    Before Luna could continue, someone knocked on the window.


    Abigail looked over and saw Josh, Lawrence, and Scarlett.


    She wasn¡¯t in the mood to talk to Lawrence and Scarlett.


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    As Luna stepped out of the car, the driver quickly started the engine and drove away.


    Josh was initially confused, but then his expression fell, clearly showing disappointment.


    ¡°She had some urgent matters to attend to, so she had to leave,¡± Luna exined to Lawrence and


    Scarlett with a pale face.


    Scarlett¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. She sobbed, ¡°Abigail still despises us. She detests us.¡±


    Luna remained silent. She didn¡¯t have the authority to speak on behalf of Abigail, and she didn¡¯t feel


    like discussing this matter with them.


    After all, the damage had already been done. If Abigail hadn¡¯t fought with all her might, L.Moon would


    have copsed.


    It was toote for redemption.


    Lawrence averted his gaze and turned to Luna. ¡°You don¡¯t look well. Are you feeling unwell?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± She shook her head. It was just that she couldn¡¯t help but shiver as her nightmare


    materialized before her once again.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get in the car. You might catch a cold in that attire. Josh put his arm around her shoulder and


    expressed his concern.


    She leaned against his chest and whispered, ¡°Josh, can you hold me for a while? I-I¡¯m scared¡­¡±


    Lawrence and Scarlett knew that she had been through a lot. If it weren¡¯t for Sean, she wouldn¡¯t have


    made it back.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m here. We¡¯re here.¡± He immediately wrapped his arms around her and kissed her


    forehead.


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    Her hands were cold. The goosebumps on her arms were a clear indication of how frightened she was.


    She didn¡¯t want to recall the dreadful experience. She also felt guilty for putting Sean¡¯s life at risk. What


    if he¡¯s dead because of me? I don¡¯t want Abigail to only remember him through his virtual avatar.


    They haven¡¯t resolved their misunderstandings. They need to realize how deeply they love each other.


    Abigail had returned to L.Moon. Just as she was about to message Cameron, Twitter notified her of a


    trending topic.


    SeanGrahamRumoredToBeDeadInGoldenTriangle


    She immediately tapped on the notification.


    The article provided detailed information and even included a video. An Eswadian individual with some


    influence in the Golden Triangle had posted about Sean entering an underground casino alone to


    rescue an Eswadian woman.


    Due to a gang of thugs attacking the casino with indiscriminate bombings on the same day, Sean and


    his subordinate, Xavien, were implicated. After being shot multiple times, the two fled to a local


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    hospital staff attempted to save Sean, but unfortunately, he passed away during the process. His body


    was secretly sent back to the country. Since then, there had been no news about him for a month.


    Abigail watched the video after finishing the article.


    The video showed shaky footage, with gunshots asionally heard. A few modified SUVs chased a


    ck. Hummer, exchanging gunfire. What shocked her was the sight of Sean poking his head out of


    the window. The image is clear. It¡¯s him!


    The subsequent footage of the hospital entrance was slightly blurred, but she knew it was him.


    She still remembered the color of the soil beneath his body. When he called her while lying on the


    ground, she saw yellow soil.


    After watching the video, she called Cameron. He answered immediately.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Sean?¡± She got straight to the point.


    ¡°He¡¯s speaking with a client. You¡¯ll have to wait until he¡¯s done to talk to him.¡± Cameron grinned at her.


    He sounded rxed, and his tone didn¡¯t reveal anything unusual.


    She pursed her lips in annoyance and gritted her teeth. Do you think I¡¯m a fool? We justunched an


    application that allows users to create their digital avatars. Why can¡¯t Sean talk to me normally? Why


    he always use a digital avatar when wemunicate?¡±


    does


    Cameron didn¡¯t expect her to uncover the truth. The smile vanished from his face as he answered with


    at serious expression, ¡°Mr. Graham is doing fine. He just needs to maintain a low profile for now. I saw


    the video about the rumor of his death. The incident did happen, but he survived. I can¡¯t believe some


    people are making such a big deal out of it.¡±


    ¡°If you want to lie, Cameron, keep lying for the rest of your life. She refused to believe him.


    If he¡¯s okay, why is hemunicating with me through a digital avatar? It doesn¡¯t make sense.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, you can trust me. He¡¯s doing fine. He just needs some time,¡± Cameron said helplessly.


    She tightly gripped her phone. After a few moments, she replied, ¡°Fine. I believe you. I¡¯m just relieved


    that he¡¯s okay.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s okay, really. The trip to the Golden Triangle involved many influential figures. He can¡¯t make any


    announcements because of that,¡± he exined.


    After humming in response, she ended the call.


    She logged into her Twitter ount and retweeted the original post with herments.


    ¡®If he¡¯s dead, where¡¯s the body? The video has everything except the body. What¡¯s wrong with you?


    What do you gain from spreading such a rumor? Are you that desperate for attention? Is that how your


    parents. raised you? Spreading rumors about Sean¡¯s death? Just wait until Graham International sues


    you


    She harshly criticized the poster, and they immediately deleted the post in shame.


    However, the rumors didn¡¯t stop.


    The discussion finally died down when Graham International¡¯s public rtions department warned the


    posters to stop spreading rumors, threatening to sue them.


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    Nevertheless, some busybodies pointed out that Sean hadn¡¯t been seen in the office for almost two


    months. Moreover, he declined meetings held in public ces.


    These theories greatly impacted thepany¡¯s stock price, causing it to plummet.


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    Chapter 529


    Chapter 529 The Sudden Visit


    Upon arriving at L.Moon and seeing Abigail still seated at her desk, buried under a pile of documents,


    Luna approached her cautiously, scanning the surroundings.


    ¡°If you¡¯re free, could you help me with these documents?¡± Abigail suddenly looked up and asked.


    Luna straightened up and stared at her, holding back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.


    ¡°Get straight to the point,¡± Abigail closed the document file, leaned back in a boss-like posture, and


    looked at Luna with her chin raised.


    ¡°You¡¯ve already dealt with the online bacsh regarding Sean¡¯s affairs, so why are you still working on


    these matters?¡± In other words, Abigail should be focusing on Sean¡¯s affairs instead of these tasks.


    ¡°I can only offer minimal support in condemning the public. The rest is up to him. Whether he lives or


    dies, it¡¯s none of my concern,¡± she replied before picking up another document to read.-


    Why should I bother when Cameron is working so hard to keep it from me?


    Furthermore, he is Sean¡¯s confidant and one of the people Sean trusts the most. It¡¯s clear that


    everything he does is under Sean¡¯s instruction.


    ¡°But I want to know. After all, I was the foolish one who insisted on getting involved in Kelly¡¯s affairs-¡±


    Calmly, Abigail interrupted, ¡°Luna, you¡¯re not foolish. The things you did were for my sake. If someone


    needs to be held ountable, it should be me.¡±


    ¡°Friends help each other. Anyway, I¡¯m here to work now. If you don¡¯t want to work, that¡¯s fine.¡± Luna


    took a seat next to her, grabbed a document file, and started reading.


    Although Abigail appeared to be leisurely reading the document, she was actually contemting the


    decline in Graham International¡¯s stock price.


    Sean could easily turn the situation around by appearing in public at such a critical moment.


    Yet, he does nothing.


    Luna and Abigail busied themselves with work until it was time to leave.


    As the sun began to set, Luna put down thepany seal, turned to Abigail, and suggested, ¡°Josh has


    invited us to join him for dinner. How about youe with me?¡±


    ¡°No, thank you. I don¡¯t want to see anyone from the Pearsons for the time being,¡± Abigail replied tly.


    Indeed, I currently intend to make Josh suffer the consequences.


    After all, none of this would have happened if Kelly, whom the Pearsons had taken in, hadn¡¯t caused all


    these troubles.


    Besides, I know very well what Josh¡¯s parents¡¯ motives are in trying so hard to get close to me now, but


    I don¡¯t want to pay attention to them.


    So, now that Kelly is gone, they suddenly remember my existence?


    What do they take me for? A substitute for their lost daughter?


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    ¡°Oh,¡± Luna responded. She then picked up her phone and texted Josh at a leisurely pace.


    Abigail stood up, grabbed her coat from the side, and exined, ¡°I¡¯m not saying that I hate Josh. I¡¯m


    just tired of his parents¡¯ current behavior.¡±


    ¡°I understand,¡± Luna said.


    With that, Abigail hummed, put on her coat, and left without looking back.


    However, instead of asking the driver, to take her to the restaurant, she hailed a cab today.


    Cameron was pacing around the first-floor living room when he heard a clicking sounding from the


    front door. Confused, he walked over and peered out.


    Abigail, walking towards him, startled him. ¡°Damn!¡±


    Abigail was dressed in a deep V-neck sleeveless top, covered by a zer. She wore suit pants and


    high heels on the lower half of her body.


    Dressed entirely in ck, with her short gray hair, she exuded a chic and sassy aura that intimidated


    Cameron.


    Smirking sarcastically, Abigail crossed her arms and asked, ¡°You said you were doing business in


    Naflington today? Mr. Hopkins, does this ce look like Naflington to you?¡±


    Cameron scratched his head and backed away upon hearing that. ¡°Please don¡¯t do this to me, Ms.


    Quinn. I¡¯m scared.¡±


    Abigail ignored him and walked towards the stairs.


    Although she was here now, Cameron felt powerless and didn¡¯t have the nerve to stop her.


    Thus, he could only watch helplessly as she made her way steadily towards the second floor.


    Forgive me, Mr. Graham, for I can¡¯t stop Ms. Quinn. She is the boss since Old Mr. Graham and Old


    Mrs. Quinn have gone out to buy groceries.


    Abigail reached Sean¡¯s room. She stood silently for a moment. Eventually, she reached out and


    grasped the doorknob.


    However, she didn¡¯t open it right away. Instead, she stood by the door, looked down, and remained


    silent for a long time before turning it slightly.


    The soft click of the door opening was particrly piercing in the quiet vi.


    Upon opening the door, Abigail was greeted by the sight of Sean sleeping in a room adorned with


    nts. and flowers, resembling a woond elf¡¯s home.


    Seany in a ck quilt, wearing an oxygen mask, while a machine next to his bed emitted a beeping


    sound.


    Expressionless, Abigail entered the room.


    Meanwhile, Cameron followed her silently, his attention fixated on her expression.


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    Noticing that she appeared calm rather than sad, he thought to himself, Ms. Quinn, how can you be so


    cold- hearted?


    Abigail sat beside the bed and calmly observed Sean. He has lost a lot of weight, and his skin is so


    pale that it¡¯s almost translucent. But looking at the room¡¯s decor and his condition, I can¡¯t deny that he


    still possesses a certain charm, even in his illness.


    ¡°I thought you were all-powerful,¡± she murmured. Then, she turned to Cameron and requested, ¡°Show


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    me his medical records.¡±


    ¡°They are confidential¡­¡± Cameron hesitated, fear tingling in his scalp.


    Ms. Quinn has changed so much. Themanding aura she exudes now even intimidates me a little.


    ¡°Fine. Then, leave and stop staring at me,¡± Abigail said indifferently.


    Cameron epted the order, exited the room, and gently shut the door.


    After he departed, Abigail reached out and tightly held Sean¡¯s wrist. ¡°You¡¯ve lost a significant amount of


    weight. You¡¯re practically skin and bones.¡±


    The protruding hamate bone on his wrist is even more prominent now.


    Evidently, he has been lying here for an extended period, and due to insufficient nutritional intake to


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    Chapter 530 I Was Waiting For You To Come


    Abigail held his hand for a moment. Just as she was about to let go, Sean gently tightened his grip and


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    His hand, which had been loosely holding hers, wasn¡¯t feverish.


    Subconsciously, Abigail looked at Sean and noticed that he was looking back at her. His eyes, which


    weren¡¯t as bright as before, seemed fragile.


    His mouth moved under the oxygen mask.


    Seeing this, Abigail quickly approached him and asked, ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ was waiting for you toe,¡± he whispered softly.


    In reality, he had regained consciousness on the day Analise arrived. However, it was difficult for him to


    stay awake. Moreover, his body was unable to provide him with enough energy. Therefore, he could


    only listen to them when he was awake andmunicate by moving his eyelids in response.


    He knew that his body was severely injured and that he needed rest to regain his strength.


    So, he rested as much as possible, saving his energy to see Abigail when she finally arrived.


    Abigail turned her head and looked at him.


    Since Sean couldn¡¯t move his body, he could only nce sideways.


    Abigail sat up straight, held his hand, and silently looked at him.


    Sean seemed to smile a little before closing his eyes and falling asleep again.


    At the same time, he gradually loosened his grip.


    Abigail withdrew her hand and tucked him in properly. Then, she got up and went outside.


    ¡°Sean woke up, but he fell asleep again after saying a few words to me just now. Instead of constantly


    giving him liquid nutritional supplements, you should try giving him some solid food to replenish his


    health, Abigail suggested. She believed that Sean¡¯s slow recovery was due to theck of proper food.


    After all, liquid nutritional supplements were only meant for emergency situations. To truly recover from


    injuries, one needed proper food.


    Cameron looked surprised and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Ms. Quinn, you are indeed Mr. Graham¡¯s life-


    saving antidote.¡±


    Upon hearing his words, Abigail rolled her eyes and added, ¡°Is it possible that he has been conscious


    for a while but didn¡¯t have the strength to open his eyes and speak?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll call the family doctor right away. He has the final say on whether Mr. Graham can have solid food or


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    not,¡± Cameron said, his face filled with happiness.


    Abigail went downstairs.


    After Cameron made the call, Analise and Colby entered through the door, followed by their


    bodyguards. carrying bags of groceries.


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    Once the two stepped into the living room and saw Abigail, guilt appeared on their faces.


    ¡°Abigail, why are you here?¡± Analise asked, feeling extremely awkward.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to visit Sean,¡± Abigail replied naturally.


    Colby nodded and asked, ¡°Have you had dinner?¡±


    ¡°No, I haven¡¯t. That¡¯s why I¡¯m here, to have dinner,¡± Abigail replied with a smile, not showing any anger.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go


    and make us dinner then!¡± Analise said, too embarrassed to face Abigail. Will Abigail get mad at me for


    not telling her about Sean¡¯s condition?


    ¡°He woke up a little while ago, so maybe you can try giving him some nutritious food to replenish his


    health. He looks very weak,¡± Abigail advised Analise.


    ¡°He¡¯s awake?!¡± Analise looked surprised. Even though the doctor had told them before that Sean was


    aware of his surroundings, they were still worried as he never opened his


    eyes.


    Upon hearing Abigail¡¯s words, Colby immediately grabbed Analise¡¯s hand and prepared to go upstairs


    to take a look.


    ¡°He probably won¡¯t wake up again if you go in now. He¡¯s very weak and barely has the strength to open


    his eyes and look at you,¡± Abigail said.


    Hearing this, Colby hummed and let go of Analise¡¯s hand. Then, he excitedly rubbed his hands


    together. ¡°Well, it¡¯s a relief that he¡¯s awake. It means he¡¯s out of critical condition. And I can¡¯t believe


    he¡¯s still thinking about you, even in such a fragile state. Look at him trying his hardest to open his eyes


    the moment you¡¯re here to visit him.¡±


    Abigail awkwardly coughed before exining, ¡°I think he¡¯s just hungry¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll §Õ§à and


    prepare delicious food to replenish his health!¡± Analise¡¯s face beamed with joy.


    Soon, the doctor arrived. After examining Sean¡¯s body, hemented, ¡°Previously, I prohibited you


    from giving him solid food because he had severe internal injuries, and any food intake would put great


    pressure on his organs. But now, you can try a liquid diet that is nutritious and easy to digest.¡±


    ¡°What exactly happened to his organs?¡± Abigail asked the doctor. Since Cameron refused to show her


    Sean¡¯s medical records earlier, she decided to ask the doctor herself.


    ¡°His body suffered a heavy blow, causing his organs to rupture. They haven¡¯t fully healed yet,¡± the


    doctor exined while checking Sean¡¯s heartbeat.


    Although his heartbeat was still weak, his condition looked good. It was already great news that he had


    woken up.


    As long as he rested and allowed his injuries to heal, he would eventually recover.


    Once the doctor left, Abigail nced at Cameron.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t know what happened at that time. The one who knows best is Xavien, but he has


    returned to thepany to handle business affairs,¡± Cameron said, raising his hands in surrender.


    As Sean¡¯s special assistant, Xavien was well-informed about thepany¡¯s affairs and could handle


    them on Sean¡¯s behalf.


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    He had spent nearly two months bedridden with his injury. By the time he had considerably recovered,


    Colby eagerly passed everything back to him and immediately returned to ying poker.


    Cameron felt sorry for Xavien.


    ¡°I¡¯ll find Xavien and ask him about this matter,¡± Abigail said, turning around and leaving immediately.


    Cameron followed her step by step. ¡°I can be your driver. I have many of Mr. Graham¡¯s car keys. You


    can choose whichever car you prefer.¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s fine. Stay here and take care of him. Just give me the key,¡± Abigail said calmly.


    ¡°Alright then.¡± Cameron stuttered, reaching into his bag, taking out a Maserati key, and handing it to


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    Chapter 531 They Like Hiding Things From Me, Right?


    Upon arriving at Graham International, Abigail immediately exited the car, entered the office building.


    and called Xavien.


    As soon as the receptionist saw Abigail, she let out a squeal and discreetly took out her phone to snap


    a photo.


    ¡®Wow! na is here at ourpany! She looks even more stunning in person than on-screen. Oh! Our


    crush! Her outfit is amazing. I really want to ask for an autograph and take a photo with her!¡¯


    Her Instagram post featuring Abigail¡¯s photo quickly ignited envy and jealousy among a group of fans.


    ¡®Where do you work? Is yourpany hiring? Can I still join?¡±


    ¡®Oh my God! na is so tall! Let me shower you with kisses, our crush!¡±


    ¡®I¡¯m so jealous, I don¡¯t feel like myself anymore!¡±


    While Abigail¡¯s fans continued to leavements, the receptionist struck up a conversation with her.


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    ¡°I¡¯m looking for Mr. Summer. I have an appointment with him,¡± Abigail softly informed, gazing at the


    blushing youngdy.


    ¡°Oh! Of course, just sign here. Then, you can take the elevator upstairs. Mr. Summer usually works on


    the fifth floor,¡± the receptionist said, inwardly admiring Abigail. na¡¯s voice is so melodious. She looks


    even prettier up close and she smells amazing.


    What should I do? I really wanted to ask her for an autograph and take a photo with her!


    After signing her name, Abigail turned around and left, leaving a lingering fragrance behind. The


    receptionist sat down with a disappointed expression, watching Abigail enter the elevator and sighing at


    how good she smelled.


    How can I get her autograph and a photo with her? Damn it! I should have mustered up the courage!


    But what if na doesn¡¯t like taking photos with fans or signing autographs?


    Abigail arrived at the office and while waiting for Xavien, a recently employed assistant eagerly


    approached her.


    ¡°Ms. na¡­ Oh, sorry. Ms. Quinn, would you like something to drink?¡± the assistant asked, biting his


    lip and looking sheepish.


    ¡°A cup of tea would be perfect,¡± Abigail replied.


    If it had been during the day, she would have chosen a cup of instant coffee.


    ¡°Sure!¡± The assistant hurried to the pantry. After contemting which tea to choose, he finally made.


    Abigail a cup of jasmine tea.


    There were even a few jasmine flower petals floating on top of the tea. Abigail could tell that the


    assistant had put some thought into it.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± She shed him a smile, making him ecstatic. He then ced a few bags of snacks on


    the coffee table before reluctantly saying, ¡°Just let me know if you need anything. Mr. Summer will


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    meeting soon.¡±


    ¡°Okay,¡± Abigail replied with a kind and pleasant demeanor.


    Shortly after, Xavien entered with a stack of documents.


    Abigail set down her teacup, stood up, and remarked, ¡°You don¡¯t look well.¡±


    Upon hearing that, Xavien inwardlyined. How can I look well when I was asked toe to the


    Fortunately, I get to visit the Graham Estate and enjoy the nutritious food that Old Mrs. Quinn makes


    every day. Thanks to that, I have the strength to endure the never-ending daily tasks. Ordinary people


    would have fainted from exhaustion.


    ¡°Are you here to ask me about Mr. Graham¡¯s ident? Xavien put down the documents and asked


    solemnly.


    ¡°Yes. What exactly happened?¡± Abigail was determined to learn the details of the entire incident.


    Xavien sat down and fell into a long silence before saying with slight uncertainty, ¡°Because this matter


    is quiteplicated, I¡¯m not sure what Mr. Graham has in mind.¡±


    Upon hearing that, Abigail surmised that it was rted to the fraud case. Letting out a sigh, she added,


    ¡°Forget it since you don¡¯t want to talk about it. Sean woke up once today, so you won¡¯t have to work so


    hard in the future.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s what I should do. Furthermore, this is precisely what Mr. Graham trained us for-to be able to help


    him in critical moments,¡± Xavien humbly replied.


    ¡°I wonder if this matter has anything to do with Vincent,¡± Abigail mused, resting her chin on her hand.


    After all, Vincent had intended to traffic Sean to foreign countries before.


    In truth, Xavien wasn¡¯t sure either. He still couldn¡¯t determine whether Luna¡¯s kidnapping was


    connected, to Kelly or Vincent.


    ¡°Many things will be clear once Mr. Graham wakes up, Xavien said.


    Abigail nodded. She leaned against the couch, took a sip of tea, and warmly reminded, ¡°Remember to


    get some rest. I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡±


    Since everything was fine with Sean, Abigail nned to return to Capitalis after having a meal at the


    Graham Estate.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, how long will you stay this time?¡± Xavien stood up after her and asked somewhat


    anxiously.


    He hoped that Abigail could stay for a while, especially after hearing that Sean had woken up today.


    Considering how Mr. Graham immediately woke up after seeing her, I must say-Ms. Quinn is still very


    helpful in Mr. Graham¡¯s recovery.


    ¡°I¡¯ll leave after dinner. I still have many things to do in Capitalis,¡± Abigail replied. Either way, since


    Grandma hid the truth from me even when she knew something happened to Sean, it just shows that


    it¡¯s not that important whether I stay or not.


    ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xavien sounded slightly disappointed, his tone lifeless.


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    Abigail left after finishing her tea.


    Upon returning to the Graham Estate for dinner, she refused to stay regardless of what Analise said.


    ¡°She¡¯s definitely upset.¡± Analise stood by the door and spoke to Colby and Cameron, who were beside


    her.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn is upset that we hid this matter from her. She¡¯s upset that everyone knows about this matter


    except her, Cameron exined.


    Having worked with Sean for a long time, he had extensive experience in understanding someone¡¯s


    emotions.


    A look of realization dawned on Colby¡¯s face as he eximed, ¡°Ah, I understand now¡­ So, she¡¯s upset


    because of this. Here I am, still under the impression that she refused to stay because my wife is too


    irritating.¡±


    His words left Analise and Cameron speechless.


    While aboard the ne back to Capitalis, Abigail pondered over Sean¡¯s words when he had just woken


    up. Was he intending to continue sleeping if I never discovered the truth and never paid him a visit?


    What kind of twisted mindset is this? Everyone around me conceals it when something happens to him.


    Yet, they expect me to uncover these secrets and find him. Do they truly see me as the protagonist in a


    melodramatic tale, who must ovee obstacles before finally reuniting with the hero in a tearful


    embrace? And vo! Everyone apuds for the perfect ending! Is that the idea?


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    Chapter 532


    Chapter 532 Truly His Right-hand Man


    Cameron called Abigail just a few days after her return to Capitalis. ¡°Ms. Quinn, pleasee and see


    Mr. Graham. He hasn¡¯t woken up even after eating,¡± he said, his voice filled with desperation. He had


    intended to keep Sean¡¯s ident a secret, but unintentionally offended both Abigail and Sean.


    Sean almost fainted in anger when he found out that only Abigail had been kept in the dark. Cameron


    feared that if she didn¡¯t visit Sean soon, he would be demoted once Sean fully recovered, while Xavien.


    would be promoted.


    ¡°I¡¯m not a doctor. You should call a doctor instead,¡± Abigail replied tly, soundingpletely


    indifferent.


    ¡°Ms. Quinn, I¡¯m sorry for hiding this from you. Pleasee and see Mr. Graham so that he won¡¯t


    punish me when he wakes up! Juste and see him once, and I¡¯ll pray to God every day for your


    sess at work!¡± Cameron begged. If she were standing before him at that moment, he would beg her


    on his knees.


    Abigail coldly refused, ¡°I¡¯m busy with work. If there¡¯s anything, go see a doctor. With that, she hung up


    the phone.


    After the call ended, Cameron looked at a sickly-looking Scan, who was resting in bed and ring at


    him. ¡°Cameron, why did I do all of this?¡± Sean uttered through clenched teeth.


    ¡°It was my fault- Cameron apologized ruefully.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay if you keep everyone in the dark, but why did you tell Old Mrs. Quinn and not Abigail?¡±


    chided. Sean. If he had the strength, he would have gotten out of bed and kicked this idiot right now.


    He had risked his life for this, only to wake up and find that his rtionship with Abigail had worsened.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn didn¡¯t hear it from me,¡± muttered Cameron, trying to defend himself.


    ¡°Get out! Just seeing your face pisses me off,¡± said Sean in disgust. He closed his eyes, deciding to


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    everyone.


    Early the next morning, Abigail finished her breakfast and was nning to go to Fairy Meadow for a


    meeting when she ran into a humble Cameron just outside her office. ¡°Ms. Quinn, starting from today,


    I¡¯m your loyal assistant. Just call my name, and I¡¯ll be at your service!¡± he said.


    Abigail looked at him and scoffed. ¡°Are you unemployed again?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ I have always been your bodyguard, haven¡¯t I? I¡¯m back on duty today,¡± said Cameron, trying to


    please her.


    ¡°I think Sean needs you more,¡± Abigail shot back and then walked toward the parking lot.


    Cameron couldn¡¯t bear it anymore. He clutched her sleeve and began pleading with her mournfully. ¡°I


    really messed up! I¡¯m sorry! I shouldn¡¯t have kept it from you and lied to you. Please forgive me and


    give me a chance to make up for my mistakes!¡±


    ¡°Since when did you be so shameless, Cameron?¡± asked Abigail. I remember he used to be quite


    a formidable character. Why is he acting like this now?


    Cameron gently shook her sleeve, saying pitifully, ¡°I only act like this in front of you, Ms. Quinn. In


    heart, youe first, while Mr. Graham could onlye second!¡±


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    Abigail pulled her sleeve out of his grasp, not bothering to pay him any attention.


    Cameron let out a yelp and trotted up to her, blinking in a pitiful manner. ¡°Ms. Quinn, I¡¯m broken in


    body. but firm in spirit, you see. I can¡¯t get along with Mr. Graham anymore. Can you please have


    mercy on me and take me in?¡±


    Abigail was so angry at his pathetic demeanor that sheughed instead. Only Sean could raise such a


    shameless fellow. Nevertheless, seeing that he only had one eye, she finally relented. ¡°Have you had


    breakfast?¡± she asked in a softer tone of voice.


    ¡°Of course. As your most reliable assistant, how can I let my trivial affairs get in the way of your


    important duties?¡± Cameron replied, behaving like an eager-to-please dog wagging its tail.


    Abigail reached out and patted his head. ¡°Good boy. If you ever betray me and hide things from me


    again, you¡¯ll be out. Do you understand?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely!¡± Cameron kept his head down and let her pat his head.


    Abigail felt sympathy for him. After returning from her meeting at Fairy Meadow, she had him drive her


    to the airport.


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    When Abigail returned to the Graham Estate, Analise thought to herself that Cameron really had some


    up his sleeve. He managed to bring her back in just half a day. No wonder he¡¯s been Sean¡¯s right- hand


    man for so many years.


    Abigail greeted her and went upstairs.


    Sean was resting with his eyes closed. He ignored the sound of the door opening; it wasn¡¯t until he


    heard the click-ck of high heels on the floor that his eyes snapped open to look at Abigail. He


    appeared emaciated and sickly, but his eyes were sparkling.


    ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± Abigail came to his bedside and lowered her gaze to look at him.


    Sean grunted in response and then immediately exined after a moment of silence, ¡°I didn¡¯t know


    anything after I passed out, nor did I think that Cameron would keep it from you alone. I never meant to


    exclude you.¡±


    Abigail nodded in understanding. ¡°I understand. Take care of yourself. Graham International¡¯s share


    price is plummeting now-


    ¡°It¡¯ll bounce back eventually. Don¡¯t even think about letting me go back to work right after I get better,¡±


    Sean interrupted her. Does she only care about me for the sake of Graham International¡¯s share price?


    ¡°You¡¯re right. You¡¯re extraordinarily capable, unlike me, who values what people have worked hard for


    more than anything else,¡± replied Abigail ndly, recalling what he had once said. He seems so


    indifferent to everything I have because he¡¯s at the apex of his industry. So, what I can offer to repay


    him is nothing at


    all to him.


    Sean caught the sarcasm behind her words.


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    Chapter 533 Send Me To The Afterlife


    Feeling both disappointed and angry, Sean expressed his grievances to Abigail as a severely injured


    patient. ¡°Have you considered how your words can affect the speed of my recovery?¡± he said.


    Abigail crossed her arms and stared at him with a poker face.


    Sean¡¯s spirits sank, especially since his injuries prevented him from even standing up.


    ¡°Why should I care about your feelings? Cameron told me that I am his top priority now, while you


    with your words, or I¡¯ll have your former subordinate beat you up


    Sean chuckled in anger. ¡°Did he really say that?¡±


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t he? I pay him 3,000 a month,¡± replied Abigail. Besides, Cameron had lost an eye


    because of her. Since he couldn¡¯t get along with Sean, she would protect him no matter what.


    ¡°Well, welt, well. I gave him a talking-to yesterday, and today, he went to seekfort from you, eh? I


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    didn¡¯t know he could be so cheeky,¡± said Sean. Then, feeling a dull ache in his chest, he immediately


    clutched it and took quick, shallow breaths.


    Abigail panicked at once. ¡°Are you okay? Can¡¯t you handle a little argument?¡±


    Sean¡¯s face turned pale, giving him a petnt appearance. ¡°Do I look okay to you?¡±


    ¡°Then why don¡¯t you just stop arguing with me? You¡¯ll be fine,¡± replied Abigail.


    Sean clutched his chest in pain and said angrily, ¡°I was happy to see you here at first¡­ Gasp! But I


    was wrong. You¡¯re here to send me to the afterlife. I should¡¯ve kept my eyes closed and driven you


    guys crazy with worry.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help butugh. ¡°That¡¯s impossible. With Graham International being such a huge


    ¡°Shut up, or you¡¯ll make me cough up blood,¡± said Sean, leaning back on the bed while clutching his


    chest. tightly.


    Abigail pursed her lips. Suddenly, she said, ¡°It¡¯s good that you woke up. You¡¯ll recover eventually.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for restoring my blood cirction by annoying me today,¡± replied Sean with a look of


    displeasure.


    Abigail continued to smile. She asked earnestly, ¡°Do you want me to call the doctor?¡±


    Sean reclined in bed, appearing frail and delicate. ¡°No, there¡¯s no need. Come closer for a minute, and


    I¡¯ll tell you what happened to me. Xavien said you wanted to hear it.¡±


    Abigail didn¡¯t say much and sat down on the edge of his bed.


    As soon as she sat down, Sean suddenly took her wrist. ¡°On the day of the video call, I was really


    scared. that I might die. I regretted impulsively rushing to save Luna at the time,¡± he admitted. He was


    ovee with grief back then because Xavien looked like he was already dead.


    He thought that if he died, Abigail might remember him for a year, forget about him after two years, and


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    start a new life after three years. Eric would certainly be there for her when she was at her saddest,


    slowly entering her heart. The idea that his death would make him the love of her life was merely a self-


    moments, ultimately leaving nothing behind.


    At that moment, he deeply regretted it because he wasn¡¯t willing to ept this. He wanted to stay alive


    and be with Abigail.


    After listening to his story, Abigail replied softly, ¡°But you came back, didn¡¯t you? Thank you for saving


    Luna. She was deeply traumatized by that incident; even now, she still can¡¯t bear to recall those


    memories. Whenever she tries, she¡¯s ovee with fear.¡±


    ¡°I guess I did something good then. Maybe God took pity on me and didn¡¯t take me with Him,¡± said


    Sean.


    Abigail looked at him quietly, feeling the coldness of his hand. It was much colder than before,


    indicating the toll the incident had taken on him. ¡°Did you only start regretting it when you were on the


    brink of death?¡± she asked, looking at him intently.


    ¡°I was too confident; I thought I wouldn¡¯t die. It wasn¡¯t that serious at first, but then the mobsters came-¡±


    He stopped mid-sentence.


    ¡°Go on. I want to hear it,¡± urged Abigail.


    Sean thought for a moment and slowly continued, ¡°Luckily, Luna had left beforehand. Later, the


    mobsters. came and started firing indiscriminately. The audience members fell off the stage, and the


    tiger, the lion, and the bear pounced on them and tore them apart. The screams were endless; it was


    like a massacre.¡± Looking back now, he realized it wasn¡¯t God¡¯s mercy on him and Xavien, but the


    bodyguards who had. gone with them. All of them had sacrificed themselves to ensure their safe


    escape.


    As the light in his eyes slowly dimmed, Abigail unconsciously held his hand. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Sean replied, ¡°Xavien took more than 100 men with us, but only he and I survived.¡± Only at this


    moment did painful emotions creep into his heart. He did not remember the faces of every single one of


    those people, but they had selflessly shielded him and Xavien from bullets with their own bodies to


    ensure their safe escape.


    Sadness surged within Abigail as she sensed the man¡¯s unspeakable grief. She didn¡¯t know how to


    lives were sacrificed not for Sean but for Luna.


    ¡°It was Vincent. I saw him at the Golden Triangle,¡± Sean suddenly said. He was determined to get even


    with Vincent for the more than 100 lives lost.


    ¡°But Vincent has been in Capitalis all this time. There¡¯s evidence to prove it,¡± Abigail said.


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    Chapter 534


    Chapter 534 He Is Just Like You


    Sean was surprised. Vincent managed to survive, too? Given the situation back then, he thought that


    Vincent, standing next to the manager of the entertainment venue, would have been unable to escape


    the indiscriminate gunfire from the mobsters. Apparently, the man was incredibly lucky, and it was


    evident. that he was well-prepared before he went abroad. His eyes turned cold. ¡°Dealing with Vincent


    will require careful nning.¡±


    ¡°Stop thinking about revenge for now. Your top priority is to focus on your recovery,¡± said Abigail. His


    mind is full of scheming and plotting as soon as he wakes up. How can he recover with such a troubled


    mind?


    Sean reclined in bed and looked at her. ¡°If I really died, would you marry Eric?¡±


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. ¡°Do you think I wouldn¡¯t marry him if you didn¡¯t?¡± That¡¯s really hitting below


    the belt, she thought. ¡°Take care of yourself. I need to go back to Capitalis.¡± She wasn¡¯t willing to have


    a rtionship conversation with Sean. She was grateful to him for saving Luna and upset by the


    possibility of him being in danger. However¡­ she adamantly refused to admit that she had feelings for


    him.


    Just as she was about to leave, Sean grabbed her wrist. ¡°Can¡¯t you stay with me for just one night?¡±


    Abigail had never stopped working since their divorce. Even though he was now injured, she still chose


    work over him.


    I have a meeting first thing tomorrow morning. If I stay here, I¡¯ll have to get up at four in the morning¡±


    tomorrow to catch a flight, which would be inconvenient,¡± Abigail calmly exined to him. Now that he¡¯s


    out of danger, I should return to my normal routine. It¡¯s exhausting for me to fly back and forth between


    two ces. Seeing that he remained silent, she added, ¡°I¡¯ll always remember your kindness to Luna. If


    you need anything from me, I won¡¯t hesitate to help.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need anything.¡± The light in Sean¡¯s eyes dimmed. ¡°I didn¡¯t help Luna with the intention of


    binding you to me.¡± If he were to use his act of saving Luna to coerce her into being with him, he would


    appear utterly despicable. Moreover, he hadn¡¯t considered it that way at the time; he simply didn¡¯t want


    Abigail to be devastated for losing her best friend.


    ¡°Sean, take care of your health first,¡± Abigail instructed again. Without good health, whatever he said


    now would be pointless.


    Sean didn¡¯t respond; obviously, he was displeased by her actions today. He had expected her to say


    something nice after he woke up, but she remained as hard-hearted as ever.


    As Abigail came out of Sean¡¯s room, Cameron tentatively asked, ¡°How about staying the night?¡±


    ¡°I have a meeting tomorrow morning,¡± she replied, walking toward the stairs.


    Cameron had no choice but to follow her.


    Abigail intended to leave aftering downstairs, but Analise stopped her immediately. ¡°Are you


    heading back to Capitalis again? I¡¯ve told Luna that you¡¯ll be staying here for three days. There¡¯s no


    need to rush. back


    Cameron¡¯s face lit up with delight at her words. Old Mrs. Quinn never fails to step up at critical


    moments. Thanks to Analise¡¯s swift and decisive actions, even Lina was brought to heel these days.


    So, he secretly nicknamed her tough shoveldy,¡¯ a moniker that received unanimous praise among


    the bodyguards.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t understand her grandmother¡¯s decision ¡°Grandma, Luna can¡¯t handle everything alone


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    ¡°Youe with me.¡± Analise turned and walked toward the kitchen.


    Abigail had no choice but to follow her.


    Once they were in the kitchen, Analise said under her breath, ¡°Sean almost lost his life for Luna, and so


    did Xavien. Are you leaving after just a brief visit? Don¡¯t you know what his intentions were when he did


    this?¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips. After a while, she asked Analise. ¡°Do you think we can still be together?¡±


    Her question left Analise speechless.


    Leaning against the edge of the kitchen counter, Abigail looked at her, exining, ¡°I know you still think.


    of him as your grandson-inw, and you can¡¯t bear to part with him. But I¡¯m young, and I¡¯m not that


    attached to the past. He helped Luna, and I can repay him for that in various ways, but it doesn¡¯t mean


    we should remarry.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not forcing you into anything, but you need to ask yourself about this. Don¡¯t regret it only when it is


    toote.¡± Analise felt that while Sean might not have been worth trusting in the past, he was different


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    now. Since he and Abigail had feelings for each other, they could easily remarry.


    Abigail lowered her eyes. She couldn¡¯t help but ask herself if she would really regret it if Sean


    remarried. It seemed there weren¡¯t any obstacles between them anymore, and his feelings for her were


    quite apparent, but did that mean they could be together?


    ¡°I used to stubbornly think that you two weren¡¯t suitable for each other, but now I think I was wrong. You


    know, Sean regained consciousness when he smelled the pasta I made. That¡¯s when I realized he


    actually cares a lot about me. He keeps his thoughts to himself, just like you,¡± said Analise while


    preparing vegetables.


    ¡°He does treat you pretty well,¡± agreed Abigail. Sean had never refused anything from Analise. She


    used to be a peasant, and the food she made was ordinary, but he epted whatever food she offered


    him. Most people of his status would have considered her cooking as something only bumpkins would


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    Chapter 535


    Chapter 535 Abigail, Save Me


    Upon seeing Abigail¡¯s unwavering decision, Analise had no choice but to relent. She had already done


    her best to assist Sean in persuading her granddaughter, but she couldn¡¯t push her too hard due to her


    stubbornness. ¡°Well, the rest is up to the two of them,¡± she thought.


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m going back to Capitalis,¡± Abigail announced, still unwilling to stay. With so many people


    taking care of Sean, she had nothing to worry about. Moreover, every moment spent here reminded her


    of the past when Lina used to criticize and bully her relentlessly. Just the thought of those tormenting


    days made her feel suffocated.


    After Abigail left, Colby couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Standing in the doorway, he said to Analise beside him,


    ¡°This ce holds too many unpleasant memories for her. Staying here would only upset her, I


    suppose.¡±


    As soon as Abigail disembarked the ne in Capitalis, she bumped into Eric, who had just returned


    from


    work.


    ¡°Traveling on business again?¡± Eric asked, his voice filled with delight upon seeing her. ¡°What kind of


    fate brings us together at the airport?¡±


    ¡°Nope. I went back to my hometown to check on my grandmother. She has some matters to deal with


    in Pendorf, and she hasn¡¯t returned yet.¡± Abigail exined.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t had dinner, right? How about we grab a meal together?¡± Eric suggested. It had been a


    while since hest saw her, and witnessing the changes in her made him feel emotional. ¡°The girl


    whose hands used to chap in winter because of her job is now the boss of twopanies.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re always busy every day, so it¡¯s rare for you toe home. You should go home and have dinner


    with your family,¡± Abigail politely declined.


    Eric became annoyed at the mention of this. ¡°I get pressured to get married whenever I go home. It¡¯s


    really irritating, so I try my best to avoid going home. I had no choice this time, or I would still be out of


    town.¡±


    Amusement couldn¡¯t help but show on Abigail¡¯s face. ¡°Even big celebrities get pressured to get


    married, huh?¡±


    Eric, who had once pursued her, now interacted with her more like a friend. He knew that no matter


    how hard he tried, he could neverpare to Sean. If it¡¯s true that Sean nearly lost his life in the


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    Golden Triangle to save Luna, then what chance do I have against him?¡± he resignedly thought. ¡°Big


    celebrities are. human beings, too,¡± he said in resignation.


    Abigail continued to smile. ¡°Whose daughter is it?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Eric¡¯s expression turned serious with a hint of unhappiness. ¡°No matter whose


    daughter it is, I¡¯m not going to agree to it. I¡¯ve decided to enter the film industry and win all the major


    awards first.¡± He had returned today with the intention of making his stance clear.


    ¡°That¡¯s nice.¡± Abigail could only respect his choice. What else could she say, anyway?


    After they parted ways, Cameron leaned closer to her and asked, ¡°Are there any actresses in the


    industry who developed feelings for Eric while co-starring with him? I heard that happens a lot among


    celebrities.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re quite gossipy,¡± Abigail replied, giving him a sidelong nce.


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    ¡°It would be a waste not to gossip when you see celebrities, Cameron teased. He was pleased that


    Abigail had rejected Eric. ¡°So what if he won Best Actor on TV? Ms. Quinn still isn¡¯t interested in him.¡±


    Abigail took Cameron to a restaurant for a nice meal. When she returned to her office, Luna was no


    longer there; she had probably gone to the Pearson Residence with Josh. The two of them were in the


    early stages. of their rtionship and couldn¡¯t bear to be


    apart.


    Abigail sat down and started working on the tasks at hand. At 8:30 PM, her phone suddenly rang. To


    her surprise, it was a call from Eric, whom she had just met at the airport earlier.


    She answered the phone without much thought. Before she could speak, she heard Eric say, ¡°Save


    me¡­¡±


    Abigail frowned and checked her phone again to confirm that it was indeed Eric. ¡°Is this some kind of


    prank?¡± she wondered. But before she could ask any more questions, the call was abruptly


    disconnected.


    ¡°Erices from a wealthy family; his parents depend on him, not to mention his grandmother. He¡¯s


    just being pressured to get married¡­ Did he have to go so far as to ask for help?¡± Abigail pondered,


    licking her lips while clutching her phone. Eventually, she called out to Cameron, ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯re


    heading out.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Cameron hurriedly caught up to her.


    ¡°Quick, find out where Eric is for me. It seems like he¡¯s in trouble,¡± Abigail urged.


    Cameron was reluctant. ¡°If he¡¯s in trouble, why did he turn to you instead of someone close to him?


    Could it be some kind of scam?¡±


    ¡°Just find out first whether he¡¯s in trouble or not,¡± replied Abigail, her expression serious.


    Cameron had no choice but to start locating Eric using his phone number. A momentter, he said icily,


    ¡°He¡¯s in a star-rated hotel. Are you sure you want to go?¡±


    ¡°We need to check it out,¡± Abigail insisted. The mention of a hotel made her head throb. ¡°Could it be


    some melodramatic misunderstanding caused by his family pressuring him into marriage?¡±


    The two of them hurriedly made their way to a hotel named Gxy Hotel, where Abigail exined that


    she was here to meet Eric. Just as the receptionist was about to check, the lobby manager


    approached. them with a smile, saying, ¡°There¡¯s no one named Eric Davidson here. You might want to


    try another


    hotel.¡±


    Abigail shot a nce at Cameron.


    Cameron grabbed the lobby manager, pressing his fingers hard against thetter¡¯s throat. ¡°Which room


    is he in?¡±


    The lobby manager tried to resist, but Cameron¡¯s grip tightened. In an instant, blood started to trickle


    down the lobby manager¡¯s throat.


    Trembling with fear, the receptionist quickly checked the room number and then respectfully handed


    the room key to Abigail.


    Abigail ascended the stairs with the room key in hand, while Cameron shoved the lobby manager away


    and hurriedly followed her.


    The lobby manager stumbled and fell due to the slippery floor. He thundered in exasperation, ¡°Call the


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    Chapter 536 Hostility Towards The Pearsons.


    Cameron walked ahead while Abigail followed closely behind.


    Soon, they arrived at the room. ¡°I¡¯ll open the door,¡± Cameron said to her.


    Abigail nodded. After Cameron opened the door, she tilted her head to nce into the room.


    Cameron instructed her to wait at the door and entered the room himself. When he entered the


    bedroom and saw Eric lying naked on the bed, he was overwhelmed with embarrassment.


    Furthermore, the room. had a strong odor, indicating that something had happened here.


    Eric¡¯s face was flushed, his breathing irregr. It seemed that he had been drugged, but¡­ Cameron


    couldn¡¯t tell if it was consensual or not. The room was inplete disarray.


    He walked over and covered Eric¡¯s body with a nket. Then, he took out his phone and called Abigail.


    Abigail was surprised to receive the call. ¡°Can¡¯t I go inside?¡± She answered the call and asked


    Cameron, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s been drugged, and I don¡¯t know what to do,¡± replied Cameron. After all, Eric was a big celebrity,


    so taking him to the hospital was definitely out of the question. Moreover, it was evident that someone


    had intentionally caused this situation, but Cameron didn¡¯t know the motive behind it yet. So, he dared


    not call an ambnce or let Abigaile in.


    ¡°I¡¯ll call Josh,¡± said Abigail. She had no intention of going in either. If there was a trap waiting for her in


    the room, she would have a hard time exining herself after going in in a situation like this.


    Abigail called Josh..


    Half an hourter, both the Davidsons and the Pearsons arrived, along with a tearful girl who was


    pushed out by Martha.


    Lawrence and Scarlett¡¯s eyes shone with eager anticipation when they saw Abigail.


    ¡°Nice to meet you, Ms. Quinn. I¡¯m Eric¡¯s mother.¡±


    Eric¡¯s parents seemed cultured and refined, especially Eric¡¯s mother. She had short hair and exuded.


    confidence, but she also looked stern.


    ¡°Nice to meet you.¡± Still confused about what was happening, Abigail shook hands with her in


    puzzlement.


    Just then, Eric¡¯s father said to Martha, ¡°This is a matter within our families, so let¡¯s take care of it


    ourselves.¡±


    However, Vincent, who was next to Martha, replied, ¡°You¡¯re right. What happened this time is my


    daughter¡¯s fault. We can agree to any demands you have.¡±


    Terry Davidson, Eric¡¯s father, furrowed his brow.


    Abigail was led out of the hotel by Josh.


    Lawrence and Scarlett followed them obediently, not daring to say a word.


    ¡°They were arranged to meet tonight by our families. It was supposed to be a blind date, but who


    would¡¯ve thought that my cousin would actually drug Eric? What¡¯s done is done,¡± Josh briefly exined


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    Abigail hadi suspected that this was a trap when she saw Vincent. Now, hearing Josh¡¯s exnation,


    she became even more convinced that the situation was moreplicated than it appeared. ¡°So, how


    are the Davidsons going to deal with this?¡± she asked Josh impassively.


    Josh pondered for a moment before saying. ¡°The Davidsons have strict principles and that cousin of


    mine¡­ Now that she has done this, she definitely won¡¯t let go of this opportunity.¡± In other words, she


    was determined to marry into the Davidson Family.


    Abigail wasn¡¯t supposed to get involved in this; after all, this had nothing to do with her. However, with


    Vincent¡¯s involvement, she had to keep an eye out. Sean had lost over 100 of his men, and Luna had


    nearly lost her life in the Golden Triangle because of this man. Additionally, there were still secrets


    lurking behind him, so she couldn¡¯t let him seed in forming a marriage alliance with the Davidsons.


    ¡°No matter how strict their principles are, they can¡¯t let someone with bad intentions have their way


    after doing. something like this. Also, just because Eric is a man doesn¡¯t mean that he has to bear with


    it and marry your cousin after being sexually assaulted,¡± she said, looking at Josh with a serious


    expression.


    Josh was surprised by what she said.


    ¡°Sexual assault is a crime regardless of the victim¡¯s gender,¡± she added.


    At this moment, Lawrence said, ¡°You¡¯re right. We, the Pearsons, aren¡¯t the kind of people who don¡¯t


    know right from wrong. Eric is such a good kid, and yet he got bullied like this by a woman. He


    shouldn¡¯t have to bear with it just because he¡¯s male.¡±


    Scarlett couldn¡¯t help but argue, ¡°But it¡¯s Lily who did this.¡±Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    Abigail darted a nce at her. She retorted, ¡°So, you¡¯re shielding her regardless of the harm she


    caused to her victim just because it¡¯s not your child who got sexually assaulted? Madam Harper, are


    you going to shield a rapist because she¡¯s the daughter of your sister?


    Her words were very blunt.


    Scarlett felt her chest tighten at Abigail¡¯s words. She stared at her in astonishment and opened her


    mouth to speak, but in the end, she felt powerless to say anything.


    Lawrence also sensed the strong prejudice and dislike Abigail held against them from her speech. He


    held Scarlett¡¯s hand and apologized, ¡°It¡¯s her fault for saying the wrong thing. Please don¡¯t be angry.¡±


    She is my own daughter¡­ yet she¡¯s so hostile to us, to the point where I don¡¯t even dare call her by her


    nickname.


    Abigail turned to look at Josh coldly. ¡°That¡¯s all I have to say,¡± she said before gesturing for Cameron to


    leave with her.


    After getting in the car, she took the initiative to call Sean. Her personal aversion was nothing


    Sean answered the phone almost instantly. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Abigail straightforwardly asked him, ¡°Vincent¡¯s daughter drugged and sexually assaulted Eric tonight,


    and I think the Pearsons and the Davidsons intend to let them marry each other. Do you think this could


    be Vincent¡¯s n?¡±


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    Chapter 537 Bullied By A Wicked Woman


    Abigail was perplexed by his reaction. ¡°Is it really so difficult to ept? Eric is a human being, and he


    can also be bullied, right? Don¡¯t dismiss this as unimportant just because he¡¯s a man, okay?¡±


    Sean became serious. ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s unimportant. It¡¯s just that you could have expressed it more.


    delicately.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m being serious!¡± Abigail snapped.


    Sean immediately responded, ¡°Yes, I know. Vincent probably has some shady business dealings.


    That¡¯s my initial guess, especially considering what Eric¡¯s parents do. You know very well that if he


    aligns himself with the Davidsons, if any problems arise, the Davidsons will definitely find a solution for


    him and his family. Otherwise, they¡¯ll be implicated too.¡±


    He¡¯s really sharp: he understood Vincent¡¯s intentions right away, thought Abigail.


    ¡°With Eric¡¯s parents¡¯ current standing, they can¡¯t afford any mistakes,¡± Sean continued.


    ¡°You¡¯re right,¡± Abigail agreed.


    Sean continued to exin, ¡°Kelly is one of their people, yet she had her eye on me. I think it¡¯s also to


    create an opportunity for Vincent¡¯s daughter to marry into the Davidson Family. If it¡¯s only for a slight -


    benefit, insisting on this marriage woulde at a high price for them. It must be that they have so


    much money that they can disregard thew.¡± He enjoyed discussing these matters with her; only then


    would she listen carefully and take every word he said to heart.


    ¡°What do you n to do, then? I¡¯ve already passed on this information to you.¡± Abigail also wanted to


    stand up to Vincent and seek justice for Luna, but the problem was that she had no leverage against


    him.


    Sean replied, ¡°You¡¯re the one who has to do this. Tell Eric to sue Vincent¡¯s daughter, even if it damages


    his reputation. If he doesn¡¯t do so and goes through with the marriage, the entire Davidson Family will


    be


    ruined.¡±


    Abigail wasn¡¯t sure if Eric would be willing to do that. He had worked so hard to get to where he was


    today. Being in the entertainment industry, such a revtion would only harm him.


    ¡°You can try talking to him. If he can¡¯t handle the pressure, there¡¯s nothing we can do. You¡¯ve done well


    today,¡± Sean said in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll talk to him,¡± replied Abigail. She nned to have Josh ask Eric out and have a


    conversation. with him-provided that Eric could ovee this setback and was willing to meet her.


    After ending the call, she texted Josh, asking him to keep an eye on the Davidsons and prevent them


    from resolving the situation through marriage.


    Cameron looked at her, his eyes sparkling. ¡°If I ever get bullied like that by a wicked woman, will you


    stand. up for me?¡±


    ¡°This is a serious matter. Stop indulging in hypothetical scenarios!¡± chided Abigail, her expression


    stern. ¡°I know that. I was just asking,¡± replied Cameron, feeling a little hurt.


    ¡°Cameron, think about your fighting skills before you say such things, alright? If something like that


    really happened to you, I¡¯d suspect you intentionally got yourself into that situation,¡± said Abigail with a


    serious face while crossing her arms.


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    ¡°But what if I encounter a very formidable woman?¡± Cameron pressed.


    Abigail covered her face. ¡°You¡¯re quite confident about your looks, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Cameron chuckled. ¡°Well, don¡¯t they say different strokes for different folks?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. If something like that happens to you, as long as you¡¯re genuinely wronged, I¡¯ll stand on


    the side of justice,¡± replied Abigail with a sigh. This guy is bing more and more dramatic.


    The discussion about Eric and Lily¡¯s situation continuedte into the night. However, since Eric was still


    unconscious, his parents didn¡¯t immediately agree to the marriage demand.


    ¡°Let¡¯s discuss it tomorrow when Eric wakes up,¡± said Jessica Abney, Eric¡¯s mother, feeling exhausted.


    She didn¡¯t want to prolong the discussion any further. If it weren¡¯t for the good rtionship between the


    elders of both families, she wouldn¡¯t have calmly discussed this for so long. Eric was such a well-


    behaved child, and the way things turned out after his visit home this time broke her heart as a mother,


    Terry supported her, his lips pressed together in silence.


    ¡°Alright then. You two should go back and rest. We can revisit this when Eric wakes up tomorrow,¡± said


    Martha with a helpless expression. Then, she lightly smacked Lily twice.


    Seeing the couple off at the door, Vincent softly apologized, ¡°It¡¯s our fault for not properly raising our


    child, leading to your son¡¯s suffering. However, we¡¯ll take responsibility for what happened. We¡¯ll


    prioritize our children¡¯s future in all our decisions.¡±


    Terry and Jessica wearily nodded and then left.


    As soon as they got into the car, they found Josh already sitting inside.


    Josh said to them seriously, ¡°Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, I¡¯m here to deliver a message from Ms. Quinn.


    Don¡¯t underestimate this case of drug-facilitated rape just because Eric is male. My parents and I


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    support your pursuit of legal action.¡±


    ¡°But what about Eric¡¯s reputation¡­ and your cousin¡¯s? Do we no longer care about them?¡± Jessica¡¯s


    face turned pale. In this moment, she felt mentally and physically drained. She felt deeply sorry for Eric,


    whose future was ruined because of a few words from them.


    ¡°Just pass on my message to Eric when he wakes up. Let him make his own decision. And besides, I


    don¡¯t think this is just a matter of reputation. We now live in a society governed byw, where anyone


    whomits a crime should face legal consequences. If Lily dares to mistreat someone close to her


    today, she¡¯ll do it to others tomorrow. It¡¯s only a matter of time before she causes a major disaster, and


    both our families will suffer the consequences,¡± said Josh in a serious voice while looking at them.


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    Chapter 538 Blood Debt Must Be Repaid


    Josh drove them a significant distance before quietly getting out of the car and leaving. Prior to arriving


    here, he had received a call from Sean, who informed him that Vincent had been spotted in the Golden


    Triangle.


    Josh had always been concerned about Sean, who had narrowly escaped death. Knowing that he was


    now safe, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    Sean knew more than he did. There was no need for much exnation; he understood that Vincent


    was likely involved in Luna being sent to the Golden Triangle. After all, Sean had previously exposed


    Vincent¡¯s involvement in human trafficking. Back then, his butler had taken the me, but now Josh


    realized that Vincent was far from simple.


    He texted Sean, ¡®When are youing to Capitalis?¡±


    Sean replied, ¡®Not for now. Vincent is definitely still investigating my situation. As long as I don¡¯t show


    up, he¡¯ll remain on edge. People tend to make mistakes when they¡¯re anxious. Just keep a close eye


    on him!


    After replying to his message, Josh unconsciously tightened his grip on the phone. To think such a man


    exists in my family, and we never knew about it. He didn¡¯t take sides with anyone except for morality.


    What Lily had done today was simply beyond his understanding, and he believed that a child¡¯s


    misbehavior was a reflection of their parents¡¯ actions. If there was nothing wrong with Vincent, how


    could Lily dare to do something like this?


    Early the next morning. Abigail was busy working in her office when Eric¡¯s parents unexpectedly


    arrived. As soon as they entered her office, they bowed deeply to her.


    Thank you for arriving in time with one of your menst night. I can¡¯t imagine what the consequences.


    would have been otherwise. Jessica expressed her gratitude to Abigail with teary eyes.


    and pour


    Abigail gestured for them to sit down and poured water for them herself. ¡°Eric called me, but it was too


    expression.


    ¡°Eric intends to sue Lily, but we hope you can be a witness. As you know, hees from a special


    background. If Lily turns the tables and uses him, people in the industry who dislike him will


    definitely spread rumors and nder him. In the end, no one will care about the truth anymore. It¡¯ll only


    result in him being bullied and ruined.¡± Jessica looked worried while holding her ss of water. She


    loved her child. deeply, and it was obvious that Eric¡¯s situation had kept her awake all night.


    ¡°By the time I arrived, everything had already happened. The hotel¡¯s security footage should have


    recorded the time of the incident, which can prove that my testimony is useless,¡± Abigail said with a


    helpless sigh. It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to help, but she also felt powerless to do anything.


    Terry remained silent. In his family, decisions were always made by his wife, while he only listened and


    followed orders.


    ¡°However, I have a suspicion,¡± Abigail continued, taking a sip of water. ¡°Did Lily act of her own ord,


    or did her parents y a role in it? I heard that both of you hold significant governmental positions in


    Capitalis. If this was driven by a major dispute over conflicting interests, it wouldn¡¯t be impossible for


    them to risk harming your son.¡± She skillfully nted seeds of doubt. They should be sensitive to such


    matters, so I don¡¯t have to be explicit. They can connect the dots themselves.


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    Jessica fell silent, clutching her ss of water tightly, her lips pressed into a thin line. Obviously, if this


    was an intentional conspiracy, it meant that Vincent and his family had set their sights on their power.


    Abigail then dropped a bombshell on them. ¡°Vincent was once involved in a case of human trafficking.


    It was eventually pinned on his butler, but¡­ it was Sean who got kidnapped. A mere butler wouldn¡¯t


    have the audacity to do something like that.¡±


    The couple could hardly stay seated.


    Jessica put down her ss of water and stood up. ¡°Ms. Quinn, thank you for sincerely informing us


    about these things. I¡¯ll go home and carefully consider all of this,¡± she said. With that, she hurriedly left.


    As she reached the door, her legs gave out, nearly causing her to fall to her knees. She clung to the


    doorframe and took a deep breath. Then, holding her husband¡¯s arm for support, she managed to


    make her way out of the office.


    Abigail watched them from behind, her expression icy. Does Vincent think that by being well-prepared


    before sending Luna to the Golden Triangle, no one will be able to touch him or his family? Well, Sean


    may not be able to do anything, but I can act on his behalf. The Pearsons must pay for the blood debt


    of over 100 lives lost!


    She called Sean, who promptly answered. ¡°I mentioned Vincent¡¯s involvement in human trafficking to


    Eric¡¯s parents. It won¡¯t alert him, will it?¡± At this point, she became cautious.


    ¡°No, it


    it won¡¯t. At this stage, even if the Davidsons aren¡¯t investigating it, I¡¯ll continue my own investigation,¡±


    replied Sean in a gentle voice.


    ¡°Take care of yourself. Let me handle him this time,¡± Abigail said calmly.


    After a brief silence, Sean asked her, ¡°Is it for Luna¡¯s sake?¡±


    ¡°And for the sake of those bodyguards who died on foreign soil,¡± muttered Abigail. All of them were


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    living, breathing human beings, yet they died in a foreignnd because of Vincent. Of course, they died


    for Luna¡¯s sake.


    Sean couldn¡¯t argue that no one should be med for this. After remaining silent for a long time, he


    said, ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s for their sake, too.¡±


    Abigail continued, ¡°It¡¯s because they risked their lives that Luna and I could be reunited. If I don¡¯t do


    something, it¡¯ll weigh on my conscience.¡± Actually, she also wanted to say that without these


    bodyguards sacrificing themselves by shielding Sean and Xavien from bullets with their own bodies


    during their final escape, she wouldn¡¯t have been able to see Sean again. He would have remained


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    Although she hadn¡¯t considered being with Sean, she didn¡¯t want him to leave either.


    Sean felt a pang of disappointment when he heard no mention of himself in her words. ¡°Okay, just go


    ahead and do it. I¡¯m going to rest for a while,¡± he replied, his voice tinged with sadness.


    Abigail brieflyforted him before hanging up the phone.


    The night was cool, and he sat on the windowsill while staring at his phone with a wry smile. It might


    have been better if I hadn¡¯te back¡­ Even with all my efforts, I still can¡¯t get her to change her


    mind.


    When Analise came in with some chicken soup and noticed his frustrated expression, she knew he was


    thinking about his rtionship with Abigail. ¡°You¡¯ve alreadye so far, so why don¡¯t you focus on


    getting well first? Once you go back to Capitalis, you can stick to her like glue and be as kind to her as


    possible. I bet she¡¯ll be moved,¡± she said with a stern expression, cing the chicken soup on the small


    dining table.


    ¡°She might find it annoying,¡± replied Sean, his voice full of hesitation.


    Analise chided, ¡°You¡¯re always afraid of this and that, which is why you haven¡¯t achieved anything so


    far. Didn¡¯t she divorce you because you never did or said anything, and she felt you weren¡¯t nice to


    her? Just be straightforward this time. Take it as a second opportunity to pursue her!¡± She didn¡¯t like his


    reserved nature. He enjoys the pasta and arancini I make, but he doesn¡¯t want to tell me. He cares


    about me and my granddaughter, but he keeps his feelings to himself without saying anything. ¡°We¡¯re


    not mind readers, so how are we supposed to know your feelings?¡± she said, motioning for him to


    possible.¡±


    Sean felt warmed by her words. Getting off the windowsill, he replied with a smile, ¡°Alright, Old Mrs.


    Quinn, I¡¯ll listen to you. If I can¡¯t win her back, you have to help me.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re such a good grandson-inw. Well, I can¡¯t bear to let anyone else have you. You belong with


    Abigail.¡± Analise smiled, her eyes crinkling. After looking around, she had concluded that Sean was still


    the best choice for her granddaughter.


    Smash! Maisy Walsh, Eric¡¯s grandmother, mmed the cup she was holding straight onto the floor.


    ¡°Patricia and I are old friends, and now you want to send her granddaughter to prison just because her


    son made a mistake? I won¡¯t agree to this. Who gave you such a terrible idea? Now, the only way to


    keep Eric and that mixed-up Lily¡¯s reputation intact is for them to get married. Our families are so close


    to one another. Why insist on dragging this matter to court when it can be solved through marriage?¡±


    Maisy and Patricia were besties; they were as close as biological sisters. Moreover, Patricia¡¯s favorite


    was Vincent, the Pearson Family¡¯s second son, whom she held dearer than anything in the world. If


    they were to send Lily to jail, it would destroy the long-standing friendship between both families.


    ¡°Mom, Eric was raped-¡±


    Maisy was furious, though. ¡°Shut up! How can a boy be raped by a girl? Both parties are at fault here.


    Just get them married now, and it¡¯ll do the trick. Why make a scene in court?¡±


    Jessica looked at Terry, who stepped forward and said, ¡°Eric refuses to get married. He also feels


    aggrieved.


    about this.¡±


    ¡°What is he feeling aggrieved about? What else can he lose as a boy? Lily doesn¡¯t feel aggrieved at all.


    You are blowing this out of proportion. I care about Eric too, but it doesn¡¯t mean he can act all delicate


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    girl, talking about being raped. Lily¡¯s the biggest victim here!¡± argued Patricia. At this moment, she was


    firmly against taking the matter to court.


    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Jessica¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. ¡°Just because Eric is a boy doesn¡¯t mean that he has to


    take the me for this kind of thing. And besides, Vincent is involved in human trafficking. I can¡¯t


    approve of this marriage!¡±


    ¡°What nonsense are you spouting? That case was already closed! What is your intention in bringing


    this up now? Who instigated you to do this?¡± questioned Maisy sternly. If Patricia hadn¡¯t called me


    beforehand and warned me that someone was secretly trying to drive a wedge between our families by


    nting seeds of doubt in the minds of my son and daughter-inw, I would¡¯ve been deceived by now!


    ¡°No one instigated me! All I know is that Eric suffered an injustice. What Lily did was drug-facilitated


    rape! So, is she a victim just because she¡¯s a girl? How is she a victim? She¡¯s the one causing all of


    this, and you call her a victim?¡± Jessica exploded. Eric is now holed up in his room, refusing to eat or


    drink. Isn¡¯t the harm he suffered great enough? He happily went to meet his childhood neighbor, whom


    he had known for more than ten years, only to end up like this. And yet, he has to bear with it and


    marry her?


    Patricia grabbed a teacup from the coffee table and fiercely flung it at her. ¡°I know you¡¯ve met with


    Abigail in private. I don¡¯t know what she said to make you believe her so much, but I¡¯ll tell you this: we


    can only proceed with the marriage. Going to court over this is out of the question!¡±


    ¡°Mom, are you simply going to overlook the injustice done to Eric?¡± Terry couldn¡¯t put up with it


    anymore, either. My son is so outstanding and never caused any trouble, and now he¡¯s ended up like


    this at the hands of a woman! He couldn¡¯t swallow his anger.


    Patricia argued, ¡°Don¡¯t you know about the rtionship between the Pearsons and the Davidsons?


    Even if we don¡¯t proceed with the marriage, we can¡¯t take this matter to court. And besides, what about


    our family¡¯s reputation? A grown man was raped by a woman. If word gets out about this, who is going


    to face humiliation? Also, he¡¯s in the entertainment industry with several good movie scripts in hand. If


    this scandal breaks out, his future in the industry will be over. Are you acting recklessly without


    considering whether he can still appear on TV in the future?¡± It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to side with


    Eric. However, considering the Davidson Family¡¯s reputation and Eric¡¯s hard-earned fame through


    more than ten years. of working hard in the entertainment industry, the Davidsons weren¡¯t allowed to


    make a fuss about this, so they had no choice but to swallow their anger.


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    Chapter 540 The Mastermind Behind The Scenes


    Abigail was engrossed in her work when she received a call from Eric.


    ¡°How are you? Are you alright?¡± She was genuinely concerned about his well-being.


    Eric, being a kind-hearted person, never had any ill intentions towards others. So, this kind of harm was


    even harder for him to bear.


    ¡°My grandmother wants me to marry Lily. Can we meet and talk about it?¡± he asked in a low, distressed


    tone.


    With a softer voice, she replied, ¡°I¡¯m at the studio.¡±


    After they hung up, she asked her assistant to buy some desserts and snacks.


    Eric had to maintain his body fat for filming, so he rarely indulged in good food. Today, she wanted him


    to enjoy a satisfying meal.


    Eric arrived at L.Moon, dragging his weary body. The sight of Abigail made his eyes turn red. He


    choked up, finding it even more difficult to endure.


    Having witnessed so much in the entertainment industry, he hoped to stay clean in this circle.


    While otherspromised for resources due to theirck of background, he didn¡¯t have to. He


    considered himself lucky, but at this moment, he felt pitiful.


    His luck disappeared when Lily drugged him and recorded the video..


    It turned out that he wasn¡¯t lucky; it was just that disaster hadn¡¯t struck yet.


    ¡°Eric, no matter what decision you make, I¡¯ll always be your friend. Abigail handed him the desserts she


    had bought.


    ¡°I¡¯ve known her for over a decade, and I¡¯ve treated her so well, just like a real sister. Why would she do


    this to me?¡± His voice trembled as he spoke. His shoulders shook uncontrobly as he lowered his


    head.


    Sadly, that¡¯s how the human heart works. Sometimes, the closer the rtionship, the easier it is to be


    taken advantage of.


    ¡°Eat something sweet; it¡¯ll improve your mood,¡± Abigail suggested.


    As Eric looked at the desserts, he smiled bitterly. ¡°I¡¯ve been dieting, working out, and focusing on my


    acting, hoping to meet someone exceptional. I never expected to meet someone like Lily.¡±


    After saying that, he picked up the dessert and delicately took a bite with a spoon. Momentster, he


    whispered, ¡°It¡¯s so sweet and delicious. I can¡¯t even remember thest time I had dessert.¡±


    At that moment, Abigail was sending a message to Sean on her phone, but Eric¡¯s words made her


    pause. She looked at him and asked, ¡°What does your family think about this matter?¡±


    ¡°My parents don¡¯t agree to this marriage. My grandmother and Old Mrs. Pearson are very close, just


    like you and Luna. Moreover, Old Mrs. Pearson dotes on Vincent very much. So, we can¡¯t take this


    matter to court, and I have to get married.¡± After indulging in some sweets, he felt much better.


    His words made her realize thatrge families were indeed troublesome. Their rtionships were


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    feelings of both families.


    Abigail texted Sean about Eric¡¯s situation.


    Before long, he replied. Then don¡¯t take it to court for now. Don¡¯t get married, no matter what. Just keep


    dragging it out.¡±


    ¡°What if they have some leverage, and it can¡¯t be dragged out?¡±


    This was her biggest concern. Vincent must have something up his sleeve, or else Eric could easily


    deny everything.


    ¡°Then the Pearson Family will be at a disadvantage. Young people have their pride. If Eric drags it out,


    they can only endure. It¡¯s unlikely to reach the point where both families¡¯ rtionshipspletely break


    down,¡± Sean replied.


    She found his words reasonable.


    ¡°If you have no other option, just drag it out. Don¡¯t sue, and don¡¯t agree to the marriage. Make a fuss all


    day. The Pearson Family¡¯s secrets will eventually be uncovered; it¡¯s only a matter of time, she advised


    Eric.


    As he looked at her, he asked, ¡°Will you help me investigate?¡±


    ¡°Somebody will because Vincent offended him,¡± she replied.


    Although Abigail didn¡¯t explicitly mention it, he had already guessed some of the truth. He held the


    dessert in his hand and hesitated for a moment before asking carefully, ¡°Is Mr. Graham okay?¡±


    He was a kind person, and even though he was currently suffering harm himself, he was concerned


    that something might have happened to Sean, which would upset Abigail.


    ¡°He¡¯s not in any life-threatening condition, but he needs to rest. Don¡¯t spread the word about this; it¡¯s in


    your best interest,¡± she said as she handed him a bag of chips. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go home, you can


    stay here. I have an empty room in my studio. It used to be Luna¡¯s, but she¡¯s currently staying at the


    Pearson Residence.¡±


    Eric nodded. ¡°I never expected that our chance encounter would lead to you bing a sanctuary in


    my.


    heart.¡±


    He didn¡¯t want to go back home, and he feared that someone might notice something if he went to the


    ¡°If any rumors arise, we¡¯ll just have to endure them.¡± She smiled at him.


    Despite the troubles, Eric was grateful that she didn¡¯t me him and instead provided him with sce.


    As he enjoyed the dessert, he continued, ¡°I¡¯m lucky to have you as a friend. It¡¯s a good thing I didn¡¯t


    relentlessly pursue you in the past, making you dislike me. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have a ce to go


    now and wouldn¡¯t findfort in your words.¡±


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    I¡¯m d you consider me a friend. It shows that you¡¯ve also experienced heartache and gained deeper


    insight.¡± Abigail leaned back on the couch, yfully joking.


    He nodded. ¡°Abigail, it would be great if you were a Pearson. We would have had over a decade of


    friendship.¡±


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    Most of the time, Abigail felt that her involvement with the Pearson Family was on the verge of being


    discovered.


    Naturally, she understood the implications of the Pearsons¡¯ current attitude towards her. However, she


    didn¡¯t want to vocalize it or acknowledge it.


    ¡°Sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± Eric realized he had said something wrong and quickly apologized.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± She shook her head.


    After he finished his meal, she had her assistant prepare a bed for him, and he went to sleep.


    Just as Abigail was busy with work, a phone call from an unknown number interrupted her.


    She answered the call, and before she could speak, she heard the voice of an elderlydy from the


    other end. ¡°Ms. Quinn, is Eric with you?¡±


    Immediately, her expression turned cold. ¡°Old Mrs. Davidson?¡±


    ¡°So, you remember me. Maisy snorted. ¡°Ms. Quinn, I know you¡¯re a good person. A good person


    shouldn¡¯t be causing trouble behind the scenes, right?¡±


    ¡°What trouble? Be clear.¡± Abigail¡¯s tone remained unwavering.


    ¡°The Pearsons and the Davidsons have been friends for several generations. We, as the elders, will


    handle Eric¡¯s situation. What are your intentions in meddling and encouraging Eric and his parents to


    sue the Pearsons¡¯ daughter?¡± Maisy didn¡¯t hold back.


    Regardless of whether Abigail was a good person or not. Maisy couldn¡¯t politely discuss such matters


    with her.


    In fact, Abigail understood Maisy¡¯s perspective very well. After all, Maisy was from an older generation,


    and the rtionships between the two families, the reputations of both families, and even Eric¡¯s own.


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    future were all more important than the harm he was enduring.


    Moreover, Maisy must certainly feel that Lily was the one at a disadvantage, considering that in her


    value system, a woman¡¯s chastity was more important than anything else.


    ¡°I have no ill intentions. As Eric¡¯s friend, of course, I stand by his side. I won¡¯t consider this crime


    justified just because he is male,¡± Abigail replied calmly.


    At this point, Maisy was getting angry. ¡°The Davidson Family¡¯s matters do not need interference from


    an


    outsider.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll say it again. Eric is my friend, and I care more about his emotions than about the rtionship


    between your family and the Pearson Family,¡± replied Abigail with a colder tone.


    Displeased, Maisy asked, ¡°So, you have decided to interfere?¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t interfere anymore. I¡¯ve said what needed to be said, and the rest is for your family and the


    Pearson Family to decide,¡± Abigail responded coldly. Since she had done everything she could, there


    was no need for further involvement.


    Moreover, she had already informed Eric about the strategy of waiting for Sean to investigate Vincent¡¯s


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    ulterior motives.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, let Erice back,¡± Maisy said firmly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll talk to him about it when he wakes up,¡± Abigail replied.


    After the call ended, Abigail let out a sigh of helplessness as she looked at the closed door of the


    resting


    room.


    She had always envied their wealth and power, having support for everything they did. However, when


    trouble arose, there would be many considerations. Even if they were wronged, they had to endure it.


    When Eric woke up, it was alreadyte in the day. Abigail ordered food, and they had it together. Just


    as they were about to finish eating, she suddenly said, ¡°I spoke to Ronaldo and suggested that you go


    to his ce for a while.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± He thought she might be concerned about the media catching them together.


    ¡°Your grandmother called me today, and she was quite firm. I told her I would ask you to go back, but


    whether you go back or not, I¡¯ll leave it for you to decide,¡± she answered with a smile.


    Upon reflection, he felt it might be a good idea. If he left Capitalis, Maisy wouldn¡¯t be able to find him,


    and there wasn¡¯t much the Pearson Family could do. Even if they announced a marriage between the


    two families, the Pearson Family couldn¡¯t do anything if he didn¡¯t return.


    After sending Eric off, Abigail and Cameron took a flight to Pendorf. It seemed like they would be


    staying in Pendorf for a while.


    ¡°Since we¡¯re in Pendorf, how about staying at the Graham Estate?¡± Cameron suggested.


    After some consideration, Abigail shook her head and declined. ¡°We¡¯ll visit him, and then I¡¯ll go back to


    my own ce. By the way, it¡¯s been a while since I visited mypany in Pendorf.¡±


    He reluctantly agreed, saying, ¡°Okay¡±


    When they arrived at the Graham Estate, they witnessed an argument between Analise and Lina at the


    entrance.


    ¡°Old hag, what do you think you¡¯re doing,ing to my house and acting all high and mighty?¡± Lina


    had thrown a handful of beans at Analise before fleeing.


    Analise, who was watering nts, got hit by the beans. In response, she chased after Lina with the


    watering. can in hand and then poured water over her. ¡°Are you not nning to eat dinner tonight?


    You¡¯ve wasted all these beans! Just go hungry tonight!¡±


    ¡°Ah! How dare you pour water on me? I¡¯m going to tell my grandson!¡± Lina struggled and shouted.


    While pressing Lina¡¯s head, Analise continued pouring water over her. ¡°Your grandson listens to me


    now, you foolish old hag with a scrambled brain!¡±


    At the entrance, Cameron nced at Abigail, who had aplicated expression. She was uncertain


    about whether to enter the house or not.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go. They¡¯ve been like this for two months now,¡± he told her.


    ¡°Are Old Mr. Graham and Sean not intervening?¡± she couldn¡¯t help asking.


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    ¡°Nope. Old Mr. Graham secretly said that Old Mrs. Graham deserves a lesson, and it¡¯s good that Old


    Mrs. Quinn is keeping her in check,¡± he replied.


    As she was about to say something more, Sean opened a window on the second floor. ¡°Why are you


    two noting in?*


    Seeing that, Cameron thought that Sean had opened the window at just the right moment, as he was


    afraid. that Abigail might leave when she saw Lina.


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    Chapter 542 Embrace Again


    Cameron and Abigail stepped into the yard.


    Completely drenched, Lina pushed aside Analise, who was sitting on her, when she saw Abigail. She


    tugged at her soaking wet hair and examined Abigail closely.


    After a while, she finally recognized that the elite businesswoman in front of her was none other than


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    Abigail.


    It¡¯s been over half a year and look at her now, so confident and powerful. No wonder that old hag


    Analise constantly bullies me and even starves me. It¡¯s because her granddaughter has be


    sessful, so she has someone to support her!


    On the other hand, Abigail only nced at her before entering the house.


    Suddenly, Lina realized something. She didn¡¯t dare to cause trouble for Abigail like she did before and


    even felt a bit afraid of her.


    ¡°Olddy, aren¡¯t you going to change your clothes? Do you want to beughed at?¡± Analise reminded


    her.


    ¡°Do I need you to tell me? Old hag!¡± Lina was furious.


    It¡¯s your fault I became aughingstock. You two are just¡­ Although she felt wronged, she couldn¡¯t find


    the right words to express it.


    When Abigail entered Sean¡¯s room, she sat directly on thefortable recliner and crossed her legs.


    ¡°Both of the olddies downstairs are about to bring the house down with their fighting. Don¡¯t you want


    to intervene?¡±


    ¡°To be honest, I watch them fight every day, and I find it quite entertaining. Stuck in his room, Sean felt


    quite bored. He had been reading until the afternoon, but he couldn¡¯t resist the allure of the spectacle


    unfolding below-the two old folks fighting in the yard.


    She didn¡¯t understand his perspective. ¡°You should still stop them asionally. Your grandmother was


    drenched in water. What if she gets sick? Older people are more susceptible to illness. You shouldn¡¯t


    spoil Grandma too much.¡±


    ¡°For so long, Old Mrs. Quinn has spoiled me like a child so I think it¡¯s fair to let her have some fun.


    Besides, my grandmother used to bully you quite a bit in the past, so why not let your grandmother


    stand up to her?¡± he said, lowering his voice with a pleased expression on his face.


    Ufortable, she adjusted her hair with her hand. ¡°Let¡¯s not dwell on the past.¡±


    ¡°Got it,¡± he immediately replied.


    ¡°How is your body? Do you still feel pain in your chest?¡± She suddenly became serious.


    In response, he raised his hand to press against his chest. ¡°It¡¯s okay, no more pain.¡±


    He still felt a slight ache when he breathed, but the doctor had said that the recovery process would


    take at least six months.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°That¡¯s good. Okay, you read your book. I¡¯ll sit here for a while and leave after having


    dinner.


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    Though he wanted to ask her to stay, he didn¡¯t say anything. He knew she didn¡¯t enjoy being here, so


    he didn¡¯t want to upset her.


    After that, he sat down and continued reading the book he had wanted to read earlier.


    Meanwhile, Abigail leaned back on the couch and took out her phone to reply to messages from her


    employees.


    After reading for about ten minutes, Sean looked up and noticed that she had fallen asleep on the


    couch. Perhaps she was too tired from work¡­


    He came down from the window nook, grabbed a nket, and gently covered her with it. When he saw


    her hair covering her face, he gently moved it behind her ears.


    He then squatted beside the couch, watching her for a while before standing up. After adjusting the


    temperature slightly higher with the remote control, he returned to the window nook to continue reading


    his book.


    Abigail slept for two hours before waking up, and when she saw that it was already dark outside, she


    immediately sat up. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wake me up?¡±


    ¡°Is your work exhausting you?¡± he asked.


    His room had a soothing aroma. Combined with the flowers and nts in the room, it created a warm


    atmosphere.


    ¡°Not really. It¡¯s just that flying on the ne is quite tiring,¡± she stubbornly replied.


    Yet, he didn¡¯t question her further. ¡°Grandma has prepared dinner for you. After you eat, Cameron can


    take you back.¡±


    She nodded and yawned. As she took a step, she suddenly realized that her foot had fallen asleep.


    ¡°Ouch!¡± she eximed, reaching out to support herself on the coffee table. However, Sean had already


    taken a quick step forward and held her waist.


    He steadied her, his eyes filled with concern. ¡°Are you okay? Did you twist your foot?¡± As he said that,


    he looked at the ground. ¡°Did the rug trip you?¡±


    Abigail was wearing disposable slippers, which had soft soles and were easily caught by the rug.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s probably because I held one position for too long, and one of my legs fell asleep,¡± she


    exined as she moved her leg.


    He hummed in understanding. When he looked up, she was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and a


    shift in his emotions became evident from his eyes.


    Likewise, her heart skipped a beat. She instinctively pulled away and said, ¡°I¡¯m fine now. I¡¯ll go have my


    dinner.¡±


    Scan reluctantly released her.


    After leaving his room, Abigailbed her hair and sighed with relief. She then quickly headed towards


    the stairs.


    They had once been a couple, sharing the most intimate moments. So, she knew very well the


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    behind his gaze. Although she briefly reminisced about their past in that moment, she quickly regained.


    herposure since all of that was in the past.


    Back on the first floor, Colby saw Abigail and immediately smiled. ¡°My dear, don¡¯t overwork yourself.


    You should rest more.¡±


    She responded with a hum without borating.


    Quickly, Analise served her a meal. After Abigail finished eating, she looked satisfied. ¡°Your cooking is


    still my favorite.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t thepany¡¯s chefs do a good job?¡± Analise looked at her affectionately from


    across


    the table.


    With a smile, Abigail adjusted her hair. ¡°Even if they do a good job, it¡¯s not as delicious as your


    cooking.¡±


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    Lina discreetly carried a te while Analise had her back turned, but Abigail caught her in the act,


    leaving her standing there awkwardly. Sensing the tension, Lina immediately turned around.


    ¡°You said you¡¯d rather starve than eat this. Why? Feeling hungry now?¡± Analise taunted with a smirk.


    As Sean descended the stairs, he overheard Linaining, ¡°Sean, did you hear that? This elderly


    wants to starve me!¡±


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn has been threatening to starve you for a month, but you¡¯re still as strong as ever. You


    can even take her on,¡± Sean calmly replied as he sat down next to Colby, preparing to watch TV.


    Furious, Lina sat at the dining table with her te. She shamelessly took a few bites and then nced


    at Abigail.


    Abigail felt quite ufortable in this situation. The arrogant olddy was now genuinely despised by


    everyone.


    Despite that, Abigail elegantly and slowly ate her meal.


    Lina, on the other hand, ate while sneaking nces at Abigail. After observing Abigail throughout the


    meal, she became increasingly annoyed.


    Unable to hold back any longer, she started to criticize, ¡°Why don¡¯t you control her, Analise? Why would


    a young girl dye her hair this color?¡±


    ¡°Can¡¯t you keep your mouth shut even while eating?¡± Analise scolded.


    ¡°And her clothing. Why would a young girl dress with such a low neckline, almost exposing her chest?


    Sean, don¡¯t you know how to control her? You follow her around all day, and you can¡¯t even control


    her,¡± Lina continued, finding fault with Sean.


    Without paying much attention, Abigail continued to sip her soup. She thought that Lina¡¯s criticism


    would bother her, but now she found that she didn¡¯t feel anything. Maybe she genuinely didn¡¯t care


    anymore.


    On the contrary, Sean was getting irritated, so he walked up to Lina, saying, ¡°Why do you care about


    what she¡¯s wearing? Are you not hungry?¡±


    ¡°I am hungry,¡± Lina replied, taking a few more bites of her food.


    ¡°Mind your own business. She¡¯s single, and she can dress however she wants. Even if she were


    married, she could still dress as she pleased. How can a fashion designer not wear stylish clothes?


    How can she convince her fans?¡± He admonished her.


    After finishing her soup, Abigail told Analise, ¡°I should head back now.¡±


    Lina nced outside and muttered, ¡°Why go back when it¡¯s so dark? The mountain road is not well


    maintained, and it¡¯s easy for cars to skid. Rememberst month? Steff¡¯s daughter-inw was in a car


    ident because the car skidded.¡±


    Sean was surprised by her words, and Analise immediately became nervous. ¡°I forgot about that.


    Abigail¡­.¡±


    ¡°Cameron drives quite steadily,¡± Sean reassured them. In fact, he was worried that Abigail wouldn¡¯t be


    able to sleep well here.


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    ¡°No wonder you still failed after pursuing her for so long. It¡¯s only right for you to stay single for letting


    her go back sote at night,¡± Lina continued, grumbling.


    Hearing that, Sean was annoyed. Who caused me to be single? Now, you¡¯re making snide remarks?


    At this moment, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Old Mrs. Graham, do you want me to stay overnight?¡±


    Lina felt embarrassed by the question and waved her hand, saying, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to stay, it¡¯s fine. If


    something happens to you, just make sure your grandmother won¡¯t beat me up.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯ll stay.¡± Abigail told Analise.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Analise was genuinely worried about her safety, and she was delighted to hear that she would


    be staying.


    Likewise, Sean was happy, and he thought that Lina had finally done something good for once.


    Although Abigail decided to stay, there were no suitable clothes for her to wear in the house. Analise¡¯s


    clothes were too short, and her pants were too big, while Lina¡¯s clothes were definitely not something


    Abigail would want to wear. In the end, Sean offered one of his shirts.


    In the bathroom, Analise was washing Abigail¡¯s underwear, nning to dry it with a hair dryer for her to


    wear the next morning.


    When Sean entered to deliver the shirt, he said, ¡°I¡¯ll do it. You can rest, Grandma.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I can¡¯t let you do that.¡± Analise blushed.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay,¡± he said. Abigail had always been his wife in his heart, so drying her underwear was not a big


    deal.


    The two elderly people in the house were not fond of using high-tech products, so they didn¡¯t have a


    dryer. The hair dryer was something Sean had bought after he woke up.


    Sean returned to his room and slowly blow-dried Abigail¡¯s underwear. As he watched, his mind was


    filled with inappropriate thoughts.


    On the other hand, when Abigail came out of the bathroom, she couldn¡¯t find the hair dryer she had


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    asked Sean to bring into the room.


    Turning around, she saw Sean holding the hair dryer in one hand and her underwear in the other.


    Instantly, her face turned beet red. She walked over to him and snatched her underwear and the hair


    dryer from him.


    ¡°Grandma was going to help you, but she¡¯s had a busy day. I asked her to go downstairs and watch


    TV,¡± he exined.


    ¡°I got it.¡± She nodded.


    With his shirt on her body, it extended to cover her thighs, barely concealing her bottom. This view was


    incredibly alluring and sensual.


    Seeing that, Sean felt his mouth go dry, so he quickly turned and left the room. He was afraid that if he


    stayed any longer, he might inadvertently cross a line with her.


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    After blow-drying her hair, Abigail nced at her neatly arranged underwear on the bed and couldn¡¯t


    help but mutter, ¡°Grandma should just leave it.¡±


    However, she ended up putting it on, not wanting to sleep naked.


    As shey down on the bed, a yawn escaped her lips. Perhaps she had been exhausted for a long


    time, as she quickly fell asleep.


    It was only around 9.00PM, and Analise usually didn¡¯t go to bed until 10.30PM.


    Meanwhile, Sean took a cold shower in his room to calm down and then quietly approached Analise¡¯s


    room. He gently opened the door and saw that Abigail had already fallen asleep. Feeling relieved, he


    stood by the door, watching her.


    After a while, Abigail turned in her sleep and kicked the covers off.


    Sean¡¯s shirt was a bit short, and when he caught a glimpse of her long legs, he couldn¡¯t help but think,


    ¡°Well, that bath was pointless.¡±


    He entered the room, sat down on the bedside, and gently covered her legs with the nket. His hand


    rested on top of them.


    ¡°Why are you pushing yourself so hard? You¡¯re exhausting yourself,¡± he thought to himself.


    He stayed with Abigail until Analise entered the room.


    Just as he got up and was ready to return to his room, Analise asked him in a low voice, ¡°Why are you


    here?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s just like a child, kicking off the covers. I was worried she might catch a cold, so I stayed for a


    while, he replied with a smile.


    Hearing that, Analise felt that he was overly concerned. When he wasn¡¯t by her side, Abigail was


    perfectly. fine.


    As Analisey down, Abigail nced at her half-asleep and then hugged her. ¡°Grandma.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m here.¡± Analise also hugged her.


    Just like when she was a child, Abigail nestled against Analise¡¯s embrace, softly murmuring. ¡°This feels


    so nice. It¡¯s been so long since I slept with you, Grandma.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re like a child,¡± Analise said with a smile. ¡°Sean was here with you for over an hour, and even


    notice?¡±


    you


    didn¡¯t


    ¡°Huh?¡± Abigail was in a deep sleep, so she had no idea that there was someone in the room.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Go back to sleep.¡± Analise patted her head.


    With a hum, Abigail closed her eyes again. She always feltpletely safe beside her grandmother.


    In the morning, Abigail changed into her clothes and went downstairs for breakfast. Shortly after, Se


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    He seemed like he hadn¡¯t slept well, as he did not look very energetic.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t sleep well?¡± Analise asked, looking at him.


    ¡°Um. I had some difort at night, so I couldn¡¯t sleep, Sean made an excuse.


    Indeed, he had thought about Abigail all night. He had been tossing and turning, wishing she was by


    his


    side.


    With a smile, Analise said, ¡°Come have your breakfast. Abigail has decided to stay here for a while.


    After you¡¯re done eating, apany her to thepany. You haven¡¯t been out for a long time; it¡¯s time


    to get some fresh air.¡±


    ¡°Grandma, his body hasn¡¯t fully recovered yet. Why let him run around?¡± Abigail knew that Analise was


    trying to create opportunities for the two of them again.


    ¡°Staying in bed for so long has made his body stiff. Going for a walk will do him good,¡± Analise said


    firmly.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll listen to you, Grandma,¡± he said with a smile on his face.


    Without saying much, Abigail slowly ate her breakfast.


    Sean had a specially prepared breakfast, and after eating, he felt much more energized.


    Afterward, Cameron drove them down the mountain. With a casual appearance and a mask, Sean


    looked like a handsome man with a good physique.


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    Abigail spent some time at thepany and then went to explore Pendorf with Sean.


    It had been a long time since she had returned, and Pendorf had changed quite a bit..


    While Sean was buying coffee for Abigail on the side of the road, he put one hand in his pocket and


    asked, ¡°How about going to the museum?¡±


    ¡°Is there anything special in the museum?¡± she asked as she sipped her coffee.


    ¡°They acquired some beautiful antiquesst year. They might inspire you,¡± he replied.


    ¡°Then let¡¯s go take a look,¡± Abigail responded.


    She deliberately wore a mask and a hat, as her silver hair was too noticeable.


    All the while, Cameron followed not too far behind. He took a picture of them and sent it to Xavien.


    ¡°Don¡¯t they look like a married couple taking a stroll?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m at work, and you¡¯re out for a stroll? Didn¡¯t you say you were going to be demoted?¡±


    Xavien, who was working hard, was quite unhappy.


    ¡°Your monthly sry is 300 thousand. Are you reallyparing yourself to me, who earns 3,000 a


    month?¡± Cameron indignantly replied.


    When he looked up, he realized that Abigail and Sean had disappeared. ¡°Oh no! I can¡¯t even handle


    being a bodyguard! I¡¯ve lost track of my two bosses.¡±


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    Immediately, he started looking around for them.


    On the other hand, Abigail nced back and noticed that Cameron had disappeared. She muttered,


    ¡°Cameron lost track of us. What a fool.¡±


    ¡°Let him have fun on his own,¡± Sean said.


    With that, she sent a message to Cameron. ¡°Have fun on your own. Don¡¯t look for us. We¡¯ll explore on


    our


    own.¡±


    Cameron, who was drenched in sweat from searching, received Abigail¡¯s message and was deeply


    moved. ¡°Ms. Quinn, you¡¯re the kindest and best boss in history. I love you.¡±


    After sending the message, he immediately received a message from Sean. ¡°Love who?¡±


    ¡°Love you, Dad.¡± Cameron immediately gave in.


    Seeing that, Sean thought to himself, ¡°I didn¡¯t know I had a grown-up son. Is it because I¡¯m too gentle


    now that even Cameron doesn¡¯t fear me anymore, even daring to call himself my son?¡±


    On the side, Abigail saw him holding his phone, squinting and looking unhappy. Curious, she leaned in


    to take a look and burst outughing. ¡°I remember Cameron wasn¡¯t this shameless before,¡± she


    couldn¡¯t help but remark.


    ¡°It¡¯s because you¡¯re too gentle that he has forgotten the hardships he used to endure.¡± Sean put away


    his phone. ¡°Well, never mind.¡±


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    As Abigail strolled leisurely, she spoke in a casual tone. ¡°Cameron has had a difficult time as well. He


    lost an eye for me. I would feel guilty if I didn¡¯t treat him well.¡±


    She relied on Cameron quite a bit and didn¡¯t usually burden him with much work. So, his monthly sry


    of 3,000 was practically a bonus.


    Upon hearing her words, Sean nced at her and asked, ¡°Do you feel remorseful?¡±


    ¡°Of course. He¡¯s a handsome young man who needs to get married sooner orter. Without one eye,


    he¡¯ll lose the advantage in choosing a partner.¡± She cared deeply about the eye Cameron had lost. As


    long as she was around, she would protect him.


    ¡°In that case, give him a raise. Xavien makes 300 thousand a month, and Cameron is really envious,¡±


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but suggest. ¡°They risk their lives to work for us, primarily for the sake of earning


    more money. But of course, over time, emotions alsoe into y.¡±


    ¡°How much do you think is appropriate?¡± she asked.


    ¡°When he was with me, it was 75 thousand a month, equivalent to being at my beck and call 24/7, he


    answered. Otherwise, those bodyguards wouldn¡¯t have risked their lives to save him and Xavien.


    I should give him a slightly lower amount so he won¡¯t have to risk his life when there¡¯s danger,¡± she said


    in a gentle tone.


    He smiled and didn¡¯t say anything else.


    The two of them soon entered the museum.


    There weren¡¯t many people in the museum, and everyone spoke in hushed tones, with some taking


    pictures.


    Abigail stopped when she saw a beautiful piece of jewelry and read the description next to it.


    At that moment, Sean took out his phone and snapped a picture. When he looked at her, he also took a


    picture of her.


    ¡°It¡¯s truly beautiful,¡± she said to him after admiring it.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± In fact, he hadn¡¯t paid much attention to the exhibit; he was focused on her.


    As they continued walking, she saw a gemstone that caught her eye.


    There were also ss goblets and various other exquisite artifacts, some of which she photographed,


    while others she simply admired.


    After an hour, they had finished their tour.


    When Abigail went to the restroom, she handed her bag to Sean.


    Just as she left, her phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Capitalis with no caller


    ID. With a cold gaze, he stared at it.


    After ringing for more than 20 seconds without being answered, the call came again.


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    This time, he pressed the answer button but remained silent.


    Maisy was the first to speak. ¡°Where¡¯s Eric? Abigail, I was polite to you yesterday, but you didn¡¯t want


    to listen. Let me tell you-


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Sean interrupted her directly. Of course, he knew that this might be Eric¡¯s grandmother.


    When Maisy heard a man¡¯s voice, she was momentarily stunned and then asked, ¡°Who are you? Isn¡¯t


    this Abigail¡¯s phone?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m her assistant. She¡¯s on a business trip to Pendorf, and the person you¡¯re looking for isn¡¯t here. She


    came alone.¡± He pretended to be polite.


    ¡°Oh¡­¡± This made Maisy feel quite embarrassed. ¡°You really didn¡¯t see Eric with her? I¡¯m talking about


    that famous star, Eric Davidson.¡±


    ¡°No. Since he knows you¡¯re looking for him, how could hee to a ce as close as Pendorf with


    Ms. Quinn?¡± He engaged in conversation with her.


    Upon hearing his words, she sighed and said thank you before hanging up.


    The moment Sean put down the phone and turned around, he saw Abigail looking at him.


    ¡°Call from the Davidson Family?¡± She didn¡¯t me him for answering her phone.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± He nodded.


    As she took her bag, her expression turned cold. ¡°Old Mrs. Davidson is really stubborn. Even after what


    happened to Eric, she¡¯s still iming that the person who drugged him suffered even more. It¡¯s


    ridiculous! If he wasn¡¯t drugged in the first ce, nothing would have happened.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re different from many people. Most of them, when they see a man being seduced by a woman,


    they¡¯ll just gloat and say he¡¯s lucky.¡± Sean and Abigail walked away from the museum¡¯s restroom area.


    together.


    ¡°I judge matters based on their merits, not based on gender,¡± she said in a serious tone.


    With a smile, he asked, ¡°Eric must be touched, right?¡±


    ¡°How would I know?¡± She countered. It was difficult for an outsider to discern Eric¡¯s true feelings.


    ¡°If-


    ¡°Stop.¡± Immediately, she interrupted him, and under his innocent gaze, she took a deep breath and


    said, ¡°You won¡¯t experience what happened to Eric. Trust your team of bodyguards, okay?¡±


    Confused, he blinked a few times. ¡°I never even thought about such a thing. Who asked you such a


    question?¡±


    ¡°Cameron. As you know, he¡¯s quite peculiar,¡± she said.


    Hearing her answer, he silently clenched his fist. Who could do such a thing to someone like Cameron,


    with his level ofbat skills? He¡¯s so melodramatic in front of Abigail.


    ¡°I was trying to say that if Eric decides to take this matter to court, do you think Lily will be legally held


    ountable?¡± he asked her.


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    ¡°I¡¯m not sure about that.¡±


    ¡°It seems there¡¯s no clear regtion right now, and there might not be any consequences if they sue.¡±


    Sean had also done some research over the past few days and hadn¡¯t found many simr cases.


    Frowning. Abigail asked. ¡°So the Pearson Family might escape legal punishment?¡±


    ¡°This is not the only crime they havemitted. Since Vincent is coborating with the underground


    industry, he must have some illicit money he can¡¯tunder. That¡¯s why they want to involve the


    Davidson. Family. Right now, they¡¯re the ones in a hurry. As long as Eric prolongs the situation and


    doesn¡¯t get married, it will work in our favor,¡± he exined slowly,


    The truth would eventuallye to light; it would just take time. As long as Eric could handle the


    pressure, there wouldn¡¯t be any issues on Sean¡¯s end.


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    Chapter 546 She Needs A Reality Check


    Abigail nodded, realizing that she should inform Ronaldoter to ensure that Eric is taken around and


    not put in apromising position.


    They spent the entire day out and had dinner before returning to the Graham Estate.


    Upon arriving home, they witnessed Analise and Lin¨¢ arguing in the yard once again.


    ¡°Hey, I asked you to till the soil. Have you not eaten? How do you expect anything to grow with such


    Pounding her back, Lina retorted, ¡°I¡¯m already doing you a favor by working with you. I have enough to


    eat and drink. Why should I farm? I¡¯m tired of it!¡±


    ¡°You have nothing else to do, so just farm! It¡¯s good for you to experience some hardship. You useless


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    old hag!¡± Analise scolded.


    After hearing all this, Sean craned his neck to look inside the yard. ¡°They certainly have a lot of energy


    to argue every day.¡±


    Meanwhile, Abigail massaged her temples and sighed. ¡°Two old troublemakers.¡±


    At that moment, he suddenly turned around and looked into her eyes seriously. ¡°Do you still hold a


    grudge against Grandma? Do you find it difficult to get along with her? If you still feel ufortable, I


    can have Cameron drive you back to the city since it¡¯s notte now.¡±


    ¡°Before, I used to think I didn¡¯t want to see her, but when I actually met her, I didn¡¯t feel anything,¡± she


    replied.


    Furthermore, Lina had changed a bit. Perhaps being deceived so badly by Kelly made her reconsider


    her actions. If she hadn¡¯t been genuinely innocent, she would be in prison by now.


    ¡°That¡¯s good. I¡¯ve asked people to prepare some clothes and a guest room for you. You can stay here


    for a month to rest,¡± he said and turned to walk into the yard.


    ¡°Your grandmother became more obedient after staying in the police station for quite some time,¡± she


    whispered as she followed him.


    With a smile, he said, ¡°She needed a reality check.¡±


    ¡°Do you know about her situation?¡± she asked.


    Suddenly, he paused. Seemingly worried that Lina might find out, he walked closer to her and spoke in


    at hushed tone. ¡°I had a suspicion when Grandpa told me, but I wanted to see what they were up to, so


    I didn¡¯t interfere. My grandma is the type who won¡¯t change her ways unless she faces a major


    setback.¡±


    ¡°But I didn¡¯t know about her involvement in the romance scam, of course,¡± he added.


    Abigail nodded silently.


    Sean continued, ¡°A few days ago, I asked her about her thoughts on Kelly, and she got furious, saying


    at least you were honest, without as many bad intentions,


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    He said with a smile, ¡°You¡¯ve always been honest.¡±


    Hearing that, she thought, I used to deceive you back when we were deeply in love, but that¡¯s all in the


    past.


    Now that she had returned here, she felt neither fear nor resentment. She simply didn¡¯t have strong


    emotions about it anymore, perhaps because she genuinely didn¡¯t care and had let go of the past.


    Inside the living room, Xavien was busy organizing a stack of documents. When he saw Sean, he


    immediately stood up and called out, ¡°Mr. Graham, these are the recentpany documents you need


    to


    review.¡±


    Abigail nced at the pile of documents. That¡¯s quite a lot.


    Sean had initially nned to spend some quality time with Abigail, but the workload was too


    demanding. so he had to attend to his immediate tasks.


    ¡°Xavien, are you feeling alright?¡± she asked casually as she sat down on a couch.


    Immediately, Xavien replied, ¡°I¡¯m fine, Ms. Quinn. Thank you for asking.¡±


    ¡°Take a break. Don¡¯t work too hard all the time. Abigail was a considerate boss.


    Meanwhile, Xavien was grateful for her concern. ¡°Thank you, Ms. Quinn.¡±


    ¡°Just rest. I¡¯ll take care of these, Sean said, picking up the documents and resuming his business-like


    tone from his days at thepany.


    With that, Xavien sat down quietly and took out his phone to reply to messages from his friends.


    The three of them sat silently in the living room.


    Abigail also chatted with Luna, and she learned from her that Lily had been causing a scene because


    Eric had run away. She cried and even attempted self-harm, causing chaos in the entire Pearson


    Family.


    ¡°What are Josh¡¯s parents¡¯ opinions?¡±


    In fact, she believed that Lawrence held a certain level of influence within the Pearson Family. If he


    were to step forward and oppose this marriage, what could Vincent¡¯s family do? After all, the Pearson


    Family¡¯s financial power was in Lawrence¡¯s hands, and with economic influence came a certain level of


    authority.


    ¡®His father hasn¡¯t been home for a while. I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s up to. As for his mother, she neither


    supports nor opposes; she simply observes the chaos in Vincent¡¯s family.


    Abigail couldn¡¯tprehend why Vincent¡¯s family dared to create such amotion,


    ¡®No matter what, Eric won¡¯t give in,¡¯ she responded.


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Eric is the best actor on TV. His parents have sessful careers too. Lily couldn¡¯t even


    pass her exams abroad. How could she be worthy of him? If they were dating like a normal couple, I


    wouldn¡¯t bring up this hierarchy, but drugging someone is just uneptable.


    Luna became quite talkative when discussing gossip.


    I think it¡¯s Lily¡¯s parents who encouraged her. I don¡¯t think her not-so-bright mind coulde up with


    something like this on her own.¡±


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    Seeing that, Abigail thought, You¡¯re right.


    ¡®Oh, Lte is back too. You know her, right? She says she really likes you. She wanted to invite you to


    dinner, but since you¡¯re in Pendorf, she couldn¡¯t.


    Abigail certainly remembered Lte. She was a clever girl from the Pearson Family as well.


    Lte said that Lily and she are both studying at the same college in Ans, but they are in different


    departments. She mentioned that Lily is extremely vain and unts her wealth within her social circle


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    Upon reading the message, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but inquire further. ¡°She unts her wealth?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Lte mentioned that before the Pearson Family¡¯s children started their own businesses, they


    only received a fixed allowance of 600 thousand per year. However, Lily seems to spend more than 1.2


    million every month. Oh, do you remember that fashion design game you were involved in? She spent


    nearly 1.5 million on it in just one month.¡±


    Considering what Sean had told her, Abigail typed slowly. ¡°Keep asking Lte for more details.¡±


    After Luna agreed, she discussed this unusual situation with Sean.


    ¡°Xavien, please check the financial transactions of Lily Pearson.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡±


    While Xavien was on the phone, she couldn¡¯t help but ask Sean, ¡°Do you think this could be a


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    breakthrough?¡±


    ¡°It should be. Sometimes, gossip can be quite useful,¡± he said with a smirk.


    ¡°In the past, gossip was called intelligence gathering,¡± she noted. When it came to gathering


    information, sometimes listening to gossip was more effective than conducting formal investigations.


    He nodded in agreement at her words.


    Afterward, the living room fell silent once again.


    Lina and Analise came down from upstairs, and as soon as Lina saw Sean, sheined to him.


    ¡°You should control her a little. I¡¯m already so old, and I¡¯m still farming with her. If I don¡¯t do it, she¡¯ll


    make a fuss. My back is hurting so much now.¡±


    She couldn¡¯t understand why Analise was so energetic. Thetter had tilled the garden¡¯s soil and


    covered the vi¡¯s rooftop with soil. Now, she was forcing Lina to till the soil, causing her back to be on


    the verge of breaking.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn likes to exercise. Look how strong she is now. You should exercise with her more,


    Sean said.


    In fact, he really liked Analise¡¯s attitude toward life. Even though the family didn¡¯tck food, she still


    lived life ording to her preferences. He had visited the rooftop vegetable garden: it was beautiful and


    full of vitality.


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    Yet, Lina could hardly bear it anymore, as her back was about to break. How can this be healthy? She


    slumped on the couch, wearing a disgruntled expression. ¡°With Analise around, you don¡¯t even know


    who your real grandmother is.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid that if you¡¯re still the same as before, not knowing your ce, you¡¯ll get into trouble. Old Mrs.


    Quinn should control you so that you won¡¯t create trouble when you¡¯re too free,¡± he said seriously.


    Whenever the topic of getting into trouble came up, Lina stopped talking, her face showing signs of


    embarrassment. She had lived long enough, and yet she was deceived to the point that she was


    almost imprisoned. The first time she was deceived by Joan, she didn¡¯t learn her lesson. Later, she


    trusted Kelly, which led to significant losses and


    regret.


    Abigail pretended not to hear them and started ying a mobile game on her phone.


    When Analise came downstairs and saw Lina lying there, she immediately said, ¡°Why are you still lying


    down? The children are back. We need to prepare dinner.¡±


    Afraid that she wouldn¡¯t get her share of dinnerter, Lina reluctantly stood up and followed Analise into


    the kitchen.


    As soon as they entered the kitchen, the two of them started bickering like lifelong enemies,


    exchanging harsh words until Analise scolded Lina, ending the conflict.


    Feeling bored, Abigail got up and went to the kitchen. When Lina saw Abigail enter, her muttering


    stopped.


    ¡°If you¡¯re tired, you should rest first. Exercising requires a gradual approach; overexerting yourself can


    lead to illness,¡± she calmly said to Lina.


    She used to despise Lina and believed that she would never get along with her in her lifetime.


    However, now she felt nothing.


    Furthermore, she thought that Analise shouldn¡¯t push Lina too hard, especially since they were at the


    Graham Estate. It would only annoy people if she was too overbearing.


    When Lina heard Abigail¡¯s words, she immediately responded, ¡°Who said I¡¯m tired? You can go and


    rx. Cooking is nothing to me. I can do better than her.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll assist you.¡± As Abigail said that, she decided to go to the sink to wash the vegetables.


    Lina knew that Abigail still treated them as outsiders, so thetter wouldn¡¯t sit and do nothing. in the


    living room.


    Since Abigail¡¯s entrance into the kitchen, it had be eerily quiet.


    Once the preparations were done, Lina nced at Abigail and said. ¡°You should go to the


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    living room. The kitchen has a lot of smoke. Your hair is hard to manage, right?¡±


    Both Abigail and Analise sensed that Lina was trying to please Abigail.


    Abigail responded calmly, ¡°It¡¯s fine. Someone will help me manage it.¡±


    At her words, Lina felt a bit embarrassed. The new Abigail was no longer the same as before. She had


    her hair done by a professional team, and even her outfits were delivered by a personal assistant.


    In the past, Lina would criticize her for spending money and buying things.


    Now, there was no one to control her. Other than having a lot of money, Abigail had many admirers


    who were willing to spend money on her.


    After the meal was served, Abigail took off her apron and sat down at the table.


    Just then, Colby returned, humming a tune. Annoyed, Lina immediately spoke up. ¡°You¡¯re always


    ying poker all day. You don¡¯t even know that Abigail is back.¡±


    ¡°Abigail is family. It¡¯s not like she doesn¡¯t know who I am,¡± Colby responded, genuinely puzzled by her


    suddenint.


    ncing at Abigail, Sean breathed a sigh of relief when he didn¡¯t notice any signs of difort in her


    expression.


    After dinner, Abigail went upstairs to prepare for a shower, and Lina followed her.


    Once in the room, Abigail looked at Lina with surprise and asked, ¡°Old Mrs. Graham, do need


    something?¡±


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    ¡°Your grandmother is busy in the kitchen, so I thought I¡¯d organize your wardrobe for Your new clothes


    from today are still out on the balcony,¡± Lina said awkwardly.


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    No need I can handle it myself¡± Alsigail didn¡¯t want I ina to interfere in her affairs


    Standing by the door. Lina stared directly at her and asked, ¡°Do you still hold a grudge against me


    because of what happened before? Do you think Em a malicious olddy?¡±


    Instantly, Abigail tell silent.


    Lina¡¯s eyes turned red, and she spoke self-deprecatingly. ¡°I know I¡¯m not worthy of you anymore. Even


    Sean isn¡¯t. I don¡¯t know why I did those things in the past.¡±


    Old Mrs. Graham, you used to look down on me and Grandma for no apparent reason Now, I have


    achieved sess at work and be a different person. In your mind, the granddaughter-inw who


    used to obey your everymand doesn¡¯t exist anymore, reced by the morous and


    aplished me¡± Abigail understood Lina¡¯s current state of mind all too well.


    In the past, Lina had never treated the weak and helpless kindly. Now, as Lina tried to please her


    stronger self. Abigail wondered if she should ept it. The answer was no


    Awkwardly, Lina watched Abigail and pulled at her clothes in embarrassment.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter whether I forgive you or not. You can consider Grandma a friend, but just treat me like


    a guest,¡± Abigail said calmly, walking toward the balcony.


    Not caring didn¡¯t mean she had to ept the hurtful things Lina did to her in the past. The thought of


    Lina¡¯s vicious face still made Abigail angry.


    After leaving Abigail¡¯s room, Lina felt somewhat aggrieved, but when she saw Sean, she immediately


    lowered her head and walked quickly toward the staircase.


    Sean followed her. ¡°The hurt from the past can¡¯t be erased by you trying to please her now. You know


    that, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m doing this because you pursue her so relentlessly. If you didn¡¯t pursue her, would I still


    need to do this?¡± she said angrily.


    ¡°Grandma, even if you apologize sincerely to her, it won¡¯t change anything, but you still need to


    apologize to her and Old Mrs. Quinn,¡± he said seriously.


    An overdue apology might not make a difference, but it was still necessary.


    ¡°She won¡¯t ept my apology. Forget it. If you two get married, you don¡¯t have toe back.¡± Lina


    said.


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    ¡°You¡¯re being stubborn again.¡± He sighed helplessly.


    ¡°Am I? I know I was terrible in the past, but look at how cold she is to me now.¡± Tears welled. up in her


    eyes.


    ¡°It¡¯s impossible for her to forgive you right now,¡± he said calmly. ¡°You¡¯re asking for forgiveness for the


    things you did wrong in the past after yielding a little. Aren¡¯t you overestimating yourself?¡±


    Shocked, she eyed him.


    Looking at her, he continued, ¡°She¡¯s na. Do you realize how many big celebrities in the


    entertainment industry seek her designs? She has tens of millions of followers on instagram. If each of


    them spits at you, it can drown you.¡±


    ¡°Why? Are you trying to threaten me?¡± Lina asked indignantly.


    Yet, Sean remained calm. ¡°I¡¯m not threatening you. Her rtionship with me hasn¡¯t been exposed yet,


    but sooner orter, it wille to light. If people find out you¡¯ve caused trouble. and made her suffer,


    you¡¯ll be publicly shamed. Netizens despise mistreatment of daughters- inw by mothers-inw.¡±


    When she heard that, she was taken aback, and her face was filled with a dazed expression.


    Tens of millions of followers? That¡¯s a huge number! In the past, Joan acted all high and mighty with


    just a million followers.


    ¡°Find an opportunity to apologize sincerely to her.¡± As he said that, he patted her shoulder.


    Feeling reluctant, she pursed her lips but didn¡¯t say much more.


    Just as Abigail was hanging her clothes, there was a sudden knock on her bedroom door. ¡°Come in,¡±


    she responded casually.


    Sean opened the door and walked in.


    The moment she saw him, she felt a bit ufortable. Why did hee to my room?


    ¡°Is there something you need?¡± She looked at him, her actions slowing down.


    ¡°Don¡¯t take what Grandma said tonight too seriously. Elderly people are always like that.¡± He didn¡¯t


    want to speak too much on behalf of Lina, as he was mainly worried that Abigail might feel pressured.


    ¡°I know. I won¡¯t let it bother me. From the moment I left your house, I stopped caring about her,¡± she


    said.


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    She couldn¡¯t get along with Lina, and that was her honest thought. The repugnant image of Lina was


    deeply etched in her mind.


    He made a hum of acknowledgment and didn¡¯t know what else to say. He looked at her for a moment


    before turning to leave.


    After taking a shower and blow-drying her hair, Abigail began designing on her tablet while sitting on


    the bed.


    She continued drawing until around 10 PM. Just then, Analise brought a ss of milk and gently


    opened the door. When she saw Abigail, she gave her a mischievous smile. ¡°Still not sleeping?¡±


    Abigail set down her tablet with a faint smile on her face. ¡°Yeah, just drawing. Thank you, Grandma.¡±


    The temperature of the milk ced on the bedside table was just right. She felt a warm sensation in her


    heart after taking a sip.


    ¡°What did the olddy talk to you about?¡± Analise asked, sitting on the edge of the bed with at kind


    smile.


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    ¡°Nothing much. She just wanted to please me, but I didn¡¯t ept it,¡± Abigail said frankly. Regardless of


    Analise¡¯s persuasion, she wanted to express her stance.


    ¡°I understand your feelings. Don¡¯t worry, you don¡¯t have to put up with it. You¡¯re not the same Abigail as


    before; you¡¯re na now.¡± With a smile, Analise patted her head.


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    Chapter 549 Just One Look


    Abigail worked tirelessly to prevent herself and her grandmother from being looked down upon by


    others.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandma.¡± With the ss of milk in her hand, she once again expressed her gratitude for


    Analise¡¯s understanding.


    Analise didn¡¯t follow Maisy¡¯s path, who had forced Eric to marry someone who harmed him for the sake


    of family harmony.


    ¡°Get some rest. Since you¡¯re here, just treat it as a vacation,¡± Analise instructed.


    In response, Abigail nodded once more.


    ¡°How was your day with Sean?¡± Analise couldn¡¯t help but ask again.


    ¡°It went well. Why do you ask?¡± Abigail pretended to ask seriously.


    With a smile, Analise replied, ¡°I¡¯m just curious. Getting along well is more important than anything else.


    I¡¯ll go back to my room now.¡±


    After she left, Abigail slowly sipped her milk, but her gaze was distant as if lost in thought.


    Time passed. On the third day, she received a call from Josh.


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    ¡°Can youe back to Capitalis?¡± He sounded urgent.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± she asked, still sounding calm.


    After a moment of silence, he said, ¡°Abigail, there are things we haven¡¯t exined. You should be


    aware of that, right?¡±


    She didn¡¯t answer and was about to hang up.


    Suddenly, he continued, ¡°Grandpa is dying. He had a sudden cerebral hemorrhage. He wants to see


    you.¡±


    ¡°What does it have to do with me?¡± Abigail coldly questioned him. ¡°Don¡¯t use something like this to


    manipte me and try to get me toe back. Okay?¡± She couldn¡¯t control her tone and continued,


    ¡°My grandma is my only grandmother, and that¡¯s the same for Grandpa! I don¡¯t have another


    grandfather!¡±


    Eric¡¯s voice quivered. ¡°Abigail, I beg you. Juste back and take a look. Just one look.¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for the sudden health crisis of his grandfather, he wouldn¡¯t have bothered her at


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    Abigail¡¯s eyes welled up with tears, and she remained silent, her chest heaving.


    At this moment, Sean entered the room and saw her standing there, clutching her phone. He


    approached her and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    With teary eyes, she looked at him. ¡°I-It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    She really hoped that the truth would remain buried until the day Analise peacefully departed. Why are


    they suddenly asking me to go back now?


    Hugging her shoulders, he said, ¡°Everything will be fine. Your grandma and I are here for you.¡±


    ¡°I know it¡¯s not right, but there are many things we want to exin to you on our side. Abigail, can you


    please give us a chance?¡± Josh continued speaking on the phone, but he was choking up. ¡°Grandpa


    had a cerebral hemorrhage when he heard about you.¡±


    Abigail sternly replied, ¡°What does that have to do with me? Why are you disturbing my life? I¡¯ve said it


    before; I¡¯m not! Don¡¯t disrupt my life. Why are you doing this to me? Your family didn¡¯t raise me, and


    neither did you appear when I needed my parents the most. Now, why do you want me to go back?¡±


    Veins were popping on her forehead. After doing so many things to hurt me, they are now telling me


    that we are a family?


    When Analise entered the room, she came forward to embrace Abigail, who was squeezing her phone


    tightly in her hand. Meanwhile, Lina stood at the room¡¯s door with a puzzled expression, and even


    Colby couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    On the phone, Josh repeatedly apologized to Abigail.


    After the call ended, Analise held Abigail and patted her back. ¡°Sean and I will apany you to


    Capitalis. No matter what happened in the past, we need to resolve it. Don¡¯t worry, Abigail. I will always


    be your grandma.¡±


    Lina, a littlete to understand, finally realized that Abigail¡¯s biological parents had found her. Her


    parents are from Capitalis?


    In the room, Abigail held Analise tightly. ¡°Grandma, I don¡¯t want to.¡±


    She was simply avoiding and resisting the Pearson Family. She didn¡¯t like them. She disliked the family


    that hadn¡¯t raised her and that had bullied her and Luna for Kelly.


    If they hadn¡¯t attacked I..Moon, Luna wouldn¡¯t have provoked Kelly, and all the subsequent events


    wouldn¡¯t have happened.


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    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Abigail. Your situation back then was veryplex, and I want to know the truth ast well.¡±


    Analise coaxed her.


    Yet, Abigail remained clung to her and swayed her body, clearly being like a child asking for


    constion.


    Watching from the side, Sean couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and stopped worrying so much.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my dear. Let¡¯s go and find out the truth, no matter what happened back then. I¡¯m more


    eager than you to know what really happened.¡± Analise continued tofort her.


    Gradually, Abigail calmed down, and she looked up at Analise, whispering, ¡°Okay.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll say you¡¯re mine, and no one can take you away from me. Cameron said that I¡¯m a


    toughdy. If they try to take you from me, I¡¯ll confront them.¡± Analise stood proudly. with her hands on


    her hips.


    ¡°Why does Cameron give you such nicknames?¡± Abigail was amused.


    Smiling, Analise said, ¡°That guy is a joker; he can get along with people of all ages.¡±


    As Abigail smiled, she nced at Sean and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.


    Lina, who was standing at the door, asked awkwardly, ¡°Abigail has found her family?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Analise replied.


    ¡°Then, go back and take a look. You should find out why they abandoned you so cruelly back then,¡±


    Lina said tentatively.


    ¡°Abigail, the Graham Family also supports you. So what if it¡¯s a family from Capitalis? I was a


    remarkable figure when I was young. I¡¯m not afraid of them at all.¡± Colby puffed out his chest and spoke


    firmly.


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    Chapter 550 The Pearson Family Is A Snake Pit


    Upon hearing Colby¡¯s words, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but reflect on how, despite all the twists. and turns,


    they had ended up right back where they started.


    ¡°Thank you, Grandpa,¡± she replied gratefully.


    Colby gently patted her hand and said, ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal. They just want you to reconnect with your


    roots. As long as they didn¡¯t abandon you, everything can be negotiated. If they did abandon you. we¡¯ll


    simply ignore them. We won¡¯t let them im you without facing the consequences of their actions once


    you be famous!¡±


    Lina nodded in agreement and added, ¡°That¡¯s right. They only have themselves to me for being too


    weak to protect a child. I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m saying the right thing or if Abigail will listen to my advice, but


    it¡¯s all I can say.¡±


    Abigailposed herself and, apanied by Analise and Sean, headed to Capitalis.


    Although Sean had nned to remain in hiding for a while longer, he understood that Abigail¡¯s family


    matter took precedence.


    When they arrived in Capitalis, Abigail¡¯s expression darkened upon seeing Josh waiting to pick her up.


    Luna quickly rushed over and grabbed her hand, while Analise offered her support by holding Abigail¡¯s


    other hand.


    Sean took the initiative to walk beside Josh and asked, ¡°How is Old Mr. Pearson?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s in surgery. Even if he doesn¡¯t make it, at least he¡¯ll have met Abigail,¡± Josh replied, his voice filled


    with intense sorrow.


    Abigail felt nothing upon hearing this news. After all, Old Mr. Pearson was just a stranger to her. They


    had met a few times in the past, but she had forgotten what he looked like.


    Sean nced at her, relieved to see that she didn¡¯t seem affected.


    At the hospital, Lawrence and Scarlett were overjoyed to see Abigail.


    Lawrence approached Abigail first, scanning her up and down before finally saying. ¡°Tin sorry, Abby. I


    was foolish back then. I failed to take care of you and lost you.¡±


    Abigail stared at him coldly, not saying a word.


    Meanwhile, Scarlett was already in tears.


    Patricia¡¯s face stiffened and she visibly appeared unhappy upon witnessing Abigail¡¯s reaction.


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    She felt no love for her long-lost granddaughter, especially since Abigail had shown no concern for Lily


    and even sabotaged her.


    Realizing that Patricia wouldn¡¯t speak, Lawrence continued, ¡°We didn¡¯t n on disturbing. you, but Dad


    suddenly had a cerebral hemorrhage. You¡¯ve always been on his mind. He talks about you every


    day¡­¡±


    Interrupting him abruptly, Abigail asked, ¡°How was I lost back then?¡±


    Just then, Analise asked, ¡°Where is Martha? Are Vincent and Martha scheming back home?¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Scarlett asked, wiping away her tears.


    ¡°Back then, when I came to Capitalis to find your family, I was almost killed at the bus station. Martha


    was behind that, wasn¡¯t she?¡± Analise had initially nned to let bygones be bygones since she could


    stay with Abigail, but certain issues needed rification when the time was right.


    Sean looked at Analise, knowing that she was about to reveal the truth today.


    Abigail also looked at Analise, astonishment written across her face.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think you can nder Vincent¡¯s wife just because you¡¯ve raised my granddaughter for a few


    years!¡± Patricia snapped.


    ¡°nder? If Martha didn¡¯t look exactly like Scarlett, I would¡¯ve thought your family couldn¡¯t even tolerate


    the presence of a little girl. I only realized what was going on after I went home and thought about it. I


    don¡¯t want Abigail to return to your family because it¡¯s a snake pit here!¡± Analise furiously retorted.


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    ¡°Grandma, we¡¯re at the hospital,¡± Abigail reminded her.


    The group decided to continue their conversation outside.


    Once they were outside, Lawrence sincerely asked Analise, ¡°What happened back then?¡±


    ¡°Summon Vincent and Martha now!¡± Analise demanded, her face dark.


    The Pearsons were all confused, but Lawrence still called Vincent.


    When Vincent and Martha arrived with Lily, they were shocked and panicked upon seeing Abigail and


    her group.


    Analise looked directly at Martha and immediately asked, ¡°Because of this face, I thought Scarlett had


    been the one to push her own daughter into the ocean. If I hadn¡¯t stumbled upon them by chance,


    Abigail would¡¯ve drowned.¡±


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    ¡°I didn¡¯t understand how a mother could be so cruel to her child, but I didn¡¯t dare say a word because I


    know how powerful the Pearsons are. I lived in fear day and night that Abigail would be discovered¡­¡±


    Analise began, her voice filled with. anger.


    Back then, Analise was one of the vigers showing guests around Quinn Vige. Late one evening, a


    storm suddenly started, and she went to check on the tourists to ensure they were all ounted for.


    When she realized two of them were missing, she immediately began. searching for them. That¡¯s when


    she saw Martha leading a young Abigail onto a boat. When the boat was over 300 feet away from the


    shore, Martha pushed Abigail overboard.


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    Martha believed that no one had witnessed her actions, but Analise was deeply invested in the growth


    and prosperity of Quinn Vige. This motivated her to ensure the safety of all the tourists visiting the


    vige. She understood that any mishap could hinder the vige¡¯s progress.


    ¡°I rescued Abigail, but due to theck of oxygen to her brain, shepletely forgot about the most


    traumatic moment of her life and her time with the Pearsons. She genuinely believed. that I was her


    grandmother,¡± Analise exined, gently holding Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°This poor child. My husband and I


    deliberately kept her past a secret, fearing that it would attract


    trouble.¡±


    ¡°If Josh hadn¡¯t searched for her, we would have left things as they were. Martha, it was you, wasn¡¯t it?¡±


    Analise suddenly turned to Vincent¡¯s wife.


    ¡°You¡¯re lying! I bet you¡¯re using me because you and your husband kidnapped the child!¡± Martha


    sharply retorted.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you deny it. It¡¯s all in the past now. I only wanted to share what I witnessed,¡± Analise


    replied, unfazed by Martha¡¯s refusal to admit her guilt. Martha held no significance to her or Abigail.


    At that moment, Sean interjected, ¡°Vincent, I¡¯m surprised that you survived the incident at Golden


    Triangle.¡±


    ¡°What are you implying?¡± Vincent retorted.


    ¡°How dare you, outsiders, defame my son?¡± Patricia eximed.


    ¡°Mom, you know me. I¡¯ve always followed your guidance,¡± Vincent innocently stated, looking at Patricia


    with pleading eyes.


    ¡°Martha Harper, did youmit this act or not?¡± Lawrence abruptly asked.


    ¡°Lawrence, why would I do such a thing? You¡¯ve witnessed how much I love and cherish her.¡± Martha


    promptly argued.


    His eyes


    turned icy cold. ¡°Even now, you refuse to admit it. Do you know what I¡¯ve been doing for the past few


    days? I¡¯ve been investigating your actions! Why have all our previous inquiries yielded no results? It¡¯s


    because the person who lost Abby was one of us! We never suspected anyone within the family, so we


    always came up empty-handed!¡±


    ¡°Twenty-one years ago, my daughter was only four years old. You managed to deceive her into


    following you from kindergarten because you bear a striking resemnce to Scarlett,¡± he continued,


    suppressing his fury throughout.


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    Scarlett stared at her twin sister in disbelief.


    ¡°On that day, you took advantage of the fact that Scarlett had to discuss a project with the Quinns and


    used the private jet to bring Abby to Quinn Vige, where you pushed her into the sea!¡± Lawrence


    dered. Over the past few days, he had meticulously examined Martha and Vincent¡¯s travel records,


    focusing on the family-owned vehicles from that time.


    ¡°Why?¡± Scarlett eximed, her voice filled with disbelief as she looked at Martha. ¡°You¡¯re Abby¡¯s aunt.


    She adored you! How could you do such a thing?¡±


    ¡°M-Maybe Lawrence is mistaken.¡± Martha sobbed.


    However, Scarlett stepped forward and pped Martha across the face. ¡°All these years, Lawrence has


    aged prematurely from the stress of searching for Abby. Year after year, he delved into every case of


    child abduction he could find. He had to witness the torture and exploitation of those young girls, who


    were sold to impoverished rural viges and forced to bear children while still being children


    themselves. Those girls were mistreated and tormented by countless vigers. He lived in constant


    fear, unable to sleep. Do you think that¡¯s fair to me or to the Pearsons?¡±


    The force of the p caused Martha to fall to the ground. Her eyes widened as she said, ¡°I¡¯m your


    younger sister, and you hit me!¡±


    ¡°Abby is my own flesh and blood! You watched us suffer and cry day after day for her! How could you


    bear to do that? How could you?¡± Scarlett screamed, grabbing Martha¡¯s hair as if she had lost her


    sanity.


    Martha¡¯s eyes gradually turned cold. ¡°I couldn¡¯t bear to see you living a happy life. I loved Lawrence


    first. I worked so hard, only for you to steal him away from me. You¡¯re just an ountant. What right do


    you have?¡±


    Scarlett pped her once again. ¡°Just because I¡¯m kinder than you! Is that enough justification? Let me


    make it clear: we are no longer sisters. I¡¯m going to sue you!¡±


    She then pushed Martha away and, with trembling fingers, pulled out her phone to call the police.


    ¡°Scarlett!¡± Patricia barked.


    ¡°Do you want me to spare them? No way. If it weren¡¯t for Analise, my daughter would be dead! I will


    never let them go!¡± Scarlett shrieked.


    Lawrence wrapped his arms around her, silently pressing his lips together.


    The truth turned out to bepletely different from what Abigail had anticipated.


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    Sean walked to her side and held her hand.


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    Scarlett, you¡¯ve found your daughter. We need to consider the long-term implications Sean began.


    ¡°Mom, what is there to consider? Martha and Vincent want to harm my daughter because they want a


    marriage alliance with the Davidsons!¡± Lawrence interrupted.


    ¡°Dad¡¯s stroke came out of nowhere. Are we sure Vincent had nothing to do with it?¡± he continued.


    The Pearsons were a family in turmoil.


    Abigail had no idea what was happening.


    ¡°Lawrence, he¡¯s your younger brother,¡± Patricia¡¯s eyes welled up with tears.


    ¡°I¡¯m also his older brother. His wife pushed my daughter into the sea! How dare they?¡± Lawrence


    roared, his eyes also filled with anger.


    ¡°Vincent, did you know that Martha did this?¡± Patricia turned to Vincent.


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    Vincent stared coldly at Patricia and replied, ¡°Yes, I did.¡±


    There was nothing more to be said about it.


    Lawrence released Scarlett and loosened his tie before delivering a vicious punch to Vincent.


    ¡°You heartless monster! You won¡¯t even spare a four-year-old girl! She¡¯s your niece! Are you even


    human? What have I ever done to you, you bastard?¡± Lawrence then kicked Vincent, causing him to


    crash to the ground.


    As Lawrence reflected on the situation, he realized that Martha and Vincent were the ones who found


    Kelly. Kelly was also the one who relentlessly targeted Abigail, going to great lengths to harm his own


    daughter.


    Tears streamed down Scarlett¡¯s cheeks. ¡°What a cursed family. How did I end up with a sister like you?


    The one who hurt my daughter is actually my own sister!¡±


    After crying out in anguish, she clutched her chest frantically, struggling to catch her breath. Her face


    quickly turned pale.


    Sean hurried over to support her. As she continued to grip the fabric above her heart, her brows


    furrowed in pain. ¡°It¡¯s my fault. It¡¯s all my fault¡­¡±


    Before she could finish speaking, she expelled arge mouthful of blood.


    Lawrence rushed over to embrace her. ¡°Scarlett¡­¡±


    She leaned into his arms, still crying. ¡°It¡¯s my fault, Lawrence. I-I shouldn¡¯t have been so focused on my


    work. I allowed the witch to harm our Abby¡­ It¡¯s my fault¡­¡±


    Tears continued to roll down her cheeks.


    Analise nudged Abigail.


    Abigail reluctantly stepped forward to hold Scarlett¡¯s hand.


    Scarlett looked at her, tears streaming down her face. ¡°Abby, my daughter¡­ I¡¯ve missed you. I miss


    you so much that I can¡¯t sleep at all. My heart aches with fear. It¡¯s my fault. I didn¡¯t¡­.. I didn¡¯t protect


    you¡­¡±


    ¡°The doctor is here,¡± Josh announced.


    Scarlett was ced on a stretcher. Even as her body trembled, she held tightly onto Abigail¡¯s


    hand.


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    Abigail apanied her into the hospital. Meanwhile, Lawrence anxiously said, ¡°Abby¡¯s back, Scarlett.


    You have to stay strong. Don¡¯t leave us behind¡­¡±


    Scarlett was wheeled into the operating theater.


    Sean remained by Abigail¡¯s side the entire time, not uttering a word.


    Patricia¡¯s mind went nk. She couldn¡¯tprehend how her family had reached this point.


    ¡°Mom¡­¡± Lily called out to Martha.


    Martha silently wrapped her arms around Lily.


    Josh took out his phone to call the police when Patricia suddenly dered, ¡°We will wait for your


    grandfather to wake up before taking any action. No one is allowed to do anything until then!¡±


    ¡°If you insist on siding with Vincent, I want nothing to do with you. Since you can love and favor your


    second son, I can choose my daughter over you. I won¡¯t forgive Martha and Vincent!¡± Lawrence¡¯s eyes


    were bloodshot. ¡°They destroyed my family, and now my wife is sick! There will be no peace between


    us!¡±


    ¡°Abby is back. They also know what they did was wrong¡­¡±


    ¡°Who said that? If they knew they were wrong, they wouldn¡¯t have lied and imed that Kelly was my


    sister!¡± Josh interjected.


    ¡°Josh, I¡¯m talking to your father. Shut up!¡± Patricia snapped.


    With anger in his eyes, Josh dered, ¡°Abby is my sister. Our family is united. If you insist on helping


    my uncle, then we¡¯ll see you in court!¡±


    ¡°You rebellious child!¡± Patricia scolded.


    ¡°Abby, you and Analise must be exhausted. Go to the hotel for now. Once your grandfather wakes up,


    you can visit him if you want. I won¡¯t force you to see him.¡± Lawrence was also exhausted.


    He was overwhelmed with emotions and no longer wanted to argue with Patricia


    Abigail silently pondered for a few moments. I¡¯ll wait a little longer


    She then turned to Sean ¡°Take Grandma to the hotel room so she can rest


    ¡°Aby, do you want me to stay here with you? Analise gently asked, holding Abigail¡¯s trembling hands


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    ¡°It¡¯s fine. You¡¯re not like me. You¡¯re already exhausted from traveling. Go get some rest first.¡± Abigail


    smiled in response.


    ¡°Sean, stay here and take care of her. Luna can take me to the hotel,¡± Analise said, releasing Abigail¡¯s


    hands.


    Abigail didn¡¯t object. She simply looked down and pressed her hands together.


    Luna and Josh escorted Analise out of the hospital.


    so, the


    And so,


    group waited for news outside the operating theater.


    Finally, Cameron arrived. Sean looked at him and instructed, ¡°Get your boss a cup of warm


    water.¡±


    Abigail had lost all warmth in her body.


    Sean knew she was scared. She was terrified that Scarlett might not make it. Despite her previous


    animosity towards Scarlett, once the misunderstanding was cleared, she still considered Scarlett her


    mother. She might not feel love for her, but it was a fact that Scarlett had gone through a few tough


    years.


    Cameron poured her a cup of warm, honeyed water.


    Abigail wrapped her hands around the cup, her trembling intensifying.


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    ¡°Sean¡­¡± she called out helplessly.


    Sean quickly took the cup from her and enveloped her in a tight embrace.


    Although her face appeared numb, her body had been shaking the entire time.


    She didn¡¯t understand why this was happening. She had considered many possible oues. The


    worst-case scenario was that her parents didn¡¯t want her. Perhaps she was kidnapped when she was


    young¡­.


    However, she never imagined this possibility.


    Her own aunt had plotted against her, pushing her into the ocean.


    Her parents had suffered for over 20 years, enduring intense agony, while she had forgotten about the


    scariest moment of her life.


    She nestled into his arms, finally unable to hold back the tears streaming down her face.


    She didn¡¯t know why she was crying. All she knew was that she was in immense pain.


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    Sobs reverberated through the air.


    Abigail softly whimpered and whined like a bullied child.


    Sean held her close and patted her back. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m here.¡±


    Her wails came from deep within her soul.


    The sight of her tears distressed Lawrence so much that he raised his hands to cover his forehead and


    face as tears streamed uncontrobly down his cheeks.


    He did not know what he had done to make his beloved family members kidnap his precious


    daughter¡­ They even wanted her dead!


    Lte ran over and hugged Lawrence. ¡°Uncle, Abby is back. It¡¯ll be fine. Everything will be okay.¡±


    As she said that, she started crying as well.


    Scarlett, who was finally wheeled out of the operating theater, was still unconscious.


    Abigail and Sean stood up together. Her eyes were red.


    ¡°How is she?¡± Lawrence asked the doctor.


    ¡°One of her blood vessels ruptured due to her agitated state. She¡¯s fine now,¡± the doctor replied.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but sigh with relief.


    Sean tightened his grip around her hand as he gave her aforting look.


    Meanwhile, Lawrence¡¯s legs went weak. He nearly copsed.


    Cameron caught him just in time. ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s fine. She¡¯s fine¡­¡± Lawrence repeated.


    Sean could tell that Patricia favored Vincent over Lawrence.


    That was why even if Lawrence wanted to punish Vincent, he still had to seek permission from Patricia.


    After thinking it through, Sean decided it was best to uncover everything Vincent had ever


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    done as soon as possible. Otherwise, the entire family would have to tolerate Vincent¡¯s


    presence.


    Two hourster, Scarlett woke


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    As soon as she woke up, she called for Abigail. ¡°Abby! My daughter¡­¡±


    Abigail swiftly stepped forward and slid her hand into Scarlett¡¯s.


    Scarlett gradually calmed down when she felt Abigail¡¯s hand in hers. She stared at Abigail for a few


    long, silent moments before dazedlymenting, ¡°You look so much like me. You¡¯re beautiful¡­¡±


    She then ced Abigail¡¯s hand on her chest. ¡°My Abby¡­¡±


    She couldn¡¯t bear to let go of Abigail at all.


    Abigail had no choice but to allow herself to be held.


    Lawrence sat near them for a while before leaving the room.


    When he returned, he had food in his arms.


    ¡°Here¡¯s your favorite drink from when you were young. I didn¡¯t like to let you drink this before. Do you


    still like it?¡± he asked, holding out a carton of milk to Abigail.


    Abigail had always loved boxed milk. Analise would buy them for her as well.


    ¡°I would like it warm,¡± she gently said.


    ¡°Okay. I¡¯ll heat it up for you.¡± Lawrence then hurried away to fill up the thermal sk he had just bought


    with hot water.


    Even as he rushed around the room, he still found the time to hand Sean a box of strawberries. ¡°Have


    something to eat as well.


    Thank you,¡± Sean said, epting the strawberries.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Lawrence then turned to check if the milk was warm enough.


    Scarlett soon fell asleep while still holding onto Abigail¡¯s hand.


    ¡°Lawrence,¡± Sean suddenly called out while holding a strawberry.


    Lawrence looked over from where he was standing near the kettle. ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Would you believe me if I say I saw Vincent at the Golden Triangle?¡± Sean asked.


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    ¡°That couple¡¯s hearts are as ck as the void. It¡¯s not surprising for them to appear there. You¡¯re trying


    to say that he must surely own a few illegally acquired assets, right?¡± Lawrence¡¯s hands trembled in


    fury as he said that.


    ¡°Yes. I estimate that he has been doing this for more than 20 years. I don¡¯t understand, though. Is he


    that desperate for money?¡± Sean couldn¡¯t think of any motivation for Vincent to dabble in illegally


    acquired assets.


    ¡°When a person is greedy, wealth or theck of wealth has nothing to do with their actions,¡± Lawrence


    coldly replied.


    After saying that, he hurriedly tested the warmth of the carton of milk. Once he was certain it was warm


    enough, he held it out to Abigail. He had even inserted the straw for her.


    Abigail epted the boxed milk and took a small sip.


    Sean found it amusing as he had never seen her drink from milk cartons before. She actually asked


    Lawrence to warm one up for her.


    ¡°I suspect he wants to marry into the Davidsons because he needs connections forundering,¡± Sean


    said.


    Lawrence nodded. ¡°That sounds like a reasonable guess. Do you need my help?¡±


    money


    ¡°I¡¯m helping you right now.¡± There was azy look in Sean¡¯s eyes. After all, this all started because of a


    fight between Pearson family members. It was up to Lawrence how far he wanted to take this.


    Lawrence gently nodded. Just as he was about to speak, Lte ran in and whispered, ¡°Grandpa is


    out. The surgery was a sess.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to check on him, Abby. Rest here for now,¡± Lawrence said to Abigail with a doting and


    extremely careful voice.


    Abigail hummed in response.


    After Lawrence left the room, Sean walked over to Abigail with his box of strawberries. He then ced


    a strawberry on her lips.


    ¡°I have hands,¡± she said.


    He raised an eyebrow. ¡°You don¡¯t have any hands free.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± She ced her carton of milk down and grabbed the strawberry from him before


    shoving it into her mouth.


    He leaned over to look into her eyes. ¡°What do you think of all this?¡±


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    ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± All she felt was confusion.


    When the fight was happening, she was overwhelmed by distress. Now that she had calmed down, she


    didn¡¯t feel strongly about the situation.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Sometimes, you just need time. Don¡¯t force yourself to ept what¡¯s happening. Slowly


    process it all,¡± he said, patting her hand. ¡°Now, little girl, what other types of milk do you want?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not a kid! What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± she unhappily retorted.

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    Sean chuckled softly as he sat down beside Abigail and gazed at Scarlett¡¯s sleeping face. He gently


    spoke, ¡°When I was young, my parents passed away and my grandparents raised me. The year they


    died, I was struck by a grave illness that affected both my physical and mental


    health.¡±


    Abigail remained silent, gnawing at her straw.


    ¡°People say that men don¡¯t cry easily, but I couldn¡¯t help but sob my heart out every day,¡± he


    confessed, having already forgotten the trauma of losing his parents.


    He believed that he would never recover from the pain, but time proved to be cruel. Gradually, all the


    pain and sorrow he felt faded away.


    She looked at him intently. ¡°What happened next?¡±


    ¡°A monthter, I didn¡¯t cry as often as before. A yearter, I stopped crying altogether. Now, I have


    almost forgotten the agonizing pain I felt back then. At most, I just miss them,¡± Sean replied, cing a


    strawberry in his mouth.


    ¡°Are


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    you telling me to cherish the present?¡± Abigail¡¯s eyes sparkled with rity.


    ¡°Abigail.¡± He spoke her name solemnly for the first time.


    ¡°Just get to the point. There¡¯s no need to be like this,¡± she said, furrowing her brow.


    He gently stroked her hair. ¡°I find it strange. You¡¯ve been away from them for over 20 years, yet time


    hasn¡¯t worn away their love for you. Is it because I am naturally cold-hearted? Is that why time can


    erode my love for my parents?¡±


    She had no answer for him.


    Indeed. Why?


    However, she had heard someonepare a parent¡¯s love for their children to a one-way stream that


    rarely flowed in the opposite direction.


    The elders she knew often used this analogy to describe the love parents felt for their children.


    ording to them, a parent¡¯s love for their children would always be greater than the children¡¯s love for


    them.


    Abigail looked at Scarlett and wondered if that was true.


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    ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. I¡¯m just expressing my confusion,¡± Sean said, standing up.


    ¡°I¡¯m not overthinking anything,¡± she calmly stated.


    It wasn¡¯t long before Lawrence returned.


    ¡°Dad¡¯s in the ICU, so it¡¯ll be a while before he wakes up,¡± he informed Abigail.


    She simply nodded.


    Lawrence knew that asking her to ept the Pearsons now was too much and too soon, so he didn¡¯t


    say anything more about Old Mr. Pearson¡¯s condition.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t rested at all since you arrived here. Everything at the hospital has been taken care of now.


    Go rest. I¡¯ll have the family driver escort you-¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll just stay in my office,¡± Abigail interrupted him.


    The Pearsons were still strangers to her. Moreover, Kelly might have lived in the room she would be


    assigned to.


    ¡°O-Okay.¡± Lawrence felt disappointed.


    She ignored him and left the room.


    Sean waited for her to walk out the door before muttering to Lawrence, ¡°You¡¯ve endured over 20 years


    of agony. A few more days is nothing.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Lawrence took a deep breath and suddenly felt uplifted. ¡°She¡¯s already back. I have the


    rest of our lives to make up for our mistakes.¡±


    ¡°Except for being overly protective of Kelly, nothing about the circumstances can be med on you,¡±


    Sean stated.


    He couldn¡¯t forgive Lawrence and Scarlett on Abigail¡¯s behalf. However, the pain they felt from being


    betrayed by the person they trusted the most would be greater than if it were done by anyone else.


    Still, Sean was satisfied with what the couple had done today.


    ¡°I¡¯m d she has you,¡± Lawrence suddenlymented.


    ¡°Thank you.¡± Sean¡¯s mood brightened. After bidding farewell to Lawrence, he left to catch up with


    Abigail.


    Abigail waited outside the hospital for a long time. When Sean walked out of the hospital doors, she


    turned to look at him coldly.


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    ¡°What is it?¡± he asked as he approached her.


    ¡°Your attempt to win favor with them is very obvious,¡± she calmly stated. ¡°You already knew who I was


    when you agreed to the engagement with the Pearsons, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Grandma told me your true identity a long time ago, but she didn¡¯t tell you because she was afraid of


    losing you. Secondly, she didn¡¯t trust the Pearsons. She was scared that you were pushed into the sea


    because they didn¡¯t want you. Maybe they wanted you dead because you are evidence of some dark


    secret. So, we buried the truth deep in our hearts,¡± he exined slowly. ¡°Of course, I had my own


    motives when I agreed to the engagement.¡±


    She scoffed coldly and sat in the car. She remained silent, her face frosty.


    He sat beside her and looked at her profile. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry. I did it because I didn¡¯t want to lose you.


    ¡°I¡¯m tired.¡± She closed her eyes.


    There were so many things that those around her knew while she was kept in the dark.


    Did they see her as impulsive and hasty?


    Analise would rather trust Sean than her.


    They had lived together for years. Even if she epted the Pearsons as her family, she would. never


    abandon Analise.


    Sean fell silent for a long moment before saying, ¡°Grandma was too scared to tell you anything


    because she loves you too much. Her love made her cling to you so that no one else could take you


    away. Since she has chosen to speak up, it means she has also learned to let go. because she loves


    you.¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡± Naturally, she would never me Analise for that.


    Even if Analise didn¡¯t trust Abigail, it was only because her love for Abigail was deep enough. to make


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    ¡°She will always be my grandma,¡± Abigail said softly as she gazed out the window. Analise had given


    her life, so she would forever be her grandmother.


    Sean held her hand and said, ¡°She¡¯s my grandma too.¡±


    Abigail pulled her hand away and said, ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re up to when you pleased


    him today.¡±


    Sean blinked innocently and asked, ¡°Please who?¡±


    ¡°Stop pretending.¡± Abigail wished she could strangle him.


    ¡°I was just touched by what he and Madam Harper did. I¡¯m willing to be friends with anyone who stands


    by your side,¡± Sean said cleverly.


    Abigail snorted. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me without asking next time. The reason I leaned on you and cried today


    was because I feel sad, but that doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯ve epted you!¡±


    ¡°Should I work harder then?¡± Sean asked.


    Abigail didn¡¯t answer him.


    Back in L.Moon, she took a shower and went to rest. Seany on the couch in the office, pondering


    Abigail¡¯s words.


    She said she hadn¡¯t epted me yet. Does that mean I can court her now? Sean was thrilled by this


    thought and hugged the cushion beside him. As he slept with happiness in his heart, he had a dream


    about himself and Abigail being intimate. When he woke up, Analise was awkwardly covering him with


    a nket.


    ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn,¡± Sean said in a hoarse voice.


    ¡°You¡¯d better not let Abigail see you like this,¡± Analise, an experienced person, was only momentarily


    embarrassed before she smiled and left.


    Sean sighed and covered himself with the cushion. Then, he turned to look at Abigail, who was working


    at the desk. ¡°When did you wake up?¡±


    ¡°Not too long ago. Take a shower. We¡¯re taking Grandma out for dinner,¡± Abigail replied without looking


    up.


    He used to be a workaholic, but now it was Abigail who was a workaholic.


    Sean hummed in acknowledgment.


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    Abigail noticed he wasn¡¯t moving and looked at him. ¡°Hurry up. Why are you still sitting there?¡±


    ¡°I had a dream.¡± Sean said as he stared at her with his deep gaze as if he was looking into her soul.


    Since Abigail was once married to him, she immediately understood the hidden meaning of his words.


    In that split second, she blushed and lowered her head, pretending to be unaffected. ¡°If you had a


    dream, then so be it. I know your situation. You don¡¯t have to be shy. Hurry up and take a shower.¡±


    ¡°In my dream, I kept calling your name repeatedly,¡± Sean continued.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Abigail raised her voice as her face reddened. She blushed even more, looking


    cute.


    Sean chuckled and stood up as he threw the nket off. ¡°You¡¯re right. There¡¯s no need to hide. since


    you¡¯ve seen me in all sorts of situations.¡±


    Abigail identally saw something she shouldn¡¯t have and quickly looked away. ¡°Pervert!¡±


    ¡°Only to you,¡± Sean replied before heading to the bathroom.


    Half an hourter, Abigail heard Sean¡¯s voice from the bathroom. ¡°Ms. Quinn, there are no men¡¯s


    clothes in the bathroom. What should I do? I don¡¯t have anything to wear.¡±


    Abigail took a deep breath as she realized there were no men¡¯s belongings here since no men lived


    here. Then, she approached the bathroom door and said to Sean, ¡°I¡¯ll have Cameron. buy you some


    new clothes. Wait a moment.¡±


    ¡°Do


    you have any new towels? I feel awkward standing in here,¡± Sean asked.


    Fortunately, she did have some.


    Abigail sent a message to Cameron while saying, ¡°Hold on. I¡¯ll bring you a towel.¡± She found a new


    towel in the cab. Luckily, it wasrge enough to cover him.


    She arrived at the bathroom door and knocked. Sean opened the door without warning, and Abigail


    identally saw his full body, leaving her stunned.


    ¡°Since you¡¯ve looked, you have to be responsible for me,¡± Sean teased her before taking the towel from


    her and closing the door.


    Abigail gritted her teeth and said, ¡°You showed yourself to me. I¡¯m not responsible for anything!¡± Then,


    she turned away with a reddened face. As she sat back down in her chair, she took a deep breath, but


    she still couldn¡¯t help her mind from wandering.


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    Sean still had a nice body. When they were still married, she often had thoughts about him. Back then,


    although they didn¡¯t have feelings for each other, the intimacy was indeed top-


    notch.


    ¡°What are you thinking, Ms. Quinn?¡± Sean¡¯s voice suddenly interrupted Abigail¡¯s thoughts.


    She red at him and retorted, ¡°Why do you care? Also, why did you call me all of a sudden?¡±


    ¡°It just came out naturally when I saw you sitting by the desk,¡± Sean replied as he sat on the couch with


    the towel wrapped around him.


    Abigail looked at him and nced at his abs before quickly shifting her


    gaze away.


    Sean couldn¡¯t help but smile at her shy behavior.


    He said nothing, and Abigail tried her best to focus on her work. As she gradually calmed down, Sean


    said, ¡°Ms. Quinn.¡±


    Abigail instinctively looked up and saw Sean lying on the couch on his side, looking at her with his


    beautiful eyes. Her heart began to race, and her face turned red uncontrobly.


    ¡°What¡¯s the WiFi password here?¡± Sean¡¯s voice seemed intentionally seductive, making it all the more


    enticing.


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    Abigail pressed her hand against her racing heart, unable to handle the situation any longer. ¡°Is this the


    only way you can get attention?¡± she asked, frustration evident in her voice.


    ¡°No, but I need to connect to yourpany¡¯s WiFi,¡± Sean replied casually.


    Abigail recited a series of numbers, trying to distract herself from Sean¡¯s distracting


    presence.


    He¡¯s doing this on purpose, isn¡¯t he? Abigail thought, but Sean didn¡¯t make any further moves.


    Once Sean sessfully connected to the WiFi, he nced at Abigail¡¯s flushed ear and smiled


    knowingly.


    Meanwhile, Cameron walked alongside Analise, carrying Sean¡¯s clothes. The two of them had finished


    their meal and were now enjoying the vibrant neon lights of the street.


    ¡°I wonder when Mr. Graham will allow me to return,¡± Cameron mumbled, savoring amb sausage that


    Analise held for him.


    Analise fed Cameron with her left hand, while holding her own sausage in her right. ¡°My teeth aren¡¯t in


    great shape. It¡¯s difficult to chew this sausage.¡±


    ¡°Bring it closer, Grandma,¡± Cameron said, stretching his neck towards Analise.


    Analise looked at him affectionately and remarked, ¡°You¡¯re such a glutton.¡±


    Cameron chuckled. ¡°My real grandma passed away a long time ago. When I¡¯m with fortunate to see


    how everyone admires us.¡±


    you,


    I feel


    Hearing his words, Analise looked at him with sympathy and asked, ¡°Where are your parents?¡±


    ¡°My dad was an alcoholic, a gambler, and abusive. He drove my mom to the point where she couldn¡¯t


    bear it anymore and she tragically took her own life by jumping into a river,¡± Cameron exined calmly.


    Analise was taken aback. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to bring up such painful memories.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandma. It¡¯s fine. Let me tell you something. After my mom¡¯s death, my dad started


    abusing me. We would have violent fights, using chairs and even kitchen knives. We would attack each


    other, terrifying the neighbors. At that time, nobody dared to mess with my family,¡± Cameron shared.


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    Analise handed him thergest skewer and asked softly, ¡°What happened next?¡±


    ¡°One day, while he was drunk, my dad stumbled into a pit in the vige and died. I felt relieved when I


    heard the news,¡± Cameron continued. Then, he sighed. ¡°But less than at month after his death, my


    uncle¡¯s family took over our house. I became homeless and had to go to the city to find work.


    Unfortunately, nobody wanted to hire me because I was too young.¡±


    Analise felt tears welling up in her eyes as she listened. ¡°You¡¯ve had a difficult life.¡±


    Cameron smiled. ¡°Many kids have had it tough. During that time, more than a dozen of us were


    kidnapped. Some had their legs broken, some had their hands cut off, and others had their eyes


    burned. Luckily, because my dad used to beat me so much, I learned to fight back, which saved me


    from losing my limbs.¡±


    ¡°Stop, Cameron. I feel so sorry for you,¡± Analise said, her eyes reddening.


    ¡°I¡¯m sharing this so you can understand my past,¡± Cameron said with a happy smile. ¡°I envy Ms. Quinn


    for having such a wonderful grandma like you. If someone had found me back then, would I have been


    as lucky as her?¡±


    Analise leaned closer and rested her head against his chest. ¡°I can take care of you now. Just follow


    Abigail, and I¡¯ll protect you.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Grandma!¡± Cameron replied, his smile brightening.


    The duo continued their stroll, finishing their food as they walked. Analise listened attentively to


    Cameron¡¯s stories, learning about his time in the human trafficking


    organization, enduring daily beatings and severe injuries. Yet, he fought relentlessly for his life, which


    terrified the human traffickers.


    They thought I was a tough guy, so they wanted me to work for them. I pretended to submit, but then I


    reported them to the police and got them all arrested. That¡¯s how I ended up joining the military,¡±


    Cameron exined, a sense of pride in his voice. ¡°Later on, I became a special forces soldier.


    However, I retired after a few years due to my numerous injuries. Thankfully, Mr. Graham took me in.¡±


    Analise felt a deep sadness. After all, Cameron could have turned to a life of crime, but he chose to


    be a strong and honorable man.


    I¡¯m also your family,¡± Analise said, tears streaming down her face.


    However, in that moment, Cameron suddenly said, ¡°Did you find my story touching. Grandma? Seeing


    Analise¡¯s surprise, he burst intoughter. ¡°I made it all up! I was just bored and felt like telling you a


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    Chapter 557


    Chapter 557 Call Me Abigail


    Cameron returned to Analise¡¯s side and took the shopping bags from her. He then eximed. in shock,


    ¡°I almost had to pay for it. Thank God I reacted quickly!¡±


    Analise patted her chest and said, ¡°You and your nonsense. Stop causing trouble, and let¡¯s go


    back!¡±


    The duo walked away.


    The girl ced her phone against her chest and lowered her gaze to look at it. Then, she looked


    longingly at Cameron¡¯s figure. She felt a mix of happiness and sadness.


    After returning to L.Moon, Analise sat on the couch and told Abigail about the incident while. Sean


    changed his clothes in Abigail¡¯s room. ¡°Cameron was babbling, and he nearly broke someone¡¯s


    phone.¡±


    Although Abigail thought Cameron¡¯s story might not be entirely false, she didn¡¯t say it aloud. She


    nced at Cameron before reassuring Analise, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s not like I can¡¯t afford it.¡±


    ¡°Do you think having money makes you invincible? Regardless of how much you have, thrift is a


    virtue!¡± Analise scolded Abigail sternly.


    Abigail could only admit her mistake. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t be so extravagant.¡±


    ¡°Oh, I¡¯m getting tired easily now that I¡¯m old. I¡¯m going to bed now. Be safe when you and Sean go out


    to eat,¡± Analise said as she massaged her shoulder and headed to her room.


    ¡°Alright. Rest well, Grandma,¡± Abigail replied as she followed Analise into her room.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org.


    Once the door closed, Analise took Abigail¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Be good to Cameron. Although he¡¯s


    always joking around and making others happy, he also needs someone to care for him.¡±


    I know, Cameron lost an eye for me, so I¡¯ll protect him for the rest of my life. He¡¯s like a brother to me,¡±


    Abigail said. She knew Cameron wanted to be understood when he told Analise his past. She felt like


    Cameron was like a clown who always brought happiness to others while hiding his own sorrows.


    ¡°Cameron had a tough life. Hearing him talk about those things breaks my heart.¡± Analise said as tears


    filled her eyes.


    He no longer has to live a hard life now that he¡¯s with us Abigail hugged Analise


    ¡°Alright Analise said sulkily


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    walked over and sat next to him, looking at the game he was ying.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Cameron noticed her and was about to stand up.


    Abigail held him back and said, ¡°Work for me from now on. You don¡¯t need to go. Sean. How about I


    give you a monthly allowance of 15 thousand?¡±


    back to


    ¡°Did Old Mrs. Quinn tell you about the story I made up? Don¡¯t tell me you believe it and feel. pity for


    me.¡±


    ¡°Cameron, do you treat me as a boss or a close friend?¡± Abigail asked him.


    Looking at her sharp gaze, Cameron hesitated for a while before replying softly, ¡°I know I don¡¯t deserve


    it, but being with Old Mrs. Quinn reminds me of my grandma. She also loved. making pasta and


    arancini. It was the happiest time during the few years I spent living with her. She was known as the


    ¡®tough shoveldy.¡±


    At that moment, Abigail finally understood that the nickname had a special meaning. ¡°My grandma is


    yours as well. You can call her Grandma.¡± Abigail smiled at him.


    Cameron, sitting on the couch like a big dog, kept his head down for a while before. whispering, ¡°I


    never thought that one day, I would suddenly remember my grandma and miss her so much. I hadn¡¯t


    thought about her in over a decade. Humans are strange


    creatures.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not strange at all. After all, she¡¯s the person you loved the most,¡± Abigail said as she gently patted


    his head. ¡°Don¡¯t be sad.¡±


    Cameron looked up at her and smiled happily. ¡°Alright. Thanks, Abigail.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s with the address? Just call me Abigail.¡± Abigail joked.


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare. If Mr. Graham finds out about this, he would be furious,¡± Cameron said. Despite his


    words, he felt like the happiest person today. For several years after transitioning from a special forces


    soldier to an ordinary person, he didn¡¯t know the purpose of living. When he saw someone recruiting


    bodyguards, a job where one could make a lot of money with their life at risk, he applied for it. He


    couldn¡¯t find the meaning of life, so he was always ready to sacrifice his life for Sean. That was how he


    had spent theter part of his life.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that Ie first while hees second?¡± Abigail asked with a smile.


    Cameron was taken aback. ¡°Do you really believe that?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a naive person,¡± Abigail replied with a grin.


    When Sean walked out of her room, he looked at Cameron with a stern face. ¡°Just say it if you want


    Abigail to be good to you, rather than ying the sympathy card by revealing your


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    backstory. You¡¯re getting more and more devious.¡±


    Cameron chuckled and replied, ¡°Can I follow Abigail for the rest of my life, Sean?¡±


    ¡°At this age, you¡¯re not suitable to be with me either. Plus, you¡¯ve lost one eye. I guess it¡¯s time for you


    to retire and enjoy life,¡± Sean said honestly.


    ¡°Watch your words, Sean. Cameron is only in his thirties. Why do you make him sound so old and


    withered?¡± Abigail red at Sean and defended Cameron.


    money, but


    However, Sean remained stern. ¡°I¡¯m being serious. I¡¯m considering his well-being. Cameron¡¯s job is


    suitable for youngsters who are just starting out and want to earn a lot of they have to risk their lives.


    He¡¯s lucky that he¡¯s still alive. His grandma must be watching. over him.¡±


    Sean¡¯s words deeply touched Cameron.


    Most of the time, people were in unfortunate circumstances. However, when happiness arrived, it came


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    Chapter 558


    Chapter 558 Let¡¯s Be Together, Abigail


    Sean approached Cameron and gazed at him. ¡°Congrattions on being relieved of your duties. You


    are now free and no longer obligated to risk your life for anyone but yourself.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but be moved by Sean¡¯s words as well.


    For the first time, Cameron felt content that he was fired. He swallowed hard and knelt on one knee.


    ¡°Thank you, Mr. Graham. I¡¯m honored to have been with you all these years. I¡¯ve discovered the true


    meaning of life, and I¡¯ve learned that life is precious and worth cherishing.¡±


    Sean tousled his hair and said, ¡°Indeed, Cameron. You should never have believed that life is


    meaningless. What you¡¯ve aplished is something we can only dream of achieving in a lifetime.


    Sacrificing yourself tobat human trafficking organizations and safeguarding our homnd¡¯s


    borders¡­ These are all remarkable achievements. Your grandmother would be proud of you.¡±


    Cameron lowered his head, tears welling up in his eyes. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Graham.¡±


    ¡°Get up,¡± Sean said gently.


    Cameron rose to his feet and looked at Abigail, who was deeply touched. ¡°Abigail.¡±


    Abigail was momentarily taken aback. Then, she chuckled and said, ¡°Yes, Cameron. I¡¯m going out to


    have dinner with Mr. Graham. Would you like to join us?¡±


    ¡°Sure. I¡¯m not done having fun yet.¡± Cameron loved going out and exploring. ¡°Xavien isn¡¯t as fortunate


    as me. Clearly, I have boundless wealth and luxury when I¡¯m with Abigail. You¡¯re like a treasure,


    Abigail.¡±


    ¡°I appreciate that,¡± Abigail responded with a hint of exasperation.


    The three of them strolled down the street. Abigail and Sean had already made a restaurant


    reservation, and they brought Cameron along to the restaurant.


    ¡°Did you have dinner with Grandma?¡± Abigail inquired, ncing at Sean.


    Sean gazed up at the restaurant¡¯s ceiling lights. ¡°These lights resemble raindrops. They¡¯re quite


    beautiful.¡±


    Taking a deep breath, Abigail replied, ¡°This is a popr restaurant, so the design needs to be eye-


    catching to attract customers.¡±


    After they were seated, Abigail asked Cameron, ¡°Have you eaten enough with Grandma?¡±


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    ¡°I could eat more,¡± Cameron replied. As a bodyguard, he had a hearty appetite, which contributed to his


    robust physical condition.


    ¡°In that case, feel free to order whatever you want,¡± Abigail warmly offered.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask me? Am I no longer important to you?¡± Sean couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know if you¡¯re hungry or full?¡± Abigail retorted. The reason she asked Cameron was that he


    had already eaten. Since Sean hadn¡¯t eaten yet, she assumed he would be smart enough to ce an


    order himself.


    ¡°I¡¯m just feeling jealous,¡± Sean openly admitted to Abigail.


    Feeling the gaze of other diners, Abigail subconsciously adjusted her mask and said, ¡°Shut up, will


    you? Just order something!¡±


    ¡°Okay, Abigail,¡± Sean replied.


    Abigail rolled her eyes.


    As they were halfway through their meal, Cameron excused himself to go to the bathroom. At that


    moment, Sean leaned closer to Abigail and asked, ¡°Are you satisfied with my physique today?¡±


    Caught off guard, Abigail choked on her food and started coughing violently. She held a tissue over her


    mouth and kicked Sean under the table, furious at his choice of topic.


    Rubbing his leg with a smile, Sean handed her a ss of water. ¡°Drink some water, Abigail.¡±


    Abigail coughed even more at his remark. Sean patted her back, and Abigail gradually regained her


    breath. She red at him with teary eyes and said, ¡°If you do this again, you don¡¯t need to apany


    me anymore!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this how couples are supposed to be? Abigail, I want to experience a romantic rtionship with


    you,¡± Sean sincerely expressed. He wasn¡¯t someone who typically revealed his feelings, but he was


    straightforward with Abigail.


    Hearing his words, Abigail almost choked again.


    ¡°I know you won¡¯t ept me that quickly, but I also hope for that too. I want to have a perfect.


    rtionship with you. Perfect to the point where you won¡¯t regret marrying me every day after we


    remarry,¡± Sean softly said. When Abigail mentioned regretting marrying him before, it felt like his heart


    was being torn apart. Therefore, if he had the chance to pursue her again. he was determined to make


    it perfect.


    Sean¡¯s words made Abigail blush, and she pushed him away before quickly taking a sip of


    water.


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    Just then, Cameron returned in a panic. He sat down and looked at Abigail and Sean.


    ¡°What happened?¡± Abigail asked him.


    ¡°I went to the bathroom and identally ruined a girl¡¯s clothes. I have no idea how much they cost, but


    I hope it¡¯s not a limited edition piece,¡± Cameron anxiously exined. He had been absent-minded for a


    moment and spilled a tray of drinks on a girl. She had already. added him on WhatsApp and mentioned


    that she would ask him to pay for the cleaning cost.


    ¡°This restaurant isn¡¯t extremely high-end, so you should be fine. Besides, you still have us,¡± Abigail


    reassured him. Even if it was expensive, it would be worth it for the countless favors he had done for


    her.


    Cameron felt disheartened. ¡°This is such an unlucky incident.¡±


    ¡°Even after working with me for so long, you¡¯re still intimidated by a high-end brand? You¡¯re bing


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    more and more useless,¡± Sean disdainfully remarked.


    Cameron asked in a low voice, ¡°It¡¯s because you fired me. That¡¯s why I¡¯m so anxious.¡±


    ¡°Thene back and continue serving me,¡± Sean said with a cold expression. After all, he had


    disrupted their date night bying over to interfere with his confession.


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    Chapter 559


    Chapter 559 Love At First Sight


    Abigail wasn¡¯t having it. ¡°Is it because I can¡¯t afford high-end clothing that you¡¯re anxious? In the end,


    my financial ability can¡¯tpare to Mr. Graham¡¯s, right?¡± She pretended to be disappointed.


    Cameron hurriedly exined, ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant!¡±


    ¡°Why are you so flustered then?¡± Abigail maintained a serious expression. ¡°I¡¯m na. If ites down


    to it, I can simply make a piece for them that is much more expensive than a high-end outfit. Rest


    assured. Working for me has more potential than working for Sean.¡±


    Herpetitive spirit left Sean sighing.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Cameron calmed down. However, he found today to be quite strange since he kept. getting into


    trouble.


    As they were chatting, a timid voice sounded. ¡°Hello.¡±


    All three pairs of eyes turned in her direction, and the girl was startled.


    Abigail raised her hand and covered the lower half of her face. She was wearing a hoodie and felt that


    nobody would recognize her.


    Cameron immediately asked her, ¡°Have you changed your clothes?¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± the girl replied, looking at him with uncontainable joy.


    Looking at her reaction, Sean quickly understood the situation and thought Cameron was clueless.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need topensate me. The dress isn¡¯t worth much. Getting it dry-cleaned only costs about


    thirty dors,¡± the girl exined to Cameron. Her voice was soft and delicate.


    Cameron sighed in relief and said, ¡°Your dress looks nice. I thought it was an expensive one.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not expensive at all. I just came to tell you that you don¡¯t have to worry about it. It¡¯s my fault for


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    spilling the drink and not yours.¡± The girl spoke softly. Her eyes were filled with admiration for Cameron.


    Abigail had figured out the situation by now and immediately said, ¡°Cameron, see how nice she is.


    Since you guys had already exchanged numbers, you should hang out with her more to make amends


    for this mishap


    ¡°Sure, Cameron replied, still unaware.


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    The girl turned to Abigail while blushing. ¡°My name is I Stevens. Thank you for your understanding.¡±


    ¡°He should be thanking you for your generosity. Are you dining here?¡± Abigail smiled at I.


    I nodded. ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s Cameron Hopkins,¡± Abigail introduced Cameron to I and pulled a chair for her. ¡°Let¡¯s sit


    together and chat if you haven¡¯t found a seat yet.¡±


    I blushed and sat next to Abigail. She looked into her eyes and said, ¡°You look a bit familiar.¡±


    Abigail discreetly lowered her hand and gave I a look at her face before covering it again.


    ¡°Oh!¡± I¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°How lucky am I.¡±


    Abigail smiled gently. ¡°Let¡¯s exchange numbers as well.¡± She quickly took out her phone.


    Cameron was puzzled by how quickly girls formed a friendship.


    Sean continued to eat, not engaging in the girls¡¯ conversation.


    I added Abigail on WhatsApp and was overjoyed. ¡°I love your designs. I bou-love every high-end


    piece you¡¯ve designed!


    Her prompt change of direction was quite wise. Abigail knew that her family must be extremely well-off.


    After all, they were in Capitalis, and the popr restaurant they were dining at was usually only


    frequented by wealthy people.


    ¡°Thank you for your support,¡± Abigail said and thought Cameron was quite fortunate. After all, I


    appeared graceful and gentle, which meant she was raised with excellent manners. However, Abigail


    was curious whether I¡¯s parents would be put off by Cameron having just


    one eye.


    After finishing their meal, Abigail bid farewell to I, who stood in the restaurant and watched as they


    got into the car. Abigail waved her hand to bid her goodbye again before the car started moving. After


    I was out of sight, Abigail turned her attention to Sean, and they shared an understanding look.


    Meanwhile, Cameron was engrossed in ying mobile games, feelingpletely rxed.


    ¡°Even though I didn¡¯t me you for the dress, you should still thank her properly on WhatsApp. I


    have a new clothing design here, and you can help me deliver it to her tomorrow,¡± Abigail said to


    Cameron.


    Cameron paused his mobile game and looked at Abigail. ¡°Are her clothes expensive? Was she


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    Abigail assured him. ¡°It¡¯s one of my designs, but that doesn¡¯t matter. She¡¯s one of my fans, and I give


    away a hundred pieces of new designs each season through Instagram. I¡¯ll give her one this time.¡± The


    main reason was that she wanted to create opportunities for Cameron and I.


    Cameron expressed his regret. ¡°I need to be more careful next time.¡±


    ¡°Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. Now that you¡¯re just a regr person, it¡¯s quite normal to


    encounter such situations,¡± Sean said calmly.


    Cameron felt that Sean was getting more and more considerate of others.


    ¡°Have you ever thought about getting married?¡± Abigail suddenly asked.


    Still looking at his phone, Cameron replied, ¡°Who would want someone like me? I don¡¯t have a house,


    and I¡¯ve spent most of my savings.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been with Sean for so many years, yet you don¡¯t have much money?¡± Abigail was skeptical.


    ¡°He spent it all on online games,¡± Sean said.


    Cameron was a passionate online gamer and even ran a business within the game. He truly enjoyed


    this pastime.


    ¡°I thought it was only young people who would pour tons of money into mobile. games, driven by vanity.


    Cameron, how old are you?¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help but scold him.


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    Chapter 560


    Chapter 560 Love Lesson


    Cameron huddled up and cautiously said, ¡°I don¡¯t have a lot. But¡­ I¡¯ve saved around 140 million,


    which is earning interest.¡±


    Sean was astonished and blurted out, ¡°You¡¯ve earned nearly a billion by following me, Yet only have


    140 million left? How could you spend so much money so quickly? If I is with you, her dowry could


    be emptied in no time. Even if she has a treasure trove of wealth, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to sustain your


    extravagant spending habits!¡±


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    Cameron looked at them with a pitiful expression. ¡°I won¡¯t spend that much in the future. I also feel


    regretful about the amount I¡¯ve spent.¡±


    ¡°You need to control your spending somehow,¡± Sean frowned. ¡°And don¡¯t try to deceive yourself!


    Xavien has numerous assets under his name, just like you. He has been working under me for many


    years. As far as I know, he has only spent around 28 million.¡± Xavien came from an ordinary family, and


    his parents had spent all their money on him over the years, hoping he would have a sessful future.


    So, Xavien gradually learned how to manage his finances well. He was hardworking and ambitious.


    When he discovered that Sean wasn¡¯t an ordinary person, he took the initiative to learn more skills to


    be of use to him and earn. more money. It also helped that Sean had never caught Xavien cking off.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Cameron replied.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°I wanted you to experience love and have fun dating. But even the best


    girls wouldn¡¯t dare toe near you after learning about your spending habits. What if you suddenly


    feel like buying something and use up all your emergency funds for the family?¡± She felt like he had


    picked up too many bad habits from his father.


    ¡°Abigail, do you actually want me to get married?¡± Cameron still longed for love, so he would be more


    than willing to be with someone if the right woman came into his life.


    ¡°You haven¡¯t exactly dered to the world that you will never get married, have you? Plus, you¡¯re not


    getting any younger. So, it¡¯s only natural that I would start thinking about your single rtionship


    status,¡± Abigail said. Besides, one never knew when Fate would bring them. their life partner. Thus, she


    really wanted Cameron to try falling in love and starting a family.


    ¡°Is this what it feels like to have a family?¡± Cameron chuckled.


    Compared to young people who opposed the idea of marriage, Cameron was d that Abigail cared


    about his well-being. Since he had no family, he felt content knowing that no one had ever done these


    things for him.


    Abigail gently knocked on his head and said, ¡°Cameron, if you stop spending so much on


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    ¡°I actually didn¡¯t spend that much on games. I donated the money. You¡¯ve also donated clothes to the


    mountain vige before, right? I found it meaningful, so I¡¯ve been donating funds for school


    construction ever since,¡± said Cameron as he scratched his head. He told them he spent it all on


    games because he didn¡¯t want to be used of having ill intentions.


    Abigail was taken aback by his response. Judging from Sean¡¯s expression, he was surprised


    too.


    ¡°What do you think of I?¡± Abigail asked him enthusiastically.


    Cameron pondered for a moment before bashfully looking at Abigail. ¡°She looks so soft and gentle, like


    a little rabbit.¡±


    ¡°I think she¡¯s great. Oh, I really want to set you two up,¡± Abigail said bluntly. It was clear that I had a


    crush on him, which showed that Cameron possessed quite the charm!


    ¡°She looks very pretty. I don¡¯t think I¡¯m worthy of her.¡± Cameron could tell that she was a local girl from


    Capitalis. Frankly, he didn¡¯t even dare to raise his voice when talking to her.


    ¡°Nonsense. As long as you have a good character, that¡¯s not an issue!¡± Abigail stated resolutely.


    ¡°You¡¯ve been with me for years, and your record is good. Why don¡¯t you think you¡¯re worthy?¡± Sean


    leaned back in the car seat and casually inquired.


    ¡°Contact her tomorrow, give her the dress, and have dinner with her. If you like her, go on regr dates


    and get to know her better. If you want to impress her, share the story you told Grandma with her. Girls


    are usually soft-hearted. Once she learns about your experiences, she¡¯s bound to be touched,¡± Abigail


    said seriously.


    Cameron couldn¡¯t help but feel a rising anticipation in his heart upon hearing Abigail¡¯s encouragement.


    ¡°She¡¯s so beautiful, like a porcin doll. Would she really like me?¡±


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you give it a try?¡± Abigail was excited.


    Sean silently watched her. He wondered, why was she so happy meddling in someone else¡¯s love life?


    When would she turn her attention back to their own love life?


    Cameron obediently nodded, clearly agreeing with whatever Abigail suggested.


    ¡°For now, give it a try. If it doesn¡¯t work out after getting to know each other, then there¡¯s not need to


    force yourself into amitment like marriage. What¡¯s most important is that you like her. Don¡¯t rush


    into marriage just for the sake of it,¡± Sean thoughtfully reminded.


    ¡°I understand.¡± Cameron blushed. He didn¡¯t expect to enter a serious rtionship whening to


    Capitalis. Cameron had a little garden in his heart, and flowers were blooming because of his future


    romance. He thought about I and suddenly remembered when her phone was knocked out of her


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    eyes.


    Abigail watched the goofy smile on his face deepen and found it amusing.


    She wondered if this was how a clueless guy acted when they were in love.


    Abigail returned to L.Moon while Sean and Cameron checked into a nearby hotel. Sean sent a


    message to Abigail while sitting in the car.


    ¡®Have a good night¡¯s rest. You should let Cameron handle his rtionship himself. After all, not every


    love at first sight has a happy ending. Plus, he has never been in a rtionship. before. So, he could


    easily fall in love with any beautiful woman. It would be bad if he gets. scammed.


    On the other side, Abigaily on her bed and replied to his message.


    This is something he has to learn by himself.


    As Sean read Abigail¡¯s text, he realized that she was right. Love had always been a concept he


    struggled toprehend. However, now that he had personally experienced it, he was gradually


    beginning to grasp its true meaning.


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    Chapter 561


    Chapter 561 A Marriage Proposal


    The next morning, Abigail was abruptly awakened by her ringing phone. She frowned and impatiently


    answered, ¡°Hello?¡±


    ¡°Miss Quinn, it¡¯s me! Ronaldo!¡± the cheerful voice on the other end eximed.


    Abigail took a deep breath and sighed in frustration. ¡°It¡¯s so early¡­ Can¡¯t you let me sleep at little


    longer?¡±


    ¡°The sun is already high in the sky! Let me tell you, Eric¡¯s grandmother called him back and said they


    wereing to Eastbay to get him. I told his grandmother that I was taking Eric out to sea and that we


    wouldn¡¯t be back for six months. She was furious. Do you think I did the right thing?¡± Ronaldo asked.


    ¡°How is Eric feeling?¡± Abigail gradually felt herself bing more awake.


    ¡°He¡¯s fine, I guess,¡± Ronaldo replied uncertainly. ¡°He¡¯s really pitiful. Not only did he fail to win your


    heart, but he also ended up sleeping with a woman. He¡¯s a big star. You¡¯d think he would have better


    self-awareness. Yet, he ended up in bed with some random woman!¡±


    ¡°Could you please lower your voice?¡± Abigail sat up and brushed her hair away from her face.


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s fine. He¡¯s busy collecting seashells far away from me. I brought him to the sea early in the


    morning. Honestly, he seems to be enjoying himself,¡± Ronaldo replied carefreely.


    ¡°If only he could be as carefree as you, he wouldn¡¯t have so many troubles,¡± Abigail murmured.


    Eric had always supported her unconditionally through all her ups and downs. Even though. his


    emotions eventually got the best of him, causing her some trouble, she still couldn¡¯t deny that he had


    always been there for her. Regardless, this was just a minor test of their friendship, and she genuinely


    hoped he could find happiness in his life.


    Ronaldo took in the sea breeze and shared, ¡°Miss Quinn, do you know why I¡¯m always so happy? It¡¯s


    because I live by the seaside. The sea is boundless, just like my heart. If I¡¯m ever unhappy, I¡¯ll just sit


    by the sea and listen to the ocean breeze, watch the waves, or step on the sand. Then, all my troubles


    would disappear.¡±


    ¡°I truly envy your outlook on life,¡± Abigail said with a smile.


    She wasn¡¯t lying; she genuinely envied Ronaldo.


    ¡°People should learn to be more open-minded. Every problem can be resolved, and cherishing the


    present is vital because we don¡¯t have much time to live. You should follow your heart and live life to


    the fullest. Be kind to yourself,¡± Ronaldo warmly advised.


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    Abigail fell into silence.


    ¡°I¡¯ll hang up now,¡± Ronaldo said, knowing that she needed some time to process his words.


    ¡°Thank you,¡± Abigail replied with a smile.


    After the call ended, Abigail gazed at the sunlight outside and lost herself in thought. Event though


    Ronaldo hadforted her, she still couldn¡¯t shake off these emotional obstacles that had been


    troubling her. She was supposed to ept her birth parents because it wasn¡¯t their fault that she had


    gotten lost. Still, she couldn¡¯t muster any genuine feelings for them. She couldn¡¯t just break down in


    tears and ept them with open arms like in those dramas she had seen.


    After Abigail got out of bed, Analise made her breakfast.


    ¡°How did you sleepst night?¡± Analise asked with concern.


    ¡°It was okay,¡± Abigail replied.


    Analise was worried that the Pearson Family would affect her.


    ¡°Grandma, I don¡¯t think I can ept them. It might be because I¡¯ve never had any contact. with them,


    nor have I ever expected them to barge into my life. When I face them, I feel like I¡¯m facing strangers. I


    still have an urge to flee whenever we¡¯re in the same room.¡± Abigail shared her feelings with Analise


    while eating breakfast.


    Analise understood her. After all, Abigail had never longed for her parents because she had. always


    been loved and cared for by her grandparents. She had always considered her life happy enough. So,


    suddenly having parents made her feel like something extra was forcefully added to her life.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Take your time. You don¡¯t have to ept them right away. Besides, it¡¯s also nice to know that


    they¡¯re around,¡± Analiseforted her.


    ¡°I just can¡¯t help but feel like they¡¯re unnecessary.¡± Abigail said softly. Perhaps she had been


    momentarily moved by Scarlett¡¯s tears. Regardless, after that brief moment of empathy, she only felt


    awkward and distant.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, Abigail. You will always have me.¡± Analise gently ruffled her head.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail nodded.


    After breakfast, Cameron and Sean arrived at L.Moon. Abigail promptly handed Cameron the clothes


    she had prepared and asked, ¡°Did you ask the girl out?¡±


    ¡°Yes, but I didn¡¯t tell her about delivering clothes. Is that okay?¡± Cameron seemed nervous.


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    Analise was quite surprised by their exchange. ¡°What girl?¡±


    ¡°I want to set him up with someone special. Let¡¯s see how he¡¯ll perform.¡± Abigail grinned. brightly.


    ¡°Really?¡± Analise¡¯s eyes widened. Then, she quickly grabbed Cameron and asked, ¡°What does she


    look like? Is she your type?¡±


    Sean walked up to Abigail quietly and whispered, ¡°Did you sleep wellst night? You seem at bit off.¡±


    ¡°I was woken up early by a phone call,¡± Abigail replied softly.


    Cameron answered Analise honestly, ¡°She¡¯s a very pretty girl. She looks gentle and delicate, which is


    my type. But¡­ We¡¯re still getting to know each other at this point. After all, I¡¯m not all that outstanding,


    and I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m the right one for her.¡± Cameron didn¡¯t feel confident in front of I, whom he


    viewed as delicate.


    Analise smiled and said, ¡°Oh, don¡¯t overthink things. With me and Abigail by your side, you don¡¯t have


    to worry about this.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t let him bete for his date, Grandma,¡± Sean reminded her.


    Analise nodded seriously and said, ¡°Alright. By the way, don¡¯t forget to buy her some flowers. When


    you¡¯re on the date, ask if she likes bubble tea or prefers other drinks. Nowadays, girls. tend to like


    bubble tea, but it¡¯s better to double-check just in case. If she says she¡¯s worried about gaining weight,


    tell her it¡¯s okay and that you like her not because of how she looks. Still, it¡¯s best that you don¡¯t


    mention anything about her weight; sensitive girls don¡¯t like that.¡±

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    Chapter 562


    Chapter 562 Love Is In The Air


    Analise appeared to be quite knowledgeable in this area. Sean thought to himself, ¡°I should discreetly


    ask her for some advice when I can have a private conversation with her.¡±


    Cameron scratched his head and replied, ¡°Alright, Grandma.¡±


    ¡°Go on now. Bring me back some good news!¡± Analise urged him towards the door. ¡°Do you have


    enough money? If not, let Abigail transfer some to you. Be generous in front of the girl. She¡¯s a city girl,


    and we can¡¯t afford to be stingy. Besides, it won¡¯t hurt to spend a little more. when you¡¯re courting


    someone.¡±


    ¡°I have enough, Grandma. Cameron became increasingly nervous as she spoke. His palms were


    getting sweaty at this rate. Nevertheless, he was also quite happy to see an elder so concerned about


    him.


    Abigail listened with delight. Her eyes were filled with genuine joy.


    ¡°When you leave, make sure to apany the girl to her vehicle. Don¡¯t just leave on your own, okay?¡±


    Analise continued to nag even though they were already by the doorstep.


    Cameron left reluctantly, thinking that it wouldn¡¯t hurt to learn more about how to woo someone. He


    took all of her words to heart.


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but tease Analise when she saw her lingering at the door. ¡°Grandma, he¡¯s already


    gone. You can stop looking.¡±


    ¡°Cameron is such a good boy. He listens to everything I say, unlike the rest of you. You guys have


    given me nothing but stress!¡± Then, her tone gradually gained a hint of anxiety as she muttered quietly,


    ¡°How much should we prepare for the dowry? City girls demand quite a sum. If she wants a house,


    we¡¯ll have to consider buying one for her. Should we buy a house in Pendorf or Capitalis? But the


    prices for even a single apartment are sky-high over here!¡±


    Abigail felt that Cameron had taken Analise¡¯s attention away from her when she wasn¡¯t looking. So, she


    yfully challenged in a pitiful tone, ¡°Grandma, are you disappointed in


    me?¡±


    ¡°No, but when will you and Sean get married again and have a child? I do want to meet my grandchild


    before I pass away. Plus, that way, I would be able to tell your grandfather all about it when we meet in


    heaven,¡± Analise said. She was old-fashioned, believing that one should start a family as soon as they


    got married.


    ¡°I want to marry someone else. Who said I¡¯m going to remarry him? Stop taking his side, Grandma,¡±


    Abigail challenged yfully.


    Sean looked at Analise and asked, ¡°Who is she talking about?¡±


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    ¡°Who knows? She¡¯s just stubborn,¡± Analise retorted with a chuckle.


    Abigail took a deep breath and said, ¡°I need to get back to work. What are you guys nning


    to do?¡±


    ¡°Look at you! Working here, working there, working everywhere! Be careful. Someone else. might


    snatch Sean away while you¡¯re working,¡± Analise grumbled.


    ¡°That won¡¯t happen. I only have Abigail in my mind,¡± Sean replied solemnly.


    Just as they were joking around, Abigail¡¯s phone suddenly rang. She picked it up and saw that it was a


    call from Josh. At that moment, she knew that the Pearsons wanted her to go to the hospital again. So,


    she answered the call and asked casually, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡±


    ¡°Grandpa is awake and wants to see you. Are you busy right now?¡± Josh asked.


    Abigail hummed in response. After all, she couldn¡¯t possibly refuse since it was an elderly person in the


    ICU.


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m going to the hospital. Do you want toe along?¡± Abigail stood up tinge of sadness on


    her face.


    with a


    ¡°Let Sean apany you. I¡¯ve never liked hospitals.¡± Analise tried to give them some space.


    As the duo left L.Moon, Sean noticed that Abigail was unhappy. ¡°It¡¯s just a visit. We¡¯ll be back soon


    enough,¡± he reassured gently.


    ¡°We can¡¯t stay in the ICU for too long,¡± Abigail said.


    Sean leaned closer to her and said, ¡°Cameron is already looking for a girlfriend. When will you consider


    me?¡±


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    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m in the mood to discuss this?¡± Abigail gave him a sidelong nce.


    Sean suddenly remembered what Analise had said and asked, ¡°Do you like bubble tea? I¡¯ll


    get you a cup from a nearby cafe.¡±


    ¡°Bubble tea is too sweet. I prefer coffee,¡± Abigail replied. She enjoyed coffee during work as it kept her


    alert.


    ¡°In that case, maybe you shouldn¡¯t have any. You can rest when we get back,¡± Sean replied. without


    hesitation.


    At that moment, Abigail¡¯s expression changed drastically. She pushed Sean away and leaned against


    the car door ¡°If you¡¯re not going to buy it, why are you asking? Stay away from me.¡±


    Sean quickly realized that he may have been too straightforward earlier. ¡°I¡¯ll buy you one


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    when we pass a coffee shopter.¡± He immediately changed his approach.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want it anymore!¡± Abigail snapped.


    Sean scratched his nose and pleaded, ¡°Can you give me another chance?¡±


    ¡°I said I don¡¯t want it. What¡¯s your problem?¡± Abigail said coldly.


    Sean quietly observed her expression. He felt that she was simply sulking. Could this be how a


    girlfriend acts in the early stages of a rtionship? As he thought about that, he asked, ¡°If you want to


    drink it, it¡¯s better to admit it. After all, I¡¯m not a mind reader, and I can¡¯t tell if you. genuinely don¡¯t want


    it or if you¡¯re just angry with me.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve said I don¡¯t want it. What else do you want?¡± Abigail replied. Men can be so annoying.


    ¡°You


    say you don¡¯t want it, but you seem angry. I offered to buy it for you, and you refused to drink it. I have


    no idea what you want at this point,¡± Sean said, trying to remember if Abigail had been like this in the


    past.


    Abigail felt her annoyance reach its peak and fell silent.


    Sean took the opportunity to consider his options. When they passed a coffee shop, he told the driver


    to stop. ¡°I¡¯m going to get you one anyway.¡± Getting it is better than nothing, right? If she doesn¡¯t want it,


    I can just drink it. If she does want it, but I didn¡¯t get her coffee¡­ Yeah, it¡¯s better to buy one, just in


    case.


    Abigail fell silent, her gaze fixed on his back. She found it hard to fathom how dense Sean. could be.


    Had he always possessed such a limited emotional intelligence? Perhaps I overlooked it due to myck


    of familiarity with him in the past?


    He purchased the coffee and extended it towards her. ¡°It¡¯s hot. Give it a try and let me know if you like


    it. If not, I can always get you another one.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re quite persistent,¡± Abigail remarked, taking a sip.

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    Chapter 563


    Chapter 563 Pleasing Her


    Abigail and Sean changed into fresh clothes before entering the ICU at the hospital. Old Mr. Pearson


    looked frail and sickly. After observing Abigail for a while, he closed his eyes.


    ¡°He¡¯s d to see you,¡± Josh whispered to Abigail.


    Abigail hummed in response. They left the ICU after spending a little more time there.


    ¡°Do you want to visit Mom?¡± Josh couldn¡¯t help asking again.


    Abigail¡¯s expression remained aloof. ¡°Sure.¡±


    Josh felt devastated when he heard her tone. He knew she still saw them as strangers. In Scarlett¡¯s


    room, Lawrence immediately brought a bag of snacks for her and sat down beside her. He then


    updated Abigail on Scarlett¡¯s condition.-


    ¡°She¡¯s doing better now. She just needs to stay in the hospital for about two weeks,¡± Lawrence


    informed Abigail.


    Abigail looked at Scarlett, who was eagerly watching her.


    ¡°Have you had breakfast?¡± she asked.


    ¡°Abigail, I¡¯ve eaten. However, I can¡¯t seem to eat much, and I don¡¯t know why,¡± Scarlett said. pitifully,


    trying to make Abigail feel sorry for her.


    ¡°In that case, it¡¯s better to consult with a doctor,¡± Abigail replied coldly.


    Scarlett¡¯s eyes dimmed.


    ¡°Your body is your own. Only when you¡¯ve figured things out for yourself will everything get better.¡±


    Abigail remained calm and distant, treating herself as an outsider.


    Scarlett felt relieved upon hearing Abigail¡¯s words. At least Abigail had shown a bit of concern. for her


    health.


    At that moment, Lawrence chimed in, ¡°Abigail is right. We have to figure things out ourselves. I¡¯ll have


    someone send over some breakfast. You can have some soup.¡±


    Scarlett nodded and stared at Abigail attentively. Her eyes were filled with hope.


    Abigail declined bluntly, saying, ¡°I just had breakfast and a drink. It¡¯s fine.¡±


    Lawrence appeared disappointed but still nodded with a smile. ¡°Do you want to eat something else?¡±


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    ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat anything I still have some business to attend to, so I¡¯ll be leaving Abigail said calmly.


    She felt there was no need to stay any longer since the hadn¡¯te here


    willingly


    Scarlett felt disappointed but nodded when she caught sight of Lawrence¡¯s gaze. ¡°Alright¡±


    When they left the hospital room. Lawrence called Sean, who had been silent throughout the endre


    interaction. He then exined to Abigail, Td like to ask him some questions about Vincent


    ¡°Alright¡± Abigail replied dispassionately


    After Abigail left, Sean and Lawrence found a secluded ce. ¡°How much evidence do you have


    against Vincent Lawrence had been investigating the matter but had yet to find any useful information.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have much. They have been conspiring for over 20 years for their own interests. Hoping to


    catch them red-handed within a day or two is just wishful thinking.¡± Sean replied calmly. The only lead


    at the moment was Lily¡¯s financial records. Her spending had exceeded the allowance provided by the


    Pearson Family. Unfortunately, this wasn¡¯t enough to prove that there was something wrong with


    Vincent and his family.


    Lawrence frowned. Resentment filled his face as he growled, ¡°Isn¡¯t there any other


    ¡°He must have some money hidden somewhere. If you can trace where that money has gone. it would


    open up more possibilities¡± Sean leaned against the windowsill, his eyes turning frosty


    Lawrence looked at him. ¡°Are you sure he has money


    ¡°Im sure I¡¯ve checked the financial records of everyone in the Pearson Family. Lily has received funds


    through foreign ounts. Unfortunately, its almost impossible to trace il back to Vincent, Sean said in a


    low voice. Foreign ounts were difficult to trace, expecially when the ount was closed after the


    money was transferred.


    Lawrence furrowed his brow at his words. Even you can¡¯t trace it. He had httle confidence in his own


    abilites. Nevertheless, he realized that this wasn¡¯t about confidence, he had to unicover what Vincent


    was up to Otherwise, the entire Pearson Family might be in troubie. Lawrence¡¯s only goal was to give


    Abigail the best life passible after she had suffered so much


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    ¡°I don¡¯t want to eat anything. I still have some business to attend to, so I¡¯ll be leaving,¡± Abigail said


    calmly. She felt there was no need to stay any longer since she hadn¡¯te here.


    willingly.


    Scarlett felt disappointed but nodded when she caught sight of Lawrence¡¯s gaze. ¡°Alright.¡±


    When they left the hospital room, Lawrence called Sean, who had been silent throughout the entire


    interaction. He then exined to Abigail, ¡°I¡¯d like to ask him some questions about.


    Vincent.¡±


    ¡°Alright,¡± Abigail replied dispassionately.


    After Abigail left, Sean and Lawrence found a secluded ce. ¡°How much evidence do you have


    against Vincent?¡± Lawrence had been investigating the matter but had useful information.


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    ¡°I don¡¯t have much. They have been conspiring for over 20 years for their own interests. Hoping to


    catch them red-handed within a day or two is just wishful thinking,¡± Sean replied calmly. The only lead


    at the moment was Lily¡¯s financial records. Her spending had exceeded the allowance provided by the


    Pearson Family. Unfortunately, this wasn¡¯t enough to prove that there was something wrong with


    Vincent and his family.


    Lawrence frowned. Resentment filled his face as he growled, ¡°Isn¡¯t there any other way?¡±


    ¡°He must have some money hidden somewhere. If you can trace where that money has gone, it would


    open up more possibilities.¡± Sean leaned against the windowsill, his eyes turning frosty.


    Lawrence looked at him. ¡°Are you sure he has money?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sure. I¡¯ve checked the financial records of everyone in the Pearson Family. Lily has received funds


    through foreign ounts. Unfortunately, it¡¯s almost impossible to trace it back to Vincent,¡± Sean said in


    a low voice. Foreign ounts were difficult to trace, especially when the ount was closed after the


    money was transferred.


    Lawrence furrowed his brow at his words. ¡°Even you can¡¯t trace it¡­¡± He had little confidence in his own


    abilities. Nevertheless, he realized that this wasn¡¯t about confidence; he had to uncover what Vincent


    was up to. Otherwise, the entire Pearson Family might be in trouble. Lawrence¡¯s only goal was to give


    Abigail the best life possible after she had suffered so much. in the past.


    ¡°In this world, there are no secrets that can¡¯t be uncovered. As long as you¡¯re determined to


    investigate, you¡¯ll find the truth,¡± Sean reassured him before ncing at his watch. ¡°I have to


    go now.¡±


    Lawrence nodded and watched as Sean left. What he wanted most was to bring Abigail back into the


    Pearson Family rather than having her treat thepany as her home.


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    ¡°Dad¡­¡± Josh¡¯s voice interrupted Lawrence¡¯s thoughts.


    Josh said seriously, ¡°I¡¯ll take care of Uncle Vincent¡¯s case. You should spend more time with Mom and


    Abigail. She can¡¯t treat thepany as her home forever. She needs toe. home eventually.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Lawrence thought what Josh said made sense. ¡°You can ask Uncle Terry for assistance.


    However, make sure to keep it quiet. Don¡¯t let the elders find out.¡±


    Josh hummed and said nothing more.


    ¡°Your grandmother has always favored him. Even if he causes a huge scandal, she¡¯ll still stand up for


    him. So, when you investigate your uncle¡¯s affairs, make sure she doesn¡¯t find out. about it.¡± Lawrence


    had lost all respect for Patricia.


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    Chapter 564 She Should Be The One Who Is Ruthless


    Chapter 564 She Should Be The One Who Is Ruthless


    Abigail found herself thrown into the sea by Vincent and his wife, while Patricia tried to downy the


    incident. She believed that since Abigail had survived, the matter could be easily resolved.


    Josh fell silent for a moment before speaking, ¡°Once we figure out what Uncle Vincent is up to, we¡¯ll cut


    ties with them. Grandma can live with him.¡±


    ¡°Do you really think Vincent will escape thew once everything is revealed?¡± Lawrence asked coldly.


    He didn¡¯t know if Vincent¡¯s actions were illegal, but he feared that the crimes were severe enough to


    bring misfortune to the entire l¡¯earson Family.


    After visiting the Pearsons at the hospital, Abigail and Sean went to L.Moon. As they left, Sean asked


    Abigail, ¡°Did you tell Grandma how you n to handle things with the Pearsons?¡±


    ¡°What do you want me to say?¡± Abigail¡¯s expression soured. ¡°I don¡¯t care how you arranged things with


    them, but don¡¯t try to act as a mediator. Otherwise, you can leave.¡±


    Sean calmly sat on the couch and looked at her. After a while, he said, ¡°I¡¯m not trying to be a mediator.


    However, as an outsider, I have a different perspective on the matter. I believe there must be a better


    way to settle things with your family.¡±


    Abigail leaned back in her chair and gave him a cold stare.


    Sean continued, ¡°If it were someone else, I wouldn¡¯t waste my breath on the matters between you and


    them.¡±


    ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± Abigail demanded, annoyed.


    ¡°Are you still holding a grudge against them because of Kelly?¡± Sean looked into her eyes and asked.


    Abigail furrowed her brow and replied in irritation. ¡°Stop beating around the bush!¡±


    ¡°Abigail, can we please have a calm discussion?¡± Sean disyed unusual patience today.


    ¡°No,¡± Abigail responded without hesitation, ¡°Do you want to use this to make me forgive the Pearson


    Family and return to them?¡±


    ¡°I just think that, fundamentally, your parents were also victims. This was a scheme that your uncle had


    nned for over 20 years. Even I might have fallen for it if I were in their shoes,¡± Sean exined to


    Abigail.


    Unfortunately, Abigail wasn¡¯t convinced. Instead, she took a deep breath and said, ¡°If you¡¯re not busy,


    you should return to Pendorf. I don¡¯t need a mediator.¡±


    Sean leaned back on the couch and sighed. ¡°Every time we discuss this, you get angry. You don¡¯t even


    listen to what I have to say.¡±


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I be angry? How can you say that everything has happened because of a mere


    misunderstanding? If only life were that easy! Can the Pearson Family erase all the things they¡¯ve done


    to L.Moon with a simple apology?¡± Abigail angrily questioned him. ¡°They can¡¯t even follow basic moral.


    principles! What¡¯s the point of regret when they¡¯ve alreadymitted the deed? Regret is the most


    useless and worthless thing in my eyes.¡±


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    Her words indicated that she also held Sean responsible for this mess.


    Do you want them to apologize to you?¡± Sean calmly asked.


    Abigail frowned and replied, utterly vexed, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that.¡±


    He nodded silently, choosing not to press the matter further. Abigail¡¯s resistance to the Pearson Family


    was unprecedented. However, he understood that the Pearson Family¡¯s previous actions were far from


    honorable.


    In the afternoon, Lawrence drove over to pick up Abigail and Analise for a meal.


    ¡°Mr. Pearson, we¡¯re not that familiar with each other. So, there¡¯s no need for me to have a meal in your


    home, is there?¡± Abigail¡¯s attitude was even colder than it had been at the hospital.


    ¡°Abigail, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Analise gently tugged at her. She felt that even if Abigail didn¡¯t fully


    ept them, she shouldn¡¯t show them such hostility. Since their misunderstandings had been resolved,


    they should at least try to move forward.


    ¡°Grandma, I¡¯m just stating facts.¡± Abigail¡¯s tone softened when speaking to Analise. She adjusted her


    clothes and said, ¡°I have an important dinner tonight, so I won¡¯t be able to make it.¡± Then, she turned


    and left.


    Analise immediately held her back. ¡°They¡¯re already here. What¡¯s with your attitude?¡±


    Abigail pursed her lips and looked at Lawrence, who appeared disappointed and lost. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. Next


    time, if you want to invite me for dinner, please let me know in advance.¡± With that, she left without


    looking back.


    Lawrence stood still for a long time before finally shifting his gaze away.


    Analise also felt a bit embarrassed. ¡°She might not be able to ept you guys right away. Let¡¯s take


    things. one step at a time.¡±


    ¡°Can you ept me and my wife?¡± he asked with a bitter smile.


    She sighed before gently replying, ¡°I saw your sincerity when I was in the hospital. Besides, the


    incident all those years ago wasn¡¯t entirely your fault. There¡¯s no reason for me not to forgive you.¡±


    Since she had chosen to reveal the truth, she was prepared for Abigail to return to the Pearson Family.


    Plus, she was satisfied with Lawrence and Scarlett¡¯s attitude at the hospital.


    ¡°As long as you ept me, it¡¯s fine. Our daughter has her grievances, and I understand that.¡±


    Lawrence paused for a moment to collect his thoughts. ¡°Scarlett and I will continue to make an effort.¡±


    Even though. they didn¡¯t know what direction their efforts would take, he believed they would find a way


    one day.


    ¡°Abigail has always been a stubborn girl, so she rarely expresses what¡¯s on her mind. As her parents,


    you guys need to try to understand her,¡± Analiseforted Lawrence.


    Sean drove Lawrence and called Abigail three times before she finally answered her phone.


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    ¡°What?¡± Abigail snapped, utterly vexed.


    ¡°Where are you?¡± Sean asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business,¡± Abigail replied before hanging up the call.


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    Chapter 565


    Chapter 565 They Are Annoying


    Sean reluctantly acknowledged that Abigail¡¯s temper had be quite foul. ¡°She probably used to


    pretend to be gentle,¡± he thought to himself as he hopped into his car and sent her a text message. I


    didn¡¯t do anything. Why are you mad at me?¡¯


    Unfortunately, he received no reply to his text. So, he sent another one. Abigail, can¡¯t we get along?¡±


    Still, there was no response. Eventually, he had no choice but to set his phone aside, sighing quietly.


    He then texted Xavien, ¡®Find out where Abigail is.


    Meanwhile, Abigail was in a lounge with Howard. As she had consumed a few drinks, she appeared


    somewhat mncholic. ¡°Don¡¯t you have other friends? Why did you ask me out for dinner and drinks?¡±


    Howard felt quite ttered. After all,pared to Abigail¡¯s current status, he was just the CEO of Fairy


    Meadow and didn¡¯t feel worthy enough to dine with her.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, I don¡¯t have any other friends,¡± she replied. Ever since she had immersed herself in her


    work. she hadn¡¯t had any free time to make so-called friends. As a result, Howard had be the


    person she was closest to.


    When Howard noticed her gloomy expression, he opened a can of beer for her. ¡°Well, we aren¡¯t really


    friends. Don¡¯t drink too much. Thest thing he wanted was to have to take her home.


    She nced at him. ¡°What a failure I am. I don¡¯t even have a friend.¡±


    ¡°Is Luna no longer your friend now that she has a boyfriend?¡± he teased.


    She silently took a sip of beer and answered, ¡°She¡¯s already nning to get married. What about you?¡±


    He wasn¡¯t in a rush when it came to marriage. So, he leaned back in his chair and smiled contentedly.


    ¡°I¡¯m putting all my efforts into building my career


    with you. Once I reach the next level, I¡¯ll consider marriage.¡± Abigail couldn¡¯t help but take another look


    at him. He simply grinned at her and said, ¡°You have no idea. what it¡¯s like in Capitalis, but you don¡¯t


    need to. Even if you¡¯re not part of that circle, everyone will try to get on your good side.¡±


    In the design industry, Abigail held a rather high position. Regr celebrities and socialites would feel


    extremely proud whenever they invited her to design a dress for them.


    ¡°Indeed, I have no idea because I¡¯m an artist,¡± she replied with a calm smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re unaware. Artists are more innocent, unlike me. I still want to climb the career


    While they were casually chatting. Sean had quietly arrived and was standing not far away, observing


    Abigail as she spoke with Howard. He then slipped into a seat and continued to watch them from a


    distance.


    As Abigail was nearly finished with her drinks and food, she asked, ¡°How¡¯s your rtionship with your


    parents?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s alright, I guess,¡± he answered. ¡°Why are you asking?¡±


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    She simply shook her head without saying a word. So, he took another sip of tea before calmly asking,


    ¡°I remember that you only have your grandmother. What? Did you find your parents?¡±


    He had heard a little about Abigail from Luna. When they were dating, Luna would voluntarily reveal


    some information about Abigail, such as her background-she didn¡¯t have parents and only had her


    grandmother.


    ¡°You could say that.¡±


    Abigail appeared upset. Howard fell silent for a few seconds before asking, ¡°How do you feel about


    them?¡±


    ¡°Lawrence Pearson and his wife are my parents,¡± she said emotionlessly, but her face was filled with


    contempt.


    This news shocked Howard because he clearly remembered everything that the Pearsons did to


    L.Moon. First, it was Vincent who was up to no good. Then came Lawrence and his wife. His hand,


    which was holding his cup, froze mid-air as he stared at her dumbfounded. Finally, he made sense of


    the entire situation before blurting out, ¡°You mean¡­ Kelly is an imposter, and you¡¯re the real deal?¡±


    Abigail nodded. ¡°Yes.¡±


    Howard couldn¡¯t help but take a huge gulp of tea and release a long sigh. ¡°You hate them, don¡¯t you?¡±


    he asked.


    ¡°Well, not really. I just can¡¯t ept everything that happened before and find them annoying,¡± she said


    nonchntly.


    If finding their daughter was the most important thing to Lawrence and his wife, then L.Moon was just


    as important to Abigail. Hence, the moment they targeted L.Moon, it was clear that their reconciliation.


    wouldn¡¯t be an easy one.


    Howard nced at her before answering, Tcan understand what you¡¯re going through. L.Moon is the


    result of your and Luna¡¯s hard work. Yet, they wanted to destroy it just like that. If you hadn¡¯t held on


    when they were ruining things for you, L.Moon wouldn¡¯t have achieved such sess today.¡±


    She agreed with his words. Indeed, only those who had walked the path with her knew how frustrated


    she was with the Pearson Family. What does Sean know?


    Just as Howard was about to say something else, his phone started ringing. When he saw that it was a


    call from his subordinates, he looked worried. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t stay with you any longer. It¡¯s already


    ¡°You¡¯re such a responsible CEO,¡± she remarked, waving her hand dismissively.


    He looked worried as he stood up. ¡°This is the downside of working in the fashion industry-constant


    fear and stress. The factory made a mistake, and I¡¯ve been so anxious that I haven¡¯t been able to sleep


    well,¡± he exined, hurrying away.


    support


    Abigail sat alone for a while and nned to return to thepany. As she held onto the table for and


    was about to stand up, someone grabbed her hand. Her immediate reaction was to push the person


    away. But she was shocked to find that it was Sean when she turned her head.


    ¡°If I had known that it would bother you so much, I wouldn¡¯t have told you those things. He looked


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    Chapter 566


    Chapter 566 You¡¯re Only Regretting After Making The Mistake


    Abigail broke eye contact and remained silent. Instead, she tried to pull her hand away. Unfortunately,


    Sean held onto her tighter and spoke gently, ¡°Abigail, I won¡¯t bring this up again in the future.¡±


    ¡°But you already have,¡± she calmly pointed out. This is his usual pattern, realizing his mistakes only


    after he¡¯s made them. Maybe it was the alcohol, but she no longer felt the need to suppress her


    emotions. So, she stared at him and said, ¡°Whether it was our marriage, your lecision to save Luna, or


    now taking the Pearsons¡¯ side. It doesn¡¯t matter because you¡¯ve only considered your own thoughts.


    My feelings mean. nothing to you, and you always realize your mistakester. So, what¡¯s the point?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± he muttered.


    ¡°I know you think there¡¯s still a chance for our marriage after convincing me to return to the Pearsons.


    But have you ever considered my feelings? I thought you would stand by my side, but I guess I was too


    naive.¡± A sarcastic chuckle escaped her lips.


    ¡°I never thought about that. All I want is for you to have parents who love and support you, so they can


    be there for you if anyone tries to take advantage of you in the future,¡± he earnestly exined.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a child? I¡¯ve endured so much bullying and made it this far. Do I still need someone to


    protect me? I can stand up for myself and I¡¯m not afraid of anyone, including you.¡± Her eyes burned


    with


    anger.


    Sean sheepishly touched his nose. ¡°You¡¯re right. I wasn¡¯t thinking clearly, but I promise I won¡¯t do this


    again.¡±


    She simply snorted coldly and ignored him once more. He was always quick to apologize, but


    unfortunately, he would repeat the same mistakes. So, she couldn¡¯t be bothered with him anymore.


    After leaving the hotel, he helped her into the car. Instead of immediately starting the engine, he looked


    out the window and asked, ¡°I know you find me annoying, but you and the Pearsons need closure. You


    can¡¯t keep going on like this forever.¡±


    Of course, Abigail understood that. Even Analise wanted her to return to the Pearsons, thinking that


    everything could be resolved since it was all just a misunderstanding. If she continued to act hostile


    towards Lawrence and his wife, Analise would only see her as childish.


    ¡°Have a good conversation with Grandmater and see what she has to say before making a decision.


    I¡¯ll stay out of your affairs. At this point, Sean genuinely worried that he would say something wrong


    and upset her again. More importantly, he had no idea what would trigger her.


    She gave him a disdainful look. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m being unreasonable because you interfered in my


    affairs?


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    ¡°What do you want me to say?¡± He sighed wearily, Nothing I say is right¡­


    She maintained a deadpan expression. ¡°Just shut up, then.¡±


    He was left speechless. Truthfully, he found her difficult to deal with at the moment. Nevertheless, he


    had to face the consequences of his past actions, even if it meant shedding tears.


    They returned to thepany and found Analise sitting on the couch. Abigail approached her slowly


    and greeted softly, ¡°Grandma.¡±


    Sean stood at the door and didn¡¯t join them. Analise had been sulking ever sine. Abigai left ¡°So, you do


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    know the way home, huh?¡± she scoffed, raising her head to look at Abigail.


    Abigail pursed her lips before saying, ¡°This is my home. Of course, I¡¯ming home after dinner.¡±


    Analise snorted and didn¡¯t respond immediately. Just as Abigail was about to sit next to her, Analise


    suddenly said sternly, ¡°Stand right there and reflect on yourself.¡±


    Abigail wouldn¡¯t defy an angry Analise, especially knowing that thetter had high blood pressure. So,


    she stood stiffly next to Analise. Meanwhile, Sean couldn¡¯t help but grin at the sight.


    ¡°Although I said I would let you handle things on your own¡­ your parents have been making a lot of


    effort to find you. Yes, they made mistakes with Kelly, but they were deceived and manipted by their


    own. family. As humans, we can¡¯t guarantee that we won¡¯t make mistakes in our lives,¡± Analise said


    with a heavy heart, her gaze fixed on Abigail, who simply nodded silently. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± The moment she


    saw her stubborn granddaughter, Analise knew that Abigail wasn¡¯t listening to a word she said. In the


    end, Analise couldn¡¯t bring herself to finish her lecture.


    ¡°Give me some time, Grandma,¡± Abigail said, not expecting anyone to understand her because not


    everyone couldprehend the torment she experienced when L.Moon was under attack from all side.


    Sean couldn¡¯t understand, and neither could Analise. None of them could understand how she felt


    when Scarlett pped her. Regardless, she had grown ustomed to dealing with everything on her


    own.


    ¡°Your parents are sincere in their efforts to make amends. I know you¡¯re upset because of what they did


    to you in the past, but we all have our ws. Now, they have turned against their own siblings for your


    sake and arepletely on your side. Besides, I wouldn¡¯t feel as worried if you had someone other


    than me by your side,¡± Analise said, holding Abigail¡¯s hand. ¡°Abigail, sometimes you have to learn to


    open up and not dwell on painful memories from the past, making your life miserable. You need to look


    ahead,¡± she added in aforting tone. ¡°The older I get, the more concerned I be about you. But


    when I see how much your parents care for you¡­ I don¡¯t worry as much as I used to.¡±


    Tears welled up in Abigail¡¯s eyes after hearing Analise¡¯s words. ¡°Grandma, don¡¯t say things like that.


    You¡¯re still healthy.¡±


    ¡°Nobody knows what the future holds.¡± Analise gently caressed Abigail¡¯s face, her eyes filled with love.

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    Chapter 567 The Passion Subsides


    Abigail remained silent as a knot formed in her chest. She knew that she would soon have to


    d farewell to Analise, considering her age.


    It¡¯s gettingte. Wash up and go to bed. I¡¯ll be returning to Pendorf in a couple of days,¡± Analise said,


    slowly getting up from her seat. She had already said everything she needed to


    Now, it was up to Abigail to decide what she would do next.


    are you going back to Pendorf?¡± Abigail asked, puzzled. Previously, Analise had med to take care of


    Sean, but he was now in Capitalis.


    more ustomed to the weather in Pendorf. Back then, you were just starting your rnd needed


    someone by your side to support you. Now that you¡¯re on your own path.


    ime for me to go home,¡± she answered, straightening her clothes. No matter how


    ing or convenient Capitalis was, it wasn¡¯t her hometown.


    Do you have any ns after returning to Pendorf?¡± Abigail asked, holding her hand.


    That


    en¡¯t thought about it, but I will once Cameron is married and settled,¡± she said. When eturned to


    Pendorf to take care of Sean, she realized that she still preferred living there.


    ugh Pendorf wasn¡¯t as advanced or bustling as Capitalis, it felt more like home.


    may not happen so soon. They should give themselves a couple of years to truly know. if they¡¯re right


    for each other.¡± This was just how elderly people were; once they found out their youngsters were


    dating, they couldn¡¯t wait to see them married and having children right away.


    Analise immediately frowned. ¡°That¡¯s nonsense. They don¡¯t need that long. Cameron is no longer a boy


    and should treat thedy well since she¡¯s willing to date him. He shouldn¡¯t be so picky!¡±


    Abigail never argued with her on this topic and simply nodded, saying, ¡°You have a point. Get some


    rest. I¡¯ll consider your advice.¡±


    Abigail walked out and found Sean still in the office after escorting Analise back to her room. ¡°Aren¡¯t


    you going home?¡± she asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll stick around for a while,¡± he replied.


    Tm going to bed,¡± she said. Since she started working, the most enjoyable part of her day was when


    she took a break.


    He looked at her and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you want to talk to me?¡±


    ¡°What is there to talk about?¡± she grumbled.


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    A dejected Scan sighed. ¡°Abigail, do you think we¡¯repatible? We¡¯ve been married for three years,


    and it¡¯s been a year since we¡¯ve gotten to know each other better.¡±


    e met his gaze. ¡°Notpatible,¡± she answered without hesitation.


    He clutched his chest, pretending to be hurt as he sighed sadly. ¡°You¡¯re heartless.¡±


    Not as much as you,¡± she said coldly. Am I obligated to reciprocate his feelings just because he has


    them?


    understood what she meant. As a result, they ended the conversation on a sour note. Back in her


    room, she was about to go to bed when she received a call from Luna. She answered the call with


    concern, asking, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± She assumed that thete-night call


    hantsomething unexpected had happened.


    Ie over and spend the night with you?¡± Luna whispered. Ever since she gave up her m for


    Cameron, she had nowhere else to go.


    Of course. Abigail was certain that Luna had encountered some issues in her rtionship.


    an hourter, Luna arrived, bringing her luggage with her. While she took a shower, Aail helped her


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    unpack. When she came out of the bathroom, Abigail asked, ¡°Did you have fight with Josh?¡±


    ¡°Yeah,¡± she mumbled..


    Abigail patted her bed, indicating that she was ready to listen. So, Luna climbed onto the bed. and


    leaned against Abigail as she muttered in frustration, ¡°The Pearsons want us to get married quickly, but


    I¡¯m not sure if I¡¯m ready for such a big step yet. So, I asked him what he was thinking. He said he would


    listen to his parents, but I don¡¯t understand. Doesn¡¯t he have his own opinion?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to marry him?¡± Abigail asked.


    Luna grabbed her shoulders. ¡°My friend, how long have I known him? Just because we get along well


    in many aspects doesn¡¯t mean he¡¯s the one for me.¡±


    Abigail nodded in agreement. ¡°Your concerns are valid.¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡± Luna eximed. ¡°We¡¯ve only known each other for a few months, and he¡¯s already thinking


    about marriage. It¡¯s overwhelming.¡±


    ¡°Well, sit down and have a good conversation with him.¡± Abigail suggested gently.


    ¡°I did, and he said that nothing will change between us after we¡¯re married. But it won¡¯t be the same!


    Divorce is so diflicult nowadays,¡± she whined. Then, she let go of Abigail¡¯s shoulders and bugged her


    knees, filled with worry. Tm scared that he won¡¯t be as sweet after we¡¯re


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    married or that our inarriage will end up like yours. I have no idea about marriage, and everything


    scares me.¡±


    true that there are many challenges after marriage.¡± Abigail nodded in agreement. aving been in a


    marriage that ended tragically, she sincerely hoped that every woman world have a clear mind before


    getting married to avoid potential misery.


    Abigail. I don¡¯t have any opinions about your marriage, but I think most marriages¡­ well, they end up


    being unhappy. As you know, love has no expiration date. Once the passion


    des just the sight of each other can be annoying. I¡¯m genuinely afraid of that day


    ing. That¡¯s why I just want to be happy while dating Josh, but who would have thought he ould want to


    get married?¡± shemented with a pout.


    See dated Howard because she thought he was reliable and their careers werepatible.


    they were working together for the sake of their careers, meaning they had amon


    But what about Josh? He was theplete opposite, as his family didn¡¯t require him to rk hard for


    anything. When they had free time, they would hang out, go on dates, and have fun. So, whenever


    Luna was alone, her thoughts would inevitably wander. That¡¯s why she came scared when Josh


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    Chapter 568 He Calcted Every Step


    They sighed together as they sat next to each other. ¡°I don¡¯t see the point of getting married,¡± Abigail


    said to Luna. ¡°I used to think that I had to marry someone if I loved them, but now¡­ don¡¯t even know


    who I love.¡± Despite her sessful career, what about her personal life? The sudden appearance of


    family members hadpletely disrupted her life.


    Luna leaned on Abigail¡¯s shoulder as she stared at the ceiling and muttered, ¡°You know, people in the


    past used to get married without much thought. Then, their lives would just go on. Eventually, they had


    children. But now, we¡¯re in a dilemma because of love. Times are really changing. Before, people


    wouldn¡¯t even dare to think about marriage like this. Now, we have expectations when we walk down


    the aisle.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s only natural to have expectations when our basic needs have been fulfilled. Otherwise, what are


    we living for?¡± Abigail said with augh. In her opinion, people work hard to make


    for a better life. Life is short, and it would be a shame to live it as it is.


    money


    Luna let out a heavy sigh. ¡°Ugh, this is so frustrating!¡±


    ¡°Talk to him,¡± Abigail suggested. If Luna didn¡¯t want to get married, they could continue dating because


    maybe one day in the future, she would realize that he was the one. People¡¯s opinions change over


    time; Luna might change her mind about something she is against


    now.


    ¡°I would like to do that, but I don¡¯t think he has much patience.¡± Luna said, feeling distressed.


    ¡°Given Josh¡¯s personality, he takes everything seriously. Since he chose to be with you, I¡¯m guessing


    he probably feels that the sooner he marries you, the better,¡± Abigail voiced her thoughts.


    Luna turned to her. ¡°Okay, enough about me. What about you? How are things between you and


    Sean?¡±


    A surprised Abigail looked back at her. ¡°What about us?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been with him for so many years. If we add them all up, you¡¯ve been on and off with him for


    about four years. Do you think it¡¯s a good idea to marry him again?¡± Luna couldn¡¯t


    her curiosity. If Abigail returned to the Pearson Family, it would mean that she was engaged to Sean.


    suppress


    At the thought of this, Luna realized that Sean was truly a cunning man. Back then, it seemed like he


    was engaged to Kelly. Later, she found out from him that he had made it clear to the Pearsons that he


    was only going to marry their daughter. Looking back, he must have already known that Abigail was


    Lawrence¡¯s daughter, not Kelly.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Abigail mumbled. Truthfully, it was apromise on her part to start dating


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    Sean again. However, she was angry that he was siding with the Pearsons. At the same time, she


    knew that Sean was a businessman who always had a clear view of what would benefit him.


    ¡°As an outsider, I think he¡¯s someone you can rely on for the rest of your life,¡± Luna said seriously. If


    she wasn¡¯t Abigail¡¯s friend, she believed that Sean wouldn¡¯t have risked his life to go to a ce like the


    Golden Triangle. When he did all those things, all the resentment she had for him in the past


    disappeared.


    Abigail fell silent for a while and didn¡¯t answer.


    ¡°What¡¯s on your mind?¡± Luna asked, urging her to speak.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. ¡°What else can I do? I¡¯ll just let it be. There are so many things going on,


    and I can¡¯t be bothered to think about this. I¡¯ll just take things one step at a time.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true. Being a human is more troublesome than it¡¯s worth. You know, I¡¯ve always thought it would


    be better to be born as a cat.¡±


    Abigail giggled as shey down and pulled up the sheets. ¡°Let¡¯s sleep. It¡¯s pointless to think so much.¡±


    Early the next morning, Analise prepared breakfast for Luna and Abigail before asking Luna


    you think of about her ns for marriage. ¡°You¡¯ve been dating Josh for a while now. What do him?¡± she


    asked with a smile.


    Since Luna had just had this conversation with Abigail the night before, she still felt a bit sensitive


    about the topic. So, when the conversation came up again in the morning, she felt a bit strange. ¡°He¡¯s


    okay.¡±


    ¡°Then it¡¯s time to consider marriage. Have you decided when to get engaged?¡± Analise said, beaming.


    Luna slumped on the table as she answered resignedly, ¡°We¡¯ve only been dating for a few months, so


    we don¡¯t know each other that well yet. It¡¯s too early to consider marriage.¡±


    A frown appeared on Analise¡¯s face. ¡°You¡¯ve known each other long enough. All you need is love.¡±


    While she lectured Luna, Abigail silently ate her breakfast.


    ¡°Grandma, we¡¯ll take care of our own situation. You don¡¯t have to worry about us so much,¡± Luna


    groaned in exasperation.


    ¡°Oh, hush. I¡¯m only saying this for your own good,¡± Analise said. Then, she saw Cameroning out of


    his room.


    Great, the person she¡¯s most concerned about is here to save us, Luna thought with relief. Analise


    beamed the moment she saw Cameron. ¡°How was your datest night?¡±


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    Cameron blushed at the mention of his girlfriend. ¡°It was nice. She¡¯s really nice.¡± Since he wasn¡¯t


    experienced with girls, he didn¡¯t know which word would be appropriate. So, in his mind, ¡®nice¡® was the


    perfect word.


    The smile on Analise¡¯s face widened. ¡°My, my, I can rest assured when ites to you because you¡¯re


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    the most obedient one here. Are you going on another date today?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ It¡¯s Monday today, and she has sses to attend,¡± Cameron answered honestly.


    ¡°Oh, is she a university student?¡± Analise hoped that he could get married sooner since they had


    feelings for each other.


    ¡°Yes, she¡¯s in grad school.¡± He took a seat at the dining table.


    A surprised Luna turned to him, gaping. ¡°Are you dating a postgraduate student?¡±


    ¡°Is it weird that I¡¯m seeing someone? What¡¯s wrong with dating a postgraduate student?¡± He felt proud


    because he believed that he must have been blessed by his ancestors to actually date such an


    amazing girl, especially since he came from a humble background.


    ¡°Nothing. I simply believe that you are truly remarkable,¡± Lunaplimented, wearing an expression of


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    Chapter 569


    Chapter 569 Greed For Pleasure


    Cameron wore a smile on his face.


    ¡°Well¡­ She fell in love with me at first sight,¡± he said confidently.


    Luna chuckled. ¡°Impressive. Most young girls would probably be attracted to your edgy look, right?¡±


    Despite having only one eye, he was still quite handsome. He resembled those cosyers walking


    down.


    the street.


    Cameron simply smiled and took out his phone to message his girlfriend.


    After texting her, he had a foolish grin on his face. ¡°She invited me to have lunch at noon and said she


    doesn¡¯t have any sses in the afternoon. She wants to take me to her ce.¡±


    Abigail couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit nostalgic. ¡°You have all this good fortune; you should cherish it.


    Cameron nodded.


    ¡°What is your girlfriend studying in her postgraduate program?¡± Luna asked curiously.


    Analise looked at Cameron and couldn¡¯t help but feel happy.


    ¡°It seems to be rted to the Eswadnesenguage,¡± he replied without going into too much detail.


    Abigail nodded. ¡°That should be fine.¡±


    Cameron sat down and yed with his phone after finishing his meal. Luna couldn¡¯t resist bringing


    something up with Abigail, saying, ¡°Is he going to be your bodyguard now? Since he¡¯s getting married,


    he should think about his career. Can you support him for the rest of his life?¡±


    Abigail thought Luna made a valid point.


    While a monthly sry of 15,000 wasn¡¯t insignificant, it might not be enough for I¡¯s wealthy family.


    The fact that they could live in Capitalis and afford luxury items suggested that I¡¯s family was quite


    well-


    off.


    Abigail set down the documents she had been reading and looked at Cameron. ¡°Come over here.¡±


    Cameron, who was ying with his phone, immediately looked at Abigail and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going


    on?¡±


    ¡°Have you considered starting your own business? Working with me as a bodyguard raight not be


    enough What if her parents have certain expectations for you?¡± Abigail suggested.


    Analise was watching TV shows. Nheless, she immediately agreed with Abigail upon hearing her


    words. ¡°Abigail is right; you need to have a stable job.¡±


    Cameron thought that being Abigail¡¯s bodyguard was already a stable job.


    Starting a business. If dating is soplicated-¡±


    Dating and marriage were never meant to be simple matters Are you thinking of giving up just because


    it¡¯s challenging Analise interrupted Cameron with a serious look on her face.


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    Cameron didn¡¯t dare to speak any further.


    Abigail was about to say something when Sean pushed the door open and walked in.


    When he noticed that everyone had gathered around Cameron, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Are you


    having a meeting?¡±


    Analise quickly waved to Sean and said, ¡°Cameron is about to get married, and he doesn¡¯t have a


    stable jo¡¯. What do you think? What do you think he should do if he starts a business?¡±


    Cameron whispered immediately, ¡°Old Mrs. Quinn¡­ I haven¡¯t even decided to get married yet.¡±


    ¡°Just listen to your elders,¡± Sean said sternly.


    Cameron could only keep his mouth shut.


    Luna couldn¡¯t help but remark, ¡°How long have you known this girl? It¡¯s only natural for you to get to


    know her better. Marriage is not a child¡¯s y.¡±


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    Abigail nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. He hasn¡¯t even considered marriage yet. Let him take it step by step.¡±


    Analise snorted before turning to express her concerns to Sean,menting, ¡°She lives in Capitalis,


    so her family has to be well-off. Cameron can¡¯t keep ying with his phone in the office like this.¡±


    ¡°Indeed. Since he¡¯s a bodyguard, he can always start a securitypany,¡± Sean suggested.


    For Cameron, this was indeed a good idea. However, he wasn¡¯t very willing to take such a huge step in


    life. He preferred a carefree life.


    Sean knew what he was thinking the moment he caught sight of Cameron¡¯s expression.


    Cameron had taken on the responsibility of protecting his employer¡¯s safety while working as a


    bodyguard. Unfortunately, he had no clue what sort of responsibilities family life held, especially since


    he had no family.


    ¡°I¡¯ll invest in your securitypany in Capitalis. You shouldn¡¯t waste your skills,¡± Sean told him.


    Abigail knew that Cameron wanted to continue living a carefree life the instant he failed to respond


    immediately.


    Sean took a seat and looked at Cameron. ¡°If you¡¯re seriously considering being with this girl, you need


    to learn to take responsibility. You can¡¯t do whatever you want. If her family is well-off and her parents


    don¡¯t approve of you, are you just going to give up?¡±


    Of course, Cameron didn¡¯t dare to say ¡°yes¡± in front of Sean.


    Hie veratched his head and said, ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try then.¡±


    You should think it over for yourself; we¡¯re not pressuring you,¡± Sean said, as he knew that if Cameron


    was fondo de something, he wouldn¡¯t put his heart into it. Eventually, it would end up being a loss.


    A person who understood their own responsibilities would work diligently.


    Smeron molded.


    The stul atmosphere ofs budding rtionship had added


    Sa! beside Cameron and spoke gently, ¡°I know you¡¯re resistant to the idea now. However, when it


    couple can mess up their lives if they get married in a daze without realizing the burden on their


    shoulders.¡±


    Cameren thought that Analise was talking about Sean and Abigail¡¯s marriage.


    Sean remained silent, and it felt like the words were directed at him.


    Analise took some time to persuade Cameron with her warm words. After a while, he slowly began to


    ept the idea.


    He knew that these words might not sound pleasant, but it was wisdom gained from the experience of


    the elderly. Besides, she had nothing to gain by deceiving him.


    ¡°Well¡­ I¡¯ll give it a try then,¡± Cameron said with a bit more enthusiasm this time.


    Luna felt like a bolt had struck her knees.


    As Analise went about her tasks, Luna held some documents as she chatted with Abigail, saying


    quietly, ¡°I guess Old Mrs. Quinn was talking about me because I¡¯m the type who only seeks pleasure. It


    doesn¡¯t help. that I haven¡¯t really considered any responsibilities.¡±


    ¡°You can enjoy two more years since you¡¯re young,¡± Abigail whispered in aforting tone.


    After she had gotten divorced from Sean, she actually quite enjoyed living her life alone.


    Now, there was no one constantly watching over her, and she wouldn¡¯t be pressured into having


    children.


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    Luna found Abigail¡¯s words sensible and nodded in agreement, saying, ¡°Then I won¡¯t consider getting


    married.¡±


    Sean nced at them and thought that Luna was a negative influence on Abigail.


    Even if they got married, they could still enjoy life. What was the difference?


    At noon. Josh and I arrived at L.Moon together.


    As soon as I saw Cameron, she rushed up to him, took his hand, and said, ¡°I finished my ss early


    toe see you. You¡¯re not mad, are you?¡±


    Cameron didn¡¯t react at first, but when he felt her warm and affectionate touch, his heart filled with


    happiness. ¡°No. Why didn¡¯t you tell me? I could have picked you up after your ss,¡± he replier!.


    She held his hand and said, ¡°Why do you have to pick me up? I know where you work; ing to see


    you is the same.¡±


    He simply responded with an ¡°Oh and looked a bit dazed.


    ¡°I, have you eaten yet?¡± Analise approached with a gentle smile.


    ¡°Not yet, but my parents want to treat him to dinner tonight, so I¡¯ve already made ns with them,¡± I


    said with a smile.


    Abigail felt that this was not just a casual dinner; they probably wanted to see if Cameron was reliable.


    Analise immediately understood I¡¯s intentions and nodded with a smile.


    After I and Cameron left, Luna turned to Josh and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve already stayed overnight. Why don¡¯t you go back home today?¡± Josh asked her helplessly. In


    his heart, his home was Luna¡¯s home.


    Luna immediately held Abigail¡¯s hand and looked displeased as she stared at him. I¡¯ve only been out


    for one night and one morning, and you want me to go back already? You said you wouldn¡¯t control me


    after we got married, but I think that once we¡¯re married, I won¡¯t even be able to leave the house.¡±


    ¡°What nonsense are you talking about¡­¡± he said, although he did feel a bit anxious. ¡°So, are you


    staying here tonight?¡±


    it not? Luna asked while still looking dissatisfied.


    There¡¯s nothing wrong with that, I just came to see you Josh said, not wanting to push her too hard.


    Alier all she wasn¡¯t ready to get married so soon. Ever they had done everything else and hved


    store lunch Alugul and Luna were busy withpany matters Scan thrushed signing documents on bo


    and pushed it aside He then turned his attention to Josh


    sooner, but she¡¯s not very willing.¡±


    ¡°If your rtionship is stable, there¡¯s no need to rush. Why are you in such a hurry?¡± Sean said. He


    hadn¡¯t rushed to remarry, so he didn¡¯t understand why Josh was in such a hurry. He could also tell that


    Luna wasn¡¯t in a rush. After all, Abigail had a failed marriage with him, so she was probably quite


    afraid.


    ¡°I found a reliable person to look into the matter you asked my dad to investigate. I don¡¯t think we


    should investigate it ourselves; Uncle Vincent would be more cautious,¡± Josh said.


    Sean nodded. ¡°That¡¯s a good approach. As long as the person is reliable, anyone can investigate the


    matter.¡± Josh didn¡¯t respond further; instead, he took out his phone and silently replied to work-rted


    messages. After finishing his replies, he asked, ¡°What about you and Abigail?¡±


    ¡°Just the usual,¡± Sean replied. When Abigail was busy, he could only stand by and watch. He was


    unable to do much.


    Josh sighed unconsciously and said, ¡°It seems like we¡¯re in the same boat.¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s in the same boat with you? I¡¯ve been married to Abigail before,¡± Sean responded unhappily.


    Josh looked at him with disdain. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the fact that she hasn¡¯t returned home yet¡­ Let me tell


    you, your situation with her won¡¯t work out.¡±


    ¡°Your parents are unhappy with me?¡± Sean asked. He got along well with Lawrence, and if there was


    an issue, Lawrence would speak up for him.


    Josh shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s my grandfather who¡¯s unhappy with


    you.¡±


    Sean leaned back on the couch and felt speechless. So, he not only had to deal with his inws but


    also Gary.


    ¡°When my sister was at home, my grandfather doted on her the most. Even after she went missing and


    suffered for so many years, you still divorced her and mistreated her. Do you think he will forgive you


    easily?¡± Josh asked Sean in a low voice.


    Sean realized that forgiveness would note easily. But what if she likes me and wants to marry


    me?¡± He knew that this statement might sound a bit dreamy, but as long as he persisted, it wasn¡¯t


    impossible.


    ¡°In that case, my grandfather won¡¯t object, Josh immediately replied.


    Although Gary didn¡¯t like Sean, he would respect Abigail¡¯s wishes if it came down to it. After all, she


    was different from them.


    Sean smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll have to win her over for sure then.¡±


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    Josh looked at Abigail again and fell silent once more.


    Mary Luna was indeed not as difficult, but pursuing Abigail again was the real challenge.


    When it was time to finish; work, Abigail looked at Sean and Josh. ¡°Where do you want to go for dinner


    you to hour Sean immediately replied


    Who was resting in her chair, ¡°Where would you like to go?¡±


    Luna said, ¡°I¡¯m thinking of just having dinner in thepany cafeteria. Going out is too tiring¡­ I¡¯ve


    been inactive for so long, and suddenly handling so many documents today really wore me out.¡±


    ¡°You can officially start working tomorrow then,¡± Abigail said with a smile. Since there was always so


    much work to do every day, she couldn¡¯t handle it all by herself.


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    Luna readily agreed, saying, ¡°Sure. I don''t feel right letting you handle all this work on your own."


    Their rtionship was once passionate, but now it had fizzled out.


    Luna no longer felt as dependent on Josh.


    After dinner, Josh managed to convince Luna to watch a new movie.


    Abigail was too exhausted from work to go out, so she sat at the dining table with Sean in silence.


    ¡°After sitting for a while, are you going backter?¡± he asked her.


    She nodded and replied, "I''ll stay a bit longer.¡± She was truly drained and didn''t want to move.


    ¡°If you really don''t want to go, I can carry you,¡¯ he said with a smile, leaning back in his chair.


    She let out a huff. "Do you want Grandma to scold me? Are you feeling better?"


    ¡°Probably not yet; it''s not that easy to recover,¡± Sean honestly replied.


    He only wanted to please Abigail, forgetting that his health was far from what it used to be.


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    ¡°We''ll leave in half an hour,¡¯ she said, leaning back in her chair and replying to messages on her phone.


    ¡°Working like this is too tiring for you. I suggest finding a way to delegate some of your responsibilities,"


    he advised her.


    ¡°There''s not much I can do. Luna and I jointly own thepany, and there are no suitable candidates


    to manage it temporarily. Plus, I don''t trust anyone else," she said. At the moment, she had no intention


    of grooming a president for thepany.


    "At the very least, you can find someone to help you. You''re going to wear yourself out at this rate,¡±


    Sean earnestly suggested.


    "I''ll only be tired like this for the next two years. We can talk about grooming someone after two years.


    It''s not easy,¡± Abigail said.


    L.Moon had only been in operation for less than a year, and even if they wanted someone to take over,


    it would take time.


    He thought to himself, Another two years... However, he didn''t dare to interfere in her affairs. After all,


    L-Moon had been through too much, and she would not trust someone who suddenly took over.


    "How about I help you with your work tomorrow? Maybe I can be of some use,¡¯ Sean suddenly


    suggested.


    Abigail watched him cautiously and asked, "What do you want to do?"


    Her suspicions left him exasperated. "I''m willing to help without considering my health, and you still


    think I want to take over yourpany?"


    "It''s not what I mean; I just don''t like it,¡± she calmly replied.


    Even if they were to be together in the future, she didn''t like the idea of spouses interfering with each


    other''s businesses. Suppose one day, things between them didn''t go well again, and he knew about


    thepany''s operations... Indeed, Abigail didn''t trust Sean too much because their marriage had


    issues once. She thought that if they ended up separating due to falling out of love with each other for a


    second time, it would result in aplete mess, and even L.Moon would suffer.


    He looked at her for a while and then asked, "Do you think I would interfere with yourpany and


    make you less free in the future?"


    ¡°Sean, don''t make wild guesses," she calmly said.


    ¡°I know you don''t trust me.¡± His voice carried a hint of disappointment.


    Abigail frowned as she looked at Sean. "Do I need to trust you for work? Many things can be trusted,


    but L.Moon is something that belongs to Luna and me. I know you mean well, but I simply don''t want


    anyone to interfere, not even Josh. I only need someone promoted from within andpletely devoted


    to me. Do you understand?"


    At this very moment, he finally understood that her failure in their first marriage had permanently closed


    her heart. During this year of ups and downs, she was no longer the same person who only cared


    about design.


    "I was too hasty in my thinking and didn''t consider your feelings.¡± He apologized first.


    "In the future, your career is yours, and mine is mine. This is my bottom line. Even if we are together in


    the future, I don''t want L.Moon to have any connection with you. I don''t want to consider any marital


    property.¡± Abigail exined in an extremely calm tone to Sean.


    L.Moon was the only thing she and Luna could hold on to. After all, Sean and Josh both came from


    wealthy families. Abigail didn''t trust that love and marriage could shelter them for a lifetime. If one day


    they divorced, she and Luna still had L.Moon to rely on, and they wouldn''t end up with nothing.


    Sean looked at Abigail and said, "If you''re willing, I''m willing to give you everything I have in case you


    don''t feel secure.¡± He understood why she was so concerned about L.Moon now.


    When they divorced, the things Lina had said had left a scar on Abigail''s heart. Even though these


    wounds would no longer hurt, the scars were permanent. Moreover, Abigail had a difficult three years in


    the Graham Estate. Everything she and Luna had now was obtained under a lot of pressure, and she


    would never easily trust others again.


    "I don''t need your things either. I have hands and feet and can earn my living,¡± she said as she lifted


    her teacup and took a sip of water.


    These words might seem harsh to Sean, who had put in so much effort and wanted to make amends.


    However, the fact was that she couldn''t trust anyone wholeheartedly anymore due to the experiences


    she had gone through.


    Abigail''s nose started to feel sore. She took a deep breath and told Sean, "I''ve paid the price in love,


    and you might not understand how I went through those three years, but I won''t me you. The result


    of not ming you is the situation we''re in now. I don''t know if you''ll regret it, but I won''t."

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    Sean gazed at Abigail, feeling a heavy weight on his chest.


    "Even if I were to ept you again and consider starting a family with you, I know that things can never


    go back to how they were," she said. "I have given you my deepest emotions, and I don''t believe I have


    wronged you. It was you who ignored my true feelings during those three years. Now, you want to


    return to the past. Do you think that''s possible?"


    He apologized, "I''m truly sorry."


    "I want to fully ept you, but I can''t. Everyone thinks that I can think through, let go, and move


    forward from the wrongs that were done to me, but I can''t understand why. I now realize that people are


    always entangled and filled with grudges. I keep thinking about the wrongs each of you did to me. If I


    didn¡¯t care, that would be the real sign that I don''t care about any of you." Abigail rarely opened up


    about her inner thoughts to Sean, but she felt it was necessary to rify.


    He watched her quietly, feeling like he was entering her heart for the first time.


    "Just like I genuinely don''t care about Old Mrs. Graham, so when I see her, I feel like she''s just an


    ordinary stranger. I''ve even started to forget her past actions toward me. It''s because I still care about


    all of you that I keep obsessing, keep recalling those unpleasant memories, and firmly hold them in my


    heart,¡± she said with a bitter smile. "I care deeply about everything. I''m not that generous."


    Sean held Abigail''s hand, his eyes slightly red. Then, he lowered his gaze and softly said, "I''m sorry,


    Honey. I was truly wrong."


    She looked at him and smiled gently. "I really don''t want to let go... I know Grandma was right, but I


    can''t ept it. I don''t know the solution, so I agonize over it."


    Abigail often found herself lost in thought duringte nights. If she hadn''t cared for Sean, she might not


    have felt the pang of sadness seeing him risk his life for Luna. This incident became a turning point in


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    their emotional conflict. It led her to give him another chance, seeking a reason to reconcile with him, to


    find peace from the pain of the past he had caused. Yet, despite these efforts, she found herself in


    inner conflict, still not having fully epted him.


    There were times when she wished he would experience the same pain she had endured¡ªa desire


    she deeply despised in herself.


    Up until today, Abigail realized that she had indeed epted Sean, yet a part of her still held back. She


    hadn''tpletely moved on from the scars of their failed marriage. As long as he remained a part of


    her life, there lingered a fear of facing the same hurt once more.


    ¡°There might not be an easy fix because pain is not easily erased." He sped her hand firmly. "But


    hearing what you''ve shared brings me joy. It''s taught me the importance of being mindful not to hurt


    those who care for us. I now understand that if I''m fortunate enough to have you back, I need to


    remember the pain I''ve caused and tread carefully to avoid hurting you again in the future."


    She was a little surprised by his words.


    He looked at her with teary eyes and said again, "I''m sorry."


    ¡°Sean, did you ever love me when you married me?" Abigail asked Sean candidly, looking into his


    eyes.


    "If I didn¡¯t care for you, I would have made every effort to avoid marrying you. Nevertheless, it''s beyond


    the point of return now. My past indifference towards you was a result of my immaturity. I was under the


    impression that you were only with me to fulfill Old Mrs.


    Quinn''s desire for grandchildren and to ensure her peace of mind, as you are extremely respectful. I


    mistakenly believed that you were willing to do so,¡± he expressed.


    She smiled. "So, you thought I was very obedient, right?"


    Abigail and Sean had never beenpletely honest with each other... If there had been a little more


    honesty from both sides, it wouldn''t have ended in divorce.


    He nodded. "Back then, you really were very obedient. You would agree to whatever my grandmother


    said. Even if it was unreasonable, you would still do it. You took all of Old Mrs. Quinn''s words to heart."


    She leaned back in her chair and sighed softly. "I was immature, too."


    "In this past year, you''ve learned to be yourself. You can now tell me that you can''t fully ept me and


    don''t trust me. I''m pretty happy about that. At least I stil] have some usefulness, right?" Sean reassured


    himself.


    Abigail thought that he was right.


    ¡°Have you rested enough? If you have, let''s go back then,¡± he said, even though he felt a mix of


    emotions after hearing her candid words.


    ¡°Almost,¡± she said. She felt much more at ease after sharing her feelings with him. She no longer had


    to dwell on these messy thoughts on her own.


    Sean held Abigail''s hand and helped her up. As they walked back, he said, "I''m genuinely grateful that


    you shared these things with me. It''s helped me understand my mistakes, and I see that you haven''t


    forgiven me yet."


    She turned her head to look at him. "Sean."


    "Yes?" He instinctively looked at her.


    "Seeing you return to me brings me great joy, she expressed, a serene smile dancing in her eyes. It


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    Sean gently squeezed Abigail''s hand. "You''re not retracing your old steps, but rather blossoming like a


    delicate and beautiful flower."


    She burst intoughter and pulled her hand away. "Although we had a heart-to-heart talk once, I


    haven''t decided to be your girlfriend."


    "I know you''re not easily won over. You''re the renowned na, and countless people would court you if


    you put yourself out there," he pouted.


    If Abigail hadn''t been so focused on her career, she might have found a new boyfriend by now. In


    theory, Eric was an outstanding person, and if she had chosen him at that time, Sean believed he


    would have no chance now.


    Back at L.Moon, Abigail resumed working after freshening up, and Sean couldn''t help but say, "Can


    you please take a break?"


    ¡°This has been my habit for the past year. Whenever I can''t sleep at night, I start working, and I can''t


    get used to having free time."


    Picking up a document, she began reading it carefully.


    Thanks to her hardworking spirit, L. Moon was able to progress so quickly.


    Sean motioned for Abigail. "Will you watch TV with me?"


    Frowning, she thought, f don''t think I can concentrate on work if he sets up a projector here. Therefore,


    she set aside the document in her hand and walked over to his side to figure out the projector with him.


    "You''ve really turned yourpany into your home. There''s everything under the coffee table,¡± he


    pointed out.


    ¡°During the initial phase of L.Moon, sometimes we worked without breaks for days, and during public


    holidays, we would watch TV together. Although it was a challenging period, I was very happy."


    Abigail reminisced, watching as Sean fixed the projector.


    Even though the tough days were over and Luna had found the perfect boyfriend, that period was still


    one of Abigail''s fondest memories.


    He tilted his head to look at her. "She won''te back as often now that she''s in a rtionship. Won''t


    you feel lonely?"


    "No, this is how we''ve always been. When I was married, Luna supported thepany alone for three


    years. How long has it been for mepared to that?¡± she calmly replied. Even if Luna rarely came


    back after getting married, Abigail would feel happy for her instead of feeling upset.


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    Softly, Sean nodded. "I''ll apany you to bed after this, and you should gradually break the habit of


    working at night. Everyone has limited energy, and if you continue to support L.Moon, you''ll eventually


    tire of this lifestyle."


    Sitting down on the couch, Abigail hugged a pillow. "I''m already a little tired"


    It had been a while since she received a new order, not because shecked new ideas, but because


    she felt mentally exhausted.


    ¡°Do you still have work to do?" he asked, adjusting the projector.


    Abigail turned her head and looked at Sean as if he had said something foolish. "You''re apany


    owner too. Don''t you know this? Do you think work is ever finished for someone in charge of a


    "I have Xavien,¡¯ he bluntly pointed out.


    She sighed in defeat. ¡°I want someone like Xavien too."


    "He''s a rare gem,¡± Sean said. Through the Golden Triangle trip, he realized that Xavien was a different


    kind of assistant.


    "He''ll grow and develop while working for someone amazing,¡± she said sincerely. Without those


    unfortunate three years of marriage with Sean, she wouldn''t have reached where she was now.


    Smirking, Sean found a movie about personal growth, and Abigail watched it attentively.


    ¡°Ever since I started working, I rarely have free time. Actually, I used to be simr to Josh. I liked digital


    products so much that I wanted to build a gaming room, a home theater, or something like that, but I


    was simply too busy and gradually lost interest in these things."


    Sitting on the couch, he shared his past self with her because this was a perfect opportunity. Since she


    had given him a chance to understand her, he should also let her know what kind of person he was.


    ¡°And also because it was too troublesome after marrying me, right?


    Every day, you had to face someone you didn''t like," she teased yfully.


    ¡°Would I have sex with you if I didn''t like you? Don''t think of me as someone promiscuous who can


    ept any woman,¡¯ Sean grumbled unhappily. Abigail pretended to focus on the movie, not continuing


    the conversation, and he grinned. "Why are you being quiet?"


    She nced at him coldly. "Watch the movie."


    "I''m serious. Honestly, I never thought you would divorce me." Back then, he believed she would never


    divorce him because she loved him.


    ¡°You''re an oddball, then. Didn''t you notice that there was a huge problem between us already?" Abigail


    found Sean''s perspectivepletely iprehensible. The situation was already chaotic, yet he clung


    to the belief that they could still maintain their marriage.


    "I always believed that one day, you would understand why I hesitated to have a child with you. It¡¯s not


    about avoiding your blind adherence to orders. I genuinely wanted you to embody the title ¡®Mrs.


    Graham¡¯ with an independent mind, especially for the future of the Graham Family,¡¯ he earnestly


    exined. Being a Mrs. Graham held significant responsibility, far beyond being a submissive woman,


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    Retreat Abigail snorted. "You looked down on me, assuming I had no thoughts of my own back then."


    Sean held her hand and pulled her into his arms. "Abby, do you prefer the person you are now or the


    person you were in the past?"


    "What about you?" she asked.


    "I''ve always had feelings for you. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have pursued you for such a long time,¡± Sean


    replied. In the past, whenever Abigail had mentioned divorce, he hadn''t taken it seriously. At first, he


    was upset, but now he realized he had been quite oblivious. Back then, he had mistaken her


    seriousness for ying hard to get.


    Intimately, they cuddled and finished the movie. Still, Luna had yet toe back, and Abigail guessed


    that she probably wouldn''t return tonight. "I don''t think Luna will be back today. Josh is quite cunning,


    luring her away with the promise of a movie,¡¯ she mumbled to Sean helplessly.


    Sean turned off the projector, recalling the scent of Abigail when she left his embrace. "It''s because


    they''re in love, or else Luna wouldn''t have left with him because of a few mere words from him.¡± In his


    opinion, Luna loved Josh a lot, or she wouldn''t have given in to him so easily, unlike Howard, whom


    she wouldn''t hesitate to reject.


    "You should go back now.¡¯ Abigail nudged his leg.


    "Okay."


    As heartless as she had always been, she didn''t even consider keeping him for the night even though it


    was already sote.


    The next morning, while Abigail was working, Cameron approached her and stopped, not knowing how


    to bring up the topic. "Just tell me what''s on your mind," she said, staring at him.


    ¡°You guys were right. Her parents are unhappy with my job, saying that I''m earning too little," he said


    calmly.


    She had a hunch as she set the document aside. "What did she say?"


    "I mentioned she doesn''t have any issue with it. In case her parents oppose us, she''s willing to


    elope with me,¡¯ he said, reflecting on I''s stance, which brought him some sce. It was the first


    instance where he empathized with Abigail''s sentiments when Lina disparaged her. This experience


    provided insight into what it''s like to be judged, particrly by the family of someone he deeply cared


    about.


    ¡°Do you think it''s alright for a postgraduate student to elope with you?" Abigail asked instead.


    When I mentioned this yesterday, Cameron was so overjoyed that he didn''t consider it much.


    "Clearly, it is inappropriate. In the future, the most I could be in Capitalis is a high school teacher.


    Haven''t you considered working hard for her since she has fallen for you?" she gently asked next.


    Cameron was helpless. "I told them that I n to set up a securitypany, but her parents think that


    it''s not a dignified career because I''ll just be a watchdog at the door."


    Scratching her head, Abigail suggested, "Why don''t we wait for Sean and listen to his opinion?"


    There were other choices for a dignified career. Still, they thought that a securitypany was the


    most suitable choice for Cameron because of his skills.


    ¡°Being in a rtionship is a little troublesome,¡¯ he mumbled. It was true that he liked I, but he wasn''t


    as infatuated with her as Sean and Abigail because he had only known her for a short time.


    Dumbfounded, she didn''t know what she should say and was quiet for a moment. "Let''s wait for Sean."


    "I know that I is highly educated, and her family has raised her well. I think I can support a family


    with 15,000 a month, but her parents disagree." Scratching his head, Cameron looked a little troubled.


    "I don''t know what to think. We''ve only known each other for a short while, and my feelings for I


    aren''t so deep that I can''t live without her,¡± Cameron saidposedly. As he was an easygoing


    person, it was impossible to ask him to build a career for a woman he had just moet. ¡® In reply, Analise


    said gently, "If you would like to fight for her, Sean and Abigail can help you with this. Even without


    setting up a securitypany, it will work out if they just speak on your behalf* ¡°Never mind. I''ll let


    things take their natural course,¡¯ he said nonchntly.


    While observing Cameron, Abigail couldn''t help but think, J really struggles to pick the right men.


    Out of all the options, she ended up with someone who doesnt value their rtionship.


    Hence, Cameron had to repeat everything. Following their dinner together the previous night, he took a


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    lengthy walk with I. During their conversation, she reassured him that she wouldn''t give up on their


    rtionship. However, it was he who felt a bit fatigued and uncertain about their situation.


    ¡°What do you think? Do you like her? If you do, just ask Abigail and Sean to speak on your behalf.¡±


    Holding Cameron''s hand, Analise put on a concerned expression. Meanwhile, Abigail sat down and


    continued reading the document that she hadn''t finished earlier.


    "I don''t know what to think. We''ve only known each other for a short while, and my feelings for I


    aren''t so deep that I can''t live without her,¡± Cameron saidposedly. As he was an easygoing


    person, it was impossible to ask him to build a career for a woman he had just met.


    In reply, Analise said gently, "If you would like to fight for her, Sean and Abigail can help you with this.


    Even without setting up a securitypany, it will work out if they just speak on your behalf* ¡°Never


    mind. I''ll let things take their natural course,¡¯ he said nonchntly.


    While observing Cameron, Abigail couldn''t help but think, J really struggles to pick the right men.


    Out of all the options, she ended up with someone who doesnt value their rtionship.

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    Chapter 575


    You''re The One I Want Abigail and Analise stopped trying to convince Cameron. Then, Sean said to


    him, "Come with me to pick a shop. You should still open the securitypany."


    "Huh..." Cameron was a little speechless. Why did he still have to open the securitypany if he


    wasn''t going to date anymore?


    ¡°Huh what? Are you going to work under Abigail for life? After thepany is stable, you can ask the


    apprentices to teach the neers. Then, you can sit back and rx. It''ll take you two years tops.¡±


    Sean walked out after he finished speaking.


    Analise let out a disappointed sigh as they departed. "And here I thought Cameron found someone


    good for him."


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    "I think it¡¯s quite normal, though. It¡¯s not that easy to find a good girl,"


    Abigail replied. Cameron was a nice man, but heckedmon sense. I''s parents would definitely


    be worried since he told them that he was going to be a bodyguard.


    ¡°Sigh. I was happy for nothing.¡± Analise couldn''t help but mumble.


    Abigail didn''t know what to say andforted her, "There''s still a chance. What if that girl won''t give


    up?"


    Analise wasn''t convinced. "Do you think that girl can hold on to him?


    She''s a top student and has no shortage of men pursuing her."


    ¡°Makes sense. But this might also mean that they aren''t meant to be together.¡± Abigail didn''t believe


    that every rtionship should have a happy ending. An example would be Howard and Luna, as they


    broke up after dating for a short while.


    "I''m going to the kitchen.¡± Analise was in a bad mood, and only cooking could help her forget this.


    Sean and Cameron were standing outside. He didn''t ask Cameron to start the car to look for shops but


    instead asked him seriously, ¡°You''re going to let it go just like this? You''re not going to fight for it?"


    "You know me. I don''t like to force things,¡± Cameron answered. While he could invest considerable


    effort into fostering Abigail and Sean''s rtionship, hecked the energy to focus on his personal


    affairs.


    "Fine. But you should really consider opening a securitypany.


    There are many wealthy people in Capitalis. If you make a name for yourself, people will line up to hire


    you," Sean replied lightly.


    Cameron hummed in agreement and made up his mind. "Then, let''s go check out the shops.¡± If this


    business didn''t work, there could be the next one. He needed to fight for himself at least once.


    ¡°Xavien is capable. That''s why he''s still working with me until now.


    But you see how busy he is. If I''m not in the office, he has to workte into the night and doesn''t have


    time for love. You should be grateful that a girl likes you,¡± Sean said as he asked Cameron to drive.


    Cameron recognized that Sean was sincerely expressing his feelings.


    He believed that if Sean didn''t care about him, he wouldn''t have shared those words. "I''ll run the


    securitypany well," he answered in a low voice.


    ¡°I think you can still fight for it. Despite her parents¡¯ disapproval, it''s ultimately about the life you and


    I will build together. Even if they seek financial reassurance, that''s inconsequential as both Abigail


    and I are financially secure. There''s no reason for you to feel ashamed,"


    Sean persisted in his encouragement.


    Cameron hummed as they both fell silent.


    While he was behind the wheel, his phone rang, prompting him to pick up the call.


    I shot him a question. "Where are you? I went to L.Moon to look for you, and na said you were


    outside busy with something. Can Ie to look for you?"


    "I''m busy right now. Didn''t you say you''d be busy the whole day?" His tone stil] had a hint ofughter.


    She was silent for a moment before asking, "Are you nning on giving up on me? I know you don''t


    like me that much. You''re unhappy because my parents were tough on you, but I told you I could elope


    with you as long as you chose me!"


    ¡°There''s no need to elope. Your parents provided you with the best upbringing and supported you


    through all these years, even during your time in graduate school. Choosing to leave them for a man¡ª


    doesn''t that feel like abandoning them? Doesn''t it cause pain?"


    Cameron''s voice retained a trace of a smile as if the words he spoke didn''t trouble him.


    Meanwhile, Sean quietly listened and acknowledged that despite Cameron''s apparent indifference


    towards his rtionships, there was a certain logic in his perspective.


    ¡°Then, what should I do? I like you. I fell in love with you at first sight. I want to marry you and be


    together forever. You don''t want me anymore?" I suddenly cried. "I spend so much time just to meet


    you..."


    Cameron was slightly surprised. Did she n their meeting that night?


    ¡°I''ve never liked anyone. But when I saw you, I knew you were the person I was looking for. Cameron,


    please don''t just give up on me no matter what,'' she asked with a sob.


    Cameron''s heart melted as he could sense I''s genuine happiness when they were together. He


    couldn''t help but see her as a lovely princess. He epted her because she genuinely cared for him. If


    another attractive girl from an ordinary background were to show interest in him, he would still consider


    her. He had never really thought about the kind of person he should be with, let alone marriage. "If I


    ever decide not to pursue this further, I''ll let you know,¡¯ he reassured her with a gentler tone.


    Sean nced at him. What a fool. She¡¯s said it so clearly, yet he''s not jighting for it.


    I''s tears flowed even more profusely upon hearing his response.


    ¡°Cameron, are you truly nning to let go of me?¡± she questioned amidst her tears.


    ¡°That''s not what I meant. You said¡ª"


    ¡°Cameron, shut up.¡± Abigail''s voice suddenly came through the phone.

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    Startled, Cameron stammered, "O-Okay."


    After hanging up, Abigail turned to the sobbing I and handed her a tissue. Taking it, I sniffled and


    whimpered without saying a word.


    Analise had prepared some snacks for I and gazed at her adoringly. ¡°That kid has never been in


    love before and says things without thinking because he''s a straightforward man. Don''t cry anymore."


    Abigail thought that Cameron didn''t love I enough. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have said those things.


    I''s eyes were bloodshot as tears continued to roll down her cheeks.


    "I know that he doesn''t love me. Maybe he just agreed to date me because I pursued him."


    Gently, Abigail patted her shoulder. "In a rtionship, when one person is too assertive, it can make the


    other person seem passive.


    But you''re already doing better than others by having the courage to pursue your love."


    ¡°But what''s the point? He doesn''t care about me at all,¡± I sobbed between sniffles.


    ¡°Here, have something to eat. You can''t force love to happen. Besides, he might be disheartened


    knowing that your parents oppose this rtionship. I''m not asking you to convince your parents, but


    you can''t be the only one trying to bnce both sides,¡± Analise said. "If you truly love him, I''ll visit your


    parents on his behalf and talk to them."


    "It''s pointless because my parents are stubborn. After he left, they criticized him even more harshly,


    and if I didn''t have sses to attend, they would have locked me up in the house." Tears welled up in


    I''s eyes again. "They want to introduce me to their friends, but I don''t like their sons at all."


    Taking out another tissue, Abigail asked Analise to leave the room before speaking softly to I, "I was


    once deeply in love with someone and managed to marry him. In the end, things didn''t turn out well,


    and I was oppressed and suffocated by his parents for three years."


    With her bloodshot eyes, I stared at her. "But Cameron doesn''t have parents."


    "Given the circumstances, you need to be more cautious. Even though your parents are unreasonable,


    Cameron is right about one thing. Do you think your parents provided you with education and the best


    things in life just so that you would one day have a conflict with them over a man? A woman can live


    without a man, but who will help you when you''re in trouble if you lose your parents? Will you rely on


    your friends?" Abigail said with a heavy heart, holding her hand.


    No matter how I''s parents reacted, Abigail couldn''t criticize them harshly. After all, it was undeniable


    that Cameron came from a less privileged background, which was the main reason I''s parents were


    against this rtionship.


    I, a big-city girl pursuing her postgraduate studies, stood in stark contrast to Cameron, who hadn''t


    daughter to him. Just the thought that their daughter had fallen in love with such a person filled their


    hearts with disappointment.


    How could they find it in their hearts to ept him wholeheartedly?


    She gradually calmed down.


    "It''s not a problem to pursue your love, and I guarantee that Cameron is a good man. However, your


    parents have sacrificed a lot to raise you. Instead of eloping with him, you should find another way to


    ¡°What happened to you afterward?" I asked sadly.


    "I got a divorce afterward. Right now, all you think about is love, but what will you do once you don''t


    have it anymore in the future? Don''t lose yourself in the pursuit of love. As you love him deeply, it''s


    even more important for you to carefully consider how the both of you will maintain this rtionship,¡±


    Abigail added softly.


    ¡°I understand. I''ll go home in a while.¡¯ Finally, she was convinced by Abigail, but the next second, shock


    washed over her. "Hey, you were married and divorced, but nobody knew about it!"


    ¡°That''s my private matter. Are you going to spread it?¡± Abigail asked with a grin.


    I pouted. "I''m not a gossip. Although I like your designs, I''m not obsessed."


    Abigail raised her eyebrows. "Then I have nothing to worry about."


    After Iposed herself, she picked up her purse and left. In this matter, Abigail didn''t support


    Cameron; if he didn''t value I¡¯s feelings when she offered them to him so sincerely, he should let her


    find someone who loved her more. If he was already giving up because of such a small obstacle, he


    seemed like the type to leave without a word if I ever disagreed with him in the future.


    In the evening, when Sean and Cameron returned, Cameron tried to avoid Abigail the moment he saw


    her. "Stop avoiding me. How did things go?¡± she asked coldly.


    ¡°We checked out the shop lot and n to start working on it tomorrow, he answered immediately.


    She nodded and chose not to lecture him about his rtionship anymore. As someone who had made


    a mistake in love, thest thing she wanted was to see another girl make a wrong decision¡ªsuch as


    eloping impulsively¡ªbecause of a man.


    The wrong choice she made was marrying Sean, and she didn''t end up happily ever after. If true


    happiness were solely based on love at first sight, there wouldn''t be so many divorced couples in the


    world.


    She couldn''t help but empathize with I when she heard Cameron''s earlier words.


    "Are we eating out?¡± Sean asked Abigail.


    ¡°Sure.¡± Rising from her seat, Abigail nced at Cameron and casually said, "Go wherever you want,


    but Sean and J are going out alone."


    Upon hearing that, Cameron knew that something was going on between them. He wondered if they


    had reconciled. His mind raced with various spections. Meanwhile, Abigail had already left with


    Sean, sighing once they stepped outside.


    ¡°Why are you concerned about someone else''s rtionship? Don''t worry about him. If, like me, he


    regrets it after she''s gone, then I won''t spare him the sarcasm,¡¯ Sean said with augh, putting his arm


    around Abigail.


    Chapter 577 Look After Our Home Abigail gave Sean a cold look. "That''s like the pot calling the kettle


    ck. Neither of you wins."


    Sean nodded. "You''re right, but I''ve changed my ways."


    ¡°Let''s go. Ignore that brat.¡± Abigail felt annoyed just at the mention of Cameron. She couldn''t help but


    grumble, "That brat had an amazing woman who was willing to love him, yet he refused to ept her.


    Any other man would be thrilled to be in such a situation."


    The two of them entered the restaurant. While Abigail ced their order, Sean messaged Cameron.


    ¡®You should really think this through. Abigail and Analise want you to have someone by your side in the


    future. That''s why they said all that. Don''t abandon I just because of what her parents said: ¡®It''s not


    easy to find someone who truly loves you.


    At least, in Sean''s eyes, Cameron''s rtionship with I had a great start. I didn''t hate or dislike


    him, so what was Cameron unsatisfied with?


    Cameron quickly replied.


    ¡®T know. I''ll think about it.


    Cameron felt conflicted. Unlike Sean, who was happily married and deeply in love with Abigail,


    Cameron had never experienced romantic dreams. If he could muster the same intense love and


    passion for I, he might put in the effort to make things work.


    However, the challengey in the fact that he only held a mild liking for her. He found it difficult to


    When Sean finished messaging Cameron, Abigail had finished ordering. She handed him the menu.


    "What do you want?"


    ¡°How much food did you order?¡± he asked, taking the menu.


    "Three dishes,¡± she answered.


    Sean flipped through the menu. "Let''s just order some drinks. It''s only the two of us. We can''t eat that


    much anyway."


    ¡°How do you know that?¡± Abigail asked, resting her arm on the table.


    ¡°I went with you on the trip to the vige. Back then, I noticed that you don''t eat a lot.¡± As he recalled


    that time, he subconsciously softened his gaze. "Every time I cooked three dishes, you could never


    finish the food. You always had a lot of leftovers that I had to eat for you."


    Embarrassed, she hadn''t realized how attentive he had been.


    "Okay." Abigail gave up on the menu.


    As long as they could finish everything, it was fine.


    Sean then ordered a passionfruit drink.


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    While they ate, Abigail told him about her uing out-of-state meeting.


    There were many trade shows and meetings in the fashion industry.


    Fairy Meadow and L.Moon were both invited this time. In order to attract more customers for Fairy


    Meadow, she had no choice but to make the trip. The trade show would be open to vendors worldwide.


    If Fairy Meadow could gain a few international clients, it would be a testament to the brand''s quality.


    ¡°Should Ie with you?" Sean asked.


    Abigail nced at him. ¡°You don''t know anything. Are you going just to look good?"


    "I don''t want you to attend that kind of event with another man. Is that not okay?" he asked bluntly.


    She hummed in response.


    ¡°Can Ie?" he persisted.


    ¡°No way. You have to look after our home. Why do you want toe along?¡± Abigail adamantly replied.


    Sean grinned when he heard her say the word "home" and asked, ¡°Which home? What home?"


    Without hesitation, she replied, "Where else? If you''re fishing for an answer, forget it."


    He couldn''t help but sigh. "Alright. You''ll be busy with work while I look after our home."


    Her main concern was actually Analise. If they both went, Analise would be alone in Capitalis. Abigail


    would worry less if Sean stayed in Capitalis as well.


    After they finished their meal, they sat and chattedzily.


    "This is what dating feels like,¡± he blurted out, observing the whispering couples at the surrounding


    tables.


    ¡°Are we dating?¡± Abigail calmly asked.


    Sean chuckled softly. ¡°Aren''t we?" He hadn''t known she liked to hide her sweet personality behind a


    proud facade.


    She didn''t reply and turned her gaze elsewhere, lost in thought.


    Sean followed Abigail''s gaze and saw Josh and Luna kissing. He cleared his throat and looked away.


    "What a coincidence."


    Feeling somewhat awkward, Abigail softly asked, "Should we leave?"


    "Let''s go," he said, standing up.


    She grabbed her jacket.


    As they left the restaurant, he couldn''t help butment, "Josh always seems so proper. I never


    thought he would kiss Luna in public."


    Thankfully, it was just a brief kiss.


    ¡°Maybe he''s good at hiding his flirting,¡¯ she said.


    They walked along the road in silence. At one point, Sean delicately reached for Abigail''s hand. She


    withdrew hers. However, shortly after, he grasped her hand again. This time, his hold was firmer and


    more secure, as if he feared she might pull away once more.


    ¡°What are you doing?" She shot him an angry look.


    "I want to hold your hand," he gently replied.


    Their wedding had been rushed, and there was ack of affection between them. Apart from their


    intimate moments, they were essentially strangers. Sean was eager to make up for the lost time.


    Touched by his gesture, Abigail pursed her lips and kept her gaze fixed ahead. She didn¡¯t pull away


    again.


    ¡°As long as you''re happy, we can take it slow. I''m fine with just dating for a year or two,¡¯ Sean said as


    they walked.

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    Abigail remained silent, offering no response to Sean. She hadn''t prepared an answer yet. However, he


    showed no urgency. Thus, they walked hand in hand for approximately an hour. Eventually, she


    stopped as she was too tired to keep walking.


    ¡°Let''s go home. I''m tired." She was even wearing heels during their walk.


    ¡°How about I give you a piggyback ride to the car?" he asked with a smirk.


    Abigail instantly pulled her hand away from Sean''s as disdain was written all over her face. "It''s not like


    I can''t walk. Can you stop being so embarrassing?"


    "I''m just worried you might hurt yourself. You have a trade show to attend tomorrow, right? You''ll have


    to stand for hours, won''t you?"


    His voice remained as gentle as before.


    "I don''t know,¡¯ she replied ndly.


    "Wait here, then. I''ll have the driver bring the car over.¡± He spoke while taking out his phone.


    As she was thoroughly exhausted, she decided to find a ce to rest while waiting.


    ¡°Next time, you need to wearfortable sneakers instead," hemented.


    "I''m already used to it.¡± Abigail did not care about her image in the past, but ever since she became the


    head of L.Moon and had to attend all sorts of events, she eventually paid more attention to her


    appearance. After a few short months, she was now unable to forget about how she looked. She was


    used to getting dressed up before leaving home.


    After messaging the driver, Sean did not say a word in response to herments.


    If he had not hurt her or done all those things to her, would she now be a designer who preferred to


    stay home and work on her designs instead of running all over the ce? ording to his memory,


    she used to be so casual. When they were about to get married, he had gifted her numerous outfits,


    but she now seldom wore them. Since he never included her in the events he attended, the dresses he


    had purchased remained untouched.


    A sense of mncholy began to settle over Sean. Gradually, numerous small memories reminiscent of


    those in their marriage came back to him. He was starting to recognize the extent of his deceitful


    behavior. He had only agreed to marry Abigail because he deeply loved her.


    After getting in the car, she pulled out her tablet and looked at the map of tomorrow''s trade show.


    ¡°Abigail.¡± Suddenly, he ced his hand over the tablet, blocking her view of the map.


    She scowled at him. ¡°What are you doing? I''m busy!"


    "I was thinking, if we never got a divorce, would you have remained an unknown designer?" Sean


    asked, looking at Abigail. "You wouldn''t be running around in high heels while wearing fancy outfits.


    You''d just be a dutiful and loving wife, right?"


    She silently squinted as she delved into her memories, then pushed his hand aside, saying, "I don''t


    know. My past mindset has slipped from my memory."


    A year was not a long time, but after a year of constant work, she felt like the person she was back


    then was apletely different woman.


    When she looked back now, the woman she was a year ago seemed like a young girl inparison.


    "I have forgotten about that woman I was a year ago, Sean," she solemnly stated. "I don''t even


    remember what she looked like."


    A bitter feeling rose in him as he turned to look out the window. "You were an amazing woman, yet I


    forced you to go through all that suffering."


    "I''m quite grateful. You''ve yed a significant role in shaping who I am today,¡¯ Abigail expressed with a


    smile. She hesitated, wondering if Sean''s past kindness was genuine. "You made me realize that love


    is meaningless.¡± Her words were another stab in the heart for him.


    He ced a hand over his chest and did not say a word.


    "Don''t interrupt me while I''m working,¡± she dered.


    He leaned back in his seat and observed her. The waves of dissatisfaction and upset he felt kept


    crashing over him, but there was no way he could resolve those feelings.


    As the car stopped in front of L.Moon, Sean quietly watched Abigail enter the building, releasing a deep


    sigh. Although she had weed him back into her life, it appeared that Analise influenced her


    decision.


    Their interactions were marked by notable tranquility andposure,cking the enthusiasm Josh and


    Luna shared. Even during their conflicts, Josh and Luna would always find a way to reconcile and


    move forward happily.


    On the other hand, it seemed that Abigail was only dating Sean as a gesture of gratitude for his role in


    saving Luna. This realization left him feeling somewhat disheartened and sullen.


    Early the next morning, Abigail was dragging her luggage out of L.Moon when Sean''s car stopped in


    front of her.


    It was only 4.30AM.


    She stared at him in shock. "Why are you here so early?"


    "My girlfriend is going away on a business trip. If 1 don''t send you off, am I still a man?" he asked as he


    opened the car door.


    When he saw that she was wearing heels, he felt a pang in his heart. "I really wish you wouldn''t wear


    heels. You might have to be on your feet the entire day."


    "Stop talking and open the trunk." She walked over with her luggage behind her.


    Sean got out of the car and lifted Abigail''s bag to store it in the trunk.


    "Get in first. Have you had breakfast yet?"


    "I have. Grandma woke up early to make me breakfast,¡¯ she replied as she ducked into the car.


    Once the luggage bag was stowed away, Sean headed back inside the car. Looking at her, he asked,


    "Has she been making you breakfast every time you went on a trip?"


    ¡°Yes. She refuses to listen to me,¡¯ she replied softly.


    Honestly speaking, she understood what Analise was feeling. Analise was constantly afraid that Abigail


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    would one day leave for good.


    Then, she would have no more opportunities to cook for Abigail.


    Abigail had been traveling all over the ce in the past year, and she actually had not spent much time


    at L.Moon.

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    Chapter 579 Feeling a Little Proud


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    Abigail met up with Howard at the airport.


    Sean carried Abigail''s luggage, and Howard, who had initially been smiling, immediately put on a more


    serious expression when he saw Sean.


    He was afraid of being misunderstood by the man.


    ¡°The ne hasn''t arrived yet. We''ll probably have to wait here for a while,¡¯ Howard said to Abigail in a


    serious tone.


    She nodded and pointed to some chairs nearby. "Let''s go sit there for now. I''ve heard that a lot of


    people want to use our outfit change application this time. You''ll have to handle the pressure when the


    timees."


    Upon hearing this, Howard immediately expressed confidence while saying, "Don''t worry. This app isn''t


    something we developed. If they want to use it, they should go to Leap Gaming Technology."


    Sean stood aside and thought to himself that he couldn''t really join in on their conversation. After they


    sat down, Sean asked Abigail to watch the luggage for a while and mentioned that he would buy


    breakfast. When he left, Howard couldn''t help but heave a sigh of relief. "Why is he here? I was almost


    scared to death!" Abigail smiled and replied, "There''s nothing to be afraid of; he won''t bite."


    Howard sighed and muttered, "I don''t know. Maybe his reputation in the industry is just too strong. By


    the way, is heing with you?" "No. He''s just here to see me off,¡¯ she answered.


    He couldn''t help but click his tongue twice and ask, "Are you dating him?"


    "Sort of, but we haven''t made it official," Abigail replied. Over the past year, she and Howard had


    be good friends and could share some personal thoughts.


    "I envy you,¡¯ Howard said with a smile.


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle. ¡°What are you envious of?¡±


    "I can tell that he treats you well. He''s not only handsome but also wealthy and smart! Did you save the


    gxy in your past life?" Howard praised her.


    After all, who in the industry didn''t idolize Sean Graham? Although Sean was based in Pendorf, the


    business world knew no boundaries. The younger generation admired him greatly for achieving such


    sess at his age.


    Abigail leaned back in her chair and felt a bit proud in her heart. "Is that so?¡±


    ¡°Of course. Why would I lie to you?" Howard lowered his voice. "Honestly, I think Sean is even more


    handsome than Josh."


    ¡°Are you saying that because you''re jealous of Josh?" Abigail immediately asked with a stern face.


    ¡°What?! I don''t have that deep of a rtionship with Luna, okay? It''s been so long, and I don''t care


    anymore.¡± Howard''s voice rose as hemented, ¡°Josh is not bad, but he''s a bit dull, and I don''t like


    him." Upon thinking about Josh and Luna kissing in public ces, Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle


    knowingly. ¡°You don''t understand him." "Why should I understand him?" Howard grumbled.


    She suddenly looked at him with a serious expression. "I''m curious... Did you really have feelings for


    Luna?"


    "I had some feelings for her, but feelings can fade with time. People aren''t that loyal. If it doesn''t work


    out, the next one might be better,¡¯ he said casually.


    She pondered this for a moment. I-Js Sean loyal to me?


    If she counted it all, they had been in a rtionship for four years... and they were still in the dating


    phase. It was quite remarkable. When Sean returned with a shopping bag, Abigail saw that it was a


    brand of sports shoes.


    ¡°Take this with you; I''m afraid you might not be able to bear itter.¡± He handed the bag to her.


    "My luggage is already full. I don¡¯t want it. And if I can¡¯t bear it, I can buy something over there.¡¯ Abigail


    disliked traveling with too many things.


    Sean handed the bag to Howard. "You make sure she changes into them when the timees."


    Meanwhile, Howard quickly epted it. "Mr. Graham, I will definitely remember your words!"


    Just as he finished saying that, a broadcast announced that the ne had arrived at the airport and the


    check-in process was about to begin.


    Sean helped Abigail with her luggage, and he suddenly became very silent.


    The three of them lined up at the ticket counter, but it was still early, and there weren''t many people


    around.


    When they were about to reach the front of the line, Sean suddenly turned to Abigail and said, "Give


    me a call when you arrive to let me know you''re safe. Make sure to change into the shoes I bought for


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    you. Don''t always think about looking good. Even if you''re not good- looking, the people who like you


    will always like you."


    Abigail knew he was right. "If I asked you to attend the event wearing sneakers, you wouldn''t be able to


    do it too. I''m not representing just myself but also the images of Fairy Meadow and L.Moon,.¡± she


    replied.


    At this stage, many things were beyond her control.


    Sean didn''t have a chance to say more.


    It was now Abigail''s turn to check-in.


    Howard nced at Sean and said, "Don''t worry. I''ll make sure she follows through."


    With her luggage in tow, Abigail and Howard entered the airport and gradually moved further away.


    Sean suddenly had an impulse. He wanted to follow her. Why do I have to stay in Capitalis? Why do I


    have to watch her walk away? However, when he thought of Analise, he slowly calmed down. When


    Cameron called him, Sean left the airport and had still not fully recovered from his sense of loss.


    ¡°What''s wrong?" Sean got into the car, and his tone was unhappy. /f isn''t even 6.00AM yet. Why is


    everyone waking up so early?


    ¡°Old Mrs. Graham suddenly fainted, and she''s in the hospital now. Should I call Abigail?" Cameron


    sounded very concerned.


    Sean immediately started the car engine and mentioned, "She''s already on the ne. I''lle over to


    check, and if the situation is serious, I''ll call her.¡±

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    Chapter 580 You''ll See Our Child


    Sean arrived at the hospital and saw Cameron waiting anxiously at the emergency room entrance. He


    quickly approached and asked, "What''s going on?"


    "I don''t know. She suddenly fainted." Cameron was very anxious as well.


    He paced back and forth with his fingers at his lips, asionally biting them.


    After a while, he turned to Sean and said, "Should I have let her be my grandmother?"


    Sean frowned at that. "Don''t overthink it. She''s almost eighty years old. It''s normal for illnesses to strike


    at her age."


    "But I have no rtives¡­ Am I jinxing my loved ones and friends?" Cameron became even more


    nervous.


    "Why do you still have superstitious thoughts in this day and age? There''s no such thing as jinxing. We


    don''t know the results yet, and you''re already getting anxious," Sean muttered impatiently.


    It turned out that Sean made the right decision to stay.


    Cameron would only make himself panic and have wild thoughts if he stayed back alone.


    They waited for an hour before the door of the emergency room finally opened.


    A doctor came out and nced at Cameron, then at Sean, and asked, "Who is her family member?"


    "We both are," Sean quickly replied.


    The doctor exined, "Her diabetes caused mental stress and unconsciousness because it was


    already severe. She needs to be hospitalized and receive medication."


    "Will it be treatable?" Cameron asked.


    "Diabetes can only be managed, not cured. She''s old, so it''s normal to have such incidents," the doctor


    calmly responded to Cameron.


    Analise''s diabetes had been well-managed, but the fainting was due to emotional stress.


    Cameron felt somewhat disheartened.


    Sean acknowledged the doctor''s instructions and waited as Analise was wheeled out of the emergency


    room. He looked at her and felt a bit heavy-hearted.


    Even without an illness, various physical problems would arise as one aged.


    He just couldn''t understand why Analise, who loved sports and should have been in good health, had


    worse health than Lina.


    Analise woke up around 8.00AM.


    She was a little confused as to why she was in the hospital.


    "Grandma, you fainted. It scared me so much!" Cameron immediately approached the bedside, and his


    voice was filled with sadness when he spoke.


    Analise looked at him and showed a kindly smile on her face. "It''s okay. It was bound to happen sooner


    orter."


    "What do you mean, sooner orter? Grandma, you''re still in great health." Sean brought a ss of


    water and sat by the bedside.


    "You came too," Analise said with satisfaction.


    Without them, no one would have known about her fainting this time.


    "Yes. Drink some water." Sean''s tone was full of concern.


    She nodded.


    After she finished her water, she looked at Sean and Cameron before saying, "You see, this is the


    advantage of having children. Cameron, you should listen to me. Get along well with that girl and do


    your best to meet her parents'' demands."


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    Cameron was somewhat amused upon hearing that. "Grandma, you''re already worried about my


    affairs right after waking up. The doctor said you shouldn''t exert yourself. Exerting yourself could strain


    you."


    Analise had a catatonica because she was worried about Abigail.


    She was afraid that Abigail wouldn''t eat well or drink well when she went abroad, and as a result,


    Analise''s own body couldn''t handle it.


    Presently, the elderly woman sighed. "I can''t do it anymore. I just woke up early to cook for Abigail.


    Then, I fainted¡­ Sean, you should also listen to me. Stay with Abigail and do well. I probably won''t be


    able to hold your child¡­"


    Four years ago, Analise had already been thinking about it. If they had children at that time, the child


    would be four years old by now.


    Sean''s throat felt tight when he heard her say this. "You will hold our child."


    Analise smiled. "Never mind. I''m just saying. If you two aren''t ready yet, you should prepare first. I don''t


    want you to have a child due to our arrangements and then have constant conflicts. I won''t rest in


    peace when I''m gone."


    Sean held her hand. "You will see our child."


    Cameron nced at Sean silently while wondering if thetter was too confident.


    ¡­


    When Abigail arrived at the event venue, she heard that she had to spend a day at the venue.


    Ultimately, she chose a casual outfit and wore the shoes that Sean had given her.


    After the meeting, the venue''s owner, along with Abigail and several top domesticpany executives,


    walked through the venue.


    Many foreign executives were admiring the clothing on disy.


    Fairy Meadow represented L.Moon and disyed a collection of clothing there.


    "We tried contacting the owner of Leap Gaming Technology, and they said they have a contract with


    L.Moon. We want to use their app, but it will take too long to wait until the New Year. Can you change


    the rules for us?" an executive from a men''s fashion brand asked Abigail.


    Abigail shook her head. "Men''s fashion won''t be ready that quickly. You can ask the owner of Leap


    Gaming Technology; I''m not lying to you."


    "s, can we at least start the integration process? I''m worried that it won''t be ready in time for the


    New Year, which is a prime season for sales," the executive said with a smile.


    After all, there was a tradition of buying new clothes during the New Year andunching this kind of app


    during the holidays would be most suitable.


    "But that would have to wait until around the New Year. Besides, this application was originally my


    investment in Leap Gaming Technology. Isn¡¯t it okay for Fairy Meadow to earn back the investment


    within half a year?" Abigail politely declined.


    Back then, Leap Gaming Technology was considering canceling this project. They would have dropped


    it if she hadn''t invested money in it.


    Now, these people realized that she was making money with this application, so they all want to have a


    share. Why did they think they would get such a good deal?

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    Chapter 581 Schemed Against?


    Upon seeing that Abigail was not receptive to their requests, the others had to give up.


    Throughout the day, countless people asked if they could use her application sooner.


    After politely declining them all, she felt exhausted.


    At noon, she went to her assigned guest room to rest after finishing her meal.


    Abigail sat by the window out of habit and sent Sean a message.


    ''Has anyone from the Pearsons disturbed Grandma?''


    For some reason, even though it wasn''t anything important, Abigail couldn''t help but feel uneasy.


    Soon, Sean replied to her message.


    ''No. Grandma is fine. Don''t worry.''


    She felt relieved after reading the message.


    ''How is the trade fair going? Are you getting used to it?''


    ''There''s nothing to get used to; the trade fair is going well. We''ve secured many foreign trade deals,


    which will benefit Fairy Meadow''s future development.''


    All in all, Abigail was very satisfied with today.


    After chatting with Sean for a while, Abigail looked out the window and suddenly saw Howard getting


    into a car. The car was driven by someone she remembered as Adam Strong.


    She quickly switched her phone to camera mode and zoomed in.


    After confirming it was Adam''s car, she couldn''t help but frown.


    Howard knew that Adam was eager to get priority ess to the application, yet he still got into Adam''s


    car.


    Abigail didn''t immediately call Howard. She wanted to see what he was up to.


    She sat by the window for an hour.


    However, Adam and Howard didn''t return.


    She was getting restless, and just as she was about to call Howard, his call came in.


    She answered the call, but before she could say anything, she heard Adam''s voice on the other end.


    "Miss Quinn, Mr. Creed is here with me. He vited my mistress, and here''s my condition. If you agree,


    my mistress won''t go to the police. If you don''t agree, Fairy Meadow will face a scandal." Adam''s voice


    contained a sinister and cunning tone.


    Abigail narrowed her eyes. "Are you trying to scheme against me? I saw that you took him away and


    even recorded a video. Why don''t you let your mistress report to the police?"


    Howard was unreliable. She had turned a blind eye to him receiving gifts asionally, as it was


    "What difference does it make if you recorded a video? I have evidence of him viting my mistress. If


    you want to go so far as to disgrace Fairy Meadow in public, I can y along!" Adam''s tone was


    sinister and cunning.


    "I can just rece Howard," Abigail retorted coldly.


    "But what about the rumors that you promised to protect him no matter what happens? Is that not


    true?" Adam asked with a sly chuckle.


    At that, Abigail''s expression turned stern, and she firmly held her phone. She took a moment before


    responding, "You''re only hurting yourself by doing this. What does business value? It values integrity. Is


    it appropriate for you to set a trap for apany''s president just to obtain priority ess to the


    application?"


    "It''s up to me to judge whether it''s appropriate or not. Tell me, should I call the police, or should you


    grant me priority ess to the application?" Adam''s voice was growing impatient at that point.


    Abigail licked her lips but didn''t answer immediately.


    Adam was in the show business and there was already a preferred candidate for the application in the


    men''s shoe category and they had already invested in it.


    If Abigail agreed to Adam''s condition just to protect Howard, she would breach hermitments with


    the other side and potentially upset a major brand.


    "You can call the police," Abigail responded indifferently.


    Even though she had an agreement with Howard, she couldn''t protect him in a situation like this. She


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    would find a way to clear his nameter.


    Adam smiled andmented, "Mr. Creed, did you hear that? If something happens to you, Miss Quinn


    will abandon you and won''t help you. Why sacrifice yourself for her? She''s just a materialistic woman


    who is only interested in money. She doesn''t care about friends like you who put in effort for her."


    Abigail was unfazed by his words and replied casually, "Remind Mr. Creed toe back after you''ve


    had your heart-to-heart chat."


    After saying that, she hung up the phone.


    The truth was that Abigail didn''t care about Howard''s situation. She didn''t want to deal with it, and he


    could handle it on his own.


    In the afternoon, as the trade fair was about to begin, Howard rushed back to the hotel.


    Abigail was getting ready to go to the trade fair when she bumped into Howarding out of the car.


    His suit was wrinkled, and when he saw Abigail, he avoided eye contact.


    Abigail shot him an exasperated look and walked away without saying a word.


    Adam, the plump man, got out of the car and asked Abigail with a smile, "Miss Quinn, would you like


    me to give you a ride?"


    "There''s no need. I''m afraid you might suddenly im that I have intentions toward you during the car


    ride and threaten to use me of harassment," Abigail replied coldly before heading toward the pre-


    arranged car.


    Adam''s gaze turned sinister as he watched her retreating figure. He then smiled and looked at Howard.


    "She used to dress like a sl*t. Why is she in sportswear this time? Is she pretending to be


    sanctimonious?"


    Howard''s blood pressure shot up when he heard that, but he couldn''t do anything about it.


    In the end, he silently entered the hotel.


    The first day of the trade fair quickly came to an end. Abigail, who had originally nned to stay for


    three days, booked a flight for that very evening.


    When Howard saw hering out of her room with her luggage, he immediately stopped her. "Miss


    Quinn, are you really leaving? We have more clientsing inter."


    Abigail gave him a cold look. "Howard, do you think it''s necessary for me to stay?"

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    Chapter 582 Infighting


    Howard looked into her eyes. "If you want an exnation, I can give you an exnation. But if you


    aren''t saying anything, how do you expect me to answer you?"


    Abigail wanted to p him. "I''ve turned a blind eye to your taking little bribes all this time, but I can''t


    believe you''d still do this when you''re in a ce like this! How impatient can you be?" No wonder Luna


    wouldn''t stop arguing with him when they dated. He''s been working in Fairy Meadow for a year, but


    he''s not even one-hundredth of a manager Luna is. He''d toss our reputation aside just for pennies!


    "He said he wanted to treat me to a meal. How was I supposed to know the drink was spiked?"


    "Talking''s useless now, Howard. You and I both know why you went to that meal. You''ve always used


    your position to get things for yourself, but you have no idea how much those little bribes limit you. Do


    you really need those things?" Abigail chided.


    Howard was a little disgruntled. He looked at Abigail. "Yeah, I do. You have no idea how important


    those ''little bribes'' are to me. You''re born to the Quinns, and Sean loves you. You can get any money


    and power if you just say the word. I''m not you. You want to know how I got this job? I sold out my


    original shareholders."


    Abigail looked at him in disbelief. "You thought I relied on them for my sess?" I took on the mantle of


    na and worked my *ss off doing designs. I made it this far, one step at a time. When L.Moon was


    attacked, I didn''t rely on anyone. I had to give up tons of my benefits. Thepany lost seven figures


    when we were at our lowest. He didn''t bring that up.


    Howard blushed, and he refused to talk anymore.


    Abigail smiled. "I see why you and Luna couldn''t work out. You only see what I have, and you ignore


    L.Moon''s and Fairy Meadow''s crises and how I dealt with them. You''re insecure because a big man like


    you is losing to a woman like me, so you think I relied on Sean and my family for my sess."


    "I didn''t mean that," denied Howard.


    "That was what you meant. ''You can get any money and power if you just say the word.'' Bullsh*t. Your


    head''s gone wrong from all the bribes you took. My family didn''t help me when L.Moon and Fairy


    Meadow were being attacked. Sean didn''t help me. They didn''t rocket na''s name to fame. Leap


    Gaming''s app is making millions every day. You think you''re the one taking credit for it, or should it be


    Leap Gaming''s? No, it''s mine. I picked up their dropped project. I made this project because I wanted


    to service more women consumers. You''re nothing, Howard. Don''t throw your tantrum at me!"


    Abigail was furious. She couldn''t believe someone she''d been working together with for a year thought


    she gained all her sess thanks to her family and Sean. Abigail picked up her suitcase and pushed


    Howard away. She wanted to leave. I can''t believe I worked with trash who looks down on women.


    Howard quickly caught up to Abigail. He said, "I''m sorry. I was just panicking."


    "Don''t f*cking apologize to me. Apologize to Fairy Meadow. You ruined its name, you pig!"


    Howard''s eyes turned red. He stopped Abigail again. "You''re leaving me alone? What should I do? I''m


    really sorry, Abigail!"


    Pushed to her limit, Abigail pped Howard. "What are you, trash? You can''t survive without me? This


    is your problem, so you should fix it! L.Moon can break up the partnership! You think I''m scared?" She


    towed her luggage and left. If I don''t teach that pig a lesson, he''d think he''s a somebody. So many


    people in the capital have to live paycheck to paycheck, but they aren''t as pathetic as he is. He''s


    ipetent, but he mes someone else for it. Thinks he''s someone important just because he''s


    some boss. Money and power ate him up.


    Once Abigail left the hotel, Howard angrily took his suit off and hurled it to the ground. Not long after


    Abigail boarded her flight, news about Abigail and Howard fighting among themselves made it to


    trending on Twitter.


    The video of their argument in the hotel and Abigail pping Howard was clear. There was no voice, so


    no one knew who was in the wrong.


    Abigail had just rested her eyes, but Sean called her. She took the call, and exhausted, she asked,


    "What is it?"


    "You''reing back?" Sean asked.


    "Yeah. How''d you know? Howard told you?" asked Abigail calmly. She had no idea that her argument


    with Howard was already trending on Twitter.


    Concerned, Sean asked, "What happened between you two? The video about your argument''s


    trending on Twitter right now. It''s going viral."


    A moment of silenceter, Abigail said, "He''s in big trouble. I don''t want to even talk about it. He''s a pile


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    of dogsh*t." I can''t believe this. I''d have done more bringing my assistant over instead of him!

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    Chapter 583 So When Are You Getting Kids


    But she couldn''t switch Howard out. If L.Moon couldn''t solve this crisis, they would have to break up


    with Fairy Meadow. I busted my *ss for Fairy Meadow, and Howard brings more sh*t to the table? And


    he thinks I got to where I am because everyone else helped me? I can''t believe this. And I thought he


    was a friend. He''s a pig.


    Sean said, "I''ll talk to him when hees back." He is in a special position, after all.


    "No, forget it. Let him handle it. Worsees to worst, L.Moon and Fairy Meadow''s breaking up," said


    Abigail coolly.


    Calmly, Sean said, "Fairy Meadow''s shareholders would rather kick Howard out than break up with


    L.Moon. And if Fairy Meadow leaves L.Moon, the inte''s going to call them an ingrate."


    If it weren''t for Abigail turning the tides, Fairy Meadow would''ve filed for insolvency. They couldn''t have


    made aeback and made so much money. "I should never have let Howard be Fairy


    Meadow''s CEO. He''s greedy." Abigail was still miffed.


    "Tell me more when youe back. Call me when you''re about tond. I''ll pick you up," Sean cajoled.


    Abigail grunted and hung up. She didn''t want to bother about the furor online. The airne arrived in


    Capitalis a momentter. Once Abigail got out of the ne, Kirby called her.


    "What happened between you two? Howard told me to give the shoe business priority to Adam. Yeah,


    that Fast Step shoe brand," asked Kirby.


    "I have no idea. Ask Howard when hees back." Abigail refused to be bothered. If Howard thinks


    he''s so good, he can deal with this matter himself. I have no obligation to clean his mess up for him.


    That upset Kirby. "This is yourpany''s subsidiary''s problem. If you aren''t dealing with it, how am I


    supposed to exin to the investors?"


    "Just deal with it like how the contract spelled it out. You''re a business partner first with us. Friendship


    Kirby knew what she was trying to say, and he hung up. Abigail heaved a sigh of relief. She came out


    of the airport and saw Sean right away. All her frustrations and exasperation melted away.


    Sean approached her and took her luggage. He smiled. "I know you''re mad, but you shouldn''t have


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    pped him on the spot. The uploader took out all the sounds, so it looked like you were in the wrong."


    "I don''t care how they interpret it. I''m not going to respond. I just want to take a shower and get some


    sleep," said Abigail, exhausted.


    Sean noticed she was wearing the shoes he bought for her, and he smiled. "Have you had dinner?"


    "No. We''re having it back home," said Abigail. "I miss Grandma''s cooking."


    Oh, Analise. Sean said slowly, "Analise is in the hospital."


    "What?" Abigail shot him a look. Worried, she said, "I told you to keep an eye on things, and you didn''t


    tell me Grandma''s in the hospital?"


    "She told me not to tell you, and it''s no big deal. She fainted because she got too nervous. The doctor


    said she could go home after a couple of days," said Sean quickly. She overreacted the moment I told


    her Analise was in the hospital. Yeah, it''s going to be hard just to get a kid with her.


    Stubbornly, Abigail said, "I need to see Grandma, or I can''t rx."


    Sean nodded. "Okay, if that''s what you want."


    Abigail and Sean came to the hospital. Analise was on her bed, lecturing Cameron. "You didn''t call her


    just because she didn''t call you? If you don''t call her, she might marry someone else, and you wouldn''t


    know it," chided Analise.


    Cameron was on a chair, scratching his head with his phone.


    "Grandma." Abigail came into the room.


    Analise turned around and looked at her granddaughter in surprise. "Abigail! You''re fast. I thought you''d


    be there for three days."


    Abigail approached the bed and sat with Analise. "Nothing good to see there, so I came home."


    "Wee home. Sorry, I can''t cook for you. As you can see, I''m in the hospital." Analise patted


    Abigail''s cheek.


    Abigail held her hand. "It''s alright. We''ll order somethingter. Have you eaten?"


    "Yep. Cameron sucks when ites to thedies, but he knows how to take care of people." Analise


    chuckled. She liked Cameron, save for the part where romance was involved. He''s not proactive at all.


    Abigail looked at Cameron. Cameron let out a resigned sigh. "I''ll go and call I. Tell you how it goes


    downter, alright, Analise?"


    "Yeah, go. You''re an adult now. I shouldn''t have to worry about you," Analise chided, though she didn''t


    mean much of it.


    Cameron was gone, and Analise held Abigail''s hand. "So, when are you and Sean going to have a


    child? He said he wants you to be his children''s mother."


    Abigail almost choked. Sean didn''t think Analise would be so straightforward, either. He just wanted to


    leave the ward right away, or Abigail would kill him.

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    Chapter 584 Have to Relent


    Abigail looked at Sean and smiled bitterly. "Did he tell you we''d be having a kid in a couple of years?"


    "Yep." Analise nodded, smiling happily.


    Abigail didn''t feel too good about this, but her grandmother was smiling, so she nodded. "We''ll try to get


    a baby in a couple of years, then." She didn''t say she''d do it immediately, thinking that if she had a


    couple of years, she might be able to ept Sean eventually. Why do I get the feeling I''m forced to go


    on a blind date?


    Analise felt relieved after Abigail told her the answer she wanted to hear. "You should be thinking about


    getting a kid. It''s not good for your body if you get one when you''re too old. I''ve gone through this, so


    listen to me. I wouldn''t hurt you, would I?" said Analise earnestly.


    Abigail nodded, but she said nothing. Analise talked a lot with Abigail. She''d never talked this much


    before. Eventually, she drifted to sleep. Abigail and Sean left the ward.


    Sean had never felt this nervous before, but he tried to stay calm. "You haven''t eaten anything. You


    want to grab something nearby, or do you want to take it back to thepany?"


    "Let''s get something nearby," said Abigail. She wasn''t mad because of what Analise said.


    "Sure." Sean nodded.


    Abigail was exhausted, but she held on. They came to a nearby restaurant, and Abigail leaned on a


    chair. She looked into Sean''s eyes, asking, "Is it serious?"


    "I asked the doc. Her diabetes is under control, but she isn''t getting any younger, soplications are


    starting to show," answered Sean.


    A healthy elderly person and one afflicted with something would live two different lives. Colby was


    about Analise''s age, but he was free of any illnesses, and he could y poker all day.


    Abigail grunted. She fell silent for a moment, then she asked, "So how did she bring up the baby stuff


    with you?"


    "She wants to see her grandkids. You know how old people are. She was bedridden back then. I


    couldn''t say no to her," exined Sean.


    Abigail nodded. "I see. I get it."


    "It''s not exactly a promise. We didn''t give her our word. I know we shouldn''t refuse her right away


    either," consoled Sean. It wasn''t appropriate for them to try and have kids at this stage. He knew


    Abigail was still observing him now.


    "I''ll ask the doctor tomorrow. If Grandma can still hang on for a couple of years, we''ll have to try and get


    a baby," said Abigail. She had no other avenues. Even if she could reach the peak of her career, even if


    she had authority within the industry, she still felt trapped by fate.


    She wanted to relent for her grandmother''s wish, though it wasn''t that fervent a request. Still, Analise


    had been nice to her. She didn''t want Analise to leave with regrets.


    Sean felt a little miffed about her answer. She''s only relenting because of Analise. She doesn''t really


    want to make a family with me. But I can''t say no. "If you still can''t ept me in two years, we''ll deal


    with it then. I don''t want to trap you." Sean looked down. "I don''t like seeing you reluctantly going with


    fate''s arrangements."


    "Me neither, but I have a feeling that there''s something almost sinister tying us together. If you''d just let


    me go, then Grandma probably wouldn''t be having this wish." There was a bitter smile in her voice.


    Sean nodded. "But it wouldn''t sit right with me just to let you go. You''re the one who said you liked me,


    and then you got a divorce."


    Abigail spewed her water out.


    Seanined, "I only had a little affection for you, but you just had to marry me. I said yes, and then


    you up and tore the marriage apart. I didn''t like it one bit."


    Abigail coughed. "Don''t make it sound like I jilted you. You''ve never done right by me, have you?"


    "That''s true," said Sean without hesitation.


    Abigail almost choked on herself. How''d he answer so fast? Speechlessly, she looked at Sean. "If you


    know what you did was wrong, then don''t ever bring up the past."


    The waiter was serving their food, and Sean changed the subject, "I know. Just eat."


    Abigail dug into her food, still feeling miffed. What if I don''t feel anything for him after two years?


    After the meal, they left the restaurant. Sean asked, "So, how will you deal with Howard?"


    "Nope. Fairy Meadow''s dealing with him, not me. It''s a subsidiary. If it can''t deal with its problems, this


    partnership has no need to exist," said Abigail calmly. She was mad at what he said earlier, and she


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    knew that Howard was a severely limited man.


    Before they could finish talking, Luna called. Abigail picked up her phone, but before she could say


    anything, Luna cursed, "Did Howard do something to you? I knew that b*stard''s worth nothing!"

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    Chapter 585 The Opportunity Will Come


    Okay, she saw Twitter too. "He didn''t do anything to me. It''s the other way around. I''m the PIC for HQ.


    There''s no way he could do anything to me," said Abigail nonchntly. She didn''t care at all.


    Luna was worried. "Did he do something stupid? Like, bad stupid? I knew he was a short-sighted guy


    who couldn''t stay patient. Can''t believe he''s back to his old self after only months."


    "Me neither. If I''d known he was this kind of guy, I''d have never let him be Fairy Meadow''s CEO," said


    Abigail, a little regretful.


    "Can''t you terminate him?" asked Luna.


    "There''s a contract in effect, and he did help us. If it weren''t for his greed, we couldn''t have taken over


    Fairy Meadow," said Abigail. Ugh, now the double-edged sword ising for us.


    Luna sighed. "So, what happened between you two? How''d you get into this argument?"


    "He took some bribes and fell for their extortion. Thedy wants to sue him. With how popr Fairy


    Meadow is, if its CEO is found embroiled in a sexual assault charge, L.Moon and Fairy Meadow will be


    hit hard," said Abigail, resigned.


    The inte had high demands for brands that were doing business. Theizens wouldn''t stop their


    crusade until Howard was terminated, but the contract stopped them from doing that.


    Luna cursed, "Why the f*ck does he like money so much? Doesn''t he care about his reputation? He


    gets a ton of money from Fairy Meadow''s dividends anyway. Thepany''s raking it in. He thinks


    that''s not enough?"


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    "He''s greedy. No one''s going to say no to more money," said Abigail coolly.


    Sean listened in silence.


    The call came to an end. Abigail stood up and yawned. "Let''s go home."


    "There might be an openinging soon. If it''s extortion, then there must be proof of it," said Sean


    slowly.


    Abigail said, "Maybe. I hope Howard learns a lesson from this. I hope he gets cursed after this gets


    exposed. Then we''ll rify things in the end."


    "We can do this. I can tell Xavien to send someone and liaise with the girl who wants to sue. This kind


    of extortion needs money to run. If we can pay thedy more, she''ll sell out Adam." Sean knew how to


    deal with matters like this.


    Abigail looked at him. "I expected nothing less from a cunning schemer like you."


    Sean smiled. "I''ll take that as apliment."


    "If Xavien''s men can deal with this, I''ll pay them," said Abigail.


    "Sure. You have his number. Just ask him what happens when you want to know." Sean didn''t decline.


    He knew Abigail didn''t want to owe him anything.


    They came out of the restaurant. Sean turned around. "I''ll stay at the hospital tonight to keep an eye on


    Analise. You get back to thepany and have some rest. Come back tomorrow to take my ce."


    Abigail nodded. She called Cameron toe with her.


    Cameron got into the car, and Abigail asked, "So what''s the deal with you and I?"


    "She''s not picking up," said Cameron nonchntly, as if it wasn''t his business to care.


    Abigail was in no ce toment, so she grunted.


    Eventually, they came back to thepany, and Cameron couldn''t hold back. He asked, "Say, why


    wouldn''t she pick up her phone?"


    "I thought you didn''t care," said Abigail.


    Cameron scratched his head. "But Analise keeps telling me to call her."


    "If you don''t like her, then don''t listen to Analise. She''s going to nag me and Sean about something else


    anyway. You don''t have to worry so much," said Abigail nonchntly.


    Cameron had no argument against that. "Yeah, I know." In the end, he sighed.


    "If you can''t let her go, you should put more effort into it. You know your boss isn''t ying around when


    ites to this, right?" Abigail smiled.


    Cameron scratched his head. "That''s different. You guys used to be married, and he loves you."


    "Hey, love can be nurtured. Love at first sight doesn''t happen a lot of times," said Abigail. She went into


    the restroom to take off her makeup, and Cameron followed her.


    "People are weird. When she doesn''t care about me, I want to know more about her. When she does


    care about me, I think her parents'' demands are annoying."


    "They raised her, after all. Not easy raising a kid. She went to college and is a postgrad. There are


    good men courting her, after all. I''m sure there are, but why do you think she wanted you right after she


    met you?" asked Abigail gently.


    Cameron said hesitantly, "Because I''m handsome?"


    "Well, conventionally speaking, you are, but you think there aren''t hot guys on her campus?" asked


    Abigail.


    Cameron thought that was true. There were a ton more guys more handsome than him on the campus.


    He wasn''t the hottest guy around.


    "And do you think she chose you because she''s blind?" Abigail asked.


    Cameron said nothing.


    "She really thinks you''re a good match for her. Sometimes, luck ys a factor in this." Abigail looked at


    Cameron.


    There was nothing more to say after that.


    Cameron went to the office and took out his phone. He looked at I''s name in the contacts, sinking


    deep into his thoughts. A whileter, he realized he was sighing.

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    Chapter 586 You''re Trash


    The next morning, Abigail came to the hospital, and Howard called. Abigail took the call anyway, and


    she said coldly, "What is it?"


    "I came back. Leap Gaming wouldn''t agree to my request. Do you really want Fairy Meadow to be


    embroiled in a scandal?" Howard sounded exhausted. He didn''t sleep well, obviously.


    "Do you think this has anything to do with me, Howard? I didn''t tell you to fall for that scam. If a scandal


    does blow up, you''re the only one who''s going to get the brunt of criticism. I''ll be forced to terminate


    your services. Well, the contract makes sure you''ll still be around thepany, but your shareholders


    will teach you a lesson."


    "What do you want me to do?" asked Howard coldly. "You''ve been trying to kick me out of Fairy


    Meadow for a while now, haven''t you?"


    "You spent the whole night not sleeping, and you still can''t figure things out? Why did you call me,


    then?" Abigail raised her voice. She was furious at Howard''s ipetence.


    Howard said nothing.


    "This is what you came up with after a whole night? You''re Fairy Meadow''s CEO, but you''re trash!"


    Abigail roared.


    "Yeah, I''m trash. Then, not trash, can you give me a solution?" Howard felt humiliated by all the


    scolding.


    "You want me to give you a solution? I didn''t hire you to toss your problems at me! Do you have any


    idea how much you cost thepany every month? Sean''s assistant only makes 300 grand a month,


    but I pay you five times that, and this is what you give me?" Abigail wanted to p Howard. Useless


    piece of trash. "I won''t help you. This is your problem, so you deserve anything that happens to you."


    Abigail hung up.


    Cameron looked at her in fear.


    "Come on." Abigail got out of the car, holding breakfast.


    Cameron followed her. He gulped. "You were fierce."


    "If I weren''t, my workers wouldn''t respect me. Some people deserve to be yelled at." Abigail went to the


    entrance.


    "You''re right," said Cameron. He wasn''t the owner of any business, but he knew it was important for an


    owner to be respectable. Sean was an example.


    They went into the hospital, and Abigail said, "You''ll be a business owner eventually, but you''re already


    stern-looking enough. You don''t have to always be angry like me."


    Cameron smiled. "I mean, you can''t beat them up like I can."


    Abigail gave breakfast to Sean. She noticed he was looking pale. "You didn''t sleepst night?" asked


    Abigail.


    "Tons of patients showed up at about elevenst night. They ran out of beds," said Sean.


    Abigail noticed the influx of patients when she came earlier, too. "Fall''sing, so that''s probably why


    they''re getting more patients. Tell Cameron to take you back when you''re done eating. I''ll stay with


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    Analise tonight." She could share a bed with Analise, though barely. Sean couldn''t.


    "Sure." Sean didn''t refuse. Analise was happy seeing them getting along. "A couple that works together


    sticks together."


    Sean ate quietly. Abigail smiled. "You should eat too, Grandma."


    "Sure." Analise grinned.


    After breakfast, Sean went back to the hotel while Abigail stayed with Analise, though she was also


    making designs at the same time.


    Analise chatted with her. "What''s wrong with Cameron? The girl didn''te yesterday, but he didn''t go


    to her either." Analise was worried about Cameron''s romance.


    Abigail held her tablet, grunting.


    "Oh, don''t you just work." Analise said, "I''m talking to you."


    "I talked to him yesterday. It''s in his hands now," said Abigail. She refused to get involved in this matter.


    She was busy, after all.


    Analise grunted and got out of bed. "You keep on working. I''ll stroll around."


    Abigail tucked away her tablet right away. "I''lle with you."


    "What for? You''re a busy woman. I''m thankful you came to the hospital," said Analise.


    Abigail went with her grandmother anyway. They came to the outside, and Analise rubbed her arms.


    "Capitalis is getting cold really fast."


    "Yeah, that''s how it is here." And then Abigail''s phone rang. Since it was from Fairy Meadow''s


    shareholder, she picked it up.


    "Ms. Quinn, I heard Mr. Creed got in trouble during the trade fair. We''re one with L.Moon, and we only


    became partners thanks to his help. You have to give him a hand in this matter," said the shareholder


    matter-of-factly.


    "He got into this mess himself. He''s not a kid anymore, so he''s dealing with it himself," Abigail snapped.


    And I''ve helped Fairy Meadow a lot, too.


    The shareholder was surprised by Abigail''s attitude. It took him a while before he said, "But if Fairy


    Meadow gets in trouble, it won''t be good for you either."


    "I run a business to make money, but I''m not a greedy person. If Fairy Meadow''s sales plummet, that''s


    Howard''s problem, not mine. I can kick you guys away anytime I want to. L.Moon''s not the same as it


    was before. I have options now," said Abigail mercilessly.

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    Chapter 587 Men Cannot Be Trusted


    No matter how much they''d chastise her, Abigail didn''t care. She worked with Fairy Meadow because


    she wanted L.Moon to make a name for itself, but if Howard proved to be ipetent, she could go for


    better brands.


    The shareholder had nothing to say.


    "We only worked together for profit. I have not done anything to sabotage Fairy Meadow. I did


    everything I could for it. It made hundreds of millions overnight in the shopping district. You made


    money off that deal, and instead of keeping Howard in line, you want me to deal with the mess he


    made? I don''t have time for this. I''m busy," said Abigail.


    The shareholder heaved a sigh. "I understand. I''ll talk to him." He hung up.


    Frustrated, Abigail tucked her phone away.


    Analise looked at her, worried. "Work''s really hard, isn''t it?"


    "Yeah, but that''s how humans are. We have to worry about a lot of stuff." Abigail smiled.


    Analise sat her down on a bench and looked at the sky. Slowly, she said, "The sky here is lighter than


    Pendorf''s don''t you think? And it doesn''t have a lot of clouds."


    Abigail looked at the sky. She nodded. "Yeah."


    "You deal with your problem with the Pearsons. I''m going back to Pendorf once I leave the hospital,


    and I''m noting back unless necessary," said Analise softly. She had a feeling her time wasing.


    She had to go back to Pendorf, where her home was.


    "Grandma¡­" Abigail held Analise''s hand. She was reluctant to see her go.


    "I know you don''t want to say goodbye, but I can''t leave your grandpa alone. I have to go back to him,"


    said Analise gently.


    Abigail shook her head. "But I''m the one still alive. You should stay here with me."


    "Abigail, I''ve been feeling uneasytely. If I get home toote, I can''t get buried in my home soil. I


    wouldn''t stop worrying about you, but now that I''m going to die, I''m starting to miss your grandpa,"


    answered Analise softly.


    Abigail held Analise''s hand tightly. "Don''t say that. The doctor said you''re healthy."


    "It''s a depressing ce, the hospital. I keep overthinking whenever I''m here." Analise smiled bitterly.


    Abigail smiled. "Don''t think too much about it. I''m here with you."


    "You shouldn''t sacrifice yourself. Sean did enough. You should ept his love," said Analise earnestly.


    "I know," answered Abigail, resigned. Her phone kept ringing, all because of Howard''s case. Abigail


    dealt with the phone calls, and she sighed. "I can''t even catch a break."


    "Let''s go back to the room." Analise didn''t want to waste Abigail''s time, seeing how busy she was.


    Analise had fallen asleep when Cameron came back. Abigail was beside the bed, doing designs. A


    moment of hesitationter, Cameron said, "Can youe with me?"


    "Okay." Abigail guessed that it was about his rtionship. She turned off her tablet and left the ward


    with Cameron.


    Cameron came to a quiet ce. Frustrated, he looked at Abigail. "She wouldn''t pick it up today. Did


    she really give up on me?"


    "You could''ve gone to her house and asked," said Abigail tartly. You''re a guy. Why are you so hesitant?


    "I did, but there wasn''t anyone there," said Cameron.


    Abigail''s face fell. "Did you go to her school, then?"


    "No," said Cameron. He was too embarrassed to go to her school.


    "Check that ce. If she''s not there, she might be in trouble. You''re agile, aren''t you? Sneak into her


    house. You don''t want her to be locked in the house by her parents," said Abigail, a little hesitant.


    Cameron left right away. "See youter."


    Abigail watched him, cocking an eyebrow. He says he doesn''t care, but he leaves so fast. Men. They


    can''t be trusted. Abigail came back to the ward, but before she could take a seat, Josh and Luna


    showed up.


    Luna asked, "Are you going to ignore Howard''s case? He called me too."


    "Keep an eye on Analise," Abigail told Josh, then she and Luna left the room.


    "What''s wrong with Analise?" asked Luna after they came out. "I had no idea she got hospitalized."


    Abigail massaged her temples. "It''s her condition. She keeps feeling she''s going to die soon. Got too


    nervous and fainted."


    "She probably knows she''s not in the best of health, so she got scared." Luna held Abigail''s hand


    tightly.


    Abigail nodded. "Ignore Howard''s case. I''m going to teach him a lesson, or he''s not going to stop doing


    what he''s doing."


    Luna nodded. "If that''s what you want."


    "I''ve sent my men to look into this. He''s taken a lot of bribes during his tenure. If I don''t teach him a


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    lesson, he won''t stop doing this. Even if he gets off the hook this time, he''s going to cause more


    problems down the line," said Abigail. He would only serve thepany wholeheartedly if he could


    learn a painful lesson from this. He would never try to take any bribes from the clients.

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    Chapter 588 Make the First Move


    Luna was relieved hearing that. So, she already has a n. "I knew you were a lot morepetent


    than I am. If I''d known you were so smart, I''d never have let you marry that guy and stay a housewife


    for three years." Luna cursed herself.


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    Abigail sighed. "Toote for regrets. We can''t turn back time."


    Luna thought it was a shame. "Yeah. I keep wondering if we''d been running L.Moon together those


    years, we''d have been famous." Regret would onlye to those who''d make grave mistakes.


    Abigail was reminded of the case with the Pearsons. Lawrence and Scarlett hadn''t beening to her


    "What''s wrong?" Luna asked, concerned.


    "Nothing. Have you talked through everything about the marriage with Josh?" Abigail realized it was


    getting harder to meet Luna now. She''d nevere to thepany unless necessary.


    "He wants to keep dating me for a couple of years since I don''t want to get married this fast." Luna was


    happy with Josh.


    Abigail grunted.


    Luna held her hand, asking, "What about you and Sean?"


    "Eh, not much progress," said Abigail.


    "I wish you would find your happiness too," said Luna. She thought Sean was a worthy man, but if


    Abigail refused to marry him, it would mean nothing.


    "I will. Just take care of yourself," said Abigail gently. She and Sean had a two-year promise. If she


    couldn''t fall in love with him, that meant she didn''t love him anymore.


    Thedies chatted for a while, and then Josh came out of the room. "She''s asleep."


    Luna knew he was telling her to go home.


    Josh looked at Abigail and hesitated for a while. "Grandpa''s out of the ICU. Do you want to see him?"


    "If I have time. Thepany''s in troubletely, so I might get caught up in it," exined Abigail.


    Josh thought she was cold-blooded. No matter how much they tried to be friendly to her, she would


    have an excuse to refuse their advances. He didn''t like that attitude, but he nodded. "I see." And he


    left.


    Luna could see that Josh was a little icy toward Abigail, and she was awkward. "I gotta go now."


    "Bye." Abigail didn''t care what Josh thought of her.


    Once out of the hospital, Luna angrily asked, "Why''d you give her attitude, man?"


    "I didn''t. I just don''t get what I should do to warm her up. Sean''s been nice to her, but she''s still


    indifferent toward him," said Josh. If they hadn''t asked her to visit Gary when he was in the hospital,


    she wouldn''t show up.


    "What do you mean she''s cold? She never stayed with your family a day in her life, and you want her to


    treat you like you''re her real family? Are you stupid? And you have no right talking about her


    rtionship with Sean." Luna wanted to leave.


    Josh said, "My parents miss her. They really do."


    "That''s their problem. Just because they''re your parents doesn''t mean they''re hers. Just because they


    miss her doesn''t mean she has to respond to them. Think about it. If you get a cat and lose it in


    months, only for someone else to raise it for years, will that cat still remain friendly to you when you find


    it? Yeah, that''s the same for humans, too," said Luna angrily.


    "I have no idea what I should do so she will ept us. I can''t help but get angry a lot of the time," said


    Josh in resignation.


    Luna harrumphed. "You think it''s easy to make her ept you guys? You and your parents have to talk


    to her every day. She might have a sharp tongue, but she''s a softie. Sean hounds her all the time, but


    she never kicks him away. And they share a good rtionship now."


    "You mean we have to toss our pride away and ask her for kisses?" Josh asked. Boy, I''ve learned how


    to talk mushy after getting along with Luna.


    "Yeah. If you don''t do anything just because she told you off, you''ll never make any progress. You guys


    Luna seriously.


    Now that he had guidance, Josh smiled. He held Luna''s hand. Seriously, he said, "Thank you."


    "Don''t thank me. Just be kind to Abigail. Your family owes her. You can''t get mad at her, you hear?"


    Luna tensed up.


    "I''m not angry at her. You know I just needed to vent," said Josh.


    "You weren''t as patient as before. You were so nice to her, but ever since you showed Kelly a bit of


    kindness and she responded to it, you think Abigail should be like her. But Kelly''s evil. She''s a snake.


    Abigail''s response is the normal one," said Luna seriously.


    "You''re right. I''m sorry." If Mom and Dad find out, they''ll lecture me like Luna did.


    Luna held his hand in return. Pleased, she said, "Good. If she epts you as family, I''ll be her sister-in-


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    Chapter 589 Gotta Have Family


    Abigail knew Josh was mad that she didn''t ept them as family. Abigail was surprised that Josh was


    mad at her. Has he been mad at Kelly like that before? Just because I refused to ept them, he gets


    mad at me? Abigail thought it was amusing, but she didn''t care.


    Lawrence and Scarlett came to the hospital in the afternoon, bringing tons of supplements. Abigail


    guessed that Josh must have told them about it, but she didn''t mind that they came to see Analise.


    Lawrence put the supplements down. Concerned, he asked Abigail, "What''s wrong with Analise?"


    Abigail looked at Analise. She answered, "Diabetes."


    Scarlett asked, "Is it under control? She has to take regr insulin doses."


    "It''s always been under control. I''m happy you came to see me." Analise smiled.


    Lawrence quickly took a strawberry out of the bag, smiling at Analise. "I got you some strawberries,


    Analise. I''ll ask the doctor if your blood sugar levels are fine. If you can have some strawberries, I''ll


    wash them for you."


    Analise nodded. "Thanks. I''ve never had strawberries after I fell sick as I don''t want to cause my blood


    sugar levels to spike."


    "I''ll ask the doctor. Scarlett, make some tea for Analise." Lawrence quickly went away.


    Scarlett boiled some water, chatting with Analise. "This tea can help you stabilize your blood sugar


    levels and keep them under control. You should drink more if you can. It''s a really nice tea."


    Analise smiled. "Thank you. Oh, but you''re also a patient too. You shouldn''t be taking care of me."


    "I''m fine. I can be discharged if I don''t get stuck in a rut all the time." Scarlett nced at Abigail. "Abby''s


    a busy girl, so we should help her whenever possible."


    Analise sighed. "Yeah. You have to have family by your side."


    Scarlett knew Analise was a smart woman. After the misunderstanding was cleared up, Analise didn''t


    berate them, or anything, and Scarlett was thankful for that.


    Lawrence came back after Scarlett was done making tea. "The doctor said your blood sugar levels are


    fine, so you can have some strawberries, but you can''t keep worrying about things," said Lawrence


    seriously, holding the medical records.


    "Well, people my age will worry about something. There''s always something." Analise was a little


    sheepish.


    Scarlett handed her the hot tea. "Here, this will warm you up."


    Lawrence and Scarlett talked to Analise. It was all about gossip, and the dameughed happily. Abigail


    thought she was redundant here. She took a deep breath and said nothing.


    When the sun was about to set, Scarlett asked, "Abby, you have to work every day. Why don''t you let


    your father and I take care of Analise tonight?"


    Abigail was engrossed in her work and was about to refuse, but Analise said, "I''m fine. I don''t need


    anyone to take care of me at night. You guys are busy too, so just do whatever you must do."


    "Oh, we''re not busy. Josh is handling thepany. We have time," said Lawrence quickly.


    Scarlett nodded. "Yes. It''s hard for Abigail to handle apany alone. We''re her parents. We should


    help her."


    Abigail pursed her lips and declined, "You don''t have to. There are a lot of patients here. The hospital


    doesn''t have any extra beds for you two."


    "We can always get a recliner, Abby. Don''t worry about us. I heard you came back from a business trip


    said Lawrence gently.


    "Go home and rest, Abby. It''s fine," said Scarlett.


    Abigail sighed.


    "Abigail, your parents are right. Go home and get some rest. You cane back to me when you''re all


    refreshed," said Analise.


    Sean came in with a bag of exquisite dinner.


    "Oh, Sean. Here with dinner?" Lawrence asked.


    Sean nodded. "Yeah. Didn''t expect you two. I only bought dinner for three."


    "Oh, it''s alright. Josh will bring us somethingter." Lawrence waved his hand. He was being really


    amicable.


    Abigail stood up and massaged her sore neck. "You guys go ahead. I''ll get some fresh air." She was


    exhausted after spending the whole afternoon making designs.


    "I''lle with you. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson can have my food," said Sean.


    Abigail didn''t refuse. She just thought the ward was getting a bit too merry and couldn''t get used to it.


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    Scarlett and Lawrence didn''t stop her from leaving. They saw her off, reluctant to see her go.

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    Chapter 590 Strict Family


    Abigail and Sean came out of the hospital, and Abigail heaved a long sigh.


    Sean smiled. "What? You don''t like theming to the hospital?"


    "It''s not that. I just can''t get used to it," said Abigail.


    Sean looked at her. "You''ll get used to it soon enough. Analise seems happy with it. Don''t worry. Let


    them talk to her, or she''s going to overthink a lot of stuff."


    Abigail knew Analise was happy. Her wish was to have a reunited family. Abigail decided she would


    toss all those problems behind her. "Let''s get dinner. I''m going to see if there''s any massage parlor


    "Oh, you want a masseuse? I can give you a massage, too, you know." Sean gave her a knowing


    smile.


    Abigail pouted. "Yeah, forget it. You don''t even know how to give a proper massage. Sure, you can


    ease my shoulders for a bit, but the pain wille back stronger tomorrow."


    Sean sighed. "So your work''s been wrecking your body, huh?"


    "No idea." Abigail knew she was in pain, but she had no idea the details of her condition.


    "I''ll take you somewhere tomorrow to get checked," said Sean.


    They went into a hotel. Sean called Analise and told her they were eating out, and then he told Abigail


    to make the orders.


    Abigail had just picked up the menu when Adam called her. She took the call, but instead of saying


    anything, she put it on speaker so Sean could listen as well.


    "Ms. Quinn, if you are not going to make your decision soon, I''ll expose this scandal to the Inte. I


    heard you wanted to make Fairy Meadow adies'' fashion brand under L.Moon. You should know what


    will happen if the president of adies'' fashion brandpany is found to be in a sexual assault case.


    Fairy Meadow will be done for," said Adam darkly.


    Abigail said calmly, "Empty threats. Not like Fairy Meadow''s the one who betrayed women. If you want


    to expose it, go ahead, and make sure it gets to the top trending on Twitter, or you''re a loser."


    Adam flew into a rage, and he scoffed. "Don''t regret this. It''s not easy running apany. Just give in,


    and this will blow over. There''s no need for Fairy Meadow''s reputation to be ruined."


    "You made one mistake, Mr. Strong. If Mr. Creed didmit a crime, what we have to do isn''t cover it


    up. That''ll be a betrayal to women everywhere. That is anathema to why we makedies'' fashion. Fairy


    Meadow''s reputation is important, but the victim''s well-being is more important than that. I will not do


    anything hypocritical. Forget it. That''s all I have to say. Do what you will." She hung up.


    Sean stopped the recording and gave Abigail a look of approval. "Good answer. That''s a good


    foundation for Fairy Meadow''s counterattack."


    "Did Xavien find anything?" Abigail was curious.


    Sean cocked his eyebrow and nodded. "Yes. He found out who that woman was. She''s Adam''s


    mistress and had his child. Adam promised her 300 grand if she yed along with his n. He said it


    was enough money tost her whole life."


    "What a scrooge," said Abigail. His shoe business is booming, but he''s only willing to pay 300 grand for


    a woman''s golden years of youth and her right to conceive?


    "Some people get more miserly the richer they are. That woman only makes fifteen hundred a month


    from being his mistress. That''s about eighteen grand a year. Three hundred grand is a big sum for her,"


    said Sean coolly. And some people only spend a few hundred on a college girl escort.


    "Would you get an escort too?" asked Abigail suddenly.


    Sean ruffled her hair. "What are you talking about? My family''s strict. I wouldn''t do anything like that."


    Abigail grunted and nodded. "Colby''s time is different from ours."


    "If a family''s strict, it''ll be that way for a long, long time. If one of the family members is a canker, then


    the whole family''s probably bad too," said Sean. "Oh, your parents'' family is an exception," he


    continued after a pause.


    Abigail cocked her eyebrow. "A lifetime is a long time. Long enough for love to be spoiled. Long enough


    for people to have a change of heart."


    "There are a ton of prettydies out there. If all of us are only dating for looks, then marriage has no


    point," said Sean coolly. He had no interest in gettingid all day, every day. He thought it was


    disgusting.


    Abigail argued on purpose, "Some people cheat not because of their lover''s looks. Their partner might


    not be as understanding as their lover, after all."


    Sean sighed. "The quality of being understanding is just a facade. It''s a blessing if someone could find


    a partner who meshes well with them."


    Abigail was surprised. "How so?"


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    "Take my grandparents, for example. They fight all the time. Your grandparents, however, never seem


    to argue. A couple is made for each other if they can endure the mundanity of life." Sean envied the


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    Chapter 591 The Raison D''etre for Service


    Abigail looked at him for a while. "You have good insight on that matter."


    "I''ve seen a lot of women at this point in life. If I didn''t have good insight by now, I''d be a failure." Sean


    smiled.


    Abigail grunted and said nothing more. After dinner, Sean took her for a stroll. Even though they hung


    out a lot, Sean thought there was still a barrier between them. It''s hard to change someone''s mind after


    you''ve hurt them. Even if they would stay in touch with you, there''s going to be a gap between you.


    A whileter, Abigail''s phone rang. It was from Fairy Meadow''s shareholders. She took the call and


    nonchntly asked, "What''s wrong?"


    "Howard''s case of sexual assault is exposed. The fans are swarming the Twitter page. Our share


    prices are going to dip tomorrow. Do you really not care about this?" asked the shareholder.


    Abigail sighed. "Just let them swarm us. No big deal."


    "No big deal? Do you have any idea how much money we''ll lose if the share prices dip?" The


    shareholder was a little angry.


    "Fairy Meadow''s apany that makes clothes for women. It serves women. Howard should be


    cursed for what he did. So what? He''s not my son. I don''t have to protect him from everything. It''s


    shameful if he needs someone to cover his *ss after what he did." The thought of Howard''s case


    always made Abigail angry.


    "You''re apany owner first! Service for womankindes second! The only reason we keep this


    brand alive is to make money! If we can''t make money, then all bets are off!" the shareholder snapped.


    Abigail clenched her fists. "You''re funny. If you want to make money, then you run your ownpany.


    Don''t lecture me. You''re nothing. Fairy Meadow is mypany''s subsidiary! You''re just a subsidiary''s


    shareholder, so shut the f*ck up!"


    The shareholder shut up.


    "I''m telling you, I have the right to upload the whole conversation we just had. I don''t mind ruining you


    and Howard to save Fairy Meadow," said Abigail coldly.


    Sean thought Abigail could really argue. Ooh, I can''t win an argument after this.


    Since the shareholder wasn''t answering, an exasperated Abigail hung up.


    "L.Moon''s Twitter must be swarming with curses, too. Wanna clear things up?" Sean suggested.


    "You think clearing things up now is good?" Abigail asked.


    Sean nodded. "Like you said, you''re running adies'' fashion brand. Of course, you''ll have to side with


    thedies. The longer you take to make a statement, the harder it''ll be for you to clear yourpany''s


    name."


    Abigail nodded. "Let''s go back to the hospital." They came back to the hospital, and Abigail realized


    Lawrence and Scarlett were looking at her solemnly.


    Analise said, "I told them there was nothing to worry about, but they''re still worried."


    Ah, this is about Fairy Meadow. "I know what I''m doing. Don''t worry about it," said Abigail to the


    Pearsons calmly.


    "But the Inte ismbasting Fairy Meadow. You should make a statement if you have to. I''ll purchase


    Fairy Meadow for you," said Lawrence.


    It''s a good idea, but Fairy Meadow''s expensive now. The old gits are going to scam Lawrence out of his


    money first.


    Sean blurted, "I think it''s a good idea. Don''t make any statements for now. Buy out Fairy Meadow once


    its share prices reach a new low."


    Abigail hesitated. "You sure that''s a good idea?"


    "Yes. That''ll make the fans happy," said Sean.


    Abigail had a lot of shares in Fairy Meadow, but it would make things more secure if she could have


    total ownership. This way, she wouldn''t need to face any threats from the parasitic shareholders.


    "Buying Fairy Meadow out is alright, but some of the shareholders showed me their support, so I don''t


    think I should do this." Abigail looked at Sean and Lawrence. "I know you''re just trying to help, but I


    don''t want to do this." She couldn''t be an ingrate. She was already the biggest shareholder. There was


    no need to push her luck further.


    Lawrence didn''t insist and just said gently, "Tell me if you need anything."


    Abigail nodded. "I know."


    Since Abigail wasn''t declining anymore, Lawrence almost cried from happiness.


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    Oh, it''ste. Scarlett quickly said, "You guys go get some rest. Your father and I will be here. We''ll take


    care of Analise, Abigail."


    "Sure." Refusing would do her no good. Analise would make her listen anyway.


    Lawrence smiled. "We''ll take good care of her."


    "Yeah." Abigail nodded.


    Sean took her to thepany. He came back out and saw Cameron.


    Cameron was a little fidgety after seeing Sean. "Still not back at your hotel, sir?"


    "How did the talk with the girl go?" Sean looked at him coolly.


    "I didn''t get to see her." Cameron was a little awkward. He wanted to vault over into her house, but she


    lived in a bustling area, so he couldn''t do that.

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    Chapter 592 Can''t Get In


    He loitered around I''s house until nightfall. However, he made no progress, so he came back.


    "Trash," Seanmented curtly before leaving.


    Cameron ruffled his hair and went into L.Moon. Abigail was still awake, doing designs on the couch.


    "You''re still working? Aren''t you going to make a statement on Twitter?" Cameron was worried about


    her when he saw the push notification, but then he realized she had a ton of big shots helping her out.


    There was no need to worry.


    "I''ll deal with it tomorrow. Inspiration struck, so I''m making designs." Abigail looked at Cameron. "What


    about you? Made any progress?"


    "Nope. I wanted to climb the walls of her house, but I couldn''t," Cameron exined honestly.


    "You actually did that? Didn''t you text her?" Abigail asked.


    "I did, but she didn''t reply. Did she give up on me?" Cameron was a little dismayed saying that.


    Abigail turned back to her work. "So what if she did? You gave up on her first."


    "Hey, not the best time to say that," Cameron muttered.


    Abigail was speechless upon hearing that. "Her phone''s probably not with her. Deal with it tomorrow."


    Cameron understood what she was trying to say. "Are you saying that her parents took away her


    phone?"


    "It''s not impossible. Tons of parents do that." Abigail was still drawing something.


    Cameron then sat with her. "No way. She''s an adult now, and you''re saying her parents took her phone


    away just to make her give up on the people she likes?"


    "Tons of those in the countryside," Abigail drawled.


    "I''ll see what I can do tomorrow." In the end, Cameron went back to his room.


    Abigail shook her head and went back to work again.


    The next day, Howard''s scandal was trending online. The fans were cursing Abigail and L.Moon''s


    Twitter pages. Some haters riled things up more, of course.


    Abigail only made a statement after breakfast.


    ''I''ve been thinking about this a few days ago, but I haven''te up with a good way to deal with this.


    I''ve considered termination, but Fairy Meadow still needs him for the time being. I''ve never wanted to


    take his side, but as an indiepany, Fairy Meadow still requires Howard''s services for now. Once


    investigations are done, L.Moon will make another statement.''


    L.Moon''s PR team reposted that. As na, Abigail had power in thepany.


    ''I''m about 145 pounds now, and there aren''t a lot of clothes on the market I can wear. I used to think I


    was too fat. I thought I should be losing some weight. Yeah, I was panicking because I couldn''t get any


    clothes, but then na and Fairy Meadow became partners. She told us it''s not wrong for girls to have


    a healthy weight. I found clothes I could wear from Fairy Meadow, and I haven''t panicked ever since. I


    love na and Fairy Meadow. I hope you guys can deal with this.''


    ''Howard is a guy. He''d never truly servicedies. Once people like him make it far enough, they''re


    going to toss their responsibilities aside, especially males. They get into all sorts of sex scandals. I


    honestly hope Fairy Meadow finds a CEO who respects female consumers like na instead of a guy


    who''s involved in a sex scandal.''


    ''Get off your high horse, Fairy Meadow fans. They''re capitalists. They don''t care about you. As long as


    Howard can make them money, na''s not going to kick him out. Remember the video where she hit


    Howard in the hotel? She knew what he did back then, but she didn''t do anything. She didn''t expose


    him. She was waiting for someone else to do the dirty work, thinking she might have a chance to


    weasel out of this. I''m not gonna buy anything by na anymore. She and Flower Meadow are going


    down!''


    ''Fairy Meadow''s name obviously states that they''re fordies. Why''d they let a guy be the CEO? Does


    na think women can''t be CEOs? She looks down on women herself. She thinks they''re sheeple.


    She thinks they''re fools with too much money.''


    ''Oh, shut the f*ck up, you dumb*ss! Do you have any idea how long Fairy Meadow has been around?


    It''s not like they can change their staff that easily. You''re a consumer. All you have to do is buy stuff that


    fits you. If Fairy Meadow has problems, they can deal with them themselves. If they can''t deal with it,


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    then you boycott them. I can''t believe you think they''re looking down on women just because their CEO


    is a guy. If we go with that logic, men can''t take part in anything rted to women, then? Madness.''


    Abigail''s tweet made it to trending too. Tons of fans argued, and tens of thousands ofments


    appeared.


    Sean had known about the news when Abigail came to the hospital. He looked at her. "Theizens


    are still arguing about your tweet. You really have a way with words."


    "I''m just stating the truth. The inte won''t be happy no matter what you say," Abigail responded


    calmly. "We''re the business owners, and they''re the consumers. It''s purely professional between us


    and them. The enemy is stupid if they think riling them up like they do for fandoms would work on us."


    Indeed, L.Moon and Fairy Meadow had a lot of haters, but Abigail was used to it. Every time L.Moon


    and Fairy Meadow had something happen to them, it would make its way to trending topics online.

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    Chapter 593 Give Me a Chance


    Lawrence and Scarlett had gone home for breakfast. Only Sean and Abigail were left. Meanwhile,


    Analise was washing herself up.


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    Sean made some tea. "Are you going to keep Howard around?"


    "I can''t fire him. We made a deal with him. Once Xavien finds out about the truth, I''ll make another


    statement. Give him a chance." Abigail had calmed down now. After the case had made its way to


    trending, Abigail finally calmed down. She was frustrated because things were uncertain before.


    Sean looked at her, thinking that she had a flexible mind and could ept a lot of things. Yes, she


    could get mad, but she would calm down eventually. He finished making the tea and gave her a cup. "I


    had some. I think it''s nice, so you should try it."


    Abigail took the cup and had a sip. She cocked her eyebrow in surprise. "It is nice." She whipped out


    her phone and opened up an online shopping app. The tea wasn''t expensive, and it was nice. And now


    she thought better of Scarlett and Lawrence. People who could buy cheap and nice things couldn''t be


    too bad.


    Sean knew she liked the tea. Oh, good. At least they did one good thing.


    Fairy Meadow''s Twitter page was still overwhelmed. At noon, there were already more than 50


    thousandments cursing Howard. Some people were trying to dox him, too. In the end, due to the


    great pressure, Howard posted an apology statement.


    ''I have let L.Moon and na down. After taking too many presents over thest year, I have lost my


    way. What happened this time isn''t what the inte made it out to be. It was my greed. Adam Strong,


    GM of Fast Step, used my greed and set me up. I have told the cops about his attempt at extortion. He


    and that woman set me up just to get priority for Loveme. Leap Gaming developed that app, and na


    invested in it through L.Moon. The investor has exclusive use of that app for six months. That''s Fairy


    Meadow. The app will then be open to otherpanies after that, but for hispany''s profit, Adam


    set me up. I will not defend myself for what I did, but I will take up arms against Fast Step.''


    That statement sent ripples throughout thepany. Abigail was surprised Howard would take up


    responsibility like a man and fight Adam.


    ''Oh, first I''ve ever seen a business war. Extortion, eh? That''s the only usible reason. I think it''s true.


    It''s been 24 hours since the video of na arguing with him in the hotel. If the victim really was


    vited, they would have called the cops right away.''


    ''You deserved that p. I want to p you, too. Haven''t you made enough through Fairy Meadow?


    Your greed knows no bounds. Now you got na and Fairy Meadow into this sh*tshow. Damn you!''


    ''Hey, you''re trusting him even without evidence? Show us the evidence. Besides, Fast Step has been


    in the market for ages. Do you think they would extort someone? I bet this is nder because he didn''t


    get anything from this.''


    As for Fast Step, they made an official statement on their Twitter page too. They imed that Howard''s


    statement was libel. Theirwyer had made a statement too.


    The inte mocked them.


    ''Hey, they''re calling the cops now. Awyer''s statement is weak sauce. You call the cops too, or it''s


    going to be hard to believe you''re innocent.''


    ''Exactly! If it''s libel, you should call the cops instead of making a statement. Or are you nervous?''


    ''Fast Step has been in the market for years, but they do have scandals too. I know Adam. He was


    embroiled in something simr years ago. It was a new shoe brand, but thepany folded after he


    was caught in a scandal.''


    Abigail made sure Fast Step''s statement got to the top trending before she posted a video of Howard


    going into Adam''s car.


    ''I filmed this that day. Thanks to my phone camera''s erged function, I caught the te number even


    from the top of a building. I believe this is your car, Mr. Strong.''


    Howard was thankful for that video and he called Abigail. "Thank you for posting that video. I know I did


    the wrong thing this time. Can you give me another chance?" he asked humbly.


    Abigail was silent for a moment, then she said, "Are you back in Capitalis?"


    "Yes."


    "We''ll talk tonight. You set up the ce," Abigailmented coolly.


    Howard agreed, but he was still nervous. He knew that Abigail could purchase Fairy Meadow if she


    wanted to. The Pearsons and Sean were not to be trifled with, after all, and Abigail was a big


    shareholder of Fairy Meadow.


    Abigail hung up and heaved a sigh.


    Sean was displeased. "You''re seeing him tonight? Couldn''t you just talk to him on the phone?"


    "Some things are better dealt with face to face," Abigail answered calmly.


    Sean looked at her for a moment. "Why don''t Ie with you?"


    "Sure thing." Abigail didn''t refuse his offer. Howard was already relenting. It''s alright that I bring Sean


    with me to make sure everything goes right, no?


    Sean smiled, happy that she wasn''t refusing.

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    Chapter 594 Abigail Jealous


    Abigail and Sean arrived at the restaurant Howard reserved that night. Howard was even more scared


    when he saw Sean. He gave the menu to them and said nothing.


    Abigail put the menu down and looked at Howard. "We''re not here to eat. I know you know that."


    Howard nodded, feeling dejected. Abigail leaned back on her chair while Sean looked through the


    menu quietly, not joining the conversation.


    "Have you reflected on yourself, Howard?" Abigail looked at him sternly. She spoke with no emotion in


    her voice.


    "I did. If the worstes to worst, I''ll resign and be a regr shareholder." The other shareholders had


    been bombarding him with messages. They had talked about it. If things didn''t work out well, he would


    have to resign, all so na and L.Moon could continue providing designs for Fairy Meadow. Without


    na''s design, Fairy Meadow would go into decline fast.


    The reason Fairy Meadow was well-liked was thanks to L.Moon''s great designs. Most of it was made


    by Abigail single-handedly.


    Meanwhile, Abigail was a little surprised, but she didn''t show it. She nodded. "If things get that far, you


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    will have to consider resignation. Have you seen how the inte ismbasting you?"


    "Yes," Howard said quietly.


    "All I can say is that if you want to run a brand for a long time, its key persons must not fall into any


    pitfalls. There will be people spreading bad news. If you do something bad, it''s going to be exposed


    someday. The more sessful a brand is, the more its reputation will be ruined by scandals. It''ll ruin


    them." Abigail just wanted to make sure L.Moon was fine. If Howard did anything stupid like this again,


    she''d leave him for dead. After all, L.Moon had gained enough fame thanks to Fairy Meadow. They


    could make a name for themselves.


    "I know," said Howard.


    "Howard, since you made a good tweet, I''ll give you a chance. Give me your word that if you take


    bribes again, you''ll hand in your resignation letter without us saying anything, deal?" Abigail prompted.


    Surprised, Howard looked at her. A momentter, he tearfully said, "Of course. I promise I won''t do this


    again."


    "You keep saying you are under a lot of stress and you''re not like us. But tons of people in Capitalis


    have it rough, and they can barely put food on the table. Some can''t even make rent. They have to


    crash on balconies and dark, dank basements. Ask anyone. Most will tell you it''s the truth," Abigail


    stated slowly. "You can''t keep looking at those better than you andin. Sometimes, you have to


    look to your lessers."


    Howard looked at her silently.


    "You keep thinking everyone has it better than you, but do you have any idea how much they have to


    work for that sess? I''ve been doing designs for more than a decade, and L.Moon and Fairy Meadow


    only got their sesstely. My decade of work was the groundwork I put in, and it paid off." Abigail


    didn''t like to brag, but Howard was just too in a hurry for sess.


    Sean looked at Howard and put the menu on the table. "She does designs every night after shees


    back from work and won''t stop until she feels sleepy. What do you do at night?"


    Howard didn''t say anything. He just looked awkward.


    "Just order the food," Seanmented. At this point, Howard would know what to do if he wasn''t


    stupid.


    Abigail picked up the menu and went through it.


    "I think this is fine." Sean huddled closer to her.


    "Why didn''t you order it?" Abigail asked.


    "I''ve had it a couple of times, so you see if you like it."


    Abigail grunted, but she said nothing. I had no idea he had this twice. Must have been with Kelly.


    Howard knew things were getting weird. He pursed his lips and made his order. After dinner was done,


    he scurried off.


    Abigail came out of the restaurant and icily hailed a cab.


    Sean followed her. "Are you mad at me?"


    "You''re funny. Why should I be mad at you?" she snapped, displeased.


    "You are mad. You were so icy back there. Howard got spooked," Seanmented calmly.


    Abigail harrumphed. "Whatever you say."


    "Because I said that dish was good? You thought I came here with Kelly, didn''t you?" Sean actually


    wasn''t dense this time.


    "You''re overthinking it." She frowned in displeasure.


    "I don''t think I''m overthinking it," he countered adamantly.


    Abigail ignored him. A cab stopped in front of them, and Abigail went in and closed the door. Before


    Sean could get in, the driver sped away, as per Abigail''s request.


    Sean stood at the roadside, sighing, but then heughed.


    Abigail returned to thepany and took her jacket off, then shey on the couch, staring into the


    distance. Why on earth did I get angry? I wasn''t going to ept his love yet, but why did I get jealous


    because he had dinner together with Kelly? She was reminded of what Sean had said, and she


    covered her face with her hands. What an embarrassment. I got jealous of a criminal. Am I mad?


    Abigail got up and went into the bathroom. She cupped a handful of icy water and sshed it on her


    face.

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    Chapter 595 Stronger Than You Guys


    She came out and saw Cameroning in, holding I. A moment of stunned silenceter, she asked


    quietly, "What happened?"


    "I''ll get her to my room for now. Talkter," Cameron said quietly.


    Abigail nodded, but she said nothing. She could see that something must have happened, judging by


    what happened to I. The woman''s eyes and nose were red. She probably cried just now.


    Cameron came back a while after he went into his room. He sat on the couch and took a bottle of water


    from the coffee table, and then he finished the water. Abigail was stunned. "Are you that thirsty?"


    "Yeah. I promised her parents so much, but they wouldn''t let her go. Her phone was confiscated. They


    don''t want her to go out with me. When she said she''d only date me, her parents disowned her, so I


    had to take her home," Cameron stated simply.


    Abigail nodded. "You brought her home because her parents said they''d disown her? That''s¡­ not


    great."


    "Her father was going to hit her. I said I was leaving, but she cried and told me not to leave. Her


    parents shoved her out of the house." Cameron heaved a sigh. He felt a little resigned at this point.


    This is a mess.


    "Sean and I will take her home tomorrow and talk to her parents." Abigail sighed. If Cameron did take


    her away and her parents came for an exnation, it would hurt herpany.


    "That''s not great, is it?" Cameron still wanted to deal with this himself.


    Abigail looked at him, her expression deadpan. "I''m doing this for L.Moon and Fairy Meadow. Fairy


    Meadow is embroiled in a scandal now. If her parentse up with another sob story, it''d be bad for


    me."


    "I see." And so, Cameron epted their help.


    "Get some rest and no hanky panky, alright?" Abigail warned before she left.


    Cameron blushed and ran his fingers through his hair. He wouldn''t dare. He then looked at his room,


    hesitant. Half an hourter, I opened the door and stuck her head out, looking at Cameron. "Why


    aren''t youing in?"


    Cameron sat up on the couch and looked at the ground. "I shouldn''t. Sleeping out here is the same."


    He was worried he might rail I in the middle of the night.


    I cursed herself a little. "I''ll get a room in a nearby hotel. I don''t want to disturb you."


    "Oh, don''t be a baby and just stay here. Get some sleep." Cameron frowned.


    "You''re a baby! I''m not a baby!" I teared up.


    Abigail opened her door and looked at Cameron. "Just go in. Stop being a baby."


    Cameron said nothing and went into his room. Abigail massaged her temples and closed the door.


    Ugh, can''t believe he needs someone to help him with his rtionship. This useless piece of trash.


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    The next morning, Abigail saw Sean sitting on the couch. She felt a little awkward, but sheposed


    herself right away. "We''re going to I''s ce today."


    "Huh?" Sean was surprised.


    "What''s with that response?" Abigail was annoyed.


    Sean smiled. "We can go, but after you answer one question."


    Abigail looked at him and muttered, "Don''t push your luck."


    "I''m not pushing my luck. I just want to know if you were madst night. Did you get jealous?" he


    asked.


    "I did not get jealous, and I wasn''t mad. Is that enough?" she retorted coldly.


    Sean nodded. "Yep."


    That made Abigail angrier. It seems like he got smug. "So, are you going or not?" she asked, a little


    gentler this time.


    "Sure. You''re asking me to go. I can''t say no to that." Sean smilednguidly.


    Abigail harrumphed and said goodbye to Analise. She called I and Cameron, and they went to the


    Stevens Residence.


    The Stevens Family was rich, even in Capitalis. They had a vi in the bustling part of the city. Even


    when they knew Abigail and Sean wereing, the Stevens couple still didn''t look happy.


    When Abigail went into the lounge and saw I''s father wearing an icy expression, she knew even with


    her and Sean''s help, this would be hard to negotiate. But she could understand I''s father''s feelings.


    After all, Houston Stevens raised I since she was a child. Of course, he wanted her to marry


    someone on her level.


    Sean sat down and took the tea the helper gave him before looking at Houston. "Hello, Mr. Stevens."


    I''s mother, L Reeves, was on the couch, simmering.


    Since Houston was ignoring him, Sean smiled first. "Your daughter''s choice might not be wrong. I know


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    Houston pointed at Cameron and barked, "You''re not going to convince me! Just because you''re rich


    doesn''t mean he is! I know the forge this pauper''s mettle came from. He''s nothing but a little thug! I''ve


    looked into his case!"


    Sean''s expression darkened, and he smashed the teacup on the ground, scaring Houston and L.


    "Then you should also know he''s a warrior on the frontlines who''s protected this nation. You should''ve


    also known he helped the cops take down the base of a human trafficking ring when he was younger.


    He''s more of a man than your whole familybined. Just because you''re rich doesn''t mean jacksh*t!"


    Sean snapped without mercy.

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    Abigail listened quietly. Meanwhile, Cameron was touched hearing that. A tearful I sniffled and held


    Cameron''s hand.


    "You have a point, but he''s still not a good match for our daughter," Houstonmented, a little more


    polite now. He didn''t want to fight Sean.


    Sean looked at him coolly. "We only brought her back so you can rethink your decision. I see you have


    made your decision. We''re leaving." He stood up and looked at I. "This is your problem. You make


    the decision."


    I held Cameron''s hand tightly and looked straight at her parents. "Thank you for raising me all these


    years, but I''m not an extension of your lives. I am not your property. I am nearly twenty-six years old; I


    have a mind of my own and dreams of my own too. I have things I must do. He''s the man I chose to be


    with. No matter what happens in the future, I will take it in stride."


    Abigail agreed with that. After all, every decision came with its own consequences. If the children could


    understand that, there was no need for their parents to butt in.


    L''s eyes reddened, and she pointed at I. "You traitor! After all we did to raise you into an adult,


    you''re marrying someone inferior?"


    Cameron didn''t bother hiding his true self anymore. He wiped off his smile and looked at the Stevens


    couple with his one good eye. After working for Sean for so long, he had built up his own aura, and he


    was like a sharp de ready to kill. "Inferior? I promised you I''d open up a security firm, work hard, and


    make sure she doesn''t have to worry about life. I''m not azy person, and I''m not someone who can''t


    make money. I used to be in special forces, and I''ve gained a ton of glory working for Mr. Graham. I''ll


    tell the public I''m resigning, and there''ll be a ton of people willing to hire me. How is that bad for you?"


    Cameron looked calm and nonchnt.


    I looked at him, her cheeks red. She wanted to hug him. This part of him was what she loved¡ªhis


    cool and gentle part.


    I''s parents were surprised by Cameron''s change.


    Cameron held I in his arms. "She chose me. I will take responsibility for her. If you want to control


    her life and make her do as you wish, then I''m taking her away right now, and I''ll prove that I can


    provide for her, too." He wouldn''t prove things to the Stevens couple because he didn''t think it was


    necessary.


    "Cameron¡­" I was tearing up at this point.


    "Don''t worry. As long as I''m here, no one can force you to marry someone you don''t like." Cameron


    took I away without saying another word.


    Abigail could see that I had fallen head over heels in love with Cameron. The truth was, she could


    understand why I wanted to date Cameron despite her parents'' protests. She could see Cameron''s


    charm now.


    When they came out of the Stevens Residence, Sean was frowning, and he stared at Cameron.


    Abigail was walking with him, and she bumped into him. "Jealous?"


    Sean was jealous. Hey, you''re just courting ady. Do you have to make it so dramatic? It makes my


    efforts look dull. I looked like she''d marry him right away if he proposed. "You thought he was manly


    back then, didn''t you?" Sean asked, jealousycing his tone.


    Abigail nodded. "Yep. He was. I''d fall for him too if I were I."


    A jealous Sean looked at her. "Why don''t I try that on you, then? Do you want another courtship just


    like that?"


    "Is that even an appropriate approach for us?" Abigail asked.


    Sean sighed. It wasn''t an appropriate approach. Why couldn''t I be that manly back then? He rubbed his


    chin as he mused.


    They then got into the car. Cameron said he wanted to take I around, so they parted ways with Sean


    and Abigail. Once back at the hospital, Abigail told Analise about the events that transpired.


    Analise was happy, yet she was worried, too. "Her parents must be mad. They have to invite her


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    parents to the wedding eventually, don''t they?"


    "Don''t worry too much about it. The kids will find their own happiness." Abigail smiled.


    Sean added, "And if there are no kids, we''ll find our happiness easily."


    Abigail rolled her eyes. "You have to stop browsing those forums."


    Sean smiled. "If you know I found that through forums, that means you''ve gone on a lot too."


    "Don''t drag me down to your level. I make a living through the inte," Abigail snapped.


    A while of banteringter, Lawrence and Scarlett came again. They went to Gary''s ward a while ago,


    and Gary gave them a task. It was a hard task they were having trouble with. They put the supplements


    down and looked at Abigail, a little too scared to talk.


    Analise smiled at them. "You don''t have to bring so much stuff over. I''m leaving tomorrow. I''ve asked


    the doctor about it, and he gave me permission. You guys look troubled."


    "Yeah. Gary misses Abby. He wants her to see him," Lawrence mumbled, looking at Abigail nervously.


    "I''ll see him, then." Abigail thought she should reciprocate. After all, they came to take care of Analise,


    so she should see Gary.

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    Chapter 597 Memories of Youth


    Scarlett was ecstatic. She took her phone out with excitement and said, "I''ll call Josh and tell him to get


    everything prepared."


    "There''s not¡ª"


    Scarlett had left happily before Abigail could finish. She sighed. Fine. She can do what she wants.


    Lawrence approached Abigail. Lovingly, he said, "You can go back to work if you have to. Your mother


    and I can take care of Analise. It''s fine."


    "I''m not that busy," Abigail answered. She was a little uneasy toward Lawrence and Scarlett''s


    passionate attitude, but Analise would leave the hospital the next day. She didn''t have to face these


    people anymore, and she was looking forward to it.


    Sean knew what she was thinking, and he finally let go of his obsession, though just a bit. She equally


    refuses everyone who''s hurt her.


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    The meeting with Gary was arranged to be at noon the next day. Gary said he wanted to see Analise,


    so Analise, who had left the hospital, came back for the visit, too. Gary was still in the ICU, so the


    visitors got changed before they went in.


    Abigail noticed that Lawrence and Scarlett weren''t looking as cheerful as before. They looked at Gary,


    their eyes red. Patricia was there as well. She held Gary''s hand tightly, shedding tears in silence.


    Noticing something, Abigail pursed her lips. Lawrence and Scarlett looked at her expectantly, and she


    slowly approached Gary.


    "Abby¡­" Gary said quietly, his eyes filled with tears. "I''ve missed you."


    Abigail didn''t feel anything before that, but when Gary said her name, something touched her heart.


    She blinked, tears welling in her eyes. "I''m here, Grandpa."


    Gary smiled happily. "I can''t be with you anymore. I thought I could maybe see you one day, spend


    some time in the lounge back at home chatting and eating, but s¡­"


    The elderly man took a deep breath, but his breathing sounded like a piece of wood that was about to


    crack. "I''m sorry. I''m really sorry¡­" Gary cursed himself. He failed to protect his real granddaughter


    because that fake, Kelly, tricked him.


    Abigail quickly said, "I never med you. Any of you, for that matter."


    "I curse myself¡­ and what I¡­" he mumbled softly. There was regret in his eyes, but he no longer had


    the chance to make things up to the one family member he owed the most.


    Abigail didn''t me him at all.


    Gary looked at her and gently said, "You used to love sitting on my shoulders. I remember those times.


    You''d tell me to keep running ahead. We went to zoos, amusement parks¡­"


    Abigail was tearing up, too.


    "I left something for you, Abby," Gary said before he looked at Patricia. "G-Give it to her."


    Abigail wanted to say no, but she knew it would make Gary feel worse. Patricia took out a patterned


    rosewood box from the cab. The four corners of the box were decorated with gold. It looked nice.


    Patricia gave the box to Abigail. Hoarsely, she said, "Your grandfather left you this. There are some


    toys in it. You loved them when you were little."


    Abigail took the box and put it on her arm, and then she opened it up carefully. She saw stacks of


    paper on the bottom, and she knew what they were without guessing. But what caught her eye were


    the little toys on the papers. Most were trinkets. Some were made of stic, but some were expensive.


    Abigail then saw a little lock. She picked the golden lock up and had a closer look.


    "You¡­ grabbed this¡­ when you first learned¡­ how to hold things. You wore it¡­ around your neck¡­


    for years¡­ This lock was left behind¡­ on the day¡­ you went missing." Gary felt a great sense of


    dismay at that point. "Where¡­ Where is Vincent? Where''s the little b*stard?"


    "Dad!" Lawrence called out, worried.


    Abigail noticed that the ECG was getting erratic. She said, "Get the doctor quickly!"


    "He''s a b*stard! And Martha, too! They hurt Abby! Abby, promise me you will go home. You must go


    home! You must¡­ go¡­" Gary tried to get up, but before he could finish his sentence, he fell back to


    the bed, his eyes wide open.


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    Abigail stared at him. His eyes were wide open, but the ECG was a straight line.


    "Dad!"


    "Gary!"


    "Grandpa!"


    Shouts ensued. Abigail held the golden lock tightly. She opened her mouth, but she couldn''t make a


    sound. Suddenly, something shed in her mind. She heard silveryughter, and she took a few steps


    backward, holding her head.


    Sean quickly took the box and held her in his arms. "What''s wrong?"


    Abigail was pale. She looked at the golden lock in her hands. The sea crashed down on her, drowning


    her in fear. A fair hand grabbed the lock before her, and she fell, deeper and deeper.


    "Abigail?" Sean shook her.


    Abigail started breathing faster. She frowned, shivering violently. I''m scared. It''s so dark under the


    water.


    "Abigail? Abigail, are you alright? It''s me, Analise!" Analise''s voice rang beside her.


    Abigail thought some machine was buzzing in her mind.

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    Chapter 598 Time to Go Home


    "Grandpa¡­ Grandpa!" The voice of the girl was still reying in Abigail''s mind. She couldn''t control


    herself, and she started crying. She grabbed Sean''s shirt tightly, crying, though she had no idea she


    was doing that.


    A doctor came charging in, and chaos ensued. Sean had to pick Abigail up in his arms, and he quickly


    told Analise, "She probably remembered something." Then, he took Abigail out of the room.


    Analise took the box and followed Sean.


    ¡­


    One whole day had gone by when Abigail regained her consciousness. She sat on the bed, muttering,


    "What happened¡­ to Grandpa?"


    "He was announced dead yesterday." Sean looked at her, feeling worried.


    Abigail hugged her legs, staring at the white nket vacantly. Silently.


    Sean was still gazing at her, feeling sorrowful. "What did you remember?" Gary just woke up, and he


    died because he got too mad.


    "Just little bits. I saw my younger self throwing paper airnes while I was on Grandpa''s shoulders,"


    Abigail said slowly. "I saw myself falling into the sea. Where''s my golden lock?"


    Sean took the lock out of his pocket and handed it to her. Abigail took it and held it tightly as she stared


    at it. "I remember this lock, just a little bit. Do you know why I like designing? Because this lock has


    always been in my memories. It''s beautiful and timeless. I remember a hand holding it while I was


    trapped under the dark waters."


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    She now knew that hand belonged to Martha.


    Sean pinched her cheek. "Whether you can remember or not means nothing now, Abigail."


    Abigail smacked his hand away. "How can you know that? I want to remember everything. All the


    memories of me and Grandpa." She had a feeling she liked Gary the most when she was little.


    "Take your time. The Pearsons aren''t in a good state. Patricia seems to hate you a lot," Sean


    Abigail''s face fell when she heard that. "Because she likes Vincent a ton, even if that man killed her


    husband."


    Sean said calmly, "Wrong. She thinks you killed her husband. None of this would''ve happened if you


    hadn''t gone to the ward, or so she thinks. She thinks you shouldn''t go back home at this moment in


    time, and she mes your parents for doing this."


    Abigail sneered. "She mes us? Grandpa wouldn''t have been hospitalized if not for Vincent!"


    "He told you to go home. Are you going to do that?" Sean cared more about that now.


    Abigail was still hesitant about that. "I''ll ask Grandma," she muttered in the end.


    Analise came in with a lunch box. When she saw Abigail awake, she quickly came over. "You''re finally


    awake. You made me worry!" Analise was already sobbing and couldn''t say a word. "I was worried


    sick¡­"


    "I''m fine. I just remembered some memories, and it hurt my head, but I''m better now." Abigail wasn''t in


    a serious condition, just like she said.


    Analise sniffled. "Eat before you get some rest. The doctor said you''ve been exhausting yourself. You


    have to get some rest. Don''t work too much."


    "Okay," Abigailmented meekly. Analise isn''t getting any younger. I shouldn''t make her worry. While


    Abigail was eating, she asked Analise what she should do.


    Analise sighed. "Gary wanted you to go back, and I want you to do the same. He left¡­ with regrets,


    and I feel sad about it, too. I should never have lied and not let you go home. I couldn''t sleep well after


    seeing him leave with regrets."


    "This isn''t your fault." Abigail smiled.


    Analise smiled. "Now I''m more epting of things. I can''t dwell on the past too much. If I do that now,


    I''m going to fall sick. I want to stay healthy and see you live a happy life at home." She knew Patricia


    hated Abigail, but so what? Abigail was part of the Pearson Family. She should never be abandoned


    and left for dead just because of some viins'' wishes. I need to stay strong and protect my grandchild.


    "I will, Grandma." Abigail ate slowly.


    "Forgive your parents, Abigail. They have it hard too. I know they hurt you, but give them a chance to


    change. What do you want them to do if you won''t give them a chance?" Analise checked Lawrence


    out earlier, and he looked listless, yet he still hung on.


    This mess that befell the Pearsons was all because of Patricia spoiling Vincent. Lawrence was more


    than disappointed in her. Ever since Gary''s passing, Scarlett didn''t talk to Patricia either.


    "Give me some time, Grandma." Abigail couldn''t ept those two as her family right away.


    Analise nodded. "I know. Don''t worry. I won''t force you or anything." She then gave Sean a look of


    trust. "Sean, the Pearsons'' case is a littleplex, so help them out for a couple of days. Lawrence is


    hanging on, but only barely. I''m worried he might fall sick. Josh can''t handle things alone, and he''s


    grieving too."


    "I''ll do it." Sean smiled like an obedient little puppy.

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    Chapter 599 No Feelings


    The news of Gary''s passing stirred the upper society of Capitalis. Just like Analise predicted, Lawrence


    fell ill from his overwhelming sadness. When Abigail visited him, his hair was already graying a lot. It


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    was jarring when contrasted with his younger face. Meanwhile, Scarlett''s eyes were swollen. She was


    already sobbing silently when she saw Abigail. Crying, Scarlett said, "He''s hurt badly. Inside, I mean.


    He''s been in aa for a long time. The doctor said he wouldn''t ept the news of his father''s


    passing."


    Before this, Scarlett would have to force herself just to cry. She''d even put on a pitiful look just to make


    Abigail pity her, but this time, it was different. Her sobs were real.


    Abigail approached her and held her hand, and then she sat beside Lawrence''s bed. "Mr. Pearson, I


    am Abigail Quinn. I will return to the Pearsons, but I have to make it clear that I have not forgotten what


    you guys did to me. I''ll give you a chance to make things up with me, but I will decide whether or not to


    forgive you people. If you ept those terms, wake up and give me your answer."


    Scarlett''s eyes went wide, as wide as they could, anyway. "Is that true, Abby? You''reing home?"


    "Yes." Abigail nodded.


    Scarlett wasughing and crying at the same time. "Finally! We''ve moved out, Abby. It''s a new home.


    Your room''s newly renovated, and it''s been waiting for you toe home."


    "Sure." Abigail nodded.


    Suddenly, Scarlett got worried. "Forget it. You shouldn''t go home for now. Your grandmother is still


    angry at you."


    "I know my grandmother. She''s never really angry at me," Abigail responded seriously.


    Scarlett was still angry at Patricia, so she said, "You''re right. Analise is your real grandmother. She''s


    the only grandmother you have."


    Abigail grunted, but she said nothing.


    Maybe Abigail''s words worked, but Lawrence woke up in the evening.


    Scarlett held his hand tightly. "You heard what Abby said, didn''t you?"


    He heard nothing, but he nodded. "Yeah. I couldn''t leave her behind."


    She pounced into his arms, crying her heart out. "What would I do if you''d left me? What should Abby


    do? She''s going to have kids. If she doesn''t have our help, how will she cope?"


    "Yes, yes. I''m sorry." Lawrence was amused upon hearing that.


    Meanwhile, Abigail sighed. Why do I see couples being kissy-kissy everywhere I do?


    Lawrence looked at Abigail gently. "Abby¡­"


    She approached his bed and took a seat.


    He looked at Abigail with a plea in his eyes. "You have to attend your grandfather''s funeral."


    "Of course I will," Abigail answered calmly. She had decided to return to the Pearsons so she would


    deal with their matters.


    Lawrence nodded. "Good. That''s good to hear."


    "You guys talk. I''ll get some fresh air." Abigail couldn''t even think of anything to say. She shared no


    bond with her parents, so they had nothing to talk about. She thought it would be awkward if she


    stayed.


    Once she was gone, Scarlett said quietly, "Abby said she''de home with us, but she hasn''t forgiven


    us yet. We''ll have to be nice to her, or she''s never going to forgive us."


    Lawrence looked at Scarlett in disbelief. "Really?"


    "Yep. She''s a softie. She relented because Gary had passed. We have to be nice to her, and you''re


    going to heal up pronto. Our rtives havee to the wake. You''re the only one left. We''ve picked


    the day of the funeral. It''ll be in seven days," Scarlett stated quietly.


    Lawrence got sad upon hearing that. He couldn''t ept that his father had died. It was rather sudden.


    Lawrence gazed at Scarlett. "We can''t do anything to Vincent now that Patricia is defending him. We


    can''t kill my mom."


    Scarlett heaved a sigh. "Let''s deal with the issue at hand first. We''ll deal with Vincentter. If we can''t


    deal with him, we''re telling Sean, and he can stay at our ce. Makes it easier to get rid of Vincent."


    "You have a point." Lawrence nodded.


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    After a little stroll, Abigail got a call from Xavien. "I found everything you wanted me to, Ms. Quinn. I''ve


    called the cops on behalf of Howard, and the results should be out tonight." Xavien did everything for


    Abigail since she had a lot of family matters to settle.


    "Thank you. I told you I''d reward you." Abigail smiled.


    "Sure thing. Just give me how much you wish to. I''m cool with it." Xavien sounded rxed.


    "Are you alright? You haven''t been taking any breaks since you got hurt." Abigail was concerned.


    Xavien was surprised, and he answered, "I''m fine. Mr. Graham has been nice to me. He gave me a ton


    of stuff when Analise took care of me."


    Abigail felt relieved hearing that. She hung up and went back into the ward. Scarlett was holding


    Lawrence up on the bed, and they were talking quietly. Abigail noticed Lawrence''s graying hair, and


    she stared.


    Scarlett quickly exined, "He used to dye his hair, but he hadn''t been doing thattely because he''s


    been busy. It''s fine. He''s just worrying too much."

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    Chapter 600 Got to Show the Love


    Abigail grunted. She noticed Lawrence staring at her and smiling, and she got uneasy. "What''s wrong?"


    she asked.


    "It''s fine. I''m just happy." Lawrence looked away, but he was smiling. He couldn''t help it.


    Abigail noticed the fruits lying around, and she asked, "Do you want to have some fruits? There are¡ª"


    "I''ll have anything!" Lawrence answered quickly. Realizing he had interrupted Abigail, he said, "Go on. I


    won''t interrupt you anymore."


    Abigail grunted and went to the fruit basket. "Any allergies or things you can''t eat? Things that might


    spike your blood sugar levels?"


    "No. I''ve always been healthy." Lawrence felt all warm and fuzzy inside.


    Scarlett was jealous, and she stared at Abigail. Abigail couldn''t take it eventually, so she asked, "What


    about you? Any favorites or things you don''t eat?"


    "I like fruit sd. Can we do it together?" Scarlett asked, almost simpering.


    "Sure." Abigail nodded. She peeled a pear for Lawrence and went to the supermarket with Scarlett to


    get their fruit sd ingredients. Thedies stood in a single file, and Abigail took everything she needed


    in one go.


    "Don''t you check the brands?" Scarlett asked.


    "I don''t know a lot about dressing brands. Any suggestions?" Abigail stopped in her tracks and asked.


    Scarlett said, "Some brands are better and not so icky. I''ll teach you about them."


    Thedies bought a lot. When they came back, Abigail, from afar, saw Lawrence staring at them from


    the ward''s doorway. When he saw the duo, he quickly went back into the ward. They came in and saw


    Lawrence quietly sitting on the bed, looking at them.


    Scarlett sighed. She saw everything. Drop the act. They made the sd, and Scarlett asked Abigail to


    share it with her. Abigail only had a part of it, but she realized it was a big part. Once they were done


    eating, Analise and Sean came in with lunch boxes. Even Cameron showed up.


    "Well, well. Look at who''s here. Shouldn''t you be smooching your girlfriend?" Abigail teased.


    Cameron smiled. "She knows what''s going on with your family, so she told me to check in on you."


    Sean looked at Cameron coolly. "Can you stop showing off your love?"


    "Hey, I was just telling the truth," Cameron protested.


    Analise ignored the youngsters and ced the lunch boxes on the nightstand; then, she opened them


    up. "It''s dinner for you and your wife. I made some pasta and soup. Have some. It''s good for your


    body."


    Abigail heard pasta, and she huddled closer to Sean.


    "You want to eat?" Sean opened up the lunch box slowly.


    "Yeah. I''m starving." Abigail loved her grandmother''s pasta and arancini. The elderly woman was great


    at making them. Nothing outside couldpare to her grandmother''s version.


    When Scarlett was huddling closer to Lawrence''s lunch box, Lawrence asked, "I thought you''d only


    have sd for dinner and no carbs. Why change now?"


    "I''m not keeping myself in shape anymore, so¡­" She couldn''t eat it, but it was Analise''s cooking, so


    she had to at least be polite and have some.


    Lawrence gave her some pasta. "Have a taste. Have more if you like it."


    Abigail was already digging into her pasta.


    "So, how''s the Pearson case going?" Analise suddenly asked Sean.


    Sean answered, "Josh called the mortuary and ordered a funeral package. He picked the coffin, and


    now he''s waiting for Lawrence to go back for the wake."


    "Don''t worry," Analise told Lawrence and Scarlett. "Sean does things well. Just get some rest here for


    the night and leave tomorrow afternoon."


    Lawrence nodded, touched. "Thank you, Analise. I know why Abby loves you now. I like you too."


    Analise was sheepish upon hearing that. "When I was your age, people in my vige helped one


    another out. The kids eventually went into cities and got their own ces out there, and our numbers


    dwindled, but whenever anyone needed help, everyone would pitch in."


    "That''s nice. I''d like to go to your hometown someday with you," Lawrencemented.


    "Sure thing," Analise stated.


    Abigail was listening, but she wouldn''t stop eating.


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    "Do you want more?" Sean asked.


    "I didn''t say that. Why''d you ask?" Abigail thought it was weird.


    "Nothing. You were eating so fast that I thought you wanted more," Sean teased.


    "Grandma makes great pasta and arancini, so I eat fast. I love these."


    "Me too," Sean responded quickly.


    Abigail hummed, but she said nothing. After the meal, Abigail and Analise left the hospital. Sean stayed


    behind, telling the Pearson couple about thetest happenings in the Pearson Family.


    Abigail asked Analise, "Anything you want to tell me about the Pearsons?"


    "Eric came back today, and the Davidsons went for the wake. Vincent and Martha demanded an


    exnation from them. It was ugly." Analise shook her head, looking speechless.

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    Chapter 601 That''s Taking Advantage


    Abigail thought it wasughable. Even now, they''re still tripping up the Davidsons? "What did the


    Davidsons say?"


    Analise pouted. "The Davidson couple probably knew Gary''s death had something to do with Vincent,


    so they ignored him. Said they either set the matter aside or they''d have a falling out and let Vincent


    have a taste of the consequences of his actions. The matriarchs are friendly, though."


    Abigail chortled and took a deep breath. "Those old bats better not do anything stupid."


    "The Pearsons are in turmoil. All the branch families want to reshuffle the share ownership. I suspect


    Patricia told Vincent to do it." Analise was worried about Abigail, so she added, "You might get pushed


    around if you go back."


    Abigail sneered upon hearing that. "They can''t push me around. Something''s off about Gary''s death.


    Did you keep the box safe?"


    "Sean is keeping it for you. We haven''t checked anything. I bet they wanted to reshuffle the ownership


    because you took too much, and they got convinced into this." Analise was angry on Gary''s behalf.


    "Why does Patricia like Vincent so much? She has other kids, so what makes him special?" Abigail


    couldn''t understand why. She hadn''t gotten along with her parents before, so she couldn''t understand


    why Patricia''s bias could be so strong.


    "I have no idea, but that''s what bias is. It can''t be exined," Analise stated. She had seen parents


    with a bias for a certain child. They were on a whole spectrum, and Patricia was just a member of that


    spectrum.


    Abigail''s eyes shone coldly. "I''ll find out when I get to their residence tomorrow." She didn''t share a


    deep bond with Gary, but whenever Abigail thought of how he died with his eyes still wide, she felt


    something crushing her heart.


    Sean only came out a whileter. "It''ste. Youdies get back and have some rest. I''ll need to help


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    Josh out. He''s in a tough spot alone." With that, Sean said goodbye to Abigail and Analise.


    Abigail got into the car and waited for Analise toe in. "Once I go back to the Pearson Residence,


    you get back to Pendorf," shemented. "I can''t keep you safe when I''m there, and I have no idea


    what''s going on with them right now. If I can''t keep an eye on you, you might get in trouble."


    "Sure. Call me if you need anything." Analise wanted to stay and support her, but she knew she might


    be deadweight, so she agreed to the suggestion.


    "Sure." Abigail nodded.


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    The next day, Lawrence and Scarlett brought Abigail to the hall where the Pearsons had set up for the


    wake. There were a lot of people there. It was the first time Abigail saw how big arge family''s funeral


    could be. There are so many people here.


    Lawrence''s appearance brought silence upon the hall. Sean saw Abigail, and he approached her.


    Abigail was dressed in a ck suit with a white flower pinned to her chest. She was not a designer for


    nothing. Even a regr suit was nice on her. "I heard you sent Analise off to Pendorfst night. Aren''t


    you tired,ing here right after that?" he asked quietly as he huddled closer to Abigail.


    "I''m fine," she stated calmly.


    "Why did youe here?" Patricia snapped, taking advantage of the situation. "You killed your


    grandfather!"


    She thinks she can keep Vincent safe because she says that, huh? Abigail looked at the elderly woman


    coldly, and she sneered. "When Grandpa died, he called Vincent a b*stard. That''s enough to show


    who''s the real killer."


    "Shut it! If you didn''t visit him all of a sudden, nothing would''ve happened to him! You left this


    household, so why did youe back?!" Patricia screeched like a hysterical hag.


    "Mom!" Lawrence shouted, his voice trembling. "What are you saying?"


    Patricia''s eyes were red. "Don''t you see? She''s a jinx! The family''s ruined because of her! I should


    never have let you search for her! Never! Why are you doing this to me? Do you want me dead too?"


    Lawrence couldn''t say anything back to his mother after that.


    Scarlett took a deep breath and held Abigail''s hand. "Are you doing this to cover up for the crimes of


    your son? If you''re using my daughter of murder just to cover your boy''s a*s, then I''m going against


    you for my girl. What do you mean she ruined this family? If Vincent and Martha hadn''t thrown my girl


    into the sea, none of this would''ve happened! The son you spoiled is the one who caused this


    sh*tshow!"


    Abigail could see that Patricia was shivering in rage. She gently told Scarlett, "No one can stop me


    froming back if I want to return. Gary''s dying wish was for me to return to the family. I can''t say no


    to that, can I?"


    "She''s right, and I have a marriage to cash in with this family''s daughter. You owe me my wife," Sean


    chipped in.


    Abigail wanted to stomp his foot. Hey, don''t take advantage of the situation, alright?


    Sean noticed Abigail ring at him. He said solemnly, "I''m doing this to make myself your ally. How am


    I supposed to help otherwise?"


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    "If you want to return to the Pearson Family¡ª"


    "This is not your decision to make, Mom. She''s my child. What''s wrong if she wants toe back


    home?" Lawrence interrupted Patricia with a stern voice.


    "Alright, alright. This is not the ce for you to argue like this. The deceased would be upset if they


    saw this," Maisy interjected.


    At once, Patricia copsed into her arms, sobbing, "What kind of son did I raise?"


    Abigail couldn''t help but feel annoyed as she watched.


    As Maisy nced at Abigail, her displeasure showed in her eyes. "Since this child came back, both


    families have been in turmoil. I understand your feelings, but with so many people watching, arguing


    just makes you look like aughingstock."


    The sarcastic tone in her voice made Sean''s face chill several degrees.


    "It''s indeed aughingstock when criminals empathize with each other, and the victim ends up being


    portrayed as a viin," Sean said, taking Abigail''s hand. "Let''s go to the funeral hall and pay respects to


    Old Mr. Pearson."


    Abigail followed Sean to the funeral hall.


    Inside the hall, Josh and Luna were keeping vigil. Both of them looked exhausted, especially Josh,


    whose eyes were red.


    As Abigail approached them, she nced at Josh and then turned her gaze to Luna. "How is he?"


    "He hasn''t calmed down yet," Luna replied softly.


    After Gary''s passing, Josh had cried bitterly the day before.


    Abigail patted Josh''s shoulder and, together with Sean, approached the altar. She paid her respects,


    then returned to Luna''s side.


    Not long after, Lawrence and Scarlett came in and started weeping.


    As the sobs multiplied in the funeral hall, Abigail''s heart felt heavy.


    After a busy day in the funeral hall, Abigail and Luna returned to their respective homes in the evening.


    "Are you okay at the Pearson Residence?" Abigail asked Luna before parting ways. "Did Old Mrs.


    Pearson bully you?"


    "She''s been alright with me, but her attitude is changing these days. Anyway, I don''t care. Josh told me


    they''re all disappointed with her in the Pearson Family," Luna said nonchntly.


    Hearing that, Abigail made a hum of acknowledgment.


    ¡­


    Gary''s funeral waspleted within a week. After that, Abigail officially moved to the Pearson


    Residence.


    As soon as she moved in, Patricia started making a fuss.


    "Who gave you the audacity to let her live here? Make her move out!" She mmed her cane on the


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    floor. "Gary has just passed away, and what are you trying to do? What are you trying to do?"


    With a cold expression, Abigail carried her suitcase and headed upstairs.


    Meanwhile, Sean looked at Patricia indifferently. "If she doesn''te back, will the Pearson Family


    "The Pearson Family has plenty of girls, and Lte is also of marriageable age¡ª"


    "Mind your words, Old Mrs. Pearson. The contract states that I''m marrying Lawrence''s daughter, not


    someone else. Abigail is your granddaughter. Aren''t you afraid of punishment from God for saying such


    things?" Sean couldn''t be bothered to reason with her.


    "Lawrence, look at the kind of son-inw you''ve found!" Patricia turned to her son again.


    Lawrence sat down on the side. "What''s wrong with my son-inw? He''s just fine. You better not cause


    a ruckus like this. What if something really happens to you? How will you protect your Vincent?"


    Upon hearing this, Patricia quieted down.


    "Abigail wandered for nearly 20 years outside, all thanks to Uncle Vincent. It doesn''t matter if you


    protect him, Grandma. Justice has long arms. He''ll end up in jail sooner orter," Josh said indifferently,


    sitting on another couch.


    "Josh, how can you speak like this to me when I''ve watched you grow up?" Patricia couldn''t believe


    what she was hearing.


    "You only care about helping Uncle Vincent, but what about my sister? She just returned, and you


    intimidated her, didn''t you?" Josh spoke with anger.


    Patricia took a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes. "I intimidated her? If she hadn''t gone to see


    Gary, would he have died?"


    "Don''t try to pin the me on her. I know exactly what you''re thinking. You want our rtives to believe


    that she caused Dad''s death so you can keep her away from here, making her no threat to Vincent."


    With that said, Lawrence poured himself a ss of water.


    At that moment, Vincent returned from outside. Upon hearing Lawrence''s words, he snorted. "I''m not


    afraid of any threat. It was Scarlett''s sister, Martha, who threw the child into the sea. I had nothing to do


    with it."


    "Yeah, Scarlett herself has issues. That''s why her sister did such a thing. Her own sister threw her


    daughter into the sea. Who knows what she did to provoke Martha?" Patricia, as if having found


    leverage, immediately becamecent.


    Hearing that, Lawrence was so furious that he smashed the ss in his hand onto the coffee table.


    "Martha only did what she did because your son instigated her. How can you me her?"


    Sean watched them argue in silence and then calmly said, "Old Mrs. Pearson, do you know what your


    son has done?"


    Without a word, Patricia looked at him.


    "He engaged in fraud and human trafficking overseas and swindled over 100 billion from Eswadians.


    He wanted to use the money to force the Davidson Family to marry his daughter and thenunder the


    money," he said, chuckling. "But do you think that''s possible?"

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    Chapter 603 I''ll Give It All to You


    Patricia didn''t believe what Sean said and immediately retorted, "Don''t spew nonsense here!"


    "Money is the hardest thing to hide. I believe he''ll be arrested soon, and then he''ll spend the rest of his


    life in prison." Sean sighed. "Be kind to Abigail, and I can make sure he has a few more days to enjoy


    out here. You''ve provoked me now."


    As Vincent listened to Sean''s words, he became a little nervous. Among these people, he wasn''t afraid


    of anyone except for the fearless Sean.


    Sean smiled at Patricia. "I''ll do everything in my power to ensure that both he and Martha end up in


    prison. Don''t worry. If I disappoint you, I''ll change myst name."


    Lawrence admired Sean''s personality. Now, they needed an outsider to deal with this stubborn olddy.


    "As long as I remain silent, she can never officially be a part of this family," Patricia said, staring at


    Sean.


    Sean chuckled. "In the box Old Mr. Pearson gave to Abigail, there are instructions on how she can


    officially return to the Pearson Family, as well as the transfer of some assets. If you obstruct that,


    Vincent will have nothing left. Old Mr. Pearson has already found awyer, and as soon as Abigail


    arrives, the process will begin."


    Patricia couldn''t believe that her husband, with whom she''d shared a bed, had done so much behind


    her back.


    "You''ve lost thoroughly, Old Mrs. Pearson," he said slowly.


    Just as he finished speaking, Abigail and Scarlett came downstairs.


    "It''s time for dinner. Stop arguing," Scarlett said with the air of the house''s matriarch.


    Patricia''s expression was ugly, and she didn''t say a word.


    Scarlett paid her no mind and led Abigail directly to the dining room. "What do you like to eat? I''ll make


    a menu for you, so you''ll have a different meal every day. What do you think?"


    Abigail calmly replied, "It''s not necessary to go through all that trouble. I eat anything. I''m not a picky


    eater."


    When Lawrence heard that, his nose stung as his eyes welled up with tears. "You''ve suffered."


    Abigail felt a bit awkward at his words. She didn''t really consider herself to have suffered, especially


    with her grandmother being so kind to her. But she didn''t want to exin, as it would be too


    troublesome.


    Meanwhile, Patricia looked at her with disdain and said nothing.


    After everyone took their seats, Abigail''s mood began to slowly change.


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    She hadn''t expected to have dinner with the mastermind behind Luna''s suffering and even share a


    blood connection with him.


    She was usually quiet while eating, but Patricia kept eyeing her and did not look pleased.


    Under the stare, Abigail found it quite difficult to swallow her food.


    Just then, Sean put a dish on Abigail''s te. "This one is good. Give it a try."


    Abigail nced at him and nodded. "Thank you."


    "Don''t you have hands? Why do you need people to put dishes on your te?" Patricia''s face was still


    filled with dissatisfaction.


    Abigail simply nced at her and said to Sean, "Help me take some of the fish in front of her."


    At once, Sean got up and brought the entire te of fish to Abigail. "If you like it, I can take the whole


    thing to you. I''ll even pick out the bones."


    When Abigail saw Patricia''s eyes rolling in anger, she was quite satisfied. "Thank you," she said with a


    smile.


    Sean replied with a faint smile and said, "Your birthday is in two months. We should start the


    preparations."


    At his words, Lawrence immediately nodded. "You''re right. We''ll start preparing tomorrow. Let her


    mother spend more time with her at home."


    "Um¡­ I have to go to work tomorrow. If you all have work to do as well, just treat it like old times. Josh


    has been so busy recently," Abigail said in a rare, gentle tone.


    When Josh heard her call him by his name, he immediately said, "Abigail, you can call me Joshie."


    Calling him ''Joshie'' would be a lot more affectionate.


    Abigail gave a soft acknowledgment. Then she lowered her head to eat the fish that Sean had picked


    the bones out of for her.


    Scarlett watched Abigail sneakily. Once thetter finished the fish, she immediately asked, "Is there


    anything else you''d like to eat? Let me help you."


    Without much thought, Abigail responded, "No need."


    "Oh." Scarlett''s face revealed a sense of disappointment.


    Abigail didn''t notice and continued eating her food.


    Patricia, on the other hand, gave a secret snort. No matter how hard they try to curry favor, Abigail


    simply ignores them. She has long regarded the olddy in Pendorf as her closest family.


    After finishing the meal, Abigail told Scarlett, "I''ll be working tonight. If there''s nothing important, please


    don''t disturb me. Don''t knock on my door, too. It will disrupt my thoughts."


    "Can I bring you milk at 10.00PM?" Scarlett asked. She really wanted to fulfill the role of a mother for


    Abigail.


    "Sure. I won''t lock the door before I go to sleep." When Abigail said that, she couldn''t help ncing at


    Sean.


    Sean used to have Cameron prepare milk for her.


    "What''s wrong?" He was a bit puzzled.


    "Where will you sleep tonight?" Abigail let slip the question without thinking. He couldn''t really sleep at


    the Pearson Residence, could he?


    "I''ve bought a house in this neighborhood, and I''ve already moved in. I''ll chat with your dad a little and


    then leave." He knew that she didn''t want him to stay at the Pearson Residence. After all, they hadn''t


    established a rtionship yet, and it would be awkward to live together.

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    Chapter 604 No Mercy


    Abigail felt relieved. As soon as she entered her room, she began working on her design drawings.


    On the other hand, Scarlett and Lawrence sat in the living room. Lawrence lit a cigarette and started


    smoking slowly.


    "Does she always workte at night?" he asked Sean when lighting the cigarette. His heart was filled


    with guilt and self-reproach, for Abigail didn''t have to work so hard.


    "This is what she''s passionate about, and she''s only putting in this effort for a year or two. Once the


    studio stabilizes, she won''t be designing as much," Sean exined to Lawrence.


    Lawrence sighed. "But I feel really guilty. I haven''t taken good care of her."


    "Just take care of her from now on. Anyway, let''s discuss the family reunion banquet." Sean didn''t have


    that much emotional concern, for he believed that Abigail was currently in her best state.


    She found her passion and a career to pursue. Even if they got married in the future and had children,


    he would fully support her in her career if she chose to continue working.


    "I''ve decided to hold the family reunion banquet at the Giovanni Hotel, a five-star hotel here. The


    banquet hall there isrge and can amodate many people. I want to invite everyone I know,"


    Lawrence said with great enthusiasm.


    "Reserving a five-star hotel two months in advance can be quite expensive every day," Sean reminded


    him. Though he wasn''t stingy, he thought it wasn''t necessary.


    "Money is not a problem. This amount is nothing." Lawrence was very generous.


    Yet Sean pressed his be. "With that money, we could rent a venue, and we could decorate it


    ourselves. No matter how good the hotel is, even if it''s a five-star hotel, it''s still just a hotel."


    "I think that''s a good idea. We can hire a professional venue designer and rent a suitable space."


    Scarlett expressed her satisfaction with his idea.


    "Okay, then. I''ll write up the n." Lawrence had always been good at this.


    "I''ll handle the finances." Scarlett, who was now the chief financial officer of Pearson Group, was the


    most skilled in managing finances.


    Sean nodded in agreement and didn''t say more.


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    The next morning, Abigail got up and went downstairs. Suddenly, she bumped into a stranger.


    The girl, as soon as she saw Abigail, immediately rolled her eyes and said with an irritated expression,


    "We didn''t let youe back. Why are you here?"


    When she started speaking, Scarlett, who was busy in the kitchen, quickly came out.


    Abigail nced at the girl but didn''t pay her any attention.


    "Abby, you''re awake. I made pasta for you. If you want to eat, I''ll prepare them for you right away."


    Scarlett heard that Abigail liked pasta, so she started making it in the early morning. Yet she was


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    worried about whether Abigail would like it or not.


    "Okay," Abigail replied and walked toward the dining room.


    At the same time, the girl followed her into the dining room. "Do you know who I am? I''m Lily. You''re the


    Abigail who intentionally destroyed my marriage to Eric, right? Do you have no shame? Our family


    hasn''t even recognized you, and you dare to live here?"


    After sitting down, Abigail crossed her legs and looked at Lily. "I''ll live wherever I want. Do you think


    you have the right to make a scene here?"


    At her words, Lily scoffed. "You''re just a bottom-dweller in the Pearson Family. You haven''t even gone


    overseas before. Do you think you''re impressive because you''ve designed clothes for a few actors in


    the entertainment industry? If we were in ancient times, you''d be nothing more than a high-end tailor."


    Abigail regarded her coldly, observing her for a while before letting out a contemptuousugh.


    "What are youughing at?" Lily''s anger grew.


    Abigail picked up a nearby book and flipped through it. "You went abroad, but you couldn''t even pass


    the Aktani proficiency test. You might as well have stayed at home. What a waste of resources."


    This remark left Lily red-faced.


    Before she could respond, Scarlett came out from the kitchen and warned, "If you keep spouting


    nonsense, I''ll shut you up."


    "Wow, Scarlett. You dare shut my daughter up?" Vincent''s voice followed closely.


    Abigail looked at him and saw his cold and intense gaze staring at Scarlett.


    At this moment, Scarlett was holding a saucer te with pasta sauce. Under Vincent''s intense gaze,


    she grew apprehensive and quickly walked into the dining room.


    Seeing that, Abigail set down the book in her hand. "She doesn''t dare, but I dare."


    Lily widened her eyes. Knowing that Lawrence wasn''t at home, she immediately moved forward,


    intending to grab and pull at Abigail''s hair.


    However, Abigail was taller than Lily and had long arms. So, she easily grabbed Lily''s hair with a swift


    motion and snatched the saucer te from Scarlett''s hand, then sshed it onto Lily''s face.


    "Ahhhh!" Lily screamed.


    Abigail tossed the saucer te aside and, still holding Lily by the hair, walked up to the dark-faced


    Vincent. "So? Would you darey a hand on me?"


    "Let me go!" Lily shouted.


    With a provocative smile, Abigail forcefully pushed Lily away and looked at her disdainfully. "You''re


    really worthless."


    It was unclear whether she was saying this to Lily or Vincent, but Scarlett was in awe.


    Scarlett quickly had the maid clean the dining room. When she looked at Abigail, her face was filled


    with admiration.


    Coldly, Vincent looked at Abigail. "Don''t get too arrogant."


    "It depends on how you all behave." With that, Abigail seated herself at the dining table.


    "I''ll get you another bit of pasta sauce to try if it''s to your taste," Scarlett said with a smile as she took


    cheerful steps back to the kitchen. As she passed by Vincent, she puffed up her chest and let out a


    triumphant hum.


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    Chapter 605 You Two Are Quite Close


    After breakfast, Abigail prepared to go to work.


    She nced at Scarlett, who was busy nning something, and couldn''t help but say, "Why don''t you


    go to thepany?"


    Scarlett hadn''t understood why she said that, but Abigail had already left.


    However, Scarlett was easy to advise. She quickly packed up and prepared to go to thepany.


    As Abigail just stepped out, she saw Sean sitting in a car, waving at her.


    "Are you giving me a ride to thepany?" Abigail raised an eyebrow and asked.


    "What do you think I''m doing here?" Sean smiled.


    At once, she opened the car door and got in. As soon as she sat down, she took out her tablet to


    handlepany matters.


    "You''re even busier than me," he chatted with her while driving.


    "After the funeral, all the work piled up. Now that I finally have some free time, I need to handle


    everything thoroughly," she said. Suddenly, she recalled the incidents involving Howard and Adam. She


    couldn''t help but ask Sean, "I haven''t paid much attention to the Fast Step situation. How about you?"


    "I asked Xavien. He said Adam was dismissed by Fast Step and is currently under investigation.


    Howard''s incident has beenbeled a honeytrap scam. Since there were quite a few reports against


    Adam, Howard had a stroke of luck," he calmly replied.


    Just then, Abigail checked the stock performance of Fairy Meadow, finding it to be extremely


    aggressive. Why is it skyrocketing?


    "After Howard resigned, the shareholders selected a female CEO, and the response has been good so


    far," Sean added.


    At his words, she looked at him with surprise. No wonder.


    She put down the tablet and called Howard.


    Soon, Howard answered the call.


    "What''s going on? You didn''t have to resign. Why did you do that?" Abigail''s tone carried a hint of


    confusion.


    Howard sighed. "I think you were right. Besides,izens no longer ept Fairy Meadow having a


    male CEO. If I want to secure more money, I have to let Fairy Meadow thrive. Don''t worry. The current


    female CEO is doing well. I asked Mr. Graham, and he said she''spetent."


    Abigail didn''t expect things to change so suddenly, and she was momentarily at a loss for words. After


    all, she had worked with Howard for so long, and even though they had disagreements, they were quite


    in sync in terms of work.


    "What are your ns now?" She calmed down.


    "I''m starting a new brand with friends. I have a small studio focusing on those inte celebrity kinds of


    men''s clothing. Gradually, it will be profitable," he replied with a smile.


    Abigail felt that he was still ambitious. Perhaps this incident made him realize that, even with her help,


    he couldn''t entirely smooth out the troubles he faced.


    She didn''t say anything for a moment, but her mind was filled with various thoughts.


    "I didn''t resign because of you. It was because I saw the true colors of Fairy Meadow''s shareholders.


    My share is small, and I have no say in their decisions. During this period, due to the severe online


    criticism, they repeatedly advised me to resign. I found it quite ridiculous," Howard slowly exined to


    Abigail.


    She was the only one he could confide in about what was on his mind.


    "You should know that capital seeks profit. I''ve told you before to be careful with those small gains lest


    you lose something more significant. You always say it''ll be fine." Abigail sighed.


    Sean instinctively nced at Abigail.


    He parked the car in front of a cafe and got out to buy her coffee.


    "If I hadn''t resigned, I wouldn''t have made up my mind. It''s not a big deal. I still have Fairy Meadow''s


    shares, anyway. Being a silent partner is quite good." Howard smiled. After this incident, he understood


    that umting wealth solely from Fairy Meadow was useless if he wanted to be like Abigail.


    Only by having shares did one have the right to speak. In L.Moon, Abigail and Luna held the majority


    shares. Those shareholders without the right to speak only focused on receiving their share of the


    money. It was the same in Fairy Meadow. So, Abigail understood the importance of having the right to


    speak.


    "As long as you''ve figured it out. If you need any help, especially in design, I can assist you to some


    extent, but not in other matters," she said.


    "Great, with your help, I believe my studio will stabilize soon." Howard''s spirits suddenly lifted.


    "Howard, no matter what you do, you must understand one thing: you can only have asting business


    if you sincerely serve the people. You should know which is better: a short, huge sess or a long-


    Eventually, you will understand," Abigail advised him.


    "Okay, thank you." He was sincerely grateful.


    After Abigail hung up the phone, Sean came back with two cups of coffee. He handed one cup to her


    and took a sip from his cup. After he covered it, he continued driving.


    "You seem to have quite a close rtionship with Howard," he said in jealousy as he drove.


    Abigail took a sip of coffee and held the cup in her hands before saying, "What do you know about the


    rtionship built in the most challenging times?"


    Without a word, Sean frowned at her, feeling a surge of jealousy. What was I doing at the time? I was


    with Kelly¡­


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    Chapter 606 Treat Me as a Tool


    When Abigail noticed that Sean remained silent, she continued, "Rtionships during that time are


    precious. Even if the other person''s character may not be as noble as one imagines, we are all doing


    business, so what''s the fuss about character? We were all striving for our interests. During that time,


    Howard was genuinely receptive to advice, and he handled things very seriously. He was able to


    endure hardship."


    "I know. If you keep talking, I''ll be jealous to death." Sean spoke with a resentful tone.


    "So why did you ask? You''re just causing difort for yourself." With that, she took another sip of her


    coffee.


    Sean drove her to the entrance of L.Moon and opened the car door for her. After she got out, he stood


    in front of her and blocked her way. "Do you like dreamy scenes or something more realistic?" he


    asked.


    "Why do you ask?" She pushed him away.


    With one hand in his pocket, he said, "Just answer me."


    "Either is fine." She had never thought about these things. Given the choice, she couldn''t make up her


    mind.


    "Choosing either is the most difficult. Just tell me based on your intuition." He insisted on an answer.


    Holding her cup of coffee, Abigail turned to look at him. "Dreamy, then. Alright, hurry up and leave. I''m


    busy today. You''ll be idle at mypany anyway."


    Sean raised an eyebrow. "Don''t you want to see me?"


    She didn''t bother replying to him.


    However, he grabbed her hand and circled around to face her. "Can we fulfill our two-year agreement?


    You''re only nice to me to annoy Old Mrs. Pearson. When you don''t feel like annoying her, you won''t be


    nice to me."


    Afraid of being seen by others, she quickly withdrew her hand.


    Her cheeks were slightly flushed. "If you''re unwilling, forget it. This is how I am now. You should know


    that my previous kindness was all a pretense. In fact, I was spoiled by my grandma. I could do those


    things that others find annoying, too."


    "Could you show me an example?" Sean said with interest.


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    After a moment of silence, she suddenly said, "I want to eat pasta made by my grandma right now.


    Deliver them to me within two hours."


    That was out of his expectations. "I prefer you being normal. I really can''t do that."


    "Then why did you ask?" she retorted again.


    Sean grinned. "Can you make a request that I can fulfill?"


    "I really need to get to work. Can you stop being so childish?" She looked at him helplessly.


    Grabbing her hand, he said, "Just give in to me and date me."


    Abigail was almost choked by his words and pulled her hand away. "Hey, do you think it''s that easy to


    get a girlfriend?"


    "Fine¡­ I''ll pursue you a little longer." Sean could only ept it.


    "What if I still don''t want to date you after that? Will you give up?" she asked expressionlessly.


    "Seeing you with other men would be more unbearable and challenging than anything else." With that


    said, he waved at her. "Anyway, I have something to work on too." The venue designer he arranged


    was about to arrive at his ce.


    As he got into the car, Abigail finally turned around, and there was a faint smile on her lips.


    Dating is something I never dared to hope for before, but now it seems to be slowly bing a reality.


    However, Abigail wouldn''t easily agree with Sean. After all, she held grudges, and Sean had to taste


    the bitterness of unrequited love.


    ¡­


    In the evening, Abigail and Sean returned to the Pearson Residence.


    Scarlett and Lawrence invited Sean to stay for dinner before leaving.


    Coincidentally, he also wanted to stay for dinner to bond with Abigail.


    "I''ll go take a shower," Abigail told the two before heading upstairs.


    Sean sat in the living room, looking at Lawrence getting his proposal for the family reunion banquet.


    At that moment, Lily''s voice came from outside. "Grandma, you have to help me get justice. Abigail


    bullied me this morning, sshing pasta sauce on my face. I''ve been smelling bad all day."


    "Don''t you eat pasta, too? Why didn''t I hear youin about the smell when you were eating? Stop


    pretending." Lte''s disdainful voice followed.


    Then, the three of them walked in together.


    Lte walked in with a carefree attitude, but she suddenly became a bit more restrained upon seeing


    Sean.


    On the other hand, when Lily saw Sean sitting on the couch, her eyes lit up. As she discreetly observed


    him, her heartbeat quickened.


    When she looked at his high nose, beautiful eyes, and slightly pursed thin lips, her breathing quickened


    as well.


    Who is this guy? How can he be so hot?


    Seeing her staring at Sean like a pervert, Lte coughed a couple of times. Yet Lily didn''t react at all.


    Sean noticed the gaze and nced to the side. The lustful gaze from Lily made him feel nauseous.


    He got goosebumps all over, and he coldly withdrew his gaze, saying to Lawrence, "I''ll go check on


    Abigail in her room."


    Not that he was afraid of Lily, but her gaze was disgusting. He somehow understood now why some


    women felt ufortable being stared at by men, as he was probably having the same feeling now.


    "Okay." Lawrence also sensed Lily''s intentions toward Sean.


    She''s indeed Vincent''s daughter. I heard she changed boyfriends frequently during her time abroad.


    Come to think of it now, Sean is Abby''s boyfriend. How dare she show her interest in him?

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    Chapter 607 She Has Ideas About Me


    After Sean went upstairs, Lawrence leisurely nced at Lily.


    Children shouldn''t suffer the consequences of their parents'' mistakes. Also, he didn''t dislike Lily as


    much as he did Vincent. After thinking for a moment, he said, "He''s your cousin''s fiance. Behave


    yourself."


    "Cousin? When did I have a cousin? Are you talking about that fake Kelly? She''s already in jail, and


    you still want to keep her fiance?" Lily feigned ignorance.


    Lawrence was polite to her, but she didn''t seem to appreciate it. At once, his expression turned stern.


    "Indeed, a child is a reflection of their parents."


    On the side, Lte said, "Uncle Lawrence, don''t be angry. Even if she has her eyes on Abigail''s


    fiance, he finds her repulsive. Lily, you change boyfriends every few months overseas, and now you''re


    even eyeing Sean? You should look at yourself in the mirror."


    She wasn''t holding back.


    "Don''t need to talk to her about this, Lte. You don''t need to interfere in Abigail and her husband''s


    affairs." Lawrence was gentler when facing Lte. "You haven''t had dinner, right? Stay for dinner


    tonight, and maybe go back tomorrow. What do you think?"


    "I want to stay for a few more days, Uncle Lawrence. Can I? I want to visit Abigail''spany." Lte


    always liked Abigail.


    This time, she came back from abroad because of family matters. She finally had a half-month vacation


    and didn''t want to go back so soon.


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    "You need to ask Abigail about that," Lawrence said.


    "I''ll go find her." As Lte said that, she quickly went upstairs.


    After they finished speaking, Patricia spoke slowly. "Sean has nothing to do with our family just yet.


    Don''t call him that way."


    Hearing this, Lawrence looked at her coldly. "I''ll call him whatever I want. If you''re ufortable, let


    Vincent buy you a house and move out. He has a lot of illegal money anyway."


    "What are you talking about?" She was infuriated.


    Yet he ignored her and walked into the kitchen.


    Lily then said, "I want Sean. Can I have him? I like him."


    "You can only be with Eric. I went to talk to his grandmother today, and she said she would talk to Eric


    properly. Stop causing trouble with your father. Just settle down and get married to Eric. You can''t


    handle Sean," Patricia advised Lily.


    "Why can''t I handle him? Can Abigail be that amazing? If she is, why did she divorce Sean?" Lily


    shamelessly boasted.


    Lawrence couldn''t stand it anymore. "Sean is my daughter''s fiance. Don''t think about getting just


    anyone you meet. If you mess with him, be careful he breaks your arms and legs."


    However, Lily wasn''t intimidated by his threat. "It''s a different society nowadays. He wouldn''t dare to do


    such things, would he?"


    "Hmph." He didn''t want to argue with her, so he went into the kitchen to help Scarlett.


    Her parents did such things, and she thinks Sean wouldn''t dare to do anything?


    ¡­


    On the other hand, Sean entered Abigail''s room and locked the door behind him.


    When Abigail finished showering and saw him, she was startled. "What are you doing here?"


    "Lily was looking at me," heined to her.


    Hearing that, she was speechless for a moment and asked, "Do you know what you''re saying?"


    "She was giving me a really disgusting look," he continued.


    She furrowed her brows. "You used to handle things like that yourself."


    "I''ve never received such a disgusting gaze before." He leaned back on the couch.


    "And you want me to solve that for you?" Abigail was speechless.


    "I''m not asking you to solve it. I just want her to know that I''m yours." Sean smiled.


    His words rendered her speechless. "You''re not mine; you''re free. Believe in yourself." She couldn''t be


    bothered to deal with Lily. That woman is indeed annoying.


    "What if I end up like Eric? Won''t you regret it?" he asked with a touch of bitterness.


    As she wiped her hair, she looked at him. "If something like that really happens to you, you''ll be


    useless, and I won''t need you anymore."


    Eric suffered because he wasn''t vignt, but Sean knew that Lily had intentions toward him. If he let


    something like that happen, he was simply foolish.


    Sean sighed. "Fine. You''re so strict with me."


    "Sit for a while; I still have some work to finish." Abigail stopped bickering with him.


    "Okay," Sean replied and picked up the proposal to continue reading.


    Lawrence''s proposal was well-written, and even the budget was included. Overall, it was quite


    excellent.


    After he finished reading, he saw that Abigail was still busy. He walked over and hugged her neck from


    behind. "ept me."


    Every time he saw her in front of him but couldn''t be affectionate with her, he felt like he was bing


    a restrained prisoner of desire.


    At this moment, Abigail was holding a pen to sign a document. Disturbed by Sean, her signature


    became crooked. "I''m busy. Look at what you did. Go away." She was annoyed.


    Quickly, Sean kissed her on the cheek and stood up.


    Ignoring him, Abigail continued to flip through the documents.


    After she finished reading, Scarlett sent her a message, asking her and Sean toe downstairs for


    dinner.


    Abigail put away her phone and turned around, only to see Sean leaning on the couch, already asleep.


    She looked at him for a while, then got up and walked to his side, gently bumping his leg. "Wake up."

 Chapter 608 Not Giving Other Men a Chance

    Chapter 608 Not Giving Other Men a Chance


    Awakening from his nap, Sean blinked at Abigail, and his teary eyes made him look somewhat


    harmless.


    Abigail stared at him, assessing.


    "What''s wrong?" He looked at her with a bewildered expression.


    "Wake up. It''s time for dinner," she said. Sean did look charming; she initially liked him not only


    because he had saved her from almost drowning but also because she hadn''t seen a man more


    handsome than him.


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    He yawned. "I''ve been too busytely. I didn''t even know I dozed off."


    Turning toward the bedroom door, Abigail said, "Go back and rest well tonight. There''s nothing


    importantter, and you don''t need to wake up so early to drive me to work."


    "If I don''t drive you, other men will. I can''t give them a chance to do so."


    With the passing of Gary, Eric''s eyes were fixated on Abigail after he returned. Sean suspected that if


    he wasn''t around Abigail, Eric''s parents would have Erice to woo her.


    Compared to Lily, who drugged Eric to sleep with him, Abigail was much more outstanding. Currently,


    Abigail was the sought-after one, and Sean didn''t want her to be taken away.


    "Do you think I''d get into any cars?" Abigail coldly asked.


    Instead of answering, Sean askedzily, "If it was Eric''s car, would you?"


    She didn''t know how to answer this question. If it were Eric, she would definitely get into his car. After


    all, Eric''s rtionship with her was different.


    "I knew it. If it were Eric, you would definitely get in his car. I can''t give him a chance." Though Sean


    was smiling, he felt disappointed inside, for she couldn''t firmly tell him that she wouldn''t get into Eric''s


    car.


    "You don''t need to do this, you know?" Abigail said calmly. She felt that Sean had never truly trusted


    her. Does he think I will easily give up on him?


    He sighed. "I feel uneasy because you haven''t confirmed our rtionship."


    They had been together for so long, but she was still unwilling to confirm their rtionship. Why? Does


    she still have doubts about me?


    While they were talking, they had already descended the stairs.


    When Lily saw Sean, she shamelessly assessed him as though she were looking at her prey.


    This disgusted Abigail.


    Sean furrowed his brows, feeling repulsed as if he had swallowed a fly.


    "What are you looking at?" Abigail pulled Sean behind her and asked Lily with an unfriendly


    expression.


    "I''m just looking. Even if he marries you, it''s not against thew for me to look. Anyway, you''re not


    married, and you''ve been divorced," Lily said arrogantly before walking toward the dining room.


    With Abigail''s protection, Sean felt relieved. He followed her and whispered, "I told you, her gaze is


    disgusting. You must watch me closely."


    "Just go back after eating. If there''s nothing important, don''te over." She felt that the best method


    was to prevent him froming here so as not to be slept by Lily. If that happened, she could never


    ept him anymore.


    Hearing that, he became displeased. "What? Is your solution to not let me have dinner here? I don''t


    want to eat alone; I want to eat here in a homey atmosphere."


    "Homey atmosphere? With her here? Are you okay?" Abigail looked confused.


    Sean pinched her hand. "There''s a homey atmosphere because you''re here."


    His words left her speechless once again.


    On the contrary, he smiled. He was satisfied with her subconscious act of pulling him behind her earlier.


    Seated at the dining table, Lily continued staring at Sean.


    Lte noticed, and she immediately asked with dissatisfaction, "Why are you staring at your brother-


    inw? And with such a disgusting gaze. You can sleep with any man you want overseas, but it''s not


    allowed at home."


    "What''s it to you? Brother-inw? They''re divorced. He''s not my brother-inw." Lily rolled her eyes.


    "The divorce was an ident, okay? They have always been in love. Don''t interfere!" Lte


    expressed her disgust toward Lily''s gaze. Before this, she didn''t know a woman''s gaze could be this


    disgusting.


    Lily snorted.


    With a cold expression, Vincent said, "What''s wrong with a grown man being looked at?"


    Leaning back in her chair, Abigail looked at Vincent with disdain. "So, is that why Lily shamelessly slept


    with Eric? The moral values of your family are truly something else."


    Sean leisurely added, "It''s been a while since I dug out someone''s eyes. These restless eyes shouldn''t


    be a problem if I dig them out, right?"


    Hearing this, Lily said with a smile, "Go ahead and dig. If my eyes are really dug out, Dad, you make


    sure to tell the police that it was him."


    Sean looked at Vincent, his smile holding a deeper meaning.


    Thinking about how he had suffered multiple injuries and setbacks because of Sean, Vincent said with


    displeasure, "Enough. Don''t talk so much during dinner."


    As Abigail watched Lily''s displeased expression, she felt a strong sense of repulsion.


    Vincent and his wife were disgusting enough, and now their daughter was also the same. She dare


    have eyes on my man?


    Just then, Lawrence and Scarlett came out of the kitchen, bringing dishes out with the help of servants.


    "Abby, I made everything in front of you. If you don''t like it, you must tell me," Scarlett said, trying to


    please Abigail.

 Chapter 609 Teaching Lily a Lesson

    Chapter 609 Teaching Lily a Lesson


    Lily sneered on the side. "Oh, there are servants here, yet you insist on doing it yourself... If you really


    feel sorry for her, why didn''t you keep a closer eye on her when she was a child?"


    Upon hearing this, Lawrence mmed the table. "If you''re not going to eat, get lost!"


    Her parents had done heinous things, yet she still had the nerve to talk here.


    "Grandma!" Lily immediatelyined to Patricia.


    Patricia frowned. "She doesn''t know anything. Why are you scolding her?"


    Scarlett, who was angered, said with tears in her eyes, "How can she not know such a big matter? Is


    she truly foolish or malicious? Only she knows!"


    "Your daughter has been found. Is it necessary to escte things like this? She didn''t die and now has


    an additional grandmother. If it weren''t for my parents, could she have found a new grandmother?" Lily


    continued.


    Abigail picked up a nearby cup and sshed the water on Lily''s face. "My dad said if you don''t want to


    eat, get lost. Are you deaf?"


    Lily, who was soaked, turned to Patricia and shouted, "Grandma, look at her! Dad! She''s taking


    advantage of my mom''s absence during her recovery period to bully me!"


    "Abigail, don''t go too far. We haven''t died yet, and you dare to bully her in front of me!" Vincent stood


    up as he was confident with Patricia supporting him.


    Abigail looked at him coldly. "What''s wrong with me bullying her? Considering what you both did to me,


    isn''t it justifiable for me to return the favor?"


    "Abigail, you sshed Lily with water this morning. You''re truly uncultured! If you''re not going to eat,


    get out. Don''t eat here!" No one knew who Patricia was referring to.


    At this moment, Sean stood up leisurely. "Whoever started the trouble can leave, or else I''ll have


    someonee over to settle it with a fight, and it won''t end well."


    "This is my house!" Patricia was shocked by Sean''s words.


    As a guest, he threatened to have peoplee and fight in the host''s house.


    "So what?" Sean retorted to Patricia before taking Abigail''s hand. He continued, "I will fight for my


    girlfriend wherever I need to. Do I have to get your approval first? Who do you think you are?"


    While they were talking, Lily seized the opportunity to grab a te of food and was about to smash it


    onto Abigail.


    Sean quickly pulled Abigail away. Lawrence and Scarlett had already positioned themselves in front of


    Abigail.


    Lawrence took the hit directly, with the vegetable falling onto him. He was hit so hard that his head


    started bleeding.


    Upon seeing blood on his face, Scarlett eximed, "Lawrence!"


    Abigail nced at Lawrence. Then, she kicked a chair away, took a few steps forward, grabbed Lily,


    and pped her across the face.


    "Ah!" Lily was hit and bumped into the table.


    Abigail didn''t let her off. She grabbed Lily''s hair and pressed her face directly into the bowl of hot soup.


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    "Let her go!" Patricia shouted.


    Sean blocked Vincent, whose eyes were cold and intimidating.


    When Abigail released Lily, Lily wanted to scream, but her face hurt too much when she opened her


    mouth.


    Abigail looked at Lily lying on the ground. Lily''s hands were shaking as she hesitated to touch her own


    face. Then, Abigail said with a cold snort, "If you dare to be disrespectful again, I''ll cut out your tongue


    before Sean even does anything!"


    Patricia rushed to Lily and was extremely distressed. "Lily! Call an ambnce quickly!"


    "Abigail, I''m not finished with you... My face hurts so much..." Lily sobbed.


    Abigail''s expression remained ruthless. She looked at Lily disdainfully and said, "You''re not finished


    with me yet? What qualifications do you have to say that? Old Mrs. Pearson can''t protect you, and your


    father can''t protect you. If you''re smart, you should behave yourself!"


    She still had unsettled ounts with Vincent, especially concerning Luna and Sean.


    When the ambnce arrived, Abigail had already resumed eating her dinner.


    After Lawrence''s head injury was treated, he and Scarlett sat down together.


    Sean spoke up at this moment. "Mrs. Pearson, the dishes you made are delicious. They''reparable


    to those of a Michelin-star chef."


    "Really? I''m d you like them. I was worried you wouldn''t," Scarlett said while looking a bit


    embarrassed. Then, she nced at Abigail, who was eating with her head lowered.


    Lawrence, who was holding a fork and knife, kept ncing at Abigail.


    Abigail was disturbed by his gaze and could only ask him, "Is there something on your mind?"


    "You don''t have to do things like this for me. You''re a public figure now. If they expose it, it won''t be


    good for your reputation." Lawrence expressed concern for fear that she might face criticism from


    Abigail didn''t seem to care much. "She''s not a good person. If they dare to expose me, do you think I


    won''t expose her?"


    "Yeah. When ites to using public opinion to attack people, I''m more familiar with it than anyone,"


    Sean said with a smile.


    Lawrence sighed. "Like father, like daughter. Abby, if you find it bothersome to live here, you can still


    follow the way it was before. It''s enough for us to know that you recognize us as your parents."


    "It''s not bothersome at all. I never knew that family dinners could be so lively," Abigail said lightly and


    almost teasingly.


    Lawrence and Scarlett felt a bit awkward.


    The Pearsons used to be quite harmonious. Even if the younger generation liked to y around, it had


    never been as tense as it was now.

 Chapter 610 Mourning in the Middle of the Night

    Chapter 610 Mourning in the Middle of the Night


    They thought it was Abigail''s fault.


    However, without the despicable actions of Vincent and his wife, would things have escted to this


    point?


    After dinner, Abigail returned to her room to draw.


    Sean sat beside her and said in a low voice, "Vincent and his daughter are too arrogant. Do you agree


    if I teach them a lesson?"


    "Teaching them a lesson at this time won''t help. If we upset Old Mrs. Pearson, it won''t do any good for


    our reputation. The best way is to expose the bad things Vincent has done as soon as possible,"


    Abigail replied calmly as she continued sketching.


    "Josh has been investigating, but it seems there hasn''t been much progress." Sean tapped his temple


    with his finger lightly.


    If things didn''t go well, he might have to step in personally.


    Abigail nced at him. "What if you investigate?"


    "If I investigate, it will take some time. Also, if I don''t show up here frequently, Vincent and those behind


    him will be even more cautious. That''s why I let your brother handle it," Sean exined. Then, he stood


    up and walked over to the couch.


    Abigail nodded and didn''t say much.


    After finishing her work, she realized that he had left at some point.


    After taking a shower and lying on the bed, she sent Sean a message.


    ''When did you leave?''


    ''You were focused on drawing, and when I spoke to you, you ignored me, so I left.''


    Abigail felt that Sean''s message carried a hint of resentment.


    She held her phone and smiled.


    ''Oh. That''s how it is when things get busy. Go to bed early. Good night.''


    ''Good night.''


    As the night deepened, Abigail was in a deep sleep when suddenly, someone knocked on her door


    forcefully.


    She woke up, furrowed her brow, and looked toward the door.


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    The door was only knocked on, but there was no one speaking.


    Abigail guessed that it was either Vincent or Patricia. It was unlikely to be Lily.


    There was a sudden knock on her door. Was it an ambush?


    Abigail ignored it.


    After a while, the door''s lock began to make noise.


    Abigail shouted as she was feeling annoyed, "Don''t act crazy outside. I''m in a bad mood right now. Be


    careful, or I might grab a knife and ughter you!"


    The outside suddenly quieted down, and soon, Patricia''s voice came through. "Open the door right


    now! Abigail, I''m telling you. I won''t acknowledge you as my granddaughter. Don''t even think about it!"


    Abigail wasn''t very concerned.


    "Whether you acknowledge me or not has nothing to do with me. My parents acknowledge me, and


    that''s enough," she said with a tone full of disdain. These elderly people thought that the younger


    generations would have the same principles as them.


    Returning to one''s roots was a very important matter for them.


    However, for Abigail, it was a trivial matter. She cared about what others thought only if they treated her


    well.


    She didn''t even remember Patricia; why would she care about what she thought?


    Patricia pounded on the door.


    "Mom, what are you doing?" Lawrence''s angry voice came from outside the door.


    "What am I doing? Lily''s face has a minor burn. It might leave a scar in the future. She''s too ruthless. In


    this family¡ª"


    "She''s not even ruthlesspared to Vincent. It''s just a burn on the face; she''s still alive. Why are you


    so worried?" Scarlett''s voice was full of sarcasm.


    "How could you say that?" Patricia retorted immediately.


    Abigail couldn''t help butugh. Abigail found it amusing that Patricia used others of not speaking


    properly while her beloved Vincent did something inhuman. Why didn''t she criticize him, then?


    She yed double standards quite skillfully.


    "It''s better than Vincent, who does wicked things. Don''t disturb Abby''s sleep. She has to go to work


    tomorrow. She''s not like Lily, idling around all day," Scarlett said angrily.


    "Scarlett, you''ve gone too far. How dare you talk to me like this?" Patricia said and began to wail in


    front of Abigail''s door. "Oh! My husband is not here, so you all bully me, right?"


    "I told you not to cry here!" Lawrence also got angry.


    This family was never peaceful.


    Abigail sighed and sent a message to Sean.


    ''Are you asleep?''


    After a few minutes, Sean replied, ''It''ste at night. Do you think I''m asleep? Can''t you sleep?''


    ''I was awakened by the noise. Come pick me up, and I''ll sleep at your ce.''


    After all, she had to work tomorrow, and she didn''t have the time to listen to Patricia mourning in the


    middle of the night.


    When Sean came to pick up Abigail, Patricia blocked her way and refused to let her leave.


    "You scalded Lily and you still want to leave? I''m telling you, I''ll call the police tomorrow morning. Don''t


    think you''ll get away with it!"


    Sean frowned and pushed her aside. "Don''t you think you''re annoying?"


    Patricia was blocked by Sean, but she pointed at Abigail and cursed. "You''re uncultured and an


    illegitimate child from the countryside! You have a venomous heart."


    "Enough!" Lawrence was furious, and veins were bulging on his forehead.


    "Don''t stoop to her level. Let''s go to sleep," Scarlett pulled Lawrence and said softly.


    Lawrence snorted heavily. He was filled with anger but had no way to vent it.


    Back in the room, he mmed the door shut and only said after a while, "We must find evidence of


    Vincent''s crimes as soon as possible. How could she be so outrageous? Abby hasn''t lived with her, but


    who caused that? How can she call Abby an illegitimate child?"


    "She is too biased. I used to tell you she was biased, but you didn''t believe me. Now you see it, right?"


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 Chapter 611 Sharing the Same Bed

    Chapter 611 Sharing the Same Bed


    Lawrence was so furious that his head hurt. He frowned and said, "Abby finally came back to stay, but


    she is disturbed and can''t sleep in the middle of the night. We shouldn''t have asked her toe back."


    "But she would have toe back sooner orter, right? If she didn''te back, everything we''ve


    worked hard to earn would have been taken by them, and Abby would have nothing. Furthermore,


    Abby will protect us." Scarlett felt happy thinking about what Abigail had done that day.


    Lawrence pressed his temples with his hand. "I''ll ask Abby tomorrow. If she really finds it annoying,


    we''ll let her choose for herself. We shouldn''t bind her with family ties. After all, we haven''t really raised


    her. Using our parent status to bind her is not right."


    Although Scarlett was reluctant, she agreed with Lawrence.


    ...


    When Abigail arrived at Sean''s ce, she found that there was nothing inside his house except for a


    bedroom with a bed and a wardrobe. The house was empty, as if no one lived there.


    "Is this what you call your home?" Abigail looked around and felt speechless.


    Sean coughed awkwardly. "I thought of it as just a ce to sleep. Whyplicate things? In case we


    get marriedter, we''ll have to buy a new house anyway."


    He didn''t actually like the Pearson Residence''s neighborhood because the architectural style didn''t


    match his aesthetics, so he never thought about staying there for a long time.


    Abigail sat on the edge of his bed, pressed it, and found the bed quite soft. Then, she kicked off her


    shoes and got on the bed naturally.


    Sean felt a bit embarrassed by how naturally she did all those things.


    "There''s only one bed in the room." Sean reminded Abigail.


    "I know. If you want to sleep together, it''s fine, but I warn you, if you dare mess around, I don''t care if


    this is your house or not¡ªI''ll still kick you off the bed," Abigail said while taking off her outerwear.


    Sean couldn''t help but think, Only a monk would not feel any desire for the woman he deeply loved...


    Abigaily down and noticed the scent of Sean on the bedding. It was a faint perfume smell, somewhat


    like rosin.


    She looked at him, who was standing by the side, and raised an eyebrow. "Are you nning to stand


    here all night?"


    "I like you. You know that, right?" Sean told her. He felt that he had to make some things clear.


    "How would I know?" Abigail asked in return. One''s feelings were only known to oneself.


    Sean licked his lips and looked directly at Abigail. "Let me tell you. If I like you, it''s impossible not to


    react to you."


    Sean''s straightforward words made Abigail feel embarrassed.


    Her cheeks turned red. "Got it. I want to sleep now."


    He approached, pressed the nket down, and looked at her. "You''re just going to sleep like this? I


    haven''t finished speaking."


    "You want to do something else? That''s impossible. We haven''t confirmed our rtionship. What right


    do you have to be intimate with me?" Abigail red at him, her expression cold.


    "I''m certainly not expecting to be intimate with you right now. I''m just saying that you will feel the


    changes in my body. I don''t want you to think I''m deliberately acting like a rogue to you," Sean said


    while sitting on the edge of the bed. He continued in a murmur, "After all, I''m not a monk."


    Abigail turned over and faced away from him. Her cheeks were burning with heat.


    "I got it. Reacting is fine as long as you don''t make a move," Abigail said. This was his ce, after all. If


    she had known that Sean''s ce only had one bed, she wouldn''t havee. There were hotels


    nearby, after all.


    Sean lifted the nket andy down beside her.


    She felt inexplicably nervous. She hunched her body, and when he identally touched her, she would


    tense up.


    Fortunately, he remained silent and still throughout the entire time.


    Abigail didn''t dare to move either.


    Shey there and felt stiff all over. She was both tired and sleepy. Eventually, she turned over as she


    was unable to resist.


    Abigail found that Sean was already asleep. She felt like a fool; she had been on her guard for an hour,


    but he was already sleeping peacefully!


    After rxing, she soon sumbed to drowsiness.


    Her breathing slowly became deep.


    In the dark of the night, Sean opened his eyes and stared at her sleeping face like a wolf.


    He endured the hardship while taking care of Abigail''s emotions. He feared that she might be too


    nervous to sleep, which would affect her work the next day.


    Sean was unable to sleep. His eyes were open until just before dawn, and only then did he sink into a


    deep sleep.


    Early the next morning, Abigail discovered herself in Sean''s embrace, and her hands were wrapped


    around his waist.


    ...


    For a moment, her mind went nk.


    Upon ncing up at Sean, she realized he was still asleep. She carefully withdrew her hand.


    As soon as she retracted one hand, he moved slightly.


    She quickly closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.


    At this moment, whoever woke up first would be in an awkward situation!


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    She closed her eyes for a while and noticed that Sean was still not moving. Then, she quietly opened


    her eyes.


    She silently exhaled a breath and once again pulled her hand that was being pressed down.


    Right when sess was imminent, Sean''s voice suddenly rang out. "What are you doing?"


    Abigail was startled and pushed him away abruptly. "I''m getting up. What else do you think I''m doing?"


    "Oh." Sean removed his hand from her waist and said nonchntly, "You could have just told me.


    There''s no need to be sneaky."


    Abigail blushed at his straightforwardment.

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    Chapter 612 Exposing Lily''s Secret


    She licked her lips, sat up abruptly, and grabbed her clothes to put them on.


    "I''ll go buy you toiletries. We can have breakfast outside," Sean spoke as he yawned.


    Abigail nced at him with her head tilted.


    He looked lethargic, his eyes red.


    It seemed he was genuinely tired after sleeping in her roomst night.


    "You can go back to sleep; I''ll go home and freshen up." Abigail finished dressing and got her phone.


    Then, she saw a message from Scarlett.


    The older woman asked if she wasing home for breakfast.


    ''Yes. I''ll be right there,'' Abigail replied immediately.


    ''All right. I''ll prepare some food for you. It''s still early, so no rush.''


    Abigail looked at the message and felt a bit dazed.


    Analise used to prepare breakfast for her every day because she had been taking care of herself since


    she was a child, and Abigail had gotten used to it.


    Now, Abigail felt an indescribable emotion as she looked at Scarlett''s message. The unexined


    feelings were slowly eating away at her.


    She couldn''t figure out what kind of emotion this was, but her mood was inexplicably pleasant.


    "My mom has prepared food for me." Abigail turned around and told Sean, who was still fastening his


    belt.


    He nodded at that. "I''ll have breakfast too ande back to get some more sleep."


    He had spent the night in a state of confusion and contemtion and indeed hadn''t gotten enough


    sleep.


    Abigail responded with a sound of acknowledgment and did not say much. She went downstairs while


    Sean was still getting ready in the bathroom upstairs.


    When he came downstairs, he saw her waiting for him, which surprised him a bit. "Are you waiting for


    me?"


    "You don''t say!" Abigail countered.


    Sean smirked. "I thought you wouldn''t wait for me. After all, you have a heart of stone."


    "If I had known, I wouldn''t have waited," she said indifferently.


    He then grabbed her hand as she was about to leave. "How much longer do I have to work hard before


    you agree to be with me?"


    "Haven''t you heard a saying? Haste makes waste," she replied casually, then walked forward without


    pulling her hand away.


    When they arrived at the Pearson Residence, Abigail saw that Lily and Vincent had already returned.


    Lily''s face still looked swollen, but it didn''t seem as severe as Patricia had described.


    Upon seeing Abigail, Vincent looked at her as if he wanted to devour her.


    Meanwhile, Sean sat down without even ncing at Lily.


    Lte took a look at what was going on and chuckled.


    "Why are youughing?!" Lily retorted.


    "I''mughing at how ugly you are." After saying that, Lte covered her mouth andughed again.


    "Watch your words!" Vincent red fiercely at Lte.


    However, she stuck out her tongue and said, "What''s the matter? Do you want to hit me? Even though


    my parents are away doing business, I won''t let you bully me!"


    "It''s okay. He won''t dare to bully you. You still have me." Sean spoke at this moment.


    Upon hearing this, Lte immediately straightened her posture. "Exactly! Sean will back me up. She''s


    originally ugly, just like Frankenstein, who pursued Elizabeth."


    "Are you referring to Sean as Elizabeth?" Lawrenceughed while asking Lte.


    "Oh, that''s just a metaphor. Sean looks so handsome; of course, there will be people with ill intentions


    staring at him, no?" Lte insinuated.


    Lily sat in her chair and was furious as her hands gripped the edge of the table.


    "Lily, why are you so rich? Last night, I saw you spend hundreds of thousands in the game. Our annual


    pocket money is only 600 thousand, and you''ve topped up millions in the game this year," Lte


    Vincent''s expression darkened. He mmed the table and red at Lily. "I''ve told you before, the


    money your mother and I saved is not much. Do you have nothing else to do but spend it on games?


    Will you die if you don''t y games?!"


    Lily was startled as she pursed her lips without saying anything.


    "If she doesn''t spend money, how can she maintain her reputation as a wealthy beauty in the game?


    She keeps giving out money for no reason. I''ve grabbed thousands of them. That''s my living expenses


    for a whole semester. Your family is really rich." Lte continued to expose Lily''s shorings.


    "Can you shut up?!" Lily was so angry that she ground her teeth together.


    "I''m just telling the truth. Uncle Vincent, is all your money in her hands? If that''s the case, you should


    take it back quickly. Otherwise, she will spend it all sooner orter. I heard she''s keeping a pretty boy in


    the game and spent hundreds of thousands on him. She even bought a house and a car for him."


    Lte revealed Lily''s secret innocently.


    Even Patricia couldn''t stand it anymore.


    "Lily, the Pearsons are wealthy, but you''re just friends online. How can you buy a house and a car for


    someone? Have you met him? Why did you spend money on him just like that?" Patricia asked with a


    stern face.


    "She''s just talking nonsense. I haven''t spent money on anyone!" Lily said in a panic.


    When Abigail returned after washing up, she heard this explosive piece of news.


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    "Who''s talking nonsense? Everyone in the game knows about it. I heard that on the day you returned to


    the country, you went to meet him, but he didn''t show up at all. You couldn''t find him, and finally, you


    discovered that he was just a scammer. You''re such a fool!" Lte mocked her ruthlessly.


    Vincent, who had been astute all his life, ended up raising such a foolish daughter. He looked at Lily


    with a menacing gaze and asked, "Exin to me what happened!"

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    Chapter 613 It''s Good To Be in Love


    Lily bit her lip as tears welled up in her eyes. Meanwhile, Abigail picked up a ss of milk and took a


    sip, thinking, Drama first thing in the morning. This is interesting.


    Looking at Lily, Patricia said, "Lily, speak up. Your father just asked you a question."


    "I was scammed because I didn''t think that he would use a fake picture and a voice changer. How


    would I know that he''s a scammer?" she wailed with reddened eyes, and Abigail couldn''t stop herself


    from smirking.


    Next to them, Lte added fuel to the fire by saying to Patricia, "I''m telling you, everyone tried to


    advise her at that time, but she refused to listen. We told her that he edited the picture and there wasn''t


    such a good-looking man in this world. Still, she didn''t believe us and spent thousands on his gaming.


    In total, she was scammed of close to 600 thousand!"


    Vincent was so mad that he almost blew a gasket. "You''re so dumb! Is your brain not functioning once


    you see a handsome man? Didn''t you learn your lesson after you were almost lured into a syndicate


    thest time you messed around abroad?"


    "I realize my mistake now," Lily mumbled in a low voice, embarrassed that the person she liked was


    witnessing something like this.


    Upon seeing how Vincent reacted, Sean thought, It is not surprising that his daughter is dumb and


    mean since they share the same blood.


    Lte went to Abigail and whispered, "She was also acting like the queen in the game, and that


    scammer was her closest confidante with a group of people backing her. She was giving them money


    to spend. How crazy is that?"


    Sipping her milk, Abigail said, "She''s ying harder than her parents."Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    "Me and my girlfriends were hiding in her group in the game, watching her make a fool of herself in


    silence. We almost passed outughing at her!" Lte wasughing so much that she couldn''t close


    her mouth for even a second.


    "Lte Pearson, shut your mouth!" The way sheughed almost drove Lily to burst out in tears from


    anger.


    "Well, you''re the pretentious one who''s such a show-off at the same time. Back when I invited you to


    y, you said that amoner like me isn''t fit to y with you without gears worth a few hundred. Cut


    it off with your annoying ways. Since you like to be so pretentious in the game, go ahead and do it until


    you ruin yourself!" Lte snapped contemptuously.


    "That''s enough. Eat your breakfast! After this, you''re going to the police station with me to file a report,


    Lily. Why didn''t you make a report after getting scammed?" At that moment, Patricia felt a deep sense


    of embarrassment. Although she disliked Abigail, among her grandchildren, Abigail was the woman


    with the highest achievement besides the men.


    "Grandma, she can''t get the money back even if she makes a police report. I''ve asked about it and


    found out that scams of this scale are from foreign forces!" Lte, being the chatterbox that she was,


    chirped in.


    Raising her brows, Abigail turned to Vincent. "Didn''t that money return to somebody''s pockets?"


    "You better watch your words when you don''t have any proof," Vincentmented coldly.


    "I didn''t mention any names, but someone is already feeling guilty. Is someone really doing something


    illegal?" Abigail uttered and chuckled. "Justice has long arms. It''s only a matter of time before the evil-


    doers are caught."


    "Go to work if you aren''t eating," Patricia snapped in annoyance.


    Disgruntled, Lte grumbled, "You''re always siding with Uncle Vincent and his family."


    "Shut up!" Patricia barked in reply.


    Startled, Lte stuck out her tongue and said no more. Instead, it was Abigail who spoke. "When are


    you going to sses this time you''re back? What subject did you study abroad?"


    "I''m studying trantion and have a month-long break. I''ll be graduating next year," Lte answered


    and couldn''t help but mention Lily again. "Too bad that she can''t graduate. The professors didn''t allow


    her to graduate because she failed all subjects. In our family, she''s the only one who can''t graduate.


    What an embarrassment!"


    Abigail nodded before asking, "Have you thought about where you would like to work?"


    "Mr. Davidson has paved the path for me, saying that he knows someone who needs a trantor. He


    advised me to work hard, and my future will be bright!" Lte hurriedly replied.


    This was the connection a prominent family enjoyed. Eric''s parents had enviable jobs and were


    residing in Capitalis. It was true that Lte would have a bright future if she worked as a trantor.


    "Work hard, and you''ll reach greater heights than us if you can be a simultaneous interpreter in the


    future, alright?" Abigail advised, to which Lte nodded. "I''ll work hard, Abigail."


    Snorting, Lily didn''t think too much of Lte''s achievement. In her eyes, no matter how hard Lte


    worked, she could only get that far. Since Patricia disliked Lte and her family, they wouldn''t receive


    much from the inheritance.


    On the other hand, Patricia was unhappy. Vincent, whom she doted on the most, did not have a single


    achievement, and even Lily, who was given a superior education, wasgging behind others so much.


    Even though Lte''s parents were Patricia''s least favorite, Lte was the only one who came to


    Capitalis every Christmas and New Year and did not meet her parents. s, the Davidsons had even


    found a job for Lte, while Lily hadn''t gotten any benefits at all.


    Seeing the glum-looking Patricia, Abigail knew that the elderly woman was unhappy at the fact that


    Lte had a job. Truth be told, she was worried that Patricia would ruin it for her. After all, she was


    notorious for being biased.


    After breakfast, Abigail and Lte went to work. Initially, Sean didn''t want to drop Abigail off, but


    before leaving the house, he decided to drive her to L.Moon. "My brother-inw is so considerate


    toward you!" Lte said to Abigail the moment they climbed into the car.


    Embarrassed, Abigail muttered, "He''s not your brother-inw yet. Don''t call him that."


    "That''s only a matter of time. If I don''t call him that, Lily will snatch him from you. She has very low


    moral standards, and I can barely count with my hands the number of dirty things she did in school,"


    Lte said seriously.

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    Chapter 614 Enjoy That Form of Address


    "But now she is facing those of us who have entered society," Abigail said in a low voice.


    Lte nced at Sean. Judging from thebination of Abigail''s attitude, she assumed that Abigail


    and Sean weren''t that close yet.


    Based on what Josh mentioned, Sean''s status was lower than Abigail''s now.


    Sean parked the car in front of the cafe and looked at Abigail. "Are you going to have coffee today?"


    "Of course," Abigail immediately replied.


    She would have her coffee fix every day. Why would she go without it today?


    When Sean got out of the car, Lte asked Abigail in a hushed voice, "Abigail, what stage are you at


    with Sean?"


    Abigail looked at her strangely. "What do you mean?"


    "I mean, are you in love now? If you are, don''t dwell on the form of address, or he will be upset,"


    Lte whispered. "Sean treats you well and obeys you now. If you don''t ept him, you''ll be risking


    Lily taking your ce if he''s upset!"


    Abigail sighed. This little girl worries too much.


    With someone as cunning as Sean, he would find a way to save himself even if he really fell into Lily''s


    trap.


    "Eric was unlucky. He''s a handsome celebrity, for goodness sake! How could he be taken advantage of


    by someone like Lily? He must be miserable!" Lte''s expression carried a hint of disappointment.


    Abigail became curious upon hearing that. "What did Lily do to make you dislike her so much?"


    "When Lily was abroad, she slept with someone''s boyfriend and used various tricks to seduce him.


    After sleeping with her once, that person''s boyfriend started ming his own girlfriend. I''m afraid Sean


    might do the same," Lte exined while showing a disdainful expression. "Some men actually


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    consider a woman who sleeps with them as someone precious."


    "She slept with Eric, too, but he still doesn''t like her." Abigail didn''t mind Lte''s words at all.


    "Eric is different. He grew up with us and treats Lily like his sister. Who would''ve expected that she


    would do such a disdainful thing? When I heard about it, I felt so bad for him!" Ltemented.


    Noticing Seaning out of the cafe, Abigail cleared her throat. "He''sing out."


    "Anyway, you should keep an eye on Sean. If he gets tainted by Lily, it will be toote for you to regret,"


    Lte muttered again.


    "I got it. I will protect him," Abigail reassured, feeling slightly annoyed from all the nagging.


    "Don''t me me for nagging. Look at Josh and Luna. They rarely go home and only stay in the hotel


    every night. Who knows when they will have a baby?" Lte acted like an adult when she spoke.


    "They might even beat you to it."


    Abigail silently took a deep breath.


    After Sean got into the car, she felt a sudden relief.


    Lte would shut up now that he was in the car.


    "Are you dating each other now?" Lte, however, didn''t stop talking. She was like a sparrow who


    couldn''t stop chirping.


    Previously, her rtionship with Abigail wasn''t certain, so she felt awkward to prod. However, it was


    different now. Abigail was indeed her cousin, so there was nothing to be afraid of.


    When Abigail noticed Sean looking at her when he got into the car, she answered, "I guess you can


    say so."


    At this, Sean was instantly satisfied. He handed the coffee to Abigail, a hint of a smile in his gaze.


    "It''s nice to hear that you''re dating. Previously, you got married without even dating, but you know it''s


    rare that a marriage canst without dating first. After all, you don''t know if your personalities are


    Handing her a cup of coffee, Sean suggested, "Drink some. You must be thirsty after all that talking."


    Feeling quite embarrassed by his remark, Lte took the coffee and asked Abigail, "Do you think I''m


    annoying?"


    "No, you''re just enthusiastic." Abigail assumed that the girl must have held back abroad and couldn''t


    control herself anymore aftering back.


    Lte chuckled. "I''ll take that as apliment."


    "Is the coffee to your liking?" Sean asked.


    "Yes, my dear brother-inw," Lte answered sweetly.


    Sean was pleased to hear that and nodded. "I''m d you like it."


    Abigail nced at Sean. Did he really enjoy being called that way?


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    When they arrived at L.Moon, Abigail quickly upied herself with work, and since Sean wasn''t in a


    rush to go back, he sat on the couch with Lte.


    "Sean, do you think I''ll sessfully be a simultaneous interpreter? I''ve always been worried that


    my skills aren''t up to par." Lte chatted with Sean and found him to be quite impressive, so she


    started seeking advice about work from him.


    "If you''re not sure, you can take advantage of this opportunity. Let the Davidsons arrange a meet-up so


    you canmunicate with the other party in advance," Sean suggested in a pleasant tone.


    Upon hearing this, Lte sighed and leaned back against the couch. "I came back this time to rest,


    not to meet my boss in advance."


    Abigail listened to Lte''s words and silently thought, She''s lucky that Sean is patient now. If it were


    in the past, he probably wouldn''t bother with someone so indecisive.


    "If you don''t want to, just let it be. You''ll get the hang of it when you start working together," Sean


    uttered before yawning.


    Seeing that, Lte quickly suggested, "Did you not sleep wellst night? I heard there''s a lounge


    here. Would you like to get some rest over there?"

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    Chapter 615 When Will You Remarry


    The bed belonged to Abigail, so Sean rarely rested on it.


    Undeniably, he was eager to sleep on the spot where Abigail had slept. If he could take a nap in


    L.Moon, he wouldn''t have to go home, and he could see her as soon as he woke up.


    Abigail cleared her throat and nced reluctantly at Sean, who showed her a look of anticipation. "Do


    as you please. I won''t be sleeping in there anyway."


    Sean stood up, smoothened out his clothes, and reassured her. "Don''t worry. I''ll take a nap and tidy up


    the ce when I wake up."


    She felt that it wasn''t a matter of tidying up the room; she simply didn''t want him to stay there and


    disturb her work.


    As soon as Sean entered the lounge, Lte immediately started chatting with Abigail again. "Abigail,


    when are you nning to remarry?"


    "Why are you so concerned about this?" Abigail lowered her eyes and looked at the documents.


    "Of course, I''m concerned about this! Lily, that wicked girl, has already set her sights on Sean! I can''t


    let her seed! I must fight in your battle for love!" Raising her coffee cup high, she added, "I''ll fight in


    the name of Sean''s coffee!"


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle.


    She had been quiet in the lounge, so she must have held back by not talking too much.


    "There''s aputer next to you. Go ahead and use it. I''m quite upied here." Abigail informed her


    before busying herself with work.


    Hearing that, Lte quieted down. Shey on the couch and immediately texted her group chat.


    ''Girls! na is my cousin! After a year, I finally met my biological cousin. I had a feeling I was right this


    time. Kelly just didn''t seem like the real deal. Turns out that she didn''t belong to our family at all!''


    ''Does that mean you''ll be getting loads of pretty clothes? Won''t you soon be loaded with branded


    clothing from top to toe?! Could you snap a photo of her? I really like her! She dresses like the girl of


    my dreams!''


    ''Can you ask if she''s interested in women? I admire her because of how cool she is. She''s everything I


    look for in a person!''


    Reading her friends'' replies, Lte pouted.


    ''Her boyfriend even bought me coffee today! Stop staring at her. Besides, even if you like her and call


    her your ideal type, the feelings have to be mutual!''


    After sending the message, she looked up at Abigail.


    Abigail noticed that she was being observed and asked, without lifting her head, "What''s the matter?"


    "You have a lot of youngdy admirers, do you know that?" Propping her chin, Lte asked Abigail


    with an innocent expression.


    "Maybe it''s because they like my workmanship as a tailor," Abigail teased. She never felt that her


    current achievements were deserved.


    It was her honor that she had youngdy admirers.


    Lte secretly recorded their conversation on her phone and sent it to the group chat.


    "You''re na! How can you call yourself a mere tailor?" Lte strongly opposed her self-deprecation.


    "I need scissors and needles to get to work as well. That''s no different from being a tailor. I''m just lucky


    that they like me," Abigail responded with a smile.


    When Lte shared their conversation in the group chat, everyone started buzzing.


    ''na is so humble! I thought she would be aloof since she designs celebrities'' clothes. I can''t believe


    that she likes us too!''


    ''I love na even more now. I''m so jealous of you, Lte, for having na as your cousin! When will


    I ever get a cousin like her?''


    ''She''s perfect! Why does she have to like men?!''


    Reading the praises directed toward Abigail in the group chat, Lte felt a sense of pride.


    "I will work hard when ites to trantions!" Lte suddenly eximed to Abigail.


    In response, Lte looked up at her. "Go for it. By the way, I''ve never met your parents. Are they not


    At the mention of her parents, Lte looked down. "To be honest with you, Grandma doesn''t like my


    dad. Perhaps it''s because my dad isn''t a girl, which disappoints her."


    "I''m sorry to hear that," said Abigail at once, apologizing.


    "It''s okay. My dad doesn''t mind it at all. He was a rebellious kid, you know. While everyone worked hard


    in school, he participated inpetitions instead, but he didn''t achieve much. He didn''t even get into a


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    prestigious school, and now he''s just running a small business." Lte didn''t mind her grandmother''s


    unfair treatment of her father.


    Abigail nodded. "So, why does your grandma like Vincent so much?"


    "Uncle Vincent was born prematurely due to an ident caused by my grandmother''s stubbornness,


    so he was ced in an incubator since birth. He has been physically weak since childhood despite


    taking all kinds of medication. Grandma feels bad for his unfortunate fate, so she treats him


    exceptionally well. Later on, when he wanted to start a business, he fell ill multiple times due to being


    overworked, so Grandma refused to get him involved in the family business. That''s why she feels guilty


    toward him." Lte scrunched her nose after exining.


    "Because of guilt, she is exceptionally tolerant toward him, right?" Abigail muttered.


    "Yes. Besides, Uncle Vincent is the fruit of my grandparents'' love. They had an arranged marriage and


    had no feelings for each other, but due to family pressure, they had Uncle Lawrence."

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    Chapter 616 I Love It When She Calls Me Brother-inw


    Lte sighed and began, "Uncle Lawrence was not born out of love, but rather out of the Pearsons''


    elders'' expectations for a grandson. Grandmother had strict requirements for Uncle Lawrence because


    he was meant to inherit the family business. On the other hand, Uncle Vincent was born after


    Grandmother and Grandfather developed a deep connection. Grandmother said that carrying Uncle


    Vincent was the happiest moment of her life."


    Abigail couldn''t help but feel sorry for Lawrence.


    He was not born out of love, but rather out of the Pearsons'' need for someone to take on the family''s


    responsibilities.


    Lte''s father, who was supposed to be the daughter Patricia had hoped for, was not loved because


    he wasn''t.


    "Abigail, if you and Sean decide to remarry and have children, please don''t be like Grandmother and


    Grandfather. Our family may seem harmonious to outsiders, but in reality, I know it''s falling apart,"


    Lte pouted, her expression somewhat sad.


    "I still have a long way to go with him," Abigail said uneasily.


    She used to think that having a child because both sets of parents wanted one was a good idea, but


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    now it seems that Sean was right in refusing to have children back then.


    How pitiful it would be to have a child who was not born out of love.


    Lawrence took on all the responsibilities of the Pearsons''pany, allowing others to reap the


    benefits, but how did Patricia treat him? She didn''t treat him well at all.


    Favoritism was both terrifying and pitiful.


    "It''s not far off. Take your time to think about it. In the future, you''ll be able to raise your child well and


    consider how to be good parents," Lte chuckled.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. "You don''t even have a boyfriend yet, and you''re already thinking about all


    this?"


    "My parents told me that I''m very lucky because they love me very much," Lte finished speaking


    and turned around with her phone. "I won''t disturb you anymore."


    Abigail watched her walk away and shook her head gently.


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    When Sean woke up, it was already lunchtime.


    Lte had left Abigail alone and gone out to y.


    The entire office was empty except for Abigail, who was busy working.


    "Have you had lunch?" Sean asked Abigail as soon as he stepped out of the room.


    "I''m waiting for you." Abigail put down the documents in her hands and looked up at him.


    Sean thought Abigail seemed a bit different. He pondered for a moment and smiled. "What''s going on


    with you? You''re so gentle today, and you''re speaking with a hint of tenderness."


    "I''ve always been like this. You just didn''t notice." Abigail stood up, her tone bing colder.


    She was thinking of being a bit nicer to him, but his words ruined the atmosphere.


    "What did Lte say to you that made you suddenly change your mood?" Sean raised an eyebrow


    and smiled.


    Abigail had a stern face. "I think you were still half-asleep and started talking nonsense."


    "A man''s intuition is sometimes urate," Sean said, ncing at his watch. "Where should we eat?"


    "Do you have something to do this afternoon?" Abigail knew he was busy again when she saw him


    looking at his watch.


    "Yeah. There''s an issue at thepany, so I have to go back to Pendorf and also visit my Grandfather


    and Grandmother," Sean said. Abigail was busy now, and he needed to keep an eye on things in


    Pendorf.


    "Is it serious?" Abigail walked up to him.


    Sean turned his head to look at her, gazing into her eyes with a suppressed smile. "Can I assume that


    you care about me?"


    "What do you think? Can I stop you from thinking what was on your mind?" Abigail replied unhappily.


    Sean took her hand and pulled her out of the door. "I''ve thought about it a lot, but you would still try to


    stop me."


    Abigail understood what he meant.


    When love runs deep, they always think about things they shouldn''t.


    "Should we invite Lte to join us?" Sean asked again as they entered the elevator.


    Abigail felt that she shouldn''t be jealous of Lte, but Sean kept mentioning her, and Abigail couldn''t


    help but feel a bit annoyed. "Are you that close to her?"


    Sean put his hand in his pocket and looked at Abigail with deep eyes. "I love it when she calls me


    ''brother-inw.'' Do you understand that feeling?"


    Abigail was instantly speechless. How could I understand?


    "When she calls me ''brother-inw,'' I feel like there''s something you need help with, and I have to do


    everything I can to solve it. It''s a strange sense of duty," Sean said slowly.


    Abigail didn''t understand why he would feel that way and looked puzzled. "Don''t make things up."


    "Unfortunately, I don''t have any close rtives. Otherwise, if my cousin called you ''sister-inw,'' you


    would understand." Sean smirked, looking like he deserved a beating.


    Abigail sighed. "Even if she called me, I wouldn''t have noticed."


    "You''re stubborn. Your biggest characteristic now is being stubborn." Sean reached out and pinched


    Abigail''s chin as if teasing an adorable little cat.


    Abigail pped his hand away. "Why are you suddenly acting so childish?"


    "In the past, our rtionship wasn''t as good, and I didn''t feelfortable being physical with you,"


    Sean reflected on their bumpy journey.


    Now, they were back to a normal state of dating, although Abigail was still stubborn and reluctant to


    admit being jealous.


    Leaning against the elevator, Abigail looked at Sean and suddenly asked a thought-provoking question,


    "What do you think makes a good father?"

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    Chapter 617 In My Eyes, There''s Only You


    Sean thought she was asking if Lawrence was now a qualified father.


    He frowned, looking very serious. "It''s not easy to exin in a few words. Let me think."


    Exining the situation regarding Lawrence without being biased or overly critical was a challenging


    problem.


    Abigail looked at him disdainfully. "Is it so difficult to answer? You never even considered it. You even


    told Grandmother you want to have a child with me."


    Upon hearing her words, Sean was momentarily stunned. "Huh? Are you not talking about Lawrence?"


    Abigail looked at him expressionlessly. "Forget it. Just pretend I didn''t ask."


    As the elevator stopped, she was about to leave when Sean immediately grabbed her hand.


    Abigail was pushed against the elevator by him, staring at him with wide eyes. "What''s gotten into you


    all of a sudden?"


    The elevator doors opened.


    Many office workers outside the elevator stared at the scene inside, craning their necks to get a better


    look.


    Sean turned his head and nced at the people outside the elevator. He spoke gently, "Could you all


    please wait for the next elevator and help press the close button of the elevator door?"


    He was truly charming.


    The girl at the door didn''t even think about it and immediately helped him press the close button.


    Sean''s gaze returned to Abigail. Seeing her flushed face, he leaned in and stared at her up close.


    "Being a good father is not just something you say with your mouth. You''ll only know when we have a


    child. You should know that men and women have different ways of treating children."


    Because men don''t carry the child, many husbands don''t have much emotional connection even at the


    moment of the child''s birth. After all, they are not involved in the process of pregnancy.


    Without involvement, how would they know what it means to be a good father?


    "Alright. Stop talking." Abigail pushed Sean''s hand away, and her cheeks turned red.


    But Sean remained unfazed. He kissed Abigail''s lips and whispered, "Even Lte calls me ''brother-in-


    He truly hoped that Abigail could give him the identity of a boyfriend so that his heart could finally settle


    down.


    "Don''t push it. We agreed on two years, and it''s only been a short time." Abigail pushed him away but


    didn''t seem too displeased with the kiss.


    Sean sighed and took two steps back. He turned around and pressed the button to open the elevator


    doors. "It''s really difficult to get a title."


    "It''s difficult to pursue a girlfriend, especially one who has been divorced from you." Abigail deliberately


    teased him.


    Sean looked at her with a mournful expression.


    Abigail snorted.


    Who asked him to act recklessly before?


    The elevator doors opened again, and it was the same group of people as before.


    Abigail felt embarrassed as Sean held her hand and walked out, attracting the attention of everyone


    around. She felt like she wanted to disappear.


    "Did they just kiss in the elevator?"


    "Is that na? Is na in a rtionship?"


    "Sean has been pursuing her for a long time. Hees to thepany every day. They have a high


    online presence. I identally stumbled upon it several times."


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    "I envy them. Sean is really handsome. If it were me, I would have approached him."


    Whispers filled the air, and Abigail couldn''t hear them once the elevator doors closed.


    At that moment, her face turned as red as a ripe fruit.


    "Did you hear that? Everyone would chase after me." Sean whispered in her ear.


    "Well, then you can choose someone else. Many beautiful girls entered the elevator just now. Pick


    whoever you like." Abigail said calmly, and she even let go of Sean''s hand.


    "But what should I do? In my eyes, there''s only you. I can''t like anyone else." Sean''s voice was filled


    with helplessness.


    After listening to his cheesy words, a smile shed across Abigail''s lips.


    Sean saw that she seemed pleased, and he knew that his words had pleased Abigail.


    But he knew that he should only say such things unintentionally. Saying too much would be too cheesy.


    After lunch, Sean, who had to return to Pendorf, was still reluctant to leave.


    "I told Lte and Kingston that if Vincent and Lily bully you, they will stand up for you." Sean reminded


    Abigail before leaving.


    Abigail felt that he looked down on her.


    "Who is bullying whom in these situations? Is your mindset still stuck in the past, thinking I''m an easy


    target for bullying?" Abigail was annoyed. Was it because she had acted too weak before that Sean


    thought she could only be bullied?


    "They had more people on their side." Sean added, "I''m worried about you."


    "Alright. I''m not a child. If I''m bullied, I''ll fight back." Abigail pushed him away.


    Sean got into the car and sat inside, looking at her reluctantly. "Call me if anything happens, and I''ll


    "Got it. Just go." Abigail said.


    Sean instructed the driver to start the car.


    The car slowly drove away.


    Abigail stood there and watched for a long time. When she was about to turn around, she saw Luna


    and Josh standing not far away, looking at her.


    She felt embarrassed, as if she had been caught red-handed. "Why didn''t you say anything when you


    came over?"


    "We can see that you''re reluctant to let him go, huh?" Luna approached Abigail and teased her.


    "What are you thinking about? I was just lost in my thoughts, so I didn''t go back immediately," Abigail


    said, turning back to Luna.


    Josh followed them and said, "If you don''t want to leave, just say it directly. Being stubborn all the time


    isn''t good."

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    Chapter 618 Not Reluctant To Part With Him


    Abigail took a deep breath and turned to re at Josh. "I told you, I''m not reluctant to part with him!"


    She argued vehemently, her face turning red.


    Josh pursed his lips and smiled. "Okay, we understand. Why are you so worked up?"


    Abigail felt that Josh, influenced by Luna, had be a bit mischievous. This guy used to be more


    straightforward.


    "Have you learned these tricks from Luna? You used to be so well-mannered, and now you''re mocking


    people?" Abigail nced at him.


    Josh hesitated for a moment, then nced at Luna, lowering his eyes without saying a word.


    When he was with Luna, she often made flirtatious remarks, and he gradually learned some of that.


    "Sean asked you toe, so you came?" Abigail walked into the elevator and asked Luna and Josh.


    "Not exactly. It''s been a while since we''ve been here. We came to help you with some work," Luna


    answered somewhat sheepishly.


    Abigail chuckled. "I can handle it even if you don''te. I''m used to it anyway."


    "Oh, don''t say that. I feel bad now." Luna held Abigail''s arm and yfully leaned on her.


    "It''s my fault for always relying on her," Josh said, feeling guilty as well.


    They were in a rtionship, and Abigail suffered because of it.


    "It''s not your fault. She used to work for me, and now that she''s in a rtionship, I have to do it for her.


    Have you two discussed when you''re going to get married?" Abigail said.


    Josh remained silent, just observing Luna''s reaction.


    Luna felt that dragging Josh along was indeed not good. Moreover, now that Abigail was a part of the


    Pearsons, and Josh was her brother, she should say something on his behalf.


    "Well, we''ll consider it soon," she stammered.


    "If you don''t want to get married, just say so. Don''t be so hesitant," Abigail said frankly.


    "It''s not that I don''t want to. I just haven''t thought it through. And his grandfather just passed away, so


    it''s not a good time to consider marriage, right?" Luna said, sneakily looking at Josh.


    Josh had a look of tranquility as if he had be ustomed to Luna''s reasoning.


    "If you''ve thought about it, then seriously consider it. After all, even if you really want to get married, it


    will probably take a year to prepare," Abigail squeezed Luna''s hand and whispered.


    She said this out of consideration for Luna, not to pressure her into marriage.


    She just felt that since the two of them were already in a serious rtionship, they should start


    considering it. Josh had marriage on his mind, and Luna''s indecisiveness was not good for their


    rtionship.


    She found herself in the middle of it, thinking that no matter what, Josh probably wouldn''t get angry.


    However, rtionships couldn''t withstand such turmoil.


    "Okay." Luna always felt that Abigail''s words might have a different meaning, so she could only agree


    for now.


    She hadn''t thought about marriage but couldn''t resist Abigail''s persuasion.


    Josh was grateful that Abigail would speak up for him. Indeed, Abigail was the best.


    Inside thepany, Abigail and Luna were busy at theputer while Josh handled thepany''s


    affairs on his tablet.


    Luna quietly texted Abigail on WhatsApp.


    ''Why did you suddenly mention marriage? Is there any deeper meaning behind it?''


    Abigail nced at Luna, who was sitting next to her, and replied.


    ''Why not say it face to face? What is the status of your rtionship with Josh? Do you have to keep it a


    secret from him?''


    She felt that since their feelings were so deep, they should be open with each other.


    Because of Abigail''s words, Luna felt a little embarrassed. She looked up at Josh and suddenly felt a


    sense of guilt.


    ''Just asking, that''s all. You can tell me.''


    Luna still hoped to have a heart-to-heart talk with Abigail.


    ''You''ve been together for so long, and you understand that he really wants to marry you, right? If you


    don''t want to, you should have made it clear earlier instead of knowing his desire and acting ording


    to your own will, disregarding his thoughts. Rtionships are mutual, and it''s not right for one party to


    only think about themselves.''


    Abigail''s words made Luna fall into contemtion.


    She didn''t ask anything else from Abigail but instead propped her chin up and reviewed every little


    detail of her acquaintance with Josh.


    Abigail no longer paid attention to her and focused on her work.


    Luna struggled for a long time and suddenly asked Abigail, "When are you and Sean getting


    remarried? Have you considered it?"


    "I have considered it, but not now. We are still in the stage of getting to know each other." Abigail


    answered openly.


    She felt that theck ofmunication and understanding between her and Sean in the past led to


    their divorce.


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    Since they now had a chance, she would make the most of it.


    Luna felt that Abigail was indeed more rational and clear-headed in dealing with rtionships than


    herself.


    "Do you still hate him?" Luna lowered her voice.


    Abigail''s movements slowed down a bit. "Hatred is definitely not there, maybe a little resentment, but


    he has been behaving well recently."


    There would definitely be other resentments in their future life.


    There probably wouldn''t be someone whopletely matched her anymore, and Abigail felt that Sean


    had already done enough.


    "That''s good." Luna felt relieved. "I was really afraid that you would sacrifice yourself for him just


    because he saved me."


    Abigail tapped her head and said, "If it everes to that point, don''t worry. I will also sacrifice for you.


    After all, we are the best of friends."

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    Chapter 619 How About I Marry You Instead?


    Luna felt deeply moved.


    "You''re amazing. How about I marry you instead?" Luna held Abigail''s arm and asked.


    Josh looked up suddenly upon hearing her words. "Who are you nning to marry?"


    "Why such a strong reaction? It''s the same if I marry Abigail," Luna said, leaning on Abigail''s shoulder.


    Abigail shook her head helplessly and ignored Luna.


    Josh looked at Luna, but after a moment of silence, he didn''t say anything and lowered his head to


    continue with his own business.


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    Luna knew he was sulking again, but what could he say when faced with Abigail? Feeling victorious,


    Luna felt a sense of aplishment.


    Abigail truly felt like she was rushing down a path of self-destruction.


    Josh was not the type of man to be easily provoked. Despite his gentle appearance, he was not


    someone to be trifled with.


    In the past, he had suppressed all his negative emotions, restraining himself too much.


    They all worked together until the end of the day.


    Scarlett sent a timely message, asking if Abigail woulde home for dinner.


    Abigail knew that Scarlett must have already prepared the meal and didn''t want to dampen her


    enthusiasm. She said to Luna and Josh, "I have to go home for dinner. You guys can continue with


    your date."


    "Okay," Luna immediately agreed without hesitation.


    Josh remained silent.


    Abigail nced at him, feeling that he was holding back some negative emotions again.


    After parting ways, when Luna got into the car, Josh pressed her onto the seat. He stared straight into


    Luna''s eyes and asked, "Say it again, who do you want to marry?"


    Luna was frightened by his gaze. She tugged at her lips and forced a smile. "I was just joking. You


    know, her fans love to say that."


    "You''re not her fan," Josh said bluntly.


    Upon hearing this, Luna immediately became unhappy and said, "Who said I''m not her fan? I liked her


    designs from the beginning. That''s why I convinced her to open the studio with me. Do you think I really


    wanted to make money and open this studio?"


    Bing best friends with Abigail was also because of her talent, and of course, her beauty perfectly


    matched Luna''s aesthetic.


    "I know, but I don''t want you to say it like that. You are mine," Josh said stubbornly.


    Because Luna had been hesitant about getting married, Josh was also uneasy.


    He was afraid that Luna didn''t truly love him and that they were onlypatible in bed.


    From the beginning, he had sabotaged her previous rtionship, and she had only been with him to


    seek revenge on Kelly. Their rtionship was not pure.


    Because of this impurity, Josh''s heart was always unsettled.


    So that''s why he wanted to get married.


    Would it be different if they got married?


    Luna nodded. "I know I belong to you, but it doesn''t matter if I joke about it. You take things too


    seriously."


    "Because I am serious about my feelings for you, Luna. You are my first love, and I hope you can take


    my feelings seriously," Josh said in a deep voice.


    "I know. Okay, let me go." Luna pushed his face away, very dismissive.


    Josh was very concerned about losing his virginity to her.


    Even though Luna had also given her virginity to him, she didn''t care about these things.


    She was always a free-spirited person.


    Luna''s attitude weighed heavily on Josh''s heart.


    Whenever he opened up to her about his deepest feelings, she always had this indifferent attitude,


    making him feel like he was talking to a wall.


    Josh sat back in his seat, silently driving without saying a word.


    Luna nced at him. "Are you sulking again? Why do you enjoy sulking so much?"


    "No. I''m just focusing on driving," Josh said. Sulking was useless anyway. Luna wouldn''t care or


    console him.


    In the end, he slowly internalized his frustration.


    Luna smiled. "Actually, if you''re really angry, you can be honest with me. Do you know why I don''t want


    to marry you? You always hold back when you''re with me."


    Josh calmly asked while operating the steering wheel. "How do I hold back?"


    "Every time I ask if you''re angry, you say you''re not, but then you silently get angry. I don''t know why


    you do this. It''s like you''re trying to spoil me but don''t really want to, and then you''repeting with


    yourself," Luna said with a smile, still showing a nonchnt attitude.


    Can they still get married like this? Luna didn''t think it was possible.


    What if, after they get married, Josh doesn''t want to pretend anymore?


    Would she end up like Abigail, choosing divorce? What if Josh doesn''t want to leave? Then, she would


    have to endure it. She didn''t want her life to be a mess.


    Josh pursed his lips and didn''t answer immediately.


    Luna looked out the window. "It''s okay if you don''t want to answer. I don''t care anyway. As long as


    we''repatible in bed."


    Because he wasn''t honest with himself, why should she care?


    Her words pierced Josh''s heart, and his lips trembled slightly.


    It was when they were waiting at a traffic light that he slowly spoke, "I just don''t want you to think that I


    enjoy getting angry, to make you feel pressured. I am also confused, and I don''t know how to be with


    you in a way that satisfies you."


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 Chapter 620 She Confessed To Sean

    Chapter 620 She Confessed To Sean


    Abigail had just finished her meal when she received a call from Luna.


    "Let''s go out for a drink. I want to spend some time alone with you," Luna said.


    As Luna was speaking, Abigail saw Josh walking in from outside, looking quite upset.


    She agreed and hung up the phone.


    "Did you two fight?" Abigail asked Josh.


    Lawrence and Scarlett, who were sitting on the couch watching TV, immediately turned their attention


    to Josh. Scarlett was the first to speak. "Why do you always manage to make her angry?"


    "It''s my fault." Josh immediately took the me.


    "You don''t know how to be in a rtionship!" Scarlettined. "You came back even after a fight.


    Aren''t you going to make it up to her?"


    "Let her calm down first," Josh muttered before going upstairs.


    Abigail med herself. Should I not have mentioned the topic of marriage today? Luna and Josh ended


    up fighting again because of me.


    After he went upstairs, Lawrence whispered, "Let him handle the matter himself. Dating is not an easy


    thing to do. Many people have dated several times before finding the one that truly belongs to them."


    "How many more does he want to date?" Scarlett''s voice raised a few notches. "It took so much effort


    for him to finally pursue a girl. By the time he has another awakening, I feel like I''ll be six feet under."


    Abigail found Scarlett amusing and chuckled. "I''ll be back in two hours."


    "Okay, sure." Scarlett''s mood immediately stabilized. She got up and walked Abigail to the door. "If you


    can''t find a cab, call us. We''lle pick you up."


    "Okay," Abigail replied lightly.


    After she left, Scarlett couldn''t help but mutter, "She still doesn''t seem that close to us."


    "Take it slow." Lawrence put his hand on her shoulder, looking like a satisfied old father, "She''s already


    Scarlett felt much better after beingforted by him.


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    Abigail arrived at the bar and sat down. She saw Luna still arguing with Josh through text messages


    and immediately snatched her phone away.


    After quickly reading through it, she returned the phone to Luna. "You''re fighting over something so


    trivial?"


    "He''s not honest enough. How can we get married like this? I can''t just tie myself to him for the rest of


    my life if he''s like this!" Lunained as she drank and confided in Abigail.


    "Tell me, what do you think of him? What''s your opinion?" Abigail looked at the drinks menu and asked


    Luna.


    Luna propped her chin up, and her gaze gradually became distant.


    Abigail waited for her response, but after a while, she couldn''t help but look up at the woman.


    Is Luna confused because she is not that close with Josh?


    "Josh¡­ It''s like I can''t get a good read on him." Luna gave Abigail a very interesting answer.


    Abigail, however, understood what she was saying. "So, you feel like you can''t figure out what he''s


    thinking?"


    "Yes¡­ He''s really good to me, almost to the point that he''s too perfect. He hardly has any ws. But


    you know, when you hear that there''s someone who''s a perfect match for you, you have to be careful."


    Luna''s tone was full of caution.


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    Abigail had heard such words before, but Josh''s situation was clearly different.


    "You know about his family, and you''ve met our parents. If he wanted to deceive you, what would he


    gain from it? It''s a far stretch for him to deceive you and get married to you. After all, he''s not someone


    who can''t find a partner," Abigail said, waving her hand.


    She handed the drinks menu to the bartender and continued to analyze the situation for Luna. "Maybe


    he just wants to maintain a perfect image in front of you, which is why you feel anxious."


    "He is indeed perfect. At first, I felt so happy to find someone like him who loves me, but now I only feel


    uneasy," Luna whispered.


    Abigail pursed her lips and hesitated. She didn''t really understand Josh''s personality. Luna should be


    the one who knew him best, considering how long they had been together.


    "What about Sean? Is he the same now? Aren''t you worried?" Luna asked Abigail again.


    Abigail propped her chin up and calmly replied, "He''s far from perfect. Sometimes, he can be very


    stubborn and make me angry."


    "What does it mean for him to be stubborn?" Luna immediately became interested. In theory, that


    should not be the issue. After all, Sean had less advantagepared to Josh, so he should be doing


    better.


    Abigail talked about the incident of buying coffeest time, and after Luna listened, she couldn''t help


    butment, "I thought he''s smart. He shouldn''t have done such a stupid thing."


    "You''re overthinking it. Sometimes, when his mind goes haywire, he can make people angry. He also


    likes to show off, like how everyone should be falling for him," Abigail said, still a little angry.


    "Boosting his own value, huh?" Luna couldn''t help but chuckle.


    "Do you think I care about him?" Abigail leaned back in her chair, a smile ying on her lips.


    As soon as she said that, her phone rang.


    Abigail picked it up and saw that it was Lte calling, so she answered.


    "Abigail, I heard that Lily found out that her Sean returned to Pendorf, so she secretly bought a ne


    ticket and went over in the afternoon. I heard she waited for him at the entrance of hispany and


    confessed her feelings. Many people were watching! D*mn, this shameless woman is openly bing


    a wedge!" Lte eximed angrily.

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    Chapter 621 Rtionship Not Yet Confirmed


    Abigail frowned immediately. "How did you find out?"


    Why wasn''t I the first to know about such a significant event?


    "Abigail, I love reading gossip. I saw it in someone''s post. I''ll send you the pictures. Take a look!"


    Lte was extremely excited.


    Luna leaned in next to Abigail and listened briefly. She mmed the table immediately. "What


    nonsense! Is she trying to steal your man? Does she think just because you''re in Capitalis and she''s in


    Pendorf, she can have the upper hand?"


    Abigail''s ears were tingling; she pushed Luna away. "Lower your voice! I can''t stand it."


    Luna immediately covered her mouth. "I got too excited. Sorry!"


    Lte sent Abigail some photos. Sure enough, Sean was blocked at thepany entrance, while Lily


    held arge bouquet of roses and decorated the ground with many flowers. The scene was incredibly


    romantic.


    In the past, these were the methods men used to pursue women. Now, a woman was using them on a


    man, which was indeed something quite new.


    After looking at the photos, Abigail said to Lte, "He will handle this matter himself. I don''t need to


    say anything."


    Luna thought that Abigail was too confident in Sean.


    Has their rtionship evolved to the point where they trust each other so much?


    "Abigail, it''s not about whether he can handle it or not. It''s about Lily''s disgusting behavior. You, as


    Sean''s partner, should teach her a lesson!" Lte was indignant.


    "Sean and I haven''tpletely confirmed our rtionship yet, so it''s normal for him to be pursued by


    others. Even if we do confirm our rtionship, I won''t go after Lily." Abigail felt that it was beneath her


    to deal with Lily.


    Can''t Sean handle it himself? Do I have to charge into battle?


    "Uh... why?" Lte couldn''t understand.


    "Lte, even if you really like a man, you don''t have to resort to fighting with someone of the same


    sex. If a boyfriend truly has feelings for you, he will find a way to solve it himself, without us lowering


    ourselves to that level. Understand?" Abigail said slowly.


    She was now na; she had to maintain her image.


    Lte thought what Abigail said made sense and hung up the phone.


    After hanging up, Lte conveyed Abigail''s words to Sean.


    ''Abigail said that this is something you should handle on your own. She won''t interfere.''


    Sean had originally thought that Abigail would be jealous, but it seemed he was mistaken. Abigail was


    no longer as childish as before. She now had her own views on rtionships.


    ''I understand,'' Sean replied to Lte before transferring 15,000 to her with the note ''For coffee.''


    He was generous, and Lte immediately licked his boots.


    ''My dear brother-inw, if you ever need anything, pleasee find me. I won''t refuse!''


    Sean''s lips curled slightly when he saw that. Children are so innocent.


    After sending the message, he looked at Xavien and said, "You can handle Lily however you want. Oh,


    by the way, her father is Vincent Pearson."


    Vincent had almost killed them before, so Sean guessed that Xavien wouldn''t let her off so easily.


    Understanding Sean''s meaning, Xavien put down the documents in his hand and said coldly, "I''ll take


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    care of it right away."


    Once he left, Sean took out his phone and looked at Abigail''s name.


    He wanted to call her, but since the matter with Lily wasn''t resolved, she probably would not answer his


    call.


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    Xavien went downstairs and saw Lily leaning against the sports car, dressed in shy and eye-catching


    clothes. He narrowed his eyes slightly.


    Lily could afford such an expensive car and luxurious clothing all because of the fraudmitted by


    Vincent.


    The money she spent was the result of countless people burdened with huge debts or people who had


    saved for years or even just enough for a few meals.


    Because they hadn''t found concrete evidence, the duo had been able to escape thew until now.


    "Mr. Summer, why is Mr. Graham not down yet?" Lily called out when she saw Xavien.


    "Oh, he''s busy," Xavien replied indifferently.


    Both of them had always been cold towards Lily, and she had gotten used to it.


    Lily approached him and asked, "Where are you going now? How about I give you a ride?"


    During the days she had been staking out, Sean had been busy untilte, so she didn''t mind taking


    care of the people around him first.


    "There''s no need. I have a car." Xavien politely declined the offer, but he still nced at her car. "Is it a


    new car?"


    "It''s been out for a while. I just bought it because I thought it looked nice." Lily loved showing off her


    wealth, and this casual disy of wealth was second nature to her.


    Xavien nodded and didn''t say anything more.


    Lily''s eyes darted around, and she quickly stopped him. "Mr. Summer, let me give you a ride. I also


    have something to discuss with you."


    Xavien looked at her and said, "Mr. Graham only has eyes for Abigail. Don''t bother trying."


    "Oh, I don''t like hearing that," Lily said, pulling him towards her car. "Get in the car. Come on!"


    This time, Xavien didn''t refuse.


    As he sat in Lily''s car, his gaze became even colder and more stern.

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    Chapter 622 You''d Better Call The Police


    As Lily drove, she asked about Sean''s preferences.


    "He has a lot of preferences. It would take too long to list them all in just a few sentences," Xavien


    replied, quickly typing on his phone.


    "Oh, so are you nning to go back to thepanyter? If not, let''s find a ce to eat and chat," Lily


    said with a warm and generous smile.


    Xavien paused his typing, pushed up his sses, and looked at her with a hint of mockery in his eyes.


    "How about I choose a ce? Is this your first time in Pendorf?"


    "Yes, I went abroad during high school, and before that, I had always lived in Capitalis," Lily replied,


    feeling a bit ttered by his attention.


    She believed she was not unattractive, and with a little more effort, these men would show her some


    respect.


    "In that case, let''s go to a ce called Hillion. The food there is amazing. The fish is truly wild, and


    most importantly, the dishes are delicious, and the scenery is beautiful," Xavien said, setting down his


    phone and bing more talkative.


    "Really? Then I definitely have to try it!" Lily immediately agreed.


    The two of them chatted for a while. ording to the navigation, Lily noticed that the car was going


    further and further away from the city. She started to worry, but considering that Xavien was someone


    close to Sean and just an assistant, she let go of her concerns.


    Gradually, there were fewer and fewer buildings outside, and the surroundings became deste.


    "Mr. Summer, is this ce too far? Why are there no people around?" Lily started to feel a bit scared.


    Xavien smiled and said, "Hillion is located at the border between Pendorf and another city. It does look


    strange from the outside, but it''s close to a famous vige on the inte. Mr. Graham has also


    invested money in that vige."


    Lily nodded, but she still felt a bit worried.


    Slowly, Lily saw houses here and there, and her worries subsided.


    More and more houses appeared.


    Suddenly, Xavien said, "You can park here. Your sports car won''t be able to drive on the roads inside. I


    should have brought an off-road vehicle. The chassis of your car is not suitable for this kind of road."


    Lily knew he was right. The road ahead was rugged and uneven, and the low chassis of her sports car


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    was prone to scraping. If the car broke down, they wouldn''t be able to go back.


    She got out of the car, and Xavien led her into the vige.


    A tall and strong man was waiting for them at the vige entrance.


    Xavien approached him and said, "This is my friend, brought here specially to taste the local


    delicacies."


    "Hey, this ce is only for important people. Is she Mr. Graham''s friend?" the man asked Xavien with a


    smile, but his eyes quickly scanned Lily up and down.


    Seeing that she was well-dressed and driving a luxury car, a hint of satisfaction shed in his eyes.


    Xavien nodded. "Yes, let''s go."


    The man immediately went to talk to Lily.


    Lily quickly engaged in conversation with him while Xavien slowed his pace.


    The night grew darker.


    Xavien walked up to Lily''s sports car and touched the red exterior. He felt that the red color of this car


    was like the blood sucked from those hardworking people who were deceived by Vincent and his


    family.


    Some of these deceived people jumped off buildings. Some spent their whole lives in debt, and some


    developed depression.


    Even if these scoundrels were caught, they couldn''t get their money back. The moment their money


    was swindled away, all their hard work and efforts turned into nothing.


    He walked away with a cold gaze in the opposite direction of the vige.


    A car was waiting not far away.


    After getting in the car, Xavien sent a message to Sean.


    ''Lily has been taken care of. She won''t appear again in the near future.''


    Sean didn''t reply.


    But Sean knew that giving Xavien free rein would not bode well for Lily.


    Vincent had a blood feud with him, and Xavien had always been angry about what Vincent and his


    family did. This was because he had a close friend who was swindled out of over six million and


    jumped off a building.


    There were many people like that, and it happened every year in unknown ces.


    This continued for three days.


    Patricia called Sean directly.


    "Where is Lily? Where did you take her?!" Patricia asked Sean angrily, almost shouting.


    "How would I know?" Sean asked with indifference.


    "Sean Graham, stop pretending! Bring Lily back, and I''ll ept Abigail." Patricia''s arrogance was


    shattered by Sean''s cold attitude.


    She had no strength to argue with Sean anymore. She just hoped that Vincent''s only daughter could


    Sean leaned back in his chair, looking at hisputer, and spoke slowly, "Whether you ept her or


    not, it doesn''t affect her at all. You think too highly of yourself. And as for your daughter Lily, I really


    don''t know where she is. I''ve been working all this time."


    "Someone said that your assistant got into her car. Can you honestly say that it wasn''t with your


    consent?" Patricia''s tone became sharp.


    Sean shrugged indifferently and chuckled. "You''re quite interesting. This kind of usation requires


    evidence. Why don''t you report it to the police? Let them investigate and find out if it has anything to do


    with me before calling me to demand answers."

 Chapter 623 Hit Them Hard

    Chapter 623 Hit Them Hard


    Patricia was filled with anger at Sean''s words, causing her to tremble. After a moment, she abruptly


    ended the phone call.


    Sean coldly set down his phone and pursed his lips. A mocking expression appeared on his face.


    Lily brought this upon herself. Who could she me? Vincent nearly took Xavien''s life, and yet, she still


    went to provoke Xavien, who actually had a sense of justice.


    The Pearsons hadmitted inhumane acts. Patricia couldn''t believe that Lily was unaware of her


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    parents'' actions.


    Unable to locate Sean, Patricia had no choice but to trouble Abigail.


    She and Martha headed straight to L.Moon. Upon entering L.Moon, she pointed at Abigail''s face and


    scolded, "You troublemaker! Nothing good has happened since you returned home! Call Sean


    immediately and tell him to bring Lily back, or else you''ll regret it!"


    Marthacked the same confidence as Patricia. With teary eyes, she looked at Abigail and said, "If you


    resent what I did to you in the past, I can apologize. I''ll do anything for you, as long as you spare my


    Lily. I beg you."


    Abigail had already turned cold from Patricia''s scolding, and Martha''s words couldn''t sway her.


    "Sean is Sean, and I am me. If you want to find him, you should go to Pendorf. Why are you causing


    trouble here?" Abigail furrowed her brows. She didn''t know what had happened to Lily, but she had


    heard that no one had been in contact with her for two or three days.


    Even if something had truly happened to Lily, Abigail believed the woman deserved it.


    Sean and Xavien had a blood feud with Vincent, and Lily went to Pendorf alone to provoke Sean.


    Wasn''t she jumping into a fire pit herself?


    Patricia immediately burst into tears and wailed, "Give me back my granddaughter!"


    Helpless, Abigail rolled her eyes and shouted, "Security, escort them out!"


    "Abigail, Lily is your cousin. How can you allow Sean to abduct her?!" Patricia used loudly, tears


    streaming down her face.


    Abigail''s tone was cold and devoid of warmth as she said with an indifferent expression, "Oh, she''s my


    cousin when she has problems, but when she doesn''t, I''m not even worthy of entering the Pearsons''


    door. You, as an elderly person, are quite interesting. So, as long as the situation is not in your favor,


    you can say anything hypocritical, right?"


    "She disappeared after going to Pendorf. Dare you say it has nothing to do with Sean?" Patricia cried


    and questioned.


    Martha supported her, softly sobbing, "Take care of yourself. Vincent said he already sent someone to


    investigate Lily''s situation. There will surely be traces once it''s done."


    Abigail nodded in agreement. "You''re right. Once it''s done, the police will find out. Just wait for the


    results from the authorities. There''s no use causing a scene here, understand?"


    As she finished speaking, Selena entered with the security guards.


    In the end, the elderly and the young were forcibly escorted out of thepany by the security guards.


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    Just a few hourster, in the evening, Abigail became a hot topic on social media.


    The media deliberately sensationalized the incident of her heartlessly kicking out her mother-inw and


    aunt from thepany.


    ''It is reported that na''s mother-inw and aunt went to find her regarding the disappearance of her


    cousin, Lily Pearson, but were heartlessly expelled from L.Moon. na''s mother-inw expressed that


    Lily''s disappearance is likely rted to Sean Graham, as Lily went missing in Pendorf, and it has been


    three days with no news.''


    It was evident that someone with ill intentions deliberately pushed this topic to the top of the trending


    list.


    Abigail nced at thements in the front row.


    ''Now that na is in a high position, she doesn''t even care about the Pearsons. It is said that she


    previously mistook someone and even dealt with L.Moon because of the Pearsons. Is she now seeking


    revenge on Patricia? I never expected her to be like this. I won''t be her fan anymore.''


    ''I''ve always thought that na keeps talking about empowering women, but she''s just taking


    advantage of the benefits of being a woman. After all, even male beauty influencers can make millions


    by saying a few kind words about women and promoting products. As a woman, she has a clear


    advantage in this market.''


    ''Seeing how she treats an elderly person like this, it''s clear that she''s not genuinely empowering


    women. She can put on a disguise. It''s disgusting. Everyone, let''s stop buying Fairy Meadow clothes.


    Are we really missing out on anything with one less women''s brand?''


    Thements up there were deliberately misleading, steering the discussion in a strange direction.


    Abigail called the PR department.


    Soon, L.Moon''s PR department released a statement.


    ''After conducting an investigation, thements made by AtCapitalis have no substantial evidence.


    L.Moon has filed awsuit against thepany where AtCapitalis is located. Lily''s disappearance has


    no personal connection to L.Moon or na. AtCapitalis has forcefully linked this incident to na and


    Sean. L.Moon is seeking assistance from relevant authorities, hoping for a positive oue in the


    investigation of Lily''s disappearance.''


    As soon as this statement was released, it received praise fromizens.


    ''Isn''t Lily that unting inte celebrity? Just four days ago, she was showing off her newly bought


    sports car in front of Graham International in Pendorf. Just because she unted her new car at


    someone else''s doorstep, does that mean Sean has to take the me for her disappearance?''


    ''Sean is the unfortunate one, isn''t he? He was happily dating na, but when he returned to the


    flowers, but now he also has to take the me for her disappearance. What a poor guy!''

 Chapter 624 Its Already A Lost Cause

    Chapter 624 It''s Already A Lost Cause


    Thements on the post all turned into concerns about whether Sean would break up with na.


    Abigail found it quite strange. When did I announce my rtionship with Sean? They were still in the


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    getting-to-know-each-other stage, so these rumors were too far-fetched.


    She closed the webpage and decided to call Xavien.


    Soon, Xavien answered the call.


    "What''s the deal with Lily? Is it rted to you guys?" Abigail asked directly.


    The public rtions department did indeed contact the police, and the Pearsons would eventually


    inform the police as well. Now that this matter had spread online, the police could not ignore it.


    "It''s not rted. She dide to thepany to cause trouble for Mr. Graham, but we didn''t pay any


    attention to her," Xavien replied calmly.


    "But the Pearsons said they saw you getting into her car. What''s going on?" Abigail''s voice became


    serious. "The police will get involved soon, so you guys better not do anything illegal."


    "Why would we? I did get into her car, but it was just to give her a ride to a restaurant. I''ve already


    exined everything to the police," Xavien answered Abigail in a gentle tone.


    Abigail breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as you didn''t do anything wrong."


    "No, I''m aw-abiding citizen," Xavien joked with a smile.


    After ending the call with him, Abigail furrowed her brows.


    She didn''t really believe Xavien''s words. Lily went missing in Pendorf, and the only people she had


    contact with were Xavien and Sean. Now, they were saying her disappearance had nothing to do with


    Sean and Xavien. Abigail did not believe it one bit.


    Of course, this wasn''t something she needed to worry about.


    Sean and Xavien almost lost their lives in the Golden Triangle because of Vincent.


    They mainly controlled Lily, so it was impossible for Vincent to use her to get involved with the


    Davidson Family.


    By dragging it out, evidence would eventually be found against Vincent.


    Now, it seemed that Lily''s disappearance wasn''t a bad thing.


    If we were to say that the Pearson Family of three were all viins, it was just unfortunate that there


    was no evidence to arrest them directly. Otherwise, with what the Pearsons had done, they would have


    been thrown into prison a long time ago.


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    A week after Lily''s disappearance, Vincent couldn''t sit still.


    "This useless thing, can''t she be more cautious? What''s wrong with her brain?! She even went


    abroad!" Vincent pointed at Martha''s nose and cursed.


    Martha had been hiding at her parents'' house because of Abigail''s incident. If it weren''t for Lily''s


    situation, she would still be there.


    After being scolded by Vincent, her expression fell. "You''ve been watching hertely. How many illegal


    things have I done for your n? Is it useful for you to scold me now?"


    Vincent looked at her coldly, stunned.


    Martha red at him and continued, "You know why I married you and helped you with all this. It was to


    get revenge on Scarlett for taking Lawrence away. I''ve been pretending to love you for over twenty


    years in front of you, and honestly, it''s been exhausting."


    "Are you trying to burn bridges?" Vincent''s voice turned cold.


    Martha sat down and looked at Vincent. "Haven''t you seen the reality yet? The odds are against us.


    Sean is holding Lily hostage to drag us down. Now we either give up Lily and leave quickly or wait for


    the police toe and arrest us together."


    "My mother will protect me. There must be a way out of this. I''ve already ordered a thorough search for


    Lily''s whereabouts," Vincent said unwillingly. He didn''t want to leave like a coward and be criticized by


    everyone behind his back.


    What he wanted was tounder the money he had obtained and then prove to Lawrence that he was


    no worse than him!


    "Vincent, do you really think your mother can protect you from going to jail? I''ve been thinking a lot


    this n was wrong from the beginning." Martha resigned herself to that fact.


    Not only was she no match for Scarlett, but she couldn''t evenpare to her own daughter or even


    Lte.


    Vincent erupted in anger. He grabbed Martha by the throat, his eyes filled with malice. "It''s toote for


    you to back out now. When I did all this back then, you didn''t stop me. You were with me. We''re in the


    same boat. I just don''t understand, though. What''s so great about Lawrence that you''ve been obsessed


    with him for over twenty years?!"


    "He''s not great at all. He just happened to be the person I liked at first sight. But Vincent, we''ve been


    married for over twenty years. Even if I didn''t like you at first, I''ve grown to love you now. We need to


    n for our future. If we can''t save Lily, we should give up. We''re still young and we can have another


    child in the future. Lily is already a lost cause. Even if we save her, it won''t make a difference." Martha''s


    eyes were filled with coldness.


    Compared to Vincent, who was driven by extreme self-interest, Martha''s cold demeanor made him feel


    a chill.


    "Y-You''re willing to give up on your own daughter?" Vincent asked in disbelief.


    "Yes, we did all this not for her but for ourselves, don''t you think?" Martha said indifferently. "We gave


    her everything, from studying abroad to nevercking in money, but what has she be? She''s not


    evenparable to Lte!"

 Chapter 625 What If You Cant?

    Chapter 625 What If You Can''t?


    Vincent acknowledged her valid point and refrained from arguing.


    "You''re right; she''s worthless. It''s not worth getting involved with someone like her¡­" Martha held


    Vincent''s hand and spoke softly.


    "But I can''t just leave like this. We went through all this trouble to bring down Lawrence and his wife. If


    we leave now, it means we failed." Vincent let go of her hand and looked into her eyes. "Wait a little


    longer. My contacts will bring back news soon."


    "Okay, then. Let''s wait a little longer." Martha agreed with what he was saying.


    Vincent pondered for a moment and continued, "Martha, take Molly and go bother Abigail soon. I will


    privately make arrangements for going abroad. Even if we fail, we won''t let Lawrence and his family off


    easily. I won''t let it go, and he shouldn''t think he''ll have it easy either."


    "We can just leave! We''vee this far, so why do you still want to fight with him? He has no grudge


    against you. There''s no need to fight to the death!" Martha genuinely believed he had be


    obsessed with his dignity.


    "No! Before we leave, I want to deal him a heavy blow too!" Vincent said fiercely.


    Martha couldn''t persuade him, so she remained silent.


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    A weekter, Sean returned to Capitalis.


    As soon as he arrived, Josh brought Luna to L.Moon.


    In the restroom of L.Moon, Josh whispered to Sean, "Vincent is secretly making arrangements to go


    abroad. I suspect he intends to give up on Lily."


    Sean raised an eyebrow in surprise. "He doesn''t even want his daughter?"


    "On one hand, he''s still investigating, and on the other hand, he''s hoping for a turnaround. Molly Watts


    from the Davidson Family has beening to our house frequently. She still hopes for a marriage


    alliance between the two families." Josh leaned against the sink, his face filled with seriousness.


    "Even if there''s a marriage alliance, it''s been dragging on for so long, and even if they get married, it


    won''t make a difference. The Davidson Family will only suffer along with them. It won''t have any effect,"


    Sean calmly stated.


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    After all, it was very difficult to wash away one''s sins. No one knew how much dirty money he actually


    had.


    Sean now realized that Vincent was truly pitiful. Hecked a big-picture perspective and made poor


    decisions, yet he still wanted topete with Lawrence.


    Even if he won thispetition, so what? Who was he trying to prove himself to?


    People were strange sometimes. Even though their obsession did not affect others, they still felt like


    the whole family was watching them. Once they messed up, they would lose their reputation within the


    family and feel inferior to others.


    "Is Lily really here with you?" Josh couldn''t help but ask.


    "How is that possible? What use would I have in keeping her? Besides, she''s not worth keeping.


    Vincent''s situation is already a lost cause," Sean calmly replied.


    "Just wait for the evidence, right?" Josh slowly eased his mind.


    Sean looked at him and spoke after a long pause, "Don''t rx too soon. Vincent and Martha have been


    obsessed for so many years, so they won''t easily ept defeat. Some people, even when they''re


    about to die, still want to take others down with them."


    His words immediately tightened Josh''s heart.


    "You''re right. If I were them, I would definitely want to harm a group of people before I die." Josh


    straightened his body, furrowing his brows. "But he''s in the dark, and we''re in the light¡­"


    "I''m only keeping an eye on Abigail. As for your family''s situation, you need to take care of it yourself,"


    Sean finished speaking and was about to leave.


    Just as the two of them were about to leave the restroom, they were startled by Abigail at the door.


    Abigail crossed her arms and looked at them coldly. "Why are you hiding in the restroom to talk? Afraid


    that we''ll overhear?"


    Sean immediately said, "It''s not like that. We just thought this matter shouldn''t trouble you."


    "If Vincent ns to go all out, everyone knows that being prepared is the most important thing, right?"


    Abigail asked in a cold voice.


    "You''re right. It does make sense. I''ll go find Luna first." Josh leaned against the door and slipped away


    after speaking.


    Abigail was angry, but she left it to Sean to appease her.


    After Josh left, Sean approached Abigail and reached for her hand, about to speak. But Abigail shook


    off his hand and said, "What are you doing?"


    "Can''t we even hold hands? Are you jealous?" Sean turned his head and smiled at her.


    "I''m not jealous, but I''d like to know¡ªdid you spread the news about us dating? Netizens are saying


    we''re in a rtionship, and I had no idea." Abigail seriously suspected that Sean was spreading


    rumors.


    This man is so cunning!


    Sean immediately raised his hands and said, "You''re using me wrongly here. The media reports


    nonsense every day, and everyone thinks it''s true. And we often go out together as well. I pick you up


    and drop you off, buy you coffee, and we eat together. The media has no choice but to write about it."


    "Oh, so you mean I shouldn''t have eaten with you, shouldn''t have let you pick me up, and shouldn''t


    have let you buy me coffee?" Abigail raised an eyebrow and asked.


    "Abigail, we''ll have to define our rtionship sooner orter, right? Even if people think that way, it


    doesn''t matter." Sean took two steps forward and looked into her eyes, speaking earnestly.


    Abigail calmly met his gaze. "What if I feel that you''re still not good enough?"

 Chapter 626 Youll Be Mine

    Chapter 626 You''ll Be Mine


    Sean was taken aback by her words. "What do you mean by that? In what aspect?"


    His questions made Abigail blush, and she turned around with a stern face and walked away.


    "Are you referring to my character or my sexual prowess? You know how I am in bed." Sean followed


    her and continued.


    Abigail stopped and turned around, covering his mouth with her hand. "We''re at the office. It''s not


    appropriate to say things like that."


    "Then tell me, which one is it?" Sean removed her hand and looked serious. "Here''s the thing: if you


    think I''mcking in character, you can tell me, and I can change. As for my sexual prowess..."


    "I''m talking about your character. I didn''t say anything about how you are in bed. Can''t you consider the


    context?" Abigail said, looking behind her to make sure no one was around before she let out a sigh of


    relief.


    Sean looked at her. "What do you mean by mecking in character then? Exin."


    "I meant, what if. Did you lose your mind today?" Abigail was speechless.


    "Even if I lost my mind, that''s because you won''t give me a proper status," Seanined. He had


    been pursuing Abigail for so long, but she still wouldn''t acknowledge him.


    "I was with you for three years, and you didn''t acknowledge me either. You can''t handle it after just this


    short period of time?" Abigail said calmly and walked away.


    Sean followed her and went along with her words. "You''re right; it''s only been a year and a half. I can


    endure a little longer, and eventually, you''ll be mine."


    Abigail burst intoughter at that. "It seems like you weren''t honest before, either. You always had a


    stern look on and intentionally acted aloof."


    "I changed because of you," he said without hesitation.


    She turned around, grabbed his tie, and said, "If you could realize your mistakes, we wouldn''t have to


    get divorced."


    "I''m content with the situation right now," Sean said with satisfaction in his voice.


    He regretted divorcing her back then. Now, he was getting closer to Abigail step by step, and gradually,


    that feeling of regret quietly disappeared as they spent time together again.


    Abigail let go of his tie and asked, "How is Grandma at home? Does she miss me?"


    "Of course she does. You can video chat with her more when you have time. She will be happy,"


    Sean''s tone carried a faint smile.


    "I''m afraid she doesn''t know how to answer and will only send voice messages." Abigail''s voice also


    carried longing when she mentioned Analise.


    Sean approached her and nced at her profile. "If you miss her, you can go back and see her. It won''t


    be a problem. Nowadays, flying is very convenient. You can have lunch there ande back in the


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    evening by ne."


    "That way, I''ll be exhausted sooner orter." Abigail wasn''t afraid of exhaustion; she was just speaking


    the truth.


    She was already so busy with work, so if she had to travel back and forth like that, she would


    eventually copse.


    Sean immediately realized this and spoke up. "I will take care of Vincent soon so that Analise cane


    and reunite with you earlier."


    Abigail walked into the office. She was silent for a moment, then said, "I won''t ask for anything else, but


    just don''t do anything illegal."


    "Neither Xavien nor I would do anything pointless like that. Dealing with bad people doesn''t necessarily


    require sacrificing oneself." Sean walked over to the couch and sat down.


    Abigail nodded and quickly immersed herself in her work.


    Seany on the couch, reading a book while asionally ncing at her.


    Even so, he feltpletely satisfied.


    Just as he was enjoying the time alone with Abigail, Vincent and Molly came to L.Moon again.


    Molly and Martha had been causing trouble at L.Moon before. Abigail had to call security every day, but


    they still came every day.


    "Sean, where is Lily? We have already reported to the police. Do you really think that the things you did


    can''t be traced by the police?" Vincent had even hired a private detective. He didn''t believe that Sean


    could escape from this.


    As long as there was concrete evidence proving that Sean had abducted his daughter, Vincent thought


    that his actions would not be discovered for the time being. If they couldn''t be discovered, he still had a


    chance of winning.


    "Give me back my granddaughter!" Molly rushed forward, ready to hit Sean.


    Abigail stood up abruptly. "What are you doing?"


    Her stern shout startled Molly, causing her to stumble and almost lose her bnce.


    At this moment, Cameron entered with I. He stepped forward, grabbed Molly''s hand, and pulled her


    aside. "What are you doing? We were having a civil conversation, and now you''re resorting to


    violence?"


    Under Sean''s astonished gaze, Abigail walked toward Molly. "You dare toy a hand on me in my own


    ce? Do you really think I won''t retaliate?"


    "She is your grandmother, and you dare toy a hand on your own grandmother?" Vincent asked


    Abigail in disbelief.


    Abigail smirked. "When did she admit that she is my grandmother? My grandmother''sst name is


    Stein!"


    "Fine, since you say I''m not your grandmother, then return all the properties my husband gave you.


    Those were the assets we umted through hard work when we were younger. Since you don''t


    take me as your grandmother, then give back everything that belongs to the Pearsons!"


    "What Mr. Pearson gave me, he didn''t mention giving it to you. Even if I don''t want it, I won''t hand it


    over to you. Now that the Pearsons are under Lawrence''s leadership, it''s time for you to enjoy your


    retirement and not meddle in the affairs of the younger generation." Abigail coldly looked at Molly and


    dismissed her words.

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    Chapter 627 Not A Hint of Jealousy


    What the younger generation of the Pearsons didn''t do was all done by Molly.


    "You''re trying to take advantage of our Pearson''s estate, yet you refuse to acknowledge me. You''ve


    taken all the benefits. How can there be such a good thing in this world?" Molly spoke sarcastically.


    Abigail looked at her with indifference. "The estate Mr. Pearson gave me isn''t worth as much as what I


    can earn now. But I''m notining about it. I simply don''t care about these things. However, don''t


    think you can take them away from me. Do you understand?"


    "Abigail, if you''re notining, then why are you saying all this?" Vincent followed with a coldugh.


    "You''re clearlyining. Unfortunately, the old man saved up his whole life, and this is all he had.


    He gave you all the good things, and you stillin!"


    "It''s pointless for you to sow discord here. Instead of doing that, think about where your daughter is and


    then consider your future. I''m afraid you''ll end up working odd jobs in prison." Abigail looked at him, full


    of mockery.


    "Abigail, shut up!" Molly couldn''t bear it any longer. She knew that Vincent had probably really done


    something wrong, but as long as she was here, she would protect him.


    Abigail chuckled. "This is my territory. It''s you who should shut up. Coming to my territory and acting


    recklessly? You really overestimate yourselves! Cameron, escort them out. If you''re not busy these


    days,e and stand guard here. If Vincentes again, break his legs. I''ll take responsibility and


    cover the medical expenses."


    Molly trembled with anger. She pointed at Abigail''s face, her finger trembling. "You... How dare you


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    treat your own uncle like this!"


    "Sorry, I acknowledge my parents, but that doesn''t mean I acknowledge you and him. If there''s nothing


    else, just leave." Abigail finished speaking and walked back to her seat.


    Sean signaled for Cameron to escort the others out.


    "Please leave, and don''t force me to take action. When I do, your old bones might shatter." Cameron


    looked at Vincent and Molly coldly, his voice devoid of any warmth.


    I looked at him with shining eyes, with only admiration left in her gaze.


    Every time Sean saw I looking at Cameron like that, he felt a pang of envy¡­ He could have that too


    if only he hadn''t missed his chance.


    If Abigail looked at him with such eyes, he couldn''t even imagine how happy he would be.


    Abigail nced at I when she noticed Sean lost in thought. She didn''t understand what was so


    special about her that made him look for so long. However, she thought this in her heart but didn''t show


    it. Instead, she asked I with a smile, "Long time no see. Where have you been stayingtely?"


    "He started a securitypany and rented two floors in total; we live on the second floor. I''ve been


    residing with him at thepany," I said, putting away her admiring gaze and smiling at Abigail.


    Abigail nodded warmly. "That''s good. It''s nice to settle down. How is the securitypany doing?"


    "It''s doing great. Many peoplee to apply for jobs. Cameron is really strict. He eliminated 90 percent


    of the people on the first day." I couldn''t hide her smile when she mentioned this. Sean sat on the


    couch, continuing to read his book.


    "He''s starting a high-end securitypany, so of course, he''s strict." Abigail finished speaking and saw


    Cameron walking in, humming a tune. "Is your securitypany doing well?"


    "It''s not bad, but many people think I offer high sries because I''m a big fool. I have to interview


    hundreds of people every day. It''s really exhausting," Cameronined when he saw Abigail.


    "How are you going to take care of your family if you don''t work hard now?" Sean said indifferently.


    Cameron had nothing to say. After all, his girlfriend''s parents were indeed still dissatisfied with him.


    Iughed, herughter ringing out like silver bells.


    "Are you free today?" Abigail asked again.


    "Yeah, I''m done with the interviews. Those I hired are all elites. Once I train them well, I''ll send a few


    people over to your side," Cameron said with a big grin.


    "Great, I do need some tough bodyguards here. The Pearsons keep causing trouble for me every few


    days." Abigail raised an eyebrow.


    "Don''t worry, in a week, I''ll send two people over first. They can handle the weaklings that are the


    Pearsons easily," Cameron said, sitting on the couch and taking out his phone to y games. Lately,


    he had been so busy that even ying games had be a luxury. I felt secretly angry when she


    saw him with his phone.


    Abigail coughed. "Cameron, did youe here just to y? Don''t you have anything else to do?"


    "Yeah, I originally wanted toe and see Grandma, but she''s not here." Cameron sighed as he


    entered the game.


    "Your girlfriend doesn''t like you ying games, don''t you know?" Sean hit Cameron with his book.


    Cameron immediately sat next to I, pulling her into his embrace. "I''ll just y for a while. You saw


    how busy I''ve beentely. I sleep as soon as I lie down at night. I don''t even have a chance to y."


    I looked up at him, pouted, and remained silent for a while before saying, "Well, you can only y


    for two hours, and also, you''re not allowed to talk to the girl you''re partners with in your game. She


    always deliberately sends you photos, and I don''t like it."

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    Chapter 628 About Love


    Cameron nted a kiss on I''s cheek. "Even if she posts her photos, it wouldn''t make a difference


    anyway. She''s not my type, and she''s not as beautiful as you."


    I felt a surge of happiness upon hearing his words.


    Sean''s heart bled with hatred. Does this guy ever consider my feelings while unting his affection?


    He also longed to be close and intimate with Abigail like that.


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    Cameron seemed to sense Sean''s sour mood and quickly ceased his affectionate gestures toward I.


    As he yed the game, I leaned on his shoulder. It was clear their rtionship was flourishing.


    Sean felt suffocated as he watched them. He nced at Abigail, but she waspletely absorbed in


    her work without being affected like a devoted nun during prayers.


    As darkness fell, Cameron left with I.


    Abigail was about to go out for dinner with Sean when she looked up and noticed his radiating anger.


    "What''s wrong with you?" Abigail felt she hadn''t done anything to upset him, so he didn''t need to look


    at her like that.


    "It''s nothing. You wouldn''t care anyway," Sean replied indifferently.


    Abigail found himpletely inexplicable. "If you''re going to be like this, I won''t have dinner with you.


    I''m afraid you''ll ruin my appetite."


    "Do you ever consider your boyfriend''s feelings when you speak?" Sean became displeased.


    "Boyfriend? Who is my boyfriend? No wonder some girls be someone''s girlfriend after just one


    blind date. Are you that kind of person, too?" Abigail retorted mercilessly.


    "I''m not that kind of person," Sean felt her words were truly venomous.


    "If you''re not, then stop being dramatic, and let''s go eat," Abigail said, putting on her coat.


    Sean was filled with pent-up anger.


    As they strolled outside, he could no longer suppress his curiosity. "Their rtionship is quite strong.


    Any thoughts on it?"


    "What thoughts should I have? They seem well-suited." Abigail offered a fair assessment.


    Sean sighed, realizing discussing matters of the heart with her was futile.


    He didn''t know when Abigail''s evaluations of him would cease and when he''d be considered qualified.


    After dinner, Abigail intended to return to the Pearson Residence.


    Sean apanied her. "Why didn''t you go home for dinner today?"


    "There''s been a lot going on at home recently, and she didn''t have time to cook," Abigail calmly replied.


    It was mainly due to Molly being dramatic.


    Ever since Lily had an ident, she had convened Lawrence''s uncles and aunts to discuss the


    redistribution of the Pearson assets.


    Sean nodded.


    They returned to the Pearson Residence, finding the living room unusually noisy.


    "You and your husband don''t want to redistribute the shares because you don''t know how to divide


    them, right? No one knows if the old man actually gave her any shares. The hospital was in such chaos


    at the time that they only gave her a box. Who knows what was inside that box!"


    "The old man is gone, and if you secretly put extra things in the box, no one would know either! The


    things in the box don''t count anyway; I won''t acknowledge it!"


    "Exactly; now that the old man is gone, the shares have to be redistributed. Otherwise, who will the


    shares that belong to him go to? No one will be happy no matter who they go to."


    Abigail walked in and saw Lawrence and Scarlett sitting silently on the couch in the living room.


    The older uncles smoked silently, and only the women in their family were arguing.


    Gary was the oldest son in his generation. His younger brother was useless, and his sister died early.


    Abigail heard that his rtionships with his brothers were never good, especially among the wives; they


    couldn''t stand each other.


    In order to deal with herself, Molly actually invited people whom she couldn''t stand to make life difficult


    for her son.


    When one was being biased, it was quite terrible to watch.


    Sean originally nned to send Abigail back and go home to rest. He was tired from flying over and


    wanted to sleep early, but it seemed that he wouldn''t be able to sleep early now.


    When Abigail came back, the living room immediately quieted down.


    She walked up to Lawrence and Scarlett with a cold face and said, "You didn''t tell me that there are


    visitors."


    Lawrence looked up at her and said, "This is an adult matter; we can handle it."


    "They are eyeing the shares in my hands; how is it not my concern?" Abigail retorted. Indeed, Gary had


    passed on his shares to Abigail.


    He died quickly and didn''t have time to exin what exactly these shares were about.


    Scarlett tightly held Abigail''s hand and said, "We will never let them take away what your grandfather


    gave you."


    Abigail nodded. She looked around at the unfamiliar faces, her gaze cold. "If you don''t agree with the


    distribution of shares, go to court and sue me. If you cause trouble here, I will have someone throw you


    all out!"


    "This is my house; it''s not your ce to make decisions, you little brat!" Molly was the first to speak out.


    "This house is not under your control anymore; my father is in charge now." Abigail looked at Molly with


    a determined gaze, showing no signs of backing down.


    Lawrence looked at her, his eyes filled with admiration.


    Sean nced at Lawrence''s uncles, a cold smile appearing in his eyes. "The Pearson estate was built


    by Mr. Pearson when he was young. Even though he split from you all back then, he still gave each of


    you some shares of thepany so that you could livefortably. But it hasn''t even been a couple of


    months since his death yet, and you''re already thinking about dividing his wealth. Aren''t you afraid he''ll


    <pe haunting you at night?"

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    Chapter 629 Failure


    They didn''t believe that Gary would actuallye to find them, but they couldn''t help feeling guilty.


    How could Sean, an outsider, know about these matters?


    Abigail observed Sean and noticed that he always came prepared whenever he confronted someone.


    Although this situation happened suddenly, Sean must have known about the Pearsons'' affairs in


    advance.


    "Our family matters don''t concern you. You''re an outsider." Vincent spoke up at this moment.


    "I am Abigail''s fianc¨¦. Everyone in Capitalis knows about my marriage engagement with her family,"


    Sean sarcastically retorted.


    "If we are going to discuss splitting shares, it also means splitting up the family. Dad talked to me about


    this possibility before he fell ill. Mom, you have favored my brother for a long time. I used to follow your


    instructions and let him have his way because of his poor health. But now, he has be a heartless


    person. I won''t let him have his way anymore." Lawrence had finally made up his mind.


    He knew that Gary didn''t want the brothers to split up, but now Molly had caused trouble in the family


    every day. He felt nothing but heartache and had no other emotions.


    "Split up the family? Your father just died, and you''re saying such things?" Molly suddenly became


    angry.


    Lawrence looked at her with bloodshot eyes. "I am also your son. What have I done so wrong that you


    would rather call upon this group of people who have no connection to our family toe and hurt me?


    My daughter was thrown into the sea by your most beloved son and daughter-inw. If she hadn''t been


    lucky, her body would have drowned in the sea forever. She wouldn''t even have a grave, and we


    wouldn''t even know where she was. How can you treat me like this?"


    Scarlett sensed the bitterness and pain in his words and immediately reached out to hold his hand,


    standing silently by his side with tears in her eyes.


    Molly didn''t say anything. She listened to Lawrence''s usations and couldn''t argue back.


    Abigail looked at Lawrence, and for the first time, she was truly moved by his words.


    "Take a good look at her. She is your own granddaughter. Your first granddaughter. She was thrown


    into the sea by your own child and has lived for twenty years without parents. How can you bear to let


    so many people bully her?" Lawrence''s voice choked as he spoke. "I hate myself for not protecting her


    properly back then. I hate that I wasn''t there to guide her when she got married. She has suffered so


    much in her marriage without anyone to support her. Even the elder who protected her was so afraid


    that no one would help her when they were gone that they taught her to endure hardship in silence. I


    often think that if I were by her side, nobody would dare to bully her like this!"


    Lawrence''s voice was hoarse.


    Tears welled up in Abigail''s eyes as she whispered, "Dad..."


    "Abby, they hurt me so!" Lawrence tightly held Abigail''s hand. "I have dedicated more than twenty


    years to this family, but what did they do in return? One threw my child into the sea, and the other


    protects a murderer!"


    Molly''s face turned ugly.


    One of Lawrence''s uncles couldn''t help but speak. "What do you mean by throwing a child into the


    sea?"


    Sean listened to Lawrence''s words and felt uneasy.


    Abigail''s past experiences were indelible. Even if he made amends now, the damage had been done...


    It would always be there.


    He knew very well that Lawrence was not ming himself but ming him.


    As a father, Lawrence believed he had failed... and as Abigail''s ex-husband, Sean also felt like a


    failure.


    He nced at Lawrence''s uncle and said in a low voice, "When Abigail was a child, Vincent and


    Martha nned to make Lily rece her in order to form a marriage alliance with the Davidson Family."


    As prominent families in Capitalis, both the Davidson Family and the Pearson Family would benefit


    from this alliance. This was a widely recognized fact.


    "He didn''t do such a thing!" Molly still argued.


    "Are you sure? He was already involved in fraud over twenty years ago! Molly, aren''t you afraid of


    going to hell when you die? Do you know how many broken families, how many lives, and how much


    blood and tears are behind the over 13 billion he defrauded?" Sean''s gaze turned cold.


    "Now that Mr. Pearson has brought up these things, let today be a day of reckoning. I, Sean, once


    wronged Abigail, causing her three years of an unhappy marriage with me. Even if the Pearsons regret


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    the marriage and nullify the engagement I had with Abigail, I have noints." Sean looked at


    everyone, his words resolute.


    Everyone''s gaze toward Molly changed.


    Thinking that Vincent was involved in fraud, they all distanced themselves from him.


    "Are you telling the truth?" Another uncle spoke up, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Vincent.


    "Do you think I would lie about something like this? If you really care, you can investigate what


    happened to me in the Golden Triangle. I personally witnessed him in the underground entertainment


    city, where numerous young men and women were lured in and brutally killed by beasts for profit. They


    used the lives of others as chips to make money. What if your own children were among those kids?


    They died in a foreignnd, without even a grave." Sean said calmly.

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    Chapter 630 Let''s Split Up


    "Abigail, your son is truly ridiculous. How can he do such things and still be safe in the country? How


    much effort did you put into protecting him?" An aunt couldn''t bear it any longer.


    They were greedy, but they would never engage in such reckless behavior.


    "He''s obviously talking nonsense!" Molly''s voice trembled.


    "Whether it''s nonsense or not, we will know soon enough. You want his daughter to marry into the


    Davidson Family so that the Davidson Family can use their connections to clean up his ill-gotten


    money. After you die, you''re probably going to hell!" Sean spoke to Molly without any mercy.


    She had done so many things that harmed Lawrence and Scarlett, so he didn''t need to respect her at


    all.


    "Shut up!" Vincent suddenly shouted with bloodshot eyes.


    Abigail was startled. She stared at Vincent closely and noticed that he was trembling all over, and the


    murderous intent in his eyes was terrifying.


    Sean looked at him coldly. "Did I say anything wrong? It''s your good luck that those at the Golden


    Triangle didn''t kill you."


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    "I told you to shut up!" Vincent said again.


    "Vincent..." Molly cried out.


    Vincent smirked coldly. "You have no evidence to back up what you said. If you have the ability, show


    me the evidence!"


    "I believe that you''ll be caught red-handed soon," Sean said calmly.


    Vincent took a deep breath in silence. His hand clenched into a fist by his side, trembling


    uncontrobly. "If what you said is true, and I havemitted such a serious crime, why is there still no


    evidence until now? Is it really that difficult to investigate?"


    "This has been a n of yours for over twenty years. If it could be discovered immediately, then the


    police would be psychic," Sean said indifferently.


    "Vincent, don''t argue with him anymore. Since he mentioned splitting up, we can do it. How should the


    Pearsons'' properties and shares be divided?" Molly didn''t want to argue with them. She knew that


    Vincent would only make more mistakes if he spoke further.


    It was a fact that he and his wife threw Abigail into the sea, and Molly couldn''t cover it up for them.


    Now that she was old, she just wanted to ensure Vincent''s safety for the rest of his life so that she


    could die in peace.


    Vincent turned around and held her hand, saying, "They''re just using me for the sake of the assets.


    Mom, I can give up everything. I don''t want anything as long as you''re by my side."


    Sean sneered, "You''ve made over 13 billion in ill-gotten money; isn''t the Pearson estate just pocket


    change for you?"


    "I told you to shut up!" Vincent roared in anger.


    If it weren''t for Sean, he wouldn''t have failed so miserably!


    Without Sean, he would still be the one possessing limitless wealth. Once heundered the money...


    he would be the richest man and the shrewdest investor in Capitalis, and he would enjoy abundant


    honors and riches.


    But all of this was ruined by Sean!


    Seeing Vincent in a state of desperation, Sean felt a sense of satisfaction. He smirked. "You pale in


    Those words struck a nerve in Vincent''s fragile heart. Heshed out at Sean, "Who do you think you


    are? This is the Pearson Residence, not the Graham Residence. Get lost!"


    Abigail stepped forward, coldly staring at Vincent. "As an elder, how can you behave so disgracefully?


    So many people are watching; aren''t you ashamed?"


    Vincent''s face turned terrifyingly dark. But Abigail was not intimidated by him.


    "Let''s split up," Molly spoke up. "Even if Vincent doesn''t want the estate, I do!"


    Lawrence looked at her with disappointment, his lips trembling uncontrobly.


    "You have your own family, a devoted wife, an obedient son, and me, your returning daughter. Youck


    nothing," Abigail said to Lawrence.


    Sean stepped forward and discreetly squeezed Abigail''s hand.


    She was raised by Analise and Theodore, and she had never experienced unfair treatment within her


    family. She had no idea what parental favoritism could do to a child.


    Even though Lawrence was already an adult, as a filial child, he was destined to struggle with this


    hurdle and couldn''t truly ept his mother''s bias.


    Abigail couldn''t truly understand his feelings.


    Lawrence nodded, but he was still in pain. He had worked hard since childhood, always obeying his


    parents'' wishes. Josh was the same way, being filial to his parents and grandparents. But why did Molly


    only show love to Vincent?


    "Mr. Pearson, even if you choose to split up, it''s not a big deal," Sean said.


    Lawrence looked at Molly with a heavy heart. "Are you really determined to split up?"


    "I''ll go with Vincent, and you can make your own decision. I''m getting old and can''t do much for you two


    anymore. Your younger brother has always been weak since childhood and can''tpare to you.


    You''ve worked hard all these years, and I do remember that. As for the assets, I want this house and


    30% of the shares, not a single cent less," Molly said, then turned her head to look elsewhere.


    Scarlett spoke up at this moment. "Since you chose to side with him, then I must also ask you this. This


    house was bought by us initially, so why should we give it to him?"


    Molly looked at her coldly. "The Pearsons'' affairs are none of your business. Let me tell you, I am their


    mother, and I have the final say!"

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    Chapter 631 Biting a Chunk of Flesh From You


    Abigail sneered. "My dear uncle, how many shares do you have?"


    They didn''t have many shares, just a few.


    However, Lawrence''s family held the majority, along with Abigail''s shares, which exceeded 50 percent.


    That''s why they were instigated by Molly toe and im their share of the inheritance.


    Who else would do it?


    "Not much; just a little over ten percent in total," Scarlett replied to Abigail.


    Abigail smiled. "Then how many shares does our family own?"


    As soon as she said that, Molly and Vincent knew what she was going to do.


    "More than 50 percent." Lawrence calmed down now.


    Sean sat down on the side as he knew how Abigail would handle this.


    "With more than 50 percent, we can just kick out those who want a share of the inheritance." Abigail


    coldly looked at everyone and said, "Whoever holds the most shares is the boss. When ites to


    this, what''s the point of talking about feelings? You talk about feelings, but the person who forces


    others to do something won''t care about feelings."


    The most significant change in her this year was that she would never easily back down in the business


    world. If she had the chance to retaliate, she would at least take a chunk of flesh from the other party.


    Lawrence listened to her words and looked at Molly and the other rtives with a cold gaze.


    "How dare you!" Molly immediately got angry.


    "Dad, she dares to defend someone who harmed your daughter. What are you afraid of? I will only


    respect the elderly who deserve it. Why should we consider family ties for someone who doesn''t


    deserve respect?" Abigail retorted.


    Scarlett and Lawrence looked at her without saying a word.


    Abigail''s viewpoint was based on reason.


    When they dealt with Vincent and Molly, emotions couldn''t be used anymore.


    "Indeed, you were raised by outsiders. You don''t care about family ties at all," Vincent mocked.


    "The reason I''m doing this now is that I care about my parents'' family ties. Otherwise, I wouldn''t even


    bother with the Pearsons'' affairs," Abigail coldly countered. In the battle of words, she didn''t want to


    lose.


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    Moral ckmail wouldn''t work on her, and her words immediately struck a chord with Lawrence and


    Scarlett.


    Lawrence made up his mind and looked at Vincent and Molly with a cold gaze. "You can have the


    money, but don''t even think about dividing the shares. Even if I die in the future, I still want to have an


    exnation for my father! Moreover, everyone knows how my father had a stroke."


    Since Abigail said so, he chose to stand by his daughter''s side.


    Molly couldn''t believe it. "Are you serious, Lawrence? You only n to give us money and not divide


    the shares?!"


    "Yes, I took over the family business in college, and now it has been a few years since my son took


    over. We, the Pearson Family, have worked hard for so many years. Why should we divide the shares


    just because you say so? How do you calcte your contributionpared to ours?!" Since their


    rtionship had fallen apart, there was nothing more to say.


    Molly took a deep breath and stared at Lawrence. "This is treason!"


    "Your words mean nothing today. You chose this path yourself. You can choose thew to protect your


    rights, and you will have to pay whatever amount is determined. As for the others, you won''t be getting


    any shares as well, and it''s easy to eliminate you if I want to." Lawrence raised his chin and said to


    everyone.


    He had his daughter''s support, so he wasn''t afraid.


    The rtives had nothing to say. When it came to falling apart and disregarding emotions, the one with


    the most shares was the decision-maker. Anyone could be kicked out of the Pearsons'' business


    because of their dissatisfaction.


    Molly pointed at Lawrence but couldn''t find the words to speak. After a moment, she clutched her chest


    and fell onto the couch.


    When he tried to go forward to help, Abigail immediately stopped him. "Don''t go!"


    Scarlett hesitated for a moment before she dialed 911 on her phone.


    Vincent pretended to care and went forward to support Molly as he shouted, "Mom!"


    The others also approached to see what was happening and realized something was wrong. They


    pushed and shoved to leave.


    "Don''t leave! Everyone is involved in today''s matter. Since we are here to divide the family assets,


    everyone should contribute to Molly''s hospital expenses. Otherwise, how can you justify the money you


    spent on flying all the way here?" Abigail sneered.


    People who had no connection with the Pearsons dared toe and demand shares. It was clear that


    they were taking advantage of Lawrence and his wife''s gentle nature.


    "We were wrong in this matter. We apologize to you. Can you let us go? We promise we will never


    "Yes, we were deceived too!"


    After they spoke, they quickly ran outside.


    The room fell silent, and Abigail sat on another couch as she coldly watched Molly gasping for breath


    on the couch.


    Lawrence struggled internally. He felt that this was wrong, but he also resented Molly''s favoritism.


    An ambnce quickly arrived and took Molly away.


    "The Pearsons may face negative news next, but I don''t think we have anything to fear," Sean said to


    the downcast Lawrence and Scarlett.


    Lawrence looked at him for a long time before he asked, "Is what we''re doing really right?"

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    Sean nced at Abigail.


    Abigail looked at Lawrence and said softly, "You may think I''m heartless, but let me tell you, many


    children from dysfunctional families have parents like mine. Cutting ties is the only way to make


    yourself morefortable."


    She didn''t hold onto those outdated beliefs, as she only believed in one thing. "If you treat me well, I''ll


    treat you well; if you treat me poorly, don''t expect me to show any mercy."


    Emotions were meant to be reciprocal, so why should one side endure the pain and ept moral


    constraints? And why should the one who hurt others be exempt from moral condemnation just


    because they have no shame?


    What kind of logic was that?


    "Life may seem long, but it''s actually short. It''s most important to be good to yourself," Abigail


    continued.


    "I know. I will ovee this hurdle," Lawrence said warmly as he looked at Abigail. "Thank you, Abby. I


    wouldn''t have been able to hold on without you today."


    "Have you eaten yet?" Abigail''s voice softened.


    "Not yet..." Lawrence replied. Their house was in a mess, and their long-time housekeeper had left


    today because she couldn''t bear it anymore.


    They came back from work to find an empty house with nothing prepared for dinner, and then Molly


    showed up with a group of people who caused a scene.


    Abigail looked at Sean.


    "I''m a decent cook. If you and Mrs. Pearson don''t mind, I can show you what I can do," Sean said as


    he rolled up his sleeves.


    "Forget it, we''ll just order takeout. You just arrived today, and you must be tired." Lawrence shook his


    head.


    "I''m not tired," Sean immediately replied.


    Today, Lawrence''s words made him feel guilty. He felt guilty toward Abigail, and he thought that no


    matter how good he was to her now, it couldn''t make up for the past hurt.


    "Let him give it a try," she said with a smile. It was the first time she had shown such an expression at


    home.


    Lawrence and Scarlett could only agree.


    Abigail followed Sean into the kitchen and asked, "Are you okay? You look tired."


    "What''s the big deal about cooking a meal? You can go and sit outside." Sean pushed her out of the


    kitchen.


    "I can help, too," Abigail said.


    "I only remember your kitchen mishap. I don''t know if you can be of any help," he said helplessly as he


    looked at her.


    Abigail felt a bit embarrassed when she thought about the time she identally knocked over a pot in


    the kitchen.


    "Alright, then I''ll leave the kitchen to you."


    Sean nodded.


    Abigail returned to the living room and saw Lawrence and Scarlett quietly wiping away their tears. She


    walked over and handed them tissues.


    The pain that parents bring to their children is only known by the children themselves.


    Lawrence took the tissues and looked at Abigail with embarrassment. "I made you witness a joke."


    "This is not a joke. No matter how old a person is, the bond between parents will never change. Which


    child doesn''t want their parents to love them forever?" Abigail said gently.


    When he heard this, Lawrence''s eyes became even redder.


    Scarlett held him tightly. "It''s okay¡­"


    While they were talking, they heard the sound of tes breaking in the kitchen. Lawrence and Scarlett


    hurriedly looked over.


    "I''ll go check it out." Abigail immediately turned and walked toward the kitchen.


    Sean was already squatting on the floor as he picked up the broken pieces.


    Abigail walked up to him and asked worriedly, "What happened?"


    "I identally broke it," he replied.


    She had seen him cook many times, and he had never been like this before, so she frowned and


    looked at Sean. "Let me help you."


    "It''s fine; you don''t have to worry about me," Sean continued.


    Abigail noticed that his face was a bit pale. She stopped talking and started picking up the pieces for


    him.


    The moment Sean stood up, everything went ck before his eyes. If Abigail hadn''t thrown away the


    broken pieces and held onto him, he would have fallen.


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    "What''s wrong with you?" Abigail asked as she held Sean.


    It took Sean a while to react. He smiled bitterly and leaned against Abigail. "I don''t know. I felt dizzy and


    lightheaded suddenly. I''ll go to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow."


    Abigail guessed that it was probably because he was seriously injured in the Golden Triangle and was


    left with some aftereffects.


    The two of them finished cooking together, and Sean was already too tired to stay awake.


    Abigail nced at him and couldn''t help but say, "Would you consider taking a nap first and eating after


    you''ve rested?"


    Sean simplyy down on the couch. "I think it''s better for me to take a nap."


    He indeed felt like his body weighed a thousand pounds, and something was definitely not right.


    Hey down and immediately fell asleep.


    Abigail stood beside the couch as she looked at the exhaustion on his face and suddenly understood


    that Sean was no longer the same as before. His body had suffered severe injuries in the Golden


    Triangle.


    "Abby, let''s eat first," Scarlett whispered.


    Abigail returned to the dining table but couldn''t eat much.


    "Sean''s body is not as strong as before, right?" Lawrence asked Abigail in a low voice.


    She nodded. "Yes, it seems so. We''ll have to go to the hospital for a detailed examination."


    "I shouldn''t have said those words today. He has done so much for you and Luna, yet I hurt him with


    my thoughtless remarks." Lawrence regretted his emotional outburst today as he realized how


    inappropriate and hurtful his words were.

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    Chapter 633 The Price of Fate


    Abigail sensed that Sean genuinely cared about her. His words today were his way of making amends


    for what he had done to her. Turning to Lawrence, she said, "Never mind about it. Words that have


    been spoken cannot be taken back."


    Her main concern now was Sean. Despite not feeling well, he hade to Capitalis with her. Was it


    finally time to paradigm him?


    Lawrence was guilty in his heart as Scarlett continued serving dishes to Abigail and him. This meal


    moved him deeply because it was prepared by his son-inw and daughter.


    After finishing the meal, Abigail sat next to Sean, furrowing her brows as she looked at him. Only after


    he had slept for a full two hours did he wake up.


    "How are you feeling?" Abigail immediately asked.


    Sean felt much better, sitting up and letting out a breath. "I feel much better. I think I was just tired."


    "Let''s eat. I''ll heat the food for you in the kitchen," Abigail offered.


    "Okay." Sean nodded.


    While he ate, Abigail kept her gaze fixed on him. "What''s wrong? You''re making me shy," Sean said,


    putting his fork and knife down and looking at her with a puzzled expression.


    "What''s wrong with your body?" she asked. Although she had seen his medical records, she now


    doubted their authenticity. After all, he was such a strong person that even if something serious had


    happened, he wouldn''t easily let others know.


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    "I didn''t hide anything from you this time," he assured her. She had always been aware of his condition.


    Furrowing her brows, she murmured, "Let''s go to the hospital tomorrow and get a check-up."


    Sean nodded as he was also afraid that something might go wrong and that Abigail would end up with


    Eric.


    "Stay here tonight. There are many empty rooms here, and my mom has already prepared one for


    you," Abigail said in a gentle tone, looking into his eyes.


    Sean responded with an "oh." Unfortunately for him, it wasn''t the same room as hers. Early the next


    morning, Abigail took him to the hospital for aprehensive examination, and after a busy morning,


    she finally received the results.


    The doctor called her into the office alone and looked at Sean''s test results. The doctor''s expression


    turned serious. "Has he suffered a very serious injury before?"


    "Yes, and it was so severe that he almost died," Abigail replied honestly.


    The doctor nodded. "His physical condition is not optimistic, and it''s likely that he won''t live for long."


    "W-What do you mean?" Abigail felt as if she had been struck by lightning.


    "He has suffered severe internal damage. Even though he''s recovered now, the damage is done.


    ording to the examination, his organs are slowly deteriorating, and he is also under high stress. If


    this continues, he will die before he reaches forty," the doctor exined slowly.


    Abigail''s heart tightened, and she tightly clenched her clothes with her hands. "Is there no way to treat


    this?"


    "Less exertion and more rest. At most, he can live until his fifties or sixties," the doctor said, writing her


    a prescription. "You must continue taking this traditional medicine prescription. You can make it into


    pills, but the effect won''t be as good as brewing it yourself."


    Tears welled up in Abigail''s eyes, and she couldn''t help but ask, "Isn''t there a better solution?"


    "There isn''t. His internal organs are slowly failing, and this is irreversible. He is still young now, so


    exercise more, eat better, avoid exertion, and he will be fine. Living until his fifties or sixties is already


    enough. Oh, and remember to keep warm in the winter. His body is not resistant to cold," the doctor


    advised and handed the prescription to her.


    Abigail took the prescription, and in her heart, she sneered, Living until his fifties or sixties won''t be


    enough! She left the doctor''s office and saw Sean talking on the phone at the end of the corridor.


    A mix of emotions surged within her. Based on their current living conditions, it wasmon to live


    until their seventies or eighties, but his own life expectancy was in his fifties or sixties.


    When Sean saw her, he immediately hung up the phone. Abigail walked up to him and handed him the


    results, remaining silent. After he finished reading, he smiled and said, "It seems like there''s no major


    issue."


    "No major issue?!" she eximed, her eyes turning red.


    Putting away the diagnosis results, he pondered for a moment. "There''s still a long time. It''s already


    enough."


    Abigail frowned, trying hard to control her tears. "If¡­ we really have a child within two years, do you


    n to leave so soon?"


    "I will do my best to live longer, but you know¡­ life, aging, illness, and death are naturalws. We have


    to ept thesews." Smiling, he held her hand. "If we have children, I will raise them well and help


    them calmly ept the loss of loved ones." Abigail wanted to say something else, but he raised his


    hand to stop her. "Isn''t it too early to talk about this now? I''m not even thirty yet, and I have at least


    thirty more years. In these thirty years, we can do many things together. That''s enough."


    "The matter you mentionedst night, I want to tell you that I actually stopped caring about it a long


    time ago." Abigail looked at him, her gaze calm.


    Sean raised an eyebrow. "What? I said a lotst night."


    "Are you pretending again?" Abigail grumbled, displeased.

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    Chapter 634 Desperate Measures


    The smile on Sean''s lips gradually faded. "Even if you don''t care, I won''t easily forgive myself. What


    happened between you and me, and me saving Luna from the Golden Triangle, are two separate


    matters," he said.


    His words made Abigail feel a little embarrassed, and after obtaining the medicine, she took him home.


    The Pearsons had hired a new servant, but she didn''t trust them and went to the kitchen to prepare the


    medicine for Sean herself.


    When Sean heard that he had to take these medicines for a long time, he couldn''t believe it. "Won''t I


    get poisoned if I take too much medicine?"


    "You''ll need to see a doctorter. Just take one course of treatment for now," Abigail said seriously,


    sitting in front of the pot.


    Sean nodded. He wasn''t afraid of taking medicine, but the taste was a bit unpleasant. "Do you fear that


    I will die?" he suddenly asked.


    Abigail looked at the mist rising from the pot and spoke calmly, "If you die, I will feel guilty for the rest of


    my life."


    Sean sighed. "I wish you would say that you fear my death because you love me."


    Pursing her lips, Abigail remained silent, not expecting him to say these things. Sean turned and went


    back to the living room. Just as hey down on the couch, Vincent and Martha rushed in. "How dare


    you stay here?! Where is Abigail?!"


    Sean looked at them coldly. "Is Molly critically ill and almost dying?"


    Vincent was furious. "Are you even human?"


    "Am I a monster if not human?" Sean snapped nonchntly.


    Abigail came out of the kitchen and stared at Martha and Vincent with a cold expression. "What''s going


    on?"


    "You''ve made Old Mrs. Pearson seriously ill with anger, and you''re asking why?" Martha used her


    as soon as she spoke.


    "So what?" Abigail calmly retorted. Before she could continue, arge group of reporters rushed in and


    started taking pictures of her face.


    "na, is it true that you were disrespectful to an octogenarian for the sake of the inheritance?"


    "Did Sean Graham mean his words? Why would you treat your grandmother like this?"


    "na, can you exin why the Old Mrs. Pearson became seriously ill and was hospitalized after you


    returned home?"


    Facing the reporters, Abigail showed no signs of panic on her face. She looked at the camera and said


    to the surrounding servants, "What are you all standing around for? Get rid of these uninvited people."


    After speaking, she turned and walked toward the kitchen.


    At this moment, Martha suddenly shouted angrily, "You''ve driven your grandmother to the hospital.


    Don''t you feel any guilt?"


    "Grandmother? My grandmother''sst name is Quinn. How many times do you want me to say it?"


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    Abigail looked at Martha. "Instead of trying to tarnish my reputation by having these low-ss media


    intrude into my home, you should think about what to do about your fraudulent activities."


    She knew that there must be reporters among them who were live-streaming. All things said, if she just


    brought up their fraudulent activities, it would be enough to prevent them from gaining the upper hand.


    "The nonsense you''re spouting is useless. You''re just making excuses to justify your actions!" Martha


    continued.


    Abigail glowered at her with indifference in her eyes. "If you don''t know about the annual reports of


    L.Moon and Fairy Meadow, you can look them up online. Based on the monthly taxes paid by these


    twopanies, you can calcte how much I earn and then talk about me coveting the Pearsons''


    wealth."


    Sean chuckled from the side. "Exactly, is the Pearsons'' unnoticeable wealth worth fighting over?"


    The Pearsons'' estate was massive, but there were many people sharing the dividends.


    In contrast, how many people were sharing the money earned by Abigail''s L.Moon and Fairy Meadow?


    The money she ultimately received was split equally between her and Luna. Not to mention, she had


    her own media ount that was also making money, so the Pearsons'' money wasn''t much.


    "Would anyonein about having too much money?!" Martha asked again.


    Abigail replied, "Of course not, but I only make money with a clear conscience, unlike you, who make


    money by any means necessary."


    "If you don''t leave now, we''ll call the police." Suddenly, Sean''s face turned cold.


    While Abigail walked into the kitchen, the group of reporters were escorted out by the servants. Vincent


    didn''t expect that Abigail wouldn''t care even in this situation. Didn''t she consider her reputation as


    na?


    In the live broadcast room, many people were watching this spectacle.


    ''There have been rumors for a long time that Vincent Pearson is involved in scams and has even been


    taken to the police station, right?''


    ''Isn''t Kelly Hagl the fraudster who got caught? The Pearsons are chaotic. Will na dare to take the


    Pearsons'' wealth even if they offer it to her?''


    ''These low-level tricks are trying to smear our Queen na, but they don''t even know their own weight.


    It''s hrious. na doesn''t even give two hoots about them. So many media outlets couldn''t dig up any


    dirt, but these two could?''


    Vincent read thements in the live chat, his face turning dark. When the reporters were all escorted


    out, he abruptly put away his phone and looked at Abigail. "Don''t think that you can be smug for long. If


    anything happens to my mother, I will sue you."


    "Sure," Sean chimed in. "Be our guest." It would be interesting if he sued them. Not only would it take a


    long time, but it would also be a distraction; Vincent was nning to go abroad, so he didn''t have time


    to spend on them.


    However, what Sean cared about more was how to make Vincent anxious to leave the country as soon


    as possible so he could immediately block his way.

 Chapter 635 Taking Medicine Properly

    Chapter 635 Taking Medicine Properly


    To Sean, Vincent and Martha''s actions now seemed like desperate measures. Having suffered


    repeated defeats, they had resorted to such underhanded tactics to deal with Abigail.


    After they left, Sean went to the kitchen with Abigail. He sniffed the scent of traditional medicine and


    wrinkled his nose. "This smell is really unpleasant. I drank it once when I was a child, and it was so


    bitter that I almost vomited."


    "If you''re so delicate, I really dare not marry you," Abigail said calmly as she looked at the pot of


    medicine.


    Sean could only sigh at her words. "I will take the medicine properly."


    In the evening, when Lawrence and Scarlett returned, Sean had already gone back to his ce. At the


    dining table, Lawrence asked Abigail, "How did the examination go today?"


    "Not very well," Abigail replied. She didn''t want to say too much in case Luna felt guilty when she found


    out. Furthermore, she knew that Sean also didn''t want Luna to feel guilty about this matter.


    "What do you mean by ''not very well''?" Scarlett asked gently, but Abigail couldn''t decide if she should


    tell them.


    Seeing her hesitant expression, Lawrence sensed that the situation might be serious. "Tell us, and if we


    can''t solve it, we''ll find a way together," Lawrence said lovingly as he looked at her.


    Abigail looked at him and answered, "The doctor said that his internal organs had been severely


    damaged from his previous injuries in the Golden Triangle. The functions of his organs are declining,


    and he may live for a maximum of sixty years."


    Lawrence turned to Scarlett, who immediately held Abigail''s hand. "Don''t worry. When I''m free, I''ll help


    you find a better doctor."


    "Okay." Abigail nodded. Since she didn''t know any famous or skilled doctors herself, she could only


    listen to Scarlett.


    After dinner, Lawrence called Josh home. "Do you want to tell him about Sean''s situation?" Lawrence


    asked Abigail''s opinion before Josh returned.


    Looking at him, she said, "What good does it do if we tell him? Besides, I think telling him will only add


    pressure to their conscience."


    Originally, if Sean hadn''t almost fainted for no reason, they wouldn''t have known about his health


    problems.


    "I just think he should know so that he can treat Sean better in the future," Lawrence said softly. After


    all, they would be a family in the future, and it was inevitable for family members to have


    disagreements. Should Josh have an argument with Sean about something, he should think about


    what he had done for Luna and give in.


    Abigail was quite conflicted as she didn''t know whether she should tell Josh about this matter or not.


    Based on her understanding of Sean, he definitely wouldn''t want her to tell the Pearsons, but since


    Lawrence and Scarlett had epted it, she felt that hiding it would only make them specte.


    "It''s okay to tell Josh, but he can''t tell Luna. It''s not that we want to hide it from her, but I feel like we''re


    not at that stage yet." Finally, Abigailpromised.


    Lawrence nodded. "I understand. You can trust Josh to handle it."


    As they were talking, Josh had already returned. "What''s going on?" he hurriedly asked as soon as he


    entered.


    Abigail handed Sean''s test results to him, and Josh looked confused, but he slowly understood after


    reading them. "Do we need to find a doctor for him?" He returned the results to her.


    Abigail frowned. "Not for now. Let''s see how he responds to traditional medicine first. Don''t tell Luna


    about this; it''s not her concern."


    "I know." Josh nodded.


    "And you can''t argue with him in the future. You have to be amodating in everything, understand?"


    Lawrence''s main goal was to have Josh treat Sean better in the future.


    "I understand, Dad." Lawrence looked at Abigail because now, he was more worried about her. After


    all, she was the one who would spend her life with Sean, and no one was more heartbroken than her


    right now.


    After Lawrence went upstairs, Josh looked at Abigail, wanting to say something but hesitating.


    "Just say it. Don''t act like this." Abigail felt that things weren''t that serious yet, and his behavior made


    her awkward.


    "Are you upset?" Josh asked softly. As Abigail always had a cold demeanor, it was hard for him to


    figure out what she was thinking.


    Abigail shrugged. "Being upset is useless. Many experiences have taught me that once something has


    happened, we should look forward. Dwelling in pain without any purpose won''t help." She had already


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    gotten used to moving forward in disappointment and sadness.


    For a moment, Josh didn''t know what to say and furrowed his brows. "Regardless, whatever you need


    in the future, I will always be there for you."


    "There probably won''t be such a time," Abigail replied.


    "No matter what, once I say this, it won''t change," Josh said. He hoped to do something to help her, but


    he felt powerless. Just like her, he couldn''t do anything.


    The weather slowly turned colder, and Sean spent his days taking medicine. Gradually, Abigail felt a


    faint smell of herbs on his body.


    The winter in Capitalis was freezing. One day, when Sean drove to L.Moon, his car had some problems


    due to heavy snow, so he took a cab and started coughing.


    "Let''s go to the hospital," Abigail said nervously when she saw him coughing.

 Chapter 636 Spring Always Comes

    Chapter 636 Spring Always Comes


    Sean chuckled, but hisughter quickly turned into a cough.


    "You need toe with me to the hospital!" Abigail grabbed him and started leading him outside.


    "It''s so cold outside." Sean also realized that his condition was not optimistic. After only half an hour


    outside, he started coughing, something he never expected.


    "Just bear with the cold for a while. I''ll turn on the heater once we get in the car." Abigail''s tone


    softened, and she no longer wanted to argue with him.


    Sean felt that she was trying tofort him, and his mood instantly improved. "Since you say so, I''ll go


    to the hospital with you."


    Abigail''s lips twitched, and she wanted to say something, but in the end, she chose to keep it to herself.


    A thousand words couldn''tpare to him obediently going to the hospital.


    "The doctor said you can''t exert yourself anymore. As for your work¡­ Find someone to take over, and


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    you should step down." Abigail couldn''t help but tell him as they entered the elevator.


    "I''ll have Xavien get a check-up, too. I''m afraid he''s in the same condition as me." Sean meant that if


    Xavien''s health wasn''t good, then he couldn''t step down early.


    The Grahams only had him now, and he didn''t have a sessor. Even though he had a child with


    Abigail, he was only three years old and couldn''t be the sessor.


    Abigail looked at him, and her eyes had a hint of sorrow.


    "Xavien probably isn''t as serious as me, so don''t worry too much," Sean said with a smile again.


    Abigail bit her lip. "The Golden Triangle incident has caused too much damage to you."


    "No amount of damage canpare to a life. You have to understand that if I didn''t get involved, Luna


    would be dead. It''s like taking back a life from the hands of Hades. Let us live a few more years, and


    that''s enough, isn''t it?" Sean said, smiling.


    Abigail calmly looked at him, and after a long time, she finally said, "Did you almost die back then?"


    "Let''s not talk about the past." Sean was afraid that she would worry, so he thought it was better not to


    mention it. He was content with his current situation.


    "Sean Graham, I want to know!" Abigail burst out.


    "You have to know; it was chaotic over there. Anyone who went would have almost died, except for


    Vincent Pearson." He couldn''t tell her about his situation back then. "If I had to do it again, I wouldn''t


    have the courage to do it. Do you believe me?" His eyes were filled with a smile that she had never had


    before, and she thought, So, it turns out he can smile so beautifully.


    At the hospital, after examining Sean, the doctor frowned deeply. "How is it that his age and physical


    condition don''t match at all? Did he suffer serious injuries before?"


    "Well¡­" Abigail replied again.


    The doctor looked at Sean with surprise. "It doesn''t look like ordinary injuries. His internal organs have


    such poor resilience. Make sure to keep warm this winter, or it could be fatal."


    Abigail couldn''t believe what she was hearing. "Are you joking?"


    "As a doctor, would I joke with you? His condition is extremely serious. A minor cold could take him


    away. If you don''t believe me, go to another hospital for a second opinion." The doctor''s attitude


    towards Abigail was poor. If she didn''t trust him, why did shee to the hospital?


    Sean pulled Abigail closer to him and coldly looked at the doctor. "If you speak nicely to her, she''ll


    believe you, right? Besides, I look perfectly fine. Do you think a normal person will believe that I''m


    suddenly going to die?"


    "Doesn''t she know about your injuries?" the doctor asked in surprise.


    Abigail pursed her lips, and after a moment, she said, "I just can''t believe it. He has been taking


    medication for almost a month."


    "Thank goodness you''ve been taking medication. Otherwise, you would be coughing up blood by now.


    His condition is very dangerous because his physical condition is already poor, and the functions of his


    organs are slowly deteriorating. Any kind of illness could be fatal for him, you know?" After saying this,


    the doctor thought for a moment but decided not to write anything down. "Go home and focus on


    nourishing yourself. Don''t go out if you don''t have to. Various infectious diseases are rampant in winter,


    and the lower the temperature, the stronger those diseases be. Do you understand what I mean?"


    After giving them this advice, the doctor asked them to leave.


    Abigail held Sean''s examination results and couldn''t ept the oue for a long time.


    "It''s okay. I''ll take good care of myself. Once springes, everything will be fine," Sean said to her.


    She looked up at him. "I''ll find another doctor for you. Let''s go to another hospital and get a second


    opinion. Maybe the diagnosis was wrong?"


    "Okay." Sean didn''t refuse, knowing that she was the most unsettled right now.


    She had never sumbed to the arrangements of fate. Even if her situation was already very bad, she


    would find a way to treat him. After that, she brought him to another hospital, and the results of the


    examination were the same as the previous doctor''s.


    "How did you sustain such a severe injury? It''s already serious when an organ''s function deteriorates,


    but to have it affect the entire body¡­ You need to be cautious every year as the temperature drops,"


    said the old doctor, his eyes filled with sympathy as he looked at Sean.

 Chapter 637 Lets Break Up

    Chapter 637 Let''s Break Up


    Sean was too young, and the situation was serious.


    His situation was indeed disheartening.


    When Abigail came out of the hospital, she got into the car with Sean, but the car didn''t start for a long


    time.


    Sean hesitated on whether to speak up or not. He gazed at the gloomy sky outside, lost in thought.


    From then on, he had to live cautiously every year, dealing with not only the troubles brought by the


    cold but also various illnesses. This meant that he couldn''t afford to get sick. Once he fell ill, it would be


    easy for him to lose his life.


    "You should go back to Pendorf. The winters in Pendorf are not very cold, and it won''t be so difficult for


    you¡­" Abigail said, biting her lip hard as she started the engine.


    Sean nodded.


    Abigail drove while silently shedding tears.


    She always felt that her rtionship with Sean was both deep and shallow. They had been married for


    three years and liked each other, but because they were not honest with each other, the three years


    were in vain, ultimately leading to a divorce.


    Just when they finally got together, Sean''s health deteriorated.


    From now on, he couldn''t live as he pleased. He was worried that he would die at any moment, just like


    a cancer patient, not knowing when the disease would take his life.


    "I''ve thought about it. Let''s not be together anymore. I will go back to Pendorf and break off the


    engagement with the Pearsons." When the car stopped in the parking lot, Sean suddenly spoke to


    Abigail.


    Abigail turned her head to look at him. "Why?"


    He leaned back in his seat and looked at her with a helpless look in his eyes. "Because I''ve realized


    that the consequences of not cherishing you are very serious. I must bear the consequences of losing


    you forever."


    "We promised Grandma¡­" Abigail said.


    "Abigail, I don''t want to hold you back. Even if we get married and have children, what''s the point? I''m


    afraid that I might die at any moment, leaving you a widow and the child without a father," Sean


    muttered with a bitter smile.


    "Are you abandoning me?!" Abigail became angry as she shouted, "We agreed to date for two years,


    and if everything went smoothly during these two years, we would get married. And now you''re giving


    up on me?!"


    "I have gone all out for love, and to make you forgive me, I didn''t even hesitate to go to the Golden


    Triangle. But at this moment, I really want to step back." Sean finished speaking and furrowed his


    brows, lowering his gaze.


    Abigail could still choose Eric or someone else. They were healthy and could apany her to the


    end of her life.


    Sean, however, couldn''t. Some people, once they lose something, might have to lose it for the rest of


    their lives.


    Abigail''s eyes were red, and she sobbed softly. "What are you going to do, then? Retreat? Sean


    Graham, if I had known you were a coward, I wouldn''t have fallen in love with you. You''re just a jerk!"


    After saying that, she opened the car door and left.


    Sean immediately followed and exited the car, hurriedly catching up with Abigail.


    Inside the elevator, Sean coughed again.


    Abigail looked at him, her eyes red. However, no tears fell.


    "Don''t be angry. We can still be friends," Seanmented. He nned to give up on Abigail. It was not


    on a whim but because he considered the future.


    What if he was short-lived, and he was gone this winter or next year? Without getting married or having


    children, Abigail still had many choices. Giving up was difficult, but Sean understood that the deeper


    one loved someone, the more they had to let go and consider their future.


    What he regretted now was that Abigail found out about his condition.


    If he directly told Abigail about the breakup, she would only hate him.


    If he waited until she got married and had children, she would slowly forget about him.


    Abigail returned to the office, her mind gradually calming down. She sat in front of her desk and looked


    at Sean, saying, "You can be friends if you want, but think it through. If you give up this time, there''s no


    possibility of reconciliation."


    Sean hadn''t spoken yet, and she continued, "I''ve always been heartless and indifferent. Once I''m


    abandoned, I won''t even look at the other person again. Because you have disappointed me countless


    times, once you make a decision, I won''t have any expectations of you anymore."


    Her words deeply touched Sean''s heart, and he stared at Abigail without speaking for a long time.


    "Think it through. I''ll talk to Luna on L.Moon''s side and apany you back to Pendorf. I''ll find a


    doctor for you," Abigail continued. "If you''re not ready to take risks with the person you love, I won''t


    force you. When you''ve made up your mind, we can have a peaceful breakup, okay?"


    In the face of Abigail''s bravery, rationality, and even maturity in treating their rtionship, Sean felt a


    strong sense of reluctance and attachment.


    How could he bear to let someone like her go? What if someone else didn''t treat her as well and bullied


    her?


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    Meanwhile, Abigail called Luna and asked her toe to the Pearsons for dinner that evening.


    Before it was time to leave work, Abigail took Sean home. The temperature dropped even lower after


    dark, and she was worried about his health.


    As soon as Sean returned to the Pearsons, he couldn''t stop coughing.


    Abigail brewed him some medicine while waiting for Luna and Josh toe back.


    Scarlett stood by Abigail''s side, listening to Sean''s coughing in the living room, her brows furrowed


    tightly.

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    Chapter 638 Marry Me Immediately


    Sean was in a dire situation. Ever since Abby returned, she had been silent and appeared deeply


    troubled.


    "The medicine is spilling out," Scarlett couldn''t help but remind Abigail, who was lost in thought.


    Abigail uncovered the lid and gazed at the medicine in the jar, entering another round of contemtion.


    "Abby, is his condition really that bad?" Scarlett couldn''t help but ask.


    Abigail looked at her. "He became like this after just a little breeze¡­ I thought it was simply due to the


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    harsh winter, but after today''s examination, I discovered that every time he falls ill from now on, it''s as if


    he''s facing death''s door."


    Upon hearing this, Scarlett couldn''t help but cover her mouth. "How did it be so severe?"


    "His organs are deteriorating, and his body is unable to fight against diseases," Abigail said softly. Even


    a minor cold was extremely dangerous for him. Abigail truly didn''t know what to do.


    Modern medicine was definitely not an option. The only hope she had now was traditional medicine.


    A sadness appeared on Scarlett''s face. "You go talk to him in the living room, and I''ll prepare the herbal


    medicine."


    "Don''t tell Luna about this. I asked her toe today mainly to discuss work handover," Abigail told


    Scarlett before intending to leave.


    Scarlett quickly held her back. "Where are you taking him? Will you be back to Capitalis?"


    "I''lle back, but it might take a long time," Abigail said gently.


    To be honest, she didn''t know how long this would take, but she would always find time toe back


    and check up on things.


    Scarlett nodded. She felt reluctant, but what good would reluctance do? Sean''s condition was so


    severe that Abigail had no choice but to leave Capitalis.


    Abigail arrived in the living room and just sat down when Luna and Josh returned.


    Luna still didn''t know about Sean''s condition, so when she heard him coughing, she couldn''t help but


    ask, "Couldn''t adapt to the winter in Capitalis, and you caught a cold instead?"


    "Yeah, the car broke down, and I caught a cold while waiting outside," Sean immediately answered her.


    His quick response surprised Luna a bit. After all, Sean used to be very aloof. If someone answered for


    him, he would never be so eager to speak.


    After Sean finished speaking, he coughed twice more.


    "I''ll apany him back home tomorrow. It might take a long time toe back to Capitalis. I''ll have


    to rely on you and Josh here at L.Moon. I''ll try to provide the design drawings, but for the appointments


    with the celebrities, you''ll have to wait for my response before epting," Abigail straightforwardly told


    Luna.


    Luna looked at her and blinked. "Are you that busy? Or did something happen with Grandma?"


    "No, it''s just that Grandma is getting older. I wanted to fly her over, but she didn''t want to. She said her


    health wasn''t good, so I n to go back and apany her," Abigail said gently.


    As she said this, she suddenly realized that her loved ones were getting old and could leave her at any


    time. Sean''s health issues might also be the same.


    A sense of sadness and helplessness welled up in her heart.


    Even though she now had parents who loved her and Josh, the future was still uncertain for the people


    she was close to and loved the most.


    "I see. Well, I''ve rested enough. You should go home and rest well. When Grandma is able to fly, bring


    her over for a visit," Luna said.


    Abigail nodded gently.


    Sean was called to the kitchen to take his medicine, and Luna secretly approached Abigail and


    whispered, "Has he been sick for a long time? Why does he smell so strongly of medicine?"


    Abigail suddenly didn''t know what to say.


    "Maybe he just took some herbal medicine today, that''s why." Josh intervened for Abigail, "After all,


    herbal medicine has a strong smell."


    "Oh." Luna still found it strange. If it is a cough, won''t it be faster to take modern medicine?


    But she didn''t ask further.


    After taking his medicine, Sean was sent to his room by Abigail after dinner.


    There was heating in the house, but Abigail still worried about him. "Is the temperature warm enough?


    Did you take your cold medicine?"


    "I did," Sean replied.


    Abigail stood by the bed even after he got under the covers, reluctant to leave.


    "It''s okay. Go to sleep." Sean felt that Abigail was overly concerned. His cold would definitely get better.


    "Okay¡­" Abigail answered, but she didn''t leave immediately.


    Seeing her staring at him, Sean couldn''t help but smile.


    He got out of bed, held her hand, and said, "If you''re so concerned, I won''t be able to break up with


    you. How about you marry me right away?"


    "Are you serious?" Abigail asked him calmly.


    Sean let go of her hand, leaned back on the bed, and coughed. "Of course, I''m serious, but I still think


    we should consider it carefully."


    Abigail nodded and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at him. "You rarely go to bed early. Now is the


    time to develop the habit of going to bed and waking up early."


    In the past, Sean was busy with work and usually sleptte. Working overtime untilte at night was a


    As for staying upte, it had be a habit for him.


    Sean didn''t know if it was because of the medicine he took, but after chatting with Abigail for a while,


    he gradually became drowsy.


    It was not even 9 p.m., and he had fallen asleep.


    Only then did Abigail realize that Sean''s health had really deteriorated.


    And it wasn''t just a coincidence that he almost fainted in the kitchenst time, but rather a result of his


    deteriorating health. He has been working intensively, constantly going back and forth between two


    ces, and his body finally couldn''t bear it and broke down.

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    Chapter 639 Afraid He Will Leave


    Abigail sat for a while before returning to her room.


    In the middle of the night, Abigail heard Sean coughing incessantly in the next room, so she


    immediately got up and went to check on him.


    He was coughing severely, his face wrinkled. His skin had turned red. It was obvious that he had a high


    fever.


    Abigail walked to his bedside and touched his burning hot cheek.


    "I''ll call the family doctor," she said while quickly pouring some water for him.


    Sean coughed, feeling a sharp pain in his chest as if it was being torn apart. He didn''t expect that the


    injury in the Golden Triangle would have such serious consequences for him.


    While making a call to the family doctor, Abigail poured water for Sean.


    "Yes, he''s coughing severely and has a high fever. His physical condition is very, very poor. When you


    bring the medicine, please be careful. He has had previous injuries, and his internal organs are slowly


    deteriorating." Abigail spoke calmly, but her voice couldn''t help but tremble slightly.


    When she came back with the water cup, her eyes were already red.


    After drinking the water, Sean felt a little better, but the corners of his eyes were also red.


    Looking at Abigail''s expression, he felt that he couldn''t burden her any further. Tonight''s cough almost


    took half of his life.


    He felt so ufortable that he wished he could just faint.


    But he couldn''t ask Abigail to give up on him now. With her eyes red, he felt ufortable, too.


    "I''m sorry¡­" Sean suddenly said hoarsely.


    "Why are you apologizing?" A reddened-eyed Abigail still tried to be strong.


    "For making you worry," Sean said softly.


    Abigail tucked him under the covers and then reached into the nket, tightly holding his hand. "Sean,


    there''s nothing to worry about. You should know that if we really are together, there will be many


    difficulties in the future that we need to face together."


    Sean nodded before he started coughing again.


    His lungs felt like they were about to explode.


    Abigail watched him in pain but couldn''t do anything to help.


    Half an hourter, the doctor finally arrived. He first gave Sean a fever-reducing medicine and then a


    powerful cough suppressant. After examining him, the doctor told Abigail, "The situation is not


    optimistic. We should take him to the hospital."


    "Will it help to take him to the hospital?" Abigail asked.


    "The hospital has an oxygen machine. He will be short of breath with such severe coughing, and he


    needs to have a blood test. His body condition is weak, and even his cells have a weak ability to fight


    against viruses. We can only go to the hospital. Do you understand?" The doctor exined to Abigail.


    And so, Abigail had to drive Sean to the hospital overnight.


    After Sean got his blood tested, the doctor quickly put an oxygen mask on him and started an IV drip.


    Abigail copsed on the ground outside the ward alone, tears falling to the ground one by one.


    It was only when the possibility of losing someone arose that she realized she should have been kinder


    to Sean. However, what good was regret?


    The fact was, they always hurt each other.


    "Sean, if you survive this, I promise I won''t get angry with you anymore¡­" she whispered, feeling


    utterly powerless.


    Soon, Lawrence and Scarlett also arrived.


    Lawrence pulled Abigail, who was sitting on the ground, up and held her pale, tear-streaked face,


    saying gently, "It''s okay, Abby. Your mom and I are looking for the best doctor. Don''t be afraid. He''ll be


    fine."


    Abigail''s eyes were a little swollen. "It was just a little cold¡­ What about the future?"


    Scarlett hugged Abigail and whispered, "Abby, there will be a way in the future too. He can''t bear to


    leave you. He won''t go easily."


    "I just didn''t expect the situation to be so serious¡­ I thought, at worst, it would be a high fever that


    would be difficult to recover from. I didn''t expect him to end up in the hospital!" Abigail cried.


    She could fight back when someone bullied her, and he could excel in design, but seeing Sean


    suffering from a cold like this¡­ She felt helpless and in pain.


    "Abby¡­" Scarlett also started crying. Even her strong daughter was so desperate, and she was


    Lawrence patted Abigail''s shoulder. "Sean is still in the ward. You won''t do him any good by crying


    now."


    Abigail tightly pursed her lips and wiped away her tears. "You''re right¡­"


    "Abby, I talked to the hospital and got you a bed. You can stay with him tonight. Your mom and I will be


    outside. If his condition stabilizes by tomorrow morning and there''s nothing serious, please go back


    and rest, okay?" Lawrence also gently wiped Abigail''s tears.


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    Abigail sniffed and nodded gently. "Okay."


    "Everything will be okay. With us here, you don''t have to face all this alone in the future." Lawrence


    touched her hair gently.


    Scarlett held her hand, her eyes red. "Abby, even though I''m useless, I will learn how to use food


    therapy. His health is weak, so we''ll use food therapy to help him recover. If one year is not enough, I


    will do it for two years. If two years are not enough, I will do it for ten years. As long as I am alive, I''ll


    help him. Don''t cry. My heart will break if you cry."


    Listening to their words, Abigail felt even more distressed.


    She frowned, tears streaming down her face. Finally, she embraced Scarlett and threw herself into


    Lawrence''s arms.


    "Dad¡­ Mom¡­ I''m so scared. I''m afraid he''ll just leave like this¡­" Abigail cried, pouring out her


    grievances to them.

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    Chapter 640 Unable to Sleep


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    your voices down at night."


    "Okay, doctor. We''ll go into the ward," Lawrence said as he hugged Abigail and led her inside.


    As Abigail entered, she looked at Sean with teary eyes.


    Lawrence approached Sean and touched his face, feeling the heat radiating from it.


    "Go to sleep, Abby. You need to take care of him when you''re in good health, hmm?" Scarlett


    persuaded Abigail. She knew that neither she nor Lawrence could take care of Sean for a long time,


    and Abigail wouldn''t allow it.


    Abigail was naturally stubborn. Sean probably had no other way to recover except with her personal


    care, especially considering Luna''s condition.


    Abigail was indeed very tired. Her parents coaxed her to lie down, and she soon fell asleep.


    Lawrence and Scarlett closed the ward door and moved away a bit, sighing in unison.


    "Finding a reputable traditional medicine doctor might be more reliable. I remember there is a well-


    known traditional medicine doctor in Kelra. I''ll inquire about himter," Scarlett whispered to Lawrence.


    Lawrence frowned and said, "That famous traditional medicine doctor in Kelra has a close rtionship


    with Molly Watts from the Davidson Family. If we go to him, he will probably inform Molly. Then, we


    won''t be able to get treatment for Sean."


    "If that''s the case, let''s put Vincent aside. The child''s life is more important. We don''t need to think too


    much about our decision. As long as he can save Sean, the Pearsons can do whatever they want,"


    Scarlett said gently.


    They already owed Abigail a lot. It would be too cruel to let her watch Sean''s health deteriorate until he


    waspletely exhausted.


    "You''re right. Even if we have to beg on our knees, I will do it to save Sean." Lawrence nodded.


    If Molly used sparing Vincent as a threat, they would also make concessions.


    They could give up the house and the shares. Sean''s life was the most important thing.


    Meanwhile, Abigail couldn''t sleep at all. Sean''s asional unconscious cough made her tremble with


    fear.


    After daybreak, she still couldn''t fall asleep. Even during the most difficult times at work back then, she


    had never experienced insomnia like this.


    Looking at Sean lying in bed, she did not feel a hint of sleepiness. Her heart was filled with


    unprecedented confusion and pain.


    Lawrence and Scarlett came in with breakfast and saw Abigail sitting by the bedside, looking


    exhausted. They both felt distressed.


    "Abby, have breakfast first," Scarlett said.


    Abigail looked up and nced at the sky outside, her voice hoarse as she asked Scarlett, "Mom, what


    time is it?"


    "It''s 7:30 a.m.," Scarlett walked towards her, concern evident in her eyes.


    Abigail rubbed her face with her hand and stood up silently, making her way to the bathroom.


    Lawrence sighed helplessly as he opened the breakfast packaging and quietly said to Scarlett, "You


    stay at the hospital today. I''ll go find a traditional medicine doctor to help Abby get some rest."


    "Alright," Scarlett replied.


    After Abigail finished washing up and had breakfast, she fell asleep under Scarlett''sfort.


    ¡­


    Cameron quickly learned about Sean''s illness from Xavien.


    He heard it from Xavien because Sean was unable to work anymore, and Xavien temporarily took


    charge of Graham International.


    Cameron learned everything from Scarlett. He arrived outside the hospital, smoking incessantly.


    He couldn''t even handle Sean''s situation now.


    Everything seemed to be going in a positive direction, but the illness came so suddenly.


    After finishing his cigarette, he returned to the ward.


    Abigail woke up after a few hours of sleep. She stood beside the doctor, watching him examine Sean.


    After the doctor finished the examination, he spoke gently to Abigail, "Don''t worry too much. His


    condition is being well controlled. He should wake upter."


    "Okay. Thank you, doctor." Abigail nodded, still looking a bit lethargic andcking energy.


    After the doctor left, Cameron walked up to Abigail. He hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Don''t


    be too sad. Your dad has gone to see a traditional medicine doctor, and Xavien is secretly helping him


    find a doctor at a high price. There will definitely be a solution."


    Abigail furrowed her brows and said, "We shouldn''t have let hime to Capitalis in the first ce. He


    wasn''t fully recovered back then. If he had stayed at home, eating well, and taking care of himself, it


    wouldn''t have turned out like this."


    Cameron quicklyforted her, "Abigail, you''re wrong to say that. Even if he had stayed at home, he


    would have worked hard and pushed himself. At that time, none of us realized that he seemed fine, but


    his internal organs were already having problems."


    Abigail couldn''t find any more words to say. She felt choked up.


    Seeing her in pain and wanting to cry but unable to, Cameron also felt distressed.


    "You came here and left your own affairs behind?" Abigail did not know what to say and asked


    Cameron.


    "It''s fine for a day or two," he replied.


    Abigail nodded.


    Before Cameron could say anything else, the door to the ward was pushed open.


    Vincent and Martha walked in, their faces showing a hint of smugness as they saw Sean lying on the


    hospital bed.


    "Oh, why are you hospitalized?" Martha was the first to speak.


    In fact, they had already learned from Molly that Lawrence went to find Molly''s old friend, Sean. Upon


    hearing this, Molly inquired and found out that Sean had suddenly fallen seriously ill and was on the


    brink of death.


    And so, she shared this so-called good news with them.

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    Chapter 641 Is He Going to Die Young?


    Abigail stared coldly at Martha, her fists tightly clenched by her sides.


    Cameron gritted his teeth, his gaze icy as he stared at Vincent with hostility.


    Vincent looked at Abigail, a smile ying on his lips. "If Sean wakes up, tell him to quickly reveal Lily''s


    whereabouts so that Xavien can bring her back. Only then will Molly''s friend help him with his


    treatment."


    Martha looked at Abigail, her face filled with victorious delight. "By the way, Eric said that he is willing to


    marry Lily to help Sean out. You''ve lost."


    Abigail didn''t expect Sean''s illness to bring Eric misfortune as well.


    "Not only is Molly''s friend able to treat him, you know," Cameron said calmly, suppressing his anger.


    "Well, he did treat patients simr to Sean a few years back. Otherwise, why do you think Lawrence


    went to find him on Sean''s behalf? Also, why was Eric willing topromise himself for Sean?" Martha


    finished, exhaling lightly. "I told you, Sean''s pretense with his own body would have consequences."


    "Are you done talking? Get lost," Abigail said coldly, her voice calm.


    Cameron raised his fist, ready to strike them.


    Martha nced at Abigail. "His treatment cannot be dyed, for every day counts. Think about it."


    After they left, Abigail''s mood seemed to be in a terrible state.


    "It''s okay. They won''t be smug for long," Cameron reassured Abigail.


    "I''ll call Eric," Abigail said. There had to be another way. She couldn''t let Eric marry Lily, or the


    Davidson Family would truly be in trouble. She and Sean would owe him for the rest of their lives.


    She didn''t want to owe Eric any favors, and he had no obligation to help Sean either.


    "Okay," Cameron said and then went to call Kevin and the others.


    Upon seeing how they were exhausting all their connections, he didn''t believe they couldn''t find a


    second doctor to treat Sean.


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    Abigail dialed Eric''s number. Without giving him a chance to speak, she spoke first. "You don''t have to


    sacrifice your marriage for Sean. Also, why are Vincent and Martha so desperate to marry into your


    family? You probably know this better than anyone!"


    "Sean''s condition is so severe, though. We can''t just stand by and do nothing," Eric said.


    "Eric, there are many doctors in this world, and it doesn''t have to be him. We have connections and


    friends; we can work hard to make those connections work instead of bowing down to scoundrels like


    him! Do you know the consequences of the Davidson Family getting involved with them? Over billions


    of dors of dirty money will be moneyundered because of his coercion. This money represents the


    hard-earned ie of thousands of families, so even if... even if Sean''s final oue is not good, I


    cannot let this money beundered!" Abigail said, her eyes red.


    She was willing to remain unmarried for the rest of her life.


    If it really came to that, she hoped that Sean''s previous actions were worthwhile.


    At the very least, people with a conscience should not let Vincent get his hands on that dirty money.


    Eric fell silent, not speaking again.


    "Eric, behind Vincent is a ck industry chain. If you let dirty money like this getundered by such an


    industry because of Sean, you are not helping him. Instead, you''re dragging us all into eternal guilt,"


    Abigail continued.


    "I understand," Eric said softly.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail looked out the window.


    The weather today was just like her mood¡ªfoggy. It seemed like it was about to snow again.


    After a brief moment of confusion, her eyes gradually cleared; she would do everything in her power to


    save Sean. Even if the final oue was not good, she would never bow down to Vincent.


    After all, Sean had already sacrificed so much and lost his own health, so she would persist until the


    day Vincent faced justice!


    She sent messages to friends she knew in the industry.


    At noon, Sean woke up. His condition was much better than yesterday, but there were many needle


    marks on his hands.


    The doctor helped him put on an oxygen mask.


    He leaned against the bed, looking at Abigail by his side, feeling a bit sentimental.


    Was it really over? He actually woke up in the hospital today after falling asleepst night.


    "I''ll have my family bring you food right away," Abigail said, feeling a bit at a loss. Seeing Sean clearly


    improving, her heart was filled with joy.


    "Yeah, I''m starving," Sean said, looking at her with a smile.


    Abigail quickly sent a message to Scarlett.


    Sean looked outside and asked Abigail, "Is it morning or afternoon?"


    It was foggy outside, so he couldn''t really tell. More importantly, he was still groggy from sleep.


    "It''s afternoon. It will be getting dark soon," Abigail answered.


    Sean fell silent for a moment before he smiled. "I had a good sleep. I haven''t slept thisfortably in a


    long time."


    Abigail looked at him, not saying anything.


    He didn''t feel wellst night, coughing as if his lungs were about to copse. He only felt slightly better


    after going to the hospital.


    Sean noticed that Abigail was not in a good mood, and his expression became serious. "Am I going to


    die young?"


    "What nonsense are you talking about?!" Abigail immediately became angry.


    To wake up and say such ominous words, if he couldn''t say anythingforting, she''d rather he not


    say anything at all. She was already so upset!

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    Chapter 642 Holding You to Feel at Ease


    Sean chuckled. "What''s with that face?"


    Abigail red at him, her voice filled with anger. "Can''t I be sad?"


    If Abigail had said this before, Sean would have been thrilled.


    But now, he just felt a little disappointed with his situation. They gradually understood each other''s


    feelings and what it meant to be together...


    "Don''t be sad. No matter what happens to me in the future, don''t be sad. You still have a long future


    ahead of you," Sean said, feeling a sourness spreading uncontrobly in his heart.


    He was sadder than Abigail, especially after finding out that he had been asleep for so long. This was


    something that never happened before.


    Abigail licked her lips and tried to lighten the mood. "I''ve used my connections to look into it. Don''t


    worry too much, for there will definitely be doctors who can cure you."


    Abigail now felt that his short lifespan wasn''t a big issue.


    The biggest problem was that even a minor illness now posed extreme danger to him.


    "Indeed, the medical care in our country is very advanced, so there''s no need to worry." Sean also tried


    to make himself appear less sad.


    Abigail took the initiative to hold his hand. "It''s okay. If anything happens to you, I won''t get married


    again in this lifetime."


    Sean looked at her with surprise. His eyes twitched, and he instinctively held her hand. "In that case, I''ll


    take good care of my health. I can handle as many injections as necessary."


    "Vincent''s probably feeling smug now. He knows a traditional medicine doctor who is quite good. I


    heard that he cured someone with your condition. He came to negotiate with us today, asking you to


    have Xavien bring back Lily." Abigail finished speaking and tugged at her lips, revealing a mocking


    smile.


    Sean snorted coldly. "Even if shees back, she won''t be able to get married."


    "Why?" Abigail was curious.


    "Do you think she can return and get married after being missing for so long?" Sean said curtly.


    Abigail frowned. "You''d better not do anything I dislike. You know what I''m capable of, right?"


    "Xavien didn''t force her. It was her own decision," Sean said calmly.


    Abigail became curious and leaned closer to Sean. "Where did Lily go?"


    "Xavien sent her to a countryside hotel to have fun. She didn''t take any precautions and got pregnant.


    The man didn''t let her leave and asked her to give birth to the child," Sean answered.


    Abigail looked surprised. "Did she agree to it?"


    "Why wouldn''t she? That guy has some money and good looks. Seeing how she seemed like she was


    a Capitalis girl, his parents were eager to take her in. She even thinks she has found her prince


    charming," Sean said.


    "Is that really what she thinks?" Abigail still didn''t believe it.


    "Of course, Xavien said some things to her. People always like to live in the beautiful dreams woven by


    others," Sean sighed as he continued.


    Abigail looked at him without saying a word.


    "The best way to deceive a girl is to weave false dreams for her." Sean looked at Abigail, his eyes


    clear.


    Abigail pondered for a long time before speaking. "Xavien knows how to manipte people''s emotions,


    too."


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    "Fraud is carried out by exploiting the vulnerability of people''s hearts. Xavien didn''t force her and


    merely weaved a dream for Lily. If she were smarter, she could have escaped, but unfortunately, she


    prefers to live in a dreamlike state." Sean finished and leaned back on the bed.


    "Men are really scary!" Abigail couldn''t help but say.


    Sean smiled and pursed his lips. "Don''t worry, Xavien wouldn''t do this to good people, and I wouldn''t


    do this to you either."


    "We''ve been together for years. If you ever get tired of me¡ª"


    "As long as you stay true to yourself, I don''t think you''ll ever make me tired. It''s not right to always cater


    to your husband. Life is about mutual understanding," Sean said gently.


    After he finished speaking, he coughed softly.


    "Let me get a doctor!" Abigail immediately stood up in nervousness.


    "Don''t... it''s just a little itchy throat, and there''s probably nothing wrong. I think I''ve ovee it." Sean


    held Abigail''s hand, wanting to talk to her more.


    Abigail still pressed the bedside bell. "Still, we should get a doctor to check on you."


    How could she be careless? It was just a minor cold, but if something happened again, they might end


    up in the intensive care unit.


    Sean smiled helplessly. "I feel like I''m as fragile as ss now, breaking at the slightest touch."


    "You''re even more fragile than ss!" Abigail emphasized.


    Sean sighed helplessly.


    After the doctor arrived, he conducted aprehensive examination.


    After the examination, the doctor frowned and said, "You''re slowly recovering, but it''s better to stay in


    the hospital until you''repletely fine. Once you''re discharged, make sure to dress warmly and find a


    warm ce to live."


    "Okay, we will," Abigail immediately responded.


    After the doctor left, Abigail''s face finally rxed. She smiled slightly. "It''s good that you''re getting


    better. Once you''re discharged, we''ll go back to Pendorf immediately. Your home in Pendorf is warm,


    and you won''t have to go out anymore."


    Sean nodded and looked at Abigail, saying, "Come here."


    Abigail immediately sat down on the edge of the bed.


    Sean took her hand as his eyes softened. "Let me hold your hand."


    Abigail smiled at him, making him feel like it was a dream. He felt that if he didn''t hold her hand,


    everything would seem a bit unreal now.

 Chapter 643 The Fragile Sean

    Chapter 643 The Fragile Sean


    Abigail sat on the edge of the bed, extending her hand toward him.


    Previously, Sean always felt that Abigail''s hand was cold, but when he touched it this time, he found


    that it was warm.


    He had looked it up before and knew that it might be due to her weak health.


    Now, he was the one who was physically weak... Sean instantly felt terrible. How did he, a grown man,


    be so weak?


    Gently rubbing Abigail''s hand, Sean said, "I used to think your hand was cold, but I find it rather warm


    now."


    Abigail looked at the disappointment in his eyes and felt uneasy.


    "You will definitely get better, so what are you worried about?" She looked at Sean, her tone calm.


    Sean smiled at her. "I''m not worried."


    Whether he was worried or not, Abigail could tell. However, she wasn''t the one who was sick, so she


    couldn''t truly understand him.


    ¡­


    When Scarlett and Lawrence entered with several bags, Abigail wondered if they were going to empty


    out the entire hotel.


    "Why are there so many..." Abigail eximed.


    "I don''t know what he likes to eat, so I made a little bit of everything. Eating a bit of each dish is good


    for the body," Scarlett said. She prepared each dish based on its different healing effects, so each dish


    had its purpose.


    Sean looked at the table full of dishes and immediately said to Scarlett, "Thank you, Mrs. Pearson."


    "What are you thanking me for? Hurry up and eat. If it doesn''t suit your taste, let me know." Scarlett


    smiled and handed him a fork and knife.


    Abigail also sat at the dining table under Lawrence''s insistence.


    While eating, Abigail''s phone rang.


    It was Ronaldo, who she hadn''t talked to in a long time.


    Abigail stood up with her phone and said to Sean, "I''ll take this call first, so you go ahead and eat."


    After she left the ward, Lawrence and Scarlett immediately served Sean.


    "You should eat more and replenish your body to get better. When you return to Pendorf after


    recovering, you should eat well. Don''t worry about maintaining a good figure. The most important thing


    is to have a healthy body, then you can consider your figure," Lawrence carefully exined to Sean.


    Sean couldn''t help but chuckle. "I''ve never deliberately maintained my figure."


    He used to exercise regrly, so he was in good shape.


    "You haven''t deliberately maintained your figure, but your figure is already this good, eh?" Lawrence


    couldn''t help but mutter.


    Scarlett couldn''t help but say, "Let him eat. Why are we discussing his figure?"


    At their age, why were theyparing figures with a youngster?


    ¡­


    Abigail had contacted so many people, and Ronaldo was the quickest to respond.


    "You mentioned something about finding a doctor, and I''ve already inquired about it. I know an elderly


    traditional medicine doctor who is almost eighty years old, but she lives in very poor conditions. If Mr.


    Graham wants to see her, he may have to endure a difficult time for a while," Ronaldo warned Abigail in


    advance.


    Abigail was a bit puzzled. "What do you mean by a difficult time?"


    "Well, she lives in the mountains, on a separate ind even. Mr. Graham would have to stay with her


    on the mountain and help her with various tasks. The olddy refuses toe down, but I assure you,


    her traditional medicine skills are remarkable, although the lineage has been broken. Let me tell you


    another secret¡ªshe used to be a witch doctor here." Ronaldo chuckled.


    Abigail was skeptical, but she still respected different cultural practices.


    "In that case, I''ll wait until Sean is feeling better and bring him over. It won''t be a problem staying on the


    mountain, and I can even help with some chores," Abigail said, hoping that the doctor Ronaldo found


    would truly be effective.


    "Alright, I''ve already spoken to the olddy, and she''s willing to see Mr. Graham," Ronaldo said. "Once


    you have everything arranged, I''ll fly over in a helicopter to pick you up and take you to her."


    "Say, doesn''t she live on a mountain? Is there even a ce for you tond?" Abigail was a bit


    confused. Flying in a helicopter seemed a bit too extravagant, no?


    "Yes, of course there is. Why wouldn''t there be one?" Ronaldo just wanted to show off his newly


    purchased helicopter.


    After Abigail agreed, she couldn''t help but ask, "Can the olddy really help? Sean''s condition is quite


    serious."


    "Just how serious is it?" Ronaldo asked curiously.


    After hesitating for a moment, Abigail decided to tell Ronaldo about the situation. She knew that


    withholding information would only dy Ronaldo''s judgment.


    After listening, Ronaldo couldn''t help but click his tongue. "This is indeed quite serious. I''ll ask the old


    try going abroad."


    "I know. He''s still in the hospital because of a cold, and we don''t know when he''ll be discharged,"


    Abigail said, sighing heavily.


    Ronaldo immediately reassured her, saying, "It''s not a big problem. Traditional medicine doctors in our


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    country are still very skilled. As long as you search diligently, you''ll find a solution."


    "Thank you." Abigail felt a little better.


    Regardless, the fact that he called back so quickly gave her some hope.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail turned and returned to the hospital room.


    Sean had already eaten his fill, but with the persuasion of Lawrence and Scarlett, he ate a little more.


    "We found ady, but we are not sure if she can cure him. If she can, we''ll head to Eastbay after he''s


    discharged." Abigail sat down and told Lawrence and Scarlett about her ns.

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    Chapter 644 For Him


    Lawrence nodded to Abigail, reassuring her, "If there''s a cure, that would be great. Don''t worry about


    L.Moon. Luna will take care of it."


    After dinner, Lawrence and Scarlett left.


    Abigail helped Sean clean up, and then the doctor came to give him an injection.


    With an IV drip, Sean looked at the news on his phone and fell asleep.


    Abigail put away his phone and covered him with a nket.


    He had just woken up and fell asleep again.


    Abigail''s heart was filled with worry.


    Fortunately, Sean stayed in the hospital for three days and gradually recovered. The doctor said he


    could be discharged.


    Abigail took him back to the Pearsons'' and started packing. Even if things didn''t work out with Ronaldo,


    they could go back to Pendorf. The temperature in Capitalis was too low and dangerous for Sean.


    On the second day of returning home, Ronaldo called her.


    "Alice said she could try treating Mr. Graham''s condition, but she couldn''t guarantee any results. What


    do you think?" Ronaldo asked Abigail.


    "Let''s give it a try. It''s this situation, and we might as well try anything." Abigail replied. In this situation,


    there was nothing else they could do.


    After discussing with Ronaldo, Abigail told Sean, who was ying chess with Lawrence in the living


    room, "Ronaldo wille to the airport tomorrow to pick us up. I heard the temperature in Eastbay is


    very good, and it''s a good ce to seek treatment."


    "Okay. You arrange it." Sean focused on the game, his brows furrowed.


    Abigail didn''t say much to him. She just sat by his side and watched.


    After dinner, Abigail received a call from Kevin.


    "I inquired for you. I couldn''t find a traditional medicine doctor, but I found a family with a strong


    background in medicine. They have a prodigy in their family who can help Sean." Kevin excitedly told


    Abigail.


    "It might take us a while here. I found a traditional medicine doctor and n to see him first. The doctor


    said that traditional medicine treatment is currently the best option." Abigail felt a bit embarrassed.


    "It''s okay. You cane over anytime. I''ll take you to see him whenever you''re ready." Kevin smiled at


    Abigail.


    He found it somewhat miraculous that Abigail and Sean reconciled. He hadn''t been in touch with Sean


    for a long time, and he hadn''t expected the man to make such a big move silently.


    It really made him uneasy.


    "How have you beentely? We haven''t seen each other for a long time." Abigail''s tone was much


    gentler than before.


    "What can I say? I have everything I need, so of course, I''m living a good life. Remember to send me a


    wedding invitation when you two get married," Kevin joked like the old times.


    Abigail sighed and had nothing to say, so she hung up the phone.


    ¡­


    The next day at noon, Abigail and Sean arrived at the airport while the sun was shining.


    Ronaldo was already waiting for them at the airport. As soon as he saw them, he immediately smiled


    and said, "Mr. Graham, long time no see. You have indeed lost a lot of weight."


    "How can I not lose weight when I''m sick? By the way, you still look the same," Sean replied with a


    smile. He looked frail now, with pale skin.


    Sean, with fair skin, tended to appear even paler when unwell.


    Abigail dragged her suitcase onto the ne.


    Ronaldo walked with Sean, his neck hunched, muttering, "I have to say, Capitalis is really cold. I can''t


    stand it even for a moment."


    Sean nodded. Capitalis was in the north, so it was naturally cold outside, and they had to rely on


    heating.


    After boarding the ne, Ronaldo finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Eastbay is still better."


    Abigail knew that the temperature in Eastbay was extremely pleasant. It was never particrly cold


    throughout the year, except for the hot and difficult-to-bear summer.


    Sean enjoyed the cold breeze for a while, then felt drowsy as soon as he boarded the ne.


    Abigail arranged for him to rest in the lounge and chatted with Ronaldo in the active area of the ne.


    "His condition looks serious. He used to have some color in his face, but now even his lips are pale."


    Ronaldo''s voice was filled with concern.


    He had heard from Abigail that it wasn''t that serious, but now he could feel that Sean''s condition was


    really not good.


    "Yes. I''m afraid he might catch a cold. It snowed a few days ago, and he got sick after being outside for


    a while. The temperature is even lower today after the snow melted. I''m really worried that he might


    have more problems when he wakes up." Abigail was more worried about Sean than Ronaldo.


    Ronaldo immediately became cheerful. "Don''t worry. Alice is very outstanding. I almost died when I


    was a child, but my mother asked her to save me."


    "I hope it works for Sean," Abigail said, but she didn''t have much hope. She was well aware of the


    many folk legends in Eastbay, but Sean had no connection to those legends.


    The main issue was the severe damage to his body.


    Upon arriving at a separate ind in Eastbay, Abigail found it quite magical.


    There was a bridge that led directly to the small ind.


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    Abigail had thought that Molly was living a secluded life, but it turned out that there were people living


    on this ind, and there was transportation, just not many people.


    It looked deste.


    Sean and Abigail got off the ne, and Sean coughed softly.


    She immediately became nervous. "Are you okay?"


    He shook his head gently. "I''m fine. Just a little tickle in my throat."

 Chapter 645 Hard Times Are Coming

    Chapter 645 Hard Times Are Coming


    Eastbay was much hotter than Capitalis.


    Sean wanted to take off his clothes, but Abigail firmly refused, "Don''t take them off. Let''s wait until we


    get to Alice''s house."


    Ronaldo looked at Sean, who was still wearing thick clothes, and couldn''t help but suggest, "Perhaps


    you can take off oneyer. It''s a big problem if you get too hot."


    "Okay... just take off your outer coat." Abigailpromised as she noticed the sweat on Sean''s cheeks.


    Sean quickly removed his coat and took a deep breath, feeling refreshed.


    The three of them ventured further into the ind.


    The ce still resembled a traditional vige with bungalows and brick houses. The roadside grass


    was lush, and the sound of insects chirping was constant.


    Abigail felt a sense of peace here.


    They were ustomed to living in the bustling city, where everyone was always in a rush.


    But here, there was a tranquility and slowness that could calm one''s mind.


    They followed Ronaldo to Alice''s house. The olddy''s house was a very ordinary brick house with two


    rooms adjacent to the living room and not even a bathroom...


    Sean had never lived in such a ce and felt a little bewildered. "Can we even stay here?"


    He asked Ronaldo.


    Ronaldo walked in. "Why can''t we? Alice''s family used to have very good living conditions."


    Abigail followed him inside and noticed that the floor was still cemented and shiny from being stepped


    on.


    The house was cool and tidy.


    "What does Alice do for a living? What about her children?" Abigail whispered to Ronaldo.


    Ronaldo sat down at the square table in the living room and instinctively picked up the teapot, finding


    that there was still water inside, and poured tea for them directly.


    Abigail could tell from his familiarity that he must have a close rtionship with Alice.


    The house was quiet, indicating that Alice hadn''t returned yet.


    Sean observed theyout of the house. They were in the living room as soon as they stepped in, and


    there were two rooms next to it.


    He noticed a back door next to the living room and walked toward it, pushing it open.


    As the door swung open, it felt as if the door to a new world was also opening at that moment.


    Alice''s backyard was particrly beautiful, with many jars ced in the corners, and there was also a


    small area for raising chickens and ducks. The kitchen and bathroom were also located in the


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    backyard.


    He stepped into the yard, carefully observing his surroundings, and discovered that Alice''s backyard


    concealed many treasures.


    Cured meats and other items were hanging in abundance under the beams.


    Ronaldo came out with a cup of tea and handed it to Sean. "How do you like it here? It''s beautiful, isn''t


    it?"


    "It''s great. It has a vibrant atmosphere, and most importantly, it''s very peaceful and serene." Sean


    stood in the yard, listening to the nearby birds chirping and admiring the dappled light in front of him.


    Suddenly, he felt incredibly at ease.


    Ronaldo sat down on a lounge chair next to the flower rack and leaned back, gazing up at the sky.


    "You''re here to heal your heart. Once your heart is well taken care of, everything else will fall into


    ce."


    If one''s heart was well taken care of, what illness couldn''t be cured?


    Sean looked at him while holding the teacup. "Come again?"


    "Many people be depressed when they realize they have a serious illness, but depression only


    leads to a faster death, don''t you think? Before this, Eric stayed here as well. He loved it here and lived


    with Alice for a while. He didn''t experience any negative emotions at all. Eswadian people are suited to


    live in ces with beautiful scenery," Ronaldo said with a smile.


    Sean sipped his tea slowly. "You''re right."


    He slowly discovered Ronaldo''s wisdom. He was a wise fool with a unique understanding of life.


    Abigail joined them in the backyard and couldn''t help but look around. After taking it all in, she


    whispered, "I suddenly feel calm."


    "This little courtyard has its magic," Ronaldo said with a smile.


    Just as he finished speaking, a voice came from outside, "Did you bring your friends, Ronaldo?"


    "Yes, Alice!" Ronaldo immediately stood up.


    Sean and Abigail followed him to meet Alice.


    She was very short and thin as she hunched over, but she was carrying two buckets of water.


    When she saw Abigail and Sean, Alice looked them up and down, then smiled and said, "You two


    make a perfect couple."


    Ronaldo helped her with the water, and Abigail quickly fetched another bucket. "Yes, it''s all about the


    perfectbination of talent and beauty."


    "Yes, that''s right. Oh, I''m getting old. I have to take a break after carrying water," Alice said, patting her


    shoulder and walking toward the house.


    Sean followed her and politely greeted them, "Nice to meet you, Alice."


    "Good, good, good. This ce is simple, so you''ll have to adapt if youe to live here. I''m used to


    living here and don''t like going out anymore," Alice exined to him.


    "We should adapt when wee here," Sean replied.


    Alice sat down at the square table and poured herself some water.


    While Abigail and Ronaldo brought the water to the kitchen, Alice had already finished drinking her


    water and asked Sean to show her his hand.


    Sean extended his hand to her.


    After carefully examining his pulse, the olddy looked into his eyes and said, "In the world of martial


    arts, what you have is a damaged heart meridian... Repairing it won''t be an easy task."


    "Mm... I''ve suffered quite a serious injury," Sean replied.


    Nodding, the olddy said, "I heard from Ronaldo that you''ll need to stay here for two years to fully


    recover."

 Chapter 646 Seeing a Doctor Requires Sincerity

    Chapter 646 Seeing a Doctor Requires Sincerity


    Upon entrance, Abigail heard Alice''s voice and became a little excited. "Living here for two years can


    make him better?"


    "Exactly! It''s not that serious¡­ He''s just a bit weak. We can replenish his body with good food. There''s


    nothing that can''t be fixed with delicious meals," Alice said with a smile.


    The heavily concerned Abigail did not expect Alice to downy the seriousness. "Alice, are you telling


    the truth?" She became somewhat incoherent. "He was hospitalized a few days ago because of a


    severe cold. It was serious."


    "Do you think I''d lie to you at my age?" Alice smiled and nced at the old-fashioned wooden clock in


    the living room. "It''s time to prepare lunch. Ronaldo, Abigail,e and help me."


    "Okay!" Ronaldo became excited.


    Initially, Abigail did not understand his excitement, but as they started cooking, she realized Alice was


    an amazing cook. In the kitchen, knives were hanging on the wall near the cutting area.


    She also noticed that Alice primarily made a living through live-streaming her cooking. She discreetly


    took out her phone and entered Alice''s live stream, discovering her more than 15 thousand fans, many


    of whom were learning to cook from her.


    Abigail looked at the ingredients hanging in the kitchen and gradually developed an admiration for


    Alice. No matter her age, Alice lived her life with such refinement. It was evident that she loved life.


    Meanwhile, Sean and Ronaldo assisted her, and Alice was considerate of the two. She never let them


    appear on camera from beginning to end, informing her fans that one of them hade to see her for


    medical treatment.


    Abigail looked at the live chat and felt touched.


    ''Grams, you''ve been alone for a long time. It''s good to have someone around you.''


    ''Grams is a skilled traditional medicine doctor. It''s a pity that such a good doctor doesn''t have any


    apprentices. The tradition might be lost.''


    Bing a traditional medicine doctor required a long journey, and one should have talent in the


    medical field. But Alice was already old, and even if she tried her best to teach, she could only do so for


    a few more years.


    Even if she was willing to spread her knowledge for a few more years, others might not be willing to


    learn for that long. Perhaps she did not want to dwell on this issue of passing down the tradition


    anymore.


    The lunch Alice made was like a grand feast, and everything was cooked in y pots. With the


    Even Sean, who had eaten top-notch cuisine, was impressed by her culinary skills. "This is even better


    than the food I eat outdoors," hemented, his face slightly flushed after finishing lunch.


    Soon after, Abigail and Ronaldo helped Alice tidy up the kitchen. "Mr. Fernandez, why didn''t you tell us


    about this amazing ce earlier?" she asked.


    "If Mr. Graham hadn''t been so sick, you wouldn''t have had a chance toe here. Alice has been live-


    streaming for so many years, yet not a single fan has found out where she lives. And you, wanting to


    taste her food for no reason, must be dreaming." He quickly washed the dishes skillfully.


    At that point, she wondered if Sean had benefited from this misfortune.


    After finishing the cleaning, Ronaldo nned to leave. "You can negotiate the medical expenses and


    the cost of staying here yourselves, but you have to help with the household chores and farm work.


    Alice grows her crops and buys rice and oil, but a lot of it is self-sufficient, so living here might be a bit


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    tough," he exined to Abigail before leaving.


    "It''s okay. If Alice can cure him, everything else is not a big deal." She felt much more rxed today.


    He nodded and did not say anything more.


    After he left, Abigail chatted with Alice for a long time. Alice did not ask for much money, but she had


    many requirements, such as going to bed and waking up early, as well as not allowing any romantic


    activities between men and women during their stay.


    In terms of daily life, Abigail was responsible for purchasing, and Sean just had to listen to her. After the


    two sorted the arrangement, they followed Alice to the vegetable garden to dig potatoes in the


    afternoon.


    Since Sean had never done farm work before, he was panting, and his hands were getting blisters after


    digging a little. Abigail, on the other hand, was much more efficient than him.


    Alice sat on the grass, watching him, and said, "Why are young people nowadays so tired from doing


    so little? Are you nning to let your girlfriend work until dark?"


    He looked at the blisters on his hands and could only endure the pain and continue digging.


    When the sun was about to set, Abigail walked toward the sweaty Sean and frowned as she looked at


    his blisters. "Why didn''t you say anything when your hands were getting blisters? It''s okay to do lesser


    work."


    "I think Alice is right. Being sick is not an excuse. I got blisters on my hands from doing so little work. It


    just shows that I''m weak," he told her.


    At that moment, Alice walked over to Sean, grabbed his hand, and checked his pulse. After examining,


    she hunched and circled back,menting, "Young people in the big cities nowadays are rarely


    healthy. Even if they eat well, theyck exercise. Their body is so clogged."


    Naturally, Abigail and Sean did not understand the profound meaning behind her words, which Alice did


    not expect them to understand anyway. Traditional medicine doctors not only emphasized medical


    treatment but also the nourishment of the human body.


    If the human body was malnourished, it would not yield good results, no matter how many medicines


    were taken or how good the ingredients were.


    The three eventually returned from the vegetable garden together, and Abigail and Sean were


    exhausted from the activities.

 Chapter 647 Ten More Minutes of Rest

    Chapter 647 Ten More Minutes of Rest


    However, they were greeted with the task of helping in the kitchen. Abigail could not help but think they


    did note here for medical treatment but rather to experience the countryside life.


    After finishing their meal, she and Sean were exhausted. There were no convenient facilities for


    washing up here, but fortunately, Ronaldo had made arrangements beforehand. There was sr power


    and a makeshift bathroom, although they had to conserve water and fetch it after usage.


    At 9:30 a.m., theyy together on the rtively spacious bed. Her arms felt like they were about to


    break. "I''m starting to have second thoughts. Maybe I should just leave you here alone."


    "When disaster strikes, everyone flees for safety, right?" Sean looked at her.


    Abigail had done a lot of work that day while he had not exerted much effort. His hands were blistered


    and still quite painful.


    "Let''s sleep¡­ I''m tired." She closed her eyes, thinking about the unknown things that awaited them


    tomorrow, which worried her.


    From dealing with L.Moon''s affairs until now, she had never gone to bed this early.


    Sean looked at her profile, feeling content and at ease in his heart. It was so miraculous that even he


    could not understand it. No matter how good his rtionship with her was in Capitalis and Pendorf, it


    had never been like today, giving him apletely new sense of peace.


    He could not figure out why, but he felt that today was somehow different. Most likely, they were just too


    tired. As such, he did not dwell on it for long before falling asleep.


    The next day, around 5:30 a.m., they were awakened by Alice, living a life simr to military training.


    They had to water Alice''s vegetables in the morning and weed the garden. The couple divided the


    tasks, with her watering the vegetables and him pulling out the weeds¡­ They were busy until 8:30


    a.m., then returned on time for breakfast.


    Walking on the morning road, Abigail swung her sore hand and felt the dampness of the morning dew


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    enveloping her, refreshing her whole body. However, she still found this rural life challenging. Although


    she had done a lot of housework with Analise since she was young, it had never been this hard.


    Meanwhile, Sean was already too tired to speak. As a young master, he had always lived a life of


    luxury, and his grandfather had never made him do any heavy work. No matter how much work or


    pressure he had in his job, it had never been as tough as it was now, nting a seed of thought in him


    to escape back to Capitalis.


    "I''m thinking of leaving you behind and letting you live here on your own." When they were almost at


    Alice''s house, Abigail suddenly voiced out.


    Sean sighed. "I guess I''ll have to fly back, too, the day after you leave¡­ I could hold on as long as you


    were here, but without you, I can''tst a second."


    Those days would be unbearable.


    "Although people should share hardships, I think this kind of difficulty is something you have to solve on


    your own." Abigail now regretted having a conscience and apanying him through such hardship.


    "You should still stay and take care of my emotional state. I feel exhausted¡­ When weeding, I was


    thinking maybe I should secretly buy a ticket and take you away with me¡­" His voice was low, and he


    still had dirt on his fingers. He was feeling depressed.


    "Forget it. Your life is more important," she whispered.


    Now, even if it was tough, they had to endure it. It was only two years after all.


    He stopped talking. Indeed, Abigail wanted him to get better, so even if it was difficult now, they had to


    tolerate it.


    Back at Alice''s house, breakfast was already prepared. It was noodle soup cooked with beef bones.


    After finishing their meal, the couple took off their jackets because it was too hot.


    "You used up all the water while washing upst night. Today, you have to figure out how to store water


    yourselves. During typhoon season, you can''t go out to fetch water. By then, you won''t even have


    water to drink," Alice told the two before leaving the house.


    The couple was at a loss.


    After she left, Abigail and Sean surveyed the vige and discovered there was no running water, only


    well water. They could not go out during typhoon season. While Alice could survive with a barrel of


    water, it would not be enough for the three of them.


    Back at the house, hey on the recliner in the backyard,fortably squinting his eyes. Abigail sat by


    the stone table in the yard, using her tablet to search for ways to conveniently fetch water.


    "I think we can dig a well in Alice''s backyard," she suggested to him.


    He opened his eyes and looked at her with azy gaze. "But we have to ask Alice''s permission. I just


    thought about it. Why not consider installing a pipeline to connect the well water to her house?"


    "Isn''t that too much? Drawing water from the well also requires electricity. Can we go to the well during


    typhoon season to connect to a power source?" she asked him.


    "This kind of project isn''t my expertise." He smiled. He had invested in a resort and knew exactly how


    to connect water sources.


    She nodded. "Alright, you can discuss it with Alice, but we need to fetch water now. We ran out of water


    yesterday and don''t have water left for cooking lunch."


    As soon as Sean heard that they had to work, his face immediately fell. "Wait a moment," he said,


    closing his eyes again and pretending to be dead.


    Abigail stood up and walked over to his side, grabbing his hand, and pulling him up. "What if Alice


    returnster and gets angry because there''s no water? Hurry up!"


    "Just ten more minutes of rest¡­" Hezily refused to get up from the chair.

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    Chapter 648 Physical and Mental Training


    Compared to Abigail, Sean had be muchzier. Having experienced hardships, she did not feel


    much exhausted in this situation. The man, however, had never dealt with these practical household


    chores before. Being assigned by Alice, he thought his days werepletely miserable. The only time


    he could rx was when Alice was absent.


    "Let''s go!" Abigail pulled him, afraid that Alice would get angry if she came back. Despite Alice''s gentle


    and humorous demeanor, she took all the tasks seriously.


    Reluctantly, Sean allowed himself to be yanked up. As soon as he stood up, he forcefully grabbed her


    hand and pulled her into his arms.


    Crashing into his embrace, she stared at him wide-eyed. "What are you doing?"


    He held her chin and gazed at her. "You give me more headaches than Alice. I can''t even take a


    break."


    "Alice will be angry if she sees no water. We''re asking for her help now. Can''t you be more sincere?!"


    She looked at him solemnly.


    "Well, you''re right. Let''s go." He grabbed her shoulder helplessly.


    The two worked for half an hour and finally filled Alice''s water tank. Sure enough, as soon as they


    finished, Alice returned carrying a basket of things.


    Abigail saw herbs and some unfamiliar items in the basket. When Alice entered the backyard and saw


    the full water tank, she nodded in satisfaction.


    "After lunch, I''ll take you to a ce," she said, sitting on a small stool in the yard while tidying up the


    things in the basket and talking to the couple, with Abigail responding.


    "Alice, I want to connect a well to your house. What do you think?" Sean asked her.


    Her hand paused, and she looked up at him. "Tired of fetching water already?"


    "No!" he immediately retorted. Her attitude was gentle, but he felt like he was being warned.


    "No need to say anything. If there''s not enough water, just buy more barrels. Why bother with


    connecting pipes? Creating noise and pollution?" she grumbled.


    Abigail understood that Alice wanted them to exercise more. She held Sean''s hand and stopped him


    from trying to persuade Alice. "Alice is right. After we finish our tasks, let''s go and ask where we can


    buy some barrels."


    "That''s right. Why exert so much effort when you''re young and strong?" Alice stated, putting the sorted


    herbs in a woven bamboo basket.


    Sean estimated that even if he bought two more barrels, he and Abigail would still have to consider


    fetching water every other day. Thinking about this, he could not help but sigh.


    After lunch, Alice took them to an old man''s house.


    There was a cobblestone path in front of his house, and Alice pointed to the path and said to Sean and


    Abigail, "Tomorrow, you''ll help in the vegetable garden. Return 30 minutes early, then walk on this path


    for another 30 and learn yoga from him."


    "Okay." Abigail knew walking on cobblestones was a way to maintain good health. Some parks in big


    cities had paths like this for white-cor workers to walk on after work.


    Sean nodded in agreement.


    "After dinner,e here and walk for an hour, then do yoga with him again," Alice continued.


    "Okay," Abigail immediately responded.


    "Alright, go buy the tanks now. Remember, take good care of the vegetable garden. If the vegetables


    die, you''ll only eat radishes and pickled vegetables in the winter," Alice said, then hunched and left.


    Abigail and Sean bid her farewell and turned back to greet the energetic old man wearing a white outfit.


    "Sir, what''s your name?" Sean spoke first.


    "Last name Colleen. You can call me Sir Colleen," he answered. He had heard about Sean''s condition;


    he was just a young man with a particrly bad physical condition.


    "Hello, Sir Colleen," Abigail quickly greeted him.


    "Good, the young girl looks pretty good, much better than him," Sir Colleen said, ncing at Sean. With


    his sickly appearance, he won''tst another day in the city.


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    She nced at Sean and said gently, "He ended up like this because he saved someone."


    "Just remember toe after dinner." Sir Colleen did not ask much about their past.


    Abigail bid farewell to him and went to buy the barrels. After searching several shops, they finally found


    a ce to buy them after 4 p.m. and quickly rushed back.


    "I just realized that even in this vige, we can''t afford to be idle." She could not help but sigh as she


    returned to Alice''s house with Sean. She had thought that if she came here, she could have leisure


    time to draw, but now, she felt it was just wishful thinking.


    "Perhaps this is just the life of ordinary people. Without avenues to earn money, they rely on theirbor


    to support themselves," he responded softly. He walked along this winding path as the sun set, far


    away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and he noticed that his steps were slower than usual.


    Many people, exhausted from the city, escaped to their childhood homes in the countryside. It was


    because the city was truly exhausting, and even walking required taking wider strides than those


    around you to survive well.

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    Chapter 649 A Mundane Life


    At that moment, Abigail pondered about Analise.


    Once upon a time, Analise also relied onbor to support herself and send her to the best art school¡­


    How could one not say that the ordinary''s attitudes toward life were not admirable?


    The two returned to Alice''s house, and Sean caught a whiff of the familiar scent of herbal medicine,


    feeling a bit queasy.


    She noticed his expression and knew he did not want to drink the medicine. "Starting tonight, you have


    to properly take these. It''s not enough to just eat some nourishing food. Your body needs a lot of


    nutrients and medicine to nourish and heal. Even though the winter here is barely cold, it''s still a


    challenge for you," she exined to Sean while busy at the stove.


    She hunched and busied herself, and Abigail immediately thought of Analise''s figure. Suddenly, she felt


    a longing for her grandmother. She wanted to call Analise but was afraid Sean''s situation would be


    discovered, affecting Analise''s health.


    "Alice, let me help you." She approached her and rolled up her sleeves.


    "Do you know how to gut a fish?" Alice asked her.


    Abigail felt a bit embarrassed as she was not skilled at it.


    "I do," Sean immediately spoke up.


    Alice raised her chin and directed his gaze to the fish hanging on the side with a straw rope. "Go to the


    river and gut it. Do you know which organs to keep?"


    He scratched his head while Abigail took out her phone and started searching.


    "The fish dder and intestines can be kept. Discard the rest. Make sure to clean the fish intestines."


    Alice did not put on airs and directly told them.


    As such, he took the knife and prepared to gut the fish.


    "You go with him. Keep an eye on him so that he doesn''t have any idents and fall into the river,"


    Alice told Abigail.


    "Okay, got it!" She quickly followed her man.


    The two of them left the house together. After dinner, they walked on the cobblestones. At first, it was


    exciting, but after about ten minutes, they found it boring. After half an hour, both of them were rather


    discouraged.


    They walked back and forth like this, and anyone would feel annoyed after walking for more than ten


    minutes. Unfortunately, Sir Colleen was watching them...


    After 30 minutes of walking, both of them were exhausted. Abigail soon realized that though everything


    sounded simple, doing it was extremely agonizing. She could sit and draw design sketches for ten


    hours straight without feeling the agony she experienced when trying to walk, which she found


    extremely ufortable.


    Her feet were also in pain, and by the end, they would go numb¡­


    After taking a ten-minute break, she started learning yoga.


    "The most important aspect of yoga is the harmony of breath and mindset. Breathe slowly, execute the


    moves slowly, and every step must be steady, without impatience. And you must learn to focus, to


    concentrate on what you are doing at the present moment without distractions," he exined as he


    taught them the moves.


    Initially, the two of them struggled to concentrate, but with his repeated guidance, they gradually


    learned to forget themselves and focus solely on yoga. It was almost 8:30 p.m. when Sir Colleen finally


    allowed them to return to Alice''s house.


    This routine continued day after day.


    Abigail, who had initially wanted to escape multiple times, gradually grew ustomed to the early


    bedtime and rising and working in the fields.


    One month passed¡­


    Abigail video-called Luna, lying to her that she and Sean were out hiking. When Luna noticed the man,


    she found it a bit strange. "Why is he so tanned?"


    Quickly, Abigail nced at him beside her. "Really? I didn''t notice. Maybe it''s because we''re always


    together."


    "Oh my¡­ You''re different, too. What have you been up to? Practicing some kind of ancient art? You


    lookpletely transformed now, full of energy and rxation, as if you''re in control." Luna could not


    recognize the couple anymore.


    "Is that so?" Abigail widened her eyes in surprise.


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    "Why lie to you? Sean looks much more energetic than before. It seems going outdoors for a walk is


    beneficial." Luna sighed.


    "He looks much stronger." Josh chimed in.


    It was at this moment that Abigail realized, silently and imperceptibly, that their physical conditions had


    changed.


    "You look great, full of vitality." Lawrence''s voice joined in. He squeezed into the frame and told her,


    "Tell him toe over and say hi."


    Meanwhile, Sean was reading a book on Alice''s recliner. Abigail walked over to him, holding her phone,


    and tugged at his hand. "Say hi!"


    He turned his head toward the camera and raised his hand in greeting. "Have you had dinner?"


    "Yes. You look so different, in a good way! Now, we can rest assured," Lawrence smiled.


    Sean raised an eyebrow. "Really? I look that different?"


    "Well, it''s truly necessary to go out and explore." Lawrence hinted, as Luna still had no idea Sean was


    sick.


    "Indeed." Sean nodded.


    Without the hustle and bustle of the big city, coupled with practicing yoga, Sean''s heart had be


    more stable, and his understanding of life had deepened.


    "Well, enjoy yourselves out there, and remember to video call us from time to time," Lawrence informed


    with a cheerful smile.

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    Chapter 650 True Bond


    "I got you, Lawrence." Sean smiled gracefully. He had undergone aplete transformation, leaving


    Luna at a loss for words. It was as if he had been reborn.


    Abigail sat beside him, leaning on his arm. She pointed her phone''s camera toward the sky and


    eximed, "Look, the sky here is so blue. I never realized that the night sky in the city is different from


    the one in the countryside. The night sky here is dazzling, with stars that resemble diamonds filling the


    expanse."


    Luna could not help but feel envious upon seeing this. "Oh, I seriously wish I could join you guys."


    "After we finish here, I''ll take your ce." Abigail turned the camera back.


    Luna immediately agreed. After discussing some daily matters, she expressed her desire to talk


    privately with Abigail, who proceeded to walk outside with her phone.


    Once outside, she asked Luna in a hushed tone, "What''s wrong?"


    "Your rtionship with Sean seems different now. Have you recently broken down the barriers between


    each other?" Luna asked softly.


    In truth, she envied Abigail greatly. The dynamic between Sean and her was no longer the same as


    before. Previously, Luna always felt that he was desperately trying to please Abigail, but Abigail, still


    haunted by the pain of her failed marriage, was always hesitant about their rtionship. She always felt


    that something was missing between them. But now, that feeling seemed to have vanished.


    "No, it''s the same as before." Abigail was rather confused. Honestly, she did not feel any significant


    changes between her and Sean.


    Since they arrived at Alice''s ce, they had been preupied with various trivial matters daily. The


    only difference was that they did everything together. Due to his fragile health, Alice wanted Abigail to


    be by his side at all times, fearing that he might faint or have an ident at any moment.


    "It''s different! Haven''t you noticed? I can''t quite exin it, but I feel like you two have formed a deep,


    profound bond. When others see you together, they perceive you as a natural couple, and no one can


    Abigail leaned against a tree, gazing at the night sky with a smile. "Is that so?"


    So, this is how rtionships are nurtured, huh?


    "Yes! It surprised me, too. What surprised me even more is that you two now possess such pure


    temperament, as if you''ve embarked on a spiritual journey." Luna believed that Sean''s reappearance in


    the public eye was bound to cause a sensation.


    On the other hand, Abigail, as na, was already a public figure, so her next appearance would


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    undoubtedly spark spection within the industry about what she had experienced to be so


    Her best friend was improving day by day, and it made Luna a little envious.


    At that point, Abigail nced toward Alice''s doorstep. This ce held so much meaning for her. The


    small house, warm lights¡­ That elderly person who had tirelessly guided her and Sean through their


    ordinary and busy lives.


    "Perhaps it''s because our living environment has changed recently," Abigail said with a smile.


    "I''m so happy to see you and Sean like this. Please stay happy," Luna sincerely expressed.


    "We will," Abigail replied with a smile.


    It turned out that suffering did not alwayse with pain; there was also growth awaiting them. After


    her divorce from Sean, they tried to grow closer to each other, but there were always obstacles in their


    path. True love meant apanying and understanding each other, practicing the simplest form of


    love in their ordinary lives.


    After ending the call, Abigail leaned against a tree, her face beaming with a smile.


    She and Sean¡­ had quietly and gradually be better.


    Winter swiftly passed, and spring arrived. The couple celebrated the New Year''s at Alice''s. After the


    holidays, the temperature in Eastbay began to rise.


    It was only mid-February, yet the temperature had already surpassed that of summer. Sean, who had


    needed a jacket at this temperaturest year, now only required a set of yoga clothes.


    On this day, he was helping Alice sun-dry beans at the doorstep when Ronaldo arrived, brimming with


    excitement.


    Seeing Sean holding a bamboo rake and sun-drying beans under the sun, he was somewhat taken


    aback. "My goodness! Are you still the famous Mr. Graham? What are you doing? You lookpletely


    different!"


    Sean looked up at him. "What''s different?"


    "Theposure of a hidden boss, the aura of a transcendent being. It seems that Alice is truly


    remarkable. She has managed to refine someone as perfect as you." Ronaldo never hesitated to


    shower others with praise.


    Sean replied, "Thank you."


    "Don''t mention it. I came over to hang out with you guys. My good buddy is getting married, and I want


    to invite all of you to the wedding feast. There''s even a parade! I''m telling you. It''s way more fun than


    anything else; it''s truly grand. You won''t regret joining us," Ronaldo casually mentioned to Sean.


    "Well, we''ll have to ask Alice first. If she doesn''t allow us to go, we can''t," Sean replied.


    Alice had strict control over his diet, almost forbidding him from eating anything that would not benefit


    his health, taking every opportunity to nourish his body.

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    Chapter 651 The Longest Companionship


    Upon hearing this, Ronaldo burst intoughter.


    He couldn''t believe that someone as formidable as Sean would now be treated like a child under the


    supervision of a granny.


    "What about Miss Quinn?" Ronaldo couldn''t help but ask.


    "She''s apanying Alice to visit friends," Sean replied.


    "Alice doesn''t have any rtives left. It''s good that you guys keep herpany. I''m just worried that


    once you leave, she''ll be lonely all by herself," Ronaldo said as he sat down on a small stool nearby.


    "No, you don''t really understand her. Alice''s perspective on life is much more profound than us young


    people." Sean continued to sun-dry the soybeans.


    Ronaldo smirked, "You guys have only been living with her for a short time. But I''ve watched her since


    childhood. No matter how strong-minded a person is, they will asionally feel lonely."


    "Then we''lle to visit her often in the future," Sean suggested.


    Ronaldo looked at him. After a long pause, he said, "You''ve really changed a lot. I''m even jealous of


    you... Howe you''re different every time we meet? It''s so easy for other women to fall for you!"


    Sean looked at him. A hint of caution appeared in his eyes. "What... are you saying? You... don''t have


    a girlfriend, do you... Are you into men?"


    "What nonsense are you talking about? Men can also appreciate other men, and besides, you''re


    already handsome. After watching you outsmart the criminal forces in the Golden Triangle, I think


    you''re even more handsome. If it weren''t for the great things you''ve done, I wouldn''t have helped you.


    na is my idol, and I felt that being with you was simply wasting her!" Ronaldo said angrily.


    Sean raised an eyebrow and asked, "How about now?"


    "Now... It''s still okay. But let me tell you, even if you''re handsome, na''s status is higher than yours in


    my eyes," Ronaldo said nonchntly.


    Sean nodded. "Luckily, you still idolize women. If you idolized me, I would be afraid you were into men."


    "You are indeed handsome. But not every man can be swayed by you! Hey, it''s strange, why aren''t you


    jealous anymore?" Ronaldo looked puzzled. Previously, if Sean knew that there was a man who had


    feelings for Abigail, he would have been so jealous that he would have wanted to dig out the other


    person''s brain.


    "You wouldn''t understand the kind of rtionship I have with her now," Sean said and continued with


    his work.


    For the past few months, they had been together. Despite the initial hardships, Abigail never backed


    down and stood by his side all the way.


    One night, when Abigail willingly nestled into his arms, he realized that his rtionship with Abigail had


    taken a great leap forward, not physically, but emotionally.


    He used to believe that getting closer to her, even just a little bit, would make him incredibly happy.


    But that happiness would always fade, and he would worry about losing Abigail. However, he no longer


    had such thoughts.


    Just as Ronaldo was about to tease, he heard voices speaking.


    "Among the entire area, only her family raises chickens, and these free-range chickens are quite


    valuable. Normally, I can only get one from them during New Year''s. It''s thanks to you Sean got to


    enjoy this," Alice said with great delight.


    "I didn''t expect her to give me the chicken." Abigail''s voice sounded somewhat shy.


    Compared to her previously tense demeanor, Ronaldo could hear from her words that she was truly


    rxed and happy now.


    That''s good. It seems bringing them here is the right decision.


    "Ronaldo, you''re here! You''re quite fortunate. Reba''s family raises chickens, and every New Year''s,


    she''s stingy and only gives me half. However, when Abigail went, she brought back a live one," Alice


    said with a cheerful smile upon spotting Ronaldo.


    "It seems Abigail has quite a charm!" Ronaldo looked at Abigail.


    Abigail replied irritably, "Don''t tease me! I taught Reba the embroidery method, and she gave it to


    me as a thank you."


    "Abigail''s embroidery skills are impressive," Alice said, then looked at Sean. "Go and sun the soybeans


    properly."


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    "Alright¡ª" Sean''s voice dragged on.


    Alice was gentle with Abigail but strict with him.


    In Alice''s opinion, those who didn''t take care of their bodies needed to be taught a lesson to help them


    remember and learn to cherish themselves.


    "Later, you and Abigail will go and get the chicken ready," Alice instructed him again.


    "Okay," Sean replied.


    He and Abigail followed Alice, leading busy and tedious lives here. Every day was filled with trivial


    matters. Sometimes, they felt tired, and asional disagreements arose due to differing opinions.


    However, in the end, Sean and Abigail wouldpromise for each other.


    In the past month, they hardly argue anymore.


    Ronaldo walked over to Abigail, circling around her. "Alice really knows how to take care of people.


    Your aura is unique now."


    "Is that so?" Abigail smiled, much more cheerful than before and less serious.


    "Yes, indeed. Oh my, Alice is amazing. How did she raise you two so well? Such a transformation!"


    Ronaldo praised repeatedly.


    "Don''t tter me here. What brings you here?" Alice waved her hand and walked toward the backyard.


    Ronaldo followed. "I have a friend who just got married. The day after the wedding is the day of the


    parade. I want to take them out for a feast and also participate in the parade ceremony. It would be


    great for them."

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    Chapter 652 Apology


    Upon hearing this, Alice nodded and remarked, "They''ve been here for quite a while without having a


    good time. It''s time for them to rx."


    Instantly, Sean and Abigail were delighted.


    But before they could fully enjoy their happiness, Alice continued, "You still need to be careful about


    what Sean eats. He can''t eat everything like you. There are many things he can''t eat, do you


    understand?"


    Sean felt a bit disappointed upon hearing this.


    It had been a long time since he had eaten seafood, and he couldn''t help but miss what he used to


    enjoy.


    Abigail nced at Sean and said, "It''s already great to be able to go out."


    He was always on the move. But for the past few months, he had been stuck in Alice''s ce. It would


    be a lie if he said it wasn''t tough.


    There were no entertainment activities here, and even the use of mobile phones was restricted. He was


    bored to death.


    Sean thought Abigail made sense.


    "Then I''lle pick you up tomorrow!" Ronaldo immediately chimed in.


    ...


    The days flew by in Eastbay. Abigail familiarized herself with the local customs and culture.


    In June, Sean''s condition had significantly improved since his arrival at Alice''s. However, L.Moon faced


    a serious issue.


    A mole within thepany eluded Luna''s detection, and the clothes they had produced were


    circting on the inte before the fashion show.


    This wasn''t the first urrence of such an incident.


    The business partner insisted on meeting Abigail in person to address the matter.


    During dinner, Abigail informed them, "I have to go back for half a month. There''s a big problem in the


    Alice didn''t mind. Before they arrived, she had heard from Ronaldo about the identities of the two. Both


    were big shots in majorpanies, and the fact that thepany had been running smoothly for such


    a long time without them was already rare.


    Sean felt a bit reluctant. They had been together all this time, and now that they were about to


    separate, he couldn''t help but feel a bit down.


    Abigail reassured him, "I''ll be back as soon as I''m done with work, don''t worry."


    "Yeah, sure." Sean found it difficult to ask her to stay. Originally, when they came to Alice''s ce, they


    hadn''t even confirmed their rtionship as boyfriend and girlfriend. The fact that she stayed with him


    for so long without leaving was already considerate enough.


    After dinner, Abigail packed her things, asionally ncing at Sean, who was on his phone.


    "Listen to Alice''s advice. Your current situation is already good. Just hold on a little longer, and you''ll


    get better," said Abigail. She didn''t have much to pack, just a few clothes.


    But Abigail nevercked clothes, so it was fine to leave them here.


    Sean looked up and suggested, "You should go back and take care of things. I can manage on my


    own. It''s okay."


    His words unintentionally carried a hint of resentment, making Abigail feel ufortable.


    "The situation at thepany is quite serious. I have to go back now, but I''lle over as soon as I''m


    done," Abigail exined to Sean. She had be quite amodating toward himtely.


    After all, he was the patient.


    "It''s okay. I''m the one who''s been holding you back," Sean said.


    He meant it sincerely and unintentionally, but it made Abigail feel ufortable.


    "What do you mean by holding me back? We''ve been together for so long, and now you''re saying this.


    It''s a bit ungrateful," Abigail expressed her difort, forcefully zipping up her backpack.


    Sean quickly rified, "I didn''t mean it that way. I meant that you also have your own things to do, so


    it''s already good enough that you''ve been with me for so long."


    "If you believe you''re holding me back, it implies that you still consider our matters to be separate,"


    Abigail remarked, tossing her bag aside.


    Sean couldn''t fathom why she became upset; he believed he was merely stating the truth.


    After Abigaily down with a stern expression, she ignored Sean.


    "Are we havingmunication problems again?" Sean asked, sitting on the edge of the bed.


    "I have a flight tomorrow. Can you stop arguing with me at times like this?" Abigail felt that she had


    already spoken very clearly. Why can''t he just think about it more carefully?


    Speaking of which, even though they had been together for so long, they still argued over small things.


    Every time Abigail thought they already understood each other enough, Sean would immediately


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    disappoint her.


    Like now.


    She meant that Sean''s concerns and matters were also her own, and she had never felt that he was


    holding her back by staying here. If it truly bothered her, she would have left long ago.


    Unfortunately, Sean had a stubborn head when it came to rtionships.


    He tended to fixate on the reality of a situation and often overlooked her feelings.


    "I''m not arguing with you. My tone of voice is pretty gentle, right?" Sean squeezed her shoulder and


    mentioned.


    Abigail silently let out a sigh. "Can I just go to sleep?"


    "Okay..." Sean could only shut up.


    But he was also wondering where he went wrong.


    When they spent a lot of time together, they argued. Sean knew that after a day or two, they could


    resolve their misunderstandings.


    But this time, he felt a bit uneasy about allowing her to leave with a heart full of anger.


    As Abigail was drifting off to sleep, Sean suddenly said, "I''m sorry..."

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    Chapter 653 Same Roots


    Most of the time, Sean didn''t know what he had done wrong, but he would still apologize first.


    He just hoped that Abigail could return in a good mood.


    Abigail was exhausted, but she still nodded and said, "Remember to take your medicine and listen to


    Alice''s advice. I will be back soon."


    Sean hugged her and gently kissed her cheek.


    ...


    When Abigail returned to Capitalis, L.Moon''s internal problems had be so serious that even the


    shareholders considered removing Luna.


    As Abigail came out of the airport, she spotted Luna in the distance.


    As soon as Luna saw Abigail, guilt and tears filled her eyes. "Abigail... I''m sorry, I messed up L.Moon."


    "Let''s go back and take a look first." Abigail approached her and patted her shoulder.


    Luna sniffed, "It''s all my fault."


    "Don''t me yourself. The situation has already urred. ming anyone won''t help. What''s


    important is how to solve this matter." Abigail grabbed her suitcase and looked very capable.


    Her unique temperament attracted the attention of many people from the moment she walked out of the


    airport.


    "Is she a celebrity? She looks so cool."


    "I don''t know. She''s wearing a mask and sunsses; it''s hard to tell which celebrity she is."


    "What celebrity? Celebrities nowadays are not so low-key. Theye to the airport hoping that fans


    will surround them to show their poprity."


    Abigail ignored theirments. Like a gust of wind, she got into the car with Luna.


    Upon arriving at L.Moon, Abigail walked into the office. The shareholders, who rarely appeared before,


    were all present. She nced at Luna behind her.


    "Where is the person who leaked our design drawings?" Abigail asked her.


    "She has disappeared. I reported it to the police and hired many people to find her, but we haven''t


    obtained any reliable information." Luna replied.


    Abigail nodded. She walked to the desk and sat down, saying to the shareholders, "Let me handle this


    matter first. You can''t expect me toe up with a solution immediately. Go back and wait for my


    updates."


    "I just want to ask you. How much can you minimize the losses in this matter? The client said that if it''s


    not handled well, they will sue us. I consulted awyer, and the minimumpensation would be close


    to 7 million." The leading shareholder asked Abigail.


    "I will discuss this with the person in charge of Charm," Abigail said.


    "I trust you, Miss Quinn. But Luna has made such a big mistake; there has to be some punishment,"


    the shareholder added.


    Abigail, who was flipping through the documents, looked up at the shareholders and said, "ording to


    what you''re saying, everyone in thepany should take responsibility for this matter. The person who


    should be punished is the mole, not the person who has contributed to thepany. I hope you


    understand this."


    "When she was working here, she would often be absent from thepany. Which high-ranking


    executive does that in anypany?!" Another shareholder stood up to argue with Abigail as well.


    "I''ll say it again: when there''s a mole in thepany, we catch the mole! L.Moon was founded by both


    of us, and I appreciate your investment. But since we''ve received substantial dividends and now face a


    problem, we should bear it together. If you''re unwilling to bear it, you can withdraw now. In the future,


    after we''re married and start a family, we won''t be able toe to thepany often, and simr


    problems may arise frequently. So, do you want to kick us all out of L.Moon?" Abigail stood up, fixing


    her gaze on everyone with a stern expression.


    The shareholders remained silent.


    Abigail sat back down, appearing calm as if nothing had happened. "When there''s a problem in the


    internal conflicts the most. Can internal conflicts solve the problem here? If L.Moon falls, I will follow


    Luna and face the same fate. Do you understand?"


    In the early years, without Luna tirelessly seeking out contracts, L.Moon would have been somewhere


    unknown.


    The strong foundation of L.Moon was built by Luna piece by piece, forming a towering L.Moon now.


    Luna looked at Abigail, her eyes bing even redder. She pursed her lips, feeling even more self-


    me.


    It was not that everything would be fine if no one said anything... Abigail trusted her so much, but she


    let her down.


    After the shareholders left, Luna sat on the couch, sobbing with red eyes.


    Abigail looked at her helplessly. "Can you stop crying? This isn''t the first time something like this has


    happened. Why do you be more fragile as you grow older?"


    "I feel like I''ve lost my drive; that''s why this problem urred. They''re right, it''s my fault. I didn''t


    properly protect L.Moon..." Luna looked at Abigail, sniffing.


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    Abigail did notice that Luna had be more fragile than before. She used to have a carefree


    personality and was very organized in her work. Even if she made a mistake, she would find a way to


    fix it.


    But this time, Abigail only saw her vulnerability and exhaustion.


    Abigail med herself for being away for too long and leaving the heavy burden of L.Moon on her.


    Even if Luna was strong, there woulde a day when she got tired.


    Luna had been running L.Moon for the past five or six years, and in the early years, she had to work


    tirelessly. Now, even in the midst of a passionate romance, she still had to find time to manage the


    business.


    Upon seeing Luna in this state, Abigail felt a surge of guilt and remorse. She owed Luna so much.


    "You have your own things to deal with, too. It''s my fault for being away for so long. I''m sorry." Abigail


    handed her a tissue.


    "Abigail... maybe I should resign," Luna looked at her and said softly.

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    Chapter 654 Her Territory


    Abigail noticed the helplessness in Luna''s eyes.


    "What happened between you and Josh?" Abigail asked immediately.


    Luna lowered her gaze and remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "I think... being in a


    rtionship is exhausting. It''spletely different from before, and I''m growing weary of it."


    Abigail was taken aback by her words. She sat beside Luna and embraced her, asking, "Is it his fault?


    Or has he changed?"


    "I don''t know. I feel like the more familiar we be, the less it feels like the good old days. It doesn''t


    feel as great as it used to be..." Luna uttered softly. Lately, she had been arguing frequently with Josh.


    On one hand, she had too many tasks to handle at thepany, yet he wanted her to spend more time


    with him.


    Due to that, she felt overwhelmed and frustrated.


    Whenever she finally took time out to have a meal with him, he would be upied with something else.


    It felt like it was unavoidable that they were growing apart.


    "I''m back now. You should try to work things out with him. Maybe you haven''t experienced the stage of


    bncing work and rtionships yet, so you''re feeling overwhelmed. If work is making you tired, I can


    hire a manager immediately. What do you think?" Abigail patted Luna''s arm andforted her softly.


    "Abigail, I feel so useless right now. It''s like I have no value anymore." Panic was evident in Luna''s


    voice. "Ever since the incident at thepany, I''ve been doubting my own abilities. In the end, I feel


    like I have no value to L.Moon anymore. I shouldn''t have neglected thepany for so long when I


    was with him. Now that I''m managing it, everything feels unfamiliar."


    "If you can''t bnce your rtionship and work, then choose only one. Talk to Josh about it. He works


    hard because he wants to buy a house and save money for marriage as well as for future children.


    What about you? What are you working for?" Abigail asked her.


    Luna had lost herself now.


    She had never made such a mistake before, and this time, it had caused her great frustration. She


    began to feel lost. At the same time, her rtionship with Josh was also in trouble, which only made


    her feel even more useless.


    "What would you do in my situation?" Luna turned her head to look at her friend.


    "I enjoy my work, and I enjoy designing. Even if I''m busy, I will always prioritize my work. Even though


    Sean is great now and we may get married in the future, I must keep my work to reflect my value."


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    Abigail always had clear goals.


    From the moment she decided to get divorced, she knew her choice.


    "Alright. I''ll think about it," Luna uttered.


    "I''m about to meet the owner of Charm. You should look for Josh. Take some time to rest and adjust


    your mindset as well. Don''t overthink," Abigailforted warmly.


    7 million was not a number they couldn''t afford, but the psychological burden of making such a mistake


    could easily crush Luna and make her doubt her abilities.


    Abigail regretted not calling Luna more often just to check up on her. If she had done that, Luna


    wouldn''t have suffered so much during this time.


    After that, Abigail drove Luna to Pearson Residence and went straight to meet the owner of Charm.


    She parked the car in front of a Findellian restaurant, and after getting out of the car, she handed her


    keys over to the valet.


    The owner of Charm was very young. It was said that he had just taken over the family business half a


    year ago, but within the span of six months, he had revitalized the struggling women''s clothing brand


    Charm and brought it back to its former glory.


    He even reached new heights by coborating with L.Moon.


    Abigail was wearing a white shirt and wide-leg pants. As she walked with grace, she attracted the


    attention of many men in the restaurant.


    "Isn''t that na? Where has she been in the past six months? She looks different."


    "Yeah... I heard she still doesn''t have a boyfriend..."


    Everyone was gossiping about her eagerly.


    They thought that if she didn''t have a boyfriend, they stood a chance.


    Daniel was looking down at his phone as he replied to a client''s message. He only looked up when


    someone sat down opposite him.


    Abigail nced at the handsome and cold-looking man in front of her and immediately presented a


    calm smile. "Mr. Sawyer, I am na from L.Moon. You can also call me Abigail."


    Daniel had been frustrated due to the car ident before the new productunch, so he was all ready


    to curse out loud, but when he saw Abigail''s innocent face, he couldn''t bring himself to speak.


    "Hello, Miss Quinn." Daniel put down his tablet, trying to keep his voice steady. "What would you like to


    eat?"


    "Anything is fine. I''m not picky," Abigail replied, propping her chin on her hand with a smile on her face.


    Daniel picked up the tablet next to him and ordered two mains before getting to the point. "I discussed


    with thepany about postponing the press conference for a week, but we only have one week. How


    can you remedy the situation? Initially, once the press conference starts, the purchasing channels will


    be open. Even if we release a new line of women''s clothing, we won''t have any ready stock. We will


    suffer a huge loss because of that."


    "Will you still sue L.Moon?" Abigail picked up the ss of water next to her and took a sip.


    "If you can''t resolve the matter, I must proceed with thewsuit." Daniel slowly detached himself from


    Abigail''s enchanting aura and regained his rationality.


    It was the first time he had seen such an enchanting andpetent woman. From the moment she sat


    in front of him, she was like a deadly nightshade flower, dangerous and captivating.


    Even Daniel, who had seen countless beautiful women, almost fell for her.

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    Chapter 655 Unconventional Competent Woman


    Abigail nodded in agreement. Then, she took out her tablet and showed her design to Daniel. "What do


    you think of this? If it''s just for pre-sale, do you think it will have higher sales than the failed one?"


    This design was created while she was staying with Alice. Originally, she had nned to release it


    during a major event, but she had no choice but to bring it out to save the situation now.


    When Daniel saw the design, his eyes were immediately drawn to it.


    He couldn''t help taking a few more nces at it and finally bit his lip. He pondered for a moment before


    saying, "You''re right. This design would be extremely popr if it''s for pre-sale."


    "It was originally meant to be given priority to Fairy Meadow. You should be aware that Fairy Meadow is


    a subsidiary under L.Moon, so I wish to give them the best option I have. Unfortunately, L.Moon is


    currently in trouble, so I have no choice but to use this design to make up for it. However, I spent a long


    time personally designing this, and the design fee I charged yourpany for the previous drawing


    was pretty low. You know what I mean, right?" Abigail propped her chin and proposed to Daniel.


    Little did she know, her unintentional action made his heart race.


    How could apetent woman be so enchanting?


    "I understand. Whatever you want in return..." Daniel uttered while looking at her. Even though his mind


    was in chaos because of her, his rationality was still intact.


    "L.Moon will take 2% of the sales. If that''s not eptable, I can give you another design," Abigail said


    straightforwardly.


    "Alright. I''ll give you one week toe out with the samples, and they should be avable in all sizes!"


    Daniel stated.


    "All sizes? I recall that Charm is a brand that caters to women who are fit. Fairy Meadow is the one that


    specializes in different sizes. Are you trying to take advantage of my business now?" Abigail sat up


    straight, her smile tinged with sarcasm.


    Daniel felt ashamed because of her words. He did want to seize the market for different sizes. Fairy


    Meadow served women of all sizes and made a fortune in this market, but unfortunately, Charm didn''t


    have an outstanding designer like Abigail.


    He merely mentioned it to see if she would agree. Now, it seemed that she wasn''t just putting on airs.


    "What if I said I''m not?" Daniel asked her.


    "You can get the size that fits your market. Only L.Moon has various sizes and styles to amodate


    different body types. Moreover, this is something that L.Moon will not sell at any price," Abigail stated


    while shrugging her shoulders. "Sorry, Mr. Sawyer."


    "No problem. I''ll decide on the 2%mission with you once I see the finished product." Daniel now


    understood that Abigail was a cunning businesswoman.


    The smile on her face faded slightly. "No. You''re making the decision today. I will get my staff to get the


    Daniel looked at Abigail, his gaze turning cold as well.


    No matter how beautiful or charming a woman was, it was worthless when it came to interests.


    "L.Moon was the party who made the mistake. Instead, you''re putting pressure on me. Isn''t this


    inappropriate?" He picked up the coffee next to him and drank it slowly.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. "But I, as L.Moon''s most outstanding designer, have provided you with a


    solution. Shouldn''t you be grateful? If it were anotherpany, the profits you earn from this design


    alone would be enough to cover the expenses of filing awsuit. Perhaps, even more than enough."


    What she said was true.


    Daniel knew very well that this was how Abigail operated. She hadn''te up with any new designs


    for almost a year, and her fans were constantlymenting on Instagram. Now that she hade up


    with such an excellent design, her fans would still buy it even if it couldn''t fit.


    The poprity of a top designer in the women''s fashion industry was not just for show.


    "I can''t give you an immediate answer. I must discuss it with the higher-ups." Daniel came with a


    mission.


    The higher-ups in Charm treated L.Moon''s mistake as a good opportunity. If L.Moon couldn''t resolve it,


    they could market it, criticize L.Moon, and then take over their position.


    L.Moon had been the leader in the women''s fashion industry for too long. Even insignificant brands


    wanted to bring it down and take its ce.


    Initially, the public spected whether Abigail had run out of ideas after noting up with any designs


    for so long.


    Now, however, it seemed like she had been honing her skills.


    "Mr. Sawyer, you''ve been in charge of thepany for six months, yet you still can''t make decisions on


    your own?" Abigail asked him.


    Her words provoked him. "Miss Quinn, everypany has its own way of operating. Isn''t it


    inappropriate for you to say that?"


    "I''m busy and don''t have time to waste on you. If you want to coborate with L.Moon, show some


    sincerity. I wouldn''t give you this attitude if it were another designer''s work. However, this is my work,


    so think carefully before you speak."


    As an award-winning designer from abroad, other brands would fight to have her designs. It was almost


    a given.


    Daniel merely led Charm for half a year. How could he not be aware of his position?


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    "Alright. Go ahead and draft the contract," Danielpromised.


    Abigail''s negotiation skills were so strong that she took control of the situation right from the start.


    Daniel realized that he waspletely passive this time.


    "Well then, thank you, Mr. Sawyer. Could you please handle the rumors and gossip spread online as


    well?" Abigail stood up, intending to leave.


    "The dishes haven''t been served yet..." Daniel reminded, secretly hoping that Abigail would apany


    him for a meal.

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    Chapter 656 You''re Not Here


    Abigail turned around and looked at him, her smile cold and distant. "Since we can''t have a meal


    right away, forget it. I just came back from out of town, and I need to go back and have dinner with


    my family."


    Her schedule today was quite busy. First, she had lunch with Lawrence and Scarlett, and then she


    went to visit Sean''s grandparents and Analise.


    Tomorrow, she would officially start working.


    She wanted to finish this matter as soon as possible and then bnce the situation between Sean


    and thepany.


    Luna had been covering for her for half a year. She couldn''t let her continue to bear the pressure


    after she finished handling things.


    Moreover, L.Moon was different now. Previously, there wasn''t such arge volume of orders. Now,


    in addition to the pressure from Fairy Meadow, there were other brands that needed L.Moon''s


    designs, as well as the entertainment team she had independently created before. All of these


    things invisibly put a lot of pressure on Luna.


    Daniel was a little surprised. He didn''t expect Abigail to care so much about her family.


    As he watched Abigail''s figure walking away in the distance, it took him a long time to snap out of it.


    Abigail had just arrived at the Pearsons'' when Sean called.


    "What''s wrong?" Abigail pressed the answer button and reached out to take a pair of fork and knife


    to pick up her food.


    "You''ve only been back for half a day, and I already miss you. How''s everything going?" Sean''s


    voice was filled with nostalgia.


    Abigail licked her lips. "It''s alright, but we haven''t found the mole. They probably had a n long


    ago, so it''s not easy to catch them."


    After all, there were quite a few designers who had resigned or been fired from L.Moon.


    "If we really can''t find them, I can have someone help you." Sean''s voice carried a smile.


    "You take good care of yourself. The external matters have nothing to do with you. Once you''re


    better, you cane back and do whatever you want." Abigail immediately became serious.


    Sean responded with an "oh." His mood was a little low. "I feel a bit annoyed when you''re not here."


    After she left, Sean realized that Alice''s house was really boring. He had finished all the chores in


    the morning: sun drying peanuts, fetching water, and tidying up the vegetable garden. Without


    Abigail to chat with Alice during lunch, he felt the house suddenly be quiet.


    "I''lle over as soon as I finish handling things. If you feel bored, you can exercise more. If that


    doesn''t work, consider helping Alice clean the house thoroughly. Do everything you can." Abigail


    wanted to go over now, but she couldn''t do anything about it.


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    "That''s it. I''ll try to find something to do this afternoon," Sean said.


    He didn''t want toin too much to Abigail. After all, she had a lot of work at herpany. If he


    bothered her too much and she made a mistake, it wouldn''t be good.


    "Well, just give me a call if you need anything." Abigail''s tone softened.


    Lawrence and Scarlett looked at her, their eyes filled with surprise.


    Abigail had a different look every time she came back, and this time, she lookedpletely new.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail noticed that they were looking at her. "What''s wrong?" She


    asked.


    "You look different again. I am a bit afraid to talk to you," Scarlett whispered. Even though Abigail


    seemed gentle now, she still felt a bit unfamiliar.


    "Don''t be." Abigail sipped her soup.


    To celebrate her return, Scarlett had prepared a lot of dishes.


    Abigail thought Alice was really good at cooking. Compared to her, Abigail felt that others couldn''t


    master the dishes and servings as she could.


    Abigail felt like her mouth had been pampered by Alice.


    "You don''t seem as fair as before, but you look much healthier," Lawrence sat beside her, his eyes


    full of affection.


    "I go out for exercise and sunbathing every day, so it''s inevitable to get a bit tanned. I''ll be going


    back to Pendorf after dinner," Abigail said, eating faster than them.


    "You just came back. Take a good rest and go tomorrow," Scarlett immediately persuaded.


    "I have to deal withpany matters tomorrow. I can''t leave Sean alone in Eastbay. The sooner I


    finish, the sooner I can go there," Abigail said, then thought of Luna and added, "How are Luna and


    Josh doing in their rtionship?"


    When it came to them, Lawrence didn''t say much. He could only look at Scarlett.


    Scarlett lowered her gaze and looked at the food in her bowl, feeling quite upset. "They have been


    arguing a lot in the past three months. Luna rarely stays at home anymore, and Josh''s temperament


    is no longer as gentle as before."


    "What does Josh really think about this rtionship? Have you asked him?" Abigail asked again.


    "We did ask. He always says it''s his own fault. But in these three months, instead of making


    progress, their rtionship has be more tense. I don''t think they will make it," Lawrence said


    and started eating slowly.


    Abigail sighed and remained silent.


    "If you can persuade Luna, please do so. They have been together for so long, what can''t be


    resolved? This is the first time that Josh has been in love, and there are many things he hasn''t done


    well, and we know that. Let Luna give him a chance." Scarlett''s face was full of worry. She


    genuinely liked Luna and hoped that Luna could marry Josh.


    They were already at the stage of discussing marriage. How did it end up like this?"

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    Chapter 657 The Parasite


    Abigail nodded in agreement.


    Scarlett had casually mentioned it, but she didn''t expect Abigail actually to agree.


    She nced at Lawrence with eyes that filled with joy.


    Abigail''s personality had be much milder now; she waspletely different from her previous


    cold and aloof demeanor.


    After having lunch, she returned to Pendorf to visit Analise and Sean''s grandparents. In the


    evening, she had dinner and then took a ne back to the Pearsons.


    Before nine o''clock at night, her biological clock went off.


    ¡­


    The next morning, Abigail arrived at thepany and asked Selena to notify a meeting.


    The meeting was with the human resources department.


    As soon as everyone entered the office, they noticed that Abigail waspletely different from


    before. Her temperament had be more restrained and gentler, but at the same time... she was


    even more captivating.


    "Miss Kidney, L.Moon needs to recruit six more managers. Do release a recruitment notice today. Of


    course, if you have any candidates in mind, you can ask them too. Thepensation will not be


    lacking." Abigail directly addressed the meeting.


    "Yes!" Miss Kidney immediately responded.


    "Also, after the meeting, please send me the information of the designers who have resigned in the


    past year," she continued.


    "Okay!" Miss Kidney nodded again.


    Abigail looked at them and added, "Anyone who has beente or left early in the past month should


    resign."


    She was shocked. It turned out that Abigail was only mild on the surface as she had even more


    decisive methods.


    "I''ve mentioned before that we have a pantry in thepany. Why are there still people bringing


    breakfast into the office?" She turned to Miss Kidney with a cold expression.


    Cold sweat broke out on her forehead. "I''ve mentioned it several times, but they didn''t listen."


    "Organize a list for me of everyone who has had breakfast or afternoon tea in the office in the past


    month!" After she finished speaking, she organized another set of documents.


    Everyone was filled with fear and trepidation.


    "For the design department, inform Miss Kidney that if the sales of their designs don''t improve this


    month, they can leave." Abigail now started to reprimand each department one by one.


    Cold sweat dripped from Miss Kidney''s forehead to her chin. She nodded and made a note.


    "In the past three months, some people haveined that the food in the kitchen has be


    increasingly unappetizing. Do you know why?" Abigail maintained her gaze on Miss Kidney.


    "We investigated and found that the prices of ingredients have been increasing..." Miss Kidney


    lowered her gaze, feeling uneasy.


    Abigail stared. "No, someone has been taking kickbacks. Just go to the supermarket and ask


    around. They returned with receipts, but the prices on them are exactly what they paid for."


    "I''ll find out the reason today," said Miss Kidney, who was so worried that she retracted her head.


    Abigail turned to the next page and continued, ''The internal conflicts within the Star Team are so


    severe. Don''t you know how to stop it?''


    "For the Star Team, Antonia Winters became famous four months ago for designing costumes for a


    historical drama. She got to know many big stars in the industry and started to act arrogantly. The


    problem now is that every production team in the entertainment industry that films historical dramas


    would invite her team. If she''s not there, they won''t be happy, and there''s nothing I can do about it."


    Miss Kidney''s voice became quieter as she spoke.


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    Abigail looked at the information and remained silent for a moment before responding, "Promote


    Sandy Tewwier to the same position as her."


    "Sandy Tewwier¡­ Sandy has only been here for six months¡­" Miss Kidney started to worry as


    Sandy was apletely new talent.


    ''Who has the final say? Me or you?'' Abigail asked her in return.


    ''It''s... you." Miss Kidney did not dare to argue anymore.


    Abigail closed the file and stood up, ready to leave.


    After she left, the entire personnel department looked at each other with mournful faces.


    "Abigail... has already be a queen upon her return." Miss Kidney sighed as she leaned back in


    her chair.


    With Abigail''s return, L.Moon experienced a major earthquake in less than a morning.


    Those who were dismissed were dismissed, and those who were fined were fined. Everyone was


    filled with fear and trepidation.


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    Abigail was looking at the book of ounts in her office when Antonia barged in. She walked up to


    Abigail''s desk and red at her angrily. "I might not have made any great contributions, but I have


    also put in a lot of effort. Are you nning to bite the hand that feeds you?"


    Antonia was promoted from Pendorf and became the head of a design team consisting of the four


    originally recruited members. Later, due to the entertainment industry''s high demand, the team was


    then split into two. Her team led the historical drama team, while another person handled the


    costumes for the contemporary dramas.


    Indeed, everypany needed someone to be present every day so that they knew where they


    stood.


    "What effort?" Abigail set aside the book of ounts and calmly looked at Antonia.


    "I made the costumes of a historical drama popr this year. That was all from my entire effort, and


    you''re now promoting a newbie who''s been here for less than a year to be on par with me?!'' Antonia


    was discontented.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow and said, "Your entire effort? The whole team, including you, consists of


    hundreds of people. Are you saying it was only your effort?"


    Antonia realized that she had spoken too hastily and immediately corrected herself. "What I meant


    was I had put in a lot of effort. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have gained attention."


    "Is this how you always suppress Alison''s team? It''s not that she''s incapable, but the scripts that


    she has received are not outstanding. Even if the costumes are good, she can''t make it big.


    Besides, I think you don''t need L.Moon anymore. What''s wrong with finding someone to rece you


    in advance?" Abigail didn''t want to beat around the bush with Antonia anymore. Since you don''t


    know what modesty is and the importance of connections in the entertainment industry, it''s only a


    matter of time before you cause trouble for L.Moon.

 Chapter 658 Moving Forward and Retreating Together

    Chapter 658 Moving Forward and Retreating Together


    Abigail had promoted Sandy to Antonia''s level. When the time came for Abigail to dismiss Antonia,


    it would serve as a warning to everyone else.


    Antonia didn''t expect Abigail to be so direct, and she was momentarily speechless.


    "I''ve been busytely, and so has Luna. We all forgot that L.Moon has a management team. Isn''t


    that right, Antonia? When you were in Pendorf, you weren''t like this." Abigail looked into her eyes as


    if trying to see through her thoughts. "No matter how many important people one interacts with, they


    must remember their own identity. Always remain humble and strive for improvement. That''s what a


    designer should do¡­ instead of constantly mingling with important people and neglecting their own


    talent."


    In Abigail''s eyes, Sandy''s design ability far surpassed Antonia''s.


    Moreover, Sandy had better academic achievements in history and culture. She had a doctoral


    degree in history, while Antonia only had a few more years of work experience than her.


    But Abigail didn''t mind mentoring new talents.


    Antonia felt indignant at being criticized. She immediately took off her work badge and walked up to


    Abigail to forcefully ce the badge on the table. "Since you have the idea of dismissing me, why


    don''t I resign? I don''t even care about the meagerpensation L.Moon offers! Just wait and see.


    I''ll establish a new team and make L.Moon''s team worthless!"


    Abigail nodded. "Ambitious. I''ll be waiting for your good news."


    Antonia left Abigail''s office in a dramatic manner.


    Once Antonia resigned, more than a dozen team members of the historical drama followed suit.


    ¡­


    Luna arrived at L.Moon close to noon.


    She rushed into Abigail''s office and anxiously said, "There''s a problem within L.Moon and it''s my


    negligence over the past six months. With so many people being dismissed at once, will L.Moon still


    be operating normally?!"


    "What''s the problem? If there are vacant positions and a heavy workload, we''ll increase the sry


    and deal with it once we find new people," Abigail replied.


    "Antonia''s team is well-known in the entertainment industry. By dismissing her, she took away so


    many people. This team is as good as gone!" Luna continued.


    Abigail smiled at her. "Do we really need this team to make money?"


    Luna paused for a moment and then softly said, "Not necessarily..."


    "That''s not a problem, right? If the major production teams in the entertainment industry don''t hire


    us, there will always be smaller ones that will. The neers are pretty good; they can handle the


    pressure. It''s like a whole new team," Abigail said calmly. "This past half year has also given us a


    chance to see how many issues there are in thepany that need our attention."


    Abigail missed the days when Analise was in the kitchen.


    Back then, she would do everything she could to give them extra money and cook delicious meals,


    and the food expenses weren''t expensive either.


    In the six months that she had been away, the food expenses had doubled, and the budget for


    afternoon tea had also increased.


    "It''s all my fault... There''s just too much going on with L.Moon that it''spletely different from


    before. I have to handle everything, and sometimes I get so busy that I''m confused..." Luna Smith


    sighed bitterly. "Maybe I''m just not suited for a bigpany. When L.Moon was just a studio, things


    were much simpler, and I handled them well."


    "If you want to know how to handle things well, I can teach you slowly. I left in such a hurry and left


    you with a mess. I''m sorry," Abigail apologized with a guilty expression.


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    Luna was taken aback for a moment. Then, she smiled. "Well... if you''re apologizing to me at a time


    like this, I can''t bring myself to me myself anymore."


    "If we start arguing, L.Moon will really be finished," Abigail said, taking out her phone. "I''m going to


    order coffee. What would you like?"


    "We have coffee during afternoon tea," Luna reminded her. "No need to order for me, as I''ll go get


    some fruit."


    "It''s different; there''s a coffee shop that''s really good," Abigail looked at her phone, her voice soft.


    That coffee shop was rmended by Sean, and he always bought her coffee from there.


    Luna nodded absentmindedly, not noticing the change in Abigail.


    With a fruit tter in hand, Luna returned to the office and sat on the couch, eating the fruit. "You


    shouldn''t be away for so long next time. When you came back, I felt more at ease. I didn''t have any


    anxiety when I was with Josh yesterday."


    "Did you used to always think about unfinished work at thepany when you were with him?"


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle.


    "Yeah, I would think about all the documents and the finance department at thepany, and it


    would annoy me." Luna took a bite of the apple and sincerely said, "It''s really good to have you


    back."


    "I''ve already started recruiting for six managers," Abigail said as she looked at the documents.


    Luna''s eyes widened as she looked at Abigail. "Six... Do we really need that many?"


    "Out of the sixpetitive individuals, only the strongest in ability can upy a managerial


    position," Abigail pondered. She realized that one was prone to cking off and two were difficult to


    maintain the equilibrium, but three people would be suitable. However, the question remained


    whether the abilities of these three individuals would meet the standards.


    Hence, she decided to choose six individuals and divide them into groups of three. In the end, two


    individuals would emerge victorious¡ªone as the general manager and the other as the assistant


    general manager.

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    Chapter 659 Strange Encounter


    Luna was impressed by Abigail''s idea.


    "By the way, Sean hasn''t returned to thepany in a while. Is he still staying at the holiday


    ce?" Luna thought that since Abigail and Sean had such a good rtionship, Sean might follow


    Abigail wherever she went.


    "Yeah, he thinks the environment there is great. And the food suits his taste. That''s why he doesn''t


    want toe back," Abigail replied with a smile.


    Luna became curious. "The food must be delicious if he misses it. Can you give me the address? I''d


    like to go and check it out too."


    Abigail smiled. "That ce is quite exclusive, and we went there through connections. But I learned


    a few recipes from them. I can make it for you next time if you''re free."


    "Sure!" Luna had a voracious appetite for food and didn''t care for anything else. "I''ll help you with


    the work."


    "Thank you, but I think I can handle them. You must be tired. Take a rest. When the recruitse,


    I''ll take care of them and let them handle thepany''s affairs. Then, the two of us can consider


    retiring." Abigail hoped Luna would have a good rtionship with Josh.


    Luna nodded and didn''t say much. She just silently ate her fruit.


    Abigail nced at her a few times and couldn''t help but ask, "How are you and Josh? Are you still


    doing well? My parents told me you''ve been arguing a lot in the past few months."


    "Maybe the more we get to know each other, the more we realize that we''re not the best for each


    other," Luna said indifferently.


    Abigail pursed her lips, unsure of what to say. She knew how Luna and Josh got together. It was a


    typical case of falling in love at first sight. It''s normal to have some differences as they get to know


    each other better.


    "We''ll only know that after we understand each other better, don''t you think?" Abigail still wanted to


    help Josh.


    "You must be busy right now, so I won''t disturb you. I¡¯ll go back and take some sleep. I was too busy


    to get enough rest in thest few days.¡± Luna stood up, not wanting to talk about Josh with Abigail.


    Abigail nodded and walked Luna out of thepany. When she returned to her office, she called


    Josh.


    When the call connected, Josh smiled. "You came back, and I didn''t even look for you. I worked


    overtime at thepany untilte yesterday. You were already asleep when I got back. Going out


    seems to have improved your routine."


    "I don''t have time to talk about these things now. What''s going on between you and Luna?" Abigail


    got straight to the point. If it weren''t for Scarlett and Lawrence asking for her help, she wouldn''t want


    to get involved in their affairs.


    Upon hearing Luna''s name, Josh suddenly fell silent.


    "You don''t love her anymore?" Abigail asked.


    "It''s not that I don''t love her. It''s just that there''s a gap between us. Abigail, has Luna been calling


    you privately these past few months? I feel like she''s been acting strangelytely." Josh had a


    distressed voice.


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    "What do you mean by strange? You''re not trying to break up with her and me her, are you?"


    Abigail was suspicious.


    Josh immediately became annoyed. "Do I seem like that kind of person to you?! I genuinely feel like


    Luna''s changed a lot these past three months. Her emotions are so unstable, and it''spletely


    different from before."


    Upon hearing Josh''s words, Abigail couldn''t help but ponder. Upon careful consideration, Luna does


    seem burdened with something.


    "Have you been spending a lot of time with Luna? I''m not ming her for not working hard enough.


    I asked the human resources, and they said she hasn''t beening to thepany much. When I


    came back, the situation at L.Moon wasn''t that controlled." Abigail preemptively defended herself,


    afraid that Josh would misunderstand and think she believed Luna hadn''t managed L.Moon well.


    "We haven''t seen much of each other these past three months. Sometimes, when I call Luna, she


    suddenly bes irritable. I thought it was because she was too busy with L.Moon''s affairs, so I


    would wait until she was in a better mood to meet up with me," Josh exined.


    She didn''t know whose words to believe. Luna ims to be overwhelmed, and Josh is also busy


    with work, so they often can''t find time to meet up. Josh expresses his dissatisfaction about it. Now,


    he is saying that Luna hasn''t met up with him much. If what he says is true, what has Luna been


    doing these past three months?


    "I''ve heard about your situation. I''ll find a way to ask her, but don''t lie. I won''t help you anymore if


    even one word is false," Abigail threatened Josh.


    Josh immediately responded. "I wouldn''t lie to anyone, especially not to you. And you know me


    better than anyone, right?"


    She bit her lip, her brow furrowing. "I understand. Since she''s been in a bad mood recently, you


    shouldn''t keep contacting her constantly. If anything happens, I''ll let you know."


    "Thank you. I appreciate it," Josh became cheerful. With Abigail''s help, he felt much more at ease.


    Luna never told him anything, and when he asked a few more questions, she found it annoying.


    Abigail hung up the phone and couldn''t help but sigh.

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    Chapter 660 Malice Never Left


    In a dimly lit room, a man with gray hair approached Luna with a syringe. The frigid liquid slowly


    infiltrated her body.


    When Luna caught sight of the man''s face, she let out a horrified scream and woke up the next


    second. Sitting in her room, her heart raced in her chest, and her ringing phone seemed like a death


    knell, desperately demanding attention.


    A surge of immense annoyance overwhelmed her as she stared at her phone, unable to control her


    frustration.


    ...


    As the workday drew to a close, Abigail was packing up when she received a call from Scarlett. She


    answered and was about to mention that she was heading home for dinner when she heard Scarlett


    sobbing. "Abby, pleasee back quickly. Luna and Josh are having a heated argument, and we


    don''t know what to do."


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    "I''ll be right back!" Abigail hung up, grabbed her bag, and hurried back.


    Returning to the Pearson Residence, she sensed a tense atmosphere in the living room. Handing


    her bag to the nanny, she changed into a pair of slippers.


    When Luna saw Abigail approaching, she immediately stood up. "I have something to attend to. I


    need to leave."


    "Luna, what happened between you and Josh?" Abigail approached her, holding her hand and


    inquiring.


    "Nothing. I just need to go." Luna shook off Abigail''s hand, her expression filled with frustration.


    Abigail followed her, frowning. "Luna, can you please tell us what''s going on? If you want to break


    up, it''s okay. Just talk to him calmly."


    "Do you think he listens when I talk to him? Yes, I haven''t been going to thepany much in the


    past three months, and I haven''t spent much time with him. Can''t I have my own things to do?!"


    Luna became agitated as soon as she mentioned this.


    Abigail now understood. Luna must have been arguing with Josh because he expressed his doubts


    to her. As a result, he was unable to control his temper.


    "Don''t mind him. Have you eaten? If not, let''s eat before you return, okay?" She tried to soothe


    Luna. She didn''t understand why Luna had changed so much in six months. She ispletely


    different from before. In the past, she would argue, but she wouldn''t snap like this at her boyfriend''s


    house.


    "I don''t want to eat. I''ll go back first," Luna said, heading toward the door.


    Abigail immediately followed her, speaking gently. "Luna, I know a bar. I''ll send the address to your


    phone. Go there first. I''ll change my clothes and drive over. How about I apany you to rx?"


    Luna nced at her and finally nodded slightly. After she left, Abigail looked at Josh with


    displeasure and asked, "Why did you ask her all those questions without figuring things out first?"


    "I just mentioned it briefly, and she suddenly smashed the bowl and started arguing with me." Josh


    still didn''t understand what he did wrong. He just wanted to show his concern for Luna.


    Scarlett covered her chest and silently sobbed.


    "Luna''s temper has been strange these past few months. There was no sign of her outburst tonight.


    She was fine with your mother before dinner. When you have some alone time with her, ask her


    what''s going on. If something is bothering her, we can all discuss it together. We''re willing to support


    her." Lawrence was also worried about Luna.


    Luna seems different.


    "I know. I''ll change my clothes." Abigail furrowed her brow.


    As Luna''s best friend, Abigail knew something was weighing on Luna''s mind, but she wasn''t sure if


    she could get Luna to open up about what happened. After changing her clothes, Abigail drove


    straight to the bar, where Luna was already waiting for her.


    Abigail ordered drinks and food, leaning back in her seat as she chatted with Luna about her


    experience being with Sean. "We used to have some distance between us, but after spending half a


    year together and being in each other''spany every day, that distance seemed to disappear. If


    you''re feeling stressed, would you like to go for a walk?"


    "I''m nning to go on a trip. I''ll be leaving in a couple of days. I told Josh today, but he won''t allow


    me to go. I don''t understand why he''s not letting me travel," Luna said, her tone tinged with irritation.


    Abigail sat up straight, slightly surprised. "Why is this so sudden?"


    "We''re notcking money. Can''t we just go whenever we want? I''ve been in Capitalis for too long,


    and it feels like everyone is always in a rush. It''s suffocating me a bit," Luna exined with a smile.


    "Luna, is something bothering you? The Pearson Family likes you and hopes you can be with


    Josh," Abigail decided to be direct. That was how they always were with each other¡ªthey did not


    beat around the bush.


    Luna lowered her gaze and smiled. "What could be bothering me? Don''t overthink it."


    "We''re best friends, and you can tell me if something is wrong. If it''s because Sean and I leaving


    you with the workload is causing problems between you and Josh, I would feel guilty!" Abigail raised


    her voice slightly.


    "There isn''t anything between us, and we''re just getting to know each other better. That''s why things


    turned out like this. Please stop asking. We agreed to have a drink together. Why bring up these


    questions?" Luna finished speaking and quickly finished her drink.

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    Chapter 661 She Is Pregnant


    Abigail moistened her lips, trying not to pressure Luna too much even though she was anxious.


    Deep down, she sensed that Luna''s behavior was not solely due to rtionship problems. She


    couldn''t help but feel that something was wrong, unsure if it was just her overthinking or if it


    stemmed from the pain Vincent had caused her in the past.


    "If you truly have issues with Josh, I won''t interfere. I respect your decisions," Abigail said softly.


    Luna nodded and smiled as she set her ss down. "Don''t worry. I''m just going to clear my mind.


    Once I sort things out, I''ll exin everything to you."


    Abigail nodded in understanding. Luna mentioned going on a trip and posted that she will only


    respond to messages or check her phone asionally. When she has time, she will reply in the


    event of an urgent matter. Therefore, her replies will depend on her mood.


    The months passed slowly, and thanks to Abigail''s reforms, L.Moon was on the right track by the


    time June arrived. Wearing a mask and sunsses, Abigail stood at the airport.


    From a distance, she spotted a tall figure walking out of the arrival gate. It was a man who exuded


    calmness andposure. Beside Abigail was Xavien, who caught sight of Sean and couldn''t help


    but widen his eyes in realization. "Is that Mr. Graham?"


    Sean, dressed casually and appearing much gentler than before, attracted the attention of many


    people who nced at him. They marveled at his appearance and admired his unique aura.


    Abigail was about to respond when her phone chimed. "Yes, that''s Mr. Graham," she replied, taking


    out her phone to check the message from Luna.


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    Luna''s long-distance rtionship with Joshsted less than two months and ended in a breakup,


    leaving her whereabouts even more uncertain since then.


    ''Ms. Quinn, what is your connection to the owner of this phone?'' Abigail felt a bit dizzy upon reading


    the message. She looked at the number and confirmed that it was registered under Luna''s name in


    another city.


    ''Yes, this is my friend''s phone. Where is she?'' Abigail''s breathing suddenly became tense. Just


    yesterday, they had a video call, and Luna seemed fine with no signs of any problems.


    ''She''s encountered a little problem. I''ll give you an address. You''ll have toe alone.'' Reading the


    message, Abigail furrowed her brow.


    "What are you looking at?" Sean''s voice came from above her head.


    Abigail pocketed her phone and looked up at Sean. "Besides checking messages, what else can I


    look at? You''ve changed a lot in the past year and a half."


    "Really? I''m hungry," he said with a smile.


    "Why don''t you let Xavien take you out for a meal? I have something to attend to, but I''lle back


    and talk to you once I''m done," Abigail said, reaching out to squeeze Sean''s hand before turning


    and leaving.


    Sean was stunned.


    Xavien was also taken aback. What is going on? They haven''t seen each other in a year and a half,


    and she just runs off after a brief encounter.


    "Is she that busy with work?" Sean''s smile vanished as he turned to Xavien.


    Facing the unfamiliar Sean, Xavien coughed and said, "Yes, she''s swamped. L.Moon''s business


    has expanded significantly, with two capable managers and severalpetent teams."


    "Alright." Sean felt regretful. It was his first day back, and Abigail had already left him for work.


    ¡­


    Abigail dialed Luna''s number, and the call finally connected after several attempts. Abigail was too


    anxious to exchange pleasantries, demanding, "Who are you to her? Where is she now?!"


    "She''s at the hospital," the woman on the other end of the line replied. "I''m her nanny. She fell this


    morning, and the baby ising early."


    "What... What baby?!" Abigail''s scalp tingled. We haven''t even seen each other in eighteen months,


    so whose child is Luna carrying?! Luna broke up with Josh ages ago, so whose child could this be?!


    "I''m not sure. Pleasee over immediately. Luna''s condition is critical," the nanny pleaded.


    Abigail''s mind was in turmoil. She asked the nanny to send her the address and promptly booked a


    flight ticket.


    What has Luna been doing for the past year and a half? Why is she pregnant? Whose child is it?


    These questions lingered in Abigail''s mind as she arrived at the hospital where Luna was.


    It was a small-town hospital with seemingly inadequate facilities, but it was far from the city and not


    suitable for transferring a pregnant woman in critical condition.


    When the middle-aged nanny saw Abigail, she took a moment to observe the masked Abigail.


    Perhaps due to the overwhelming amount of information, she did not recognize Abigail as the


    famous na.


    "Do you know when Luna got pregnant?" Abigail asked the nanny.


    "I don''t know. She came here six months ago and was already pregnant at that time," the nanny


    whispered.


    Abigail nodded. "If you have something to attend to, go ahead. I''ll take care of her here."


    "I n to resign. Can you help her settle my payment for this month? That''s what we agreed on, but


    I didn''t expect her to fall while inbor suddenly. I don''t know who else to ask, so I had to call you,"


    the nanny apologized.

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    Chapter 662 The Stranger


    Abigail helped pay the nanny''s fee and added the person as a friend on WhatsApp. Then, she took


    out her phone to search for what a pregnant woman needed to prepare for a hospital stay.


    "Doctor, how much longer will the pregnant woman in this operating room be?" Abigail didn''t dare to


    leave quickly and grabbed a nurse to ask.


    The nurse nced at the time and replied, "It''s uncertain. Do you need something?"


    "I rushed here and didn''t have time to prepare what was needed. I don''t know if it''s toote to buy


    them now," Abigail exined anxiously.


    "There''s a supermarket next to the hospital. You can take a look. It will only take about ten minutes.


    The pregnant woman shouldn''t be out within that timeframe." The nurse kindly informed Abigail.


    Abigail nodded and quickly bought the items with her phone in hand in Adral, a very remote town.


    As she entered the deserted supermarket, she found the section selling mother and baby products


    and, in her haste, nearly collided with a few burly men.


    "Sorry," Abigail hurriedly apologized and maneuvered around them.


    The several ordinary-looking men looked at Abigail''s back warily, confirming that she was buying


    things before turning their heads and walking forward.


    "We saw him enter this supermarket... Why can''t we find him now?"


    "We''re blocking the exits. I don''t believe that guy can hide inside forever."


    "He''s injured too. If he doesn''te out, he''ll bleed to death."


    The men whispered to each other in low voices. Even though they lowered their voices and spoke


    with a strange ent, Abigail could still faintly hear them.


    How can there be foreigners in this remote Adral? Although she had doubts, Luna''s situation was


    still more critical. She bought what the pregnant woman and child needed. She was about to go to


    the milk powder section when a gust of wind suddenly blew.


    Before Abigail could react, someone covered her mouth and forcefully dragged her toward a corner.


    It prompted her to let go of the shopping cart and struggle hard.


    "Mmm!" She tried tomunicate with the person.


    However, the person''s strength was terrifying. Their arm felt like iron, and Abigail was tightly held in


    their embrace, feeling like her bones were about to be crushed. Dragged behind a crowded shelf,


    Abigail had no strength left.


    There was a cold weapon pressed against her waist, causing her to dare not move immediately,


    and even her breathing became lighter.


    "Will you scream if I let go of you?" A deep and hoarse male voice sounded in Abigail''s ear.


    She was about to curse but shook her head gently. She used her hand to support herself on the


    ground and soon felt a sticky liquid. It seemed to be blood.


    "You are na, right?" The man released her mouth and asked, panting.


    Abigail swallowed and couldn''t believe that he knew her. "Yes... Who are you?"


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    "No need to ask who I am. Now, please purchase a set of men''s clothing for me. I''ll be waiting for


    you in the men''s restroom at the grocery store¡­" The man paused and continued, "If you dare to


    make a sound, I will leave here and find you in Capitalis to settle the score."


    Abigail had never felt so humiliated. "Wait here. After I buy those items, I''m leaving. I have urgent


    matters to attend to as well."


    She was still worried about Luna and didn''t want to get entangled with this person any longer.


    Considering the overly cautious foreigners she encountered earlier, she guessed that this person


    must have had a conflict with them. Perhaps he was being chased by enemies. Thinking about


    those people waiting at the entrance, Abigail, while buying clothes in the men''s section, secretly


    called the police on her phone.


    "Excuse me, sir? I believe I have spotted a group of individuals acting suspiciously outside the Bags


    Bunny supermarket. Judging from their ents, they appear to be foreigners, and I also noticed


    that they are carrying firearms..." As she apologized, she nced down and caught sight of a


    concealed weapon in the man''s waistband.


    The police officer''s excitement grew upon hearing this. Isn''t this a golden opportunity?


    "Is this the Bags Bunny supermarket located next to the county hospital?" the police officer inquired.


    "Yes, those individuals are dressed casually but are all over six feet tall," Abigail exined as she


    continued to speak with the police while selecting clothes. It would be best to apprehend the man


    with the weapon inside the supermarket as well!


    Abigail ended the call and carried the clothes to the men''s restroom. With only a few people in the


    supermarket and her still wearing a mask, she went unnoticed. Even if the cleaningdy was


    startled, she could only mutter to herself.


    "Clothes," Abigail called out as soon as she entered. The man inside knocked three times on the


    door of the innermost cubicle, and she approached with the clothes. He opened the door to receive


    the items.


    "Can I go now?" Abigail asked him.


    "No. I will need your assistanceter in pretending to be a woman and helping me escape," the man


    inside the room threatened, a hint of amusement in his voice.


    Abigail took a deep breath and silently prayed. I hope the police officer arrives quickly to apprehend


    this suspicious man.


    "Come on! I have a friend in the nearby hospital who needs my care!" She grew impatient after


    waiting for two minutes.


    The man grunted in response. A momentter, the door swung open, revealing a man dressed


    casually walking out. He was approximately the same height as Sean, with a narrow face, single


    eyelids, and sharp features that emanated from his entire countenance.

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    Chapter 663 Smiling Tiger


    Abigail was taken aback by a sense of surprise. Can someone who appears to be a thug really be


    considered a star?


    "I''m Simond Simpson, the only son of the Simpson Family in Capitalis. Have you heard of me


    before?" Simond approached and asked her.


    Abigail had vaguely heard of the Simpson Family, who returned from abroad a year ago and caused


    a sensation in Capitalis. However, it was purely spective information. No one knew for sure what


    the family did or what they were like.


    "Not very familiar," Abigail replied, ready to turn and leave.


    Simond grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.


    This angered Abigail, causing her to face him with anger. He removed the mask from her face with


    a slight smile. "Sharing a mask may not be hygienic, but I don''t mind."


    "If you wanted the mask, why didn''t you say so earlier?" she asked, suppressing her anger.


    "I forgot." He shrugged, appearing nonchnt.


    "I need to leave!" Abigail didn''t want to argue with him. In this secluded location, there should be


    few who recognize her.


    She quickly walked away.


    Simond had injuries on his body, so he furrowed his brow and followed Abigail without saying a


    word.


    Abigail found a shopping cart, bought milk powder, and went to the cashier at the entrance to pay.


    She discreetly nced outside and saw that there was no movement.


    Simond stood by her side and noticed her gaze. He smiled. "Honey, let me pay for you."


    The hand that Abigail used to hold her phone trembled. Then, she red at him. "Who do you think


    you are?! If you keep calling me that, there will be consequences!"


    "Oh, why so intense?" Simond''s voice still carried a smile.


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    Abigail remained silent, her face stern. After paying, she went outside and found that the suspicious


    men had already disappeared. Simond seemed very nervous at that moment. Scanning the


    surroundings with sharp eyes, he found no enemies but remained vignt, not rxing. Just as


    Abigail was about to leave, he hugged her shoulder.


    "Take me to the hospital. If you make any noise, you''re finished," Simond threatened Abigail in a low


    voice.


    Abigail didn''t say anything and could only pretend to be an intimate couple with him.


    The hospital was close to the grocery store. As they walked through the hospital''s entrance, Simond


    suddenly rxed. He handed the shopping bag to Abigail, covered his abdomen with his hand, and


    took a deep breath.


    "Are you hurt?" Abigail asked him casually.


    He looked up at her, his eyes curving upward again. "Oh, thanks to you, Abigail. I will propose to


    you in Capitalis and repay you for saving my life."


    "You will eventually regret your big mouth," Abigail warned him, picking up her things and leaving.


    Simond followed her from a distance.


    Abigail arrived at the hospital, and a nurse greeted her at the entrance. "You took too long! Luna


    has already left the operating room."


    "How is she? Which ward is she in?" Abigail became instantly nervous.


    The nurse replied, "Follow me. She lost a lot of blood, and the cause is unknown. In short, her


    condition is critical in the intensive care unit."


    "What about the baby?" Abigail asked, feeling a bit dizzy. Everything feels like a dream.


    Simond silently followed them, listening to every word Abigail and the nurse exchanged.


    "The baby was born prematurely and has a gic defect. We won''t know the results until they


    have been in the hospital for a month," the nurse answered.


    "A gic defect?" Abigail became puzzled.


    "It has been inherited from the mother. Our hospital is too small to detect this gic defect. Once


    they recover, it would be advisable for you to take them to arger city for further examination. The


    hospital''s preliminary assessment is that it may be caused by a specific medication," the nurse


    exined.


    Abigail nodded and fell silent.


    Was Luna''s argument with Josh all because of this, and who injected the medication into her body?


    Abigail entered the intensive care unit and saw Luna lying weakly on the hospital bed. Tears


    streamed down her face uncontrobly. Sitting by the bedside, she furrowed her brow and said,


    "Why are you being so foolish? I''ve been such a good friend to you. Why did you hide this from me?


    If you hadn''t fallen and miscarried, you wouldn''t be lying here."


    But Luna couldn''t respond.


    Abigail sat in the intensive care unit for a while before standing up to settle Luna''s hospitalization


    fees.


    "Miss, do you know someone named Simond? He ims to be your husband and asked you to help


    pay for his hospitalization," a nurse approached Abigail, who was in a terrible mood.


    Simond? He certainly knows how to choose a name.


    Abigail looked at the nurse and asked, "Which ward is he in?"


    "He is in the operating room. Something was inserted into his abdomen and it exploded inside. His


    condition is critical," the nurse exined, intending to take Abigail to see him.


    Abigail nodded, acknowledging that encountering Simond was unfortunate. Not only was she being


    threatened, but she also had to cover his medical expenses.


    Abigail, with a mindset of "less is more" and ack of interest in arguing with him, decided not to


    dwell on it. Besides, she had also confirmed that Simond was the only young master of the Simpson


    Family.


    It''s better to resolve conflicts than to hold grudges.


    After settling Simond''s medical expenses, Abigail was about to arrange the sick room for Luna


    when she received a call from Sean.

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    Chapter 664 Long-standing Danger


    Abigail quickly answered the call.


    After Simond flirted with her today, she felt somewhat guilty towards Sean.


    However, she didn''t dare to casually reveal Luna''s situation. Luna was hiding from everyone and


    living in Adral. It meant that she did not want anyone to know that she was pregnant.


    Whose child is this? Should she do a DNA test?


    "Sorry, I was swamped. I couldn''t have dinner with you," Abigail apologized to Sean as soon as she


    answered.


    "Why are you apologizing? Where are you? If work''s too difficult for you to cope with, I cane


    over," Sean replied, expressing his longing for her. They had been apart for 18 months, but she left


    again as soon as they had the chance to be together again.


    "There''s no need. I should be back in a week or two. Don''t worry, Sean. Aren''t you busy with your


    company too? Focus on your work, and we can have fun together once I''m done with my matters."


    Her only concern now was to keep Sean from flying over to look for her.


    If he hade, Josh might also have found out about Luna''s pregnancy.


    She didn''t want Josh to know this news and be upset.


    "Alright then." Sean didn''t inquire further, even though he found her behavior a bit strange.


    Abigail hung up the phone and sighed lightly.


    After spending the night at the hospital, the doctor informed her first thing in the morning that Linda


    was momentarily out of danger and would be moved out of the ICU at noon.


    After wearily answering the doctor, she sat in the corridor outside the ward and massaged her


    temples.


    Suddenly, someone sat down beside her.


    She turned her head to look.


    It was Simond again with a mischievous smile. "Thanks for paying my medical bills, honey. Can you


    help me buy a phone and a SIM card?"


    Abigail reached out and grabbed his cor. "Be careful with your life if you dare to shout nonsense


    again!"


    Her anger startled Simond.


    He raised his hands. "Okay, Ms. na. Please help me buy a phone and a SIM card."


    Abigail stood up abruptly and was about to leave when suddenly everything went ck.


    Simond quickly stood up and held her. Her elbow hit his wound, which caused him to grimace in


    pain. "Ouch! That hurts!"


    Abigail regained consciousness and pulled away from Simond''s grasp while looking at him with


    irritation. "Stay in your ward if you can''t behave!"


    "If I do so, what if you fall down? What if you have a bruised and swollen face?" Simond spread his


    hands innocently.


    Abigail didn''t answer him.


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    "Just go away!" Abigail snapped at him.


    "How can you be so heartless?" He pretended to be sad as he covered his wound.


    Abigail left with a cold face.


    After she left, the smile on Simond''s face disappeared. He walked into the ward where Luna was


    about to stay and wandered around.


    When the nurse came in to hang the IV drip and saw Simond, she immediately blushed and asked,


    "Where is Ms. Quinn?"


    "Oh, she went to buy something. Is there anything you want me to tell her?" Simond resumed his


    smile.


    "The patient has just regained consciousness. She doesn''t have stable emotions. So, when you see


    Ms. Quinn, kindly inform her to be cautious when she''s talking to the patient. Don''t agitate her, as


    she''s still bleeding. Agitation could elerate the bleeding, which is very dangerous for a pregnant


    woman," the blushing nurse advised Simond.


    Simond nodded. "Okay, got it. Thank you."


    "Not a problem at all," she replied. Then, she hurriedly left.


    Simond picked up the medical record from the bedside table.


    When he saw the section about gene mutation, his brows furrowed.


    "Gene mutation?" he murmured under his breath. He set the medical record aside and went to look


    for the doctor.


    When Abigail returned, she didn''t see Simond, which was a relief.


    She had purchased arge amount of food, mostly consisting of nutritional supplements.


    After spending a long time busy in the ward, she finally made the bed. Just as she stood up, she


    noticed Simond entering the room with a rxed stride.


    "The phone and card are over there. Remember to cancel the SIM card before you leave," she


    reminded him.


    Simond spotted a new phone on the chair beside him and immediately smiled. "Oh, thank you, Ms.


    na."


    "No problem." Abigail sat down, took out a bottle of water from her bag, and took a sip.


    After Simond turned on the phone, he nced at Abigail and asked, "Have you read the medical


    records?"


    "I have, but the equipment in this hospital is outdated. Once my friend''s condition stabilizes, I n


    to go to arger hospital for a check-up," she replied.


    Simond quickly downloaded WhatsApp on his phone and went to get breakfast.


    "I asked the attending doctor for you. The gic mutation is likely caused by the medication taken


    in theter stages of her pregnancy. Has your friend be a test subject or something?


    Furthermore, this kind of situation is unlikely to ur domestically. She must have been injected


    with the medication abroad some time ago," he casually mentioned while munching on a less-than-


    tasty bun.


    Abigail immediately looked at him, her gaze icy. "Did you say abroad?"


    "The attending doctor mentioned that in addition to the gene mutation, there are alsoponents


    that control her mind. Would you like me to help you investigate? I would be happy to repay your


    kindness," Simond smirked, appearing as if he was asking for trouble.


    Abigail vaguely suspected when Luna had been injected.


    It turned out that the danger had never left.

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    Chapter 665 Want To Be With You


    Regarding the incident in the Golden Triangle, Luna didn''t mention what happened to her


    afterwards.


    Everyone believed that everything was over, but it wasn''t.


    Abigail nced at Simond and said, "You don''t need to help me investigate. Contact your people


    and leave quickly!"


    Simond shrugged. "Add me on WhatsApp. I''ll reimburse you double the amount you spent on me."


    "I don''t need the money. I helped you so that you would stay away from me in the future. We were


    just passing acquaintances. Don''t contact me again." She didn''t want any further interaction with


    him. Who knows what enemies he might have made abroad?


    She didn''t want to be implicated by Simond.


    The man didn''t insist and simply smiled as he yed with his phone.


    At noon, Luna came out of the intensive care unit.


    Abigail sat by her bedside, observing her exhausted appearance. Her eyes couldn''t help but well


    up. "Why didn''t you tell me anything? I was really worried about you."


    Luna''s lips were pale. She asked Abigail, "What about the child..."


    "The child is in the incubator. They''re fine. Don''t worry." Abigail held Luna''s hand and answered with


    concern.


    Only then did Luna feel relieved. She closed her eyes and continued to rest.


    When the doctor arrived, Abigail immediately asked, "Can I give her some supplements? She''s very


    weak right now."


    "Remember to avoid any inmmatory foods. It''s best for her to have nourishing meals, like chicken


    stew and fish soup. These are suitable for pregnant women. You can prepare them for her," the


    doctor advised her in a gentle tone.


    She nodded repeatedly. "Are there any medical staff here? I want to hire someone. I can''t handle it


    alone."


    "Yes, the hospital can arrange that for you. Just remember to pay the hospital fees when the time


    comes," the doctor replied.


    After thanking the doctor, Abigail went out to find the house where Luna was staying.


    The nanny had given her an address, but she was unfamiliar with the area. She had to ask for


    directions to avoid getting lost. Additionally, she needed to find a market for groceries.


    In this small town, there were more elderly people on the road, with hardly any young people. Even


    if there were, they were mostly teenagers with colored hair wandering the streets.


    After leaving the hospital, Simond entered Luna''s room.


    He stood at the foot of Luna''s bed and looked at her.


    Luna woke up from her sleep and was greatly startled when she saw the unfamiliar Simond. She


    clutched the nket and trembled. "Don''t... Don''t take me. I... I''m done with Josh Pearson!"


    Simond walked over and gazed at the terrified Luna. Then, he suddenly smiled. "I''m Abigail''s friend.


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    "No! Thanks, but I don''t need your help. Please don''te and take care of me," she replied


    incoherently.


    Simond examined Luna. She was one of the founders of L.Moon and used to be bold and confident


    with exceptional business acumen. Yet, now she resembled a madwoman.


    "Luna, I''m not a bad person. Your best friend, Abigail, saved me. As a way to repay her, I''m staying


    to look after you," Simond spoke gently.


    Luna dared not speak.


    He was definitely not someone she could mess with.


    "It''s really okay," Simond reassured her. "I''ll pour you a cup of hot water to energize your body. Your


    best friend is here, and you are safe."


    She hid under the nket and remained silent.


    Simond brewed warm honey water for Luna and blew on it slowly. When it cooled down, he held the


    cup and sat back by the bedside, saying, "Here, have some water."


    "I don''t want to drink..." Luna''s voice carried fear.


    "It''s the perfect temperature, isn''t it? If you refuse to drink it, it would mean that I wasted my energy


    blowing on it, wouldn''t it?" His voice carried a hint of a smile, but there was also a clear undertone


    of threat.


    Luna cautiously peeked out from under the nket, but quickly looked away when she made eye


    contact with Simond''s smiling face.


    She snatched the cup from his hand and eagerly gulped down the water.


    Simond observed her silently, his eyes filled with contemtion.


    Once Luna finished drinking, she ced the cup on the table and pulled the nket back over


    herself.


    Simond didn''t pay her any further attention. He sat on the edge of the bed, took out his phone, and


    contacted his associates. ''Bring a psychologist. A reputable one, and make sure to keep it discreet.''


    ...


    While Abigail was as busy as a bee, she received another call from Sean.


    She was in the midst of making soup for Luna, and in her haste, she dropped the lid of the pot and


    answered the phone.


    "What''s going on?" Bncing the phone on her shoulder, she stirred the chicken in the pot with a


    ladle.


    Her nose twitched as she caught a whiff of a burnt smell. She felt a bit frustrated. Why can''t I make


    soup properly? In the past, I could cook a meal while observing Grandma, but now, my skills have


    regressed.


    "Can''t I just ask how you''re doing?" Sean''s tone remained calm as ever.


    Abigail''s anxiety dissipated upon hearing his words. She looked at the pot of chicken soup and


    sighed. "You taught me how to make chicken soup, but I ended up with a pot of burnt mess..."


    "You haven''t truly grasped the essence of Grandma''s cooking." Sean chuckled helplessly. Then, he


    became puzzled. "Why are you cooking by yourself?"


    "Isn''t it normal to cook for oneself? Grandma spoiled me, making it hard for me to get used to eating


    out. I''m trying to do it myself." Abigail wished for Sean toe over and cook with her.

 Chapter 666 Whose Child Is It?

    Chapter 666 Whose Child Is It?


    Abigailcked talent in the kitchen. The culinary skills her grandmother had taught her had been


    neglected since she returned to Capitalis a year and a half ago.


    "Do you need help with cooking? If not, I can send someone over to assist you." Sean hesitated to


    offer his help directly because she had previously asked him to handle work matters. It was clear


    that she wanted him to see it through.


    Abigail fell silent. She thought about Luna and looked at the environment she lived in. There were


    many grievances that she wanted to share with Sean, but she couldn''t say anything.


    "It''s okay. Just write down the process and send it to me. I''m still capable. Although I''ve forgotten


    everything, having the process will make it much simpler," she said. She could learn from short


    videos, but she just wanted to trouble Sean.


    Having him personally write the process for her would at leastfort her for now.


    "Okay, I''ll write it for you. It might be a bit long, though." Sean''s voice carried a hint of indulgence.


    Abigail responded with a sound of agreement.


    After he finished writing the process, she washed the pot and started making soup again.


    The two of them stayed on the phone, with Sean keeping track of time. Two hours passed without a


    trace, and the chicken soup was ready.


    "I have to eat and work at the same time now. I''ll call you back after I''m done," Abigail said. She had


    finished preparing the chicken soup and was now addressing Sean over the phone.


    "Alright, call me again next time you cook. I''ll teach you." Sean also enjoyed this process. At least


    she now knew to ask him for help when she didn''t know something.


    After responding, she hung up the phone.


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    She brought the food to the hospital, where Luna was still in a deep sleep.


    Upon entering the ward, Abigail frowned in displeasure when she saw Simond. "Didn''t I tell you to


    leave?!"


    Simond shrugged. "I have to wait for my people to arrive before I can leave. I don''t have any


    identification except for a cellphone. Can I just leave with that?"


    "Then, you''re not allowed to enter this ward either! Simond, I helped you because I wanted you to


    stay away from me and my best friend. Don''t be ungrateful!" Abigail forcefully mmed the thermal


    lunchbox onto the table.


    The loud noise startled Luna from her dream. Her eyes widened as she looked at Abigail and


    Simond. Sensing the tense atmosphere, she buried her head under the covers.


    Simond smiled at Abigail and asked, "Why are you so angry? It''s not like I hurt your best friend."


    She suppressed her anger and answered, "There''s still something about you that I don''t know.


    Given her condition, if you provoke someone again and she gets hurt, I don''t care about the status


    of your family in Capitalis. I''ll make you pay without mercy!"


    He still had his grin as he nodded. "My people have arrived. No matter how many folkse,


    nothing will happen. Ms. na, having one more friend won''t be a bad thing."


    "I don''t need extra friends!" Abigail said coldly. "Get out of here right now."


    "Alright." Simond walked lightly toward the door. After taking two steps, he suddenly turned and


    asked, "Whose child did she carry? Why didn''t she find her man?"


    "Why are you asking about this?!" Abigail felt a bad premonition rising in her heart.


    "The co-founder of L.Moon, Luna Smith, has a child out of wedlock. Don''t you think it''d be explosive


    news?" he asked with a smile.


    Before Abigail could respond, Luna lifted the nket and looked at Simond with tears streaming


    down her face. "Please don''t say anything! I''m begging you... The child has no father, please..."


    With a gentle smile, Simondmented, "Alright. I won''t say anything. Just have your meal."


    Abigail clenched her hands by her side.


    Initially, Simond threatened her and stuck to her after she helped him. And now he was using Luna''s


    child as another threat?


    After watching Simond leave, Abigail sat beside the bed. She unscrewed the lid of the thermos cup


    and smiled at Luna. "It''s time to eat. I personally made the soup for you; it''s delicious."


    Luna looked at Abigail and reached out to grab her wrist. "I don''t know when it might happen... My


    mental state is not good. Please don''t tell anyone about the child, Abigail. Treat this child as your


    own, and don''t reveal that the child is mine."


    "Why?" Abigail asked. She didn''t want another child, and Sean wouldn''t want one either. If she told


    him the truth, it would be different. If she didn''t, how could she exin the child''s presence to Sean?


    Luna started crying. "I don''t know why... I thought everything was over and getting better. Why is it


    like this?"


    "Luna, what happened to you? Can you tell me?" Abigail held Luna''s hand, her tone filled with


    anxiety.


    Luna''s eyes darted around quickly. Soon, she began to pull at her hair before bursting into tears. "I


    don''t know what happened. In the three months before you came back, I suddenly started having


    frequent dreams of someone injecting me. It''s as if I''ve lost a piece of my memory. Since then, my


    memories have be chaotic. Many times, I can''t distinguish when things happened¡­"


    "I don''t know why I became pregnant. One day, I woke up and found that my belly had grown


    bigger. I was filled with fear and dread. How could this happen?" Luna muttered as she continued to


    tug at her hair.

 Chapter 667 He Represents The Passage Of Time

    Chapter 667 He Represents The Passage Of Time


    Abigail held Luna''s hand and gently urged her to stop pulling at her hair. "Let''s conduct a DNA test


    for the child. We can always find out who the father is."


    "Don''t bother testing. I''ve done it several times during pregnancy but couldn''t find out. The doctor


    said I have a gic issue, and we can''t determine the child''s father," Luna cried as she tightly held


    Abigail''s hand. "We can only wait until the child is older and the genes have stabilized before we


    can test again."


    "Not my brother''s child?" Abigail asked.


    "I don''t know... I can''t remember... It''s like I suddenly broke down. Before I got pregnant, I often


    couldn''t distinguish time... It was only when I became pregnant that I realized we were always


    moving forward in time. I didn''t want to abort the child. Its existence proves that I''m still in reality."


    Tears continued to stream down Luna''s face.


    With red eyes, Abigail embraced Luna. "It''s okay. Once you feel better, we''ll return to Capitalis."


    "I''m not going back. I don''t want to go back, Abigail. We can''t go back," Luna said incoherently.


    "Everyone will be in trouble if we return. Don''t bring the child back."


    "Why can''t we? We won''t find anything by staying here forever," Abigail cried. "Tell me who gave


    you the injections, and I''ll help you find them!"


    Luna leaned against her and shook her head. "I can''t remember¡ª"


    "Stop asking," Simond interrupted.


    Abigail red at him. "Didn''t I tell you to leave?"


    She noticed a man dressed very casually, standing next to Simond, and staring at Luna.


    "Before I leave, let me help you just this once," Simond said as he looked at the man beside him


    walking in. Then, he casually closed the ward door.


    "If she doesn''t want to talk, just agree to her request," the man told Abigail.


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    She looked at the man and then asked Luna, who was in her arms. "I will let the child have myst


    name. If anyone asks, I''ll say he''s mine. Is that okay? You should eat first. Once you''ve had a full


    meal, we''ll focus on recovering your health before anything else."


    "Okay..." Luna nodded with a choked voice.


    Abigail patted her back.


    After Luna finished her meal and took a sedative to sleep, Abigail followed Simond and the man out


    of the ward.


    The three of them walked outside the hospital, and Simond looked at the man.


    "Ms. Quinn, I am Dr. Zack Mason, a psychiatrist at the Sixth People''s Hospital in Capitalis. Your


    friend has a severe case of depression. After reviewing her medical history, I found that her


    depression is rted to the medication she has been taking," the man exined gently. "You cannot


    force her. She is already experiencing hallucinations, auditory hallucinations, and difficulty in


    distinguishing time. If she is not properly treated soon, she''ll have a stiff body. You''re well aware of


    the final oue, right?"


    Zack had a renowned reputation, and Abigail never expected that Simond could actually persuade


    him.


    "I understand. Thank you for reminding me." Abigail felt as if all her strength had been drained from


    her body.


    It had only been half a year since she wasst with Luna, who had changed so much. The culprits


    behind Luna''s change were none other than Kelly and Vincent.


    The root cause of it all was her background.


    "As for the child''s gic issues¡­ Let''s not dwell on that for now. Since the child is already born,


    let''s raise him well. Both the mother and child are in a very pitiful situation, being manipted like


    this." Zack approached Abigail andforted her.


    Abigail''s eyes turned slightly red as she looked at Zack. "Can she recover from this?"


    If Josh were aware of Luna''s current state, how much pain would he be in? He had experienced


    insomnia, anguish, and self-me after their breakup. However, throughout the entire process, he


    had no clue as to what he had done wrong to cause Luna to break up with him so decisively.


    "Her condition is different from typical depression, so our only option is to do our best in treating


    her," Zack sighed.


    "Dr. Mason, they say that humans are creatures who seek pleasure and avoid pain. Do you think


    she has the will to survive based on her words?" Simond suddenly asked with a smile.


    Zack pondered for a moment before responding, "You raise a valid point. The patient has expressed


    that she cannot go back. It wouldn''t be beneficial for anyone if she were to return. This indicates


    that there is still somewhere she cannot return to."


    Abigail tightly clenched her hands that were resting by her side. It had to be Vincent Pearson!


    "Are you suggesting that someone is responsible for her memory issues? What does she know?"


    Simond looked at Abigail.


    His train of thought was much clearer than Abigail''s.


    Abigail couldn''t help but sink into contemtion. Could it be that even Sean would struggle with


    what Luna knew?


    Does Vincent truly possess such significant influence? Or is it possible that Vincent cannot handle


    the illicit money he possesses, and the mastermind behind him has revealed themselves?


    "Dr. Mason, thank you for your hard work. Please stay here for a few days and provide her with


    some guidance," Simond finished speaking and snapped his fingers.


    A bodyguard appeared from nearby and said to Zack, "Dr. Mason, we have arranged a ce for


    you to rest. Pleasee with me."


    "Alright," Zack replied politely.


    As Zack departed, Simond turned his head towards Abigail and asked, "I heard that Mr. Graham


    secretly dismantled a fraudulent organization in the country with the help of the police, but they


    haven''t been able to fully solve the case. Is that true?"

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    Chapter 668 Properly Repaying The Favor


    Abigail crossed her arms and frowned as she gazed at the lush greenery. Boldly, she retorted,


    "You''ve investigated everything. Why bother asking me?"


    Simond tugged at his lips and replied, "I just wanted to confirm with you."


    "What exactly do you want to say?" she inquired.


    "Ms. Quinn, let me advise you. Attacking a fraud den is not something an ordinary person can do.


    Sean Graham has offended the wrong people. That''s why your friend ended up in this situation.


    Some people have no regard for human life when ites to money. You werepletely unaware


    when they were devising their ns. What abilities do you have to fight against them?"


    Simond''s smile seemed mocking.


    Abigail''s face slightly reddened as she looked at Simond, but she remained silent.


    His words had left her speechless indeed.


    Sean had almost lost his life because of this incident, and it took two years to recover. Now, it was


    Luna''s turn. As Abigail thought about Vincent, who had spent thest two decades as a pawn for


    the sake of the dirty money in his possession, she knew that period would be in vain if they easily


    got rid of him.


    "Do you know how tempting over 100 billion, or even an immeasurable amount of money, can be?"


    Simond asked her with a smile.


    She had no idea about this, just like a poor person who couldn''t fathom a wealthy individual''s life.


    People had no concept of things they had not experienced themselves.


    "You''ve said so much. What''s your purpose? Are you trying to persuade Sean to tell the police not


    to attack the fraud den?" she countered Simond''s words.


    "If the police have already intervened, how could they stop investigating? I just wanted to tell you


    that you''ve never been safe. I''ve also mentioned that having me as a friend won''t be a loss for you,"


    Simond smiled.


    Abigail looked at him and sneered. "Don''t tell me you want to help me."


    "I do want to help you. Is that so surprising?" Simond asked with a smile.


    "Are you joking? How long have we known each other?" Abigail scoffed. She couldn''t believe that


    Simond was interested in her solely because of her outstanding appearance. For a person like him,


    he would have encountered all kinds of women.


    Simond smiled. "Because I''m bored. It would be dull to return to my home country without any


    friends. I finally met someone like you. You''re a big shot. I have to seize the opportunity, or how else


    will I conduct business without connections in the future?"


    Abigail couldn''t help but roll her eyes. He could invite that psychologist from the Sixth People''s


    Hospital but im that he has no connections?


    "The premise of cooperation is sincerity, and that is my principle. Even if you don''t say anything, I''ll


    still find a way myself," she looked at him coldly. "Who knows? Maybe you''re the boss behind the


    moneyundering?"


    Didn''t he say something along the lines that those people were plotting without her knowledge?


    Perhaps everything that has happened so far was part of the boss'' scheme?


    Simond looked surprised, after which he burst intoughter. "Alright. You''re good at making


    inferences. I do have a request in exchange for helping you. You know my family has just returned


    from abroad, right? Despite the grand exposure, the public attention faded quickly."


    "Do you really need that kind of hype?" Abigail asked in return.


    His expression turned serious. "Of course we do. I ended up in this situation because of my


    enemies. If my exposure is significant enough for me to be the center of attention, my enemies


    won''t dare to act recklessly."


    She immediately shook her head. "Your enemies don''t seem any better than the people we''ve


    encountered. I even saw firearms. Do you think it''s safe for me to cooperate with you?"


    "You won''t lose anything by helping me, and in return, I can assist you as well. It doesn''t matter if it''s


    the child or her situation. If any issues arise in the future regarding this child, I can simply im it as


    my own," Simondmented casually as he yed with his phone.


    Abigail contemted, Should I really refrain from discussing this with Sean? What unforeseen


    consequences could arise if I do?


    "In that case, I''ll await your response," Simond said nonchntly.


    After he finished speaking, he departed.


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    Abigail watched him leave with concern. Could the child also be a crucial factor? However, the one


    who possessed the knowledge¡ªLuna¡ªunfortunately suffered from mental issues.


    Her biggest dilemma now was whether or not to inform Sean. If Abigail told him, what if he


    encountered another ident? He was merely fortunate to have escaped the Golden Triangle


    incident with the help of Lady Luck.


    Would Lady Luck continue to favor Sean if another problem arose? Or should she seek Simond''s


    assistance in investigating what happened to Luna?


    ¡­


    Simond exited the hospital and took out his phone. He received a message. ''Ms. Quinn reported


    those individuals yesterday and they were arrested. A murder was narrowly avoided, but fortunately,


    the local police were vignt.''


    After reading the message, a smile formed on his lips. "Quite an intriguing turn of events."


    Despite being armed, Abigail unexpectedly found the courage to report them. Furthermore, she was


    the only one who noticed their weapons.


    ''Continue to monitor Abigail and report her every move to me. By the way, help me book a train


    ticket for this afternoon. I''m returning to Capitalis tonight.''


    After sending the message, Simond''s mood suddenly improved.


    Abigail had undeniably saved him twice, which meant he needed to properly repay this favor.

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    Chapter 669 A Trap


    Night fell.


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    Upon receiving information from Xavien, Sean furrowed his brow as he carefully read through the


    contents.


    "The financial report of this website is abnormal. Did you notice anything wrong?" Sean handed the


    information back to Xavien.


    "I''ve checked it. This website signed a top game streamer three months ago. The streamer has a


    large fan base and brought in a lot of significant viewers. They received substantial tips, and the


    website alsounched a lottery to promote him," Xavien exined.


    Sean massaged his temple, expressing his concern, "It still doesn''t add up. The revenue is


    unusually high. Are these male viewers genuinely willing to invest so much money in a male


    streamer? What could be their motive?"


    If it weren''t for Abigail''s media ount being signed by this website, he wouldn''t have invested in it.


    Financial irregrities could lead to many problems. Sean was worried that it would be toote to


    investigate if something major happened.


    "Take more time to investigate. Something about this revenue seems abnormal," Sean said to


    Xavien with a serious tone.


    "Yes!" Xavien took the materials and hesitated for a moment. "Shouldn''t we call Ms. Quinn? You''ve


    finished your tasks, and she has been out for a few days... She has to cook for herself. How can the


    food be so terrible?"


    Sean had thought about it as well.


    He rubbed his temple with his fingers and pondered for a long time before shaking his head. "She


    does charity work in addition to her clothing business. She might be in a remote area discussing


    charity matters. Our rtionship is different now, and we shouldn''t meddle behind her back. It could


    lead to a trust crisis."


    Xavien could only nod and leave.


    Of course, Sean missed Abigail, but he was used to her being busy with work.


    He remained uncertain about whether she would ease up and prioritize their family after their


    remarriage and the decision to have a child.


    ...


    Luna stayed in the hospital for a few days. Her emotions gradually stabilized, and her physical


    condition wasn''t as severe as before.


    "I suggest moving her to a better hospital if possible," Zack gently suggested as he and Abigail


    came out of Luna''s ward.


    "She simply refuses to leave at the moment." Abigail had offered private advice several times, but


    Luna staunchly insisted on staying, asserting that it was safe there.


    "Try to persuade her. She requires better medical conditions, and her child also needs superior


    care," Zack suggested.


    Abigail nodded. "I will do my best to convince her."


    "Ms. Quinn, if you can''t take time off from work, you can talk to Mr. Simpson. The people he sends


    are absolutely reliable," Zack continued the discussion as he followed her.


    Lately, she had been so busy that dark circles adorned her eyes.


    In this situation, she couldn''t bear to leave her dear friend behind. It was truly a genuine friendship.


    "Dr. Mason, I know you are a well-known doctor and a good person. I want to know something. Can


    I trust Simond?" Abigail had been under a lot of pressuretely, taking care of Luna and dealing with


    company matters, but what troubled her the most was Simond''s proposal.


    She dared not trust Simond.


    "Since you are so dedicated to your friend, I will tell you a secret about the Simpson Family. The


    Simpson Family has a clean background, and Simond being chased by someone this time doesn''t


    mean he has done anything wrong. At least there is no threat to your friend," Zack persuaded


    Abigail.


    Abigail nodded, but she didn''t take Zack''s words to heart. If Luna was in this state, she couldn''t


    easily trust a stranger.


    After arriving at the baby room, Abigail looked at the wrinkled baby in the incubator and smiled


    gently.


    "Larry, have you had enough to eat? Is the form to your liking?" Abigail teased Larry.


    Larry was born prematurely and looked smaller than the average baby.


    Abigail''s heart softened whenever she thought that he was Luna''s son.


    The doctor next to her heard her words and also smiled. "He is doing well today. He can leave the


    neonatal unit in a few more weeks."


    "How many weeks exactly?" Abigail asked the doctor.


    "Approximately seven to eight weeks. Originally, he didn''t need to stay this long since he was


    almost full-term. But you are aware of his health issues," the doctor exined, walking over to


    Abigail and looking at Larry.


    Abigail nodded.


    After leaving the neonatal unit, she struggled with how to convince Luna.


    ...


    The sun set outside the window.


    Luna stood in the bathroom, coldly gazing at her indifferent reflection in the mirror. She tugged at


    her lips, revealing a peculiar smile.


    "I have entrusted the child to Abigail. She will keep it a secret for me," she said calmly.


    Her phone was still on a call, ced on the washbasin.


    "She has been persuading me to return to the Capitalistely. I have already decided where to live.


    It will depend on whether you can seize the opportunity," she said leisurely, then pressed the end


    call button on her phone with her extended finger.


    "Luna, are you in the bathroom?" Abigail''s voice echoed from outside the door.


    Luna abruptly turned her head, her lips slightly pursed. She silently pondered for a moment. Then,


    she picked up her phone and walked to the door, opening it.


    "What''s wrong?" Luna inquired, looking at Abigail with eyes that hinted at exhaustion and concern.


    Abigail approached her, gripping her wrist. "I didn''t see you in the room and got worried. If you want


    to go out for a walk, let the doctor know instead of going out on your own. I''ll be worried."

 Chapter 670 Give Me Some Time

    Chapter 670 Give Me Some Time


    Luna nodded gently, allowing Abigail to guide her back to the bedside.


    Abigail nced at the bedsheet, relieved to find no signs of blood.


    Luna had been experiencing frequent episodes of bleeding in the past few days, causing difort


    and heartache for Abigail with each urrence.


    "Do you want to take a walk?" Abigail asked.


    Luna nced at the window and shook her head gently. "I don''t want to."


    "Okay," Abigail didn''t insist.


    The ward fell silent. After a moment, Abigail spoke to Luna, "It''s not suitable for Larry to stay here all


    the time. I want to find a ce with better medical conditions. What do you think?"


    Luna''s gaze turned slightly nk as she looked at Abigail. "Do we really need to move?"


    "It''s not peaceful here, and I''m afraid something might happen to you and Larry. If we find a better


    ce, I can also feel at ease," Abigail gently rubbed Luna''s hand, speaking softly.


    Luna frowned, seemingly having a hard time epting the idea of relocating.


    "Luna, I''ll be by your side no matter what. I will protect you. Do you trust me?" Abigail looked into


    her eyes and asked softly.


    Luna slowly withdrew her gaze. After a long silence, she whispered, "Have you chosen a ce?"


    "If you agree, we''ll choose immediately. Wherever you want to go, we''ll go. Is that okay?" Abigail''s


    face lit up with a smile.


    Upon seeing her smile, Luna''s expression gradually rxed. "Okay, let''s consider it together."


    Abigail helped her lean against the bed and took out her tablet, suggesting a few good ces for


    Luna.


    "Let''s choose Saraville. The environment is good, and I''ve always wanted to visit," Luna said to


    Abigail.


    Saraville had a pleasant environment and excellent medical facilities, making it a suitable ce to


    live.


    "Then let''s go to Saraville. We''ll stay here for another week and then head to Saraville," Abigail


    said, holding Luna''s hand and speaking cheerfully.


    Luna nodded. "Can we go directly to the psychiatric hospital there? I don''t want to bother Dr.


    Mason."


    "Don''t worry. I''ll arrange it when we get there," Abigail assured her. Given that Zack remained a


    member of Simond''s organization, Abigail couldn''t fully trust him, no matter how trustworthy he


    appeared.


    "I''ll live in Saraville alone; you can find a reliable person to take care of me. As for Larry... let him


    live in a different city," Luna said, her eyes turning red.


    Abigail held her hand and remained silent for a long time.


    "I really want to see him, but I''m also afraid to see him..." Luna closed her eyes.


    Abigail whispered, "I''ll send him to Eastbay and have Ronaldo watch over him. He won''t say


    anything."


    "Okay..." Luna finished speaking, tears streaming down her face. "Please treat him as your own


    child; don''t tell anyone that I had a child. Give me one or two years to adjust and clear my confused


    memories. Then, I wille back and acknowledge him. Is that okay?"


    Abigail hugged Luna, feeling her pain. "Okay. I will keep it a secret from everyone, including Sean."


    Luna held onto Abigail''s hand. "I''m sorry for burdening you with this. You and Sean should be happy


    together. Please don''t end up like me and Josh."


    "Do you still love him?" Abigail asked, choking back tears.


    "It''s my fault. He should move on and lead a good life," Luna said, her voice filled with guilt.


    Abigail couldn''t make decisions for Josh. Luna had already had a child, and it wouldn''t be fair to


    Josh if she only sided with Luna.


    After convincing Luna, Abigail began making arrangements secretly.


    She sought help from Ronaldo.


    Ronaldo''s family was influential, with a widework of connections.


    Once Abigail and Luna had everything arranged, she waited for Zack at the hospital.


    When Zack arrived to examine Luna, he discovered that she was no longer in the ward,


    immediately understanding Abigail''s intention.


    "Do you still not have faith in Mr. Simpson?" Zack felt a little disappointed. He had taken care of


    Luna for so long and had developed some affection for her.


    "It''s not a matter of trust. I wasn''t very familiar with him to begin with, so there was no need to


    trouble you to stay here and take care of Luna," Abigail replied with a smile.


    "Since you have made all the arrangements, I''ll return to Capitalis then," Zack said, not wanting to


    insist.


    "Alright, I''ll book your flight ticket. It''s perfect timing because I''m also going back to Capitalis,"


    Abigail said, shaking her phone.


    Zack politely declined, "That''s not necessary. Mr. Simpson will take care of it. Thank you."


    Abigail didn''t insist either. After parting ways with Zack, she immediately called Sean.


    After being busy in Adral for almost a month, she could finally return to Capitalis and meet Sean.


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    "Yes, I''ll be back in Capitalis in two hours. Come pick me up at the airport," Abigail said, sitting at


    the airport, smiling as she spoke to Sean.


    She couldn''t wait to fly back to Capitalis now.


    "Okay, should we have dinner at home or eat out?" Sean''s voice couldn''t hide his excitement.


    "Let''s eat out," Abigail replied. They had made ns to rx together once his work was done.


    "Sounds good!" Sean''s joy was evident in his tone.


    Just as Abigail was about to hang up, she heard Sean ask, "Do you miss me?"


    During her time in Adral, she didn''t have many conversations with Sean. After all, taking care of a


    pregnant woman was not a simple task, especially when she also had work matters to attend to.

 Chapter 671 I Am Your Uncle Vincent

    Chapter 671 I Am Your Uncle Vincent


    Abigail couldn''t help but miss him, but she felt even more guilty towards Sean.


    Over the past month, she had kept too many things from him, especially her fear of him finding out


    about Larry.


    She hoped that nothing would happen in the next two years and that Luna would remember


    everything and recognize Larry as her own.


    "Yes, I do," she replied, her guilt making her wordsck confidence.


    Despite Sean sensing her distraction, he swiftly dismissed any feeling of loss, reassured by the


    knowledge that she would be back soon.


    "I''ll wait for you at the airport. If you''re too tired, you can take a nap on the ne," Sean said, his


    voice carrying a hint ofughter.


    "Okay," Abigail tried to lift her spirits.


    She hadn''t done anything wrong to Sean. The child belonged to Luna, not her.


    After convincing herself of this, Abigail felt much better.


    ...


    Back in Capitalis, as Abigail walked out of the airport, she saw Sean and Xavien.


    He seemed to be saying something to Xavien, who nodded in response.


    When Xavien saw Abigail, he immediately pointed towards her.


    Sean looked in her direction.


    And in that moment, Abigail suddenly felt an indescribable emotion. She quickly walked towards


    Sean.


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    "I''m back," Abigail said, standing in front of Sean with a faint smile in her eyes.


    Xavien stepped forward to help her with her luggage.


    Sean couldn''t hold back any longer and reached out to hold her hand, wanting to embrace her. But


    knowing that Abigail was always reserved, he could only gently stroke the back of her hand. "You


    look tired. Is work exhausting?"


    "It''s okay. Should we go to a restaurant first, or should I go back and take a shower and change


    clothes?" Abigail noticed that many people were watching them, and she felt a bit embarrassed.


    "Let''s go back first. You can take a shower and rest for half an hour before going out again," Sean


    suggested, realizing that Abigail was much more tired than he had imagined.


    "Okay," Abigail nodded.


    When they arrived back at Pearson Residence, Lawrence and Scarlett were overjoyed.


    After Abigail finished showering, she sat on the couch watching a drama and eating. Lawrence sat


    beside her, looking at her with a gentle expression. "Sean has been eagerly waiting for you toe


    back. Finally, he has you back."


    "There was a sudden issue at work; I couldn''t help it," Abigail replied, looking at Sean and lifting her


    chin slightly. "Shall we go home tomorrow to visit Grandma and Grandpa?"


    "Sure." Sean nodded. Although he spent a lot of time in Pendorf, Abigail hadn''te back for a


    month due to work, so she must be missing Analise a lot.


    Scarlett served juice to Abigail and Sean. She sat next to the couch, hesitant to speak.


    "What do you want to say?" Abigail sensed it and immediately asked. Sean took a sip of juice and


    remained silent.


    "Has Luna been in touch with you recently?" Scarlett asked cautiously.


    Abigail''s eyelid twitched, and she identally crushed the grapes in her hand.


    "What''s wrong?" Lawrence noticed her abnormality and immediately became worried.


    "Hasn''t she contacted you guys? I''ve been busy with work for the past month and don''t know what''s


    going on with her. Did something happen to her?" Abigail tried to divert attention and turn the tables.


    Lawrence and Scarlett sighed in unison.


    "If she had reached out to us, would I still be asking you? Josh is struggling to move forward, and


    we''ve been contemting whether letting Luna meet him could potentially help the situation."


    Scarlett expressed her genuine concern.


    Abigail stuffed the grapes into her mouth and calmly said, "Breaking up is not a big deal. It''s been


    so long. Why can''t he let go?"


    Sean silently watched her, his eyes filled with deep thoughts.


    "Josh is the one who can''t move on. Luna has been gone for so long, but he still refuses to let go,"


    Lawrence said helplessly.


    "I''ll go out for dinner and talk to him when Ie back," Abigail said, taking a few sips of juice to


    calm her racing heart.


    It was the perfect opportunity. She could use this chance to ask if Josh had met Luna before she


    became pregnant.


    "Okay, you''re the only one who can reason with him. We''ve tried everything," Lawrence nodded,


    feeling relieved now that Abigail had returned.


    After all, Abigail was the most straightforward and rational person in this family.


    As Abigail and Sean were getting ready to go out for dinner, Vincent unexpectedly returned with


    Patricia.


    The two couples crossed paths at the doorway.


    Upon seeing Abigail, Vincent quickly put on a fake smile. "Abigail, you''re back. Why are you going


    out sote?"


    Unimpressed, Abigail coldly retorted, "Do we know each other? It''s none of your business."


    "I''m your uncle. How can we not know each other?" Vincent proimed proudly.


    Noticing Vincent''s attitude, Abigail began to suspect that he might have information about Luna and


    herself.


    Looking disdainfully at Abigail, Patricia remarked in a displeased tone, "Such an ill-mannered


    person."


    Abigail simply pursed her lips, choosing not to dignify Patricia''sment with a response.


    Instead, she shot Vincent a fierce and hateful gaze.


    "Manners are about how you treat people, aren''t they?" Sean retorted to Patricia, holding Abigail''s


    hand.


    Suppressing her anger, Abigail slowly backed away.


    Despite her intense emotions, she recognized that exploding at this moment would not be


    productive.


    She needed to maintainposure and devise a n to expose the person behind the scenes, all


    in pursuit of justice for Luna.

 Chapter 672 Is This Not Alana?

    Chapter 672 Is This Not na?


    Vincent fixed his gaze on Abigail, a smug satisfaction lingering in his eyes, simr to that of a


    narrow-minded individual reveling in their perceived triumph.


    "Sean really believes in you," he suddenly said out of the blue, then casually walked into the house.


    Abigail''s eyes filled with deep hatred, but she quickly suppressed it.


    "Let''s go," she said calmly to Sean and walked out.


    Sean followed her.


    As they sat in the car, Sean finally spoke up, "Your animosity toward Vincent today seems a bit


    unusual."


    "I have always disliked him. If it weren''t for the terrible things he did, you wouldn''t have found


    yourself in such a situation," Abigail replied.


    Luna had endured suffering, yet Vincent, the primary wrongdoer, remained unscathed.


    She couldn''t understand it. Is it possible that virtuous individuals perish prematurely while


    malevolence endures for millennia?


    "It''s alright. There wille a day when he pays for his actions," Seanforted Abigail.


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    Although he felt that Abigail was acting strangely today, he believed in her.


    If she had something to share, she would surely tell him.


    After all, they had been together for so long.


    Even if she was keeping something from him, it was likely a decision she arrived at after thoughtful


    deliberation.


    When they arrived at the restaurant, Sean ordered the food while Abigail yed with her phone and


    asked him, "Have you seen Josh recently? How is he doing?"


    "What else could he be doing? Besides, when he''s working, he''s pretty normal now. He''s usually


    very introverted and cold. Probably because he truly despises Luna," Sean paused for a moment


    and continued, "I think it''smon for rtionships toe to an end, but Luna''s way of breaking


    up with him was exceptionally heartless."


    "Do you know how they broke up?" Abigail was somewhat surprised.


    She had asked a few times before, but unfortunately, Josh didn''t exin in detail and told her not to


    worry, saying that he didn''t me Luna.


    "Not long after he came back, I took him out for a drink to help him cope with his pain. After he got


    drunk, he told me some things. He said they were getting along well, but Luna started getting


    inexplicably angry, even though he made a lot of effort to salvage the rtionship and tried not to


    provoke her. Unfortunately, in the end, she still hurt him deeply." Sean leaned closer to Abigail.


    "Josh mentioned that in the month leading up to their breakup, Luna almost drove him crazy. Every


    night, when they were sleeping together, he would turn over, and Luna would suddenly wake up.


    Then, she would fly into a rage and start smashing things, telling him to get out. Was Luna always


    like this?" Sean couldn''t help but feel that this Luna was entirely different from the one he knew


    before.


    If she truly had character issues, she would have shown her true colors after working with Abigail


    for so many years.


    "Is that true? Could he be remembering it wrong?" Abigail asked.


    "I knew you would take Luna''s side, and Josh knew it too. That''s why he didn''t tell you about it,"


    Sean said, continuing to look down at the menu.


    Abigail fell silent.


    Of course, she believed Josh''s words... because, at that time, Luna''s mental state was already


    deteriorating.


    Perhaps back then, she couldn''t even control herself.


    Holding her phone, Abigail tried hard to restrain her emotions and not show her sadness.


    "It is indeed strange for Luna to be in this situation. It''s normal for you not to believe it," Sean said,


    noticing that she seemed upset and quickly added.


    "I''m not angry because you said this. I just can''t quite ept it," Abigail exined slowly.


    "During this time, I''ve thought about it carefully. If, and I mean if, what Josh said is true, then based


    on your understanding of Luna, what do you think caused her to be like this?" Sean closed the


    menu and pressed the service bell.


    "In her previous rtionships, she used to argue a lot towards the end. Perhaps it''s because she


    had been single for a long time and hadn''t learned how to properly get along with a boyfriend,"


    Abigail said, feeling guilty as she spoke.


    Sean couldn''t help but chuckle. "You''re too good to her."


    "After all, she''s my best friend," Abigail said, feeling justified in her bias towards Luna. Their bond


    had endured for many years. Although Josh was her brother, their shared upbringing couldn''t


    Furthermore, Luna''s current state weighed heavily on Abigail''s conscience. Despite any


    usations thrown at Luna, Abigail remained steadfast in her support. Even if the entire world


    pointed fingers, she would stand by her best friend.


    Upon seeing the waiter approaching, Sean chose not to bring up Luna again.


    However, Abigail contemted discussing Luna''s situation with Cameron.


    Yet, she hesitated, knowing that Cameron would likely disclose it to Sean. Feeling a sense of


    istion, Abigail grappled with her dilemma.


    "I was nning to propose to you. But with Josh behaving like this, I think I should take it slow. Our


    engagement would undoubtedly weigh on his mind," Sean reclined in his chair, a bitter smile on his


    face.


    In the past, he wouldn''t have cared about Josh.


    The consideration of the family factor had started to influence Sean''s perspective.


    Abigail also felt that the timing was inappropriate for a proposal. Luna''s situation consumed her


    thoughts day and night, making it impossible for her to focus on her own lifelong matters until Luna''s


    issues were addressed.


    She vowed never to let someone who loved her suffer again.


    Just as Abigail was deeply troubled, a familiar voice interrupted her thoughts. "Oh, isn''t this Ms.


    na?"

 Chapter 673 She Felt Guilty

    Chapter 673 She Felt Guilty


    Abigail shifted her gaze, feeling her scalp tighten instantly as Simond came into view. Despite the


    vastness of Capitalis, she had always believed it was a city where chance encounters were rare.


    Therefore, she hadn''t paid much attention to Simond''s presence in the city.


    Sean couldn''t help but frown when he heard Simond''s familiar tone, but he managed to maintain a


    smile as he addressed Abigail, "Do you two know each other?"


    Before Abigail could respond, Simond, seated beside her, interjected with a smile, "Didn''t she tell


    you? We were quite close in Adral. Oh, and she was there with¡ª"


    "Are you finished?" Abigail interrupted him, her patience wearing thin.


    Simond turned to Abigail, still smiling. "Ms. na, where did thatposure go when you were


    presenting your products on stage? That version of you was the most captivating."


    Sean''s demeanor shifted. He seized Simond''s cor, his gaze transforming into an icy stare. "If you


    wish to avoid me teaching you a lesson, I suggest you leave immediately!"


    After delivering his threat, Sean forcefully pushed Simond away. The smile vanished from Simond''s


    face, reced by a gaze with pitch-ck intensity. "Mr. Graham, before youy a hand on me,


    consider carefully whether I am someone you can afford to provoke."


    Sean sneered. "The sole heir of the Simpson Family. Are you entangled with shadowy forces


    overseas, stealthily returning to the homnd to evade pursuers?"


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    Leaning back in his chair, Sean''s expression became more provocative. "It''s only because of our


    homnd''s tolerance that anyone returning is protected."


    Abigail intervened before Simond could respond. "Please don''t disturb us while we''re having dinner.


    Thank you."


    Simond raised an eyebrow. He stood up and locked eyes with Abigail. "Disturb? Ms. na, what do


    you mean? I merely came to extend a greeting."


    "We''re not close. There''s no need for greetings," Abigail asserted without looking at him.


    "Who can say for sure whether we''re acquainted or not?" Simond finished, turning around and


    leaving with ease.


    However, his words left Abigail uncertain about how to exin things to Sean.


    "When I was in Adral for personal matters, I ran into him. But I didn''t intend to be friends with him or


    anything," Abigail exined, biting her lip.


    She was well aware that one lie would lead to countless more lies to cover up.


    Nevertheless, in Luna''s current predicament, she found herself unable to disclose anything, even


    for the sake of Sean''s safety. While Sean possessed considerable skills, it was undeniable that the


    Golden Triangle incident had nearly cost him his life as well.


    "I understand. I''m not sure what his purpose was ining to provoke us, but I trust you. If you


    really have something to tell me, I believe you would tell me without reservation because that''s the


    kind of person I know you to be," Sean reassured Abigail, not wanting to delve deeper.


    Upon hearing his words, Abigail felt not only touched but also guilty.


    "Sean..." She opened her mouth, wanting to tell him about Luna''s situation.


    "You just got back. Let''s enjoy our dinner first. I won''t pay much attention to what he said," Sean


    reassured Abigail.


    The words Abigail wanted to say suddenly got stuck in her throat. For the first time, she realized


    that she wasn''t as rational as she thought. When facing Sean, she was under a spell, almost


    revealing the confidential information.


    "You''re right. Let''s enjoy the meal first," Abigail lowered her gaze.


    Her current anxiety stemmed from her own ipetence. She couldn''t protect Luna, nor could she


    completely free Sean from these dangerous situations. Because of her revealed background, the


    people around her were involved with Vincent and the interests behind him. Luna ended up in her


    current situation, and Sean and Xavien almost lost their lives in the Golden Triangle...


    But she was being protected by everyone, without a scratch. Is it truly impossible for me to resist


    the power wielded by Vincent?


    Abigail was skeptical of that.


    After the meal, they returned to the car. Abigail engaged in her usual conversation with Sean.


    Upon arriving at the Pearson Residence, she immediately called Ronaldo.


    ...


    In the guest room, Sean held his phone, his emotions tangled in conflicting feelings.


    He professed his belief in Abigail, yet jealousy lingered,pelling him to seek answers about what


    happened between Simond and Abigail in Adral.


    Sean tossed his phone aside, his gaze fixed on the passing scenery beyond the window.


    In a moment of silence, he took a deep breath and said, "We can''t go back to how things were


    before."


    They had an intimate rtionship for six months, during which they understood each other''s habits.


    Abigail had expressed hermitment to marriage.


    Trust was the cornerstone of a sessful marriage.


    As Sean gradually calmed down, he picked up his phone once more and messaged Abigail.


    ''Are you asleep? I can''t sleep.''


    At the same time, Abigail was in a conversation with Ronaldo. Upon receiving Sean''s message, she


    interrupted Ronaldo, saying, "Hold on, I need to reply to a message."


    ''No, I''m still awake. I''m dealing with some work matters. If I finish and you''re still awake, I''lle


    find you.''


    ''It''s okay. You go ahead and handle it. Finish up and get some rest. I''ll do something else.''


    After responding to the message, Abigail resumed her conversation with Ronaldo.


    "Can Simond investigate? Or is there anything I can do to look into Luna''s situation?" Abigail asked


    Ronaldo earnestly. "If you can help me, I am willing to provide any benefits you desire."

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    Chapter 674 Do Not Harm The Lonely


    After taking a moment to think, Ronaldo turned to Abigail and said, "Ms. Quinn, if you truly want me


    to guide you in the right direction, then listen to me. Simond is the most suitable person for this. Let


    him handle the risks, and you just need to take care of your friend and her child."


    "But how can I trust Simond if you don''t tell me who he really is?" Abigail said in a low voice.


    Ronaldo sighed, "I''m telling you, but you don''t believe me. Rest assured, Simond''s interest lies in


    cooperation, not driven by financial motives or desires. Moreover, among all the people in Adral, it


    was only you who rescued him. That''s destiny."


    "What destiny? You know about my rtionship with Sean; it''s not appropriate to say such things,"


    Abigail retorted.


    Ronaldo chuckled and then became serious. "Simond has a special identity; I can''t reveal it. Maybe


    you have a negative impression of him, but there won''t be any problems if you work with him; I can


    guarantee that."


    After Abigail responded, she hung up the phone.


    She leaned back in her chair and brushed her hair back. As she looked at the WhatsApp friend


    request from Simond on her phone, she became lost in thought.


    After much contemtion, she decided to ignore Simond''s friend request.


    She believed there would always be another way.


    The next morning, Abigail was surprised to see Joshing downstairs for breakfast.


    Josh noticed Abigail and nodded slightly. "Morning."


    "Morning." Abigail sat next to him, observing his gaunt appearance, and then said, "You''ve really let


    yourself go."


    Josh, holding a bowl of soup, subconsciously looked at his wrist.


    His wrist bones were protruding, very noticeable.


    "I know I shouldn''t be like this, but I can''t control my emotions," Josh sighed, exining to Abigail.


    "Forget about the past. There are so many good women out there; it''s not worth it," Abigail picked


    up a spoon and took a sip of soup, "By the way, after you broke up, did she ever contact you


    privately?"


    "I don''t remember," Josh replied. When they broke up a few months ago, he drank heavily almost


    every day, getting drunk to the point of losing control.


    He often dreamt about her¡ªdreaming about the things they had done in bed, in the car, and in


    various other ces. It felt like a ridiculous dream.


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    Abigail didn''t ask any further upon hearing his answer.


    In his current state, there was no point in asking.


    Sean came downstairs and sat next to Abigail. He took a sip of water and asked her, "Are we going


    back to Pendorf today?"


    "Um... well," Abigail had forgotten about it and made ns to meet with Daniel today.


    "You can''t go?" Sean raised an eyebrow and asked.


    Abigail touched her nose and said, "I was busyst night, and my brain wasn''t functioning well. I


    forgot about today''s n and promised to meet a client."


    "Then let''s meet the client first." Sean had no choice but to go along with her.


    Dealing with family members was straightforward. But if a client withdrew, the entire business was


    at risk.


    "I''ll finish the meeting in the morning, and we can go back in the afternoon!" Abigail blinked her eyes


    and said to Sean.


    Seeing her rare liveliness, Sean nodded and said, "Okay, great. I can also take care of some


    company matters."


    Before Abigail could fully smile, she saw Josh looking at the two of them with a slightly displeased


    expression.


    "Alright, let''s not unt our happiness and spare the feelings of the single people." Sean looked at


    Josh, still smiling.


    Josh felt a pang in his heart. They weren''t even unting their happiness, but he still felt lonely.


    "I''m full. I''ll go to the office first." Josh stood up.


    Abigail also got up and walked with him to the door.


    "What else do you want to say?" Josh asked Abigail while changing his shoes.


    "Josh," Abigail called out softly.


    Josh was taken aback. He turned to Abigail and felt his heart melt. "Hmm, what''s going on?"


    His voice quivered slightly.


    Abigail used to address him coldly. This was the first time she genuinely called out to him.


    "Please don''t hold any grudges against Luna. Take care of yourself. Maybe she''s dealing with some


    mental health issues and is receiving treatment somewhere out of your sight," Abigail whispered to


    Josh, being careful not to let her words reach Sean''s ears.


    "Alright..." Josh replied absentmindedly.


    "Josh, you need to prioritize your well-being. Love is not essential for survival. Don''t allow others to


    mistreat you, okay?" Abigail continued.


    Josh nodded. "Okay, I understand."


    Abigail watched him leave and then frowned as she turned back to the living room.


    Sean looked at her and said, "Josh''s situation should be much better now. He''s also trying to move


    on. Soon, he should be able topletely ovee it."


    "Yeah, I know." Abigail nodded. She couldn''t help but feel sorry for Luna; they were deeply in love


    before.


    During that time, Luna was filled with happiness, treasuring every moment with Josh.


    The reason Josh struggled to move on for so long was likely because he truly understood Luna''s


    past affection for him.


    Heprehended the depth of her love, which made it even more painful and difficult to ept


    when she eventually let go.


    "Speaking of Luna, it''s quite strange that she haspletely disappeared. As your friend, her


    absence is peculiar. Don''t you think so?" Sean added.

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    Chapter 675 They Deserve It


    Abigail couldn''t help but question the authenticity of his words despite seeing sincerity in his eyes as


    he spoke.


    "I''ve also been in touch with her. I believe she might be dealing with some mental issues. I advised


    her to take some time off," Abigail shared, then proceeded to take a few sips of her soup.


    Sean looked at her and nodded after a moment.


    A sense of guilt washed over Abigail. Sean wasn''t oblivious to it, but he restrained himself from


    overthinking.


    Perhaps Luna has genuine reasons that are difficult to share, prompting her to end her rtionship


    with Josh?


    After breakfast, Abigail arranged to meet Daniel at a caf¨¦.


    Arriving early, she decided to order a cup of coffee while waiting for Daniel.


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    As she looked up after cing the order, she noticed Daniel and Simond walking in, engaged in


    lively conversation.


    Abigail unconsciously frowned. Does Daniel know Simond?


    "Miss Quinn," Daniel greeted as he saw her.


    Simond approached with a smile, his eyes sweeping over Abigail''s outfit from head to toe, exuding


    a sense of ease. "Miss Quinn, it''s a pleasure to see you."


    Abigail nodded, maintaining her distance.


    They took their seats as Daniel scanned the QR code for the menu on his phone. "Miss Quinn, are


    you seeking me out to discuss a new job?"


    Originally, Abigail intended to use Daniel''s connections to meet a retired special forces soldier. With


    Simond present, she hesitated, though Luna''s matter couldn''t be dyed.


    "I heard you have a good rtionship with a retired special forces soldier. I wanted to ask if you


    could introduce us," Abigail said, deciding to be direct.


    Daniel put away his phone. A hint of indifference in his eyes as he asked, "What''s the reason?


    What''s in it for me?"


    "I''ll agree to your request as long as it''s something within my capabilities." Abigail leaned back and


    looked at Daniel.


    He smirked, saying, "You should know what I want. I''m afraid you won''t be willing to give it to me.


    After all, what you have now has no rivals in the fashion industry."


    "Whether I''m willing or not depends on the capabilities of the special forces soldier you''re referring


    to. If he can help me get what I want, there''s even a possibility of you obtaining a share in L.Moon,


    not to mention the provision of aplete size chart for the entire women''s clothing line," Abigail


    responded.


    For her, there was no personal gain that could outweigh the importance of Luna and Sean''s safety.


    She contemted that even if it meant depleting all her wealth, she would stand against Vincent


    and the ndestine figure behind him until the end.


    Vincent had forced her and her parents into exile for over two decades, and he had also inflicted


    harm upon Luna and Sean. It was a blood feud.


    "Is it worth it?" Simond suddenly inquired.


    "You wouldn''t know because you haven''t experienced it. My friends, my family, and the person I


    love¡ª they have all been ruined by them. Do you think it''s worth it?" Abigail responded, her eyes


    filled with resentment.


    Daniel signaled Simond with his eyes.


    Simond crossed his arms and smiled. "Just a special forces soldier can''t be of much help. You''re


    willing to sacrifice these benefits to save your friends, but unfortunately, his special forces friends


    lack the ability to assist you."


    "How do you know if you don''t try?" Abigail countered.


    "Add my contact number. I have a mercenary team. I am also investigating the people behind Luna.


    We can work together. You can extract what I need from Luna, and I will uncover the mastermind


    behind her," Simond said calmly.


    "How can I trust you?" Abigail,cking information about Simond, found it challenging to believe


    him.


    "This fraud case involves a diverse group of individuals, including wealthy Eswadians and some


    immigrants living abroad. With just the three of you, Sean and the Pearsons, it will be challenging to


    handle. You are all ordinary business people with strong moral values, while they are not. Using


    involvement with dark forces abroad as an excuse is simply a cover-up; do you understand?"


    Simond exined helplessly.


    Abigail took out her phone and saved Simond''s contact number.


    "If your adversaries are simr to you, then both you and Sean have already achieved something


    remarkable, especially Sean. He was able to uncover and expose this matter, something most


    people would not dare to do," Simond told Abigail.


    When the coffee arrived, Abigail waited for the waiter to leave before furrowing her brow and asking,


    "Do you have a n?"


    "The n is for you to find Luna. Only Luna has truly been in contact with the individuals behind her.


    The roots of this matter all start with her," Simond furrowed his brow.


    Abigail licked her lips and pondered with a furrowed brow. "I will go to Saraville in a few days to find


    her."


    "Remember, just act naturally," Simond reminded.


    Abigail nodded slightly. "But I don''t quite understand. If their goal is tounder their money, does


    dealing with Luna make any difference?"


    "So, here is the peculiar part¡ªwhy would they target Luna? If their intention was truly to handle her,


    why did they make her have a child? Or is it possible that Luna managed to escape their control


    during her time in Adral?" Simond also found it strange.


    Abigail pondered for a moment.


    "If you want to approach Luna, you will have to gradually get closer to her. Perhaps then you will


    have a chance to uncover the true intentions of the mastermind behind the scenes," said Simond,


    leisurely sipping his coffee.

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    Chapter 676 She Is Strange


    Daniel couldn''t help but cough.


    The topic they were discussing was beyond hisprehension, and he felt like an outsider.


    "Think carefully about the benefits you want from me, and let me know," Abigail said, looking at


    Daniel.


    "No, I''m not taking advantage of the situation," Daniel said. "I just want to discuss what happened to


    you. Can''t you stay out of it? Dealing with fraudsters is the job of the police. It''s not something you


    should be doing."


    "The police are also investigating, but I can''t dy my friend''s situation," Abigail exined to him.


    Daniel sighed, "I''m just an ordinary businessman. I''m really concerned about our coboration in


    this situation."


    After all, he had partnered with Abigail for the sake of profit. If anything happened to Abigail,


    L.Moon, Fairy Meadow, and all thepanies that coborated with her would be affected.


    "Don''t worry, if something happens, I will handle it," Abigail reassured Daniel.


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    Over the past year and a half, she had also trained two capable assistants who could make


    independent decisions for many things in thepany.


    "You may have everything arranged, yet it''s your enchanting designs that captivate the hearts of all


    in L. Moon and Fairy Meadow. We, the ones benefiting from your designs, get to enjoy the best


    things. Should an unfortunate event befall you, rendering you unable to continue crafting these


    masterpieces, we would be left bereft of the benefits your designs bring," Daniel said, taking a sip of


    coffee and continuing, "Miss Quinn, there are a thousand words I want to say, but you have to take


    care of yourself."


    Abigail looked at him and nodded gently after a moment. "I will be careful."


    "Don''t worry, I don''t have anything to do here. If she goes to Saraville, I''ll just follow. It''ll be fine if I


    don''t show up," Simond shrugged indifferently.


    At this point, Abigail had no choice but to cooperate with Simond.


    She was filled with inner conflict. Would Sean be angry if he were to find out?


    After leaving the cafe, Abigail went straight back to the Pearson Residence by car.


    Scarlett was making snacks at home and was somewhat surprised to see Abigail return, looking


    exhausted. "Oh, why did youe back so early?"


    "Yeah, the matter is settled. Is Sean still here?" Abigail sat on the couch and absentmindedly turned


    on the TV.


    "He''s not here. He said he had something to do and left." Scarlett brought a small te of cake and


    ced it in front of Abigail. "Try it. Let me know if it''s delicious."


    Abigail took a bite and nodded. "Hmm, it''s pretty good. The sweetness is just right. It''s very tasty."


    She had a particr fondness for the delicatebination of cream and white chocte.


    Scarlett smiled brightly. "As long as you like it."


    Abigail messaged Sean while having dessert.


    At that moment, Sean was at L.Moon.


    When the general manager, Garrett, heard that Sean was looking for Abigail, he reminded him,


    "Miss Quinn didn''te to the office today. She told us that she won''t being for a while."


    Sean, holding his coffee, couldn''t help but ask, "Aren''t you here to discuss business with


    someone?"


    "We don''t have any business at the moment. Why don''t you give her a call?" Garrett didn''t fully


    understand Sean and Abigail''s rtionship; after all, Sean returned just as Abigail went to Adral.


    "It''s okay. Here, you can have some coffee," Sean handed Garrett the coffee.


    "Thank you." Garrett epted it immediately.


    Sean sighed with a hint of mncholy as he left the L.Moon office building.


    Ever since he returned to Capitalis, Abigail had been acting strangely.


    He had been trying to convince himself. However, with these strange urrences happening more


    frequently, Sean couldn''t help but be concerned. What exactly is happening?


    Back in his car, Sean noticed the message Abigail had sent him and promptly replied.


    "I''ll be back soon. I didn''t realize you were out discussing business, so I went to your office to bring


    you your favorite coffee."


    "Yeah, I was out discussing business. But it didn''t go well."


    Abigail''s response seemed intentional, as if she was trying to justify herself, afraid that he would


    inquire about herpany''s business.


    Holding his phone, Sean remained silent for a moment before turning to Xavien beside him and


    saying, "Find out why Abigail went to Adral."


    He couldn''t bear not knowing anything anymore.


    "Understood," Xavien replied, but a sense of unease began to creep into his heart. Why is there a


    sudden need to investigate Ms. Quinn? Could there be a rift in their rtionship?


    Sean let out a silent sigh as he confided in Xavien, "Lately, she''s been acting more and more


    strangely. She met Simond in Adral. But if it was just a meeting, I wouldn''t mind. I just feel like


    Simond treats her differently."


    "The return of the Simpson Family from abroad is also quite peculiar. I couldn''t find any information


    about what they do overseas." Xavien''s tone was filled with confusion. Normally, if they had


    offended a powerful entity, they would at least know how and why they had offended them. But


    there was no information about any of that.


    "I also checked the Simpson Family''s financial reports, and there were no issues. If their finances


    are fine, then what is preventing them from resisting the criminal forces?" Xavien continued.


    Sean leaned back in his seat, his brow furrowed. "So, you''re suggesting that he likely approached


    Abigail from the beginning."


    Xavien was about to speak when Sean interrupted, "Did you investigate the website''s transactions?


    Since money is involved, you better make sure to look into it quickly!"

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    Chapter 677 Cooking For You


    Xavien furrowed his brow as he responded, "I''ve been investigating, but it seems that the money is


    being paid to the streamers from regr ounts. Additionally, these streamers are ying games


    with those on the leaderboard, who have also spent millions in the game."


    Certain individuals had discretionary ie and chose to invest it in games to enhance their in-


    game capabilities. This represented their unique approach to gaming.


    Sean narrowed his eyes, leaning back in his car seat. He picked up his work tablet, gathered some


    financial reports from various websites, and handed them to Xavien.


    "Except for the website Ms. Quinn signed with, all other websites of this kind are losing money."


    After Xavien finished reading, he was greatly astonished by the results.


    "What does this tell us? It tells us that running such websites is not profitable. Even websites


    invested in byrge corporations went bankruptst year. So why is this one so sessful?" Sean


    always had a feeling that something was amiss with this financial report. He couldn''t afford to have


    any issues with his business ventures, as it would also have personal implications for him.


    Furthermore, Abigail was also signed with this website. If there were any major problems in the


    future, Abigail would be affected as well.


    "I''ll investigate it thoroughly!" Xavien dered.


    "Do you need guidance in your investigation?" Sean asked coldly, looking at him.


    Xavien licked his lips and replied, "This is my first time dealing with this kind of business. I really


    don''t know where to start."


    After all, online tipping was not his area of expertise. If there were issues with a solid business, he


    could spot them immediately. However, besides the discrepancy in cash flowpared to other


    websites, he couldn''t find any problems within his investigative scope. This left Xavien feeling like


    there was nothing else to investigate.


    "Consult someone who specializes in the inte. Don''t waste your time trying to figure it out on


    your own," Sean directed him.


    It was normal for Xavien to not find anything. This was their first time dealing with inte-rted


    matters. If it weren''t for Sean''s unusually keen sense of abnormal cash flow, they wouldn''t have


    discovered the issue with the website they had invested in.


    Back at the Pearson Residence, Sean saw Abigail sitting in the living room watching TV. He had a


    ton of questions he wanted to ask her. However, in the end, he held back.


    He was well aware that Abigail would tell him when she was ready.


    Sean sat down next to Abigail, ncing at the TV. "Are you sure you can return this afternoon?"


    "Yes, I can." Abigail nodded immediately. Then, she asked as she looked at Sean''s hand, "You said


    you were going to buy my favorite coffee. Where is it?"


    "Why do you need coffee after finishing all your tasks? Now that you''re back, maintain a good


    routine and drink less coffee," Sean said seriously, pinching her hand.


    Abigail purposely looked at him unhappily and replied, "But I want to drink something."


    "Do you want some freshly squeezed juice?" Sean suggested, rolling up his sleeves.


    Abigail leaned back on the couch, losing interest in watching TV. She feltfortable with Sean


    pinching her hand, so she squinted her eyes and said, "Can you cook tonight when we get home? I


    miss Alice''s cooking."


    "Do you crave Alice''s cooking, even though you can''t remember any of it?" Sean chuckled. "Alright,


    I''ll take charge of the kitchen tonight."


    Abigail swallowed and said, "I can''t wait."


    "Do you want me to show off my skills at lunch?" Sean moved closer to her.


    Abigail looked at him and replied, "No, you were found to be unwell because you were too tired


    before. You need to take good care of your health now. Even if you seem to have recovered after


    two years, you can''t start working hard as soon as you feel better."


    Sean nodded and said, "Alright. I''m very happy that you know how to take care of me."


    After having lunch, Abigail and Sean embarked on their journey back to Pendorf.


    Upon their arrival in Pendorf, Abigail caught sight of Analise, whom she hadn''t seen in a long time.


    As Analise noticed her presence, she narrowed her eyes and observed Abigail intently.


    "I''m Abigail..." Abigail stood by the door, feeling somewhat helpless.


    "Oh, Abigail, you''ve changed so much! Just like Sean. When he returned, I couldn''t recognize him. I


    thought he was someone else!" Analise approached Abigail, holding her hand and scrutinizing her


    from head to toe. "You truly are different. They mentioned you were ying outside, but I suspect


    you were actually recovering."


    Abigail acknowledged Analise''s words as not entirely incorrect. However, as she examined


    Analise''s hair, she couldn''t help but notice the more pronounced signs of aging.


    "I''m getting old, and my eyes aren''t as sharp as they used to be." Analise wiped her eyes with her


    hand, appearing somewhat lonely. "When are you nning to get married and have children... I''m


    afraid I won''t be able to hold on until then."


    Abigail held Analise''s hand and smiled. "You always think like this. Shall I take you to the hospital


    tomorrow?"


    "She has been going all this time," Lina informed Abigail as she emerged from the house.


    "What''s wrong?" Abigail looked at Lina, feeling uneasy.


    Lina was about to speak when Analise interrupted her, "They just got back. What are you bbering


    about?"


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    "I''m not bbering. What''s the point of hiding it? If you''re unwell, you should go to the hospital.


    There''s no shame in it. If you want to spend more time with them, you need to take care of your


    health. You never listen to advice!" Lina didn''t mince her words with Analise.


    Abigail took a deep breath and gazed at Analise. "If you have any problems, you must tell me. I


    won''t get angry. Why do you always avoid going to the hospital?"

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    Chapter 678 Let Bygones Be Bygones


    Reprimanded by Abigail, Analise immediately let go of her hand and turned to Sean. "Why aren''t


    you saying anything, Sean?"


    "I think Abigail is right. You shoulde with us to the hospital tomorrow to see what''s going on.


    What do you think?" Sean approached Analise, coaxing her in a gentle tone.


    "Well, I''ll listen to you guys then. After all, it would make you unhappy if I don''t." After saying this,


    Analise turned around and walked away.


    Abigail instructed Sean to follow her inside.


    When it was just her and Lina, Abigail took a box out of her bag and handed it to her.


    "What''s this?" Lina was a bit surprised. She had always known that Abigail didn''t like her. It had


    been a long time since theyst saw each other.


    Now, upon her return, Abigail had shed her cold exterior like a polished jade stone. However, she


    still seemed somewhat unapproachable.


    "It''s a gift. I bought it out of state. It''s very pretty. Open it and try it on," Abigail said with a gentle


    smile on her face.


    Upon seeing her genuine smile, Lina quickly epted the gift. However, she didn''t open it. Instead,


    she looked at the box and asked nervously, "Are you still angry with me?"


    "That''s all in the past. We''re all growing up, aren''t we? Even though we''re not young anymore,


    sometimes we''re allowed to grow and learn again," Abigail said with a smile.


    Lina held onto the box tightly. After a while, she said, "Abigail, I''m really sorry for what I did in the


    past. I was so ignorant. I had prejudices against you from the start and hurt you. I was really cruel


    back then."


    "It''s all in the past. Sean has been very kind to me these past two years. I think it can make up for


    your past unfriendliness toward me." Abigail said softly. Her forgiveness of Lina was entirely due to


    Sean''s efforts to protect the ones she loved.


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    "Open it and take a look." Abigail moved a bit closer to her, urging her.


    Blushing with embarrassment, Lina clumsily opened the box. Upon seeing the jade bracelet with


    gold iy inside, she was immediately captivated. "This must be expensive, right?"


    "Not at all. Sean and I earn enough money to make sure you guys can livefortably andck


    nothing, right?" Abigail picked up the bracelet and put it on her.


    After Lina put on the bracelet and held it up to the light, her face lit up with joy. "It looks really good!"


    Having seen many fine things in her life, she immediately recognized the bracelet as top-quality


    jade.


    "Let''s go. Sean is cooking tonight. He''s learned some really good culinary skills. I guarantee you''ll


    like it." Abigail took Lina''s hand and spoke to her gently.


    Lina grabbed Abigail''s hand and pulled her aside, whispering, "Analise''s eyes have been getting


    worsetely. She went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said her diabetes wasn''t under


    control. She''s also a bit of a glutton... What I mean is, if it''s not working out, you can take her


    abroad for treatment. We have Sean here with us."


    Abigail nodded. "Thank you for telling me this."


    "I''ve been keeping an eye on her blood sugar since she arrived. It was under control before, but


    suddenly, there was a problem. When we took her to the doctor, the doctor only told her the results


    and didn''t tell me or your grandpa." Lina''s care for Analise was also a way to make up for her past


    treatment of Abigail.


    "Alright, I''ll take her to the hospital for a check-up myself tomorrow." Abigail was well aware that


    Analise''s condition had been well managed up to this point, and she had been trying very hard.


    But diabetes was incurable.


    She had previously refused to go to the hospital for insulin injections in order to save money, and it


    had nearly cost her eyesight.


    Even with good control, the disease could resurface at any time.


    Upon returning home, Abigail presented Analise with a jade pendant, carefully cing it around her


    neck. It was an item she had specifically purchased and entrusted Ronaldo with for the


    consecration.


    Even if it only provided psychologicalfort, it still held value.


    "Why did you buy this? Do you have excess money to spend?" Analise said, although she was


    actually beaming with joy.


    People of all ages would be delighted to receive gifts from their loved ones.


    Abigail gently stroked the pendant and remarked, "Grandma, don''t you believe in this the most? Are


    you familiar with the renowned God statue in Eastbay? I arranged for someone to ce this


    pendant under the statue for a month, praying for your good health."


    Upon hearing this, Analise stoppedining. She touched the pendant and smiled happily. "I


    heard the God statue in Eastbay is a real deity based on a true story. You have good taste."


    "Abigail, can youe help me in the kitchen?" Sean suddenly called out.


    "You all can rest today. Leave the kitchen to Sean and me." Abigail immediately stood up.


    This was the family scene she had always hoped for. And now, it had finally be a reality.


    As Abigail entered the kitchen, she observed Sean bustling about. At that moment, an idea formed


    in her mind¡ªshe longed to share a lifetime of happiness with Sean.


    But before that, she had to deal with Luna''s situation.


    She didn''t want Sean to take any more risks; she had almost lost him once, and she couldn''t afford


    to lose him again.


    Sean had been preparing the ingredients for a long time. He had learned from Alice and was very


    particr about the materials.


    "I obtained a diabetes treatment recipe from Alice. Whether it works or not, let''s give it to Grandma


    first. What do you think?" Sean asked Abigail while skillfully slicing salmon.

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    Chapter 679 Failure Always Happens In Life


    Abigail watched Sean''s swift movements, her eyes widening as she reminded him, "Don''t look at


    me. Look at the knife in your hand. Aren''t you afraid of losing your fingers?"


    "Don''t underestimate me," Sean replied confidently. "After you returned to Capitalis, I spent a year


    and a half learning from Alice."


    Abigail approached him and earnestly said, "Only those who are arrogant make mistakes. I know


    you''re a quick learner, but can you guarantee that idents won''t happen?"


    Hearing her words, Sean found Abigail''s point reasonable and nodded. "I''ll keep that in mind,


    honey," he said tentatively, but to his surprise, Abigail didn''t refute him.


    In that split second, his heart filled with awe. He felt that their remarriage was just around the


    corner, as herck of refutation meant eptance.


    The duo busied themselves in the kitchen for about three hours. When Sean brought out the dishes,


    Analise and Lina couldn''t help but salivate.


    "Let''s forget about that old man and let him y poker as much as he wants. Let''s not let him eat


    these delicacies," Lina discussed with Analise.


    "We can''t finish all of this, though," Analise said, already grabbing some meat from the pot.


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    "Can you wait? They still haven''t said anything. Put it down!" Lina immediately knocked the meat off


    her cutlery.


    Hearing her words, Analise felt tortured. It would be a pity if she couldn''t eat such delicious food.


    "You can eat too, Grandma. Call Grandpa and tell him toe home for dinner," Abigail reminded


    from the kitchen door.


    "You go. I''ll have a taste first," Analise immediately ordered Lina. Compared to them, Analise hadn''t


    eaten anything good for a long time since she had to be very strict about her diet due to diabetes.


    Immediately, Lina went to make the call.


    The kitchen was filled with steam. Abigail and Sean were sweating profusely as they worked


    nonstop.


    As soon as Colby returned, heughed and bragged to Lina and Analise. "I won a thousand dors


    today. I''m on a roll!"


    Old people yed poker for fun, not for money. Thus, even if they lost the game all day, they only


    lost about a thousand dors.


    "Why didn''t you say anything when you kept losing?" Lina stood at the door and handed him his


    slippers. Her tone was filled with disdain.


    "Try saying something nice, will you? If winning was the norm, there wouldn''t be so many failures in


    life, and sess would be within easy reach," Colby said. Suddenly, he sniffed and asked, "What''s


    that smell? Did you hire a new chef? It smells so good!"


    "Sean and Abigail are back. They''re in the kitchen," Lina''s face lit up as soon as she mentioned


    them.


    On the other hand, Abigail heard Colby''s words from the kitchen. She couldn''t help but whisper to


    Sean, "Grandpa has gained some life insights from ying poker. Although that''s great, can he


    keep ying like this?"


    "They don''t y poker for money, so I don''t care. I wouldn''t allow it if it were arge sum of money,"


    Sean replied softly. "He''s right. Failure always happens in life, and sess onlyes once or


    twice."


    Listening to his words, Abigail thought about Colby''s winnings of a thousand dors. For them, a


    thousand dors was just a drop in the bucket. Thus, it was simply for entertainment.


    While the others had already started eating, Abigail and Sean were still busy in the kitchen.


    "Come out and eat. You don''t need to prepare so much," Lina called from the dining room.


    "Coming!" Sean said, lifting a pot of soup with a heat-resistant cloth and cing it on a heat-


    resistant mat.


    When he lifted the lid, Abigail leaned in to take a sniff, but he quickly ced his hand on her


    forehead to prevent her from getting too close. "The steam might burn you."


    "Oh." Abigail straightened up and wrinkled her nose.


    The kitchen was filled with various aromas, making it difficult for her to distinguish the scent of his


    soup.


    "Let''s go," Sean carried the soup out.


    Abigail followed him.


    Colby noticed the two of them emerging from the kitchen. When he saw Abigail, he looked at her in


    surprise. "Abigail has matured significantly. She now resembles a finely crafted jade. That''s


    wonderful. An adult should possessposure and gentleness. It indicates that your heart has


    been tempered."


    Upon hearing his words, Abigail couldn''t help but smile. "Is that so? Well then, do you prefer the old


    me or the current me?"


    "To me, you are the best regardless," Colby sincerely replied. He held different opinions about


    Abigail during each phase of her life.


    Meanwhile, Sean ced the soup in the center of the table. He then sat down and handed a heat-


    resistant cloth to a nearby maid. "Grandpa, tell us about the changes she went through in different


    stages."


    Abigail sat beside him and yfully tapped him. "Why are you talking about me?"


    "I''m curious," Sean nced at her. "I haven''t fully understood who you were before, and I want to


    know what you were like back then."


    Colby picked up a perfectly cooked piece ofmb that emitted a delightful aroma. As he savored the


    delicious food, he reminisced about the past. After deep contemtion, he said, "She was so


    innocent. She would do anything for the sake of love. She married you without even understanding


    the concept of marriage. Back then, she had the courage to risk everything for love."

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    Chapter 680 The Courage To Love Someone


    Upon hearing Colby''s words, Abigail felt a twinge of embarrassment. However, that was indeed how


    she felt at that time. She longed for love and yearned to marry Sean. Due to her deep infatuation,


    she worked hard to win his hand in marriage. However, she soon experienced the bitter


    consequences of being infatuated with love.


    Hearing this, Sean subconsciously nced at Abigail, and a wave of guilt surged within him.


    No matter what, the past three years had be a permanent source of regret for him. No matter


    how much he tried to make up for it, the fact that Abigail had gone through a challenging time during


    those three years was undeniable. If he truly didn''t love her, she might never trust men or believe in


    marriage again. She might even choose to live alone.


    "But that''s how life is. Without encountering mistakes, you won''t have a smooth journey in the


    future," Colbyforted Sean. "The most valuable thing for a man is acknowledging his past


    mistakes and making amends. Women are different from us."


    "How are we different?" Lina muttered.


    "If you don''t understand at your age, it''s useless for me to exin," Colby replied.


    Some things were better left unsaid. To be honest, married women only had one wish, and that was


    for their husbands to love them. This was also the reason why many women struggled in marriage


    and found it difficult to get a divorce. After all, when the man who made a mistake said they were


    wrong and would never do it again, most women would still choose to stay with him after much


    deliberation.


    "Hmph!" Lina didn''t want to argue with him. She thought for a while before deliberately rolling up her


    sleeves, revealing her jade bracelet. Then, she intentionally grabbed the food in front of Colby to


    catch his attention.


    The bracelet was so eye-catching that Colby immediately noticed it.


    "This bracelet is lovely. Where did you buy it?" he asked.


    Lina proudly showed it off and replied, "Abigail bought it for me. Both Analise and I have one."


    "Really? Abigail has good taste. The jade is of excellent quality, and the design is perfect. It must


    have been expensive." Colby never felt jealous about these matters. He was happy that Abigail and


    Lina''s misunderstandings were now resolved.


    "It''s not that expensive," Abigail replied.


    The family chatted while eating. Soon, it was 9 p.m.


    After Abigail finished eating, she received a call from Simond. She quietly walked to the yard and


    answered his call.


    "I have to stay with the elderly for a few days. I''ll let you know when it''s time to go to Saraville,"


    Abigail said as she sat in the yard.


    Simond replied, "You better hurry. If they target Luna, the longer you dy, the more they can


    manipte the situation."


    Abigail didn''t immediately respond as she fell into deep thought.


    Noticing her silence, Simond couldn''t help but ask, "Why aren''t you saying anything?"


    "Sean almost lost his life because of this matter. Simond, if you work with me, I might sacrifice you


    for my own sake. I can be very selfish at times, especially when ites to the people I love."


    Abigail had pondered these words for a long time. She chose to be clear with Simond today, hoping


    that he could think it through and give him a chance to back out of this.


    After hearing what she had to say, Simond chuckled. "Why can''t I be the one who sacrifices you?


    While you can sacrifice me for love and friendship, I can also do it for my own benefit. Though, it''s


    good to be clear about it. That way, I won''t feel guilty when I sacrifice you."


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    Abigail smiled slightly and said, "Okay. I''ll rely on you to keep it a secret."


    Sean had done so much for her, and she hoped he would be alright. Thus, she could only count on


    herself and Simond to save Luna.


    After a while, Abigail ended the phone call. As she stood up and turned around, she noticed Sean


    standing nearby. Catching his gaze, Abigail couldn''t help but feel a twinge of guilt.


    Approaching him, she locked eyes with Sean and asked, "Why aren''t you resting?"


    "It''s still early," Sean replied. His happiness today had been slightly dampened by the fact that


    Abigail had sneaked out to make a call. He had noticed that she would avoid him whenever she


    made calls or sent messages. He couldn''t understand why and wondered if it was because he


    hadn''t yet done enough to earn herplete trust.


    "It''s just work-rted," Abigail instinctively exined.


    Sean would have preferred if she hadn''t exined at all. After all, the more she exined, the


    guiltier she seemed.


    Nevertheless, Sean nodded and inquired, "Is it taken care of?"


    "Yes." Just as Abigail was about to put her phone away, it beeped, indicating a new message.


    Feeling slightly awkward, Abigail looked at Sean and said, "Let me check."


    Stepping back, Sean replied, "Go ahead."


    Observing his actions, Abigail momentarily found herself at a loss for words. She retrieved her


    phone and saw a message from Ronaldo.


    ''The child is in critical condition. I''ve taken him to the hospital, but they say his condition is rare.


    What should we do?''


    ''What exactly happened?''


    As Abigail sent the message, her expression turned serious.


    Meanwhile, Sean felt a tightness in his chest as he witnessed her change in demeanor.

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    Chapter 681 Sudden Change Of ns


    Sean quietly walked to a chair and sat down, leaning back with a dark mood that mirrored the night,


    filled with a sense of loss.


    Meanwhile, Abigail remained unaware of his departure as she furrowed her brow while texting


    Ronaldo.


    ''Can you take him to Alice?''


    ''If we take him to Alice, Sean will find out. Are you okay with that?''


    Abigail paused as she read the message, feeling annoyed and powerless in that moment.


    From the very beginning, Larry''s genes had been problematic. If the best hospital in town couldn''t


    provide any help, she might have to consider other options.


    ''I''lle over. We''ll figure something out.''


    Abigail had promised Luna that she would take good care of Larry. If Luna were to be gone in the


    future, Larry would be all she had left.


    Putting away her phone, Abigail realized that Sean was no longer there. She looked around and


    saw him sitting on the chair. She walked over and sat next to him, taking his hand.


    "What''s wrong?" Sean looked at her with a smile.


    "I have something important to attend to and must leave for a few days. Can you... Can you take


    care of them for me?" After Abigail finished speaking, she bit her lower lip and hesitated


    momentarily before continuing, "It''s crucial. I have to go."


    "Okay. Go ahead." Sean agreed immediately.


    Abigail hugged him and whispered in his ear, "Sean, I can''t imagine my life without you. Although


    I''m currently busy with work, I''ll let go of everything once I''m done in two years. We''ll get married,


    and I''ll prioritize our family."


    Sean raised his hand and gently stroked her hair. He closed his eyes and pressed his cheek against


    hers as he spoke softly, "Okay. I won''t think about anything other than what you said today." Despite


    feeling uneasy, he didn''t want to pry into her affairs.


    Abigail was always a person of integrity. If she encountered something she couldn''t handle, she


    would surely inform him.


    "Thank you," Abigail whispered.


    "When are you leaving?" Sean tried to keep his tone light.


    "I have to leave right away. Rest well tonight. I''ll be back as soon as I''m finished." Abigail let go of


    him. After a moment of hesitation, she leaned in and kissed him.


    Afterward, she hurriedly got up.


    Sean watched her rush back into the house and could only sigh in the end.


    Upon returning to her room, Abigail packed her luggage and booked a flight to Eastbay. After


    packing everything, she dragged her suitcase out of the Grahams. Seeing the driver waiting for her,


    she couldn''t help but turn around to nce at Sean''s room on the second floor.


    Although the curtains were drawn, the light was on.


    In that split second, a sudden sadness surged in Abigail''s heart.


    "Ms. Quinn, shall we get in the car?" the driver asked.


    Abigail withdrew her gaze and got into the car. She once couldn''tprehend the unspoken


    connection between Sean and Joan, but now she seemed to have be a part of his past.


    At that moment, she wondered if she could earn his forgiveness if she had the chance to exin


    everything she was doing after resolving the issue.


    ...


    Around midnight, Abigail arrived at the airport in Eastbay. At the same time, Ronaldo anxiously


    awaited her arrival.


    When he saw her exit the airport, he quickly approached her and said, "Larry''s fever won''t go down.


    The doctor says he''s naturally immune to the medicine. What should we do?"


    "What about the traditional medicine doctor? Can they help?" Abigail asked.


    "We''ve already consulted a traditional medicine doctor, but finding a good one so quickly is difficult."


    Ronaldo followed Abigail, his anxiety surpassing hers.


    Hearing his words, Abigail frowned. After a moment of silence, she looked at him and decisively


    said, "I''ll take Larry to see Alice."


    "Tell me the truth. Where did you find this child?" Ronaldo felt that Abigail was being too kind to the


    child.


    "Don''t ask. All you need to know is that this is very important," Abigail replied.


    "Alright. Let''s go find Alice then." Ronaldo didn''t inquire further.


    "Mr. Fernandez..."


    "Miss Quinn." Ronaldo interrupted Abigail unhappily. "We now share the same secret. I don''t think


    it''s appropriate for you to call me by myst name anymore, right?"


    "What should I call you then?" Abigail asked.


    Ronaldo pondered for a moment and said, "Call me Ronaldo."


    "Do I really have to call you that?" Abigail asked in a feigned, unhappy tone.


    Ronaldo smiled and said, "You''re na. It''s an honor for me to call you my friend."


    Abigail nodded. "Alright, Ronaldo."


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    When they arrived at the hospital, Abigail took Larry''s test results and left with Ronaldo, carrying


    Larry.


    Larry was almost a month old, but he still appeared small. Thankfully, with the nourishment of the


    best form, hisplexion had be fair instead of pink.


    As Abigail sat in the car, she yfully reached out and touched Larry.


    Larry''s cheeks turned pink. His eyes were closed, and he would asionally let out ufortable


    whimpers.


    "You''re holding him incorrectly!" Ronaldo reminded her from the side.


    Abigail looked at him, and Ronaldo demonstrated the proper way to hold a child. "Like this. This is


    the correct way. You''re holding him as if he were an animal. It''s not good for the child."


    "Then you hold him." Abigail handed Larry to him.

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    Chapter 682 The Spirit Of The Ancestors


    Ronaldo sighed and reached out to hold Larry in his hands. "In crucial moments, only I am reliable."


    "Yes," Abigail agreed wholeheartedly. Without Ronaldo''s help this time, she wouldn''t know who to


    turn to.


    By the time they arrived at Alice''s ce, it was almost dawn. Since Abigail hadn''t slept all night, she


    could barely keep her eyes open when she arrived at Alice''s house.


    "Alice, please save this child." Standing at the door of Alice''s house, Abigail pleaded as she cradled


    Larry in her arms.


    Alice looked at her with disgust and said, "You sure know how to cause trouble for me. Bring him


    in."


    Abigail quickly carried Larry inside. She sat at the table and ced the child on it.


    Ronaldo yawned.


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    Alice nced at him and said, "Get some rest. I''ll take care of him." Then, she handed Alice the


    medical record.


    Alice didn''t look at it. Instead, she reached out and touched Larry''s pulse. The longer she lingered,


    the more furrowed her brow became.


    "Get my needle bag." Alice withdrew her hand and said with a stern expression.


    Abigail hurriedly went to fetch the needle bag. Ronaldo headed towards the lounge chair in the


    backyard, nning to rest for a while.


    After Abigail came out with Alice''s needle bag, thetter took a needle and pricked Larry''s finger.


    Larry immediately started crying.


    Alice let him bleed for a while. When Larry stopped crying, she put his hand back into the swaddle.


    "His constitution is unusual. He has congenital underdevelopment, and his heart beats slower than


    normal people. He will face difficulties in the future." Alice disinfected the needle and put it back into


    the bag.


    "What if we start the treatment as soon as possible?" Abigail asked.


    Alice didn''t answer. She sat in the chair and looked at Larry, her brow furrowed in thought.


    Abigail didn''t dare to speak and could only wait quietly for her answer.


    "Wait here." Alice stood up and hunched as she walked into the room.


    There was a cab in her room that she had never opened during Abigail''s stay.


    "Come with me and help me find a book," Alice said to Abigail as she walked.


    Abigail quickly got up and followed Alice into her room. Alice took a key from the cab, unlocked


    it, and told Abigail about the book she was looking for.


    "It''s messy here. The titles are all in ancient letters, so look carefully. Don''t make any mistakes."


    Alice sat on the side and instructed Abigail.


    Abigail noticed that the cab was full of thread-bound medical books. She searched ording to


    Alice''s instructions. At the same time, she felt a twinge of regret.


    "Alice... Do you want me to find you an apprentice? I will do my best to find the most suitable


    apprentice to inherit your knowledge," Abigail said.


    Alice looked at the cab filled with medical books and sighed. "It won''t be easy. Nowadays, not


    many people are willing to study traditional medicine. Theyck the dedication and passion to


    explore different approaches."


    Hearing her words, Abigail felt mncholic.


    "Have you ever considered passing on your skills to an apprentice?" Alice asked her with a smile.


    "I have, but now is not the time," Abigail replied. She was so busy that she couldn''t even take care


    of Sean, let alone take on an apprentice.


    "If someone is willing to learn, I would be delighted to teach them. I started reading these books


    when I was just a child and continued reading them until I became an adult. It took me about twenty


    years. Many medical techniques are no longer practiced today," Alice said slowly. "If you weren''t


    studying design, I would have kept you here."


    "How I wish I had studied medicine in the first ce," Abigail whispered.


    Alice smiled at her words.


    After searching for a while, Abigail finally found the book Alice was looking for. She noticed that it


    was a book about poisons.


    "Alice, do you suspect that there is poison in his body?" Abigail asked.


    "His mother was poisoned, which led to his current condition," Alice said as she took the book and


    slowly flipped through its pages.


    Abigail quickly interjected, "His mother was actually exposed to a modern developed drug. She has


    mental health issues and frequently experiences amnesia. It''s difficult for her to distinguish between


    reality and illusion."


    Upon hearing Abigail''s exnation, Alice nced at her and said, "You should bring her here so


    that I can assess her situation."


    "Her situation is terrible. It''s not safe to bring her here. Her surroundings are very dangerous, and it


    would put you at risk," Abigail exined.


    Alice nodded and didn''t push further. "If I can live for another ten years or so, you can bring her to


    me."


    Abigail smiled.


    While Alice was flipping through the book, Abigail unknowingly fell asleep on the table. When Alice


    found a potential remedy for the child, she looked up and saw Abigail sleeping soundly. With a sigh,


    she stood up and fetched a nket for Abigail.


    Returning to the living room, Alice gazed at the sleeping child and reached out to touch him. She


    noticed that the fever seemed to be subsiding. Then, Alice pricked a bead of blood from Larry''s


    hand once again.


    "I''m getting old. If I can use my remaining years to save a newborn child, I would consider it a good


    deed," she murmured as she sucked the blood and savored it.


    After swallowing, she furrowed her brow in thought. Then, she went back to her room, grabbed a


    pen and paper, and began to jot down her thoughts.


    By the time Abigail woke up, two hours had passed.


    "Larry..." Abigail mumbled, still somewhat groggy.


    After a moment, she regained her senses and immediately went to find Alice.

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    Chapter 683 Defending Him When His Name Is Mentioned


    Unable to find Alice in the front room, Abigail hurried to the backyard where she spotted Ronaldo


    holding Larry, who was fast asleep. Abigail approached them and gently touched Larry''s cheek,


    relieved to find that he was no longer feverish.


    Squatting down beside Larry, Abigail yfully pinched his face, causing him to open his eyes in a


    daze and look at her with confusion.


    "Larry, are you still feeling unwell?" Abigail asked, ying with his clenched fist.


    Larry gazed at her with his bright eyes.


    "He''s so adorable," Abigail remarked, yawning.


    As Larry watched Abigail open her mouth, his eyes widened with curiosity. Amused by his reaction,


    Abigail yawned again, prompting Larry to mimic her by opening his mouth. His expression was even


    more peculiar.


    "You can make expressions too," Abigail recalled how he was just a pink, wrinkled baby when she


    first handed him over to Ronaldo.


    In just a month, he had be fair.


    Ronaldo woke up and saw Abigail squatting beside him, ying with Larry. He took a deep breath


    and said, "Can you hold him for a while? My hands are sore."


    Abigail took over and replied, "Where''s Alice?"


    "She said she was preparing a prescription for Larry. She told me to tell you that Larry will take a


    long time to fully recover. If you''re busy, you can go back to Capitalis first. We will take care of him,"


    Ronaldo said, yawning.


    "I''ll head back after two days. Did you tell her to keep Larry''s condition confidential?" Abigail asked


    as she held Larry, gently swaying her body.


    "I did. She assured you," Ronaldo replied.


    For the next two days, Abigail and Ronaldo took turns taking care of Larry. Alice prepared medicine


    every day, but unlike when she saved Sean, she rejected the dozens of medicines she had


    prepared in just two days.


    In that moment, Abigail realized that Larry''s condition was more severe than Sean''s.


    On the day of her departure, Abigail dragged her luggage out of the room. She was somewhat


    surprised to see Alice sucking on Larry''s finger. "What''s wrong?" she asked.


    "I let out some of his blood to reduce his fever. It''s hard to stop the bleeding, so I had to use saliva.


    You don''t mind, do you?" Alice put Larry''s hand into the swaddling clothes.


    "Of course not." Abigail looked at Larry, her eyes filled with reluctance. "Alice, I have to go... I have


    to see his mother."


    "May everything go well for you." Alice smiled at Abigail.


    Tears welled up in Abigail''s eyes. She let go of her suitcase, stepped forward, and hugged Alice.


    "Alice... I really can''t bear to leave you guys. I will always remember what you''ve done for me, the


    child, and Sean. Shall I find you an apprentice to keep youpany?"


    "It''s fine. I don''t have the energy to take care of you at this age. As for Sean, if it weren''t for you


    staying here with him for half a year first, I wouldn''t have taken him in. This kid couldn''t handle


    hardship before and was so annoying to look at!" Alice patted Abigail''s back, speaking with disdain.


    Abigail couldn''t help but smile. "He was overly protected. He hadn''t experienced any hardships.


    Don''t hate him. He was just too weak before."


    "I know. You always defend him whenever his name is mentioned." Alice waved her hand and


    pushed Abigail away.


    Abigail picked up her suitcase again. She looked at Alice solemnly before bowing deeply.


    As Alice watched her leave, she propped her hands on the table and stood up. Then, she slowly


    walked towards her room.


    ...


    Abigail headed to Saraville. She and Simond came out of the airport at the same time.


    Simond spotted her and greeted her.


    After that, the two went their separate ways.


    Abigail arrived at Luna''s residence, a quaint city filled with shops selling antiques, handmade


    trinkets, jade stones, and more. The area was bustling with activity.


    After stepping out of the taxi, Abigail adjusted her sunsses and called out to Luna.


    Soon, the courtyard door swung open.


    Luna stood at the entrance, her hair disheveled as if she hadn''t washed it in a while. The blue dye


    she had previously applied had faded into a dull shade. She appeared unkempt.


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    Approaching Luna, Abigail asked, "Are you still the same as before?"


    Luna turned around, her paleplexion giving her a lifeless appearance. "I can''t sleep. I''ve tried


    seeing a doctor and taking medication, but it doesn''t seem to help at all."


    Abigail followed Luna into the courtyard, noticing her stiff movements.


    When Luna first rented this house, she had taken pictures and shown them to Abigail. At that time,


    the yard was filled with nts. However, within just a month, all the nts had withered, leaving the


    yard in a state of decay, much like Luna herself.


    Upon entering the house, Abigail was greeted by a living room cluttered with takeout boxes. The


    environment was in a deplorable state.


    In that moment, she didn''t know what to do. A wave of pain and difort washed over her.


    Abigail released her suitcase and watched as Luna shuffled towards the dirty couch like a zombie,


    copsing onto it.


    There were even snack bags scattered on the couch...


    Silently, Abigail approached, located the bags, and began cleaning up the mess.


    "Don''t bother cleaning up. I''ll have someone take care of this mess in a few days. If you clean it


    now, I''ll just make a mess again," Luna said, her voice devoid of life, mirroring her movements.


    Abigail reminisced about how vibrant Luna used to be.


    "I''ll clean up any mess you make, over and over again. I''ve found a suitable doctor for Larry. She


    will cure him," Abigail reassured Luna as she continued tidying up the mess.

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    Chapter 684 There Must Be A Way To Save You


    Luna nced at Abigail but remained silent.


    Abigail continued, "Once I''ve dealt with the danger around you and you''re feeling better, I''ll take you


    to see her. Once the drugs have left your system, you''ll recover."


    "Are you referring to a miraculous doctor?" Luna questioned.


    "Luna, you have to believe that Western medicine is not all-powerful, but traditional medicine


    doctors have a history of thousands of years. Countless ancestors have continuously experimented,


    tested, and personally tried medicines, resulting in the umtion of their wisdom. If local


    medicine doesn''t work, traditional medicine doctors definitely can. I have faith in the wisdom of our


    ancestors," Abigail said confidently.


    Luna looked at her, slightly moved. However, she soon showed a sense of defeat again. "It''s


    enough if Larry is cured. Why are you wasting time trying to save me?"


    Abigail knew that Luna was suffering from depression, and nothing she said would help. After all,


    her illness prevented her from finding interest in anything, including hope.


    After Abigail had tidied up the room, it was almost dark. The room was so dirty, filled with garbage.


    She was exhausted, and her back ached.


    "Go take a bath and wash your hair. I''ll take you out for dinner," Abigail said to Luna as she sat on


    the now clean couch.


    "Why do I need to bathe and wash my hair? You can bring the food back." Luna resisted the idea of


    going out.


    Abigail looked at her and said, "I want to go for a walk. It''s my first time in Saraville. Come with me!"


    Luna frowned but remained silent.


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    She had taken all the necessary medication under Abigail''s care at noon. Thus, her mood was


    slightly better than in the morning. Abigail wouldn''t have asked her to go out if it had been like the


    morning.


    "Come on. Let''s go." Abigail moved closer to her and gently shook her arm.


    Luna''s expression went from conflicted to troubled. After some time, she finally got up and walked


    towards the bathroom.


    Abigail noticed that Luna hadn''t even brought a towel or clothes with her. She sighed and got up,


    heading to Luna''s room. She picked out some nice clothes and a towel for Luna, cing them on


    the chair by the bathroom door.


    After Luna finished her bath, she realized she hadn''t brought anything. She had been like this


    before, forgetting to bring clothes and a towel into the bathroom. Then, she simply stopped bathing.


    "I need some clothes and a towel," Luna called from the bathroom.


    "They''re at the bathroom door. You''ll see them when you open the door," Abigail replied loudly.


    The bathroom door opened slightly, and Luna reached out to grab her clothes.


    Abigail noticed many scars on her hand. There were new and old scars, some even freshly


    scabbed.


    As she watched Luna take the clothes and retreat, it took her a while to return to her senses.


    Did Luna tend to self-harm when she was alone?


    When Luna came out, she saw Abigail sitting in front of the couch, looking upset.


    "What''s wrong?" Luna walked over to her and asked softly.


    "Nothing, I''ll dry your hair." Abigail got up and went to the bathroom to get a hairdryer.


    Lunay on the couch as Abigail slowly blow-dried her hair.


    Her hair was still very soft after it was dried.


    "After dinner, I''ll take you to get your hair trimmed. How does that sound?" Abigail asked.


    "There will be way too many people... They talk too much." Luna was somewhat resistant.


    "You don''t have to talk. Just follow me. I''ll do the talking." Abigail gently ran her fingers through her


    hair, trying to sound as gentle as possible.


    Luna was a bit annoyed, but she chose topromise in the end. "Fine. Whatever you say."


    Abigail''s heart ached at her reaction.


    Luna used to love being beautiful and clean, but now she has be like this... The more Abigail


    pondered her depression, the more her heart ached.


    In the evening, Abigail made an effort to take Luna out as much as possible to divert her attention.


    Upon their return, Luna''s mood had improved slightly. She impulsively purchased several antiques


    that caught her eye at first nce. While this served as a temporary distraction, it also prevented


    her from fixating on her illness.


    "This jade appears to be authentic. Do you think we may have stumbled upon a treasure?" Luna


    asked Abigail excitedly.


    "If you like it, I can find someone to carve it into something you adore. What do you think?" Abigail


    responded with a smile.


    Upon hearing these words, Luna suddenly lost interest. "I don''t like it that much. Do you think it''s a


    valuable piece?"


    "I''m not well-versed in jade. Why don''t we have it appraised?" Abigail suggested.


    "Forget it. It''s too much trouble to have it appraised," Luna dismissed, proceeding to y with her


    newly acquired bracelet.


    The bracelet was crafted from petrified wood and was quite exquisite.


    As she put it on, her attention gradually shifted from the bracelet to the scars on her arm. Gazing at


    the wounds, she began to drift off into her thoughts.


    "Luna," Abigail gently shook her.


    Luna stared at the scars on her hand, slowly returning to reality. She murmured, "Why do I always


    contemte death?"


    "Stop dwelling on it." Abigail embraced her, her voice filled with emotion. "Luna, stop thinking about


    it. I''ll be here with you during this time, alright?"


    "No... You can''t always be by my side. If you''re constantly with me, how will theye out? How


    will they reveal themselves? If this continues, we''ll never catch the culprits." Luna started to ramble.


    Abigail held her tightly and said, "Luna, stop thinking about it!"

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    Chapter 685 Growing Worse


    Luna waspletely oblivious to Abigail''s presence.


    "I need to find out who did this to me... I was pregnant. Where is my child? Abigail, where is my


    child?!" Luna suddenly pushed Abigail away, her face filled with fear. "Where is my child?"


    She clutched her stomach. "I was pregnant. Why is my belly gone? Am I living in a dream or reality?


    Abigail, are you only appearing in my dreams? You haven''te back for so long; you know, I''m


    scared! I''m scared to admit it, scared to tell you, scared to tell Josh..."


    She paused for a moment.


    "Josh... who is he?" Luna murmured slowly. "Josh... Josh..."


    Tears continued to stream down her face, and she began to pull at her hair. "Why does mentioning


    this person cause so much pain... Abigail, I''m in so much pain... It''s unbearable... Let me die. I don''t


    want to live like this."


    Abigail stepped forward, embracing Luna tightly, her eyes red. "Luna, everything is real now. It''s all


    real. If you can''t remember, then don''t dwell on it. Don''t be sad and in pain. I''m with you, and I''ll be


    with you for the rest of my life!"


    "My heart hurts so much..." Luna whispered.


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    Abigail patted her back. "It''s okay, it''s okay. I''m by your side, and that''s what''s real."


    Luna leaned into Abigail''s arms and whispered, "Just let me die..."


    "You still have me; don''t think like that," Abigail said, tears streaming down her face.


    Luna''s condition was worsening.


    Abigail felt helpless. She didn''t know what she should do.


    She managed to coax Luna to sleep.


    Abigail sat by her bedside, wide awake. How could she save Luna?


    She picked up her phone and sent a message to Simond.


    ''Where are you?''


    ''In the shadows. I saw her condition, and it''s worse than before. Has she been taking her


    medication?''


    ''Yes, she finished one bottle of pills. It seems that regr antidepressants don''t have much effect on


    her.''


    Simond didn''t immediately reply to her message.


    Just when Abigail thought he wouldn''t respond, he replied.


    ''How about... I take a sample of her blood and send it to the relevant department for testing?


    Without figuring out what''s wrong, no medication will work in her condition.''


    ''Will that work? What if it scares her?''


    ''Give her a sleeping pill.''


    Abigail looked at the message and realized that this was the only way. If Luna''s condition worsened


    one day, she might go out ande back to find Luna gone.


    ...


    Abigail slept for four hours before waking up to prepare breakfast for Luna.


    Luna had a restless night.


    Before Abigail fell asleep, she was startled by Luna once.


    She didn''t know when Luna had woken up, but Luna was staring nkly at the ceiling, her eyes


    cold, and her breathing very shallow. Abigail was quite frightened.


    She called out to her, and it seemed like Luna had woken up, but then she closed her eyes again


    and continued to sleep as if nothing had happened.


    After Abigail finished making breakfast, she saw Luna get up with a defeated look on her face,


    pacing around the living room.


    "Go freshen up. It''s time to eat," Abigail told her.


    Luna stopped, and her lifeless eyes fell upon Abigail. She stared at Abigail for a while before


    asking, "Why... are you still here?"


    "What''s wrong?" Abigail was a bit puzzled.


    "No..." Luna said, then walked towards the bathroom with a heavy heart.


    Abigail felt a pang in her heart as she watched Luna''s frail figure.


    After Luna finished freshening up and returned to the living room, Abigail had already set the table


    for breakfast.


    She had made eggs and pancakes. She didn''t know how to make anything moreplicated.


    She had bought some pastries and coffee early in the morning.


    Luna took a few bites but didn''t seem to have an appetite.


    "You need to eat more. Look at how thin you''ve be," Abigail said to her.


    Luna could only force herself to eat more, but halfway through, she suddenly felt nauseous, so she


    got up and hurried towards the bathroom.


    Abigail followed her.


    Luna leaned over the sink as she vomited continuously, and everything she had just eaten came


    back up.


    Abigail gently patted her back and handed her water to rinse her mouth.


    Luna''s face and eyes were red from vomiting, and she slowly leaned against Abigail.


    She looked at her disheveled reflection in the mirror and started tough. "Abigail... look at me now,


    is there any reason to keep living? I''ve tried so hard, but everything I eates back up. I get


    hungry after I throw up; I eat again, throw up again, and feel hungry again... I want to get better, but


    how can I?"


    Abigail held her tightly. "We''ll change the ingredients. I''ll make something else for you."


    "You''re already exhausted. You stayed up sotest night to take care of me, I know... Abigail, let


    me go... my presence is tormenting you, tormenting everyone." Luna closed her eyes as she took a


    shallow breath.


    "It''s not possible, I won''t give up on you!" Abigail dered immediately.


    Luna gave her a bitter smile. "But I feel so weary. Can''t you just release me? Every time I think of


    dying, I think of you, and I can only fight to stay alive."


    "Then just think of me! What would I do if you died? I would never find happiness in this life," Abigail


    said as she continued, "I would rather be the one with this illness. If I could, I would want to switch


    ces with you!"

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    Chapter 686 You Must Remain Rational


    Luna closed her eyes.


    "I''ll make it for you again until you can eat it without feeling nauseous," Abigail said, fixing her hair.


    "Don''t worry, I''m here to take care of you. I won''t feel tired or bitter. As long as you can eat a little, I''ll


    be happy."


    Luna looked at the smile on Abigail''s face, and her eyes welled up. "I''m sorry... I''m too weak."


    "What nonsense are you talking about? No matter what, I won''t give up on you." Abigail exhaled


    and gently pinched her face. "It''s okay. Why don''t youe to the kitchen with me and help me


    out?"


    "Okay," Luna weakly replied.


    Abigail tidied up the kitchen and took Luna out to buy ingredients.


    During this time, Abigail secretly retrieved the recipe that Sean had written for her. She bought the


    necessary ingredients and then took Luna home.


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    Abigail stayed with Luna for three days, and Simond gave Abigail some sleeping pills.


    That night, Luna drank the freshly squeezed juice that Abigail had made for her and soon fell asleep


    on the couch in the living room.


    Simond came in from outside and brought Zack with him.


    When she saw Zack, Abigail felt a bit awkward.


    She didn''t expect to need his help in the end.


    Zack nodded at Abigail, then walked over to Luna. To be safe, he first checked Luna''s eyes to


    ensure she was truly asleep. Then, he began to draw her blood.


    Abigail was not very happy... Did Simond and Zack not believe that Luna was genuinely sick?


    After they drew the blood, Abigail covered Luna with a nket and then left the room with Simond


    and Zack.


    "Don''t you trust her?" Abigail questioned Simond.


    Simondughed cheekily. "Whether Luna has betrayed you is still uncertain. Yet, you tell her


    everything, including where Larry is. Aren''t you afraid she''ll inform the people behind her and


    eliminate everyone who''s helping you?"


    Abigail immediately retorted, "She won''t!"


    "How can you guarantee that?!" Simond''s face became serious. "I understand that you''re


    concerned about her, and I also know that you used to be friends who shared everything. She


    selflessly supported you during the three years you were married, even dating Josh to deal with


    Kelly, who bullied you. But that''s all in the past!"


    Abigail''s hands clenched tightly at her sides. She tried to control her anger until her whole body


    stopped shaking.


    "Abigail, if you want to cooperate with me, you have to remain absolutely rational. You can be kind


    to her in your actions, but you have to consider her current situation rationally. She''s in a dangerous


    circle, but whether she herself is part of the problem is still uncertain." Simond circled around her,


    and his words were sharp and clear.


    Abigail''s scalp went from tingling to slowly cooling down until, finally, she calmed down.


    "She doesn''t let you say anything, which is unreasonable. I didn''t want to tell you these things


    before because you weren''t cooperating with me. But now you are. You can expose yourself, but I''m


    afraid you''ll expose my whereabouts in the future." Simond waspletely different from before.


    Now, he was only cold and ruthless.


    Abigail was left speechless, like a wounded soldier.


    Being kind to Luna on one hand and guarding against her on the other, Abigail was also in pain.


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    "Think about it yourself," Simond said, leaving with Zack.


    Abigail returned to the room. She looked at Luna sleeping on the couch and ran her hand through


    her hair.


    Luna slept soundly.


    The next day, her mood was much better than yesterday. Early in the morning, she had washed and


    dressed herself.


    "Let''s go to the antique market again today," Luna said to Abigail, who was making breakfast as she


    wandered into the kitchen.


    Abigail hummed in response as she smiled at Luna. "I made you some soup. It''s very smooth, and I


    added your favorite meat. It''s very fragrant."


    Luna leaned in, taking a sniff before swallowing. "It looks delicious."


    Abigail grinned. "As long as you enjoy it."


    When Luna nced at her, she noticed the fatigue in Abigail''s eyes, and a pang of heartache


    washed over her. "Are you very tired?"


    "No, I''ll just take a nap at noon. You know I don''t need much sleep, so don''t worry," Abigail


    reassured her. She could have had a good night''s sleepst night, but... Simond''s words kept her


    awake for most of the night.


    She had chatted with Sean until two in the morning, then slowly drifted off to sleep and woke up at


    six to make soup for Luna.


    After breakfast, when Abigail and Luna stepped outside, they encountered an old man returning


    from the market with two fish.


    The white-haired old man spotted Luna and immediately greeted her. "You finally decided toe


    out and enjoy the sun. You look quite lively."


    Luna smiled and replied, "Yes, did you juste back from the market?"


    "Yes, an acquaintance informed me that he had caught two fish from the wild river this morning and


    asked me to pick them up. If you don''t have a ce to eat at noon,e to my house. The river fish


    are delicious and not at all fishy," the old man kindly offered Luna.


    Luna gently shook her head. "Thank you, but Abigail will cook something for me."


    "Oh my, isn''t she na? I just realized!" The old man suddenly eximed, his face filled with


    surprise.

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    Chapter 687 Severe Dependence


    Abigail felt a bit embarrassed and greeted, "Hello, sir."


    "Just call me Mr. Horton. She lives in my house, and I live next door to her," Mr. Horton said and


    then added, "Don''t let me keep you, Abigail. Go and have fun. I have to till the groundter."


    "Okay." Abigail and Luna responded in unison.


    As Luna locked the courtyard door, she walked away with Abigail and started talking about Mr.


    Horton. "He doesn''t dress well, but he seems to be quite wealthy, and he''s very particr about


    food."


    "I can tell. Have you chatted with him often before?" Abigail asked curiously.


    "Yes, when I moved here, I wasn''t so afraid of people. He would often knock on my door and bring


    me food; sometimes homemade pastries, sometimes casserole, sometimes a bowl of soup..." Luna


    slowly said, "He must know that I have emotional problems. Even if he sees me messing up the


    house, he never mes me. He''s a good person."


    Abigail thought that was quite nice.


    After they entered the antique market, Abigail watched Luna go in to browse.


    She secretly sent a message to Simond.


    ''Check the old man next to Luna. See if there''s any problem.''


    Anyone who came into contact with Luna could be a suspect.


    ''Okay.''


    Abigail sent the message and immediately put away her phone.


    Luna didn''t find any antiques she liked and came out of the shop. Then, she pulled Abigail into


    another one to look.


    They spent the whole morning outside, had a delicious lunch, and didn''t return until the afternoon.


    As soon as Abigail came back, she copsed on the couch and didn''t want to move.


    Luna sat beside her as she yed with the beads she had bought. After a while, she said to Abigail,


    "I''ll make you a bracelet. You can choose."


    Abigail nodded as she looked at the dazzling array of jade beads, and her eyes were slightly


    blurred. "Which one do you think suits me?"


    Luna began to choose carefully.


    Abigail noticed that Luna had been fine all day and wondered if it was because she had slept well


    the night before. Could it be that her condition was worsening because she often couldn''t sleep


    well?


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    Abigail stayed in Saraville for half a month, but there was a problem with L.Moon again, so she had


    to go back.


    "Tell the client that I''m out of town and can''te back now. If it doesn''t work, we won''t cooperate.


    We''ll pay whatever it costs!" Abigail was feeling irritated. How could she go back now?


    Luna was finally improving, so she didn''t dare to go back.


    "Miss Quinn, this client has been cooperating with L.Moon for so many years. It''s not reasonable to


    refuse to cooperate," Garrett said to Abigail discontentedly.


    Abigail was taken aback by his words and felt a bit emotional.


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    "So, what do you suggest? I can''te back now, and I won''t be able to for a long time. I hired you


    to solve these problems for me, so don''t always call me. The client is important, but I have my own


    things to do." Abigail tried to calm herself down.


    "I''ll talk to the client first. If it doesn''t work, tell me where you are, and I''ll bring the client to you,"


    Garrett negotiated with her.


    "No." Abigail outright refused.


    Who knows if there was a problem with the client?


    Garrett was at a loss. He hesitated for a moment and finally said, "Miss Quinn, don''t you think


    you''re being a bit arrogant now? You didn''t treat clients like this before. You were always humble.


    That''s why I followed you. If you''re acting like a queen now, not listening to anything and turning the


    company into a one-man show, I''ll resign!"


    Abigail ran her fingers through her hair as she looked around the room, and after a while, she said,


    "I really can''te back because of something, and I can''t reveal my whereabouts."


    "What about Miss Smith? Both of you are the bosses, yet you leave for months, and thepany


    doesn''t seem to care about anything. I''m also in a difficult position!" Garrett said helplessly.


    Abigail bit her lip as she paced back and forth twice before finally saying, "Can I call youter?"


    "Sure." Garrett hung up the phone.


    Abigail had chosen him as the general manager because of his boldness and decisiveness.


    Now, she found herself being lectured by him.


    Abigail went back to the room, sat on the couch, and looked at Luna, who was sitting on the carpet


    ying with beads. Then, she said softly, "Luna, I''ll be out for half a day ande back in the


    evening. Is that okay?"


    "If you have something to do, go ahead. It''s fine," Luna replied as shepared the color and


    quality of the two beads.


    "Alright then. Take care. Call me immediately if anything happens." Abigail leaned over and hugged


    her.


    Luna looked up at her and smiled. "It''s only half a day. What could happen?"


    Abigail gently touched her cheek. "Okay, I promise toe back in the evening."


    Luna hummed in agreement.


    Abigail left without any luggage and headed straight to the airport after booking her flight.


    As soon as she left, Luna put down the beads in her hand and stared nkly at the empty doorway.


    Before long, tears unconsciously welled up in her eyes. "You have family, friends, loved ones...


    You''re so busy... I shouldn''t monopolize your time, but I really wish you could stay with me."


    After saying this, she stifled a sob. "Being alone is so boring; it''s like being imprisoned here."


    The moment Abigail left, she felt the room be so deste that it seemed the temperature had


    dropped significantly.

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    Chapter 688 Not stic Sisters


    Abigail was unaware that Luna had fallen ill immediately after her departure.


    While at the airport, she called Simond.


    "I''ll be gone for half a day. Can you keep an eye on Luna for me? Let me know if anything


    happens," Abigail said as she sat in the waiting area, waiting for her ticket to be checked.


    "There''s already an issue. She''s been crying alone in her room for half an hour," Simond informed


    her. "She''s more dependent on you than you think. Is it necessary for you to go back?"


    Abigail stood up, gazing at the exit, wishing she could return to Luna immediately.


    "I''ve already made an appointment with the client." She started to feel a headache. If she had


    known, she wouldn''t have agreed to meet the client so hastily. There must be other ways!


    "In that case, you should go back. It''s not a big deal. Finish your business as soon as possible and


    come back. I''ll take care of her. Besides, her illness won''t improve overnight. You can''t always do


    this; you need to learn to prioritize," Simond calmly advised Abigail.


    Abigail felt as if her legs weighed a thousand pounds.


    Just then, the airport announced that it was time for ticket checking.


    After she ended the call, Abigail held her ticket tightly. After a moment, she tore it up and turned


    towards the exit.


    She hailed a cab and returned to Luna''s ce.


    As she stood by the door, she saw Luna sitting in the living room, crying and making bracelets. She


    quickly walked up to her and embraced Luna as she said, "I''m still very concerned about you. Don''t


    cry, okay?"


    "Did I hold you back?" Luna asked through her tears.


    "No, you are the most important person to me. Everything else can wait," Abigail assured her. Even


    if the client became angry and Garrett resigned, she couldn''t leave Luna in this state.


    Luna sobbed quietly. "I want to be stronger, but... I can''t control my emotions. I really hate myself for


    being like this and always causing trouble for you."


    "How could that be? We are best friends, and your well-being is the most important thing," Abigail


    comforted her as she patted her back.


    Luna hugged Abigail and whispered, "I really like it when you''re here with me. When I''m alone, it


    feels like a cage, and I''m afraid to go out... It''s really contradictory."


    "It''s okay; I''ll be with you. I''ll always be with you," Abigail reassured her and wiped away her tears.


    Luna''s gloomy heart seemed to warm up at that moment because of Abigail.


    As she looked at Abigail''s familiar face, she felt an unprecedented sense of security.


    Abigail wiped her tears and said softly, "You continue making bracelets. I''ll contact the client, okay?"


    "Okay!" Luna nodded vigorously.


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    In a nearby building, Simond put away his telescope. He turned to Zack beside him and remarked,


    "I didn''t expect her illness to be genuine. Abigail truly has a strong bond with her. Their friendship is


    more genuine than gold. People often say that girls have fake friendships, but theirs is more


    authentic than anyone else''s."


    "Fake friendships are the exception. You''re biased against girls," Zackughed. "I told you before,


    Luna truly has depression. No one can fake it so convincingly. There''s no light in her eyes."


    "But I still feel like she doesn''t belong," Simond expressed. "I''ve met countless people, and I


    absolutely trust my intuition."


    "Your intuition is right. Only time will reveal what''s wrong," Zack calmly replied.


    Simond made a face and remained silent.


    ¡­


    Abigail contacted the client. She took a deep breath and apologized, "I''m truly sorry, but I can''t


    come back today. My friend really needs me."


    The client was speechless.


    After some time, the client finally spoke up, "Miss Quinn, how long have we been working together?


    We started coborating when L.Moon was just starting out. Now, it seems like you no longer value


    clients like us, am I right?"


    Abigail immediately responded, "If I didn''t care, I wouldn''t have been working with you all this time.


    Your words really hurt my feelings."


    "Miss Quinn..."


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    "Let''s make a deal. I''m willing to give you a 1% profit. We can arrange a video conference to


    address any concerns. Do you think my sincerity is sufficient?" Abigail interrupted the client.


    The client was taken aback by her sudden offer to sacrifice profit and fell silent.


    After a moment, the client awkwardly said, "If you really can''t make it, I won''t force you to meet.


    However, your new design has been used of giarism... It''s causing a dy in our new product


    launch. If you could personally create a design... I heard that''s how you made up for Charm."


    Abigail furrowed her brow. "Which designer''s work was used of giarism? Have we conducted


    an investigation? Is it confirmed?"


    "It''s confirmed. Your designer has already apologized," the client informed her.


    Abigail pursed her lips and felt slightly irritated. "I don''t have the time. Can you find another


    designer?"


    "There''s no need forpromises. If you''re truly busy, I won''t take advantage of your situation.


    We''ve been working together for so long; it wouldn''t be fair for me to exploit you. You can simply


    create a design yourself aspensation." The client chuckled.


    In the end, they still wanted her designs.


    Her designs now started at eight million each. Once they were mass-produced, they would sell like


    hotcakes. These people were all shrewd, and they knew exactly how to maximize their profits.


    As for L.Moon... It seemed like she needed to seek Sean''s help again to properly resolve these


    issues. They kept causing her trouble every other day.

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    Chapter 689 Overbearing Protection


    In the end, Abigail agreed to the client''s request topensate him.


    "You''ll get what you want, but please keep it confidential. Otherwise, everyone wille to me for


    the design drawings, and I''ll have to abandon yours," Abigail exined. She still had a few drawings


    in stock, so she didn''t mind his suggestion.


    However, this meant earning significantly less, which annoyed Abigail.


    "Okay, I''ll definitely remember what you said," the client replied, unable to hide his happiness.


    Abigail hung up the phone and noticed Luna looking at her apologetically. She sat down next to


    Luna and asked, "What''s wrong?"


    "Did I hold you back from your work?" Luna asked, feeling guilty.


    "Not at all. I had some drawings that I hadn''t released yet. I was thinking of using them to fill in


    during these unexpected times. It''s okay," Abigail reassured her, stroking her hair affectionately.


    Luna responded with an "Oh."


    "Can I call Sean? Thepany has been a bit chaotic recently, and we need him to help maintain


    order," Abigail said, shaking her phone to ask for Luna''s opinion.


    "It¡¯s up to you" Luna replied.


    "I definitely have to ask for your advice. You''re one of the founders of L.Moon. Without you, there


    wouldn''t be L.Moon today," Abigail expressed her respect for Luna.


    "It''s okay. You can call him. He''s good to you, and I trust him," Luna smiled.


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    Abigail hummed in agreement and dialed Sean''s number.


    Luna averted her gaze as Abigail was on the phone. Her eyes were downcast as she reminisced


    about her past self.


    How free and happy she used to be. She began to feel a great disgust for her current self.


    Just as Abigail''s call connected, Luna forcefully smashed the jade bead onto the coffee table.


    Abigail immediately hung up the phone and sent a message to Sean, saying, ''I''ll call youter.''


    ...


    Sean, who was happy to receive the call, had all his joy extinguished when Abigail abruptly hung


    up.


    He really wanted to ask Abigail what she was up to. Why is she always like this?


    Before, she had informed Sean that she was returning to Capitalis and requested him to pick her up


    at the airport. However,ter, she mentioned that she couldn''te back.


    Can''t she even make a phone call now?


    Filled withints, Sean sent a message to Xavien, saying, ''Check where Abigail is.''


    After sending the message, he quickly retracted it.


    ''Mr. Graham, what''s wrong?'' Xavien still replied to his message.


    Sean replied, ''Nothing. You go about your business.''


    He typed the message and threw his phone to the side. He felt that he and Abigail were back to the


    way they were before. He was cautious and fearful, trying to maintain their rtionship, but he had


    no idea what was happening on her end.


    Getting up, he put on his coat and called Kevin.


    "How long has it been since youst contacted me? Do you still remember that you have me as a


    friend?" Kevin was surprised when he received Sean''s call.


    "I''ming to Pendorf to have a drink with you. Find a good ce." Sean was very irritable. Only


    by getting himself drunk and numbing his nerves could he stop his racing thoughts.


    He came downstairs to see Josh sitting in the living room, silently drinking whiskey.


    Their eyes met.


    Josh quickly averted his gaze and asked, "What are you going out for?"


    "Drinking," Sean answered directly.


    Josh was a bit surprised. He looked at Sean again and realized that he seemed very irritable.


    "What''s wrong?" he asked Sean with concern.


    "Do you want toe to Pendorf with me for a drink?" Sean didn''t answer the question directly.


    After all, Abigail was Josh''s sister, and admitting to having a disagreement with her at this time


    might provoke Josh''s anger.


    Josh set down his whiskey and inquired, "No women, right?"


    "Do you really think I''m that kind of person?" Sean retorted.


    Josh remained silent for a moment, then stood up and said, "Let''s go."


    ...


    Sean brought Josh to the entertainment club in Pendorf. As they entered the private room, they


    were greeted by theughter and chatter of women.


    "Mr. Stewart, you''re so funny. Your sense of humor is truly entertaining."


    Kevin''s actions felt like a p in the face to Sean.


    Without saying a word, Josh immediately grabbed his phone and was about to dial Abigail''s


    number.


    Sean quickly stopped him. "I didn''t know there¡¯re women here. I''m innocent!"


    "Are you out of your mind?! What if Abigail finds out? Do you realize the consequences? Even if


    someone else asked for them, would she believe you?!" Josh scolded angrily.


    Sean held his hand. "Please don''t call her."


    Josh snorted in anger. "I need to reassess you. I won''t let Abigail marry you again and get hurt by


    you."


    "We''ve been together for so long. Don''t you know me after all?" Sean felt unjustly treated. After


    finishing his words, he shouted at Kevin, "Kevin!"


    Kevin, startled, pushed the woman aside and quickly stood up, jogging over to Sean at the door.


    "What''s wrong, Sean?"


    "Who gave you permission to bring a woman? How old are you? How could you still fool around at


    this age?¡± Sean scolded as soon as he spoke.


    Kevin found himpletely perplexing. Is it forbidden for me to enjoy thepany of women just


    because he himself is controlled by his wife?


    "Alright. Just a group of men drinking will do!" Kevin conceded under Sean''s intimidating gaze.


    "Everyone out! I''ll cover the expenses. We have two monks here, and they''re worried you might


    tempt them into breaking their celibacy vows."

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    Chapter 690 A Drunken Sean Tonight


    Sean threw a punch at Kevin.


    While rubbing his shoulder, Kevin turned to Josh and said, "It''s been a while since I saw you. Are


    you his brother-inw now?"


    "Yep." Josh nodded.


    Kevin immediately put his arm around Josh''s shoulder and smiled. "Looks like you and Luna are


    getting along well. When are you guys getting married?"


    Sean grabbed Kevin''s cor and pulled him closer. "You always bring up the worst topics. Let''s


    order drinks and stop talking about these things!"


    Kevin looked at Sean puzzledly. Did they break up?


    Sean blinked.


    Kevin understood at once. It was no wonder Josh looked so lost, which was a stark contrast to the


    pure and handsome man he used to be.


    He had lost all his spirit and waspletely downcast; it was even worse than when Sean had his


    heart broken.


    Kevin sat down and asked gently, "What do you prefer?"


    "Whiskey," Josh replied.


    Kevin nodded. He immediately called the waiter over, ordered drinks and some snacks, and then


    said to Josh, "Let''s enjoy tonight! Don''t be shy. If youe to Pendorf, you are a guest here.


    Everything is on me!"


    Josh smiled at him. "Thank you."


    "You''re wee! Come and visit often, alright? This is my family''s investment. I''ll tell the manager


    you don''t have to pay when youe. As Sean''s brother-inw, you''re like a friend to me!" Kevin


    was very simr to Ronaldo in some aspects, such as being a tactful smooth-talker.


    "Coming too often isn''t good for my reputation," Josh said.


    All of a sudden, Kevin didn''t know what to say. Well... my reputation isn''t great.


    Gradually, the two of them drank too much and began talking about their feelings.


    Kevin finally understood what was going on. Abigail had been behaving mysteriouslytely,


    engaging in activities unknown to others. She would abruptly end calls, and sightings of her were


    scarce as she traveled extensively, barely managing thepany.


    As for Josh, Luna had been missing for over a year or two now.


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    Kevin couldn''t help but analyze the situation with them. "Could it be that the two of them are


    together? You said that Luna suddenly became irritable. Could it be that something happened to


    her, so Abigail didn''t tell you to avoid any risks from happening?"


    Sean looked at Josh.


    Josh sobered up a bit, but soon he said indifferently, "We''ve broken up. Why should we care about


    what she does?"


    "Why did youe to drink, then?" Kevin asked like a detective.


    Sean punched him. "We''re here to drink. Why are you talking so much?"


    Kevin''s words still lingered in Sean''s mind.


    While Josh and Sean were heavily drunk, Kevin suddenly heard a cell phone ringing. After


    searching for a while, he realized it was Sean''s phone.


    He took the phone out of his pocket to find Abigail calling. He raised his eyebrows as he answered


    the call.


    "Hello, Abigail. Why are you calling sote?" he said, ncing at the already asleep Sean.


    "Kevin?" Abigail''s voice was filled with surprise.


    "Yes, Abigail. Sean is heartbroken tonight, saying you''re too busy and that he''s always lonely,"


    Kevin said cheekily.


    Abigail was speechless for a moment.


    "Give him the phone," she said.


    "He''s already drunk. Is there anything you need? I can tell him when he wakes up." Kevin sat down,


    crossing his legs as he spoke.


    Abigail was silent for a moment, then asked softly, "Well, does he look very upset?"


    Kevin hummed in agreement. "Josh is here as well. I mean, what on earth are you and Luna up to?"


    His casual words made Abigail''s heart tighten. "What are you talking about?"


    "What am I talking about, you say? Mind telling me where you are right now? I''lle over at once.


    If you''re not with Luna, I''ll eat Sean''s shoes live!" Kevin raised his voice.


    "That won''t be necessary. I''m here in Eastbay for business," Abigail remarked, finding Kevin as


    amusing as ever.


    The issue was that Sean wouldn''t allow Kevin to have his shoe.


    "Don''t lie to me," Kevin eximed, rising from his seat and storming out.


    Once they reached a quiet spot, he continued, "Tell me, what happened to Luna? If something has


    urred on your end, you should inform us. If you feel you can''t tell them, tell me instead. Do you


    think I can''t keep a secret?"


    "Stop it. There''s really nothing wrong. I''m just really busy with work," Abigail responded, still


    maintaining a light-hearted tone.


    "Fine, if you don''t consider me your friend, I''ll find out, and you''ll regret it. I''ll tell everyone in the


    world!" Kevin warned, refusing to show Abigail any respect.


    "Why are you making such a fuss? Don''t you have anything else to do?" She was growing irritated.


    "What am I fussing about, huh? Don''t you consider Luna and I as family and friends? You and Luna


    are in trouble, yet you don''t say a word!" He became furious. When he heard Josh discussing


    Luna''s situation, he suspected that something might have happened to her.


    After all, he had been involved in various situations and understood women the best.


    "Kevin..." Abigail responded, her irritation growing.


    "Talk to me. I promise I won''t tell Josh and Sean. I''d rather die than reveal your secret," Kevin


    continued. "Abigail, I genuinely worry about you. Do you think Sean doesn''t sense that something''s


    wrong? It''s because you don''t want to tell him, and he fully respects your decision. That''s why he


    hasn''t asked or investigated. Otherwise, do you think you could keep it from him?"

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    Chapter 691 I Miss You


    Before Abigail could say another word, Kevin''s voice interrupted her. "Josh is really foolish. He''s


    been with Luna for so long. How can he still not understand how temperamental she is?"


    "There''s really nothing wrong, Kevin," Abigail insisted, defending herself.


    Since she had already coborated with Simond, there was no reason to involve Kevin in this mess.


    The weight of her debts to Sean and Luna burdened her, and she knew she could never fully repay


    them.


    At this point, she just wanted to stand by Simond''s side alone.


    If any future issues arose, the people she loved and cared about would remain unaffected.


    All the causes and effects stemmed from her actions and Vincent''s greed. If there were any issues


    to be addressed, the Pearsons should handle them themselves.


    Upon hearing her words, Kevin sighed. "You really..."


    "Kevin, it''s not that I don''t trust you. I''m really okay. I''m in Eastbay dealing with the pearl business.


    Ronaldo has a batch of pearls he wants to sell at the end of the year. He helped me before, so I''m


    returning the favor," Abigail said to Kevin with a smile.


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    Kevin simply responded with an "Oh."


    She tactfully avoided mentioning Luna, neither confirming nor denying Luna''s presence. He thought,


    Is it possible that Luna isn''t really with her?


    After a brief conversation, Kevin hung up the phone.


    Just as he was about to turn around, he noticed Josh leaning against the door of the private room,


    quietly observing him.


    "Why are you awake? Are you feeling unwell?" Kevin approached Josh.


    "Is Luna with Abigail?" Josh, now clear-headed, showed no signs of a hangover.


    "I''m not sure. I asked her, and she didn''t strongly deny it. She just said she wasn''t with her and that


    she was in Eastbay doing business. It didn''t seem like she was lying to me," Kevin responded


    seriously. Then, he asked Josh, "Do you still want to find her?"


    "No, it''s just that I haven''t heard from her for a long time. It''s as if she''s disappeared," Josh said


    quietly.


    As he turned around to open the door of the box, Josh asked Kevin, "Why did Abigail call him?"


    "Maybe she feels too busy and hasn''t been taking care of him, so she feels a bit embarrassed about


    it," Kevin replied with a smile.


    The two of them entered the private room and found Sean still sound asleep. Walking over to him,


    they sat down and leaned back on the couch, staring nkly at the TV screen.


    Kevin checked the time on his wristwatch. "It''s gettingte. I''ll take you guys back to the hotel so


    you can rest."


    "Okay." Josh raised his hand to massage his temples.


    As they helped him out, Kevin couldn''t help but gossip with Josh. "He''s really heartbroken."


    "Abigail has only been with him for less than a week since he came back. She doesn''t tell him


    anything and is very secretive. Can he not be heartbroken?" Josh expressed, considering their six-


    month rtionship during treatment.


    When Sean first came back, Josh heard him talk about his experiences with Abigail for half a year.


    Sean mentioned that their rtionship was different from before and had made significant progress.


    Given the current situation, this statement seemed ironic in light of Sean''s feelings.


    "Well..." Kevin hesitated, unsure of what to say in that moment.


    Josh fell silent. It seemed like he had a lot on his mind, but ultimately, he chose to remain silent.


    "If you want me to help find Luna, I can do that. Since Abigail won''t tell us, it''s not like we can''t find


    out." Kevin raised an eyebrow at Josh.


    Josh didn''t respond.


    Kevin understood that Josh''sck of denial was equivalent to admission.


    The next morning, Abigail called Sean again.


    After a night of heavy drinking, Sean, feeling like his head was about to explode, answered the call


    and mumbled, "What''s the matter?"


    He believed it was work-rted.


    "Are you upset?" Abigail''s voice carried a hint of uneasiness.


    Sean''s drowsiness immediately diminished. He ran his fingers through his hair, gazing outside to


    observe the brightening surroundings.


    "I''m not upset. I went out for a drinkst night. What''s going on?" Squinting at the brightness outside


    the window, hey on the pillow, gradually adjusting to the new day.


    "I''m sorry. I called you yesterday but had to hang up due to an emergency. I intended to talk to you


    later in the evening, but you didn''t answer, and Kevin picked up. I''ve been neglecting you because


    of my busy scheduletely." Abigail sincerely apologized to Sean over the phone.


    Sean felt a pang in his heart, ultimately sighing softly. "If it''s not work-rted, what have you been


    really busy with?"


    "It is work-rted. I''m dealing with Marimora pearls. Mr. Fernandez''s Marimora pearls have


    produced another batch, and I''m here to purchase them," Abigail exined, having coordinated the


    story with Ronaldo the previous night. When they called, Ronaldo would assist in covering up the


    lie.


    Although Sean was aware that Abigail was not being entirely truthful, he still responded, "Then,


    you''re busy. I''ll sleep a little longer. I have a headache."


    "Sean..." Abigail softly called out, a tone that seemed to touch Sean''s heart, causing it to beat a bit


    faster.


    "What''s wrong?" His tone unconsciously softened.


    "Nothing. I just miss you," Abigail said with a smile.


    The corner of Sean''s lips curled up slightly. Propping himself up, his heart seemed to melt into a


    puddle. "Even if you''re busy with work, take care of yourself. You don''t have to worry about me."


    "I know. But I was hoping you could do me a favor," Abigail began, feeling a bit embarrassed.

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    Sean let out a sigh.


    No wonder she suddenly started acting flirtatious. It turned out she was waiting for him here.


    "What''s the matter? Tell me." Sean reclined on the bed and took a sip of water from the side.


    "It seems like there''s a lot of chaos within mypany. Can you help me stabilize the situation for a


    while? I''ll gather some information for you, mainly from the design department. There have been


    several giarism controversies, and our reputation has significantly dropped this year." Abigail


    immediately brought up the topic to Sean.


    Sean felt a headacheing on. He pressed his temples and responded with a grunt.


    "If you''re busy, I can find Josh instead," Abigail reproached herself in a low voice.


    "Even if I''m busy, I''ll still help you, don''t you think?" Sean''s tone was filled with indulgence.


    Abigail''s voice immediately carried a sense of joy. "Thank you so much!"


    "But there are conditions," Sean added.


    "I can definitely promise to do it as long as you tell me!" she replied cheerfully. She was truly


    overwhelmed with the situation at thepany.


    Sean fell silent for a moment, then he continued, "Take good care of yourself. Even if you''re busy,


    remember to eat. If there''s really something bothering you, don''t try to handle it alone, okay?"


    Abigail''s throat tightened. "Okay."


    "Alright, you focus on your work. I''ll rest for a while and then head back to Capitalis," Sean said with


    a smile.


    Abigail didn''t want to hang up the phone. After hesitating for a few seconds, she softly said to Sean,


    "I want to talk to you about something on my mind. Will it disturb your sleep?"


    "Not at all. It''s the same even if I sleep after hearing it." Sean reclined on the bed as he squinted his


    eyes and enjoyed the brief moment ofmunication.


    "I''ve been thinking, if I continue like this, should we break up? Will you feel so impatient that you


    always have to wait?" Abigail knew very well that Sean had been slightly moody, but he was


    different from before.


    He wouldn''t easily check her whereabouts; otherwise, she wouldn''t even take a ne.


    It was precisely because this trust couldn''t be betrayed that Abigail repeatedly lied to him, and the


    guilt in her heart had made her somewhat emotionally unstable.


    Sean trusted her unconditionally, but she lied to him time and time again.


    Last night, when she found out that Sean had been drinking, she didn''t sleep much all night as she


    thought about confessing to him this morning. However, the events in the Golden Triangle made her


    calm down again.


    "Maybe I haven''t done enough, so you are so busy and separated from me," Seanforted


    Abigail. No matter what prevented her from being with him and kept them apart, he would convince


    himself not to me Abigail.


    Abigail was deeply moved by Sean''s words, and her tone became more rxed. "You have done


    well. It''s my fault."


    "Alright, let''s not me anyone now. We are still young, and we have to be busy for a few more


    years. After we settle down, you can''t be like this anymore." Sean''s tone suddenly became serious.


    "Okay," Abigail immediately agreed as she smiled and hardly hesitated.


    The two chatted for a while, and Sean hung up the phone. The smile on his face slowly


    disappeared.


    Happiness was only temporary; he just disguised it well, and he constantly convinced himself.


    He wondered what Abigail was doing now, but she preferred to bear it herself rather than speak up.


    ...


    Abigail hung up the phone as she leaned on the sink and looked at her deteriorating state in the


    mirror. She realized that Simond was rightst night.


    Being with a depressed person for a long time could also affect oneself.


    The biggest impact she was currently experiencing was insomnia... The incident of Sean drinking


    last night had been lingering in her mind all night. She felt that their rtionship was falling apart,


    but she had no way to fix it.


    On one side stood Abigail, teetering on the edge of life and death, while on the other side was the


    lover she longed to hold onto tightly...


    She felt overwhelmed by the pressure.


    After sorting through her emotions, Abigail left the room and made her way to the kitchen.


    Her culinary skills had recently improved due to Luna''s high food demands. Luna often experienced


    physiological issues that caused her to vomit, so Abigail sometimes had to prepare a variety of


    dishes to cater to Luna''s stomach.


    By the time she finished making breakfast, it was already half past eight in the morning.


    Luna had yet to wake up.


    Abigail had no choice but to eat alone first. Then, she tidied up the kitchen and began sketching


    design ideas.


    At half-past nine in the morning, Luna emerged from her room, looking lifeless. She nced at


    Abigail, who was engrossed in her drawings, before aimlessly wandering into the kitchen.


    "Did you brush your teeth, Luna?" Abigail immediately inquired, paying close attention.


    Sometimes, Luna ate without brushing her teeth or went to bed without doing so, and Abigail had to


    remind and coax her into doing it.


    "I did itst night..." Luna muttered, somewhat displeased.


    "Brush your teeth and wash up in the morning and evening." Abigail set down her tablet and stood


    up. Then, she walked over to Luna, took her hand, and guided her toward the bathroom.


    "I overheard you talking to Sean on the phone. Do you find me annoying?" Luna abruptly asked as


    they entered the bathroom.


    "Don''t overthink it; just freshen up," Abigail reassured her and smiled.


    "I''m getting tired of you acting like this. I don''t want you constantly meddling in my life. Sometimes, I


    just don''t feel like doing anything. Why do you always expect me to live ording to your wishes?"


    Luna threw her water cup to the side, frustration evident on her face.


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    Chapter 693 Intentional Torture


    Luna''s current condition was a result of her illness, causing her body to stiffen and her loss of


    interest in everything around her.


    As Luna gazed at Abigail, she expressed her concern. "You''ve already taken care of me enough.


    Don''t waste any more of your time. I understand that you''re busy and didn''t get much sleepst


    night. I know you''ve been under a lot of pressure because of me, and I''m feeling the pressure too. I


    don''t want to continue burdening you."


    Abigail''s eyes turned red as she responded, "What do you mean by burden? When someone is


    sick, it''s necessary for someone to take care of them. You only want to talk to me, and you trust only


    me. If I were to leave, what would you do?"


    She continued, "Yes, I may feel a little ufortable and tired, but I''m willing to endure it for your


    recovery. As long as you get better, my tiredness and difort don''t matter."


    "You and Sean havee so far. Are you going to break up with him because of me? I don''t want


    our rtionship to be affected like this. Please go back. I''ll take care of myself." Luna took two steps


    back. "I don''t want to waste your time anymore."


    "Can you really take care of yourself? Every time you eat a lot, you end up vomiting and getting


    angry. Then, you refuse to eat. You hardly eat anything. How long can you continue like this? Go


    wash up!" Abigail''s tone became serious.


    Luna burst into tears once again. "Living is so painful."


    "Luna, think about Larry. He''s getting better. Think about how he''s doing, and remember that he''s


    your child. You promised to recognize him in two years." Abigail stepped forward and gripped her


    shoulder.


    Luna suddenly calmed down.


    "Larry..." she whispered softly. After that, she felt a mix of sadness and tears welling up at the


    thought of him.


    "It''s okay. Freshen up and eat something. You need to get better. We have to catch those who did


    this to you," Abigail reassured her.


    With Abigail''s reassurance, Luna freshened up and had breakfast.


    Abigail turned on the TV and selected a movie she had prepared. "Let''s watch this movie today. I


    heard it''s pretty good."


    It was a monster movie that had been released many years ago. Luna had always wanted to watch


    it but never found the time and eventually missed its theatrical release until today.


    Halfway through the movie, Abigail noticed that Luna had fallen asleep.


    Even her favorite things couldn''t hold her interest anymore.


    Abigail decided not to turn off the TV and continued watching it herself.


    After a while, Simond sent a message.


    ''If things don''t work out,e back to Capitalis to rx. Don''t involve yourself further if Luna isn''t


    better by then.''


    ''I''m not as fragile as you think,'' Abigail replied to the message.


    ''You asked me to investigate this old man, but I haven''t found any issues so far. However, we will


    continue to monitor. Also, regarding the sleeping pills I gave you, don''t give them to her all the time.


    She doesn''t have ordinary depression; her body has developed some resistance to medication.''


    She also sensed it.


    In the past few days, Luna had started to be mentally and physically exhausted, unlike before.


    ''It''s strange that no suspicious person has appeared around her for so long.''


    Abigail read the message but did not reply.


    Every day without finding any clues was torture for her.


    ''Could we be going in the wrong direction?'' After a moment, she replied to Simond.


    ''I will approach it from a different angle. If you really can''t handle the pressure, don''t force yourself.


    Living with someone who has depression is unbearable for a normal person.''


    Even though Abigail was mentally strong, she was still human with emotions. How could she not be


    affected?


    Simond withdrew his binocrs as his brows furrowed.


    "Mr. Simpson, what if... we have been wrong about Luna''s case?" Zack suddenly spoke up.


    Simond nced at him and said, "Please continue."


    "Now that Abigail is facing her own challenges, her rtionship with Sean might also be subtly


    affected. Could it be that the mastermind behind all this wants to drive them apart?" Zack, a


    psychologist, observed the situation alongside Simond.


    He had noticed cracks in the rtionship between Abigail and Sean, and Abigail herself was


    starting to experience psychological issues.


    It was like a ripple effect.


    "But even if they break up, Sean and Abigail will still pose a threat. They won''t be irrelevant


    like Luna just because their rtionship is in trouble," Simond remarked as he considered this


    possibility.


    However, upon further reflection, he found it too simplistic.


    If their goal was to seek revenge on Sean and Abigail simply to separate a couple in love, it would


    beughable.


    "The true purpose remains to be seen," Zack replied.


    Simond''s expression tightened. "We''ve been investigating for so long, and there''s still no result.


    These people are incredibly patient. Your point does make some sense. In any case, Abigail has


    indeed been affected to some extent. If necessary, let''s bring her back to Capitalis first. We can


    discuss Luna''s situationter."


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    Dealing with one case of depression is already challenging enough, and now we have another one.


    It seems that uncovering the truth of the matter will be a distant prospect.


    All the crucial clues lie with Luna.


    "Hmm." Zack nodded.


    "Luna... I believe she is intentionally tormenting Abigail. Let''s make an assumption. Suppose she


    holds a grudge against something rted to Abigail''s family, and that''s why she has driven her to


    this state. When individuals are tormented by pain, they naturally question who is causing their


    suffering and eventually develop hatred towards that person." Simond looked at Zack with a


    malicious smile ying on his lips.

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    Chapter 694 Can''t Hold It Anymore


    Zack knew that Simond always had suspicions about people''s malicious intentions.


    And most of the time, his suspicions were urate.


    Human nature, often fragile, couldn''t withstand the trials of hardship and the allure of fame and


    fortune.


    "That''s also a possibility. She relies on Abigail but doesn''t treat her well. She allows her negative


    emotions to affect Abigail and never considers what''s best for her. This is inconsistent with her


    previous behavior." Zack never denied Simond''s suspicions.


    "If Luna is on the enemy''s side, what Abigail is doing now may be meaningless. Perhaps revenge is


    not asplicated as we think." Simond narrowed his eyes, his expression cold. "Wouldn''t it be a


    sess if everyone is miserable?"


    "I just hope Ms. Quinn''s perseverance pays off." Zack still believed in Abigail''s determination.


    Simond let out a mockingugh. "If perseverance alone guaranteed sess, then everyone who


    persists would seed. We need to be prepared. Once Luna is no longer useful, we must


    immediately remove Abigail from her. We can''t waste any more time on a sick person."


    "Yes," Zack immediately responded.


    ...


    When Abigail went out alone to buy groceries, she didn''t head straight to the supermarket. Instead,


    she stood at the entrance, her gaze unfocused as she drifted off.


    She needed a moment to quietly release her inner frustration.


    Abigail wasn''t ming Luna for making her feel bad; she simply felt as if a heavy weight was


    pressing down on her chest, making it difficult to breathe.


    "Hey... aren''t you na?" Mr. Horton''s voice suddenly rang out beside her.


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    Abigail turned to look at him and immediately smiled. "Hello, Mr. Horton."


    "You seem upset. Do you want toe to my yard?" Mr. Horton could sense what Abigail was


    going through.


    "No. I need to go to the supermarket to buy groceries." Abigail didn''t want too much interaction with


    him, whether he was good or bad.


    "I''m going to the supermarket too. Let''s go together." Mr. Horton was incredibly enthusiastic.


    She couldn''t refuse and could only agree with a nod.


    As they walked, Mr. Horton introduced her to the local customs of Saraville. Suddenly, he said, "You


    shouldn''t frequent those antique streets. The items there are all fake. A few years ago, I heard that


    someone was selling radioactive stones, which made many people sick. They were all arrested.


    Ordinary people like you can''t tell the difference."


    "Can''t we even buy them for fun?" Abigail couldn''t help but click her tongue. Nowadays, people


    would do anything for money, even at the cost of their reputation.


    "It''s best to test them when you get home," Mr. Horton said, hunching over.


    Abigail thanked him for the reminder.


    At the supermarket, she selected expensive ingredients, and Mr. Horton helped her choose.


    "If you truly want fresh ones, go to the market. These are all frozen. No matter how carefully you


    choose, they''ve been stored for a long time," he whispered to Abigail after the shopkeeper left.


    She nodded. "You''re right. But I can''t go to distant markets."


    After saying this, she felt she had said too much and immediately fell silent.


    Mr. Horton said, "If you need something next time, you can tell me. I go to the market at six o''clock


    every morning when I jog. The produce there is very fresh."


    "That would be too much trouble for you." Abigail immediately waved her hand.


    The product might not be the best, but she could put more thought into it.


    If she had to consider so much, she would have to be like Sean''s family, having the best ingredients


    delivered every day, never keeping leftovers, and being meticulous about everything.


    "It''s no trouble at all," Mr. Horton said with a smile.


    Abigail thanked him again.


    After purchasing the groceries and returning home, she felt much better.


    Perhaps chatting with Mr. Horton had helped alleviate her inner frustration.


    She brought the groceries and snacks back home to find Luna reclining on the couch, resting. She


    suspected that Luna had probably not slept well the previous night.


    Abigail ced the snacks and fruits on the coffee table and went into the kitchen to start cooking.


    Her daily responsibility now was to attend to Luna''s needs, which kept her upied from morning


    till night.


    This was even more tiring than taking care of a child.


    Abigail spent nearly three hours preparing a meal.


    Upon waking up, Luna settled in the living room, indulging in snacks and watching TV.


    "Don''t eat so much. We''ll be having dinnerter," Abigail had reminded her multiple times.


    Luna disregarded her, as if she was lost in her own world.


    This was a regr urrence¡ªfrustrating for Abigail, yet she knew that getting angry wouldn''t


    help.


    Since arriving, Luna''s actions seemed designed to raise one''s blood pressure.


    Abigail often found herself seething in solitude in the bathroom, trying to regainposure before


    facing Luna again.


    Mentally preparing herself, she returned to the kitchen before venturing out once more.


    Approaching Luna, Abigail gently took the snacks from her hands.


    Luna''s hands were suddenly empty, and she stared nkly before expressing impatience, "What


    are you doing?!"


    "I''ve told you not to eat so much. Dinner is almost ready. You were so absorbed in your show that


    you ignored me, so I had toe over and assist you," Abigail exined while tidying up the coffee


    table.

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    Chapter 695 Fear Of Losing Control


    Luna''s expression changed, her brow furrowing with discontent.


    "I want you to know that I don''t intend to harm you," Abigail reassured, busying herself with clearing


    the remnants on the tea table.


    "Just when I finally have an appetite, you''re telling me I can''t eat too much..." Luna sighed,


    frustration evident in her voice.


    "If you were consistently having proper meals, do you think I would stop you? Luna, I understand


    you''re not feeling well, but it''s crucial for you to maintain a healthy diet. Neglecting your body''s


    needs could have consequences for your future, especially considering your disrupted sleep


    patterns," Abigail carefully arranged the snacks in the loweryer of the coffee table before rising


    and making her way to the kitchen.


    Luna frowned, watching the television with a displeased expression. After a while, she turned it off.


    While Abigail was sulking in the kitchen, she heard Luna m her bedroom door shut.


    At that moment, it felt as if Abigail''s emotional defenses had crumbled.


    She let out a sigh of frustration, tears welling up in her eyes. She truly wanted to cry and tell Luna


    that she was also exhausted, but she knew she had no right to do so.


    Luna behaves this way because of me. If Vincent hadn''t taken Luna to the Golden Triangle, she


    wouldn''t be in this situation. What right do I have toin to Luna?


    After preparing the meal, Abigail knocked on Luna''s door.


    Luna''s room remained silent.


    "Luna, if you don''t want me to take care of you, I''ll go back to Capitalis after this meal. There''s


    something at thepany that I need to attend to," she calmly stated from the doorway.


    Luna still didn''t respond.


    "I''ve already contacted Dr. Mason. He''ll make sure you take your medication. I''ve also found a


    nanny to take care of your daily needs, so you don''t have to worry about meals or cleanliness,"


    Abigail finished, then turned to go to the living room to eat.


    As Simond had mentioned, Luna didn''t appreciate anything she was doing at the moment.


    If she stayed here, their rtionship would only deteriorate. Even though Luna''s actions were


    influenced by her illness, she wasn''t making an effort to improve. It seemed more like a punishment


    for both of them.


    Abigail had barely started eating when Luna opened her door. She stood in the doorway, her eyes


    filled with tears. "Do you find me annoying?"


    "Your current situation is because of me, and I feel guilty and remorseful. I''ve been taking care of


    you for so long, hoping that you would get better, but... Have you ever thought about moving


    forward?" Abigail asked bluntly, sitting at the dining table.


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    Luna was taken aback.


    "Luna, if you''re tired of me taking care of you and want to continue being friends, I''ll go back to


    Capitalis and let someone else take care of you for a while," Abigail finished, then lowered her head


    to eat.


    "Do you think that what I''m doing is hurting you? Do you think that because you''ve done all this for


    me, I should strive to get better, to live?" Luna walked over to her and continued to question.


    "Luna, how many times have I told you not to eat so many snacks? Have you ever counted?"


    Abigail stood up, looking directly at Luna. "Are you so engrossed in the TV that you can''t hear me,


    or do you resent me?"


    Luna looked at her, her lips trembling slightly.


    "I understand that you''re sick. But do you think it''s right to ignore me even when I''ve called you over


    a dozen times to stop eating snacks? If you''re doing this on purpose because you me me, I''ll


    ept it," Abigail said, then sat down and sighed quietly. "If you hate me, I''ll stay away from you."


    "I don''t hate you... Can you please not leave?" Luna grabbed her hand.


    Abigail gazed at Luna and spoke sincerely, "You requested that I conceal the fact that you are


    expecting a baby, register the baby under my name, and keep it a secret from everyone. I followed


    your instructions faithfully. You mentioned that you would recover in two years and then


    acknowledge Larry, but have you been demonstrating a genuine desire to get better?"


    She continued, "If my presence here is not beneficial to you, then let''s find someone who can help. I


    feel guilty and remorseful. I believe that my actions have had an impact on you, which only


    strengthens my determination to save you by any means necessary," Abigail concluded, then


    averted her gaze.


    Luna opened her mouth, but no words escaped. Eventually, she settled into a seat, appearing


    somewhat hurt.


    After lunch, Zack arrived with a nanny who had a very serious expression.


    The moment Lunaid eyes on them, she quickly reached out and grabbed Abigail''s hand.


    "Abigail... Can you please not leave? I won''t ignore you anymore."


    "I need to return to handle thepany''s affairs. Moreover, if I stay here for too long, Sean will


    be suspicious. Once he grows suspicious, he will uncover everything with a little investigation,"


    Abigail spoke softly, providing rational reasons.


    While Luna understood Abigail''s exnation, she couldn''t bear the thought of Abigail departing.


    "I''m sorry... I truly realize that I was wrong. I will listen to you," Luna said earnestly, tightly clutching


    Abigail''s hand.


    Abigail also felt a reluctance to part ways, but her responsibilitiespelled her to return.


    After spending nearly a month in Saraville, she observed no signs of improvement in Luna''s


    condition. There were moments when Luna''s actions nearly pushed her to the brink of emotional


    copse.


    Furthermore, Luna seemed increasingly resistant to Abigail''s advice in recent days, which added to


    Abigail''s distress.

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    Chapter 696 I Don''t Know How To Love You


    "Luna, I''m at a loss as to how to get you to take your medicine, eat properly, and live a healthy life. I


    understand that it''s challenging for you to find interest in life and maintain a positive mindset. But it


    hurts me that you don''t even consider these things," Abigail choked out, her emotions welling up.


    She added, "So many people are waiting for you, including Josh. It''s been two years, and he hasn''t


    stopped loving you. He''s not doing well, and my parents are also worried about you. Everyone is


    thinking about you. Do you realize that?"


    Upon hearing these words, Luna''s expression underwent aplete transformation.


    Zuck observed the scene,mitting every detail to memory.


    "I understand... You can go back; I''ll think about it." Luna released Abigail''s hand.


    After discussing with the nanny and Zuck about what to pay attention to, Abigail picked up her


    suitcase and left without looking back, despite Luna''s reluctant gaze.


    Once she was gone, Luna turned around and slowly walked into her room.


    Zuck instructed the nanny to keep an eye on Luna and then turned around to follow Abigail.


    Abigail, standing not far away, was wiping her uncontroble tears with a tissue.


    "Luna''s behavior is a bit strange. When you mentioned Josh and your family earlier, her response to


    your kindness was different from before. It seemed like she was ying the victim," Zuck said


    seriously to Abigail.


    "Actually, I''ve slowly realized that she''s deliberately trying to make me angry," Abigail whispered.


    Zuck was a bit surprised. "Do you mean that she did this on purpose, just to drive you away?"


    "Maybe she also knows that I''m very upset. I really need some time to calm down. Otherwise, I''m


    afraid I''ll argue with her," Abigail said, wiping her tears. She valued her rtionship with Luna, so


    she had been trying to tolerate it.


    "Then, go back and sort out your feelings," Zuck said softly.


    Abigail nodded and left with her suitcase.


    Upon returning to Capitalis, Abigail didn''t go home immediately. Instead, she sat alone at the airport


    for a long time until her mood slowly calmed down.


    She didn''t know if her actions today could be considered desertion. Luna gave her an opportunity to


    leave, and she took it because of her own emotions.


    "Abigail?" Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded behind her.


    Abigail turned around and felt a bit ufortable when she saw Josh. "Josh, why are you here?"


    "I just got back from a business trip. You don''t look well. Is the Marimora pearls business not going


    well?" Josh approached Abigail with his suitcase.


    Abigail looked at him but didn''t answer. She was tired and in pain.


    She could return to Sean and her family, but Luna couldn''t.


    A sense of guilt overwhelmed her, knowing that she had left Luna in the care of the unfamiliar Zuck


    and a nanny.


    Tears suddenly rolled down Abigail''s eyes, and her nose turned red. "Josh..."


    "What''s wrong?!" Josh fumbled for a handkerchief from his pocket in a panic.


    "Nothing. I''m just happy to see you." Abigail wanted to tell him that Luna was not doing well. She


    wanted Josh to go visit Luna, but she didn''t know if Luna still had feelings for Josh.


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    Josh gently pulled her into his arms and patted her back. "If work pressure is truly overwhelming,


    consider taking a break. Sean has been eagerly awaiting your rxation for quite some time."


    Abigail sniffed and nodded.


    "Have you eaten? If not,e home with me. Dinner is ready." Josh let her go and wiped the tears


    from her face.


    "No, not yet." Abigail didn''t know how long she had been sitting there.


    "Let''s go." He took her hand, and they left the airport together.


    "Don''t tell Sean that I was crying. It will make him worry." Abigail couldn''t help but tell Josh as they


    got into the cab.


    Josh smiled. "Are you shy?"


    "Well... let''s not bring it up!" She shook his hand.


    "I won''t." Josh nodded, his voice filled with resignation. "If you''re feeling stressed, just rx. Don''t


    always be so tense. Money can''t be earned forever, so why work so hard at the expense of your


    own happiness?"


    "You don''t understand," Abigail whispered. She now felt that designing and dealing withpany


    matters were much simpler than taking care of Luna.


    No wonder people with a positive outlook on life avoided spending time with emotionally draining


    individuals. It truly did affect them.


    The car fell into silence for a while. Then, Josh suddenly spoke up, breaking the quiet atmosphere,


    "Has Luna stopped contacting you?"


    "What happened?" Abigail immediately asked, feeling a little anxious.


    "It''s nothing major. She just changed her phone number, and I have no idea how she''s doing. After


    all, we used to date, and I still think about her from time to time," Josh answered calmly.


    Abigail responded with a simple "Oh" and added, "We talk asionally. She seems to be doing


    well."


    Josh acknowledged herment but said nothing more.


    Abigailpsed into silence.


    The cab slowly pulled up outside the Pearsons''plex.


    Josh and Abigail got out together, collected their luggage, and strolled into theplex.


    "Josh, if you still miss her, you should try to find her." Abigail finally couldn''t help but say to Josh.


    Josh looked at her in surprise. "Do you think we still have a chance?"

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    Chapter 697 Everything Depends On Human Effort


    Abigail gazed at the dark sky, searching for stars but finding none. She couldn''t help but sigh.


    "Doesn''t everything depend on human effort?" she murmured softly.


    If Josh sided with Luna, would things turn out differently?


    Josh didn''t respond to Abigail, but his grip on the handle of his suitcase tightened slightly.


    "By the way, I heard something while I was out this time. Ronaldo even asked me for advice, but I


    didn''t know what to suggest," Abigail said, trying to sound casual.


    "What did you hear?" Josh gathered his thoughts and looked at her.


    "Ronaldo has a close friend who is still in love with a girl despite breaking up because of an


    ident. He''s reluctant to let go and wants to reconcile, but then the girl bes pregnant. The


    problem is, no one knows who the father is," Abigail exined slowly, improvising a story on the


    spot.


    "So, his friend is unsure whether he should get back together with the girl?" Josh quickly grasped


    the situation.


    "No, his friend doesn''t even know that the girl was taken advantage of and became pregnant. What


    do you think? If we tell his friend, would he still choose to be with the girl and ept the child?"


    Abigail asked, feeling like she had just set a trap by suggesting that Josh go find Luna.


    "I believe any decent man wouldn''t ept this situation. If the child is aborted, that''s a different


    story. Of course, I''m not advocating for abortion. The man responsible for getting her pregnant


    should take responsibility." Josh calmly expressed his opinion.


    Abigail felt uneasy upon hearing his words.


    She shouldn''t have said that. Who would want to be the second choice?


    "But if I were in his friend''s shoes, I would confront the man who took advantage of the girl and see


    how she handles the situation. I think that would be the best solution," Josh added, considering


    Abigail''s feelings. As a woman, she would naturally sympathize with the girl in this situation.


    "In that case, let''s not tell his friend. If they''ve already broken up, it''s best to leave it at that," Abigail


    suggested.


    Now, she hoped that Josh wouldn''t go looking for Luna; even if he did, he wouldn''t be able to find


    her.


    After returning home, Abigail took a shower and came downstairs to find Sean sitting in the living


    room, organizing several documents.


    Sensing someone''s gaze, he looked up and met Abigail''s eyes.


    "You didn''t even inform me when you returned." He put down the documents, wearing a reproachful


    expression.


    Abigail walked over and sat down next to him, smiling. "I wanted to surprise you. Did someone tell


    you I was back?"


    "Yes." Sean held her hand and quickly assessed her appearance before expressing his


    unhappiness. "You''ve lost a lot of weight. Weren''t you supposed to buy those Marimora pearls?


    Couldn''t Ronaldo even take care of your meals?"


    "That''s not his fault. I just haven''t had much of an appetitetely," Abigail exined hurriedly. She


    looked at herself in the mirror every day and didn''t think she had lost weight.


    "Do you feel unwell? Let''s go for a check-up tomorrow." Sean immediately became concerned.


    "No, it''s probably because I''m not ustomed to the food. I''ll be fine once I settle back in," Abigail


    reassured Sean while leaning against him. She nced at the documents on the coffee table and


    realized they were from herpany. Awkwardly, she picked them up and asked, "What are


    these?"


    "We''ve hired some new designers. These are their new contracts. Take a look." Sean leaned back


    on the couch, watching Abigail with a smile in his eyes.


    He had missed Abigail a lot.


    Abigail picked up the contracts and found them to be quite strict. Anyone caught giarizing would


    face severe consequences.


    "You would have been a great ruler in ancient times!" Abigail couldn''t help butment after


    reading the contracts.


    "If the top management is not firm, individuals with even a slight talent would consider engaging in


    hical practices. Your previous contracts were too lenient; giarism only resulted in a report


    and a small fine. By making those who giarize lose everything and have no future in the industry,


    they would think twice before engaging in giarism," Sean exined.


    He was always generous to his employees. However, his contracts were also strict, ensuring that


    hispany never had employees who betrayed or harmed its interests.


    "The contracts are excellent. I agree with your approach," Abigail said, cing the contracts down.


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    "How long will you be staying this time?" Sean held her hand, looking at her expectantly.


    "I n to stay for a while. I will return to thepany tomorrow," Abigail replied. She couldn''t go to


    Luna''s side right now. Moreover, dealing with Sean was challenging. If she ran away again, Sean


    would investigate things.


    On the other hand, Simond had asked her to stay away from Luna for a while to see if there were


    any new developments.


    "Aren''t you overworking yourself?" Sean couldn''t help but ask.


    "I have worked hard to get where I am today. It wouldn''t make sense if I weren''t busy. Do you want


    me to quit?" Abigail narrowed her eyes suspiciously, looking at him.


    "How could that be possible? I wouldn''t want to quit my job, so why should you?" Sean had no


    intention of confining her to the house as a stay-at-home wife.


    However, he always felt that there needed to be a bnce. Otherwise, once they got married and


    had a family, the children wouldn''t be happy if they did not spend time with them.


    "I will only be busy for a year or two, and things won''t be as hectic," Abigail replied. She was indeed


    feeling exhausted from work.

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    Chapter 698 A Beautiful Vision


    Luna''s circumstances prevented her from devoting all her time to work.


    "That''s it, then. I''m also working on developing thepany''s management team. When we get


    married again, we''ll have more time for our family!" Sean spoke optimistically about his future with


    Abigail.


    Abigail looked at the anticipation on his face and smiled, but she couldn''t help but wonder if all of


    this could be achieved within two years.


    "Let''s take a walk after dinner, Sean. I have something to tell you," Abigail said, holding his hand


    tightly.


    "Okay." Sean began to sense that Abigail had something weighing heavily on her mind.


    While they were sitting down to eat, Lawrence suddenly said, "You went on a business trip to


    Saraville, right? I don''t think we have any business there, though."


    His words made both siblings at the table tense up.


    Josh didn''t dare look at Abigail and instead replied, "I went to visit Mr. York. His granddaughter just


    returned from studying abroad, and he wanted me to meet her."


    "Why didn''t you tell me about this?" Lawrence muttered with a puzzled expression.


    Scarlett seemed worried. "You''re not going to be with his granddaughter, are you? I like Mnie


    York as a person, but I wouldn''t want her to be a part of the Pearsons."


    "Why not?" Abigail asked instinctively.


    Sean looked at her but didn''t say anything.


    "I''m someone who goes by first impressions. Mr. York''s granddaughter is exceptional in every way,


    and I think she would be a good match for anyone. I just don''t really like her. She seems too serious


    at times, and she wouldn''t gel well with an introvert like Josh." No matter what, Scarlett still


    preferred Luna. Luna had a lively personality and a quick temper, but most importantly, she could


    bring out the best in someone as reserved as Josh.


    "Is that so? What do you think, Josh?" Abigail looked at Josh curiously.


    She originally thought that Josh had gone to Saraville because of her. Her heart thumped nervously,


    but she was eager to hear his answer.


    When she heard that he went to meet someone, Abigail felt a bit disappointed.


    She didn''t want Josh to find out, but at the same time, she wanted him to know as well.


    "I don''t have any feelings for her. Our families were pretty close when we were younger, but they


    moved to Saraville, and we lost touch," Josh exined to Abigail.


    Abigail felt a little relieved, but soon, she felt like she was being selfish. Given Luna''s situation, Josh


    would never ept her, even if she was the victim.


    After finishing their meal, Abigail went for a walk with Sean.


    The Pearsons lived in the bustling area of Capitalis. As soon as they left the residential area, there


    were various shops and supermarkets along the way.


    Sean held Abigail''s hand, and he had many questions in his mind, which eventually turned into a


    sigh. "Well, what do you want to ask me?"


    "Why do you sound so mncholic?" Abigail looked at him sideways.


    Under the streetlights, there seemed to be a flickering me inside Sean''s eyes. He looked at


    Abigail and shook his head slightly. "It''s not mncholy, just contemtion. What do you want to


    ask me?"


    "Why is there still no news about Vincent?" Abigail was eager to know the forces behind Vincent,


    whether they were foreign or domestic.


    "I suspect that even if we find out, Vincent will just be a scapegoat," Sean said. He had asked the


    police department; as long as the money didn''t flow into domestic ounts and remained overseas,


    they couldn''t investigate the case.


    Abigail frowned and asked, "So, the money hasn''t returned to the country yet?"


    Sean didn''t answer this time. "I''m not sure," he replied.


    "Is that so?" Abigail immediately became nervous. "What does that mean?"


    "I haven''t figured it out yet, so don''t worry. Is that the question you wanted to ask me?" Sean


    wondered if Abigail had suddenly brought this up because of their recent discussions about work.


    "More or less. I just feel like Vincent has been excessively arrogant for a long time," Abigail replied.


    "He doesn''t have much reason to be arrogant now. His daughter and child have been gone for


    almost two years since they were expelled. What a hopeless marriage,"mented Sean with a


    raised eyebrow. "He can''t even leave the country, you know. Someone is keeping a close watch on


    him."


    "It''s better to closely monitor him. If we gather enough evidence, he''ll have to go to jail," Abigail said


    in a hushed voice. After what he did to Luna, if he didn''t end up in prison, Abigail would be shocked.


    "He''ll be arrested if there''s evidence," Sean replied.


    Abigail leaned on him. "You shouldn''t keep obsessing over this matter. Let the police department


    handle the investigation, alright? We don''t even know who''s behind him. It''s not wise for you to rush


    in without knowing."


    "What''s wrong with that? Are you worried that I can''t handle the people supporting him?" Sean


    retorted.


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    Abigail looked at him. "I''m being serious. Have you forgotten what happened in the Golden


    Triangle?"


    "Of course I haven''t forgotten, and I dare not forget. No, I can''t even forget about it." Sean''s eyes


    turned cold. He had never experienced such a loss, and it was impossible for him to let go of the


    harm he had endured.


    Abigail squeezed his hand, saying, "Alright, stop dwelling on it. Even if you don''t forget, you still


    have to move on. I won''t allow you to get involved in these matters anymore."


    "That''s a difficult request. You know I always seek revenge." Sean wouldn''t let Vincent and the


    people supporting him off that easily.

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    Chapter 699 Grandma Is In Trouble


    Sean''s injuries nearly cost him his life.


    Since he couldn''t find the attackers to seek revenge, he decided to find the person responsible


    instead.


    "Sean..."


    "I know what you''re going to say. If I back down in fear after getting injured once, I wouldn''t be Sean


    anymore, would I?" Sean rarely disagreed with Abigail on this matter.


    It wasn''t that he didn''t want to follow Abigail''s advice, but it was simply impossible.


    Based on the information he had gathered, if there was a connection to Vincent''s team, it would be


    difficult for him to extricate himself.


    The police department imed that they had been investigating for a long time without finding


    anything useful. It seemed that the mastermind had intricate connections.


    Abigail looked at him. After a while, she finally asked, "What will you do if something happens to you


    again?"


    "The first time was unavoidable," Sean said, leaning in and looking into Abigail''s eyes seriously.


    "There won''t be a second time, though. There won''t be as many opportunities for regret. I''ll make


    sure you and Luna are safe."


    His words made Abigail''s heart skip a beat.


    Luna was already in a difficult situation, trapped and unable to escape.


    "I understand," she replied softly, avoiding Sean''s gaze.


    The two of them walked for a while before returning to the residence.


    Abigail took another shower and sat by the windowsill, staring at the dark sky outside, constantly


    recalling Sean''s words.


    Sean had never been afraid; it was always her...


    Just as she was filled with confusion, her phone suddenly rang.


    Seeing that it was a call from Ronaldo, Abigail sensed that something was wrong. She got up and


    went into the bathroom before answering the call.


    "You and Sean need toe to Eastbay right away. Alice is not doing well." Ronaldo''s voice was


    solemn and grave.


    "How did this happen all of a sudden? What about Larry?" Abigail hurriedly came out of the


    bathroom.


    Ronaldo sniffed lightly. "Larry is fine... I took him to the hospital. You shoulde over first."


    Abigail hung up the phone and turned to knock on Sean''s door.


    It took Sean a while to answer the door while wiping the water droplets off his hair. His robe was


    slightly open, revealing his muscr chest.


    Noticing that Abigail''s expression seemed off, he immediately became serious. "What''s wrong?"


    "Alice is not doing well. Ronaldo wants us to go to Eastbay immediately." Abigail had a faint feeling


    that it might be rted to Larry.


    Could it be that she was wrong and had diverted the mastermind''s attention to Alice?


    "Change your clothes, grab your identification, and let''s leave right away." Sean patted her shoulder.


    Abigail and Sean left Capitalis and went straight to the hospital in Eastbay where Alice had been


    admitted.


    Having spent so much time with Alice, Sean''s face was pale, and there was a subtle hint of sadness


    in his eyes.


    As soon as they arrived at the emergency room of the hospital, Sean grabbed Ronaldo''s cor and


    asked, "What happened to Alice?! When I left, I took her for a full-body checkup, and the doctor said


    she was perfectly healthy. How could she end up in the emergency room so soon?"


    Ronaldo dared not look at Abigail. He knew that she was feeling worse than anyone else right now.


    He turned to Sean and said, "How would I know? I was just informed by someone from our vige."


    His eyes were slightly red.


    Sean loosened his grip on Ronaldo''s cor and slowly sat down on the side.


    Indeed, Abigail was in the worst mood possible. She was certain that Alice was in danger because


    of Larry.


    The entire hallway felt heavy.


    Abigail leaned against the wall, burdened with countless thoughts.


    Meanwhile, Sean kept his head down, not saying a word.


    Half an hourter, the emergency room doors swung open, and the chief doctor emerged. Ronaldo


    immediately approached him.


    The doctor nced at Ronaldo and shook his head gently, his expression filled with helplessness.


    "Prepare yourselves. She probably won''t survive another two hours."


    Abigail''s face turned pale, and the tears she had been holding back burst forth like a floodgate had


    been opened.


    Ronaldo nodded solemnly. "Thank you, doctor."


    Sean stood up and intercepted the doctor before he could leave. "What happened to Alice? Why did


    she suddenly be ill?"


    "People can fall ill unexpectedly as they age," the doctor replied, bypassing Sean and departing.


    Sean didn''t believe it for a moment. When he returned, Alice had passed all her tests without any


    issues. There were no hidden illnesses, and her body was much healthier than the average woman


    her age due to her healthy lifestyle.


    Why would the hospital conceal the cause of Alice''s condition?


    Alice was wheeled out of the emergency room and regained consciousness in the ward.


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    Sean noticed that her lips were turning blue. Was it a sign of poisoning?


    Abigail held Alice''s hand, her tears continuing to flow. The guilt made her almost wish for a life in


    exchange for a life.


    "Alice..." Her voice trembled.


    "Abigail, be good to Sean. I''m content¡­ I truly am."


    She had something else to say. Abigail understood Alice perfectly, but she didn''t dare voice it aloud.


    Alice had a smile on her face as she continued, "Those shelves of books, remember to go back and


    peruse them... I recall how much you used to enjoy reading them."


    Abigail vigorously nodded, unable to speak any further.


    Ronaldo squatted beside them, wiping away the tears with his hands.

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    Chapter 700 A Mission


    Silently, Sean stood there, not uttering a word.


    Alice''s gaze fell upon Sean''s face. After a while, she weakly said, "Take good care of Abigail,


    alright?"


    "I understand," Sean replied in a nasal tone.


    He had expected Alice, who appeared to be in good health, to live to be a hundred years old.


    Unexpectedly, she was the first to pass away.


    "It seems there is nothing more to say. You two can leave. I want to talk to Ronaldo," Alice said with


    a smile on her face. "I may not have any children, but I am satisfied to have you three here with me


    in the hospital as I near the end."


    Sean left the ward with Abigail.


    In the corridor outside the ward, Sean leaned against the wall while Abigail sat in a chair. Both


    remained silent.


    After a long silence, Sean looked at Abigail and asked, "Did you visit her when you came to buy


    those Marimora pearls? How was she at that time?"


    Abigail pursed her lips, her tearful eyes fixed on Sean. However, she did not answer.


    At this moment, she could no longer hide the truth from him.


    Sean sat down next to her and put his arm around her shoulder. "I know you are deeply upset about


    Alice''s condition, but now that things havee to this point, we should start thinking about her


    funeral."


    Abigail didn''t expect Sean not to doubt her.


    She looked at Sean as her guilt deepened. Eventually, she hugged him and cried loudly in his arms.


    By dawn, Alice had peacefully passed away.


    Abigail and Ronaldo went to Alice''s house. Ronaldo, his eyes red from staying up all night, said


    tearfully, "When I first heard about Alice''s condition, I hated you."


    His words made Abigail instinctively stop and look at him.


    "Perhaps Alice knew I would hate you, so she told me not to. She said it was her own choice to


    make that sacrifice for Larry. ording to her, children are the future." After Ronaldo finished


    speaking, he pursed his lips. He wanted to cry, but he held back.


    "I''m sorry." Abigail lowered her head, her voice filled with apology.


    Ronaldo ignored Abigail and turned to leave.


    Even though he was usually good-tempered, when it came to matters of life and death, he couldn''t


    help but me Abigail.


    Abigail followed him into Alice''s house.


    When she saw everything in Alice''s house, all those familiar things were now filled with sorrow, and


    Abigail''s eyes welled up with tears.


    Ronaldo brought out new clothes for Alice. When he saw Abigail standing in the backyard, lost in


    her memories of Alice, he didn''t rush her but instead turned and went outside to wait for her.


    As soon as he stepped outside, he ran into Sean, who had been waiting outside the vige.


    "Don''t go in. Give her some time alone," he reminded Sean before walking toward the outskirts of


    the vige.


    Sean stood outside Alice''s house as he looked at the entrance, his expression mncholic.


    ...


    Abigail found Alice''s bookcase. She unlocked the cab and saw only a single book inside, which


    made her pause.


    She took the book and sat down at a table. As soon as she opened it, she discovered a letter


    tucked inside.


    Abigail picked up the letter and began to read.


    ''Abigail, by the time you read this letter, I will already be gone. Don''t be sad or upset, alright? A new


    life is always filled with hope. I am old now, but my death has meaning. The moment I found a


    solution to his blood disease, I felt unprecedented happiness. This is the purpose of my medical


    practice, and I haven''t felt this sense of mission in a long time.


    ''Although my medical skills have diminished, Larry''s life has been extended, and his future is


    extraordinary. Abigail, I hope that no matter what challenges you face in the future, you will remain


    strong. I also know that you are a resilient person.


    "Take my prescription and find a traditional medicine practitioner named Martin Colleen. Inform him


    that this is a new prescription I have written, and he will be intrigued."


    After reading the letter, Abigail wiped away her tears.


    Alice had tested the prescription on herself repeatedly. Now, Abigailprehended Alice''s


    unwaveringmitment. She was a genuine healer.


    Abigail took the book and departed from Alice''s house.


    Sean noticed her emergence and observed that she was no longer shedding tears. On the contrary,


    her strides towards him were more resolute than ever.


    "Let''s go," Sean said, refraining from asking further questions. Whatever decision Abigail had made


    in that moment, he supported her.


    Since the dawn of understanding, individuals had to confront the cycle of life: birth, aging, illness,


    and the loss of loved ones.


    As per Alice''s request, her funeral took ce seven dayster and was attended solely by familiar


    faces from the vige.


    Abigail sensed a shift in the vigers'' attitudes towards her.


    After the funeral, those who had once been acquainted with her departed with cold expressions.


    Back in the city, Abigail sat in the airport restaurant, gazing at the dark sky outside, lost in


    contemtion.


    Who was this traditional medicine practitioner, Martin, and how was she supposed to locate him?


    However, judging by his surname, he was likely from Eastbay as well.


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    Initially, she could have sought Ronaldo''s assistance, but he was still upset with her. Therefore,


    finding Martin was a task she had to undertake independently.


    Sean returned with their order and noticed Abigail lost in thought. He furrowed his brow and sat


    down. "What''s done is done. Don''t dwell on it."


    "I know. It''s just... I feel like I''m in a dream," Abigail said, experiencing a sensation akin to what Luna


    must be feeling.

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    Chapter 701 What Are You Hiding?


    Alice vanished suddenly, and as Abigail gazed at the pitch-ck sky, it felt like a surreal experience


    to her.


    When she woke up from the dream, Alice would still be there...


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    Sean reached out and yfully pinched her cheek. "Alice told us not to be sad about her before she


    passed away. Don''t let these things bring you down."


    "Okay," Abigail nodded softly.


    However, she wasn''t as carefree as Sean made it seem. The situation with Larry indirectly harmed


    Granny, and she could never let it go. She might carry the burden of guilt for the rest of her life.


    It was nearly midnight when they returned to Capitalis.


    Abigail sent a message to Ronaldo.


    ''I apologize for not being able to talk to youtely due to Alice''s affairs. I would like to speak with


    you now.''


    This time, Ronaldo did not immediately respond to Abigail.


    Abigail sat by the window, frequently ncing at her phone, feeling uneasy. Unfortunately, she did


    not receive a response from Ronaldo this time.


    As shey in bed, she kept tossing and turning, unable to sleep.


    On the other side, Sean sat in front of theputer. After reading the document, he received an


    email from Xavien.


    He stared at the email for a long time before finally opening it.


    As he had suspected, Alice was poisoned, and the drugs had umted in her body to a


    dangerous level. She didn''t seek medical help until it was toote to save her.


    Sean called Xavien. "Who has she been in contact with this month?"


    Xavien paused for a moment before whispering, "Mr. Graham, the only people Alice has been in


    contact with in the past month are Ms. Quinn and Ronaldo."


    Sean''s mind felt like it was being pricked by countless needles. In an instant, he recalled Abigail


    mentioning that she was going to discuss the Marimora pearls business with Ronaldo... which also


    happened to keep her upied for nearly a month.


    He had told himself countless times to trust Abigail, but Alice''s situation made it impossible for him


    not to think, not to investigate.


    "Did you investigate further?" Sean inquired.


    "No, I was waiting for your instructions." As soon as Xavien discovered Abigail''s connection to


    Ronaldo, he didn''t dare to proceed with the investigation.


    Sean fell silent. He knew very well that Xavien refrained from investigating because he understood


    that trust was crucial between him and Abigail at this stage.


    If he truly investigated and Abigail found out, would they still be okay?


    "For now, hold off on the investigation and wait for my call," Sean said, then hung up the phone.


    With Alice''s death and Ronaldo deliberately concealing the truth, both Abigail and he knew the


    reason.


    Sean couldn''tprehend why he had to be kept in the dark. Was it Alice''s wish?


    The next morning, after Abigail finished breakfast, she set down her fork and knife and observed the


    weary Sean. "Did you not sleep wellst night?"


    "Yeah, what''s the matter?" Sean looked at her and pondered his reluctance from the previous night.


    Was he not allowed to know the cause of Alice''s death? What were she and Ronaldo hiding?


    "I''m going to be busy again these days. Can you help me take care of thepany..." Abigail said,


    feeling a bit embarrassed.


    Sean looked at her, his hand tightly gripping the soup spoon. "Is business really that important?"


    Abigail noticed his action and didn''t know how to respond. She felt guilty, but she couldn''t postpone


    the matter with Larry.


    "Sean, I promise¡ª"


    "Forget it. Just go," Sean interrupted her.


    Abigail lowered her gaze, tears welling up in her eyes. "Sean, if you truly don''t want me to be


    upied with these things, you can tell me. I don''t want you to keep it bottled up inside."


    "If I say it, will you not go? You will definitely still go," Sean stated with certainty.


    Abigail bit her lip and exined, "The matter is truly important."


    "So, what''s the point of me saying it?" Sean retorted.


    "I apologize if you feel burdened by thepany''s affairs. You don''t have to handle it," Abigail said.


    She knew that constantly asking Sean for help would exhaust him. She hadn''t fully considered this


    before.


    "Do you think I find thepany''s affairs troublesome? You''ve only been back for a few days. After


    dealing with Alice''s matters, you''ll be busy again. You mentioned purchasing Marimora pearls, but


    it''s been a month and you''ve only acquired a few thousand... Does it really take a month to obtain


    that amount?"


    Sean was angry with her. Now, when she faced problems, she didn''t tell him the truth.


    "Do you think I''m being dishonest with you?" Abigail looked at him, her eyes filled with sadness and


    conflict.


    She was indeed lying to him, but she still had to question him.


    Sean realized he was bing emotional and quickly apologized, "I''m sorry... I didn''t sleep well


    last night, and I''m a bit irritable. It''s alright. You can go. I forgot, running apany is indeed busy."


    Abigail felt that Sean''s words were insincere.


    She hummed in response but didn''t continue the conversation.


    She had to find Martin on her own as she couldn''t dy it any longer.


    She didn''t understand medicine, and the prescription had to be shown to Martin. There might be


    areas that needed improvement. Perhaps curing Larry was just one step away.


    After their silence, Josh, who had been leaning against the dining room door, finally entered.


    "Arguing, huh?"

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    Chapter 702 Argument


    Abigail remained silent. She stood up, grabbed her coat, and left.


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    Josh watched her departure, then sat down and turned to Sean. "What''s with the sudden outburst?"


    "What is your true intention in going to Saraville?" Sean lost his appetite for breakfast and leaned


    back in his chair to ask.


    "I already told you I''m going to see someone. What do you think I''m doing?" Josh replied as he


    served himself a bowl of soup.


    Sean stopped talking and hesitated whether to let Xavien continue investigating the whole matter


    concerning Alice.


    Alice had saved his life; even though she had passed away peacefully and contentedly, Sean was


    not willing to be kept in the dark.


    "What''s wrong with you? You finally got together with her, and you''re arguing?" Josh asked again.


    "We didn''t argue. I just didn''t sleep wellst night and got a bit cranky. She''s always so busy. I wish


    she could spend more time with me." Sean put down his phone and thought it would be better not to


    investigate to avoid causing problems and breaking up with Abigail again.


    Josh understood him. "Give her some more time. Maybe she''s also trying to settle thepany''s


    affairs as soon as possible so she can marry you?"


    Sean smiled silently and did not say anything.


    If only that were the case.


    ¡­


    Abigail contacted Ronaldo again, but unfortunately, Ronaldo still did not respond to her.


    After she transferred to Eastbay, Abigail went to the hospital where Larry was.


    Larry was very different from before.


    As soon as he saw Abigail, he made a cheerful sound and called out to her.


    Abigail picked him up and asked, "Larry, how have you beentely?"


    Larry reached out his hand, as pale as paper, and gently grabbed her hair as he made a sound like


    a tinkling bell.


    "His condition has been very goodtely." The nurse at the side told Abigail with a smile.


    "How is he doing?" Abigail asked instinctively.


    The nurse went to the side, took out his medical record from the cab, and handed it to Abigail.


    "The pills Mr. Fernandez brought recently have been very effective. He feels much better after


    taking them, but there aren''t many pills left." The nurse was worried. "I asked Mr. Fernandez, and


    he said that the doctor who made the pills had an ident and couldn''t make them anymore."


    Abigail finally understood that she was supposed to take the prescription to Martin to make the pills.


    "If I have the prescription, can the hospital make them?" She didn''t know who Martin was or where


    he was.


    "We can''t. When Mr. Fernandez brought the pills to the hospital, he asked us to make them, but


    even with the prescription, it''s useless." The nurse shook her head.


    Even chefs had different levels of skill, let alone doctors.


    Traditional medicine doctors were even more profound.


    Abigail nodded.


    After she spent half a day with Larry, Abigail decided to go and find Ronaldo herself.


    When she arrived at Ronaldo''s house, she asked around and found out that Ronaldo had gone


    abroad.


    It seemed that he really had distanced himself from her.


    Abigail returned to the airport then, took out her phone, and dialed Ronaldo''s number again.


    Unfortunately, he still didn''t answer.


    ''I know you me me for bringing Larry here and causing Alice''s death. If you really hate me, then


    help me find Martin. Once Larry''s issue is resolved, you can do whatever you want with me, and I''m


    willing to bear it. Now that Larry''s treatment has reached this point, if you ask me to give up halfway,


    Alice''s efforts will be wasted!''


    Not long after she sent this message, Ronaldo called back.


    As soon as Abigail answered, she heard Ronaldo say angrily, "You''ve killed Alice. Who else do you


    want to kill?! Alice''s prescription is notplete. She asked you to find Martin to continue trying her


    method. For one child, are you going to let two people lose their lives?!"


    His words left Abigail silent.


    "Abigail, no matter how many benefits you offer, I don''t want to assist you. Alice sacrificed her life


    for a child who had no connection to her. She was willing to do so, but what about us, the living?"


    Ronaldo continued, his voice trembling.


    "I used to greatly admire you and was willing to lend a hand, but when I consider Alice''s death being


    linked to me, I cannot bear it. Everyone asks me how the elderlydy died, how she could suddenly


    pass away when she was so healthy. How am I supposed to respond?"


    "I apologize..." Abigail''s eyes welled up with tears. "But Larry''s medication is running out."


    "What does that have to do with me? I don''t know any Martin, please don''t call me again!" Ronaldo


    stated firmly before hanging up the phone.


    Abigail took a deep breath and walked to the side, sitting down as she gazed at the high ceiling of


    the airport, her eyes filled with confusion.


    What should she do?


    Martin... If she managed to obtain this prescription, would something truly happen?


    Abigail was lost in thought when her phone rang once more.


    Seeing that it was Simond calling, Abigail answered the call. "What''s going on?"


    "Who are you searching for? I can assist," Simond asked directly.


    "I''m not certain if I should be looking for anyone," Abigail hesitated. Was it truly worth it for the sake


    of Larry''s well-being?


    And was everything she was doing... truly beneficial for Luna?


    "Luna''s condition is deteriorating. If Larry''s health issue can be resolved with the prescription you


    have, it would be easy to determine who his father is. This way, it would also be advantageous for


    Luna." Simond''s voice was cold and serious.

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    Chapter 703 Luna Missed Larry


    As Abigail pondered Ronaldo''s words, she didn''t immediately respond to Simond. Instead, she


    became lost in thought.


    Simond, on the other hand, didn''t pressure her either. Slowly, he said, "Take your time. What did


    Alice sacrifice herself for?"


    With that, he ended the call.


    Abigail sat silently at the airport, observing the bustling crowd. At that moment, her heart was filled


    with mixed emotions.


    Upon arriving at Saraville airport, she felt a slight sense of fear and uncertainty about Luna''s current


    state.


    Before leaving the airport, she took out her phone and sent a message to Zack. ''How is Luna?''


    ''She has calmed down. She often locks herself in her room and takes her medication on time. Her


    condition is considered stable.''


    After reading the message, Abigail replied to Zack, ''I''m at Saraville airport.'' Then, she called Luna.


    Luna answered the phone immediately.


    "Abigail..." Luna choked out. Her voice was filled with longing.


    "I''ming to see you. I''ll be leaving the airport soon. Is there anything you want to eat? I''ll buy it


    for you," Abigail said softly.


    "Will youe home sooner if I don''t eat?" Luna asked sadly.


    Upon hearing Luna''s response, Abigail immediatelyforted her. "It''s okay. I''ll be home soon."


    After that, Abigail didn''t end the call.


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    When Abigail arrived at Luna''s home, she noticed that the ce was still the same as before.


    Susan was watching a movie in the living room.


    Knowing that Abigail had arrived, Luna exited the room and rushed towards her. She hugged her


    tightly and asked, "How long will you stay this time?"


    "I''ll stay for a while. Why?" Abigail patted her back and said softly.


    "It''s nothing. I just miss you." Luna let go of her and looked relieved.


    Abigail noticed that she looked much better. When they were together before, her mood was rarely


    this stable.


    "I came quickly this time, so I didn''t bring you anything. If you''re bored, I''ll take you out tonight. What


    do you think?" Abigail led her towards her room.


    Luna wasn''t very eager to go out, but she thought that Abigail had left before because she was


    disobedient.


    In the end, she said hesitantly, "Okay."


    Once they closed the door, Abigail whispered, "Larry is much better now. When I find a new doctor,


    I''ll take you to see him. What do you think?"


    Luna''s eyes flickered at the mention of Larry. "How is he?"


    "He''s doing well. I took some pictures. Do you want to see?" Abigail took out her phone and opened


    the album.


    As soon as she flipped to Larry''s photo, Luna quickly grabbed the phone and started looking


    carefully. Tears flowed down from her eyes as she looked.


    Abigail watched as Luna held the phone and gently touched Larry''s cheek with her finger. In that


    split second, she also felt upset.


    "Larry is doing well now. Don''t be sad." Abigail hugged her shoulders.


    "I miss him so much. I want to see him..." Luna''s tears fell on the phone screen. She kept stroking


    the photo, and her eyes longed for Larry.


    Abigail wiped her tears and said, "If you really miss him, I''ll take you to see him, okay?"


    "But I can''t go." Luna reluctantly returned the phone to Abigail. "Please help me take care of him."


    "Luna... Larry''s health problem will be resolved soon. Once I find someone here and his condition


    stabilizes, I''ll take you for treatment." Abigail held Luna''s hand as she spoke firmly.


    Luna looked at her with tearful eyes. After a while, she nodded gently and said, "Okay..."


    Abigail smiled. "You have to be strong and take your medicine on time. That way, you''ll be able to


    see Larry soon."


    "Okay." Luna nodded again.


    In the evening, Abigail took Luna out. As soon as they reached the door, they ran into Charles.


    Upon seeing Charles, Susan greeted him warmly with a smile. "Are you going for a walk?"


    "Don''t I go for a walk every day?" Charles replied. Then, he nced at Abigail and Luna. "Are you


    two also heading out?"


    "Yes." Abigail didn''t feel like engaging with him. Besides the people she personally hired, Abigail


    didn''t trust anyone else.


    However, Luna seemed quite enthusiastic about Charles. "Where are you nning to go for a walk?


    We''re going to grab something delicious to eat."


    "Oh, I''m going to the river to fish with my friends. Is there a specific type of fish you''d like to have?


    I''ll try to catch it for you." Charles hunched his back and walked alongside them.


    "Anything is fine. I don''t mind," Luna replied. Since Abigail left, her meals hadn''t been as good as


    before. As a result, everything tasted the same.


    "What about you?" Charles asked Abigail.


    "Any boneless fish will do," Abigail casually replied. She was never one to be picky.


    "Alright then." Charles immediately agreed.


    Abigail and Luna got into the car. Just as they settled in, Abigail''s phone began to ring.


    "Wait for me." Abigail picked up her earpiece and connected it to her phone.


    It was a call from Sean.


    Once Abigail answered the phone, she lowered her voice and asked, "What''s going on?"


    "Can''t I call you without any issues?" Sean''s voice sounded faint as he spoke.

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    Chapter 704 Growing Apart


    Abigail didn''t mean that, for sure.


    "That''s not it. By the way, have you had dinner?" Abigail nced at the window, catching a glimpse


    of Luna''s reflection.


    Luna looked at her with curiosity.


    "Yes." Sean responded like a machine, only answering when Abigail asked a question.


    Suddenly, Abigail didn''t know what to say. She bit her lip and said, "If there''s nothing else, I''ll hang


    up now."


    He hummed in response, not attempting to keep her on the line.


    After ending the call, Abigail stared at her phone, feeling lost.


    She didn''t understand why Sean had made this call. Abigail felt that she and Sean had argued


    before she came to Saraville.


    "What''s happening between you and Sean?" Luna couldn''t help but ask.


    "Every couple inevitably experiences conflicts," Abigail replied.


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    Luna hummed in response and remained silent. However, she seemed slightly preupied.


    "It has nothing to do with you. Don''t overthink it." Abigail put her arm around Luna''s shoulder and


    smiled.


    When they arrived at the restaurant, Abigail sat down and sent a message to Ronaldo. ''If you don''t


    help me find someone, I''ll ask someone else. Is that okay?''


    Abigail didn''t want to wait any longer. Luna''s situation was straining her rtionship with Sean, and


    she wanted to try to resolve it before things escted.


    ''Whatever!'' Ronaldo replied harshly.


    Then, Abigail sent a message to Simond, asking him to investigate Martin. After sending the


    message, she tossed her phone aside.


    "You can go back after dinner. I''ll be fine." Luna smiled at Abigail.


    "It''s fine. I''ll stay with you for a few days." Abigail smiled back.


    Luna held her hand and said, "Even though it was painful when you weren''t here, it''s okay. I know


    being sick is painful. I''ll listen to Susan."


    "Luna, there are indeed some conflicts between Sean and me, but it''s okay. If he has any problems,


    I''ll be there for him. The same goes for you. If anything happens to you, I''ll be here for you. We''ve


    always been the best of friends, haven''t we?" Abigail held Luna''s hand and looked at her gently.


    Luna lowered her eyes and said, "Thank you."


    "We are best friends. You don''t have to thank me." Abigail squeezed her hand. "I''ve thought a lot


    about it this time. I feel like I abandoned youst time. So, no matter what, I won''t leave this time."


    "I thought you would find me annoying," Luna said softly.


    "Why would I? I was worried that you would be angry. Luna, don''t be upset if I said something


    harsh. Sometimes, I might be in a bad mood due to fatigue. Don''t be angry, okay?" Abigail felt that


    this was a good opportunity to have a heart-to-heart conversation.


    Luna nodded vigorously.


    After dinner, the two of them left the restaurant. Abigail held Luna''s hands as they strolled down the


    street.


    "I n to make you some beautiful clothes. What color do you like? I''ll go buy the fabric." Abigail


    asked Luna.


    "I''m interested in all colors. You know I love bright colors."


    The two of them walked further and further away.


    Meanwhile, Josh got out of the car and watched as the girls walked away. He frowned and


    wondered if he should tell Sean about this.


    However, he could tell that Abigail had no intention of telling Sean about it.


    Josh watched until the two of them disappeared from sight. Then, he returned to his car.


    At the sight of Luna, his heart began to beat again.


    So... She was in Saraville all along.


    He had previously followed Abigail to Saraville. However, he had to go to a friend''s house since he


    had lost track of her.


    ...


    When Abigail and Luna returned home, Charles was already waiting at the door.


    "Is this your fish?" Charles approached them, holding a fish with a straw rope piercing its mouth.


    Abigail went over to take the fish and smiled. "Thank you, Mr. Horton."


    "I told you to call me Charles. There''s no need to be formal. I didn''t catch a boneless fish, but I


    removed the bones for you." Charles waved his hand generously as he spoke.


    "Thank you!" Abigail quickly responded.


    Charles waved his hand again.


    Abigail took the fish home and handed it to Susan. "Charles is a nice guy," she whispered.


    Luna hummed in agreement as she tossed her bag on the couch. "I''m going to take a shower. You


    should too. We can watch a movieter!"


    Abigail felt much more rxed, as Luna''s good mood rubbed off on her.


    "Susan, grill this fish and prepare more dishes, like sliced meat and squid. We''ll be watching a


    movieter," Abigail instructed Susan.

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    Chapter 705 Josh Knew


    When Abigail emerged from the kitchen, she received a message from Simond. ''Josh saw you


    guys.''


    Abigail trembled as she read the message. ''You must be kidding.''


    ''Do I look like I''m kidding? Here''s the n. Give him my address, and I''ll talk to him. Luna can''t find


    out he''s here.''


    There was no way Abigail could keep Luna from knowing that Josh was here.


    ''I''ll send it to him, but you keep him at your ce. I''lle overter.''


    She had been cautious of Sean but had forgotten to be on guard against Josh. She thought Josh


    was not interested in her affairs, yet the person she least expected turned out to be the most


    surprising.


    ''Okay.''


    After sending the message to Simond, Abigail sent another message to Josh.


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    ''Are you in Saraville?''


    In the next second, Josh''s call came in. Abigail answered the call as she returned to her room. She


    closed the door and went into the bathroom.


    "Why didn''t you tell me you wereing? Did you inform Sean?" Abigail''s voice was somewhat


    anxious.


    "I didn''t tell him. I just wanted to know what you were up to. Sean argued with you, but you still have


    to leave. So, I suspect it''s something else," Josh exined.


    "I didn''t expect you toe over. Stay at Simond''s ce, and I''lle overter." After saying this,


    Abigail hung up the phone and sent the address to Josh.


    ''Who is Simond?''


    ''Don''t ask too many questions. Just trust me.''


    She feared that Luna''s people would ruin her and Simond''s n if they found out about this.


    However, for some reason, Abigail felt relieved by Josh''s involvement.


    After watching a movie with Luna and convincing her to rest, Abigail took advantage of the night


    and went to Simond''s hotel. As soon as she entered Simond''s room, she saw Josh sitting on the


    couch, looking drowsy. She quietly walked over and suddenly pped his shoulder.


    Josh was startled awake. He opened his eyes and looked at Abigail. "Exin."


    Simond came out of the room in his pajamas with his chest exposed. Seeing this, Josh immediately


    stood up and said, "How can you dress like this? Don''t you have any sense of decency?"


    Simond gave him a puzzled look. "What I wear is none of your business."


    "Abigail has a boyfriend. It''s not appropriate for you to dress like this." Josh frowned, clearly


    disgusted.


    Simond shrugged, not bothering to argue with him.


    "That''s enough. Even if he''s naked, I''m not interested. Don''t worry." Abigail pulled Josh down to sit.


    "Your words are worse. You make it sound like I''m not attractive." Simond was upset by Abigail''s


    words.


    Josh watched him warily and said, "So you want me to let my imagination run wild?"


    "Enough. I''m not that charming. Let''s get to the point. I don''t have all day!" Abigail tugged on Josh


    and yed the peacemaker.


    "Right now, you can only stay with us. You can''t appear in front of Luna." Simond was the first to


    speak.


    "Why?" Josh frowned. "What''s going on with her?"


    "It''s hard to say. When she went to the Golden Triangle, someone injected her with something, and


    we didn''t notice. The drug took effect quietly, causing her to fall ill." Simond gave a simple answer.


    Josh''s face turned serious instantly. He looked at Abigail and asked, "Is that true?"


    "Yes. She''s been dealing with depression and memory confusion." Abigail nodded. "We still don''t


    know who harmed her and what they are after."


    Josh said nothing and looked at Simond suspiciously.


    "Don''t be suspicious. He''s trustworthy," said Abigail.


    Josh nodded. "So, Luna''s condition... Is it serious? Is that why she broke up with me? Because she


    was sick?"


    "Probably," replied Abigail.


    At that moment, the resentment and hatred that had been lingering in Josh''s heart seemed to have


    vanished. He felt a sense of relief that he had never experienced before. "She... She still loves me."


    Simond looked at Josh, who was wearing a bright smile, and gestured towards Abigail.


    Abigail gently shook her head.


    They could only wait for Luna to tell Josh about Larry herself.


    "Josh, it''s been a long time. You shouldn''t have too much hope," Abigail couldn''t help but say.


    After all, having a child whose father had not yet been found was like a ticking time bomb. It would


    eventually explode.


    "I understand. But why didn''t you tell Sean about this?" Josh was puzzled by everything Abigail had


    done recently.

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    Chapter 706 Bringing Up The Past


    "It''s better if he doesn''t know about it," Abigail said. "He was severely injured before because of this


    matter. It took him two years to recover. I don''t want him to be in danger because of me again."


    Josh wholeheartedly agreed with Abigail''s words. He nodded and said, "You''re right. Sean has


    already done enough for us."


    "Do you... Do you want to see Luna?" Abigail asked hesitatingly, unsure if Luna would refuse to see


    him.


    "No. You''ve been keeping her hidden from all of us. Isn''t that what she wants?" Josh understood


    Luna well. She used to be persistent, but now that she has fallen ill, she must be afraid of seeing


    people.


    Hearing his words, Abigail felt relieved. Then, she immediately started tofort Josh. "She''s just


    feeling under the weather now, so she doesn''t want to see anyone. Once she''s better, you can see


    her." As for whether they could get back together, Abigail felt uncertain. After all, how could Josh


    ept Luna if she suddenly had a child?


    "From now on, you''re with us. Even if you want to leave, you must listen to us." Simond sat on the


    couch and looked at him coldly.


    "Why should I listen to you?" Josh''s eyes were full of disdain as he looked at Simond. "If I''m not with


    Abigail, should I be with you?"


    Simond remained silent as his gaze fixated on Abigail.


    "Josh... Just listen to him," Abigail whispered. After all, she now mostly followed Simond''s decisions.


    Simond smiled and said, "Your sister sometimes has to listen to me too."


    "I have to go back now. If I stay out too long, I''ll get caught," said Abigail as she prepared to leave.


    Josh escorted her to the door. Still, he couldn''t help but remind her, "At least try to find a bnce


    between you and Sean. You guys havee this far. Cherish it."


    "I know." Abigail hadn''t really thought about how to find a bnce yet. Plus, none of them knew


    about Larry''s existence.


    After leaving the hotel, Abigail waited for a car by the roadside. She wasn''t in a hurry and tried to


    send a message to Sean.


    ''Are you asleep?''


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    It was almost 1 a.m., so Abigail was just trying her luck.


    Soon, Sean called. Abigail answered the call while canceling the car she had booked. She decided


    to walk back.


    "I thought you were asleep," Abigail asked with a smile.


    Sean had called her earlier, but they had almost run out of things to say. As a result, he hadn''t been


    able to sleep until now.


    "Abigail, I can''t sleep," Sean said sincerely. "After the call, I''ve been thinking about it. What exactly


    went wrong between us?"


    Hearing his words, Abigail stopped in front of a shopping mall.


    Even though it waste, many people were still in the mall. There were quite a few night owls in


    Saraville. Abigail sat on a chair by the mall entrance and asked, "Is there really a problem between


    us?"


    Sean didn''t know how to answer when he heard Abigail''s words. He couldn''t figure out whether


    there was a problem or not.


    "Sean, I''m just a bit busy now, but it''ll be over soon. Can you give me some time?" Abigail


    whispered to Sean. She made this call to repair their rtionship.


    "I never understand what you are busy with. It''s not that I don''t want you to be busy, but I have no


    idea what it is," Sean said. The fact that Abigail was hiding things from him made him feel


    ufortable.


    "I was busy with those things before. You never said you wanted to know," Abigail grumbled.


    "Is it the same as before, Abigail?" Sean got angry again. Alice already had an ident, yet Abigail


    still refused to tell him what she was doing with Ronaldo!


    "What makes it different?" Abigail expressed her dissatisfaction. She didn''t text him to argue.


    "Never mind. I''m going to bed," Sean said, wanting to end the conversation. He was afraid that he


    might say something out of anger, leading to a breakup.


    Before Abigail could respond, Sean abruptly ended the call.


    Abigail sighed silently as she held the phone.


    ...


    Early in the morning, Abigail decided to go for a walk. It was then that she bumped into Charles


    once again.


    "How was the fish yesterday?" Charles asked Abigail with a smile.


    "It was delicious." She nned to buy something as a token of appreciation for him. She never liked


    owing favors to anyone.


    "Are you going grocery shopping?" He walked beside her and asked again.


    Abigail thought Charles was actually quite nice, although a bit talkative. She wasn''t much of a talker,


    but he always had a lot of questions.


    "Yes, Mr. Horton. I often see you alone. Where is your family?" Abigail couldn''t help but inquire.


    "My daughter and son are both living abroad, so I''m alone here. I''m getting old and I long to be back


    in my hometown," he chuckled.


    She realized he must have been lonely for a long time, so having someone living next door must


    have brought him joy.


    "Aren''t theying back for the New Year?" She looked at him.


    "They have settled down abroad. Why would theye back to see me? I sometimes ask them to


    visit, but they''re always too busy. So, I''ve stopped asking," Charles finished with a sigh. "They have


    all grown up. They no longer need me."


    Abigail sensed his mncholy and thought about Alice.

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    Chapter 707 Danger Is Near


    Upon further reflection, Alice''s funeral was attended by those who had no children. However, Abigail


    was not the reason for Alice''s death.


    "Let''s not discuss them anymore," Charles said, noticing Abigail''s silence. He waved his hand and


    continued, "Tell me what kind of fish you''d like to eat. I''m quite skilled at fishing."


    "Why are you taking care of us?" Abigail blurted out.


    Hearing her question, Charles nced at her. After pondering for a moment, he asked carefully, "Is


    your friend...is she sick?"


    Abigail looked at him. "Did you notice?"


    "Isn''t it obvious? I went to deliver something to her once and saw that her house was a mess. I had


    a hunch," Charles replied.


    "She didn''t do it on purpose. I''ve cleaned up your house as well," Abigail apologized.


    "I know. I understand you young people. You must be under a lot of pressure to be running around


    here in good health. Besides, my house has been vacant for a long time, so it''s good to have


    someone living in it," Charles said indifferently.


    "Thank you," Abigail said softly.


    Charles smiled. "What''s there to be thankful for? Living together makes us neighbors. They say


    neighbors are better than rtives. I''m old and don''t have so many concerns. You can live here


    without any pressure."


    Abigail felt grateful from the bottom of her heart upon hearing his words. She realized that both


    Alice and Charles were kind-hearted people.


    After apanying Charles to the market, Abigail didn''t get to meet Josh. When she returned


    home, she opened the door and saw Luna waiting in the yard.


    Charles noticed Luna through the crack of the door and greeted her with a smile. "Good morning."


    Luna nodded. "Good morning. Did you guys go shopping?"


    "Yes. We ran into each other outside," Abigail nodded.


    Charles smiled and was about to leave when Luna suddenly said, "Mr. Horton, it must be


    troublesome for you to make breakfast alone. Why don''t you eat with us?"


    "It''s fine. It''s not proper for an old man like me to dine with you guys," Charles seemed a bit self-


    conscious about this.


    Abigail said, "Since Luna invited you, you can just ept it."


    "No. I''m all dirty, and you two are clean," Charles waved his hands repeatedly and hurried back to


    his house.


    Abigail sighed and wondered what he meant by being dirty.


    Meanwhile, Luna seemed a bit disappointed. She looked at the door for a while before asking


    Abigail, "Does he think I''m dirty?"


    "Don''t overthink it," Abigail immediately patted her shoulder andforted her.


    Luna didn''t say anything and walked back to the house.


    Abigail put the groceries in the kitchen before heading to Charles'' house.


    Charles was watering the nts at home. He had flowers in his yard and also nted some


    cabbages and green onions.


    "I forgot to buy some onions. Can I borrow some from you?" Abigail stood at the gate and asked


    him politely.


    "You can pick whatever you want anytime. Juste directly when I''m home. You don''t have to


    ask. By the way, do you know how to harvest onions?" Charles was happy to see her initiating a


    conversation with him.


    Abigail walked in. She nodded and said, "I need to cut them with a knife, right? That way, they can


    regrow."


    "Exactly," Charles said and went into the house to get a knife.


    Abigail waited for a while. When she saw hime out with a knife, she said, "Come to our ce


    for breakfast. I learned cooking from someone before, and the noodles I make are delicious. You


    should try them."


    Charles squatted in front of the onion field and declined with a smile. "It''s okay. I''ve already steamed


    the buns I bought yesterday."


    "Come on, Luna also hopes you can join us for breakfast," Abigail persuaded him. She wouldn''t


    havee to Charles if Luna hadn''t overthought it.


    Charles stood up and said, "Alright. I''ll wash the onions and the knife. I''ll be there in a minute."


    "I''ll wash the onions myself," Abigail reached out to take the onions from him.


    "I can''t eat for free. Go back and make breakfast. I''ll join you soon." Charles withdrew his hand and


    returned to his house.


    Abigail returned home and saw Luna sitting on the couch watching TV. She said, "I just borrowed


    some onions from Charles. I''m going to make scallion noodles. I invited him toe over and try it.


    What do you think?"


    "Is heing?" Luna looked at Abigail.


    Abigail nodded. "He''ll be here soon. I''m going to help Susan in the kitchen."


    "Great!" Luna immediately perked up.


    When Abigail went to the kitchen, the smile on her face gradually disappeared. She had a mixed


    expression, lowering her eyes and zoning out for a while before a sh of self-loathing appeared in


    her eyes.


    After breakfast, Charles and Abigail were weeding in the yard. They were chatting, with Luna sitting


    by the door, watching them and asionally asking questions. Everything seemed so harmonious.


    Before they knew it, it was time for lunch. Abigail returned to the kitchen and left the weeding task to


    Luna.


    As Luna was weeding silently, Charles suddenly said, "We''re making slow progress."


    Luna gripped her trowel tightly but said nothing.


    "Luna, don''t you want to know who the father of your child is?" Charles chuckled softly, striking up a


    conversation with her. "You should act more normally. After all, quite a few people are watching us


    from behind."


    "I know," Luna responded indifferently. "I''ve already allowed you to interact naturally. I heard she


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    Chapter 708 Surrounded


    Charles knelt on the ground, deftly pulling out the weeds. "Why wouldn''t it be true? It can easily be


    aplished bybining traditional medicine with modern medical treatment. Find a way to get


    her to open up and see what she knows."


    Luna hummed in response.


    Charles continued, "She''s very cautious. She doesn''t even trust me yet. You need to find a way to


    earn herplete trust. Only then can our n move forward."


    "Maybe she doesn''t trust me either," Luna said self-deprecatingly.


    "You''re her best friend. She even stood up to Sean for your sake," Charles said, standing up and


    stacking the weeds to the side. Returning to Luna''s side, he added, "You mean more to her than


    Sean does. If you put in a little more effort, their rtionship will soon fall apart."


    Sadness filled Luna''s eyes. "I understand."


    "We need to act quickly. Our team is waiting." After saying this, Charles stopped talking to Luna.


    After lunch, Abigail noticed that Luna seemed a bit upset and became worried about her.


    "What''s wrong? Is the sun bothering you?" Abigail ced the dishes on the table and asked her


    softly.


    Luna shook her head. "It''s nothing. I''m just tired."


    Abigail walked over and gently squeezed her shoulder. "How about I take you shopping this


    afternoon?"


    "Sure." Luna agreed immediately.


    After lunch, Abigail took Luna to the mall. She nned to make some clothes for Luna. Holding


    Luna''s hand, they entered a fabric store and began to browse.


    Abigail was always very meticulous when choosing fabrics.


    Spotting a stunning ck and gold fabric, Abigail touched it and felt the quality. Just as she turned


    around to ask Luna, she realized that the person next to her was a salesperson.


    "Where''s my friend?" Abigail immediately let go of the fabric and anxiously scanned the store.


    The salesperson looked confused. "Your friend? The one who came in with you?"


    "Yes. I brought her in!" Abigail hurriedly walked past several shelves but couldn''t find Luna.


    In that moment, her mind went nk.


    "She''s an adult, so she should be fine. You can look for her outside. Maybe she''s shopping nearby,"


    the salesperson suggested with a smile, thinking that Abigail''s reaction was a bit excessive.


    Abigail ignored her and left the store.


    The outside was bustling with people, and there was no sign of Luna.


    Abigail immediately called her. However, after several attempts, there was no answer. Abigail


    rushed to find the mall''s security.


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    Luna had been unusuallypliant today, unlike her usual self... Could it be that she had a rpse,


    and I didn''t notice?


    Abigail searched the entire mall until it was dark, but there was still no sign of Luna.


    In the end, she had no choice but to call Simond.


    "Luna went shopping with me, but she''s gone. Can you help me find her?" Abigail was so anxious


    that she was on the verge of tears. There were so many people here, and Luna''s memory wasn''t


    good. She didn''t know what to do if Luna got lost.


    "She has depression, not stupidity. If she can''t find you, she''ll eventuallye back," Simond


    sighed.


    "But this time it''s different! Her symptoms were unusual today!" Abigail eximed in frustration. "Her


    memory is already deteriorating."


    Simond couldn''t dissuade Abigail and could only agree to help find Luna.


    Abigail stood at the mall entrance and called Luna once again. Still, there was no answer.


    The more Luna ignored her calls, the more anxious Abigail became.


    Around 9 p.m., Abigail was exhausted. She aimlessly wandered the streets, asking everyone she


    encountered.


    At that moment, Simond called.


    Abigail answered his call. Before she could speak, Simond said, "She''s been home for several


    hours. She''s watching a movie now."


    Simond''s words were like a ssh of cold water on Abigail''s anxiety.


    "What''s happening between you two? If it doesn''t work out, you can stay in Capitalis a little longer.


    I''m here, so why are you in such a hurry?" Simond was implying that Luna was clearly toying with


    Abigail.


    Abigail bit her lip, her face turning pale. She quickly fixed her disheveled hair and softly replied, "I


    understand. It''s fine."


    "Abigail..."


    "I said I understand!" Abigail''s voice trembled slightly.


    Then, Simond abruptly ended the call.


    Abigail held her phone, feeling a sense of injustice. She stood motionless on the street for a long


    time.


    Suddenly, her phone rang again.


    Seeing that it was Sean, Abigail opened her mouth to say something, but no words came out. She


    chose not to answer.


    She hailed a cab and leaned against the seat, staring nkly at the rapidly passing scenery outside


    the window.


    At that moment, Sean''s call came in again.


    Abigail didn''t want to answer, so she sent him a message.


    "I''m busy at the moment. I''ll get back to youter."


    "I''m going to bed soon."


    Abigail stared at the message for a while before typing a response.


    "Let''s talk tomorrow then."


    She knew she shouldn''t be angry with Sean, but she also knew that if she answered the phone now,


    he might have guessed what had happened to her.


    At least, she would reply to Sean after returning home and asking Luna about what had just


    urred.


    On the other hand, Sean didn''t reply to Abigail''s message anymore.


    When Abigail arrived home and saw Lunaughing while watching TV, she walked over and looked


    at her. "Why didn''t you tell me when you left? Why didn''t you answer your phone?"

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    Chapter 709 Radio Love Song


    Luna seemed extremely impatient as she looked at Abigail and expressed her dissatisfaction, "Why


    do I have to tell you everything? I''m sick, not stupid."


    Her words left Abigail speechless, as she realized that Luna had a point.


    "I took you shopping. If you didn''t want to go anymore, you could have just told me. There was no


    need to leave without a word. Even if you were perfectly healthy, I would still worry about you if you


    disappeared like that." Abigail''s voice calmed down a bit.


    "Can''t I just not say anything since you''re so engrossed in your own world? Was it always like this


    before? Did I have to tell you everything?" Luna had a puzzled expression on her face.


    Abigail looked at her and said, "Luna, you need to understand that I''m worried about you. That''s


    why I''m so anxious. You left at 4 p.m., and I didn''t find you until 9 p.m. I spent five hours looking for


    you, and you didn''t answer any of my calls..."


    "Isn''t that because you''re an idiot? My phone was on silent, so I didn''t hear it. Couldn''t you have


    come back to check on me?" After Luna finished speaking, she threw the remote control on the


    coffee table. Then, she stood up and muttered, "You are so annoying!"


    At that moment, Abigail felt a chill run through her body.


    "Fine, I won''t bother you anymore," Abigail said and went straight into her room.


    Luna sat on the couch, also looking angry.


    Meanwhile, Susan, who was cooking in the kitchen, didn''t know what to do when she saw them


    arguing.


    After a short while, Abigail came out of her room with her suitcase.


    "You always leave whenever I say something. That''s right. I can''t go anywhere now, unlike you. You


    have your family and friends. If we argue, you can immediately run off to Capitalis!" Luna was


    clearly provoking Abigail.


    "Susan, please leave. I want to talk to her." Abigail didn''t want to argue with Luna in front of others.


    After Susan closed the door and left, Abigail looked at Luna and said, "Did I restrict you from going


    anywhere? It was you who didn''t want anyone to see you. It was you who abandoned everyone! I


    hope you get better soon so I can find out who hurt you, your child, and Alice!"


    Luna looked at Abigail while pursing her lips.


    "I don''t want to argue with you, but I''ll be ufortable if I stay here any longer. Susan and Dr.


    Mason will take good care of you." After saying this, Abigail picked up her luggage and left.


    As soon as Abigail left the house, she walked toward the road without looking back, dragging her


    suitcase behind her.


    As soon as Abigail got in the cab, Josh called.


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    "How are you?" Josh had heard from Simond that she had had an argument with Luna, and Luna


    was the one who had provoked her this time.


    "I''m fine. Please keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn''t hurt herself. She has a tendency to


    self-harm." Abigail''s voice remained calm.


    She thought back to the time she had been taking care of Luna, and how her life had been


    completely disrupted because of it.


    "Okay. Abigail, she might not be able to control her emotions. That''s why she''s like this." Josh


    couldn''t help but speak up for Luna.


    "Josh, was she like this when she was with you?" Abigail''s voice carried a hint of tiredness as she


    spoke.


    To be honest, Luna''s emotional swings were too extreme. Any normal person would find it hard to


    bear. No matter how Abigail convinced herself that Luna was sick, as a normal person, it was


    difficult not to feel upset, hurt, and even tortured by what she did.


    "Pretty much. Her emotions were very unstable." Josh gave a bitter smile.


    Abigail pondered briefly before saying, "I think Sean and I have probably reached the end of the


    road. He called me today, but I didn''t answer. I was distraught at the time."


    "Would you like me to talk to him?" Josh asked softly.


    Abigail declined his offer. "No, let it be. Luna''s issue won''t be resolved quickly. I''m angry now, but


    once I calm down, I''ll definitely reach out to her again. I won''t give up on her until things are


    resolved."


    Josh nodded in response.


    After ending the call, Abigail leaned against the car window and stared nkly at the unfamiliar city.


    The journey to the airport was long. The songs in the car changed one after another. The song


    ''Radio Love Song'' only made Abigail feel worse.


    By the time she returned to Capitalis, it was alreadyte at night. Abigail was physically and


    mentally exhausted. She took a shower and went to bed.


    ...


    In the morning, Abigail appeared in the dining room. Scarlett and Lawrence were both surprised.


    "Didn''t you say you were going on a business trip? Why are you back?"


    "I came back afterpleting it. Is there a problem with that? Aren''t you happy to see me?" Abigail


    said with a smile. She was dressed in her work clothes.


    Scarlett hadn''t seen her dressed like this in a long time and understood that she might be staying


    home for a while. She smiled and asked, "How long do you n to stay this time?"


    "Maybe a month or so. Why?" Abigail asked as she sipped her milk.


    "No reason. I just lose my appetite for cooking when you''re not around," Scarlett muttered to


    herself. "Looks like I''ll have to go to the supermarket today. Let me know if there''s anything specific


    you want to eat."


    "I''m not picky," Abigail replied, trying to suppress a chuckle.

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    Chapter 710 Problems


    Upon returning home, Abigail was immediately enveloped in a sense of tranquility.


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    During her time at Luna''s ce, she couldn''t help but feel like an outsider. The constant pressure


    weighed heavily on her, as if she were being crushed by a heavy stone.


    She knew she shouldn''t feel this way. After all, she owed Luna a great deal. However, she couldn''t


    shake off the burden the moment she stepped into the rented house.


    As she thought about it, she unconsciously let out a weary sigh.


    "Let''s invite Sean over for dinner tonight. He''s been working hard," Lawrence suggested, holding a


    cup of coffee. After taking a sip, he frowned and continued, "Josh ran off to Saraville again, iming


    he doesn''t like the local girls. In my opinion, he''s making this trip because of a certain someone."


    "Oh, please. Don''t start," Scarlett replied, annoyed at the thought of Josh choosing a daughter-in-


    law she didn''t approve of.


    Abigail didn''t pay attention to their conversation. Instead, she found herself thinking about Sean.


    Sean was definitely angry right now. She had gone through the messages she had sent himst


    night when she got home. Judging from the conversation, it was clear that he was vexed.


    After breakfast, Abigail went straight to the office.


    There, she reviewed all the work she had missed recently. Sean had organized everything very well.


    As she reflected on how he had helped her with these inter-departmental tasks, she realized he


    must have spent a lot of time on them.


    Abigail was lost in her thoughts until Garrett appeared at her office door.


    He knocked on the ss door, bringing her back to reality.


    "Miss Quinn, you''ve finally returned. Is there anything you need from me?" Garrett asked as he


    entered.


    Abigail looked up at him and asked in a somewhat embarrassed tone, "When does Sean usually


    arrive?"


    "Under normal circumstances, he would have already been here by now. Unfortunately, he informed


    mest night that he would be on a month-long business trip. I suppose he should have left this


    morning." Garrett knew about their rtionship. Yet, Sean didn''t tell Abigail about his business trip.


    Instead, he went out of his way to inform Garrett. Something must have happened between them.


    Abigail nodded upon receiving his response. Once she heard Garrett''s words, she was certain that


    Sean was genuinely angry this time, which exined his behavior.


    "Okay, I understand. You can go." Abigail waved her hand, dismissing him, picked up her phone,


    and nned to order a cup of coffee. It was the same kind that Sean always bought for her.


    However, Garrett didn''t leave. Instead, he approached Abigail with a file and nced at her phone,


    inquiring, "Why didn''t Mr. Graham tell you about his business trip? Did you two have a fight?"


    "I swear, you and your gossip. Don''t you have your own work to attend to?" Abigail red at him.


    "Although I''m your subordinate, I''m also concerned about you. Everyone is talking about your


    rtionship. Frankly, the stability of thepany''s stock is partly influenced by your rtionship


    status. If there''s a rift between the two of you, it could negatively affect thepany. Once that


    happens, I''ll be under severe scrutiny." Garrett, who was the head of thepany, genuinely


    worried about this.


    "We make money by selling clothes, not by peddling my rtionship with him, right?" Abigail


    snapped in frustration before promptly kicking Garrett out of the office.


    Once the coffee she had ordered arrived, she took a sip.


    Immediately, she noticed that it didn''t taste as good. Why did she always miss this cup of coffee


    when she was in Saraville?


    Nevertheless, she set the cup down, took a photo of it, and sent it to Sean.


    As she looked at the message she had sent him, she pondered, Will he bother replying to my text?


    Then, she set aside her thoughts as she immersed herself in work. When she finally picked up her


    phone, she quickly noticed that he had replied with a simple question mark.


    The moment she read that, she couldn''t help but feel that it would have been better if he hadn''t


    replied at all. Nevertheless, she responded, "Garrett mentioned that you''re going on a month-long


    business trip?"


    "Yes, I''ve already taken care of everything at thepany. You can focus on your work. I won''t


    disturb you."


    "Am I the one bothering you right now?"


    Abigail knew she was in the wrong. She was wise enough to admit it.


    Still, even someone oblivious could tell that she was trying to appease him the moment she took the


    initiative to text him. Unfortunately, he didn''t respond to her text after that.


    She couldn''t help but feel a surge of disappointment when she received no reply. Additionally, she


    realized that she had nothing to do at the moment. Therefore, she continued to message Sean.


    "Are you very busy? You called me yesterday. Unfortunately, I was busy at that time. Can I call you


    now?"


    Sadly, there was still no response from him.


    In the end, she decided to take the plunge and call him, regardless of whether he had given her


    permission or not.


    To her surprise, Sean actually answered the call.


    "Cough!" She felt quite embarrassed.


    His voice remained calm as he said, "If you have something to say, just say it."


    "Can''t I call without a reason? Did you call me yesterday because you were going on a business trip


    today?" Her voice was filled with doubt.


    "None of that matters right now. What do you want?" His tone remained cold.


    Abigail scratched her cheek, clearly contemting how to continue this awkward conversation. After


    a moment, she tentatively said, "The coffee you always buy for me... Well, I always miss it when I''m


    out of town. I ordered a cup when I returned. However, it doesn''t taste as good as the one you


    usually get for me."


    Sean didn''t say anything. Nevertheless, he would have to be oblivious not to understand what she


    meant.


    She felt that the drinks she bought were never as good as the ones he bought, which she missed


    terribly.


    "Abigail... The issues between us can''t be resolved with a simple apology," Sean said softly.


    "Have you ever heard the song ''Radio Love Song?'' I heard itst night during the taxi ride home. It''s


    quite nice," Abigail said gently, well aware that an unspoken distance had once again formed


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    However, Abigail still yearned to be with Sean.


    "I''ll listen to it when I have the time. I have something to attend to here. I''ll be ending the phone call


    now," Sean said, preparing to hang up.


    "Sean, I did encounter some problemsst night. I was afraid that if I answered your call, you would


    worry about me. That''s why I declined your call." Abigail''s words were partly true and partly false.


    Nevertheless, her desire to reconcile with Sean was genuine.


    "Abigail, I thought that after spending so much time together, we could talk about anything. Now, I


    realize that we have nothing to talk about," Sean had reached his limit with Abigail''s concealment.


    Even if she told him the truth today, he would still cave because of what she had said before.


    "Do you want to break up?" Abigail asked bluntly.


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    "I don''t want to. I just need some time to myself. My eyes are always on you. To make matters


    worse, my thoughts are always revolving around you. I''m done. I want to live for myself for a while,"


    Sean calmly replied.


    "Okay. Then, take your time," Abigail said before hanging up.


    There was no point in saying anything more at this point.


    Furthermore, Abigail was never good with words. She didn''t know whether she should say some


    sweet words in order to change Sean''s mind.


    When she thought about that, her mind would wander to the fact that she would be absent for a


    long time because of Luna.


    Sean would overthink and get angry when he learned about this.


    In that case, it would be best for them to have some space of their own.


    Abigail couldn''t help but think ruefully. Back then, when I was upset, I would ask Luna out for a


    drink. Now, the only thing waiting for me is a lonely dinner and hours of self-introspection.


    ...


    Meanwhile, in frustration, Sean slumped back in his chair after ending the phone call.


    Cameron was watching his men train with a lollipop in his mouth. When he caught sight of his


    former boss so troubled, he couldn''t help but say, "If you can''t bear to be apart from her, find her.


    Why torture yourself?"


    "What do you know?" Sean said, standing up to continue his workout.


    Cameron joined him on the treadmill. As they ran, he said to Sean, "Maybe she really has


    something going on? It''s important to empathize with your partner. Just take a look at my


    rtionship. My girlfriend suddenly wants to further her studies. So, I support her decision. What


    else can I do?"


    "She didn''t tell me the truth," Sean said quietly, "I''ve always been afraid to investigate Grandma''s


    matter because she refused toe clean. You should know how ufortable and frustrating this


    feels."


    Cameron nodded in understanding before suggesting lightly, "I''ve been thinking... Could Grandma''s


    matter be rted to Vincent''s fraud? Just think about it. You''ve had to receive treatment for your


    injury for two whole years. Maybe she feels guilty?"


    Sean remained silent.


    Nevertheless, he couldn''t help but find that Cameron''s words did make sense.


    "I think there''s a hidden connection between those incidents. Why else would she hide it from you?


    She''s afraid you''ll get hurt. So, she doesn''t want to involve you," Cameron said his piece, got off the


    treadmill, and wiped the sweat from his face.


    Sean increased the pace on his treadmill, his lips tightly pursed as he ran.


    "I''m just making a guess. Don''t overthink things," Cameron knew that if Abigail truly encountered


    such a dangerous situation and didn''t tell Sean, Sean would be even angrier. He would be furious


    as he couldn''t help Abigail. Sean was actually angry at his own ipetence and irritated that she


    had excluded him without even thinking abouting to him.


    There was a saying that love could be like wine. Some would stop maturing and weren''t safe for


    travel. Judging from the situation, Sean wouldn''t give it up just like that.


    Sean sat on the ground, panting, after his run.


    Cameron handed him a bottle of water.


    After Sean unscrewed it and chugged down the cool water, he asked between breaths, "Should I


    investigate?"


    "Why not? If it involves Vincent, this is no longer a minor issue. Do you think she can solve it with


    just Ronaldo by her side? Have you forgotten what happened to you when you went there? What if


    she has been smuggled abroad? It will be useless to regret it once that happens," Cameron said,


    walking to the side and scolding azy security guard.


    Sean''s expression turned serious as he sent a message to Xavien.


    After that, he stood up and said, "Let''s go."


    "Are we going to find Abigail?" Cameron asked, teasingly smiling.


    Sean ignored him.


    ...


    Abigail was overwhelmed with work when she heard a knock on the office door.


    She looked up to see Sean standing there with a cup of coffee. She quickly stood up and blurted


    out, "Aren''t you on a business trip?"


    "It''s not like I can''te back," Sean said, walking in.


    Abigail tidied up her desk, her eyes downcast. "My desk is quite messy."


    Sean walked over to her and ced the coffee on her desk, saying, "Try it. See if it''s the taste


    you''ve been longing for."


    He still couldn''t bring himself to be angry with Abigail.


    She had loved him selflessly for three years while he had never returned her feelings.


    Now, she was just getting busier. There was also a chance she was still worried about him getting


    hurt again. Besides, his heart wouldn''t be able to handle it if he truly upset Abigail. Moreover, he


    had also listened to "Radio Love Song."


    He didn''t think he and Abigail had the issues described in the song.


    Abigail picked up her coffee, inserted a straw, and took a gentle sip. Then, she looked up at Sean


    andmented, "The one you bought tastes better than mine."


    Sean took her coffee away, raised his other hand to hold her chin, and kissed her passionately.

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    Abigail tilted her head slightly, wrapping her arms around Sean''s neck and responding to his kiss.


    They embraced each other like long-lost lovers who had finally been reunited.


    Their passionate kiss brought their hearts, which had always been testing each other''s boundaries,


    together atst.


    Abigail sat on the office desk while Sean held her, his arms around her waist. Her cheeks flushed as


    she gasped lightly, "Lock the door."


    Sean had originally nned to take her to the lounge, but if she wanted to stay in the office...


    He turned around, locked the door, and returned to hold Abigail''s waist. Then, he kissed her


    passionately.


    The previous kiss had been filled with anger and resentment, but this one was gentle and


    affectionate.


    Abigail willingly responded to his kiss.


    As their clothes fell one by one, she blushed even more when he ced her on the table.


    They had been intimate several times when they were married.


    However, it was their first time indulging in such passion in the office.


    Sean kissed Abigail again. His heart was filled with satisfaction. He couldn''t help but feel that


    everything was worth it at this moment, even if... even if Abigail might suddenly leave and keep all


    her cards close to her chest.


    He kissed Abigail passionately. He could feel tears in his eyes as he murmured desperately, "Let''s


    remarry, okay?"


    Abigail hummed in agreement. Her mind was in a state of passionate disarray.


    Sean had always taken good care of her in bed. However, this time it feltpletely different as


    they now had genuine feelings for each other. As a result, she could feel a distinct difference as she


    gave herself to him this time.


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    Afterward, Sean took Abigail to the bathroom to clean up before gently cing her on the bed in the


    lounge. Then, he quickly went out to tidy up the office.


    Once everything was in order, he climbed back into bed andy next to Abigail.


    "Weren''t you busy? Why did you suddenlye back?" Sean felt that Abigail''s return seemed like a


    sign that she had been wronged.


    Abigail turned over and snuggled into his arms, cing his hand on her waist.


    Her skin was fair and smooth, making her even more ethereal under the dim light.


    Sean''s fingers ignited a fire on her body, causing her to lightly swat his hand. "Let''s sleep for a


    while. Stop fooling around."


    "Stay with me tonight," mumbled Sean as he held her in his arms and kissed her forehead.


    "Okay." Abigail made herselffortable in his arms and closed her eyes, feelingpletely at


    peace.


    After an hour, she woke up, following her routine from her grandmother''s ce.


    Except for the time she spent with Luna and suffered from insomnia, she feltpletely rxed


    when she returned to Sean''s side.


    "Yourpany''s social media ount signed a contract with Gtia, right?" Sean suddenly asked


    while Abigail was busy working.


    "Yes, is there something wrong?" Abigail looked up at him.


    Sean furrowed his brows as he looked at the message sent by Xavien. "When does your contract


    expire?"


    "If I remember correctly, it will be over around the end of this year." Abigail wasn''t sure, so she


    checked the contract.


    "Don''t renew the contract. There''s a significant issue with the cash flow of this website. What''s even


    more concerning is that it can''t be traced," Sean said in a deep voice.


    Abigail checked the contract and confirmed that it was due to expire this year. Still, she couldn''t help


    but ask, "Why did you suddenly start looking into this website?"


    "That''s because I invested in it. I''ve been investigating it since the cash flow didn''t match the


    ounts. However, after several months of investigation, I haven''t found any problems," Sean


    exined as he set his phone aside.


    Abigail responded, "I see. I won''t renew it next year then. I''ll listen to you."


    The corner of Sean''s mouth curved into a slight smile as he leaned against the couch, observing


    Abigail. Unnoticed by her, there was a hickey on her neck.


    Recalling how he had managed to sleep with Abigail after such a long time instantly brightened his


    mood.


    After work, Sean ced his hand on Abigail''s waist as they exited the office.


    Garrett had intended to discuss some work-rted issues with Abigail before leaving. However,


    those ns were abandoned the moment he saw the attractive couple walking out of the office.


    He could have spoken to Abigail about work privately, but Mr. Graham was not one to engage in


    work discussions after hours. Otherwise, he would start doubting Garrett''s abilities. Garrett still


    remembered the time when he was questioned about why, as the boss, he had to work overtime


    due to a subordinate''s ipetence.


    "Uh, Mr. Graham, weren''t you on a business trip?" Garrett greeted Sean with a serious expression.


    "A business trip doesn''t mean I can''te back," Sean replied, his gaze shifting to the files in


    Garrett''s hand. "Are you working overtime again? Your work efficiency is truly concerning. I''ve told


    you many times not to develop the habit of working overtime."


    Garrett vigorously shook his head. "Oh, no. No, I''m just organizing."


    Satisfied, Sean prepared to leave with Abigail.


    "If you want me to take a look, leave it in my office," Abigail said in a much gentler tone.


    Garrett used to find it difficult tomunicate with Abigail until Sean came along. It was then that


    he realized Abigail was an angelpared to that unreasonable taskmaster.


    "Are you two going on a date?" Garrett asked, feeling a tinge of envy.


    The two of them made an excellent couple.


    Both were prominent figures in their respective industries, and they were both incredibly attractive.


    Indeed, birds of a feather do flock together.


    "Thank you for your hard work today," Abigail openly admitted as she held Sean''s hand.


    Hmph! And to think, I was suffering heartbreak today, she thought with amusement.


    After Garrett left, Sean leaned in and kissed Abigail''s cheek. "Let''s go back to your ce for dinner."


    "I''m not sure if there''s any food left for you since you imed to be on a business trip," Abigail


    muttered.

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    Sean disregarded propriety and acted without hesitation.


    Upon returning home, Scarlett immediately noticed the hickey on Abigail''s neck as her daughter


    changed her shoes at the door. She turned to look at Sean, questioning him with her eyes and


    making a small gesture with her hands.


    Sean nodded, embraced Abigail from behind, and kissed her ear. "We''re doing fine. Don''t worry."


    Scarlett''s cheeks flushed upon witnessing their affectionate disy. "O-Okay. I''ll have the staff


    prepare some food for you."


    Abigail pushed Sean away slightly. "You''re so clingy."


    "Am I? Isn''t that what love is?" Sean always had a smile on his lips.


    Abigail turned to him. "All those sweet-nothings from your lips... Have you been eating honey?"


    "I''ve been savoring your sweetness," Sean flirted.


    Abigail touched her arm. "It''s kind of ufortable. Stop it."


    Seanughed in amusement.


    The family enjoyed a harmonious and happy atmosphere.


    Meanwhile, Luna was in a foul mood.


    She sat in the yard, with Charles quietly scolding her as he helped her nt flowers.


    "You were supposed to ruin their rtionship. Instead, you only brought them closer!" Charles was


    angry that Abigail and Sean''s rtionship had actually improved.


    It seemed they had underestimated Sean''s feelings for Abigail.


    Luna dug the soil with a small shovel, her face indifferent. "How can you me me? I''m her best


    friend. You know what our rtionship was like before. If I upset her, she''ll only seekfort from


    Sean. She won''t argue with me. And even if they do argue, Sean will forgive her."


    He looked at her. "Do you have a better n?"


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    Luna fell silent.


    Charles wasn''t in a hurry. Some things had to be done step by step. It would be worse if people


    caught on to the n.


    "I can''t do anything!" She threw the shovel away in frustration and stomped towards the house.


    She envied Abigail. If Abigail were in her position, would Sean still love and pursue her tirelessly?


    Luna closed the curtains once she reached her room.


    Then, she shuffled to her desk and retrieved a fruit knife from the drawer.


    It was too painful. She didn''t want to torment Abigail. The sight of the tortured look on Abigail''s face


    caused Luna even more anguish.


    If she died, she wouldn''t hurt anyone anymore.


    So, in the dimly lit room, Luna did what she had to do. As she watched the blood flow, she burst into


    laughter. She couldn''t help but feel a weight lifted off her shoulders.


    "Abigail... I''ll leave Larry to you. I can''t hold on anymore. I don''t want to hurt you. It hurts me more


    when I hurt you. It feels like I''m suffocating in the air whenever I do."


    Eventually, she lost so much blood that she couldn''t hold on any longer. Soon, her legs gave way


    and she crashed to the ground. As she watched the river of blood flow, she smiled. After a while,


    she began to sob. "I envy you, Abigail. I miss Josh. I want to be with him. I want Josh so badly.


    Josh..."


    She called out his name as her body temperature gradually dropped.


    As her consciousness started to fade, she suddenly felt as if the dark space surrounding her was


    torn apart.


    A faint light poured down from above.


    Josh squatted beside her, holding her up. "Luna!"


    She was covered in blood. Hell, the floor was covered in blood. Josh''s mind went nk at the sight.


    Could a person really bleed that much?!


    Luna struggled to open her eyes. When she vaguely saw a figure resembling Josh, she smiled in


    relief. "You''re here."


    Josh wasted no time carrying her out of the room.


    The woman who witnessed it all was terrified.


    As soon as he rushed out of the house and got into the car, he immediately stepped on the gas


    pedal without hesitation.


    Simond''s urgent voice came through the earpiece, asking, "How is she?"


    "She has lost a significant amount of blood," Josh''s voice trembled.


    Simond fell silent for a moment before suggesting, "Should we inform Abigail?"


    "I''m not sure. Let''s go to the hospital first!" Josh was at a loss. He only knew that Luna could be


    saved if they went to the hospital.


    What should he do if something happened to Luna? He had been going through the motions for two


    whole years, and still, he couldn''t let go of this feeling for her.


    Luna was rushed into the emergency room while Josh paced back and forth outside the door.


    He thought of the relieved smile Luna showed when she looked at him. Soon, tears started rolling


    down his cheeks as he whispered, "Why would you make such a foolish choice? You''re not so


    fragile. Why would you choose to give up on yourself? What about me? Am I not worth living for?"


    Josh regretted hiding in the shadows for so long.


    If he had been braver and defended her at the first opportunity... If he had just approached her, held


    her hand, and told her that he still loved her, that his family was still waiting for her... Would tonight''s


    incident have been avoided?


    After Sean and Abigail finished their work, he received a flurry of texts from Xavien just as he was


    about to go to bed.


    So, he picked up his phone and made sure Abigail wasn''t around before checking his messages.


    "Luna is in Saraville. She has harmed herself and is now in the hospital. Her life is hanging in the


    bnce. I''m still monitoring the situation."


    "Should we inform Ms. Quinn?"


    "Josh is also there. He was the one who found her. I had someone take photos of the scene. It''s


    very bloody."


    Next came the photos.


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    "What''s the matter?" Abigail looked at him with concern as he held his phone, his expression


    solemn. She couldn''t help but ask.


    Sean stared at the screen of his phone, his face devoid of emotion. "I found something out. I''ll ask


    what''s happening over there. It''s nothing."


    "Oh." Abigail lowered her gaze and leaned against his abdomen, gently poking his abs with her


    finger.


    Sean sent a message to Josh. ''How is Luna doing? What happened exactly?''


    It seemed like everyone knew what was going on, and he was thest to find out.


    Josh must have gone with Abigail. Thest time Lawrence asked him what he was doing in


    Saraville, Abigail''s face changed.


    At that time, Sean had suspicions, but he didn''t investigate.


    After a while, Josh sent a message. ''She has severe depression. She had an episode tonight. No


    one knew. She self-harmed in her room. She''s still being resuscitated.''


    Sean pursed his lips tightly and remained silent.


    ''Sean, don''t ask... I don''t know how to tell you the truth. My mind is a mess right now.''


    ''Xavien is there. Should I ask him toe and be with you?''


    ''No, your people can''t show up. I''ll talk to youter.''


    Sean had already suspected that Luna''s depression must have something to do with Vincent.


    The danger had not been eliminated and was always around them.


    When the live-streamingpany that Abigail signed with suddenly had financial issues, he felt it


    had something to do with the people behind Vincent.


    Now they had hurt Luna like this, what was their purpose?


    Sean put down his phone, theny down and hugged Abigail as he held her fidgeting fingers. Sean


    kissed her and asked, "When are we getting remarried?"


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    "It''s not possible recently. Doesn''t remarriage require a wedding? It takes a lot of time to n a


    wedding. But you know, my job is unstable, and I might leave at any time." Abigail felt a bit


    embarrassed.


    Sean understood what she meant. He held Abigail and whispered, "Okay, I understand. Let''s


    consider remarriage after you finish your work, alright?"


    Abigail hummed in agreement. "I might not be able to inform you in time when I go out for work in


    the future. Don''t be angry."


    "I won''t be angry." Sean pulled her into his arms.


    He furrowed his brow.


    Suppose... if something really happened to Luna, Abigail would definitely not ept it.


    He was not only worried about Luna''s life but also about the immense pain Abigail might feel from


    losing Luna.


    Lost in his thoughts, Sean didn''t know when he fell asleep.


    Daylight broke.


    Abigail woke up earlier than Sean. She picked up her phone to check the time but found that


    Simond had sent her a message.


    ''Lunamitted suicidest night. She was sent for resuscitation... but it was unsessful. She


    passed away.''


    As she read the message, Abigail''s mind went nk, and then she felt dizzy.


    There was a dull thud.


    Sean woke up in shock to find Abigail had fallen off the bed.


    Her phone was next to her.


    "Abby!" Sean got off the bed and picked Abigail up.


    He nced at Abigail''s phone and saw the message on it. His face turned solemn.


    The Pearsons got extremely busy early in the morning.


    Sean helped Abigail into the car and tried calling Josh, but after several attempts, he couldn''t get


    through.


    Sean could only call Xavien.


    Soon, Xavien answered.


    "What exactly happened to Luna?!" Sean couldn''t believe that Luna was really gone.


    "Luna was dered dead after unsessful resuscitation. I went to see her. It was indeed her..."


    Xavien''s voice carried a hint of barely detectable sadness.


    Sean took several deep breaths and sat in the car. He gripped the steering wheel, and after a long


    time, he asked, "How is Josh?"


    "He doesn''t believe it. The doctor gave him a sedative. He''s lying in the hospital," Xavien replied


    softly.


    "I understand. Don''te right now. Someone else will take care of it there." After Sean finished


    speaking, he ended the call.


    He nced at Abigail, who was still unconscious beside him, and angrily ced his phone on the


    car seat.


    How could this have happened... Was it because he had always been reluctant to investigate that


    this urred?


    Sean was about to drive away when he noticed Vincent''s car pulling into the yard.


    Vincent leisurely stepped out of the car, wearing a smile as he looked towards Sean.


    Ignoring him, Sean drove Abigail to the hospital.


    ...


    At the hospital, after listening to the doctor, Sean sat down by the bed and tightly held Abigail''s


    hand.


    Abigail had fainted from the immense shock.


    She couldn''t possibly ept Luna''s death... But Xavien had confirmed it, so how could it be false?


    In Sean''s opinion, Luna should have been even more resilient than Abigail.


    He sat for a while, then called Xavien again.


    Soon, Xavien answered.


    "Double-check. What else don''t we know about Luna''s time in the Golden Triangle?" Sean clenched


    his teeth. Even if Luna was dead, he wanted to know the truth.


    How had ite to such severe depression? It was so severe that it led to self-harm and departure


    from this world.


    He ended the call upon hearing Abigail''s sobs.


    "Abby..." Sean tightly held her hand.


    Tears streamed down Abigail''s face, unstoppable. She couldn''t even speak as she felt a heavy


    weight on her chest.

 Chapter 715 Regret

    Chapter 715 Regret


    Would things have turned out differently if she had never left Luna? Could she have prevented the


    tragedy?


    Sean gently held Abigail''s hand against his face. For the first time, his eyes were filled with sorrow.


    "Did you... say you were busy with work because of her? I''m sorry. I shouldn''t have been angry with


    you."


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    Abigail shook her head gently, tears continuing to fall from her eyes. She opened her mouth to


    speak, but in the end, she gave up.


    She couldn''t find the words...


    When Cameron arrived, Sean stood up and said to him, "Take care of her for a while. I have to go


    out and handle something. I''ll be back soon."


    "Okay." Cameron also felt heavy-hearted.


    Abigail seemed to have fallen ill in an instant as shey on the hospital bed, devoid of any vitality.


    After Sean left, Cameron sat by the bed and slowly peeled fruit for her.


    Abigail stared at the ceiling, her eyes empty.


    "Abigail..." Cameron called out, unsure of what to say. He never imagined that Luna would suddenly


    pass away.


    Abigail ignored him and continued to stare nkly at the ceiling.


    Cameron''s eyes reddened. He kept peeling the fruit, then suddenly stabbed the knife into it. "You


    can''t stay like this. You have to find out who killed Luna and seek justice for her!"


    Abigail wanted to, but she felt as if all her strength had been drained.


    She wanted to pull herself together, but she couldn''t.


    ¡­


    Sean returned to the Pearsons'' residence.


    As expected, Vincent was gloating, while Lawrence kept trying to call Josh but couldn''t get through.


    Scarlett, upon seeing Sean''s return, rushed up to him with red eyes. "Is it true about Luna?"


    Sean had originally nned to keep it from them until he had discussed it with Josh in Saraville.


    Unfortunately, Vincent''s arrival was very "timely."


    Vincent stood up from the couch with a smile when he saw Sean. "Were you nning to hide it from


    them? Unfortunately, you can''t. Luna''s death willpletely ruin Josh. Do you think the Pearsons''


    assets will be handed over to you?"


    Sean walked over and punched Vincent in the face.


    Scarlett screamed. She wanted to pull Sean away, but Lawrence stopped her.


    Sean punched Vincent until his nose bled. As soon as he fell to the ground, Sean grabbed his cor


    and punched him again.


    "How many more people do you want to kill for money?!" Sean red at him, his eyes bloodshot.


    Vincent, with a swollen face,ughed. "I wouldn''t hesitate to kill all of you. If you dare, get someone


    to arrest me! Sean, you''re destined to lose. You have no idea who you''re dealing with. You''ll watch


    the important people around you die one by one. Your beloved grandmother, Abigail''s best friend


    Luna, who''s next? Maybe Josh!"


    Sean kicked him hard in the stomach.


    Vincent was kicked to the ground, clutching his stomach in pain. Then, he startedughing. "Even if


    you kill me, it''s useless, Sean... I''m just a small fry. What''s the use of hitting me? Instead of venting


    your anger on me, why not save it and find the murderer who killed Luna?"


    Sean stepped on his chest. "I won''t kill you. I want you to live in pain for the rest of your life!"


    Upon hearing this, Lawrence immediately stepped forward to pull Sean away. "There''s no need to


    ruin your life for someone like him. If not for yourself, think about Abigail. Think about your future."


    Sean lightened his foot a little, but soon stomped down hard again. "You will regret this one day!"


    He didn''t believe that evil could triumph over righteousness!


    Lawrence pulled Sean aside, his face serious. "I''m afraid you and Abby need to see Josh. I''ve been


    calling his phone, and no one''s answering. I''m afraid he might do something reckless."


    "Abby''s not in a good state right now. I don''t know if she can go," Sean said. Abigail''s condition was


    simr to Josh''s.


    Lawrence lowered his voice and said, "Thepany still relies on Josh. If something were to


    happen to him, the shareholders might start searching for a recement. I am getting old now.


    Even if I return to support thepany, I won''t be able to do it for many years."


    To be honest, Lawrence was also deeply saddened by the news of Luna''s death.


    Both he and Scarlett had treated Luna like their own daughter. Even though she had broken up with


    Josh, she still had a close rtionship with Abigail.


    Her sudden death was a devastating blow to their family.


    "I will talk to Abby and see if she can gather herself," Sean said, thinking about Abigail''s state and


    worrying that she might never recover.


    Scarlett, with red eyes, waspletely bewildered.


    Sean went back to the hospital.


    Cameron stood by the door and whispered, "She has been staring at the ceiling, lost in thought. I


    told her to pull herself together, but she said she couldn''t. Do you think... she has been so deeply


    affected that she has suddenly lost all her motivation?"


    "It''s possible. How many of your security personnel are avable? We might need to assign them to


    me," Sean said, ncing around the room at Abigail, whose expression was vacant.


    Luna''s departure made him realize just how precarious their situation was.

 Chapter 716 Thought You Were Going To Leave Me

    Chapter 716 Thought You Were Going To Leave Me


    "I''m always prepared. I''ve never let my guard down," Cameron said, looking at him with


    determination.


    Sean patted his shoulder. "Take good care of your wife."


    "I understand." Cameron nodded. Luna''s incident was a wake-up call for everyone.


    After Cameron left, Sean returned to Abigail''s side. He took her hand and kissed it. "You need to get


    better. Luna was alone in Saraville, and Josh couldn''t handle the shock. He''s in the hospital now.


    We need to go there and take care of Luna''s affairs."


    Abigail never imagined that at such a young age, she would have to do such a thing for Luna.


    She had always thought that when she got married, she would give the bouquet to Luna and let her


    find her own happiness.


    But that day never came...


    "Sean..." Abigail called out with a choked voice.


    Sean hummed in response, looking at Abigail with a pained expression. "I don''t know what


    happened to Luna, but I promise you, I will find out the truth and ensure her life wasn''t lost in vain."


    Abigail tried to get up.


    Sean stood up and helped her sit up.


    Abigail threw herself into Sean''s arms as she cried. "The night I came back, I had a fight with her.


    She had a depressive episode that day. I med her for not saying a word when we were shopping.


    I med her for putting pressure on me, for making me feel wronged... I was really wrong... I


    shouldn''t have left her... What she needed most when she was sick was the care of a friend. Sean, I


    really... I really regret it..."


    Sean patted her back.


    "I always felt wronged... but she was the one who suffered the most. I was really wrong... I don''t


    deserve to be her friend. Without my troubles, she wouldn''t have ended up like this. I have no right


    to feel pain..."


    "But you''re human, and because you care about her, you''re upset by her every move. Abby, she''s


    gone now, and self-me is useless. You can only pull yourself together, find the person who hurt


    her first, and then apologize at her grave." Sean knew these words were harsh, but Abigail couldn''t


    hear anyforting words now.


    If she really came back because of Luna''s illness that day, then she was indeed wrong.


    She was a strong person, but when it came to friends, this strength could be a weapon that


    hurt them.


    Abigail really didn''t want to hear the truth about Luna''s departure, but she couldn''t escape this


    reality.


    "Give me some time, I will adjust..." Abigail propped herself up on the bed, her eyes red.


    Sean wiped the tears from her face and stroked her hair. "Rest well, don''t dwell on it. I''m here for


    you."


    Abigail nodded. Shey down again, but when she closed her eyes, it was the day Luna was angry


    and the words she said to Luna.


    In the end, she messed up everything on her own.


    Ronaldo was neglected by his grandmother, Luna didn''t wait for the medicine to treat her, and her


    baby had no mother.


    When she thought of this, Abigail couldn''t suppress the pain in her chest.


    That clear, physical pain made it difficult for her to breathe.


    Sean had just gone to find a doctor when he found Abigail leaning over the bed, vomiting


    uncontrobly.


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    She clutched her chest as she gasped for air, her face pale.


    "Abby!" Sean picked her up.


    Abigail clutched her chest. "I''m fine... I''m fine..."


    The doctor knew what was happening at a nce. "It''s caused by excessive grief."


    After giving Abigail a sedative, the doctor watched her close her eyes and then said to Sean, "Try


    not to let her dwell on sad thoughts. She has a bit of a stomach problem, and too much stress can


    cause severe vomiting and other symptoms."


    "Okay, I understand," Sean answered, but he felt helpless.


    He was familiar with Abigail''s character, and this knowledge prevented him from immediately


    alleviating her inner sadness.


    As the sun began to set, Abigail awoke from her slumber.


    For a moment, she felt disoriented, but then she realized that Luna had departed.


    A sudden feeling of destion and sadness washed over her.


    She gazed out the window at the sunset and slowly sat up.


    In her grogginess, she had a long dream where Luna hadn''t left; she had simply gone for a walk


    and would return soon.


    In the bathroom, Abigail stared at her reflection in the mirror, tears unconsciously streaming down


    her cheeks.


    Her mouth opened, and her lips trembled uncontrobly. "Luna, I''lle to see you shortly.


    Everything will be alright."


    After washing her face, Abigail emerged from the bathroom and saw Sean, his face filled with panic.


    Upon entering the room and not finding her, his mind went nk.


    When he spotted Abigail, he ced what he was holding on the table and rushed over to embrace


    her tightly. "I thought you had left on your own. I thought you were going to abandon me."


    Abigail rested her head on his shoulder. "I''ve made up my mind. I want to go to Saraville to see


    Luna. She''s waiting for me."


    "Alright, let''s eat first, and then we''ll head home. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are extremely worried about


    you. You can''t keep them in suspense," Sean said as he turned around to fetch food for Abigail.

 Chapter 717 Ive Always Liked You

    Chapter 717 I''ve Always Liked You


    Abigail struggled to finish her meal before returning to the Pearson Residence with Sean.


    Upon entering the house, Lawrence embraced her tightly. Scarlett, on the other hand, stood by and


    gently patted her shoulder.


    "Later, I''m going to Saraville with Sean. It might be a while before wee back, so you need to


    take care of yourselves at home," Abigail murmured as she leaned into Lawrence''s embrace.


    He hummed in response. Then, he added, "Your mom and I will be fine. We will take care of


    ourselves. Remember to call us when you get there. I''m worried because Josh isn''t answering his


    phone."


    "Okay," Abigail replied softly.


    After Lawrence let go of Abigail, Scarlett hugged her tightly. "Abby, we''re here for you. If the


    situation bes too overwhelming or if you feel upset and mistreated, you must call us. No matter


    how busy we are, we wille to support you and Josh."


    "I know," Abigail said.


    After packing some clothes, Abigail and Sean set off for Saraville.


    When they arrived in Saraville, it was almost 9 p.m. Abigail went to the morgue, while Sean went to


    Josh''s ward.


    Luna''s body, covered with a white cloth,y on a metal bed.


    Abigail''s eyes were so red that they seemed as if they were about to shed tears of blood. Kneeling


    by the bed, she tightly gripped Luna''s pale, stiff hand.


    When Sean brought Josh over, Abigail was sitting on the floor, crying without caring about her


    appearance.


    At that moment, the pain in her heart was so intense that even Sean, who was usually emotionally


    stable, could feel it. His heart felt as if it had been pricked by a needle.


    He looked away and took shallow breaths to calm his aching heart.


    Josh, on the other hand, couldn''t bear to look at Luna''s body. He still felt like he was living in a


    dream and couldn''t ept that Luna was gone.


    Abigail cried incessantly. Fearing that she would cry herself to exhaustion, Sean went in, helped her


    up from the floor, and said, "Let''s go back and choose a suitable date for her funeral."


    "No... I don''t want to..." Abigail clung tightly to Luna''s hand. She cried until her voice turned hoarse.


    "Luna, don''t leave me. I was wrong. I''m not angry with you anymore. You can tease me anytime. I


    truly was wrong. Don''t leave me."


    "Abby, she''s gone." As Sean pried Abigail''s hand away, he spoke with a hint of anger in his voice.


    Abigail shook her head repeatedly.


    Having no choice, Sean forcibly pried her hand away and carried her out of the morgue.


    Meanwhile, Josh stood at the entrance of the morgue. As he silently looked at Luna, who was


    covered with a white cloth, his pale face showed no emotion.


    "Don''t do anything foolish. Luna''s case hasn''t been solved yet. You can go ahead if you want to join


    her. But do you think you can face her in the afterlife if you just leave like this?" Sean had his back


    turned to Josh and questioned coldly.


    Seemingly awakened from a dream, Josh slowly lowered his eyes. A tear fell to the ground shortly


    after.


    Silent sorrow filled the air.


    His hand, which was supporting him against the door frame, tightened even more.


    Under Sean''s care, Abigail tossed and turned for an hour. Finally, she fell asleep after taking a


    sleeping pill.


    Sean knew thating here would upset Abigail. The wound in her heart needed time to heal.


    Even though she would suffer, Sean knew that she had to face the news of Luna''s death and take


    care of her funeral.


    Just then, Josh came to Abigail''s ward. Even though his eyes were bloodshot from tears, he still


    appearedposed. "Did you find anything?"


    "Not yet, for now," Sean replied, sitting by the bed. His eyes were filled with worry as he looked at


    Abigail.


    "Let me know when you need me," Josh said. Since he had been mourning for a day, he felt that it


    was inappropriate to continue in this state.


    I must find out who did this to Luna!


    "You should go back and secure your family''s assets. Vincent is hoping that you''ll copse because


    of Luna''s passing. That way, he can take over the Pearsons'' assets," Sean reminded him while


    gently massaging Abigail''s hand.


    Upon hearing that, Josh hummed in response and remained silent.


    The news of Luna''s death was not made public by the media.


    Her body was returned to Pendorf.


    Luna had few close rtives. On the day of her funeral, a few members of the Smiths came.


    However, none inquired about what had happened.


    Lawrence and Scarlett felt particrly upset. Although Luna had never discussed her family in front


    of them, they still couldn''t understand why none of her family members who attended the funeral


    acted respectfully, even now that she was gone.


    They were busy from dawn till dusk.


    After everyone else had left, only Josh remained in front of her tombstone.


    Gently caressing the photo on the tombstone, he whispered, "If you ever need anything or run out of


    something, money, clothes, food, or flowers, please visit me in my dreams. It''s okay. Also, I''ve


    always had feelings for you. I''ve never forgotten you and have liked you for these past two years. If


    you feel the same way about me, please remember to visit me in my dreams often."


    As he finished speaking, he took a deep breath and couldn''t say another word.


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    Sitting in front of the tombstone, he looked at Luna''s photo. No matter how hard he tried, he simply


    couldn''t ept the fact that Luna had left him.


    He raised his hand to wipe away his tears. After a long while, he muttered in a hoarse voice, "I''m


    sorry... It would have been better if I hadn''t let go and stayed with you instead."

 Chapter 718 Layers Of Mysteries

    Chapter 718 Layers Of Mysteries


    Josh wanted to leave this world with Luna, but he dismissed this thought when he realized he


    couldn''t face her without resolving the mystery surrounding her death.


    As the night grew darker, the wind rustled through the cemetery forest.


    Josh snapped out of his daze, sensing that someone was watching him. He immediately stood up.


    There was a figure in the forest, but it quickly vanished into the darkness.


    Josh wasn''t sure if he was dreaming or hallucinating.


    Nevertheless, one thing was certain¡ªhis legs were extremely sore. He stood still for a moment,


    gently tapped Luna''s tombstone, turned around, and slowly walked away.


    After he left, the figure hidden deep in the forest slowly emerged.


    ...


    A week after Luna''s death, Abigail slowly regained herposure.


    The staff members at L.Moon were still unaware of Luna''s passing.


    Abigail had been privately searching for Martin for a long time, but to her dismay, there was no news


    at all.


    After all, they only knew his name and nothing else. Therefore, searching for him was like finding a


    needle in a haystack.


    "I can''t find this guy at all. There are too many people named Martin Colleen," Simond scratched his


    head. Frustration was evident in his voice.


    Abigail called Ronaldo once again.


    Over the past week, she had been calling Ronaldo every day. Sometimes he would answer when


    he was in a good mood, and sometimes he wouldn''t.


    When he picked up the call, Abigail cut straight to the point. "Where is Martin?"


    "I don''t know," Ronaldo gave the same response.


    "I must find him. I need to know who the father of Luna''s child is," Abigail said to Ronaldo. "Luna


    has left me. I don''t want her child to be left orphaned."


    "Aren''t you Larry''s mother?" Ronaldo asked coldly.


    "Ronaldo, I beg you. If you can help me find who Larry''s father is andpletely cure Larry, I will


    agree to any of your requests," Abigail pleaded humbly for the first time.


    "Abigail, I am also saddened by what happened to Luna. But her death should serve as a warning.


    You and everyone else should stop investigating further. After all, you are just ordinary citizens.


    Many things take time¡ª"


    "But my best friend died. Someone injected something into her body against her will. That''s why she


    died!" Abigail interrupted Ronaldo, her voice trembling. "I beg you, Ronaldo... I''m sorry for what


    happened to Alice. Once I have found Larry''s father, I will apologize to you. You can even ask for


    my life in return."


    No matter what, I can''t leave Luna''s death unresolved.


    Ronaldo fell silent for a long time before speaking softly, "Stop investigating, Abigail. Sean, Luna,


    and Alice... How many more people do you n to sacrifice?"


    "I just want to know who Larry''s father is!" Abigail cried. "Larry has already lost his mother. If it''s me


    this time, I''m willing!"


    Ronaldo took a deep breath. "I seriously don''t know where Martin is. He had a marriage with Alice


    when he was young. After divorcing Alice, Martin never returned to Eastbay. He is a modern


    medicine doctor, whereas Alice is a traditional medicine doctor. Their different philosophies led to


    the breakdown of their marriage. Because of this, Alice never remarried."


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    Upon hearing that, Abigail immediately messaged Simond. ''Start by investigating Alice''s marriage.''


    "Thank you, Ronaldo." After expressing her gratitude, Abigail hung up the phone.


    Simond immediately instructed his subordinates to investigate Alice''s marriage.


    "With this information, we should be able to find out soon," Simond assured Abigail.


    "Yeah." Abigail wiped her tears. Her mood lightened up a lot.


    Simond stared at her for a while before saying, "I always have a feeling that something is off about


    Mr. Horton. But after several investigations, we haven''t found anything useful."


    "Why do you feel that way?" Abigail pondered on Mr. Horton, whose full name was Charles Horton,


    considering him to be an ordinary individual they had coincidentally met and lost contact with.


    "On the day Luna died, Mr. Horton had a conversation with her in the yard. Could it be that Luna


    only acted so foolishly because Mr. Horton gave her some instructions?" Simond''s expression was


    filled with suspicion.


    "It''s difficult to say. Sean also encountered a simr issue on the technical side. He discovered that


    the turnover of a website I registered for was abnormal, but he couldn''t find the reason. The


    turnover suddenly surged, yet the revenue flow remained normal," Abigail responded with a frown.


    Upon hearing this, Simond narrowed his eyes and became lost in thought.


    "It might be a local gang." After a while, he murmured, "We always assumed it was a foreign gang.


    Maybe we were looking in the wrong direction."


    "What happened to you overseas that made you return and get involved in this?" Abigail was very


    curious.


    "Don''t ask too many questions about my affairs. If you delve too deeply¡ªit won''t be good for you."


    Simond smiled meaningfully.


    Just as Abigail was about to speak, the office door swung open.


    Sean entered with his coffee. When he saw Simond smiling at Abigail with a lowered gaze, disgust


    shed across his face. "Simond, you have no business with my girlfriend. Why do you keep


    showing up here?"


    "Can''t I visit?" As Simond spoke, he nced at the coffee in Sean''s hand. "Only one cup?"


    "Can''t you buy it yourself if you want to drink?" Sean retorted, moving closer to Abigail.


    Lately, Simond had been frequently seeking out Abigail. Sean had repeatedly warned her not to


    interact with Simond. Unfortunately, Abigail wouldn''t listen. Since she was too eager to find out who


    had harmed Luna, she believed Simond when he offered to help.

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    Chapter 719 A New Direction


    "Miss Quinn, I''ll be leaving now." Simond always left immediately whenever Sean appeared by


    Abigail''s side.


    After he left, Sean ced a cup of coffee on Abigail''s desk. "Did he help you with anything?"


    "I was thinking he could get some information since he''s from a different country." She picked up the


    coffee and took a sip.


    "You''ve been drinking coffee more frequentlytely. It used to be one cup a day, and now it''s two.


    Shouldn''t you cut back a little?" Sean asked as he pinched her cheek.


    Abigail looked up at him. "I can''t concentrate without it. I''ll start overthinking."


    Luna''s departure had a profound impact on her, and she often had dreams at night that woke her up


    and made her cry alone in bed.


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    Sean sighed softly as he looked at her with concern. "Then, drink it. Quit when you''re feeling better."


    "Okay," Abigail agreed, thinking that if Sean wasn''t by her side, she probably wouldn''t have been


    able to endure everything by herself.


    In the afternoon, Sean was seated in an empty seat next to Abigail and doing his work when his


    phone buzzed with a message from Cameron.


    ''Let''s meet. It''s urgent!''


    Upon seeing that, he quickly closed hisputer and turned to look at Abigail, who was focused on


    handling documents. "I''ll be stepping out for a moment. Call me if you need anything."


    "Okay," she responded.


    Neither of them ever asked the other about their work.


    After he left, Abigail received a message as well. It¡¯s from Simond.


    ''Martin is abroad, and he owns a biologicalboratory there. I think we''d better not look for him.''


    Running a biologicalboratory overseas definitely involved more than just ordinary drugs.


    Abigail looked at the message and pondered for a while before replying to Simond.


    ''I''ll still make a trip there anyway. I''ll finish off my work in the next few days and go to meet him.''


    Regardless of whatever happened, she believed Alice.


    ¡­


    After Sean arrived at Cameron''s shop, he noticed that the atmosphere inside was unusual as soon


    as he walked in.


    When Cameron saw him enter, he got up from his chair with a serious expression before he


    gestured towards a stranger.


    The man was dressed in a suit and had a square face, and he gave off an extremely intimidating air.


    "Who are you?" Sean walked up to him, his calm and indifferent demeanor diminishing the man''s


    menacing aura instead.


    Cameron and his men couldn''t help but admire Sean. He really was different, having survived in the


    Golden Triangle.


    "My surname is Anders, but you can just call me Jack. I heard that you''re investigating the flow of


    ck money, so I wanted to ask if you needed any help." Jack went straight to the point.


    Sean smiled. "Why do you want to help me?"


    "When you destroyed the underground organization in the Golden Triangle, my daughter, who had


    disappeared while traveling, managed toe back home during that mess, so I want to repay you


    a favor," Jack said as he took a seat. "My daughter was missing for three years, and I couldn''t take


    her back even after all the money I spent. The only thing I could do was to keep spending money to


    protect her life."


    "Is your daughter Evelyn?" Sean furrowed his brows and asked. Evelyn was once a famous inte


    celebrity who was highly educated and beautiful, and she even won first ce in a modeling


    competition.


    Unfortunately, a few days into her trip abroad, it was revealed that she had mysteriously


    disappeared from the hotel, and there had been no news of her ever since.


    "Yes," Jack nodded, "There''s a guy in Cameron''spany who''s my rtive. He said your friend


    lost his life because of these people, and you have been looking for their hiding spot."


    Sean hummed. "They hide themselves very well. Now, except for Vincent Pearson, who I caught


    before, the others haven''t shown up at all."


    "I''ve been building my influence overseas for three years in order to save my daughter. Do you think


    you could make use of it?" Jack looked at him sincerely.


    Sean raised an eyebrow. "What if I say they are hiding in the country?"


    Jack was a little surprised. "In the country?"


    "Yes. Because they are attempting tounder their money, they must be in the country," Sean


    exined calmly.


    Jack fell silent. "I''m afraid I will have to inquire around in the area. If they are hiding there, it will be


    even more difficult to locate them."


    "Once you have the information, just call Cameron anytime," Sean surmised, nning to take his


    leave.


    However, as soon as he turned around, he was met with a stunning, tall woman standing at the


    door.


    Evelyn looked at Sean, her eyes filled with excitement that she couldn''t conceal. "Mr. Graham... I''ve


    wanted to express my gratitude to you for a long time. However, since my return, I''ve been focused


    on my health, and because of what happened, I-I''ve struggled to move on. But every time I think of


    you, I manage to ovee the most challenging obstacles. Now, finally... I can face the sunlight."


    Recalling Luna''s ordeal, Sean approached Evelyn. "Do you still remember those people?"


    "I remember only some of them, since they usually had their faces masked." Evelyn was extremely


    nervous, but when she made eye contact with Sean, her eyes unconsciously sparkled with


    admiration.


    "Find an artist and get them to draw what you remember," he instructed. As soon as he finished


    speaking, he prepared to leave.


    "But who should I give the portrait to?" Evelyn asked anxiously.


    "To Cameron, of course. He will pass it on to me," Sean said before he departed without even


    ncing back.


    Once he was back in the car, his gaze gradually turned cold.

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    Chapter 720 Love Should Have Boundaries


    Back at L.Moon, Sean messaged Xavien.


    ''Investigate everything about Evelyn, including her experiences in the country over the years and


    her previous abduction abroad. We need to uncover the truth.''


    He was skeptical of anyone who approached him suddenly, despite Evelyn''s seemingly genuine


    story and her pitiful ordeal. The adversaries they faced were too cunning, so he had to proceed with


    caution at every step.


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    Abigail noticed his troubled expression as he entered the office and immediately rose to her feet.


    "What''s wrong? Did something go wrong with your errand?"


    Sean walked up to her and held her hand. "No matter whoes to you with information about the


    person who harmed Luna, don''t believe them. Our surroundings are not as safe as they appear.


    When ites to such arge sum of money, even a small mistake can cost you your life."


    In the pursuit of personal interests, human lives became incredibly cheap.


    "Has someone deceived you?" Abigail became instantly alert.


    "Do you think I would be deceived? I''m just worried about you and your family." Sean was genuinely


    concerned for her. Luna was already gone, and being careless like this could put Abigail in danger,


    too.


    Abigail hugged him. "I understand, but I have to go abroad in a few days for a designpetition."


    Sean held her shoulders and straightened her back. "Do you really have to go?"


    "Well, L.Moon is my and Luna''s brainchild, and no matter what, the studio must continue to thrive.


    Without her, I will ensure that the studio bes even better than before." Abigail lowered her


    gaze, feeling guilty.


    This time, she was going abroad with Simond to find Martin. Coincidentally, there was a design


    competition taking ce there, so she only needed to submit a piece of work, and the remaining


    time would be spent negotiating with Martin.


    "Alright. Take care of yourself, and I''ll arrange for Cameron to apany you." Sean immediately


    began making arrangements.


    Abigail looked up at him and blinked. "Oh... that might not be a good idea. After all, Cameron has a


    girlfriend. Let him go with someone who is single."


    Sean nodded, remaining silent for a moment before saying, "Then I''ll have Kevin go with you."


    "Kevin?" Abigail was a little surprised as she hadn''t heard his name in a long time.


    "He hasn''t been very busy these past two years, and he''s often traveling abroad. He could be


    helpful to you," Sean reassured her, squeezing her shoulder.


    Abigail nodded, not wanting to make Sean suspicious by disagreeing.


    "Alright, I''ll give him a call. When are you nning to go?" Sean turned and sat down at his desk,


    which used to belong to Luna but was reced after she left.


    "Maybe in a week," Abigail said.


    If it weren''t for thepetition, she would have made her trip in the next few days.


    *


    On the day Abigail set off, Simond had already snuck off a day earlier to make arrangements.


    She boarded the ne with Kevin and put on an eye mask, intending to sleep.


    Kevin had learned about Luna''s passing a few days ago, and he had been trying to process it ever


    since. Finally, when he had the chance to meet Abigail, it felt like a dream.


    Sitting beside her, he watched as the ne slowly took off and couldn''t help but ask, "So, you really


    went there to participate in thepetition?"


    "What''s the matter? Are you trying to test me on behalf of Sean?" Abigail took off her eye mask and


    nced at Kevin sideways.


    Leaning back in his seat, Kevin looked at the sunlight outside and spoke slowly, "Abigail, when I


    called you before, I always suspected that something was going on between you and Luna. Do you


    think Sean doesn''t know? Sean values his rtionship with you, which is why he hasn''t secretly


    investigated you."


    Abigail pursed her lips and remained silent.


    "Sean truly values the bond between the two of you. You''ve been divorced before, and we can''t


    comprehend how much pain he felt from losing you, but he definitely feels uneasy whenever he


    thinks about it. That''s why he is cautious and considerate in your rtionship. But is everything truly


    fine between you two?" Kevin doubted that Abigail had simply gone to participate in thepetition.


    Sean probably didn''t believe it either, but she wanted to keep it a secret, and Sean didn''t inquire


    further.


    "Kevin... There are certain things I can''t disclose. Luna has passed away, and I can''t say it at this


    moment," Abigail said, honoring her promise to Luna.


    After all, once she had said it aloud, Larry would be truly abandoned. Regardless of the future, she


    will protect Larry for Luna''s sake and ensure his healthy growth, even if it meant that Sean would


    misunderstand.


    These were the responsibilities she must bear. She left Luna because she couldn''t tolerate her


    temper, which resulted in the vast distance between them now.


    Hence, she would not utter a word about Larry, even if the entire world misunderstood her.


    "I believe trust is incredibly important in a romantic rtionship," Kevin added.


    "Even in a rtionship, personal space should exist. Just because we''re together doesn''t mean we


    can have no boundaries. In fact, I want to give Sean a call and ask him if I''m hiding something.


    Would he think I''m hiding it from him because I don''t love him? Kevin, don''t you think you''re looking


    at rtionships too simply?" Abigail gazed into his eyes, carefully choosing her words.


    Kevin raised his hands in surrender. "Alright, alright, you''re always so quick-witted. You don''t have


    to tell Sean, but you can tell me. What are you doing here? I promise to keep it a secret. If I leak


    even a punctuation mark, I''ll let a car run me over, okay!"

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    Chapter 721 What Do You Feel About Her?


    Abigail frowned. Kevin''s oath was too harsh.


    "You don''t have to be so hard on yourself. Just follow me. Why do you need to ask so many


    questions?" Abigail said, pulling her eye mask back on.


    "Tell me!" Kevin was about to be driven crazy by her behavior.


    Abigail fell silent, contemting whether he could be trusted or not. It would definitely be more


    convenient to do things together, but when it came to Larry... She really didn''t dare to take the risk.


    "Abby... Abigail. Abigail!" Kevin shook her arm.


    Abigail responded with a grunt, "Stop it."


    "Come on, tell me, all of you are so secretive. Meanwhile, I''m idle all day long, and I feel like I''m


    being left out!" Kevin persisted, jostling her arm.


    Abigail sighed and took off her eye mask. Seeing that the flight attendant hadn''te over, she


    finally told him, "I''m going to meet an important person."


    "What kind of person? What does it have to do with you?" He immediately leaned in closer.


    "I''m looking for a doctor. There''s something I want to ask them." Abigail wasn''t sure if Kevin could


    really keep her secret, so she could only give a vague answer.


    "Oh, are you infertile?" Kevin couldn''t help but let his imagination run wild.


    She had been married to Sean for three years, and they had also had sexual rtions, so why


    hadn''t she gotten pregnant? This urgent need to find a doctor must be rted to this issue, right?


    Abigail took a deep breath and resisted the urge to punch him. She smiled at Kevin and rolled her


    eyes before putting on her eye mask.


    It was already the evening of the next day when they arrived in Europe, and they were taken to the


    hotel arranged by Simond.


    As there were people assisting them from the moment they got off the ne until they reached the


    hotel, Kevin couldn''t help butment, "Who''s the big shot behind you who''s arranging everything


    for you in a foreign country?"


    "Just focus on your stay. Why do you talk so much?" Abigail dragged her luggage into the elevator.


    Kevin entered the elevator and nced at her sideways. "I''m just worried that there might be men


    who have inappropriate thoughts about you."


    "So what? It doesn''t matter if someone has feelings for me or not. What matters is where my heart


    lies," Abigail said as she leaned against the elevator and sent a message to Simond on her phone.


    Kevin wanted to read the message as well, but he felt it was important to respect Abigail''s privacy.


    "Sean has really made it after all his efforts¡­ Your heart only lies with him, right?" he teased.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. "What do you think?"


    Hearing that, Kevin became curious. "Hey, tell me, what kind of feelings do you have for Sean


    now?"


    Thinking of Sean, a smile appeared on Abigail''s lips. "What other feelings can there be? It''s love,


    deep love."


    The love that was once uncertain had now be clear to her. It did take them a lot of time to


    confirm their feelings for each other, but fortunately, they were now back together and understood


    that they were a perfect match.


    "You rarely say things like this. Now I''m sure you really love Sean," Kevin said happily, immediately


    taking out his phone to message the man in question.


    As soon as the message was sent, Sean gave Abigail a video call.


    She answered the call and looked at Sean on her phone, a smile spreading across her face. "Sean,


    I''ve arrived. What do you think of this hotel?"


    She walked around, showing her surroundings to him.


    "It''s nice. Remember to tell Kevin everything. It''s not as safe abroad as it is at home, so be extra


    careful," Sean instructed with a slight smile on his lips.


    He had heard Kevin say that Abigail said their love was deep, and now the smile on his lips was


    even more difficult to suppress than AK''s.


    "I understand. It''ste here, and I''ll take a shower and rest soon." She always felt tired as soon as


    she boarded a ne; it had be a routine for her body.


    "Alright." Sean finished speaking and ended the video call.


    Abigail put away her phone, a smile forming on her lips.


    They both returned to their respective rooms, and she soon received a message from Sean.


    ''Have you arrived in your room? Did Kevin follow you?''


    Abigail wondered why he asked that but still replied to him.


    ''Yes, why would hee in? I''m tired and nning to go to sleep after taking a shower.''


    ''Then let''s video chat now?''


    Abigail epted Sean''s video call with a face full of exhaustion. "Is there something else?"


    "No, I just wanted to see you before you go to sleep," Sean replied, thinking that he would have


    passionately kissed her after hearing her previous words if he were at home.


    "But I need to take a shower," Abigail said.


    "You can go ahead, and I''ll watch my sweetheart," Sean''s voice was slightly hoarse.


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    Abigail''s cheeks turned red. "What are you talking about? Video calls aren''t secure. What if it gets


    leaked?"


    "Alright." Sean was also afraid of any mishaps, but he really wanted to see her.


    Abigail looked at him for a moment before saying, "If you can immediately find a secure video app,


    then I''ll agree to your request."


    Sean looked at her, his eyes slightly curved. "Forget it; it''s fine just to see you like this."


    "In that case, I won''t hang up." He could still see her face even if she didn''t let him see her body.


    "Okay." Sean continued to stare at her.


    Abigail busied herself with getting dressed. Once she reached the bathroom, she ced her phone


    in a secure spot and slowly undressed.

 Chapter 722 Wanting to Devour Her

    Chapter 722 Wanting to Devour Her


    Sean waspletely captivated by Abigail, and his heart was sent into disarray.


    "I miss you, honey," he said in a low, husky voice, his eyes devouring her.


    Abigail turned on the shower and looked back at Sean, raising an eyebrow. "What?"


    "I miss you," he repeated.


    Through the misty air, Abigail''s face looked especially gentle.


    "I''ve only been gone for two days." She stood under the shower, her face dripping with water


    droplets.


    Sean gazed at her and said, "Yes, I miss you for every minute and every second you''re away."


    "Stop being cheesy," Abigail chided, but she felt pleased inside.


    After she finished showering, Sean ended the video call. Lying in bed, Abigail messaged him,


    asking about Simond''s ns for tomorrow, and Sean quickly replied to her message.


    ''I talked to Martin yesterday. He refused tomunicate with me unless you came in person.''


    At the end of the day, she probably had to get Alice''s approval.


    ''Okay, I''lle tomorrow, but I''m nning to bring someone with me. Is that okay on your end?''


    ''Who?''


    ''Sean''s brother, Kevin. I have no choice. Sean would get worried if I don''t bring him along.''


    ''...''


    Abigail fell into silence as she read Simond''s message.


    ''What''s wrong?''


    ''Nothing. Do what you want.''


    She stared at the message for a while before continuing to type.


    ''I''m sorry for getting angry at youst time.''


    Abigail was referring to the day Luna had a depressive episode.


    ''I''m a pretty gracious person, so don''t think of me as someone petty. Next time, just let me know in


    advance if you''re bringing someone new instead of telling me after they''ve arrived.''


    ''Oh, but I still have my own opinion of things.''


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    Abigail felt that Simond waspletely in control of everything and only wanted her to do as he


    said, but it wasn''t just about him; they both had their own purposes.


    Once she sent the information over, Simond called her, and she pressed the answer button.


    "I''m not saying you can''t make your own judgments, but the premise is that this is a n between


    the two of us. If you bring in one more person, there will be more danger," he said.


    Of course, Abigail knew that he was right as well.


    "What you said makes sense," she agreed. However, Kevin had already arrived, and after some


    consideration, she figured that it might not be a bad idea if there was someone she could trust to


    help with the work.


    "So?" Simond felt like she hadn''t finished her sentence.


    "So... Kevin will stille with us. He is Sean''s best friend, and if something goes wrong and we


    leave him alone here, I won''t be able to exin myself when I go back," Abigail continued, feeling a


    bit embarrassed.


    Simond silently took a breath. "He''s a grown man, what could go wrong? Besides, he has traveled


    to Europe more times in a year than the time you and Sean have been in a rtionship. Are you


    worried about him?"


    "The situation is different, and it''s something you can''t generalize. Don''t you understand?" Abigail


    rebuked angrily.


    "Fine... I don''t understand." Simond felt speechless.


    Abigail cleared her throat. "Then I''ll bring him along tomorrow."


    "Up to you. Either way, it depends on Martin whether you can meet him or not," Simond said before


    he hung up the phone.


    Abigail threw her phone aside and yawned tiredly. Then, she fell asleep.


    *


    Early in the morning, Abigail finished tidying up and left her room.


    Kevin had already bought breakfast for her. "There are only some hamburgers and coffee here.


    You''re going to have to make do," he said.


    Abigail nodded and took a bite of her hamburger as she informed him, "I''m meeting someone today.


    You cane with me, but whether you''ll get to meet him depends on him."


    "Is this person important?" Kevin asked.


    "Yes." She nodded. She was currently torn between one thing¡ªLuna''s child was still in Eastbay.


    Although Ronaldo Fernandez didn''t care about finding a doctor, Larry had always been concerned.


    After all, he may act tough, but he had a soft heart.


    As they exited the hotel, Abigail and Kevin saw Simond''s car parked in front of them. Abigail opened


    the car door and got in, while Kevin hesitated for a moment before joining her.


    In the front seat, Simond nced at him before starting the car.


    Kevin naturally struck up a conversation with him, "You''re the young master of the Simpson Family,


    right? I heard you had toe back to the country after not being able to go abroad."


    "Can''t you keep quiet?" Abigail berated Kevin inwardly for making more trouble for her as soon as


    he opened his mouth.


    However, Simond didn''t pay much attention to Kevin''s words. His attention was on the road as he


    said, "We''ll be arriving at the John Biological Research Lab soon. I informed Martin in advance, and


    he said he''ll wait for you."


    "Meeting at the researchb?" Abigail was somewhat surprised.


    The first time they met, she thought he would choose to meet at a restaurant due to the


    confidentiality of their work.


    "Yeah." Simond''s face turned serious. "I heard that Martin has a peculiar temper, and... He''s


    different from the people you know. He''s already remarried and has a son."


    Upon hearing this, Abigail simply acknowledged the information. She wasn''t sure whether Alice had


    ever considered Martin as a potential partner.

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    Chapter 723 Who Is His Father


    However, Abigail wasn''t sure how Alice felt about Martin.


    When they arrived at John''s biologyb, Abigail and Simond got out of the car together.


    Kevin was thest to get out of the car, and he looked at theb with a serious expression. "Abigail,


    why did you want to meet someone from thisb?"


    "Because there''s something I want to figure out," Abigail replied, and she walked towards the


    entrance of theb with Simond.


    The independentb was located in a rtively remote area. The white building looked cold and


    devoid of any human touch, and it was surrounded by iron fences, making the interior of theb


    resemble a wild beast trapped in a cage.


    Simond stopped in front of the iron gate and pressed the doorbell.


    After a while, the door opened, and two people holding AK rifles walked out.


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    Simond stepped forward and said, "We had an appointment yesterday. Ms. Quinn is looking for Mr.


    Martin."


    One of them looked at the group warily while the other took out a walkie-talkie and said a few


    words. After receiving confirmation on the other end, they stepped aside.


    "Only she is allowed to go in." The person with the walkie-talkie said to Simond in Aktani.


    Hearing that, Simond looked at Abigail with concern in his eyes. No matter what rtionship Alice


    had with Martin in the past, it had been a few years since then, and even the deepest feelings would


    have faded away.


    "Alright," Abigail immediately agreed without a hint of hesitation.


    "Abigail... How much do you know about this ce? Are you sure you want to go in alone?" Kevin


    worriedly held onto her.


    "This is a proper establishment. Don''t worry," She replied before walking in.


    As the door closed, Kevin became anxious. He looked at Simond and asked, "Are you sure they''re


    reliable?"


    Simond leaned against the door, looking at Abigail''s figure getting farther away behind the iron


    mesh. His brows furrowed, and he said, "I don''t know, but Martin is the person she''s been looking


    for."


    Kevin licked his lips and took out his phone to message Sean.


    "What are you doing?" Simond snatched his phone, his gaze icy. "Messaging Sean? Didn''t Abigail


    tell you that her situation is confidential for now?"


    "Oh, I forgot. I was too anxious," Kevin said, reaching out to snatch his phone from him.


    Simond handed the phone back to him and warned, "If you have any questions, ask her to rify


    things for you. If you ruin my n, I''ll leave you here for the dogs!"


    "Oh, how scary," Kevin said, putting his phone back in his pocket.


    *


    Abigail entered the interior of the research room and discovered that the first floor was actually a


    living area, which meant that the drug research was probably on the second floor.


    Just then, a man with graying hair walked out. Despite his age, he still had a spirited demeanor, and


    his gaze was sharp.


    Abigail guessed that he must be Martin and called out, "Mr. Colleen?"


    "Yes, please sit. You can speak in Corynthean," Martin said, walking over to take a seat on the


    couch.


    Seeing that he was still wearing their traditional clothing, Abigail felt somewhat relieved. His clothes


    indicated that he acknowledged her as a fellow countrywoman.


    "I heard that Alice gave you a prescription. Can you show it to me?" Martin went straight to the point


    without beating around the bush.


    Abigail took out a photocopy of Alice''s prescription from her bag and handed it to him.


    After Martin epted the copy, his face became serious as he read it, and he pondered the


    prescription for a long time without saying a word.


    Abigail didn''t dare to speak either, and she only quietly watched his expression change.


    After a long silence, Martin slowly folded up the prescription. "She didn''t say anything else?"


    "No, but before she passed away, she instructed me to regrly browse through her bookshelf.


    However, when I went to retrieve the books from the bookshelf, there was only one book, and this


    prescription was tucked inside that book," Abigail exined, taking out the book left by Alice from


    her bag.


    Martin reached out and took it from her hands.


    The book had a blue cover. It was a traditional medicine book with a thread-bound spine, and the


    corners of the pages were turned up, indicating that it had been frequently perused.


    "What do you need from me?" Martin looked up at Abigail.


    "I have a friend whose child has a gic condition. We are unable to determine his genes


    urately; thus, we cannot ascertain his father''s identity. However, knowing who his father is holds


    great importance to me," Abigail stated, looking directly at him.


    Ever since she firstid eyes on Martin, she had believed in him. Not for any other reason but


    because he had once been loved by Alice.


    Martin gently caressed the book with his fingers. "In that case, it appears that you will have to bring


    the child here and stay with us for an extended period of time."


    "I can''t stay here..."


    "Ms. Quinn, I am not discussing this with you. I am telling you to go back and contemte it on your


    own," Martin said, standing up.


    As he was about to turn away, Abigail sensed that someone was observing them.


    Trusting her instincts, she nced over, only to see a man sitting in a wheelchair, staring at the two


    of them. The man had a very paleplexion, giving him an ill appearance.


    "This is my son, Andrew. He suffers from a peculiar illness," Martin exined to Abigail.


    She silently nodded at Andrew and turned away.


    As she exited theboratory, Abigail felt a heavy heart. Could Martin truly cure Larry? However,


    Alice had instructed her to find Martin, so it must be alright. Now the question was, how would she


    inform Sean about this?


    "What did he say?" Simond immediately approached her as they walked out of the iron gate.


    Abigail looked at him. "Let''s discuss itter."


    She had no intention of informing Kevin, and she also needed to persuade Kevin before she could


    return and look for Sean.

 Chapter 724 Wont Let Him Worry

    Chapter 724 Won''t Let Him Worry


    Kevin always felt that Abigail was involved in something he couldn''t understand.


    Why did she have to contact the medical research institute? Why did she have to find this person?


    Why was everything so secretive?


    After getting in the car, Kevin took the initiative to ask, "Abigail, I shouldn''t interfere in your affairs,


    but... why would someone who designs clothes be connected to a biological research institute?"


    Abigail looked at Kevin and said, "Kevin, when Sean went to the Golden Triangle to save Luna, his


    body was so depleted that he almost died. I was really scared back then, and when he slowly


    recovered, I made a promise to myself that I wouldn''t let him suffer such harm again."


    Kevin didn''t know about Sean''s situation, and his expression became serious. "How could that..."


    "Luna is no longer involved in this matter, but... She left something very important for me to


    aplish. This is something I can''t share with anyone, including you and Sean. She''s gone, and I


    have to honor her memory." Abigail was doing this for Luna''s reputation and the future of the child,


    so there was no way she could tell Kevin that Luna had a child.


    Kevin nodded gently. "I understand. The deceased should be respected. But you must take care of


    your own safety. You know very well that if anything happens to you, Sean might really go with you."


    "I know." Abigail nodded. If it really came to that point, she would choose to break up with Sean,


    even if he hated her. After all, hating her was a better option than him getting into harm''s way from


    staying with her.


    Back at the hotel, Abigail and Simond discussed Martin''s request.


    "I don''t care how you make the decision, but I can assure you that Martin has no connection to the


    moneyundering gang." Simond certainly hoped that Abigail would agree to Martin''s request.


    Once Luna''s child''s genes stabilize, they can use gics to conduct the search, and they could


    narrow down the search range by matching genes by entering Larry¡¯s genes into the gene


    database.


    Of course, this was an optimistic scenario. If the father''s genes were not in the gene database,


    everything they were doing now would be in vain.


    The search was difficult, but even if there was a glimmer of hope, they could not give up.


    Abigail held her phone, her eyes solemn. She definitely wanted to agree, but what about Sean?


    How should she exin it to him?


    "If you don''t know how to exin it to Sean, let''s stage an ident." Simond took her phone away,


    his eyes filled with a cunning smile. "For example, getting shot in an ident or disappearing."


    "What are you talking about?" Abigail snatched her phone back from him. "I will talk to him myself."


    "I hope you make a decision soon," Simond said, then turned and left.


    Abigail sat by the window, looking at the pitch-ck outside, sighing.


    Simond''s idea was certainly good and the most suitable, but she didn''t want Sean to worry about


    her.


    *


    The next morning, Abigail brought Eswadian breakfast to Martin''s John''s research room.


    She had specifically asked Sean for the recipest night and got the ingredients from the hotel, and


    she had been cooking since before dawn.


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    Martin came downstairs wearing a white coat and was surprised to see the basket in Abigail''s hand.


    "Eswadian food?"


    He couldn''t remember thest time he had Eswadian food.


    Abigail nodded. "My fianc¨¦ was sick before and lived with Alice for two years. He learned Alice''s


    cooking skills, and I learned from him."


    Martin nodded and sat down at the table before he took out his phone and sent a message.


    Soon, Andrew left his room in a wheelchair. He looked sickly, with pale skin like a vampire; even his


    lips were devoid of color.


    Fortunately, the breakfast Abigail made today was nourishing.


    She opened the lunch box and served Martin a bowl of nourishing soup, bringing out the other


    breakfast items one by one.


    Yesterday, she noticed that there were no other people in the research room, and it was very quiet.


    Hence, their meals should be simple as well.


    Martin was wearing a white robe, which was even lined with fur. It seemed that his strange illness


    was quite serious.


    He took a sip of the nourishing soup, and his furrowed brow rxed, as if a lion that was pleased


    after tasting delicious food.


    Seeing that, Abigail felt herself rx a little.


    Martin took a few bites, and a nostalgic expression appeared on his face. "Her cooking skills have


    improved a lot."


    "To be honest, what I make is not as delicious as what she makes," Abigail said softly.


    "Alice and I met because of our medical backgrounds, but unfortunately, she is a traditional


    medicine doctor while I am a Western medicine doctor. Due to our different perspectives on


    medicine, we went from discussing everything to arguing every day. When we got divorced, it was


    an amicable separation," Martin sighed as he held his bowl.


    Abigail handed a te of shrimp dumplings to Martin, cing it in front of him. "Alice is doing well.


    She has a new social media ount where she shares videos of her life. Would you like to watch?"


    "No, thank you," Martin replied softly.


    Abigail fell silent as well.


    Andrew quietly ate a substantial breakfast, and his cheeks turned slightly red after finishing.


    "Is it delicious?" Martin asked Andrew gently.

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    Chapter 725 Teasing


    Martin nced at Abigail and advised, "You should make a decision soon. I''m only giving you a


    chance because Alice rmended you. Normal people can''te here."


    Abigail inferred from his words that he was a cautious and meticulous person.


    Considering the nature of his work, it was indeed necessary for him to be cautious and not easily


    assist others whom he didn''t fully trust. That''s why she couldn''t miss this opportunity.


    "I have made up my mind, but I¡­ I hope to visit my country every two weeks. Otherwise, my fianc¨¦


    ¡ª"


    "Ms. Quinn, your family matters are not my concern. Do you understand the nature of my work? Do


    you realize that this is a foreign country?" Martin coldly interrupted her.


    Abigail pursed her lips and remained silent.


    "I am saying this out of concern about your safety. You can also choose to put yourself in danger at


    any time for the sake of love, but I am curious about one thing. Does your fianc¨¦ prioritize your


    safety, or does he prefer to have romantic encounters with you in dangerous situations?"


    Upon saying that, Martin pushed Andrew out, intending to take him for a walk outside the courtyard.


    Abigail tidied up the utensils on the dining table, feeling conflicted.


    She realized that Martin had asked her to stay there because he himself was in danger, and they


    were only safe inside the research institute.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, Andrew was taken to enjoy the sunlight in the courtyard. Instead of staying quiet as


    usual, he asked Martin, "Will she stay?"


    "She will," Martin replied calmly.


    "She cooks delicious food," Andrew remarked.


    "In the future, you''ll be able to eat even better food. She has brought us hope." Martin bent down


    and held his hand, excitement evident in his eyes. "That prescription is not for treating gic


    issues. It''s for treating your illness. I wrote her a letter years ago, asking for her help, but I never


    received a reply. I thought there was no hope."


    Andrew looked at Martin. He was not as joyful but rather calm. "Madam Alice doesn''t like me. That''s


    why she didn''t reply to you."


    "It''s not exactly that. She and I have been separated for forty or fifty years. Although our love for


    each other was passionate when we were young, it has already faded away after spending a few


    years apart. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have remarried and had you, my precious son." Martin reached


    out and touched Andrew''s head.


    Andrew nodded. "Are you really going to help her?"


    "Of course, it''s Alice''s request, and I''m willing to help. Besides, she sacrificed her life to find the


    prescription to cure your illness. This exchange is beneficial for us. Moreover, if you like her, I can


    help you keep her by your side for the rest of your life to take care of you," Martin said, holding his


    hand tightly again. "You said it yourself. She doesn''t look down on you."


    Andrew fell silent for a moment, a slight smile appearing on his lips. "Eastern women are truly


    beautiful, just like on television. Their skin is as fair as jade, their eyes and brows gentle like water,


    and their temperament as graceful and elegant as distant mountains."


    "Not every woman is like that, but Abigail is definitely one of the most beautiful women among


    Eastern women," Martin said, feeling a slight sense of pleasure because he liked her.


    As long as his son liked her, he would support whatever he wanted to do!


    "But she has someone she likes." Andrew expressed his dissatisfaction.


    "She will stay here for a long time, and you will have many opportunities," Martin reassured him.


    After Abigail left, Andrew returned to his own room.


    Martin stood in the yard, holding a prescription in his hand and murmuring, "Alice, the prescription


    you sent is effective, and you are a good person. When Andrew recovers, I will take him back to our


    country to see you."


    ¡­


    Abigail returned to the hotel with a worried expression on her face.


    As soon as she opened the door to her room, Kevin''s voice suddenly rang out. "Where did you go?


    I bought breakfast for you and waited for you all morning!"


    Abigail was taken aback and ced her hand on her chest as she entered the room. "You entered


    my room without telling me?"


    "I only went in after making sure you weren''t there," Kevin said, noticing the stic basket in her


    hand that was filled with utensils.


    Upon seeing that, he realized that she had gone to see Martin and even made breakfast for him.


    "Kevin, I bought a ticket back this afternoon. Everything has been arranged at home, and I have to


    go there for some business." Abigail had already made up her mind when she returned. She would


    have a good talk with Sean when she returned.


    She couldn''t refuse Martin''s request.


    Kevin nodded. He felt that Abigail had been burdened with many things since she arrived, things


    that he didn''t know about.


    When Abigail booked her ticket back to the country, she replied to Martin, nning to bring Larry


    with her when she returned.


    The following afternoon, she arrived in Capitalis. After dinner, Abigail took Sean into her room.


    "What''s wrong?" Sean had already guessed that there must be something going on as her ns


    had suddenly changed.


    Abigail didn''t say anything. Instead, she simply wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his


    lips, and Sean immediately responded to her kiss.


    Pushing her onto the bed, he supported himself with his hands on her sides. "What''s going on?"


    Abigail looked at him, a smile on her face. "Don''t you like it?"


    "What do you think?" Sean asked her in return.


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    Before Abigail could answer, he kissed her again.

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    Chapter 726 I Just Want to Respond to You


    Abigail felt dizzy from his kiss and held onto him tightly.


    Sean buried his head in her neck and gently asked in a hoarse voice, "What do you want to say?"


    "You said you missed me, so I came back," she said with a smile.


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    "Is there something that you must do behind my back?" he asked, confused by her sudden


    behavior. How could he not sense that something was bothering her?


    "Are you mad at me again?" She yfully pinched his waist.


    "Abby, tell me. What are you going to do?" He looked up at her.


    Abigail raised her hand and gently caressed his face. "Nothing. It''s because you missed me that I


    came back immediately. The designpetition over there hasn''t even started yet, so there''s no


    rush."


    "You''re not someone who''s so melodramatic. I''ve always understood that." Sean squeezed her


    hand.


    "That was before. I couldn''t feel your affection for me, so I always kept my feelings suppressed.


    Now that I''m sure of your feelings for me, why can''t I be more honest with you?" she said earnestly.


    "You''ve convinced me." He kissed her fingertips.


    Abigail let out a soft sound. "Sean, it''s because you kept saying you missed me on the phone.


    Every time you said it, my heart felt like it flew back to you. And when you said it twice, I couldn''t


    help but want to be close to you."


    It was the first time he heard her speak such sweet words.


    He kissed her passionately and tore off her clothes without hesitation.


    She responded eagerly to him.


    After shamelessly spending two days at home with Sean, Abigail boarded a ne to Perou again.


    Simond had secretly sent Larry from Eastbay over to Perou to wait for her there.


    "I agree with your suggestion, but let''s not make it too obvious. Just arrange something to keep me


    here." Abigail thought for a few days but couldn''te up with a convincing reason to persuade


    Sean.


    She could only pretend that she couldn''t go back due to workmitments, which allowed her to


    enter Martin''s researchb sessfully.


    "Okay."


    ¡­


    When Abigail returned to Martin''s researchb, she handed Larry over to Martin.


    Andrew wheeled himself on the wheelchair to a room door, reached out to turn the doorknob, and


    said to Abigail behind him, "This is your room. It''s equipped with everything a child needs. If you


    need anything else, just inform the guard at the door."


    "Okay, thank you." She walked to the door and nced at the room''s interior.


    The room was simply furnished, with all the necessary items and nothing unnecessary.


    Andrew looked at her and secretly admired her body curves in his mind.


    Abigail didn''t notice his actions. She turned to look at him, and he immediately averted his gaze. "Is


    there anything else?"


    "No, thank you." She walked into the room and ced her suitcase on the bed.


    Andrew shut the door gently and wheeled the wheelchair around.


    Martin grinned at him before scooping up Larry and heading upstairs.


    The fair-skinned Larry didn''t show any fear. Instead, he gazed curiously at Martin with his bright


    eyes.


    Martin understood why Abigail chose to save this child because he was indeed very likable.


    Abigail checked the room and made sure there were no surveince cameras before replying to


    Simond.


    ''The room''s interior is safe, and there are no hidden cameras or anything like that, so rest assured.''


    ''That''s good. If you need anything, feel free to call me. Although there are armed forces here, you


    can trust mepletely. I''m no worse than them.''


    Abigail feltpletely at ease after reading Simond''s message.


    After tidying up the room, she walked out of it.


    In the living room, Andrew was engrossed in watching a fantasy TV drama.


    "Do you like costume dramas from Eswadia?" Abigail walked over and sat down beside him.


    Andrew nodded. "Their people look beautiful in their long dresses, and the borate jewelry on their


    heads is especially stunning."


    She nodded in agreement but didn''t say anything further.


    "I heard you''re a fashion designer. Can you make these clothes?" He turned to ask her.


    She leaned back on the couch. "Yes, as fashion designers, we have the ability to custom-design


    clothing. Those who cannot are merely amateurs."


    Andrew looked at her with interest. "Really? My father often talks to me about Eswadia. He says the


    variety of cuisines there is endless, and the clothing styles are diverse. They change with each era."


    "That''s true. After all, Eswadia boasts a history of five thousand years." She willingly shared these


    insights with him.


    After all, she still relied on Martin to provide medical treatment for Larry.


    "I feel quite bored here alone. I can only pass the time by watching these TV dramas. But I want to


    know how the five thousand years of history have been passed down. I''ve read some books, but


    they all seemplicated to me. I can''t quite grasp it," Andrew said slowly. He noticed that


    whenever he talked to her about her country, her eyes lit up.


    It seemed like he had stumbled upon the right topic to engage in conversation.


    Abigail felt he had asked a veryplex question.


    Exining the intricacies of a 5,000-year history would require a significant amount of time.


    "To understand this, one must study slowly. Even children in our country, from middle school to


    university, may not delve into it extensively." She scratched her face with her hand. She was willing


    to talk about it, but her understanding of the subject wasn''t very deep either.

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    Chapter 727 Lying Again


    The topic of studying history quickly faded from Andrew''s mind as he became engrossed in the


    television.


    After spending a few days at Martin''s house, Simond established a connection with the design


    competition organizers. Thepetition schedule was changed, and the process was extended to


    nearly a year.


    Late at night, while preparing a midnight snack, Abigail called Sean.


    "Yes, thepetition schedule has changed. It looks like I''ll have to stay here for at least ten


    months," she apologized to him. "I didn''t expect this, but I''ve already signed the contract. If I back


    out, there will be a hefty penalty, and besides, I really want to win the prize."


    Of course, winning the prize was already guaranteed.


    However, thepetition that she participated in was not very significant. With her abilities,


    participating in such apetition was simply adding prestige to her name.


    Winning a prize was an effortless task for her.


    And because of the guaranteed award, she felt guilty. She had also invested a lot of money in the


    competition and more than tripled the original prize pool. Anyone who participated in the


    competition and received an outstanding award would receive a considerable amount of money.


    "Ten months... That''s too long," he said reluctantly.


    "Yeah." She agreed and felt guilty about lying. If she could still go back and see him from time to


    time, it wouldn''t be a big deal. However, the main problem was that there was no possibility of going


    back at all.


    "In that case, I''lle over when I have time to see you." Sean didn''t want to sound like he was


    ming her. She had her own pursuits, and he would support her, even though he had doubts


    about the situation.


    "Okay." Abigail reluctantly agreed. She nned to figure out a way to stop him when he decided to


    visit.


    After ending the call with Abigail, Sean immediately called Kevin.


    Kevin answered promptly.


    "Do you know anything about her going to Perou for a designpetition?" Sean asked. He felt


    that Kevin, as his friend, would tell him if there were any issues on Abigail''s end.


    Kevin hesitated for a moment and replied, "I don''t know much about it. You know I''m not interested


    in thosepetitions."


    "So, she really is participating in thepetition, right? Kevin, you''re not lying to me, are you?"


    Sean''s voice carried a hint of coldness.


    "Sean, why would I lie to you? What''s the point?" Kevin''s voice rose. He was perspiring from his


    guilt.


    Thankfully, he had checked out Johnson Hospital''s researchb and made sure it was safe enough


    to keep Abigail out of harm''s way.


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    Otherwise, if he continued to deceive Sean like this, they could forget about being best friends


    anymore.


    Sean hung up the phone.


    He put his phone down and asked Xavien beside him, "How did the investigation into the website''s


    finances go?"


    "I found some issues." Xavien immediately approached him. "I checked all the websites of this kind


    and discovered that many have closed down in the past two years. Their financial records were


    mostly negative, too. They were losing money every year, except for the one Abigail signed with.


    Suddenly, their finances went downhill, and they also had lossesst year."


    Sean nodded. "Let me take a look at the information."


    Xavien immediately handed him the folder.


    One of the websites was owned by a second-generation rich person, but it closed down due to


    consecutive losses.


    It indicated that running such websites was not profitable anymore.


    So, what was the motive behind the inte celebritiesvishly spending money on these websites?


    "I inquired with the relevant departments about the procedures for fraud," Xavien spoke slowly.


    "They said there''s a method of moneyundering that goes unnoticed. Some people in Eswadia


    browse certain websites and end up getting scammed. In such cases, their cards might not be


    usable anymore because they''ve fallen into the hands of criminals."


    "I''m aware of that. Once their ounts are in the hands of criminals, they be unusable," Sean


    replied.


    After finishing, he paused abruptly and looked at Xavien. "While I was watching Abby''s video earlier


    and leaving her with a trip, I saw ament. I didn''t pay much attention to it, though."


    "What was it?" Xavien asked immediately.


    "There was a very ordinaryment asking why a person would be willing to give such arge sum


    of money as a tip to someone they only know online. Do you think it''s something that someone who


    earns money would do?" Sean asked Xavien.


    "Aren''t there many men who spend a lot of money just to be with those female streamers?" Xavien


    felt this situation was quitemon.


    "Forget about people like me who know Abby personally and those who are solely attracted to her


    physically. What about the rest of those big spenders? Do you think it''s normal?" Sean questioned.


    As online fans, will they really give 150 thousand or even 2.8 million for no reason other than liking


    a streamer? Xavien looked at him and thought.


    Sean''s expression turned cold. "What I''m saying is, if this ount is being used for shady dealings,


    and the fraudsters are posing as... the owners of the website. And what if the website has made


    agreements with these impostors? Turning dirty money into clean cash alwayses with risks, but


    the website might only be seeing the profits. Why wouldn''t they go along with it, right?"


    After all, the users of these dubious websites likely had legitimate ounts and did notmit any


    criminal activities.


    Even if the website was investigated, the truth might not be revealed.


    Xavien caught on. "So, are you saying the website we invested in was targeted by fraudsters


    without our knowledge?"


    Sean smirked. "Whether we''re aware or not, who knows?"

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    Chapter 728 From Passive to Active


    Money was often considered the root of all evil, and people would go to great lengths for it.


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    They were under close surveince, and suddenly, the website started experiencing issues. Was it


    merely a coincidence that they were being targeted?


    "Whether it''s a coincidence or not, it doesn''t matter. You can continue investigating the issues with


    the website, but if you can''t find anything, we need to shift from a passive to an active approach."


    Sean looked at Xavien, his gaze particrly cold.


    Xavien nodded. "What should we do, then?"


    Sean motioned for him toe closer. If someone dared to y dirty right under his nose, he


    wanted to see who woulde out on top!


    After Sean finished speaking, Xavien immediately took care of it, and Sean leaned back in his chair,


    his gaze returning to his phone. Are the ten months of thepetition going smoothly?


    Abigail''s sudden change in behavioring back to him and being so proactive¡ªnow seemed


    strange when he thought about it.


    ¡­


    After finishing herte-night snack, Abigail saved some for Martin and took another portion to


    Andrew. As Andrew had told her that she could enter his room by knocking on the door, she entered


    his room with the snack. Just as she ced it down, she turned around and saw himing out of


    the bathroom with almost nothing on.


    Her eyes widened for a moment, and she quickly moved toward the door. "Sorry, I didn''t realize you


    were taking a shower thiste."


    Martin would stay upte every day conducting experiments, and she understood that, but why was


    Andrew showering sote?


    "Oh, it''s nothing," Andrew said casually. He pushed his wheelchair to the wardrobe and randomly


    grabbed a towel to wrap around himself. "Don''t leave just yet."


    Abigail was already at the door, but upon hearing his words, she paused. Now, she was more like a


    nanny and part-time chef for the Colleen Family.


    "What did you make?" Andrew pushed his wheelchair to the table and nced at the pasta on it.


    "It''s some simple pasta," Abigail replied. She didn''t want to makeplicated food sote and have


    to wash a pile of dishes, which would be tiring.


    "Don''t make this tomorrow night. I don''t like pasta. My father used to be busy and always made


    pasta, which made me want to vomit," Andrew said slowly as he pushed his wheelchair closer to


    her, and she quickly moved aside.


    "Help me dry my hair," he said as he left the room, leaving behind those words.


    Abigail thought to herself, So, he kept me here to boss me around! Picking out a towel, she then


    followed him to the living room.


    Andrew grabbed some snacks and started munching on them while watching a drama.


    "You should make yourself an outfit like the one the woman in red is wearing," he said to her,


    pointing at the TV.


    "I''m here to work, and wearing that kind of outfit is not practical at all," Abigail replied, deftly drying


    his hair.


    Andrew nodded.


    As she spent more time with him, she would find that he liked to make peculiar requests, but if she


    refused, he wouldn''t insist. Overall, he was easygoing.


    When Martin came down, he saw Andrew snacking and immediately became angry. "I told you not


    to eat snacks at night because it''s not helpful for your recovery. Why don''t you listen?"


    "I don''t want to eat pasta," Andrew answered.


    "She worked hard to make supper for you. Even if you don''t like it, you shouldn''t say it. Maybe you


    should try it before judging." Martin sat next to him with a stern face, picking up the supper left by


    Abigail and taking a bite. "It''s delicious," he said to Andrew.


    Andrew nced at Abigail, who set aside the towel she was holding and approached to assist him


    with the pasta.


    She was undeniably exhausted, but what other choice did she have? Living under someone else''s


    roof, she had no option but to work hard if she wanted Larry to recover.


    As she brought out the pasta, Abigail continued to wipe Andrew''s hair gently.


    "This young man, before you arrived, rarely took showers or washed his hair. He was incredibly


    lazy. If it weren''t for his poor health andck of perspiration, he would probably have a strong odor,"


    Martin casually mentioned to Abigail.


    Abigail smiled. "Is that so?"


    "Yes, now that someone is taking care of his hair, he will be more diligent. His physical condition is


    not very agile," Martin said with a hint.


    All Abigail could say was, "I will carefully study the medical books you provided and give him a


    proper massage."


    "Larry''s condition is very promising. I will show you the test results tomorrow. If everything goes


    well, we should have his gic information in about six months." Worried that Abigail might have


    some objections, Martin shared a piece of good news with her.


    Six months¡­ That''s four months less than what I anticipated, she thought and immediately


    expressed her gratitude, "Thank you so much. I will follow your instructions."


    "Ms. Quinn, I didn''t want you toe here and take on these tasks either, but this ce is highly


    restricted, and ordinary individuals are not allowed entry. If you hadn''t brought the prescription, both


    you and your friend would have been shot as soon as you approached." With a shrug, Martin


    continued eating his midnight snack.


    Abigail carefully wiped Andrew''s hair. "May I ask you a few questions? If you don''t want to answer,


    it''s okay."


    "Go ahead," Martin replied calmly.

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    Chapter 729 Sincere Cooperation


    "Are you¡­ a private researcher?" Abigail asked softly. If that was the case, she would know her


    boundaries and leave this ce before things got messy.


    "No, I''m not. So, usually, just do those things to ensure your safety as well as ours." Martin smiled


    bitterly. He was helpless now; otherwise, he wouldn''t have only written letters to Alice.


    Abigail nodded. "I understand. I will do my job well. Will you be able to return in the future?"


    Martin sighed. "If I can research what they want, I should be able to go back, but it''s highly


    uncertain. I just hope my child can recover and go back with me."


    Abigail turned to Andrew, who seemed to be very indifferent in this regard.


    He almost had no emotions toward normal people. No matter how many times Martin talked about


    these sad things, he would just entertain himself¡ªwatching dramas, reading books, or ying


    some games¡ªand was never affected by them.


    Could it be that his physical condition has also affected his emotions? Abigail wondered and found it


    very strange.


    After finishing supper, she supervised Andrew as he washed up and went to bed. When she came


    out of his room, she saw that Martin was still awake andparing data.


    While heading toward her room, she said, "Mr. Colleen, you should rest early. Your health is your


    most valuable asset."


    Martin heard her words and looked up at her. "Come here, and let''s talk."


    Abigail thought to herself, These two are really¡­ One is more skilled at manipting people than


    the other. All I want now is to go back to my room and lie down. It feels like I can''t finish the daily


    chores, and I''m exhausted.


    Reluctantly, she trudged over and sat next to him. "Mr. Colleen, I''m tired as well."


    "I know, but I just want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you," Martin said softly.


    Hearing that he had deliberately softened his voice, Abigail held back herints and said, "Go


    ahead."


    "You''ve noticed Andrew''s condition. Not only is he physically slow and unable to move his legs, but


    he also has almost no emotions. It''s a mistake I made when he was a child, and I''ve always felt


    guilty about it. His mother left me because of this and abandoned him," Martin started, putting down


    the documents in his hand.


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    Abigail whispered, "I''m sorry to hear that."


    "I was researching a drug but forgot to take it with me. He thought it looked good and assumed it


    was a tasty drink, so he drank it. Now, when I think about it, your friend left from an emotional


    breakdown caused by drugs, and the drug I was researching back then caused emotional


    numbness and physical stiffness. Isn''t it ironic?" Martin said as he handed the documents to her.


    "Sorry, but I can''t understand this," Abigail apologized.


    What he wrote waspletely different from Alice''s traditional medicine, which she could search on


    her phone for a general idea, but this was data!


    Martin apologized and took back the documents. "In short, his emotions are dull, and his body


    bes more rigid due to the dullness of his emotions. As you know, all his organs will eventually


    fail, and he will die. The prescription you brought with you is perfect. I have tried many methods, but


    they didn''t work."


    "Can this prescription cure him?" Abigail was somewhat surprised because he had already told her


    a few days ago that this prescription could not cure Larry and could only temporarily restrain his


    problem.


    Alice developed this prescription mainly for Andrew, hoping to exchange it for a treatment method


    for Larry, and Abigail was truly moved by Alice''s actions. Unfortunately, she was currently away and


    couldn''t go back to mourn her.


    "It is possible, but it will take a considerable amount of time. I often worry if I can truly assist him in


    his recovery as I''m getting on in years," Martin said.


    He and Alice were both nearly eighty years old. However, the treatment with traditional medicine


    was quite lengthy.


    "As people age, they be more fearful of idents. I have told Andrew, but he doesn''t


    comprehend it, so I can only confide in you. If I have an ident one day, please take care of him


    for me," he pleaded, holding Abigail''s hand.


    Feeling a bit uneasy, Abigail withdrew her hand with a smile. "Mr. Colleen, if your method can


    resolve Larry''s issue within six months, I will certainly take excellent care of Andrew and treat him


    as my family."


    Martin looked at her, trying to discern the sincerity behind her words, and she continued, "His


    treatment is not a problem as long as you instruct me on what to do. I have invested a significant


    amount of money and utilized numerous connections to assist him on the condition that you aid me


    in curing Larry. To bepletely honest with you, Larry''s genes are important, and I must uncover


    the truth behind it."


    Abigail earnestly gazed at Martin. In a coboration, sincerity was crucial. She hoped to touch


    Martin''s heart with her sincerity and inspire him to assist her genuinely.

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    Chapter 730 There''s a Man in Your Room


    Martin had ulterior motives from the beginning, but Abigail''s gaze was too sincere. After observing


    her for a while, he nodded and asked, "Will you tell me what it is about?"


    "I don''t know who Larry''s father is, and I need to determine it through gics." Abigail hesitated to


    mention that his father might be involved in moneyundering.


    She trusted Alice, but that didn''t mean she trusted Martin now. After spending time together, she


    found him to be unpredictable.


    Perhaps the young Martin was a good person, someone Alice could trust, but time flies, and people


    change.


    Martin replied, "Don''t worry about that. As long as his father''s genes are in the gic database, we


    can find out once Larry''s genes stabilize."


    Abigail stood up and said, "Thank you."


    As she was about to leave, Martin couldn''t help but ask, "Was this child born out of wedlock?"


    "The situation is a bitplicated, and I can''t disclose it," Abigail answered.


    He nodded and didn''t inquire further. However, he started to ponder, A woman who is at the


    pinnacle of the design world is here to take care of me and my son despite the danger and hardship


    just to find out who the child''s father was. It appears that¡­ this child is quite extraordinary.


    Initially, Martin had no interest in Abigail''s affairs, but after spending time with her, he found her


    quite intriguing, especially since Andrew liked her. As a father, he had to put his son into


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    Meanwhile, Abigail returned to her room and messaged Sean. ''Are you busy?'' Due to the time


    difference, she often messaged him at this time.


    ''I''m avable if you need me,'' he replied. After he sent the message, she called him, and when he


    answered the call, her voice was filled with exhaustion. "I''m so tired. Will youfort me?"


    Sean chuckled softly. "Tired because of drawing design sketches?"


    "Yes, and I''m not ustomed to the food here. I have to cook for myself and miss the meals you


    used to make," Abigail said warmly.


    Andrew overheard their flirtatious conversation through the audio surveince. Although he didn''t


    know why he cared about Abigail''s rtionship with someone else, he often wanted to eavesdrop


    on her and find out what she was doing.


    Abigail would asionally contact Sean, who¡ªording to Martin¡ªwas Abigail''s fianc¨¦, and their


    rtionship was profound.


    Abigail fell asleep while chatting with Sean. Listening to her shallow breathing, Sean found it


    endearing, but he heard a faint sound from her end.


    Listening attentively, he soon realized that it was a man''s heavy breathing on the other side. His


    blood ran cold, and he shouted into the phone, "Who are you? Why are you in Abigail''s room?"


    There was silence on the other end of the phone.


    "Who are you?" Sean asked again.


    The next second, Abigail''s phone was abruptly disconnected.


    Sean stood up abruptly and said to Xavien, "Find out where Abigail is!"


    "What''s wrong?" Xavien asked but immediately began searching.


    "There''s a man in her room!" Sean''s breathing was unsteady, and he was so anxious that he


    wanted to go to Abigail''s side immediately.


    Xavien had never seen him so frantic that his voice was cracking from anxiety.


    *


    Abigail was startled awake by Sean''s angry shout. Then, she saw Andrew in her room. Immediately,


    she ended the call and scolded Andrew, "Why did youe into my room without knocking? How


    did you get in?" She didn''t know how to exin it to Sean.


    "I''m sorry. I didn''t realize you were on the phone, and I saw you sleeping without a nket¡ª"


    "Andrew, did you know that you vited my privacy by entering my room without permission?"


    Abigail angrily interrupted him.


    Andrew fell silent for a moment and said, "I apologize."


    He was disgusted by the affection and intimacy between Abigail and Sean during their phone call,


    which made him feel an urge to destroy something.


    Abigail''s chest rose and fell unevenly. "Please leave immediately, will you?"


    Silently, Andrew pushed the wheelchair out of her room, and she immediately called Sean.


    The phone was answered almost instantly. "Abby, are you okay?!" Sean was as anxious as a cat on


    a hot tin roof.


    The anger in Abigail''s chest immediately turned into a hint of sadness, but she held it back and just


    smiled. "I''m fine. I identally fell asleep just now, and the hotel staff came to clean the room. I just


    sent him away."


    "Abby, it''s not safe for you to stay in a hotel. Shouldn''t you consider renting a house? I''m really


    worried about you like this!" Sean''s tone was urgent. "Where are you? I''lle to you right away."


    "No need, it was just an ident. Please don''t worry. You really scared me," Abigail reassured in a


    gentle voice.


    "Abby, I was really worried about you just now." Sean''s voice sounded a bit tired.

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    Chapter 731 You Don''t Have Much Charm


    Not only was Sean worried about Abigail, but he also felt powerless.


    Why was he home? He wanted to apany her since she was alone in a foreign country and in a


    dangerous situation.


    "I know, and that''s why I handled the situation and called you immediately. I promise this won''t


    happen again," Abigail said, reassuring him again.


    Compared to her uneasiness, she keenly felt that Sean''s uneasiness was even stronger because


    he was far away and couldn''t find out her situation, which made him anxious.


    "Okay." Sean didn''t want to make a big deal out of it since Abigail was an adult and capable of


    handling such unexpected situations. He felt that he was just too nervous.


    Abigail didn''t sleep all night, and after preparing breakfast in the morning, she waited for Martin with


    dark circles under her eyes.


    When Martin entered the living room, he noticed that Abigail was in a bad mood and asked with


    concern, "What''s wrong with you?"


    "Mr. Colleen, will you change my door lock?" Abigail was reluctant to mention that Andrew had


    entered her room, even though he might not feel ashamed about it.


    Now that she was living here, she also had to consider Martin''s feelings. If she were to tell him that


    his son sneaked into her room like a pervert in the middle of the night, it would damage his pride.


    "Uh." However, Martin could already guess what happened.


    Andrew was infatuated with Western women, and Abigail happened to be good-looking and had


    extraordinary elegance. Being a young man, he couldn''t control himself.


    "I''ll talk to Andrew, and if he agrees, you can find someone to change the lock," Martin said and


    started to eat his breakfast.


    Abigail unconsciously frowned. "Mr. Colleen, will you please respect my wishes?"


    Martin looked helpless. "Ms. Quinn, although Andrew may not have strong emotions and is


    somewhat numb, we still need to consider his self-esteem."


    "No, I''m a woman. If something happens to me, who will consider my self-esteem?" Abigail couldn''t


    help but get angry.


    "Ms. Quinn, you came here seeking our help voluntarily. From the beginning, you should have


    considered that living in a house with two men could be dangerous." Martin shrugged; clearly, he


    would take Andrew''s side, and Abigail chortled in frustration.


    "Fine, no need to change the lock. But if anything happens, don''t say that I didn''t warn you!" Abigail


    said, getting up and leaving.


    Martin''s mood worsened, and after finishing breakfast, he took Andrew to the yard to get some fresh


    air.


    "Why can''t you control yourself? Going into a woman''s room in the middle of the night¡­ What were


    you trying to do?" Martin asked angrily, restraining his anger.


    Andrew remained silent for a moment. "I don''t like seeing her so happy chatting with her fianc¨¦. It''s


    different when she''s with us."


    "Come on, they''re a couple. Of course, they''ll be happy chatting. Andrew, if you want her to be with


    you, you have to be patient. You have plenty of time and opportunities, but you chose the most


    inappropriate way that no woman would like." Martin couldn''t help but feel that his son was clueless.


    As the saying goes, "The one who is closer to the water tower gets the moon first." But he, on the


    other hand, got into trouble by being closer to the water tower¡ªhe wanted to pursue a romantic


    rtionship with someone but got punched in the face instead.


    Andrew seemed a bit distressed. "She has a fianc¨¦. Doesn''t that mean she belongs to someone


    else? She doesn''t like me."


    "You''re not exactly a charming person, so how could she like you? Look up Sean and see what her


    fianc¨¦ looks like." Martin rubbed his forehead. "To be honest, there are many beautiful Western


    women without boyfriends. Why don''t you find someone else?"


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    "Then, find someone better than her, and I''ll switch." Andrew was acting like a child.


    Martin grasped his son''s shoulders firmly with a grave expression. "Promise me, don''t act


    recklessly, alright? Don''t enter her room at night because it will frighten her. She''s a delicate


    woman, and women are like water¡ªeasily startled!"


    Curious, Andrew earnestly asked, "What will happen once she gets scared?"


    Martin sighed. "If she gets scared, she will lock the door tightly, regard you as an enemy, develop a


    strong dislike for you, and might even poison our food, endangering both of us!"


    Filled with fear, Andrew lowered his gaze. "Should I apologize to her?"


    "Apologize and assure her that you won''t enter her room again. We must show her respect. She''s a


    human being, and people deserve respect to be treated well." Although his son was foolish, he had


    a good heart.


    "Alright, I will do that," Andrew replied softly.


    Rising to his feet, Martin reassured Andrew, "There are countless beautiful women in the West.


    Once I seed in my research and make money, we will go to Eswadia, and you will see a


    multitude of beauties, all different types."


    Upon hearing this, Andrew started to daydream. "Then, I will apologize to her, and once everything


    is resolved, we can go to Eswadia together."

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    Chapter 732 Childish


    Abigail was sound asleep when she heard a knock on the door. Immediately, she woke up, got out


    of bed, and went to the door, moving the cab and chair aside before opening it.


    Noticing that she didn''t look well, Andrew apologized, "I''m sorry, Ms. Quinn. I made a mistakest


    night. I just didn''t like seeing you chatting happily with Sean Graham. It made me feel bad, so I


    wanted to ruin it, which was why I came in."


    Abigail felt a bit unsure how to respond to his honesty. Andrew, who was tall, strong, and appeared


    decent, seemed somewhat foolish.


    Still, she tried to reason with him. "I am a woman who has a fianc¨¦, and you are a man, so you can''t


    simply enter my room in the middle of the night. It makes me feel unsafe."


    "But I really like you, a foreign woman. I can''t control myself when I see you talking happily with


    other men on the phone. What should I do?" Andrew expressed his distress.


    Then, Abigail noticed an issue. "Are you monitoring my phone calls?"


    "Um¡­ I developed it myself. As long as it is sent to the other person''s phone, I can monitor their


    calls and even ess the camera," he openly admitted.


    Abigail was shocked. "Why did you do that?"


    "I want to hear your voice, but you usually go back to your room without paying attention to us after


    you''re finished with the cooking and chores," Andrew said matter-of-factly.


    "You know, invading my privacy like this is a vition. If you want to talk to me, you can juste


    and tell me directly instead of sneaking around," Abigail said, feeling helpless.


    Andrew nodded. "Alright, then, I''ll disengage the monitoring program."


    "Thank you, but I want to change the lock. I''m worried you won''t be able to control yourself and


    sneak into my room again. You really scared mest night," Abigail sincerely expressed her


    concerns.


    "Changing the lock won''t help. I can pick locks, and I''m good at it. Do you want to see it?" Andrew


    said calmly.


    Finally, Abigail understood. Although Andrew seemed foolish, he was actually quite intelligent and


    had been using his skills for shady purposes.


    Silently, she looked at him. "If I change the lock and you want to see me, you''ll pick the lock, right?"


    "Yes, I will," he admitted with a nod.


    She crouched down and met his eyes. "Andrew, do you understand the difference between right


    and wrong?"


    "You tell me," he answered with a pure expression, looking like an innocent child.


    Abigail pushed his wheelchair, and they left the study, taking a leisurely walk in the yard.


    "You can''t go around picking locks like this because everyone has their privacy. The reason why


    doors are locked is to protect that and the security of each family''s property," she exined patiently


    to him.


    At that moment, Andrew felt an unprecedented sense of calmness in his heart. He enjoyed it when


    she talked to him and took him for walks.


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    "So, if I forget this ability and stop picking locks, then everything will be fine, right?" Andrew turned


    his head to look at her, a smile on his face.


    "Yeah, you''re smart. You can do a lot of useful things," Abigail said.


    "I''m so bored here. My dad is always upstairs doing research, and I''m alone downstairs. I can''t go


    out every day. My dad says that Eswadia is very big, and it will take more than ten years to eat all


    the food in just one town without repeating the same food."


    His eyes were filled with longing, and she felt sorry for him. She had learned a little about him from


    Martin. After he had a problem from taking the wrong drug, he had been in the research room all the


    time.


    When Martin''s health began to decline, he became frightened and kept Andrew locked in the


    research room all day, afraid that he would be discovered and dissected.


    Fortunately, the medicine didn''t have any significant effects; it simply rendered him useless.


    "When Larry''s issue is resolved, I will speak to your father and take you to Eswadia for a visit."


    Abigail crouched down and said gently, "Just don''t enter my room without asking me first."


    "Can you cancel your engagement? I don¡¯t like your fianc¨¦. He''s more attractive and wealthier than


    me. I truly despise him." Andrew didn''t know what was going through his mind, but he felt irritated


    beingpared to someone else.


    Abigail sighed. "That''s impossible. I was previously married to him and love him very much."


    "Huh?" Andrew was confused. Aren''t they husband and wife if they''re already married? Why is she


    referring to him as a fianc¨¦?


    Noticing his confusion, Abigail chuckled. "We got divorced, and now we''re in love again."


    "It''splicated," Andrew said, scratching his head. "Why did you two get divorced? Did he sneak


    into your room and frighten you?"


    Abigail pondered how she should exin it. "No, it''s not that. You''ll understand it in the future," she


    said in the end, thinking that Andrew had a limited understanding of life.


    Although he was a grown-up, his mentality remained as a child and he had no idea of anything.

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    Chapter 733 Important News


    Abigail spent two hours with Andrew and yed games with him for a while. Compared to the


    previous few days, his mood was much better.


    While she was preparing lunch, he also helped out in the kitchen. They made a mess, and it took


    them a while to finish the meal.


    When Martin came downstairs, he heard that Andrew already made ns with Abigail to prepare


    dinner together.


    "What can you do?" Martin sat at the dining table and asked with a deliberately stern face, "Don''t


    cause trouble for her. Cooking is already hard enough."


    Immediately, Andrew turned to her.


    "It''s okay. He can do a lot of things. Look at how well he slices the vegetables. Each piece is so


    neat," Abigail said to Martin, pointing to a te of purple cabbage.


    "That''s really impressive." Martin noticed that Abigail was intentionally or unintentionally teaching


    Andrew some life skills.


    Under his care, Andrew had lived as a dependent person for over twenty years. If it weren''t for the


    medications he researched, he would have been sedentary all day, with muscles atrophying and


    organs failing, and would have died long ago.


    Abigail looked at Andrew, and her lips curved into a smile. "He''s very intelligent, and his brain works


    exceptionally well. He understands things as soon as they are exined."


    Martin nodded, a loving gaze appearing in his eyes as he looked at Andrew. "As long as he''s


    happy."


    After finishing the meal, he took Andrew for their usual walk. They watched the fountain, and


    Andrew whispered, "She''s really nice."


    Martin looked at him and said, "I have a lot of photos of you two interacting. If you really like her, I


    can take care of Sean for you."


    "No need for now. It''s enough for me to see her smile," Andrew replied, no longer the naive and


    childish boy he used to be.


    "In that case, I won''t go the extra mile," Martin said, guiding him back home.


    Lately, Martin had been busy, unlike before when he had plenty of time to take him out for walks and


    help him with his muscles.


    Back at home, Martin hesitantly asked Abigail, "Will you massage his legs for me? I might need


    your help for the next month because I''m at a critical point in my research."


    "What about Larry?" Abigail asked, rocking the cradle with a somewhat reluctant expression on her


    face.


    There were only three people in the entire researchb, and she had to shoulder so much


    responsibility. Now, she even had to massage Andrew, who was tall and muscr, every day. Could


    she handle it?


    "Just for a month," Martin replied awkwardly. "I''m working on Larry''s medicine, and it will be


    effective in a couple of days. Once that happens, I''ll let the people outside know, and you can take


    Larry to the hospital for confirmation, alright?"


    Upon hearing the possibility of going out, Abigail reluctantly agreed, "Fine, just let me know two


    days in advance when I can go out. I''ll have to make arrangements to take Larry with me." As for


    her, she had to meet Sean.


    Martin was well aware of her intentions, but considering the contributions she had made to him and


    their son recently, he decided to turn a blind eye. He was nearing the end of his life, and there was


    no need to be too demanding of her.


    One day, if he died in the study, there would be no one to take care of Andrew. Maybe Abigail would


    be kind enough to take care of his disabled son.


    "I''ll help you ask for two days off when that happens. Take good care of yourself and stay safe,"


    Martin advised before turning and walking toward the stairs.


    "Thank you, Mr. Colleen," Abigail thanked with a joyful smile.


    It seemed that Martin was a good person after all, and he would give her time to go on a date with


    Sean.


    Upon seeing Abigail''s radiant happiness, Andrew felt a pang of sadness in his heart. "Are you going


    to meet your fianc¨¦ again?"


    "Yes, what''s the matter?" Abigail openly admitted.


    Since Larry was fast asleep, she decided to give Andrew a leg massage while she had the


    opportunity. Guiding him back into the room, she helped him onto the bed and sat beside him to


    massage his legs.


    Andrew gazed out the window and, after a while, murmured, "If my father passes away, will you


    take care of me?"


    Taken aback, Abigail looked at him and replied, "Your father is still healthy. Don''t dwell on such


    thoughts."


    "People eventually pass away, and he is already quite old," Andrew softly pointed out. Having lived


    with his father for many years, how could he not be aware of his father''s emotional fluctuations?


    "It''s a natural part of life. If that dayes, I will take care of you. I have a brother, and adding one


    more person won''t be a problem," Abigail calmly assured him.


    Andrew nodded and slowly closed his eyes. After finishing the massage, Abigail felt sore all over.


    She returned to her room and leaned against the windowsill, lost in thought.


    Life, aging, illness, and death? When Luna unexpectedly departed, Abigail wasn''t asposed as


    she seemed and harbored resentment and anger, even to this day.


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    However, she didn''t even know who her adversary was. All her current efforts were dedicated to


    uncovering the mastermind behind Luna''s death. Even if it meant traveling to the farthest corners of


    the earth, she would find a way to seek justice for Luna.


    "Luna, in another six months, Larry will be fine. By then, I will know who his father is. I promise you,


    your death won''t be in vain," Abigail softly murmured.


    Lately, she hadn''t had much time to indulge in idle thoughts. Ironically, discussing life and death


    today had brought her a sense of tranquility.


    Indeed, being upied could help one forget many negative emotions. Just as her heart was filled


    with longing, her phone rang.


    Whisking out her phone, she saw a text from an unfamiliar number.

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    Chapter 734 The Informant in the Dark


    ''Capitalis. Davidson Family.''


    Abigail nced at the message and felt a bit puzzled. Davidson Family? Eric''s family? What


    happened to his family?


    Sean and Josh also received the message. Josh originally wanted to ask Eric about it. Considering


    that the message came out of nowhere, he hesitated and decided to call Sean instead.


    "Sean..." As soon as the call connected, he intended to discuss the message.


    "Hey, Josh, I''ll be home for dinnerter. You''re at home, right?" Sean interrupted him.


    "Uh... Yes, I''m at home." Josh felt that Sean was being secretive, but it was still the same even


    though Josh had said it in his own home.


    Sean hung up and immediately went to the Pearsons'' house with Xavien.


    The two sat in the expansive yard and ate fruit. Sean whispered, "This feels like some sort of clue."


    Upon receiving the message, he found himself contemting many things. Why can''t they find


    anything for such a long time? Is there an issue with the website''s transaction record, and it simply


    isn''t identified? Now that I think about it, the person hiding in the dark is truly cunning.


    Josh looked at him. "Who do you think provided us with these random hints?"


    Sean looked at the fruit in his hand and took a long time to answer. "I don''t know. But the next time


    we receive such a message, let''s discuss it at home. There''s no need to rush. If the other party is


    assisting us, we''ll make good use of it. If they''re trying to lure us into a trap, we''ll still proceed."


    Josh looked at him with concern. "Originally, these matters should be left to the professionals to


    investigate. I''m really worried that you''ll get into trouble again. Otherwise, Abigail won''t be able to


    handle it."


    "We can''t simply ignore it just because we''ve offended someone. Things will only get worse if we


    avoid them," Sean said calmly. Certainly, this was merely his excuse. He wanted to continue


    investigating because of Luna. Abigail is devastated by Luna''s departure. If I don''t resolve this


    matter, Abigail will me herself for the rest of her life. Perhaps she went abroad for her design. Or


    maybe it has something to do with Luna?


    He didn''t want to ask. He just wanted to give Abigail time to do what she wanted and make her feel


    better.


    Sean ate a piece of fruit, and Kevin arrivedte.


    Josh saw Kevin and raised an eyebrow. "Why did you let hime as well?"


    "I asked him to help me with something." Sean leaned back in his chair and elegantly observed


    Kevin as he approached.


    "Sean, what do you need me for?" Kevin came over and carelessly plopped down on a chair.


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    "Travel to Perou and conduct a thorough investigation. Find out what Abigail is doing. Please let me


    know if there is anything. If she''s doing something I don''t know about, you don''t have to tell me. Just


    make sure to protect her properly. I''ll have Cameron provide you with some qualified individuals."


    Sean was always concerned about Abigail''s safety. She is alone abroad, and I can''t rx.


    "Alright, Sean. I''ll make sure to do a good job!" Kevin knew what Abigail was doing, but he couldn''t


    say it. He was also in agony.


    "Someone sent us a message today." Sean showed his phone to Kevin once more.


    Kevin saw the message. After a moment of silence, he spoke up, "I have an idea. Do you want to


    hear it?"


    "What?" Sean looked at him.


    Josh carefully peeled the grape. The three of them chatted naturally as if it were a normal


    conversation.


    "Do you think Luna is really dead?" Kevin asked mysteriously.


    Sean instinctively nced at Josh.


    Josh pursed his lips, his face pale. "I witnessed it firsthand... Her hand was covered in blood. There


    was so much blood in the room. You''ve also seen the crime scene photos."


    "I find it hard to believe," Kevin said. "Despite Luna and Abigail having different personalities, they


    sharemon traits of resilience and intelligence. Otherwise, Luna wouldn''t have been able to


    manage L.Moon on her own for three years."


    Sadness filled Josh''s eyes. "Luna is still a woman, no matter how intelligent and resilient she is.


    What is Golden Triangle? Sean nearly lost his life by going there. Plus, she''s a woman."


    "Don''t underestimate women. Look at how Kelly handled Sean when he was being reckless. She


    practically took away half of his life and left him almost broken. He was practically useless." Kevin


    criticized Sean without considering his dignity.


    Sean kicked him. "Stick to the topic and refrain from using unfair tactics."


    Josh chuckled. "You always loved being reckless."


    "Let me tell you, I may not know much about other things, but when ites to women, I


    understand them very well. I''ve encountered various women and observed their actions. Based on


    my intuition, and I have never been wrong," Kevin truthfully stated. I have always believed that


    Abigail is involved with Luna, but Abigail vehemently denies it. However, I don''t investigate among


    friends. When I do, she offers no exnation! This proves that my intuition is urate and never


    wrong.


    Sean looked at Kevin with a prating gaze. I have long suspected that Luna is sending the


    message. The surgery took a significant amount of time that day. Later, when we went to the


    morgue, no one removed the white cloth covering the body. Even with modern technology, what


    can''t be achieved through facial reconstruction during the burial? Some bloggers earn a living by


    impersonating various celebrities, and it''s moreplex than just applying makeup.

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    Chapter 735 Seize the Only Opportunity


    "Was the Luna I saw wearing special makeup?" Josh looked at Sean, his eyes filled with shock. "If


    that''s the case, why did she..."


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    He suddenly remembered that he had been guarding Luna''s grave before. It seemed as though


    someone was secretly watching me. Could the shadow at that time be her?


    Josh''s heart began to beat faster. I want to respond to that message and ask her if she is okay or if


    she has suffered.


    "When the enemy is too cunning, you must dig deep to find something," Sean whispered. If this is


    Luna ying a trick, I genuinely admire her. This woman possesses an incredibly astute business


    mind and thrives under challenging situations. She is still sick and suffering from depression.


    Kevin looked at Josh and patted his shoulder. "Stay calm. It hasn''t been easy for her toe this


    far. She has endured a lot of hardships. Once everything is revealed, she will be rewarded."


    Josh''s eyes turned red, and his voice sounded slightly choked. "I''m just afraid that she... I''m afraid


    she will be bullied and worried that she will have a hard time alone." When Luna left, it felt like the


    fire consuming the blooming flower and ending its life prematurely, leaving me with a bloody and


    unforgettable scene. My heart died at that moment.


    Sean handed him a tissue. "Luna is powerful. I used to underestimate her." But after thinking about


    it, her ability to form a close friendship with Abigail must indicate that there is something


    extraordinary about Luna.


    Josh wiped away his tears as he looked at the message on his phone and whispered, "She''s still


    alive..."


    "Hey, don''t get too excited. I didn''t say it had to be her. Intuition can be unreliable at times!" Kevin


    was worried. He was afraid that he had raised Josh''s hopes for nothing.


    "It''s okay. I imagine she''s still alive and somewhere we can''t see." Josh''s face disyed a hint of


    joy. After all, there is still a glimmer of hope, isn''t there?


    Sean looked at him and asked, "So, what''s the n?"


    Josh put away his phone andposed himself. "The Davidson Family, apart from the main branch


    led by Eric, has many other branches. And you know what Eric''s parents do? As far as I know,


    when Old Mr. Davidson was alive, he and Mrs. Davidson held high positions in Capitalis. Later, due


    to changing times and in response to the family''s call, those who engaged in business focused on


    their trade, whereas those who ventured abroad sought sess. In short, the entire Davidson


    Family, including Eric''s and other branches, has been thriving."


    "Do you think... there might be something wrong with Eric''s parents?" Sean looked at Josh. After all,


    he was from Pendorf and didn''t know much about the Davidson Family.


    "Since we were young, the Pearsons and the Davidsons have had a special rtionship. As far as I


    know, Eric''s parents are doing well. Otherwise, why would Eric be able to choose to be a


    celebrity? His parents are quite open-minded," Josh said in a deep voice. Based on my interactions


    with Eric''s parents. They are sincere.


    "To be honest, I never expected it to be connected to a branch of the Davidson Family." Sean


    leaned back in his chair, and his brow furrowed. The Davidson Family''s branch is nearly invisible.


    They conduct their business honestly by staying focused on their work and operating with high


    transparency. But now, upon reflection, being in a transparent state is the most terrifying. As a


    celebrity, Eric is the focal point of all discussions about the Davidson Family. On the contrary, it


    allows the other members of the Davidson Family to maneuver.


    "I was wondering if Uncle Vincent could do such a thing, and Old Mrs. Davidson agreed to let Eric


    marry Lte. Then, could Old Mrs. Davidson also be involved?" Kevin couldn''t help but interject, "I


    once looked into Old Mrs. Davidson. She has an extraordinary background."


    Sean turned to look at him, signaling for him to continue.


    "Old Mrs. Davidson used to be a wealthy woman from Herith. Her parents held high positions there,


    and you know what the situation was like over there in the past." Kevin didn''t say anything else. In


    the present, those influential and powerful individuals can easily manipte the lives of others and


    control the fate of celebrities. Whether in the workce or the entertainment industry, it often feels


    like a game of pce intrigue with fierce battles. These affluent individuals manipte and y


    everyone like pawns strategically positioned on a chessboard.


    After analyzing the situation, Sean also felt that Old Mrs. Davidson''s actions at that time were


    reasonable. It turns out that everything will leave a trace, but we have never paid attention and


    ended up overlooking some of the most essential information. "Now that I think about it. Luna


    doesn''t seem to have been drugged and used as a pawn in the Golden Triangle. As far as I know,


    global pharmaceutical research hasn''t reached that level yet." Sean looked at Josh. It is always


    someone on the inside who''s harming Luna.


    "My negligence has resulted in Luna''s current whereabouts being unknown." Josh immediately


    med himself.


    "Now is not the time to discuss this. Investigating the Davidson Family and others now will


    undoubtedly impact the individuals supporting us from behind. If it is Luna, the fact that it took her


    so long to send this message indicates that her situation is extremely difficult. For the sake of her


    safety, we must devise a foolproof n. Assuming she is still alive, we cannot miss this opportunity


    to save her," Sean said while straightening his posture and adopting a serious expression.

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    Chapter 736 Super Brain


    This was a life-and-death struggle. Whether the person behind this message had good or bad


    intentions or not, they had to prioritize the positive side.


    Sean''s words gradually calmed Josh''s emotions. Sean is right. Luna''s actions must have a n and


    purpose if she is still alive. Now, what I have to do is appreciate her sacrifice.


    ¡­


    Abigail was unable to calm down when she looked at the message. She grabbed her phone and


    went to locate Andrew as she couldn''t casually head out now. Andrew was the only one who could


    help her.


    "Can you help me find out who sent this message?" Abigail brought her phone to Andrew''s room.


    Andrew took her phone and looked at the message. "You need to call him. Only then can we find


    out more."


    She nodded and pondered momentarily. Then, she asked, "Can I borrow your phone to make a


    call?"


    Her phone number was domestic and had roaming enabled. She couldn''t expose the sender if this


    message were meant to hint at something.


    Andrew handed his phone to Abigail. She dialed the phone number correctly and connected, but


    there was no answer.


    He connected the phone to theputer and said, "Try again."


    Abigail continued to dial. This time, it only connected for a moment before the line was cut off. It was


    enough for Andrew, though. He tapped on the keyboard and located the sender. Then, he


    immediately sent them a package that contained a virus.


    "I''m monitoring his phone now. What do you want to know?" Andrew sat in his wheelchair with a


    solemn expression.


    "Check who has been messaging me," Abigail said. "Will we be discovered?"


    "No, we won''t," Andrew said confidently.


    She looked at him. "How can you prove that? This is a matter of great importance, and our identities


    must not be discovered."


    He hummed and furrowed his brow in thought. "Never mind about that. Look at his phone


    messages first."


    "Let my father tell you. I don''t know how to prove it either," he added while operating theputer.


    Soon, two numbers appeared. Abigail was almost shocked when she saw those two numbers. "The


    sender only sent three messages without making any calls and included a new SIM card. The


    phone owner''s name is Jimar Gibbs?" The message''s phone numbers belong to Sean and Josh.


    This implies that Jimar knows the three of us, but who is he? I don''t know him at all.


    Andrew searched using this name and quickly found the person''s ID card. This led him to discover


    many online registered information associated with the ID card.


    "Jimar is a normal man." Based on the information that was found, Andrew knew he was just


    average. After speaking, he noticed that Abigail was lost in thought. "Ms. Quinn?" He nudged her


    arm.


    Abigail snapped back to reality and looked at Andrew. "I don''t know this person." However, if the


    other party wants to give me a hint or lure me with the information, they would use someone else''s


    phone number. Buying and selling phone numbers is a widespread practice in Eswadia.


    "Andrew, thank you." Abigail stood up and held her phone.


    "Is there anything else I can do to assist you?" Andrew felt a bit disheartened by her mood.


    Abigail shook her head and said, "The other party doesn''t want to reveal their identity. But it seems


    like they''re trying tomunicate with me."


    "I can monitor their camera," Andrew suggested, "if you want to see what they look like."


    "Perhaps this phone won''t be used by the other party tomorrow," she said. A ridiculous thought


    crossed her mind as she noticed Sean and Josh''s phone numbers. After calming down, she knew it


    was just wishful thinking. I miss Luna and can''t believe she could be dead. But my mind is telling me


    to ept reality.


    Andrew watched as she left the room. He felt disappointed and unsure of what to do next. He stared


    at theputer screen and grew increasingly frustrated.


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    Abigail returned to her room and read the message. She was wondering what it was trying to


    convey. Is something going to happen to the Davidson Family?


    During dinner that evening, Abigail messaged Sean to inform him that she had also received the


    message.


    Sean replied, ''Josh and I have also received it, so you don''t need to worry about it. We already have


    a n in ce.''


    Abigail replied, ''There''s nothing I can do from abroad. I just wanted to inform you.'' What''s the point


    of investigating when I can''t leave here?


    Sean replied, ''Okay, take care of yourself abroad. Don''t worry about the family. I will handle


    everything.''


    Abigail read Sean''s message and felt a deep longing for him. She suppressed her yearning and


    replied to the message while intending to focus on her meal.


    "Dad, tell her how skilled I am withputers." Andrew was unaware of his abilities.


    Martin unconsciously nced at Abigail.


    Abigail quickly exined, "I casually asked him because he helped me with something today, but I


    wasn''t aware of his abilities."


    "He can hack into anyworkmunication if he wants to," Martin said. Despite Andrew''s


    physical limitations, he possesses a brilliant mind and can quickly learn anything. Of course, it is


    also rted to the medication he has taken in the past.


    Abigail didn''t expect Andrew to be so talented. She admired him and said, "Your abilities can lead to


    great financial sess and a promising future."

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    Chapter 737 Making You Happy


    Abigail''s words sparked a new idea in Martin''s mind. When I first came to Perou years ago to


    pursue my career, it was solely driven by money. Andrew''s body became stiff until now after he


    identally took the medicine. I have never seen him as an independent individual. Even my


    research is motivated by his desire to secure financial stability after my death. However, Abigail''s


    perspective is entirely different. She doesn''t view Andrew as a disabled person but rather as a


    person with inherent value.


    "What do you want to do?" Martin asked Andrew.


    Andrew looked at Abigail and replied, "I want to do something for Abigail. She received some bad


    news today, and I want to bring her happiness."


    Abigail''s face showed a look of surprise. She had been feeling down since her arrival, but Andrew''s


    words warmed her heart. "Thank you. I''ll be fine tomorrow," Abigail told Andrew.


    "If you need his help, you can directly ask him. He is very skilled inputer technology." Martin


    gently suggested to Abigail.


    She nodded and said, "Okay, thank you."


    "Don''t always say thank you. Andrew genuinely wants to see you happy and considers himself


    someone you can rely on," Martin said softly.


    Abigail only saw Andrew as a friend but had never considered relying on him. After dinner, she


    busied herself with cleaning.


    Meanwhile, Andrew sat in his room and stared at theputer for a long time before finally typing


    ''Abigail.'' Within ten minutes, he had gathered all the information about her and figured out her entire


    life story and rtionships. When he came across the name ''Eric,'' he clicked on it and continued


    searching for Eric''s personal information.


    After Abigail finished cleaning, she returned to her room to rest. As the sky gradually brightened,


    she woke up and prepared breakfast. However, she noticed Andrew''s room door was half open.


    The lights were still switched on inside.


    Andrew woke up so early? In her memory, Andrew always enjoyed sleeping in. Now that her


    curiosity was piqued, she walked to the door and gently pushed it open. Surprisingly, she found him


    sleeping in front of theputer, which was still on.


    How could he sit on the chair all night with his leg issues and stiff body?


    Abigail walked over and gently shook him, saying, "Wake up."


    She called out several times before Andrew slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Abigail, a smile


    appeared on his face. "I found something for you. Take a look."


    "What is it?" Abigail asked, feeling a bit confused.


    Andrew took some printed papers from the cab. He handed them to Abigail solemnly and asked,


    "Are you looking for the person who killed Luna? I found some things that might be useful to you."


    "How do you know Luna?" Abigail''s mind went nk. She took the stack of papers that Andrew


    gave her. She couldn''t quite believe he hadpleted all this in just one night.


    "I wanted to bring you happiness, so I learned about your past. I know it''s wrong to investigate you


    without permission, but I didn''t want to see you sad." Andrew looked tired and furrowed his brows,


    but his eyes sparkled brightly.


    Tears welled up in Abigail''s eyes. "Thank you... Andrew."


    "My dad did say not to thank me all the time. He hopes you can rely on me." Andrew held her other


    hand and, speaking sincerely, "I want you to be happy. Happy for the rest of your life."


    Emotions surged within Abigail''s heart, and she sniffed before forcing a smile. "Okay, I will be


    happy."


    Andrew let out a yawn. "You don''t have to make breakfast for me. I already had some cake from the


    fridge. You can cook for Dad. If you''re in a hurry, just steam the buns you made for him. He''s not


    picky anyway."


    "Alright," Abigail agreed and allowed him to hold her hand.


    Andrew held her hand for a while and yawned repeatedly.


    "Go to sleep. I''ll give your leg a massage first." She put down the documents and helped him push


    the wheelchair.


    Under Abigail''s skilled massage, Andrew quickly drifted off to sleep. Abigail didn''t ck off, either.


    She massaged him for half an hour before leaving Andrew''s room with the documents.


    Following Andrew''s instructions, she steamed buns for Martin and prepared seafood soup and a


    few side dishes. Regardless, she still had to ensure that Martin ate well so that he would have the


    energy for his research.


    When Martin woke up, Abigail sat at the dining table. She reviewed the information that Andrew had


    found. As she reviewed these materials, she realized how impressive Andrew was. Based on her


    limited information, he had already uncovered details about everyone in Eric''s family.


    "Andrew found this out for youst night. How do you n to thank him?" Martin had stayed upte


    and was aware of Andrew''s efforts.


    "Let''s ask him when he wakes up." Abigail took a sip of her coffee.


    Martin nodded and took a bite of his steamed bun. Unconsciously, he nced at Abigail and asked,


    "Are you going up against a criminal organization? Do you realize they would do anything for


    money, even if it means risking their lives? Your friend has already lost her life, and yet you still want


    to investigate?"


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    Since he was already aware of the situation, there was no need for her to hide anything. She lifted


    her gaze from the documents with her eyes filled with hatred. "If you had experienced what I have


    gone through, wouldn''t you want to investigate?" I was thrown into the sea as a child, and my


    parents have suffered in agony for over twenty years. If it weren''t for their relentless search for me,


    they would likely have passed away long ago.

 Chapter 738 How Can Hatred Be Forgotten?

    Chapter 738 How Can Hatred Be Forgotten?


    How does one let go of the hatred stemming from the ruin of a family?


    Unaware of the full extent of Abigail''s life stories, Martin stated, "Please share your story with me."


    Upon hearing that, Abigail thought, So, he dares to ask me not to seek justice against my enemy


    when he truly has no knowledge of what I have endured and only has a vague understanding?!


    "When I was a child, my uncle and aunt joined hands and threw me into the sea because they were


    interested in illegal activities. However, fate intervened, and a madam who owned a seaside resort


    found me. She became my grandmother and raised me. My parents searched for me every year.


    My father was tormented by sleepless nights and the agony of losing me. My mother was young


    and beautiful when she held on to herst breath. Do you know why?" Abigail slowly revealed her


    story to Martin.


    Martin was a little shocked. She got thrown into the sea by her biological uncle and aunt¡­


    "Why?" he asked subconsciously.


    "Because she feared I wouldn''t recognize her if she grew old. She believed that even if I


    remembered her even a little, I would recognize her if I saw her among the vast sea of people.


    Unfortunately, when I got thrown into the sea, theck of oxygen caused me to lose my memory. As


    a result, I have no recollection of having parents." Abigail gently took a deep breath after saying


    that.


    The story might sound serene, but no one truly understood the pain Lawrence and Scarlett endured


    for twenty years after losing their daughter.


    They could only cling to the hope that they hadn''t seen her remains. Even though they knew their


    hope was dwindling, they never gave up.


    Sometimes, when Abigail pondered this, she would feel that parents who loved their children


    resembled a tree. They would continuously grow to provide shelter and protection for the grass and


    flowers beneath their branches if circumstances permitted.


    Martin finished his bun and never uttered a word.


    "They sent my dearest best friend, Luna, to Golden Triangle because she had discovered their plot.


    Sean, my beloved fianc¨¦, suffered severe injuries when he went to rescue her. He and his special


    assistant nearly lost their lives in the process. Even so, he suddenly fell severely ill shortly after his


    return. Medical examinations revealed that all his organs were failing. It was Alice who treated him


    for two years and saved his life," Abigail continued.


    "Afterward, Luna suddenly fell ill. They said she was injected with something, and she suffered from


    depression and DNA problems. She became pregnant, but I still don''t know who the baby''s father


    is. I don''t know what happened to her, but she will forever be absent from my life now." Abigail


    lowered her head and took a deep breath at the mention of Luna''s passing.


    She simply couldn''t control her emotions when it came to Luna.


    After all, Luna was like a sister to her. They had endured numerous hardships and shared countless


    memories. But from now on, Luna would never be by her side,ughing and ying together.


    "If only you had brought her to me earlier, maybe things would have been different," Martin


    whispered. "I have been studying modern medicine for many years."


    "Alice was desperate. That was why she asked me to find you. Truthfully, she knows very well that


    you have your own life. She wouldn''t disturb you if it wasn''t necessary," Abigail choked with sobs.


    "She is an exceptional doctor. In fact, I still keep the letter she wrote to me."


    "May I see it?" Martin asked Abigail. If truth be told, I had long forgotten what Alice looked like.


    We were both under thirty when we divorced. Now, I''m over seventy. Several decades of separation


    had caused her voice and appearance to fade away from my memory with time.


    Abigail stood up. "I will show it to you."


    Then, she handed Alice''s letter to Martin. Once he finished reading it, he fell into deep


    contemtion.


    Back then, I chose to pursue a career in medicine for financial gain. Alice, however, truly embraced


    the profession to save lives. Her love for traditional medicine was so deep that she remained


    steadfast in her beliefs even when its medical practice was in decline.


    It was also due to our differing beliefs that we got divorced. I went abroad while Alice remained in


    her hometown. We never had any contact again.


    If it hadn''t been for the unexpected news about Andrew and the ident, I wouldn''t have written a


    letter to Alice.


    Sadly, Alice had already passed away and didn''t respond to my letter. Instead, she sent a young girl


    with a child to find me.


    She was indeed determined, just as she had been in her pursuit of studying medicine.


    Even if it meant sacrificing herself, she wanted to save the life of a newborn.


    Her favorite tale was the legend of "The Saintly Doctor''s Herb-Tasting Journey."


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    After finishing her meal, Abigail silently cleared the table.


    Martin waited for her toe out of the kitchen. "Alice is truly remarkable. She is a genuine doctor.


    Unfortunately, I still haven''te to my senses."


    "Why did you choose toe here?" Abigail asked Martin.


    "At first, it was for the money. Now, I have no other option. You''ve seen the situation outside. You''re


    not allowed to know about the things I research as they are all confidential. But rest assured.


    They''re only rted to medicine. I bet you are also aware of this, right? Whoever develops the


    latest and most powerful drugs in the pharmaceutical industry makes a fortune. I want to spend my


    entire life researching and developing a unique and effective medicine. Only then will my mission be


    fulfilled." Martin stood up and stated slowly.


    "Can you achieve it?" For some reason, Abigail felt that this goal seemed unattainable.


    "I don''t know. I''m just worried that it will affect Andrew if I don''t produce results," Martin replied as he


    turned around and walked toward the stairs. "I have no choice and no way out."


    I have taken the money and signed the contract, so I can only be trapped here for the rest of my life.

 Chapter 739 A Strange Telepathic Connection

    Chapter 739 A Strange Telepathic Connection


    "If you leave, I will take care of Andrew for you. To repay him for his help in finding all this


    information, I will take care of him as long as I am alive," Abigail said to Martin''s back.


    Martin turned around and looked at Abigail. A slight smile formed on his lips. "Thanks. I will solve


    Larry''s issue as soon as possible."


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    Even though he now had an idea, everything had to wait until Larry''s genes stabilized.


    After Martin went upstairs, Abigail immediately took photos of all the information Andrew had given


    her and sent them to Sean one by one.


    Upon receiving hundreds of photos from her, Sean immediately called her.


    "Where did you get these?" Sean and Josh were still nning how to investigate the affairs of the


    Davidson Family. To their surprise, Abigail had alreadypleted the task.


    Abigail sensed the surprise in his words. Therefore, she couldn''t help but ask, "Is this exactly what


    you need?"


    "Yes. We also realized that the Davidson Family doesn''t refer to just Eric''s family. Instead, it''s the


    entire Davidson Family, including his grandmother." As Sean looked at the hundreds of pages of


    analysis, his scalp tingled with amazement at Abigail''s actions.


    "I met someone super talented, but it was also a coincidence. Just tell me if it''s useful or not."


    Abigail couldn''t contain her excitement.


    Sean chuckled. "It''s useful. Very useful. We were still nning how to obtain all this. Surprisingly,


    you just handed it to me. It''s like we indeed have a telepathic connection."


    When Abigail heard his words, she couldn''t help but shiver.


    If there''s anyone with a telepathic connection to Sean, it will likely be Andrew.


    But this also illustrates a truth¡ª"Great minds think alike."


    Andrew is smart. So is Sean. They quickly figure out where to start when they receive information.


    Unlike me, I''m still pondering what this piece of information means.


    "Message me if you need help with anything else." Abigail was d to be of assistance to Sean.


    At least they were fighting side by side rather than leaving him to struggle alone.


    "I n to develop a private messaging application. Can you ask the person you know if they want to


    join?" Sean was interested in the person Abigail knew. In addition, he also wanted to find out if that


    person was a man or a woman.


    "I''ll ask himter." Abigail epted his proposal.


    Seeing how readily she agreed, Sean suddenly felt that his own thoughts were a bit narrow-minded.


    "Abby, I think about you all the time¡­ and I''m always worried that there might be another man who


    treats you well and makes you fall for him." Sean didn''t want to hide his feelings from her. He


    always felt jealous and feared that someone overly outstanding like her would be taken away.


    "Even if there is a man who treats me well, I won''t respond. So, don''t worry." Abigail smiled and


    reassured him. She had long known of Sean''s jealousy.


    Sean nodded and hummed, "I''m about to finish work and go home to be with your parents. Do you


    miss them?"


    "Yes, but I should have two days off in a while. I''ll let you know by then, and you cane see me


    in advance, okay?" Abigail yfully asked him.


    Her initiative surprised Sean a little. "Are you sure I can go and see you? Will it not interfere with


    your work?"


    Sean knew that Abigail was busy with her design work. He had asked Selena, Abigail''s slovenly


    assistant, about it before. ording to Selena, Abigail would stay up until 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. when


    L.Moon was just starting out. Sometimes, she would even personally go to the Fairy Meadow''s


    factory to fix any issues and stay there all night to resolve them.


    Indeed, working in the fashion industry was always terribly stressful. From start to finish, even the


    slightest mishap would result in both the client reducing the payment and the risk of having to redo


    all the clothing.


    That was why Sean never disturbed Abigail while she was working.


    "No, you won''t. I purposely cleared my schedule for two days just to see you." Abigail, too, eagerly


    anticipated seeing him.


    Upon hearing that, Sean hummed in response. His tone carried joy that couldn''t be concealed as he


    added, "I''ll wait for you to message me then."


    No matter how busy I am, I will fly over and meet her.


    After ending the call, Abigail held her phone. The sweet smile on her face remained.


    Andrew slept until the next morning, which shocked Abigail. Remembering that he hadn''t eaten


    anything for nearly twenty-four hours, Abigail prepared a te of spaghetti bolognese for him. After


    filling his stomach with the food, Andrew looked at Abigail with satisfaction. "It''s wonderful to wake


    up to a warm breakfast."


    "Do you want anything else? I''ll make breakfast for your Dadter." Abigail gazed at him tenderly.


    "No, I''m full. Was the information useful?" He didn''t mention that he had dreamt of Abigail praising


    him enthusiastically, and he had been smiling so happily in the dream.


    "Yes. Moreover, my fianc¨¦ mentioned that he wants to develop a secure messaging application. He


    hopes you can join him. Are you willing?" Abigail looked at Andrew with anticipation.


    At once, Andrew became angry. "No. I don''t like your fianc¨¦."


    "You haven''t even met him. How can you not like him?" Abigail couldn''t help butugh.


    "He''s going to marry you. So, that means he''s my love rival!" Andrew huffed as he pushed his


    wheelchair, preparing to leave.


    Abigail caught up with him. "But do you know what a love rival is? Of course, I know you''re


    important. But I can''t do much if I don''t have feelings for you, right?"


    Upon hearing her say that she didn''t have feelings for him, Andrew pushed the wheelchair even


    faster. "Fine. I don''t want to have feelings for you either. Don''t follow me. I want to go to sleep!"

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    Chapter 740 Stuck-up but Adorable


    Abigail found Andrew incredibly adorable.


    Upon seeing the door was closed, Abigail could only go into the kitchen and prepare breakfast for


    Martin first.


    After finishing preparing, Abigail received a new task from Martin.


    "Three dayster, take Larry for a check-up and find a traditional medicine store. Ask if they have


    this medicine. I''ve asked many pharmacies, but none of them have it." Martin handed Abigail a


    piece of paper.


    Martin had yet to start Larry''s treatment because the medicine was difficult to obtain.


    "How about I have someone bring a bunch from Eswadia for you?" Abigail suggested.


    "Can you?" Martin was a little surprised.


    "It''s just a small amount of medicine. I am rich anyway," Abigail remarked openly. Well, I seem to


    have nothing else now besides my wealth.


    Looking at her intentionally flexing her wealth, Martin felt a bit heartbroken.


    I am indeed aware that Abigail is wealthy. Not only is she a prominent figure in the design industry,


    but she also owns twopanies. In addition, she is the heiress of the Pearson Family in Capitalis.


    I even heard that she inherited a significant amount of wealth from her grandfather.


    But of course, Abigail herself didn''t know about the inheritance.


    The box her grandfather gave her was still in the bank safe deposit box, and she had never counted


    the money in it.


    "Alright. I''ll let you arrange the shipment then." Martin figured he might as well take advantage of the


    offer.


    Since it wasn''t appropriate to ask Sean for help regarding this matter, Abigail felt it would be more


    suitable to ask Kevin after thinking for a while.


    Hence, she sent a message to Kevin right away. She knew he might go to bed if she sent it a little


    later.


    Abigail tentatively messaged Kevin.


    ''Are you avable? I need to talk to you about something.''


    At this moment, Kevin had arrived in Perou. When he received a message from Abigail, he knew


    that she must be keeping something from Sean.


    ''I''m here. What''s up?''


    "Help me purchase a batch of medicine and have it shipped over. Just say it''s a three-month


    supply," Abigail requested while sending the prescription to Kevin.


    Without asking too many questions, Kevin immediately replied with an okay emoticon.


    After lunch, Abigail nned to ask Andrew again if he wanted to join Sean''s team. Andrew led her


    to his room.


    "I''ve already developed the application you wanted. I won''t be involved in it anyway," Andrew said to


    Abigail as he moved to hisputer.


    Abigail was surprised. "Whoa, that''s fast."


    It has only been a morning. Could it be that he truly is a genius?


    Andrew twitched his mouth and said, "Give me your phone."


    Although he wasn''t thrilled about it, he still helped Abigail. He simply hoped that by doing more for


    her, she would pay more attention to him and less to her fianc¨¦.


    Abigail handed him her phone.


    After installing the app for her, Andrew spoke, "Your fianc¨¦ should be able to handle the subsequent


    maintenance. So, I won''t be involved in it anymore."


    "Despite saying you don''t want to, you still helped me. I truly am grateful to you." Abigail felt


    particrly happy as she watched him install the app.


    "I don''t want your gratitude," Andrew muttered.


    Andrew quickly installed the app on Abigail''s phone. Then, he looked at her. "You can just transfer


    the app to your fianc¨¦ in a file mode. The underlying code and everything else are in the app''s file


    area. They will figure it out once they use it. As for the administrator''s role, you guys can allocate it


    yourselves. Either way, they will know what to do once they see the code."


    "Sure. Let me know what you want to eat, and I''ll learn. Don''t hesitate!" Abigail took the phone he


    handed her and looked at him gratefully.


    "The food you made is already delicious. Plus, cooking is strenuous work. So, just make whatever


    you like," Andrew said. I won''t ask Abigail to serve me.


    Serving me will be equivalent to returning the favor. I am no fool. Of course, I am aware of Abigail''s


    intention.


    "Isn''t that my responsibility?" Abigail asked with a smile. Shortly after, she shared the file with Sean.


    Sean should be asleep right now.


    ''This is thepleted app. You can check its security. The underlying code is in the app''s file area.


    You can review itter.''


    After sending the message, she couldn''t help but smile with satisfaction.


    Meanwhile, Andrew felt that once he finished these tasks, he wouldn''t have much else to do.


    After all, he relied onputers and didn''t have many other skills.


    Because of that, he couldn''t help but think that Abigail''s fianc¨¦ must be a remarkably talented man.


    He couldpete with a ck market that had beenying ns for so many years. If it were me, I


    wouldn''t be able to do it.


    I don''t have that much ability. At best, I''m a tad more skillful withputers.


    "Is there anything else I can do? Feel free to let me know. I''m really proficient inputer


    technology," Andrew involuntarily talked about it with Abigail again.


    "Okay. If I have any needs, I''ll ask for your help," Abigail said warmly.


    Since he had once entered her room, she had a particrly negative impression of Andrew at that


    time.


    However, what he was doing now could make up for it in Abigail''s eyes. After all, he didn''t know


    much about the boundaries between men and women before.


    "Alright. Then take me out for a walk. I want to enjoy the sunlight." Andrew''s face brightened with a


    smile.


    With that, Abigail pushed him into the yard. "Once your medicine arrives, there will be many flower


    seeds inside. By then, I will nt them and fill the yard with flowers. By the way, what kind of flowers


    do you like?"


    Andrew looked at Abigail and fell into deep contemtion.


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    Chapter 741 Meeting His Wife Soon


    Andrew reminisced about a flower that he had once been particrly fond of. He looked at Abigail,


    his eyes shimmering with excitement. "Have you heard of Gabriel Rose?"


    "Gabriel Rose? It''s a type of shrub rose, right? The one that boasts a stunning coloration of white


    with delicatevender tracing throughout the petals?" Abigail was a fashion designer, after all.


    Therefore, she possessed extensive knowledge about flowers and nts.


    "Yes, that''s the one. I really like it." Andrew had stumbled upon it online once and was captivated by


    its beauty. He yearned to see it in person.


    Abigail nodded. "Although I haven''t grown it before, I can try."


    At this moment, Andrew''s imagination ran wild. He started envisioning a yard adorned with


    blooming flowers. How great it would be if Abigail could reciprocate my feelings. That way, I can


    spend the rest of my life here without ever feeling bored.


    ¡­


    When Sean woke up, he was slightly surprised by the speed at which Abigail had sent him the


    application.


    After installing it, he opened the app and downloaded the underlying code. Then, he forwarded it to


    Xavien.


    Xavien was an expert inputer science. He called Sean momentster to share his views.


    "This app is wless. We can use it without any issues. But I will make a few modifications. That


    way, even the app''s creator won''t be able to gain ess." Xavien''s voice brimmed with excitement.


    "This person is incredible. They can easily rank among the top three internationally."


    Unfortunately, unintentional words carried meaningful implications for the attentive listener.


    Like Xavien, Sean had no idea where Abigail had found such a talented individual. Still, although he


    was slightly concerned about it, he figured it wasn''t appropriate for him to inquire.


    "Can we recruit this person for ourpany?" Xavien asked Sean.


    "Abby sent it to me. You can ask her if she can persuade her friend to join ourpany," Sean


    replied indifferently.


    Since he had just woken up, his voice sounded hoarse. Upon sensing a subtle hint of jealousy in


    Sean''s voice, Xavien dared not to probe further. At once, he changed the subject. "Let me make


    some changes first. Once I''m done, we can begin testing."


    Sean hummed in response. He ended the call, ran his fingers through his hair, and got out of bed.


    Despite feeling jealous, he realized he needed not to be overly pessimistic, considering that Abigail


    had already arranged their meeting.


    After freshening up, he responded to Abigail''s message.


    ''I have received your message. The app is perfect. Please thank your friend on my behalf. If I have


    the chance to meet him, I''ll treat him to a meal.''


    ''No need to treat him to a meal. I''ve already taken care of that. By the way, I''m free in three days.


    Will you be free during that time?''


    As Sean read the message, the jealousy in his heart instantly dissipated.


    ''I''m free. I''ll make arrangements right away.''


    Afterpleting my work for the day, I can fly to Perou in the evening.


    Sean finalized his travel ns before heading to thepany.


    The day passed by quickly. In the afternoon, Sean returned to the Pearson Residence earlier than


    usual.


    Josh was waiting for him at home.


    "I''m leaving for abroad tonight. I just wanted to inform you that the app is ready. We''re currently


    conducting stress testing. Once that''s done, it should be good to go." Sean sat at the dining table


    and exined to Josh.


    His words took Josh aback. "That''s fast."


    "Yeah. Abby''s friend helped us. It''s the same person who assisted us with obtaining the information


    last time." Sean, once again, couldn''t conceal his jealousy as he borated.


    Fortunately, he would soon be meeting his beloved wife.


    Grasping his chin, Josh remarked, "Abby''s friend is truly talented. Developing such an app must


    have taken a long time, yet you said that her friendpleted it in just one morning. Is this person


    part of a professional team?"


    "I have asked Kevin about this. He confirmed that there is no professional team involved," Sean


    replied. Kevin was sure that it was the work of a single individual.


    "Did she really encounter a genius?" Josh''s tone was full of disbelief.


    "It''s not that surprising, though. There are many talented individuals like Abby''s friend abroad, not to


    mention even more skilled individuals in the underground. We also have such experts in Eswadia.


    When we need them, they can quickly form a team," Sean said calmly.


    Upon hearing that, Josh nodded. "That''s true. Geniuses always have some peculiarities."


    Even so, he still felt that the person Abigail knew was exceptionally remarkable.


    Sean swiftly finished his meal. Then, he patted Josh''s shoulder. "I have to go now. Let your parents


    know."


    "Okay." Josh stood up and said, "I''ll drive you to the airport."


    Men¡ªthe bond between them could easily be close.


    If truth be told, Josh was reluctant to part with Sean. After all, they could chat together in the


    evenings after Sean came back from work when he was around.


    But now that he was leaving, Josh would be alone in this house.


    Once they got into the car, Josh drove while speaking gently, "Call us once you''ve arrived safely.


    Otherwise, my parents will be worried. Also, I''ll visit your grandparents in the next few days. So,


    don''t worry."


    "I''ll only be gone for less than a week. Plus, I''ll spend two days on the flight. Yet, you''re making it


    seem like I''ll be away for a long time." Sean shook his head helplessly.


    After that, he sent a message to Abigail, informing her that he had arrived at the airport.


    "I''m just worrying about you¡­ After all, the situation is different now." Josh drove with a serious


    demeanor while casually conversing with him.


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    Ever since Luna died, he had always been vignt about his surroundings. He worried about every


    person who went traveling, for he feared losing important individuals in his life.


    Sean hummed and added, "Don''t worry. I will message you."


    "It feels like the house is empty once you leave." Josh''s voice sounded slightly down.


    Sean turned his head to look at him. "I will be back soon. If Luna is still alive, we will definitely


    rescue her. That way, you won''t feel lonely anymore."

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    With a smile, Josh nodded. "Alright. You''re the boss."


    At his age, Josh didn''t expect that he would still needfort from Sean.


    When he was about to leave after dropping him off at the airport, Josh ran into Eric, who had just


    returned from his event.


    As it had been a while since Joshst saw Eric, their unexpected encounter made him feel


    somewhat uneasy.


    "You''ve been quite busy all year round," Josh said with a smile.


    Raising his hand, Eric adjusted his mask. "I''ll rest at the hotel for a while and prepare dinner. Why


    don''t youe over and join me? It''s been ages since west got together, so I want to chat with


    you."


    "Sure." Considering that he had nothing else to do and his house was empty, Josh didn''t feel like


    going back.


    Once they arrived at the hotel, Eric took off his coat, sunsses, and mask. Then, he walked to the


    couch and picked up the remote control to close the curtains.


    "It''s been a while, Josh." Eric''s expression turned serious.


    "What''s wrong?" For some reason, Josh sensed that Eric wanted to tell him something based on his


    demeanor.


    "There''s something¡­ I''m not sure if it''s just my spection or if it''s true. It''s about Luna." Eric raised


    his head and looked at Josh with a serious expression.


    Josh didn''t say anything. However, his face turned pale, and his hand by his side couldn''t stop


    trembling.


    "I have a cousin who is pretty close to me. Because she used to dislike Abigail, she paid attention to


    her and Luna. She told me that she seemed to have seen Luna at her house. Doesn''t that sound


    terrifying to you?" Eric stared straight at Josh.


    Josh''s lips turned pale as well. His voice trembled slightly. "Is it true?"


    "I''m not sure¡­ My cousin said she identally saw her one night. But Luna clearly¡­" Eric couldn''t


    continue the rest of his words, for he knew very well the feelings Josh had for Luna.


    Even though the news was hidden from the public when Luna died, some prominent families knew


    about it.


    "Which cousin are you talking about?" Josh remained calm.


    "My third uncle, Levi Davidson''s daughter, Emma Davidson. My uncle has been doing business


    overseas and rarelyes back. He only returns during New Year''s. Back then, my uncle and aunt


    were busy with work, so Emma stayed with us for a long time. We are close, so I believe her


    words." Eric deliberately chose to return at such a crucial moment, hoping he could run into Josh


    and share this information with him.


    "Eric¡­ do you know why Luna died?" Josh''s voice was bitter and filled with pain.


    "Of course!" Eric''s voice grew louder a little. "I''m scared now. I fear what Vincent did was the same


    as what my Uncle Levi did¡­ including the involvement of many other individuals we don''t know."


    Although he maintained his sincerity, he knew very well how immense thework of interests in


    these circles was after spending years in the entertainment industry.


    Josh pondered. Actually, Sean and I already know all of this.


    Even my seemingly kind and generous Grandmother might also be involved.


    "Eric, what will you do if it really turns out as you think? Do you trust your parents?" Josh asked


    calmly.


    "I trust no one until the truth of the matter is revealed. How about you? Will you trust Vincent? I don''t


    think so, right?" Eric felt that since this matter involved plenty of money and even Luna''s life and


    death, he couldn''t just blindly trust anyone, not even his own parents.


    "Of course, I don''t believe Vincent. It''s a fact that hemitted a crime. It''s just that there''s no


    evidence," Josh said coldly.


    "Josh, perhaps you are unaware of the structure of the Davidson Family. My Grandma was once a


    prominentdy in Herith. Having married into a prestigious family like my Grandpa''s, do you think


    there''s a chance she merely appears gentle and friendly?" Ever since Eric learned that Luna might


    be at Levi''s house, he felt that everything in his family had be unfamiliar.


    Now, I am hesitant to trust anyone solely based on family ties.


    I, too, have my own judgment.


    Grandma clearly knew Vincent hadmitted a crime. Yet, why did she still insist that I marry the


    person who drugged me?


    Would she sacrifice my happiness and future if there was no benefit for her?


    I was doing so well in the entertainment industry. If Grandma had considered my future, she should


    have known that this marriage would bring me no good and could potentially tarnish my reputation


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    Yet, Grandma still agreed to this marriage.


    It was inherently unreasonable in the first ce.


    Is this so-called family friend truly more important than me?


    "Can I trust you?" Truthfully, Josh was somewhat uncertain about the truth behind Eric''s words.


    He had only recently received the information, and Eric subtly brought news that Luna might still be


    alive.


    While Kevin''s im was a guess, what Eric said was a concrete fact, something he witnessed with


    his own eyes.


    "It''s understandable that you don''t believe me. After all, Luna''s situation is soplicated. If it was


    me, I wouldn''t trust anyone either," Eric said and sighed. "But if you want me to continue helping


    you, I will talk to Emma and ask her to find a way to take photos. But don''t get your hopes up too


    much. Her family has lived overseas for a long time, and I''m unfamiliar with my Uncle Levi''s


    character."


    Eric''s words are clear. Supposing his uncle and grandmother were truly involved in what Vincent


    did, they would most likely abandon their own family when things get exposed. After all, isn''t that


    what happened to Vincent''s family? Vincent severed all ties with his daughter once he found her no


    longer of use to him.

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    In that case, Emma''s safety might still be at risk.


    While having another child is a possibility, once the money is gone, it bes difficult to earn it


    back. After all, they had operated the business for years. They will definitely try their best to keep it


    running, even if it means sacrificing more lives.


    After careful consideration, Josh spoke in a deep voice, "Eric, It''s a favor to me that Emma can


    provide you with some information. However, you must not ask too much of her. If her family truly is


    involved in this, that means they''re also a family of demons. Do you expect a money-minded demon


    to show her mercy?"


    Eric started to feel a sense of fear from his words. "Josh, I''m a little scared. It seems like the police


    can''t find anything. How many people do you think were involved topletely cover it up like


    this?"


    Upon hearing that, Josh approached him and patted his shoulder. "Tell Emma to be careful. As for


    the rest, take it slow."


    I understand Eric''s mindset very well. Being caught in thework of interests, he knows how


    greedy and ugly human nature can be. But what terrifies him the most now is that his own family


    might be connected to this matter. That''s why he finds it hard to ept.


    Eric hummed in response.


    At this moment, the doorbell rang. It was the food delivery guy.


    Despite having already eaten, Josh still stayed and had some with Eric.


    Before leaving, Eric couldn''t help but grab Josh''s sleeve. "Josh, if you really want me to help, I will


    find a way to get Emma to confirm it."


    "It''s fine." Josh looked at him gratefully. "Your priority is Emma''s safety. As for Luna, maybe Emma


    had made a mistake. I witnessed Luna''s burial with my own eyes, after all."


    As he spoke, his eyes instantly welled up with tears.


    Eric watched him leave with a heavy heart. Unable to hold back, he caught up with him. "Hang in


    there, Josh. Don''t be too sad."


    He knew very well Luna''s passing not only brought pain to Josh but also to Abigail.


    "I know." Josh''s voice sounded slightly strained.


    "Josh, call me if you need anything." Eric looked at him with sincere eyes.


    "Sure. Thanks," Josh said and left.


    Eric returned to the room and sat for a long time. When he looked up, his expression became


    particrly determined.


    "Josh, Abigail¡­ if it really was someone from my family who harmed your loved ones, I will take


    some responsibility for it," he murmured.


    Early the next morning, Abigail checked her phone, intending to check the situation back home.


    Suddenly, a trending headline popped up.


    ''Eric Davidson is suspected to have a major ident at a hotel. His life and death remain unknown.''


    However, Abigail didn''t have much emotional fluctuation. She messaged Josh.


    ''Did Eric really have an ident?''


    Since she was far away, she couldn''t return and check on Eric. Hence, she figured she would call


    and ask him about his condition once the news was confirmed.


    ''Yes. It''s serious.''


    ''What happened exactly? Will it affect his acting career?''


    ''He''s disfigured¡­ He said the floor tiles were too slippery, so he slipped and hit his face on the


    ground. He''s currently in the hospital.''


    Abigail could hardly believe the exnation. The hotel floor tiles were too slippery? Seriously? But


    Eric stays at the finest hotel.


    ''Uhm¡­''


    She was bereft of speech. Could this truly reflect the saying that when one is unlucky, everything


    can be against them?


    ''It''s okay. I''ll check on Eric once he wakes up. No one can enter the ward where he''s staying right


    now. The media and paparazzi are all waiting outside.''


    After Abigail replied, she realized how many things had happened this year.


    From Alice''s passing, me parting ways with Ronaldo, to Luna leaving, and now Eric identally


    falling on his face.


    It seems like everyone around me isn''t doing well.


    Now that I will be able to see Sean in two days, I can feel the longing that has been trapped inside


    me seem to be intensifying. Oh, how I wish these two days could pass quickly!


    Abigail put her phone away and focused on preparing breakfast.


    Before she could finish, Martin hurriedly came downstairs. Standing by the kitchen door, he


    instructed Abigail, "Get ready quickly and take Larry away. Someone''sing over."


    "What''s happening?" Abigail was slightly confounded. Didn''t Martin inform his business partner


    about him having a visitor?


    "It''s not just any business partner. I received some confidential information that someone else is


    coming to inspect. I''m not sure if it will be risky for you, but owning a gun is legal here. You know


    what that means, right?" Martin was extremely anxious.


    Abigail hummed. She couldn''t worry about too much at the moment and immediately left the


    kitchen.


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    Martin escorted her out through the back door. "Stay in touch. The people through this back door


    won''t breathe a word about this. Don''t worry. Stay safe."


    "Thank you." Abigail expressed her gratitude.


    "No need to thank me. Hurry up and go. Otherwise, you can''t make it out," Martin urged.


    ¡­


    Abigail walked down the street with her bag and found a hotel. After checking in, she messaged


    Simond.


    ''There''s been a slight issue on Martin''s side. I''m in a hotel now. Are you still in Perou?''


    ''Yeah, I''m still here. By the way, Kevin also came over. He''s with me now. Which hotel are you at?


    Send me the address.''


    Abigail was surprised as she didn''t expect Kevin toe to Perou without informing her.


    She sent Simond the address.


    Not long after, Simond and Kevin arrived.


    Abigail opened the door and immediately looked at Kevin, who was smiling as if he owed her an


    exnation. "You came and didn''t say anything?"


    "Sean asked me toe. He was concerned about your safety, so he asked me to watch over you


    silently." Kevin''s tone was casual.


    The door was closed.


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    Abigail whispered, "He''s always like this. Even though he''s worried about me, he never says


    anything and is always doing things behind my back." How would she know what he has done for


    her and how well he had been treating her if he didn''t say anything?


    "Sean is just afraid that you''ll overthink things. He''s worried about you, but he''s also afraid to


    overstep the boundaries you set," Kevin said as he sat down on the couch and casually turned on


    the TV.


    Having a conversation with the TV on would be safer.


    "Either way, he''s already on the ne. I''ll just ask him when he arrives," Abigail said with a smile on


    her face.


    Hearing this, Simond frowned. "Why didn''t you tell me that he''sing?"


    "We''re just going on a date. What''s there to tell you?" Abigail said. "Oh, you need to take the kid to


    the hospital for a check-up. I was nning to wait until he arrives before telling you."


    "Are you a fool? What if Sean gets involved in things with Martin?" Simond angrily berated.


    "Why are you getting angry? Neither Sean nor I can get angry at her. Who do you think you are?"


    Kevin immediately grabbed Simond''s shoulder, looking ready to fight.


    "Alright, alright, let''s not talk about this. Let Mr. Simpson continue," Abigail said with a serious


    expression.


    Simond pushed Kevin aside with a serious expression. "I told you to be careful when you''re


    overseas. We can''t be sure if those people are running any businesses abroad. Seeking help from


    Martin is a secret arrangement, but do you think they can''t find out? If they find out and collude with


    the people here, who knows what they''re plotting against you."


    Abigail pursed her lips and remained silent.


    Previously, Martin didn''t want her to meet Sean either, and at that time, she thought it would be fine


    to wait it out for a year or so.


    However, Martin changed his mind halfway, and she dly epted it.


    Now, thinking about it, Simond''s words make sense.


    "He''s already on the ne. It''s not realistic to send him back." Abigail looked at Simond.


    Simond was on the verge of rolling his eyes from frustration. "Why do I have to suffer just because


    you two are in love? Can you let me know next time before you meet him? My brothers didn''te


    to protect your lovey-dovey rtionship."


    Abigail could only sp her hands together and thank him. "Thank you for your hard work and


    suffering. Can I give your brothers a reward? 30 thousand each to ensure Sean''s safety."


    "Alright, I know you''re rich. There''s no need to show off!" Once Simond finished speaking, he called


    his subordinates to make arrangements.


    Kevin wrinkled his nose. "Mr. Simpson really is sharp-tongued but soft-hearted."


    Simond ignored him.


    "When will the traditional medicine arrive?" Abigail asked Kevin in a low voice.


    "Tonight," he replied, leaning closer to her. "About that¡­ Do you still want to buy flower seeds? Are


    you really nning to get along with them?"


    "Martin and his son are quite decent people," Abigail said. They hadn''t spent much time together,


    but Andrew was someone worth befriending, and Martin... For now, he was fine as well.


    Kevin leaned back on the couch. "I have to say, this situation is soplicated. I don''t trust anyone


    involved, and I''m really worried about you."


    "Don''t worry about me," Abigail said confidently. She was certain that Martin was trustworthy.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have helped her investigate the Davidson Family.


    "Okay," Kevin conceded, no longer saying anything.


    After all, he never underestimated Abigail, including the current Luna Smith.


    If Luna Smith really faked her death just to gather more information, he truly admired her.


    "What time will Sean arrive today?" Simond, who was on the phone, turned to Abigail and asked.


    "In a little over an hour," she replied.


    Simond continued giving instructions on the phone. When the call ended, he looked at Abigail. "We


    are going to the airport now. Kevin, are youing?"


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    "Of course I am." Kevin immediately stood up.


    Simond nodded and, with a meaningful nce from Abigail, said in a deep voice, "Then you go. I


    have something to take care of here, so I won''t be joining."


    "Alright, it''s not safe at the airport anyway. Abigail, you stay," Kevin said confidently and left.


    Once she was certain he had left, Abigail opened the bedroom door. "Larry will be a problem for you


    in the near future. We can''t let Kevin find out about this child."


    "I understand," Simond said.


    Abigail entrusted the sleeping Larry to Simond, who quickly left, carrying Larry in his arms.


    *


    At the same time, Sean emerged from the airport, intending to call Abigail.


    Just then, a deafening gunshot rang out, and his phone was shattered by a bullet, sending


    fragments of the phone into the air and narrowly missing his eyes.


    A bodyguard threw himself over Sean, holding him down and rolling several times until they were


    behind a car. "I was sent by Mr. Kevin. Stay hidden."


    The bodyguard handed Sean a handgun. Sean was trained inbat as well, and he took cover


    behind the car, where he saw someone peering out from the distance. He immediately prepared to


    fire back.


    "Mr. Graham, let us handle this. If it turns into a legal matter, you won''t be able to return," the


    bodyguard said as he held Sean back, firing a bullet at the same time.


    Sean looked at him and nodded slightly. "Thank you."


    "Your weapon is for your self-defense."


    Sean crouched behind the car, his expression cold. He never expected Vincent''s associates to be


    so impatient!

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    Abigail had been anxiously waiting at home for a long time when a news report suddenly appeared


    on the television.


    There had been a shootout at the airport, resulting in multiple casualties, including police officers


    who were mistakenly shot and over a dozen criminals who were executed.


    Abigail''s hands trembled with nervousness. She wanted to call Sean and Kevin, but she didn''t dare


    to, afraid of interrupting their business.


    Just then, she received a call from Simond.


    Abigail quickly pressed the answer button and took a deep breath. "Mr. Simpson..."


    "D*mn it, those people are cunning. They deliberately lured the state police here, and our people


    were all killed by the state police!" Simond growled furiously.


    Abigail didn''t know whether to me herself or feel guilty for it.


    "I''m sorry..." she whispered.


    "I implore you. Can you please let me know next time you meet Sean?" Filled with frustration,


    Simond was no longer as easy to talk to as before.


    Abigail remained silent, taking the scolding.


    "Over a dozen people, all dead!" Simond continued.


    "I''m truly sorry." Abigail apologized again.


    Simond took a deep breath. He spoke in a deep voice, "These people followed me through life and


    death. Just now, in an instant, they were all killed. We have no way to seek justice for them because


    they were the ones who started it."


    Abigail frowned, feeling a heavy heart. She tightly gripped her phone, not saying a word.


    "You still want to ask me how Sean is, right? Who knows how he is? Even Kevin can''t reach him. I


    mean, you two, can''t you use your brains when you''re in love? It''s alreadyte, and you still risk


    your lives to meet up?" Simond vented his biggest frustration so far.


    "Say whatever you want to me. I''ll ept it." Abigail couldn''t argue back.


    Simond took a deep breath and hung up the phone.


    In the end, Abigail still sent a message to Sean.


    *


    Meanwhile, Sean and Kevin were hiding in a resident''s house, but unfortunately, Sean was shot in


    the arm.


    With a dagger between his teeth, Kevin bandaged his wound. He had just removed the bullet from


    Sean''s arm, and the blood was still flowing.


    "All of Simond''s men are gone. He will definitely cause trouble for Abigail." Kevin mumbled to Sean,


    "You didn''t make any preparations at all?"


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    "How could I not?" Sean''s gaze was meaningful. "If you don''t enter the tiger''s den, how can you


    catch the tiger''s cub?"


    "You..." Kevin immediately caught onto his words.


    Enduring the pain, Sean leaned against the wall and used his bloodied hand to take out a spare


    phone. He saw the message from Abigail, and a smile formed on his lips. "She messaged me."


    "Can you stop rubbing it in my face already?" Kevin said, pulling the gauze tightly.


    Sean took a deep breath in pain and slowly replied to Abigail with one hand.


    ''Kevin and I are both fine. We''re hiding now. Tell Simond to wait for us at your ce. We''lle


    later and give him an exnation.''


    His message undoubtedly gave Abigail great confidence, and she immediately forwarded the


    message to Simond.


    Night fell, and Abigail prepared dinner in the hotel while Simond waited in the living room with a


    serious expression, expecting Sean and Kevin.


    Soon, they heard a knock on the door.


    Simond stood up and reached for the weapon hidden on his body as he walked over. "Who is it?"


    "It''s us," Kevin answered from outside.


    Hearing that, Simond put away his weapon and opened the door.


    Two disheveled individuals walked in. Simond immediately closed the door, and at the same time,


    he smelled the strong scent of blooding from both of them.


    Kevin limped inside while Sean''s hand was still bleeding, his entire sleeve stained crimson.


    Upon seeing him in such a state, Abigail''s eyes immediately welled up with tears. "Shouldn''t you go


    to the hospital?"


    "I''m afraid the hospital isn''t a safe option either. It was quite a challenge for us to get here..." Sean


    and Kevin both copsed onto the couch.


    Abigail turned to Simond and inquired, "What should we do?"


    "I''ll call for assistance. What else can we do?" Simond asked solemnly, "Did anyone notice your


    arrival here?"


    "Don''t worry, I''ve already informed the hotel staff. We''re safe for now," Kevin replied, leaning against


    the couch and applying pressure to his excruciatingly painful leg.


    Abigail squatted beside Sean, observing his trembling hand, and gently sniffed.


    Sean raised his other hand and caressed her face. "It''s so difficult to get a look at you. It''s like going


    through the gates of hell."


    "I shouldn''t have allowed you toe. I should have gone back to see you instead." Abigail looked


    up at him, tears streaming down her face.


    "D*mn lovebirds... Am I not human to you? Man, it hurts." Kevin angrily pressed on his leg.


    Abigail nced at him. "I care about you, too. Don''t think I didn''t prepare dinner for you guys."


    Kevin''s lips quivered. "I''ve never been so severely injured in my life. I almost lost my life."


    He had indulged himself in all sorts of pleasures but never engaged in anything as reckless as this.


    Simond looked at Sean. "You agreed to exin everything thoroughly. Go on."


    "My people have discovered the identity of our attackers this time, and it is, in fact, the overseas


    faction of the Davidson Family. However, they have been deeply rooted here for almost a


    generation, and it''s challenging to conduct a thorough investigation with just a few of us. Therefore,


    we need to n for the long term."

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    Simond squinted at Sean and asked, "Davidson Family?"


    "Yes, they disguised themselves here. I originally came here to lure them out, but I didn''t expect


    them to be cunning enough to attract the state police over and harm your people," Sean said,


    feeling somewhat guilty.


    He didn''t want Abigail to be picked on by Simond because of his n, so he came to exin


    everything.


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    "Can you two d*mn lovebirds please discuss things with each other? If I had known you had already


    made arrangements, why would I have brought my people here? They followed me for so long, and


    now they''re gone!" Simond said angrily.


    "I''m sorry." Sean ced his hand on Abigail''s shoulder and sincerely apologized.


    Abigail silently leaned against his abdomen, gently circling her arms around his waist. She felt sorry


    for Sean. He was injured and still had to apologize to Simond.


    "But since you''ve dug up something useful, I''ll let you off this time." Simond no longer med him.


    Sometimes, useful information requires a certain price to obtain.


    After that, Simond''s men brought a doctor, and Abigail helped with the water. As she poured the


    bucket of blood into the bathroom, it made her heart tighten.


    Sean had received local anesthesia, so he wasn''t in as much pain anymore, and he could finally


    look at Abigail properly.


    "Why are your eyes so red? It''s alright, I''ll recover soon." Sean caressed her face, still acting as if


    nothing had happened.


    Abigail held his hand, tears swirling in her eyes. "I shouldn''t have let youe."


    Sean leaned back on the couch, looking into her eyes. "Even if you didn''t let mee, I would have


    found an excuse toe anyway. Seeing you makes me really happy."


    Hearing that, Abigail threw herself into his arms.


    Kevin coughed. "Shall we eat? I''m starving."


    "Yes, let''s eat." Abigail got up from Sean''s embrace and quickly went to get the food.


    Sean nced disapprovingly at Kevin, who looked up at the ceiling.


    After Abigail prepared the food, she asked Simond to join them as well.


    "What are your ns for the future?" Simond asked Sean.


    Sean had just eaten the meat Abigail had served him, and he hummed. "I don''t have any ns at


    the moment. Let''s eat first. I can''t be in excruciating pain and think about ns at the same time,


    can I?"


    Simond sighed. "Alright."


    After finishing the meal, Simond left with Kevin while Abigail tidied up the kitchen and returned to


    the couch.


    Sean pulled her into his arms and kissed her cheek. "Missed me?"


    "I''ve been thinking about you all the time." Abigail leaned against his shoulder.


    Sean''s voice sounded somewhat regretful. "I was actually looking forward to being intimate with


    you, but unfortunately, my hand got injured."


    Abigail looked up at him. "How are you still thinking about those things with your hand in this


    condition?"


    A smile yed on Sean''s lips as he took out a condom he had prepared from his pocket. "How can


    I not think about these things when we haven''t seen each other for so long? I''ve been thinking


    about the time we showered together, and video chatted. It''s been on my mind for a long time."


    Abigail''s cheeks turned slightly red. "Let''s go to the bathroom first. I''ll help you freshen up."


    Sean followed Abigail into the bathroom. Before meeting him, she had already prepared pajamas


    for him.


    The strong stench of blood on him made her feel ufortable, and she was extremely careful not


    to touch his wounds as she helped him remove his clothes.


    It wasn''t until he sat in the bathtub wearing only his underwear that Abigail breathed a sigh of relief.


    "Don''t put your hand in the water. I''ll get the bath bomb."


    "Thank you, honey," Sean said, his eyes glued onto her.


    Abigail didn''t correct him either.


    Bubbles floated on the water as Abigail washed Sean''s hair and body.


    While she was wiping his lower abdomen, Sean grabbed her hand and pulled it down. "How about


    lending me a hand?"


    Abigail blushed. She quickly released her hand and bit her lip tightly. After a moment, she


    composed himself and said, "How would you like me to help?"


    "How would you like to help?" Sean''s eyes burned with desire as he gazed at her.


    "Well... Then... Just a little?" Abigail had never done anything like this before and felt extremely shy.


    A smile yed on Sean''s lips. "Can''t we do it together? Only one of my hands is injured. I''m not


    completely useless."


    "Can''t we do it on the bed?" Abigail didn''t want his hand to get wet as it wouldn''t be good for the


    wound.


    "Well, we can." Sean couldn''t do much about it, so he decided to endure it for now.


    Abigail quickly helped him clean up and watched as he put on his robe and left the bathroom.


    Blushing, she finished her shower slowly, and when she returned to the room, Sean was already


    prepared.


    As soon as Abigail climbed onto the bed, Sean grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace.


    "You were scared today, weren''t you?"


    "Yes, I thought you weren''t ready," Abigail said, sitting on hisp and looking down at him.


    Sean stretched his body and gazed at her. "Darling, you look stunning up there."


    "Don''t be so sleazy, or I''ll smother you." Abigail didn''t appreciate him making such remarks.


    Sean ced his hand on her waist and continued to gaze at her. Abigail''s heart raced, but she


    slowly leaned down and kissed Sean''s lips.


    Her kiss was gentle, unlike every time Sean kissed her, as if he wanted to consume her whole.

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    Chapter 747 Only She Doesn''t Know


    Sean''s eyshes trembled lightly as he raised his uninjured hand and cupped the back of her head,


    deepening their gentle kiss, while Abigail leaned over him slowly, kissing him passionately.


    Gradually, Sean took control. He nibbled on Abigail''s lip, deliberately teasing her. Even so, she


    couldn''t be bothered to argue with him on ount of his recent good behavior.


    A night of intoxicating passionter, Abigail woke up with a sore waist and aching back. After tidying


    up the room, she quickly went to take a shower and changed into clothes that concealed the marks


    on her body.


    Sean watched her busying around the room from the bed, seductively raising his long legs to trap


    the nket between them. "Honey."


    Abigail turned her head to look at him, blushing a little at his flirtatiousness. "What are you doing?"


    "Do you like me?" Sean asked, feeling idle and anxious.


    Abigail walked over, pinching his face. "What do you think?"


    Sean sat up and gazed at her. "I really enjoyedst night."


    "Alright, get up quickly. I need to air out the room," Abigail said. The room was filled with the smell of


    the bedsheets that had been dirtied the previous night.


    Sean nodded and slowly got out of bed while she brought the clothes she had prepared for him to


    the bathroom.


    "If you need any help, just call me," she said, intending to go back to the room and change the


    bedsheets.


    "Honey, help me wash up." Sean held onto her hand.


    "A visitor ising soon, and the room is dirty. We need to clean it up," Abigail said helplessly.


    "Just take a quick shower to freshen up, but don''t get your hands wet."


    "Alright." Sean''s dream of getting intimate with Abigail shattered at her words.


    While Abigail tidied up the room, Sean finished his shower and emerged from the bathroom looking


    presentable. Then, she busied herself with sorting out the clothes Sean had changed out of.


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    "Don''t worry about it. When Xavienes, I''ll have him take care of it," Sean said gently.


    "Don''t always treat Xavien like a servant. You haven''t even found a new assistant yet," Abigail


    chided, taking his clothes to the balcony.


    Sean sat in a chair, contemting what to eatter. "I''ve looked, but I could only find someone to


    handle less important matters."


    Abigail nodded and didn''t ask any more questions.


    By the time Simond and Kevin arrived, she had finished tidying up everything.


    Sean sat in the living room, listening to Xavien¡¯s report on the situation. Despite the many sacrifices


    made, they had obtained very little information.


    "There is a person in charge of a research institute named John who had some contact with the


    suspects we were investigating yesterday. I am currently investigating the John Research Institute,"


    Xavien reported over the phone.


    Except for Sean, the other three people in the room all had their own concerns. Abigail felt


    extremely nervous and looked towards Simond, who gave her a reassuring look. Kevin''s palms


    were sweating.


    How did they end up investigating the John Research Institute?


    "John Research Institute? Could it be rted to the drugs on Luna? " Sean asked, looking at


    Abigail.


    Abigail noticed that her mind was elsewhere and looked at Kevin. "What do you think?"


    Kevin was sweating profusely. "How would I know? Don''t we need to investigate the evidence first?"


    "Xavien, while we still have the chance, dig up some useful information, but focus on the people we


    suspect," Sean ordered with a cold expression.


    After hanging up the phone, Xavien coughed. "About the people you suspect, do they have any


    connection to the Davidson Family?"


    "It won''t be easy to uncover. They definitely have an organization helping them. It will take time to


    find concrete evidence." Sean frowned.


    Simond remained silent, worried that the other party had already noticed their focus on Martin.


    If Martin had made any secret deals with them, wouldn''t it be a trap for Abigail to go back?


    Sean was surprised by their silence. "Why is no one saying anything?"


    Kevin panicked. With Sean''s question, he felt a shiver down his spine. "I was wondering, is Eric


    Davidson''s uncle''s family truly wicked?"


    It was reasonable for Kevin to have such suspicions, especially considering the overseas


    operations. After all, by doing these things in the country, the Davidson Family and Vincent might


    just be pawns.


    "We can''t be certain yet," Sean said, taking Abigail''s hand and pulling her to sit beside him. "Don''t


    worry; now that we have some leads, we will eventually find out."


    "Okay," Abigail wasn''t worried now but rather afraid that he would uncover any evidence that would


    be difficult to exinter.


    Simond was afraid that Abigail and Kevin would reveal something, so he spoke up, "If you share


    some information, I can assist with the investigation."


    Sean turned his head to look at him. "Why are you with her?"


    In the urgency of yesterday''s situation, Sean had momentarily forgotten about this, but now that he


    had calmed down, he suddenly found Simond''s presence here very strange.


    Upon hearing this, Simond immediately put on a smile. "I also have a grudge against the Davidson


    Family, so why can''t I be here?"


    "Don''t tell me that the Davidson Family also swindled you out of your money." Sean nced at him,


    his eyes filled with suspicion.


    Simond shrugged. "Guess."


    Sean retracted his gaze and took Abigail''s hand. "Since we have already worked together once,


    why don''t we continue working together in the future?"

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    Chapter 748 Yet Another Farewell


    "If that''s the case, then forget it. I''ve already lost over ten of my men before we could even start


    working together. What good would it bring?" Simond refused, wanting to keep Abigail''s n a


    secret.


    While working with Sean would be great, he also needed to look out for her.


    "If you don''t want to work with me, then forget it. No need for all that talk." Sean''s expression turned


    cold in an instant.


    Unable to hold back, Abigail spoke up, "Are we just going to spend the day in the hotel?"


    The investigation wasn''t making any progress, and dragging it out like this wasn''t a good idea.


    "They can go back," Sean calmly said. Today was his date with Abigail, so why should they stay


    here and be third wheels?


    Simond was only here to see the progress, and now that Sean had given the order to leave, he


    didn''t stay for long either. Moreover, he was worried about staying and exposing himself to the way


    Kevin was behaving.


    After Simond left with Kevin, Sean immediately turned his attention back to Abigail. "What do you


    want to eat, honey?"


    Abigail handed him the hotel menu. "Take a look and see if there''s anything you like."


    Yesterday, she had specifically asked the hotel for ingredients and personally cooked, but today,


    she no longer had the enthusiasm for it.


    As Sean carefully looked through the menu, her phone rang.


    Sean looked at her. "Busy again?"


    Abigail had saved the number under a client''s name, but she remembered it was from Martin.


    "I''m not sure. Let me take this call first. Choose something for me while I''m gone," she said, picking


    up her phone and walking into the corridor.


    Sean continued to look at the menu, deep in thought. Both Kevin and Abigail seemed off just now,


    and the strangest thing was that Simond came with Kevin. If Kevin could bring Simond to the


    airport, wouldn''t it mean that Simond had been here earlier and hade with Abigail? Clearly,


    they were connected in a way that he didn''t know about.


    Simultaneously, Abigail warily kept a lookout for Sean in case he suddenly left the room while


    whispering to Martin, "What is it?"


    "Oh, I wanted to know when you woulde back," Martin asked with concern.


    Abigail felt that she should exin to him who exactly arrived at the John Research Institute, but


    she realized that it might not be a convenient time for him, so she could only answer, "Is everything


    okay on your end?"


    "What could be the problem? Andrew wants to eat the food you make again," Martin said with a


    chuckle.


    "Okay, I should be back tomorrow." Abigail felt sorry that she couldn''t spend more time with Sean.


    After she hung up, she felt her head ache at the thought of telling Sean. Taking a deep breath


    silently, she turned and went back into the house.


    Sean had already ordered their meal.


    *


    Martin hung up the phone, holding it in his hand without moving it for a long time.


    "I won''t allow you to do this," Andrew spoke up, anger evident on his face and his hand on the


    wheelchair handle tightened.


    "But if we don''t do this, there''s no way for us to leave here. Our research has been stuck in a


    bottleneck for a long time, and the people above have already noticed. Andrew, this is our only


    chance to leave here safely. Abigail is just someone we happened to meet by chance. Why should


    we give up our own desire for freedom because of her?" Martin put down his phone and walked up


    to Andrew, looking at him earnestly.


    Andrew shook his head. "I would rather be trapped here for the rest of my life... As I''ve said before, I


    want her to live a happy life."


    "You''re too emotional. Everything I''ve done has been for your own good. I may be older now, and


    being trapped here may not matter to me, but you''re still young. No matter what it takes, I will find a


    way to get you out of here!" Martin firmly held his hand, his tone resolute. "I won''t change my mind."


    "Dad, you don''t know the true intentions of those people. You''re working with them, but many


    people will sever ties once their ns seed. You always prioritize immediate gains without


    realizing that working with Abigail would be a better option."


    Andrew didn''t initially intend to say these things. He had been living here for a few years and had


    grown ustomed to it. Hence, whether he could leave or not was irrelevant. Martin always used


    him as an excuse, but did he ever seek his opinion?


    "You always believe that this arrangement is for my own good, but is it really?" Andrew finished


    speaking and lowered his gaze. "Yes, I haven''t had any contact with the outside world, and there


    are many things you haven''t taught me that I don''t know. However, I do know that coborating with


    bad people never ends well."


    "What do you want then? Are you so infatuated with Abigail that you''re behaving irrationally?"


    Martin became angry. "I am your father. If I''m not looking out for your best interests, then whose


    interests am I looking out for?!"


    "I just want you to be safe with me and not harm Abigail, okay?" Andrew pleaded, looking at him.


    "We can find a way to negotiate with her. What if Larry really needs you? She would have to protect


    you. She has the Pearsons and the Grahams behind her, two powerful families. Are the people who


    came today any less capable?"


    Martin remained silent, his expression stern.


    "We don''t even know anything about the people who came today. Perhaps it''s best not to


    coborate," Andrew tightly held Martin''s hand, his lips trembling. "I only know that working with


    good people will never lead to a negative oue. Even if the partnership doesn''t work out in the


    end, it won''t have a detrimental ending. After all, she is from Eswadia, and her values differ from


    ours in Perou."


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    Chapter 749 Be Prepared


    Furthermore, Abigail had always been actively involved in charity work and ced a high value on


    ethics in her profession. He couldn''tprehend why they would choose to believe someone they


    barely knew rather than trust someone they had been living with for so long.


    After a prolonged silence, Martin stood up and locked eyes with Andrew. "If you truly wish to choose


    him, I will support your decision. I''m aging and can no longer do much for you. So, I can only go


    along with your desires."


    "Dad, apart from this instance, I will listen to you from now on." Andrew embraced Martin''s waist.


    Gently, Martin stroked his hair and said, "It''s alright. I''m concerned that if you''re always so obedient,


    you''ll be bullied by your wife in the future."


    "Dad, should we take precautions?" Andrew raised his face to look at him, and he nodded.


    "The other party is undoubtedly not a good person. We need to be prepared."


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    After Abigail and Sean finished their meal, they were confined to the hotel. Initially, they had


    nned to go for a stroll, but now, it seemed unsafe.


    "I have to return to work tomorrow. How long do you n to stay here?" Abigail leaned against his


    shoulder and looked up, only to see his well-defined jawline.


    Subconsciously, she reached out and lightly scratched his chin, and he gazed down at her like a


    contented cat, replying, "Then, I''ll return to Eswadia tomorrow. You''ll be upied for a while and


    won''t be able to meet me, right?"


    He had considered that this situation was simply not conducive to staying here. Abigail was staying


    at thepetition venue, which was safer than the hotel. That ce was crowded and equipped


    with surveince cameras, so they wouldn''t dare to target her there.


    Staying here served little purpose, so it would be better to temporarily return to the country.


    "Yes." Abigail reckoned that she probably wouldn''t be able to meet him for a while.


    Sean nodded. "That''s fine. You''ll be safer in arge group, and it will also be safer for me to return


    home. It will take a long time to sort things out here."


    He rarely traveled abroad, but this incident forced him to reconsider his ns and go back.


    They spent a peaceful day together, and during the night, Sean couldn''t get himself away from


    Abigail for a long time. In the end, he only managed to sleep for two hours before being secretly


    taken away by Xavien.


    At daybreak, Abigail packed up and went to Simond''s ce to pick up Larry. "Do you believe the


    current Martin?" Simond asked her directly as soon as he opened the door.


    "Did you take Larry for a check-up?" Abigail didn''t trust Martin, but perhaps she could trust Andrew.


    Even though she had also considered that going back might be dangerous, she was willing to take


    the gamble.


    "I had him checked, and everything seems fine. I took a sample for gic testing and sent it to


    someone to find a match," Simond said, closing the door.


    Abigail entered, saw Larry sitting on the couch ying with his hands, and immediately walked over.


    Reaching out, she pinched his cheek, and he smiled and grabbed her hand, attempting to climb


    onto her. Then, she sat down and held him in her arms.


    "Mama¡­" Larry softly called out, snuggling into her embrace. It was evident that he missed her


    greatly.


    Abigail''s heart melted as she gently patted his back, her eyes slightly teary. "I''m here."


    At that moment, she felt a pang of guilt toward Luna. This was Luna''s child, and if she were still


    alive and heard Larry call her "Mama," she would have never chosen to end her life.


    "Mama¡­" Larry''s voice was filled with joy as his little feet rested on Abigail''sp.


    Simond crossed his arms. Although he was not usually fond of children, Larry was truly adorable;


    he wasn''t noisy or troublesome, and when somebody spoke to him, he would look at them with


    wide, bright eyes that were brimming with life.


    cing her hands under his chubby armpits, Abigail gently asked Larry, "Yes, I''m here. We''ll meet


    Andrew and Martin in a little while. Do you remember them?"


    Larry chuckled, saying, "Mama¡­"


    Abigail held him in her arms again, gently stroking his head. "Did you miss me?"


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    Larry extended his chubby little hands and hugged her neck, happily nuzzling against her. It was


    only at this moment that Abigail slowly developed a different kind of affection for Larry. At this


    moment, she deeply understood that this child had a sense of dependence on her.


    Simond noticed the tenderness on Abigail''s face and pondered for a moment before speaking, "Are


    you nning to go back?"


    "Why wouldn''t I go back?" Abigail asked in return. "Martin may not be trustworthy, but Andrew is,


    and I need him."


    Andrew had excellentputer skills, and she believed that by winning him over, he would be able


    to help her a lot in the future. As long as she provided him with some information, he would be able


    to uncover a lot of useful things.


    If Sean could cooperate with him, they would eventually find the evidence and bring this matter to a


    perfect conclusion.


    However, Simond disagreed with her putting herself in danger. "Abigail, you need to think it through.


    Martin is a researcher who might secretly drug you slowly and chronically. Once your task is


    completed, you might lose your life."


    As it was still unknown who had approached Martin, he was afraid that Abigail would return there


    and nevere out again.


    "Mr. Simpson, if it is destined for me to sacrifice, I will be prepared." Abigail looked at him without


    any fear. "Just as my best friend did it, so will I."

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    After finalizing things with Simond, Abigail took Larry back to the Johnson Research Institute.


    Abigail''s emotions wereplex as she sat in the cab. She had considered what Simond had said,


    and relying on Andrew for help was unwise. Martin and Andrew have a father-son rtionship that


    is much closer than our rtionship as an outsider. Human nature is the most unpredictable, but it


    must be considered.


    Lost in thought, Abigail received a call from Kevin.


    Abigail answered, "What''s up?"


    "I heard you went back. Why did you go back so soon? Simond and I were nning to find out who


    contacted Martin." Kevin thought it was unwise for Abigail to return now. Martin is so anxious for her


    to return. Is there no problem?!


    "If I wait for you to finish investigating, won''t it be toote for me to return? Regardless of the other


    party''s intentions, I have to go back first," Abigail said calmly.


    He didn''t know what to say for a moment. Ultimately, he sighed and said, "Alright, if you need


    anything, remember to call us."


    "Kevin, please let me know the investigation results as soon as possible," shemented sincerely.


    Kevin murmured in agreement.


    Abigail pursed her lips and held Larry tightly after hanging up the phone. Larry is different from the


    other children. He is asleep most of the time. Martin says his physical constitution is weak, so he


    sleeps most of the time.


    Her heart also raced when she arrived at the Apex Research Institute.


    Andrew had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time. After Abigail entered the room, Andrew


    pushed the wheelchair forward and swiftly grabbed her clothes. "You''re back."


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    "Yeah, what''s wrong?" Abigail felt that he was a little nervous.


    He looked at Abigail and took her to the fountain in the courtyard. Then, he said, "I was worried you


    wouldn''t return."


    She was momentarily stunned and thenughed. "Why would you think I wouldn''t return?"


    "I captured surveince footage. Now, I''m giving it to you." Andrew whispered and secretly handed


    Abigail the chip he had been hiding in his hand.


    "Okay." When Abigail received the chip, she felt that fate was still on her side. She had made the


    right bet.


    "Let''s go home. Don''t worry. The research institute is still safe," Andrew said as he pushed the


    wheelchair and turned around.


    Abigail did not ask further. Andrew has already done a great job. She put Larry in the room to sleep


    and started cleaning.


    Andrew asionally nced at her but often watched TV dramas in the living room. Everything


    seemed to be no different from before. After she finished cleaning, she started cooking.


    When Martin came downstairs, he saw that Abigail had already returned. He smiled. "It seems I


    don''t need to bother with brewing traditional medicine anymore. I haven''t practiced traditional


    medicine in a long time, and I''m not sure how to do it anymore."


    Abigail smiled slightly. "It''s just a simple task." Brewing traditional medicine is different from cooking.


    It has a fixed schedule and is very structured but easy to follow.


    Martin sat down and looked at Andrew approaching, which caused his smile to fade. "I''ve never


    asked you before. What exactly is happening with you? Can you tell me now?"


    Abigail nced at Martin and then turned to Andrew before she served him food. "Can I trust you?"


    Martin looked at Andrew. A warmth then showed on his face. "Of course. Compared to those who


    came yesterday, I know you better, right?"


    "It''s exactly what I told you before. There is a group of individuals involved in moneyundering that


    epasses multiple families," Abigail whispered as she conversed with Martin. "Initially, I thought


    it was just a typical chain of fraudulent activities. But it wasn''t until I found myself in trouble that I


    realized we''ve gotten ourselves into a significant predicament."


    Andrew listened quietly and refrained from getting involved. In reality, he was more knowledgeable


    than Abigail. When that group of individuals departed, he had been investigating them all along.


    Due to the substantial amount of money involved and the numerous people implicated, any


    exposure profoundly impacts the entire wealthy circle of Eswadia. Hence, they aim to eliminate


    anyone who delves into this matter. Furthermore, that money is already discreetlyundered


    through various channels. If any mistakes are made at this juncture, then all their efforts will be in


    vain.


    "No wonder." Martin didn''t inquire further. He had also heard from Andrew about the prestigious


    families in Perou. Once these individuals acquire money, their desire for more intensifies. Anyone


    who diminishes their interest bes a target for death.


    "Martin, do you have any ns?" Abigail handed the food to Andrew and earnestly looked at Martin.


    "Ms. Quinn, if you trust me. I can assure you that I can cure Larry. You must also promise to take


    good care of Andrew, regardless of the circumstances." Martin''s expression was severe. "I have


    made a deal with them, so you must cooperate with me."


    "But what if the other party is more cunning than us?" Abigail expressed concern.


    No matter how cunning they may be, we must be fully prepared. Don''t you agree?" Martin held a


    fork and knife. "So, let''s fulfill our roles rather than consider their ns."


    "Yes, you''re right." Abigail nodded.


    "To be honest, my research has long reached a standstill. The other side has approached me, so I


    have no way out. All I can think about now is for Andrew to leave this ce safely," Martin said and


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    Chapter 751 Because You Are a Good Person


    Abigail''s eyes flickered as she observed Martin and silently watched his every move. She softly


    said, "If I could, I would take you with me. Don''t consider sacrificing yourself. Survival is instinctual,


    and you mustn''t forget that."


    Martin paused. He stopped in his actions as he remained silent.


    "Perhaps you believe that you are old and don''t need to live much longer, but that''s not true. You


    haven''t reached that point yet. Striving to live is what you should be doing," Abigail calmly advised


    him. "I have a vastwork of contacts. If I can assist you, I most certainly will."


    Suddenly, he felt reassured by Andrew''s decision. He gazed at her, and his heart rate gradually


    increased. "Alright."


    "Let''s have a meal first," Abigail suggested. Afterward, I can make ns. Martin is a talented


    individual. It would be a waste if he were to disappear just like that.


    Once they finished their meal, Abigail asked Martin, "May I visit yourboratory?"


    "Uh, sure." Martin didn''t object to her visit.


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    However, Abigail was known for her strict discipline.


    He apanied her to the second-floorboratory. It was only at that moment that she realized that


    it wasn''t just an ordinaryboratory but a biochemical one. Numerous animals are immersed in


    liquid tanks. Looking at them makes me unsettled.


    "There''s a special room you shouldn''t enter as people are inside. However, they were donated or


    purchased with money," Martin exined in a gentle tone.


    Abigail appeared surprised. "People?"


    "Yes," Martin confirmed and led Abigail into his cultivation room. The room was filled with various


    nts and animals.


    No wonder he can''t leave this ce. A significant amount of funding must be required to achieve


    this level. "If you were out there, your reputation would be renowned. Alice was in a simr situation


    and was retreating to the mountains. If she had been out there, she would have be an


    internationally acimed traditional medicine doctor," Abigail remarked and turned to Martin.


    Indeed, geniuses attract other geniuses.


    Upon hearing Abigail''s words, Martin smiled. "You''re mistaken. I wouldn''t have aplished all of


    this if I were out there. It''s because someone funded me that I could reach this stage. Without


    financial research support, even great abilities would gradually fade away." One can only pursue


    these endeavors when they are well-fed and nourished.


    Abigail nodded in agreement.


    "My friend received an injection. She spiraled into depression. Do you think such a medicine


    exists?" she asked Martin.


    "It certainly exists, but the psychological implication is even more terrifying. People are crushed by


    psychological suggestions many times. Let''s say that I''m telling you now I''ve spiked the food you


    ate before and that you''ll be gravely ill after a year. You''ll eventually die, too," Martin said with


    a smile. This proposition was also presented by the individuals who approached me. They desire for


    Abigail to perish quietly, and the condition is finding a way to make me leave this confinement.


    "I suppose so," Abigail replied with a nonchnt expression. However, her heart felt somewhat


    unsettled. When Martin was approached by someone yesterday, did they offer simr conditions?


    Luckily, Andrew is on my side.


    After Abigail concluded her visit, she marveled. "You''ve invested a substantial amount of money into


    this research institute. Perhaps the other party genuinely hopes that you can achieve something."


    Her unintentional words ignited a spark within Martin''s heart. It has been eight or nine years since I


    last made significant breakthroughs, yet the research institute continues spending money. Of


    course, there is pressure from higher-ups, but what sets me apart from other research institutes is


    my ability to quickly develop medicine whenever a new disease emerges, thus earning a fortune for


    the institute. After all, the pharmaceutical industry is lucrative. That''s why the research institute is


    willing to retain me. As long as I can develop a particr medicine quickly whenever a new disease


    emerges, they will continue to support me.


    Now that he reflected on Abigail''s words, he realized he had some ability. For the past few years, he


    had been feeling down because he hadn''t developed any potent medicine. However, Abigail''s


    words soothed his heart and gradually washed away his frustration and pain over the past few


    years.


    Abigail descended the stairs while Martin sat in the research room as he quietly contemted his


    past years.


    Andrew had been waiting downstairs for a long time. When he saw Abigail, his eyes brightened.


    "Why haven''t you watched my surveince footage yet?"


    "I''ll watch it right away." She smiled as she approached him. Then, she carefully observed Andrew


    briefly before softly saying, "Although I don''t know what you did, I''m grateful to you. Trust me, I''m on


    your side."


    "It''s because you are a good person. I believe in good people but not in bad ones. They have


    deceived many individuals, causing them to suffer and lose everything. Theyck morals." Andrew


    looked back at Abigail with sincerity.


    Abigail gazed at Andrew and felt pleased. "What would you like to eat tonight? I can cook for you."


    He licked his lips. "I want to eat braised pork! I don''t want anything stewed. It''s too greasy!"


    "Alright. I''ll let you indulge once," Abigail said as she guided him toward the room.


    She opened theputer and inserted the chip into a USB drive. The surveince footage should


    have been recorded on the phone and then transferred to theputer.


    Abigail observed several tall men entering before Martin went forward to greet them. Their


    conversation confirmed what Martin had said. They want to drug me to make me chronically ill, and


    they even give Martin a vial of medicine.

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    Chapter 752 Luna Smith


    Andrew was concerned that Abigail might dislike Martin, so he quickly exined, "My father has


    been researching a medicine that can cause cancer in cells. Don''t worry; he will rece it with


    something else. We will work together and put on a show."


    "Do you mean your father can''t leave?" Abigail felt that staying here would always be restrictive,


    and there would be no freedom.


    "You saw those people at the door. There are many more in secret. If possible, I hope my father


    stays here," Andrew whispered. "Although I know the outside world is beautiful, I would rather not


    trade it for our lives."


    She suddenly felt that his words were strangely heart-wrenching and asked softly, "Do you


    remember your days being outdoors?"


    "I don''t remember. I have been here since I was very young. I had forgotten everything before I fell


    sick." Andrew shrugged.


    After watching the surveince footage, Abigail patted Andrew''s shoulder and said, "This footage is


    beneficial to me."


    She had only said such words because she caught sight of the other party''s face.


    While Abigail was preparing dinner, she sent the surveince footage to Simond. ''Andrew secretly


    recorded this. It should be useful.''


    Simond quickly replied to Abigail''s message. ''Very useful. I will hire a detective and uncover these


    people. Things should be easier then.''


    Abigail''s heart was filled with emotions upon seeing Simond''s text. "Luna, whether you are alive or


    dead, we are getting closer to the target." After so much effort, we finally have some clues.


    ¡­


    The night was serene.


    Jonell Davidson walked into the study with a severe expression on his face. After sitting down, he


    dialed Nick''s phone number.


    Nick answered the call immediately.


    "Nick, it seems that Martin has been living with Abigail for some time now. I heard from the


    bodyguard at the research institute''s entrance that Andrew has feelings for Abigail. I''m afraid your


    n won''t work." Jonell didn''t believe it and sent someone to inquire about it.


    "I''m trying to contact Martin''s superior. That disabled person Andrew likes Abigail?" Nick sneered.


    My men saw Andrew when they went there that day. Andrew has used a wheelchair for a few years.


    He has been in a vegetative state for a long time. Without his somewhat helpful father, he will


    experience muscle atrophy and be brain-dead.


    "I have seen Sean brave the Golden Triangle for love. Don''t underestimate the power of love,"


    Jonell said coldly. He was a man approaching fifty and took good care of himself. On top of that, he


    was handsome but had a particrly gloomy temperament.


    "Martin is looking after a disabled person, and he''s not much of a threat either. I have thoroughly


    researched his background. He is dedicated to research and possesses some talent, but he is not


    outstanding. I can contact his superior andpletely take over his research institute. As for


    Abigail... Even if we don''t drug her, she will be under our control," Nick said calmly. "Remember to


    transfer the 4.5 million to my ount immediately."


    "Right away." Jonell was satisfied with Nick''s attitude. Without n A, there is still a n B. He


    hung up the phone and leaned back in his chair to press his temples. At that moment, he nced


    out the window and noticed a woman sitting on the swing outside. His eyes widened as he


    observed her until she left. After that, he withdrew his gaze.


    As he left the study, he hurried downstairs and unexpectedly ran into Vaniquaing up the stairs.


    He instantly became angry as he barked, "Why are you in such a hurry?!"


    Vaniqua took two steps back and stood silently on the steps with her head down. After Jonell left,


    she turned around and looked toward the entrance. It was a slender woman walking past, but


    Vaniqua only nced briefly at her before quickly looking away.


    Jonell went outside and saw the woman heading toward her own ce, so he followed her.


    When the woman arrived at the door, she noticed Jonell following her. So, she turned around and


    looked at him with a nk look. "Is there something you need?"


    "Why did youe out today?" Jonell approached her. His voice involuntarily became much softer.


    "Just getting some fresh air," she replied gently.


    He took her hand and paused momentarily when he saw the various scars on her arm. Then, he


    raised his other hand and gently touched those scars. "It must have been painful at the time, right?"


    Luna''s gaze was vacant. "What pain?"


    "This wound here," Jonell asked softly.


    Luna stared at the scars briefly before saying, "I don''t remember."


    He pulled her into his arms and embraced her waist as his hand moved slowly. "You know, from the


    moment I saw you, I was very fond of you."


    Luna pushed him away abruptly as her vacant eyes filled with disgust. "Don''t touch me!"


    In an instant, Jonell was infuriated by her words. He stepped forward and tightly grabbed Luna''s


    cor. "I''ve put so much effort into allowing you to live here. What''s wrong with me touching you?!"


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    "If you touch me, you''ll see a dead body tomorrow," Luna said. She looked up at him with an icy


    gaze. "Go ahead and try."


    Gritting his teeth, Jonell slowly released her cor and lifted his hand to caress her face. "Alright, I


    won''t touch you then. Once I finish my business, I''ll take you to many ces, and you''ll gradually


    ept me."


    Luna turned her head, entered the house, and mmed the door shut.


    Jonell''s eyes were filled with gloom. Sometimes, women are too strong-willed, which isn''t good. If


    only there is a way to make her more submissive. As he thought this, he suddenly remembered


    Martin and couldn''t help but narrow his eyes.

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    Chapter 753 She Is Valuable to Me


    Simond had been investigating for almost a week. Finally, he discovered some leads.


    "These three individuals are subordinates of a man named Nick. Nick holds considerable influence


    in Perou and conducts extensive business. Everyone in Perou is willing to appease him. Most


    importantly, the strength he disys may not align with his actual power."


    In other words, Nick withholds his full capability.


    As for the extent of his concealment, I fear no one but him knows.


    But there''s one thing for sure. Considering Nick dared to take action at the airport, we must not


    underestimate his strength.


    "So, it will be tough to fight him?" Abigail''s voice turned serious.


    "Quite. It''s okay. I will think of a n," Simond spoke in a deep voice. After all, this was an


    international affair. Even if they wanted to confront Nick, they needed a legitimate reason.


    Otherwise, neither he nor Abigail could return to Eswadia.


    "Tell Martin to prepare in advance. Nick will definitely contact his research institute''s higher-ups. The


    life of a researcher will be insignificant once real confrontation breaks out," Simond said before


    hanging up.


    Abigail sought out Andrew with her phone in her hand.


    Andrew sat in front of theputer and was engrossed in his work. Abigail felt overwhelmed when


    she looked at the screen filled with code.


    "I need to discuss something with your father for a while. We need to¡ª"


    "Shh." Andrew raised his finger and ced it on his lips. "Someone is monitoring us."


    "What?!" Abigail''s scalp instantly tightened.


    Andrew picked up a notebook next to him and wrote a sentence.


    ''I have just discovered today that everything in our house that''s connected to the inte is being


    monitored, including our phones andputers.''


    A chill ran down Abigail''s spine when she thought of the phone call she had with Simond. She stood


    next to Andrew and wrote.


    ''I just had a phone call with a friend, and he conveyed some important information to me. We might


    be in danger, so we need to find a way to leave this ce.''


    After writing down his message, Andrew held the pen and tapped slightly on the paper.


    ''I''m trying to find a way to breach the system. Hold your horses. Let''s pretend we don''t know


    anything and just say whatever we need to say.''


    At this moment, Andrew appeared particrly astute.


    Seeing this, Abigail wondered if she would be doomed if Andrew wasn''t skilled with aputer.


    Has everything truly been predetermined in the depths of fate?


    During lunch, Abigail deliberately repeated what Simond had said to Martin.


    Martin looked at Andrew. One look and one understood the message he was trying to convey.


    "I don''t know much about Nick and even less about him as a businessman." Martin tilted his head


    and said tly.


    Indeed, hecked knowledge in the matters of business.


    "Do you think your boss will truly be swayed by him?" Abigail asked with some concern.


    Upon hearing that, Martin pondered momentarily before replying, "I don''t know, but doesn''t that


    imply that he''s giving up arge fortune if he ditches me when I''ve progressed this far in my


    research?"


    Abigail fell silent. Things like interest can always be forsaken, especially since Martin is already old.


    But of course, we''re merely putting on an act for now.


    After finishing their meal, Martin decided to call his boss, Richard Koney.


    Abigail sat beside him and watched as he put the call on speaker.


    Before long, the call was connected.


    Martin conversed fluently with the other party in Aktani, "Richard, I heard someone had gone to see


    you because of a woman who came to my research institute. Is that true?"


    As someone devoted to research, he had no emotional intelligence whatsoever.


    Richard was clearly displeased. "Mr. Colleen, your duty is to conduct research. As for the rest, it is


    none of your concern."


    "This concerns my personal safety. Of course, I have to care about it. Don''t you think there''s


    something wrong with what you just said?" Martin sneered.


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    "Mr. Colleen, my suggestion is that you obey the instructions of the person whoes to seek you


    and handle that woman from Eswadia ordingly. We have been working together for so long. Are


    you still not aware of what kind of person I am?" Richard''s tone carried a hint of impatience.


    "She is valuable to me," Martin replied bluntly.


    Upon hearing that, Richard made a sound of acknowledgment. "So, you won''t follow the instructions


    given by the other party? Mr. Colleen, I consider you and your son as my family. After learning about


    your passion for research, I invested heavily in you. I''m your friend, but you''re treating me like a


    stranger for the sake of an insignificant woman from Eswadia. That isn''t a wise decision, is it?"


    "Her reputation in Eswadia is quite prominent. If something happens to her under my watch, I fear


    the Eswadian embassy will take action against us. As you know, Eswadia is highly protective of its


    citizens," Martin reminded him calmly.


    Richard fell silent.


    Since this matter will involve the Eswadian embassy, I have no choice but to consider Martin''s


    words.


    After all, I''m still conducting pharmaceutical business with Eswadia. Among all the countries, only


    Eswadia has thergest market with a constant flow of orders.


    It''s also because of my business with Eswadia that I have made a fortune. Indeed, it would be


    unwise to harm another well-known female designer from Eswadia.


    Moreover, the business in Eswadia is endless.


    Although the money from Nick is tempting, it will still result in losses if we look at it from a long-term


    perspective.


    Thinking of this, Richard said, "I will seriously consider your words, Mr. Colleen." After that, he hung


    up the phone.


    Martin breathed a sigh of relief. "I suppose you know what you should do now."


    Abigail nodded.


    She immediately had Simond contact the embassy. If anything happened to her here, Nick and his


    subordinates wouldn''t be able to escape without consequences.


    However, Martin felt that the situation was still unfavorable.


    Even if Richard doesn''t cooperate with him, Nick will find other ways.

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    Chapter 754 Full of Doubtful Points


    After a busy day, Andrew finally made a breakthrough.


    Even though his opponent this time was equally powerful, Andrew didn''t want to waste his time on


    strangers. He created an app and directly installed it on theirputers and phones.


    "When you use this app on your phone, it will automatically block the surveince. Just use it as it is


    for now. They will start a new round of surveince if they discover our countermeasures. I don''t


    want to waste time on these people." Andrew returned the phone to Abigail. His tone sounded


    incredibly calm.


    Abigail nodded. "What you did is great."


    After saying that, she went upstairs to find Martin.


    At this moment, Martin was focused on his research. When he saw Abigail, he gestured for her to


    sit down.


    "This is mytest development," Martin whispered to Abigail.


    Abigail looked at the transparent liquid in the test tube. With her face showing confusion, she asked,


    "What is this?"


    "It''s a colorless and odorless poison," Martin exined in a low voice. "I n to use it on those


    people outside the door."


    "A-Are you nning to rebel against your boss?" Abigail was a little surprised.


    "Death is our only oue if we stay here. How can we safely leave this ce if we don''t prepare


    in advance?" Martin drew the drug into a syringe.


    "But¡­ aren''t there people secretly watching you?" Abigail felt that his approach was somewhat


    risky.


    Not even Simond knows how many people are secretly watching this research institute. Does


    Martin honestly think Richard will let him run away after spending all the money on his research


    development?


    Moreover, Richard is aware that Martin is researching medicine. There is no way he won''t take


    precautions in advance.


    Abigail''s mind was full of doubts. However, she didn''t voice them out.


    "Be careful and stay safe," Abigail said before getting up and preparing to leave.


    Martin handed her a syringe. "Keep this on you. It mighte in handy."


    "Okay." Abigail reached out and took it.


    Since the syringe Martin gave her was different from the usual ones, he exined to Abigail how to


    use it, "You have to use a lot of force to push the needle out. So, it''s safe for you to carry at all


    times."


    "Okay. Thank you."


    With that, Abigail took the syringe back to her room, closed the door, and frowned as she looked at


    it.


    Martin''s n has many loopholes. But then again, he was straightforward and didn''t seem to have


    much intelligence when he spoke to Richard earlier.


    Could it be that he really never thought of the hidden dangers behind all this?


    Nevertheless, Abigail still sent a message to Simond.


    ''Martin has his own n.''


    She repeated what Martin had said to her to Simond.


    ''He''s not considering the consequences at all. I couldn''t even find out how many people Richard


    has ced around the research institute. Does Martin seriously think Richard is doing charity by


    giving him millions of dors every year for his research?''


    ''He doesn''t seem that unintelligent. But then again, he appears tockmon sense when he


    talks to Richard. What should we do if he really carries out his n?''


    Simond didn''t reply to Abigail for a long time.


    Just when Abigail thought he wouldn''t reply today, he sent another message.


    ''Keep Martin in check first. Make sure he doesn''t do anything stupid anytime soon. I''ll investigate


    Richard''s background. If we can bring him and Andrew out, it will be worth sacrificing some people.''


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    Martin himself has a high worth. It''s very beneficial for Eswadia if he doesn''t want to serve


    Richard.


    ''Okay.''


    Abigail put down her phone and could only patiently wait for Simond''s results.


    A few dayster, with dark circles under his eyes, Martin pulled Abigail and said excitedly, "Larry''s


    gene mutation issue is about to be solved!"


    Tears immediately welled up in Abigail''s eyes. "Really?!"


    Martin nodded. "Although there is still a slight difference from the previous data, his genes have


    completely stabilized after I conducted several tests these few days."


    "I can now finally locate Larry''s father!" Abigail covered her mouth as tears welled up in her eyes.


    Martin handed her the research data. "Take a look. These are the genes of a healthy individual. I


    will continue to stabilize Larry''s genes for a while longer. Once it''s all good, there should be no


    further issues."


    "Will there be any side effects in the future?" Abigail asked curiously.


    "It shouldn''t be the case." Martin hesitated.


    Sensing his hesitation, Abigail stared at him intently. "Gic issues are challenging to resolve. I


    have only eliminated the medication that was disrupting his genes, but some medications can have


    latent effects. But for now, there should be no problem," Martin borated subtly.


    Abigail nodded and refrained from saying much.


    Upon returning to the room, she found Larry sitting on the crib and happily ying with the toys.


    Meanwhile, Andrew sat next to Larry. He was shaking and spinning the tambourine that Abigail had


    specially bought for Larry. "y with this."


    However, Larry ignored him. He disliked tambourines.


    Upon seeing Abigail enter, Larry tossed his toy aside and crawled toward the crib''s edge. Then, he


    reached out for her.


    Abigail immediately embraced him and asked, "What''s wrong? I was just gone for a while. Have you


    missed me already?"


    "M-Mama!" Larry had always called her that whenever he saw her.


    Abigail patted his back and gently rocked him. "Yes, I''m here. Mama is here."


    "Mama!" Larry grabbed her clothes and eximed, "B-Bird!"


    He pointed outside the window, trying to convey something to Abigail.


    At once, Abigail turned her head and looked outside. She saw a sparrow tilting its head and


    preening its feathers on a tree.


    "That is a sparrow, my dear. A sparrow." Abigail taught him to speak.

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    Chapter 755 One Lie After Another


    "Sparrow! Sparrow!" Larry eximed with joy.


    Abigail held him and walked to the window, allowing him to observe the little sparrow up close.


    The little sparrow chirped, and Larry imitated its call.


    Abigail realized that as his gene mutation issues were slowly being resolved, Larry became livelier.


    He used to sleep all the time. He would either sleep after his meal or quietly bite his fingers and


    stare at the ceiling. He rarely had moments when he shouted aloud like this.


    Andrew pushed his wheelchair to Abigail''s side. His eyes were filled with tenderness as he looked


    at her. "What does it feel like to have a child?"


    Considering he was mentally immature, he didn''t pay much attention, even if his body asionally


    reacted.


    Abigail felt a bit embarrassed. "I haven''t given birth, so I don''t know. Larry is my friend''s child."


    Upon hearing that, Andrew nodded before asking, "Will you have a child with your fianc¨¦?"


    "Of course," Abigail answered without hesitation.


    If I hadn''t encountered these events, Sean and I would have remarried long ago and already


    considered having children.


    Andrew visibly looked disappointed. "Why don''t you have a child with me?"


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle. "How can I have a child with you? My feelings for you are that of a


    friend, not love. I won''t get aroused, and we won''t have any intimate connection."


    "Um¡­ Is it useless even if I try my best?" Andrew was very naive.


    Abigail smiled, stretched out one arm, and patted his shoulder. "It''s no use. Love is mysterious.


    Once you fall for someone, you only have eyes for them. It''s not love if you waver."


    "Alright." Having failed in his confession, Andrew pushed his wheelchair out in disappointment.


    Abigail shook her head gently. I can''t deny that Andrew is intelligent in many things. But when it


    comes to rtionships, he is indeed a bit childish.


    ¡­


    Sean was in the middle of a business discussion when his phone kept buzzing with message


    notifications.


    He picked up his phone and checked the messages. When he saw the continuous stream of photos


    sent from an unknown number, he clenched his phone tightly.


    In the pictures, Abigail was holding a child by the window while a stranger sat on a chair and looked


    at her tenderly.


    A child¡­ Where the hell did Abigail get this child from?


    Moreover, they seem very close.


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    Sean felt his blood freeze as he stared at the photos repeatedly. After making sure they weren''t


    photoshopped, he called Xavien in.


    Upon seeing the unprecedented paleness on Sean''s face, Xavien became slightly worried. "Mr.


    Graham, what''s wrong?"


    "Check these photos. See if they''re real or photoshopped." Sean handed his phone to Xavien, his


    lips losing their color.


    Xavien took the phone. Once he saw the photos, he, too, felt as if he had been struck by lightning.


    "Ms. Quinn¡­ It can''t possibly be her, right?" Xavien immediately defended Abigail.


    The child in the photos seems to be a few months old. So, it can''t be hers, right? After all, she


    should have been showing signs of pregnancy startingst year if she was pregnant.


    "Look it up first." Sean tried to keep himself calm.


    Xavien swiftly took the order and left with the phone in his hand.


    Deep down, he hesitated whether to ask Abigail. But if he did, Sean would definitely fire him if


    things went wrong.


    Therefore, he eventually chose to say nothing for now.


    Sitting in his office, Sean felt like his heart had been hollowed out.


    He couldn''t convince himself, no matter whose child it was in the photo. If it turns out to be true, that


    means Abigail had been hiding it from me all along, from her strange behavior to this moment.


    Whose child is it? Why did a child suddenly appear? Why did she keep it a secret from me?


    She probably even kept it from Kevin. Otherwise, Kevin would have disclosed some information to


    me.


    Oh, I can''t! I can''t ept that Abigail had kept this from me.


    The photo looks like a family of three, whereas I look like a fool who''s thinking about her day and


    night in Eswadia.


    I know Abigail is hiding some secrets, but I never expected it to be such a huge secret.


    Xavien returned after a long while.


    After handing Sean the phone, he whispered, "The photo is real, and it was from today. I know


    where this ce is. It''s the Apex Research Institute."


    Xavien had previously investigated the Apex Research Institute due to its potential connection to


    the Davidson Family.


    Now that he connected the dots, everything seemed to fall into ce.


    They set out to find Abigail.


    Abigail isn''t participating in anypetition. Instead, she''s leading a different life at the Apex


    Research Institute.


    She''s living with a child under the care of a stranger.


    But why?


    Xavien couldn''tprehend.


    "Gather information about the Apex Research Institute. Find out its upants and that child''s


    identity. Find out everything for me!" Sean''s face turned livid.


    Nevertheless, he believed that Abigail should not have kept this from him.


    He could ept everything else, but her unexined adoption of a child and cohabitation with a


    stranger was too much for him.


    What does she think of herself?


    Thest time I heard that man''s voice, he had appeared in her room after she had fallen asleep.


    Yet, she still deceived me!


    As for Xavien, he was deeply concerned about Sean. He left the office and breathed out a sigh.


    Meanwhile, inside the office, Sean raised his hand to support his forehead. He wanted to send a


    message or call Abigail. But after a second thought, he realized it would yield the same result.


    What''s the point? She will just deceive me and continue to lie.


    It was the first time Sean had been so furious. He smashed everything on his desk, including his


    computer and phone.


    The sound of crashing emanated from the office.


    Xavien, who sat outside, listened to the shattering sounds with a heavy heart.

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    Chapter 756 Ulterior Motives


    "Ms. Quinn, Larry''s gene mutation issue is about to be solved. I n to implement the n in the


    next two days." Martin eagerly shared his n with Abigail during dinner.


    Abigail hummed and nced at Andrew. "You should ask his opinion."


    Actually, Simond hadn''t replied to her yet. However, she had been dragging for almost a week.


    Previously, she used Larry as an excuse, but Martin had been working overtime to resolve Larry''s


    gic issue to put her mind at ease.


    Now that Larry''s genes hadpletely stabilized, Abigail couldn''t use that excuse to stop him


    anymore. She feared Martin would see through her intentions.


    "These two days? Won''t it be too rushed?" Andrew didn''t object. He simply felt that these two days


    weren''t enough for them to be well-prepared for the escape.


    Most importantly, they didn''t have anything on hand except for medicine.


    The people guarding outside could use guns, whereas they didn''t even know how to use one.


    Martin shook his head. "No. I''ve been preparing since a week ago. Although we don''t know how to


    use guns, we know how to use medicine."


    He seemed confident in the drugs he had researched.


    In the past few days, Abigail had also learned that he had made a lot of toxic sprays.


    But sprays are only effective at close range. Those people outside, on the other hand, have


    firearms. Won''t it be like throwing straws against the wind?


    I had been thinking for a week, but I still couldn''t figure out why Martin wanted to do this.


    Abigail remained silent, and so was Andrew.


    Upon realizing this, Martin couldn''t help but feel a little angry. "Just say whatever you want to say.


    Feel free to speak up if you have any ideas or opinions."


    "Dad, do you know what firearms are?" Andrew asked Martin with a serious demeanor.


    Of course, Martin knew what they were. Still, he stubbornly replied, "We can just knock out the


    guards at the door, can''t we? They will also sleep at night. We can silently make them unconscious,


    so problems are solved, right?"


    Abigail nodded gently. "What if the guards at the door are just the first batch? There might be others


    lurking in the shadows that we don''t know about."


    "I tend to believe that there are more guards in the shadows. Richard invests a lot of money in your


    research work every year. Do you think he would only assign a few people to guard the door? Let''s


    set aside whether you have any ulterior motives or not. It''s still unknown if the outside world has any


    ideas about you."


    Andrew''s words resonated with Abigail, who also nodded in agreement.


    "So, what do you suggest we do?" Martin''s excitement slowly cooled down because of Andrew''s


    words.


    "We need weapons, and we need to know how to use them. Otherwise, we won''t be able to leave


    here. Alternatively, someone needs to find out the situation outside and rescue us," Andrew


    borated calmly.


    The former option is simply impossible. No matter how many months we spend learning, we will


    never reach the level of expertise possessed by the people outside.


    The second option, on the other hand, relies on Abigail.


    Martin fell silent. At this moment, he realized the importance of connections.


    Abigail was puzzled. Martin can totally ask for my help, yet he doesn''t say anything else.


    Just like that, they finished their meal. Martin headed upstairs.


    Andrew, too, appeared to have something weighing heavily on his mind.


    Despite being clueless about what they were thinking, Abigail had a bad feeling about it.


    Could Martin and Andrew be hiding another n from me?


    Like a shot, Abigail messaged Simond.


    ''How did it go?''


    ''I was just about to tell you. Besides the guards at the entrance, there is indeed a group of armed


    surveince personnel in the shadows. It''s best if you don''t make any moves. Also, there''s a sniper.


    If Martin dares to use drugs against the guards at the entrance, you or Andrew will probably be the


    first to be sniped.''


    A sniper¡­


    Abigail''s face began to take on a grim expression.


    ''Alright.''


    Abigail put her phone away and went upstairs to find Martin.


    "Mr. Colleen, we can''t act impulsively right now. Since you said you wanted to leave this ce, I had


    someone slightly check our situation. ording to the informant, there''s a sniper secretly watching


    us. If you insist on leaving, I definitely won''t follow you. By the time you leave, the sniper''s target will


    surely be Andrew and not you."


    When it came to Andrew, Martin naturally wouldn''t act recklessly.


    "Is the information reliable?" Martin looked at Abigail, his face filled with concern.


    "Of course," Abigail replied.


    Martin sighed. "Do we indeed have to be trapped here?"


    "Why don''t you let me help?" Abigail didn''t want to waste any more time. If Martin truly wants to


    leave, I will have Simond find a solution. If that doesn''t work, I will confess to Kevin and Sean and


    ask for their assistance.


    "I know you have the capability. But I want to leave isn''t because I want to return to Eswadia,"


    Martin whispered. "Someone like me will be subjected to investigation if I return to Eswadia. I may


    also possibly lose my freedom for the rest of my life."


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    "You didn''tmit any crimes. Why would you lose your freedom?" Abigail questioned.


    "But I have the ability. Do you think the government will spare me?" Martin sighed. "In addition,


    Richard will definitely spread rumors. When that happens, there will be countless individuals who


    want my help. There may even be hidden dangers."


    "In that case, it''s the safest here. So, why do you need to run away?" Abigail''s eyes dimmed.


    I seriously suspect that Martin has ulterior motives. Otherwise, why would he consider relying on his


    own abilities to escape?


    Martin waved his hand. "Let me think about it."


    "Okay." Abigail went downstairs.


    She felt she couldn''t be passive.


    As for what Martin was thinking, she had no interest in knowing either.

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    Chapter 757 What Happens Behind


    Now that Larry''s situation had stabilized, Abigail could finally rx for a while.


    Regarding Martin and Andrew, they would need to leave, whether they chose to follow her or not,


    once she and Simond had everything nned.


    If Martin behaved himself, she could still negotiate with him. If he was ying his own game behind


    her back, she wouldn''t be so amodating.


    At such a crucial moment, if he still harbored secrets, she didn''t want to debate morals with him.


    She went downstairs and saw Andrew looking at her. So, she smiled and asked, "What''s the


    matter?"


    "Are you unhappy?" Andrew asked softly. "Is it because Dad made a strange decision?"


    "I''m not unhappy. Whatever ns he has, it has nothing to do with me," she replied calmly. "Six


    months is almost up. He has fulfilled his promise, and I''ve done what I should. When the time


    comes, we''ll part ways amicably."


    Abigail felt there was nothing more to say. She would never tell Andrew and Martin her ns, even


    though Andrew had done a lot for her.


    When the time came, it would be just a matter of ensuring the safety of father and son. As for what


    they would do next, she won''t interfere.


    Andrew nced at her, his gaze clouded with darkness. "Alright then."


    "I''ll go back to my room and get some rest," she said and headed toward her own room.


    After shutting the door behind her, she furrowed her brow in thought for a moment before deciding


    to send a message to Simond.


    ''Let''s prepare in advance. Martin might have his own ns, so we''ll stay out of it.''


    After receiving a reply from Simond, Abigaily down and thought, Would Andrew find out about this


    message?


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    Since everything had been investigated, it was just a matter of execution.


    ¡­


    Late at night, Martin made sure that Abigail had fallen asleep. So, he walked into the living room


    and wanted to give Nick a call. When he was about to dial the number, the lights switched on.


    "What are you trying to do?" Andrew''s expression darkened. He looked different from his previous


    childish appearance.


    Martin was startled, but he quicklyposed himself. "I n to take advantage of Nick''s desire to


    find Abigail and get us out. Along the way, I''ll turn the tables on his people and then leave the


    decision-making to Abigail."


    "What decision-making?" Andrew frowned.


    "Son, that''s not something you need to know. I''m doing this for you. My life doesn''t matter as I have


    to n for your future," Martin said gently to him. "Abigail is someone else''s woman. She won''t be


    responsible for you for the rest of your life. Perhaps something unexpected will happen along the


    way, and she''ll abandon you."


    Andrew remained silent. He naturally trusted Martin.


    After all, Martin was his father, who had never abandoned him, even in his toughest times of illness.


    Even if Andrew liked her deeply, he knew he wasn''t her first choice.


    The future was full of uncertainties, and one day, she would get tired of him and leave him.


    Andrew gazed at the white strands of hair on Martin''s head and realized for the first time the


    uncertainty of life and separation. He would have to live alone without his father and rely entirely on


    himself.


    "Dad..." His voice trembled as he clutched Martin''s hand. "Can''t we just stay together?"


    Martin''s expression turned cold as he responded, "No. If I''m gone, Abigail will abandon you. It''ll be


    worse for you. I have to think about your well-being. She came to us on her own, and we didn''t seek


    her out, right?"


    Andrew hugged Martin. His body trembled slightly with fear as he did so. "Dad, are you really going


    to leave me?"


    "If things go as nned, I won''t leave. If they don''t, I''ll make sure Abigail takes care of you. She


    won''t be able to cast you aside in this lifetime." Martin''s voice carried a hint of sadness as he gently


    patted Andrew''s back. "If you were healthy and strong, I wouldn''t worry. Given your condition, I can''t


    bear to die, nor do I dare. Yet, I''m already in my seventies and will soon be in my eighties. There


    aren''t many years left for me."


    He had already sent photos of Abigail and her son to Sean.


    At this moment, if Abigail went to find Sean, he probably wouldn''t believe her anymore.


    Andrew fought back tears and felt as vulnerable as a child.


    "Don''t be afraid. If this n seeds, I can still be with you for many years, and you can also be


    with Abigail," Martin reassured him as he caressed his face.


    Andrew sniffled. "I just want you. I don''t want her, okay?"


    "No, I can only take care of you for just a couple of years. Abigail''s not even thirty and much


    younger than you. In the future, she will also age slower than you. You will have someone to take


    care of you for the rest of your entire life, and I won''t have to worry about you anymore," Martin said


    as he pushed Andrew away. He then squatted down to wipe away his son''s tears. "You''re forty


    years old, so you can''t act like a child."


    Tears continued to roll down Andrew''s cheeks. "What if she doesn''t like me... and abandons me


    after you leave?"


    "So, that is why you have to be determined. You have to use your intelligence and tie her to you."


    Martin gently touched his face. "Don''t worry; when the n is sessful, I will give her an injection


    and give you a bottle of medicine. Without that medicine, she won''t be able to leave you even for a


    moment."


    "But I don''t want her to suffer like that." Andrew shook his head softly. "I don''t want to do bad things,


    Dad."


    "This isn''t a bad thing. It''s a matter of survival. She has the ability to protect you, so you must seize


    the opportunity!" Martin became agitated.

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    Chapter 758 Longing to Return


    Regret washed over him. How could he have let Andrew face this alone?


    "Andrew!" Martin''s tone grew serious. "You haven''t done anything wrong. You just want to live."


    "But without you, I don''t want to live either¡ª"


    "Enough! I''ve worked hard so you could have a good life. Remember when you talked about going


    to Eswadia to try their food? If things work out, you''ll get that chance." Martin was insistent.


    Tears welled up in Andrew''s eyes as he nodded gently.


    "Listen to me. I''ve spent half my life researching. What was it for? It''s so you can keep on living.


    Otherwise, why do you think I''m here?" Martin''s eyes reddened. "It''ll be okay. Maybe things will


    improve for you."


    There''s also traditional medicine. Maybe I can find a better doctor who can administer acupuncture


    for him. Who knows, he might even be able to stand up again in the future, he thought.


    Andrew wept softly, and his body trembled with emotion.


    Martin guided him back to his room and gently patted his head. "Alright, you''re all grown up now.


    There''s no need for tears. Even if I''m alright this time, time''s running out. Look at me; I''m already


    old."


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    Andrew nced up at him.


    Martin''s face was etched with wrinkles, like a weathered tree bark.


    He recognized these as signs of life fading away. He hadn''t dwelled on it much before, but now,


    upon careful consideration, he realized his father''s time was nearing its end.


    Martin sighed. "Once this is sorted, things will improve, and you''ll need to be independent."


    If Abigail had heard this, she''d surely have mocked him.


    Why would someone in their forties still need to be taught how to be independent?


    ¡­


    When Abigail woke up, she felt like she had slept too soundly.


    She had never experienced such deep sleep before, but fortunately, her body felt energized and not


    at all tired.


    After getting up and checking on Larry, who was still asleep, she went to the kitchen to prepare


    breakfast. Just as she started cooking, her phone beeped.


    ''Be careful of Martin.''


    It was another unknown number.


    Abigail thought about the person who had messaged herst time, even though the number had


    changed this time.


    Is it Luna? she mused.


    As she looked at the message, she hesitated for a moment and deleted it.


    Had Martin really done something behind her back?


    Or was this just a scheme to sow discord?


    Abigail then messaged Simond.


    She wrote, ''Someone reminded me to be cautious of Martin again. What do you think?''


    He replied, ''Being cautious is right. I''ve already started figuring out how to deal with the people


    surrounding Richard here. But I have one condition: no matter what Martin and Andrew do, you


    have to keep an eye on them!''


    ''Why?'' came Abigail''s response.


    She pondered for a moment. Are you nning to send someone to continue the research in


    Eswadia?


    ''Think about it,'' Simond exined. ''It''s easy for me to do this, but my focus is on the father and son.


    Abigail, I''ve lost so many people. Without bringing back those two useful ones, I can''t fulfill my task.''


    Abigail still didn''t know about Simond''s hidden identity besides being the young master of the


    Simpson Family. For him to be influential in Perou meant that he had some skills.


    If it was about business, then wanting Martin and his son was normal.


    ''If you can keep us safe, I''ll keep an eye on them.''


    ''I''ll be clear. In three days, the people around the perimeter ced by Richard will be taken care of


    by my men. And in about a week, you can return home.''


    Upon seeing this message, Abigail felt a surge of excitement. She wouldn''t need to make up


    excuses to hide her rtionship with Sean anymore. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she held


    her phone.


    Three days passed quickly, and Abigail had already packed up by the time she received a message


    from Simond. She had also informed Martin that someone woulde to pick her up, and if he


    wasn''t ready, she wouldn''t insist.


    "Mr. Colleen, I think it''s time for me to leave," she said to Martin, who was preparing breakfast.


    Andrew, who was pushing the wheelchair out of the room, looked somewhat bewildered.


    "Have you made arrangements for your departure?" Martin asked with a calm expression.


    Abigail nodded. "It''s been about six months, so I hope I''m not breaking our contract."


    Martin sat at the dining table, deep in thought. "Ms. Quinn, could you take us along?"


    "If you''re up for it, I''d be happy to," she replied sincerely.


    His face lit up at her response. "Your friend, Richard, seems quite capable. I don''t know much about


    his background."


    "Don''t underestimate the Eswadians," she said calmly.


    Martin nodded and started eating with his gaze lowered.


    Abigail noticed Andrew at the table and said, "You guys go ahead and eat. I''ve already eaten. I''ll


    head to the room to pack up. If you want to leave, we need to hurry. We have to go tonight."


    "Alright." Martin nodded in agreement.


    As Abigail entered the room, the warmth in her eyes faded gradually.


    She picked up her phone and quickly sent a message.


    Meanwhile, Andrew seemed conflicted and barely touched his breakfast before returning to the


    room.


    After messaging Simond, Abigail injected herself with the syringe Martin had given her. Then, after


    a moment''s thought, she took out one of her jewelry pieces¡ªa bronze hairpin.


    She ced it within reach.


    When she was all set, she messaged Sean. ''I''m nning to return in a couple of days.''

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    Chapter 759 You''re Still Too Naive to y Tricks


    Abigail held her phone and waited patiently, but she did not receive a reply from Sean.


    Although she felt a tinge of disappointment, she put her phone away.


    Three days passed quickly.


    In the evening, she wrapped Larry around her body, and to prevent any idents, she even gave


    him a sleeping pill.


    After making the necessary preparations, she emerged from the room.


    It was quite challenging for Martin to assist the limping Andrew. Abigail pursed her lips and said,


    "Let''s wait for further instructions."


    "Okay," Martin replied. He was prepared for anything.


    Sitting in a wheelchair, Andrew looked at Abigail and asked, "I can''t walk. Can you really take me


    with you?"


    At that moment, he realized that he was merely a burden.


    "If I say I''ll take you with me, then I will. What is there to worry about?" Abigail''s voice turned cold at


    this moment.


    She usually had a gentle demeanor, so Andrew was somewhat surprised by her sudden


    seriousness.


    Two hourster, her phone vibrated.


    "Alright." She picked up her backpack and went to help Martin carry Andrew. "I have someone


    waiting outside to assist us, so don''t worry about them not being able to handle him. Just follow my


    lead."


    Martin nodded in agreement. He didn''t bring much with him, so he only gave Andrew the one bag


    he had.


    The three of them left, with Abigail being cautious throughout the entire time.


    She first threw out a doll and waited for a while to ensure there were no issues before helping


    Martin support Andrew toward the door.


    Martin looked at the iron gate that was just within his reach, and his breath became quick.


    Abigail also felt a bit nervous.


    Andrew''s lower body waspletely paralyzed, so when his feet were being dragged on the


    ground, he felt no sensation.


    Upon swinging open the door, she drew in a soft breath at the sight of the figure sprawled on the


    ground.


    With Martin''s help, they brought Andrew outside, and all three of them felt a bit excited.


    Abigail answered the phone with earphones in her ears as shemunicated with Simond. "We''re


    out."


    "Got it. Head west toward the birch forest, and hurry," Simond instructed in a deep voice.


    She murmured to Martin, "West. Toward the birch trees."


    He nodded and immediately followed her lead.


    The birch forest to the west was not far, but it was dark and windy, and the road was not easy to


    traverse.


    After walking for a while, both Abigail and Martin were panting heavily.


    Martin paused and wheezed like a tired ox. "I can''t keep going... Haven''t had this much exercise in


    ages."


    Abigail knew he couldn''t handle these mountain roads anymore, whether he exercised or not. The


    years were catching up with him.


    Even though the road wasn''t crowded, they were still slowed down by Andrew.


    She stopped. "Can we get someone to meet us?"


    Simond responded with a grunt, "We''ll be there in ten minutes."


    As the night breeze blew, Abigail felt a chill run down her spine.


    The birch forest was eerily quiet except for the chirping of unknown insects.


    Abigail kept ncing at the time. Ten minutes felt like an eternity.


    Suddenly, after only six minutes, a gunshot shattered the silence of the night. Everyone jumped,


    and Martin, who was sitting on the ground, leaped to his feet.


    Abigail pulled him back down and pressed Andrew to the ground. "What''s going on?"


    "One of the people who were supposed to assist you is dead," Martin began, but before he could


    finish his sentence, a series of gunshots echoed through the birch forest.


    For a moment, Abigail''s eardrums were deafened by the noise, and Simond was being targeted by


    someone.


    The gunfire continued.


    She grabbed a dagger she had brought from the kitchen and held it against Martin''s neck. "I knew


    you would seek help from a third party. If you tell me now, I might spare you. Who is the third


    party?"


    Andrew, lying on the ground, gazed at her in disbelief. "Ms. Quinn..."


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    "What are you doing?" Martin looked at Abigail and feigned innocence.


    "Martin, don''t y dumb. The n with Simond was between us three. You''ve betrayed me. Isn''t


    that obvious?" She tightened her grip on the dagger. "Ever since you showed up until now, you''ve


    been acting strangely. Youck the finesse in maniption and intrigue that we Eswadians possess.


    Tell me, who are you working with?"


    "Nick..." Andrew interjected. He had been monitoring Martin''s phone because he feared that


    something might go wrong and, hence, hoped to save his life.


    Abigail was furious. "How could you team up with someone like Nick?!"


    "You don''t believe me, so why should I believe you?" Martin''s voice dripped with sarcasm. "I desire


    freedom, but I know you won''t grant it to me. I can only seek another way out for myself."


    Abigail wanted to speak, but she heard him continue, "Do you know why Simond is assisting you?


    Do you have any knowledge about the Simpson Family?"


    "Now''s not the time for these questions. Behave and stop ying games, or I won''t hold back. Think


    about your son." Abigail nced at Andrew.


    Gone was her usual warmth andposure.


    Martin felt a pang of intimidation from her words.


    She pressed the dagger against his neck. "Take him along and follow me!"


    He obediently stood up and supported Andrew as they walked.


    However, this time, they took apletely different route from the original n.


    When she received the warning about Martin, she and Simond devised this strategy.


    Martin and Nick might have used their Machiavellian bag of tricks on her, but they were still too


    naive to do so.

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    Chapter 760 Escaping From Death


    The three of them walked slowly toward the southern forest.


    Along the way, Abigail threw away all of Martin''smunication devices.


    With a solemn expression on her face, she remained emotionless throughout the entire journey.


    Andrew seized the opportunity to secretly observe her. At that moment, he couldn''t help but feel as


    though Abigail resembled the cunning and intelligent female heroines from ancient costume dramas


    of Eswadia.


    As they neared the birch forest in the south, she asked Simond, "How''s the situation at your end?"


    "The people have been cleared out mostly, but we still need to be cautious. Since they''re Nick''s


    people, there might be more than just this group. How much longer until you arrive?" he replied.


    Before she could reply, a sudden loud bang echoed through the air. Her phone that was hanging


    from her chest was shattered, and it abruptly cut offmunication with Simond.


    A bullet had pierced her phone and injured her left hand, causing her to wince in pain as her dagger


    fell to the ground.


    The sound of intense gunfire erupted.


    ¡­


    "Abigail!" Simond roared, but there was no response from themunication device.


    Gunshots from the south made him furious. He shouted, "Go to the south!"


    She had no firearms, and if someone targeted her, that would be the end of her.


    Simond dialed Kevin''s number again. After several attempts, he finally got through. "We agreed to


    cooperate. Where is Sean? And where have you been?"


    "Mr. Graham has other matters to attend to, so we can''t cooperate anymore," Kevin said calmly.


    Initially, he was on Abigail''s side, but he didn''t expect her to hide a child from them and live with


    another man for so long.


    She knew Sean was very sensitive about this matter, yet she still did it and even deceived them


    repeatedly.


    Before Simond could say anything else, the sound of bombing came from the south. He paused and


    looked at the zing mes in anger as he gritted his teeth. "You''ll regret this!"


    Kevin was startled by this sudden outburst. "What''s happening?"


    "Ask the devil!" Simond cursed loudly before hanging up the phone and urging his men to move


    faster.


    The car had just elerated when it abruptly came to a stop.


    Another car came barreling down the mountain road. It mmed into his modified Land Rover with


    immense force and sent the entire vehicle careening off the mountainside and tumbling down.


    Simond''s head was spinning. He held onto the door handle as he struggled to speak. "Faster¡­


    Faster..."


    If they were any slower, there might not be anything left of Abigail.


    Gunshots rang out in every direction.


    Abigail regained consciousness from her dizziness and found her face covered in warm blood.


    She was pinned down by someone and couldn''t move at all.


    Most importantly, she realized that everything in front of her was pitch ck, and she couldn''t see


    anything.


    She reached out and blinked her eyes but still couldn''t see.


    Abigail struggled slightly and realized that her whole body was in pain.


    She took a deep breath, and as her mind slowly cleared, she remembered when the hail of bullets


    came. Martin and Andrew had protected her.


    Martin sprayed his self-made chemical to dissolve quite a few bullets.


    Abigail didn''t know if he was injured, but she felt remorseful for treating him that way.


    The gunfire kept going.


    She slowly regained consciousness and realized that one of her eyes had regained sight, but the


    other side remained pitch ck. It was possible that her eye had been blinded by the medication


    that Martin had been studying.


    She only worried for a moment before using the faint light to slowly get up.


    "Martin," she whispered.


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    "I''m here... Don''t make a sound. Let''s take Andrew and leave quickly," he whispered back.


    Abigail''s hand was grabbed as he helped her up.


    Together, they assisted Andrew. She checked on Larry in her arms and was relieved to find him


    breathing steadily.


    "I can''t see... Only my other eye can see a little light. Lead the way to anywhere safe," she said.


    "I know a ce that nobody knows about," Martin whispered.


    In the dimly lit surroundings, they leaned on each other as they moved forward.


    They reached a deserted area with rundown houses, and Martin led Abigail into a hidden basement.


    The basement was outside and camouged with grass. Hence, it was hard to spot when it was


    closed.


    Inside the basement, Martin slowly dragged his battered body toward a tablemp and turned it on.


    Abigail''s vision gradually returned to her one eye, but all she could see was his blurred figure.


    Martin sat next to Abigail while breathing heavily.


    Abigail reached out to touch his body and discovered his chest was bleeding. Her voice trembled as


    she asked, "Why didn''t you tell me you were hurt?"


    "Andrew is hurt, too. Maybe we''re destined to die here," he said wearily.


    She blinked repeatedly. "Is there any medicine to help my eyes recover?"


    "I never imagined it woulde to this," Martin whispered as he gazed at the blood stains on


    Andrew''s body. Tears welled up in his eyes as he said, "I don''t want Andrew to die¡­"


    "Give me a phone. Do you still have one?!" Abigail urgently asked.


    "Lower your voice," he said suddenly.


    She fell silent immediately.


    Sounds of frantic footsteps passed above them.


    She gently covered Larry''s mouth as she was afraid that he would wake up at this moment and cry


    out.


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    Chapter 761 Having Ulterior Motives Toward Her


    The sound above her head didn''t stop.


    Abigail''s emotions tensed up. During that long silence, her vision cleared up.


    She noticed Martin''s clothes were soaked in blood, while Andrew appeared pale as he leaned


    against the side. Blood continued to flow steadily from his shoulder and face.


    Abigail reached out and touched his head. Upon confirming it was just a graze from a bullet, she


    quietly took off her bag to retrieve some disinfectant, anesthesia, bandages, and hemostatic drugs.


    Martin looked at her, and a smile appeared on his lips. He was surprised at how well-prepared she


    was.


    She first cleaned the wound on Andrew''s head and then stitched it up. Being a designer, she was


    skilled at sewing.


    After applying the hemostatic drug, she removed the bullet from Andrew''s wound.


    She was prepared for the worst from the beginning, so she had everything ready.


    After removing the bullet and stitching up the wound, she moved to Martin''s side. She reached out


    and touched his heart. Then, she looked at where the bullet had lodged itself. She murmured, "It


    didn''t hit any vital organs."


    Martin nodded.


    Abigail administered anesthesia to him.


    Soon, he passed out. She immediately removed the bullet, disinfected the wound, and stitched it


    up. It was all done in one go.


    Afterpleting all of this, she was exhausted, but she didn''t stop.


    The basement wasrge, and this was just a corner of it.


    Abigail searched the basement for a long time with Larry and found a generator, but it seemed to be


    useless.


    Soon, she spotted a pipe opening that was tightly sealed by an iron gate, but it looked difficult to


    open due to rust.


    She thought about the chemical liquids that Martin carried with him, so she retracted her steps.


    He carried a lot of chemical sprays with him, and all wererge-sized cans. So, it was no wonder he


    felt so tired helping Andrew.


    What was the difference between carrying a bunch of mineral water?


    She took a green spray, went to the pipeline entrance, and sprayed it on top.


    After spraying, she quickly stepped back.


    Gradually, the rust corroded.


    After the rust corroded, she found a leather glove to open the pipeline door.


    Soon, the glove was corroded, and her palm felt a piercing pain, but she didn''t stop.


    With a dull thud, she opened the pipeline door.


    It was dark inside the pipeline, with a smell of decay mixed with rust, but she could feel a slight


    breeze.


    So, it''s highly likely that the pipeline connects to the outside, she mused.


    Considering that the basement was sealed, this pipe should be for venttion. Otherwise, the


    people inside would suffocate.


    Abigail looked at her figure and felt that she could crawl out with Larry.


    Upon returning to where Martin and Andrew were, she took the tablemp with her.


    She entered the pipe and slowly crawled forward.


    The pipe was long, and her body was drenched in sweat. Her hands, which were already almost


    rotten, were pierced by rusty iron scraps.


    She was in so much pain that her face turned pale, and the sweat on her forehead stung her only


    eye hurt, which made it hurt even more.


    However, she knew she had to find a way to survive, even if it was just a glimmer of hope.


    Finally, she faintly saw a light.


    Her entire bodyy t in the pipe while her breaths were shallow. After taking a brief rest, she


    would be ready to continue crawling toward the end.


    As Abigail thought to herself, a smile crept onto her lips. As long as I can find a way out and get


    Martin and Andrew to the hospital, they''ll be safe.


    After taking a brief rest, she resumed crawling.


    ¡­


    When Kevin contacted Sean, Sean was already in Perou.


    "It seems like something happened with Abigail and Simond. Hasn''t she contacted you?" Kevin''s


    voice was filled with seriousness.


    After discovering that Abigail had lied to him, he decided to distance himself from their affairs, but


    Sean expressed his desire to personally meet her and uncover the truth.


    "What happened?" he inquired.


    Abigail had messaged him three days ago, but he was too angry to respond at the time.


    Most importantly, he wanted toe over himself to talk to her and clear things up.


    He doubted that the child was Abigail''s, but he couldn''t exin the involvement of that man. If that


    was the case, he couldn''t be med for his skepticism when she couldn''t provide an exnation.


    Kevin pondered for a moment before saying, "It''s quite serious. When Simond called to scold us for


    backing out at thest minute, I heard bombs in the background."


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    Sean was waiting for Xavien at the hotel when he suddenly sat up straight upon hearing this. "And


    you didn''t ask why the bombing happened?"


    "He didn''t tell me. He angrily hung up and blocked my number." Kevin''s voice carried a hint of


    grievance.


    Sean immediately tried calling Simond, only to find that his number was also blocked.


    He couldn''t help butugh bitterly.


    In such a dangerous situation, why would Simond block him? Wouldn''t having an additional ally


    increase their chances of sess?


    Although he didn''t understand why Simond would help Abigail and even assist in her hiding, he


    sensed that Simond had ulterior motives toward her.


    But as Sean thought about Kevin''s words, a sense of unease washed over him.


    Ever since he arrived in Perou, he had been restless. Could something have happened to her?


    Sean called Abigail but found that she was out of the service area.


    Unable to sit still any longer, he got up and dialed Xavien''s number.

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    Chapter 762 A Fresh Start


    Abigail climbed out of the tunnel and was surprised to see a picturesquendscape outside with


    lush forests. After a nce, she began to climb back with Larry.


    Upon their return, she found that Andrew and Martin were awake.


    She held up themp and said to Martin, "I found the exit, but..." She paused when she realized that


    it would be quite difficult for Andrew to climb up.


    Martin observed her bloodied hands and deduced that she had used a corrosive agent to open the


    passage door.


    "Perhaps we can wait here a little longer," he suggested. He was feeling exhausted and knew it


    would be challenging for Andrew to climb with his injured legs.


    "Let''s see if there''s any rope. I can drag him," she suggested. "We can''t stay here too long. They''ll


    eventually find us."


    It was evident from movies that those from Perou enjoyed having outdoor basements.


    There was no reason why Nick wouldn''t be aware of it.


    With a sigh, Martin had no choice but to listen to her.


    Abigail quickly took action. She found some rope and tied up the disheartened Andrew all over


    before tying the same rope around her waist.


    She also tied a rope around Martin. "If you can''t keep up, let me know, and I''ll take you both


    together."


    Martin looked at her solemnly and finally nodded slightly.


    "Andrew, do you have a phone?" she asked him.


    Andrew shook his head gently.


    Abigail had already discarded Martin''smunication device, and now they had no way to contact


    Simond. They didn''t even know how long it would take to climb out of there.


    In this environment, Martin and Andrew''s wounds were bound to get infected.


    "We''ll talk once we''re out," she said softly as she led them toward the exit of the tunnel.


    Abigail didn''t know how long they had been climbing. Along the way, Larry woke up, and she fed


    him some food and gave him some sleeping pills to help him rest again.


    At this moment, she had to make sure he stayed asleep.


    When she finally emerged from the exit, she caught a whiff of fresh air.


    The sky was already brightening.


    She pulled out Andrew and Martin, and the three of themy on the grass while taking in deep


    breaths.


    "What''s the n now?" Martin asked after a brief rest.


    Abigail blinked. Her right eye was still blind, so she covered her left eye with her hand and


    confirmed that she couldn''t see anything with her right eye. She sighed softly. "Let''s rest for half an


    hour."


    Upon saying that, she took out three bags of bread and three cartons of milk from her bag. "I made


    these on the spot. They might not taste great, but they''ll help regain our strength."


    Martin nodded in acknowledgment.


    Andrew grew even quieter than before as he slowly nibbled on bread and drank milk. He did not


    utter a single word the entire time.


    Once they had rested enough, Abigail stood up and turned to Martin. "Are you familiar with this


    area?"


    Martin also stood up and brushed off his dirty clothes. He looked around and then said with


    certainty, "Southwest. If we head southwest from here, we''ll reach downtown."


    "We might not be safe in the downtown area." She sat back down.


    They didn''t have any means ofmunication now, so how could they contact Simond? That was a


    problem.


    After a long silence, she continued, "Are there any inhabited houses nearby?"


    "What if those houses are alsopromised?" he asked her.


    "We have medicine, right? If we find inhabited houses, we could potentially get a phone," she


    suggested.


    "Let''s go then. I recall a few scattered households." Martin bent down to help Andrew up.


    Andrew winced in pain. He was already injured, and being supported like this only intensified the


    difort in his shoulder.


    "Hang on a little longer," Abigail whispered.


    He nodded in agreement.


    The three of them supported each other and continued their journey. As night fell, they spotted the


    first house.


    Abigail crouched in the grass and observed from a distance.


    "There''s a dog." Andrew''s voice quivered.


    The presence of a dog meant that any action at night would risk alerting the household.


    "Let''s look for another house," she said as she swiftly decided.


    It wasn''t untilte into the night that they stumbled upon a residence that did not have a dog.


    Abigail approached stealthily while holding a tranquilizer.


    Martin tagged along, leaving Andrew alone.


    Using the chemical to dissolve the lock, Abigail and Martin slipped into the house unnoticed. He


    used a disorienting drug while she injected the middle-aged upants inside with a tranquilizer.


    While she quickly searched for a phone, he went in search of food.


    Their bread was unappetizing, and he couldn''t stomach it. There wasn''t much food left either.


    Once she found the phone, she immediately tied up the couple and gagged them. Then, together


    with Martin, they helped Andrew inside.


    After closing the door and barricading it with a table, Abigail reached out to Simond.


    When the call connected, Simond answered promptly.


    "Abigail?" His voice betrayed a hint of realization, and it was filled with excitement.


    "Yes, it''s me. I''m still alive. Can you track my location?" she inquired.


    "Right away. Hang tight." Simond made a conscious effort to remainposed.


    He hadn''t expected her to be still alive.


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 Chapter 763 Let Her Cry

    Chapter 763 Let Her Cry


    Abigail ended the call with Simond and hesitated for a while before dialing Sean''s number.


    She made several attempts, but Sean didn''t answer.


    She spected that he might consider it a strange number and mistake it for a scam, so he chose


    not to pick it up.


    After a moment of thought, she decided to send a message to Sean. ''I''m Abigail Quinn. My phone


    was destroyed, and I''m borrowing someone else''s.''


    Shortly after sending the message, she received a call from him.


    She quickly answered the call and felt a sense of relief as tears welled up in her eyes. "Sean, I¡ª"


    "Can you exin what you''ve been doing?" Sean''s voice was cold. "You''ve been lying to me,


    haven''t you?"


    Her throat tightened as she struggled to express the multitude of emotions. Eventually, she let out a


    forcedugh. "Yes, I''ve been lying to you all along. I was nning to exin everything to you after


    it was all over."


    "If it''s because of Luna, you could have just told me. Why didn''t you? Do you really think so little of


    me that you''d rather believe Simond than me?!" Sean''s voice was filled with anger.


    Abigail listened quietly while being unsure of her feelings.


    She felt sorry for him, but she wasn''t overly upset by his questioning today.


    This day was bound toe. Sean had found out, and she no longer needed to live burdened by


    secrets.


    "It''s not that I don''t believe you, but there are things I must keep from you," she said softly. "I


    apologize, but... if you can''t forgive me, I won''t me you."


    "Abigail." Sean''s voice trembled with emotion, but he quickly subdued it. "You''re with another man


    and raising a child in secret. How am I supposed to ept that? Tell me whose child it is and what


    your rtionship is with that man. I won''t inquire about anything else. Just tell me, and we can


    pretend none of this ever happened."


    "I can''t reveal the child''s identity yet. It''s not the right time. As for the man, he''s just a doctor''s son. I


    went to see him regarding my matters." Abigail''s voice grew steadily calmer.


    In truth, she didn''t believe that he truly wanted to pretend nothing had happened.


    They would have disagreements in the future, and he might dwell on these thoughts, leading to


    unnecessary worries.


    "Do you truly not care about our rtionship?" he asked her.


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    "Do you not know whether or not I care about our rtionship? Sean, I know it''s wrong for me to


    keep things from you, but I have my own matters to attend to. I need to finish what I have to say. If


    you don''t want to forgive me or get angry with me, I''ll exin when Ie back." She didn''t want to


    argue with him over the phone.


    And she didn''t have the energy for it anymore.


    Originally, she had only called to hear his voice, but she didn''t expect this oue.


    Sean''s throat tightened, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Fine. If you don''t want to say it,


    then forget it. Do as you please."


    "Okay," she replied before ending the call.


    Abigail held her phone tightly. Then, she silently ran her fingers through her hair, lowered her head,


    and bit her lip to stifle her sobs.


    Upon seeing her tears, Andrew crawled to her side despite the pain in his body. He gritted his teeth


    as he sat up and gently ced his hand on her shoulders.


    "Why don''t you tell your fianc¨¦ about the child?" he asked softly.


    Abigail didn''t answer. She choked softly as her tears fell to the ground one by one.


    Martin sighed softly. "Never mind. There must be reasons she can''t talk about."


    "Abigail... don''t cry." Andrew awkwardly tried tofort her.


    Abigail''s nose tingled, and Andrew''s attempt atforting her only intensified her pain. She


    suppressed her sobs as her shoulders shook with emotion.


    He started to feel uneasy as he diverted his clear gaze to Martin, who gently shook his head. "Let


    her cry it out for a bit."


    After having narrowly escaped death, she joyfully called her fianc¨¦, only to receive such devastating


    news. Who wouldn''t be heartbroken?


    In her moment of greatest need, the absence of encouragement felt like her mental support had


    crumbled.


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    Sean held his phone and remained silent for an extended period.


    Seeing his distress, Xavien hesitated before speaking up, "She might be really in trouble this time...


    It doesn''t seem like Simond to deceive us."


    "Might?" Sean''s eyes were bloodshot as he questioned.


    He had searched day and night, only to discover that she was safe with Simond.


    She would rather trust Simond, an outsider, than her own fianc¨¦, which was he himself. While he


    was worried sick about her, she was still ying dangerous games with Simond.


    Xavien bowed his head in the face of Sean''s anger.


    Sean didn''t want to take it out on him. Back during the Golden Triangle incident, when Xavien risked


    his life to save him, Sean had already considered him as one of his kin.


    "Let''s wait until she''s back in the country before we talk more. I don''t care if she''s still acting or


    trying to trick me into forgiving her." Sean stood up.


    "Mr. Graham, you should rest. I''ll handle the investigation," Xavien reassured him.


    Sean patted his shoulder. "Thank you for your hard work."


    He appearedposed, but as soon as he entered the room, he forcefully mmed the door shut.


    Xavien found Abigail''s phone number and dialed it.

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    Chapter 764 Something''s Wrong


    When Abigail was feeling upset, Xavien''s call came in. She made an effort to calm herself down


    before answering.


    "Hello." Her voice was slightly hoarse.


    "Abigail, I''ve located your position. If you want to continue with Mr. Graham, stay where you are and


    don''t go with Simond. Simond might¡ª"


    Before he could finish his sentence, the call was interrupted due to a poor signal on Abigail''s side.


    She tried calling back, but her phone showed no service.


    Furrowing her brow, she decided to stand up and search for a stronger signal. Right at that moment,


    a knock sounded at the door.


    All three of them felt uneasy.


    Martin nced at Abigail, who had her lips pressed together while she stared at the door.


    Just as the tension reached its peak, Simond''s voice came from outside. "Abigail?"


    Abigail let out a sigh of relief. She thought Xavien was going to say that something happened to


    Simond. Luckily, he was fine.


    She walked over, moved the table aside, and then opened the door. "You finally came. If you didn''t,


    we would have gotten infected wounds."


    Simond nodded and walked in with his men. He looked at the disheveled Martin and Andrew and


    asked in a deep voice, "Is everyone okay?"


    Martin nodded, and Andrew mumbled in agreement.


    A collective sigh of relief filled the room.


    Abigail''s tense nerves eased as she shed Simond a relieved smile. "Thank the heavens you''re


    alright. I feared the worst."


    "No matter whates my way, I''ll be fine," Simond reassured her gently. "Let''s get moving."


    She murmured in agreement.


    Andrew was carried by a tall man Simond had brought.


    As they drove off in the Land Rover, Abigail looked out at the receding scenery and gradually felt


    drowsy.


    Both Martin and Andrew had already fallen asleep.


    Simond drove along the winding road while asionally stealing nces at Abigail beside him.


    Abigail struggled to keep her eyes open, but she was just too tired. She cradled Larry in her arms


    and gradually drifted off to sleep.


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    Upon learning that Abigail had once again lost contact, Sean furrowed his brow. "Find a way to


    contact Simond!"


    As soon as he finished speaking, Simond''s phone rang.


    Xavien immediately answered the call.


    "Mr. Simpson?" Xavien''s voice became cautious as he asked, "Did you block our number?"


    "Mr. Summer, I notified you to cooperate with me, but unfortunately, you refused," Simond''s voice


    carried a sinisterugh.


    Xavien handed the phone to Sean, who said in a deep voice, "For a mercenary family who was


    expelled from the country, you''ve hidden yourself quite well."


    Initially, the information Xavien found was that Simond was a retired special forces soldier lurking


    abroad only for the country''s safety. However, after days of relentless investigation, he discovered


    that the Simpson Family in the country was a forged reputation, a mere facade.


    In reality, they were bloodthirsty mercenaries roaming various countries and engaging in unknown


    dealings.


    "I didn''t expect you to find out. However, it''s a pity that I''ve taken Abigail, Martin, and Andrew with


    me," Simond said with a smile.


    The sound of waves came from Simond''s phone.


    Sean''s face changed. "You better bring Abigail back! As for Martin and Andrew, I''m not interested!"


    Simond shrugged. "Abigail is important to me. Jealousy is a dangerous game. Your fianc¨¦e was in


    deep trouble, and instead of helping, you''re ming her. You''ve got enemies, you know. You''re


    dealing with more people than me since you have offended others.


    Dealing with one gang but angering many others? It was a recipe for disaster.


    "I''m telling you onest time: bring Abigail back!" Sean growled.


    "She won''t return. I''ve asked the people around her. When she needed you the most, she reached


    out to you. Due to your jealousy, you broke her heart. It''s such a shame that she followed you.


    Goodbye, Sean," Simond said with a smirk.


    As he spoke, the wind howled, followed by a ssh and the sound of water from the phone.


    Sean clenched his phone tightly, and his face twisted with anger.


    Simond had tossed the phone into the water. No matter how powerful it was, it wouldn''tst long,


    and he was using the sea to flee.


    "Track this phone!" Sean instructed Xavien. Even though he tried to remainposed, his hand


    couldn''t stop trembling.


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    Xavien quickly connected to the phone that Simond had called from and began tracking it, but he


    knew very well that if Simond were in Tidalyn, they wouldn''t be able to locate him at all.


    As for the Simpson Family, they traveled to various countries, but no one knew their true intentions.


    Due to the unique circumstances in Eswadia, they had established a facade of a prominent family


    there.


    ¡­


    Out in the vast ocean, Simond turned around with a grin and stepped onto the ship. His subordinate


    immediately approached him with a respectful expression and said, "Ms. Quinn has woken up."


    "Great, I''ll check on her," Simond said joyfully.


    He walked all the way to the most exquisitely decorated room on the ship and saw Abigail sitting on


    the bed. He smiled warmly as he approached her and asked, "What''s on your mind?"


    "Are we on a ship?" Abigail inquired. Since waking up, she had sensed that something was amiss.


    It was hard to exin, but something just didn''t feel quite right.

 Chapter 765 The Wolf by My Side

    Chapter 765 The Wolf by My Side


    Simond sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her intently. "What''s the matter?"


    "We don''t need to take a ship to return, Simond," Abigail murmured as her hand slowly reached for


    the syringe concealed at her waist.


    It was a tranquilizer given to her by Martin.


    "Return to where?" His smile turned sinister as if taunting his prey.


    Abigail''s face slowly paled. Xavien''s words didn''t imply that Simond might be in trouble but rather


    that he might have ulterior motives.


    "Why, Simond?" She gripped the syringe tightly.


    "Because I''m a bored mercenary and a pirate at that," he replied andughed loudly. His


    amusement seemed to stem from the novelty of the situation. "You''re quite clever to cooperate with


    me so well. That''s rare in a woman."


    Abigail set the syringe down, and her gaze dropped. "And what about Larry?"


    Seeing that sheplied immediately, Simond was a bit surprised. "Are you not resisting?" he


    questioned.


    "Should I resist against your entire crew?" Abigail smirked self-deprecatingly. "You asked me to trust


    you and imed you were trustworthy. It''s my foolishness for believing in you, so I have nothing


    more to say."


    Simond lifted her chin. The smirk on his lips gradually faded as his expression turned unusually


    cold. "Indeed, but women are always naive, especially when they''re facing a handsome guy like me,


    aren''t they?"


    She stared at him coldly. "You''re not as handsome as Sean, that''s for sure."


    "It doesn''t matter. Sean will never find you again, so there''s no need to be sad." He let go of her


    chin, and his mood lifted once more. "This journey has been rather enjoyable. From Eswadia to


    Perou, this feels like a y, and I''ve been fully immersed. It makes me very happy."


    Abigail tightly held onto her pants, and her eyes slightly reddened.


    His game involved Larry''s origin and Luna''s life and death.


    This world was always cruel, to begin with.


    Simond noticed that she was about to cry. He shrugged indifferently and said, "I thought you were


    stronger than this, but it seems you can cry."


    "I still don''t know if Luna is alive or dead," she said softly.


    "Don''t fret about that," he replied casually. "Before I left, I made inquiries. If she yields to an older


    gentleman, she''ll livefortably enough. And this old fe isn''t half bad with thedies, either."


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    Abigail wished she could p him across the face. But over the years, she had encountered too


    many despicable people, such as Vincent Pearson, the people behind the Davidson Family, and


    now Simond.


    Each one made her utterly disgusted.


    Simond noticed the hatred in her eyes, but he paid no heed to that. He simply reached out and


    patted her shoulder. "Rest well."


    "Give me Larry," she spoke in a low voice.


    "Okay, as you wish," he said. Then, he called out, "Bring the child over."


    When she saw Larry, tears streamed down her face uncontrobly. She hugged him tightly, and


    after a while, she turned to Simond. "Why did you lie to me?"


    Though she verbally epted the deceit, she felt deeply hurt inside. Previously, she truly believed


    in him.


    Simond felt a little annoyed by her tears and answered, "Some people get bored and want to do


    something exciting. I''m sorry for lying to you, but there''s nothing I can do about it."


    Upon seeing Abigail cry, Larry frowned and was about to cry when Simond suddenly covered his


    mouth and warned her irritably, "Let me tell you, if he cries, I will make him die immediately!"


    "Kids cry! It''s normal! You were a child once, too. If he dies, I''ll follow him too. I doubt you can keep


    an eye on me round the clock!" She snapped in frustration.


    Upon seeing them arguing, Larry waved his hands andughed.


    Simond uncovered his mouth.


    Larry tugged at Abigail''s clothes and continued shouting, "Mom! Mom! Sparrow! Sparrow!"


    As he shouted, he waved his little hands.


    Abigail''s heart instantly softened, and she pressed her face against Larry''s. "Mommy is here. There


    are no sparrows to see right now."


    Larry, obedient as ever, gently held her face as his eyes sparkled. "Mom! Mom!"


    "I''m here, my little darling," she responded to him.


    Simond observed Larry for a moment and thought to himself that if this child could bring her some


    temporaryfort, staying here wouldn''t be a big deal.


    He stood up and said to her, "If you want to eat something here, ask the people at the door, and


    they''ll take you. As long as you don''t try any tricks, you will be our partner in the future."


    Of course, he was more inclined for Abigail to be his woman.


    After just having an argument with Sean and still being in the midst of a heartbreak, Simond knew


    that, as a gentleman, he should wait for her to forget about this painful experience before


    considering another romantic rtionship.


    Abigail sat for a while but eventually left the room with Larry in her arms.


    Simond''s boat wasrge and had a very adolescent vibe, which indicated that he was a man with a


    touch of adolescent fantasy.


    She asked for the restaurant and was led upstairs by a tall, burly guy.


    The second-floor restaurant was rtively quiet.


    As soon as she went up, she saw Martin and Andrew sitting together and eating. She walked over


    immediately. "Are you guys okay?"


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 Chapter 766 Your Woman Has Lost Her Sight

    Chapter 766 Your Woman Has Lost Her Sight


    Andrew looked her up and down before lowering his voice. "There''s something peculiar about this


    ce."


    Since they did not know they were being taken back to Eswadia, they remainedpletely


    unaware that Simond was the source of their troubles.


    "In short, we''ve been kidnapped by Simond, but I suspect his target is you." Abigail looked at


    Martin.


    If Simond was doing it for fun, he wouldn''t have brought Andrew and Martin along.


    Martin suddenly realized. "No wonder we''re on a ship. It''s not surprising that I''m his target."


    He seemed surprisingly optimistic. After all, this might just be his fate.


    "I didn''t expect him to go through so much trouble just for you. I have caused you inconvenience,"


    Abigail said, her tone filled with self-me.


    "Forget about it. Anyway, this is my fate." He waved his hand as he looked out the window and


    couldn''t help but sigh. "The scenery outside is not bad, right? If I''m useful to him, then it''s not so


    bad. At least Andrew and I are still alive."


    At first, he thought they were doomed, so being alive felt like a stroke of luck.


    Abigail pondered over it and agreed. When the gunshots rang out at the beginning, she thought it


    was the end for her.


    Martin and Andrew were seriously injured and went to rest after eating.


    She fed Larry some milk and fed herself some food as well.


    While she was carrying Larry downstairs, she took a couple of steps, and suddenly, everything went


    ck. She abruptly stopped.


    She reached out her hands and waved, only to find that she couldn''t see again. Could it be that her


    left eye had only temporarily regained its sight? She became anxious and rubbed her eyes


    forcefully.


    But still, everything remained ck.


    Abigail felt a sense of panic as she stood still and blinked incessantly. This time, her vision didn''t


    return. She went from panic to gradually calming herself down.


    A tall figure named Henri Tizy approached the stairs and noticed her standing still while holding onto


    Larry. He walked over to her.


    Abigail stared ahead with a puzzled expression and tried hard to make out the sound.


    Henri quickly grasped the situation. It seemed she had lost her sight, and her eyes were unable to


    capture light.


    He was so scared that he quickly turned around. As he hurried down the stairs, he shouted, "Your


    woman''s gone blind, boss!"


    Simond, who was studying a nautical chart, shoved the chart into his arms. "What nonsense are


    you talking about?!"


    "I''m not making it up. She really can''t see!" Henri insisted.


    Like a gust of wind, Simond swiftly made his way to the first floor where the restaurant was located.


    Upon seeing Abigail fumbling around, he strode over and grabbed her slightly trembling hand.


    "What happened to your eyes? Did something explode near you? No, if something exploded, it


    would affect your ears. What''s wrong with you?!"


    "It''s a bitplicated to exin. Let''s not dwell on it. In short, I might have lost my sight." Abigail


    tried to calm herself down, but everything around her was pitch ck, and she couldn''t help feeling


    scared.


    This meant that she was truly trapped by his side.


    Simond instructed Henri beside him, "Fetch the doctor, and also, bring that old man up here!"


    He paused for a moment and sternly warned her. "Don''t y tricks on me. Your eyes were fine just


    now!"


    Perhaps Abigail was too familiar with him as she became angry upon hearing his words. "Are you


    implying I''ve blinded myself for no reason? Are you sick or just out of your mind?!"


    Simond was taken aback by the scolding, but after a moment, he lifted her chin and said,


    "Considering your blindness, I won''t argue with you."


    "What difference does it make if you argue with me? I''m blind, and I can''t see anything!" She


    couldn''t hold back her tears. "I don''t want my world to be plunged into darkness!"


    "Alright, I won''t be too hard on you. Don''t we still have Martin with us? Once the ship docks, I''ll find


    a skilled doctor to treat you. You''ll definitely recover." Heforted her immediately when he saw


    her tear-streaked face.


    Abigail sobbed. "I can''t see..."


    To have her world suddenly turned ck and enveloped in utter darkness was something she never


    experienced before.


    Simond ced a hand on her shoulders. "It''s okay, I''m still here. What is there to fear?"


    She tightly held onto his hand with a look of genuine fear evident on her face.


    The doctor and Martin were brought in together.


    Simond sat beside Abigail and held her hand.


    Martin spoke up first, "Her eyes have been damaged by my medicine. To treat her, we''ll need to find


    a research institute where I can analyze the blood in her eyes and prescribe medication based on


    the severity of the condition."


    Another doctor examined Abigail''s eyelids for a long time before informing Simond, "Indeed, her


    eyes have been affected by the medication. I''ve never seen anything like this before."


    Simond''s expression darkened. "You''ve never seen anything like it before? How did you be a


    doctor with such ipetence? And how did you end up on my ship as a doctor?"


    The doctor didn''t argue back and silently stepped aside.


    "Martin''s medication is really potent. Can you stop ming him all the time?" Abigail couldn''t help


    but speak up.


    "You''re really kind-hearted. No wonder I was able to deceive you into boarding this pirate ship."


    Simond immediately controlled his anger and tried to cheer her up with a smile.


    Abigail remained silent.


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    After joking, he turned to Henri and said, "Let''s dock at the nearest country with the best medical


    facilities."


    Eyes weren''t like other organs. Once a problem arose, it needed immediate treatment. If it was left


    untreated for a long time, it might have be incurable.

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    Chapter 767 Lost Love


    Martin couldn''t help but suggest, "How about we get a few people to take a speedboat or something


    and buy the medicine I need? It''ll temporarily stop the toxins for her. Otherwise, by the time we


    dock, it might damage her optic nerves. I''m afraid that even if a great immortal shows up then, it


    might be toote to cure her eyes."


    Henri nced at the map and then turned to Simond. "Boss, if we take a speedboat, we can be


    back in two or three days."


    "You better jot down what to buy and make sure everything I need is there. We still have a long


    journey ahead, and we can''t afford any mishaps along the way. Otherwise, I might as well just toss


    you overboard to feed the sharks!" Simond threatened Martin with a stern expression.


    Martin nodded repeatedly.


    Henri apanied him downstairs.


    Martin held Abigail''s hand and said gently, "I''ll help you down."


    Abigail knew that she could only rely on him at this time. Simond had taken care of Larry before,


    and Larry was familiar with him. She reached out and held Simond''s hand. "I''ll trust you to take care


    of Larry."


    "Sure, I can treat him like our own child," Simond replied without hesitation.


    Abigail was a bit annoyed at this. "Can''t you be serious for once?"


    "I''m serious. Why? Are you still thinking about Sean, that heartless guy? Even when you were in


    danger, he still managed to upset you. I''m different. I''ve been by your side all along," said Simond


    as he gently took Larry into his arms.


    Abigail gripped his clothes tightly. "Simond, please promise me you''ll take good care of Larry. He''s


    the child of my dearest friend. I''m begging you."


    Since Abigail was living under his roof, she had no choice but to yield to him, especially now that


    she was blinded and unable to care for Larry.


    If Larry annoys him, Simond would just toss him into the sea, and I wouldn''t even know.


    "Don''t worry, I promise to keep my word!" Simond replied as he grew a bit impatient.


    She continued to grip his clothes tightly and dared not let go. "You said my friend is still alive. Is it


    true?"


    "I gain nothing from lying to you," he said casually.


    She gradually rxed, but she still held onto his hand. "I want to go back to my room."


    He led her downstairs.


    Abigail walked slowly and finally returned to the room. She reached out her hand to him. "Let Larry


    stay with me for a while."


    Simond handed the child to her.


    She held Larry as she climbed onto the bed. After shey down, a wave of difort washed over


    her, and she closed her eyes.


    Initially, she thought of finding an opportunity to escape, but her blindness made it impossible for her


    to move even an inch.


    Perhaps this is my fate, she pondered.


    So many things had happened, and it caused her to lose love. Now, her vision was gone as well.


    ¡­


    It had been three days since they lost contact with Abigail, and it was only then that Sean''s ship


    found the phone thrown into the sea by Simond.


    The phone had already run out of battery and shut down.


    Truth be told, Simond''s phone didn''t have much battery left, either. So, as soon as Xavien hurried to


    locate it, his phone immediately shut down.


    Sean squeezed the phone and gazed out at the vast sea. His breath grew heavier as he did so.


    No one on the ship dared to make a sound.


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    "Tidalyn is too vast." Xavien frowned. "Even if we use the most foolish method, it will still take a very


    long time."


    Even if they had nautical charts, what good would it do? If they chose the wrong route, it could take


    anywhere from a few months to several years.


    Sean''s eyes were bloodshot. He hadn''t slept for three days, and his emotions were stretched to the


    limit. "Why are we taking our sweet time to search? We''ve spent money to buy this ship. I refuse to


    believe that with all our ships upying every route in Tidalyn, he can still escape!"


    Xavien immediately responded, "If we hire ships to upy all the routes, we''ll need to spend


    around 400 billion in cash."


    Coming up with 200 billion in cash was impossible. Graham International still required funds for


    cirction, and Abigail''s L.Moon also needed money for cirction. He calcted all the ounts,


    including asking Eric and the Pearsons, and they were only able to gather 190 million. Even with a


    loan from the bank, he could only borrow around 30 million, which was far from enough.


    Sean lifted his hand to press against his throbbing temple. "Buy as many as we can. I''ll figure out


    the rest."


    "Mr. Graham, Abigail will be fine," Xavien reassured him.


    Sean suppressed his anger. "I know she''ll be fine, but I don''t trust her being with Simond. Take care


    of it. Use all the funds for hiring ships, except for what''s needed for operations."


    He also knew that doing this would likely provide an opportunity for the people behind Vincent, but


    he deserved it. Even if he ended up in poverty in the future because of this, it was his own fault.


    It was he who didn''t respond when Abigail needed him, and now she had been kidnapped.


    No matter what her reasons were, he shouldn''t have cared. She clearly loved him, and he had once


    again lost her.


    Lost in his thoughts, Sean couldn''t help but feel anxious about her whereabouts in the vast sea.


    After gazing for a while, his phone rang again.


    He pressed the answer button.


    Josh''s voice came through the phone. "Any news?"


    "None. I can''t find her." Sean''s voice was hoarse.


    Josh pondered for a moment before saying, "The sea... doesn''t seem like it wants to let her go."


    Sean thought of Abigail being thrown into the sea. His breath hitched, and it almost choked him.


    "I''m sorry, Josh. It''s my fault for arguing with her at such a critical moment and for not knowing how


    to cherish her." Sean felt a surge of regret like never before. He was always gued by regret. He


    was like that during his divorce in the past and now repeated the same mistake.


    He simply hadn''t learned his lesson!

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    Chapter 768 Women Are Delicate


    Joshforted him in a gentle voice. "It''s not your fault, and it''s not her fault either. Each of you had


    your own hardships. You need to take care of yourself. Xavien mentioned that you haven''t rested for


    three days. Go and get some sleep. If something happens to you, who will be there to save her?"


    Sean''s throat tightened, and after a moment, he grunted in a low tone.


    Xavien had been busy as a bee all week. In the end, he managed to raise 16 million, which was 40


    million less than originally nned. He approached Sean and tried to sound energetic. "In total, it''s


    only 16 million. I''ve managed to establishmunication with all the parties involved..."


    Before he could finish his sentence, everything went ck before his eyes.


    Sean quickly caught him. "I understand. I''ll take care of the rest."


    Xavien straightened up and handed the tablet to him. "I''ve caused you trouble."


    "You''re not a god," Sean replied. Then, he turned to the bodyguard beside him and said, "Take him


    to rest."


    After Xavien left, Sean opened the tablet, and after a brief nce, his eyes darkened gradually.


    ¡­


    Time flew by in a blink of an eye.


    Abigail spent a month on the ship, but she fell ill because she couldn''t adjust to life at sea, and her


    sickness coincided with her menstrual cycle.


    She couldn''t stop coughing, and her vision plunged into darkness, which made her extremely


    ufortable.


    "Mr. Simpson, she''s not used to being at sea for so long. Her body can''t take it anymore," the doctor


    told Simond after conducting an examination on her.


    Simond felt irritated. "Why are women so troublesome?"


    The doctor couldn''t provide a satisfactory answer. After all, it was Simond who insisted on bringing


    her along. Who could have predicted this oue?


    "I''m asking you!" Simond''s frustration grew.


    "Well, women are delicate. No matter how intelligent, capable, or resilient they may be, they''ll


    be vulnerable at certain times," the doctor replied shakily.


    "And when are these ''certain times?''" Simond furrowed his brow.


    "It''s when they have their menstruation. They''ll experience bleeding. During these days, their bodies


    be weak, which makes them susceptible to viruses," the doctor exined from a scientific


    standpoint.


    "Is there any way to solve this?" Simond now understood.


    "I''ll give her some medicine and see if her condition improves when her menstruation cycle ends,"


    the doctor said. "For now, I''ll prepare some warm water for her," he added.


    Simond didn''t say anything and walked into Abigail''s room.


    Her face was pale, and she looked thinner than when she first boarded his ship.


    She truly couldn''t adapt to life at sea, and the change in environment was affecting her health.


    He lifted her and gazed at her tenderly. "How are you feeling?"


    "I''m fine¡ª"


    Cough!


    Abigail covered her abdomen, and her face contorted in difort. Sitting in this position made the


    difort in her abdomen worse. She hadn''t experienced such difort during her menstruation


    before.


    Simond observed her for a moment before reaching out to press her abdomen.


    Abigail''s body trembled, and she pushed him abruptly. "Don''t touch me!"


    She retreated to the corner of the bed, and her face tensed with caution. "Don''t touch me. I don''t


    want your help!"


    "D*mn it. You really don''t know what''s good for you! Has Sean ever massaged you? Is that why


    you''re so reserved?" Simond gritted his teeth in anger.


    Abigail pulled the nket around herself. "Mind your own business. I don''t need you to touch me. If


    it weren''t for you bringing me on this ship, I wouldn''t have experienced this!"


    Simond shrugged and cursed. "I don''t care what you say. Just go and suffer then, d*mn it!"


    Abigail didn''t say anything. Her face was pale as she bit her lip tightly.


    He looked at her for a while and then walked out.


    Only when she heard the sound of his footsteps gradually fading away did she rx.


    To hell do I want you touching me! she thought to herself.


    Ever since she lost her vision, she had felt incredibly fragile despite her previous strength. Whether


    it was her delicate body or her fragile soul, she had despised herself.


    Abigail believed that things would improve once her menstrual cycle ended.


    However, her period persisted, and her illness only worsened.


    She had been confined to her bed for a week. Her coughing had be so incessant that it felt as


    if her lungs were on the verge of bursting.


    Simond grew impatient with her constant coughing and eximed, "What exactly should we do?!"


    "I think we should dock the ship. If her condition worsens, she may be susceptible to


    infection," the doctor advised.


    Without the specialized facilities of a hospital onboard, they had no way to determine the cause of


    her severe illness.


    Simond''s face darkened with worry.


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    News came from various outposts across the countries that Sean had purchased numerous ships


    and hired many sailors to explore all possible routes, as well as spent nearly 30 hundred million and


    was still pouring money into his search.


    Abigail''s truly worth a d*mn fortune to him. For her sake, Sean''s willing to risk bankruptcy and go to


    great lengths to find her.


    If we''re to dock now, and ifdy luck is not on our side, wouldn''t we be captured by him?


    Simond fell silent as he pondered this.


    The doctor dared not say anything either, as it made no sense to dock solely for one woman.


    She wasn''t even their boss!


    Abigail endured for another two days and coughed up blood now and then. This made Simond


    increasingly anxious.


    Upon seeing her coughing up blood, Andrew pleaded with Simond. "Let''s dock. She''s close to


    dying¡­"


    Martin observed Abigail''s condition and couldn''t help but add, "Maybe something in the seafood


    attacked her when her resistance was low during menstruation. We should dock and get her tested


    as soon as possible, or she might really lose her life."


    Simond remained silent for a long time before finally giving in. "Dock at the nearest country!"


    Any country with medical facilities will be better than staying on this wretched ship!


    Once again, he hated the trouble women brought.

 Chapter 769 Choose Her

    Chapter 769 Choose Her


    Abigail was sent to the hospital in a daze, feeling like her life wasing to an end.


    She was admitted directly to the ICU.


    Martin also participated in the tests with the help of Simond.


    In just two days, Abigail''s condition was confirmed. It was indeed the seafood that was not cooked


    properly, carrying parasites that invaded her body.


    Abigail stayed in the ICU for a week until Martin developed a particr medicine. As he injected the


    medicine into Abigail''s body, he reassured her, "It''s okay. You''ll wake up soon."


    Simond stood on the side, unable to help but sigh.


    Abigail would have to stay in the hospital for a while longer, which was a waste of time. In fact, there


    was a chance she might be caught by Sean''s men, leading to a fierce battle.


    With these thoughts in mind, Simond left the ICU.


    Back on the ship, he went straight to the kitchen, found the head chef, and pped him across the


    face. "How do you cook? The seafood was not even fully cooked, and someone ended up in the


    ICU. I''ve said it before: there''s a woman on this ship, so everything must be extra careful. Did I not


    make myself clear?"


    The head chef remained silent, just bowing his head.


    After venting his anger, Simond went downstairs with a stern face and told Henri, "Get ready. Sean


    may have already discovered us. If anything seems off, don''t hold back. Kill if you must!"


    Abigail had already caused too much dy; they couldn''t let Sean waste any more of their time!


    "Yes!" Henri nodded.


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    In fact, Sean had been informed as soon as Simond''s ship neared the shore.


    Given Simond''s extensive experience in naval warfare and his background as a mercenary, Sean


    didn''t dare to show himself rashly, so he had to make arrangements first. What made him angry was


    that he heard Abigail was seriously ill and had been admitted to the ICU. That b*stard Simond!


    After nearly ten days of preparation, Sean felt it was time to take action.


    Xavien held a tablet, said with a solemn face, "Everything''s ready. They''ve let their guard down


    these past few days. We can make our move tonight."


    "Okay." Sean nodded, then asked, "You know which ward she''s in at the hospital, right?"


    "Yes. I''ve already had someone sneak in." Xavien nodded.


    In the dead of night, gunfire erupted along the coast.


    The continuous gunfire made the nearby residents and fishermen take cover.


    Simond''s men suffered many casualties, but he didn''t panic.


    Abigail woke up from the shock, screaming, "Simond!"


    One of the doctors pulled down his mask. "Who are you calling for?!"


    Hearing Kevin''s voice, Abigail was surprised. "How did you get here?!"


    "I''m here to rescue you!" Kevin whispered, "Don''t yell. We''ll be able to leave here soon."


    Abigail was about to agree, but then she thought of Larry and immediately shook her head. "I''m not


    leaving. I want to see Simond!"


    "Are you crazy?! Sean spent over two hundred billion to save you. If you go back to Simond, he


    won''t have any money left to find you again!" Kevin thought Abigail was truly ungrateful.


    Abigail was stunned for a moment but soon said firmly, "I need to see Simond!"


    Kevin looked at her in disbelief. "Tell me! Who is more important to you?!"


    Before she could answer, a gunman in front of them blocked their way.


    The man didn''t hesitate and started shooting at Kevin. He immediately crouched down and rolled


    into a nearby ward.


    Abigail shouted, "Don''t shoot. I want to go see Simond!"


    The man walked over and pushed her hospital bed away.


    Kevin, in the ward, leaned against the wall, filled with rage.


    Sean''s efforts are all in vain... Abigail voluntarily chose to go with Simond!


    Assisted, Abigail was escorted outside, her face pale as she entered the car.


    Upon arrival at the coast, everyone was aware of Abigail''s presence, and all fires were put out.


    Sean had already received Kevin''s message that Abigail was unwilling to leave. She insisted on


    meeting Simond.


    Though filled with disappointment, Sean still clung to a glimmer of hope.


    In the moonlight, Simond stood on the deck of the ship. His lips curled up as he watched Abigail


    emerge from the white car.


    His coat pped in the wind, and he stood there like the king of the sea, whistling to Abigail. "Come


    here yourself, and I won''t involve Sean."


    Abigail was well aware that he was issuing a threat.


    Larry was still in his possession, along with Andrew and Martin. She had no other option.


    Andrew and Martin had risked their lives to save her from two bullets, and Larry was Luna''s child.


    All of them were now more significant to Abigail than Sean.


    Unable to face Sean, she gritted her teeth and dered, "I''m sorry. I choose to go with Simond.


    Don''t try to rescue me."


    She wished her vision was clearer at that moment so she could gaze at Sean.


    Just one nce would suffice. Despite their previous disagreements, she never ceased to miss him.


    Sean already knew the answer, but hearing it directly still felt absurd. After a brief silence, he


    responded to Abigail, "Alright."


    Supported by others, Abigail slowly approached the massive ship.


    Simond disembarked and approached her, taking her hand. "Let''s go," he said.


    As he spoke, he shot Sean a challenging look.


    Sean tightened his grip on the gun, watching as Abigail boarded the ship. He felt like a fool that was


    abandoned by her.

 Chapter 770 From Now On, No More Involvement

    Chapter 770 From Now On, No More Involvement


    Xavien hadn''t expected things to turn out this way. He looked at Sean with concern, his heart filled


    with anger, confusion, and a bit of hatred.


    Abigail was unaware that Sean had nearly depleted his wealth for her, causing a stir throughout


    Eswadia.


    Thepany''s finances were in trouble too. Yet, he was single-handedly supporting L. Moon,


    because it was a testament to Abigail''s achievements. He took great care, exerted all his effort, and


    guarded her aplishments.


    Even though Graham International was on the verge of copse, he still prioritized Abigail''s


    company.


    Simond''s men evacuated.


    The colossal wheel ship slowly vanished into the vast ocean under the moonlight.


    Kevin arrived toote to even catch a glimpse of them.


    Frustrated, he mmed the gun in his hand to the ground. "Abigail has gone mad! To actually leave


    voluntarily with Simond! You spent so much money¡ª"


    "Have you said enough?" Sean calmly interjected.


    Kevin felt wronged. He stepped forward, gripping Sean''s shoulder. "Do you realize the extent of


    your debt? You''ve spent so much money on a woman without a second thought, but she doesn''t


    appreciate it!"


    His eyes began to redden as he continued, "The love you pursued so desperately has now brought


    you to this point. All of us trying to help you can''t even make a difference anymore, do you


    understand?"


    Due to Abigail, this business tycoon was going to fall.


    Anyone could now trample on him!


    Kevin couldn''t fathom such a scenario.


    He released Sean, moved to the side, and squatted down, clutching his hair, filled with remorse.


    "Why? I should have intervened from the start. Spending so much money on a woman, I was crazy;


    you were crazy; we were all crazy!"


    Sean lowered his gaze and toyed with the gun in his hand. His tone wasposed, "It''s alright. At


    least I won''t be preupied anymore, won''t me myself, won''t feel like I didn''t do enough. And I


    know she''s living well with Simond."


    At least he knew that Simond was willing toe ashore for her, letting her be hospitalized.


    That means she must have quickly captured Simond''s heart, right?


    Kevin choked softly. "But what about the debts you owe?"


    He just felt sorry for Sean, tirelessly searching for Abigail day and night, spending all his money and


    time. Xavien even fainted several times from exhaustion, but the oue was this.


    If they could bring back Abigail, even if Sean was in debt, he would have some constion.


    But Abigail chose Simond.


    "We can earn the money back slowly. It''s fine," Sean said, then threw away the gun he had


    treasured, "Let''s go."


    From now on, everything about Abigail had nothing to do with him!


    Xavien, with reddened eyes, helped Kevin up, and they both trailed after Sean as he departed.


    ¡­


    After returning, Abigail had been sitting in her room, hugging her knees, silent.


    She still couldn''t see... still filled with regrets, enduring true suffering.


    Simond brought a bowl of millet soup and settled beside her. "Have some food. You''ve just been


    discharged from the hospital. Your body is frail. I altered some of the dishes in the kitchen, thinking


    you might enjoy vegetables and Eswadian cuisine. I purchased an abundance of vegetables."


    Abigail lifted her unseeing eyes towards the direction of his voice, "Thank you."


    As she spoke, tears flowed without warning.


    Her tears fell like shattered strings, yet she didn''t break down. Instead, she reached out to touch


    Simond''s hand, epted the bowl, and obediently began to consume the soup.


    Simond watched her finish the soup, took the bowl away, and gently inquired, "Why are you crying?


    Is it difficult to part with Sean?"


    Abigail wiped away her tears and whispered, "It''s over, isn''t it?"


    After tonight''s events, Sean wouldn''t look back.


    There was no future between them.


    Abigail couldn''t help but think about the agreement they made two years ago. If she fell in love with


    Sean, she would agree to her grandmother''s request to have a child.


    That possibility was gone now... there was nothing left.


    Abigail''s heart felt like it was breaking. The pain was so intense that she struggled to catch her


    breath, tears streaming down her face from soft sobs to loud cries.


    The person she had loved for so long... but now she had to let go of himpletely this time.


    Copsing onto the bed, she clutched the nket tightly, crying her heart out.


    "Stop it!" Simond erupted in anger. He grabbed Abigail and warned, "If you cry again, I''ll throw Larry


    into the sea."


    Despite his threat, Abigail continued to cry, her face turning red and veins bulging on her neck.


    Simond felt helpless.


    Slowly, he came to the realization that Abigail''s love for Sean was genuine.


    Even though she had kept many things hidden from Sean, her love for him surpassed everyone''s


    expectations.


    Simond felt a deep sense of unease in his heart, a feeling he had never experienced before, which


    left him slightly irritated.


    After setting Abigail down, he stood up and stormed out, mming the door behind him.


    Outside, a crowd had gathered.


    "What are you staring at?!" he snapped impatiently.


    Henri couldn''t help but step forward, asking, "What happened to her? Who upset her?"


    "She''s heartbroken. What else?!" Simond replied irritably.


    Scratching his head, Henri questioned, "Is heartbreak really that painful?"


    "Who the hell knows? I''ve never been heartbroken!" Simond retorted, pushing Henri aside before


    quickly walking away.


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    Once the crowd dispersed, Martin pushed open Abigail''s door, entered, and handed her tissues to


    wipe away her tears.

 Chapter 771 I Cant Go Back

    Chapter 771 I Can''t Go Back


    After striving for so long, Abigail thought she could finally go back to her loved one, only to end up


    with this oue.


    "It''s in the past now. You need to look forward. Life is still long," Martinforted Abigail like an


    elder.


    Abigail reached out and embraced him, whispering, "I really liked him... From when we were young,


    I''ve liked him until now. We''ve argued, we''ve divorced because we didn''t understand each other...


    He persistently pursued me just to make me forgive his past mistakes. He risked his life to save my


    best friend... This time, he spent over two hundred billion, just wanting to take me home..."


    She sobbed uncontrobly, gasping for breath between cries.


    "Martin, my heart really hurts. It feels like it''s been pierced by something. It hurts so much," Abigail


    said, releasing him and looking at him through tear-filled eyes.


    "It''s alright... it''s alright. It will pass. Everything will pass." Martin had never loved so deeply. He had


    memories of Alice, while regrets and unwillingness towards his wife.


    But with time, he slowly let go of these emotions.


    In one''s lifetime, what couldn¡¯t be forgotten?


    Suffering was always temporary; continually forgetting was the reality.


    After crying her heart out this one time, Abigail never mentioned Sean again.


    A weekter, she found Simond.


    "Do you have a phone?" She still couldn''t see but had gotten used to the darkness.


    Simond looked at her with a cigarette in his mouth. "Why?"


    "I want to call Grandma. She''ll be worried if I don''t go back. She''s almost eighty and hasn''t seen me


    in two years," Abigail said softly, well aware that Simond would not allow her to go back, so she


    could only make a phone call.


    With Sean no longer a threat, Simond was not concerned about Abigail contacting anyone.


    "We will arrive shortly, so make the call quickly." Simond handed her the phone.


    Abigail, feeling the touch screen, couldn''t help but say, "Dial for me."


    "You don''t even like me, yet you always bother me!" Simond grew impatient again.


    She looked at him with her unseeing eyes.


    Simond was irritated. He bit his cigarette, unlocked the phone, and asked, "What''s the number?"


    Abigail Gave him a series of digits, and Simond dialed for her.


    Soon, the call was connected.


    "Grandma..." Abigail spoke softly.


    Analise was momentarily stunned, then eximed, "Abigail, where have you been for so long?!"


    "I''m abroad, and I may not be able to return for a while. Can you go to Capitalis for me and tell Josh


    to sell L.Moon and Fairy Meadow? Whatever amount from the sale, give it all to Sean," Abigail said


    softly.


    "Why do you want to sell thepany out of the blue?!" Analise became anxious. "Do you know


    that Sean''spany is in trouble? The funding chain has broken, former partners have withdrawn,


    everyone is turning against him, and you still won''te back?!"


    Abigail covered her mouth. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "That''s why I want to sell the


    company."


    "Selling yourpany won''t be enough. I heard it''s several hundred billion. I don''t know what


    business he did to dig such a big hole. Your Grandfather auctioned off the house in Pendorf, but it''s


    not worth much." Analise''s voice was filled with anxiety.


    "Then don''t tell Josh. Just stay well at home." Abigail felt it wasn''t safe for Grandma to go to the


    Capitalis alone, as she had finally returned home.


    "Oh dear, please call Sean and let him know. Sean''s Grandfather is staying with me. He''s unwell


    and has been admitted to the hospital. I''m not sure if he''ll pull through. You shoulde back and


    see him," Analise said gently.


    Abigail couldn''t go on. She took a deep breath and tried topose herself, "Grandma, I can''t go


    back. I¡ª."


    "Why can''t youe back? What''s stopping you? Sean''s Grandfather is at death''s door. He''s


    worried about debts, and he''s lost a lot of weight. Abigail, if you still consider me your Grandma, you


    muste back!" Analise became angry.


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    "Grandma, I really can''t go back." Abigail began to cry. "I just can''t go back."


    Analise seemed to realize something, paused for a moment, and then said, "Abigail, what''s


    happened to you?"


    "I''m fine. It''s just that I can''te back. Grandma, let me tell you some good news. Luna has had a


    baby, a very beautiful one, almost a year old now, and he¡¯s calling me Mom..." At this point, Abigail


    couldn''t continue.


    She covered her mouth and choked softly. "Grandma, I''m sorry for Sean. He is in debt because of


    me. I have to sell thepany to help him through this tough time, even if we can''t be together."


    She was afraid that if she didn''t speak up this time, she might not have another chance.


    "Abigail, what''s wrong? Tell me, don''t make me worry. Luna hasn''t returned for a long time. Who is


    the father of her child? Why haven''t we heard about her getting married?" Analise asked anxiously.


    "Grandma, please take care of Grandfather. I''m fine out here. Everything is under control. Luna has


    some issues and can''te back right now." Abigail choked out.


    Analise also started crying, "Why do you all worry me so much? None of you let me have peace of


    mind."

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    Chapter 772 Fate Has Ended


    Abigail was suddenly overwhelmed with a sense of filial guilt.


    She found herself questioning whether her past decisions to persevere were justified or not.


    Now, as everything seemed to be falling apart, she couldn''t help but think of Sean. Despite their


    differences, they were still in the same city...


    "Grandma, I''m sorry, but you need to stay home. Sean needs you, his grandfather needs you, and


    Lina needs you too," Abigail said with a heavy heart.


    Analise''s diabetes was worsening, leading to moments of confusion and impaired vision.


    Abigail''s heart ached for everyone, yet she was powerless to do anything.


    She felt responsible for everything that had gone wrong. It''s all my fault.


    After ending the call, she turned to Simond with teary eyes.


    "What do we do now? It''s not like we can just teleport back there. Eswadia is 15,000 miles away.


    We can''t just snap our fingers and be there," Simond remarked unsympathetically.


    Sniffling, Abigail pleaded, "Could you please dial another number for me?"


    Simond asked her to provide the number.


    Once the call connected, Abigail said softly, "Josh..."


    Josh knew it was her as soon as the call connected. He had a strong intuition about this call.


    "I''m aware of your situation. Tell me what needs to be done." Josh had been overwhelmedtely. He


    assisted Sean in raising funds, yet Sean remained adamant and refused any help.


    Josh heard that after Sean and Abigail broke up, Sean treated the Pearsons as strangers and


    refused to meet them in person.


    "Please sell thepany for me. Fairy Meadow and L.Moon..." Abigail''s voice trailed off.


    "Abigail, Sean won''t ept our money. He''s determined to sever ties with you. My parents and I


    have tried countless times to meet him. We even offered substantial funds, but he declined


    everything and avoided meeting us." Josh sighed heavily.


    Abigail gripped the phone tightly. She was at a loss for words.


    "So... " Her voice carried a heavy sense of disappointment.


    "Can''t youe back?" Josh asked softly, "I heard you chose Simond. I know you had your


    reasons, but whenever you get the chance, you must exin... And also, Mom and Dad are really


    worried sick. They''re getting so stressed that they have aged a lot. Everyone''s really worried about


    you."


    "I''m fine, really. I just can''te back for now," she reassured him.


    Josh nodded. After a moment of silence, he continued, "Are you getting used to the food out there?"


    "I''m managing," Abigail said, her mood gradually calming down.


    That was her strength. No matter how tough things got, she could remain calm. Perhaps witnessing


    Luna''s death had extinguished something in her that night.


    "I''ll wait for your return. You can trust me to take care of L.Moon and Fairy Meadow," Josh said


    softly. Deep down, he knew Abigail might nevere back.


    It was nothing more than the entire family breaking apart.


    Their parents had aged significantly andcked the energy to handle everything. With Vincent and


    Molly closely overseeing things, Josh had tofort his parents while also supporting thepany.


    ¡­


    Josh felt a quiet, relentless drift as if he was continuously losing Abigail.


    Abigail briefly returned, only to leave again.


    After hanging up the phone, she handed it back to Simond.


    Since that phone call, she hadpletely fallen silent. She spent her entire days lost in thought,


    sitting and staring nkly in various ces.


    And just like that, a week had passed. It wasn''t until Simond noticed they were nearingnd that he


    sought out Abigail.


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    She sat on the deck, cradling Larry in her arms, with the wind gently tousling her hair. It gave her a


    serene appearance, like that of a painting.


    One-year-old Larry pointed excitedly at the seagulls, calling out, "Bird! Mama! Bird!"


    Abigail responded with a soft "mm." She couldn''t see anymore because she had been blind for


    almost half a year, so she learned to recognize various people''s footsteps in the darkness.


    For example, right now, she knew Simond was standing beside them.


    "We''re nearingnd. Feel free to ask anything," Simond said to Abigail as he took a seat next to her.


    Abigail already had a pretty good idea of what he meant, so she wasn''t particrly interested in


    asking anything.


    "Forget it," she said lightly.


    In the past few days, Martin had told her that once they reachednd, there would be plenty of


    ces for research, and then he could help her find medicine to improve her eyesight.


    Currently, Simond was keeping a watchful eye on her to ensure her eyes didn''t worsen, but he did


    not allow the development of any medication to restore her sight.


    "Abigail, this is your only chance," Simond said.


    "I don''t need this chance," Abigail said with indifference. When she was hurt by Sean before, she


    had kept moving forward without looking back.


    It was Sean who had made an effort to catch up to her. He gradually caught her hand, which


    ultimately led them to reconcile.


    Now, he had once again left her and no longer pursued her. Nevertheless, she would continue to


    move forward.


    The initial fear brought on by blindness had slowly faded from her memory.


    However, Simond had taken her away, deceived her, and caused Sean to suffer greatly for it. For


    this, she would find a way to settle the score.


    "You are truly unique," Simond remarked with a smile.


    After being reprimanded by Abigail a few times, Larry also distanced himself from Simond.


    This was because Simond had persuaded him to address him as ''Dad.'' When Abigail discovered


    this, she scolded Larry harshly.


    The gentle breeze soothed Abigail''s heart, and the ship, under her calm demeanor, arrived at the


    archipgo nation in the northern Avalon.

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    The architecture reminiscent of castles from the Equaian century dotted thendscape.


    Simond was quite considerate when preparing a wheelchair for Andrew.


    As Martin wheeled Andrew around, Andrew was exceptionally delighted. Their journey across the


    seas to the archipgic nations gradually opened up his world, and he was no longer confined to


    his cage-likeboratory.


    "Dad, the houses here are so beautiful, and the colors are so vibrant," Andrew said to Martin.


    Martin nodded. Simond had warned him not to mention the name of this ce, so he had to avoid it


    and said, "Yes, many countries have houses like these in various colors. In the future, if we have the


    chance, we''ll see many beautiful sights."


    Abigail, being led by Simond, couldn''t see and had no one to tell her where they were.


    The group got into the car.


    Andrew remained quietly content as he gazed out the window throughout the journey. He knew


    Abigail couldn''t see and might feel sad about it, so he suppressed his own joy and chose to quietly


    relish the moment.


    They arrived at a heavily guarded ancient castle. Simond waited for Martin and Andrew to alight


    from the car before assisting Abigail.


    Abigail held her child as she slowly made her way out of the car, and then Simond embraced her


    shoulders.


    "You remember my voice, don''t you?" Simond''s voice turned serious.


    Abigail murmured in agreement.


    "Let''s go," he spoke softly and led her forward. "If someone who isn''t with me tells you to go out for


    dinner or anything like that, don''t listen to them."


    "Okay." Sheplied obediently.


    Simond quite liked her. Despite enduring so much, she neverpletely sumbed to despair, nor


    did she ever have a major outburst or breakdown. She would cry and then bounce back.


    With someone like her, he didn''t need to spend extra time and effort to make her submit to him.


    Inside the castle, it was eerily quiet, with rows of ck-d bodyguards, each as imposing as the


    devil.


    Although Abigail couldn''t see, she could feel the serious atmosphere. It felt so solemn that even


    breathing had to be done cautiously.


    Martin was even more apprehensive and kept Andrew close behind Simond.


    Andrew, like a child, stole a few nces before quickly averting his gaze in fear.


    At that moment, Larry''s mouth quivered. He was about to cry when Simond promptly covered it.


    "Keep him quiet, and don''t let him disturb anyone," Simond said coldly.


    Abigail covered Larry''s eyes and gently rocked him.


    Finally, they reached the room, and she breathed a sigh of relief.


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    Andrew and Martin were separated from Abigail, leaving only her and Larry in the room.


    Simond instructed Henri, who had trailed them, "Stand guard at the door. If she calls for you, then


    you may enter."


    "What if she needs to use the restroom?" Henri asked, sounding a bit clueless.


    The question momentarily stumped Simond.


    "Just show me the way to the toilet. I can manage with my hands," Abigail said mockingly.


    "Alright," replied Simond before swiftly exiting the room.


    Once the door shut behind him, his gaze turned cold as he made his way to Martin and Andrew¡¯s


    room.


    He leaned against the door and lightly tapped on it.


    Martin opened the door. He was about to ask a question, but upon seeing the unusual look in


    Simond''s eyes, he instinctively took a step back.


    The unmistakable presence of a mercenaryid bare at that moment, with no effort to conceal the


    bloodthirsty soul that seemed to emanate from his very core and a fierceness reminiscent of a wild


    predator etched in his gaze.


    Martin''s throat bobbed as he asked, "Is there something you need?"


    "Come with me." Simond''s voice was devoid of emotion and sounded more like a killing machine.


    "Andrew, don''t wander off," Martin instructed before hastily following Simond. At that moment, he


    finally understood the terrifying nature of this ce.


    It was a family of mercenaries with generations steeped in bloodshed¡­ Each individual appeared to


    be a precise cog in a machine or, perhaps, a chilling murder weapon.


    They made their way to a bedroom, where Martin saw a frail woman lying on the bed.


    The woman didn''t appear old. Due to her paralysis, she was skinny, and her skin had an unnatural


    hue.


    Martin immediately suspected that she might have been drugged.


    "Take a look and see what''s wrong with her," Simond coldly instructed him.


    Martin approached, furrowing his brow as he examined her. Then, he said, "She seems to be


    suffering from elemental poisoning. To confirm this, I''ll need to conduct a blood test. Oh, right. Since


    the woman is in this state, Abigail might be able to assist. Wouldn''t you want her to regain her


    sight?"


    "What can she do?" Simond inquired.


    "You sought me out because she possesses Alice''s letter, correct?" Martin deduced everything at


    that moment by just observing the woman.


    Simond knew that he could only approach Martin and make him leave voluntarily through Abigail.


    However, with Richard keeping a close eye and Martin secluding himself for research, even


    establishing contact required considerable effort. Moreover, during that time, Martin couldn''t leave


    his research room due to Andrew.


    Therefore, he brought Abigail by his side.


    This reminded him of Andrew''s future arrangements.


    "She is indeed a skilled traditional medicine practitioner. I searched extensively in Eswadia. If it


    weren''t for the incident involving Sean, I would have searched even longer. However, I am aware


    that Abigail did not inherit her abilities." Simond was very thorough in his investigation.


    Alice''s expertise as a traditional medicine practitioner was so advanced that Abigail, who had been


    under her tutge for six months, could not learn much.


    Martin hesitated for a moment before lowering his voice. "But Abigail must have observed how Alice


    treated Sean. I have a prescription here that''s very effective for muscle atrophy."

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    Simond''s cold gaze fixated on Martin.


    Martin shivered and stuttered, "My son used it for a few days, but... due to ns changed, I haven''t


    had a chance to see its effects yet."


    "The prescription? Wasn''t it a letter?" Simond confirmed during his investigation that it was indeed a


    letter.


    The request for Martin''s help for Larry was in the letter, and the prescription inside was beneficial for


    Larry. It was just a traditional remedy for clearing the blood virus, but not for this individual.


    "The letter and the prescription arebined. It''s a new prescription. You know Eswadians like to


    create cryptic puzzles." Martin murmured with a touch of nostalgia. "Alice was very talented. She


    wrote many things that only I canprehend. That''s why we got married back then."


    Simond remained unfazed.


    He seemed like a different person, devoid of the emotions typically associated with humans.


    "Research and develop a medication that can help her eyes see as soon as possible. I''m giving you


    one month. If there''s no progress within that time, I''ll personally see to it that Andrew loses both his


    legs and bes dog food!" With that ultimatum, Simond turned on his heel and departed.


    Martin''s legs trembled, and he was drenched in sweat.


    After escorting Martin back to his room, Simondmenced the setup of the research institute.


    Of course, preparations for these had been made in advance, but they were not yetplete.


    He walked into the main castle.


    The staircase was steep, and Simond climbed it step by step until he reached the fourth floor.


    ¡­


    In a four-story study, a middle-aged man sat inside writing documents. Upon hearing a knock on the


    door, he calmly stated, "Come in."


    The middle-aged man''s gaze was sharp yet very cold.


    Simond pushed the door open and entered. After shutting the door, he approached the man''s side


    and said, "Mr. Simpson, we have located the individual."


    "And you''ve also brought a woman and a child. What''s the situation?" Stephen set down the quill in


    his hand and inquired indifferently.


    Simond maintained his cold expression. "The woman requires a potion. Once her eyes recover, she


    can utilize it."


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    "What about the child?" Stephen asked calmly, his hands sped together on the table as he


    looked at him.


    Simond replied, "When the child is gone, she''ll follow suit as well. She''s just an ordinary woman


    who''s fragile both physically and emotionally."


    Stephen nodded in agreement. "Indeed, women are indeed fragile and prone to mishaps when they


    do something. If you want to keep her, then keep her, but only if the treatment is sessful.


    Otherwise, they should both be dealt with together."


    Meeting Stephen''s gaze, Simond''s voice remained icy as he asserted, "If she recovers, I want both


    her and the child."


    "Are you developing feelings for a vulnerable woman?" Stephen''s tone betrayed a hint of surprise.


    In reality, as mercenaries, few of them had any feelings. The whole family was cold, not because


    they were born that way but rather hardened by witnessing life and death repeatedly.


    "Somewhat," Simond admitted frankly. He knew that without honesty, there would be no chance.


    Stephen responded with a grunt. "Why do you develop feelings for such a weakling?"


    "She possesses a keen intellect and emotional stability. If it weren''t for her cooperation, I wouldn''t


    have returned so soon," Simond honestly replied.


    "We''re notcking intelligent women here," Stephen remarked indifferently.


    "Indeed," Simond didn''t argue with Stephen because what he said was true.


    Stephen looked at him for a while before asking, "Is she very attractive?"


    "Yes," Simond answered seriously.


    "Even heroes fall for a beauty''s charm. No wonder Eswadia''s Sean Graham spent nearly 30 billion


    on her. A woman worth 30 billion must be the finest in the world. I must say, Eswadia is truly and


    of opportunity... it truly evokes nostalgia in me." After uttering this, Stephen turned his head, picked


    up his quill, and resumed writing.


    "Mr. Simpson, I''ll take my leave now," Simond intended to depart.


    "Save Sage, obtain the information we need, and the heir to this castle will be you. You''re fortunate,


    Simond. Your brother Abigail has not returned yet, and two others have perished." Stephen offered


    a sincere blessing to Simond, though his expression remained stoic.


    "Thank you, Mr. Simpson," replied Simond before exiting.


    He always appeared robotic, devoid of emotion.


    A weekter, Abigail''s eyes began to respond to the medication.


    The medication was formted by Martin.


    "After three days of use, there should be a reaction." Martin was confident in his research on the


    medication. Being able to say this meant there were indeed no major issues.


    "Why would you suddenly help me regain my sight?" Abigail asked him.


    Martin licked his lips. "You have to brew traditional medicine. There''s a patient who needs you to


    take care of her, give her medicine, and massage her. Your massage skills are good, aren''t they?


    Oh, and you''ve learned a lot of dietary therapy from Alice at home, all of which we''ll need to use.


    We only have one month. If we don''t cure the person, all four of us will die."


    Abigail remained calm and simply asked, "Are you confident then?"


    "It''s not a challenge at all. I have identified everything, the elements and chemicalpounds that


    nearly killed that person," Martin stated calmly.


    To put it inly, it was just another sacrifice in the struggle. Perhaps harboring a very important


    secret¡­


    Otherwise, why would this mercenary family expend so much effort to save her?


    Abigail hummed. "So, am I really beneficial?"


    "Do not underestimate Alice''s prescriptions. Everything she asked you to do is beneficial. Traditional


    medicine practitioners are highly valuable. At times, only traditional medicine practitioners can


    resolve these types of issues," Martin stated solemnly.

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    It was unfortunate that Abigail couldn''t practice acupuncture. Otherwise, why would she need


    massages?


    "Remember Alice gave you that book? You can look through it and maybe find a traditional


    medicine practitioner. It could speed up the process."


    Abigail recalled the book contained information on acupuncture points.


    Skilled traditional medicine practitioners could achieve a lot through acupuncture.


    "I''ll check it out when we get back. We have to fight hard for our lives." Martin sighed.


    Abigail couldn''t help but smile.


    By the fourth day of Martin''s treatment, Abigail could see light again, though her right eye still had a


    cloudyyer, as if something was stuck on the eyeball, making it ufortable.


    Fortunately, this sensation didn''tst long, and she fully recovered within a week.


    And so, her journey of dedication began.


    Every day, she brewed medicine, fed it to Sage, and gave her massages.


    Abigail had to walk a considerable distance each day from the kitchen to Sage''s room, with a


    bodyguard stationed every few meters along the way in the spacious corridor.


    It was very stressful.


    While brewing the medicine, Abigail felt conflicted about how to get this group of people to show


    some expression...otherwise, the pressure would be too much.


    She was staring at the jar when she suddenly sensed someone watching her.


    Abigail turned to look and saw Simond leaning against the kitchen door, watching her.


    It was rare for him to cross paths with her. In fact, she could count on one hand the number of times


    she''d seen him clearly in a week.


    At this moment, Simond''s demeanor waspletely different from when he was on the ship. He


    had no smile, no emotion, like a robot.


    After staring at her for a while, he was about to turn and leave.


    "Wait," she called out to him.


    Simond stopped in his tracks and looked at her. "What''s the matter?" His tone was icy.


    Abigail thought to herself, This person is quite good at ying two different roles. It''s really a shame


    he didn''t pursue a career in the entertainment industry.


    "The ingredients in your kitchen are not sufficient to treat Sage," Abigail stated bluntly.


    "With Martin present, you are merely assisting; do not interfere," Simond warned her coldly.


    Abigail approached Simond. She was unafraid of his wolf-like demeanor. "Are you speaking to a


    food therapy expert? Do you trulyprehend traditional medicine or food therapy?"


    Simond was momentarily unable to respond, as if his brain had malfunctioned.


    "You see, you cannot answer." Abigail shrugged. "Sean Graham was on the brink of death once,


    and I cooked for him daily to nourish him. What is the fundamental principle for a person to recover?


    It''s to eat well. Without proper nutrition, how can one recover?"


    Simond regarded her calmly. "You are very cunning, I know."


    "Cunning does not mean I desire death, right? Do you think one month is a long time? In traditional


    medicine, one month is nothing. Sean underwent two years of treatment to fully recover," Abigail


    continued.


    When she discussed Sean, she did not appear as wounded as she did initially.


    Simond had no choice but to inquire, "What ingredients do you require?"


    After I finish my tasks, I willpose a menu for a month, and you can purchase ordingly,"


    Abigail said, turning back to the pot of medicine, and pretending to carefully inspect the herbs.


    In any case, they would notprehend.


    Simond departed.


    Once he left, Abigail couldn''t help but mutter to herself. She nned to prepare a variety of dishes


    for a month, with no repetitions, and she was confident that the individuals here would enjoy them.


    Of course, if they truly did not wish to eat, then so be it.


    She was not joking about the significance of nutrition.


    The body required energy, and energy was derived from food.


    Hanging on a nutrient drip all day long wasn''t just a setback for a month; it could hinder one''s vitality


    for ten months straight.


    After wrapping up her chores, Abigail settled into her room and slowly jotted down the ingredients


    for nutritional supplementation.


    To take care of Andrew, she had received numerous nutritional recipes from Sean. Plus, she had


    been practicing cooking repeatedly for half a year, so her culinary skills had be quite


    advanced.


    It was only at this moment that Abigail realized that there was no such thing as a kitchen killer; she


    simply hadn''t been pushed to the brink.


    By the time Simond arrived, she had already written several pages.


    "Buy ording to these. Of course, if you want the best results, it''s best to only buy ingredients for


    three days and then buy fresh ones after three days," Abigail advised Simond.


    Simond quickly flipped through it and found it quiteplicated. He immediately stopped reading.


    "The first one is enough to kill you with tricks."


    She approached him and gazed into his eyes. "Simond, what are you pretending for?"


    Simond took two steps back. "Don''t wander around here."


    "You''re quite the actor," Abigail teased. "Hurry up and go buy them. Don''t dy my survival."


    Simond delegated the task to a professional chef to purchase the ingredients.


    When he visited Sage, he specifically nced at the room where Abigail was.


    Abigail was engrossed in bidding and appeared quite rxed.


    He felt reassured and left without looking back.


    Before lunch, the kitchen was filled with a peculiar and enticing aroma that wafted through the


    corridor.


    The bodyguards standing on both sides remained focused, but their throats were moving up and


    down... What kind of food could produce such a fragrant aroma?


    In the kitchen, Abigail couldn''t resist and had a bowl of soup from a y pot.


    Reflecting on the few months she had spent with Alice, she realized her research on food therapy


    was unique and even surpassed national boundaries.


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    Abigail also knew that Simond originally hailed from Eswadia, so indeed, he understood the culinary


    prowess of Eswadian cuisine.

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    Carrying the delicious food to Sage''s room, Abigail deliberately paid attention to the faces of the


    bodyguards.


    It is just the beginning¡­


    As Sage, who was in a vegetative state, regained a bit of consciousness under the effect of the


    medicine developed by Martin, she still needed assistance to move around. Even her meals took


    her a long time to eat.


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    The dish Abigail made this time involved soaking rice for two hours, smashing it to make soup, and


    scooping out therge grains of rice while cooking. The soup base waspletely mushy and


    combined with high-quality ingredients to emit a tantalizing aroma.


    Sagey on the bed. She struggled to see what Abigail was carrying.


    Seeing Sage''s eyes moving, Abigail immediately said to Martin beside her, "Her eyes moved!"


    "It''s because your food smells too good. She hasn''t eaten much for a long time, and she''s craving


    it." Martin smiled and injected the medicine into her body.


    With his help, Abigail helped Sage sit up.


    Sage''s throat rolled as she always wanted to see what Abigail had cooked.


    Sitting on the edge of the bed, Abigail picked up the bowl, cooled it down, and brought it to Sage''s


    mouth.


    Sage swallowed, and as Abigail fed her the food, tears welled up in her eyes.


    It seemed like she had suffered a great grievance, but good food always had the power to heal the


    heart.


    Abigail slowly fed her until Sage finished the meal, feeling that her mood was much better.


    After Sagey down, Abigail left with a tray of dishes.


    Martin followed her.


    As for what exactly was going on with Sage, neither Martin nor Abigail knew.


    As to why the Simpson Family''s mercenary group had saved Sage, the two of them also had no


    idea.


    Abigail was thinking about leaving, but at the moment, she waspletely clueless.


    There were bodyguards on both sides of the corridor, and they hardly dared tomunicate their


    thoughts.


    "Let''s go to the kitchen and have something to eat. I made quite a lot," Abigail invited Martin.


    "I''ll bring Andrew to eat with us," Martin immediately said.


    Abigail couldn''t help but notice how much Martin had visibly aged recently and couldn''t help but


    think that he and Andrew were really unlucky.


    However, he had fallen to this point because of his own talent.


    She couldn''t help but think that in the past, the beauties in TV dramas, because they were so


    beautiful, were fought over by various forces. They would still fade away in the end.


    Now, Martin was in a simr situation.


    The two of them brought Andrew to the kitchen.


    They sat down at the kitchen table to eat.


    Andrew slowly ate his soup; his mood had been bad since he had arrived here.


    "When can we leave?" Andrew asked Martin. The initial excitement had faded, leaving in its wake


    only boredom.


    Abigail nced at Martin but didn''t answer.


    The answer might be that they had no chance of leaving at all.


    It was said that they could go back once Sage was cured, but who knew if they would be eliminated


    directly after she was cured?


    "I know it''s boring here, but we might have to stay here for a long time," Martin said.


    The security here was tight, and their daily activities were limited. It was easy to feel bored and


    frustrated here.


    Andrew used to watch TV, but now there was no TV.


    He sighed because even the delicious food couldn''t lift his spirits.


    While the three of them were quietly eating, Simond came over and nced at the counter, looking


    at Abigail. "Is there anything left?"


    "Serve yourself from the pot," Abigail said softly.


    "Prepare something. It''s not for me to eat," Simond said coldly.


    Abigail stood up, took a te, served various dishes and soup, and filled a cup of soup.


    Simond left after finishing his meal.


    She settled back down, grateful for her newfound cooking skills.


    It used to be Sean who did the cooking, and if she stayed out of the kitchen for too long, she would


    quickly forget the steps.


    But now, she had to prepare three meals a day.


    ¡­


    Simond entered Stephen''s room and ced the dishes on the dining table by the window. Then, he


    respectfully informed Stephen, who was seated at the desk, "It''s ready."


    "It smells delicious. I just hope it tastes as good," Stephen remarked as he stood up and made his


    way to the table.


    Simond was surprised by Abigail''s cooking abilities, but judging from its presentation, it seemed


    promising.


    Stephen leisurely donned a napkin at the table and then sampled the soup. His eyebrows lifted in


    approval. "This is truly delicious. I don''t think I''ve had such vorful food even back in Eswadia. The


    cooking is truly impressive."


    Simond gazed at his now slightly softened expression with satisfaction.


    "You should definitely try someter, it''s really delicious." Being from Eswadia, Stephen naturally


    had a preference for Eswadian cuisine.


    Moreover, Eswadia''s culinary offerings were incredibly diverse, catering to all tastes.


    "Alright." Simond nodded.


    Stephen savored each bite, thoroughly enjoying the meal. Despite his usually small appetite, he


    found himself finishing every dish without hesitation.


    Upon finishing, he couldn''t help but feel a slight sense of unease. "Was this meal specifically


    prepared for Sage?"


    It seemed a bit intentional. If it was for Sage, a single portion would have sufficed.

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    Chapter 777 It¡¯s Just 400 Million


    "It''s for Sage, but I know her. Since she started cooking, she will definitely make a portion for


    everyone who wants to eat," Simond responded immediately without hesitation.


    Stephen nodded and didn''t ask any more questions.


    After clearing the tableware and going downstairs, Simond returned to the kitchen to find that the


    pot was already empty of soup. Most of the delicious food was also gone, leaving only the meals


    prepared by other chefs for the bodyguards.


    Simond could only silently eat the mediocre foreign food.


    Abigail deliberately didn''t leave anything for him, letting Martin and Andrew finish everything.


    She couldn''t make things difficult for others, but couldn''t she also make Simond, who was brought


    here against his will, feel wronged?


    In the evening, when Abigail returned to her room, she sat by the window and watched the moon


    with Larry.


    She really missed home.


    Pointing at the moon, Larry held Abigail''s hand and said, "Moon!"


    "Yeah, the moon. Does it look like a te?" Abigail held him in her arms, resting her chin on Larry''s


    head.


    Larry leaned against her, swinging his little chubby legs, giggling. "Moo¡­"


    His favorite thing to do was call out to Abigail.


    In this cold environment, Larry was her onlyfort.


    She held Larry and asked softly, "What''s wrong?"


    Larry slowly turned his chubby body to face Abigail, hugging her. "Moo!"


    He loved to babble, often followed by a string of gibberish that Abigail couldn''t understand.


    Abigail understood very well that when he grew up and could talk, he would definitely be a


    chatterbox.


    "Alright." Abigail nodded.


    She didn''t understand, but she would respond.


    Larry kept babbling on, and after he finished, he started to doze off.


    Abigail carried him back to bed, put him to sleep, and then sat alone by the window, sighing.


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    There was nothing she could do here.


    There was nothing here. Even though there were people everywhere, not even a whisper could be


    heard.


    She finally understood what it meant to be isted and helpless.


    During this time, she thought about it. Did Sean really copse after borrowing 400 million to save


    me?


    Even the sum of her assets was more than 400 million, let alone Sean''s.


    Of course, she still felt guilty that Sean did so much for her, only for her to let him down.


    Abigail had no means ofmunication now and didn''t know anything about what was happening


    at home.


    She sat alone in the room, worried, untilte at night before finally closing the curtains and


    preparing to rest.


    She had to get up early tomorrow and work.


    Meanwhile, at Capitalis, Josh once again blocked Sean.


    He looked at Josh impatiently. "What''s up?"


    "I know yourpany''s situation. The banks are not willing to lend to you now. Are you really so


    stubborn that you refuse to ept my advice?" Josh blocked his way, his expression stern.


    Sean looked at him. "It''s just 400 million. Do you think I, Sean, will copse because of this?"


    "Sean," Josh called out. "I know you will find a way to solve it, but it will be very difficult. Let me help


    you. It will make you much morefortable."


    "Grandpa really hopes to talk with her. If you can get in touch with her, ask her to call Grandpa via


    video. We, the Grahams, don''t hold any grudges against her. We just want to rify where she


    stands." Sean frowned, his expression tinged with annoyance. "After this call, the Grahams will


    have nothing to do with her."


    "I haven''t been able to reach her for a month, and thest phone card has been deactivated." Josh


    sounded a bit despondent. "Sean, she has her own reasons."


    "What does that have to do with me? I tried to save her, but she chose to go with Simond. Whatever


    her reasons might be, it''s her own decision." Sean finished speaking and pushed Josh away.


    Josh stepped forward again. "Will you consider my suggestion¡ª"


    "Josh, don''t push it. I can ept advice from any stranger, but when ites to Abigail, no way!"


    Sean cut Josh off in a calm tone.


    Josh didn''t care about being scolded.


    "If you hate her, just say it. Abigail has never been afraid of your hatred." Josh sighed softly. "Since


    you are determined to cut ties with the Pearsons, I respect your decision. Perhaps the first divorce


    was a sign that you were never meant to be together. Otherwise, why would you guys have


    divorced?"


    He finished speaking, released Sean''s hand that was blocking him, and walked away.


    He had tried hard to keep Abigail, but Sean was not grateful.


    Sean tightly held the hand at his side. Is fate something that had been determined from the


    beginning? Abigail and I destroyed with our own hands the bond we shared when we decided to


    divorce.


    He had tried to woo her after the divorce, and she responded to his efforts, but their ending was


    already fated.


    The moment he returned to Pendorf from Capitalis, Sean rushed to the hospital where Old Mr.


    Graham was.


    Seeing him return alone again, Lina immediately grabbed him. "Where''s Abigail? Still can''t reach


    her?"


    "Well, forget it," Sean said in a low voice.


    No one knew where Abigail was or what she was up to.


    "What are you going to do?" Lina''s eyes turned red. "So, it''s like what your grandpa has said? You


    two have broken up? You''ve been together for so long that it''s a shame to give up like this."

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    Chapter 778 in and Simple


    "Grandma, Grandpa is seriously ill now, and the only thing he can''t let go of is my matter. Can you


    help me look around?" Sean looked at Lina and said, "If it''s appropriate, I''ll get married."


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    I''m not waiting for Abigail.


    Colby heard him mention Abigail''s matter and urged him to get married every day.


    Every time Sean came, he would be nagged by Colby. Nagging could easily endanger the elderly


    man''s life, and Sean was tired.


    Having loved openly and honestly once was enough for Sean.


    Lina looked at him and said after a while, "Have you made up your mind?"


    "Grandma, love can''t be consumed like food, nor can it sustain a lifetime, don''t you think?" Sean


    said softly. "I made a mistake, causing Grandpa to be like this."


    Lina approached him and patted his hand. "If anyone is to me, it''s me."


    "We were never meant to be together. We''ve been through so many ups and downs over the years


    and are still not married. It means we''re not meant to be. Forget it. Help me look around, and we''ll


    get engaged soon." Sean finished speaking and walked toward the door of Colby''s ward.


    Sean looked at the door and pondered for a long time before grasping the handle.


    Opening this door would turn the page on everything that came before.


    He entered the ward and saw a pale Colby lying on the bed, breathing heavily.


    Sean''s heart was trembling as he murmured, "Grandpa."


    "Ah, Sean¡­ My dear Sean is here. She still can''t be contacted?" Colby struggled to speak clearly,


    expending a lot of effort to say thisplete sentence.


    He suffered a setback and then had a stroke, making it difficult for him to speak clearly.


    They consulted many doctors, but there was no solution.


    Alice, who could treat him, had already passed away.


    "Grandpa, I''ve thought about it. I''ll look for a kind woman. If we get along well, we''ll get engaged


    right away. What do you think?" Sean sat by the bed, holding Colby''s hand.


    Upon hearing that, Colby nodded repeatedly. "Good¡­ That''s good! You should get married and


    have children soon. I worry about you. Without a family, you don''t know responsibility, and you act


    recklessly¡­ I already have one foot in the grave, but you''re still young. Don''t be impulsive¡­"


    Sean lowered his head and said softly, "I know. I was wrong."


    He shouldn''t have gambled on thepany''s future.


    Colby looked at him before he said worriedly, "Sean, I''m afraid that you won''t live well in the second


    half of your life. Find someone suitable, and live a peaceful life. That''s all there is to it. After all, life


    is long. Once you''ve experienced love, it''s enough."


    "Okay." Sean nodded.


    Once, he was arrogant, disregarding the opinions of everyone in the family.


    Over the years, he also thanked Abigail as she taught him to cherish everyone who was good to


    him.


    After Colby fell asleep, Sean and Lina left the ward.


    Lina escorted Sean downstairs. In the elevator, she suddenly said, "Your grandfather didn''t choose


    to be with me because he liked me. He was indeed handsome and talented when he was young,


    and he had his eye on other girls, but in the end, he chose me because I was suitable."


    Sean couldn''t help but nce sideways at her words.


    In fact, he had sensed when he was young that Colby didn''t have that kind of love for Lina.


    It was more like supporting a long-lost rtive. Even though Lina was causing a scene, Colby didn''t


    take it to heart, but he also didn''t have any special emotions because of her antics.


    When Sean was arranged to marry Abigail, he felt that Colby had lived his life in a simr way and


    went along with the arrangement.


    "When I was young, I used to listen to him because he was good-looking. I wasn''t as emotional as I


    am now. Maybe as people age, we all change." Lina smiled.


    Meanwhile, Sean remained silent.


    "Finding the right partner to share your life with is crucial. Why go after so much trouble?" Lina


    added. "Everyone says to find a supportive woman who can boost your career. Why spend so much


    money? What did you achieve? If this were the olden days, Abigail wouldn''t be considered a


    suitable match. They would say she brings discord to the family. I''m not saying she''s unsuitable. I


    just hope you can let go. You have great skills. If you hastily switch to someone else, thepany


    will suffer. You will definitely regret it. Love is blind, you know¡­ It''s all a deception to fool naive and


    young people."


    Sean listened quietly without saying anything.


    As Lina dropped him off at the hospital entrance, she whispered, "Go back and talk to Analise. Our


    two families have some connection. Just inform her, alright? Don''t let the olddy feel bad."


    "Okay," Sean humbly replied.


    Lina smiled. "Tomorrow, I''ll ask the people I know to find a local girl for you."


    Sean nodded in agreement.


    As the car window slowly rolled up, Sean watched as Lina waved goodbye, gradually getting further


    away. In the end, he looked away.


    At that point, Xavienmented, "I think we can close the trap now. Since we started monitoring


    the website, we have already caught 60% more fraud than before. If we close the trap now, we will


    have a substantial amount of money. Those who tried to deceive us will regret it."


    Sean closed his eyes as he pressed his fingers to his forehead. "Let''s wait a little longer until we


    can''t extract any more value from them. Then, we''ll close the trap."

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    Chapter 779 Mr Graham Is Going for Blind Date?


    Xavien felt a twinge of anxiety.


    "What if they discover the truth?"


    "It''s not a problem to close the loop when they do," Sean remarked casually.


    They had set the trap, and Sean controlled all the funds in the website''s ount.


    Xavien nodded in agreement and remained silent.


    The following day, just past noon, while Sean was upied, Lina phoned him.


    "I''ve arranged to meet a few potential matches for you. I believe one of them is quite promising.


    Would you like toe over and meet her? I''m spending time with the girl at home," Lina inquired.


    "Alright, then. I''ll prepare a gift first," Sean responded.


    "Great! Etiquette is indeed important," Lina replied affirmatively.


    After ending the call, Sean turned to Xavien, who was about to order food and said, "No need to


    order. I have a prior engagement. Let''s head to the mall first."


    Xavien promptly stood up and agreed, "Okay."


    Upon arriving at the mall, Xavien trailed behind Sean as thetter entered a high-end handbag


    boutique.


    To Xavien''s surprise, it was a women''s handbag store.


    Xavien was filled with questions as he curiously observed Sean.


    Meanwhile, the sales manager nearby had been observing Sean for a while. Seeing that he hadn''t


    found a suitable bag after half a day, she approached and asked, "May I ask who the bag is for?"


    Recognizing the salesperson''s high emotional intelligence, Sean replied, "It''s for a blind date. We''re


    meeting for the first time today."


    "Ah, I see. This ck and white checkered one is just the right size and features a ssic style that


    suits any woman, regardless of her personality or appearance." The sales manager rmended


    a bag and presented it to Sean.


    Sean reached out to inspect it carefully.


    "We only have three of this style in stock. One was purchased by a wealthydy overseas, and


    another is owned by a popr actress in the entertainment industry, so there won''t be any bag


    sh scenarios," the sales manager added.


    Impressed by Sean''s refined demeanor, she assumed he must be quite discerning.


    "I''ll take this one," Sean stated.


    The sales manager promptly had the bag wrapped by a salesperson.


    As they exited the store, Xavien couldn''t resist asking, "Are you really going on a blind date?"


    After all these years, he no longer viewed himself as subordinate in personal matters.


    "What''s wrong with that? Can''t I go on a blind date?" Sean responded calmly.


    Xavien furrowed his brows, struggling to voice his thoughts, and eventually asked softly, "Are you


    no longer waiting?"


    "Didn''t you see what happened that day?" Sean replied calmly.


    It was Abigail who had given up on him, not the other way around.


    While he had been envious before, he failed to rush to her aid when she was in danger. Butter, he


    invested 400 million to establish maritime routes in various countries for her, as a way of atoning for


    his mistakes.


    For Sean, the chapter with Abigail had closed when she chose Simond.


    Xavien stated, "If you''ve made up your mind and genuinely like the other person, I will treat them as


    I would Abigail."


    Only Abigail couldpel Xavien to address her so affectionately.


    "Alright." Sean nodded. "Let''s forget it. After all these years, I''m weary. Life is meant to be simple


    and straightforward, devoid of grandeur and excitement."


    Sean drove back home while Xavien headed to a hotel for dinner.


    Having sold the Graham Estate, Sean now resided in a property he had purchased downtown.


    Returning home with the gift box, he spotted a woman seated in the living room and momentarily


    felt disoriented.


    Despite iming to have moved on, Sean couldn''t help but feel a pang of unease upon realizing it


    wasn''t Abigail. It was almost as if he wanted to flee rather than confront the situation.


    Even he himself didn''t know if he would regret it someday in the future.


    "You''re back." Lina stood up in surprise and quickly introduced Sean to the woman. "This is my


    grandson, Sean. You must have heard of him."


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    Indeed, Sean''s affairs were quite famous in their circle.


    He gave away 400 million just like that, and all for a woman.


    Presently, the young woman put down her teacup and stood up, turning to Sean with a gentle smile.


    "Hello, Mr. Graham. I''m Irene Walker, the second daughter of the Walkers."


    Sean walked over and handed her the gift box. "Then I don''t need to introduce myself."


    "Thank you." Irene took it and ced it on the coffee table.


    "You two chat. I''ll go to the kitchen." Lina had a keen eye, and after saying that, she quickly slipped


    away.


    Sean sat down and sent a message to Xavien as hemented, "We can see how things go. I''m


    quite busy from Monday to Friday, but I can apany you for dinners in the evenings."


    When he said this, Sean was very elegant, with a unique warmth.


    Irene smiled and asked him, "Mr. Graham, what are your hobbies?"


    Sean was taken aback by her question. I don''t think I have any particr hobbies¡­


    "No hobbies," he replied in a deep voice.


    "No hobbies? I don''t have any hobbies either." Irene smiled.


    Sean couldn''t help but feel like she was a bit too typical ofdylike behavior.


    Suddenly, the two of them had nothing to say to each other.


    Sean felt a headacheing on, thinking it would be better to find a partner to work with so they


    could talk about work together.


    Sitting together, the duo had absolutely no topics to discuss.


    Irene hesitated for a moment and finally sighed helplessly. "Mr. Graham, I won''t pretend anymore. If


    you think it''s appropriate, we''ll see where this goes. If you think it''s not suitable, I''ll leave after


    lunch."

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    Chapter 780 Her Recement


    Sean was stunned for a moment. She was putting on adylike act?


    "Old Mrs. Graham obviously prefers gentle people, so I put on an act just to meet you. Whether


    we''repatible or not is not something that can be judged by elders at a nce. We have to


    spend time together to truly understand each other!" Irene blurted out in one breath.


    Sean nodded. "You''re right. I may be a bit reserved. Perhaps I should be more talkative."


    Irene felt relieved upon hearing that.


    "My manners may not be the best. I hope you can be patient with me," Irenemented.


    Sean simply made a sound of agreement.


    During the meal, Lina kindly inquired while having someone serve her food, "What''s your favorite


    food?"


    "I enjoy a wide variety of foods. I''m not fussy," Irene shyly replied to Lina.


    She maintained a smile in front of Lina at all times.


    After finishing his meal, Sean raised his hand to check the time. "It''s gettingte. I need to head


    back to thepany."


    "Irene, he''s busy with work, so don''t take it personally. I will keep youpany for the meal." Lina


    was much kinder to Irene than she was to Abigail back then.


    "Okay." Irene smiled and agreed.


    "If you''re done eating, I''ll give you a ride." Sean leaned back in his chair, his expression gentle.


    Irene was full, but Lina had served her too much food, and she didn''t want to appear wasteful. She


    didn''t want Lina to think she was being wasteful and end up returning it.


    "Finish your meal, and then we can go. There''s no need to worry. Oh, you can''t finish all that, can


    you? Sorry for giving you so much." Lina offered her an out.


    "I can''t eat all of this. I''m sorry." Irene apologized ufortably.


    "No need to apologize. We''re practically family now." Lina smiled, clearly pleased.


    Sean looked at Irene, unsure if she was being sincere.


    After leaving the Grahams, Sean got into the car, and once Irene fastened her seatbelt, he politely


    asked, "Where to go?"


    "I work as a designer at Allure. Just drop me off there." Irene felt much more rxed.


    There was no need to pretend anymore.


    Sean''s hand hesitated for a moment but quickly resumed its usual position.


    When they arrived at Allure, Irene sat next to Sean, nervously asking, "Can I have your contact


    information?"


    "Just scan the code." Sean took out his phone.


    Irene immediately took out her phone and showed Sean her WhatsApp QR code.


    After Sean added her as a friend, she got out of the car contentedly, waving at him. "Mr. Graham, I


    had a wonderful time at lunch today. How about dinner tonight?"


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    Blind dates were just like this.


    If the couple feltfortable, they would have a meal together and get to know each other better.


    Back at thepany, Xavien handed over the information he had found to Sean.


    Irene''s family also owned apany, but she seemed to be neglected. She had been living with her


    grandparents since she was young, studying to be a fashion designer and living a challenging


    life.


    She had always been independent, with her parents never really showing much care for her.


    She worked hard to put herself through college and only recently managed to pay off her student


    loans.


    It seemed that the Walkers temporarily brought her back to see if she could catch Sean''s eye.


    Upon careful consideration, it was also the Walkers'' attempt to get lucky. If Sean took a liking to


    Irene, the Walkers'' family business would be secured.


    Irene''s older sister, Iris, had always been with her parents. She went abroad to study in middle


    school and excelled academically. She got into Elk Grove Institute with a major in finance and was


    now the chief financial officer of the familypany.


    After reviewing it, Xavien asked lightly, "Is there anything else you need me to check?"


    "No, that''s enough." Sean felt satisfied.


    Grandma appears to have taken a liking to her as she''s a fashion designer... After all, Abigail was


    also in the same line of work.


    Sean could understand the elderly woman''s intentions, but he felt a bit uneasy.


    He always felt like he was using Irene as a recement.


    During the afternoon work, Xavien noticed Sean zoning out from time to time. He wanted to offer the


    man advice, but he also felt that even if he did, Sean wouldn''t change his mind.


    As it was almost time to leave work, Sean received an invitation from Irene.


    "You can leave early. I''ll go first." Sean put away his phone, stood up, and went to retrieve his suit


    jacket.


    "I''ll finish up what I have on hand. If you think she''s appropriate, take your time. I''ll be here at the


    company." Xavien said to Sean.


    Sean nodded and departed without looking back.


    Irene was waiting for Sean at the subway entrance. "Let''s go to the restaurant I mentioned from


    here. There won''t be any traffic, and you can go back early after eating."


    She was indeed considerate.


    "You''ve only been out of school for half a year, and you''re pursuing a man like me who''s almost


    thirty. Won''t your parents object?" Sean asked intentionally after she got in the car.


    "Ah¡­ affluent families probably don''t pay attention to these things." Irene lowered her gaze,


    sounding as if she didn''t care much about her parents'' arrangements.


    Sean didn''t say anything further.


    The car moved forward slowly.


    Irene looked at him cautiously. "Actually, I don''t have a very good rtionship with my parents."


    There were some things about her that Lina might not investigate, but Sean would definitely look


    into.


    Sean nodded. "Just be frank. What did your father promise you in exchange for the blind date?"


    Irene seemed to be revealing an embarrassing secret in her heart as she clutched her clothes


    tightly and muttered, "He paid off tens of thousands of my student loans."

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    Chapter 781 You''re Not Suitable for Me


    Sean felt that she was truly pitiful.


    Could she really sell herself for just thousands?


    Sean looked at her in disbelief. "Do you realize that thousands is a mere drop in the ocean for your


    family?"


    Irene met his gaze earnestly. "Mr. Graham, thousands feel like a heavy burden weighing me down,


    making it difficult for me to stand tall. Regardless of the Walkers'' wealth, it''s not easily essible to


    me. My grandparents are in poor health, and I wish to save money to ensure theirfort in their


    old age."


    Sean was momentarily speechless.


    As they arrived at the restaurant Irene had mentioned, Sean was taken aback by the fact that he


    had been in Pendorf for so long without discovering this restaurant.


    The restaurant exuded a trendy vibe and had a unique ambiance.


    Inside, artificial peach trees adorned the space, with a small pond below and mist created by dry


    ice, giving the private rooms a distinctive charm. It was clearly a hotspot for young women to snap


    photos and post on social media.


    Although Sean had never visited such a ce before, he found the decor somewhat tacky.


    ncing at the menu, which featured reasonably priced food, he noted that a meal for two would


    not exceed a hundred.


    "What are you in the mood for? Feel free to order whatever you like." Sean set aside the menu,


    feeling unfamiliar with the offerings. Irene hesitated as she perused the menu, sensing hisck of


    enthusiasm. "Do you¡­ not fancy this ce?"


    This was the best option Irene could find.


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    Her college part-time jobs were at small, trendy eateries like this one. Having never frequented


    upscale establishments, she had no concept of high-end dining, its locations, or the associated


    costs.


    "It''s just unfamiliar to me. Go ahead and order. Don''t feel embarrassed. Everyone has their own


    journey. Focus on living yours well, yes?" Sean reassured Irene gently.


    Irene nodded, casting her eyes down as she carefully selected her dishes. Contemting Sean''s


    rumored extravagance, she opted for dishes she deemed decent yet not overly pricey.


    He had reportedly splurged 400 million on his fianc¨¦e, who never returned.


    He''s now venturing into blind dates¡­ Does this mean he is no longer with his fianc¨¦e?


    News of his engagement and impending marriage might trigger a bacsh from their supporters,


    leading to criticism.


    Presently, the waiter retrieved the menu, returning shortly after with the bill ced on the table.


    Sean nced at it, noting it was around a hundred.


    "The pulled pork here is quite delicious, and the Buffalo wings are a must-try. The creme brulee is


    also good. You might enjoy that," Irene stated her rmendations.


    Meanwhile, Sean settled the bill on his phone. "Ms. Walker, you''re a lovely person, but not the right


    match for me."


    Irene Walker was simply a regr,pliant, and driven young woman.


    As for Sean¡­


    Due to Irene''s profession, thoughts of Abigail involuntarily crossed his mind.


    Suddenly, he felt somewhat foolish.


    Why must Abigail go on to hurt other innocent women? What is the point of leading a mundane life


    by being married to a woman while having another woman in my heart?


    Having missed out due to Joan back then, Sean was determined not to repeat the same mistake.


    Irene appeared taken aback, clutching her bag tightly. "Did I do something wrong?"


    "No, I don''t wish to hurt you. There''s still someone I can''t erase from my heart. It wouldn''t be fair to


    you. I sincerely apologize." Sean rose from his seat and continued, "I''ll excuse myself to the


    restroom for a moment. Take some time to contemte the true essence of marriage."


    Irene nodded meekly, hesitant to defy Sean.


    Sean hurried to the bathroom, entered the men''s washroom, and gazed at his reflection in the


    mirror, offering a self-deprecating smile.


    Letting go¡­ Is it really that simple to let go?


    He graduallyposed himself and resolved to return to have a heartfelt conversation with Colby.


    He couldn''t bear the sight of this version of himself that he found repugnant.


    Upon Sean''s return, Irene had already regained herposure.


    She gazed at Sean with wide eyes. "You''re actually quite handsome. When I firstid eyes on you, I


    couldn''t help but feel drawn to you. I understand that what I''m about to say may be a long shot, but I


    want to fight for us."


    Irene was determined to make one final attempt.


    Even if he still harbors feelings for his ex-girlfriend, do I truly have no chance at all? After all, they


    have both moved on.


    At that, Sean regarded her calmly. "Go on."


    He respected her emotions.


    "My perspective may be limited. I may not possess the same qualities as your ex-girlfriend, nor do I


    come from a prestigious background, but I ammitted to bing a sessful designer like


    her! I believe your grandmother would approve of me, especially since we share the same


    profession, right?" Irene''s cheeks flushed, her voice quivering.


    Sean studied her for a moment before responding, "My fianc¨¦e and I were married for three years,


    but during that time, I failed to treat her well. It''s not that I didn''t love her; I simply struggled to


    express it. I kept my emotions hidden, and ultimately, we parted ways. She couldn''t endure it any


    longer, despite her youth and love for me. Three years eroded all her affection for me and shattered


    her romantic ideals about love and marriage. You cannot fathom the agony of a loveless marriage."

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    Chapter 782 Pretend to Be Together


    If she were indifferent, Sean wouldn''t have minded. She was vibrant, ambitious, and


    compassionate. An unjust marriage would only bring her anguish, resentment, and tears.


    "But you will¡ª"


    "You don''t know what we''ve been through. I¡­ I may never forget her in this lifetime," Sean


    interrupted.


    Irene''s eyes welled up and glistened with tears. "Do I not stand a chance at all?"


    "I''m sorry. I shouldn''t have given you false hope," Sean said gently.


    He almost made another mistake, nearly leading himself into a dead end.


    Irene sniffled upon hearing that. "I feel quite pathetic to be rejected by a handsome man so swiftly."


    "Don''t me yourself. Everyone must believe in their own worth." Sean reclined in his chair, feeling


    a bit more at ease now.


    He even questioned if he truly understood love.


    Why am I being so obstinate?


    "May I make an unreasonable request?" Irene spoke softly.


    "Go ahead." Sean inclined his head.


    Irene moistened her lips before muttering, "Could you give me three months? Let''s pretend to be a


    couple for that time, and I will reimburse you for everything you''ve bought for me. After three


    months, I will have saved up enough to renovate my home, so I won''t fear my father taking my


    money."


    Sean furrowed his brows. "If you don''t like the bag I purchased for you today, you can return it and


    ask for a refund. If he tries to take your money, you can get it back."


    "That''s yours. I can''t ept gifts lightly," Irene stated with dignity. "Since I''ve asked for your help, I


    can''t take your belongings anymore."


    "Has anyone ever told you that being too prideful can sometimes be a disadvantage? In times of


    crisis, don''t prioritize your pride; money is the most valuable asset," Sean remarked calmly.


    Irene ced her hands on the table, looking at him disapprovingly. "You''re talking nonsense. Do


    you realize that?"


    Sean raised an eyebrow, quite open to hearing her perspective.


    "Sometimes, it''s during the toughest times that a person''s virtues shine the brightest. I''m not at a


    point where I must ept your generosity. Your kindness mayfort me, but it could also bring


    me trouble," Irene exined earnestly.


    "I''m just a person of modest means. I''ve never had much money. Ick a solid financial n. If I


    receive arge sum suddenly, I fear I may change."


    Irene''s words caught Sean off guard.


    Her use of the term ''change'' was quite intriguing.


    "Fair enough," he replied softly.


    "So¡­ shall we pretend to be in a rtionship for now?" Irene inquired further.


    Sean pondered for a moment. If it could alleviate Colby''s condition slightly, he was willing to feign a


    rtionship, only toter admit it wasn''t working out.


    "Alright, then." He agreed to her proposal. "After three months, regardless of your circumstances, I


    will inform my family that we are ipatible."


    "Deal!" Irene beamed.


    Sean summoned Kevin and then took his leave.


    ¡­


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    Time passed swiftly, and before they knew it, a month had gone by.


    Sage was able to move around.


    The Simpson Family members who had been on missions began to return.


    Abigail sensed a growing tension within the castle, especially after Simond''s eldest brother, Samuel,


    came back. He would linger near the kitchen door, smoking a cigar and casting malevolent nces


    at Abigail.


    At noon, as Abigail cooked, Samuel leaned against the door, observing her.


    He continued to puff on his cigar loudly.


    Abigail seethed with anger but had to endure his gaze, which led to her burning her hands and


    developing blisters.


    "Hey, little girl!" Samuel called out.


    Abigail adjusted her expression and looked at him calmly. "What''s going on?"


    "I heard Sean Graham spent 400 million on you, and you returned with Simond? You''re quite


    valuable," Samuelmented nosily.


    Although they were not short of money, 400 million in cash was indeed arge sum.


    No one would care about assets worth 400 million. But that sum of money was spent just like that


    by Sean.


    "Thank you for thepliment," Abigail said humbly.


    Samuel was a little annoyed, and he muttered, "When did Ipliment you?"


    "I didn''t return with him. My friend and child are still in his hands," Abigail said calmly.


    Samuel grunted. "So, you''re not interested in him?"


    Abigail put down the spat and asked Samuel, "What are you trying to say?"


    "If you''re not interested, be with me instead. I heard you and Sean aren''t married yet." Samuel took


    a step forward.


    "She has her own business here, and you''re just hanging around here every day?!" Simond''s voice


    rang out behind him.


    Samuel turned around, exhaling the smoke from his mouth onto Simond''s face. "What''s it to you?


    Mind your own business!"


    "Sage is able to walk now, and it won''t be long. I''m in charge here, so if you cause trouble now,


    don''t me me for taking action against you!" Simond said coldly, not a hint of emotion in his voice.


    Samuel''s expression twisted for a moment. He red at his brother darkly, took a puff of his cigar,


    and left.


    As for Abigail, she really wanted to go back.


    Every day here is filled with fear and anxiety.

 Chapter 783 Incident

    Chapter 783 Incident


    Simond noticed Abigail''s sour mood and reassured her, "Don''t worry about him. I''m always around."


    Abigail shot him a look of disdain. "Simond, when can I leave? Sage can already walk and talk. It''s


    hical to keep us here."


    "She still can''t recall where she stashed the items, so you guys need to look after her for a bit.


    Starting today, you''ll be learning some self-defense techniques and firearm handling with me,"


    Simond stated before leaving.


    Abigail had no interest in learning at all.


    "I want to go back!" Abigail insisted.


    "Just a little longer," Simond replied before leaving.


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    Now that all the children of the Simpson Family had returned, they dined together in a separate


    dining area.


    Seated at the lengthy table were the three Simpson Family members, Abigail, Martin, and his son,


    with Stephen at the head.


    Stephen Simpson was the current head of the Simpson Family.


    The other was Spencer Simpson.


    Spencer, known for his short fuse, grew displeased when his favorite food wasn''t within reach. "Hey,


    lady, don''t you know I love salt-baked prawns? Why is it so far away?"


    Abigail held her tongue. As she was about to rise, Simond picked up the te in front of him and


    handed it to Spencer. "If you like it, just say so. She''s busy all day. How would she remember your


    preferences?"


    "You pin after this girl every day. Are you really nning to marry her?" Spencer inquired as he


    savored the salt-baked prawns.


    Simond chose not to respond.


    "What''s salt-baked prawns? I''ve never tried it before," Stephen chimed in.


    Abigail took the other te and offered it to him. "You have a mild shellfish allergy, so a taste will


    do."


    Initially, Stephen''s shellfish allergy was severe, but after taking Martin''s medication, it improved.


    Stephen nodded. He then sampled a piece and remarked, "Not bad. Simond mentioned you might


    be leaving next month. Is that true?"


    "He hasn''t agreed. I''m not sure," Abigail replied, resuming her seat.


    Meanwhile, Spencer didn''t take the news well. He promptly stood up and demanded, "You''re


    leaving? What will we do if you leave? We''re all hooked on your cooking, so aren''t you


    responsible?!"


    "You don''t have to eat," Abigail shot back.


    Spencer turned to Stephen. "Dad, you need to arrange for him to marry her immediately!"


    Samuel furrowed his brows. "Who are you referring to? If someone''s really marrying her, count me


    in too!"


    "What nonsense is this?" Stephen frowned and growled, "Don''t meddle with Sean Graham."


    "What''s wrong with Sean? He blew through 400 million in cash. Are we supposed to be afraid of


    him?" Simon sat back down casually and drawled.


    "You guys need to keep up with international news more," Stephen remarked calmly. "400 million


    means nothing to him."


    Those who had initially sought to take advantage not only failed but also suffered losses.


    Abigail couldn''t help but eavesdrop on the conversation about Sean, which in turn intensified her


    yearning for him.


    But she knew Sean probably no longer desired her.


    Spencer nced at Simond with a smirk. "Sean is not to be trifled with. Dad, if he disrupts our


    ns, won''t he be out of the running for the heir?"


    "Enough!" Stephen said sternly, not wanting to entertain further discussion. "If you have nothing


    constructive to say, you may leave!"


    "Does Sean still have an interest in her?" Samuel pondered.


    Abigail remained silent, eating her meal in solitude with nomon ground for conversation.


    As for Simond, he observed Abigail in silence.


    "Ms. Quinn, why don''t you stay here? It''s quite lovely," Stephen offered Abigail with a smile.


    "It''s alright. I prefer to go home." Abigail declined the offer. "Thank you for the invitation. When I


    return to my country, I will rmend a chef toe here, provided that you cover the chef''s


    sry."


    Stephen nodded, not voicing any agreement.


    After lunch, Simond summoned Abigail to the training grounds.


    "From now on, you will train here every day. Once you have reached a certain level, I will send you


    out," Simond stated, handing her a handgun.


    Abigail was startled when she identally fired a shot upon raising her hand. "Are you out of your


    mind?!"


    Simond had been stern for a while, but now he actually cracked a smile. "Let''s begin."


    From that moment on, Abigail was immersed in relentless training under Simond.


    Before long, she lost track of the passing days.


    As Sage''s memories slowly resurfaced, the atmosphere in the Simpson Family once again grew icy.


    Abigail also sensed that something was amiss as her interactions with Martin and Andrew lessened.


    With Sage''s recovery, the food therapy ceased, and they began consuming unappetizing cuisine


    together.


    One early morning, Abigail witnessed Simond taking Sage out.


    Despite Sage''s frail body and emaciated appearance, she exuded amanding presence.


    The entire Simpson Family, excluding Stephen, mobilized and departed with numerous bodyguards.


    Their ns remained unspoken.


    In the evening, Abigail went to the kitchen to boil water. Martin approached her quietly and inquired,


    "They''ve been gone all day. Where do you think they disappeared to?"


    As for Abigail, she didn''t see the significance of them not returning for a day.


    She figured it might be a while before they returned.


    "Who knows? Are you searching for something to eat in the kitchen?" Abigail asked. The present


    cuisine was unptable, so she had not eaten much. Now, she was famished and intended to


    prepare some pasta that she had left unfinished earlier.

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    Chapter 784 Self-Rescue


    Martin leaned over to her and took a look. "Cook me a meal. It''s okay to eat Siverdian cuisine for a


    few meals, but how can I eat it for a few days in a row?"


    It''s either hamburgers or beef pasta, and Martin had eaten them all.


    "Okay." Abigail smiled.


    The feeling of stealing a bite made her feel awesome.


    She made extra and prepared a portion for Andrew as well.


    And so, it went on for almost a week.


    Late at night, there was a "bang" of gunfire, startling Abigail awake from her sleep and even causing


    Larry to cry in fear.


    Abigailforted him and, in a panic, quickly opened the window and crawled under the bed with


    Larry.


    Soon, the sound of gunfire outside began.


    In the chaos, there were screams and cries, and Abigail tightly covered Larry''s ears.


    With a muffled bang, the door of her room was kicked open.


    Abigail saw that the bed was hollowed out. She quietly grabbed the iron frame under the bed,


    pressed Larry tightly against her body, and stuck him to the bed board.


    Fortunately, she had trained with Simond. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been able to hold on.


    "They escaped through the window," someone whispered.


    But they were still not at ease. They lifted the bed and checked the cabs, making sure there was


    no one before leaving.


    Abigail didn''t know what happened to Martin and Andrew in the next room. Her heart was pounding.


    She covered Larry''s mouth, afraid to make a sound.


    Outside, the footsteps were still chaotic. The gunfire was deafening, and it was extremely terrifying.


    Time passed slowly.


    The gunfire that hadsted for two hours gradually ceased, and people were talking softly and


    laughing.


    Abigail didn''t know what was going on. She remained curled up under the bed, her body trembling


    violently.


    As dawn approached, Abigail was so exhausted that she could hardly keep her eyes open, but the


    asional footsteps outside had not stopped.


    Just when she couldn''t hold on any longer, the bedsheet was suddenly lifted.


    A strange, fair-skinned man holding a gun looked at her.


    Abigail''s eyes widened as she looked at the man, her body limp.


    "Come out!" the man spoke in fluent Aktani.


    As Abigail came out, the man looked at her with malice, then looked at the child in her arms and


    said to the others outside, "There''s a woman here. She could be used to suppress Simond, right?"


    "A woman from the Simpson Family who hasn''t been killed should be useful. Oh, and there''s a child


    too," another man who entered said to the man.


    Abigail tensed up, holding Larry tightly, and covered his mouth. She was afraid that he would cry


    and be shot.


    Taken to Martin and Andrew''s room, she saw the two of them tied together. There was arge gash


    on Martin''s forehead, and Andrew was shot in the shoulder. There was blood on the floor.


    Abigail was tied to the bed with Larry beside her.


    The three of them were locked in the room, their eyes filled with despair.


    "Rest first." Abigail''s eyes were bloodshot. Feeling the pain in her eyes, she blinked hard, forcing


    out some tears to feel a little better.


    Andrew looked at her and asked, "Can you sleep?"


    "If I don''t sleep, how can I run?" Abigail whispered.


    Martin let out a sigh. "I knocked out all the guys who rushed in. I was nning to run out, but guess


    what? The outside is full of armed men. We can''t fly even if we have wings!"


    "We are really unlucky," Abigail whispered.


    Suddenly, there was a knock on the door from outside. "Shut up, or I''ll kill you!"


    The three immediately fell silent.


    Abigail''s legs were still able to move. She dipped her toe in blood and wrote on the ground, ''Rest


    first. Think of a way after resting.''


    Andrew listened to her. As he was truly exhausted and weakened by the loss of blood, he could no


    longer stay awake.


    While Andrew drifted off to sleep, Martin remained wide awake, whispering to Abigail, "Our luck


    seems to have run out. Being alive feels like a curse."


    Abigail empathized with his sentiments.


    Despite their ages, they had been enjoying a few peaceful months before running into this band of


    ouws.


    Lost in thought, Abigail eventually sumbed to sleep.


    Abruptly, the door swung open with a loud bang, jolting Abigail and Martin awake.


    A figure appeared, offering three pieces of bread. One was ced in Abigail''s mouth, while the


    other two were handed to Andrew and Martin.


    After distributing the bread, the figure departed.


    Abigail was speechless, slowly nibbling on her portion before identally dropping it to the ground.


    Larry, already famished, was on the brink of tears once again.


    "Don''t cry. We''ll have more food soon," Abigail reassured him, eyeing the fallen bread.


    Andrew nibbled on his bread, then conferred with Martin before inching closer to Abigail.


    Andrew wanted to give his bread to Abigail, but she paused for a moment before telling him, "Let


    Larry have it."


    He tilted his head.


    Larry ate slowly, causing Andrew to strain his neck.


    Midway through the meal, Larry could eat no more. He burped and shed a smile at Abigail.


    In that moment, ignorance truly was bliss.


    Even on the brink of death, Larry managed to smile.


    Abigail gestured for Andrew to finish the remaining half of the bread.


    They took turns feeding each other until all four of them were satiated.


    After a brief rest, Abigail felt a surge of energy.


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    She subtly indicated the broken ss on the floor with her eyes, prompting Andrew to understand


    her intention.


    They cautiously approached the ss, with Andrew exerting all his strength to retrieve a shard. He


    discreetly concealed it and, alongside Martin, returned to their original positions.

 Chapter 785 Shes Too Ruthless

    Chapter 785 She''s Too Ruthless


    The rope was thick, and they needed to cut it slowly.


    Andrew started cutting the rope while Abigail took a break.


    If only they could get hold of a gun at that moment.


    She suspected that Stephen was already deceased, and these assants had attacked under the


    cover of night, catching Stephen off guard and ending his life.


    She was unsure of the identities or motives of those who wanted Stephen dead.


    Nearly twenty-four hours had passed since the incident.


    During thete hours of the night, Abigail was in a drowsy state when a loud explosion rocked the


    house, causing the beams to creak.


    The three of them were jolted awake, and Larry began to cry immediately.


    His cries mingled with the sounds of explosions and gunfire.


    Andrew had spent the entire day cutting the rope, and upon hearing themotion, he swiftly


    removed the rope from his body.


    Although he had already cut it, he had kept hold of it.


    Martin stood up abruptly after his rope was loosened. Then, he said, "Untie her. I''ll fetch some


    weapons."


    Andrew crawled over to Abigail, his body covered in blood and well-concealed.


    Just as Abigail''s rope was untied, a man burst in through the door, cursing, "D*mn it¡ªah!"


    Before he could finish his curse, Martin, who had been hiding by the door, sprayed a dissolving


    agent directly onto his face.


    His features immediately became bloody, and he fell to the ground, screaming in agony.


    Abigail rushed forward, dragged him inside, seized the gun, and removed the handgun from his


    waist. She handed it to Andrew. "Use this to defend yourself. I taught you how to use it before."


    When Simond had taught her, she had secretly instructed Martin and Andrew.


    The three of them took advantage of the chaos and engaged inbat with several individuals.


    Abigail took a life for the first time. She transitioned from fear to numbness.


    Andrew sat in a wheelchair, pushed by Martin, while Abigail protected them.


    The three of them exited through another door and fled towards a street lined with houses.


    The gunfire behind them was incessant, and the bombardment never ceased, just like scenes from


    wartime.


    However, Abigail dared not look back. She assisted Martin in pushing Andrew, and they swiftly


    reached a street with numerous houses.


    Spotting a clothing store, Abigail exchanged nces with Martin, who had a n in mind.


    She kept watch at the door as Martin approached and melted the store lock. Once inside, they


    promptly changed their attire.


    After changing clothes, they procured food and baby form from a store and made their way


    towards the port.


    After some consideration, they selected the most secluded port.


    Although there were numerous ships at the port, they possessed nothing. Abigail concealed the


    firearms in a backpack and approached a ship with a handgun.


    The ship''s captain was asleep on board. Upon seeing someone boarding, he immediately halted


    them. "What are you doing?"


    Abigail smiled at him and approached, grasping his shoulder. "We wish to board the ship. How


    much for the three of us?"


    "Three individuals boarding the ship? No way. Wait until nine in the morning¡ªah!" Before he could


    finish, Abigail had already pressed the gun against his throat. "Will you set sail or not?"


    "Alright!" The ship''s captain was terrified, swallowing nervously and trembling. "We''ll require


    additional crew members."


    "Don''t even think about deceiving me. I will not hesitate to end you!" Abigail threatened deliberately,


    her eyes filled with determination.


    The captain gazed at her, swallowing nervously.


    How could such a lovely girl be so ruthless?


    The captain summoned four crew members, and they set sail.


    Watching the ind nation grow distant, Abigail breathed a sigh of relief.


    Martin tended to Andrew''s wound as Andrew had already drifted off to sleep.


    Abigail stayed awake until early morning, at which point Martin woke up to relieve her of her duties.


    "Keep a close watch on him. If he dares to entertain any malicious thoughts, do not hesitate to use


    your medicine to incapacitate him immediately," Abigail dered, fixing her gaze on the captain.


    The captain trembled in fear.


    Martin dripped some medicine onto the ship''s deck, causing thick smoke to billow up, making the


    captain''s legs go weak.


    "I... I also need to take a break..." the captain murmured in protest.


    Martin nced at Abigail.


    "Have one of your crew members who can navigate the ship take over," Abigail stated coldly.


    "But¡ª"


    "If not, you will face dire consequences," she said indifferently.


    Upon waking up, she was uncertain who might catch up to them.


    Regardless of who caught up with them, it would not bode well for them. She had long been


    repulsed by Simond, and returning with him was out of the question.


    The ship continued to sail steadily ahead.


    Abigail felt reassured and decided to rest.


    During her nap, she slept until sunset.


    Feeling quite hungry but reluctant to sleep again, she rose, touched her empty stomach, and left the


    room.


    Martin and Andrewpelled the crew members to prepare dinner¡ªa simple dish of fish cooked


    with various ingredients, emitting a pleasant aroma butcking in taste.


    Abigail ate some in food.


    Andrew stood guard and watched the ship while Abigail led Martin to a discussion.


    "We must figure out a way to earn some money to purchase a phone once we dock. Otherwise, we


    will be without identification cards or funds, rendering us unable to do anything," Abigail and Martin


    agreed.


    "Perou is in turmoil. We have some weapons at our disposal, and we could return and target some


    individuals to rob for a few nights. What do you think?" Martin proposed in a hushed tone.


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    Abigail considered it feasible. "I am nimble. You all can keep watch on the ship. I will handle it."


    "Be cautious. I will provide you with some medicine." Martin expressed great concern for Abigail,


    given that she was a woman.


    "Do not worry. I will be fine," Abigail reassured him, patting his shoulder.

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    Chapter 786 It¡¯s Me, Abigail


    Half a monthter, they arrived in Perou, a small country where public order was chaotic. Abigail


    acquired a mobile phone on the first night.


    She returned to the ship and couldn''t wait to call Josh.


    After several attempts, Josh finally answered.


    "Who is it?" He sounded a bit angry, obviously not happy to be woken up from sleep.


    "It''s me, Abigail." Abigail''s voice was low, with a hint of coldness.


    "Abigail?" Josh almost immediately woke up, and after a moment of confusion, he asked in a


    trembling voice, "Do you not have a fixed number? Where are you now? Can youe back?"


    "I want toe back, but I don''t have any identification. Come to Ans to pick me up and find a


    way to get me some identification. Bring some money with you. I really need it." Abigail instructed


    him.


    "When will you arrive in Ans?" Josh immediately asked.


    Abigail looked at the captain. "When will we arrive in Ans?"


    "About half a month. It''s quite far." The captain replied.


    Hearing this, Joshforted Abigail, softly saying, "It''s okay. I''ll go over them first and negotiate


    with them. Are you sure you cane back?"


    "If you''re worried,e pick me up. It will shorten the journey." Abigail said, then walked over to the


    captain and asked for directions.


    "Okay." Josh''s eyes welled up with tears.


    "Josh, I''m hanging up now. This phone doesn''t have much credit left, so I can only talk to you for a


    while¡ª" Before she could finish her sentence, the call was cut off due tock of credit.


    International calls are expensive!


    Having spent half a month with them, the captain had gotten to know Abigail a bit. When Abigail


    mentioned money, he couldn''t help but ask, "Is this money our share?"


    "Yes, of course. You just have to set sail to Ans. I have plenty of money," Abigail replied.


    Upon hearing this, the captain burst intoughter. "Money makes everything easier. We can go


    anywhere and stay up all night for you!"


    Abigail smiled but didn''t respond.


    Perhaps because she was about to see her family soon, Abigail found each day particrly difficult


    to bear, and she became more silent.


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    On the eighth day, Abigail saw a cruise ship.


    The captain took out his binocrs, took a look, and then handed them to Abigail.


    Abigail looked through the binocrs and saw a very familiar figure standing at the bow of the ship,


    her eyes moistening.


    "Recognize anyone?" Martin asked Abigail.


    "Yes. It''s Josh!" Abigail''s voice couldn''t hide her excitement.


    Having been away for nearly a year, with two close calls in between, she was finally going back


    home.


    As the cruise ship and their ship slowly approached each other, a gangway was extended from the


    cruise ship to their deck.


    As soon as Josh came down, he rushed to Abigail and hugged her tightly. "How long has it been


    since youst called? Mom and Dad have been sick so many times."


    Abigail''s voice was filled with guilt. "I''m sorry. I couldn''t contact you."


    Josh pushed her away and looked at her. "You''ve lost weight, and you also look different."


    The intensity between her eyebrows is a bit heavy, probably caused by multiple near-death


    experiences.


    "I will take you home right away," Josh said, pulling her to leave.


    "Wait, what about the money?" Abigail asked directly.


    Josh helplessly tapped her forehead and shouted to the people on the cruise ship, "Bring the money


    over."


    Then, he looked at Abigail again. "Changed into foreign currency. Is it okay?"


    "Yes." Abigail nodded.


    A bag of money was brought down.


    Abigail retrieved two stacks of money and ced them in her bag, handing the rest to the captain. "I


    apologize for our desperate actions earlier, but we had no choice but to rob you. This money is to


    compensate you. I wish you all a smooth and joyful life."


    The people on the ship were astonished as they looked at the bag of money. Upon hearing Abigail''s


    words, they waved their hands in gratitude, "Thank you for robbing us. Otherwise, we wouldn''t have


    earned so much money!"


    Abigail chuckled.


    After informing Josh about Martin and Andrew, Josh kindly called for assistance to carry Andrew


    onto the cruise ship.


    As they bid farewell to the ship, Abigail returned to the cruise ship, removed an AK, pistol, and a few


    grenades from her bag, dropped a dagger, and then settledfortably on the soft couch.


    Josh gazed at these items, his eyes welling up. "What kind of suffering have you endured in the


    past six months?"


    "It''s all in the past," Abigail replied.


    The darkest moment had passed.


    But she still couldn''t forget the first person she had ended with her own hands.


    After the fear subsided, she felt a shift in her state of mind.


    She no longer felt like herself, realizing that the person she used to be was gone.


    Josh took her hand. "Let''s go home. Our parents are waiting for you."


    Abigail nodded, and after a moment of silence, she softly inquired about Sean, "So, how is he?"


    "You''ve ended things with him. Why do you ask?" Josh avoided her gaze.


    He had heard that Sean was now with another girl.


    This girl was quite ordinary, but with Sean''s support, she had severed ties with her neglectful


    parents and was now living with her grandparents. She was ambitious and kind-hearted.


    They had a passionate romance, but it had abruptly transitioned into a more subdued rtionship.


    "Just curious. Go ahead," Abigail said yfully.

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    Chapter 787 Homing


    Josh''s eyes were filled with a hint of seriousness. After a moment of silence, he whispered, "Two


    months ago, he started seeing a girl. I don''t know the details, but I know they were often together.


    They even met Kevin together, and Cameron also visited a few times."


    It was obvious what it meant to bring a girl to see his brothers.


    Abigail''s fingers trembled as she bit her lip and fell silent for a moment. She smiled and asked,


    "Who is this girl? Is she from a wealthy family?"


    "Just an ordinary girl from an average family," Josh replied.


    He had seen a photo of her. She was pretty and lively,pletely different from Abigail.


    She liked to visit various trendy and popr stores, and Sean would go with her, gradually getting


    caught up in the excitement.


    Abigail nodded and stopped asking further questions. "I haven''t had a good rest in a long time. I


    n to sleep soundly tonight."


    "What about that child?" Josh was still a bit conflicted about this.


    Larry had been wrapped in her arms at the time, and Josh hadn''t gotten a good look at what he


    looked like. But it was clear that Abigail cherished him.


    "Oh, he''s my child," Abigail answered directly.


    "Yours?!" Josh waspletely shocked, his voice rising.


    "Not biologically mine. I''ll do a DNA test when I return to my country to see if we can find the father,"


    Abigail replied. As she was about to leave, she asked again, "Is there any news on Luna?"


    "No. Do you think she is still alive?" Josh asked softly.


    "I hope she is still alive." Abigail couldn''t say for sure. The reason for her being alive didn''t seem


    enough, but then again, what did it mean to receive two messages about her death?


    Abigail returned to the room in silence. When she sat down, her emotions seemed to be stretched


    thin.


    Shey down, pulled the nket over herself, and as she turned over, tears slid from the corners of


    her eyes.


    Silently drifting off to sleep, her pillow was already wet.


    She slept for more than twenty hours.


    Martin and Andrew did the same.


    Six dayster, they flew from Ans, finally embarking on their journey back home.


    Andrew sat on the ne, his eyes filled with wonder as he looked at the sea of clouds. After a while,


    he turned to Abigail. "The sun and the moon are together!"


    Abigail had seen this scene countless times, and she replied, "Yes. The sea of clouds is beautiful,


    isn''t it?"


    "So, this is called a sea of clouds. How many days until we reach Eswadia?" Andrew was excited,


    behaving like a child.


    "Between 12-14 hours," Josh answered him.


    Andrew''s eyes widened. "That''s fast. Is this what a ne is like?"


    Josh looked at him with some surprise.


    Martin sat next to him, keeping himpany as he looked out.


    Abigail and Josh walked to the other side, and they heard him ask, "He looks quite old. Has he


    never flown before?"


    "He''s been locked in a room since he was young, never been outside in the world," Abigail


    whispered.


    Josh couldn''t quite imagine how someone could survive being locked in a room from childhood to


    adulthood.


    "Once you return to your home country, how do you n to arrange for him?" Josh felt that it was


    not good to keep him. Andrew seemed very dependent on Abigail, but the Pearsons would not


    ept a person with a disability.


    "Let his father decide," Abigail said.


    Martin has a lot of money, and the ount has always been there. Once Ans gets the ID card, it


    can be used.


    They would buy a house and then find a job at a pharmaceutical researchpany.


    Josh nodded slightly. "Indeed. Children should not be solely taken care of by men. He is already an


    adult. Being taken care of like a child is not eptable."


    "Say no more. It''s their own business, after all," Abigail said.


    Despite having disagreements with Martin along the way, they still helped her at the critical moment,


    ultimately bing close friends who supported each other until now. Abigail didn''t want Josh to


    criticize them.


    "Alright. I won''t say anything else," Josh touched her head.


    The news of Abigail''s return to her home country spread, and the media were all reporting on it that


    day.


    After all, it hadn''t been half a year since the incident involving Sean''s 400 million, plus Abigail was a


    celebrity.


    That night, the search term on the Instagram story, "Abigail returns home," trended.


    Fans who had been eagerly waiting for na''s return saw the photos of her at the airport and felt


    that she had changed.


    ''She doesn''t seem like herself anymore. I almost forgot what she used to look like.''


    ''Her demeanor seems quite strange. What has she encountered abroad?''


    ''Did you see that? Her arms have muscles now, and she walks more confidently. Has she been


    facing danger abroad all this time?''


    ''It feels like she has shed the bit of gentleness she used to have. She seems aloof.''


    People were discussing fervently.


    Abigail''s Instagram story went from returning home to a major change, and everyone spected


    that she might have broken up with Sean, which was why she changed so much.


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    At this moment, Abigail sat in the car, looking at everyone''s spections on Instagram, unable to


    help but touch her face.


    Did I really change that much?


    Josh was driving in front, seeing her trending on Instagram, and couldn''t help but ask, "What have


    you been up to these past six months? Is everything okay? Mom and Dad will be worried if they see


    you''ve changed."

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    Chapter 788 Who Is Interested in My Daughter?


    Abigail put away her phone and gazed out the window for a long time. She whispered, "I took a life."


    Josh mmed on the brakes, bringing the car to a sudden stop, then quickly hit the gas pedal


    again. "Killed... someone?"


    They could never imagine such a thing happening in their lifetime.


    Abigail nodded. "I had no other choice. If I didn''t act, I couldn''t leave and couldn''te back."


    The situation was different abroad than in Eswadia, and she found herself in a ce with armed


    forces. It was a matter of kill or be killed.


    Josh''s expression softened with sympathy. "Did you feel... scared?"


    "At first, I felt guilty and scared, but... gradually, I came to terms with it." Abigail furrowed her brow


    and exined that living abroad had taught her to ept things slowly.


    "Anyway, nothing will happen. The people you got rid of must have been bad." Joshforted her.


    "They were bad people and had harmed many innocent individuals, including chefs and cleaners in


    ourmunity," Abigail said softly as she recalled the bodies left unattended and scattered


    everywhere when they departed.


    "What about Simond? Did that b*stard die?" Josh''s anger red at the mention of him. Without


    Simond, Sean and Abigail would not have reached the point of breaking up.


    "I don''t know. Let''s not dwell on him." Abigail felt a surge of irritation whenever Simond''s name was


    brought up.


    She loathed Simond, yet she couldn''t help but me herself for falling for his deception.


    Still, she couldn''t deny that without his help, she would never have found Martin. Her feelings


    toward him were tangled, so much so that just mentioning him annoyed her.


    Josh decided not to press further and remained silent.


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    Upon arriving home.


    The moment Abigail stepped through the door, she was enveloped in tight embraces from both


    Lawrence and Scarlett.


    They held onto her as if afraid she might disappear.


    Feeling a bit suffocated from their embraces, Abigail managed to utter, "Ease up, please."


    Lawrence loosened his grip, but Scarlett held on to her tightly and gently caressed her for a moment


    to assure herself that she was indeed real before reluctantly letting go. Tears welled up in her eyes


    as she said, "You''re finally back... That''s all that matters..."


    Abigail nodded and gently touched Scarlett''s cheek. "Yes, I''m back for good now. I won''t leave


    again."


    "That''s wonderful!" Scarlett eximed and pulled her into another embrace.


    Lawrence gently nudged Scarlett forward. "You go ahead first. Guests are waiting at the door, so we


    can''t keep them waiting."


    Josh entered carrying the sleeping Larry, and Lawrence''s eyes widened. "Whose child is this?"


    "Mine," Abigail, who was walking ahead, replied.


    Lawrence was dumbfounded. He looked at Abigail, then at Josh with the baby, struggling to


    comprehend.


    Whose child? Abigail''s child? But who is the father? Who dares to cause trouble to my family?


    Lawrence felt like he was losing his mind. Upon seeing Martin enter with Andrew, he immediately


    scrutinized Andrew. "Are you the child''s father?"


    Andrew was taken aback and shook his head repeatedly. "No, I''m not."


    Lawrence breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Martin, feeling it was unlikely.


    He turned and hurried to Abigail''s side. "Who is the child''s father?"


    "I don''t know either. Let''s do a DNA test first and see if we can match it with the gene bank," Abigail


    replied.


    Lawrence''s heart sank, and his face turned pale. "You don''t even know who the child''s father is?"


    "The child is already this big, so how could it be hers? Are you stupid?" Scarlett couldn''t stand it


    anymore. She thought men were clueless sometimes and exined that it took ten months for a


    child to be born, and now the child looked about a year old, which meant it was conceived two years


    ago.


    Two years ago, Abigail was still at home.


    After calcting the time, Lawrence also realized that. He felt relieved and said, "I thought there


    was some new thief interested in my daughter."


    Abigail couldn''t help butugh. "What new thief? Are you saying Sean is an ex-thief?"


    "He is indeed an ex-thief, ditching you after taking you for a ride... Forget about him." Lawrence


    didn''t want Abigail to feel sad, so he quickly changed the subject. "Go eat, take a shower, and go to


    bed. Or do you want to take a shower, eat, then sleep?"


    "I''ll take a shower first. Oh, and prepare a guest room for them." Abigail said as she turned to


    ascend the stairs.


    Andrew looked at therge TV in the living room and felt a bit tempted.


    Martin gently nudged him. "Let''s go to our room first."


    "Do you want to watch?" Josh asked Andrew.


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    Andrew nodded. "Can I watch for a while before going to my room?"


    "Sure." Josh turned on the TV, showed him how to use it, and then escorted Martin upstairs.


    Andrew found that Abigail''s family was indeed wealthy. Even the TV had a membership, and it was


    in 4K Ultra HD. Back when he was abroad, some TVs didn''t have such high definition, and there


    weren''t many resources either.


    After browsing through several shows, his eyes grew tired. Eventually, he decided to watch an


    animated movie.


    Although he hadn''t watched many of these, the ones he had seen had intriguing plots and depicted


    an exciting martial arts world.


    He watched eagerly and was fully engrossed in the screen.


    Scarlett felt like he might not be very smart, but she didn''t dare to ask anything. She just prepared


    some fruits, desserts, and snacks for him.


    "Have some snacks first," she looked at him and intentionally spoke softly.


    "Thank you." He shed her a warm smile.


    Scarlett found him quite polite, and she felt a growing fondness for him.

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    Chapter 789 For Him


    As soon as Abigail had finished showering, Andrew was still engrossed in watching anime.


    "Let Josh help you shower when you want to. Your shoulder injury isn''t fully healed yet, so you


    shouldn''t get it wet, alright?" She walked over to him and said with concern.


    Andrew nodded, then quickly realized. "But my dad can help me."


    "Cut the old man some ck. He''s pushing eighty. There was no one around before, so we can''t let


    him bear this burden now." She sighed.


    "Got it. I''ll follow your lead," he replied before turning his attention back to the screen.


    Abigail sat down beside him, half-heartedly watching the anime while absentmindedly scrolling


    through her phone.


    Despite breaking up with Sean, she couldn''t bring herself to contact him, even though he hadn''t


    blocked her on WhatsApp.


    She wrestled with the desire to reach out to him, but the knowledge that he had a girlfriend now


    held her back. She couldn''t bring herself to be a homewrecker.


    "Dinner''s ready!" Scarlett suddenly called out.


    "Look at you, still glued to the screen even when it''s time to eat, and you haven''t showered." Abigail


    scolded Andrew as she stood up.


    Andrew continued to stare at the TV. "But your TV is so big and clear, and the colors are amazing. I


    can''t bear to leave it to go shower."


    "You''ll have plenty of chances to watchter. Go eat first," Abigail said and wheeled him toward the


    dining room.


    "Wait, pause, pause the TV!" Andrew yelled.


    Josh helped him out.


    During dinner, Lawrence looked around and then turned to Scarlett beside him. "Our daughter''s


    demeanor has changed. She''s be colder and a bit fiercer, and not as gentle as before."


    "After being outside for so long, it''s bound to happen." Abigail didn''t argue.


    Everyone was saying she had changed. The outside world did have a way of molding a person.


    "Let''s eat," Josh said with a tinge of sympathy and thought to himself, Being out there alone and


    having to rely solely on herself, it''s no wonder she has changed.


    He had searched, too, but each time, he came up empty-handed.


    The ocean was vast. Without Sean''s involvement, who knew how long it would take to find her?


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    After dinner, Josh wheeled Andrew into the elevator and headed upstairs.


    Andrew was no longer surprised by the elevator because he had taken one at the airport.


    Upon entering the room, Josh closed the door behind them and guided him into the bathroom. As


    he filled the bathtub with water, he couldn''t help but ask Andrew, "How did you guys end up getting


    taken by Simond?"


    Andrew thought for a moment, then earnestly recounted the events that led to their initial upheaval.


    After he finished, Josh''s eyes reddened. "If it weren''t for her resourcefulness, you guys might not


    have made it back?"


    "Probably. When we left, we took advantage of the chaos, but I had a feeling it was Simond who


    brought us back. And there''s been some internal conflicts in the Simpson Family. Three brothers


    and a sister¡ªthere''s definitely a traitor among them." Despite his childlike demeanor, Andrew could


    spot the hidden conflicts within the family.


    They hadn''t spent much time together, but Andrew had observed the Simpson brothers and their


    sister closely.


    "Internal conflicts can sometimes work in your favor. Without it, you guys might not have made it


    back." Josh wasn''t about to sympathize with Simond''s situation.


    Andrew sighed. "A lot of people died."


    They had been forced to fight, and blood had stained their hands.


    "That''s not on you," Josh reassured him.


    "I know. We had to fight to survive. But your TV is huge. Can you wash me up quickly? I''m not


    sleepy yet. That''s why I want to watch TV a bit longer." Andrew''s thoughts lingered on the events,


    but he wasn''t dwelling on sadness.


    "Sure. Don''t you have a TV back home?" Josh lifted him from the wheelchair and settled him beside


    the bathtub.


    "Yeah, but it''s nowhere near this size. Your TV''s like a giant wall, and the picture quality is unreal,"


    Andrew eximed with exaggerated gestures. "They say Eswadia got all sorts of advanced stuff,


    and it seems they''re right."


    "You mean to say you''ve been cooped up in your house all this time, and you never stepped out?"


    Josh still couldn''t wrap his head around it. How could someone reach their thirties or forties without


    seeing the world outside? Wouldn''t that drive them insane?


    "Yeah, I couldn''t really get out, and since I never saw anything beyond my home as a kid, I didn''t


    have much to look forward to," Andrew replied calmly.


    If one has never seen the light, one will learn to cope with the darkness, Josh mused.


    Josh helped him out of his clothes.


    Andrew had a scar on his chest, which looked pretty deep, and another on his shoulder. It was still


    fresh with a thick, dark scab.


    "That must''ve been painful," Josh remarked.


    "Yeah, they hurt every time. I got this one while shielding Miss Quinn. I figured if my leg healed, I


    wouldn''t slow them down when they needed me," Andrew said softly.


    "Don''t worry; you''re safe here in Eswadia," Josh reassured him, gently guiding him into the warm


    bathtub.


    Andrew eased into the bathtub and felt all the tension leaving his body. "Ah, this is pure bliss."


    "A good bath tonight will lead to a good night''s sleep," Josh said with a smile.


    No wonder Abigail was fiercely protective of him. It was because he had shielded her with his own


    body from those bullets.


    But what if... What if he hadn''t been there? Would Abigail have lost her life?


    The thought sent a chill down Josh''s spine. Unbeknownst to him, his sister hade dangerously


    close to losing her life in a foreignnd.


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    At night, Abigail tossed and turned about in her bed, but she couldn''t sleep. So, she slipped out of


    bed, still dressed, and tiptoed out of the room.


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    Afraid of disturbing anyone, she didn''t even turn on the lights and moved through the darkness


    guided by the soft glow of moonlight spilling in through the window.


    Suddenly, a gentle voice came from the direction of the dining room, "Can''t sleep?"


    Abigail jumped and turned around to look.


    Josh hadn''t expected her to be so sensitive. He quickly spoke up to reassure her, "It''s me. Don''t be


    afraid."


    He closed the refrigerator and turned on the lights in the dining room. The room was instantly


    illuminated, and his worried expression was revealed.


    Abigail finally rxed. She took a step toward the dining room and asked, "Why aren''t you sleeping


    either?"


    Josh was wearing dark blue loungewear, and his hair was disheveled. He had clearly juste


    down as well.


    Upon hearing this, he raised the wine ss in his hand toward her and said, "I couldn''t sleep. Want


    a drink?"


    Abigail took a seat and rubbed her aching temples. "Sure."


    Josh grabbed another ss and some tools, quietly mixing up a fancy cocktail. He slid it over to her.


    "I just learned this one. It''s not too strong, perfect for ady like you. Give it a try."


    She watched him with half of her face propped up and felt pleasantly surprised by the attention he


    was giving.


    In her mind, Josh was indeed a gentle brother, but his thoughtfulness usually extended to more


    significant matters, and he rarely paid attention to such trivial matters.

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    Chapter 790 Everyone Is Waiting For Her


    "Josh, it''s been ages. You seem like a different person." Abigail grinned as she lifted the ss he


    handed her and finished it in one gulp.


    Josh stared at her in astonishment and took a while to gather his thoughts before finally responding,


    "You never used to drink so boldly before."


    She set her ss down, let out a soft sigh, and remarked, "Really? I hardly remember my old self


    anymore."


    Josh felt a pang in his chest. He reached out to grasp her hand and, with tears welling up in his


    eyes, said, "When I was washing Andrew, I saw the bullet wounds on his shoulders and chest. I


    couldn''t help but wonder, if it weren''t for him, would I ever see you again?"


    Andrew shared many stories about Abigail while he was bathed.


    During those six months, she had endured gunfire and even lost her sight.


    When she chose Simond, she lost her vision, and for the sake of their group and Larry, she had to


    give up the opportunity to leave with Sean.


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    "It''s all behind us now." Abigail avoided dwelling on the past, as the thought of having blood on her


    hands inevitably filled her with self-loathing.


    Josh tightly squeezed her hand and said desperately, "You won''t leave again, will you?"


    "I''m not quite sure." She was torn between the desire to stay after her return and the lingering


    memory of Luna. Despite wanting to stay, she couldn''t shake the feeling that more unforeseen


    events might arise in the future.


    She needed to figure out who sent those two messages. If it was Luna, she had to go save her.


    "Abigail, you''re not a superhero. You''ve done enough. Let me handle the rest and consider it my


    contribution to Luna!" Josh couldn''t bear to see her put herself in danger again.


    This time, she had someone like Andrew, who was as innocent as a child, helping her, but she


    might not be so lucky next time!


    "But you can''t do anything. You don''t know what I''ve been through in the past six months," Abigail


    said in a low voice to Josh. She wouldn''t have been able to be who she was without enduring


    that harsh environment.


    Simond only taught her gun skills andbat for a month, but she gave it her all to learn. And it


    was because of her willingness to endure hardship in training that she learned to kill someone when


    it was necessary.


    After killing someone for the first time, she changedpletely.


    Josh was in a secure environment, and he was oblivious to the potential crises lurking outside.


    Luna was in Perou, not Eswadia.


    Josh wanted to take Abigail''s ce because he didn''t know, but now her words left him speechless.


    Abigail smiled. "Josh, you needn''t worry about me anymore. I''ve toughened up."


    "Are you unable to sleep because of Sean?" He didn''t want to talk about this and immediately


    changed the subject.


    She toyed with her wine ss for a moment before breaking the silence with a smile. "Not really.


    I''ve just returned and haven''t adjusted to the time difference."


    He took her wine ss, filled up half of it, and then said slowly, "Everyone knows you too well. You


    can''t deceive me."


    ording to Andrew, she cried buckets of tears upon returning to the ship the day she decided to


    let go of Sean.


    From Josh''s point of view, Abigail was reserved in disying her emotions and mostly kept her


    struggles to herself. Knowing that she cried like that, he knew her pain was genuine.


    Abigail finished her drink in one gulp before cing the ss down. "I''ll be visiting Grandma in


    Quinn Vige tomorrow, so I won''t stay upte with you."


    She walked away with ease.


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    Back in her room, sleep still eluded Abigail.


    Shey in bed, lost in thought, and only drifted off as dawn approached. Even in her dreams,


    everything was chaotic, with the past merging into a jumble of messy memories.


    When she woke up, she discovered it was only 8:30 a.m.


    She felt surprisingly alert, as if she didn''t need sleep at all.


    When she headed downstairs, she found Scarlett humming a tune while preparing breakfast.


    Abigail leaned against the kitchen door, sniffed, and asked, "What are you cooking? It smells


    delicious."


    Startled, Scarlett turned around and scolded. "You scared me half to death! Of course, I''m making


    your favorites. Come, taste my homemade pasta."


    During Abigail''s six-month absence, Scarlett stayed with Analise and learned from her how to make


    arancini and various kinds of pasta.


    She feared that Abigail wouldn''t return for a long time, and if Analise passed away before her return,


    she would miss the meals she cooked and feel regretful.


    "Okay." Abigail smiled.


    She picked up a fork and knife, took a bite of the pasta, and paused.


    Watching Scarlett, Abigail''s eyes slowly welled up with tears. "Did you learn from Grandma?"


    "Yeah, I was afraid you wouldn''te back for a long time, so I spent six months learning. Are they


    delicious?" Scarlett''s face was filled with tenderness.


    Abigail sniffed softly and reached out to hug Scarlett. "Thank you, Mom... Thank you for taking care


    of Grandma for me."


    At one time, she thought she didn''t need parents as long as she had Analise.


    But when she encountered difficulties, she realized having more family members around was


    comforting.


    Scarlett gently patted her back and said joyfully, with a tinge of emotion in her voice, "Abigail, I''ve


    always missed you. I''m d you''re back. I was afraid I wouldn''t even get to see you."


    Abigail always understood that Scarlett was gentle but also obsessed.


    In the past, thetter was terrified of aging without Abigail by her side and feared her daughter


    wouldn''t recognize her. So, she did everything she could to preserve her youthful appearance. Now,


    for Abigail''s sake, she stubbornly learned to make the unfamiliar pasta and arancini from Analise


    even though she had bad culinary skills.

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    Chapter 791 Near Home And Timid


    "Mom... I''m sorry," Abigail said with tears streaming down her face while feeling both warm and


    guilty inside.


    "It''s okay. You have your own path to follow. All I can do as a mother is to make sure I cook your


    favorite meals and wait for you toe back home," Scarlett said gently.


    From the moment Abigail returned until she sat down to eat pasta, she felt like she was in a dream


    that was not quite real.


    But now, she truly felt like she was back.


    Everything at home was just as it was before, and everyone was waiting and thinking for her.


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    It felt good.


    "Oh my! I need to get back to making breakfast. What would you like to drink? I''ll make it for you,"


    Scarlett said, nudging Abigail aside.


    Abigail smelled something burnt andughed. "I''ll have some coffee. I''m going back to Quinn Vige


    later to see Grandma, so I need to be alert."


    "Sure thing," Scarlett replied.


    Abigail sat back in the dining room and watched the morning sun cast its golden glow outside. After


    six months of drifting, her heart finally found its anchor back home.


    After finishing breakfast, Abigail boarded a ne back to Pendorf.


    Instead of heading straight to Quinn Vige, she decided to make a stop at the mall.


    Six months had passed, yet Pendorf remained unchanged.


    As Abigail wandered around, she unconsciously found herself on themercial street where


    Graham International was located.


    She looked up at the skyscraper belonging to Graham International, and her thoughts began drifting


    a little too far.


    At eleven o''clock in the afternoon, employees poured out of Graham International with smiles on


    their faces.


    Abigail felt a twinge of unease and slipped into a nearby coffee shop. She pretended to order a


    drink, but her eyes kept darting towards the entrance of Graham International.


    Is Sean... doing well?


    Is he really going to marry another girl?


    She watched for a while, but Sean never appeared, even after everyone else had left.


    Abigail let out a sigh. Yeah, when he''s busy, it''s always Xavien who directly calls for meals.


    Just as she was about to leave, she noticed Kevin''s car slowly pulling up in front of Graham


    International.


    Abigail craned her neck to see.


    Kevin stepped out of the car and swiftly moved to the other side to open the door for her.


    A pretty girl got out of the car. She looked lively, with a smile on her face as she chatted with him.


    Kevin reciprocated her warmth with a friendly demeanor, though maintaining a respectful distance,


    much like he did with Abigail in the past.


    While observing the interaction, Abigail''s actions halted as if frozen in time.


    It wasn''t until the sound of her phone hitting the ground broke her reverie that she snapped back to


    reality. She quickly picked it up, ced a random order, and walked to the side to wait.


    She couldn''t control her chaotic thoughts because her mind was in a mess.


    Is that girl Sean''s current girlfriend?


    "Miss, your coffee is ready," the barista said to Abigail.


    Abigail nodded, walked over to get her coffee, and slowly left the shop.


    She nced at the empty lobby of Graham International and wanted to go in, but her legs felt as


    though they were weighed down and unable to take a single step forward.


    After lingering at the entrance for a while, she left in a daze.


    She had chosen Simond, so it was only suitable for Sean to find someone new.


    Abigail didn''t know how long she had been wandering around, but by the time she reached the


    Quinns Vige, it was already two-thirty in the afternoon.


    She was a little scared but still reached out and knocked on the door.


    After waiting restlessly for a while, the door opened.


    Analise''s words caught in her throat, and her eyes filled with tears. She reached out, grabbed


    Abigail''s hands, and sobbed as she looked her over.


    Unable to hold back, tears streamed down Abigail''s face. "Grandma."


    "You''ve finally decided toe back!" Analise cried and embraced her. "You ungrateful


    granddaughter, how old are you now, and you still make me worry about you!"


    Abigail had her hands full and couldn''t hug her back, so she just continued to cry.


    "Come in!" Analise, who was angry and embarrassed to cry at the door, stepped aside.


    Abigail entered with her belongings and noticed the yard''s flowers and nts were withered and


    overrun with weeds. She felt guilty knowing Analise hadn''t been doing well during her six-month


    absence.


    "Where have you been for the past six months? Do you know how worried I was about you? You


    didn''t even give me a phone call!" Analise continued scolding after closing the door.


    Once inside, Abigail set down her things and turned to hug Analise. "I went to take care of some


    things. Grandma, I''m sorry."


    "Sorry doesn''t mean anything!" Analise burst out.


    She was genuinely concerned about Abigail, but she was also upset that thetter had left without a


    word.


    "Then you can scold me a bit." Abigail tried to lighten the mood.


    "Don''t try to charm me. I''m getting old. Can''t you exin your actions to me?!" Analise wasn''t


    buying it.


    This time, Abigail had been gone not just for a day or two but for a whole six months without a


    single phone call, as if she had vanished into thin air.


    Analise had gone to the Pearsons numerous times to inquire, but they imed to have no news.


    Countless times, day and night, Analise woke up from her dreams in fear. She dreamed that Abigail


    had fallen into the sea and no one rescued her. She sank into the sea and disappearedpletely.


    "I''m sorry, Grandma," Abigail sincerely apologized.


    "Are you hungry?" Analise didn''t want to dwell on the topic anymore. "You haven''t eaten. I''ll make


    something for you. Reflect on your actions because I won''t forgive you easily. If you leave without a


    word again next time, I''ll pretend I never had a granddaughter like you!"


    Abigail murmured in agreement. "Next time I leave, I''ll definitely tell Grandma."

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    Chapter 792 Late Warmth


    "I haven''t eaten yet," Abigail murmured. After seeing Sean with a new girlfriend, she had no


    appetite.


    Analise walked into the kitchen.


    Abigail trailed after her. She lingered at the kitchen door and watched Analise carefully.


    While she stood by, she thought of everyone. Then, she sat by the window and felt a particr


    longing as she gazed at the moon.


    She had never quite understood the feeling of homesickness until she was trapped by Simond.


    Analise made pasta for her and even cooked two eggs.


    At the table, Abigail devoured her food until her eyes stung.


    Analise felt uneasy watching her. Just six months ago, everything was fine. She had Sean and a


    wonderful family, and her sisters had found their partners.


    But then she disappeared without a word. When Analise went to the Pearsons to ask, she found out


    that Luna had had an ident, and Abigail had left with a stranger. Sean also broke up with her.


    "Abigail, what happened between you and Sean?" Analise''s voice trembled. "He''s such a good


    man, why didn''t you want him? You were abroad... who did you fall for?"


    "I didn''t fall for anyone. I just couldn''t at the time," Abigail answered vaguely.


    "I''m not asking you about your time abroad. I just want to know what your attitude toward Sean is."


    Analise still entrusted her to Sean.


    He was such a good guy and hard toe by, Analise thought.


    "It''s over. I don''t think about him anymore. He''s found a new girlfriend who''s an outgoing type.


    Probably suits him well." Abigail chewed on her food until her cheeks puffed out.


    She needed to eat more now. Just in case she had to leave again to find Luna, she might not be


    able toe back for more.


    Abigail used to think she couldn''t bear it if Analise passed away, but now she realized it might not


    be so hard to ept.


    When Analise heard her words, all hope in her eyes vanished.


    "You let go of the best person. You really don''t know how to appreciate it." She slumped in her chair.


    Abigail forced a casual smile. "Yeah, maybe we weren''t meant to be from the start. But it''s okay. It''s


    worth it. From now on, I''ll use his standards as a benchmark when looking for a man, so I won''t


    have to worry about being deceived."


    Analise tapped her on the head. "You''re grown and still getting fooled. You should reflect on


    yourself!"


    "You''re right, Grandma." Abigailughed.


    Analise felt a pang of difort.


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    Who wouldn''t want their child to find the best person and have a happy life and a bright future?


    After finishing her meal, Abigail helped Analise clean up the yard.


    It turned out she yed a different role in everyone''s life.


    Her parents would do many things obsessively because she didn''te back, day after day,


    worrying. Grandmother wouldn''t make the yard as beautiful as before.


    Everyone missed her to the point where they couldn''t focus on their own tasks.


    "Grandma, if nothing unexpected happens, I''ll be with you for a long time," Abigail said gently.


    Analise sighed. "These past six months, I''ve been fine without you. It''s just that my health isn''t


    great; my eyesight isn''t very clear, so I didn''t want to bother with it."


    Abigail''s throat tightened as she gripped the tools tighter.


    "I''m afraid I won''t even get to see you onest time if you don''te back," Analise continued.


    Abigail pursed her lips and, after a moment, said, "Tomorrow, I''ll take you to see a lovely child."


    Larry was the child she had saved with great effort, and it was time for him to be introduced.


    "Okay," Analise said, setting down her tools and slowly walking to the gazebo to sit down. "You do it,


    and I''ll rest for a bit. I''m getting older and can''t do as much as before."


    Abigail felt a pang of regret. She had always promised to spend more time with her grandmother,


    but she had left her here alone for far too long.


    The moon shone bright, and the stars twinkled in the sky.


    Abigail set down her hoe and turned to look at Analise.


    She was asleep on the bamboo chair in the gazebo.


    Abigail quietly walked over and called out, "Grandma."


    There was no response from Analise.


    Thinking she was deeply asleep, Abigail crouched down and gently brushed her face with her hand.


    The sleeping Analise remained still.


    Abigail''s movements stopped, and she slowly widened her eyes. She reached out and ced her


    hand on Analise''s chest.


    There was no heartbeat.


    She couldn''t believe it, so she checked for her breath, but when she touched her face, it was cold to


    the touch, causing Abigail''s hands to tremble uncontrobly.


    "Grandma!" She cried out, and tears streamed down her face.


    ¡­


    In thete night, outside the emergency room, Abigail, with swollen eyes, watched as the doctor


    emerged from inside.


    The doctor looked at her and gently shook his head. "Mrs. Stein passed away peacefully. Don''t be


    too saddened. She didn''t suffer."


    Abigail tried to hold back her tears, but she couldn''t help crying like a child.


    She had just cooked for her, and everything was fine, so why did she suddenly leave her alone?


    After the doctor left, she went to the morgue where Analise''s body was kept. Abigail squatted in the


    corner and sobbed softly.


    Grandma may have been waiting for me for too long and was holding her breath, but now that I


    returned, she was finally relieved.


    Abigail stayed alone in the hospital until dawn. As soon as she came out of the hospital, she felt


    dizzy and almost fell to the ground.


    In a daze, she seemed to hear Sean''s voice.

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    Chapter 793 A Light Dream


    When Abigail woke up, she found herself lying in Analise''s old house. Josh sat beside her, looking


    worried.


    "Josh..." Abigail''s eyes reddened as she still could not ept the sudden news of Analise''s passing.


    Josh held her hand. His eyes were bloodshot as he said, "After you left, Grandma fell ill several


    times, but it was also due to missing you. I took her for a few check-ups then, and the doctor said


    she was holding on to see you onest time."


    Tears streamed down Abigail''s eyes as she choked back a sob, unable to speak.


    "Abigail, Grandma passed away peacefully. She is almost eighty years old, and she died without


    any illness or pain. It''s a good thing. Don''t be too sad, okay?" Josh rubbed her hand andforted


    her gently.


    Abigail nodded slightly. She sniffled and said nothing.


    One needed to take time to ept the fact that a loved one passed away, even for someone as


    strong-willed as Abigail.


    "Rest well. The doctor examined you and said you haven''t been sleeping well. If this continues, it''s


    not good for your health," Josh said, feeling powerless.


    Analise passed away all of a sudden. She didn''t even leave any words behind.


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    "Josh, please help me handle Grandma''s affairs for now. I might need some time to recover."


    Abigail just couldn''t find the motivation to do anything right now.


    "Okay." Josh tucked her hand under the nket.


    Abigail drifted into sleep as she closed her eyes again. She dreamt of Analise sitting in the yard,


    chatting softly with her.


    When she woke up, it was already the next morning.


    Abigaily in bed quietly for a long time. Slowly, she finally epted the fact that Analise had


    passed away. The dream felt like it was Analise''s final farewell to her.


    In the dream, she truly felt happiness. Whether it was her imagination or not, Abigail understood


    that Analise would not return, and she would surely want her to live well.


    People always leave at some point. As Josh said, Grandma passed away peacefully, which is a


    good thing.


    After getting up, Abigail made breakfast and continued Analise''s unfinished tasks, thinking she


    would return here to retire after Luna''s affairs were settled.


    She worked alone in the yard until noon, finally clearing all the weeds. She piled the weeds together


    and set them on fire. Then, she sat in the yard with a small chair and searched on her phone for


    what flowers to nt.


    When Sean arrived, he saw Abigail sitting in the yard. She was slightly hunched over. Her back and


    forearm muscles were slightly bulging, making her look sexier than before.


    She was quiet, not as sad as he had imagined. However, Sean heard from Josh that Analise had


    passed away peacefully, seemingly as if she had just fallen asleep.


    As people grew old, there would eventuallye a day when they had to leave the world.


    Sean stood by the door and gently knocked.


    Abigail turned her head and was stunned when she saw Sean.


    With just that one nce, neither of them said a word. It felt like they had been through thick and


    thin to meet again finally. There was a strange feeling of timidity and a desire to be close.


    After a while, Abigail stood up and asked calmly, "Are you here to see Grandma? She is in the


    hospital''s mortuary."


    The date for the cremation had not been arranged yet.


    Sean returned to his senses and frowned as he looked at the fire burning in the yard. He couldn''t


    quite remember thest time he hade here. Back then, the garden was full of flowers.


    However, the yard was now bare, devoid of any greenery. It was like an elderly person in their


    twilight years, eventually turning into a handful of dust.


    Walking into the yard, Sean looked at Abigail and whispered, "Please inform me when the funeral


    day is set."


    After all, both of their families had known each other for a long time. Josh notified all of Abigail''s


    acquaintances, suggesting that the Grahams should also send their condolences.


    Abigail nodded in acknowledgment and then returned to her phone, choosing not to engage in


    further conversation.


    Although Sean had countless thoughts, he chose to keep them to himself due to her silence.


    After he left quietly, Abigail gazed back at the yard gate and was in a daze. She always believed


    that Sean had visited her at the hospital gate. Yet, she now realized it was merely a figment of her


    imagination.


    After settling Analise''s affairs, Abigail and Josh returned to Capitalis. Throughout this period, she


    and Sean had not exchanged a single word with each other.


    Feeling that their rtionship hade to an end, Abigail decided it was best not to disrupt his life


    any further.


    On her first day back to L. Moon, Abigail was greeted with utter chaos in thepany.


    Before entering the office, she could hear the sounds ofughter and chatter emanating from within.


    "I prefer Dawson Tucker. Ever since Eric left the entertainment industry, it seems to have lost its


    charm. Dawson stands out as one of the most talented young actors of the new generation, don''t


    you think?"


    "What''s so special about him? It''s all just hype! I visited his crew set once to design costumes, and


    he was quite arrogant. He is not my cup of tea!"


    "Oh, please. How many of your favorites arepatible with mine?"

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    Chapter 794 Scary Woman


    L. Moon was always the closest clothing productionpany to the entertainment industry. Due to


    its proximity to this highly profitable circle, individuals within thepany gradually developed


    negative habits, such as gossiping about thepany''s industry. If such information leaked from


    thepany, it could severely damage its reputation.


    Abigail had observed numerous incidents because of this at L. Moon over the past six months,


    resulting in a decline in their reputation and Garrett''s resignation.


    Josh faced challenges in effectively managing the Pearsons'' business and L. Moon.


    Upon hearing the discussions inside, she pushed open the door and entered.


    Initially, the crowd thought it was a nobody. However, they were taken aback when they saw her.


    They quickly straightened up and tidied the snacks on the table.


    "The design ns for Mr. Gardner''s production team must bepleted this week. If not, the team


    leader in charge of this project must be held ountable!" Abigail said before entering the office.


    Shortly after, Charlie Lambert, who had taken over Garrett''s position, entered the office.


    "Miss Quinn, hundreds of drawings remain for this project, and we only have four days left. How can


    we possibly finish on time? Working overtime to the point of exhaustion will harm our reputation,"


    said Charlie as he lowered his head.


    Abigail turned on theputer, entered the password, and then turned to face him. "Mr. Lambert,


    right? Are you in charge of this project?"


    "No," Charlie murmured.


    Leaning back in her chair, Abigail looked at him coldly.


    Charlie felt a shiver down his spine, realizing that Abigail was more intimidating than anyone he had


    encountered.


    "Delh epted the project. She''s your girlfriend, right? I received a call from Mr. Gardnerst


    night, saying that this project has been on hold for nearly three months. Everyone is waiting, yet we


    have notpleted the designs," Abigail said while crossing her arms together.


    Charlie gulped hard and remained silent.


    "Under your leadership, thepany has incurred losses for four consecutive months. Just in


    breach of contract fines, we have lost approximately 15 million. What do you intend to do about it?"


    Abigail continued.


    Delh took on every project, but her team failed to deliver, resulting in contract terminations one


    after another. This caused all the individuals Abigail had trained to leave.


    Sweats formed on Charlie''s forehead as he replied, "Miss Quinn, if you could just give us


    another¡­"


    "No more chances. I have already instructed the legal department to sue you and Delh for breach


    of contract. You two must figure out how to pay the approximately 15 million fine!" Abigail coldly


    interrupted. She wondered if they thought she was oblivious by attempting to establish factions


    within herpany, treating L. Moon as their home.


    Charlie looked up at Abigail abruptly and said, "Miss Quinn, this is unjust. I can ept the fact that


    you want us to resign, but what do you mean by suing us?"


    "I will sue if I want. If you disagree, you can sue me as well. I have terminated both you and Delh,


    so leave," Abigail stated coldly, redirecting her attention to theputer. She had sent an email to


    Garrett the previous night, wondering if he had read it.


    Following Charlie and Delh''s expulsion from L. Moon, over a dozen designers were alsoid off.


    After addressing the issue, Abigail contacted Timothy.


    "Miss Quinn, it''s good to have you back, but my team... We are waiting to begin. What about the


    costumes?" Timothy still showed respect to Abigail.


    After all, Abigail''s reputation preceded her. If it weren''t for her reputation, Timothy wouldn''t have


    waited for such a long time.


    "Mr. Gardner, I would like to invite you and your crew to dinner at the Venus Hotel tonight to discuss


    our cooperation. What do you think?" Abigail''s voice was gentle.


    "Oh, how can I ept this? I know you''ve been busy traveling for the past six months. It''s not your


    fault. You don''t need to have to do this. Just let me know when things will be ready." Timothy had no


    choice. If Abigail hadn''t returned for a few more days, the contract between the crew and L. Moon


    would soon end.


    "Dinner is on me. I will also exin the costumes to you. Mr. Gardner, please don''t refuse me. Give


    me a chance to make amends," Abigail said sincerely.


    Timothy sighed and felt bitter. "Miss Quinn, I did show you respect by cing orders with your


    company. However, Mr. Lambert hurt my feelings. I gave him many chances, but his attitude was


    too poor. I would have chosen anotherpany if it weren''t for L. Moon''s expertise in historical


    themes."


    "I''m sorry, it''s my fault. I''ve put you in a difficult position," Abigail said humbly.


    "It''s not your fault. I know you just got back. You arrange dinner tonight, and I''ll invite everyone who


    cane." Timothy was still willing to show respect to Abigail.


    After hanging up the phone, Abigail sat on the chair for a while before calling Garrett.


    It didn''t take long for Garrett to answer the phone.


    "Long time no see," Garrett said first.


    "Have you read my email? Any thoughts?" Abigail got straight to the point.


    Garrett smiled. "Miss Quinn, I''m afraid I couldn''t find you again six months after your next departure.


    It''s hard to support yourpany alone."


    "Why don''t I give you some shares?" Abigail suggested. She still had to leave, but Garrett was the


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    Chapter 795 Suppressing Her Longing


    Garrett fell silent.


    Abigail was in no hurry as she slowly read the document, waiting for him to respond.


    After pondering for a long time, Garrett couldn''t help but ask her, "What exactly is the matter with


    you?"


    "I''ll tell you when youe to work." Abigail smiled.


    "Fine. I''m honestly intimidated by you," Garrettplied helplessly. Since she was willing to give up


    the shares, that could only indicate that she was in desperate need of a talent to manage the


    company.


    "Mr. Olsen, I''d say you''re pretty capable. Why did you let someone like Charlie Lambert kick you


    out?"


    Garrett sneered, "Let me make it clear. I left on my own. Less than a month after you left, the


    company fell into a power struggle. Do you know who Charlie Lambert is? He''s the nephew of Mr.


    Lambert, one of our shareholders. I have no strong family support, so why would Ipete with


    him?"


    "Why didn''t you seek help from my brother, then?" Abigail frowned. It turned out that there was


    another shareholder ying tricks behind the scenes. No wonder it seemed as if L. Moon had


    be Charlie and his girlfriend''s property.


    "I''m not close to your brother, alright? Looking for someone to back me up will only make me look


    useless," Garrett sneered.


    Without pressing any further, Abigail uttered nonchntly, "See you at Venus Hotel tonight."Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    "I nearly misunderstood what you meant from the way you said it," Garrett joked.


    Abigail chuckled lightly and hung up the phone without another word.


    That night, at the entrance of Venus Hotel, Abigail had just gotten out of the car and was


    immediately surrounded by numerous cameras.


    Timothy was waiting at the door with a group of people. When he saw her getting out of the car, he


    hurried over to Abigail.


    "Hello, Miss Quinn. I''ve been waiting for you toe back. I wouldn''t know what to do if you hadn''t


    returned!" Timothy eximed with a bitter expression on his face.


    "Come on, let''s go inside. There are too many people out here." Abigail certainly didn''t want to be


    surrounded by people outside.


    Timothy quickly agreed.


    Not long after entering the hotel, Garrett also arrived.


    Garrett watched Abigail chatting with Timothy from a distance, and for a moment, he felt like he had


    mistaken her for someone else.


    He walked up to Abigail and squinted at her. "You''ve changed a lot."


    After not seeing her for a year, he realized that she had transformed into a different person. There


    was an indescribable aura that she carried this time.


    In simpler terms, she looked like a woman who was not to be trifled with.


    "Is that so?" Abigail smiled. Perhaps her mindset had changed.


    "This is Mr. Olsen from mypany," Abigail introduced Garrett to Timothy.


    Timothy immediately nodded at Garrett and shook hands with him.


    Their hands touched briefly before quickly separating.


    After they were seated, Abigail raised her ss to Timothy. "I apologize on behalf of my former


    insensible employee who caused trouble for you."


    "What are you talking about, Miss Quinn? I just want to know when the clothes will be ready."


    Timothy sounded quite anxious. "If we don''t have a timeline, the investors wille to us, looking


    for trouble."


    "I''ve thought about it, and I estimate that it will take at least half a month to get everything done. If


    you trust me, we can design and produce them at the same time. Once we''re done with one batch,


    you can start shooting the products. How does that sound?" Abigail proposed.


    The clothes were supposed to be produced in advance, but now, they had no choice but to do


    everything simultaneously.


    Timothy fell into a dilemma. If they shot the products by batch, they couldn''t guarantee that the


    clothes would be of the best quality. What if he couldn''t change his mind anymore?


    "Timothy, aren''t you reassured now that Miss Quinn is here?" Garrett smiled and raised his ss to


    Timothy.


    After pondering for a moment, Timothy sighed and nodded reluctantly.


    In an attempt to make things right, Abigail clinked her ss continuously and drank ss after ss


    of wine.


    When she finally exited the banquet hall, she stumbled toward the restroom. Having consumed too


    much alcohol, she identally bumped into someone while walking.


    "Sorry..." Looking up, she saw Sean, and the rest of her words caught in her throat.


    Sean took her hand and asked calmly, "Miss Quinn, why did you drink so much upon returning?


    With so many men at that. Aren''t you afraid of trouble?"


    Abigail felt like she could take on all the men in the banquet hall, though.


    "Are you concerned about me?" she blurted. Perhaps her courage came from the alcohol, or


    perhaps because she was genuinely upset.


    Sean now had a new girlfriend, and Abigail wasn''t necessarily sad. She just didn''t know why she


    was feeling the way she was, so she kept it to herself.


    She used to confide in Luna, but now, she had no one to talk to.


    Sean didn''t say anything and simply guided her to the restroom.


    "Go in now and be careful," he reminded her.


    Abigail stood at the door and stared nkly for a moment before turning around and gazing slowly


    at him. "What are you doing at Capitalis?"


    "To settle some business affairs," Sean replied calmly.


    Abigail nodded and entered the restroom.


    She was much more sober upon exiting. Moreover, she assumed that Sean would have left by now,


    but to her surprise, he was still outside, seemingly responding to a message on his phone.


    Abigail observed the slight joy on his face as he conversed with the person on his phone and slowly


    suppressed the thoughts that nearly escaped her mind.


    Despite missing him, she was well aware that he was already in a new rtionship.


    Looking back at her past, she realized that she was the mistress of their rtionship. Abigail


    recalled Joan Palmer, the woman she detested, so even if she had feelings for him, she wouldn''t


    say anything.


    "Thank you, Mr. Graham." She approached Sean, uttered those words, and then walked away.


    Sean pocketed his phone and silently trailed behind her.


    He had imagined many times how Abigail would return, but he never expected it to be like this.

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    Chapter 796 You Changed Once She Returned


    After escorting Abigail to the entrance of the banquet hall, Sean did not leave immediately.


    Inside the banquet hall, Abigail sat confidently in her seat.


    Amidst the clinking of sses, she chatted warmly with everyone and drank ss after ss of


    wine.


    Sean recalled that she hadn''t used to drink this often before. In the past six months with Simond,


    she seemed to have learned many things from him.


    Meanwhile, Xavien quietly approached Sean and noticed that he was staring ahead without


    blinking, so he followed his line of sight.


    Under the spotlight, the woman who haunted Sean''s dreams was holding a ss of wine and


    talking to the people around her. After finishing her words, she boldly drank the wine in one gulp.


    Xavien couldn''t quite recognize Abigail. "Is that Ms. Quinn?" he asked with uncertainty.


    Sean withdrew his gaze and walked toward the elevator. "Are your eyes not working well despite


    your young age? Should I be reflecting on whether I''ve overloaded you with worktely?"


    "It''s not that. It''s just..." Xavien hesitated.


    People who had been through certain experiences would change. Xavien and Sean had been to


    Golden Triangle. For some of them, once they stained blood on their hands, they would be a


    different person.


    It was easy for a viin to pretend to be good, but once a good person did something uneptable,


    they would bepletely different from before.


    Abigail belonged to the second category.


    Sean stood at the elevator door, hands in his pockets, not answering Xavien.


    Xavien entered the elevator with him and stated, "She didn''t even tell you that she came back."


    "Why do you have so much to say?" Sean nced at him.


    Xavien was not the same as before, and he wasn''t afraid of upsetting Sean anymore. He merely


    smirked and teased, "What do you mean? You came all the way just to see how she''s doing, didn''t


    you? She''s doing fine, so now you can rx."


    "You''re just that shallow." Sean chuckled. Abigail''s grandmother suddenly passed away. How could


    she be fine?


    Xavien looked at him without uttering another word.


    In fact, Sean was much happier now that Abigail had returned.


    During the six months when he broke up and lost contact with her, he had never been in the mood


    for jokes. Now, he was starting to speak more lightheartedly.


    "Mr. Stewart wouldn''t want you to fall for her," Xavien reminded Sean.


    Sean didn''t say anything, but the ease on his face visibly disappeared.


    "Until we retrieve the funds, you and Ms. Quinn can''t be together. Besides, she did choose Simond


    Simpson in the first ce without bothering to give you an exnation." Xavien thought all of them


    had treated Abigail nicely. Everyone around Sean was very amodating to her, so he couldn''t


    fathom why she would treat Sean like that.


    "Who said I wanted to be with her?" Sean questioned indifferently. "I still have a month with Ms.


    Walker."


    Upon hearing that, Xavien felt much more at ease.


    ...


    Abigail was drunk when Josh received a call from Garrett and rushed over, only to run into Sean


    waiting for Xavien to drive over.


    Their eyes met briefly, and Josh greeted him first. "Why didn''t you say you wereing here?"


    "I''ll be back in Pendorf in a bit, so I didn''t want to disturb you guys," Sean replied politely.


    Josh revealed a surprised expression as he noticed that Sean seemed to be in a better mood upon


    Abigail''s return.


    Before this, Josh would greet Sean, only to be greeted back with an indifferent attitude, but because


    of Abigail, Josh never held it against him.


    "It''s totally fine. Are your grandparents doing alright?" Josh was concerned about Sean''s


    grandparents after Analise had suddenly passed away.


    "They''re fine." After replying to Josh, Sean couldn''t stop himself from asking, "Was it really a natural


    death?"


    Previously, he had heard no news of Analise''s hospitalization. Logically, she should have been in


    good health. How could she suddenly just leave?


    "Well, the doctor said she passed away peacefully. Abby also mentioned that Old Mrs. Quinn was


    sitting in a chair watching her weed the yard, and then she fell asleep. By the time Abby was done,


    Old Mrs. Quinn had passed away, and her body was already cold," Josh uttered in a calm tone.


    Sean remained silent.


    Just then, Garrett brought Abigail out of the venue. She looked fine, not even tipsy after drinking so


    much.


    Abigail nced at Sean with flushed cheeks before slowly shifting her gaze to Josh. "Sorry for


    causing you trouble, Josh."


    "No, it''s all my fault that you were forced to socialize as soon as you came back," Josh uttered while


    supporting her.


    Abigail leaned on his shoulder, looking ufortable. "I feel like throwing up."


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    "Puke into the trash can." Josh guided her toward the trash can.


    Before they could take another step, Sean stepped forward and nudged him away.


    Sean held Abigail''s slender but strong arm, his face showing a hint of anger. "No one forced you to


    drink, but you chose to drink so much!"


    Abigail looked up at him and asked, "How did you know?" Then, she quickly covered her mouth.


    Josh stood to the side, feeling indignant. "Excuse me, I''m her brother! Why did you push me away,


    Sean Graham?"


    Sean was acting so obviously that everyone knew his intentions.


    Garrett chuckled as he dragged Timothy into the car, ignoring them.


    Meanwhile, Sean led Abigail to the trash can, his tone indifferent as he spoke, "Nothing. I didn''t


    mean anything."


    Abigail puked.

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    Chapter 797 It''s Time to Let Go


    "I''ll go to the car and get you a bottle of water," Josh said, pulling Xavien, who didn''t want to leave,


    and dragging him away.


    Sean watched as Abigail retched for half a day without vomiting. He reached out and gently patted


    her back.


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    Abigail''s body stiffened. Even though she was very reluctant, she quickly pushed him away. "Thank


    you, Mr. Graham."


    ...


    While Josh was still chatting with Xavien, Abigail''s slender figure approached.


    He paused for a moment and looked behind her but did not see Sean.


    Abigail walked up to him, took the mineral water from his hand, twisted the bottle cap, and walked


    toward the flower bed.


    Xavien got into the car.


    Josh watched him drive off to pick up Sean, sighing helplessly.


    It wasn''t until Abigail got into the car that he spoke up, "Did you talk to Sean?"


    "About what?" Abigail asked back.


    Josh scratched his head, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "About what happened in


    the past six months. You should exin things. Are you just giving up without exining anything?"


    "He already has a girlfriend. What else is there to exin? I didn''t want to live like I did because of


    Joan. I don''t want to be that kind of person. We are all adults now. Since we have chosen to break


    up, let''s move on." Abigail looked out the window, the light from the streetmps asionally falling


    on her face, making her look very calm.


    "You say you''re moving on, but you''ve been drinking heavily. Is that your way of moving on?" Josh


    asked with a hint of concern in his voice.


    Because he was her brother, he understood why Abigail was behaving this way.


    "Drinking is just part of socializing. Thepany is a mess, and I still have to apologize to some


    people." Abigail raised her hand to her temple.


    At this, Josh''s face showed a hint of guilt. "I really don''t have time to manage yourpany. Sean


    did a better job."


    Abigail nodded. "It''s okay, you''ve been looking after it. That''s enough."


    Back at home, Abigail felt a bit of stomach pain, so she poured herself a ss of hot water. She


    took several sips before feeling a bit better.


    Lying on the couch, Abigail looked at Andrew.


    Andrew was still watching anime, and it took him a while to realize that Abigail was looking at him.


    He instinctively turned around, looking puzzled. "What''s wrong?"


    "You focus on your show. Don''t mind me." Abigail said softly.


    "Why shouldn''t I mind? Are you having stomach pain?" Andrew asked with concern as he noticed


    her hand on her abdomen.


    Abigail lowered her hand. "It''s not that bad. I just drank some water; I''ll be fine."


    "I''ll look for some medicine for you," Andrew said, pausing the TV and wheeling himself to the


    cab to search for medicine.


    "Andrew, has your father discussed with you how you''re going to arrange things?" Abigail felt that


    he was not a priority here, especially since she still had to take him to the hospital for his leg.


    "He said he''s contacting the hospital, and once he gets through, he''ll take me there for treatment,"


    Andrew pulled out a box of medicine, casually responding to Abigail.


    "That''s great. Once your leg is healed, you''ll be able to run around on your own," Abigail really


    hoped Andrew could stand up again, even though the hope seemed slim.


    Andrew poured her another ss of water and slowly moved the medicine to her side.


    Abigail sat up, took the medicine, leaned back on the couch, and let Andrew continue watching the


    show.


    "You seem upset. Is it because you saw someone you like?" Andrew used to always think about


    being with Abigail, but after the incident with Simond, he slowly changed his mind.


    He couldn''t quite describe his feelings for Abigail, but he would still do a lot for her, even though the


    feeling of liking her was slowly fading.


    Along the way, they had indeed supported each other, but he could never forget Abigail in the birch


    forest, dealing with the thunder and the words she said to him.


    "Yeah." Abigail didn''t hide it either.


    Andrew sighed. "If you hadn''t intervened back then, would things have been different?"


    Abigail smiled, feeling he was a bit naive.


    "At that time, Larry was still in his hands. Even without you, there was Larry. Besides, even if there


    was no Larry, I would have gone with them. You and your father saved me. I''m not an ungrateful


    person," Abigail said, theny back on the couch, murmuring slowly, "I will eventually forget."


    Before, she had been unaware that he had a girlfriend.


    But now, things were different.


    Tonight, she avoided Sean and didn''t argue when he mentioned his new girlfriend.


    Abigail had decided to let go by then.


    The drinks tonight were definitely not in vain.


    "Thank you," Andrew sincerely said. He used to be naive, but in the past six months, he had


    matured a lot and faced the true evil of human nature.


    Although he couldn''t forget Abigail''s threat to his father, he also knew that without her decision at


    the time, they would all be finished.


    The birch forest was their burial ground.


    Abigail watched anime with Andrew for a while, then went back to her room.


    She was upset, but life had to go on.


    Sitting back on the bed, she pulled out the tablet she used to draw from the bedside table, about to


    revisit her old hobby, when her phone suddenly rang.


    Abigail picked it up and saw that it was Eric calling. She was a bit surprised, considering she hadn''t


    been in touch with him for a long time.


    Pressing the answer button, Abigail spoke calmly, "Hello."

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    Chapter 798 Turning Point


    She recalled that Eric had been in an ident before, and she had also heard earlier in the day that


    he had retired from thepany.


    "I heard you returned to the country. Is that correct?" Eric''s voice was gentle.


    Abigail sensed that he was intentionally speaking softly.


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    "Yes, I have returned. What''s the matter?" Abigail couldn''t help but be serious.


    "During the past six months, I managed to sneak into Levi''s house once. I discovered a house that


    was locked all year round, right on Levi''s estate. I suspect that Luna might be held captive there. I


    have sent all the information I gathered to your email. Please review it and pass it on to someone


    you trust. If they decide to investigate, make sure they are powerful individuals." Eric spoke rapidly


    as if afraid of being overheard.


    Abigail seemed to understand why he had announced his retirement due to disfigurement.


    "Eric, did you make the announcement to the public for this reason?" Abigail''s voice trembled


    slightly.


    She never expected that while she was struggling on her own, believing that these matters were her


    own burden, there would still be individuals silently supporting her behind the scenes.


    "What Levi has done is connected to our Davidson Family. If he is a good person, then all is well. If


    he is a bad person, I will not hesitate to take action, even if it means going against my own family.


    As a public figure, my actions are meant to lead the general public in the right direction." Eric didn''t


    want Abigail to carry any burden in her heart.


    If this issue was linked to the Davidson Family, then they were the ones who wronged her.


    "I haven''t received any emails." Abigail checked all her emails and informed Eric.


    Eric fell silent for a moment, then said, "Well, I should leave now."


    Abigail and Eric both understood the implications.


    He was not safe, being monitored, and his emails intercepted.


    Abigail quickly exited the room and found Andrew in the living room on the first floor, watching TV.


    "Can you help me retrieve the intercepted emails?" Abigail hurried down from upstairs and urgently


    asked Andrew.


    Andrew paused the TV, tilted his head, and said, "I''m not certain, but I can try."


    Abigail led him to the study on the first floor, turned on theputer, opened her email, and


    exined to Andrew, "A friend informed me that they sent me an email, but I didn''t receive it. Could


    it have been intercepted through technology?"


    "If it made it to your inbox and was intercepted, I should be able to locate it," Andrew said as he


    began typing on the keyboard.


    Abigail stood by nervously, observing theputer screen.


    Josh came downstairs with the intention of telling Andrew to go to bed, but upon seeing them in the


    study, he entered.


    "Why are you both still awake at thiste hour?" he inquired, standing at the doorway.


    "Eric sent me an email," Abigail informed Josh.


    Josh paused for a moment, then moved closer to Abigail.


    As Andrew continued typing, he updated Abigail. "He''s at a private estate in New Yoke."


    "Earlier, he mentioned leaving the circle. Could it be for..." Josh pondered what he had said


    previously. It seemed he had nned everything, from disfigurement to leaving the circle, with the


    intention of gathering valuable evidence against Levi and his group.


    "Most likely," Abigail replied with a solemn expression.


    Josh refrained from asking further questions.


    After a few more keystrokes, Andrew announced, "Got it!"


    Andrew promptly copied the email and sent it to Abigail''s inbox. He grinned. "Alright. I''ve copied the


    email. The other party won''t be aware."


    Having aplished his task, Andrew promptly departed.


    Abigail noticed a new email in her phone''s mailbox app and opened it.


    Eric had taken numerous photos of the estate, one of which featured Levi, a man who still retained


    his handsomeness despite the signs of aging on his face, with a fierce gaze in his eyes.


    Adjacent to the estate, there stood a small separate house, not veryrge, secluded on its own.


    Could that be where Luna was being held?


    But why would they keep Luna imprisoned? Did Luna possess information that they feared she


    might disclose?


    If so, why not simply eliminate her? Why go through the trouble of staging her death?


    As Abigail examined the photos of Eric and Levi, she turned to Josh beside her and inquired, "Do


    you recognize him?"


    "I am not familiar with him. Levi has not returned to the country in a long time," Josh shook his head


    slowly.


    With no further leads to pursue, Abigail felt perplexed.


    Fortunately, the photos contained dates and addresses in the bottom right corner.


    "Perhaps we can uncover something by following the address here," Abigail murmured.


    "Should we inform Sean? He has been monitoring this situation, and if we coborate, our chances


    of sess may increase," Josh suggested to Abigail.


    Abigail was aware that there were undisclosed forces behind Sean''s investigation of this matter,


    although he had never explicitly mentioned it.


    "I will forward you a copy of the email, and you can pass it on to him. I need to visit the hospital


    tomorrow." Abigail had a foreboding feeling in her heart.


    She feared that Larry had a connection with Levi.


    Therefore, imprisoning Luna to bear a child for him would make sense, right?


    "Does Levi have any children?" Abigail asked Josh, who was preparing to depart.


    "Yes, a daughter," Josh replied.


    Was it for Luna''s sake that Eric would visit Levi?


    Abigail furrowed her brow.


    Was it for a son?


    Because hecked a son, hepelled Luna to bear one. But that did not make sense, did it? Why


    would a wealthy man require a specific girl to bear a son?

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    Chapter 799 Wild Rose


    Abigail had a restless night, pondering why Eric''s third uncle, Jonell, had done so.


    The following morning, she was surprised to find Sean was there as she descended the stairs.


    Josh seemed to be ted, a smile gracing his face.


    Spotting Abigailing down, he promptly rified, "I sent him the informationst night. He


    wanted to know the details and came over right away."


    Abigail nodded and headed towards the dining room.


    Sean''s gaze lingered on her.


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    Shortly after, Andrew emerged from the elevator and made a beeline for the TV in the living room.


    Sean was visibly stunned upon seeing Andrew.


    Observing Sean''s fixation on Andrew, Josh elucidated, "He''s a friend of Abby''s from overseas. Due


    to a medication error, he''s confined to a wheelchair, and also¡ª"


    He paused briefly, lowering his voice involuntarily. "He has lived a sheltered life andcksmon


    knowledge, but he is remarkably astute. We have obtained the information thanks to him."


    Sean felt a surge of conflicting emotions upon hearing this. In the photo he had seen back then,


    Andrew was sitting next to Abigail, appearing fond of her. He recalled there was also a child in the


    picture.


    Noting Sean''s silence, Josh felt his extensive exnation might have been unnecessary and


    therefore stopped. Instead, he shifted the conversation to Jonell.


    Abigail leisurely consumed her breakfast in the dining room. Even after she finished, Josh and Sean


    had yet to reach a consensus.


    "What do you think?" Josh asked Abigail.


    After pondering all night, Abigail, with a somber look, sat down, slightly hunched. "I''m going to make


    a trip to New Yoke."


    Josh immediately objected, "But you''ve just returned!"


    "Luna can''t wait." Abigail''s tone was resolute, her eyes shing with determination. "If this leads to


    something, I will bring her back!"


    She nned to conduct Larry''s DNA test that day.


    If it matched Jonell''s, she wouldn''t hold back any mercy.


    Sean silently observed Abigail.


    Josh was startled by Abigail, swallowing the words he was about to say. "Abby..." he murmured,


    grasping Abigail''s hand. "I brought Sean here so we could discuss this together. What if something


    were to happen to you if you go alone?"


    Abigail withdrew her hand, her expression icy. "I can hire people too."


    As long as the price is right, what kind of desperado can''t be hired?


    Sean couldn''t help but speak up, "First, we need to confirm it is Luna. If she''s safe, we don''t have to


    rush. We can let Eric stir things up first."


    "What do you mean by that?" Josh inquired, fixing his gaze on Sean.


    Leaning on the couch, Sean said with a cool tone, "Eric has been out of the loop for a while now


    with no news. His fans must miss him. We can discuss this with him and then disclose his


    whereabouts. If anything happens to him while on Jonell''s turf, Jonell will be held responsible. Once


    he bes the focus of local fans and media, it will be difficult for him to escape the


    consequences."


    Abigail furrowed her brow. She looked like she wanted to say something but ultimately opted for


    silence.


    Josh was super confused. He was worried that if Eric and Jonell were made topete against


    each other, Jonell might forget that they were family and end up hurting Eric.


    "This matter involves so much; it''s bound to require some bloodshed to resolve. Otherwise, it''ll just


    keep dragging on," Sean said calmly, implying that rescuing Luna would nearly resolve everything.


    He was hesitant to act because he feared Luna was still alive, which was potentially theirst trump


    card.


    "I don''t want Eric to get into trouble," Josh stated firmly.


    "Ask him. This is all the Davidson Family''s wrongdoing. If he gets involved now, his family might be


    spared in future reckonings because of his actions," Sean said coldly.


    Abigail stood up, her voice emotionless. "I''m taking Larry to the hospital."


    Sean had been about to leave, but upon hearing her words, he abruptly halted, "Larry is your


    child?"


    Bearing her surname?


    Abigail lowered her eyes to him. After a moment, she shed a smile with a hint of mystery, like a


    wild rose in the breeze.


    Sean was momentarily taken aback.


    He didn''t get an answer.


    When Abigail came down with Larry, Sean''s gaze was fixed on him, searching for any resemnce


    to Abigail, but the child was too young to tell.


    As Abigail left with the child, Josh observed that Sean''s furrowed brow remained unchanged, and


    he remarked, "We don''t know whose child it is, she didn''t tell me. She only mentioned getting a


    DNA test to determine the child''s father."


    Sean averted his gaze; his jaw clenched tight.


    He shot a dark look at Andrew, who was engrossed in watching cartoons, before leaving.


    ...


    Abigail was holding Larry at the police station while waiting for the results. After exining the


    situation to the police, they took a blood sample for testing.


    During the lengthy wait, Abigail checked her phone repeatedly.


    Two hourster, the police officer who assisted with the testing emerged, holding a stack of


    documents with a grave expression. "Ms. Quinn, maybe you should ask your brother what''s going


    on."


    "My brother?" Abigail was taken aback.


    "Yes, our test result shows the child is rted to your brother, so the child''s father is him." The


    police officer handed the test results to Abigail.

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    Chapter 800 Larry''s Dad


    Holding the document, Abigail was filled with confusion and disbelief.


    The child she desperately protected turned out to be Josh''s.


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    What was going on?


    Back at home, Abigail ced Larry on the couch and carefully examined his face.


    Unfortunately, the little one was too small, with a round and chubby face that, aside from being cute


    and adorable, bore no resemnce to Josh.


    Feeling like a storm was brewing inside her, she eventually called Josh.


    When Josh returned from work, he entered and asked Abigail in confusion, "What''s wrong? What''s


    going on?"


    Abigail grabbed his cor, pulled him to the couch, made him sit down, and gazed at him for a


    moment before inquiring, "When was thest time you were with Luna?"


    "It''s been a while, over two years... Why?" Josh couldn''t recall.


    There was a period when his memory was particrly hazy. During that time, he drank heavily, not


    caring about anything, as if he were always engulfed in darkness.


    Abigail nced at Larry, who was ying with a ball on the couch, took a deep breath, and then


    said, "Larry is your child, left to you by Luna."


    She had considered many possibilities, fearing that the child might belong to a despicable person.


    But because it was Luna''s child, she had always refrained from entertaining such thoughts.


    Yet she never imagined the child would be Josh''s!


    Josh''s eyes widened in shock, even more so than Abigail when she first received the results,


    incredulous. "How is that possible? I don''t remember..."


    "Just because you don''t remember doesn''t mean you can deny it. The child is yours!" Abigail''s grip


    tightened on his cor, her eyes fierce.


    After a moment of bewilderment, Josh turned to Larry.


    Following his gaze, Abigail let go, her heart suddenly softening.


    She had fought so hard, endured so much for this child, and faced numerous challenges, but the


    oue was unexpectedly perfect.


    Suddenly, everything felt worthwhile.


    Abigail''s throat tightened, and a smile slowly spread across her face. Taking two steps back, she


    smiled even more brightly. "I never expected the child to be yours. Everything that happened this


    year was worth it."


    As she sat down, tears welled up in her eyes. "Luna, the child was actually Josh''s."


    Sometimes, she felt aggrieved by the chaos this inexplicable child brought into her life, but in the


    end, it was worth it because the child was Josh''s.


    Josh, holding Larry, appeared bewildered.


    He strained his memory; he only remembered the times he was drowning in alcohol, perhaps


    having seen her a few times but waking up with no memory of it.


    During that time, he was living in a haze.


    It turned out that while he was lost in his indulgence, Abigail and Luna were both carrying heavy


    burdens.


    "Mama!" Larry called out to Abigail, seeming not to favor Josh very much.


    After all, Josh had no emotional bond with him. Children were like that. They would consider


    whoever cared for them the most as their parents.


    "I am not your mother." Abigail promptly rejected it.


    Now that he found his dad, why call her?


    Upon hearing this, Larry began to cry. "Mama!"


    Her head aching as he cried. She quickly went over to hold him, her voice tinged with helplessness.


    "I''m really not your mom. We''ll find her soon."


    Larry nestled in her arms, his tiny, tender hands clutching tightly onto her cor, not letting go,


    calling out, "Mama!"


    Josh also felt somewhat headache-inducing. Abigail was his sister, yet his son was calling her mom.


    It was all his fault, falling apart over a lost love, not remembering a thing, and only finding out about


    his child two yearster.


    "Um, I should inform my parents." Josh suddenly came to his senses.


    Abigail held Larry, her heart gradually filling with joy.


    This was Luna and Josh''s child; he''s their child.


    "I suppose I could be your son''s godmother," Abigail whispered softly.


    The Pearson Family became lively in the afternoon, with even Sean joining in.


    Lawrence''s mouth curved into a smile as he returned and immediately began ying with Larry,


    lifting him up in the air.


    Larry excitedly pointed at the birds flying in the sky and then turned to Abigail, eximing, "Mama!


    Bird! Bird!"


    "These are swallows, dear. Swallows!" She corrected him gently.


    A bright smile lit up Larry''s face. "Swallow!"


    Sean stood beside Abigail, tilting his head as he quietly observed her.


    Because of her, the Pearson Family silently gained a new member.


    In the Pearson household, everything feltplete except for Luna, who had not yet returned.


    Scarlett had been eager to hold Larry, attempting to take him from Lawrence a few times without


    sess. Frustrated, she stomped her foot and demanded, "Let me hold him! You''ve been holding


    him for two hours!"


    Lawrence let Larry sit on top of him, gently spinning around. "Riding the horse! Giddy up! Giddy up!"


    Andrew wheeled himself over to Abigail, his face filled with wonder. After observing for a while, he


    finally said to her, "My dad never yed with me like this."


    "Do you have any memories from your childhood?" Abigail asked him with a smile.


    Andrew''s childhood had beencking. He had never experienced the simple joys that most children


    do in a normal family.


    "I don''t recall much. The feelings your family gave me are strange and a bit of envy," Andrew said


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    Chapter 801 Let¡¯s Make It Clear


    Abigail turned to look at him.


    Andrew''s eyes were fixed on Lawrence and Larry. After a long time, he murmured, "I always thought


    he was a poor little boy without a mother or father. It turns out that''s not the case."


    "I''ve tried so hard. Isn''t it a waste of my efforts over the past two years if you think he''s pitiful?"


    Abigail said softly.


    Sean took it all to heart. The things that had been bothering him for a long time turned out to be so


    insignificant.


    Abigail always put Luna''s matters first. When necessary, he was also kept in the dark. Thinking


    about it, this was the crux of their problem.


    Lawrence and Scarlett had been ying with Larry all along, and Larry no longer wanted Abigail.


    Compared to Abigail, who only knew how to hold children properly, a grandfather who could be


    ridden like a horse was more attractive.


    "Children have no conscience." Abigail returned to the living room and chatted with Josh.


    Andrew was watching TV again. Although he envied Larry, his fleeting emotions could not resist the


    allure of the TV drama.


    Josh nced at Sean and said, "Kids are like that. They y with whoever they find fun."


    "Now that you''re a dad, aren''t we having a celebration?" Sean asked Josh.


    Josh chuckled. Thinking that the child was Luna''s and his own, he felt a sweetness in his heart.


    "We''ll have one when Lunaes back."


    Sean raised an eyebrow but didn''t say much.


    Whether Luna coulde back was another matter.


    Just because she hasn''t been confirmed dead, you''re relying on that bit of news. Who knew?


    "Eric, what do you think?" Abigail asked Sean.


    Sean rubbed his temples and said, "We need to first make sure Luna is alive. I will take care of


    everything else once we rescue her."


    Abigail looked at him intently, but Sean didn''t say anything more.


    As the sky darkened, Sean was about to leave, and Abigail nned to see him off.


    Outside the Pearson Residence, he didn''t get into the car and waited for Abigail to speak.


    Abigail stood with her hands behind her back with her head down, struggling to find the right words.


    She didn''t know how to start, but she also knew that Sean had little patience, especially with


    unrted people.


    "Mr. Graham." She raised her eyes, reflecting his figure with a gentle gaze.


    "Go ahead." Sean''s voice softened unintentionally.


    Abigail hesitated for a long time, but he showed no signs of impatience.


    "Do you need help with that 400 million?" She felt guilty about this matter toward Sean.


    Sean''s gaze was deep, thinking she would ask about Irene''s matter. Is she still willing to help with


    this matter and then cut ties with him?


    "Is that all?" He smirked.


    Abigail blinked. "What else could it be?"


    "400 million is not arge sum. I can always sell thepany," Sean said casually, turning to open


    the car door.


    Feeling anxious, Abigail quickly reached out and held the door. "Selling thepany is not a small


    matter, is it?"


    "Are you afraid of owing me a favor, so you''re eager to help and repay the debt?" Sean asked


    sharply.


    "In your eyes, am I really that kind of person? If you want to settle scores, go ahead and say it. You


    need to understand your own situation first, though." Abigail was also a little angry. Maybe there


    were lingering feelings of resentment, but he chose someone else. Why such behavior?


    "Aren''t you always like this? Afraid of owing favors, so you always want to pay them back whenever


    you can." Sean was even angrier than Abigail. "Since you came back, you still haven''t exined."


    "If you need an exnation, I''ll get into the car and tell you everything," Abigail said as she opened


    the car door.


    If there were any lingering questions in his mind, she was determined to address them this time.


    Abigail got into the car, leaving Xavien in a state of shock.


    Sean followed her into the car and instructed Xavien to wait outside for a while.


    A soft click echoed as the car door closed.


    Inside the car, the only sound was the quiet breathing of Abigail and Sean.


    "Go ahead." Sean encouraged Abigail.


    "At that time, Simond had control over Larry, Andrew, and Martin. I left with you, but what about


    them?" Abigail turned to Sean, her voice carrying a hint of sadness. "I wanted to leave with you as


    well, but I couldn''t."


    Sean nodded. "I understand. I won''t hold it against you."


    After all, Larry was Josh''s son. Even though she was unaware at the time, Luna was also involved,


    and she knew she wouldn''t have been chosen.


    "Is there anything else you want to know?" Abigail''s tone was moreposed now.


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    "About you and Simond..."


    "I must have been crazy to have any thoughts about someone who kidnapped me." Abigail


    interrupted immediately.


    She knew Sean would bring that up.


    For six months, she had no means of escape if Simond desired anything to happen with her in that


    ce.


    But she considered herself fortunate, as the Simpson Family strictly prohibited romantic


    rtionships within the castle.


    "Juste back," he whispered softly. Regardless of her initial decision, he always wanted the best


    for her.


    Upon hearing this, Abigail''s hand trembled slightly, and ultimately, she simply nodded and prepared


    to exit the car.


    She had thought there would be much to discuss. But to her surprise, they were both impatient, and


    their conversation ended with just a few words.

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    Chapter 802 Resolving the Mess of Feelings


    Just as she was about to open the car door, Sean''s hand reached out.


    He locked the car door, grabbed Abigail''s hand, and pushed her back onto the seat.


    Abigail stared at him wide-eyed, her voice trembling. "What are you doing?"


    "Can we still be together?" Sean looked at her. His voice sounded urgent.


    "Don''t you have a girlfriend?" Abigail''s brows furrowed, a hint of displeasure on her face.


    Sean held her chin, looking unusually serious. "What if I say I don''t have a girlfriend?"


    "You don''t? I heard you''ve been dating her for two months, and I even saw Kevin picking her up to


    take her to yourpany. Are you nning to dump her as soon as Ie back?" Contempt


    shed across Abigail''s face.


    Sean couldn''t help but chuckle at her anger. "Is that how you see me?"


    Abigail spoke without thinking, but deep down, she didn''t really think he was that kind of person.


    She cleared her throat and said slowly, "Not exactly, but aren''t you two dating?"


    "No," Sean answered directly.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow, a bit surprised. "Then what''s the deal with her?"


    Sean looked at her lips, opening and closing. Unable to resist, he leaned down and kissed her


    lightly. "I can exin. Kevin is pursuing her."


    "Kevin?" Abigail was stunned, momentarily forgetting to scold Sean.


    Sean nodded, his hand resting on Abigail''s back as he held her in his arms. "I really miss you. I''m


    afraid you''ll leave me for Simond, afraid you''ll start liking him."


    Abigail listened quietly, not immediately responding. After a moment of silence, she said,


    "Regardless of whether you want to or not, I have to remind you that there are rumors circting


    about you and that girl. I don''t want to be associated with any unsavory reputation. Do you


    understand?"


    She was asking Sean to figure things out for himself before they could talk about their rtionship.


    Sean let her go. "I will exin everything to her."


    Abigail pushed him away. "Alright, I need to get out of the car now."


    Sean hesitated a bit, holding her chin and kissing her fiercely. His voice was hoarse and low. "I''ll


    sort things out within half a month. Wait for me."


    Abigail''s lips were slightly red from his bite. She touched his face and spoke coldly, "Sean, I know


    you were angry when I chose Simond back then. But I thought abouting back to exin to you.


    I just didn''t expect that you would actually find another woman."


    "I thought about it, but I can''t forget you," Sean said.


    "You''ll forget once youe backter," Abigail said, opening the car door.


    Sean let her go, knowing that Abigail was settling the score.


    Abigail got out of the car and stood by the door, looking at Sean. "Sort things out before youe


    find me."


    Sean nodded, knowing that even though he had kissed Abigail today, he had gained nothing.


    Abigail stood at the door for a while before turning back and walking away.


    A smile yed on her lips as she entered the house, only to be greeted by a family of three.


    Josh was the first to ask, "How are things going between you two?"


    Scarlett looked at her with a nervous expression.


    Lawrence bit his lip, took a deep breath, and said, "I really want you to be with Sean, but if he has


    found a girlfriend, then there''s no need for that."


    Abigail knew he was worried about making a mistake.


    "He said he would handle it. I believe him," Abigail said.


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    Josh felt relieved. "Actually, Sean has never forgotten about you. I guarantee he likes you. You had


    a lot of misunderstandings with him because of Larry, and Kingston also feels guilty."


    "I am someone who looks forward. Things have happened and been resolved, so there''s no need to


    dwell on the past," Abigail said.


    She now felt that her current situation with Sean was a result of notmunicating properly before.


    "You''re right, but it doesn''t change the fact that Kingston is feeling upset," Josh said with a look of


    self-me.


    "Alright. I need to n the next steps. You guys focus on yourselves," Abigail now just wanted to


    confirm Luna''s whereabouts as soon as possible. If she was really in New Yoke, she had to go


    there.


    Lawrence, upon hearing this, felt a bit disappointed. "Do you really have to go?"


    Scarlett also held her hand tightly and whispered, "I will definitely support you, but make sure to


    prioritize your safety. I have learned a lot of cooking skills, so when you both are doing better, I''ll


    cook for you in different ways, okay?"


    Abigail smiled. "Of course. That would be great."


    Scarlett released her hand and said gently, "I support you going. I know Luna is your concern. You


    need to resolve this issue yourself."


    She had also made up her mind that if one day she received bad news about Abigail, she would just


    go with her.


    Abigail being able toe back and apany them for a while was already a blessing.


    During those years when she couldn''t be found, she had already thought that if there was any


    definite news one day, she wouldn''t survive.


    "Since you n to be with him, then make time to go see his grandparents. Old Mr. Graham has


    been bedridden because of the 400 million matter. His health is still not good." Lawrence had taken


    Josh to see him a few times, and hisplexion was not good.

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    Chapter 803 Once Upon a Time


    It is said that Abigail used to be his favorite. Whenever Sean had a disagreement with her, Old Mr.


    Graham always stood on her side.


    Upon hearing this, Abigail frowned. "Why didn''t you guys tell me?"


    If she had known that Colby was sick, she would have definitely gone to see him as soon as she


    returned. Even if Lina was angry and didn''t allow him to see her, she would kneel down just to catch


    a glimpse of him.


    "You were busy those days, so we didn''t want to bother you," Scarlett said gently.


    Josh chimed in, "If you want to see him, I can go with you tomorrow. But we need to make an


    appointment with Sean first. Otherwise, we won''t even get in the door."


    "Okay. I''ll talk to him," Abigail said. She knew she had to personally call Colby and apologize to him.


    Josh nodded and didn''t say much more.


    Abigail went back to her room and dialed Sean''s number.


    As soon as the call connected, she said, "I want to talk to Grandfather."


    "Maybe it''s better if youe in person to talk to him." Sean''s voice sounded a bit helpless. He


    knew what Abigail wanted to talk about, and he felt that she was being insincere.


    What could they possibly talk about over the phone?


    Abigail pursed her lips and said softly, "Okay. I understand."


    Sean hung up the phone.


    Abigail took a deep breath silently. Hopefully, giving a heads-up in advance would ensure that she


    wouldn''t be blocked at the door tomorrow.


    Abigail hardly slept that night. She even wondered if her jetg was acting up, as she had been


    experiencing insomniately.


    Early in the morning, she stood in front of the mirror, carefully applying concealer to her dark circles.


    Scarlett watched her with concern. "Are you not used to being back?"


    "It''s okay." Abigail covered her dark circles, then turned to Scarlett and asked, "Do I look a bit more


    energetic now?"


    "The tiredness on your face can be covered up, but what about your eyes? If you can''t sleep well


    during the day,e to the gym with me so you won''t have trouble falling asleep." Scarlett said as


    she handed her a lipstick, "Put on some. It will make you look healthier."


    "Okay. I''ll join you after I finish my work." Abigail thought to herself that she didn''t have time to enjoy


    herself now.


    She had no clue about Luna''s situation.


    When she was asleep, her dreams were always chaotic.


    After breakfast, Abigail nned to go to Pendorf. She was about to pack up when she heard the


    maid say that there was a car parked outside.


    "It''s been parked for quite a while. About ten minutes." the maid told her.


    Abigail grabbed her phone and went outside.


    Opening the gate, she saw the license te and raised an eyebrow. "You didn''t go homest


    night?"


    Sean leaned against the car window, his gaze slowly scanning her face, and replied evasively, "Is


    the jetg bothering you?"


    When Abigail returned, she did look refreshed, but as time passed, her spirits began to wane.


    "Well, maybe." Abigail felt a bit awkward.


    She couldn''t believe he could tell she was wearing makeup.


    Sean opened the car door and said casually, "Get in. Grandfather and Grandmother are waiting for


    you."


    Abigail was taken aback, "Let me go get my things first."


    "You just need to bring yourself. The extra stuff is unnecessary." Sean said in a deep voice.


    Abigail hesitated for a moment, then got into the car with her phone in hand.


    The car was quiet.


    After a while, Abigail started to feel sleepy.


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    Sean didn''t disturb her. He just asked Xavien to turn up the air conditioning.


    When they arrived at the airport, Sean wasn''t in a hurry.


    Abigail was fast asleep, likely due to her restless night on the way back. The asional honking of


    passing cars failed to rouse her.


    Time crept by slowly.


    Xavien, who was waiting outside, began to feel anxious.


    They had missed their flight.


    As noon approached, Sean reached out and gently tapped Abigail.


    Lost in a chaotic dream of birch trees and the sea, with a hail of bullets, she ran and dodged them.


    "Abigail!" Sean''s voice broke through the fog.


    In her dream, Abigail stopped and turned around, a bullet piercing her forehead.


    All senses vanished in an instant.


    She woke abruptly, gasping for air and reaching to touch her forehead.


    "What''s wrong?" Sean furrowed his brow, inquiring.


    Abigail looked at his face, slowly realizing she was safe from the danger.


    "It''s nothing," she replied in a slightly hoarse voice.


    Sean noticed the sweat on her neck and frowned. "If you''re too tired, go back and rest. We can


    meetter."


    Abigail waved her hand. "Aren''t we at the airport?"


    As she moved to open the door and exit the car, Sean grabbed her hand.


    Their eyes locked.


    Abigail saw the dominance in Sean''s eyes, leaving no room for doubt. "What exactly did you


    encounter abroad?"


    "Nothing," Abigail responded.


    In reality, she was the one who had shot a bullet into someone else''s forehead.


    Since then, it had haunted her dreams.


    It wasn''t the first time she had dreamt of such a scene.


    Sean held her hand tightly, his eyes slightly red. "You''re not going to tell me?"


    Abigail hesitated. Would she have said anything to him if she were her former self? Would she have


    confided in him?


    It seemed she had forgotten who she used to be.


    The experiences of the past six months were beyond anything she had ever imagined.

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    Chapter 804 Bitterness Turns Into Resentment


    Abigail gently pressed her hand against her temple. "Sean, I killed someone abroad. The bullet


    went through his forehead, and since then, that bullet has apanied me, piercing through my


    forehead countless times in my dreams."


    Sean''s eyes softened with tenderness. "If I hadn''t left that day and stayed by your side, would things


    have turned out differently?"


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    "I can''t say for sure. There are no ''ifs'' in life anymore," Abigail replied calmly. "The day you left, my


    vision was clouded by drugs. I couldn''t see clearly. I was lost in darkness."


    The dense darkness enveloped her on that shore.


    She tried to push away all thoughts, attempting to find a way back. But the more she tried, the


    clearer the memories became.


    Amidst the relentless insomnia, the recollections of those six months became more vivid, as if they


    had just urred yesterday.


    Sean held her close. "I''m sorry. I shouldn''t have walked away. I shouldn''t have let anger cloud my


    judgment."


    "I believed we had unwavering trust. I thought we were unbreakable together. But for some reason,


    the day I messaged you, you didn''t reply. Did something prevent you from responding to me?"


    Abigail recalled the moment she messaged Sean after leaving the Johnson Hospital Research


    Institute but received no response.


    Sean clenched his lower lip, and after a long pause, he murmured, "I saw a photo of you with Larry


    by the window, with Andrew beside you. I thought you had moved on with someone else behind my


    back."


    "I understand." Sean felt a pang of guilt.


    "You don''t need to apologize. That kind of photo indeed easily leads to misunderstanding. Abigail


    gently pushed him away, her gaze steady as she spoke. "So, you already had doubts about my


    loyalty back then, which led you to follow me overseas, discover the truth, and leave so abruptly."


    Sean remained silent.


    "But it''s alright. I know you invested a lot back then, and if you had continued pursuing me, Graham


    International might have suffered. There were practical obstacles between us that hindered our


    rtionship, and there''s no need for me." Abigail spoke calmly.


    The period of silence after her messages went unanswered was the most painful for Abigail.


    "Later, I hid in someone else''s house and called you. That''s when you interrogated me," Abigail


    spoke softly, recalling the days when she, Andrew, and Martin lived like shadows.


    Andrewy injured on the ground.


    "Do you know why I couldn''t abandon them?" Abigail turned to Sean, her voice eerilyposed.


    Sean gripped his hand tightly, saying nothing.


    "Andrew." Abigail gestured to her shoulder. "He shielded me, taking a bullet that nearly ended his


    life. Despite his paralyzed legs, he protected me. We were forced to hide in a deserted basement


    and then in a civilian''s home that we had to im forcefully. He crawled on the floor when he was


    injured. It was heartbreaking."


    "Martin also suffered for me. Unwilling to leave his disabled son behind, he endured the pain."


    Abigail recounted slowly, "That''s why I left with Simond."


    "If I hadn''t gone with him, Andrew and Larry would have perished. Simondes from a lineage of


    mercenaries." Abigail reclined in her seat, exhaling deeply. She nced at Sean. "If you had replied


    to my message, then we could have strategized and perhaps avoided the tragedies that followed."


    Sean''s hands trembled.


    "I understand that you have a strong sense of ownership. I know you can''t tolerate any interference.


    I used to believe that this was your way of expressing love for me, but now I realize that you tend to


    falter at crucial moments," Abigail said calmly as she pushed open the car door.


    Sean followed her out of the car, taking Abigail''s hand with red eyes. "I''m sorry."


    "No need to apologize. You didn''t have to rescue me back there. It was my fault for keeping things


    from you and for not being honest. There has always been ack ofplete understanding


    between us. I assumed you knew I was hiding things and would react rationally, but I was


    mistaken," Abigail said, retrieving her phone from her pocket to book a flight ticket for herself.


    "I know where your home is. I will go there on my own," she said softly to Sean.


    Xavien hadn''t expected their conversation to unravel so quickly.


    As Abigail left, he approached Sean and asked quietly. "What''s the matter?"


    Sean bowed his head and murmured, "It was a mistake to let go of Kevin that day. She has endured


    a lot in the past six months and had to take the first shot to survive."


    Xavien was at a loss for words.


    "Let''s forget about it and head back." Sean quickly regained hisposure.


    Abigail boarded the ne, sat by the window, put on sunsses, and wore a cold expression.


    It turned out it was a photo that made her miss the chance to see Sean the most.


    Who sent that photo?


    Abigail felt a mix of irritation and suffocation in her heart.


    Her nose tingled, she turned to gaze at the sea of clouds, the suffering she had endured for the past


    six months now transformed into a sense of grievance and disappointment. Behind her sunsses,


    she held back tears.

 Chapter 805 Apologize

    Chapter 805 Apologize


    Abigail discreetly wiped away her tears, feeling someone sitting beside her. She sniffled and tried to


    compose herself.


    Before long, a piece of tissue was handed to her.


    Abigail turned her head to see Sean. She reached out, took the tissue from him, and yfully


    smacked it on his face. "What are you up to?"


    Sean caught the falling tissue and gazed at Abigail with a pained expression. "You don''t cry often."


    She cried because she genuinely felt sad and wronged.


    Her tears indeed reflected her sadness and grievance.


    Sean held the tissue, pondered for a moment, and said, "You''re right. I do tend to mess up at crucial


    moments. But despite that, I still want to be by your side."


    Upon hearing this, Abigail bit her lip and chose to stay quiet.


    "Even if you''re upset, even if you find me unreliable, I still want to be close to you, unwilling to let


    you go. I know I''m not perfect; I often disappoint you and make you sad, and for that, I''m sorry. I


    want to be less petty, but it''s a struggle." Sean said, self-reproachfully, knowing that his personality


    made it difficult for Abigail to like him.


    However, giving up on her felt like tearing out his heart.


    He understood that, like most ordinary men, he would sometimes upset Abigail, but he would


    always apologize. He was willing to keep apologizing as long as she could forgive him.


    Abigail sniffled and turned to gaze at the sea of clouds, contemting for a while before speaking,


    "You were jealous of Simond. But without him, I wouldn''t be here today. If it weren''t for him, given


    your current cluelessness, my body would have been battered."


    Sean nodded. "You''re right."


    Abigail furrowed her brow, suddenly finding herself at a loss for words.


    He apologized so swiftly that the anger within her dissipated before it could even surface.


    After that, the two of them traveled in silence.


    Upon reaching Pendorf, Abigail had just got up when Sean quickly reached out to steady her.


    Abigail turned to him. "What are you doing?"


    "I don''t think the ne hasnded yet," Sean exined.


    Abigail pushed him away. "You really do look foolish."


    Sean released her hand and stepped back to let her go ahead.


    The business ss was not as crowded as the economy ss, so there was no need for Sean to


    assist her.


    Upon disembarking the ne, Abigail arranged for a car.


    Sean observed her entering the car and then called Kevin.


    After a while, Kevin arrived in his car.


    "Where''s Irene?" Sean inquired as soon as he entered the vehicle.


    "She went to your house. Old Mrs. Graham and Old Mr. Graham said the weather was good today


    and asked her toe over for dinner." Kevin replied casually.


    Sean raised his hand to his forehead, realizing the situation.


    Abigail must have also gone to his house.


    "What''s the matter?" Kevin asked curiously.


    Sean leaned back in his seat, sighed, and informed Kevin, "Abigail visited my house."


    "She did? Has she returned?" Kevin looked surprised.


    "Yes. She''s been back for a few days," Sean responded quietly.


    "No wonder you''ve been heading to Capitalis every day. It''s because she''s back." Kevin remarked,


    starting the engine.


    Sean rubbed his temple and spoke calmly, "If I don''t show up, can you and Irene handle it?"


    Kevin promptly interjected, "Hold on! My rtionship with Irene is one thing, and yours with her is


    another. Have you forgotten about the 400 million deal?"


    Upon hearing this, Sean turned to look at him, "The real issue is the photo I received earlier, not the


    400 million."


    "Sean, don''t defend her." Kevin argued, "Your feelings changed the moment she returned. You were


    so determined before, but now, just seeing her face confuses you, doesn''t it?"


    "It''s not like that. The photo is a separate issue. At that time, I ignored her. She learned to use a gun


    over there," Sean''s expression turned serious as he spoke.


    Kevin immediately grasped the implication and fell silent.


    He pursed his lips and couldn''t help but ask, "Does that mean she didn''t have a good time in the


    past six months?"


    "Since the moment we didn''t go, she has been in various dangerous situations. The 400 million was


    my punishment. If I hadn''t gotten angry because of that photo and had resolved things first, there


    wouldn''t have been the 400 million issueter on. Without me, and if Simond wasn''t there, she


    would have died." Sean finished speaking and took a deep breath.


    Kevin furrowed his brow, "Perhaps this is a lie¡ª"


    "Is she that kind of person?" Sean angrily interrupted Kevin, "I''ve exined so much, but you won''t


    believe me. Let''s wait until you see her."


    Meanwhile, Abigail had already arrived at the Graham Estate.


    This was Sean''s new acquisition, as the previous estate was reportedly sold to settle debts.


    When Abigail stood there, she instantly felt guilty towards Sean and the Grahams.


    Regardless, those things were in the past, and Sean''s debts were truly owed.


    Why did she have the right to be angry with Sean?


    Lost in thought, Abigail pressed the doorbell.


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    Before long, the door opened, and a short-haired girl stood at the doorway, blinking at Abigail.


    Abigail recognized her as Sean''s girlfriend.


    "na?" Abigail''s face lit up with surprise once she was sure it was her.

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    Chapter 806 She''s Back


    Abigail was a little confused as she looked at Irene. She asked softly, "Do you know me?"


    "You''re na. Everyone in the design industry knows you. I am your fan. Because of you, I decided


    to study design!" Irene was so happy that she almost jumped up. She quickly stepped aside and


    couldn''t contain her smile. "Come in quickly!"


    Abigail was a bit curious.


    Wasn''t she angry about her rtionship with Sean?


    Abigail walked into the yard.


    This house was not as big as the previous Graham Estate, and it was in the city center. She


    wondered if Old Mr. Graham and Old Mrs. Graham could get used to living here and if they would


    be disturbed at night.


    As she thought about this, she had already reached the door with Irene.


    The servant at the door saw Abigail and quickly brought her a pair of slippers.


    She didn''t recognize Abigail as she didn''t spend much time online.


    Abigail changed into the slippers and followed Irene inside.


    Lina was about to ask who it was when she turned her head and saw Abigail. She was stunned.


    If it were before, she would have scolded Abigail harshly, but she looked so haggard now, with a lot


    on her mind.


    Colby stood up from the couch and looked her over.


    Abigail felt a bit awkward and stopped in her tracks. She called out softly, "Grandfather,


    Grandmother."


    "Where have you been for the past six months?" Colby couldn''t help but ask, stepping forward to


    hold her hands tightly and scrutinize her. "How did you end up like this?"


    Even Lina could see that something was wrong. How could Colby not notice?


    After all, he had also experienced the ups and downs of the business world and knew that Abigail


    must have had a worse time in the past six months than they did.


    Moreover, Analise was gone as soon as she came back.


    She had suffered too much.


    Abigail couldn''t help but lean on Colby''s chest, gently sobbing. "I''m fine. I miss you all, too. I really


    wanted toe back, but I was really helpless at that time, and I have caused trouble for Sean."


    Lina stepped forward, holding her hand, and said, "Why didn''t youe back sooner?"


    Abigail thought they would severely reprimand her and maybe even be kicked out, but she didn''t


    expect that they would still ept her.


    "There''s a lot going on at home, and I''m afraid you will me me." Abigail choked out.


    Colby patted her back. In his heart, Abigail was just a child.


    "Why would we me you?" Colby said, hearing that Analise was gone as soon as she came back.


    He felt sorry for Abigail. She didn''t want to go back no matter what the Pearsons said.


    It was just that she was sentimental.


    With Analise gone, she really had no close family to rely on.


    Abigail cried even harder. "I''ve always been afraid that you wouldn''t want me anymore."


    She choked up, and at that moment, she seemed like a child.


    Colby gently patted her back and asked Lina to quickly bring some fruit.


    They couldn''t bring themselves to hate her.


    As soon as she came, she was treated like a childing home.


    When Abigail calmed down, she felt a bit embarrassed, and Lina felt a bit awkward.


    "These are the fruits delivered today. We old folks don''t have much appetite. You pick what you


    like." Lina handed all the delicious fruits to Abigail.


    "Thank you, Grandmother," Abigail said softly, feeling a bit embarrassed. She hade to


    apologize, but it turned into her being treated like a guest.


    When Sean returned, Irene sat awkwardly on the side, and Abigail also felt embarrassed.


    In short, the entire living room was filled with a strange atmosphere.


    Kevin followed behind and cleared his throat lightly.


    Irene saw him and immediately ran to his side, whispering, "I don''t know what to say. Let me go."


    Kevin didn''t know what these two old folks were up to, but he didn''t want Irene to help Sean, so he


    spoke up, "I''ll take Irene with me first."


    "Irene?" Lina keenly caught onto this word, looking a bit suspicious.


    "Just as you thought. Sean never considered being with her. We''ll leave first." Kevin finished


    speaking, held Irene''s hand, and left.


    When Abigail heard about it from Sean, she couldn''t help but wonder if Kevin was really reliable,


    considering he had had many girlfriends before.


    After Kevin left with Irene, Colby spoke first, "Do you like Abigail?"


    Sean looked at Abigail, his lips almost curling up involuntarily.


    He definitely liked her.


    "Grandfather, do you approve of us being together?" Sean asked softly.


    "If I don''t let both of you be together, can you help all those people you know find a partner to take


    home?" Colby said unkindly.


    It was really hard work to deceive him.


    And he was seriously ill. How could he not have thought of this? Sean was such a stubborn person.


    When he doesn''t like Abigail, he is as stubborn as a mule.


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    But when he does like her, he is willing to risk everything.


    Abigail quietly peeled an orange, saying nothing.


    Even though the two elders agreed, she was still angry.


    "Since you still like her and she''s back, let''s just live together peacefully in the future. Don''t make


    things soplicated. The 400 million was your own doing, so don''t expect us to help," Lina said


    sternly to Sean.


    She had some money in her hands, but she had to spend it herself. In the future, when Abigail has


    children, she will have to save some money for them.

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    Chapter 807 Pursuing the Missus


    Sean proved to be quite unreliable. He impulsively threw away 400 million without a second


    thought. If anything were to happen in the future, they would be left with nothing, and their children


    would have to bear the consequences.


    Colby patted his pockets and remarked, "It''s settled. She''s back, and you still have feelings for her.


    Let''s just carry on as before."


    "Alright." Sean nodded in agreement.


    Thanks to Abigail, navigating through this obstacle with his grandfather and grandmother seemed


    effortless.


    Abigail possessed an undeniable charm.


    While Colby lounged on the couch, engrossed in ying cards on his tablet, Abigail couldn''t resist


    asking Sean, "Is he no longer going out to y cards?"


    "Your situation caused him a health scare. His health has deteriorated, and they discovered a


    herniated disc," Seanmented in a hushed tone.


    Abigail felt a pang of guilt upon hearing that.


    "Don''t dwell on it too much. Your situation was not my doing, and it won''t happen again. The 400


    million paid for myck of trust will be remembered for generations toe," Sean quipped with a


    smile.


    Abigail pulled him up.


    The two of them strolled to the yard, where Abigail gazed at him and whispered, "Four hundred


    million¡­ Are you truly okay with that?"


    "I actually have a substantial amount of money. Would you like to know?" Sean leaned in, lowering


    his voice.


    Curious, Abigail fixed her beautiful eyes on him. "Tell me!"


    Sean raised his hand to touch his cheek, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It was meant to be


    confidential, but if you truly wish to know, I can share. However, would you consider being with me?"


    "One piece of information, and you want me to be with you?" Abigail turned to walk away.


    Sean gently pulled her back.


    With an arm around her waist, he locked eyes with her and whispered, "Just agree. Both Grandpa


    and Grandma wish for us to be together. Let''s not cause the elders any worry."


    Abigail furrowed her brows, and her lips were pressed tightly together. She was resolute in her


    stance.


    Sean remained unperturbed. He pinched Abigail''s chin and murmured, "In fact, while you were still


    at home, I uncovered their new moneyundering method. They utilize live streaming on the


    inte, gaming, affluent individuals gifting, game recharges, fund splitting with the website, and


    subsequentlyundering the money that flows into their ounts."


    Abigail''s eyes widened as she mumbled, "This seems¡­ quite usible?"


    "The operation is rather straightforward, yet it appears that many have failed to notice," Sean


    remarked casually.


    Abigail realized Sean''s astuteness in recognizing the suspicious nature of seemingly ordinary


    activities. "Given the diverse range of affluent individuals online, everyone has grown ustomed


    to it, which is why no one suspects anything, allowing them to exploit the situation."


    "Indeed. I have assumed control over all these websites, observing the daily influx of money. In just


    a year, guess how much they''ve funneled?" Sean seemed somewhat proud.


    Abigail nudged him. "Just tell me already. What''s with me guessing?"


    "Close to 300 billion, but I believe there''s still more toe, so I''ll exercise patience." Sean


    released Abigail, grinning mischievously.


    "Aren''t you concerned about being too greedy and facing repercussions?" Abigail frowned.


    "I recall you know someone highly skilled inputer technology. Xavien once attempted to dissect


    the app he created but found it to be an insurmountable task. Are you still in contact with this


    individual?" Sean had previously sought assistance from a dark web hacker to dissect the app, but


    only one person proved capable.


    Regrettably, that individual had already joined an organization and solely focused on dissection,


    uninterested in aiding with tasks.


    "I have a connection, but with your capabilities, can''t you locate someone to do it?" Abigail


    pondered, doubting Andrew''s proficiency, considering how effortlessly he crafted the app.


    "I had one previously. He dissected it for three days, eager to challenge him." Sean chuckled.


    Abigail raised an eyebrow. "Three days¡­ That''s not great. Andrew wouldn''t hesitate to challenge


    the other party."


    "Andrew?" Sean was somewhat taken aback, to which Abigail nodded. "Yes, he effortlessly created


    that app. It didn''t take him much time."


    "You''ve found a very talented individual. Any interest in having him assist me in creating a security


    system? The money is currently stored in the security system, but when the timees, it may still


    need to be transferred." Sean was concerned that the other party might act out of desperation and


    target the virtual bank where the money was held.


    "I will speak with him. As long as you allow him to watch TV and provide him with the best TV, he


    will help you." Abigail said, recognizing that this money involved many families and needed to be


    safeguarded.


    "Does he truly enjoy watching TV?" Sean was still intrigued by Andrew.


    Theputer skills of this individual were remarkable, and it was fortunate that he knew Abigail. If


    the Davidson Family were to be acquainted with him, Eswadia''s website would likely require


    numerous hackers to withstand the pressure.


    "Yes, he particrly enjoys Eswadia''s period dramas. Lately, he has been captivated by historical


    animations and fantasy. He still has a childlike mind," Abigail said with a smile. The only thing that


    could have matured Andrew more was the past six months when he was injured and confined in


    that castle.


    He had never encountered true evil, but during that period, he gained an understanding.


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    Thankfully, Eswadia''s martial arts and period dramas instilled in him the right values.


    "I can see that¡­" Sean thought Andrew sounded immature every time he spoke.


    Abigail reflected on Martin''s recent discussions about gaining admission to the hospital. The


    reputable hospitals in Capitalis were difficult to gain entry to, and the ones that were more


    essible did not meet his standards.

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    Chapter 808 This Year''s Pregnancy


    After a moment of contemtion, Abigail asked Sean, "Do you know anyone at the hospital in


    Capitalis?"


    His interest piqued, Sean questioned, "What''s wrong? Are you looking for a doctor to treat his leg?"


    "No, it''s not about Andrew''s leg issue. His father will take care of it. His father needs a good hospital


    to work at. If you know someone, you can help out. Then, seeking Andrew''s help won''t be a


    problem." Abigail didn''t want Andrew to help Sean for nothing.


    Even though there was some reconciliation between her and Sean at this point, Andrew''s value


    couldn''t be determined by her words alone.


    Sean should give the father and son the respect they deserve.


    "Alright, then. Whatever you say," Sean stated, taking a step back and holding Abigail''s hand, gently


    massaging it. "Stay here for a few days, hmm? There''s not much for you to handle in Capitalis


    anyway."


    "You''re wrong. There''s a lot going on at mypany. In the six months I''ve been away, L.Moon


    almost went bankrupt because of a few shareholders." Abigail withdrew her hand.


    Sean cleared his throat. He should have helped her, but he had been stubborn for the past six


    months. Even though he knew that L.Moon would eventually go bankrupt if things continued this


    way, he still didn''t intervene.


    "To tell you the truth, I resented you for a while when I came back," Sean said seriously.


    Abigail stared at him in silence.


    "I hated that you didn''t tell me anything. From going abroad to save you anding back empty-


    handed, not to mention facing debts¡­ I did feel a bit frustrated." Sean sighed softly, his gaze calm


    as he looked at Abigail. "I''m sorry."


    "I was thinking that I could endure it for a while longer, but I don''t want to see you suffer. I thought,


    isn''t love about wanting the other person to be happy?" Abigail felt wronged on the ne.


    But at this moment, she felt it didn''t matter anymore.


    They loved each other, and when such things happened, Sean would definitely not feel good either.


    Upon hearing Abigail''s words, Sean felt she was still too soft-hearted.


    When they were separated by thousands of miles, they held grudges against each other.


    But once they met, all those tiny bits of resentment were engulfed by overwhelming love.


    Holding Abigail in his arms again, he held her tightly, his lips gently brushing against her warm ear.


    "Honey, let''s get married!"


    "We can''t for now. Let''s wait for Luna." Abigail leaned against him, her tone gentle.


    Sean''s heart beat steadily, thumping lightly against her chest.


    After a moment, he answered indulgently, "Okay, we''ll wait for her."


    They were almostpletely separated because of Luna, so she had toe back to witness their


    marriage.


    "If you''re done with your ns here, I''ll go find her. If it doesn''t work out, you stay in Eswadia. I


    might be better at handling things now, and I can use a gun too," Abigail said slowly in his arms.


    Sean chuckled. "I''m not bad either. Remember the Golden Triangle incident?"


    Abigail remembered the scene where he leaned out of the car window, gun in hand, ready to fight.


    Presently, she straightened and looked at Sean before gently kissing him on the lips.


    Sean was taken aback for a moment, then he reached around and deepened the kiss.


    The two of them kissed passionately, their bodies heating up.


    Abigail felt sweat bead on her back. Her legs were a bit weak, and her arms tightened around


    Sean''s neck as she murmured, "Alright, alright. I can''t stand anymore."


    Sean held her waist, his breathing heavy. "Back to the room?"


    "What do you n on doing in broad daylight?" Abigail rested her head on his shoulder.


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    Sean chuckled. "I really want to devour you right now."


    Abigail clung to his neck, remaining silent. At that moment, she felt an overwhelming sense of


    tranquility.


    After spending some intimate time outside, they were summoned for dinner.


    Sean escorted Abigail back inside, and Colby and Lina noticed a change in their demeanor.


    "As long as they have reconciled, nothing else matters. When two people are good together, they


    can create endless possibilities," Colby said cheerfully.


    "Luna had a baby with Josh. I''ll bring the baby over to meet you soon." Abigail sat at the dining


    table, wearing a faint smile.


    Colby was taken aback. "It''s been a while since I''ve seen her. I didn''t realize Luna was married to


    your brother?"


    "Oh, it will be wonderful to have the child visit. What''s with all the questions?" Lina said, leaning in


    closer to Abigail. "Is it a boy or a girl? Is the baby cute? With Luna and Josh''s looks, the child must


    be attractive."


    "He''s very beautiful. He''s a lovely child. You will adore him." Abigail''s eyes were filled with warmth.


    Meanwhile, Sean propped his chin up to gaze at her.


    "It would be wonderful if you two could have a child too." Colby sighed.


    "Let''s try to conceive within this year." Abigail echoed Colby''s sentiments.


    Sean was momentarily stunned, then quickly raised his hand to rub his nose, his grin almost


    reaching his ears.


    "Oh my!" Lina was so delighted she didn''t know what to do.


    "Fantastic! This year¡­ Maybe in the next six months!" Colby''s face beamed with joy.


    Sean felt ted. Even as he ate, his mind was filled with happiness.

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    Chapter 809 Overflowing Love


    Abigail stayed overnight at the Grahams'' and found women''s pajamas, dresses, and even


    underwear hanging in Sean''s room.


    "Are these for your blind date?" Abigail pointed to a sexy pair of panties and asked Sean.


    Sean walked over, took the panties and set them aside, then kissed her lips. "Do you want to try


    them on?"


    Abigail''s throat moved as she stared at him with bright eyes. "When did you prepare these?"


    "I''ve always been prepared. Maybe it was¡­ out of habit," Sean replied.


    Even though they had been divorced, Sean never thought Abigail would belong to someone else.


    When they changed seasons at home, her clothes always came along.


    When the Graham Estate was sold, and they were getting a new home, thepany that usually


    sent clothes also sent Abigail''s clothes.


    Sean knew they were trying to make more money, but he still kept them.


    Meanwhile, Abigail was in his arms, feeling a bit dazed. They had been husband and wife before.


    Through the years of separation and reconciliation, Sean had always treated her as his wife.


    "After everything is settled, let''s have a proper wedding and then have a child. What do you think?"


    Abigail felt an urgent need at this moment.


    She wanted to marry him.


    "I''ve been waiting for you to say that." Sean smiled.


    Abigail''s eyes were a bit moist. "Do you think things would have been different if we hadn''t crossed


    paths with Vincent?"


    "There''s no ifs or buts. You are a Pearson. These things will happen to you." Sean gently caressed


    the corners of her reddened eyes. "When troublees, discuss it with your husband. I know Luna


    is important to you, but I am more important, right?"


    "I didn''t dare to mention Luna''s child before. I was afraid that the father''s identity would tarnish her


    reputation." Abigail held onto Sean''s shirt cor tightly, her voice filled with guilt.


    As for Sean, he had no intention of holding her ountable.


    "Next time, you must tell me. I am your husband. If you don''t trust anyone else, at least trust me,


    right?" Sean caressed her chin.


    Abigail lifted her chin to grant him better ess, "At that time, I think Luna didn''t want me to speak


    for a reason. I have known her for many years. I understand her well. Perhaps a misunderstanding


    was destined to happen so she could let us know what we wanted to know." Abigail''s tone was


    uncertain.


    Sean lifted her up in his arms. "Hmm."


    He wouldn''t dwell on the past anymore.


    The sound of water in the bathroom was apanied by ambiguous sounds.


    Abigail didn''t know what time it was when Sean finally stopped. She was exhausted and about to


    copse. After he carried her out of the bathroom, he continued to have his fill of her.


    "You''re going to kill me with all this¡­" Abigail''s voice was weak.


    Sean kissed her, his voice hoarse as he murmured, "I''ve missed you for so long. This is not enough


    to make up for my days and nights in the past six months."


    Before Abigail could speak, her mouth was covered.


    The sky gradually got brighter when Sean finally fell asleep.


    Abigail slept until 6 p.m.


    Her neck was encircled by Sean''s hand, and she was nestled in his warm embrace.


    "Hey¡ª" Just as Abigail opened her mouth, she realized her voice was hoarse.


    Upon hearing the sound, Sean slowly woke up and ended up receiving a p from Abigail.


    "My throat¡­" Abigail whispered.


    Sean smiled, his nose touching hers as he gently rubbed against it, "I''m not feeling much better


    either."


    He had been quite loudst night.


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    Thinking back to the scene, Abigail blushed.


    Sean rubbed against her for a while before taking a deep breath. "I''m having trouble getting up.


    What should I do?"


    "You deserve it, don''t you think?" Abigail murmured, resting against Sean''s chest and realizing she


    wasn''t feeling much better either.


    As shey back down, she pulled up the nket and asked, "How are we going to go out and face


    the others?"


    Sean held her and sat up, yfully massaging her waist. "You''ve definitely been working out. Your


    grip is strong."


    Abigail leaned into his chest, squinting yfully as she purred with a smile, "The pressure is just


    right. Keep going."


    Her waist was really sore.


    Sean gently massaged her, asionally checking in to see whether she was all right.


    Abigail rxed under his touch, even allowing him to massage her legs. By the time Sean was


    finished, she felt much better.


    "Help me get dressed." Shey on the bed, unconcerned about her state of undress, and allowed


    Sean to see her so openly.


    Sean got up, admiring her healthy body, before lying back down and intertwining his fingers with


    hers. Leaning in close, he said, "How can I leave this bed when you''re like this?"


    "Take it easy. If you push too hard, I''ll be stuck in bed, and you won''t be able to handle it," Abigail


    teased, pointing at his chest with her other hand.


    Sean watched her fingers trace his chest, and he gently held them in ce. "Aren''t you worried I''ll


    start it again soon?"


    "I''m feeling hungry." Abigail suddenly blinked up at him, looking rather pitiful.


    Sean sighed. "I''m hungry too. Let''s leave the workout forter."


    He kissed Abigail''s lips, got up, quickly dressed, and went to find clothes for her.

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    Chapter 810 True Wife


    "Someone looks fine," Abigail couldn''t help but say.


    Sean was rummaging through the wardrobe. When he heard her words, he couldn''t help butugh.


    "For the past six months, I have been diligent in exercising, just thinking about youing back,


    taking you to bed, and making sure you can''t get up."


    Abigail hit him with a pillow. "Exercising for six months just to mess with me?"


    "For loving you well," Sean said. Many nights, he thought of Abigail and couldn''t sleep. He


    fantasized about everything that happened between them, feeling pathetic and in need of release.


    "The way you put it makes me moved," Abigail couldn''t help but smile.


    Sean walked to the bed with a figure-hugging outfit and handed them to her. "Do you like this?"


    It was a pure white set, very thin but of good quality.


    Abigail took it, but Sean snatched the undergarments from her. "I''ll help you put it on."


    "You''re so shameless," Abigail muttered, but she did not refuse.


    After she put it on, Sean adjusted it for her, carefully buttoning each button. "How is it?


    Comfortable?"


    "It''s okay." Abigail leaned against his chest, closed her eyes, and sighed softly. "It''s really good to be


    home. There are no rxing days like this outside."


    Sean hugged her as he kissed her neck, leaving behind a mark. It was only then he was satisfied.


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    "If it weren''t for the mercenary family, I would probably be dead by now," Abigail said. If Martin


    hadn''t lied to her at the time, iming to be an expert in food therapy, she would have been blind


    and helpless when the bandits arrived and killed her.


    "I recently investigated Simond''s family. The day you escaped, it was the third and eldest son of his


    family who teamed up to kill Stephen. The third son couldn''t stand Simond, and as for the eldest


    son, he was never a good person," Sean said.


    Abigail took a deep breath. "Let''s not talk about them."


    "The main issue is that Simond has disappeared, and I''m afraid he mighte back," Sean said


    softly. "His identity has always been very mysterious. I checked in Eswadia but couldn''t find


    anything. My friend warned me that Simond is untraceable."


    Abigail turned to look at him. "What do you mean?"


    "I suspect he may have a hidden identity, and it''s a very high-level secret," Sean replied.


    "So, he''s not the bad guy?" Abigail couldn''t help but ask, recalling the days in the castle when


    Simond didn''t harm her and even taught her self-defense and marksmanship.


    "It''s very likely that he''s actually a very good person," Sean said, pulling her up.


    As they came down from upstairs, a servant hurriedly asked Abigail, "Mrs. Graham, food is ready.


    Would you like to eat first?"


    "Yes," Sean answered for Abigail.


    Abigail felt a bit embarrassed and asked Sean in a low voice, "What''s with the way she addressed


    me?"


    "Why shouldn''t she say that? Everyone knows that our rtionship is special," Sean said, leading


    her to the dining room.


    After sitting down, he asked the servant, "Where are Grandpa and Grandma?"


    "They went shopping early in the morning. Mrs. Graham''s brother said they''re nning to bring the


    child over tomorrow, so they went to buy things for the kid."


    The servant ced the dishes on the table, her face full of smiles.


    "They can''t contain their excitement," Sean exined to Abigail.


    Abigail picked up her fork and knife and started with her food. "The old folks are just eager to hold


    their grandchildren. They''ve been waiting for years."


    She was referring to Lina.


    Sean nodded. "Let''s get pregnant this year."


    Abigail took a few bites, then whispered to herself as the servant went to the kitchen, "It''s not as


    delicious as my own cooking."


    During her time at the castle, she had to study recipes desperately just to get by.


    "You?" Sean raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. The old Abigail used to cause idents in the


    kitchen, whether it was not holding the pot steady enough or letting the fish slip out of her hands


    and jump out of the pond.


    "Being able to cook well is essential for survival," Abigail said sadly.


    Sean felt a pang in his chest at her words. "If you don''t enjoy it, I can hire professional chefs. She


    usually cooks to my grandparents'' liking, and I am rarely home. When I''m busy, I stay at the


    "I''ll cook for you tomorrow. I can make all sorts of food now!" Abigail couldn''t help but boast.


    "Simond took advantage of you as a cook, eh?" Sean gritted his teeth.


    If I wasn''t able to cook, I might not have survived," Abigail said. "What if he has an important


    mission? In that case, just being able to sustain myself is sufficient."


    She had harbored hatred toward Simond before and had even considered getting rid of him.


    But if it was true, as Sean suggested, that he held a higher level of authority and might be on


    undisclosed missions, Abigail chose to forgive him.


    Heroes often remained silent.


    Even if one day he perished while on a mission, not many would be aware.


    "Honey, you have a kind heart." Sean flicked her nose gently.


    The servant, observing Sean''s behavior, felt that it was truly magical.


    Previously, when Sean returned, he always appeared serious. Most of the time, he seemed


    burdened as he sat with his old folks watching TV, lost in thought.


    The entire vi was silent.


    But upon Abigail''s return, it was as if everything came to life. Even the air seemed to be infused with


    happiness.

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    Chapter 811 A Reunion of Old Friends


    Night had fallen when Lina and Colby returned with bags in hand.


    Meanwhile, Kevin had asked to meet Sean.


    The four of them coincidentally met at the entrance.


    "You''re back." Sean was the one who spoke first.


    "Are you guys heading out?" Lina, carrying arge bag, widened her eyes.


    "What is it?" Abigail assisted with some of the heavy bags.


    The elderly couple were quite adept at shopping¡ªthey were purchasing items all day long.


    Colby exined, "We weren''t sure what the kid likes, so we bought a variety of things. Weck


    experience and fear he may not enjoy it, so we thought we''d bring it back for you to review."


    "He enjoys everything. He hasn''t had the chance to y with anything good before," Abigail


    responded.


    "Poor child¡­" Lina immediately felt sorry for him.


    Colby chimed in, "Then we bought too little. The child hasn''t had the opportunity to y with


    anything, so shouldn''t we buy more?"


    Sean rubbed his forehead and remarked, "You might as well bring back the entire mall. Then we


    won''t becking anything."


    "I''m serious. Do you think I''m joking? Luna and Josh''s child is over a year old. What about yours?"


    Colby began to criticize Sean. "You married Abby earlier, but you didn''t want to have children for


    three years. I''m counting on you, but I can''t rely on you even after I''m gone!"


    "Why are you speaking about him like that? The child ising over tomorrow. Since he doesn''t


    have one, Abby''s brother''s child will have to do for now." Lina pulled Colby back.


    Abigail handed the items to the maid, who followed her out. "Inform Grandpa and Grandma that we


    are going out for a stroll to bond and hopefully conceive this year so they can have a great-


    grandchild by the end of next year."


    "Alright. I will let her know," the maid replied with a smile.


    "Mary, I will hire a professional chef tomorrow, so you can just tidy things up and apany my


    grandparents from now on," Sean said, leading Abigail away.


    Mary shook her head with a smile.


    Upon arriving at the club where Kevin was, Abigail couldn''t help but mutter, "He brought her here?"


    "There are only a few good ces. It''s not a big deal," Sean said, holding her hand as they entered


    the elevator.


    Abigail couldn''t resist asking, "What''s the woman''s name? What''s her family background like for a


    regr family to entrust their daughter to someone like Kevin?"


    Sean embraced her waist and whispered, "Irene was captivated by him. There''s nothing we can do


    about it. And Irene''s family situation isplex. Her parents don''t approve of him, so her


    grandparents are looking after her."


    Abigail understood why Sean had been set up on a blind date with the woman.


    "This wasn''t my decision. It was Grandma''s decision, alright?" Sean quickly rified.


    Abigail nodded. "I haven''t said anything yet. Why are you so nervous?"


    "I''m afraid you''ll misunderstand," Sean said.


    The elevator halted, and the two arrived at the designated floor.


    Sean guided her into the private room, and Kevin was the first to stand up and exim, "Sean, you


    brought Abigail here!"


    "Yeah." Sean walked over, holding Abigail''s hand tighter.


    It was then that Abigail noticed Irene.


    Irene looked at them, her gaze filled with envy.


    Young women like Irene mostly envied the rtionship between Abigail and Sean.


    But they didn''t know that Abigail had also endured heartbreak and suffering before bing who


    she was today.


    "Irene, this is Abigail. You''ve heard of her." Kevin gestured to Irene.


    Irene obediently approached him and greeted Abigail.


    Abigail hummed and nodded, unsure of what to say next.


    "Cameron will be here soon," Kevin guided Irene to sit down.


    Abigail couldn''t help but feel a little nostalgic. "Speaking of which, it''s been a long time since I''ve


    seen Cameron. How is he?"


    During Analise''s funeral, he was away on an important mission and couldn''t make it back.


    "He''s doing well. Now, he''s the personal bodyguard of a big shot, but it''s quite dangerous. He


    travels all over the world," Sean replied.


    Abigail was slightly surprised upon hearing that. "That''s impressive."


    "Indeed, but his marriage has hit a rough patch," Kevin whispered.


    Abigail looked at Sean.


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    Sean held her hand, lowering his voice as he exined, "Because he was too busy, he missed out


    on his wife giving birth and didn''t return home for several months. Plus, another woman has her


    eyes on him, which is why they''re having some issues."


    As soon as he finished speaking, the door to the private room swung open.


    Abigail turned to see who it was.


    Cameron had indeed matured a lot, looking more stable and dignified in a suit that enhanced his


    handsome appearance.


    "Abigail, it''s been a while." Cameron closed the door and smiled at Abigail.


    "Cameron, you''ve really matured." Abigail stood up, walked over, and observed him. "You''re looking


    good."


    "You don''t me me, do you? I was on a mission abroad during your grandmother''s funeral and


    couldn''t make it back," Cameron exined apologetically to Abigail.


    He stood tall and strong, with his head bowed like an obedient dog.


    "There''s no need to me yourself. Grandma doesn''t me you, either. Come, have a seat,"


    Abigail said, leading him to the couch.


    "It''s great to see you all doing well," Cameron sincerely said, his gaze shifting to Sean.


    Abigail cleared her throat. "I heard you and I haven''t been getting along?"


    "I''ve been too busy this year. I missed out on her giving birth and wasn''t there during her recovery.


    She''s been upset ever since. Her family thinks I''m not good enough. It''s really frustrating." Cameron


    sat down, looking helpless.

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    Chapter 812 Unshakeable Status


    Abigail had Kevin pour her a ss of wine.


    "Having a baby and going through childbirth is a significant event. You weren''t even there during her


    postpartum recovery. If she did not make a scene, something must be seriously wrong, no?" Abigail


    comforted Cameron.


    Cameron sighed heavily. "I just feel that marriage is so exhausting."


    "Then aren''t you tired when you sleep with her? Women endure tremendous pain for ten months of


    pregnancy. She''s not after your money. She just wants yourpanionship. Why are you tired?"


    Abigail said. Men always think their work is exhausting, but are the women at home any better off?


    I went through pregnancy alone, gave birth alone, went through postpartum recovery alone, and


    still managed to prevent herself from divorcing Cameron. She has already done him a favor.


    "I came over today because we had an argument. I was nning toe with her, but she got


    upset, so I didn''t feel like bringing her along," Cameron said in distress, finishing the drink Kevin


    handed him in one gulp.


    Abigail felt she needed to take some time to check on I.


    "You''re so busy with work. Just quit if you can''t handle it. Is that measly money worth it?" Sean said


    coldly. "Didn''t you say you were going to start a securitypany before? Why are you getting


    deeper into this mess?"


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    "I¡­ I don''t know." Cameron only knew that he had suddenly caught someone''s eye.


    "What I needs is yourpanionship. You don''t have to work so hard just because of what her


    parents said in the past, got it?" Sean frowned, continuing to lecture Cameron.


    No matter how sessful Cameron became, to Sean, he would always be the obedient


    subordinate.


    "If you can''t bnce work and family well, things are bound to go wrong," Abigail said gently. "When


    I was away for a few months, the thing I missed the most wasing home. Being stuck in one


    ce, unable to see, and constantly yearning for everything at home day and night."


    Kevin listened, a bit lost in thought.


    Even Irene couldn''t bear to imagine the situation Abigail was describing.


    Sean put his arm around her shoulders. "It''s okay. You''re back now. Did you have nightmaresst


    night?"


    Abigail thought to herself, Goodness¡­ What a question¡­


    She had been distracted all ofst night. There was no time for dreams. But after falling asleep, she


    indeed didn''t have any nightmares.


    "No," Abigail replied.


    "Cameron, marriage is for a lifetime. Your career can be great, but without love, there''s no family,


    and the children end up almost without parents," Sean said with a heavy heart.


    Kevin listened and subconsciously nced at Irene.


    Meanwhile, Irene looked at Sean, unable to hide the emotions in her eyes.


    Kevin also knew that Sean was Irene''s first choice.


    Unfortunately, Abigail was too strong. Her position in Sean''s heart couldn''t be shaken by any


    ordinary woman.


    From secret admirer to wife, then ex-wife, girlfriend, fiancee¡­ This journey was not something an


    ordinary person could go through.


    Abigail herself was already outstanding and brilliant. A regr woman trying to flirt with Sean


    probably wouldn''t even catch his eye.


    Abigail also noticed Irene''s gaze. The woman was by Kevin''s side but was still being drawn to


    Sean. Kevin just doesn''t stand a chance, does he?


    After drinking for a while, Cameron asked Sean, "Mr. Graham, are you going hometer?"


    "I will, of course, go back to my own home. If you''re talking about going to Capitalis, that won''t


    happen now. It will take a few days," Sean said, taking a sip of whiskey.


    Abigail poured herself a ss of sweet wine.


    "I''ll drink for a while and then go home." Cameron, feeling criticized by them, was already thinking of


    apologizing to I as soon as he got home.


    "Cameron, if work is important to you, you need to find a bnce. I is upset now because you


    haven''t been home since her pregnancy to the postpartum period. She just wants some support


    from you. Why don''t you understand that?" Abigail, as a woman, understood I''s feelings very


    well.


    I felt wronged. After all, going through pregnancy and postpartum alone was difficult and


    ufortable.


    "Men have never experienced pregnancy to childbirth, so you don''t know the hardships involved.


    Some pregnant women suffer from depression and end up taking their own lives, and their partners


    have no idea what happened to them. Do you really think being pregnant is easy?" Abigail said with


    a serious expression as she took a sip of sweet wine.


    "Being a mother is not easy either," Irene added.


    It was then that Cameron finally noticed her. "You''re Mr. Stewart''s girlfriend?"


    "Yes," Irene immediately replied.


    Kevin felt a bit irritated deep down¡ªit was clear that Irene admired Sean more, making Kevin seem


    like a substitute.


    "Why is being a mother difficult? You''re just a young woman. How do you know so much?" Kevin


    joked with a smile.


    Irene held her ss of wine and said seriously, "A mother raising a child alone has to feed the baby


    at night while the baby cries and fusses¡­ She will be very overwhelmed."


    "Did your family not hire a nanny to take care of the child?" Abigail asked Cameron.


    Cameron felt a little guilty upon hearing that. "I was worried that the nanny wouldn''t take good


    care of the baby, so she declined."


    "The nanny is much more professional than a new mom. From not being able to speak to being a


    toddler, children can be very demanding," Irene told Cameron seriously.


    Sean looked at Abigail. "Is she right?"


    "More or less," Abigail murmured. Larry''s situation was special¡ªwith medication in his body, he


    remained in a state of drowsiness and did not fuss.


    "Josh''s child seems very well-behaved." Sean began to recall Larry''s situation.


    "He is well-behaved because he had some health issues before," Abigail exined.


    Indeed, Sean did not know much about Larry, so he refrained from saying much.

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    Chapter 813 Can''t Be Apart Even for a Second


    When Cameron decided to leave, Abigail chose to go with him.


    "I''ll go over with Josh early tomorrow morning." Abigail straightened her clothes. "Grandma is no


    longer here, and Cameron is inexperienced in this area. I need to assist him."


    Kevin leaned back on the couch and clicked his tongue twice. "Abigail, you''re truly remarkable. You


    handle every situation with grace upon your return."


    Sean gave him a kick. "Instead of teasing others, why don''t you focus on yourself?"


    Abigail was quite displeased with Kevin, mainly because he used to be too flirtatious, and she


    couldn''t even keep track of the number of girlfriends he had.


    However, it was fine as long as he maintained a good rtionship with Irene.


    Kevin rubbed his leg. "What''s wrong with me¡­ I''m trying to behave, aren''t I?"


    He was feeling irritated deep down, so his words weren''t as pleasant.


    Sean noticed but didn''t say anything further.


    Initially, he had asked Kevin to help out, but Kevin was acting rather off today. But considering how


    he was with many attractive girls, it didn''t seem so strange.


    "Honey, I''ll go with you." Sean put his arm around Abigail''s shoulder.


    Abigail nced at him. "It''s just one night. There''s no need to be so clingy."


    "I can''t bear to be apart even for a second," Sean purred.


    "You''re way too cheesy." Abigail crossed her arms but didn''t refuse.


    As they boarded the ne, Abigail felt a bit tired and fell asleep immediately.


    Cameron couldn''t sleep, staring nkly at the starry sky outside the ne. In the past year, he had


    matured a lot and became much quieter.


    "Speaking of which, it was Old Mrs. Quinn who arranged this marriage for me. I wonder if she would


    be upset to see how things have turned out," Cameron said with a hint of mncholy in his voice.


    Sean looked at his profile for a long time before asking, "Feeling lost?"


    "Yeah, sometimes I wonder if it would have been better to date longer before getting married. The


    child came so suddenly, and her changes were so abrupt, too. I just feel lost," Cameron said,


    shifting his gaze to Sean''s face.


    "Mr. Graham, these past few months, I''ve been afraid to go home most of the time. I dread the


    thought of her arguing with me when I get home. I don''t know how tomunicate with her. When


    she cries and throws a fit, I feel both heartbroken and annoyed, but I don''t know what to say."


    Cameron lookedpletely lost.


    Sean patted his shoulder. "Take a nap first. Everything will be better with Abby here."


    Cameron lowered his eyes. "I can''t let you guys help me forever."


    "So, remember what she does when she does it," Sean said. "Marriage is indeed difficult to


    maintain. The initial passion and love slowly fade away, and it bes a mundane life. As you


    gradually be closer like family, you may start to feel repulsed by her or even be attracted to


    other women outside, but you must stay true to yourself."


    Cameron found Sean''s words quite insightful.


    "Are you attracted to other women outside?" Cameron couldn''t help but ask.


    "I''ve met many women over the years, but none of thempare to her." Sean raised an eyebrow


    as he leaned back in his seat, looking very content. "She has a different kind of beauty in every


    phase, constantly keeping me captivated."


    "She is really different this time. She must have suffered a lot abroad." Cameron looked back at the


    starry sky outside.


    It was already two hourster when they arrived in Capitalis.


    Cameron had purchased a new house in Capitalis, and it was quite spacious.


    When Abigail entered, I was in the living room with the child.


    The once cute and lively woman had changed. Her figure was out of shape, and herplexion


    was pale. She was wearing pajamas, and she was pacing back and forth with the child in her arms.


    When she heard a noise at the door, she walked over.


    There was a moment of confusion when I saw Abigail, but she quickly turned around and was


    about to go back to the room with the child in her arms.


    "I!" Abigail called out to her.


    I was trembling all over, finding it difficult to speak. She slowly brought her legs together.


    "I''m feeding the baby¡­ You guys talk. I won''te down," she said, shrinking her neck, wanting to


    leave.


    Sean nced at Cameron. "Go and hold the baby. What are you waiting for?"


    Cameron, not even wearing slippers, walked over to her and whispered, "Honey, let me take care of


    the baby."


    "There''s no need. You must be busy. It''s not easy for you toe back, so there''s no need¡­" I


    repeatedly refused, showing her inner unease.


    Abigail walked over, her voice gentle. "Let him hold the baby. You can teach him."


    Sean put on disposable slippers, walked over to Abigail, and nced around the room. There were


    quite a few toys, but they were scattered on the floor, making the room look a bit messy.


    "Didn''t you hire a nanny?" Sean asked I.


    Abigail helped I sit down on the couch and squeezed her arm. "Taking care of a child must be


    hard, right?"


    Upon hearing this, I couldn''t help but let out a sob. She then leaned into Abigail''s arms and


    started crying. "I never thought marriage would be so difficult¡­ I just want some time for myself, but


    I don''t have any. He''s always causing a scene, crying as soon as he wakes up. None of his toys


    work."


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    Captivated by a passing nce on the street, the young woman could not settle for anyone other


    than Cameron. Only after getting married did she realize how tough life could be.


    Abigail patted her back. "I miss my old self too. I had a good figure and soft skin, but now it''s all


    gone. I don''t even have time to exercise¡­"


    She choked up, talking about trivial things.

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    Chapter 814 Marriage Is Freedom''s Death


    Life wasposed of these small details, umting one by one and breaking down a vibrant


    woman filled with longing for love and marriage.


    Cameron mimicked her, swaying his body while listening to herints.


    "Cameron, what''s the matter with you? Why didn''t you hire a nanny?" Sean asked sternly.


    "I did, but they weren''t the right fit. She didn''t like them," Cameron exined.


    Abigailforted I and asked gently, "Why don''t you like them?"


    "After giving birth, my memory wasn''t good; I kept forgetting things. When I saw the nanny stealing


    the supplements he got, I sent her away. Since then, I haven''t hired anyone, just part-time


    cleaners¡­" I sniffed.


    "Don''t you think you should have called Cameron back to handle the nanny situation?" Sean


    muttered to himself, noting that Cameron was running a securitypany, but his home situation


    was chaotic.


    He seemed more suited to lounging at home.


    I looked at him with red eyes. "Forget it. We hardly see each other all year. Today, we meet, but


    tomorrow morning, you''ll be gone."


    Cameron couldn''t help but say, "You don''t pay attention to me either."


    "How can I pay attention to you when I''ve been pregnant for so long?" I burst into tears again.


    "Cameron, if you don''t know anything, you better learn how to be a father. You didn''t know before


    she got pregnant, and you still don''t know now. Your securitypany is just average. What''s more


    important, your family or all those things you''re doing?" Sean scolded sternly.


    Abigail whispered, "Exactly. You''re not short on money. You need to prioritize your family. Look at a


    well-educated girl like her, being worn out by the kids at home all day. Which wealthy woman ends


    up like this after marriage?"


    I felt even more aggrieved, but Cameron felt much more at ease than before.


    When it was only the both of them, I waspletely unreasonable.


    Both mother and son were crying simultaneously, and Cameron''s head was about to explode from


    the noise.


    As Cameron and Sean took the kid upstairs, Abigail and I tidied up the house downstairs.


    "You''ve changed a lot, yet at the same time, you haven''t changed at all. Don''t rush into having


    children, got it?" I advised Abigail tearfully. "Marriage is either the death of love or the death of


    your figure and freedom."


    Abigail chuckled. "You haven''t been taking care of yourself since you got married. It''s okay to hire a


    nanny before the child is one or two years old. How can a new mom like you manage without help?"


    "But my mom says nannies are not good," I said, putting the toys in a box with a mncholic


    expression.


    "You''re just being stubborn. Your mom doesn''t help with the kids, and in such a big house, you don''t


    even have assistance. Aren''t you tired of this?" Abigail handed her the little dinosaur.


    I held the small dinosaur, lost in thought for a while. Suddenly, sheughed. "I regret getting


    married. Love is like that. During pregnancy and postpartum, it all fades away."


    "On the day of giving birth, my water broke, and there was no one at home. I cried and called 911


    for help and was taken to the hospital. The doctors kept asking me where my husband was, but I


    couldn''t even reach him¡­" I sniffled softly. "At that moment, I didn''t even know why I was


    carrying a child."


    Abigail stepped forward, hugged her, and patted her shoulder. "I apologize on behalf of Grandma."


    "I didn''t me her. I just felt disappointed. During postpartum, my mom came over and scolded me,


    saying I insisted on marrying such a person. From giving birth to postpartum, no one came to help


    me," I said with a bitter smile.


    "Most importantly, when I lifted my clothes and saw the stretch marks on my belly, I felt so scared


    that I didn''t dare let him touch me, afraid he would see and reject me," I said, bending down. "My


    legs still swell often and are very ufortable. My body is not as good as before, and my skin is


    sagging¡­"


    Abigail kneeled beside her. "Marriage and having children¡­ Sometimes, you have to pay a price.


    Not everything has a reward. In the end, you and Cameron are too naive. You don''t have a clear


    concept of marriage yet."


    I didn''t know what to say for a moment; she just sniffled.


    "Once the arrow is released from the bow, it cannot go back. Cameron just wants to live a good life


    with you, but with your emotional ups and downs before and after pregnancy, he is also afraid. I


    know you suffered during pregnancy, but give him a chance, and give yourself a chance, hmm?"


    Abigailforted I gently.


    "I just don''t know what to do. I feel annoyed every day," I said with red eyes, seeking help from


    Abigail.


    Abigail hugged her. "I came here today to resolve the conflicts between you two. The child is


    asleep, so let''s sit down and talk it out. Let out all your grievances. If he dares to talk back, let Sean


    beat him up."


    I nodded.


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    After the child fell asleep, the four of them sat in the living room.


    It was Sean who spoke first. "Quit your job as a bodyguard and focus on being a good husband.


    Spend time with your wife and take care of your child. Her family doesn''t help her. As a husband,


    you should put in more effort."


    "If troublees knocking, will you cover for me?" Cameron asked Sean.


    "Yes." Sean nodded. "If you continue like this, you''ll end up with another woman."

 Chapter 815 Happiness Isnt Easily Attained

    Chapter 815 Happiness Isn''t Easily Attained


    Under the bright lights, I appeared devastated, all because of Sean''s words.


    She cast her eyes down, feeling a wave of self-doubt that silenced the words she wanted to


    express.


    Abigail nudged her gently. "Speak up."


    With red eyes, I bit her lip for a long moment before finally asking Cameron, "Do you no longer


    have feelings for me?"


    Cameron hesitated briefly before quickly exining, "I''ve just been incredibly busy, that''s all."


    "Everyone outside is saying that you hold a prestigious position as the head of security for a


    prominent figure and that you''ve even been introduced to a highly educated heiress," I spoke


    slowly, her voice trembling.


    Abigail held the woman''s hand tightly.


    Tears streamed down I''s cheeks. "Since we got married, you''ve rarely been home, especially


    after I became pregnant. I know I''ve gained weight and lost my looks, particrly with arge


    stomach. It''s challenging for men to remain faithful to their wives during pregnancy¡ª"


    "I have never been unfaithful to you," Cameron quickly interjected.


    "If you no longer have feelings for me, then let''s end things. I''ll take our child with me¡­ It''s difficult


    to go through this alone." I''s eyes brimmed with tears.


    Seeing her in such distress, Cameron couldn''t help but embrace her. "How could I not have feelings


    for you? I''ll resign from my job, be a silent partner, ande home to be with you. If you want


    to work out, I''ll do it with you. There''s plenty of ways to help you regain your former self."


    "Cameron¡­" I whispered.


    Cameron paused, trying to recall thest time she had said his name in that tone.


    Cameron''s gaze softened as a warmth surged through him. "What''s the matter?"


    "I feel unattractive. My stomach looks terrible¡­ You won''t like it." I sounded insecure.


    Abigail couldn''t help but nce at Sean, wondering if she would feel insecure about her post-


    pregnancy belly in the future.


    "I love you for who you are, not for your stomach. I''ll inquire around to see if we can help you regain


    your former self, alright?" Cameron held her close, his tone gentle.


    Tears trickled down I''s cheeks. "Could you please not be so busy? The baby doesn''t seem to like


    you. He cries whenever you hold him."


    "Alright, I''ll resign from my job and return to take care of the baby with you. I''ll read some books to


    learn how to bond with the baby. What do you say?" Cameron reassured her.


    I nestled closer to him, softly sniffing.


    It waste at night when Abigail and Sean departed from Cameron''s residence.


    Sitting in the car, Sean remained silent for a while before speaking. "I thought they would be happy."


    Abigail gazed out the window. The night was dark and quiet, holding a touch of mncholy.


    "Happiness isn''t easily attained."


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    In all honesty, Abigail and Sean had their own share of disagreements and challenges. Throughout


    the three years of marriage, she was no better off than anyone else. That being said, one


    advantage was that Sean was firm about not wanting children. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been


    able to escape. With no career and no love, everything was chaotic.


    Can happiness truly find us without effort or care?


    Sean leaned in closer to her, whispering in her ear, "Should we go to a hotel?"


    "Isn''t it nice to return home?" Abigail wasn''t fond of hotels.


    "Let''s go to a hotel. I can''t do anything to you as I please at your ce." Sean felt pressured,


    especially with her parents present. It would be awkward the next day if anyone heard anything.


    Abigail sighed. "Alright, alright. Let''s go to a hotel. Just remember to get protection."


    "The hotel always has it ready for me." Sean started the engine.


    He drove to a rtively secluded hotel, finding a private spot to park the car.


    Abigail realized toote that he had pinned her down on the seat.


    "Sean¡­ It''ll be so embarrassing if someone sees us," Abigail whispered as she pushed against


    him.


    "No one will see us," Sean assured her as he put up the sunshade.


    Unable to resist him, Abigail felt a mix of nerves and excitement, her body growing weak.


    Once they were done, Sean helped clean her up and wrapped his coat around her.


    With a hint of blush and a satiated look on her face, Abigail red at him. "Why did it have to be in


    the car?"


    "I want to explore different ces with you," Sean replied.


    Unable to hold back, she teased, "Haven''t seen you in six months, and you''re already being


    yful."


    "When I miss you, I think about where we can have fun and let loose." Sean chuckled as he opened


    the car door.


    The scent in the car slowly dissipated.


    Leaning against the car in his shirt, Sean lit a cigarette, feeling rxed. "Why don''t we just stay here


    and enjoy the night view instead of going back?"


    Wearing his shirt, Abigail got out of the car, looked up, and pursed her lips. "It''s pitch ck. I''d


    rather go home and sleep."


    "Alright, let''s go to a hotel to sleep," Sean suggested, turning around and giving her a yful pat on


    her bottom.


    Abigail got back in the car, and only then did Sean start the engine.


    At the hotel, as soon as the door closed, Sean and Abigail shared a passionate kiss.


    Backing up while holding her, they fell onto the bed. Abigail''s hair spread out, and her eyes gazed at


    him with affection.


    Sean''s heart waspletely captivated by her gaze.


    He nuzzled her nose and then gently kissed her lips. He did it very delicately and tenderly.


    Abigail made a sound of agreement. With her hands around his neck, she asked in a muffled voice,


    "I made me a little scared of getting pregnant. I saw her stomach. It was a bit scary."


    "Then let''s not have any kids," Sean said without hesitation.


    If Abigail was afraid, he didn''t want to put her through that pain.


    The Grahams didn''t need to have a child. It wasn''t like they were in line for the throne or anything.

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    Chapter 816 Just Love to Be Jealous


    Abigail murmured, "We''ve already told the others. When the timees, just be there for me, and


    we''ll get through it. Don''t be like Cameron."


    "When you''re pregnant, I won''t even go to thepany." Sean reached out and gently touched her


    stomach. "It''s amazing to think that such a small and t ce will nurture and grow a little one."


    Abigail held his hand, feeling his love deeply. "Are you excited about it?"


    "I haven''t really thought about it. The only thing on my mind is you," Sean replied, kissing her lips


    once more.


    It wasn''t long before they finished doing the deed and drifted off to sleep.


    The following morning, Abigail and Sean returned to the Pearson Residence.


    Josh was preparing to take Larry to Pendorf, and all the gifts were ready.


    "Ask Abby if there''s anything else we need to bring." Lawrence reminded him.


    "It''s almost done. I can''t carry too much on my own," Josh said, holding Larry in his arms with a


    specially bought baby carrier.


    Scarlett looked at Larry, reluctant to see him go. "Don''t stay away for too long. Dad and I will miss


    you."


    "Okay." Josh nodded. If it weren''t for the two elderly folks wanting to see him, he wouldn''t want to


    leave either.


    For his sister''s happiness, there was no harm in making the two elderly folks happy with Larry.


    There was a sound at the door. Lawrence looked over and saw Abigail and Sean, immediately


    asking, "Why are you back so soon?"


    "There was something that came upst night, so we came back early. Today we''re heading to


    Pendorf with Josh." Abigail walked in. Passing by Josh, she reached out and pinched Larry''s


    cheeks.


    Lawrence nced at Abigail, then at Sean, feeling that Larry didn''t need to be involved.


    It seemed like Sean was once again enchanted by his daughter.


    "Have you had breakfast?" Scarlett naturally noticed Sean''s special affection for Abigail.


    "Not yet. We just got back and are about to have breakfast," Abigail replied.


    Sean cleared his throat and said, "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Pearson."


    Lawrence nodded. "Have breakfast before you head back."


    "Okay." Sean looked slightly embarrassed.


    Scarlett smiled, her eyes twinkling. "What would you like to eat, Sean?"


    "I''ll have whatever she''s having." Sean smiled, looking at Abigail.


    "Then let''s have pasta. Come and try my mom''s pasta," Abigail said mysteriously.


    Sean raised an eyebrow, quite intrigued. "Alright, let''s see how it tastes."


    After breakfast was served, Josh took the opportunity while Lawrence and Scarlett were upied in


    the kitchen to approach Sean. "Have you forgiven my sister?"


    "What are you talking about? She forgave me, alright?" Sean quickly rified.


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    Josh raised an eyebrow and nced at Abigail. "Oh, Abigail¡­ How impressive."


    Abigail awkwardly touched her nose. "It was his fault, to begin with."


    "Yes, I was too jealous." Sean chuckled, and as he took the first bite of pasta, a look of surprise


    crossed his face. "This tastes just like what Old Mrs. Quinn used to make it."


    "My mom was worried that Abigail would take a long time toe back, so she learned from Old


    Mrs. Quinn," Josh exined, sighing softly. "It''s just that she left us too soon."


    "Alright, let''s enjoy breakfast." Sean changed the subject, not wanting Abigail to feel sad.


    Abigail savored her pasta, nodding lightly. "It truly tastes like Grandma''s cooking. She passed away


    peacefully, so there''s no need to be sad."


    Initially, Abigail felt sorrowful, but gradually, she came to terms with the reality.


    Analise was not like Colby and Lina. She already had diabetes, and during the past six months


    when she was away, Analise was surely anxious, fearing that the illness would worsen.


    After breakfast, Josh departed from the Pearson Residence with Larry.


    Once aboard the ne, Larry happily leaned against the window, eximing, "Bird! Bird! Ma! Bird!"


    Abigail leaned over to take a look. "Isn''t that an airne?"


    She pinched Larry''s face and corrected him, "Airne. It''s an airne."


    "Fapane! Fapane!" Larry grinned, looking very happy.


    "We should let him y with I''s son. I would feel better after seeing him," Abigail smiled and


    said to Sean, who was beside her.


    "Sure, after visiting Grandpa and Grandma, we''ll take him to Cameron''s house for a y date,"


    Sean readily agreed.


    Josh sat back in his seat. "I heard I is not doing well. People in high society say it''s a pity she


    married Cameron. They knew Cameron was unreliable."


    Abigail frowned. "What do they know? If it weren''t for I''s parents looking down on Cameron,


    would he be so busy?"


    Sean smirked. "That''s why my wife is the best. She takes care of everyone I care about."


    "Tsk! Just look at you being all proud of yourself. You were the one who wanted to cut ties with me


    back then. How many times did I try to reach out to you?" Josh sounded a bit resentful when he


    brought up this matter.


    He had tried to contact Sean many times before because of Abigail, but the man never


    reciprocated.


    Sean cleared his throat upon hearing that. "Is it really necessary to expose my shorings like


    this?"


    "I am your brother. Didn''t you think that when shees back, you two will quickly get back


    together? I was so anxious, jumping up and down. If I had known that you didn''t need me at all, why


    would I have done all that?" Josh let out a heavy sigh.


    Abigail picked up a strawberry from the side and handed it to him, saying, "Thank you, Josh, for


    caring about my lifelong happiness."


    Josh took the strawberry from her and smiled. "Of course, you have suffered so much for my son,


    so anything else is worth it."

 Chapter 817 Saving the Damsel in Distress

    Chapter 817 Saving the Damsel in Distress


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle as Sean looked at him disdainfully. "Don''t stick to me. I only want


    your sister to stick to me."


    "Forget it. You''d best behave yourself in the future, as I''m rather unforgiving," Josh warned Sean.


    Sean was not afraid at all. "Okay, but I have my wife to protect me."


    Abigail was quite annoyed at this point. When they looked at her, she quickly spoke up, "Don''t


    expect me to make any choices. I''ve always been fair. If you fall into the water, I won''t save any of


    you because I can''t swim!"


    "Forget about that. Let''s talk about Luna." Sean stopped joking with them.


    He had been wanting to talk to Josh about it.


    Josh''s face turned serious at the mention of it. Holding Larry, who was ying by himself, he asked


    solemnly, "Do you have a n? Eric hasn''t contacted me recently."


    "I''ve sent someone to check the situation first. Once Eric agrees to our n, the news will be


    released immediately. If he doesn''t agree, then so be it," Sean replied seriously.


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    "I''m worried that something might have gone wrong on Eric''s end. He hasn''t replied to any of the


    messages I''ve sent," Josh said in a deep voice.


    Sean leaned back in his seat, looking at the sea of clouds outside, and said softly, "Let''s just release


    the news directly. It''s better for his safety."


    "When will your people have any news?" Abigail asked.


    "This week. After we''ve met everyone we need to see, we''ll head over to New Yoke." Sean reached


    out and grabbed Abigail''s shoulder.


    Abigail nodded, her gaze falling on Josh''s face. "Josh, you stay home and take care of Larry.


    Andrew and Martin are your responsibility, and keep an eye on Simond too. I heard he went


    missing, and I''m afraid he mighte back. You need to protect the child and everyone else,


    understand?"


    "I want toe with you." Josh''s eyes held a hopeful look.


    "You need to stay home. You won''t be of any use there." Sean was blunt. "You don''t know how to


    use weapons or fight. You''ll just be a liability."


    Josh was left speechless.


    All he wanted was to go and save his loved one.


    "I know what you''re thinking, that saving Luna will make a difference, but going there is risking your


    life. Without any skills, it''s pointless." Sean''s tone was cold.


    Josh knew the man was right, so he fell silent.


    "It''s okay. We''ve got this. You stay home and take care of our parents," Abigail tried to reassure him.


    In the end, Josh reluctantly agreed, "Just make sure to stay safe."


    When they reached Pendorf, Sean heard that Irene and Kevin had a fight.


    It was a rare urrence.


    "After you left, Mr. Stewart suddenly confronted Irene, using her of liking you and not being able


    to forget you. Irene got angry, and they ended up arguing at the club before parting ways," Xavien


    exined carefully to Sean.


    Sean felt a headacheing on.


    Abigail listened quietly beside him.


    "Find out more and thene to my office," Sean said before quickly hanging up the phone.


    Abigail looked at him. "Do you still have to protect Irene?"


    "I had a previous agreement with her. She asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend for three


    months. Once she finished renovating her home, we would break up," Sean exined to Abigail.


    Abigail nodded slowly. "What else?"


    "I have been entrusting her to Kevin because her biological parents would abuse her," Sean


    continued.


    "Be more specific." Abigail frowned. Otherwise, she wouldn''t be able to find an excuse for Sean and


    continue their sweet rtionship.


    "She was raised in the countryside. Her parents had only wanted one daughter, but she was an


    ident, and they didn''t really want her, so they sent her to live in the countryside. Recently,


    Grandma wanted to¡­ set me up on a blind date, so she asked around, and her family quickly


    pushed her forward," Sean said, raising his hand to touch his forehead.


    Abigail closed her eyes and made a sound of agreement, sounding utterly regal.


    Sean continued, "Grandma thinks she is simr to you and wants her to rece you¡­ However,


    Grandma also knows that I can''t forget you."


    Abigail opened her eyes and looked at him. "Kevin is not a suitable match for her. If she is a good


    partner, it would have been better if you had introduced her to Xavien instead of Kevin, right?"


    Sean agreed, "I was in a confused state of mind at that time and didn''t expect to make another


    mistake."


    "Bring her to your office and inquire about the situation." Abigail felt sorry for the girl who lived with


    her grandparents and was disliked by her own parents.


    When the family needed her, she was cast aside as a tool.


    Knowing that Sean might still have feelings for his ex, she still had to intervene.


    "Okay." Sean immediately sent a message to Irene.


    "How is her design sense?" Abigail asked again.


    "I have no idea. I''m not interested in her at all," Sean answered honestly.


    Abigail licked her lips and said, "If the design is good, bring her over to L.Moon. She will have more


    exposure and broaden her horizons."


    "If you don''t like her, then don''t worry about it. I will take care of it," Sean said calmly. He didn''t want


    to do it just for the sake of it.

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    Chapter 818 Sort It Out Between Yourselves


    Abigail remained silent in response to Sean.


    At Graham International, Abigail followed Sean inside, her heart filled with a myriad of emotions.


    The receptionist discreetly observed Abigail. Once she and Sean stepped into the elevator, the


    receptionist wasted no time in starting a gossip session in the group chat.


    ''Breaking news! Irene has been dumped by Mr. Graham, and his former girlfriend Abigail Quinn,


    also known as na, has returned!''


    ''Oh, my goodness, na! Irene doesn''t stand a chance!''


    ''Is Abigail truly that remarkable? Can she simply return and overshadow the current one?''


    The new employees were somewhat skeptical.


    The receptionist typed swiftly.


    ''Once you see na, you''ll understand. Irene, who is as fragile as ss, will crumble in her


    presence! This isn''t jealousy. It''s just that na reinvents herself every year. Once she had a group


    of admirers, now she''ll have even more. Let''s not only focus on Mr. Graham. I adore her too!''


    The new employees felt a sense of unease.


    ''This person is ruthless¡­''


    A few minutester, the new employees chimed in on the group chat once more.


    ''I believe it now, oh my goodness! Is this aura real? Perhaps only Mr. Graham can handle it!''


    ''Indeed, someone fragile like Irene is no match for na.''


    ''She''s like a wild rose, and Mr. Graham is truly fortunate.''


    The new employees quickly changed their opinions.


    Abigail remained oblivious to the intense discussion about her among the employees at Graham''s.


    When Irene was summoned, the receptionist issued a warning in the group chat.


    ''It''s over. The main wife is back, and she''s going to confront Irene!''


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    ''No, she didn¡¯t do anything to people like Joan back then.''


    ¡­


    In Sean''s office.


    Abigail requested Xavien to pour her a ss of water.


    Irene appeared quite nervous, and as soon as she sat down, she hurriedly exined, "We just


    agreed. I truly have no connection with him."


    It was primarily because Abigail exuded the aura of a bossdy that sitting beside her was enough


    to make people tremble.


    "Do I appear that intimidating?" Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle, but afterughing, she


    acknowledged that thetter''s fear was reasonable.


    She had changed.


    Irene shook her head. "I''m simply afraid you''ll me me."


    "What would I me you for? I understand that you''re just ying a role. Over on Sean''s end, Old


    Mr. Graham isn''t well and needs reassurance about a rtionship to feel at ease, so Iprehend


    all of this," Abigail spoke gently.


    Irene nced at Sean and remained silent.


    Sean remarked casually, "She''s correct. That''s what I meant."


    "I called you here today to inquire if you had a fight with Kevin?" Abigail reclined on the couch and


    spoke softly.


    Irene didn''t seem bothered. "In any case, I''m used to his temper."


    With his wealthy background, there was no shortage of women he could have.


    He felt like she had a thing for Sean, and she didn''t deny it, which made him angry.


    Irene felt like she just admired Sean and not that she liked him. She had some self-awareness and


    knew she couldn''tpare to Abigail.


    Abigail unconsciously frowned. "Does he often bully you?"


    "Not really, but someone like him having a temper is pretty normal," Irene said softly.


    She had long been a pushover, so she was used to people stepping all over her.


    "Tell me the truth. If you keep letting people walk all over you, they''ll keep taking it out on you,"


    Abigail said sternly.


    Irene felt like she was being sincere and started to take her seriously. "He thinks I like Mr. Graham,


    but a long time ago, I told him I just admired Mr. Graham a bit because he''s a really good person.


    Someone of the opposite sex would naturally be attracted to him, right?"


    Sean felt secretly pleased by thepliment.


    Abigail didn''t pay attention to him and continued to frown. "So, he argued with you over this?"


    "It happened for the first time yesterday. He used to be kind to me. When my parents mistreated


    me, he was the one who helped me," Irene exined, seemingly unaffected by the hurt caused by


    Kevin.


    Abigail thought that she simply did not like Kevin, hence her indifferent behavior.


    "If you don''t like him, then don''t engage with him. You won''t suffer if you''re not in a rtionship," she


    advised gently. "How do you feel about your job?"


    "It''s fine. Why do you ask?" Irene inquired curiously.


    "Do you have any thoughts about joining L.Moon? Once I finish my business there, I will return to


    teach you," Abigail offered warmly.


    Even if she had no talent, Abigail believed she could still teach Irene effectively.


    Irene fell silent, seemingly lost in thought.


    After a moment, she nodded firmly. "I''lle to your ce!"


    Abigail smiled faintly. "I''ve got some things to take care of over here. I might have to leave soon, but


    if Ie back, I''ll definitely take you with me. And if anything happens, you won''t be short on pay."


    Sean knew she was prepared, and so was he.


    After making his decision, he called Kevin.


    Kevin arrived in less than half an hour.


    "Seems like you want to meddle in our affairs," he remarked casually.


    Sean raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, "I have no intention of meddling. You two sort it out


    yourselves."


    Abigail slowly sipped the tea Sean had brewed for her and remained silent.


    Kevin nced at Irene.


    She had a gentle and warm smile on her face as she spoke, "Mr. Stewart, I have decided to pursue


    opportunities on the Capitalis side. I appreciate your care over the past few months, and I


    understand that your concern was due to Mr. Graham, but I won''t hold on to something that is not


    meant for me."

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    Chapter 819 Secret Money


    Kevin paused for a moment, then smirked. "Is this because of Sean?"


    Irene didn''t appreciate him talking about Sean like that, but she wasn''t angry. Instead, she spoke


    earnestly, "I went there to learn design from na. I know about your past. None of your


    rtionships have been longsting."


    Kevin''s hand, which was resting at his side, was clenched slightly.


    "I know, too. One day, I''ll end up like that, so I''ve never expected you to like me." Irene stood up,


    meeting his gaze. "I''ve always been self-aware. I understand, given my background, you wouldn''t


    truly choose me."


    "How do you know I''d treat you the same as those other girls from the past?" Kevin was getting a bit


    angry. He admitted he was a bit of a yboy, but he genuinely wanted to treat her well.


    "I''m not special. You always say I like Mr. Graham, but shouldn''t someone like him be liked?" Irene


    spoke softly. "I think a man who can be loyal to his partner is easily attractive to the opposite sex."


    Kevin''s palm stung from his nails digging into it.


    "On the day we met on a blind date, he sat with me and talked a lot, but in the end, he told me I


    wasn''t suitable for him. He couldn''t betray the person he liked, and that''s respectable," Irene said


    slowly. "You can''t do that, can you?"


    Kevin stepped forward and grabbed her hand. "What if I can change?"


    "But I''m afraid I can''t even keep track of how many ex-girlfriends you''ve had. When we are out


    together, everyone whispers behind our backs, wondering how long I can remain by your side


    before your drunk exes start calling you, asking you to pick them up," Irene stated frankly.


    "Irene, I''ll change this time," Kevin murmured.


    Abigail pursed her lips and instinctively nced at Sean.


    "If you want to talk to me, I''ll still listen," Irene remained gentle. "But if there''s another time in the


    future when you choose another girl over me, I won''te back."


    Kevin felt like he couldn''t hold onto her, not because of Sean, but because of his own past mistakes.


    Only after meeting a girl he truly liked did he realize how unworthy his past was.


    She couldn''t trust herself with him.


    Sean was somewhat annoyed. When Irene said she had to go back to work, he asked Xavien to


    see her off.


    Kevin sat on the couch, his gaze nk.


    "Don''t me everything on me. If being affectionate is a crime, then I''ll plead guilty." Sean rarely


    made such flirtatious remarks.


    Abigail coughed lightly. "You were pretty much the same before. I mean, after three years of


    following you, my heart was practically in pain. Isn''t this just the beginning for you, Kevin?"


    Kevin sighed. "If only I had known. If I hadn''t been so reckless before, maybe I wouldn''t have felt


    thisck of affection from her now. Can you guys believe it?"


    "The whole ''prodigal son returns'' thing doesn''t really work," Abigail furrowed her brow and said


    calmly.


    "Is there really no chance?" Kevin persisted.


    "It all depends on your determination, but I don''t think a leopard can change its spots. Right now,


    you think you can change because you like her, but love doesn''tst forever. Many loves fade with


    time, and for someone like you, with a low sense of morality, infidelity is quitemon." Abigail


    didn''t truly believe him.


    "How can you say my moralpass is low?" Kevin objected.


    "Can you even count how many girlfriends you''ve had?" She countered.


    Kevin remained silent.


    "All that talk about ''the prodigal son returns'' is just deceiving. When love is new and exciting, you


    might change for her. But when the spark fades, people like you are more heartless than anyone


    else. Of course, I won''t interfere in your rtionship." Abigail shrugged indifferently.


    Everyone has their own path to walk. She had no intention of being someone''s love guru.


    "I''ll be heading to New Yoke soon. Graham International might need your help to keep an eye on


    things," Sean informed Kevin.


    Kevin frowned. "Why are you going to New Yoke?"


    "To find someone," Sean replied calmly.


    Kevin now knew who he was searching for.


    He sighed. "When will you two unlucky lovebirds finally put an end to this tragic situation?"


    Abigail couldn''t help butugh. "Maybe it''s the end of a tragic chapter."


    "Stop being so pessimistic. I don''t want anything to happen to you two," Kevin said, relieved that the


    burden in his heart had been lifted. Sins had consequences.


    Returning to the Grahams'' house that night, Abigail changed her shoes at the door and heard


    laughtering from inside.


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    "Oh, Larry is so charming. Why don''t you stay here and y with Grandpa and Grandma? We have


    some money saved up secretly, and we can buy you toys," came Lina''s voice from inside.


    Sean gestured silently to Abigail.


    He tiptoed inside and cleared his throat softly.


    Lina, holding a tambourine, nearly toppled off the couch in surprise.


    Josh couldn''t help but stifle augh.


    "Secret money?" Sean walked over and asked.


    Colby had a stern expression. "You guys don''t even have kids, so buying toys for him is the same


    thing. Besides, he''s Abby''s adopted child anyway."


    Abigail felt touched. This was Luna''s child, and it meant the world to have so many people love him


    already.


    "The Pearsons aren''t short on money for this child to spend, so keep your own savings," Sean said.


    "If it weren''t for your antics, Lina and I wouldn''t have to hide money. I''m afraid you''ll end up


    penniless one day, and my great-grandson will suffer," Colby said, then went tofort Larry.

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    Chapter 820 Follow Me


    Josh noticed Abigail''s arrival and remarked, "I had nned to leave when it got dark, but Old Mr.


    Graham insisted I stay overnight, so I''ll be here for a few days."


    The elderly couple reminded him of Analise, whom he used to visit when Abigail was not at home.


    He recalled how strong Analise always appeared and realized now that she must have missed


    Abigail during those six months.


    "Whatever the case, Larry is entirely in your care now." Abigail expressed herfort in not having


    to look after the child.


    However, Larry seemed a bit restless.


    He now had to stay with Colby and Lina, then return home to visit Cameron and spend time with his


    younger brother.


    After a moment of hesitation, Josh suggested, "Let''s meet up with friends when the timees."


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    Perhaps... after going to New Yoke, there may not be another opportunity to gather together.


    Abigail agreed, acknowledging that it was indeed time to reunite.


    "Did you guys eat anything?" Lina, feeling content with the fun they had, stood up and asked Sean


    and Abigail.


    "If you didn''t prepare any food for us, we can order takeout. You stay and y with the kids," Abigail


    insisted, not wanting Lina to overexert herself.


    "Why order takeout when you''re at home?" Lina said as she made her way to the kitchen.


    While Colby entertained Larry, Josh conversed with Sean about Eric, noting, "He hasn''t responded


    to me yet, so there may be an issue."


    Abigail''s expression became grave at this news.


    Sean, appearingposed, leaned back on the couch. "Release Eric''s information first, and I''ll


    handle it. It will be trending by tomorrow morning."


    Having nned this in advance, Sean was simply waiting for a response from Eric. Since there was


    no reply forting, he decided to proceed.


    Josh nodded, and Sean promptly messaged Xavien on his phone.


    "Once you return, take Larry to Cameron''s house to hang out. Also, discuss with Cameron how to


    care for a woman who has recently given birth." Abigail expressed her concern, particrly for


    Luna''s well-being.


    She was unsure of Luna''s current situation.


    Josh nodded nkly in response.


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    The next evening, Josh''s n was set, and he made calls to all his acquaintances.


    But there was a sudden problem with Irene.


    "Her phone is unreachable, and I have no idea what''s going on." Kevin stood at the doorway of the


    private room, visibly irritated as he fidgeted with his phone.


    Abigail also sent Irene a WhatsApp message, but she didn''t reply.


    "Could something have happened? Take me to her house," she said.


    Kevin nced at Sean beside him. "Should we go?"


    "Everyone''s not all here yet, but let''s go check it out first," Sean replied. He was aware that Irene


    had more free time due to her past rtionship with him and Kevin.


    Upon reaching Pendorf, Abigail discovered that Irene was missing when she visited hispany.


    It seemed to be the work of the Walkers.


    Upon arriving at the Walkers'' residence, Kevin went in first.


    The living room of the Walkers was quiet and peaceful, but in the dining room, harsh voices could


    be heard. "You can''t evenpare to Sean''s ex-girlfriend for a single bit! I don''t know what use you


    are to us!"


    "If you can''t repay the student loan, then you''ll just have to work as a maid in the Walkers to pay off


    your debt."


    They''re two women''s voices. One of them was probably an olddy, and the other one was


    younger.


    Kevin walked in with his hands in his pockets and saw Irene standing with her head bowed beside


    the dining table.


    "Come here!" Kevin ordered with a dark face.


    The people in the dining room were startled by his sudden appearance.


    When Mrs. Walker saw Kevin, she smiled and stood up. "Mr. Kevin, are you here to see Irene?"


    The young girl sitting at the table scrutinized Kevin. "I remember her boyfriend was called Sean, so


    why are you here to see her?"


    "Is that so?" Sean walked in, his expression icy.


    Abigail followed suit and noticed Irene, who appeared bewildered. She whispered, "Kevin told you


    toe to us. Why are you still here?"


    Irene hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly approached Abigail and exined softly, "They took


    away my phone, and when they knew you had returned, they demanded that I repay the student


    loan."


    She did have some money, but she was reluctant to repay the student loan.


    Sean insisted that the student loan should be repaid by their parents.


    Abigail shielded Irene behind her, her face icy as she looked at Catherine. "Is the Walkers really in


    such dire need of that money? So, you''re willing to push your youngest daughter onto a man who


    has feelings for another woman?"


    "Ms. Quinn, it was the Grahams who expressed interest in finding a few young girls. No one


    coerced Sean into going on a blind date." Catherine sneered. "The moment you returned, he lost


    interest in Irene. What about her reputation?"


    Kevin approached with a stern expression, grabbed a bowl of soup from the table, and poured it


    over Catherine''s head. "You mistreated your daughter. When you heard that the Grahams were


    looking for a match for Sean, you immediately called her back, treating her like amodity to be


    traded. Seems like you care about her reputation, huh?"


    Catherine began screaming.


    Irene''s sister, Slyvie, stood up and eximed, "What are you doing?!"


    "What am I doing? I am going to bankrupt the Walkers immediately!" Kevin''s expression was


    extremely grim.


    Catherine suddenly panicked. She took a napkin offered by a servant and apologized while wiping


    her face. "Mr. Stewart, she doesn''t know any better. Please forgive her."


    "Do you not care for your own daughter?" Abigail questioned Catherine.


    Catherine hesitated for a moment. Irene was an unexpected child, and at the time, she had already


    decided not to have any more children. So, she sent her away, intending to let her parents raise the


    girl and allow her to do as she pleased when she came of age.

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    Chapter 821 Extra One


    The words caught Irene''s attention.


    Catherine wiped her face and smiled. "How could we not love her? It''s just that she was


    mischievous and disobedient when she was young, so we sent her to stay with her grandparents


    when we were busy with work at that time¡ª"


    "Who are you trying to deceive?" Kevin interjected, "You were irritated by the daughter born from


    this unexpected situation and nned to abandon her, but her grandparents intervened, so they


    took her to the countryside. From her childhood to adulthood, you didn''t provide any financial


    support to the grandparents."


    Abigail furrowed her brow and turned to look at Irene.


    Irene lowered her gaze, her expression filled with sorrow.


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    Abigail grasped her hand. "Remember, they didn''t offer you any support, so you don''t have to


    consider them as your parents. If they didn''t raise you, they have no right to be called your parents!"


    Irene looked at Abigail with teary eyes and nodded softly. "I understand."


    "How much is the student loan?" Abigail inquired.


    "4006. I''ve only been working for less than two months, and I don''t have that much money. They


    said they would assist me if I went on a blind date, so I agreed. na, I''m sorry, I never intended to


    pursue your boyfriend," Irene replied softly.


    "You did nothing wrong. It''s eptable to prioritize yourself. Besides, we were already separated at


    that time, and he had the right to move on and find a new girlfriend. You have nothing to feel guilty


    about," Abigail stated calmly.


    4006 was a mere drop in the bucket for her.


    However, this small sum of money posed a significant obstacle for Irene.


    "I will repay this money for you. You can work at L.Moon, strive hard, and when you have sufficient


    funds in the future, you can return it to me." Abigail touched her face.


    Irene felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and embraced Abigail, whispering, "Thank you."


    It was far more beneficial for her to earn money through her own efforts rather than receiving direct


    charity.


    "My only condition is that regardless of your future endeavors, do not associate with them. Even if


    they take legal action against you, you need not pay them any heed," Abigail said firmly, her tone


    tinged with anger.


    Irene sniffled. "My grandparents also advised me the same, I remember."


    Abigail took her hand and led her away.


    Kevin red at Catherine coldly. "If you ever attempt to approach her again, your family will face


    bankruptcy at any moment, do you understand?"


    After delivering his warning, he signaled for Sean to leave as well.


    Sean shot a cold look at Catherine, snorted, and departed.


    Without learning from their mistakes, they seemed oblivious to proper conduct.


    Slyvie noticed Sean''s hostile gaze and asked Catherine, "What does he mean?"


    "It appears that my family is in trouble... I shouldn''t have provoked them earlier. Irene truly is a jinx!


    Call your father back!" Catherine still failed toprehend her mistakes.


    Abigail escorted Irene to the car, smoothed out her hair, and said solemnly, "Return home and rest


    tonight. Pack your belongings, and in a few days, we will head back to Capitalis."


    Irene gazed at her with gratitude. "No wonder everyone admires you. You''re truly kind."


    "I assisted you because of your connection to Kevin and Sean. I don''t extend help to just anyone,"


    Abigail replied softly.


    "To be honest, I don''t particrly like my parents either. Sometimes, I simply wish to hear their


    opinions of me, but today, I received my answer," Irene expressed sadly, even though she had


    heard it from Kevin.


    She neverprehended why her parents harbored such dislike towards her. It turns out she was


    an unnned child, which is why she wasn''t well-liked.


    "Some people are born without strong family connections, so they have to learn to heal themselves.


    There is no rule that dictates you must have a positive rtionship with your parents to feel


    complete." Abigail thought Irene''s parents were cruel.


    Why didn''t they take steps to prevent an innocent girl from suffering for over twenty years?


    "You still have me," Kevin offered.


    "Thank you, Kevin, but I want to focus on my work. If you have time, you can visit me at Capitalis."


    Irene knew that aside from working hard and earning money, she didn''t have a better way to change


    her current situation.


    Kevin couldn''t help but inquire, "Do you no longer want to talk to me?"


    "I didn''t say we can''t talk. I just feel a bit overwhelmed." She actually had no romantic intentions.


    How could she pursue a rtionship in her current circumstances?


    Sean gave Kevin a significant nce.


    Irene''s hometown was far from Pendorf. She packed her belongings to move into the temporary


    rental house.


    "You didn''t even prepare a proper ce for yourself?" Abigail was a bit angry upon seeing her living


    in such a messy urban vige.


    The rent here ranged from three to five hundred dors a month, and the security was very poor.


    Irene''s ce was a converted corridor that was extremely cramped.


    Kevin watched as she lifted the bedboard to reveal the limited space for movement, with a small


    electric stove on the balcony outside. His eyes filled with mixed emotions upon seeing these.


    He had never experienced living in such conditions before... Is this just ten square meters that one


    person can upy?


    Even the entrance hall of his house wasrger than this.


    "I don''t want to live with them." Irene squatted on the ground to pack up her few clothes.


    No one knew that feeling of being watched when she returned, the sense that everyone despised


    her. She felt more at ease in this tiny ce than with them.


    Abigail felt a tightness in her chest and didn''t speak for a long time.


    She knew many girls like this, but it wasn''t so ufortable until she saw them. It was only after


    seeing them that she felt angry.

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    Chapter 822 She Has Someone To Back Her Up


    Sean approached her and gently patted her shoulder.


    Abigail met his gaze and immediately grasped his unspoken message.


    The issue that the Walkers should have handled was not their concern, but Sean''s subtle


    intervention could prevent potential trouble for Irene.


    Kevin escorted Irene to the station and did not return to the club.


    After spending some time with Abigail, Sean took Josh home.


    "Hey, how did the gathering end up like this..." Josh expressed some regret. He had hoped for a


    more rxed atmosphere, but everyone had eaten little and decided to head home.


    "We''ll have another opportunity to gather in the future," Sean reassured him with a pat on the


    shoulder.


    After staying at the Grahams'' residence for three days, Eric''s situation in New York became a


    trending topic online for three consecutive days.


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    Eric''s exit from the entertainment circle was very decisive. At the time, it was said that he had


    suffered serious facial injuries, and he never appeared in the entertainment circle again. His fans


    were heartbroken, and now, upon hearing about his disappearance in New York, they were all in an


    uproar, demanding answers from the Davidson Family.


    After all, his team was operated by family members behind the scenes.


    Abigail and Sean returned to Capitalis to find Maisy and Terry from the Davidson Family waiting at


    the entrance.


    Upon seeing Abigail, Terry remained silent while Maisy coldly remarked, "It was Eric who first


    discovered your true identity. And now, you join forces with Sean against the Davidson Family?"


    Abigail raised a hand to touch her nose and replied, "You''re assuming I know the situation. How


    could I be working against your family?"


    Sean sat on the couch with his legs crossed while being engrossed in his phone and seemingly


    detached from the Pearsons'' predicament.


    Maisy smirked faintly and said, "Eric has supported you, hasn''t he? Did you leak the news of his


    disappearance in New Yoke?"


    "You need evidence for such usations. We have no ill will towards the Davidson Family, so why


    would we spread such news and subject you to public scrutiny?" Abigail sat next to Sean and


    calmly defended.


    Maisy nudged Terry beside her, prompting him to speak up reluctantly, "We discovered that Graham


    International was behind the leak. Eric is safe overseas, so why would you intentionally cause this


    uproar?"


    Sean cleared his throat and remarked, "If he''s truly safe overseas, then let hime out and


    release a video himself. Wouldn''t that solve everything?"


    Terry nced at Maisy for support.


    "He has retired from the industry, so why should he be dragged back into this mess?" Maisy


    retorted, her expression stern and displeased.


    Sean raised an eyebrow with amusement in his eyes. "If he''s truly disconnected from this industry,


    why bother about the fans? Just ignore them."


    Moisey was infuriated by his clever argument.


    Abigail nonchntly added, "If it''s not okay, then let him issue a statement himself. What''s the big


    deal? Why does he have toe to us for an exnation? Besides, even if you found out it was


    sent by Graham International, was it really from them?"


    Sean continued to tap on his phone screen while maintaining his silence.


    Seeing theck of response, Maisy stood up with a stern expression and directed a nce at


    Lawrence. "The younger generation should be taught proper manners. If not for this daughter, the


    rtionship between our families wouldn''t have deteriorated to this extent."


    "The matters concerning the Pearsons don''t require any concern from the Davidson Family. As for


    rtionships, Abby has a good rtionship with Eric, and Josh has always been close friends with


    Eric. The reason behind it all is simply that some elders in the Davidson Familyck understanding,"


    Lawrence said calmly.


    Sensing Maisy''s rising anger, Terry quickly intervened. "You should step out first. I''ll handle this


    conversation."


    "If I had known, I wouldn''t have allowed Eric to assist in her return. What a disaster!" Maisy


    eximed in frustration.


    Scarlett''splexion paled as she halted Maisy. "Maisy, please refrain from making inappropriate


    comments. Whether the Pearsons'' children are troublesome or not is up to us to determine. If you


    continue to speak irresponsibly here, are you not afraid of me confronting you?"


    Abigail gazed at Scarlett in astonishment.


    Apart from Analise, Scarlett was the second person to defend her.


    Maisy was taken aback, then grew indignant. "You are being outrageous!"


    "Youe to the Pearsons andbel my children as troublesome. I believe it is you whocks


    respect for the elderly. Who do you think you are to interfere in my children''s affairs from the


    Pearsons?" Scarlett clenched her teeth, her eyes brimming with animosity.


    She had promised Analise that she would always support Abigail, no matter what.


    Abigail had faced numerous hardships in her early years without the support of her parents.


    However, now that she was part of the Pearsons, even if she managed to upset the entire elite


    circle of Capitalis, Scarlett wouldn''t allow Abigail to suffer any consequences.


    Maisy red at Scarlett with fury in her eyes.


    The two women stood silently for a moment, and then Maisy sneered, waved her hand dismissively,


    and walked away.


    Scarlett eased up slightly but red at Maisy''s retreating figure.


    Abigail approached her and took her hand. "It''s alright. I''m not bothered."


    "But I am." Scarlett turned around and embraced her tightly. "With me by your side, no one will dare


    to mistreat you!"


    Abigail nodded, feeling a sense of warmth in her heart.


    Terry waited for Maisy to depart before furrowing his brow and inquiring, "How did you find out that


    Eric was in New Yoke?"


    "Don''t you already know?" Sean replied.

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    Chapter 823 Not Short Of Money


    The look on Terry''s face was grave. "I don''t know," he said. "He mentioned going on a trip and then


    disappeared. We''ve been searching for him for the past six months."


    "He could be staying at your third brother''s ce," Sean suggested calmly.


    Terry looked incredulous upon hearing this. "How is that possible? My brother has been conducting


    business overseas for years..."


    Before he could finish his sentence, a realization dawned on him, prompting him to fall silent.


    "Mr. Davidson, your son is attempting to protect you. Given your status, any issues within the


    Davidson Family would attract significant public scrutiny. It''s not something ordinary individuals can


    handle," Sean exined calmly. After conducting a background check on Eric''s parents, he found


    them to be reputable.


    He remained unaware of the tensions between the Davidson Family and the Pearsons.


    "Is that so?" Terry''s voice softened. After a moment of contemtion, he turned to Sean. "If you


    require any assistance, please don''t hesitate to reach out."


    "For now, it''s best for you to feign ignorance," Sean advised calmly.


    Terry nodded in agreement and said nothing more.


    After Terry left, Sean remarked to Lawrence, "No wonder Eric is such a good person. He was raised


    well by his parents."


    "Molly''s sons are all quite capable, but it''s surprising that only one of them stays on the right path,"


    Lawrence remarked with a sigh.


    Sean''s primary reason for visiting was to meet with Martin.


    Martin had been struggling to secure a position at the hospital recently. Despite his skills, his efforts


    had been in vain. The Johnson Hospital Research Institutecked international recognition, and the


    medications they developed did not bear his name, resulting in ack of interest.


    When Lawrence called for Martin, Abigail noticed how much Martin had aged.


    Indeed, the job search process could be draining. Even someone as skilled as Martin encountered


    obstacles.


    "Which hospital are you interested in?" Sean inquired directly.


    "The Metro Hospital, which is thergest one with the best reputation," Martin responded.


    Sean nodded. "I can arrange for you to get in, but on the condition that your son assists me with a


    task. I understand his health condition, so I won''t push him too hard."


    "It''s up to him," Martin replied. He had never asked Andrew for help, nor had he considered


    leveraging Andrew''s abilities to improve his circumstances.


    As he aged, and with time running out, all he desired was for Andrew''s leg to heal.


    Sean approached Andrew, who was engrossed in watching anime and nced at him.


    Andrew noticed his gaze and looked up. "Is there something you need?"


    "Have you ever been to the movies?" Sean asked, taking a seat beside him on the couch.


    Andrew had never been to the movies, of course.


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    Sean regarded him with a kind look. "I can create a space for you that resembles a movie theater


    where you can watch films. There''s an animated movie in 3D that''s highly acimed and was


    featured at the Berlin Film Festival."


    Andrew''s interest was piqued.


    He had high standards for visual entertainment, and Sean''s words resonated with him.


    "I''m sure you can check if that movie is still avable on TV, but it''s best experienced in 3D at the


    theater," Sean suggested softly.


    After a moment of contemtion, Andrew looked at the TV and inquired, "What do you need my


    help with?"


    "Assist me in developing an app. It must be inessible without my authorization, and the


    operation should beplex," Sean exined, locking eyes with him.


    Andrew thought it sounded like a straightforward task and scratched his head. "Sure, sounds simple


    enough."


    Sean thought to himself that Abigail truly struck gold.


    Does this guy have any idea how intricate developing such an app can be? Of course, there are


    geniuses in every field. The abilities of a genius always exceed those of ordinary people.


    "I''ll give you a month to work on it," Sean said, patting his shoulder.


    "I don''t need a month; I can finish it in a few days. Your movie theater should be ready in a few


    days, too," Andrew replied.


    "Deal." Sean couldn''t help but smile.


    Sean stood up and walked over to Martin''s side, saying, "Come, I''ll take you to start your new job."


    "Is that all?" Martin asked, looking surprised.


    "I heard you are very capable of doing modern medicine research. Would you like to join the


    Pharmaceutical Research Institute?" Sean inquired.


    Martin was still very passionate about research after having been in the industry for his entire


    lifetime.


    "Once you join the Pharmaceutical Research Institute, your reputation will grow. Your work will be


    recognized by everyone in the future." Sean expressed his hope that Martin wouldn''t waste his


    talent.


    How many people would dedicate themselves to research for a decade like him?


    "Great!" Martin eximed happily, ncing at Abigail.


    Abigail smiled and said, "Work hard."


    "Got it," Martin replied with a smile.


    After sorting out Martin''s affairs, Sean purchased a house for them in Capitalis.


    Abigail, as a consultant, expressed some concern. "You bought such an expensive house. Do you


    have the funds?"


    "It''s been six months, and the 400 million should''ve been handled by now. Don''t underestimate me,"


    Sean said with a smile.


    Abigail smiled back. "I really admire people like you who know how to make money!"


    "You''re also skilled at making money, so don''t underestimate yourself. What do you think about


    turning this room into a theater?" Sean suggested, leading her into a specially designed room that


    could serve as a small screening theater.

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    Chapter 824 Other Uses


    "It''s enough. That''s already quite extravagant for a one-person audience," Abigail remarked.


    "Since he''s helping me, I have to ensure his satisfaction; he''s also a client," Sean smiled. "If I serve


    him well, he will be very useful in the future."


    "You have to arrange for the house help properly," Abigail reminded him.


    Martin was busy with research, so he definitely wouldn''t have time to take care of Andrew.


    "Okay." Sean nodded.


    Sean''s theater for Andrew waspleted in three days.


    But Andrew was not finished yet.


    Martin took him to the new house, and Andrew was stunned by the bright house and sunroom.


    Outside the srium were all nts. As the sunlight shone through them and entered the sunroom,


    it created a forest-like atmosphere.


    Andrew really liked it here. He pushed his wheelchair around in the sunroom, and when he saw a


    desk and bookshelf on the side, he was even more satisfied.


    "Dad, this ce is beautiful." Andrew turned his head, his face full of joy. "It''s much better than


    Johnson Hospital Research Institute."


    The butler beside him smiled and said, "Mr. Colleen, you can read here, and the kitchen will prepare


    whatever you want to eat immediately."


    "I don''t want to eat anything for now. I want to go see the movie theater.¡± Andrew couldn''t wait.


    If the sunroom was this good, the theater must be even better!


    The butler immediately showed him the way.


    Martin walked around the house and then turned to Sean, who was on the phone.


    After Sean finished the call, he smiled. "Are you satisfied?"


    "It''s really nice. Working from home is really great." Martin felt grateful. "Andrew was right. Working


    with good people leads to better results."


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    "Good people have boundaries, too; just remember that. I have some important matters to attend to,


    so you guys take care of yourselves," Sean said in a calm tone, ready to leave.


    Martin walked him to the door and said again, "Thank you."


    "You should thank Abby; she''s the one who brought you back to your homnd," Sean replied.


    Martin nodded. After living abroad for so many years and conducting extensive research on drugs,


    he had no fame to speak of except for some money.


    If he hadn''t gone abroad in the first ce, would he easily have ess to all these things in


    Eswadia now? Moreover, Andrew wouldn''t be paralyzed either.


    Sean received news that Eric had posted a video on social media, iming that everything was fine


    at his uncle''s house in New Yoke. He was subtly pointing fingers at Sean and spreading rumors


    behind his back.


    Xavien said that Eric''s fans were now attacking Graham International, demanding justice.


    Sitting in the car, Sean listened to Xavien, and his face turned cold. "Release the second n."


    He had already anticipated that such a situation might ur and had taken precautions in advance.


    In less than half an hour, Graham International caught a group of marketing ounts and filed a


    lawsuit against them.


    Eric''s fans realized that someone was trying to harm Graham International and started cursing the


    companies behind these marketing ounts.


    In an instant, the inte was buzzing, and even Graham International''s stock market rose slightly.


    That night, they returned to the Pearsons.


    Holding Larry, Josh leaned in to ask, "Are you manipting things online behind the scenes?"


    "I knew they would try to smear me, so I took advantage of it." Sean reclined on the couch, with a


    hint of disdain in his tone.


    Abigail emerged from the kitchen and served him a bowl of soup made by Scarlett. "Try this.


    Fighting with people every day must have killed a lot of brain cells. My mom says it''s good for the


    brain."


    Sean took the bowl with a smile. "Thanks, honey. Fighting too much can indeed make one stupid."


    "Can you stop showing off?" Josh''s face immediately fell. "Am I not getting any?"


    "I''ll give you someter. Let him finish first, then I''ll serve you." Abigail reclined on the couch,


    observing Sean''s profile while responding to Josh.


    Josh sighed. "You seempletely focused on him... Never mind, I''m not that hungry. I''ll have


    someter at dinner. I don''t need food for the brain."


    After finishing the soup, Sean handed the bowl to Abigail. "It''s really delicious. Please thank her for


    me."


    Abigail took the bowl and gazed into his eyes. "Do you think there''s something off about Eric''s


    video?"


    "I believe so. If he''s still the same as before, he wouldn''t be making such vague statements. Some


    of his fans are starting to question the video''s authenticity." Sean narrowed his eyes.


    Upon watching the video, he had two theories: either he was forced to say it, or it was fabricated.


    However, they would have to wait for Xavien''s findings to find out whether it was fabricated or not.


    Josh furrowed his brow, "What if he was threatened into saying those things?"


    "This is also one of my theories." Sean''s expression turned grave. "If so, his situation is indeed


    dire."


    Abigail, upon hearing this, grew even more anxious.


    She clutched the bowl tightly, took a deep breath, and asked in a somber tone, "What about Luna?"


    If Eric and the others could be mistreated like this, Luna, who had no ties to those people, would be


    in an even worse situation, wouldn''t she?


    "I''ve always had doubts about Luna''s circumstances. If she''s merely a pawn to drive us apart, she


    should have achieved her goal by now and would no longer be useful. It wouldn''t make sense for


    her to still be able to contact youter on," Sean remarked with a serious gaze.


    Josh bit his lip and inquired nervously, "So there must be another use for her?"

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    Chapter 825 Jealous of Genius


    "Instead of specting, it''s better to go there in person. Once everything is set up on that end, we


    can go and see for ourselves," Sean had checked on Jonell and had some suspicions, but it wasn''t


    convenient to tell Josh.


    After dinner, Abigail finished showering and leaned against Sean.


    "I checked on Jonell and found out that he and Luna had a brief encounter at a trade fair in Honkun,


    but Luna should have forgotten about him," Sean had been pondering whether it was during that


    trade fair that caught Jonell''s attention on her.


    Perhaps it was just a man''s fleeting infatuation with a woman.


    If it weren''t for Josh being in a rtionship with her, and the sudden closeness between him and the


    Davidson Family, maybe it would have just been a passing interest, and it wouldn''t have escted


    to the extent it has now.


    Abigail looked up at Sean. "Do you think Jonell has developed feelings for Luna?"


    "Just a spection. Jonell''s wife passed away early on, leaving no trace behind, and no one in the


    Davidson Family has mentioned her, which is quite peculiar in itself." Sean pinched her cheek.


    "You couldn''t find out anything either?" Abigail felt like this wasn''t beyond his capabilities.


    "The Davidson Family wants to keep it concealed. Even if I were to investigate, it would take time.


    The issue is, we don''t have that much time to spare," Sean said, flipping her over and pressing her


    down. "Let''s rest, prepare early, and go rescue her. I can''t wait to marry you."


    He no longer wanted those incidents to cause them to be separated again.


    This time, no matter what, they had to go together. He couldn''t let her be in danger alone anymore.


    "Okay." Abigail''s heart softened. The words sweetened and fueled her anticipation of marriage.


    Andrew spent four days developing an app for Sean.


    Sean posted what he created on the hacker alliance website, iming there was 10,000 inside.


    Whoever could crack the app first would receive the 10,000, and they could use various methods to


    obtain it.


    Every day, someone would be attempting to breach the app.


    As the app''s security officer, Andrew had to defend himself against all the hackers attacking every


    day.


    "You''re not going to exhaust him with all these attacks, are you?" Abigail sat next to Andrew,


    watching his fingers fly over the keyboard as she worriedly asked Sean.


    "How many of them do you think he''s worried about?" Sean replied with a smile.


    Andrew looked very serious. After defeating another formidable opponent, he furrowed his brow.


    "Why are so many people attacking the app I created?"


    "Because there''s 10,000 inside," Sean answered.


    Andrew looked puzzled. "If you didn''t disclose it, how would they know?"


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    Sean didn''t say anything. Of course, he had disclosed it, which was why so many people were


    attacking the app.


    Realizing this, Andrew sighed softly. "No wonder there are so many skilled individuals attacking


    every day. So, you leaked the information to provoke them to attack it. Do you not trust my


    abilities?"


    "No, it''s because there are crucial things in the app, so I want to apply pressure in advance. If


    someone breaks through, it will be easier for me to fix it." The smile on Sean''s lips deepened. "If


    you can withstand all the pressure, I will reward you with the 10,000."


    Andrew wasn''t particrly interested in money, but it was still a challenge.


    "I''ll give it a shot." He couldn''t guarantee that he could resist these individuals one hundred percent.


    After all, as they say in Eswadia, there is always someone better out there.


    Sean emerged from the room with Abigail. Xavien was envious. "He''s truly remarkable. I want to be


    his apprentice."


    "I wonder if he will ept," Abigail said with a smile.


    Xavien also believed that Andrew was unlikely to ept him, as he appeared veryid-back and


    relied solely on talent in this field.


    In contrast, Xavien added to his bit of talent with hard work. He had worked hard to stay by Sean''s


    side.


    Justparing the houses Sean had arranged for Martin and him, it was evident that he was


    always generous toward talented individuals.


    Xavien felt incredibly envious...


    After a week of relentless attacks, the app was finally hacked into, and the 10,000 was stolen.


    The individual who took the money boasted about it.


    Andrew was seething with anger. "I must confront this person! I will offer 20,000 and allow them to


    continue their attacks!"


    Sean made the announcement on his behalf.


    Even until Sean was going to New Yoke, the attacker had not yet breached the app created by


    Andrew.


    "They keep attacking, and you keep monitoring. Can you develop something simr? I would like to


    use it," Sean inquired.


    After a moment of silence, Andrew responded, "If you have something of great importance to


    safeguard, create a duplicate, like a and b. Map the data from a to b, so if a ispromised, it will


    self-destruct automatically. B will then trigger emergency protocols, conceal itself, and send an alert


    to your phone. This way, even if the data is valuable, it won''t be immediately stolen."


    Sean looked slightly puzzled. "Is this truly feasible?"


    If there was an application like this, with b''s hidden activation dyed by just a few hours, it would


    provide enough time to transfer the funds to a secure location.


    "You could even create multiple versions of these to confuse the adversary and frustrate them.


    That''s the beauty ofputers," Andrew remarked as he began coding the program.

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    Chapter 826 Not Willing to Leave


    "Okay, you handle it that way. Abigail and I are heading to New Yoke." Sean paused for a moment,


    then continued, "It''s best to get it done within ten days."


    He was concerned that the situation might change by the time they arrived in New Yoke, and there


    wouldn''t be enough time to transfer the money.


    "I''ll initiate a twin program first; it will only take two to three hours, and I''ll take my time with the rest.¡±


    Andrew knew that what he and Abigail were about to do was very risky.


    Sean was willing to invest so much money in this app, so it must be very important.


    "Then I''ll leave it to you." Sean patted his shoulder and prepared to depart.


    "Make sure to bring Ms. Quinn back.¡± Andrew turned to Sean.


    Sean nodded.


    The day they were scheduled to depart for New Yoke was two days away, and both Sean and


    Abigail were upied.


    L.Moon was still in a chaotic state, but fortunately, Garrett was lending a hand. As long as they


    could hold on until Abigail returned, everything would be fine.


    "If I can''t return, you''ll have to figure things out on your own at L.Moon. Kingston will handle matters,


    and he will also make sure you''repensated." Abigail prepared for the worst.


    Traveling abroad was different from being in Eswadia.


    When things escted, it could be dangerous out there.


    Garrett remained silent on the phone for a long moment, then finally chuckled. "I still hope you can


    come back."


    "I''ll do my best," Abigail replied.


    The call ended, and Abigail exited the room.


    Downstairs, Lawrence and Scarlett were both upied. Lawrence was busy at work, yet he was


    still at home assisting with meat chopping. Scarlett was rolling out dough.


    Abigail stood at the top of the stairs, observing them bustling around. A strong sense of reluctance


    welled up within her.


    It was only at that moment that she realized she had gradually be a part of this family. The


    reluctance and the fear of not being able to return¡­ They would be saddened...


    Various emotions intertwined, causing a lump in her chest that lingered and couldn''t dissipate.


    Abigail felt the urge to stay at home, but she simply couldn''t let go of Luna''s matters.


    Descending the stairs, Abigail forced a smile. "Mom, Dad, you''ve prepared so much pasta; will you


    be able to finish it all?"


    Scarlett kneaded the dough, a faint smile on her face. "Is there any food that can''t be finished?"


    Lawrence set down the knife, gazing at Abigail with eyes that welled up with tears, but ultimately, he


    remained silent. Picking up the knife, he resumed chopping the meat.


    Seeing him in this state, Abigail felt her heart ache, and she embraced him.


    Lawrence set down the knife, wanting to caress Abigail, but his hands were greasy. "You''re


    bing more and more stubborn, you haven''t even washed your hands and you''re already


    hugging me... No matter what, always remember to take care of yourself. Remember that Sean''s


    grandparents are elderly, so if something unfortunate happens, they won''t be able to bear it."


    "Okay, we understand." Abigail''s voice wasden with emotion.


    Scarlett silently shed tears, indicating she didn''t want Abigail to go abroad.


    However, she also understood that Abigail and Luna had a strong bond from childhood to


    adulthood, much like siblings. If it hadn''t been for Luna''s support of L.Moon back then, Abigail


    wouldn''t have been sessfulter on.


    Now that Luna was in trouble, Abigail should be the one to rescue her.


    But with so many options avable, why does Abigail have to go herself?


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    After embracing Lawrence, Abigail assisted Scarlett in kneading the dough. "Mom, I have to go for


    this. I know you don''t want me to, but Luna is my best friend. Even if I just go and watch, it''s worth


    it."


    "I won''t stop you. Just be safe out there. I will wait for you toe back," Scarlett said, sniffling.


    Abigail pinched Scarlett''s face with hands covered in flour.


    Scarlett gasped and noticed the mischievous smile on Abigail''s face, prompting her to yfully wipe


    flour on Abigail''s face, too.


    The two of them engaged in yful banter for a while.


    Upon Sean''s return and seeing the flour on their faces, he couldn''t help but ask, "Are you having a


    flour fight?"


    "She''s childish and kept teasing me," Scarlett pouted and muttered softly.


    "Is the flight tomorrow night?" Lawrence inquired of Sean.


    Sean nodded slightly, "I was considering whether to go as well, but I received a message today."


    He proceeded to open the message.


    The message detailed Eric''s dire situation.


    "I had to send that video. I''m certain Luna is with Levi. She''s being held captive. When I arrived,


    Levi was very cautious... He injected her with a lot of drugs to control her. I''ve also been injected


    twice, and I''m rarely awake. This text message..."


    Before he could finish his sentence, the message abruptly ended.


    "That''s not something Eric would send, right?" Abigail inquired about Sean.


    "Yeah, I believe he was discovered while recording it, so he was forced to send it directly to us. If it


    was him, he would definitely wait until thest resort before sending it," Sean replied, his expression


    grave.


    The message was sent by Jonell and the intention was to lure them over. Failure toply would


    only worsen the situation for Eric and Luna.


    "Is Eric attempting to lure us over?" Abigail clenched her teeth, her eyes filled with determination.


    Sean reassured her, patting her shoulder. "We were already nning to go and were just hesitating


    a bit. Now, there''s no need to hesitate any longer."


    Abigail nodded in agreement and remained silent.


    That evening, they enjoyed pasta prepared by Scarlett and Lawrence for dinner. The following day,


    Abigail and Sean were upied all day.


    It wasn''t until evening that they departed for New Yoke.

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    Chapter 827 Negotiation


    Sean transferred all the money he had online to the app created by Andrew.


    Watching Abigail go to rest, Xavien couldn''t help but ask Sean, "Can we really trust Andrew?"


    After all, it was arge sum of money.


    "Martin is being watched by my people in the hospital, so I''m not worried about them," Sean said


    after a moment of silence. "I trust Abigail''s judgment."


    This money would have determined the downfall of Jonell and his group.


    It could very well be the bargaining chip to save Luna and Eric.


    The night grew deeper.


    Sean''s expression was cold and stern. "Once we get there, you stick with Abigail. No matter what,


    make sure to protect her. I have some personal matters to attend to and need to temporarily part


    ways with her."


    "Mr. Graham." Xavien looked worried.


    "This matter is not as simple as she thinks. Jonell has already emigrated and has intricate


    connections with many forces on Ans''s side. We cannot leave without sorting out these


    connections," Sean said with a serious expression.


    Xavien remained silent.


    "We''ve been nning for half a year, and it''s time to put our n into action," Sean said before


    going to find Abigail.


    During the time he was apart from Abigail, he kept himself busy.


    In New Yoke, Sean took Abigail to their amodation and instructed her, "I may be busy in the


    coming days. You stay here with Xavien. When you go out, make sure to bring him with you. Don''t


    go out alone."


    "Do you need to contact Jonell?" Abigail asked Sean uncertainly.


    "I''ll handle the contact." Sean hugged her. "It''s not that simple, Jonell has a wide influence, we need


    to maintain good rtions with some forces here to minimize casualties."


    Abigail nodded. "I''ll follow your lead."


    Sean let go of her, caressed her face. "I didn''t want you toe originally, but Luna means


    something different to you, and I know you wouldn''t want to stay at home."


    Abigail looked at him but didn''t say anything.


    "I''ll make sure to bring you back safely," Sean said, kissing her lips lightly.


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    Abigail nodded and snuggled into Sean''s arms, her voice heavy. "You need to take care too, be


    cautious when dealing with them."


    After all, they were on someone else''s turf.


    Sean nodded.


    He rested for a day and then went out busy, while Abigail waited for news.


    This time, Sean brought not only people on the surface, but also those hidden.


    "Why did Sean create that app?" Abigail couldn''t wait for more news and asked Xavien.


    "For the money, because that money is still in a hidden state and Jonell doesn''t know it''s in Mr.


    Graham''s hands yet. Once he finds out, he will definitely try to get it back," Xavien answered


    respectfully, with his eyes lowered.


    Abigail nodded, understanding.


    So, the money hasn''t been reported yet. With such arge sum of money, if reported, Sean''s


    reputation would bepletely different.


    But since the source of the money is unclear, there may not be a better way to report it at the


    moment.


    Abigail nodded and absentmindedly scrolled through her phone.


    Unfortunately, there was nothing she wanted to see on the inte.


    Sean had been out for a few days, almost in a state of being out of touch. Abigail was worried, but


    Xavien kept telling her not to worry.


    Late at night, a VIP elite party.


    Sean walked up to Jonell with a ss of wine, a smile in his eyes. "Mr. Davidson, I''ve heard so


    much about you."


    The exclusive party was hosted by Mr. Jones, whom Jonell was acquainted with. Due to Sean''s


    close connection with Mr. Jones, he also assisted in inviting Jonell.


    Jonell held a Manhattan in his hand, his sharp eyes assessing the situation. "You''re all gathered


    here, what exactly are you pretending to do?"


    Sean took a sip of whiskey, his expression remaining unchanged. "Do you have feelings for Luna?"


    Jonell''s demeanor turned cold. "You''re prying into my personal affairs, I see no reason to respond."


    "Jonell, even though you''ve relocated, Eswadia will continue to pursue individuals involved in


    fraudulent activities, regardless of how far you try to escape. Moreover, you have established


    connections in Eswadia, one being a prominent figure in the business world and the other a well-


    known celebrity." Sean skipped the pleasantries.


    Violence was unnecessary when a civil conversation could suffice.


    "You make these ims, but where is your evidence?" Jonell scoffed.


    Sean arched an eyebrow, the twinkle in his eyes intensifying. "Why would Ick evidence? I


    possess detailed records of the fraudulent transactions you''ve conducted. Each financial exchange


    is meticulously documented, securely stored in multiple safes."


    Jonell tightened his grip on his ss. "Did you summon me here solely to discuss this matter?"


    "Not quite. I requested your presence to inform you that all the funds you intend tounder in


    Eswadia are under my control." Sean swirled his ss, his gaze profound and inscrutable. "It


    appears Vincent Pearson has not been in touch with you for quite some time, am I correct?"


    Jonell''s eyes darkened, exuding a sense of murderous intent.


    The ss slipped from his hand, shattering on the ground, as he seized Sean by the cor. "What


    did you just say?!"


    Sean met his gaze calmly. "Mr. Davidson, I implore you to exhibit some decorum."


    Mr. Jones approached with a drink in hand, a genial smile on his face. "Mr. Davidson, what is the


    commotion? Mr. Gu is my esteemed guest, please treat him with respect."


    Jonell''s expression grew increasingly somber as he released Sean''s cor, grinding his teeth.


    "Sean, what is the purpose of this discussion?"

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    Chapter 828 You Are Indeed Not as Good as Him


    Sean ced the wine ss in his hand on the bar next to him, his eyes cold and stern. "With Mr.


    Jones as a witness today, I''ll be straightforward. Hand over Luna and Eric, and we''ll split the money


    I receive among the three of us. What do you think?"


    Jones, upon hearing that Sean had 300 billion in cash on hand, couldn''t help but be tempted.


    Sean''s position in Eswadia was quite high, to say the least.


    Jonell noticed Jones'' keen interest and immediately interjected. "He''s very cunning, you don''t


    understand. He''s adept at deceiving people. Don''t trust him!"


    Jones smiled kindly. "Mr. Davison, cunning people excel in business. I have a shipment of goods


    that need to be transported from one port to another. Can you handle that task? If you can, I won''t


    need to work with him."


    Sean''s established routes still held value, as everyone appreciates customers who can pay.


    Jonell truly admired Sean. Wherever he invested money, sess followed. It was evident that


    someone of his caliber would seed.


    "Mr. Davison, I only need the person. If you release the person, I will return the money," Sean said


    with a smirk.


    "I''m not familiar with this Luna you mentioned," Jonell replied with a forced smile.


    Sean shrugged nonchntly. "Eswadia takes fraud cases very seriously. If you conduct yourself


    honorably, there won''t be any issues. However, if not, your associates may face severe


    consequences."


    It''smon knowledge that dealing with Eswadia doesn''t yield profits.


    The gains from Eswadia''s trade agreements are substantial, prompting everyone to seek their favor


    unless absolutely necessary.


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    But if fraudulent activities lead to a trade ban, the losses would be significant.


    Jones smiled and inquired, "Mr. Graham, what do you mean by that?"


    "The individuals present, including officials from my country, have been affected by Mr. Davidson''s


    fraudulent activities, resulting in ruined families and suicides, which has attracted the authorities''


    attention," Sean exined, running his fingers through his hair.


    There was no need to borate further; Jones understood the implications.


    In the past, they coborated with Jonell due to his established trade route with Eswadia.


    If their trade with Eswadia was jeopardized due to Davison''s actions, it would be a substantial loss.


    Jones gazed at Jonell. "You know, once the authorities intervene, things will getplicated. We''re


    in this for profit, there''s no need to sever ties."


    "Mr. Jones, I have no knowledge of whom he is referring to," Jonell stated calmly.


    As a prominent figure in the New Yoke businessmunity, Jones had no desire to antagonize


    Eswadia. He looked at Jonell disapprovingly, paused for a moment, and then smiled. "I can''t blindly


    trust Mr. Graham, but Mr. Davidson has been a reliable partner for years."


    "Let''s await the findings from our Eswadia team. If unfavorable, you risk losing the entire Eswadia


    market," Sean remarked, finishing his whiskey in one gulp before casually setting the ss down.


    "It''ste; I should head back."


    After Sean left, Jones frowned. "One woman and your own nephew; is it worth it?"


    "What about the 300 billion? If I recover it, I can secure the port routes. Isn''t that feasible?" Jonell


    remarked calmly. It''s merely a matter of spending money, something anyone can do.


    Jones gazed at him, a hint of amusement in his expression. "Mr. Davidson, the entire Ans


    Chamber of Commerce has been organizing this for six months. I don''t want you to offend him


    because of your actions. Besides, do you think he looks like the type to steal from you and leave


    you high and dry? I''ve done some digging on him, he''s been through the Golden Triangle, a tough


    character."


    Jonell remained silent, his demeanor turning serious.


    He has been preparing for six months. He had assumed that after his breakup with Abigail Quinn,


    he would be in dire straits due to the 30 billion, but it appeared he had underestimated Sean.


    "You know how chaotic things can get in the Golden Triangle. The fact that he survived such an


    ordeal shows he''s quite lucky. Don''t mess with lucky individuals, it tends to bring bad luck," Jones


    advised, gently swirling the ss in his hand.


    "Nick was taken down by him, he''s only been in New Yoke for a few days, and he already


    incapacitated your right-hand man," Jones spoke highly of Sean''s capabilities.


    Having nned for six months, he swiftly neutralized a key ally by Jonell''s side.


    Who knows what other schemes he has in store?


    Jones still wanted to conduct business, but Jonell was obstinate and had to be ousted from the New


    Yoke Business Association.


    Those who have dealt with Eswadia always cautioned against provoking them. They may seem


    gentle most of the time, but once provoked, they can be ruthless.


    Jonell ordered another Manhattan for himself, took a sip quietly, and murmured, "You can remove


    me from the business association, I will handle him on my own."


    Jones set down his ss, his expression turning icy. "You''ve been a valuable ally to us in the past,


    which is why I came to advise you. But if you refuse to heed my advice and choose to go against


    him, don''t expect us to show any mercy based on our past friendship."


    "Do you honestly believe I can''t outmaneuver Sean?" Jonell found the idea absurd.


    A young fellow like Sean dares to challenge someone with over thirty years of experience in the


    business world like me?! Ridiculous!

 Chapter 829 I Want You

    Chapter 829 I Want You


    Jonell''s journey into the cutthroat world of business began in his teens, which swiftly propelled him


    to fame in his twenties. Despite his father''s directive for him to head to Ans, Jonell carved his


    own path and built an empire with his acumen.


    What is Sean treating me as to give such a threat? Does he think I''m a greenhorn?


    "In Eswadia, there''s a saying where the protege would surpass the master. Gotta admit, though.


    Sean has a much better acumen," Jones quipped before departing.


    Businessmen prioritized profit, and Jonell''s actions disrupted the interests of the entire business


    association, which caused them not to support him.


    Jonell¡¯s vision clouded. The betrayal stung.


    Upon his return to the hotel, Sean had a shower and found sce in the embrace of Abigail, who


    was half-asleep.


    Abigail, roused from slumber due to his presence, woke up. "You''re backte."


    He hadn''t returned for several days.


    "Business calls," Sean murmured, nting a kiss on her brow. "Missed me?"


    "More than words can describe," Abigail confessed, melding into his warmth.


    Sean shivered slightly as he pulled her closer. "Do you want me?"


    "Of course I want you," Abigail responded as she kissed him back.


    Sean made a soft sound as he embraced her. "We have things to do tomorrow."


    "Mm," Abigail murmured as she focused on kissing his corbone.


    Lost in the moment, Sean switched positions with Abigail, theny beneath her and enjoyed her


    yful gestures.


    Afterward, Sean carried the exhausted Abigail to the bathroom.


    "You have quite the stamina, honey," Sean said with a smile in his hoarse voice.


    Abigail wrapped her arms around his neck. "Did you enjoy it?"


    "I did," Sean replied, knowing he would enjoy anything she did.


    Too tired to say more, Abigail leaned against his chest.


    She would ask more questions tomorrow.


    Awakeningte, Abigail found Sean engaged in a phone conversation and a spread of food awaiting


    her. Despite her disdain for cold fare, her hunger prevailed.


    Once he was done with his tele-conversation, he embraced her from behind and gave her a peck.


    "Have some snacks. We''ll have a delicious mealter."


    "Delicious meal? What kind?" She had a penchant for having Eswadian cuisine as it reminded her


    of home.


    "There''s an Eswadian food hall," Sean said as he kissed her gently.


    Abigail didn''t resist as she ate a few pieces of pancakes and drank the milk. She then turned to kiss


    Sean''s lips. "I''m going to change my clothes."


    "Okay." Sean nodded.


    As she stood up, Abigail hesitated. "Is it safe to go outside?"


    "It''s fine, I''ve made arrangements," Sean reassured her as he had organized security for their


    outing.


    Abigail focused on dressing elegantly as she felt more at ease.


    When they arrived at the Eswadian food hall, Xavien wasted no time in ordering food.


    "Do you want some pastry?" Sean asked Abigail.


    "Forget it. Nothing beats homemade," Abigail had strong opinions about pastries. She preferred the


    homemade version over any restaurant''s.


    Since the homemade pastry made by Analise and Scarlett was unmatched, she saw no point in


    eating it elsewhere.


    Sean ordered a few other dishes.


    Once they had their fill, Abigail asked Sean, "Any update on Luna and Eric?"


    "I''ve proposed to Jonell. The ball is in his court," he replied, foreseeing a daunting task ahead.


    Their outings together, including the one today, would be limited moving forward.


    "Are we certain Luna is with him?" Abigail''s fear was palpable.


    While serving her the meal, Sean gave a solemn response. "No."


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    He debated whether to admit that it was akin to finding a needle in a haystack when it came to


    locating Luna. After digging deep into Jonell''s past, he was filled with regret at the possibility of


    Jonell''s past being wiped clean.


    Abigail let out a disappointed sigh.


    "We''ll find her," Sean vowed, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.


    "I just fear that Luna may not be able to hold on much longer," Abigail murmured.


    "If she can''t hold on, it will only be temporary. I will attempt to arrange a meeting with Eric in the


    coming days. If he can see her, he can convey a message on her behalf," Sean said gently.


    Abigail nodded quietly and sighed.


    After dinner, Sean escorted Abigail back to the hotel.


    "You''ll be safe here," Sean assured her, his touch a balm to her worries. "Xavier will keep an eye


    out for you. I''ve stocked the fridge with a month''s worth of food for you."


    Abigail turned. "What about you? I''m all alone here while you deal with business?"


    "This time, you must trust me," Sean kissed her between her eyes, "I promise I will return safely."

 Chapter 830 Reunion With An Acquaintance

    Chapter 830 Reunion With An Acquaintance


    Tears danced in Abigail''s eyes. "Why are you leaving me behind? I''ve be more capable than


    the old me."


    "Abby, sure, you''re capable, but your presence here is pertinent. Say, if Luna''s rescued, her


    sanctuary is here. You''ve got allies here, too," Sean consoled, wrapped her in an embrace, and


    affirmed his promise. "I''ll be back."


    Abigail held him tightly. "Is Jonell a formidable opponent?"


    "I haven''t fully assessed the situation yet, but as a precaution, we need someone to remain here.


    There''s a floor that has been converted into an operating room. Should there be any emergencies,


    they would need someone calm and sensible. Xavien might be capable, but you''re on the ball,"


    came Sean''s whispers.


    Abigail bit her lip in the silence.


    The existence of an operating room hidden within the hotel indicated that Sean was aware of the


    precarious circumstances.


    He whispered again after releasing Abigail from his embrace. "Fret not; I''ll protect myself as I still


    want to make you my wife."


    The tears swam in her eyes. "Sure."


    Just before he entered the car to leave the hotel grounds, he gazed at Abigail''s residence before


    heading off.


    The fact that someone had Jonell''s past wiped clean had already hinted at ominous secrets, and


    Sean''s recent receipt of trouble information left him worried for Luna and Eric''s well-being.


    There was no denying Jonell could have moved Luna to a different location the moment Abigail and


    Seannded.


    If Jonell could treat his own nephew in such a manner, there was no thinking about what his erased


    pasts constituted. Luna already suspected that the man had changed when she ran into him the


    other night.


    ¡­


    Dayster, a bang roused Abigail from her sleep as gunfire erupted outside in the wee hours.


    It was a familiar sound, so she hid underneath the bed as the gunfire outside intensified.


    There was urgency in Xavien''s words as he burst in. "Ms. Quinn¡­"


    He couldn''t locate Abigail and frowned, yelling, "Ms. Quinn!"


    Emerging from her hideout, Abigail demanded answers and was ready to act.


    "A disguised intruder killed the guards. We need to move fast. Let''s go!" Xavien urged.


    "I''ll remain behind." Abigail, brazen and resolute, held her ground.


    A person in a waiter''s attire entered with a raised gun, which prompted Abigail to fire at him


    immediately.


    With a resounding "bang," she shot him in the head.


    Xavien stood in shock for a moment as he holstered his weapon and began typing on hisptop.


    "Hurry and finish up in five minutes," Abigail instructed as she advanced.


    She remained vignt.


    The ongoing gunfire outside indicated the presence of numerous infiltrators.


    Xavien followed her lead and typed rapidly on his keyboard in a state of nervousness.


    Abigail leaned against the door as she observed the shadows on the opposite side.


    When she observed a figure approaching slowly, Abigail removed her pajamas and tossed them


    aside.


    To Xavien''s astonishment, Abigail turned and fired a shot, which caused the individual outside to


    copse.


    She retreated and shut the door. "Step back."


    At that moment, she was only d in a bra.


    Her sun-kissed skin was glistened with a thinyer of sweat, and it exuded a seductive allure.


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    Xavien''s face flushed instantly.


    Abigail returned to the room. She donned a coat and then fired two shots to shatter the curtains and


    ss.


    Xavien typed on the keyboard and observed Abigail as she swiftly tore the curtains into strips and


    secured them to the aluminum window frame.


    "Did you find it?" Abigail inquired once she had finished.


    "Based on the reports from my men, those individuals seem to be primarily concentrated on our


    floor. Should I keep youpany?" Xavien felt confident that Abigail could handle the situation on


    her own.


    Simond was truly remarkable as she managed to train someone in self-defense skills in just six


    months.


    "Okay." Abigail and Xavien were agreeable to that.


    They used their mobile devices to remain in constant touch.


    Xavien remained hidden in another room while Abigail moved to the locations he had identified and


    took down each thug one by one.


    Night fell as the shots of gunfire fell into silence. Abigail regrouped while Xavien dealt with the


    authorities.


    The scent of metal lingered in the air as she rxed in the bathtub after shedding her blood-stained


    clothes.


    After she soaked for nearly an hour, she emerged from the tub, changed into fresh pajamas, and


    headed towards the bathroom door.


    Someone caught hold of her neck the moment she emerged from the bathroom. After being shoved


    against the wall, a gun was aimed at her stomach.


    As she looked up, she met the gaze of the man holding her, and her eyes widened in recognition.


    "It''s been a while, you''ve been stronger," the man holding her neck remarked, and he had a chilling


    smile on his face.


    As she felt the gun pressing harder against her, Abigail''s panic intensified. Beads of sweat formed


    on her forehead. "It''s been some time, but your family''s issues are not my concern. Why are you


    treating me like this?"


    "Not worth for you to know. I''m here to bring you with me," the man stated, after which he forcefully


    stabbed the syringe into Abigail''s shoulder.


    Abigail felt a sharp pain as the cold liquid began to spread from her neck.

 Chapter 831 A Foe To You

    Chapter 831 A Foe To You


    Xavien stormed into Abigail''s room, sensing trouble in the air as the room was as silent as a


    graveyard.


    "Ms. Quinn!" he called, adrenaline coursing through him.


    He rushed into the bathroom, which hinted at an ominous departure. That being said, it was obvious


    that someone had been in the midst of the bath because of the barely noticeable steam from the


    filled bathtub.


    Then, he ransacked the curtains for Abigail, but to no avail.


    As he departed, he gave Sean a ring, his voice trembling with urgency.


    "Someone attacked the hotel, but Ms. Quinn settled the thugs. She vanished when I was with the


    state police!"


    Sean snapped. "Why leave her alone?"


    Xavien shuddered. "She''s more capable than me. I thought the room was secure, so I left her in the


    bathroom to clean herself up since there were blood stains before the state police came. Never


    expected that someone would barge in while we were caught unaware."


    "You''re wrong. It''s not someone, but Simond!" Sean interjected swiftly, "Seal the exits!"


    With that, he ended the call.


    Even though the exits were blocked, it would not do the trick. They were highly aware of that


    because they weren''t in Eswadia.


    Simond had a gun, which meant he could make use of it to kidnap Abigail and flee New Yoke.


    No matter how they strategized, they hadn''t foreseen that Simond would exploit the chaos.


    ...


    Abigail woke up and realized that her body was devoid of strength.


    The vehicle was jolting so violently that she felt like she was falling apart.


    She was inside a container.


    The container was pitch dark, and judging by the intensity of the bumps, they were likely no longer


    downtown.


    She didn''t even have the energy to resist, let alone escape.


    As she closed her eyes once more, Abigail pondered slowly about Simond, who harbored animosity.


    Should they catch him instead of me if he''s the one having a ssified identity? Why did things go


    haywire?


    Abigail couldn''t think much about it. She was dizzy and soon drifted back to sleep.


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    By the time she regained consciousness, she found herself awake. Her body was weak, which


    meant that she could barely move.


    Simond had a dagger in his hand. Now that he was aware she was wide awake, he grinned with


    malice. "Awake?"


    As she struggled to meet his gaze, Abigail inquired, "Sean mentioned that you have a ssified


    higher identity. Are you friend or foe?¡±


    "Friend to others, but to you? A foe," Simond dered, his smile chilling. There was ruthlessness in


    his gaze. "Why did you end my father''s life?"


    Abigail furrowed her brow, and after a pause, she asked somewhat incredulously, "Who told you


    that I killed your father?"


    "The individuals in the fortress do not speak favorably of you. Did you ughter them to make your


    escape?" Simond seized Abigail by the neck.


    Abigail''s eyes zed as she stared at Simond as she articted each word. "I did not massacre


    anyone. The first person I killed was a Franck man, not your father! Your father was in by the


    invaders in the fortress!"


    "Don''t dupe me. I might not believe it when others use you, but all the survivors and fortress all


    say that you''re involved. Any exnations?" Simond squeezed her neck even more.


    Due to her inability to resist him, she closed her eyes. As her mouth opened, her face adopted a


    shade of purple.


    Simond''s visage was consumed by hatred.


    The door swung open to reveal Sage, witnessing Abigail''s struggle to breathe. Sage snatched a


    bunch of keys from the nearby counter and aimed it at Simond''s wrist.


    It caused Simond to let Abigail go of his grip in pain.


    As she gasped for air, Abigail tried to shield her own neck.


    Sage''s face was dark as the gray clouds in anger as she grabbed Simond by his cor. "Are you


    f*cking insane? Do you want to be shipped back to Eswadia?"


    "I did so much to protect her, yet she ended my father''s life!" Simond''s eyes red with rage.


    "You cannot do that. She''s Sean''s woman. Do that, and he''ll chase us to the ends of the Earth!"


    Sage urged in a low, intense voice.


    Abigail, wounded but determined, seized a dagger from Simond while he and Sage were in the


    midst of their argument. By the time he could react, she had injured herself with the de.


    The searing pain spurred Abigail into action. She leaped off the bed, grabbed the gun from the


    bedside table, and aimed it at Simond''s head.


    Simond''s eyes zed with hostility as if he wanted to devour Abigail.


    Her arm bled profusely, and Abigail''splexion grew pale. "I, Abigail, will confess to the killings


    I''vemitted. Those I haven''t, I won''t acknowledge. Today, either let me go, or I''ll end you!"


    "He is someone important. Deal with him, and you''ll be in sh*t trouble when you head back!" Sage


    cautioned Abigail. "Prove your innocence if you did not do it!"


    "Why should I prove anything? I''m leaving now, or I''ll take you all down with me. We can all meet


    our end together!" Abigail steadied herself as she breathed heavily, and her lips quivered.


    As he stepped back, Simond dered, "You can go, but let''s see if you can make it out of here."


    Abigail resembled a wary wolf cub as she locked eyes with him, and her demeanor was high alert.


    As she approached the door slowly, she cast a disappointed nce at Simond; she emitted a


    chillingugh and swiftly bolted out.

 Chapter 832 The Worst Luck

    Chapter 832 The Worst Luck


    Abigail''s flight ended with her copsing as she was losing consciousness due to the excessive


    blood loss. She rose to her feet in determination with her gun in hand and continued with her


    escape.


    Even though she rolled down into the river, Abigail, who was drained by exhaustion, forced herself


    up with her arms and tried to regain her bnce. However, the river''s muddy grasp proved


    relentless, thwarting her attempts to escape.


    Finally, she found herself face-to-face with Simond, who was close to crushing her hand with his


    foot and causing her to be in agony.


    "Only if you did not catch me at the fortress. Only if you understood where I''ming from, Simond.


    I won''t forgive the one who killed me¡­ even if it is you." Hatred and defiance red in her eyes as


    she faced him.


    Simond lifted his foot off her hand and helped her up from the ground. "No matter how tough you


    act, it''s futile. You and Sean are alike, inherently deceitful. You can fabricate any lie for survival, for


    profit."


    As he had spent considerable time with Abigail, he understood her well.


    She was capable of anything to achieve her goals, so lying was nothing to her.


    Abigail, fueled by rage, fired a shot, piercing Simond''s abdomen. In shock, he staggered back,


    clutching his wound.


    Abigail, tearful and defiant, demanded her freedom. "Youid a hand on me first. Simond, you held


    me against my will, and now, you''re saying untrue things about me? You deserve to die! Let me go!


    I want to be with Sean!"


    Her voice quivered as her breath was heavy. "You''re such an *sshole! Every time I encounter you, I


    have the worst luck!"


    Simond, wounded and furious, copsed.


    Sage had heard what transpired between those two and stormed over, only to notice the never-


    ending blood flow from Simond''s abdomen. She delivered a blow across Abigail''s face, which


    resulted in Abigail rolling into the muddy river.


    Shecked the strength to get back up.


    Despite Sage''s anger, she intervened and yanked Abigail from the watery depths of the tributary.


    Sparks flew in the air back at the mansion when Sage tended to Abigail''s wounds. After having


    Abigail restrained, Sage''s anger burned through Abigail each time Abigail was treated.


    "If Simond is dead, I won''t let you off the hook," Sage said angrily while she applied the medicine.


    Abigail''s defiance met Sage''s fury head-on. "He''s still alive? He won''t be this lucky next time," she


    retorted.


    With a p, Sage red at her menacingly as she threatened, "I beg your pardon?"


    "End me now if you dare." Although Abigail''s mouth was bloody, she was defiant.


    Sage raised her hand but slowly lowered it under Abigail''s hateful gaze. "You''re still valuable."


    Abigail chuckled. "No guts to kill me, huh? But you have no way out either. Since you kidnapped me


    andmitted battery on my person, I''ll never let you off the hook if I can make it."


    Sage felt the urge to end her life but managed to restrain herself. "Do you even gain something by


    continuously provoking me?" she asked coldly.


    "For one, you shouldn''t have taken me hostage." Abigail was stoic in her reply. "Do you think I


    appreciate what Simond has done? He made use of me from the start, for which I despise him.


    Luckily he never returned that day, or I''d ended him on the spot."


    Sage''s throat tightened, unsure of what to say at that moment. In her mind, however, there was a


    turmoil.


    Due to his growing affection, Simond has been rather amodating to Abigail. Yet, it''s also


    because of that, Stephen perished, and our two younger brothers snatched the fortress while we


    were in a dire situation, hiding on the run like subway rats.


    The mission was notpleted, and we still found ourselves living in the dark.


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    While Abigai? She was living such a happy life after returning to her parents, who loved her. Even


    Sean is helping her rescue her friend despite what happened between them.


    However, what about us?


    "Harm Simond, and an execution awaits you." Sage dropped those words with such frigidity before


    she left the scene.


    After being bound for half a month, the wounds on Abigail''s hands began to heal.


    Simond also managed to survive.


    However, one thing had changed¡ªthey were sworn enemies.


    Yet, they had now be true adversaries.


    That day, Sage finally reached out to Sean.


    "Abigail is in our custody. If you want to spare her from our torment, do not attempt a rescue just


    yet. I have a condition. Do as I say, and she will be returned to you," Sage stated coldly in front of


    Abigail.


    Despite Abigail''s less-than-cooperative attitude over the past few weeks, there was a glimmer of


    hope in her when she noticed Sage contact Sean.


    During their phone call, Sean listened and then requested, "I need to hear her voice."


    Sage held the phone to Abigail''s ear and prompted, "Speak!"


    There was a moment''s worth of hesitation on Abigail''s part. "Decline if it''s a risky move. Our priority


    is Luna''s life."


    Sean''s emotions eased after hearing Abigail. As he steadied himself, he responded with calmness,


    "I''m not leaving you this time. No matter what, you''reing back. Alive."


    There were tears in Abigail''s eyes. Her lips shook as she blurted, "Save Luna and Eric. I implore


    you, Sean. I''m fine. I''m strong."

 Chapter 833 Just An Ordinary Person

    Chapter 833 Just An Ordinary Person


    Since Simond had been Abigail''s trainer all along, he was also the one who changed her into the


    person she was now.


    However, Luna and Eric were still the same ordinary folks.


    "What nonsense are you saying? Everyone will be saved," Sean reassured Abigail.


    Sage held the phone to her ear and said, "Done? If so, time to speak of my demands."


    At that, she left the room with her phone.


    Abigail struggled against her restraints but to no avail. At the same time, Simond showed up,


    He looked deathly pale, which was a stark contrast to his usual demeanor, as he sat himself. Then,


    he turned to Abigail before breaking into a smile. "You say you''re innocent, but it''s hard to believe.


    You looked like you wanted my life when you attacked me."


    "Thanks to your lessons, you pushed an ordinary person beyond the point of no return," Abigail


    retorted in disdain.


    Silence passed them by as Simond nced at her. Momentster, he shifted his attention to the


    window. "I''ll set you free if you can prove your innocence."


    "What is there to prove? Believe what you want." Abigail was stoic. "Who the hell are you? You


    shouldn''t use me and expect me to prove my innocence. Why should I, after all?"


    Simon''s expression darkened. "Do youprehend the consequences of your actions? I¡¯ve spent


    so many years on that n, but you ruined everything!¡±


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    Contempt swam in Abigail''s eyes as she countered his words. "Simond, despite years of


    strategizing, you''ve still failed. I think it''s about time you contemte your own problem."


    These words were enough to cause Simond''s face to nch and his lips to tremble in anger.


    "Yes, I was unpredictable. Yet, due to your growing affection, you dragged me over and introduced


    me to your life. Honestly, did you really think I would thank you for teaching me weaponry and self-


    defense?" Abigail''s words burned with mockery.


    There was a dark gaze from Simond''s eyes.


    "It¡¯s impossible. You sacrificed Andrew, Martin, and Larry to force me into a corner and make my


    decision. There were other, better choices, but you chose the most despicable one!" Abigail


    continued. After her deration, she took a deep breath to stabilize herposure.


    "A burr came a few days after you. I had no choice but to kill that person. I was an ordinary soul


    forced to resort to self-defense at that moment." Abigail frowned, the pain and resentment made


    obvious.


    Abigail''s voice trembled as she spoke, her emotions raw and palpable. "If it hadn''t been for you, I''d


    have never undertaken such a deed. Notwithstanding your honorable cause, your involvement in


    dragging an innocent soul into your conflict is undeniable."


    He gawked at her. "I had no choice."


    "It doesn¡¯t matter now whether I killed you father.¡± Abigail''s anger burned with such intensity. "Sean


    was roped into this matter because of you, and now he has to risk his life to pay for your failures. An


    ordinary man''s forced to fight!"


    Simond''s throat closed on him, making him unable to say anything.


    "If he dies in Ans, I will never forgive myself. I can''t meet his grandparents. I''ll die due to my


    guilt," she dered. She would rather leave this world than reconcile with Sean if the worst happen.


    Even if she would be gnawed by regrets, reconciliation would not have been her choice had she


    known about Simond and Sage''s involvement of Sean.


    Such a foo! He promised me he would return safe and sound. He was confident about that, but


    dangers will not just disappear because of his assurance.


    "You have underestimated Sean," was Simond''s coolment.


    "You know nothing!" Abigail''s re wasced with animosity.


    Even with just a one-in-a-million chance of danger, Abigail did not want Sean to be involved. Only


    heavens know what Simond has in mind.


    For the first time, Simond realized how deep Abigail''s feelings were for Sean. It was the kind of


    feelings that no one else could ever rte to.


    Both of them were afraid of causing each other pain and were willing to make sacrifices for one


    another.


    A hush fell over the room.


    Sage entered as soon as she finished the call and exchanged a look with Simond, after which she


    left.


    Abigail stared at the closed door, her brow furrowed slightly, and she felt helpless.


    Sage was now monitoring her around the clock, and she was prepared to sedate her once the


    effects wore off.


    Abigail felt sorrowful as she regretted not having ended Simond''s life with that shot.


    One weekter, Simond and Sage made an agreement that they would no longer drug Abigail. They


    would just tie her up.


    "What did you have Sean do?" Bound in a container, Abigail questioned Sage, who sat outside the


    car by the fire.


    After they assigned Sean a task, they promptly changed locations, which disyed the cunning


    tactics of mercenaries.


    After he returned with freshly caught fish, Simond skewered them on branches and cooked them


    over the fire.


    He overheard Abigail''s inquiries to Sage. After he skewered the fish, he turned to her and said,


    "During our time in Southern East waters, we encountered a band of pirates who stole a chip


    containing a secret."


    An apathetic Abigail heard his words, after which she murmured, "Considering the length of time,


    they must have deciphered the chip''s contents by now."


    Simond gazed up at the starry sky. "They couldn''t possibly know. Only Sage and I know the


    password, but Sage has forgotten due to brain injury."


    Abigail''s skepticism remained, a testament to her resilience. As long as a chip is man-made, it can


    be decoded with the right tools.

 Chapter 834 I Just Like Provoking You

    Chapter 834 I Just Like Provoking You


    While maintaining his nce at Abigail, Simond continued speaking, "Sage used to be the smartest


    one. Then, everything went haywire. We wouldn''t be in this situation if she had recalled the chip''s


    details."


    The chip held a substantial volume of data, and Sage was brought along specifically to retain it.


    Regrettably, her memory proved unreliable.


    Simond only had the basic details. Any more, and it would slip from his mind.


    "I''m sorry, Simond," Sage expressed her guilt.


    Simondforted her, saying, "It''s fine. It''s quite impressive that you recall the location of the chip."


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    Abigail''s skepticism simmered beneath the surface. She knew that even if Sage knew what the chip


    entailed, they would not reveal it to her.


    Time flew through the cracks of their fingers, and soon, two months hade and gone.


    They took Abigail everywhere they went without remaining in one area for too long. Thanks to his


    good physical shape and years of experience, Simond made a full recovery from the serious injury.


    Abigail''s mobility also returned; it was a testament to her resilience.


    "We''re now heading to Southern East, where Sean''s associates are waiting to assist us in our


    search for the pirates who took the chip," Sage informed Simond and Abigail one day in the


    morning.


    Such an announcement sparked a glimmer of hope in Abigail''s eyes, but Sage''s warning before


    they entered the car shattered it."You are not permitted to carry any weapons, not even a gun or a


    knife," Sage told her.


    Abigail''s expression tensed, and she silently followed suit.


    Inside the container, she leaned against the wall as she gazed nkly at the endless expanse of


    mountains.


    Simond''s intrusion ignited a sh of wills, resulting in her swiftly kicking him off. She was fueled by


    her simmering animosity toward him. "Your ce is at the front of the car. Why are you intruding in


    here?" she shouted.


    "Abigail!" Simond''s anger red as he grabbed her cor.


    Unable to overpower him, Abigail received a blow to her shoulder, which caused her arm to go


    numb. Simond pinned her to the ground, his eyes filled with rage.


    "Stay away from me. I find you repulsive!" Abigail retorted.


    Simond nearly struck her across the face.


    With a firm grip on her cor, Simond red at her coldly. "Why must you provoke me like this?"


    Her retaliation came in the form of a blow to his knee, which caused him to groan in pain and


    release his grip on her.


    At this moment, Sage showed up. She carried Abigail off the ground and shoved her toward the


    container. "Is it so hard to be as quiet as a Church mouse?"


    Abigail stumbled as she dusted herself off and climbed onto the container. "Keep him away from


    me. I feel nauseous just being near you guys!"


    Sage yanked Simond forward by his cor. "Why don''t you just keep away from her?" The moment


    we abducted her, we became her enemies.


    Abigail patiently waited for their boarding into the car, then reclined. The prospect of overpowering


    Simond physically was nonexistent because Sage had opted to wait for Simond''splete


    recuperation before making any moves.


    Initially, Abigail had intended to test him. Should she find himcking in action, she nned to seize


    the moment to disarm him and flee.


    However, this oue appeared unlikely.


    Besides, Sage had proficiency inbat too. If confronting them solo, Abigail would probably get


    severely injured, rendering escape impossible.


    Feeling powerless, Abigail considered bing more vocal and deliberately provoking Simond into


    conflict. She envisioned a moment of triumph in the future.


    Throughout their week-long journey, Abigail and Simond found themselves in no less than ten


    physical confrontations.


    Taking advantage of another opening, Abigail delivered a kick to Simond, sending him crashing into


    a nearby container. Seizing the opportunity, she quickly grabbed his neck and pinned him forcefully


    against the container wall while he was momentarily distracted.


    "What do you want again, Abigail?!" Simond expressed his reluctance to engage in further conflict.


    Even though they had a disagreement, they were almost in the downtown area, and she still wanted


    to fight.


    "What''s the harm in wanting to beat you when I don''t like you?" Abigail''s tone was icy.


    Sage leaped out of the car and angrily shouted at Abigail, "Can you let me rest? I have to drive!


    Okay? Or is it you who driveter?"


    Abigail released Simond, took a couple of steps back, and sat down on the ground.


    Simond massaged his sore neck, then he turned to re at Abigail and questioned, "Are you testing


    my strength? I''ve been holding back with you these past few days, haven''t you noticed?"


    Abigail gazed at him coolly. "Men just can''t handle losing. If men can''t win, they make excuses. I''ve


    encountered plenty of guys like you."


    "Watch your mouth!" Simond was enraged.


    "Did I say anything wrong? You''re just like those who make excuses when you can''t win. How


    pitiful!" Abigaily back down after speaking.


    Her fighting skills were indeedcking, so she had to rely on surprise attacks.


    However, she had picked up numerous techniques in recent days.


    Simond was flushed with anger.


    "Do not engage in arguments with her. Women often have a ir for drama, making it futile to win."


    Sage raised her head to massage her temples. The long drive had left her with a headache.


    Abigail turned to Sage. "Aren''t you a woman too? What''s your self-worth like? A man at heart?"


    "Just f*cking shut up, will you?" There was no way Sage could outsmart Abigail. Abigail had


    experienced Eswadia''s harsh online environment when she was na, and she had a handful of


    vicious followers. As a result, Abigail learned a few tactical approaches from na''s followers and


    never expected that they would work for these siblings.


    "If you despise being a woman so much, why not go to Thalim for surgery?" Abigail taunted softly.


    "Shut your trap if you don''t want to get beaten!" Sage''s forehead vein bulged in frustration.


    "Can you even defeat me?" Abigail sat up as her expression was provocative.


    Abigail''s provocation was met with Sage''s swift, decisive response. It was a punch straight at her,


    leaving her with a bruised face.

 Chapter 835 Fell Into the Sea

    Chapter 835 Fell Into the Sea


    Abigail evaded Sage''s kick by rolling on the ground.


    After grappling for several minutes, Sage managed to pin Abigail down. Applying pressure to her


    neck, Sage forced Abigail''s face into the dusty ground. "Will you surrender now?!"


    Despite the pressure, Abigail stayed silent, disying her refusal to give up.


    "Enough." Simond couldn''t bear to watch Abigail covered in dust.


    Sage released her while warning, "Say one more word, and I''ll make sure you lose your voice!"


    With Abigail subdued, Sage basked in the pride of her victory.


    Abigail remained silent, opting instead to stand up and brush off the dust. Simond observed her with


    curiosity in his eyes, but she met his gaze withposed indifference, showing no hint of guilt in


    her demeanor.


    When Sage took a break, Abigail ascended a nearby container and coolly assessed herbat


    capabilities.


    While Sage was inferior to her, Simond posed a formidable challenge. If they were to board the


    ship, how could she shake off these two? That was the issue.


    A weekter, they arrived at sea. The ship steered slowly toward the waters of Southern East.


    Examining the nautical chart, Simond knitted his brows while Sage attempted to establish contact


    with Sean''s associates.


    "Any luck reaching them?" Simond inquired, his impatience evident.


    Abigail listened silently, her expression serene and unchanged.


    Sage, frustrated by theck of response from Sean''s associates, turned off themunication


    device. "No luck," she admitted with a frown.


    After saying that, she nced at Abigail. Noticing that thetter had no change in expression, she


    then shifted her gaze to Simond.


    "How do we proceed if we can''t reach him?" Simond''s tone was tinged with impatience.


    Sage harbored suspicions but refrained from voicing them out as she was afraid of provoking


    Abigail and jeopardizing their safety if she went berserk.


    Abigail distanced herself from the group, finding sce by the ship''s side as she gazed out at the


    vast expanse of the sea, a wave of sadness overwhelming her.


    It had been close to five months since shest saw Sean, and she had no idea how he was doing


    now.


    As Sage and Simond grew increasingly anxious, they finally managed to establish contact with


    Sean.


    "We''ve been trying to reach you all day. Where are you now?" Sage cut to the chase, fearing they


    might lose contact again soon.


    Abigail leaned in, staring nervously at themunication device.


    "We need to speak to Ms. Quinn alone for a moment before we disclose the route to you. Just a


    heads up, though. We''ve already obtained the chip." Xavien''s voice came through the phone.


    Abigail''s nose tingled. It isn''t Sean... Could he really be in trouble?


    Sage exchanged a nce with Simond. After a brief silence, Simond passed themunication


    device to Abigail, and the two of them withdrew, allowing her some privacy.


    Holding themunication device, Abigail spoke softly, "Where''s Sean?"


    "Ms. Quinn, you must be prepared. Mr. Graham fell into the sea, and we''ve been searching for a


    day without sess." Xavien''s voice quivered, betraying a hint of suppressed emotion.


    Abigail''s lips quivered, tears threatening to spill from her eyes. "Where are you guys?" she choked


    out.


    "Mr. Graham instructed us in advance to wait for Sage and Simond on this end. Someone else will


    come to pick you up and send you guys home. We might need more time for Luna and Eric," Xavien


    replied solemnly.


    "I want to join you," Abigail uttered in a deep voice.


    "Ms. Quinn¡ª"


    "Xavien, whose orders are you following? Mine or his?" Abigail''s voice rose in anger.


    There was a brief pause before Xavien answered softly, "Yours."


    "Good. Now, listen. Since he failed to rescue Luna, let me take over. Just let me know which part of


    the sea he fell into. Even if he''s gone, I need to know where he rests," Abigail insisted.


    After receiving the location from Xavien, Abigail called for Simond and Sage to join her.


    "Sean was attacked by pirates in Mc. Xavien will wait for us here," Simond informed Sage,


    holding a nautical chart in his hand.


    Abigail''s gaze turned cold. After a long pause, she said, "You take the chip. I will meet up with


    Xavien and the rest. If you continue to oppose me, we will no longer meet them and instead have


    our watery end."


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    With that, she walked away in silence.


    Simond uttered in a low voice, "Even if we head to the Strait of Mc, pirates will still be hot on their


    pursuit.


    "We are only a dozen strong. We won''t stand a chance against pirates armed with heavy weapons,"


    added Sage, who had her brows furrowed.


    "There''s a port nearby where we can purchase personnel and equipment," Abigail stated coldly. "I


    will cover the expenses. I''ll try to reach Josh now."


    With no alternative in sight, Simond and Sage made their way to the nearby port, where they


    secured a substantial arsenal of weapons and enlisted a skilled crew, including over 50 seasoned


    maritime mercenaries. The ship andmunication equipment underwent thorough upgrades, all


    courtesy of Abigail''s generous funding. Hence, everyone followed her lead.


    "When the timees, I will order you to attack the pirates. For each one you take down, you''ll


    receive a reward of 15 thousand!" Abigail grunted through gritted teeth to the mercenaries.


    Hearing that, the mercenaries erupted into cheers at the prospect of lucrativepensation.


    Observing from a distance, Simond noted the unwavering determination in Abigail''s eyes. She had


    undergone a profound transformation. Once gentle and feminine, she now exuded an aura of cold


    resolve, herpassion seemingly reced by a steely resolve. This was her new persona.

 Chapter 836 Battle

    Chapter 836 Battle


    After a week of sailing from Jowa, they arrived at an ind near Mc. Chris, the leader of the


    mercenaries, peered through his binocrs and cautioned Abigail, "These inds are notorious


    pirate hotspots, especially with this thickening fog. We need to stay vignt from tonight onward!"


    "Absolutely! Protecting the Queen is our duty!" The deputy leader, Abe, quipped. He was young and


    enjoyed flirting, but since he couldn''t flirt with Sage, he turned his attention to Abigail.


    Abigail smiled at him. "In that case, I shall entrust my safety to you, Abe."


    Taken aback by her statement, his enthusiasm surged. "Certainly, my Queen!"


    Having encountered his fair share of women, Abe realized that Abigail was the only one who could


    engage with his jests while maintaining seriousness.


    "What do you mean by ''my Queen''? We''re just here for a business deal."


    "Yeah, it''s our duty to protect her. You''re not trying to steal all the glory, are you?"


    "You rascals, enough with the banter. The one who brings back the most pirate heads will earn


    favor with the Queen." Chris stowed the binocrs away and scolded yfully, prompting everyone


    to join in the banter.


    As night descended and the dense fog settled in, Abigail found herself unable to sleep. She nced


    at the navigation line, eagerly anticipating the reunion with Xavien and the others in a few days.


    Unable to resist, she peered out of the window.


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    Such a vast sea with freezing temperatures¡­ Gosh, Sean must''ve suffered a lot.


    Abigail averted her gaze, feeling a pang of sorrow that made it hard to catch her breath.


    Despite the initial anticipation, the first night passed without encountering any pirates, as did the


    second. By the third night, with still no sign of pirate activity, everyone began to rx slightly.


    They were still a day''s journey away from Xavien''s ind. The progress was slower than Abigail


    had estimated.


    "Everyone must stay extra vignt tonight," Abigail warned Chris.


    "Yes. After three days of silence, they likely think we''ve lowered our guard," Chris responded, his


    expression grave.


    It waste into the night when Abigail couldn''t sleep again. ncing out of the window, she caught


    sight of a distant, faint light. She immediately shouted, as soon as she sensed danger, "Stay alert!"


    Before the sentence had fully left her lips, the ship lurched abruptly. Abigail swiftly dressed, armed


    herself, and rushed outside. She arrived just in time to hear Chris swearing, "D*mn scoundrels! Rise


    and arm yourselves to take some heads!"


    Having anticipated the pirates'' arrival for days, the crew reacted with excitement rather than panic


    as they hurried to the deck. Abigail was about to join the crowd when Simond stopped her. "Stay


    here. This is the mercenaries'' job!"


    "Are you attempting to make me back down?" Abigail questioned coldly.


    It was not the right time yet, or else she would have sent him to the afterlife, too.


    "Pirates are my enemies too." Abigail''s gaze turned icy.


    Hearing that, Simond let her go. Abigail dashed to the deck, just as their ship collided with the


    pirates'' vessel. Without a word, both sides immediately opened fire. The echoes of shots filled the


    air.


    Finding cover behind a pir, Abigail took the opportunity amidst the chaos to incapacitate a few


    pirates attempting to board their ship.


    Just as she felt somewhat relieved, Simond lurked behind her, covered her mouth, and yanked her


    into the ship''s cabin.


    "You can''t keep doing this! Just because I let you take down the first one doesn''t mean you should


    risk yourself," Simond admonished, concerned for her well-being.


    Abigail pped him and pressed the gun against his forehead. "Who are you to order me around?


    My affairs are none of your business, and you''re just a coward who''s afraid of death, so don''t get in


    my way!"


    "Do you want to die here? Did you even manage to rescue Luna Smith?" Disregarding the pain on


    his face and undeterred by her gun, Simond shouted with anger boiling within him.


    Abigail narrowed her eyes at him, hesitating before lowering her weapon.


    "Will killing a few more pirates truly avenge Sean? Look at yourself. Have you forgotten that you


    have to live on?" Simond questioned, breathless from his outburst.


    The sound of gunfire and explosions persisted outside. Amidst the chaos, Abigail began to regain


    herposure. Indeed, she had been consumed by hatred. In the past, she wouldn''t have even


    considered such actions. But now? She was courageous enough to think and act for herself.


    As the pirates outside continued their assault, Sage appeared and led Abigail into a room, served


    her a ss of water, and whispered, "I understand why you''re hostile to us, but once this is over, we


    can resolve our differences."


    Abigail scoffed, "Resolve our differences? Are you for real? I neverid a hand on your father. It was


    you who betrayed me, bound me, and manipted Sean to his death. Both Sean and I are innocent


    in this, yet you think we can just reconcile?" Abigail''s eyes zed with fury.


    Sean might have fallen into this part of the sea!


    "Your words mean nothing without evidence! You have to prove it!" Sage shot back sharply. "You''re


    capable of lying to save yourself. Everyone knows that!"


    "I will never try to prove myself in this lifetime!" Abigail dered.


    "What is it do you want, then?!" Sage asked coldly.


    Abigail aimed the gun at her forehead. "I want you guys dead. How about that? For what befell


    Sean, I''d like you to pay for it with your lives!"


    Her eyes were bloodshot, tears threatening to spill like blood from her eyes.


    At that moment, Sage finallyprehended her anguish.

 Chapter 837 Be Enemies When We Meet Again

    Chapter 837 Be Enemies When We Meet Again


    Abigail observed Sage momentarily before holstering her gun. "Get lost. I can''t stand seeing you


    anymore. I wish I could kill you right now!" If it weren''t for Sean''s predicament, she wouldn''t have


    despised them so much.


    With that, Sage left the room.


    After an intense hour ofbat outside, Chris burst into the room, his expression grave. "We''re


    outmatched! They''re too professional!"


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    Abigail frowned. "Even with our numbers?!"


    "They''re seasoned sailors. What did you anticipate?" Simond retorted icily.


    Abe staggered in, clutching his injured shoulder as he delivered urgent news to Abigail. "They''re


    coming again, and their fleet has grown. "I never imagined there were so many pirates nearby!"


    Abigail took Chris'' binocrs. "Cover me while I go investigate!" Abigail instructed Chris, prompting


    him to follow her. Meanwhile, Simond signaled to Sage, and the two of them apanied Abigail


    outside.


    With everyone providing cover on the deck, Abigail scanned the horizon through her binocrs, and


    a glimmer of hope flickered within her as she spotted Xavien''s silhouette on one of the approaching


    vessels. A faint smile appeared on her lips. "They are reinforcements. Keep attacking the pirates!"


    Hearing that, everyone charged forward with fervor. Even Sage and Simond had to join the fray.


    As Xavien Summer arrived on the scene, he watched Abigail swiftly dispatching a pirate who had


    grabbed her before swiftly eliminating him with a precise shot.


    While her marksmanship wasn''t exceptional amidst the chaos, with Simond, Chris, Abe, and the


    other mercenaries protecting her, she remained unharmed.


    "Attack!" Xavien immediatelymanded.


    His ship encircled the pirates'' vessel andunched a relentless assault, eliminating all pirates who


    were hiding in the rear and leaving them devoid of supplies.


    Three hourster, the naval battle slowly subsided.


    Abigaily sprawled on the deck, her breathsing in heavy gasps. Xavien rushed over from his


    vessel and scooped her up. "Are you okay, Ms. Quinn?"


    Abigail trembled slightly, her eyes clouded with red as she looked up at Xavien. "Did they really


    throw Sean into the sea?"


    Xavien nodded. "Are you here to avenge him?"


    "Did you eliminate them all?" Abigail''s sole concern was this.


    "I believe so." Xavien wasn''t certain if they had any remnants, but the fact that Abigail''s ship,


    disguised as a wealthy merchant vessel, did attract many pirates. No wonder there were over a


    dozen pirate ships that night.


    Abigail let out a sigh of relief.


    As the thin mist dispersed, mes flickered around her. She gazed up at the starry sky, feeling as


    though she had wandered into a dream. Bewildered, she questioned whether this was reality or


    mere illusion.


    "Did Sean lie to me? He didn''t fall into the sea, did he? He''s just ying a prank on me because he


    wants me to fret over him!" Abigail''s gaze shifted to Xavien''s face, tears welling in her eyes.


    Xavien pursed his lips. He was hesitant andcked the courage to speak. Abigail sniffled, remaining


    silent.


    "Where''s the chip, Mr. Summer?" Simond interrupted.


    Abigail pushed Xavien aside, prompting him to stand up and face Simond. "We will hand the chip to


    you in due course. However, Mr. Graham wishes to know its contents and intended use. He is a


    law-abiding citizen and cannot be involved in anything that vites Eswadianws."


    Simond sighed. After a moment, he pulled out his identity card and handed it to Xavien.


    Abigail focused on something that was written on it. After Xavien was done examining it, he handed


    the chip to Simond.


    Simond gripped the microchip, looked at them, and bowed apologetically. "Ms. Quinn, I apologize


    for involving you and Sean in this chaos. I may be powerless, but I desire to return to Eswadia, with


    my parents as well."


    A gust of sea breeze tousled Abigail''s hair, causing the hair tie holding her hair in ce to snap


    suddenly. Her hair fluttered in the wind as she observed him silently.


    "They can finally rest in peace now." Simond put on a faint smile.


    "From this moment forward, if I ever cross paths with you abroad, I won''t simply let you slip away.


    You must only spend the rest of your life in Eswadia," Abigail dered coldly.


    Simond offered no reply as he turned to leave.


    Abigail joined Xavien on his ship. After paying the mercenaries, she and Xavien departed for the


    site where Sean had encountered his mishap.


    "Do we still need to search this area?" Xavien asked.


    With a serious expression, Abigail paused briefly before responding, "Let''s search this area for a


    week. We''ll head back to New Yoke if we don''t find anything. We have to rescue Luna, too, don''t


    we?"


    Xavien nodded with a grave expression. "I worry that the pirates might return."


    "Well, I''m not. They''ve suffered a heavy blow this time." Abigail attempted to appear calm.


    The ship advanced slowly. As Abigail kept a close eye out, everything went dark all of a sudden.


    She lost consciousness entirely.

 Chapter 838 Mr Graham Is Fine

    Chapter 838 Mr Graham Is Fine


    Awakening to the bright daylight, Abigail found herself still in bed, no longer at sea. She sprang up


    and yelled in the direction of the door, "Xavien!"


    Xavien, who was standing guard outside, was startled and entered the room quickly, asking, "What


    happened?"


    "You mentioned we''d be out at sea for a week. Why are we back here?" Abigail demanded, her frail


    body trembling as she grabbed his cor and shouted.


    Xavien was taken aback by her outburst. After a moment, he exined, "You fell seriously ill at sea,


    ording to Simond. I was worried it might happen again, so I brought you back to one of the


    nearby inds."


    "I''m fine, just tired, so let''s go back..."


    Hearing that, Xavien immediately interjected, "Mr. Graham is safe. I managed to reach him today.


    We can visit him once your condition gets better."


    Surprised, Abigail''s eyes widened with concern. "Is he okay?"


    "Yes, but we can''t be sure until we see him. He''s in the hospital but not in the best condition,"


    Xavien reassured her.


    Rxing her grip on his cor, Abigail sank back onto the bed, her eyes welling with tears. "Is he


    really alright?"


    "Absolutely. He called me this morning, saying he''d just woken up. However, we need to proceed


    cautiously, considering themotion his ident has caused in Eswadia," Xavien exined


    solemnly.


    "Jonell''s group likely has connections to these pirates, and they are probably throwing a party right


    now," Abigail spat coldly.


    "I have to inform and reassure Mr. Graham''s family that he''s fine now. You stay put," Xavien


    instructed, motioning toward the bed. "Ms. Quinn, getting enough rest is your utmost priority now.


    Mr. Graham mentioned there''s a n, and it''s important that we create the impression that he


    indeed fell into the sea."


    Abigail nodded. "I get it. As long as he''s safe, I don''t need to see him immediately."


    "Mr. Graham hesitated at first to tell you, fearing you might interfere with the n," Xavien remarked


    as he tucked her in after she settled into bed. "But he couldn''t bear to see you upset."


    Abigail understood why Sean had disclosed his n to her. She had once kept her n a secret


    from him, which ultimately led to their separation. In order to avoid any recurrence this time, he


    didn''t repeat her way.


    While Xavien went tofort Sean''s grandparents, Abigail drifted into a deep sleep. Since being


    abducted by Simond, she hadn''t had proper rest, so this time, she slept she slept uninterrupted for


    two full days. Upon awakening, a sense of disorientation washed over her, leaving her feeling dizzy


    and disoriented.


    Xavien had prepared a meal for her, and upon noticing her awake, he disyed concern akin to that


    of a caring father. "You''ve been sleeping for two days straight. I was worried, but the doctor advised


    that your body needed the rest. You haven''t slept this well in a long time, so I chose not to disturb


    you."


    "I''m hungry..." Abigail''s hands trembled due to hunger.


    Xavien took a seat beside her, watching her eating with gusto. Then, he broached, "I''vepiled


    some information about Simond''s family."


    Abigail acknowledged with a nonchnt hum, appearing indifferent.


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    Xavien continued, "Simond''s grandfather was previously engaged in international trade, specifically


    in the technological sector. However, due to a critical information breach, the Simpson Family came


    under suspicion and, as immigrants, were deported from the country."


    Abigail showed no interest in hearing this.


    "In Stephen Simpson''s time, it appeared that he had totally abandoned the idea of returning to his


    homnd, instead establishing his own influence overseas. Nheless, Stephen''s wife, who is


    also Simond and Sage''s mother, managed to infiltrate his fortress in pursuit of the information from


    years ago. She even married him and bore his children."


    At that moment, Abigail finally looked up at Xavien and inquired, "What happenedter?"


    "After Simond and Sage were born, Stephen''s wife proposed sending them to Eswadia to train as


    soldiers, supposedly to aid Stephen in the future. However, her true motive was to revive the


    reputation of the Simpson Family and reestablish ties with their homnd. Despite the longstanding


    rtionship between her family and the Simpsons, it still took substantial effort for her to earn


    Stephen''s trust."


    "Does this imply that the origin of the leaked information is still unknown, and Eswadia has been


    investigating all this while?" Abigail swiftly understood the core of the situation.


    "Exactly," affirmed Xavien.


    "Since birth, Simond and Sage were essentially prepared by their mother for a mission," Abigail


    remarked coldly.


    "Their mother haspiled important information to clear the name of the Simpson Family in this


    microchip. It also features advanced technologies, which is why it''s been sought after secretly by


    many," Xavien exined, letting out a soft sigh.


    "How about the traitor? Is their identity still unknown?" Abigail furrowed her brow in concern.


    "After three generations, uncovering their identity seems challenging," Xavien leaned against his


    chair and sighed, his expression conflicted.

 Chapter 839 The Unusual Journey To Survival

    Chapter 839 The Unusual Journey To Survival


    The Simpson Family had been misunderstood since the time of Stephen''s father.


    In order to return to the country, Stephen married Samuel''s mother. However, they didn''t get along


    after the marriage and separated for a prolonged period before divorcing.


    Later, he fell in love with Simond''s mother, who gave birth to Simond and Sage. When she


    encountered the incident with the chip, Stephen patched things back with his first wife, and


    Simond''s little brother, Marshal Simpson, was born.


    As Stephen''s first wife still held considerable influence in the city, Stephen couldn''t entirely make a


    clean break with her.


    "It makes sense why the brothers are against each other. It''s because they belong to different


    factions. But there''s something wrong with the way Stephen brought up his children because they


    even killed him," Abigail said emotionlessly.


    "Are you sure that Samuel and Marshal are the culprits?" Simond had told Xavien that he had


    abducted Abigail because the people in the fort imed that she had killed Stephen.


    "I''m sure. The people who sneaked in went straight to Stephen''s room and killed him first. Clearly, it


    was executed by someone who knows him," Abigail answered calmly.


    Xavien nodded. "I will exin this to Simond."


    "I don''t care about him. As long as he doesn''te back and remains as a vagabond abroad, I


    won''t let him off once I settle down!" After eating her fill, Abigaily down again.


    Xavien thought for a moment, staring at her, and she asked, "What?"


    Xavien sighed softly. "I would like to tell you that vengeance is a vicious cycle. Furthermore, the chip


    in his hands is useful for certain industries in Eswadia."


    After all, it concerned the high-tech sector.


    In the past, the Simpson Family learned technological research abroad through trade. Later, they


    were set up and exiled from Simond''s grandfather''s time.


    All three generations of the family wanted to clear their family name so they could return to their


    home country.


    Although Simond and Sage appeared to be mercenaries and pirates, they actually went around the


    globe in search of this chip. During the process, Sage almost lost her life.


    Abigail frowned and said nothing.


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    "If Mr. Graham is fine, you should just let them be," Xavien added.


    "I got it," Abigail answered, pulling the sheets over her head.


    Besides this incident, he had also kidnapped her.


    After spending a week in the hospital, Abigail was finally discharged and ready to meet Sean, who


    was in another small ind country.


    Very quickly, Xavien found his whereabouts based on the information he had given, and Abigail


    hurriedly followed him to the hospital where Sean was admitted.


    In the hospital, doctors from various races walked past them. Pushing the door to Sean''s ward


    open, Abigail anxiously looked in.


    On the hospital bed, Sean was covered in bandages and appeared severely injured.


    Abigail''s eyes welled up with tears as she lunged forward. "How are you feeling?"


    Putting away his tablet, Sean gazed at her. "Take a seat, and I will tell you the details." He was pale,


    most probably from the blood loss.


    Abigail sat down and reached out to hold his hand while Xavien sat quietly in a corner.


    "This experience was rather unusual," Sean began and coughed softly.


    After he was shot in the shoulder and fell into the sea, he thought it would be the end of him.


    Unexpectedly, an orca lifted him out of the water after he drifted with the waves for a while.


    "An orca saved you?" Abigail gasped in astonishment.


    "That''s right. It was after arriving on this ind that I found out that it was the orca migration, and it


    was the orcas from Naflington that pushed me to the surface." Sean couldn''t help but chuckle.


    Immediately, Xavien searched for information about orcas.


    "I am not familiar with orcas. Are there any unique traits of Naflington''s orcas?" Abigail asked with


    large eyes.


    "Apparently, they are quite friendly. Sometimes, you can even find them swimming alongside


    humans. As though worried that the humans will drown, they remain close to them," Xavien


    exined.


    "Yes. I was out of breath at the time. It was a baby orca that swam over and propped me to the


    surface. That was how I could catch my breath." Sean felt unbelievably lucky.


    Leaning back in her chair, Abigail gawked at him. "Did you save the universe in your past life? Is


    that why even sea creatures came to save you?"


    "That''s not true. ording to the locals here, wild orcas have never deliberately caused harm to


    humans. Some orcas in certain regions actually have fun interacting with humans, just like how


    humans react when they run into cats," Sean said, grinning.


    Despite being a soft nudge from a baby orca, it nearly broke him. After all, a baby orca was still a


    ratherrge animal.


    "Looks like I have to learn more about this fascinating creature," Abigail said with a lopsided smile.


    This marine animal was amazing.

 Chapter 840 The Gift For Their Baby

    Chapter 840 The Gift For Their Baby


    During the few days Abigail remained with Sean, she found out from the local fishermen that the


    baby orca who saved Sean was once stranded on the beach while learning to hunt seals. After that,


    it was saved by the local orca rescue organization.


    Therefore, they would return to that spot annually and watch humans swimming from afar.


    Sometimes, they would even follow them.


    "They''re highly intelligent and can recognize the people who have helped them," the fisherman


    exined to Abigail with a smile.


    Abigail couldn''t help but think that it was more than just a coincidence. Recently, she learned a lot


    about orcas and added new knowledge of aquatic animals.


    When she returned to Sean''s ward, she used his tablet to slowly draft a design.


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    Leaning in next to her, Sean saw that she was designing a winter hat with orcas.


    "Do you like them?" Sean slipped his arm around her waist.


    Abigail nodded. "They are akin to the pandas of the sea and the top of the food chain. Don''t you


    think they''re incredible?"


    "The moment they saved me, I thought they were the most amazing animals in the world." Sean''s


    face lit up with a bright smile. He never dreamed that he would be so lucky to meet a baby orca in


    Naflington that was friendly toward humans and happened to be saved by humans before.


    "I''m going to find out which marine conservation team rescued the baby orca that saved you so I


    can donate some money to them." Abigail felt that Sean was saved this time because the Universe


    was perfectly aligned.


    Lady Luck smiled upon him, and they should have done more charity after returning to continue the


    cycle.


    "I already found out and made a huge donation. I hope all marine life will be fine," Sean rested his


    head on Abigail''s shoulder.


    "How are you feeling?" Abigail tilted her head at him.


    Sean had survived a serious illness before. Should he suffer a rpse, Abigail was worried that


    there would be nobody to help him at that time.


    "I''m fine. My injury isn''t that serious. It''s just that the baby orca is only toorge. However, I ended


    up here because the baby orca gave me a soft nudge," Sean Graham exined helplessly.


    Although he was saved, he had sustained serious injuries.


    "Do you have any idea how worried I was at that time? I was worried sick," Abigail said, her eyes


    red with tears.


    She was so worried, but little did she know that he had been through such an amusing and


    interesting experience.


    "Maybe while I was fighting for survival, worried that you''d be sad, the baby orca felt my brain


    waves and came to my aid," Sean said.


    "Did you fall in love with it? You can''t seem to stop mentioning it," Abigail teased with a twinge of


    jealousy.


    "Yes, I did because it''s so cute," Sean admitted, falling for an animal for the first time.


    Neither did he like cats or dogs, but he was interested in marine life for the first time.


    "Let''s go to the country Jorgona more often after this. I heard that orcas can be found there, too.


    Over there, they are known to be yful with humans, mimicking their movements as they swim,"


    Abigail said as she went on with her design.


    This orca hat would be the gift for their future children, and a smile spread across Sean''s face.


    While staying with Sean on the ind, Abigail started growing fond of the ce and couldn''t bear to


    leave.


    This ce was peaceful, had friendly fishermen, and could even spot migrating killer whale pods


    sometimes.


    When the day came to leave, the fishermen were also reluctant to see Abigail leave.


    "Promise you''ll visit frequently," a fisherman''s daughter asked of her.


    "I will," Abigail replied, nodding.


    "Orcas drop by these seas every year in March. Sometimes, they will pretend to be sharks to


    surprise us for fun. You shoulde and see it for yourself," the girl added, unwilling to see Abigail


    go.


    Removing her earrings, Abigail then gave them to her. "These earrings are limited edition, and I''m


    giving them to you. Should your family run into financial difficulties, you can trade these for money."


    "Thank you, Ms. Quinn. I will miss you," the girl said, keeping away the earrings with care.


    She seemed very interested in Eswadians and had said that she would like to visit the country. After


    finding out how advanced Eswadia was through the Inte, she was envious.


    Abigail said goodbye to her and boarded the ship. Although Sean was still in bad shape, there was


    a ward on the ship.


    "What do you n when ites to Luna?" Abigail asked Sean, sitting in his room.


    "I n to disguise myself a little. Go to New Yoke first while I hop off on an ind halfway. Maybe


    you can''t recognize me the next time we meet," Sean said with a smirk.


    "Disguise?" Abigail repeated, raising an eyebrow in surprise.


    "Yes, I have contacted a special effects makeup artist and will hire them for this purpose," he


    exined.


    "Okay," Abigail answered, getting him a ss of water, and he took a sip.


    Stroking his hand, she frowned. "Your hand is chilly. This episode has caused you great damage,


    and you need to recuperate once we get back."


    Sean chuckled. "Don''t worry. This is how I am after blood loss, but this time is not as damaging as


    that time at the Golden Triangle."

 Chapter 841 Under Pressure

    Chapter 841 Under Pressure


    During the previous episode at the Golden Triangle, Sean ended up with severe internal injuries.


    This time around, the gunshot wound was the most serious injury, while the nudge from the orca


    caused a few fractures.


    "Where are you hopping off?" Reluctance filled up Abigail''s heart. Just after less than half a month


    together, they had to be separated again.


    "A country close to New Yoke," Putting down his ss, he held Abigail''s hand.


    Nodding, Abigail held his hand as well. "No matter what, only act after you''re fully recovered. I''m


    going over to Luna first."


    "My men have told me that she''s no longer in that estate, but Eric has gone home safely," Sean said


    with a solemn expression.


    "Eric is from the Davidson Family, after all. If anything happens to him, his parents won''t just sit by


    without any action." Abigail reckoned that Eric''s father might have done something that forced


    Jonell to release him.


    "Once you arrive at New Yoke and the situation bes too much for you to handle, just stay at


    the hotel I''ve prepared for you like before and leave everything to Xavien." Sean had thought about


    it and concluded that Abigail Quinn could take care of herself well.


    "There are times I think you are overprotective of me, but I am capable enough to act together with


    Xavien," Abigail said.


    "When I was by your side, Jonell''s men were hesitant to act, but the situation is now different. If you


    go with Xavien, others will merely think of him as an assistant regardless of how long he has been


    working for me." Sean didn''t say things bluntly. Those men might underestimate Abigail simply


    because of her gender.


    "It''s going to be alright. He''s your assistant, but I''m not," Abigail didn''t seem to mind.


    Although she knew that Sean''s faked death would impact her and Xavien greatly, she was not


    worried about getting bullied after all that she had been through.


    Sean looked at her deeply and sighed, "Nothing I say now is useful."


    "I would like to do my part as well. You shouldn''t be doing this alone," Abigail insisted. Luna was her


    best friend, and she could not let Sean shoulder all the responsibility alone.


    "Since you have made up your mind, I won''t try to change it." Sean pulled her into his embrace.


    For the remaining trip, Abigail apanied him to watch the sea view.


    When they were next to each other, the sea did not seem so vast that it made them uneasy.


    Instead, it was a beautiful view that calmed their minds.


    "Only when I''m watching the sea with you do I think that the sea is captivating," Abigail mentioned


    tenderly to Sean while they watched the waves through the window.


    The entire time, Sean had been staying in the cabin because of his injuries and the uing ns.


    "Tomorrow is the day I hop off the ship," Sean said, sounding reluctant.


    Abigail looked into his eyes. "I''m sure I''ll recognize you through your disguise."


    "If that happens, it means that my disguise is a failure." Sean smirked. "Do you believe that a


    person''s enemies know them better than their lovers?"


    Of course, Abigail believed in that saying. She breathed in deeply and said, "I kinda look forward to


    your disguise that lookspletely like a stranger to me."


    Sean''s smile widened. "You''ll be shocked, for sure."


    On the fourth day after separating from Sean, Abigail and Xavien reached New Yoke.


    "How are things ongoing with Jonell Davison?" Abigail asked Xavien after walking into the hotel.


    "Nothing has been going on with him, and Luna was secretly moved. Mr. Graham wants us to


    negotiate with him. Meanwhile, the men he brought will press him on," Xavien said in a low voice.


    Even though Abigail didn''t know what Sean was nning, she went along with it. "Let''s do as he


    wants and set up a meeting with Jonell Davison."


    As Jonell was still keeping up his pretense as a businessman, it was unlikely that he would reject a


    meeting with her.


    "Mr. Graham has the VIP elite club memberships here, so you have ess to all his memberships.


    Let''s check out the club to look for Jonell. That''s right. Can you handle a few drinks?" Xavien asked


    politely.


    "I''m alright. Although I can''t take too many drinks, I won''t topple with a couple of shots," Abigail


    replied, knowing that drinking was inevitable at the club.


    Xavien was relieved. "I''ll save you regardless of what happens."


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    "All you have to do is take care of yourself when you''re by my side." After saying that, Abigail turned


    into her room.


    As Xavien watched her from behind, he recalled the way she fearlessly took off her jacket to distract


    the criminals.


    She''s quite something, he thought. Now I know why Mr. Graham enjoys chasing her so much over


    the years.


    However, he couldn''t imagine having a girl like Abigail despite the fact that he wanted a bold


    girlfriend.


    In the evening, Abigail and Xavien went to the elite club.


    Dressed in simple, smart, casual attire, she turned heads with her stunning features the moment


    she entered the room.


    Jones recognized Abigail from Sean''s phone because her picture was his screensaver.


    When Jones recalled that news of Sean''s ident at sea had already spread like bushfires across


    the world, he raised his brows and didn''t approach Abigail in the end.


    He once thought that knowing Sean could benefit him greatly in many ways. To his dismay, Sean


    acted so unpredictably and went off to Southern East to fight pirates.


    However, Abigail didn''t notice Jones in the same room at all. Instead, she had her eyes on Jonell


    nearby.

 Chapter 842 Superb Acting Skills

    Chapter 842 Superb Acting Skills


    Abigail walked toward Jonell and ced her ss on the bar. Sensing someone next to him, Jonell


    twisted his head to look and met Abigail''s gaze.


    "Ms. Quinn, how can I help you?" Jonell observed her carefully. He had never met Abigail before


    and noticed that she was a stark difference from Luna.


    Abigail slipped into a seat and smirked coldly. "Mr. Davidson, if you have any ns for my friend,


    you can always tell me, and we will talk about them."


    "Who is your friend?" Jones wasn''t about to fall into her trap.


    "Luna Smith. You may not know that she had given birth to a child for my brother," Abigail said


    calmly.


    The fact that Luna was once pregnant was not a secret to Jonell, but he didn''t know who the child''s


    father was because of her taking a shot. Because of this, Abigail had to go through some trouble for


    a while to find it out.


    "We are not friends, Ms. Quinn. So, you don''t have to make small talk with me," Jonell said, getting


    up to leave.


    Wearing a smile, Xavien stopped him from leaving. "There is proof showing that Vincent Pearson is


    involved in a scam syndicate. Six months after the interrogation, he confessed that somebody from


    the Davidson Family had nned the whole thing. Everyone from the Davidson Family is under


    investigation. It''s not your turn yet simply because of protocol."


    Jonell''s expression turned somber. "This is not my problem because I''ve already emigrated!"


    "Emigration does not mean exemption," Xavien said with a cold sneer. "Mr. Davidson, it''s best if you


    negotiate with us."


    Unwavering, Jonell asked, "I heard that Sean Graham knows a detective with international authority.


    Will this detective be the one to investigate me?"


    Abigail watched his every facial muscle attentively and noticed that he had not a shard of guilt.


    What a strong mentality he has!


    "We have more evidence than you imagine. Furthermore, all the money from the scam is in Mr.


    Graham''s possession. Why are you still struggling?" Xavien''s tone wasced with sarcasm.


    "No matter how much evidence he had, he still died at sea, didn''t he? Why are you so anxious? Are


    you worried that you''ll lose everything after his death?" he pointed out casually.


    Xavien''s face turned icy, and Abigail grabbed Jonell''s cor. "He didn''t die!"


    "What do you think the sea is? Regardless of how much money you spend, you won''t even find his


    remains!" Jonell met Abigail''s eyes with sarcasm in his eyes.


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    When Abigail was about to strike him, Xavien held her back.


    "Too many people are looking. We can''t get into a fight here," he warned in a hushed voice.


    Seeing Abigail''s bloodshot eyes, Jonell had a good guess in his mind.


    At first, he doubted the news of Sean dying at sea. But now, he was pretty sure of its authenticity


    after seeing Abigail and Xavien''s reactions.


    After Xavien dragged Abigail away, she asked, "How''s my acting?" Her face was grim and


    especially unpleasant, with a hint of sadness.


    "You did it amazing," Xavien whispered.


    As they got ready to leave, Jones blocked their path, holding a ss of wine in his hand. "Did Sean


    really have an ident at sea?" s, Jones wanted to have a definitive answer.


    Seeing that it was Jones, Xavien softened his expression. "The search at sea is ongoing, but he


    should be safe."


    Jones nodded. The ocean was different from a river, and he doubted that Sean could be saved.


    Even if they did find his remains, they would have been halfway damaged by the elements in the


    sea.


    "I remember you have a business deal with Mr. Graham. Is that right?" Xavien asked politely after


    composing himself.


    Jones sighed. "Since his rescue is uncertain, the deal has to be put off."


    "What deal?" Abigail inquired.


    Jones didn''t hold Abigail in high regard and said bluntly, "Ms. Quinn, as the owner of a high-end


    women''s clothing brand, you are considered sessful amongst females. However, you have little


    knowledge in the male domain."


    Abigail didn''t argue and merely agreed, "You''re right."


    Her humble attitude made Jones feel that Sean had made a good choice in choosing his partner. At


    least, this woman didn''t seem to mind it when he mocked her.


    After Xavien and Abigail left the ce and hopped into their car, Xavien asked while driving, "I


    wonder if what we did will be helpful to Mr. Graham or not."


    Leaning back in her seat, Abigail watched the unfamiliar scenery outside the window. "This is all we


    have to do. The rest is up to him."


    The car slowly rolled away. During the drive, Xavien suddenly noticed several cars following them.


    "We''re being followed!" Xavien informed Abigail promptly.


    "I noticed them earlier, but I wasn''t sure," Abigail answered, reaching for the hidden weapon she


    carried with her.


    The car following them came closer and rear-ended their car.


    As Xavien steered the car into bnce, he tightened his jaw and warned Abigail, "Hold on tight!"


    Abigail nodded.


    The pursuing group wanted to steer them into a less busy road. Perhaps they were trying to avoid


    causing a scene in the busy city center.


    Xavien pushed down the gas pedal, and Abigail looked back. A loud bang echoed right after she


    took a nce, and the rear window broke into pieces, with a shard almost striking her eyes.


    Her eyeball was almost punctured by ss. As her heart galloped, she ducked and said somberly,


    "There are a total of five cars!"

 Chapter 843 Work Must Go On

    Chapter 843 Work Must Go On


    Xavien''s forehead was beaded with sweat as he said, "I have alerted the bodyguards. They will be


    here to rescue us soon!"


    Upon hearing that, Abigail hummed in response.


    Jonell must be the one who had ced this group of men here.


    He has be even more roguish now that Sean is gone.


    Xavien persisted for over ten minutes. Finally, the team of bodyguards arrived and surrounded the


    five cars. At once, gunshots erupted.


    "Stay in the car. Just let the bodyguards handle the situation." Xavien stepped on the gas pedal.


    "Okay." Abigail knew Xavien would be held ountable by Sean if something happened to her.


    Upon arriving at the hotel, a group of individuals immediately surrounded Abigail and Xavien.


    "Ms. Quinn, can you manage?" Xavien inquired Abigail, who stood beside him.


    Abigail removed her jacket and revealed a snug T-shirt underneath.


    "Of course."


    Despite saying so, she didn''t immediately take action since engaging in a shootout outside the hotel


    was unwise. After all, it would attract the attention of the state police and lead to lengthy


    exnations.


    Moreover, the group of individuals approaching them were tall and muscr. Not to mention, each


    held a baseball bat.


    Once the timing was right, Abigail tossed the piece of clothing that she was clutching in her hand


    and immediately grabbed one of the individuals'' baseball bats. She passed it to Xavien before


    kicking away the man who had attacked her.


    Her movements bore no mercy, and she was remarkably skilled.


    Meanwhile, Xavien watched in admiration.


    She seems to have grown even more formidable since ourst encounter.


    Within minutes, she had effortlessly subdued six burly men.


    Xavien, on the other hand, merely knocked out three. As he watched the men wail in agony on the


    ground, he arched his eyebrow and remarked breezily, "Ms. Quinn, your skills have improved


    recently."


    "Every day during the months of getting kidnapped, I had fought with Simond and his sister, Sage.


    In fact, Sage can no longer defeat me." Abigail chuckled.


    At that time, she figured that focusing on improving her fighting skills woulde in handy for her


    escape.


    However, she didn''t manage to apply them.


    Xavien leaned the baseball bat against the ground and sighed. "Mr. Graham probably won''t stand a


    chance in a dispute with you in the future, will he?"


    "Oh, please. Can''t you wish something good for our rtionship?" Abigail put her jacket back on


    after saying that.


    Abigail and Xavien had been investigating Jonell in New Yoke for several days. Indeed, they had


    uncovered some leads.


    "Six months ago, a group of individuals at his estate headed to the winery''s vineyard for grape


    harvesting. I suspect Luna was among them." Xavien handed the information to Abigail.


    Abigail furrowed her brows and scanned through the information. "Have you checked the winery?"


    she inquired, looking solemn.


    "Previously, I wasn''t aware he had a winery," Xavien replied. Luna could have been relocated


    multiple times within these six months.


    Both fell into silence.


    Abigail set down the information file and sighed. "It will be extremely challenging to trace the staff


    mobility at this winery."


    "We must investigate even if it poses difficulties. We can''t uncover any leads if we don''t delve into


    it." Xavien had gotten used to scrutinizing trivial details such as these.


    Abigail nced at him. "No wonder you can work for him so long."


    "Indeed. Mr. Graham won''t even consider hiring me if I don''t possess some special skills." Xavien


    chuckled. Then, he promptly instructed his team on the investigating task.


    He provided guidance while his team diligently delved deeper.


    "By the way, is Sean''s money secure?" Abigail was slightly concerned.


    With news of Sean''s disappearance at sea circting, many will be itching for action.


    "The app Andrew developed is highly secured. It won''t get hacked anytime soon." Xavien


    expressed his confidence in Andrew.


    In the following days, Abigail didn''t run into Jonell again.


    With nothing else to upy her time, she shared a children''s hat design featuring killer whale


    elements on her Instagram.


    Since na had been inactive on Instagram for quite some time, her Instagram update instantly


    enlivened her followers.


    ''Wow! This hat is so cute! It looks like it''s meant for babies. Can''t we adults have one, too?!''


    ''Oh my gosh! It''s a killer whale! I love killer whales, but this hat is too small for me to wear. I urge for


    an adult version of this hat!''


    ''Somehow, I can''t shake off the feeling that this hat holds some implications. Could it be a hint that


    na and Sean are getting married?''


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    ''Yo, what''s up with thement above? Missing out on the recent trending stories?''


    Just like that, thements poured in enthusiastically. However, there were fewer mentions of


    Sean''s name after the fourthment.


    Abigail smirked upon seeing everyone still being as lively.


    Indeed, she had designed the killer whale hat for her and Sean''s future child. While others had hats


    with a tiger head design, she had opted for a more innovative killer-whales-inspired design.


    As soon as she logged off Instagram, Garrett called.


    "I saw the photo on Instagram. It''s pretty adorable. What''s the story behind it?" Garrett remained


    skeptical about the news of Sean plunging into the ocean.


    "What do you mean?" Abigail acted dumb.


    "I''m curious about the hat. Is it a tribute? Or is it some form of preparation to wee your child?"


    Garrett was as curious as a cat.


    "Mind your own business. You''re not purely calling me to talk about this, right? So, what do you


    want?" Little did Garrett know, Abigail was reprimanding him inwardly. Why is he being such a


    busybody and prying for information? He should just focus on his work.


    "I thought you''d neglected your duty as a designer. It''s been nearly two years since west released


    your works at Fairy Meadow. The orders have dwindled. We would have ceased operation if we


    didn''t hold out hope for a masterpiece from you." Garrett expressed his frustration.


    At once, Abigail grasped his point.


    He wants me to get back to work.


    "I still have other priorities at the moment. That hat design was just a quick sketch." Abigail


    struggled toe up with new designs.


    "Miss Quinn, please take time out of your busy schedule to brainstorm. Fairy Meadow is on itsst


    legs," Garrett said with a hint of desperation.


    L.Moon''s staff can still design costumes for movie production crews, but Fairy Meadow faces


    declining orders to the point that our employees will potentially lose their jobs.


    Fans are only interested in Abigail''s designs. They don''t acknowledge the work of other designers.


    Because of this, the clothing created by other designers at Fairy Meadow is experiencing dismal


    sales.

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    Chapter 844 The Noble Savior


    Abigail let out a sigh of regret. I shouldn''t have posted that Instagram update.


    "Could Fairy Meadow have coped with the decline in sales if I hadn''t updated my Instagram?" she


    asked helplessly.


    Garrett was rather straightforward. "Indeed, since fans would assume you were busy. But now that


    you have drafted that killer whale hat design, that''s just telling your fans that you''re free. They will


    question why you can''t take some time to work on your designs."


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    Upon hearing that, Abigail scratched her head.


    Is it toote to delete my Instagram post and im it got hacked now?


    "I''ll find the time to sketch one." Abigail gave in, knowing well that her fans were the ones who paid


    her bills.


    "I am touched, indeed. The missing person has finally found her way back to her Instagram and is


    treating her fans with remarkable designs." Garrett feigned emotion.


    "Fine, fine. I need to get back to work. I won''t chat with you anymore." Abigail felt that he would


    demand further if the conversation continued.


    "Okay." Garrett''s mission was aplished.


    Given Abigail''s situation, he was grateful enough to have obtained a design sketched by her.


    Abigail hung up the phone. Her head ached a little as she tried to decide what design to offer her


    fans.


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    At night, Jonell''s car drove down Arch Street. Before long, the bodyguard, who sat beside him,


    suddenly eximed, "Someone is tailing us!"


    Upon hearing that, Jonell frowned and turned to look behind. "How many cars?"


    "They''ve got us surrounded!" the driver said in panic.


    Jonell''s face instantly darkened. No one has dared to take action against me after all this time in


    New Yoke.


    At this moment, he could think of a few suspects. Now that Sean has gotten into an ident, his


    subordinate, Xavien, decides to take action?! And Abigail. Could it be that she can no longer remain


    calm for Luna''s sake?


    "Speed up!" Jonellmanded sternly.


    With that, the driver abruptly hit the gas pedal.


    The car bolted like it had lost control.


    Dozens of cars showcased a high-speed chase on Arch Street.


    Jonell''s car was hit multiple times and nearly flipped over.


    He, who sat in the car, was in a flustered state. Even if I call for help now, the reinforcements can''t


    arrive in time!


    Even though the driver tried his best, he couldn''t avoid another collision.


    Jonell''s car was hit with a loud crash, resulting in a dent. Then, it spun and crashed into a nearby


    building.


    Dozens of cars surrounded his car. Since Jonell''s bodyguard shielded him when the ident


    happened, he escaped major injuries. Still, the collision made his head swim. It took him a moment


    to regain his senses.


    While grabbing onto the car door, he peered outside.


    Abigail stepped out from one of the cars. Her silhouette elongated by the streetlight as she


    gradually approached Jonell''s vehicle.


    Upon seeing her figure, Jonell gritted his teeth in anger. As expected, it is Abigail!


    Seemingly to have sensed Jonell''s gaze, she slowly drew a handgun from her waist and aimed it at


    the car window.


    Jonell instinctively ducked.


    Sweating profusely, he first heard a gunshot getting fired outside.


    Then, Jonell heard nothing but the continuous firing of gunshots outside, which made him wonder if


    his reinforcements had arrived.


    After a while, Abigail left with her associates.


    Even so, Jonell remained hidden in the car for a long time. He only cautiously raised his head when


    he heard a knock on the window.


    "Hello? Are there any survivors?" An unfamiliar voice sounded from outside.


    Since Jonell was injured and couldn''t stay in the car much longer, he eventually responded after


    pondering momentarily. "Yes¡­"


    He vigntly rolled down the window a little.


    Upon seeing that it was a tall man with blonde hair and blue eyes, Jonell abruptly breathed a sigh of


    relief.


    He rolled down the window further and shed the man a friendly expression, requesting, "Sir, I


    have just encountered a group of assants. My bodyguard and driver are both injured and


    unconscious. My car is damaged as well. Could you please take us to the hospital?"


    The man with blonde hair and blue eyes was incredibly handsome. He exuded an aura of nobility,


    which made him resemble an upper-ss figure in New Yoke.


    "Of course," the man said as he extended his hand toward him.


    After helping him out of the car, the man couldn''t help but let out a few coughs. "I''m sorry. I''m not in


    the best of health."


    "I should be the one apologizing." Jonell feigned friendliness.


    "I''m Carl. You seem to be an Eswadian. You may not be familiar with Ans, so it''s best to avoid


    going out at night. Otherwise, you''ll easily be the target for criminals," Carl said sincerely.


    Jonell, who was being led forward with Carl''s help, sized Carl up from the corner of his eye.


    Carl looks young, but his attire and demeanor are exceptional. He should be someone from a


    wealthy background.


    "I am indeed an Eswadian. I''m residing in Baridge. I was rushing home after workingte at night,


    so I didn''t pay much attention," Jonell exined.


    In reality, he had lived here for many years without encountering such an incident. None of this


    would have urred if it hadn''t been for Abigail proactively attacking him.


    Carl nodded in response and stopped asking further questions.


    It was only then that Jonell noticed several cars following behind him. The upants all stepped


    out. When he saw them resembling a team of bodyguards and that each was armed, Jonell couldn''t


    help but remark, "Mr. Carl, your status is quite remarkable."


    "It''s truly nothing special. My parents were concerned about me being out sote, so they requested


    I bring along some bodyguards." Carl sounded casual, devoid of any hint of boasting when he


    spoke these words.


    Jonell smiled.


    After entering the car, Jonell thought twice. Eventually, he decided to save Carl''s contact details.


    When they almost arrived at the hospital, he couldn''t resist asking Carl, "Where do you live?"


    "I live in Meander Bay City," Carl answered.


    Meander Bay City is ideally situated, and it''s easy to get to Manhattan. Furthermore, most of its


    residents are affluent.


    Jonell now had a basic grasp of Carl''s background.

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    Chapter 845 Get Blood From a Stone


    Just as Abigail returned to the hotel and sat down, Xavien approached her and asked, "How did it


    go with Jonell?"


    "I did cause some trouble at that moment. However, someone came in halfway, so I didn''t get to


    finish it," Abigail replied with a frown.


    Although she didn''t recognize those people, she noticed they were all well-equipped and skilled,


    which meant they were not as simple as they looked.


    "Have you checked if Jonell has any other connections that we missed?" Abigail asked while


    pinching the bridge of her nose.


    Xavien shook his head. "No. I''ve checked it through."


    "Just now, a group of people appeared out of nowhere and rescued him." Abigail''s expression


    turned grim as she thought about how close she was to seizing Jonell. If she had seeded at that


    moment, she would be able to locate Luna''s whereabouts easily. Yet, she didn¡¯t expect him to be so


    lucky and escape.


    At that moment, Xavien looked at her and said, "Could it be... Mr. Graham?"


    Hearing his words, Abigail snapped her head toward him.


    Before Sean departed, he had told them to find a way to approach Jonell and use extreme


    measures if negotiations failed. Now that Abigail thought about it, she realized that perhaps tonight


    was a trap Sean had set up.


    Jonell was a stubborn man. Hence, they would need time to gather evidence against him. However,


    none of them knew if Luna could afford to wait that long. Thus, they could only find a way to save


    Luna by risking their lives and stepping into the enemy''sir.


    "How much of a possibility do you think there is? Could he be doing all these behind your back?"


    Abigail found it somewhat unbelievable. After all, Sean had trusted Xavien with many things. Thus,


    it was strange that Xavien would be unaware of something that was rted to Sean.


    "Jonell is quite hard to deal with, so I can understand why he kept me in the dark. Maybe he had


    wanted to do this for a long time but alwayscked an opportunity." As Xavien spoke, he gradually


    felt eased.


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    "We still need to be cautious. Sean mentioned that Jonell might also suspect the things we had


    already guessed," Abigail said seriously.


    Xavien nodded. "You''re right. If we can guess it out easily, so can he."


    Jonell had been in the hospital for a week. When Abigail attended the party again, she spotted him


    standing with a man who had blonde hair and blue eyes. With just one look, Abigail could tell he


    wasn''t Sean.


    The man was slender and had pale skin, appearing rather sick.


    Abigail approached them with a ss of wine and said, "Mr. Davidson, long time no see."


    When Carl noticed her, he narrowed his eyes and said, "It was you that night. Why did you go after


    Mr. Davidson?"


    Hearing Carl''s words, Abigail scrutinized him.


    Carl was exceedingly beautiful, not just handsome, but genuinely beautiful.


    "That''s because he used to treat me in that manner. I was merely getting him back." Abigail


    shrugged and smiled.


    Hearing her words, Carl chuckled. Then, before Abigail could react, he suddenly drew out a gun


    and fired his shot.


    In that split second, Xavien pushed Abigail aside, causing the bullet to graze through his shoulder.


    He copsed on the ground and clutched his shoulder while writhing in pain.


    At that moment, the party was in chaos.


    Abigail propped herself up from the ground and kicked Carl, who was still attempting to make


    another shot.


    The gun slipped from his grasp. At the same time, Abigail drew out her gun and aimed it at Carl''s


    head. "I have nothing against you, so why are you doing this?"


    Carl held a ss of wine in his hand and shrugged. "Mr. Davidson is my friend. I¡¯m just teaching you


    a lesson on his behalf."


    Xavien, enduring the intense pain, leaned on a nearby chair and stood up. Looking at Carl, he


    asked, "Do you want to be enemies with us?"


    Jonell had never expected Carl to attack Abigail. Most importantly, he had always suspected Carl to


    be an undercover agent. If that was the case, he felt that Sean was going too far. After all, if Xavien


    hadn''t intervened just now, Abigail would have been shot straight into the heart.


    "I heard that you guys are from Eswadia. Although Mr. Davidson is also an Eswadian, he had


    already immigrated to Ans, which means he is one of us now. Do you think it''s right for you guys


    to hurt him?" Carl said sarcastically.


    Jonell was surprised by how unpredictable Carl''s temperament was.


    Abigail noticed that many people had left, leaving only Carl''s bodyguards.


    Carl was rxed as he took a sip of the wine and smiled at Abigail. "If you kneel and apologize to


    Mr. Davidson now, I¡¯ll spare your life. If not, I guess this is where it ends."


    At that moment, Jones, one of the senior executives here, walked over and said, "Mr. Carl, this is a


    no-tolerance zone for trouble. Didn''t your father¡ª"


    Bang!


    Before Jones could finish his words, he fell to the ground. Blood slowly oozed from his forehead and


    stained the floor red.


    Carl, who was holding a Desert Eagle-Gold gun, casually blew on the muzzle. "It seems that the


    senior executives of the New Yoke Business Association will have a ce for me."


    Looking at the scene, Abigail was tense, and so was Xavien. After all, Carl appeared out of


    nowhere, so they had yet to learn about his background since they hadn''t had a chance to


    investigate him. However, judging from his arrogant behavior, they assumed he must be from a


    wealthy family.


    Abigail pointed her gun at Carl while looking around. She thought about breaking through, but it was


    too difficult.


    On the other hand, Jonell smiled and said, "Mr. Carl, I¡¯m surprised you helped me."

 Chapter 846 One Thing Leads to Another

    Chapter 846 One Thing Leads to Another


    Hearing his words, Carl smiled strangely and said, "Is that so?"


    Looking at him, Jonell felt a shiver run down his spine.


    "Do you want them to apologize to you?" asked Carl as he looked at Jonell. His emerald eyes were


    as cold as ice.


    "Of course." Jonell didn''t dare to challenge Carl since thetter was armed. Although he knew Carl


    was a dangerous man, he knew he was safe since Carl was on his side.


    On the other hand, Carl shut his eyes briefly before reopening them. Then, he said, "Miss Eswadia,


    are you going to apologize to him? All you have to do is kneel, which is something you women do


    often, right?"


    Hearing hisment, Xavien attempted to speak, but Abigail stopped him by grabbing his shoulder.


    Turning her pistol around, Abigail slowly put her gun down. Looking at Carl''s smug smile, she


    suddenly raised the gun, seized his cor, and tossed him aside. Then, she quickly jumped over the


    bar counter.


    At the same time, Xavien promptly hid under the table.


    When Carl crashed against the table, he cursed, "Sh*t! Shoot them! I want them dead!"


    Jonell was almost caught in the crossfire. In that split second, he realized Carl wasn''t here to help


    him. He was here because he wanted to settle scores with Abigail.


    Abigail stealthily approached a bodyguard on the opposite side of the bar. Then, she incapacitated


    him and took his machine gun.


    After shooting all the bodyguards, she wielded a gun in each hand and fired in Carl''s direction.


    Carl didn''t expect Abigail to be so strong. Then, he quickly looked for cover behind a pir while his


    bodyguards protected him.


    Abigail swapped guns and went to Xavien''s side. She shielded him as they made their way towards


    the exit.


    "Let''s stop here now, sir. You better pray I won''t be able to find anything about you. Otherwise, you


    better get out of New Yoke as soon as possible!" Abigail said before leaving with Xavien.


    After they left, Carl came out behind the pir with a grim expression. He pped the bodyguard


    beside him and scolded. "Useless! You guys can''t even handle a woman!"


    "Are you certain Simond is here?" asked another bodyguard.


    "Are you doubting me?" Carlshed out. "Even if he doesn''t show up today, it''ll be a matter of time


    before he does. I want to know everything about that woman! With Xavien injured, there''s nothing


    she can do!" He refused to believe that Simond would continue hiding once Abigail was being


    hunted.


    After that, he noticed Jonell, who was standing up. Then, he smirked and said, "Seize him. I heard


    that a woman named Abigail wanted to know his whereabouts."


    ...


    As Abigail helped Xavien into the car, she pressed down on the gas pedal and drove towards the


    hotel.


    Xavien endured the pain as he took his tablet to investigate Carl. After thirty minutes, his expression


    was solemn. "Carl is Simond''s nemesis. We''re being targeted because of him."


    "This guy... I knew that nothing goodes from getting entangled with him." Abigail gritted her


    teeth.


    She couldn''t believe that he had left a nemesis for them after his departure. What does this have to


    do with me?


    "Simond must have been driven to New Yoke by him. He is using you to lure Simond out." Xavien


    took a deep breath. "How unfortunate we are. I initially thought it was Mr. Graham."


    "I knew it wasn''t him at first nce. However, I didn''t expect Carl to have such an audacity to do


    such things," Abigail remarked.


    Nevertheless, it was a good thing. After all, they had one enemy in in sight now.


    Xavien leaned back into the seat, his lips quivering from the pain. "Where is Mr. Graham? It''s


    already tough for us to dealing with Jonell, let alone Carl is here now..."


    "Hurry up and gather Carl''s information. He won''t let us off that easily," Abigail said to Xavien.


    Xavien nodded. Sweat dampened his eyes, making his bloodshot eyes even redder.


    After returning to the hotel, Abigail sent him to the operating room. Inside the room, she gazed


    solemnly at the night view.


    Carl was acting quite bold earlier, so she knew that he was a strong influence in New Yoke. Thus, it


    was only a matter of time before he found out their whereabouts. This ce was risky, she thought.


    Once Xavien underwent surgery, Abigail knew it was time for them to leave.


    Meanwhile, Jonell was taken by Carl to a secluded street in Queens Street.


    With a foot pressing down on his hand, Jonell trembled in pain. He red at Carl and said, "How


    dare you treat me like this? You will be punished!"


    "You are just a rat. Do you think I''m afraid of you? Do you know why I can have such influence in


    the Chamber of Commerce? It''s because my father is¡ª" Before Carl could finish his sentence, a


    bullet pierced through his forehead.


    Jonell was utterly stunned by the scene before him as blood sttered his face.


    The series of events tonight made him feel like he was living in a dream.


    In the meantime, Carl''s bodyguards were stunned. However, they soon fell to the ground one after


    another.


    Jonell knelt on the ground and saw a group of men standing not far away under the streemp.


    Each of them looked tall and strong. The leader appeared quite ordinary.


    After dealing with Carl, the man slowly approached Jonell with a gun.


    Jonell was shivering.


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    In the dim light, the man''s face gradually became clearer. He was a ck man with thick lips. He


    looked like he hadn''t bathed in days and was emitting an unpleasant body odor.


    "Hey. Aren''t you going to get up?" The ck man looked at Jonell coldly.


    Jonell endured the pain hand and shivered as he stood up. "Who are you?"


    "Your people paid me to save you. Who do you think I am? Who is this guy? Is he your enemy?" the


    ck man asked.


    Jonell kicked Carl and replied, "Of course. However, you seem to have offended someone you


    shouldn''t. His identity is not that simple."


    Hearing his words, the ck man and hispanionsughed.

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    Chapter 847 Danger Resolved


    Jonell was frustrated when he noticed their reaction. "What''s so funny?"


    "It looks like your men failed to inform you that we are being asked to protect you. Therefore, any


    casualties will be your own responsibility," the ck man said mockingly.


    Hearing his words, Jonell gritted his teeth in frustration.


    He had investigated Carl before. Carl was the son of a techpany executive from Fue.


    Although no one knew why Carl came to New Yoke, his father had close ties with the governors in


    various states.


    As a businessman, Jonell had no connections to the governors.


    "Take me to Baridge," Jonell said coldly. At this moment, he needed to return and make


    preparations.


    The ck man guided him to a military green Land Rover and introduced himself.


    "I''m Mike. Stationed in Thesos," the ck man introduced himself.


    Jonell nodded.


    As Mike introduced hispanions, Jonell slowly got to know everyone. However, he frowned


    when he locked eyes with a specific timid individual.


    He had been feeling uneasy since getting into the car. Now, he knew it was because of that person.


    "That''s Anderson. He has gerontophilia, meaning he prefers older men, especially men from


    Eswadian. Thus, I advise you to be careful around him." Mike chuckled.


    Hearing his words, Jonell averted his gaze in disgust. He tried calming himself down by thinking that


    there were all kinds of people around the world.


    As they stayed together for some days, Jonell found himself constantly being stared at by


    Anderson. He was furious but had nowhere to vent his emotions.


    In the end, Jonell could not bear it anymore and barked. "Stare at me one more time, and I will


    gouge your eyes out!"


    Anderson was taken aback by his reaction and quickly averted his gaze. However, he was quick to


    fixate his eyes on Jonell again.


    Noticing his gaze, Jonell took a deep breath and was relieved they would soon arrive at his ce.


    This was the first time he had been eyed by a man, making him uneasy.


    After arriving at the mansion, Jonell said to Mike, "The guest room is over there."


    It was Luna''s room, but it had been unupied for quite some time.


    Gazing at the darkened environment, Jonell frowned and made his way to his own room.


    Soon, his own residence would be vacant as well.


    As expected, he felt nothing good woulde whenever he interacted with Sean and the others.


    The money from his schemes had yet to beundered and was still in his pocket. Moreover, he had


    to depart from New Yoke, where he had stayed for a long time.


    Mike nced at the house and noticed Anderson was still looking at Jonell. He walked toward


    Anderson and pped him. "Stop staring at him. He is our benefactor, so don''t even think about it!"


    Anderson covered his face and silently followed the others into the house.


    On the other hand, Jonell stood by the door. When he saw Mike''s action, he smiled coldly.


    ...


    The next morning, Abigail intended to discuss the relocation with Xavien when thetter informed


    her that Jonell''s mansion was now empty.


    She frowned and sat by Xavien''s bed. "What happened?" she asked.


    Xavien''s face was pale, and he could barely move. Then, he whispered, "I heard that Carl was killed


    by his bodyguard. The governor of New Yoke has alerted all officials from other states, and they are


    on a search for him."


    Abigail was surprised by the news. "Carl is dead?"


    Given Carl''s background, she thought he would not let them go easily. Yet, she didn''t expect him to


    be dead so soon.


    "Yes, the information is reliable. He was found dead in Queens Street this morning." Xavien said


    and sighed softly as the pain in his shoulder was intense.


    "Will this affect us?" Abigail asked worriedly. After all, they had fought with Carl yesterday, so she


    doubted Carl''s family would let them off the hook. Furthermore, Simond also had the chip.


    "I had talked to the governor this morning and informed him about what happenedst night. Some


    influential members of Jones'' chamber are also pressuring the governor. The governor needs to


    rify matters regarding Jones'' death to them. Fortunately, I have been contacting someone within


    the Chamber of Commerce, and she has promised to assist us," Xavien said weakly.


    "In that case, we wouldn''t need to get out of here too soon," Abigail said, breathing a sigh of relief.


    At this moment, she was more concerned about Sean.


    Jonell''s already fled, so where can Sean be?


    "I''m not sure where Mr. Graham is right now," Xavien said and closed his eyes.


    "He can handle things himself. You should rest now." Abigail stood up.


    As she exited the room, she sighed.


    Soon, the governor arrived with his entourage to visit Xavien. After talking for about two hours, he


    finally left.


    Abigail returned to Xavien''s room and looked at him worriedly. "What did you guys talk about?"


    "He asked about our knowledge of Jonell. A substantial reward is being offered. I''m just wondering


    whether killing Carl was part of Mr. Graham''s strategy." Xavien''s mood had significantly improved.


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    Abigail had also wondered about this. Given the ever-changing situation in New Yoke, who knows


    what will happen.


    "I just hope he is safe. Can you arrange a meeting with that person from the Chamber of


    Commerce?" Abigail was worried that Xavien would not recover well if he kept overworking.


    "Sure. Her name is E. I will inform her about this. She should be happy to meet up with you," said


    Xavien as he reached for his phone.

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    Chapter 848 Decision Made


    E, being the secretary-general, had a high position in the Chamber of Commerce.


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    Abigail invited her for a luxurious dinner at a hotel.


    "We don''t know anything about Carl''s death. We just know that he was looking for something for his


    family. That was why he came after us. However, we retreated because we didn''t want to


    complicate things," Abigail exined to E.


    Despite her old age, E looked elegant with her silver hair and fairplexion.


    "Mr. Summer informed me that the governor is seeking answers from our Chamber of Commerce''s


    president. Don''t worry. I''m here to assist you," E assured her with a warm smile.


    "Miss E, can I ask you a question?" asked Abigail.


    "Sure," E replied as she took a sip of red wine.


    "Why are you helping us?" Abigail asked. It''s not that she didn''t trust E, but she feared that her


    negligence could make her regret her decision if things went south.


    "A year ago, Mr. Graham helped my husband with his business. Those dealings made our lives


    better. He also helped me get into the Chamber of Commerce. I would be repaying his debts by


    helping you," E said.


    Abigail was taken aback and thought, Could Sean have nned everything a year ago?


    "Mr. Graham is a kind man. We''re forever grateful for his help." E smiled.


    Abigail nodded and remained silent.


    "We''re sorry to hear about his ident. Since Mr. Summer has asked me to help, I will certainly do


    my best. By murdering Jones, the Chamber of Commerce''s influential members would settle the


    score with Carl''s dad. After all, some of them have businesses with Jones, so his death would


    greatly impact them. Right now, the governor is swamped, so he won''t cause any trouble to you


    guys," E reassured Abigail.


    "Thank you, Miss E." Abigail sighed in relief.


    After E departed, Abigail sat deep in thought. A year ago? I was still at Simond''s ce when


    Sean and I broke up. Despite this, Sean still went ahead with this n to rescue Luna, never once


    allowing hatred to get in the way. I wonder how he is doing now.


    ¡­


    Jonell and the others were ambushed outside of New Yoke, which caused them to tumble out of the


    vehicle one by one.


    "Head for the mountains! Quick!" Mike shouted.


    Jonell had broken his arm, and his face was pale due to the pain. In the meantime, Anderson


    yanked him forward as they fled the scene.


    When Mike saw Anderson''s actions, he was furious. "Anderson! Let him go. His arm is broken.


    Even if he makes it to the woods, he''d still die."


    After all, without proper treatment, Jonell''s wound would be fatal.


    In such dire circumstances, individuals like them would typically abandon their employer and flee.


    After all, the promised 20%mission was enough to maintain their lives for a moment.


    Anderson shook his head.


    "Fu*k. Snap out of it. There are plenty of handsome older men out there. Why must it be him?" Mike


    eximed as he pped Anderson.


    Anderson backed away, but he continued to shield Jonell.


    "Mike, let''s just go our separate ways and forget about them!" a man suggested.


    Pushing Anderson aside, Mike left.


    Meanwhile, Anderson carried Jonell and sprinted in the opposite direction.


    He ran swiftly.


    Jonell had never met someone like Anderson¡ªquiet, yet brawny. Yet, he felt uneasy when he


    thought about Anderson potentially taking advantage of his bruised body for his own satisfaction.


    After carrying him for half an hour, Anderson found a secluded spot and sat down. Summoning his


    courage, he said to Jonell, "Rest here. I''ll look for some herbs."


    "Do you know about herbs?" Jonell was surprised.


    "Yes."


    Then, Anderson left without saying anything.


    As dusk fell, Jonell had considered leaving on his own. However, he soon realized that this would


    lead to his death, especially now that he was injured. He knew Anderson had unique talents since


    he could be on Mike''s team.


    It was nighttime when Anderson finally returned with the herbs.


    Jonell''s hand was forcefully broken by the impact.


    When he tore Jonell''s sleeve and saw the bloody arm, he gave it a gentle squeeze.


    "If you have any improper thoughts, I''ll kill you!" Jonell warned in displeasure as his body tensed.


    There was lust in Anderson''s eyes when he looked up.


    Jonell felt goosebumps all over his body as he saw the look in Anderson''s eyes. Although he


    wanted to fight with Anderson, his condition left him with no choice but to keep his cool.


    "I''m not a youngster. It''s much better to have a woman than a man." He tried to convince Anderson.


    Anderson slowly bandaged Jonell''s wounds, saying, "I saved you because I fancy you. Rest


    assured, I won''t touch you while you''re injured.


    Jonell was secretly relieved after hearing that.


    Then, the duo spent a night in the woods. The next morning, the sounds of gunshots woke them up,


    and Anderson quickly carried Jonell and left.


    "Try to get me a device. If I can contact my men, I can get us out of danger," Jonell said to


    Anderson.

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    Chapter 849 A Change Of Event


    Anderson agreed with a nod, and he ran deeper into the forest with Jonell on his back.


    He reached into his backpack and took out an old cell phone after the gunfire subsided.


    Then, he handed it to Jonell after inserting one of his batteries, which he had prepared beforehand.


    Jonell furrowed his brows as he took the phone and called his assistant.


    A sense of relief and joy could be seen on his face when the phone call eventually connected.


    "Have you made it out of Ans safe and sound?"


    After getting a positive reply from the other end, he continued, "I''m d to hear that. Hey, send help


    over to my current location right now. We can''t hold out much longer. Get as many helicopters here


    as you can!" Jonell ordered.


    On the other hand, Anderson was organizing the food in his bag. He didn''t even look at Jonell once.


    Jonell ended the phone call and returned the phone to Anderson following that. "Don''t switch it off


    just yet. My men need its signal to track our current location."


    "Alright." Then, Anderson took out a carton of milk, a bag of jerky, and a can of processed meat


    from his bag.


    "Thanks," Jonell seemingly expressed his gratitude through words, but in truth, he had already


    decided to dispose of Anderson once he was done using him.


    They stayed in the forest for three days when the helicopters finally arrived.


    "Well, are you going to get rid of me now?" Anderson asked Jonell all of a sudden.


    Jonell only looked at him before answering, "Why, you saved me. How can I do that to you?"


    Anderson replied, "If you say so."


    Jonell''s heart began to pound wildly, and he started to hesitate after that.


    Could there be something he didn''t know about in the medicine Anderson used to treat his wound?


    Jonell got onto the helicopter, which was hovering slightly above the ground with Anderson''s help.


    However, Anderson was grabbed by someone as soon as he got onto the helicopter.


    Jonell smiled and asked, "Tell me. What did you do to me?"


    Anderson''s face turned pale, but he smirked and replied, "I knew you wouldn''t make this easy. So, I


    came prepared."


    "Did you do something to the medicine I''ve used to treat my injuries?" Jonell asked coldly as he


    grabbed Anderson''s neck.


    "Rx, there is always a cure to any medicine-induced poison. Besides, my men have now learned


    that I got on your helicopter. They will track you down to the ends of the world if something happens


    to me," Anderson said with a sense of smugness.


    Jonell couldn''t help but feel threatened.


    "I can let you go right now. But you will regret this if you harbor any bad intentions toward me!"


    Jonell shouted coldly before turning and walking away without looking back at Anderson.


    The way Anderson watched him go made Jonell''s men feel extremely ufortable at that instant.


    ...


    The drama about Carl''s death came to an end after nearly half a month had passed in New Yoke.


    No one knew Jonell''s whereabouts after he had escaped from Ans.


    "Shall we return?" Abigail asked Xavien.


    Jonell''s estate had been auctioned off. There was no sign of him anywhere around here.


    "We still can''t contact Mr. Graham at the moment. Should we really leave just like this?" Xavien


    Summer had been trying to make contact with Sean all this while.


    However, Sean seemed to have disappeared.


    Abigail couldn''t help but wear a stiff expression, and she replied softly after staring at her phone


    silently for a while, "Let''s just return for now. I''m sure he will contact us himself if he wants to do so."


    "So we''re returning?" Xavien asked.


    Abigail walked back and forth by the sickbed, and she asked after a while, "Do you have someone


    you can trust around here?"


    "I do have a few people in mind. Are you still worried about him?" Xavien asked as he got up.


    "We need to have people who we can trust here, and they can''t be the two of us. Otherwise, they


    may suspect that Sean survived. Everything will be over if his n fails now," Abigail said earnestly.


    Xavien nodded in agreement. "I''ll handle it. Don''t worry."


    Abigail nodded, and the room went silent again.


    A couple of dayster... Abigail went on with her n to return to the country.


    Josh Pearson reached out to Abigail when he learned about their return.


    "Have you got any updates about Luna?" he asked clearly with a hint of anticipation.


    However, Abigail couldn''t help but feel sorry. She replied, "I''m sorry, but Luna was relocated as soon


    as we arrived. We still don''t know her whereabouts."


    Josh knew that he had to prepare for another setback after her unusual and prolonged silence.


    "It''s okay. I understand. Please return safely," Josh replied.


    "How are Sean''s grandparents?" Abigail asked with concern.


    Josh took a moment before answering softly, "They didn''t take it very well at first. But, they are


    doing a lot better now."


    Abigail only sighed. "I''ll be back tomorrow. Let me talk to them."


    "Sure. Take care now," Josh said.


    "See you," Abigail replied softly.


    It was safe to say that they returned empty-handed this time. Abigail was nervous about how Lina


    and Colby would react upon her fruitless return.


    Abigail continued packing her luggage after ending the phone call.


    Knock... Someone knocked on Abigail''s door the following morning.


    Abigail took a nce at the clock, and she realized it was not even 3 a.m. Their flight was


    scheduled for eight o''clock in the morning.


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    She opened the door and saw Xavien standing there. She asked as she rubbed her eyes, "What''s


    the matter?"


    "He contacted me, so I won''t be returning with you anymore. No need to worry about me. I''ll take


    my leave now," Xavien whispered.


    "Can''t I go with you?" Abigail grabbed Xavien''s arm and asked.


    But Xavien leaned closer to Abigail and patted her on the shoulder. "He said that you should sit this


    one out. Someone needs to return to the country to divert their attention."


    Abigail eventually agreed after a moment of contemtion. "Fine."

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    Chapter 850 They Want Jonell Dead


    In Brayra...


    Jonell exited the Hammerreach International Airport with a huge grin on his face.


    Meanwhile, Anderson was escorted by a team of bodyguards, who followed him behind.


    "Well, should we go our separate ways now that your bodyguard work ispleted?" Jonell asked


    Anderson with a smile.


    "Naturally. But I need some sort of confirmation that I''ve received your payment," Anderson


    answered respectfully.


    Jonell replied gratefully after recognizing Anderson had indeed saved his life, "Rest assured that the


    payment will be made. I can also transfer it to your personal ount if you provide the details to me


    as a token of my gratitude for not abandoning me in a time of need."


    "No need," Anderson replied.


    Jonell didn''t press him any further. He had his assistant transfer the money before bidding Anderson


    goodbye. "Farewell."


    Anderson disappeared into the crowd shortly after that.


    Jonell sighed as he got into the car. "Monfort seems like a good choice now that I can''t return to


    New Yoke. Besides, I still have my business here."


    Then, he took out a cigar from a luggagepartment nearby, lit it, and took a puff.


    His assistant, Jamie Campbell, hesitated slightly before asking, "Shall we head to Miss Smith''s


    ce or a hotel?"


    Jonell narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and he asked, "How is she?"


    "Not good. She needs to have medications constantly. That''s why she is always drowsy. She is


    rarely in a clear state of mind during the day," Jamie answered.


    Jonell was in this predicament because of her.


    However, she didn''t appreciate his kindness at all. She subjected herself to suffering instead of


    doing the opposite.


    He nned to use Martin Colleen''s medication to manipte Luna Smith initially.


    Little did he know that she would fall sick first.


    "Let''s go to a hotel then." He turned to look outside the window, and he felt a sense of irritation as


    they passed by the Soliana-styled buildings for some reason. "Any news regarding Sean?"


    Jonell had suspicions of Mike and his group of men previously. Thankfully, Anderson saved him


    from them.


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    "We have nothing so far. But Abigail and Xavien have indeed returned from New Yoke with


    everyone else," Jamie said.


    They would have left some people in New Yoke to act as their informants if Sean was still


    somewhere abroad.


    "Could it be that he has truly bitten the dust this time?" Jonell muttered to himself, and he took


    another puff of his cigar.


    He went to the room he had booked when they reached Grandly Hotel following that.


    "Beef up security measures. No one is allowed to enter my room except for you," Jonell instructed


    as he was about to open the door.


    Just then, Jonell yelled in pain before Jamie could even respond. "Hostile! Shut the door now!"


    The bodyguards immediately came and surrounded Jonell.


    Jamie checked on him to see if he was hurt.


    However, Jonell pushed him away. "I''m alright."


    He was somewhat traumatized by Anderson, and he had been avoiding close contact with men


    lately.


    "Let''s head to another hotel." Jamie reached out his hands to Jonell as he was worried that he


    might copse.


    Jonell was shot in the shoulder, but he did a better job at enduring the pain after his broken hand


    experience.


    A group of men escorted him into the elevator.


    Fortunately, the assassin did not pursue them.


    Jonell leaned against the elevator as blood trickled down his trembling hand from his shoulder.


    "Bring me Anderson!"


    Anderson was dependable.


    There might still be hope left if he could bring along his associates from Thesos.


    Jamie promptly dialed Anderson after that.


    Jonell took over the phone as soon as the call was connected. He tried to suppress his trembling


    voice as he said, "Anderson... Where are you now? Are your associates here yet? I''m hiring you


    boys once more."


    Anderson''s men were from Thesos.


    They were as capable as the men Carl''s father had hired.


    Jonell could also rat them out if he found himself in a predicament down the line.


    They would be the ones who did the killing, after all.


    Anderson was confused. "Are you injured, Mr. Davidson? You don''t sound alright."


    "They''ve got some tough guys. Look, I don''t have the details just yet!" Jonell shouted hastily.


    They had infiltrated a five-star hotel without raising an rm. Now, Jonell didn''t know where would


    be safe to stay anymore.


    "Send me the address. I''lle and check things out," Anderson replied calmly.


    Jonell realized that this weirdo could actually be his savior at that instant.


    He felt a sense of relief when he learned that Anderson was on his way there.


    Jonell took a deep breath as he leaned against the elevator after ending the phone call. "Stay in


    touch with Anderson..."


    Naturally, Jamie knew Anderson and his associates were not ordinary men.


    They might not perform well in full-scale wars. But, they were agile and skilled marksmen who were


    hard to catch in the city.


    That was why he had hired Anderson and his men to protect Jonell.


    Jonell got into the car and headed to Luna Smith''s ce after that.


    Anderson also arrived before long.


    He was alone and appeared blended in among the people around.


    Jonell let him into the car, and he asked as he endured the pain in his shoulder, "When will your


    men get here?"


    "In a day or two," Anderson answered.


    Jonell felt a bit relieved. He breathed slowly as he gradually closed his eyes.


    Then, Anderson carefully examined the wound on Jonell''s shoulder, and he said, "This is not a


    normal bullet. It is custom-made to inflict maximum damage."


    "It seems like Carl''s family seriously wants me dead," Jonell said as he gasped heavily.


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    Chapter 851 What''s Wrong With A Little Exploring


    Anderson couldn''t help but furrow his brows and ask, "Are you heading to a hospital or what? Your


    wound needs to be tended to immediately."


    "It may not be safe to go to a hospital. Let''s just head back to my ce for now," Jonell said as he


    gritted his teeth in agony.


    Anderson took out a syringe from his bag.


    Jonell watched him prepare the syringe, and he asked, "What is that?"


    "This should help with your pain," Anderson replied as he lowered his gaze.


    Jonell only remained quiet.


    He could feel the area around his wound numbed shortly after the injection, and his intense pain


    subsided.


    Jonell closed his eyes to rest after so much suffering.


    Jamie had a medical team extract the bullet fragments from Jonell when they returned to his


    residence.


    Meanwhile, Anderson, who was standing at the door, was eyeballing Jonell''s bodyguards. It was as


    if he was looking for the next prey.


    The bodyguards couldn''t stand it any longer.


    "Stop staring, or we''ll gouge your eyes out!"


    "What a weirdo... You look like you''re still underaged."


    "Look elsewhere if you''re interested in men. There''s nothing to see here!"


    ...


    Jonell could hear people shouting and cursing from outside shortly after he was done with his


    surgery.


    "What''s wrong?" Jonell asked.


    Jamie left the room and returned with Anderson shortly after.


    Anderson was frustrated as blood dripped from his nose. There were also bruises on his face.


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    Jonell said with a smile, "Look at you. What did I tell you? Looking at people the way you did is rude


    and offensive."


    Jonell looked somewhat pleased.


    Anderson red at him and replied, "Do you have nothing to say about what they did to me? I only


    took a few nces, that''s all!"


    "Find out who did that to him and have them apologize to Anderson, Jamie. Beat them up if they


    refuse." Jonell''s smile disappeared after saying that.


    Jonell frowned and continued just as Anderson was about to speak, "Remember, just an apology


    will do. Nothing more. Go find someone who shares your taste if you truly wish to be with men!"


    Then, Jonell had Jamie escort him out after seeing his disappointed look.


    Finally, he could have some respite.


    On the other hand, Anderson roamed around Jonell''s estate as he had nothing better to do.


    The asymmetrical building was built with interlocking blocks. It also featuredrge windows and


    stone walls thatplemented each other very well.


    The courtyard was filled with lush greenery. The extensive branches spread throughout arge


    portion of the courtyard.


    "Don''t wander around as you like!"


    Jamie''s warning interrupted Anderson''s thoughts.


    Anderson was on a stone-paved path when he heard that, and he turned back immediately.


    "I''ve never seen a building like this before. What''s wrong with a little exploring?" Anderson asked as


    he walked past Jamie.


    Jamie followed him and answered, "This is Mr. Davidson''s private residence. Let me know if you


    want to go anywhere around here. Don''t wander off on your own."


    Anderson was displeased, and he went to the living room with an ugly expression. Then, proceeded


    to his living quarters.


    Three dayster... Mike had arrived with his men.


    Mike chuckled when he saw Anderson. "Hey, you did it. You saved this rich guy."


    Jamie still harbored resentment toward Mike and his men as he learned that they had given up on


    Jonell back then. Only Anderson stayed and helped Jonell. Everyone else had left him to death.


    However, he proceeded with the payment because of what Anderson had done at that instant.


    Anderson was disrespectfully pped lightly a few times, but he didn''t retaliate in any manner. He


    only smiled slightly like a loyal dog waiting for merits after doing good deeds.


    Jamie couldn''t bear to watch it, so he stepped forward and said, "Your rooms are ready. Go take a


    shower and rest up. Dinner will be served soon."


    Mike had a strong body odor, and Jamie was fed up.


    "Okay!" Mike and his men grabbed their firearms and entered their respective rooms following that.


    There was no one in the living room except for Jamie and Anderson. So, Jamie asked, "Why did


    you bring him here? Look at how he treated you!"


    Anderson replied earnestly, "They are good with firearms. I am only a field medic at best, with them


    around. It will be difficult for you to steer clear of the assassins sent by Carl''s family without them."


    Jamie turned around after Anderson had returned to his room, and he saw Jonell, who was in the


    corridor of the second floor.


    Jamie immediately went upstairs. "Mr. Davidson?"


    "Don''t bother with their internal affairs," Jonell said calmly.


    Jonell was grateful to Anderson for his advice.


    He would return the favor if anything were to happen to Anderson in the future.


    The next day... Jonell was sitting at the dining table.


    Mike looked at him and asked with a smile, "So, do you have any ns for the future, Mr.


    Davidson? We can''t just stay here forever. We can only remain here for a month at most."


    "Can you find out who the assassins sent by Carl''s family are?" Jonell asked.


    "Are you kidding me, Mr. Davidson? We are only responsible for bodyguards'' work. We are not here


    to gather intelligence," Mike answered.


    Then, Jonell looked at Jamie. "How is the investigation going?"


    "Our location may be exposed if we take action first," Jamie replied.


    Jonell only remained silent with a cold expression.


    "Things would be simple if we knew where they were," Mike said with a smile.


    "Give him the address." Jonell had decided to give the assassins a lesson.


    So, Jamie walked over to Mike and handed him a smartphone.


    "All of you will follow me to take care of business tonight, except for Anderson!" Mike stood up as he


    ordered.


    Jamie looked at Jonell with a lot on his mind as the men were preparing to leave. He had words


    right at the tip of his tongue, but they didn''te out due to his hesitations.

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    Chapter 852 The Dilemma


    A furious Jonell stormed back to his study and demanded, "What do you want to say?!"


    "We''ve sacrificed too much for Luna. It''s time toy low and wait until the people in Carl''s family


    leave. Only then we can make our move," urged Jamie.


    At the mention of Luna, Jonell''s demeanor softened slightly.


    "We can''t hide forever. Our best bet is to strike back," he said calmly. "I''ll take back everything


    they''ve done to me, one step at a time!"


    Jamie couldn''t persuade Jonell, so he reluctantly gave up.


    Once he left, Jonell remained seated for a while in contemtion before eventually rising and


    heading downstairs via the elevator.


    It was his first encounter with the building''s elevator. Despite reaching the ground floor, no one


    exited, and the doors remained shut.


    He nced at it briefly before shifting his gaze away.


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    Meanwhile, in the basement.


    Luna gazed up at the ceiling.


    The artificial blue sky and drifting white clouds above changed every day, but no matter how she


    looked at it, it seemed unreal.


    When the door opened, she remained entirely unaware that Jonell had approached her side. He


    nced up at the ceiling before sitting down. "Isn''t it a nice view?"


    Luna remained silent.


    Jonell noticed the scattered clothes and leftover food on the bedside table. He rose to tidy up the


    room and said calmly, "No one''s here to boss you around anymore. Sean is lost at sea, and Abigail


    and her subordinates have gone back home."


    When they mentioned their names, Luna showed a slight reaction.


    "Come with me. Let''s start fresh in Monfort. Once things calm down, I''ll take you to see a doctor and


    make sure you''re taking your medication." Jonell''s voice softened.


    Luna ignored him and fixed her gaze on the ceiling.


    Jonell didn''t push further.


    She was usually silent anyway, and he had gotten used to it.


    After roughly tidying up, he turned and left.


    As soon as he was gone, her eyes slowly filled with tears.


    There was a time when she wanted to end her life, but Eric told her that Abigail and Sean never


    gave up on her, and even the Pearsons were waiting for her return.


    Abigail had endured a lot for her sake. So, even when times were tough, she could persevere.


    But now, because of her, Sean was in trouble... Would Abigail really not me herself?


    She had contemted taking her life again, but there was nothing here to help her do it.


    Luna felt consumed by guilt.


    ¡­


    In the evening, Jamie rushed into Jonell''s room with a pale face. "Luna had a medical emergency.


    She needed to be taken to the hospital for a blood transfusion!"


    Jonell frowned. "What happened?"


    "The doctor said she seemed to be under some kind of stress. Did you say anything to her?" Jamie


    asked in a low voice.


    Jonell''s expression wasn''t reassuring, and he hesitated. "On such an important night..."


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    "Mr. Davison, maybe we should give up. She was already in this condition and unable to handle any


    negativity. It''s just a burden like this," Jamie said quietly.


    On such a crucial night, he thought it best not to disturb Luna.


    Jonell furrowed his brow. He was lost in thought for a moment before speaking calmly, "Let''s have


    Anderson take a look. Suppose he can help, great. If not, we''ll figure something else out."


    Jamie hesitated. "Can we really rely on him?"


    "If you don''t trust him, find someone else who can do the job!" Jonell snapped, his frustration


    showing.


    Jamie quickly backed off.


    "Now, we''ve got someone in need of a blood transfusion, but we''re short on blood..."


    "No blood? What are you talking about? Haven''t you heard of modern medicine? Don''t people


    usually survive blood transfusions?" Anderson cut in, growing impatient with Jamie.


    Jamie furrowed his brow. "Isn''t there another option?"


    "A doctor needs to assess the patient''s condition before making any decisions. Just based on what


    you''ve told me, how am I supposed to know?" Anderson brushed him off.


    "Then,e see for yourself," Jamie said and turned to leave.


    Anderson watched him go, narrowed his eyes, and then quickly grabbed his bag.


    Mike and the others had already gone out at this time.


    Anderson trailed behind Jamie and couldn''t help but furrowed his brow. "You''ve been keeping


    someone down here?"


    "What''s wrong?" Jamie asked.


    Anderson paused for a moment before responding, "Staying in the basement can lead to illness."


    Jamie remained silent.


    In truth, Luna had been battling illness for some time and experiencing fluctuations in her health.


    When Anderson entered Luna''s room and caught sight of her, he hesitated briefly before decisively


    stating, "We need to get her to the hospital."


    "Is it toote?" Jamie''s wasced with worry.


    Anderson approached Luna''s side, reached out, and felt her cold hand.


    "Excessive blood loss?" he questioned Jamie.


    Jamie nodded solemnly. "Self-inflicted. She was already unconscious when I found her."


    Anderson examined the wound and treated it with care. Next, he retrieved some iron solution from


    his bag to administer it to her.


    "Considering her condition... we must take her to the hospital," he advised Jamie. His tone of voice


    reflected the urgency of the situation.


    "Mr. Anderson, you''re aware of the situation. It''s not safe for you to go to the hospital," Jamie said


    gravely.


    Anderson gave him a sidelong nce. "What if I bring her there myself?"


    "You? You''re not nning to take her away, are you?" Jamie''s suspicion was evident in his voice.


    "Why would I bother taking a useless woman anywhere?" Anderson retorted as he arose to pack


    his belongings. That signaled his intention to depart.


    Jamie furrowed his brow, mulled over for a moment, then trailed after Anderson. "I''ll consult with Mr.


    Davison. If he agrees, you can send her to the hospital."

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    Chapter 853 Bringing You Home


    Anderson would send her to the hospital, and whatever happenedter, he would take responsibility


    for it himself.


    Jamie had everything nned out before swiftly departing the scene.


    Anderson returned to Luna''s side and found her looking pale and drifting in and out of


    consciousness from the loss of blood.


    He took a moment to assess her condition before gently lifting her hand and ostensibly examining


    her injury while discreetly scribbling a message in her palm.


    Luna felt a faint scratching sensation. She struggled to open her eyes but was unable to muster the


    strength to speak, so she silently savored the sensation in her palm.


    Before long, Jamie reappeared, prompting Anderson to stand by silently.


    As Luna closed her eyes once more, Jamie leaned in close to Anderson and whispered, "Mr.


    Davison advised caution and mentioned he won''t be able to provide you with any bodyguards."


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    Anderson nodded. "Got it. I''ll do my best. If it gets too risky, I''ll bring her back. I won''t risk my life for


    a stranger."


    Jamie couldn''t be happier hearing his determination.


    Anderson left Jonell''s ce with Luna on his back. They walked quite a distance before he spoke


    softly, "You''re gonna stay put in the hospital for now. There are people there who''ll lend a hand. I''ll


    swing back here soon, sort some stuff out, then we''ll head home."


    Luna blinked groggily as she slowly opened her eyes.


    It dawned on her... He had penned down the name "Sean Graham."


    "You''re not dead..." she murmured.


    "If I were dead, how would I be here to rescue you?" Anderson replied.


    Luna clutched his shirt tightly, and tears welled up in her eyes.


    She struggled to speak through her tears, and it took a while before she could manage topose


    herself. "Can we go home?"


    "Jonell''s on hisst legs, so we''ll be alright," he assured her.


    Luna wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. "Thank you..."


    Anderson escorted her to the hospital and handed her over to Xavien, who was disguised as a


    doctor. "Take good care of her. I''ll head back now."


    He exited the room where Luna was undergoing surgery, and immediately, Xavien arranged for her


    to be relocated.


    Anderson lurked in the hospital''s shadows, pulled out his phone, sent a message, and swiftly


    returned.


    ...


    Jonell was resting in his room when a deafening explosion jolted him awake from his sleep.


    The house shook violently.


    Jamie staggered into the room and shouted urgently, "Mr. Davison, we''ve been found out. You need


    to leave¡ª"


    Before he could finish his sentence, a bullet flew straight into his forehead.


    Jonell rolled off the bed, paying no mind to his undressed state, and hastily fled.


    A figure armed with a silenced gun and wearing a terrorist mask slowly entered the room.


    Jonell hid behind the curtains, his heart racing.


    Just then, the terrorist was shot and copsed to the ground.


    Jonell dared not make a move until he saw Anderson. Then, he abruptly yanked open the curtains.


    "Anderson!"


    Anderson approached him, his expression filled with concern. "Are you okay?"


    "Where''s the woman you were supposed to take to the hospital?" Jonell asked urgently.


    Anderson''s face tightened with displeasure. "It''ste, and you''re still worrying about a woman who


    doesn''t care for you?"


    "Where is she?" Jonell''s tone grew more anxious.


    After a tense moment, Anderson relented. "She''s at the hospital. I was worried about trouble here,


    so I hurried back to check."


    "How could you leave her alone at the hospital?" Jonell''s voice turned stern.


    "It''s not my problem. I got her to the hospital and made sure the doctors would take care of her.


    There are thugs everywhere. Whether you leave or stay, your bodyguards are almost all dead!"


    Anderson replied, his expression darkening.


    Jonell could only hurry to gather his things while Anderson waited at the door.


    Upon fleeing the vi, Jonell had barely taken a few steps when he was shot once more.


    He let out a pained grunt as he lost his footing and tumbled down the slope.


    Anderson remained frozen for a moment, then hurried over as soon as he saw Jonell slow down.


    "How bad are you hurt?"


    Jonell clutched his arm as blood seeped through his fingers and gasped, "We gotta keep moving!"


    With Jamie gone, he felt a wave of uncertainty wash over him.


    "I''ve already called Mike and the others. Let''s find a safe spot toy low until they can get to us,"


    Anderson suggested and guided him toward a more crowded area of the buildings.


    "Got a phone?" Jonell asked, catching his breath.


    Anderson handed him his phone. "You can call for help too."


    Jonell dialed a number and waited anxiously until the call connected.


    "Track my phone ande pick me up fast. My ce just got bombed by terrorists. We need help,


    hurry!" He pleaded before hanging up and returning the phone to Anderson.


    Anderson led him into a nearby alley, where they huddled in the shadows. He used the phone''s dim


    light and tended to Jonell''s wounds.


    Jonell felt like he was just in unlucky.


    Ever since he crossed paths with Sean, trouble seemed to follow him like a shadow. He leaned


    against the wall, nced at Anderson, and for once, he let a bit of melodrama slip into his tone.


    "Only you would risk any danger toe to my rescue."


    Anderson didn''t respond and simply tended to his wounds in silence.


    "Whether it''s a bullet or buckshot, it''s hard to deal with. We need to get to a safe ce." He finished


    bandaging him and told Jonell.


    Jonell nodded in agreement. "Once my men arrive, we''ll have a specialized medical team ready."


    Anderson turned off his phone, and his expression transformedpletely as he watched Jonell


    silently. As such, a taunting smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

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    Chapter 854 Something Is Amiss


    In the darkness, Jonell felt a strange sensation creeping over him.


    He nced over at Anderson, who, in the dim light, remained hunched over as usual, though his


    eyes constantly darted toward him.


    Feeling repulsed by his gaze, he gradually eased his nerves.


    The strange feeling was the look in Anderson''s eyes.


    Before long, Jonell''s men arrived and they joined him and Anderson in the makeshift operating


    room made of shipping containers.


    Throughout the procedure, Anderson sat on the side, watching the doctorse and go. His


    restless gaze made the male doctors quite ufortable.


    However, Jonell seemed unusually tolerant of him, so they put up with Anderson.


    Once the bullets were removed from Jonell''s body, Mike and the others returned.


    "So, the vi''s off-limits now?" Mike''s voice carried a hint of irritation as he entered the operating


    room.


    Jonell ignored him.


    "Listen, Mr. Davison, this ain''t working out. How many homes of yours can they blow up like this?


    That mansion in New Yoke was a real gem of a ce. Giving it up like this is such a shame," Mike


    rambled on.


    Jonell''s expression soured.


    Truth be told, he did incur significant losses because of this incident.


    Most importantly, the 300 billion all fell into the hands of Sean, so even if he tried to secretly attack,


    it would be futile.


    All eyes turned to him.


    Jonell nced at Mike with a stern face. "Do you want me to hire someone to kill those above


    Carl?"


    "You pay, and we can make it happen," Mike smirked.


    "Do you know anything about Carl''s family? Are you trying to drag me into a mess?" Jonell


    narrowed his eyes.


    He definitely couldn''t go back to Eswadia.


    With his involvement in the fraud case, returning home would lead to an investigation. Plus, he had


    vowed never to return under any circumstances.


    Offending Carl''s family further would mean being barred from all countries with ties to Ans.


    Sure, he could continue evading them, but the situation with Luna wasn''t suitable for a life on the


    run, for her illness had worsened terribly.


    Mike smirked. "What''s the scoop?"


    Jonell shot him a cold re. "Carl''s father has a very close rtionship with a bunch of ex-


    presidents from Ans. If you want to keep breathing, steer clear of him."


    Mike nodded. "Yeah, definitely best to steer clear. Did we just get you into trouble?"


    Jonell didn''t bother answering.


    There was no point in talking now. They had only ourselves to me for not vetting Carl properly


    when Jamie reached out for help. And Carl''s fleeting appearance didn''t give them enough time to


    dig...


    With that thought, Jonell''s mind paused.


    He discreetly assessed Mike and the others, and suspicion crept into his heart.


    None of them struck him as Sean''s people. What if these people were sent by Sean?


    "What are you looking at, you old man?" A burly white man named Keith Langdon besides Mike,


    spat out angrily.


    Hisplexion wasn''t too good, and he had lost quite a few teeth.


    Mike could tell right off the bat this person was not good, so he paid him no mind.


    Anderson stood up at that moment and walked over to where Jonell was sitting. "You best hold your


    tongue," he said firmly.


    "Hey, you little punk! You''ve only been with the old man for a few days, and now you''re sticking up


    for him?" Keith stepped forward and pped Anderson hard enough to make his head hang low.


    Jonell couldn''t stand by and watch anymore. He reached under his pillow and pulled out a handgun,


    aiming it at Keith. "Apologize to him!"


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    In times like these, people were more likely to show somepassion, especially when things were


    looking grim.


    Anderson had helped him out plenty, and Jonell couldn''t just stand by and let him get bullied.


    Mike patted Keith''s shoulder. "The old man has taken a liking to Anderson here. How about you just


    apologize?"


    The color drained from Jonell''s face at Mike''s words.


    His temple started throbbing, but he didn''t say a word.


    Keith spat on the ground and muttered under his breath, "Disgusting old man fetish, and he thinks


    he''s worthy of an apology!"


    Anderson remained unfazed and turned tofort Jonell. "I''m fine. They''re all my brothers."


    Jonell grew even more furious.


    Seems like he''s a fool. Even after they treated him like this, he still considers them brothers!


    Mike chuckled and pinched Anderson''s cheek. "Once we wrap up this deal, it''s up to you whether


    you stay or go. I''m with you either way."


    Jonell had put up more money, enough to livefortably for half a lifetime with these two deals.


    However, it was Anderson''s contribution that secured the first deal. Without his loyalty to Jonell,


    they wouldn''t have received the funds or even pursued the second deal.


    "Thanks, Mike," Anderson said, trying to please him.


    Mike softened toward him slightly. He wanted to say something more but held back out of


    consideration for Jonell.


    Anderson knew what he wanted to say and whispered, "I chose to follow him myself. You guys got


    the money, so just go live it up. You don''t have to worry about me."


    Mike turned away, sighing heavily.


    Jonell grasped the implications of Mike''s words all too well.


    There was no silver lining for him in this situation.


    The subordinates sent by Carl''s father were hot on their trail, and it was only a matter of time before


    things went south.


    Jonell hadn''t quite realized it himself, but Mike''s actions made him aware that he was heading


    toward a precarious life.


    In times like these, Anderson''s support felt more invaluable than ever.


    He sighed inwardly and closed his eyes.


    At his age, to be brought to such a situation by a younger generation was a bit bleak, no matter how


    one looked at it.

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    Chapter 855 The Appearance Of Sean Graham


    The car pulled up outside the hospital where Luna was undergoing treatment.


    Jonell propped himself up and asked Anderson, "Which ward is she in?"


    "Want me to show you the way?" Anderson offered.


    After a moment''s hesitation, Jonell decided to rise from the iron-framed bed.


    His assistant, Perry Gomez, reached out to halt him. "Mr. Davison, it''s best you stay put. We''ll


    handle things here."


    With potential threats lurking in the hospital, there would be no time for escape.


    Jonell settled back down and turned to Anderson. "Can you take him there?"


    Anderson didn''t object.


    "Get a few more guys to go with him," Jonell instructed Perry.


    Perry nodded and picked out six skilledrades to apany Anderson.


    The group made their way toward the hospital. But before they could even step inside, silenced


    guns took down several men.


    Perry was about to duck when Anderson pulled a gun from his waist, pressed it against Perry''s


    lower back, and fired a shot.


    There was silence in the air.


    Perry spun around, disbelief written all over his face as he faced Anderson, who had a wide grin on


    his lips. "S-Sean¡­" He opened his mouth to speak, but his voice trailed off before he copsed to


    the ground.


    The bodyguards were taken aback by the scene. Unfortunately, they swiftly copsed to the ground


    as well.


    Anderson stealthily made his way into the hospital.


    ...


    Jonell had been waiting in the car for half an hour, and he grew increasingly anxious. He took out


    his phone and dialed Perry''s number.


    The call went through, but there was no answer.


    "Something''s not right!" He told one of his bodyguards.


    Mike also stood up and addressed Keith. "Take three of your guys and go check it out, but be


    careful!"


    "You two, go with them!" Jonell called out to two others.


    Inside the car, Jonell''s men were down to three, while Mike''s men, including himself, totaled seven.


    The atmosphere in the carte at night became tense.


    After one of Mike''s men and Jonell''s bodyguard had been absent for about five minutes, Mike broke


    the silence with a low, serious tone and addressed Jonell directly, "Mr. Davison, given the


    circumstances, it looks like getting out of Monfort might not be easy."


    Jonell''s face tightened, and his lips pressed into a thin line.


    "If you have anyone else, now''s the time to call them. Or if there''s a safe ce we cany low, we


    should go there now. Going back to the hospital is too risky. Look at how few of us are left." Mike''s


    expression darkened as he spoke.


    Jonell''s mind drifted to Anderson.


    If Anderson was here, he wouldn''t be talking to me like this.


    "There''s a factory nearby with more people there, but should we wait for Anderson?" Jonell''s


    anxiety grew.


    The factory represented hisst defense. If it fell, it would be all over. Plus, he couldn''t risk revealing


    its location to strangers until absolutely necessary.


    Except for Anderson¡­


    "Anderson might be dead already." Mike''s voice sent shivers down his spine.


    With a serious expression, Jonell countered, "Anderson mightck skills, but he''s a sly one."


    At his response, Mike arched an eyebrow and smirked. "Oh, really?"


    There was something unsettling about his smile.


    Jonell sensed trouble brewing, but he barely had time to react before Mike pointed his submachine


    gun at him. "Where''s the d*mn factory?"


    "I''ve been of assistance to you!" Jonell yelled.


    "Do you know which team we belong to from Thesos?" Mike''s gaze turned downright menacing,


    and a glint of violence flickered in his eyes.


    Jonell had only three bodyguards by his side.


    After a moment''s hesitation, they bolted.


    But Mike''s men were faster, and before they could make their escape, all three were lying lifeless on


    the ground.


    "Yeah, Anderson''s a sly one. That''s why you never see the trap until it snaps shut and why you''ve


    grown to rely on him," Mike taunted and leaned in closer to Jonell with a derisive grin.


    Jonell felt his mind racing, his scalp tingling as he gradually regained his senses, and his thoughts


    momentarily jumbled. He had sensed something amiss on several asions... and now he was


    certain something was terribly wrong.


    Anderson was the root of the problem.


    As Mike''s words faded, Anderson, apanied by Keith, climbed into the car.


    Jonell had crossed paths with Sean before, and he noticed that Anderson''s arrogant and mocking


    gaze mirrored Sean''s.


    "Sean Graham!" Jonell bellowed in fury.


    But his wound caused him to lean on the iron bed in pain, and his face drained of color. At that


    moment, his once youthful face aged significantly.


    Sean approached him slowly with an unfamiliar expression and uttered, "I offered you a chance


    previously, yet you chose to defy me. If you had released Luna and Eric, you wouldn''t be in this


    predicament."


    Hatred zed in Jonell''s eyes. He wished he could grab a gun and end it all right then with Sean,


    but thetter was quicker and fired shots that shattered his tendons.


    The excruciating scream caused Jonell to copse onto the bed.


    He lifted his head and stared at Sean in disbelief. "You could easily kill me, so why don''t you?!"


    "What you did to Luna caused Abigail to live a life of turmoil for over a year. Do you think settling the


    score with yourself is enough?" Sean grabbed his hair as fury zed in his eyes.


    "3 million dors. Do you have any idea how many lives were destroyed because of that money?


    Some were elderly individuals who had endured hardships throughout their lives, while others were


    college students who relied on a few thousand dors to alter their destinies by pursuing higher


    education. Because of you, they have all chosen to end their lives!" Sean said through gritted teeth


    as he tightened his grip.


    Jonell started to chuckle, and gradually, it turned into a burst of uncontrobleughter. "And what


    about it? Are you giving me a lecture on humanity?"


    Sean''s hand came down hard and delivered several stinging ps across Jonell''s face.


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    Jonell was in too much pain to respond, and blood oozed from the corner of his mouth. There was


    noughter, only a grimace of agony.

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    Chapter 856 Homing


    Mike looked at him coldly. "Doesn''t this sc*mbag have a wife and kids?"


    Jonell couldn''t find the words to respond. Hey on the bed, feeble and powerless.


    "Of course he does," Sean said indifferently.


    In his youth, Jonell was a prominent figure in Eswadia''s Capitalis. He attended the finest university,


    but his love for a girl from a lower social ss brought about opposition from his family.


    That girl was outstanding in both academics and appearance and was voted the campus beauty


    despite her troubled past.


    "Yeah... I had someone..." Jonell''s voice was hoarse.


    "Seleni... Her name also bore the meaning ''moon''. She looked so much like Luna..."


    He spoke slowly with a faint smile. Then tears welled up as he reminisced about the past.


    Poor Seleni endured objectification by men in the vige from childhood because of her beauty. Her


    own father was driven by greed, so he sold her virginity, which opened the door to further


    exploitation by others in themunity.


    Seleni always took half of the money from her father without fail and stashed away every penny.


    Upon graduating from high school, she enrolled in the top university in Eswadia.


    "I started digging into all of this when I first set my sights on her. Initially, I was furious, but Seleni


    couldn''t have cared less," Jonell revealed and paused briefly. "Because of that, I saw her as


    someone beyond ordinary."


    Of course, his reckless pursuit of Seleni was eventually revealed to his family, and Seleni''s entire


    life became public knowledge.


    "She imed she didn''t care... but still, she chose to walk into the river. That day, I held her body,


    which felt as cold as iron." Jonell''s body shivered. "I was twenty-two then. Now I''m fifty-two, and not


    a day goes by without her crossing my mind."


    Mike was left speechless, his mouth slightly agape.


    Sean also knew that Luna had too many simrities with Seleni, Jonell''s first love, which made him


    have evil thoughts.


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    "I severed ties with my family and left Eswadia. They imed they didn''t give a d*mn about me, but


    now that I''ve made it big, they''re suddenly all interested in me!" Jonell''s face twisted with bitterness.


    "The Davidson Family deserves to rot! Those ignorant fools should all rot! They tormented Seleni,


    tore her clothes, ambushed her on campus, and demanded to know her price for a night!"


    "I want them all dead! They deserve to be hoodwinked by me! They all should pay with their lives for


    what happened to Seleni! Seleni was the best. She only resorted to selling herself because she was


    trapped and wanted to escape the mess at home. What did she do wrong?"


    Jonell spat out his curses. "I''ve never regretted any of it. If you hadn''t caught me, I''d still be at it!"


    Sean knew there was no turning back for him. Not even a lifetime in prison would make him repent.


    "me it on me. Your little kindness made me waver, or else you wouldn''t have caught me!" Jonell


    sneered at Sean. "Stupid people deserve what''sing to them! Some people just can''t be duped


    because they''re too dumb!"


    Sean felt deep sympathy for Seleni''s ordeal.


    But Jonell didn''t deserve a shred of forgiveness.


    Sean spent a week in Monfort, extracting every bit of information from Jonell through various means


    until he spilled all his assets.


    On the day Jonell bid farewell to Mike, he peeled off theyers of special effects makeup stuck to


    his face.


    After wearing it for almost a month, his face was all wrinkled up.


    Xavien stood beside him with a worried expression as he remarked, "Your face is all sweaty and


    blistered from the heat. Shouldn''t you take some time off before heading back?"


    "If I wait until I''m fully recovered to return, how will I manage to make Abigail even more concerned


    about me?" Sean gently touched his face and winced slightly.


    Xavien was momentarily at a loss for words.


    ...


    Amidst her hectic workload at thepany, Abigail''s phone rang with Josh''s excited voice on the


    other end.


    "Luna is back! She''s at the Sixth People''s Hospital. Do you want to go see her?" His voice was


    tinged with excitement and relief.


    He had just found out this morning, too.


    The pen slipped from Abigail''s hand andnded on the desk with a soft thud. "Why didn''t I hear


    anything until now?"


    "They said she was brought back secretly," his voice choked up as he spoke.


    Abigail stood up and hastily organized her desk. She reassured him, "It''s a good thing she''s back.


    I''ll go to the hospitalter. You should also get ready and bring Larry over."


    It had been almost two years since she had seen Luna, and now her heart was filled with a strong


    longing.


    She slipped on her coat and hurried out, her eyes reddened with emotion.


    As she dashed past, Garrett approached with some documents in hand and was about to speak,


    but she passed by him like a gust of wind.


    "Always in such a rush..." he murmured under his breath.


    Abigail drove straight to the hospital. She burst into the nurse''s station and urgently asked, "Where''s


    Luna Smith? I''m looking for her. Which ward is she in?!"


    The nurse, catching sight of her, was momentarily taken aback by her beauty before quickly


    checking. "She''s in room 508 on the third floor, VIP suite."


    Abigail turned and headed toward the direction of the elevator.


    "It''s na, huh..." The nurse''s colleague whispered, her eyes wide with admiration.


    "Yeah," came the reply.


    Their hushed conversation faded into the background.


    In Abigail''s mind, there was only Luna.


    Upon reaching ward 508, there were no barriers in her path.


    She pushed open the door while her eyes glistened with unshed tears.


    Luna was sitting on the bed and attentively listening to the nurse''s words. Upon catching sight of


    Abigail, her eyes immediately filled with tears.


    Without a moment''s hesitation, Abigail hurried forward and enveloped Luna in a tight embrace.


    "Luna! You''re finally back!" she eximed, the relief and joy evident in her voice.

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    Chapter 857 I¡¯m Not Your Mom


    Luna leaned heavily on Abigail, tears flowing freely. rendering her speechless.


    "I''ve sorted out Larry''s health issues, and Josh is taking good care of him now. He even calls him ''Daddy,''" Abigail reassured Luna, gently wiping


    away her tears.


    Expressing her gratitude, Luna acknowledged Abigail''s efforts.


    "It wasn''t hard. I''ve been waiting for you toe back," Abigail said emotionally, releasing Luna from their embrace.


    Luna appeared noticeably thinner and fragile, swaying at the slightest breeze.


    Abigail wiped her tears and pressed her forehead against Luna''s, promising never to lose her again and vowing to always stand by her side, even if it


    meant being annoying.


    Luna teased about Sean possibly getting jealous if Abigail continued to cling to her.


    Both of them cried until their noses turned red.


    Sitting up, Abigail expressed her concern about Sean''s whereabouts.


    After Xavien left early that morning, she could no longer contact him after returning


    Recalling how Sean had saved her twice, Luna felt grateful and warm inside, urging Abigail to treat him well.


    Abigail vehemently agreed, pledging to face consequences from Luna if she didn''t treat Sean well


    Josh entered the room from outside, still holding Larry.


    Larry, now almost two years old, looked puzzled when he saw LunaAll text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    Standing by the door, Josh gently touched Larry in his arms and whispered, "She''s your mom.¡±


    "Mama!" Larry eximed, looking at Abigail, a smile lighting up his face.


    Luna''s hopeful eyes dimmed into disappointment.


    Feeling awkward, Abigail stood up from the bed and scratched her head. ¡°I''m going out to make a phone call.¡±


    As she walked past Josh, she gave him a displeased look and hurried out.


    Seeing Abigail ignoring him, Larry immediately frowned. "Mama!" He raised his hand and grabbed Abigail''s hair.


    ¡°Alright. I''m stepping out to make a phone call," Abigail announced, pulling her hair back.


    The door to the ward closed with a soft click.


    Larry''s cries echoed through the room, his wails piercing the silence.


    Luna''s prolonged absence had erased any memory Larry might have had of her.


    Abigail''s emotions fluctuated wildly, akin to a turbulent roller coaster ride, shifting from joy to sorrow in an instant.


    Approaching the nurse''s station, Abigail sought out the doctor who had been conversing with Luna earlier, eager for an update on her condition.


    "She''s grappling with severe depression, to the point where even eating bes a challenge without proper treatment.¡± the doctor exined, his


    expression filled with sympathy as he held Luna''s medical records


    Anxiety gnawed at Abigail as she asked, "Will medication be effective in her recovery?"


    "In theory, it should help. However, given the severity of her condition, you''re aware that depression carries a high risk of mortality.¡± the doctor replied


    with a heavy sigh


    Luna¡¯s brain deterioration had


    progressed significantly,


    manifesting j9''limb stiffness due to


    a prolongectack of treatment.


    Abigail''s¡®eyes showed signs of


    atigue,a hint of redness


    surrounding them, while her. lips


    appeared drained of color. ter a


    prd¨¦longed silence, she utt@red softly,


    ¡®Let''s start with the medication. We''ll


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    She understood the immense challenge of supporting someone battling depression. Enduring it herself was one thing, but what about Josh and his


    parents?


    "The key for a patient battling


    depression isthe unwavering


    Support and.understanding of


    family. Her condition is severe. It will


    be toughfor you to stand by her ~


    th ough thi s journey of overcoring


    depression, but I hope you''ll find the


    strength to do so. What she¡¯s been


    thPough is far more agonizing than


    what you''ve experienced. Do you


    grasp that?" The doctor''s gaze bore


    into Abigail with a stern intensity.


    Abigail nodded solemnly. "I do."


    "It would be best if you trulyprehend,¡± the doctor added gently.


    She had witnessed countless individuals trivialize depression, only to witness those same individuals sumb to its grip before recognizing its


    gravity.


    Depression was a neurological condition that could manifest in significant physical rigidity, making even the simplest movements excruciating and


    eventually rendering the patient incapable of self-care.


    "I understand,¡± Abigail affirmed with determination.


    "Then, I''ll prescribe some medication for her, and she must adhere strictly to the prescribed regimen. The medication maye with side effects,


    such as weight gain and skin changes, which could affect her appearance in the future. You all need to be mentally prepared," the doctor cautioned


    as he reached for a pen to write the prescription


    Abigail was already well aware of these potential challenges.


    Rescuing Luna was merely the initial step; there were far more formidable hurdles awaiting their family.


    Taking the prescription, Abigail returned to Luna''s hospital room, apanied by Josh. However, there was no sign of Larry.


    "Josh, this is her medication. Please review the instructions and ensure she takes it as prescribed,¡± Abigail instructed, passing the medication to Josh,


    silently querying about Larry''s whereabouts with a nce


    "He went home.¡± Josh responded softly.


    Abigail didn''t dwell on it. Turning to


    Luna''s bedside,she gently grasped


    Luna¡¯s wrist\which had be


    nearly skeletal. "The doctor ~


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    Luna responded weakly with a murmured acknowledgment.


    As Josh nced at Luna¡¯s medical records nearby and observed the stiffness in her body, his eyes welled up with tears.

 Chapter 858 He Feels Sorry For You

    Chapter 858 He Feels Sorry For You


    Josh found himself overwhelmed with emotion as tears streamed down his cheeks, his hand instinctively covering his mouth in disbelief.


    Luna met his gaze, memories flooding back from their earliest encounters. She remembered a reserved Josh, his asional smiles, and the way he


    blushed whenever she took charge. Witnessing him cry for the first time touched her deeply.


    "What''s the matter?¡± Luna inquired softly, her empathy evident in her gentle tone.


    Josh turned aside, grappling with a profound sense of regret over Luna''s plight. He acknowledged his inability to protect her from the challenges she


    and her husband endured. Despite once having confidence in his abilities, he now felt confined to Eswadia. Ultimately, the responsibility rested on


    Abigail and Sean.


    "He feels sorry for you,¡± Abigail murmured, her voiceced with empathy.


    "Don''t be. Just being back is all that matters. When Jonell imprisoned me. I didn''t feel anything.¡± Luna replied, her tone carrying a sense of


    resignation.


    Abigail sensed Luna''s emotional detachment, understanding that she had long been numb to such feelings.


    "My mom makes pasta just like Grandma''s. I''m sure you''ll like it," Abigail interjected, shifting the conversation in an attempt to lift the mood


    Luna''s gaze shifted to Abigail. "Is she doing well?"


    Abigail hesitated, biting her lip. Though she remained silent, Luna sensed the truth.


    "I''ll pay her a visit once I''m feeling better," Luna murmured, her gaze drifting downwards.


    It was evident that Luna¡¯s prolonged absence had taken its toll, her resilience waning.


    After a brief silence, tears welled up in Luna''s eyes, streaming down her cheeks uncontrobly.


    Abigail observed, her own eyes moistening with empathy.


    Josh stepped forward, wrapping Luna in aforting embrace. "She passed away peacefully. She''ll forever remain in your heart.¡±


    Luna could only cry, her sobs catching in her throat.


    Abigail asked Josh to fetch some medicine for Luna. After she took it and began to calm down, Luna drifted into a deep slumber.


    Exiting the room, Abigail furrowed her brow, lost in thought.


    "I''ll be here for her, supporting her in her battle against depression," Josh reassured Abigail, his determination shining through his gaze.


    "She may struggle withplex emotions, but that''s to be expected. Oveing depression isn''t easy; we need to stand by her side and help build


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    "I''lLinform my parents once I''m back home; they''ll be delighted to hear about her return. And I n to propose to her. We''ve already set a date, and


    my parents are making preparations,¡± Josh continued, his resolve unwavering.


    "Have you discussed it with her yet?" Abigail voiced her concer, fearing Luna might not be ready for the proposal.


    "I''ll wait until she''s feeling better before bringing it up. I''m worried she might turn me down in her current state. But this time, I''m determined not to


    give up. I want to be with her, no matter what," Josh breathed out softly.


    "If you were to abandon her, I''ll despise you. You share a child together. Why would you choose someone else?¡± Abigail¡¯s words carried a stern yet


    concermed tone


    "Has Sean reached out to you? Luna mentioned that he saved her," Josh''s expression brightened as he changed the subject.


    Everything seemed to be falling into ce, except for Luna''s illness.


    "Not yet. I haven''t been able to reach him," Abigail replied, her mind pondering over what Sean might be dealing with overseas.


    "He''s always a cause for concern," Josh sighed.


    The entire family awaited his return anxiously, fearing he might have encountered an ident at sea, although they suspected he had embarked on a


    risky endeavor instead.


    "It''ll be okay. If Luna has seen him, it means he''s safe.¡± Abigail spected, convinced that Sean couldn''t disclose his whereabouts for the sake of the


    Davidson Family.


    A week after Luna''s return to the country, a major fraud case involving 1 billion was reported by the media. However, Eric was hailed as a hero


    Abigail and Luna watched the news on a tablet.


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    "He''s in a more favorable situation than you. Eventually, his parents intervened and secured Jonell''s release,¡± Abigail remarked.


    When Abigail ventured to New Yoke. Eric had already returned to the country, coinciding with Luna¡¯s transition from the mansion to the winery. Since


    the winery''s products were exported overseas, Eric escorted her to Monfort.


    "Without him, we wouldn''t have known if you were still under Jonell¡¯s influence. He''s been an invaluable asset. I''ll arrange to meet him and treat him


    to a meal. Would you like to jain?¡± Abigail suggested, cing her tablet down


    Luna picked up her tablet and resumed perusing the news. "Sean deserves most of the credit for this. Why isn''t he here?¡±


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    "When will he return? It would be nice to visit Eric together,¡± Luna inquired, ncing up from her tablet.


    "I haven''t been able to reach him yet. He must be preupied with something,¡± Abigail reassured her with a smile


    "You silly girl. I''m just worrying for you," Luna chuckled softly as she set her tablet aside.

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    Chapter 859 A Tricky Situation


    Abigail''s gentleughter filled the room. "No need to rush on my ount. Josh is eager to propose to you. What do you think?"


    Luna''s smile wavered, her gaze shifting away from Abigail. "I can''t. I''m not well. Moving feels impossible right now."


    ¡°Luna, Josh has held onto thoughts of you all these years, especially after learning about your child. He regrets the breakup and has been eagerly


    waiting for this moment. Ignoring your illness for a moment, what do you truly feel?" Abigail enveloped Luna in aforting embrace, speaking from


    the heart.


    Resting her chin on Abigail''s shoulder, Luna hesitated before confessing, "I want to marry him, but can you wait until I recover?"


    "Not a problem, but healing takes time. Josh and my parents believe it''s best to marry first, allowing you to focus on oveing your depression


    gradually. We''ll all be here for you, no matter how long it takes.¡± Abigail released Luna, anticipation shimmering in her eyes.


    Luna hesitated, her expression torn. "I''ll take it into consideration," she said


    "If you''re unsure, that''s perfectly fine. There''s no rush. Josh has always held you dear, and marrying you is simply a formality to him. He wants


    everyone to know you''re officially his beloved without causing any distress," Abigail reassured Luna, offeringfort.


    Feelingforted by Abigail''s words, Luna nodded slowly. "Alright. I''ll think it over carefully.¡±


    Giving Luna''s cheek a gentle pinch, Abigail remarked, ¡°I can''t wait for us to be family. Remember our conversations back in school?¡±


    Luna furrowed her brow momentarily before shaking her head. "I''m sorry. I don''t recall.¡±


    "That''s alright, as long as I do," Abigail chuckled.


    Their conversation continued until the door to the ward swung open unexpectedly.


    Expecting to see a doctor, Abigail''s smile froze upon seeing Sean enter instead. Luna, however, felt relieved and joyful at his arrival. "You''re finally


    back!"


    Closing the door behind him, Sean greeted Luna with a smile before turning to Abigail. "What''s the matter?"


    Abigail''s mind went nk, and she rushed to embrace him tightly, ovee with relief and longing, her tears falling softly.


    Sean embraced her, gently patting her back. "You''ve been through so much."


    With tears welling in her eyes, Abigail pushed Sean away slightly, gazing up at him. "You''ve lost weight. Your face looks weary, and you have some


    wounds. Are you injured?"


    "I wore the face mask for too long, causing some wounds,¡± Sean exined, his expression slightly pained. "It''s ufortable. Could you blow on it?¡±


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    Luna apuded, breaking the moment.


    Abigail closed her eyes, surrendering to the kiss, secretly yearning for it to be Sean kissing her.


    After the kiss, Abigail felt a bit lightheaded, leaning against Sean, her legs weakening.


    Sean supported her, turning to Luna. "How are you feeling?¡±


    "Not too bad. At least I got to see the real sun and sky," Luna replied with a smile.


    With Sean''s return, Luna seemed more animated


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    "Things will get better once we''re back home.¡± Sean reassured.


    Just then, Josh entered.


    "You take care of your wife. I''ll have a chat with mine.¡± Sean told Josh, taking Abigail''s hand to leave.


    Abigail nced at Luna. "Can I go out with my boyfriend?"


    "Get out of here!" Luna eximed, tossing a pillow at Abigail


    Dodging it, Abigail moved behind Sean. "Alright, I''m off. Let me know what you want to eat after my date.¡±


    Luna chuckled. "Sure thing. I still have my cold soup."


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    Lost in the moment, they kissed fervently until Abigail felt a chill, realizing Sean had removed her clothes


    Locking eyes with Sean, she whispered, "Don''t worry about protection.¡±


    "Are you prepared to start a family?" Sean chuckled, lifting her.


    Abigail tugged at his cor. "We don''t need protection to avoid pregnancy."

 Chapter 860 The Ultimate Reward

    Chapter 860 The Ultimate Reward


    Sean let out a deep breath, his anticipation palpable, as he leaned in to kiss her again. Months of longing had led to this moment, and as the driver


    navigated the car to a secluded spot, the intensity between them only grew.


    After two long hours, Sean finally emerged from the car. His shirt was all crumpled up, and his pants looked like they had been through a mud bath.


    "Fetch a set of clothing for both a man and a woman." he instructed the driver.


    The driver was well-advised to walk away briskly. Meanwhile, Abigail took her sweet time to cautiously step out of the vehicle. Wrapped in Sean''s


    coat, it enveloped her like a protective shield, yet beneath it was her own insecuritiesid bare; she had nothing underneath it


    Quietly, she approached him from behind and enveloped him in a silent embrace. Her feelings were conveyed through the warmth of her touch rather


    than words.


    "What are you thinking about?" he asked, gently taking her hand with a smile on his face


    "I''m just tired, so I''m really craving your embrace." Abigail replied, her voice tinged with weariness


    Turning to face her, Sean gently pressed her against the car, holding her tenderly as he radiated warmth and affection. "I haven''t endured much


    hardship. I''ve recouped the 400 million as well as assumed control of Jonell''s ventures in Monfort, along with the estates and wineries in New Yoke.


    They''re all under my ownership now."


    ¡°And what about 3 million?" Abigail couldn''t help but wonder about the whereabouts of that amount of cash. She had hoped in secret that he would


    keep the money for himself, but he ultimately surrendered it.


    "That money rightfully belongs to the people and should be returned. I wouldn''t feel right keeping it," Sean caressed her nose, his voice brimming with


    affection.


    "That''smendable." Abigail embraced him tightly.


    In that instant, it dawned on her that being near Sean was never close enough. Every moment with him left her craving more. It was a hunger for his


    presence that couldn''t be satisfied. After being in each other''s embrace for a while, Abigail earnestly expressed, ¡°Thank you, Sean.¡±


    "You''re my wife. It''s natural for me to take care of family matters. There''s no need for thanks,¡± Sean reassured her as he gently ran his fingers through


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    Returning home to a hearty meal felt like the ultimate reward.


    Abigail''s face lit up with a shy yet adorable smile.


    "Jonell¡¯s days of freedom are over. He''ll spend the rest of his life in the 2x4 cell," Sean murmured as he absent-mindedly yed with her hair, his


    eyes revealing nothing.


    She wondered about the unresolved fraud case. "And what about the fraud case?¡±


    ¡°Jonell might have been thrown behind bars, but there are still others involved in Eswadia. The investigation is still ongoing. You''ve noticed too that


    my name wasn''t dragged into the news. This fraud mess caused us so much hell. I don''t want to be dragged into it any further. I want us to marry. We


    can''t deny the fact that we''re not getting any younger, right?" He had made up his mind. He was determined to marry her this time.


    Abigail leaned into his chest. "Okay. I want to marry you too.¡±


    Sean let out a satisfied sigh. ¡°Once all the challenges that we have faced, I''m finally getting to marry you."


    Abigail felt a pang of sadness as she gave a soft sigh. "I wish Grandma could be here to see this."


    "She''s looking down on us from above, so she''s still part of our journey,¡± Sean murmured in reassurance while his hand caressed her hair.


    Lost in their shared emotions, they silently exchanged thoughts for a while.


    When the driver returned with their clothes, Abigail slipped into hers, and Sean did the same. Together, they made their way to the restaurant for a


    meal.


    Everything seemed to have fallen into ce. like the settling of dust after a storm.


    In the afternoon, while Abigail and Sean were out shopping, they were interrupted by a call from Josh, who reported that Luna''s emotions were


    extremely unstable.


    "What''s wrong? She seemed fine this morning," Abigail nced at Sean for support.


    Sean draped his arm around her shoulder. "Skip the shopping. We should go to the hospital and check on her.¡±


    "She tried having a word with Larry, but he didn¡¯t respond well. She felt a bit disheartened because of that,¡± Josh exined, his tone troubled


    Abigail furrowed her brow.


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    Sean reminded her softly, "Our main focus right now should be on helping Luna recover. Life throws plenty of curveballs our way, but let''s tackle them


    one at a time. Let''s head back to the hospital first.¡±


    After sharing a fewforting words with Josh, Abigail ended the call, and the couple headed back to the hospital together.


    Despite Larry''s tight grip on Josh, his excitement was clear when he spotted Abigail. His face lit up and he eagerly stretched out his arms as he called


    out, "Mama!"


    Sean motioned for her to go to Larry.


    Abigail wrapped her arms around him. She gently rocked him back and forth, trying tofort him as she whispered, "Why don''t you call Luna


    ¡®Mama?"


    Larry buried his head in her arms, fidgeting his chubby body while remaining silent.


    Sean motioned subtly for Josh to follow him out of the ward, a silent yet clear indication that they needed to talk.


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    Josh nodded in understanding. "Okay, I get it.¡±


    Despite not being married to Luna yet, Larry''s refusal to acknowledge her was still a family issue that weighed heavily on Josh.


    Having witnessed Luna getting hurt so many times and he couldn''t help her out, he realized he should deal with things by himself this time.


    "Are you alright? Your face looks a bit scratched up.¡± Josh noticed a faint scab on Sean''s cheek.

 Chapter 861 The Child Who Cries Has No Mother

    Chapter 861 The Child Who Cries Has No Mother


    Sean gently raised his hand to his face. "It''s alright. Abigail will help me to put on the medicine," he reassured.


    "Fine," Josh replied, feeling somewhat overwhelmed by Sean''s presence, as if he were being overshadowed.


    Some individuals always seem to find opportunities to showcase themselves.


    A faint smile appeared on Sean''s lips. ¡°You still have a lot ahead of you, so keep working hard."


    Josh knew he had a long journey ahead to make amends with Luna in theing years.


    Meanwhile, Abigailforted Larry, who cautiously nced up at Luna. However, after a brief look, he nestled back into Abigail¡¯s arms, whispering,


    "She''s so terrifying!¡±


    Luna appeared fragile, her face gaunt and herplexion pale. Larry, ustomed to being surrounded by attractive individuals, had never


    encountered someone like Luna before. There was ack of vitality in Luna''s gaze.


    In truth, Luna had anticipated Larry''s reaction. She had contemted the possibility of not surviving, so his response didn''t affect her deeply.


    However, she hadn''t expected Abigail and Sean to lose hope in themselves.


    ¡°Don''t be afraid. Luna is unwell, and she needs our support.¡± Abigail reassured Larry, gently patting his back.


    After some hesitation, Larry finally turned to look at Luna.


    Luna experienced a pang of envy, bitterness seeping into her heart and leaving an unpleasant taste in her mouth.


    "She''s your mother, the one who brought you into this world,¡± Abigail consoled Larry.


    Pouting, Larry retorted, "No. You''re my Mama!"


    "I''m Abigail. your father''s sister. How could I be your mother?" Abigail felt a pang of disappointment.


    Larry refused to listen, starting to fuss, and it seemed like tears were on the brink. Luna''s head began to throb. "Forget it. Let it go. He can¡¯t ept


    me right away.¡±


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    Luna let out a soft sigh. "Am I causing you trouble?¡±


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    "I''m actually very scared,¡± Luna whispered, struggling to summon hope for life. Her mind felt numb, unable to shake off repetitive thoughts, often


    leading to self-inflicted wounds upon waking up. She loathed herself in this state.


    Once, she faced life with unwavering love, resilient against any challenge. But now, everything had changed. Her mind often felt beyond her control,


    leaving her feeling powerless, like drowning in water, ovee by fear.


    Abigail held Luna close, their foreheads touching. "Let''s ensure we take our medication properly. We''ll be here to support you, helping you rediscover


    hope in life, alright?" Tears welled up in Luna''s eyes.


    After conversing with Luna for a while, Josh entered the room. "We''ll head back now. You stay with Luna,¡± Abigail passed Larry over to Josh, knowing


    Luna''s condition required careful attention to avoid any mishaps.


    Larry was on the verge of tears, but Sean''s stern words stopped him. "Don''t be a crybaby. No mother wants that."


    Startled by Sean¡¯s tone, Larry clung to Josh, frightened. Abigail gently patted his head, attempting to soothe him. "You need to be firm with him."


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    ¡°Depression is one of the most challenging illnesses for people toprehend. Who knows if those who leave because of depression truly want to


    leave?¡± Sean sighed, acknowledging theplexity of Luna''s condition

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    Chapter 862 The Significance Of The Wedding


    The human brain was like a maze, so intricate that unraveling its mysteries remained one of humanity''s greatest challenges.


    Sadly. thase battling depression often found themselves navigating through the tangled pathways of brain abnormalities.


    Feeling a weight upon her shoulders, Abigail returned home to theforting sight of Scarlett and Lawrence already preparing dinner.


    Lawrence, all smiles, announced they were off to visit Luna at the hospital. "If you''re feeling hungry, let the chef take care of dinner," he said,


    practically glowing with excitement.


    "We''ll be on our way," Scarlett chirped happily.


    "Did Josh fill you in on Luna''s condition?" Abigail inquired as they readied to leave.


    "He shared some details over the phone. Don''t worry, we''ll tread carefully," Lawrence reassured her.


    "Just treat her like normal. Luna has a tendency to feel things deeply and overthink," Abigail couldn''t help but add a little reminder.


    After bidding farewell to their friends, Abigail and Sean retreated to their room.


    Now that she was alone with him, she gently applied ointment to his face, blowing on it to soothe the skin. "Shouldn''t we consider visiting Grandpa


    and Grandma tomorrow?¡± she suggested with a twinge of warmth and concern.


    "I already got in touch with them. They mentioned it''s cool for me to be with you for a few more days,¡± Sean responded with a chuckle.


    Abigail settled on hisp. While looking at him with curiosity and tenderness, she asked, "Do you really want to have a child?"


    Sean''s response was simple, yetden with sincerity. "It''s all up to you. If you''re not up for carrying a baby, we can always explore adoption.¡± he


    assured her, cing her feelings above all else


    He couldn''t shake the regret of missing his chance earlier.


    "I''d rather have our own. It feels different,¡± she confessed, leaning in to seal her words with a kiss.


    One thing led to another, and their discussion led them to the bed, where Sean was on top of her. She gazed at him affectionately, saying with desire,


    "Let''s have a child then."


    Sean''s heart raced with excitement as he eagerly agreed. He kissed her passionately, his heart pounding with anticipation.


    Despite the familiarity of their intimacy, he would always be captivated by the depth of her gaze. Hence, losing himself in the moment.


    Abigail surrendered to his desire. She was very exhausted to the point where every inch of her being felt drained. yet a sense of contentment washed


    over her as she closed her eyes and trusted him to guide them both through the intimacy they shared


    After their lovemaking session was over, Sean held her tightly in his embrace. "I''ll speak to my parents about our wedding ns in the next few days.


    What do you think?"


    "Sure. I''ll discuss with Luna and Josh about having a double wedding," Abigail responded. Then, she added, after a brief pause, "If her condition


    doesn''t allow it, then we''ll register the marriage first and hold the ceremony when she''s much better.¡±


    ¡°Don''t sweat it. nning a wedding takes time," he reassured her, his hand gently patting her head.


    Gazing up at his chin, she felt a surge of affection, so she leaned in to kiss him. She rolled over and settled on top of him, her eyes sparkling with


    curiosity as she asked, "Why does it take so long to prep for a wedding?"


    "A wedding symbolizes significance. The more preparation, the more sincerity," Sean exined. Ever since Jonell was arrested, Sean was


    determined to give Abigail a meaningful wedding.


    Since it was a once-in-a-life-time event, it was necessary to get the wedding right.


    ¡°Understood,¡± Abigail said as she embraced him, her voice filled with emotion. ""l truly and deeply love you."


    His intelligence and determination were awe-inspiring, as if he possessed the power to conquer any challenge. He was like a God in her world.


    Sean gently caressed her silky hair with his chin. "I feel the same way. I truly adore you.¡±


    The two of them had never spoken such simple words of love between each other before.


    Abigail''s heart felt as though she had indulged in cotton candy, a sweetness so soft andforting.


    it''s truly incredible how a few simple words can bring about so much joy and warmth, she mused.


    Following a yful exchange of banter, their nanny¡¯s call for dinner interrupted their moment.


    Sean sat up straight to pull Abigail close and pressed a tender kiss upon her lips. "I''ll take care of it. You just rx, for you''ve had quite a day.¡±


    ¡°There''s no need to trouble yourself.


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    After swiftly freshening up and changing into morefortable attire, they made their way downstairs.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Following their meal, they took a stroll hand in hand.


    The bustling streets of Capitalis


    were adornes-with festive


    decorati ons? serving as a reminder


    to Sean that Valentine''s Day was


    just argund the corner. The air was


    fillecwith the sweet fragranceof


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    "Have you ever considered Valentine''s Day?" Abigail asked Sean.


    Turning toward her, Sean replied, "I don''t recall us ever celebrating that particr holiday.¡±


    Abigail smiled. ¡°So, any chance of us celebrating it this year?¡±


    "We definitely will," Sean replied, gazing at the flower shop as he pondered for a moment. "Let''s visit Grandpa and Grandma tomorrow. We''ll return


    the day after.¡±


    Abigail cocked her head. She was surprised by his sudden change of ns. "Got something else on your te here?" she inquired.


    "I haven''t seen some friends in a while, so I want to catch up with them," Sean grinned


    Abigail nodded in understanding, though she couldn''t quite fathom his outgoing nature, given her own small circle of friends.


    When they returned to Pendorf, Abigail apanied Lina for a stroll downtown while Sean and Colby settled in at home to discuss the wedding


    details.


    Sean remained undecided on whether to hold the wedding ceremony in Capitalis or Pendorf.


    ¡°You''re frorn Pendorf, and Abby''s I


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    "We''ll need to get her opinion.¡± Sean didn''t rush to make a decision.


    "For the love of God, think about me!¡± Colby grumbled, a hint of frustration creeping into his voice


    "She''ll have you in her thoughts, rest assured," Sean reassured him with a gentle smile gracing his lips.


    Colby wasn''t one for jesting. His tone was earnest as he inquired, "So, are things finally stable this time?"


    "Yeah, I''ve got things sorted here, but there''s this new venture abroad. I''m still wrapping my head around how te manage it all," Sean confessed,


    looking a bit troubled.

 Chapter 863 The Prodigal Son Won鈥檛 Return

    Chapter 863 The Prodigal Son Won¡¯t Return


    Amidst his burgeoning businessmitments, Sean recognized the necessity for assistance. However, when he sought Xavien''s support, it was met


    with a courteous refusal, Xavien proposing a more hands-off approach instead.


    "We have ample resources. Simply sell it directly. The real concern lies in the future when you have children. You''ll find little time to manage work


    matters. Unless you''re willing to delegate, neglecting them may lead to dire consequences,¡± Old Mr. Graham''s tone carried weight, underlining the


    modern challenges of parenthood.


    Sean nodded, conceding that he might have disregarded such advice in the past but now found himself in agreement. "You know what''s needed. I


    won''t borate further," Old Mr. Graham concluded before returning to his tablet.


    Subsequently, Sean reached out to Kevin and various contacts in Capitalis. As night fell, Abigail, Sean, and Kevin boarded a ne back to the city.


    Wrapped in each other''s embrace, they watched the night sky, prompting Sean to inquire, ¡°Grandfather asked whether the wedding should be in


    Pendorf or Capitalis.¡±


    Abigail paused, considering, ¡°Let''s opt for Pendorf. Grandfather and Grandmother face difficulties with air travel due to their age. We''re young and


    can manage a bit of inconvenience.¡±


    "I had a feeling you''d say that.¡± Sean remarked with a smile. Observing the couple, Kevin couldn''t resist ament, "You two are inseparable, even


    boarding the same flight as me."


    "If it bothers you, find someone else to apany you,¡± Sean replied casually. Abigail nestled closer to Sean, asking, "How''s our young designer


    from mypany faring?¡±


    "Are you teasing me?¡± Kevin quipped in response. lightening the mood


    "Irene didn''t see eye to eye with him," Sean remarked bluntly.


    Kevin''s expression darkened instantly. "Are you both teaming up against me?"


    "No, we''re just stating the facts. Irene has been swampedtely, focusing on her own projects, right?" Abigail provided Irene with numerous


    opportunities. Recently, she had taken on costume design for the drama group, which demanded her full attention. Irene, as always, sought guidance


    from professors, conducted on-site research, and delved into various books.


    "Thanks to you,¡± Kevin retorted unkindly.


    "Irene may not excel in design, but it''s crucial to nurture her for your own benefit. Even if she doesn''t be exceptional. her solid design skills will


    pave the way for sess in the future," Abigail emphasized. While talent was important, hard work and experience were equally vital for stability in


    the long run.


    For most people, stability was paramount.


    Kevin couldn''t argue with that.


    Kevin recognized Irene''s dedication.


    Despite being-the least skilled


    among the:designers at L.Moon, she


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    she tries, she''ll only reacl£¤ this level,"


    Kevin remarked.


    Breaking through social barriers was challenging. While one might attain wealth, in Capitalis, money was abundant, and those with status were


    plentiful.


    "Kevin, you need to understand that this world is filled with ordinary people. While you may want to elevate her across social sses, not everyone


    will share your intentions," Abigail spoke calmly, her eyes betraying little warmth.


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    witnessing Sean contemte marriage and children unexpectedly stirred a desire in him to settle down


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    "Hello, Mr. Graham. I''m Kadrick, the director of Capitalis. I was wondering if you could spare some time for dinner tomorrow." the voice on the other


    end was polite, introducing himself.


    Sean, unfamiliar with Kadrick, remained courteous. He suspected the invitation might be rted to a case and wanted to discuss it further. After a


    brief exchange. Kadrick bid farewell.


    "Who was that?" Abigail inquired, her arm linked with Sean''s.


    Sean, still typing a message on his phone, replied, "The director of Capitalis, Kadrick. He may want to discuss a case."


    Abigail nodded, sensing Sean''s reluctance to delve into official matters. She didn''t press further.


    Leaning in conspiratorially, Kevin asked, "Do you think they''re nning tomend you?"


    "Let''s not specte. I''ve made it clear that my actions are confidential. I trust my friends," Sean replied, pushing away Kevin''s prying curiosity.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Abigail. wary of potential trouble, squeezed the hand resting on her waist. ¡°Let''s hope it''s just a dinner invitation and nothing more.¡±

 Chapter 864 An Impertinent Request

    Chapter 864 An Impertinent Request


    Sean was amused by her.


    "I haven''tmitted any crime, no worries. I''m not afraid," Sean said with a chuckle. pinching her hand


    Abigail looked up at him. Her demeanor seemed somewhat naive yet endearing.


    "What''s up?" Sean''s gaze deepened.


    It was rare for Abigail to show this side. In the early days of their marriage, she often had such expressions; back then, she was unguarded and overly


    compliant.


    Only now did Sean realize that it had been many years since hest saw her unguarded side.


    ¡°Nothing,¡± Abigail softly replied.


    Businesspeople always feel apprehensive when they encounter officials, worrying about whether they have done something wrong.


    The next noon, Sean invited Kadrick to a moderately priced restaurant where a meal wouldn''t exceed a thousand dors, considering the other


    party''s status.


    When Kadrick arrived, he brought along a fair-skinned, beautiful girl.


    The girl wore a beret, her long hair styled in big waves, and her entire outfit exuded a youthful, vibrant Chanel vibe.


    "This is my niece, Callen Hinton. Callen, this is the legendary figure I told you about, Sean Graham,¡± Kadrick was exceptionally polite


    Callen extended her hand to Sean with undeniable admiration in her eyes. ¡°Hello, Mr. Graham. May I call you that?"


    Sean was reluctant to shake her hand, but considering Kadrick''s significant status, he still reached out, lightly touching Callen''s fingers before quickly


    letting go.


    "That''s fine."


    After speaking curtly, he turned to Kadrick. "Mr. Hinton, what can I do for you?"


    "It''s not about the case; it''s just that my niece here needs your help.¡± Kadrick said with a smile, sitting down


    Sean pulled out a chair and sat down.


    Callen ced her LV bag on the adjacent chair, took out a tablet and pen, and looked at him expectantly. ¡°Your experiences are truly fascinating. Mr.


    Graham. I want to adapt your story into a drama."


    "Callen is a rising scriptwriter, Slow Melody Serenade. You must have heard of her, right?" Kadrick said, his eyes filled with pride.


    Sean, not much of a drama watcher, was unaware


    "Sorry, I''m usually busy and don''t watch TV," he replied calmly.


    Kadrick''s smile turned awkward.


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    "Mr. Graham, tts precisely because


    of this that we should pay more


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    "Mr. Hinton, I want to protect my family and friends," Sean stated tly, "I don''t want them to be put in danger again.¡±


    "Mr. Graham, the licensing fee is negotiable. I really, really hope to adapt your experiences!" Callen earnestly pleaded.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    "It''s not about the money. Protecting the privacy of citizens is something the police should be doing, right?" Sean remained firm.


    After suffering for more than two years because of the scam, Abigail and Luna couldn''t afford to be endangered again for fame or profit.


    "Alright then," Kadrick didn''t push further.


    Callen sighed in disappointment. "Mr. Graham, helping raise public awareness to prevent fraud is also one of our duties as public figures."


    She was quite skilled in moral coercion


    Sean''s expression turned cold.


    ¡°What kind of¡®public figure am I? I''m


    just apany owner. Why shouldJ


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    Callen tried to say something more but was stopped by Kadrick. ¡°Oh, what would a young girl like you know about the dangers he faced? Let''s just


    order first."


    Sean handed them the menu.


    In this ordinary restaurant, they even had to wash their own utensils.


    After the meal, Sean paid the bill and left.


    Back in his car, he was still somewhat angry and called a friend


    "Are you just giving out my number for fun?!" Sean eximed angrily, just a few days back in the country and he couldn''t find peace!


    ¡°What happened?¡± the person on the phone asked.


    "You gave out my number without knowing the other party''s intentions?!" Sean continued to rebuke, adjusting his tie, his face tense.


    "Just tell me what happened, and I''ll get justice for you,¡± the person tried to calm him.

 Chapter 865 The Valentines Day Strategy

    Chapter 865 The Valentine''s Day Strategy


    Sean, not in the mood for idle chatter, sternly warned, "If you spread my information around again or give out my phone number without discretion, I


    will not let you off easily!"


    After ending the call, he drove to L.Moon and brought Abigail the coffee she used to enjoy.


    "What''s wrong? You seem upset." Abigail, epting the coffee, asked with curiosity.


    "Ran into some annoying issues." Sean approached her, leaned over, and said. "I need my wife''sfort."


    "Hmm..." Abigail hesitated for a moment, then kissed his cheek, "Is a kiss okay?"


    "That''s enough.¡± Sean was immediately satisfied, cheekily nuzzling against Abigail''s face before standing up. "Have you had your meal on time?"


    "I did. The cafeteria''s chef is pretty good: I had lunch there.¡± Abigail opened her coffee lid, took a sip, and said, "Still, the coffee you buy has a unique


    taste and always brings a special feeling."


    "What unique feeling?¡± Sean couldn''t help but smile.


    "A fluttering heart.¡± Abigail looked up at him. yfully batting her eyshes.


    Sean paused, thenughed, caressing her hair. "You''re so adorable. I''ve got some things this afternoon, but I''ll pick you up after work."


    "Okay, you''ve been away for so long. There must be a lot waiting for you at the office, right? Just remember, on Valentine''s Day, you''re spending it


    with me, no work allowed." Abigail wanted them to have a proper Valentine''s Day celebration.


    "Sure." Sean affectionately pinched her smooth cheek.


    After Sean left, Abigail focused on her design drawings, making up for the time she owed.


    The debts from the past were now being repaid frantically.


    Sean and Xavien went to Ocean Vista Haven, attracting the attention of many young girls despite his sunsses and mask, his distinguished


    demeanor shining through.


    Most notably, he was dressed in a suit, emitting a strong presence and a tough vibe.


    Some young girls secretly took his pictures.


    Xavien whispered,ughing, ¡°Mr. Graham, you really stand out wherever you go."


    "Have Kevin and the others arrived?" Sean ignored the tease.


    In the July heat of the capital, wearing a suit made Sean feel ufortably warm, longing for thefort of an air-conditioned room.


    "They have: they''re waiting for us at BBQ Season,¡± Xavien replied promptly.


    When we arrived at BBQ Season, the crowd was so dense that it nearly separated them.


    Kevin''s face was flushed as he fanned himself with a handheld fan,ining to Sean upon seeing him, "It''s so hot today, what are you thinking?¡±


    "Let''s find a ce to sit and talk; it''s too hot,¡± Sean said, wiping his forehead with a wet tissue. Wearing a mask, he was struggling to breathe


    comfortably.


    Cameron managed better and was ustomed to enduring more as a security officer.


    Once they found a tea house, Sean loosened his tie, relieved by the st of cool air.


    "What are we doing in this crowded ce?" Kevin asked, directing the fan at his face.


    Xavien busied himself ordering tea for everyone.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    ¡°It has its unique charm besides the crowd, doesn''t it?" Sean remarked, borrowing Kevin''s fan for a bit of relief.


    "It''s unique, but we should''vee during the off-season. It''s too crowded now," Kevin grumbled.


    "Mr. Graham, do you have any specific ns foring here?" Cameron inquired, leaning back in his chair, intrigued.


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    "Are youcking money or manpower that you need to personally get involved in this scorching heat?" Kevin wasn''t keen on spending his time on


    such tasks.


    "No wonder you can''t pursue Irene. It turns out you never put in the effort," Sean retorted, casting a disdainful look at him.


    "I''ll join you," Cameron volunteered, having time but needing guidance in romantic gestures.


    ¡°Personal attacks are not right,¡¯


    Kevin sighed designing himself to


    the situatiogs¡°Alright, let''s see who


    can withstand it. It''s just decorating


    boats, right?! Let''s make a bet. ~>


    Whose boat pleases their partner


    they most will be crowned the?


    ¡®Roman ic Sage, and the other two


    will pay the winner a hur@red


    thousand!"


    "Not interested in your hundred thousand. Since you brought it up, think of something better as a reward," Sean dismissed the trivial sum


    Kevin, frustrated by his own words, now faced the challenge ofing up with a better prize.


    "Should we invite more people?¡± Xavien suggested from the side.


    "What about Josh?" Kevin quickly added.


    Sean immediately called Josh to join them

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    Chapter 866 You Guys Are Really Dogs


    With Damon and Alfie joining the group. the gathering became livelier.


    Damon, married for years, didn''t pay much attention to Valentine''s Day, but the enthusiasm of the group stirred his interest.


    "Design for the merchant''s boats? Can a well-designed boat really move my wife? How do we quantify this emotional value?" Damon, utilizing all his


    intellect, couldn''t grasp the concept.


    Alfie, rubbing his nose, pondered for a while. "The merchant''s boat designs aren''t that impressive; yachts would be better.¡±


    "Let''s be resourceful; aiming to match the luxury of yachts would be a fascinating challenge,¡± Sean was determined to use the merchant''s boats for


    his design.


    "Are you in love?" Damon looked at Alfie, noting his shift in focus to family over the years and unaware of Alfie''s romantic life.


    Alfie''s smile was uncontroble, looking blissfully foolish. "Yeah, my wife is so cool. I''ll introduce her to you guys on Valentine''s Day!"


    "I can tell; you''re henpecked,¡± Kevin remarked teasingly.


    ¡°Better henpecked than a flirtatious turnip who can''t even win over a simple designer," Alfie hit back sharply.


    Kevin felt this gathering was particrly joyless. He clung to Xavien, expressing mock affection. ¡°Now, only you are with me."


    "Sorry, I''m a bachelor. That''s different from you,¡± Xavien politely smiled.


    Kevin released him with an exaggerated eye roll. "Wait till you''re old and alone¡ª"


    ''I''ve lived freely for decades. Suffering in old age seems fair," Xavien''s smile grew more annoying.


    Kevin red his clothes open with a sneer. "Fine, you bunch of dogs, hurry up and think how do we calcte this ''heart-moving'' value!¡±


    "If you don''t want to die here, speak respectfully," Sean threatened, having been called a dog


    Kevin snorted. "So many eyes are watching. Do you n to murder your dear brother?"


    "He''s so cheap.¡± Alfie couldn''t help butment.


    Aside from Kevin, everyone nodded in agreement.


    Just then, Josh hurriedly arrived, bringing along his beloved son, Larry.


    "There, someone even brought their son. Kevin is going to bleed from jealousy.¡± Alfie mocked cheekily.


    "You''ll definitely be thest in this Valentine''s Day contest.¡± Kevin cursed venomously.


    "Ah, using curses because you can''t win an argument." Alfie was exasperated.


    Sitting down, Josh amiably inquired of Sean, "Sean, did you need something from me?"


    "Want to join us for Valentine''s Day?" Sean leaned back, his eyes twinkling with mischief.


    Josh raised an eyebrow. ¡°The way you put it sounds interesting.¡±


    Kevin and Alfie mischievously pinched Larry''s cheeks and hands.


    Larry pouted, furrowing his brow. "Dad!"


    "Wow, he can say ¡®Dad''!" Alfie eximed in surprise, his expression as dramatic as if seeing a child for the first time.


    Kevin also found it fascinating.


    The boy was only two years old, yet his expressions were so varied.


    Josh lowered his head and rubbed it against Larry, asking, ¡°What''s wrong?¡±N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    "Bad!" Larry pointed at Alfie and Kevin, showing his displeasure.


    ¡®Hey, you Iitle guy, how can you say


    we are bad? Once you recognize-us,


    you''ll get more pocket money worth


    millions. We aren''t bad; we are your


    god bof wealth," Alfie coaxed Larry.


    Kevin chimed in, "Exactly. When you grow up, you''ll know our goodness."


    "Doesn''t this look like two old wolves deceiving a little bunny?¡± Cameron whispered to Xavien.


    Xavien found hisment quite apt.


    Damon, not very fond of the Pearson Family, opted for silence


    Sean and Josh discussed their Valentine''s Day ns, while Alfie and Kevin were tasked with entertaining Larry.


    In no time, Larry warmed up to Alfie and Kevin, sitting with each for a while.


    When sitting next to Damon, Larry looked up with his round, gleaming eyes.


    Damon felt somewhat awkward.


    Yet, Larry was undeniably adorable, reminiscent of a porcin doll.


    "Hello there..." Damon greeted him hesitantly.


    Larry reached out and tugged at his face, saying, "Good! Good!¡±


    Touched by the tender little hands


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    daughter, who had been born tovhis


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    Caught in the midst of discussing boat designs with Sean, Josh was almost choked by his saliva upon hearing this. "That''s up to my wife. If she


    disagrees, I can¡¯t do much."


    "Arranged child marriages seem problematic; they always end badly in dramas,¡± Alfie expressed his disapproval of the idea


    "The child''s own will is more important," Sean stated sinctly.


    Damonughed. "I just blurted it out because Larry is so adorable; he¡¯s truly mesmerizing.¡±


    Hearing the praise for Larry, Josh couldn''t help but beam with joy. "Thank you."


    Larry dissolved any slight awkwardness between the two


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 Chapter 867 Brothers Are Like Clothes

    Chapter 867 Brothers Are Like Clothes


    "My wife is about to get off work; I need to go pick her up.¡± After the discussion, Sean checked the time and realized there was half an hour left before


    Abigail got off work.


    "D*mn!" Kevin couldn''t stand it anymore, "You''re toxic, man! After our talk, you won''t join us for dinner and just pick up your wife?"


    "I promised her. If you want to have dinner together, book a ce, and I''ll bring her along,¡± Sean said as he stood up, dropping this line before


    hurrying off.


    "What?!" Kevin was furious


    Really... Brothers are like clothes, but a wife is his truepanion.


    Called upon when needed. sweating buckets from the heat, and he is the first to bolt when things are done.


    "I need to return to the hospital to take care of my wife. so I''ll be leaving too. You guys enjoy your meal," said Josh, having no choice as his parents


    had already helped look after things all afternoon, and it wouldn''t be right to hang out with the others in the evening.


    Kevin fully understood. "Go ahead, I don¡¯t me you."? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    "You can me him if you''re heartless," Alfie joked along.


    " Do you have a problem with me?" Kevin started arguing with him.


    Cameron asked Kevin, "Mr. Stewart, shall we dine together? You decide, so I can call my wife.¡±


    Critical hit.


    "Right, I need to check in with my wife too."


    Another critical hit.


    Kevin pulled out his phone, feeling bitter inside. "Go ahead and check in. I''ll book the ce. Why can''t you bring your wives along for fun? Why just


    check in? Gu brought his wife for fun. Aren''t you guys on board?¡±


    "Oh, right!" Cameron immediately took out his phone to call I


    As everyone seemed happily settled, Kevin felt increasingly deste and began to pick a ce for their outing.


    When Sean returned to L.Moon and pushed open Abigail''s office door to see Callen, his face instantly darkened.


    "Who let you in?!" His demeanor was far from the polite front he put up at noon, his face filled with anger.


    Callen was startled, standing up from the sofa with an innocent look.


    Abigail peeked out from behind herputer, puzzled and bewildered. "What''s wrong?"


    Callen said she was there to see him, so she let her sit in the office.


    Who knew he would be so furious?


    "Nothing. I''ll take you out for dinner. Lock the office." Sean said, his face exceptionally cold.


    Callen realized he was dismissing her and earnestly said, "Mr. Graham, I know my actions were presumptuous, but I really want to know your story.


    Please give me a chancel¡±


    "If you don''t leave, I''ll call security!" Sean said sternly.


    Xavien entered from outside and politely said to Callen, "Ms. Hinton, please go back for now."


    Abigail approached Sean and noticed a faint smell of sweat on him.


    Had he been out?


    With a sigh, Callen left dejectedly.


    "What''s wrong?¡± Abigail pulled Sean into the resting room.


    She reached to unbutton his suit, but Sean held her hand.


    "Want it?" Sean¡¯s anger vanished instantly, reced by affection.


    "I was thinking you don''t like having any scent on you, so you should take a shower,¡± Abigail helped him take off his suit.


    Sean scrunched his nose. "If she hadn''t left, I couldn''t even shower."


    "What''s with her?" Abigail asked, puzzled


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    willl, yet she found her wayphere,"


    Sean expressed his displeaure.


    "Oh, did you meet her at lunch?¡± Abigail inquired.


    "Yes, lured by Mr. Hinton. It was annoying.¡± Seanined.


    Seeing his furrowed brow and childlike tantrum, Abigail tiptoed and gently kissed his lips. "Alright, don''t let outsiders upset you. Go take your shower."


    ¡°Okay.¡± Sean embraced her before turning to get clothes from the wardrobe.


    On the way to the club Kevin had booked, Abigail asked Sean, "Why do you refuse to have your experiences adapted?"


    ¡®I don''t want te_attract trouble. Some


    remnants ofthe fraud case are still


    out there,who knows if they might


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    voice calm, ¡ã ¡®I don¡¯t want you or


    anyan¨¦ else to face any future


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    Abigail hadn''t expected him to think so far ahead.


    "The incidents with you and Luna


    made meyealize that one shouldr¡¯t


    be too atrogant. Even with = >


    capabilities, one must learn to-be


    discreet, or it could bring hagmn to


    those close," Sean spoke softly.


    If he were alone in the world, none of it would matter. But that wasn''t the case: he and Abigail were nning to have children.


    Children are vulnerable; just sending them to school could risk them being abducted. He couldn''t take such risks.


    Abigail nestled in his embrace.


    Upon reaching the club, Sean walked in with his arm around Abigail.


    The private room in the club was bustling with activity.


    Abigail pushed open the door and was surprised to see Alfie and Damon, whom she hadn''t seen in a long time.


    "You''re here too," Abigail said with a smile.


    Alfie introduced his girlfriend to Abigail, ¡°Yes, it''s been a while, Abigail. This is my girlfriend. Shaunee Sullivan.¡±


    "Hello," Abigail greeted the short-haired girl before her.

 Chapter 868 A Love Story

    Chapter 868 A Love Story


    She seemed to share some simrities with Luna from before, with her pink-dyed hair and cool attire:


    "Nice to meet you. There''s no need for introductions; everyone knows who you are,¡± Shaunee saidfortably.


    I approached Abigail, calling her with a hint of shyness, "Abigail."


    "It''s okay to just call me Abigail. Let''s not worry about the generational mix-up," Abigail felt it was only fitting to be called Abigail by I


    Despite Cameron going solo, the bond between Cameron and Sean remained unchangeable.


    "Nice to meet you all," Damon''s wife greeted them


    Abigail was meeting Damon''s wife for the first time and was slightly surprised before smiling and shaking her hand. "Nice to meet you."


    "I''m Ene Horton," Damon''s wife introduced herself, even showing her name typed on her phone.


    Eliane was a unique and interesting name; no wonder Damon liked her.


    "Ene, your name is very interesting. Your parents must be quite fun people, right?¡± Abigail''s eyes curved in amusement.


    "Personally, I think they are the best parents in the world. I was very fond of eating as a child, so they changed my name to this when I was four.


    Interesting, isn''t it?¡± Ene led Abigail to the sofa to sit.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    Through Ene''s unique name, everyone got a glimpse of her upbringing. Born into a not-so-wealthy family, her parents¡¯ greatest wish was her


    happiness. She grew up rich in spirit, always the little sunbeam.


    "I love reading novels. How did you and Damon meet?" Shaunee''s eyes sparkled with curiosity, fascinated by the ssic narratives of wealthy men


    falling for ordinary women.


    "No wonder Alfie understands the tropes of wealthy family dramas so well." Kevin muttered quietly from the men¡¯s side, overhearing Shaunee''s


    comments.


    Ene nced at Damon, ying cards beside Alfie, her eyes brimming with deep affection, "It''s quite a story. He was idling in a game, got killed, and


    I, a lifestyle yer, saved him. I even sent him a bunch of resurrection and health potions. He friended me after receiving them, asking why I sent


    them."


    "And then?¡± Shaunee seemed a bit disappointed with the ordinary start.


    "I told him I would send these to anyone I see getting killed. He thought I was a fool," Ene said, breaking intoughter.


    Abigail listened quietly.


    She thought their serene encounter was beautiful.


    "Is that all?¡± Shimeng lost interest, grabbed a cherry from nearby, and sighed. "I thought there would be some impressive plot."


    "The impressive part is yet toe," Ene said slowly.


    "Then spill it out!" Shimeng urged impatiently.


    I also stared with curious eyes. "Come on, tell us.¡±


    Abigail noticed that I had be much livelier than before, which seemed to be a positive result of Cameron''s resignation.


    Ene, with a smile as cunning as a


    fox, hinted atsomething profound.


    "Then, one day, I saved someone at.


    a respawn point by giving him lotsof


    revivalpotions. But then, I was.killed


    by the campers around, and the


    person I saved just ran away Ww ith


    ry potions, leaving me behind."


    "Then Damon came to save you?" Abigail asked.


    "Yes, Damon arrived with his guild members, all mboyantly dressed with colorful hair, riding flying swords, looking as if they were from a magic


    world. Very cool," Ene recalled, smiling as shey on the ground watching them arrive.


    "Oh my God!!" Shaunee pinched I''s arm


    I winced, "Gentle, Shaunee, gentle!"


    "I''m too excited... This is exactly the type of melodramatic story I adore!" Shaunee released her grip, twisting her body in excitement.


    Alfie, watching from the side, grinned. "Isn¡¯t my wife just adorable?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely,¡± Kevinmented sarcastically, unable to deny the cuteness of the girls gossiping together.


    "And really, girls together are just explosively cute," Alfie expressed his fondness for Shaunee.


    Sean silently watched Abigail, surprised that she, too, enjoyed such romantic gossip.


    "The guy who got killed came back


    for revenge, frequently ambushing


    me when I was off-guard. Damon


    couldn''t stand it; whenever I logged


    in, he would eam up with me, ~>


    silentlyfollowing. Whether I was


    gattiering herbs, mining, or crafting


    potions, he was always there,


    watching over me," En€ continued,


    her eyes turning to Damon. Content


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    Damon, a reserved and kind person, never forgot the one who saved him.


    "I never told hing, but when he was


    with me ,I feltincredibly secure. That


    was whe enI''slowly began to like him.


    But he was always dressed in such


    expensive gear that I was too =>


    intingidated to talk more. It was the


    first-time in my content lifethat I felt


    a Bit inferior,¡± Eine spoke softly.


    Damon instinctively smiled gently at her.


    "Look at him, always nearby, just watching over me. It felt so wonderful,¡± Ene¡¯s smile was sweeter than ever.


    ¡°Later, I bought an outfit for three hundred. It hurt to spend that much, but I wanted to look nicer, to be closer to him," Ene exhaled deeply.

 Chapter 869 Henpecked

    Chapter 869 Henpecked


    Damon knew about her purchase of the outfit and sneakily took a picture to share in the game''s social circle, captioning it: "The little medic looks


    exceptionally beautiful today, but wearing the medic¡¯s exclusive faction outfit is also very likable.¡±


    His social media post blew up on their game server.


    "I couldn''t believe it when I knew he liked me: it felt like a dream. He was really nice, protecting me for a year before he revealed his feelings. Back


    then, the game justunched a Valentine''s quest. and it was only three days away, so I asked him if he wanted to bind our fates together," Ene


    shared shyly.


    "Wow, so romantic! I can¡¯t agree more, and I insist, anyone who doesn''t write this as a novel is wrong! No. I must write it myself tonight!" Shaunee


    couldn''t contain her excitement.


    That bindingsted for seven years.


    During that time, many girls flirted with Damon, who was a big shot in their gaming server. His in-game gear alone was worth an entire house.


    "Pretty impressive,¡± Alfie couldn''t helpmenting.


    Kevin was extremely envious of such a fairy-tale romance.


    Even Cameron and Xavien felt they were fated, as very few gaming couples actually took their rtionship as far as they did.


    "You really did something special; how did you start liking her?¡± Kevin asked Damon


    Feeling a bit embarrassed, Damon replied, "I just fell for her after spending time together. She was genuinely enjoying the game. Back then, I was


    quite intopeting for rankings. Meeting someone like her was intriguing."


    "The potions she gave away could have earned a lot of in-game currency. Back then, you could sell in-game currency online for real money, but she


    seemed to really enjoy being a medic and never sold them. I found her quite unique," Damon said, growing more bashful.


    Talking about his love life felt like a public execution.


    "Speaking of which, the love story between Sean and Abigail is truly legendary," Kevin chimed in with a meaningful smile.


    "I refuse to tell it!¡± Abigail raised her hand quickly, rifying her stance.


    Sean simply smiled. "There''s nothing legendary about it. Just don''t mess with her, or you''ll be sorry!¡±


    "Alfie told me that if I ever get bullied, you could help me, right?¡± Shaunee clung to Abigail''s hand. her intent clear.


    Abigail raised her other hand, patting Shaunee''s fluffy head. "Of course, one call, and I''ll be there to send the bullies flying, from strangers to your


    husband, Alfie."


    "Oh, we''re not married yet," Shaunee blushed slightly.


    "Hey, you''re only concerned about whether we''re married, not that she included me in the beating!" Alfie protested


    Abigail''s lips curved slightly. "If you bully her, of course, you deserve a beating."


    "Oh no, Sean¡ª"


    "Don''t look at me. I can''t beat her," Sean promptly declined.


    "What, are you really nning to bully me?¡± Shaunee reacted with displeasure.


    ¡°Dare not, how could I? You''re my precious. How could I bully you? In our rtionship, it''s always you bullying me!" Alfie quickly surrendered.


    These henpecked husbands, each one knew they were beyond help if they got into trouble


    After discussing some matters of the heart. Sean ordered the meal.


    It''s time to eat already?" Kevin hadn''t had enough fun ying cards yet.


    "My wife has been working all day; how can she have fun without a good meal?" Sean said coolly.


    "Stop with your ¡®my wife¡¯ this, ''my IN?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    wife¡¯ that, can you spare me, a single


    guy, some peace!¡± Kevin was, feel ing


    particrly aggrieved today. Content


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    Everyone else had their love stories except for him.


    Sean didn''t bother to pay him any attention.


    The group moved to the dining table, with Abigail sitting next to Sean.


    Sean served her food. "Eat more. It''s not as good as at home, so just bear with it.¡±


    Kevin couldn''t stand it anymore.


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    his isthe best club, and the foadis


    a most like that of a five- star hotel.


    How can it not be good?" ( Content


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    ¡°Home cooking is always the best, isn''t it?" Sean remarked calmly.


    Kevin took a deep breath. "I really misjudged you. Had I known you''d be like this, I would have picked a street food stall!"


    Abigail couldn''t help butugh. "Street food can be delicious, too. Don''t listen to him; the food here is quite good.¡±


    ¡°Abigail''s words are always like music to the ears, unlike some men who just can''t speak nicely!" Kevin said through gritted teeth.


    Sean''s lips curled into a smirk. looking somewhat smug. "Her words are always melodious to me.¡±


    Kevin thought to himself that he hoped Sean would say the same during their arguments.


    Abigail was embarrassed by theirpliments. "Don''t praise me like that; I feel awkward."


    Shaunee couldn''t hold back and burst outughing. spraying her food out.


    Fortunately, she turned her head in time and sprayed it onto Alfie.


    Covered in food, Alfie spread his hands. "Who did I offend this time?"


    Damon and Cameron, like the others, quietly served their wives.


    Shaunee wasughing uncontrobly. "Your conversation is too funny. I can''t even eat properly..."


    She had a low threshold for humor; their dialogue could make herugh all day.


    Alfie warned, "Better eat up before it


    gets catd? I won''t be ordering SS


    takeout for you tonight, and then


    youl me me for getting fat."


    "Hahaha... If you don''t order, you will die!" Shaunee clutched her stomach, unable to stopughing.

 Chapter 870 Striving For You

    Chapter 870 Striving For You


    Abigail found Shaunee genuinely adorable and a perfect match for Alfie.


    Among them, Shaunee was the youngest. only twenty-three years old


    After dinner, Shaunee took Abigail to y billiards while Sean and the others sat down for cards.


    Leaning close, Shaunee curiously asked Abigail, ¡°What''s the story of your rtionship with Sean? I heard from Alfie that you''ve trained with special


    forces. Are you really that tough?"


    "It''s nothing special, not as impressive as you think.¡± Abigail felt thatpared to Simond, she was far behind.


    "But that''s special forces," Shaunee eximed in awe.


    This was something Alfie mentioned sparingly, but Shaunee was genuinely curious.


    I and Ene also listened intently.


    After a moment of silence, Abigail said. "If you ever feel bullied,e to me, and I''ll show you what I can do."


    ¡°Deal! I''ll be looking forward to seeing you in action!" Shaunee responded


    I felt somewhat sympathetic towards Abigail.


    Cameron, who knew quite a bit. would sometimes share stories with her.


    Abigail''s strength today wasrgely due to her formidable will.


    As Abigail yed. she listened to theughter and chatter of Shaunee and Ene, feeling a tinge of sadness inside


    Luna, too, was once lively like them.


    If she were here today, she''d probably be animatedly sharing her story with Josh, making him blush with embarrassment.


    Imagining this, Abigail felt a pang of sorrow.


    "By the way, Abigail, do you watch Korean dramas?" Ene suddenly asked


    "asionally. I watch them when I''m tired from work,¡± Abigail wasn''t particr about the origin of the dramas; she watched whatever she found


    interesting.


    "There''s this drama called ¡®The Approaching Deadline,¡¯ it''s quite new. Maybe you can watch it with your friend," Ene suggested before returning to


    her pool game.


    She wasn''t very good, failing to pot any balls, but no one looked down on her. It was a stark contrast to the other social circles she knew through


    Damon.


    Abigail made a mental note of the title, sensing that Ene hoped she would watch it with Luna


    After the gathering, Abigail returned home and persuaded Sean to watch the drama in their private theater.


    They didn''t finish watching until the next morning, with Sean apanying her throughout. Abigail cried several times during the show, which turned


    out to be quite moving. After listening to the ending credits for a while, she turned to Sean and asked, "Do you think Luna would be touched if she


    watched it with me?¡±


    "I''m not sure, but it''s worth a try," Sean said softly.


    "Let''s sleep now," Abigail suggested, feeling both tired and restless.


    The next day, while Sean was busy with the boat designs, Abigail went to the hospital


    "Is Josh not here?" Upon entering Luna¡¯s room and finding only Scarlett, Abigail inquired.


    "He said he had some business to


    attend to these few days and asked


    me to stay here. Aren''t you busy?" ~


    Scarlett, who had learned cooking


    and even embroidery during Abigail S


    absence, was embroidering ~ a


    lovebirds, probably as a gift£¤or Luna


    afd Josh.


    ¡®I''m always free for my bestie. Your.


    can go rest, I''ll stay with her today,¡±


    Abigaikinsisted, feeling it a


    ina ppropriate to watch dramas with


    Scarlett. Content belongs: to¡±


    ¡°Okay, then I''ll head back,¡± Scarlett stood up to leave.


    Before leaving, Abigail hugged her. "Be careful on your way home, Mommy.¡±


    "Will do," Scarlett responded with affection.


    Once alone, Abigail approached Luna. "Want to watch a drama? I heard it is an infinite style. and you used to love this genre, right?"


    "Is it well made?" Luna expressed skepticism.


    "The reviews online are quite positive," Abigail climbed onto her bed, setting up the tablet.


    Luna hummed in agreement.


    They watched the drama together, engrossed in the exhrating first four episodes, and finished nearly nine hourster.


    After the show, Luna, silent for a while, asked, "Did you intentionally choose this for me to watch?"? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    "Not really on purpose, but I thought you''d like its profound themes," Abigail turned to face her.


    Sighing. Luna grasped her hand. "I''ll try harder. I won''t let you guys suffer anymore.¡±


    "Do you remember Alfie?" Abigail gently squeezed her hand, asking softly.


    "I do; he¡¯s quite funny," Luna managed a small smile.


    "He has fond a lively girlfriend,


    somewhat. ike you. Seeing her <>


    chatterdast night, I missed you s 30


    much-and decided to visit," Abigail


    spoke naturally, her tone genuinely


    cheerful.


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    Warmth flooded Luna''s heart. "How can I always be on your mind like this?"


    "Yeah, what should we do?" Abigail rested her chin on Luna''s shoulder, blinking curiously.


    "I guess I have to keep trying to live, not wanting to be just a memory for you.¡± Luna pinched her cheek.


    Abigail embraced her. "I really wish you could go out with me again. I especially love how you are when you drink; so bold and joyful."

 Chapter 871 No Present For Valentines Day

    Chapter 871 No Present For Valentine''s Day


    Luna also experienced its absence. While observing the drama that day, she experienced a range of emotions. She thought, / can depart, but what


    about Abigail, Larry, and Josh?


    "Do you still have feelings for Josh?¡± Abigail suddenly inquired. She thought, Considering the proximity of Valentine''s Day, I need to remind Josh


    gently.


    ¡°Naturally, I still be fond of him. How could I not? We already have a child, so we cannot simply part ways from one another." Luna made a joke.


    Abigail was unable to resist smiling. "Yes, we cannot allow him to escape consequences easily! You must remain with him for the entirety of your life!"


    Luna nodded, indicating her agreement.


    Shortly after that. Josh arrived with food


    "Luna, you may proceed with your meal. I will engage in a conversation with Josh," Abigail said, dismounted from the bed, informed her, and guided


    Josh out.


    Upon closing the door to the ward, Josh expressed confusion by inquiring, "What is happening?"Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    "Valentine''s Day is approaching. How do you intend to spend time with her?" Abigail whispered


    I''ve been preupied with Valentine''s Day activities for the past few days. Let''s keep it between us, don''t tell her.¡± Josh whispered in return.


    Abigail thought, He was quite thoughtful,


    ¡°Alright, I will return now," she stated.


    Sean had exhibited a mysterious demeanor for several days. On the morning of Valentine''s Day, he chose attire for Abigail


    Upon awakening, Abigail discovered a stack of garments that belonged to her on her bed. Observing Sean, who appeared exhausted, standing by


    the closet door, she inquired while rubbing her eyes. "Are you selecting garments on my behalf?"


    Sean nodded, scratching his head, then turned to Abigail and urged, ¡°Hurry up and get up."


    "Your actions make Valentine''s Day akin to New Year''s,¡± Abigail remarked as she pulled back the covers and departed.


    "There remains a distinction from New Year''s. Please freshen up first. I will select your outfit item by item." Sean escorted Abigail to the bathroom.


    After Abigail refreshed herself, Sean helped her change her clothes. After considering various options, from a sleek suit to a graceful dress, he chose


    to wear a wine-red dress.


    Sean gently smoothed down Abigail''s hair behind her before adorning her neck with a ne


    Abigail made contact with the ne. "Is this item intended as a Valentine''s Day present?¡±


    "Yes, to some extent." Sean grasped her hand. "Let us prioritize eating first. Subsequently, we can proceed to take a walk." He thought. The genuine


    surprise is arranged for the evening.


    At midday, Sean escorted Abigail to a Siverdian cuisine restaurant, and uponpletion of their meal, the clock disyed two o''clock in the


    afternoon.


    "Would you like to engage in a shopping activity?" Seancked specific ns for their uing activity.


    Abigail disyed a facial expression indicating displeasure. "Do we need to make any additional purchases? Would you like to consider going to the


    cinema?"


    Despite being aware that there might not be any quality movies, the atmosphere held significance.


    "Okay." Sean retrieved his phone and proceeded to purchase tickets.


    Unbeknownst to them, a substantial crowd had gathered for Valentine''s Day, resulting in the movie theater being at total capacity.


    "We are unable to procure tickets. Shall we return instead?¡± Sean expressed a sense of helplessness as he came to the realization of the difficulties


    involved in trying to function as an ordinary couple for a single day.


    "We''re already outside. What is the rationale for returning?¡± Abigail voiced her protest.


    Sean grasped her hand and rose to his feet. "Subsequently, we can leisurely visit the mall to purchase gifts for our friends and family to celebrate


    Valentine''s Day."


    "Then, let''s go have a look." Abigail also relished shopping with Sean.


    Upon leaving the Siverdian cuisine restaurant, Sean escorted Abigail to the mall. She promptly proceeded to a high-quality boutique. She selected a


    watch designed for men.


    "Is this intended for me?" Sean inquired of her.


    Abigail experienced a slight sense of


    embarrassment when she


    expressed, ¡°Hthought you were


    merely takirig me out for a leisurely


    walk onValentine''s Day. I did>


    anticipate that you would also


    present me with a gift. Indeed,


    considering our age, giving.gifts iS


    often associated with th? younger


    generation."


    She thought, /f/ knew, I would purchase a gift sooner. I may not be a dependable partner when selecting a Valentine''s Day gift.


    "You are not obligated to provide me with a gift. Apanying me on a shopping trip is already highly appreciated." Sean did not require a watch as


    he possessed multiple timepieces in his closet and selected one each day.


    "In that instance, I will refrain from making a purchase.¡± Abigail was reluctant to purchase ast-minute gift for him. If she desired to present him with


    a gift, she wouldpensate for it subsequently by offering him a substantial one.


    ¡°Consider purchasing an alternative item that you can give to Luna," Sean rmended.


    He thought, Luna requires emotional fulfilment in aif areas. and providing her with sufficient happiness notably enhances her mood.


    "Okay, could you assist me in selecting it?¡± Abigail escorted him to the upscale women''s boutique. Preferring not to present a ne, she opted for


    a bracelet that still belonged to friendship-style bracelets.


    "This Lily gold bracelet is aesthetically pleasing, as the Lily symbolizes good fortune." Abigail presented it to Sean


    Sean regarded her with a tenderness reminiscent of how one would look at a young girl. ¡°Indeed, you''re fair. It appears more aesthetically pleasing


    when you wear it.¡±


    "Is my skin fai? I''ve been outdoors


    for an extended period and acquired


    a tan." Abigail has recently been =?


    attemptiig to lighten her skin tone,


    but she has not perceived it as->


    effective. Upon receiving Sean''s


    conapliment, she experienced a


    stght increase in happiness.


    "It is difficult for you to achieve a tan. You were slightly tan before, but now that you have returned, your skin''s much fairer. Have you not observed?"


    Sean squeezed her hand and juxtaposed it with his own


    Abigail observed that she was somewhat paler than Sean. She smiled and remarked, "Compared to you, I am still considered fair.¡±


    After purchasing a Lily gold bracelet, Abigail and Sean departed from the upscale boutique.


    As the time approached, Sean asked Abigail, "Shall we visit Ocean Vista Haven and explore?"


    ¡°Sure.¡± Abigaikanticipated arge


    crowd. However, she opted to


    apany-Sean ona sightseeing


    excursiog. Upon his arrival in a


    Capital''s, he had been preupied


    withyvarious engagements and had


    netyet had the opportunityto


    explore the local attractions.

 Chapter 872 Helping Luna Is The Right Thing To Do

    Chapter 872 Helping Luna Is The Right Thing To Do


    Upon their arrival at Ocean Vista Haven, Abigail and Sean observed a bustling crowd of individuals.


    Sean bought Abigail a cup of fruit tea, whereas he chose mineral water.


    "The presence of numerous individuals is notable in this location," Abigail remarked to Sean while chewing on a straw.


    As the workday ended, Ocean Vista Haven was bustling with couples.


    "I have been informed that food vouchers are being distributed at the barbecue event in the vicinity of Ocean Vista Haven. Let us proceed to examine


    it,¡± one individual stated.


    "Are there any activities? I have no prior knowledge of this concept. What is the cost of the food vouchers?" another individual inquired


    "One person mentioned that they are valued at 500, but participation in a voting activity is required," as reported by an individual.


    "300! Let us expedite the process!" another individual expressed.


    The surrounding crowd started to hum with anticipation.


    Abigail found herself being pushed into Sean¡¯s arms.


    Sean raised an eyebrow yfully as he inquired, "Which store is exhibiting such generosity with these vouchers?"


    "Individuals employed in traditional upations are vying for these vouchers. Are you out of money?" Abigail engaged in teasing behavior.


    Since acquiring wealth, she has abstained from such activities, reserving them for those who require assistance.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    "We can simply engage in the activity for enjoyment purposes.¡± Sean suggested with a smirk.


    As Abigail brought it to his lips, Sean inclined to sip the fruit tea. Subsequently, she yfully retracted her hand and kissed his cheek. "Let us forgo


    this as an excessive number of individuals are present.¡±


    Momentarily surprised, Sean found himself unable to suppress a smile. With his arm encircling Abigail''s shoulder, he modted his voice to a longer


    pitch. "Alright, let us move on from that.¡±


    Abigail and Sean subsequently reached the Shimmering Bridge, where they admired the boats sailing in the sea. She turned toward him and


    inquired, "Would you be interested in renting a boat for a leisurely ride?¡±


    "No, thank you," Sean refused. He thought, At night. there is a boat avable for rides.


    "Okay." Abigail observed his hesitance and decided to abandon the idea.


    Just then, Luna''s voice resonated from the crowd. "Abby."


    Upon turning around, Abigail noticed Luna, and her face brightened with a smile. "Here to participate in the enjoyment as well?¡±


    Luna, seated in a wheelchair, was being pushed by Josh.


    Josh briefly made eye contact with Sean.


    Luna smiled as Josh pushed her closer to Abigail. "Indeed, the presence of numerous individuals creates a vibrant atmosphere.¡±


    Initially experiencing


    self-consciousness while using a


    wheelchair tuna was pleasantly


    surprisedby everyone''s warmth and


    friendliness. Even the children ~


    presemted her with flowers, thereby


    boosting her morale. Despite her


    suspicion that Josh migh be


    responsible, it was inconsequential.


    The collective desire was for her


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    ¡°Unsurprisingly, individuals enjoy engaging in recreational activities during holidays. It is exceptionally vivid. Would you care for a beverage? I can


    retrieve it for you.¡± Abigail assisted while standing next to her wheelchair.


    "I just consumed a beverage. No, thanks,¡± Luna responded, picking up the rose from herp and handing it to Abigail. "This was presented to me by


    an adorable child. It''s beautiful."


    The red rose exhibited a vivid and vibrant hue, exuding a high level of liveliness. This was amon characteristic of individuals. Such minor actions


    from individuals could enhance one''s day unexpectedly.


    "It''s beautiful. Let me clip it onto your hair." Abigail received the rose and then transferred it to Sean. "Smooth the stem using a key."


    Abigail retrieved a gift box from her bag, opened it, and extracted a Lily gold bracelet.


    "This is the Valentine''s Day present I have prepared for you. I aspire to cultivate asting friendship with you. The Lily symbolizes good fortune, and I


    hope that luck will always apany you,¡± she said, squatting down to delicately secure the bracelet around Luna¡¯s wrist.


    The Lily gold bracelet emanated a distinctive charm when paired with the silver one


    "It is truly remarkable. You have impable taste," Luna said, raised her hand, and smiled warmly.


    Upon her return, Luna seldom disyed a smile. However, on this particr day, her smiles were abundant.


    While Sean was trimming the rose stems, Abigail tended to Luna''s hair.


    "I look utterly useless." Josh involuntarily lifted his hand to his forehead


    "On Valentine''s Day, I aim to create a special experience for Luna." Sean has rounded off all the stems that could potentially cause harm to the


    hands.


    Abigail fastened a bun at the back of Luna''s head, retrieved a wooden hairpin from her purse to secure Luna''s bun, and then ced the rose within


    the bun. She expressed her contentment through a nod. "wless!"


    Luna extracted her cell phone, opened the selfie, and looked. She found satisfaction in the oue.


    Today, Josh had dressed Luna in special attire, enhancing the appearance of her skin beyond its usual state.


    "Let''s take a leisurely walk." Sean proposed as he gently grasped Abigail''s hand.


    Damon met them and was apanied by Ene Horton, along with Cameron, I, Trekell Hopkins, and Shaunee Sullivan.


    Shaunee was.a sociable person.


    Upon encountering Luna, she


    eximed, ¡°Oh, you must be Luna .


    Smith! I have previously observeds


    your presence in the media, and-you


    exuded a remarkable sense of. Style.


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    Luna was surprised. "Do you admire me?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely! My friends from the


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    regard. It hae to our attention


    that you ¡®ve Been independently =>


    opera ing-your own business, ~


    providing sole support to L. Moon for


    three-years. Your business acumen


    ist¨¦ma kable, and we hold you in


    high regard!" Shaunee''s eyes


    gleamed. "You are perceived as


    remarkable by everyone!¡± Content


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    Luna found herself unable to articte her thoughts. Eventually, she responded gently. "I appreciate your admiration.¡±


    "You are deserving of all the admiration thates your way." Shaunee approached nearer, examined carefully, andmented, "You appear


    stunning today, and the rose you are holding is exceptionally beautiful."

 Chapter 873 A Pleasant Surprise On Valentines Day

    Chapter 873 A Pleasant Surprise On Valentine''s Day


    Luna''s heartfelt was incredibly light, and she reiterated her gratitude.


    Ene and I endeavored to converse with Luna. However, Shaunee''s overpowering presence hindered their ability to participate in the discussion.


    The sky darkened gradually as the lights emanating from the buildings surrounding Shimmering Bridge illuminated, evoking a cyber-world ambiance.


    "Let''s go explore the boats over there,¡± Sean suggested. The evening breeze softly ruffled his hair, causing it to fall over his eyebrows, creating a


    rxed and attractive appearance.


    Abigail agreed, saying, "It is pleasant to discover a ce to unwind after walking.¡±


    "Let''s get something to eat on the boats. We can proceed collectively. Youdies are requested to wait at the dock located over there. Abby, please


    take care of Luna." Josh instructed as he passed the wheelchair to Abigail.


    Shaunee quickly approached and grasped the wheelchair handles. "I''ll do it! Let us alternate in pushing her!"


    Luna could not suppress a chuckle.


    The men left, leaving the women behind.


    While strolling towards the dock, Abigailpleted her fruit tea, fluttering in the evening breeze. Abruptly, she became aware of individuals in her


    vicinity expressing astonishment.


    The dock seemed to have been vacated, as distant sounds of astonishment could be heard by her. Perplexed by the source of the disturbance, she


    observed as boats started arriving one after the other from the faraway sea.


    In contrast to the conventional vessels moored at the pier, these boats appeared to have undergone specific customization. The melody of ¡®Adelina


    by the Water¡¯ resonated from the flower boat positioned at the center, apanied by an increasing number of exmations that permeated the


    atmosphere.


    The melodic piano music apanied the arrival of the flower boat at the shore.


    One boat distinguished itself among the fleet of flower boats embellished with fresh roses, particrly River Dream roses. The hull of the boat was


    adorned with roses. The object was intricately adorned to mimic a branch with fully bloomed flowers, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.


    Abigail promptly retrieved her phone. "Who is the individual responsible for this urrence? So romantic and creative," shemented.


    As Abigail was on the verge of capturing a photograph, she noticed Sean emerging from the exceptionally magnificent vessel, leading her hand to


    halt in its motion.


    "Oh my goodness!" Shaunee could not refrain from eximing.


    As Josh, Damon, Cameron, and Trekell disembarked from the boat, thedies transitioned from a state of surprise to covering their mouths in shock.


    Abigail initially perceived this grand gesture as romantic yet somewhat embarrassing. Nevertheless, at that particr moment. she was merely


    touched.


    Luna was also surprised when she observed Josh''s approach towards her. She gazed with eyes brimming with astonishment


    "Honey, Happy Valentine''s Day," Josh uttered as he crouched down and tenderly embraced her.


    "Oh my goodness! That''s so romantic!" A female individual expressed with excitement.


    Josh, unaffected by the onlookers, lifted Luna in his arms and tenderly inquired, "Would you do me the honor of spending Valentine''s Day with me.


    my honey?¡±


    Luna covered her mouth, with tears welling up in her eyes. "Yes."


    Josh was the first person to guide Luna onto the boat.


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    Abigail remembered that the


    anguage assotviated with Hyacinth


    flowers signifies ¡®determination and


    ocus.¡¯ Different hues of Hyacinth.


    flowersiare rted to distinct =


    meanings yet collectively convey


    aesthetically pleasing symbelism.


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    Abigail was engrossed in contemtion when Sean redirected her attention by gently taking her hand. "Shall we embark on the boat?¡±


    Abigail gazed at him with a smile. "Given the exquisite nature of the boat. if I do not embark upon it, who else would?¡±


    Sean''s smile appeared subtle, yet his sense of joy was unmistakable.


    Shaunee hesitantly followed Trekell, whispering, "After the delightful surprise and observing the thoughtful preparation of the gift, I will refrain from


    teasing you in the future.¡±


    She thought, /t would be insincere to im that I am not touched.


    Once aboard the boat, the boat was illuminated as Abigail took her seat. The flowers, illuminated by light, exhibited exceptional beauty.


    The area beyond Ocean Vista Haven was densely popted with individuals attracted by the allure of these captivating boats, with each person


    eager to capture photographs.


    The piano music was yed melodiously without interruption. creating a lingering sense of romance.


    The boat belonging to Sean was outfitted with drones that operated autonomously while pairs of lovebirds fluttered around the boat.


    Upon the emergence of Sean''s boat, the realization of their defeat dawns upon them. His vessel differs from theirs.


    Sean handed Abigail a bouquet he had prepared


    Abigail stood up. The night breeze


    tousles her long hair as she stands


    in the boat''s center, entuating


    her slender. figure. The scene is


    enhancedo by flowers scattered =>


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    ac oss the deck and dazzling lights,


    creatigg a wonderful ambiance.''


    Uporreceiving the flowers, she


    acknowled ged the presence of


    box nestled within the bouquet.


    Upon opening it, she found a


    diamond ring inside. Tears filled her


    eyes as she expressed her


    admiration for the gift by saying,


    adore this gift.¡±


    a gift


    Sean ced the ring on her finger, leaned closer, and tenderly kissed her lips.


    Abigail inclined her head slightly backward, epting his kiss.


    An audible gasp emanated from the shore. The two individuals separated with a gentle touch.


    "I wish we could get married immediately." Abigail whispered to Sean.


    "I share the same wish," Sean responded, sping her hand as they sat nearby.


    While the sky over Capitaliscked stars that night. lovebirds glided overhead.


    Abigail enjoyed the aroma of roses as she observed the lovebirds elegantly soaring through the sky.


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    Kevin navigated his humble boat next to Sean''s boat and eximed, "Voting has begun, you little rascal! Quite the decorator, aren''t you?"

 Chapter 874 Lets Tie The Knot!

    Chapter 874 Let''s Tie The Knot!


    Abigail contemted the food vouchers mentioned in the afternoon and the voting process, leading to a sudden moment of rity.


    "Are you still participating in thepetition?¡± she inquired of Kevin with a smile.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    ¡°Undoubtedly, you are both in love, and I am yet to distribute the prizes for your Valentine''s Daypetition. There''s no one more unfortunate than


    me," Kevin replied, then reminded the others.


    "Who do you believe will prevail in the end?" Abigail asked Sean while she was observing the other ships.


    She thought, Each boat possesses distinctive characteristics and appears quite impressive. There are smal! moons, small stars, and others.


    "Josh is destined to emerge victorious." Sean asserted with confidence.


    "Why?" Abigail did not perceive Josh''s boat as visually appealing as Sean''s.


    Just as she concluded her speech. fireworks burst out from the boat. Despite the fireworks being controlled by a drone, the sight of them scattering


    and shaping into words brought a smile to her face.


    Josh expressed a desire for Luna''s health and well-being. Sincerity proved to be a potent tool.


    As anticipated, Sean''s assertion was urate. The boat belonging to Josh garnered the highest number of romantic votes.


    They remained on the boat until ate hour before separating to return to their respective homes.


    This incident rapidly garnered widespread attention


    Upon returning home, Abigail took a shower, reclined on the bed, and perused her phone to review the onlinements.


    ¡®It appears that romantic experiences are often depicted as exclusive to the affluent, leaving individuals like myself feeling akin to NPC."


    ¡®The affluent individuals engage in borate romantic gestures to celebrate Valentine''s Day, whereas the poor people search for discarded items near


    trash receptacles.¡¯


    ¡®Today, I encountered a newly introduced cake priced at over 200 at a takeout establishment. I ripped it apart and consumed it immediately.¡¯


    Abigail perused thements and responded with a smile. She preserved the video that had been recorded of her and proceeded to peruse the


    comments.


    ¡®I have been informed that tickets are avable for couples at the event. From a logical standpoint, the boat with lovebirds may be perceived as the


    most romantic option. However, emotionally, my vote goes to the girl in the wheelchair.¡¯


    ¡®The girl in the wheelchair reportedly experiences severe depression and has restricted mobility. Her boyfriend, who alsoes from a wealthy


    background, is known to be genuinely supportive. If faced with aparable circumstance, the affluent individuals I am acquainted with would depart


    expeditiously, akin to the swiftness of a dog.


    ¡®In contemporary society, it is a rarity for individuals to face challenges collectively, a phenomenon moremonly found in fictional narratives such


    as fairy tales. If one bes ill, the other will undoubtedly escape. Only individuals of high socioeconomic status can afford suchpanionship.


    Who would be willing to coborate without financial resources? Is everyone making an effort, correct?¡¯


    ¡®It is akin to suggesting that individuals of lower socioeconomic status are unworthy of longsting affection. I have observed individuals who, despite


    limited financial resources, continue to provide mutual support to one another. Promoting selfish behavior in oneself and encouraging others to act


    selfishly with you, huh?"


    Indeed, a brief statement on Instagram has the potential to initiate a discussion.


    Abigail closed her Instagram and nced at the diamond ring adorning her finger. The diamond ring exhibited simplicity and elegance. Adorning her


    hand enhanced the elegance and slimness of her fingers.


    "Is this ring not to your liking?" With a smile, Sean emerged from the bathroom and asked.


    Abigail gently shook her head. "It is indeed very beautiful. However, I regret not having prepared a gift for you.¡±


    Today, she experienced emotions of being moved, joyful, and filled with inner happiness. However, when Sean was around, she felt she did not value


    him adequately. She reacted little when he made considerable efforts to be with her on Valentine''s Day.


    "Do you know, sometimes the


    intention behind a gesture holds


    more significance than the gift


    itself? Yoursurrent state of ~


    happiness Suggests a genuine i


    app eciation for the gift I have ~~


    presented to you. I believe that¡¯s


    enauigh, Giving gifts can beviewed


    aa means to elicit a response from


    the recipient, correct? You


    reciprocated my affection, which I


    consider the most valuable gift.¡±


    Sean''s sole desire was her affection.


    He thought, As fong as she is content staying by my side and loving me. that would suffice.


    "Let''s proceed with the registration


    tomorrow. I am eagerly anticipating


    bing your-wife.¡± Abigail


    expressed as she embraced Sean. " il


    have experienced losing you on =


    nume ous asions in the past.


    However,m determined notto let


    you''slip away from me agail\ this


    time. I am reluctant to part-ways due


    to any misinterpretations- Only


    marriage can establish a bond


    between us, preventing me from


    easily leaving due toa


    disagreement.¡¯


    At that moment, Sean reminisced about numerous past urrences.


    Throughout the course of their


    rtionship, spanning from


    marriage tatdivorce and subsequent


    reconciliations, they frequently <


    found themselves on the brink ef>


    separation. On numerous asions,


    Seairfeared the permanent.joss of


    her presence in his life. But he


    continued to grasp his affection


    tightly.


    Sean closed his eyes, with tears welling up and his voice trembling. "In subsequent instances, kindly refrain from abandoning me once more. Okay?"


    Abigail. on the verge of tears, nestled closely in Sean''s embrace, whispered, ¡°Shall we get married? Marriage symbolizesmitment. I will no


    longer exhibit stubbornness and will not abandon you to endure hardship alone."


    Sean ced his hand on her head, his voice resonating with emotion. "Alright, you are ountable for me."


    The couple agreed to marry in the afternoon, and Sean returned to Pendorf to collect the required documents.


    During the morning hours, Abigail visited the hospital, informing Luna that she and Sean would be the first to marry.


    "So soon?" Luna was surprised.


    Abigail nced at the ring adorning her finger. her lips curling into a smile. "Yes, let us engage in the task collectively.¡± She looked at Luna, with her


    eyes gleaming.


    Luna gazed at her with emotion and nodded slowly. "Of course."


    They maintained a close friendship from their youth through their marriages and intended to coborate on nning their future weddings.


    Abigail knelt on the bed, embracing her tightly. ¡°We will experience joy, Luna, and enjoy a happy lifetime."


    Luna sensed Abigail''s tears on her neck and softlyforted her by patting her shoulder. "Yes."

 Chapter 875 The Almost Wedding

    Chapter 875 The Almost Wedding


    Luna informed Josh of their impending marriage, eliciting an overwhelming sense of joy as if he could soar through the skies. He brought the license


    and a makeup artist to the hospital to assist Luna in her preparation.


    Abigail sat next to them, watching the makeup artist apply makeup to Luna while she texted Sean. ¡®Luna and Josh will be joining us in matrimony.¡¯


    She thought, /f a/f proceeds as nned. we should return by one or two in the afternoon.


    After dispatching the message, she reclined on the couch and observed the trees swaying in the wind. The rustling sound gradually induced


    drowsiness, eventually leading her to sleep


    Analise, whom Abigail hadn''t seen for an extended period, manifested in her dream. Someone guided Abigail into the mist, yet Analise intervened and


    pulled her back. She trailed behind Analise leisurely, keeping a close eye on her, and feltpelled to confide. "Grandma, I have decided to marry


    Sean.¡±


    Analise turned to gaze at her, her countenance exuding kindness. With a mere smile, the dream vanished.


    Abigail awoke from her dream brimming with joy. Although she knew it was a dream, it still elicited feelings of pleasure. She retrieved her phone and


    observed that Sean had not responded yet, prompting her to await his reply patiently.


    Luna was elegantly attired in a white dress that resembled her skin tone, seated on the bed in a manner reminiscent of an ailing princess.


    Time psed at a slow pace.


    After lunch, Abigail had not yet received a response from Sean, prompting her to contact him via phone.


    Xavien responded.


    "Where''s Sean?" Abigail inquired of him


    "Mr. Graham has been apprehended.¡± Xavien''s tone carried severity.


    Abigail experienced a moment of physical weakness in her legs, causing her to struggle to maintain her bnce.


    Luna observed an anomaly and inquired hastily, ¡°What is the current situation?¡±


    "Sean encountered a problem necessitating my return to Pendorf." Abigail terminated the phone call and directed a slightly apologetic nce towards


    Luna. "Inform Josh that the marriage will not proceed."


    "What happened?¡± Luna shouted with a sense of anxiety.


    "He was apprehended and escorted by an individual of elevated status, Luna. I extend my apologies." Abigail uttered with reddened eyes before


    turning and departing


    Luna tensed up and thought, The marriage could wait. What concerned me was whether my situation had endangered Sean.


    Upon Abigail''s arrival in Pendorf, she inquired of Xavien, her eyes tinged with redness, "For what reason was he apprehended, and to where was he


    conveyed?"


    "I am not aware. They mentioned that the information is confidential." Xavien appeared to be in a state of helplessness. ¡°ording to Jonell, Mr.


    Graham employed Thesos mercenaries to eliminate Carl as a means of dealing with him. Carl''s family holds significant sway in Ans.¡±


    Abigail leaned against the wall, taking a deep breath. Her eyes were red, with tears hanging from her eyshes, rendering her fragile and helpless.


    "Is there no solution avable?"


    I''ve used all avable connections yet unable to find a solution. They simply left me waiting for any updates or news." Xavien expressed his.


    helplessness by shaking his head.


    Abigailpsed into silence


    momentarily before softly uttering,


    ¡°It is eptable. Let us pause .


    momentarily. If we cannot wait any


    further, we will engage in =


    conversation at that time. _¡°


    Regardless of the circumstances,


    tbec oue is incarceration. I will


    patiently await his returrregardless


    of the duration.¡±


    Xavien offeredfort by patting her shoulder in silence.


    Sean was absent for a week, and Xavien informed Abigail that Sean had been discharged


    Upon Abigail''s arrival to collect him, she observed Callen and Kadrick assisting him leisurely.


    Sean appeared pale and in a distressed condition, unable to stand


    Abigail hurriedly approached, disced Callen, and provided him with support. "Sean." Her voice quivered, rendering her unable to articte, already


    constricted by tears.


    Kadrick retreated two paces, allowing Xavien to take Sean''s ce.


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    best of ray knowledge, the situation


    remains-unresolved. He will resume


    interrogation once he has


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    Abigail gazed at him with gratitude. "Can you furnish additional specific information?¡±


    "Let us first deliberate on this at the hospital,¡± Kadrick responded.


    Upon Sean being sedated and falling asleep at the hospital, Abigail observed his pallid lips. experiencing profound feelings of sorrow.


    "The incident involving Carl served as the catalyst, yet the issue''s essence is intertwined with the Simpson Family.¡± Kadrick''s tone was serious


    "The Simpson Family?" Abigail''s thoughts quickly turned to Simond


    Kadrick nodded. "The Simpson Family experienced a reorganizationst month, during which Simond''s father, Stephen, was tragically killed, with


    suspicions pointing towards Sean."


    Abigail remembered Simond''s prestigious reputation


    "Mr. Hinton¡ª" Abigail was on the verge of pointing out that Sean had not yet left the country, but Xavien promptly interrupted her.


    "Thank you for your assistance today, Mr. Hinton. Can you please provide me with information regarding the uing interrogation?¡± he inquired.


    Abigail pursed her lips and maintained a state of silence.


    Kadrick nced at Sean, his eyes mirroring a sense of helplessness. "It is anticipated to ur within approximately a week. However, enduring


    recurrent interrogations of this nature can induce a state of madness.¡±


    Hence, they had only one week to assist Sean in vindicating his reputation.


    "I have devised a n.¡± Callen, who had maintained silence until that moment. decided to speak.


    Abigail observed the situation and thought, Sean harbored no fondness for Callen. However, on this asion. hees out, appearing to be utilizing


    Kadrick''s influence.


    "You may proceed first," Xavien said courteously.


    believe that oy publicizing Mr.


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    anger with a flushed face. "He has


    mad¨¦ significant sacrifices to assist


    nurrie ous individuals in reiming


    their stolen funds. Therefore, the


    question arises as to why he should


    find himself in such a situation."

 Chapter 876 Storm Brewing

    Chapter 876 Storm Brewing


    Xavien furrowed his brow and maintained a quiet demeanor.


    "Let us await Sean''s awakening. I will discuss it with him and provide you with an updateter. Is that eptable?" Abigail calmly addressed Callen.


    Callen nodded. "Okay!"


    Kadrick ced a reassuring hand on Xavien''s shoulder and stated, "The Simpson Family''s pursuit of Mr. Graham is motivated by Simonds recent


    international recognition. If the issue garners public attention, the circumstances will be altered."


    Following the escort of the individuals by Xavien, he addressed Abigail. stating, "The Simpson Family is endeavoring to attribute Stephen''s death to


    Mr. Graham. Is it considered usible, in your opinion? When Stephen passed away, Mr. Graham was in Eswadia, leaving a trail everywhere.¡±


    Upon hearing his words, Abigail experienced a sensation of coldness running down her spine. She thought, Did I nearly make a mistake earlier?


    "Do not be concerned about Mr. Hinton. He was speaking informally. If the focus is shifted to you, the situation may escte." Xavien provided


    reassurance to Abigail.


    Abigail was experiencing a sense of disorientation at this juncture. While adept at handling business affairs, she found herself perplexed in this


    particr scenario.


    "I will investigate the situation concerning the Simpson Family as a priority. Please do not worry. If they attempt to shift me onto us after iming


    credit for the chip. I won''t let them get away with it easily!" Xavien dered before resuming his duties.


    Abigail was seated next to Sean.


    Luna and Josh promptly joined the group.


    ¡°It''s alright. Our parents are also endeavoring to ascertain the circumstances.¡± Josh provided sce to Abigail


    Abigail grasped Sean''s hand and observed the diamond ring adorning his finger. Tears filled her eyes as she uttered, "Josh, I am okay. He will also be


    fine. He has consistently exhibited great strength, akin to a deity. Deity does not experience injury.¡±Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Tears welled up in Josh''s eyes.


    With red eyes, Luna approached Abigail with effort and, in a strained voice, conveyed. ¡°We will support you through this challenging period.¡±


    Luna thought. / wish to acknowledge that it is my responsibility. But I am aware that Abigail is already distressed. She can''t even attend to Sean. if


    she stili needs to consider my emotions. She appears to be fatigued. Luna''s gradual improvement was also observed by Josh, who noticed her subtle


    changes in condition.


    Sean woke up in the evening.


    Abigail had prepared a stew for him. Upon observing his awakening, she inquired, "Are you feeling hungry? I have prepared dinner for you.¡±


    Sean gazed at her with a feeble expression, observing her briefly, and softly uttered, ¡°I apologize. Today was originally designated as the day of our


    wedding. I failed to uphold mymitment."


    "Itis eptable. We can proceed with the marriage whenever you feel prepared." Abigail grasped his hand, disying a smile on her face. "The most


    important thing is your well-being.¡±


    Sean emitted a sigh. "Your eyes appear red. For how long have you been crying?¡±


    "The duration is not extensive. It is eptable. Let us partake in a meal before proceeding, shall we?" Abigail¡¯s voice conveyed a plea


    Sean nodded. She fed him spoon by spoon and then assisted him in tidying up.


    As Sean observed her brisk movements, a sense of remorse washed over him. He thought, Today is supposed to be her happiest day. But once


    again, I am disappointing her.


    "Following a meal, it is advisable to rest and ensure adequate sleep. All individuals involved are trying to investigate and resolve your circumstances,


    thus alleviating any concerns you may have.¡± Abigail providedfort to Sean.


    "Refrain from disclosing any information about your overseas circumstances to others. Tell Xavien, ask him not to trust anyone." Sean gently held her


    hand while speaking softly.


    "What about Mr. Hinton?" Abigail inquired.


    "Don''t trust anyone,¡± Sean reiterated.


    Abigail looked at Sean with concern,


    biting her lip. What is your opinion


    on Callen? Mr: Hin on indicated that


    this is rted to the Simpson o


    Family.-Callen proposed that shes


    wouldteverage online tforms to


    draweattention to your overseas


    predicament, harnessing public


    opinion to illuminate your


    circumstances and avert any unjust


    allegations.¡±


    ¡°Abby, I''m delighted by your many


    experiences, yet your mind retains


    its purity. There are certain .


    distressipg-experiences that I hope


    you never have to confront. =~


    However, I isessentialto


    ackrowledge that there is always an


    uppleasant aspect behind-every


    fascination." Sean''s lips formed a


    subtle smile.


    Abigail failed toprehend his intention, which led to her increasing anxiety. "Is there something that you are unable to disclose to me?"


    "I cannot provide an answer now as I am uncertain. When I feel better tomorrow, please locate Xavien and ask him toe here." Sean lifted his


    hand to caress her face tenderly.


    Abigail''s eyes reddened, with tears shimmering as they cascaded down her soft, tender cheeks and clung to her chin. "But I am willing to assist you. I


    do not wish to witness your suffering.¡±


    "I desire the same. Upon your return to the country, I sincerely hope you can rx and just worry about me," Sean gazed at her with deep,


    contemtive eyes.


    He thought, /f / can bear all the crises, worrying about me is the only cost she has to pay. Then it''s worth it. Although she finds worrying


    ufortable, it remains the least burdensome when juxtaposed with potential future challenges.


    Abigail exhibited red eyes, softly sniffled. and experienced tightness in her throat. rendering her unable to articte any words. She thought, He


    consistently assumes responsibility for everything, simplifying my life.


    Following Sean''s return to sleep, Abigail was notified by Xavien that Callen had disclosed Sean''s actions overseas to the media.


    "Do you have Callen''s phone number?" Abigail inquired with a tone of anger.


    Xavien sighed. "No."


    Callen garnered a substantial following as a renowned scriptwriter, and her posts generated a significant buzz sensation.

 Chapter 877 Another Round Of Public Opinion Battle

    Chapter 877 Another Round Of Public Opinion Battle


    Sean was acimed as a hero, and misled online supporters of Callen rallied behind him sessively.


    Nevertheless, these des posed a greater challenge than the burden of a royal crown.


    For certain individuals, their des were fated to remain hidden in obscurity. The greater the dissemination of this knowledge, the more perilous it


    grew.


    Abigail was unable to contact Callen. Therefore, she resorted to a direct approach by essing her na ount to tag Callen. ¡®Slow Melody


    Serenade, it was noted that Sean''s approval was required to publicize the matter. However, there has been no response from him yet. What was the


    rationale behind your decision to publish it online without obtaining his consent? The portrayal of the script is vivid despite theck of many details.


    Are you truly demonstrating respect towards him by engaging in this behavior?!


    Upon sharing this on Instagram, Abigail was promptly inundated by Callen¡¯s supporters.


    ¡®Slow Melody Serenade is advocating for Sean. As the girlfriend, you refrained from taking action when he encountered challenges and prevented


    others from offering assistance. Are you genuinely that resistant? Quite selfish, isn¡¯t it?¡¯


    ¡®She is not only self-centered but also a woman worth 400 million. At a certain juncture, she inexplicably began to shadow the special forces soldier of


    the Simpson Family. Due to Sean''s identitycking the prestige of a special forces soldier, she decided to follow the special forces soldier instead.¡¯


    ¡®na''s character is portrayed with great uracy. I have conducted an analysis of it. If Sean were present. his misfortune would be truly evident


    She appears to have a streak of misfortune that can adversely affect her family and romantic rtionships. Sean has experienced numerous


    unfortunate events throughout his time with her, hasn''t he?¡¯


    Abigail posits that the initial three contentious remarks originate from the team responsible for manipting opinions. She thought, Whether Callen''s


    intention was to send it out, prompting her to ensure she was adequately prepared. She observed thements on Instagram, her expression


    notably somber.


    Public opinion continued to increase.


    While Abigail was engrossed with Sean, followers of naunched an attack on Slow Melody Serenade''s Instagram ount.


    ¡®Even when individuals choose to voice their opinions, it should be done with their explicit consent. Sean and na have a profound affection for


    each other. Who would not covet the Valentine''s Day flower boat parade at Ocean Vista Haven? Who are outsiders to assess their


    appropriateness? Is there not a pertinent regtory body for the practice of fortune-telling? Superstition is very conspicuous in contemporary society.


    ¡®Despite spending 400 million on na without her returning with him, Sean celebrated Valentine''s Day with her, his girlfriend worth 400 million. Why


    should it not be someone else? Fans of Slow Melody Serenade exhibit ack of taste. They interfere in the personal matters of others. Do you reside


    beneath the bed of the couple?¡¯


    ¡®The assertion that individuals within the entertainment industryck a moralpass in pursuit of fame ismonly made and seems to hold true.


    The precarious nature of international affairs remains unknown to many. Sean declines to reveal the information, primarily to protect himself and his


    family. Allegations suggest that Slow Melody Serenade, motivated by a desire for fame and fortune, attempted to persuade Sean to share his story


    involving her uncle for the purpose of creating a drama, but her efforts were rejected. Currently, she is leveraging his present circumstances to


    vocalize her opinions, exerting pressure on him to grant authorization.¡¯All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡®The Slow Melody Serenade is perceived as repulsive.¡¯


    The supporters from both factions


    had engaged ina fervent discussion


    fora duratios-of three days.


    Eventually, Slow Melody Serenade.?


    found hecself in a situation wheres


    she hadto I issue an apology aft¨¦r


    receiving criticism from bystanders


    whe were part of the altercation. She


    issued an apology on Instagram and


    subsequently made a visit to the


    hospital. Upon exiting Sean''s ward,


    Abigail intercepted her. Content


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    Observing Callen, Abigail maintained aposed demeanor, and her tone did not reveal any emotion as she stated, "Since you have issued an


    apology on Instagram, the matter is concluded. Just refrain froming back."


    "I solely intended to advocate for Mr. Graham. I acted too hastily, and I offer my sincere apologies. May I have the opportunity to apologize to him in


    person?¡± Callen exhibited red eyes, apanied by feelings of anxiety and teetering on the brink of tears.


    Abigail regarded her coldly. "Ms. Hinton, Sean expresses his preference not to meet with you. Therefore, I respectfully request that you refrain from


    further attempts to contact him, understood?¡±


    Tears filled Callen''s eyes as she expressed profound self-reproach. "I kindly request the opportunity to offer my personal apology to him, taking into


    ount the assistance provided by my uncle.¡±


    Abigail became increasingly


    impatient. "The actions of your uncle


    are his own responsibility and do not


    reflect uparyou in any way.m


    grateful for your assistance in


    picking,Up Sean on that day. Asa


    tokenof my appreciation, I wou d


    ikesto treat you to a meal otpresent


    yOu with a gift. However, itis


    important to note that Sean requires


    rest, so I kindly ask that you refrain


    from disturbing him." Content


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    After issuing multiple apologies, Callen wiped her tears and quickly departed, her hand concealing her mouth.


    Abigail believed that the matter had been resolved. However, to her astonishment, within less than thirty minutes of her return to the ward, a patient


    had filmed her conversation with Callen and uploaded it on the inte.


    The video quality was excellent. Abigail exhibited arrogance, whereas Callen disyed humility, establishing a noticeable juxtaposition. On this


    asion, bystanders also remarked on her disy of arrogance.


    Abigail remembered the information that Sean had previously discussed. She thought, The negative aspects of personal interests.


    ¡ê


    Abigail was informed that within


    specific social I groups, individuals


    employed such ¡®deceitful strategies


    that they s¨¦emed imusible. As a


    result of thei r outstanding


    performance in a y, certain


    aspiring actors did not receive.


    endofsement from the investors.


    Gonseq uently, these proficient


    actors may encounter unwarranted


    criticism and cyberbullying, leading


    to their eventual decline into


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    Abigail never envisioned that Sean''s ordeal would one day be the target of an attack.


    Xavien removed this content from Instagram overnight


    Abigail opted not to engage with the online rumors and instead directed her attention towards implementing food therapy for Sean. She awaited with


    anxiety the day of his return for trial, thought, There ishing I can do to support him.


    Following a five-day stay in the hospital for recovery, Sean''s health showed gradual improvement


    In the early hours of the morning, Abigail entered the ward carrying a stew and came face to face with Simond. She promptly became vignt. "What


    is the purpose of your presence in this location?"

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    Chapter 878 A Gentle Reminder To Be Courteous


    Whenever Abigail encountered Simond, the oue was always unfavorable.


    Simond tured to face Abigail, arching an eyebrow with an expression of indifference. "Long time no see," hemented.


    Abigail cautiously approached the bedside, observing him with wariness. ¡°What is the purpose of your visit?¡±


    ¡°Allegations regarding the Simpson Family''s connection to Sean are circting online. Why was I not informed?" Simond upheld his aloof and


    authoritative demeancr.


    "Why not directly address the individual who made the post on Instagram but seeking Sean here?" The intensity of Abigail''s hatred towards him was


    unmistakable.


    Experiencing a slight sensation of unease, Simond furrowed his brow while observing her. After a brief pause, he let out a soft sigh. "I approached Mr.


    Graham to inquire about the situation. He assisted me previously, and now that he needs help. I cannot ignore his situation.¡±


    Abigail desired to voice her thoughts. She thought, Returning to Eswadia does not eliminate everything that has transpired between us. Nheless,


    there are merely two days left until themencement of Sean''s retrial.


    Sean gently squeezed Abigail''s hand and provided reassurance. "It is eptable. There is no need to be concerned.¡±


    Abigail sat down and quietly opened the lunch box.


    "Mr. Graham, it seems that Callen''s family wields significant influence. Why not contemte the possibility of reaching apromise with them?¡±


    Simond made a witty remark with a smile.


    Sean observed him with a cold demeanor. ¡°Are you implying that I should act as a pawn?"


    Observing the coldness in Sean''s gaze, Simond became aware that he had touched upon a sensitive issue. Reflecting on Jonell''s destiny, he


    restrained his smile. "Very well, I wish you sess then.¡±


    Sean desired to seek retribution against individuals both inside and outside of Eswadia.


    "What are your current intentions?" Abigail presented him with the lunch box, her countenance disying seriousness.


    "I am determined to hold ountable those individuals who attempt to incriminate me falsely." Sean responded stoically as he epted the lunch


    box.


    Abigail regarded him with apprehension. "Will you not be creating an excessive number of adversaries?"


    "Abby, if you show fear, they will see you as weak.¡± Sean conveyed a cherished truth. When confronted by bullies, individuals should assert


    themselves. Simr to schoolyard bullies. avoidance only served to encourage them. Such individuals exhibited inherent characteristics.


    Abigail locked eyes with him, her gaze bing determined. "I will stand by your side.¡±


    "Very well." Sean nodded.


    "Let consume your meal expeditiously.¡± Abigail urged, then added with a sense of anxiety. "You still need to attend the trial."


    "Abby, the trial is voluntary for me. I suspect that the individuals using meck legitimate authority. Nevertheless, I must continue. I can manage


    the situation as long as your safety is ensured.¡± He did not fear them in the slightest. Upon facing intimidation, he resolved to eliminate them once he


    comprehended the situation.


    "I am unharmed, but I detest witnessing your suffering,¡± Abigail confessed tensely.


    "Itis incumbent upon men to confront challenges. Do not worry." Sean smiled reassuringly.


    Abigail exhaled deeply, alleviating her tension.


    As Xavien arrived to attend to Sean, Abigail took the lunch box and prepared to return to the office. Just as she departed from the hospital. a vehicle


    approached her. It came to a stop mere inches from her vehicle.


    Abigail exited her vehicle angrily. proceeded to the opposite side of the car, and forcefully knocked on the door.


    Aman d in a suit and gleaming shoes appeared, standing tall above Abigail. "Ms. Quinn, our madam requests a meeting with you."


    Before he couldplete his statement, Abigail grabbed his cor and responded coldly. "Is this the appropriate manner in which to extend an


    invitation?¡±


    The man averted his eyes, showing no consideration for Abigail. "Miss. we cordially extend an invitation to you. Avoid disying ingratitude.¡±


    Abigail disyed a smirk. "And how is this behavior ssified as polite?" After releasing the man. she took two steps back to return to the car.


    The man seized her shoulder.


    Abigail g asped his hand in


    retaliation, ex¨¦cuted a shoulder


    throw, and pressed her high heel ¡ª


    onto his fate while he vocalized his


    distress? "Who is disying oO


    impeltteness now? Who is your


    madam? If you wish to extend an


    isvitation to me, please demonstrate


    a level of respect." Content belongs


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    The man experienced severe pain as a result of the bloody imprint left on his face by Abigail''s high heel. She delivered a kick to his stomach before


    swiftly turning and driving away.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    The individuals at the hospital entrance exhibited a sense of astonishment. The individuals had expressed concerns regarding the possibility of


    Abigail being subjected to bullying. However, she demonstrated resilience and strength in the situation.


    Shortly after her return to thepany. Sean called Abigail.


    She thought, /t pertained to the incident at the hospital entrance. However, I was experiencing anger at that particr moment and found it


    challenging to manage my emotions. I de not react angrily if the individual is polite while leaving the car.


    "Are you okay?¡± Sean expressed significant concern regarding the possibility that she had experienced bullying.


    "I''m doing well. I underwent training under Simond for a few months. When he requested you retrieve the chip, I engaged in daily sparring sessions


    with him and Sage, which resulted in significant learning experiences." Abigail responded warmly.


    ¡°Your statement exacerbates my negative emotions." Sean expressed a sigh.


    "Sean, I have always been forward-thinking, and so have you. Possessing these skills is advantageous. When faced with bullying, individuals are


    compelled to reconsider their actions." Abigail made a nonchnt remark.


    ¡°Ensure your well-being." Sean provided a gentle reminder.


    ¡°Don''t worry,¡± Abigail responded casually.


    She thought, / have no reason to fear, as Sean has the resilience to withstand all those challenges. Regardiess of the type ofdy who seeks me out,


    herck of etiquette knowledge. and the number of people she brings, / will emerge victorious against them.

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    Chapter 879 Oh, Being A Man-Stealer


    At noon, Abigail arranged to meet with the group in the cafeteria


    Upon leaving the office, Garrett hurried over and discreetly informed her, "The CEO of Star Entertainment is eager to meet you and is currently


    waiting downstairs.¡±


    Callen''s family-owned Star Entertainment.


    "Alright." Abigail recognized the necessity of engaging in entertainment projects until her ongoing endeavors were secure before addressing the


    matter involving Callen


    A middle-aged man in a suit downstairs intercepted Abigail. "Miss na, I have been informed extensively about you.¡±


    Abigail gazed at him. "Are you the CEO of Star Entertainment?¡±


    "Yes, I''m Max Hinton, Callen''s father," Max introduced himself.


    Abigail scrutinized him with a subtle smile. "Did your wife extend the invitation for our meeting today?"


    "The bodyguard is somewhat unruly, unustomed to constraints, and inclined towards arrogance.¡± Max responded in a good-humored manner.


    "The notion that dogs mirror their owners has been amen belief, yet the Hinton Family has exemplified this phenomenon to me." Abigail engaged


    in teasing behavior.


    Max smiled without uttering a word.


    Abigail arrived at a Western-style restaurant in a courtyard, apanied by Max. The restaurant exuded an elegant yet upscale ambiance.


    Max guided her into the premises.


    A woman of middle age, dressed in a purple velvet gown, was seated at a circr table, clutching a feathered fan, exuding a pronounced Western


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    Abigail was impressed by the woman''s graceful embodiment of the ''Western vor.¡¯


    With the woman''s phoenix-like eyes focused on Abigail, she gently moved the feathered fan and spoke artificially. "Ms. Quinn, you possess a strong


    attitude. I extend an invitation for a meeting. If you are not inclined to attend, that is eptable. However, please refrain from provoking my


    bodyguard."


    Abigail maintained her position, gazing down at her. "Do we have a prior acquaintance? Must I attend simply because I received an invitation from


    you?"


    The woman set aside her fan and forcefully struck the table. "Your father ought to demonstrate a certain respect towards me. Who do you think you


    are, disying a tough demeanor in my presence!¡±


    "If you prefer not to be pped, pleasemunicate respectfully. My father¡¯s disy of respect towards you is his concern, not mine,¡± Abigail said


    coldly, her gaze turned sharp.


    Abigail''s audacity surprised both Max and the woman.


    "Alright, let us convene and engage in aposed discussion." Max attempted to alleviate the tension by offering a chair to Abigail.


    Abigail assumed a seated position, elegantly crossing her legs and reclining with poise. ¡°What''s the problem? Speak quickly, as I need to return to


    work promptly.¡±


    The woman, with veins slightly bulging on her hand as she held the fan, gazed at Abigail andmented, ¡°You are truly remarkable, Ms. Quinn!"


    "Indeed, I consider myself exceptional. I have encountered challenges vastly different from theforts of your privileged existence.¡± Abigail


    remarked with a chilly smile.


    Max ced an order for food in a subdued manner.


    Abigail perceived that the executive CEO possessed minimal authority within the Hinton Family, resembling more of an assistant.


    "I am Mary Jane, the mother of Callen. I will not engage in circumlocution. I hope that you depart from Sean. If youply, his safety will be ensured.


    If you don''t leave him, no one can protect him." Mary said with a pleased expression.


    "Does Callen admire Sean''s experience and subsequently develop romantic feelings for him?" Abigail expressed her disbelief with a scoff.


    As Abigail concluded her speech, Callen deliberately entered the room and sat beside Mary.


    Callen no longer disyed the feigned innocence that she had previously exhibited. Her eyes were now filled with an air of arrogance. "Ms. Quinn, I


    have been informed that a segment of yourpany¡¯s revenue is derived from the entertainment industry.¡±


    Abigail thought. The threat is unmistakable. She disyed a contemptuous smile. "So what? If L.Moon doesn''t generate ie. Sean will nurture


    me. What is the nature of your concern?"


    The cutting remark immediately


    darkened Callen''s face, with a hint of


    jealousy flickering in her eyes. ¡®Ms. ~


    Quinn, I. Kave previously issued as


    warning to you. Please don''t regret


    this ipthe future. And please-don''t


    hate i it against me for not showing


    you respect."


    "I also advise you not to interfere with Sean and me." Abigail said calmly as she rose to leave.


    Abigail thought. /f Callen intends to take Sean away from me, there is no need for further time wastage.


    Callen observed her departure, with jealousy visible in her eyes.


    On that particr day, Callen and


    herpanions were engaged in


    activities at Qo¨¦an Vista Haven,


    reminiscingabout the romantic


    Valentines Day event that Sean and


    his friends had arranged. Upon: _


    investigation, the dock manager


    discl¨¦sed that the romantigevent of


    the I night incurred costs amounting


    to millions. She harbored 1 feelings of


    envy towards Abigail and


    contemted the notion of pursuing


    a romantic rtionship with Sean.


    Callen thought, / am even more exceptionalpared to Abigail. With many rtives holding influential positions within the family, whe in the


    Capitalis would not show me respect? At a young age, I gained recognition for my prolific scriptwriting, and the scripts adapted into dramas received


    awards. Abigail only has L. Moon, who has received some dismal design awards overseas and has been raised alongside Analise.cks affluence.


    Abigail has graduated from a standard art school. While abroad. Ipleted my studies at E/k Grove institute. acquired fluency in severalnguages,


    and am working towards a graduate degree in linguistics. What does she think she is?


    "Who does Abigail think she is? The disy of arrogance in her behavior is deemed inappropriate. Max, investigates her father''spany. If any


    problems arise, please ruin it. She requires instruction to learn from her actions." Mary expressed her anger to Max.


    Mary''s previous disy of anger wasn''t for the sake of Callen. Rather, it stemmed from Abigail challenging her authority.

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    Chapter 880 Acting Against


    Max promptly ced a phone call.


    "Mom, I humbly request that you refrain from being distressed as the responsibility for this situation lies solely with me." Callen delicately took hold of


    Mary''s arm and attempted to disy charm.


    Mary gazed at her, emitting a sigh of helplessness, and spoke indulgently. "Sean may seem more appealing, yet he is presently in a rtionship with


    Abigail, both of whom are in their second marriage. In addition to not having children, they appear to be a contentedly married couple. How can he be.


    compared to you?"


    "His overseas encounters are genuinely noteworthy. He presents a resilient facade alongside a tender aspect. Such abination is rather


    umon. If he were to pursue another woman, I would perceive him as having lost his appeal, and my interest in him would diminish.¡± Callen


    earnestly conveyed her thoughts regarding Sean.


    Mary delicately touched her head. ¡°You are maturing and contemting the prospect of seeking a life partner. I used to have concerns that you were


    overly dedicated to your career and might never establish a stable personal life.¡±


    "If I have not yet encountered the appropriate individual, it is only natural that I wouldck interest." Callen positioned herself against Mary''s shoulder,


    murmuring in a gentle tone. "Mom, have you observed his actions towards Abigail on Valentine''s Day? I observed it directly. It was remarkably


    romantic, and it would surely touch any woman."


    "This demonstrates the depth of his feelings for Abigail. Even if one seeds in gaining his favor, it may not necessarily result in happiness." Mary


    articted her concerns.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    "We will assess the situation further. Once he acknowledges my exceptional qualities, he will recognize Abigail''s inferiority." Callen confidently


    asserted.


    Callen thought, / had disyed exceptional qualities from a young age, and aif my suitors. including from Capitalis to Franck, acknowledged this fact.


    Sean is an exception! If I am kind to him, he will also grow to recognize my outstanding qualities.


    Upon Abigail''s return to thepany, Garrett informed her that the drama crew intended to rece Irene''s team


    "Only twenty per cent of the deposit has been paid. However, our clothing has already entered production, leading to losses of approximately 300


    thousand.¡± Garrett''s demeanor appeared severe.


    "What are the stiptions outlined in the contract?" Abigail inquired with a furrowed brow.


    "The contract stiptes that the responsible party is obligated topensate for any losses incurred in the event of a breach. The drama crew is


    reluctant to providepensation and proposes resorting to legal measures." Garrett expressed his frustration with a sigh.


    Abigail thought. The Hinton Family is initiating some form of action. Legal proceedings are characterized by their time-consuming nature, the minimal


    compensation awarded, and the depletion of resources.


    After a moment of contemtion, Abigail gave instructions to Garrett. "Let us advance with the legal action. I will take care of the remaining tasks."


    Abigail proceeded to ess her Instagram ount, tagged the official ount of the drama crew, and made an inquiry regarding the situation


    Shortly after that, the drama crew asserted that the quality of the clothing was below standard. ''The quality of the clothing is substandard and does


    not meet our specifications. There were also unauthorized items included in the mix. We will not engage in future coborations with L. Moon.¡¯


    Abigail read the response, maintained silence briefly, and logged out of Instagram.


    Upon entering the office, Irene appeared fatigued, her gaze meeting Abigail''s. She disyed an expression indicating self-me. "I made an error. I


    sincerely apologize.¡±


    "It''s not your responsibility. Take a break. There could be alterations in the crew''s projects.¡± Abigail passed a bottle of water to her. "You have exerted


    significant effort."


    "Okay, what urred?¡± Irene felt bewildered after being dismissed from the drama crew earlier that day.


    As the crew''s designer, Irene made


    temporary adjustments to the


    actor''s costumes. She was


    ismissed and continued to perceive


    as a result of herck of ability. ¡é~


    She experiences a profound sense


    f guilt due to her perception of her


    design skills as being insuffigient.


    Respite Abigail''s considerate


    guidance, she still felt inddequate,


    which nindered her ability to design


    based on historical uracy. She


    experienced a period of


    disheartenment.


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    ¡°Ourpany is currently facing challenges, and there is a possibility that orders from the entertainment industry could be suspended.¡± Abigail


    emitted a soft sigh, experiencing a slight sense of sympathy towards Irene.


    Abigail thought. This is the sole path for lrene¡¯s advancement, despite her bearing the repercussions stemming from thepany''s circumstances.


    "Well, that is eptable. I thought I had made an error." Irene spoke in a soft tone.


    Irene demonstrated excellence in all areas, diligence in her tasks, resilience in facing challenges, and a positive attitude. Nevertheless, Abigail


    observed declining confidence since Irene joined thepany.


    Irene, the design path may present


    more challertyes for you than others.


    ¡°


    It''s challesging to advance when ->


    someone feels inadequate aboutthe


    skills they depend on for survival,¡±


    Abigail remarked calmly while


    resting her chin on her hand.


    Irene inadvertently increased her hold on the mineral water bottle.


    "To create something that others will


    appreciate, atv individual mus


    possess self-love, determination, o


    and confidence. If one is dissatisfied


    with teir work, others will likely.¡¯


    shar¨¦the same sentiment,¡± Abigail


    continued. Content belongs¡®to


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    Irene took a deep breath and said, "I will make adjustments.¡±


    "For the next steps, I''ll provide updatester. Take a few days to rest and readjust.¡± Abigail said gently before granting Irene some time off.


    Shortly after Irene left, Kevin called Abigail.


    "I am en route to yourpany. The drama crew reportedly obstructed Irene¡¯s team from engaging in clothing design. What is happening?¡± Kevin


    had invested in that team on behalf of Irene.


    "They are targeting me. You appear to be knowledgeable." Abigail uttered with a smile.


    "By whom are you being targeted? D*mn it. I even invested money!" Kevin expressed his frustration by using profanity.


    "Subsequently, your investment will be rendered futile. That team disys ack of shame," Abigail stated calmly.


    ¡°Let us ascertain whether I will ept this defeat." Kevin made a deration before concluding the phone conversation.


    Abigail set aside her phone and directed her staff to inventory the garments they had manufactured in readiness to respond to the drama crew.

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    Chapter 881 Won''t Give Up


    Abigail had just finished organizing the clothes when she promptly listed them on the shopping app and imed they were discounted costumes from


    a particr historical era


    As soon as word got out, screenshots began circting on Instagram.


    ¡®Is na really this cutthroat? Selling off all those leftover costumes from the set at rock-bottom prices! I''m definitely snagging one to see if they''re


    really as shoddy as the production team says."


    ¡®Weren''t L.Moon''s designs always top-notch? Remember those costumes they did for that chaotic era drama a few years back? They were borrowed


    by tons of other productions and still looked fresh. This production team is clearly trying to tarnish L.Moon''s reputation, aren''t they?"


    ¡®Let''s see if there''s any truth to it once we get our hands on them.¡¯


    Within an hour, a local fashion influencer had purchased some of the clothes and started a live stream


    Abigail also tuned in. She recognized the influencer as a loyal supporter of Fairy Meadow, who was known for rmending affordable outfits from


    the brand that were popr among the working ss.


    ¡°Even though these aren''t historical costumes since Fairy Meadow has always had my back, I grabbed a piece from the same delivery today to see if


    L.Moon is up to something shady or if the ''Red Beauty¡¯ production team is just being clueless," the influencer announced to her audience.


    The incident quickly gained momentum, and she was the first to provide a review. Thus, attracting a flood of viewers


    Word spread like wildfire, and in less than ten minutes, the livestream had already attracted hundreds of thousands of viewers.


    This live streamer was quite talented. She had a background in the fashion industry, having worked as a fashion assistant, operated sewing


    machines, conducted quality inspections, managed warehouses, and more. Later, with the rise of online influence, she seized the opportunity to


    transition from running an online store to bing a fashion influencer. Her journey was truly astounding.


    "This costume is amon maidservant''s attire. The outeryer is made of silk cotton, which you might not be familiar with, but it''s different from


    regr cotton. It''s soft and smooth, has good moisture absorption, and feels exceptionallyfortable. As for the price per unit, you can look it up,¡±


    she exined slowly.


    She even brought the clothes closer to the camera to give everyone a better look.


    ¡®Even maidservant costumes are made with such high-quality fabric. The protagonist probably doesn''t even know what good fabric feels like. This is


    considered subpar? Are other production crews scavenging clothes from dumpsters?¡¯


    ''I always felt like "Red Beauty" was overhyped. Sure, L.Moon went off the rails a bit without na, but apart fram some dys, I haven''t heard about


    clothing quality issues, have you?"


    ¡®The drama crew of ''Red Beauty¡¯ is just disgusting. I''m done with their shows. If they dare to release anything else, I''ll boycott it. I don''t care how good


    it is, I''ll give it a one-star rating. That team is just too vile.¡¯


    The next day, more live streamers arrived to evaluate.


    After all, the quality issue with L.Moon''s costumes was the hottest topic online right now. These live streamers, who relied on online traffic, naturally


    wanted to capitalize on the trend while it was hot.


    Then it was rumored that the protagonist''s clothes were made of silk to match the historical setting.


    Silk clothes weren''t cheap.


    Just as the "Red Beauty" drama crew was heavily criticized, news of L.Moon suing them for breach of contract also hit the headlines.


    At this moment, Abigail took to Instagram.


    didn''t intend to escte matters,


    but the breach of contract


    compensatian barely covers the


    investmentswith all the manpower ~


    and effort Wasted. However, where


    the '' Red Beauty¡¯ drama crew publicly


    defarted L.Moon''s clothing quality,


    we.couldn''t remain silent. S¨¦tling off


    the costumes allows the public to


    judge the quality for themselves.


    Now we have the results which


    prove that the public''s eyes are still


    sharp.


    Netizens flocked toment.


    ¡®It''s unbelievable how shameless this drama crew is, concocting excuses to breach the contract without offering properpensation. They''re


    practically asking forwsuits. I''ve never seen such audacity. What historical drama are they even working on? They should just document their own


    shameless antics.¡¯


    The "Red Beauty¡± drama crew is


    trying to shiftStame online. Do they


    dare call these clothes low quality?


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    Isn''t funeral attire usually of high <


    quality2 And what about the silk >


    costumes in historical dramas?


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    These costumes are meticulously


    csafted. Instead of focusing on


    filming, they''re wasting time


    bickering on Instagram.¡¯ Content


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    ¡®No wonder historical dramas nowadays look so dreadful. It''s clear the drama crew''s standards are abysmal. They''re tarnishing their integrity and


    reputation. Who would want toe watch their productions?"


    In the afternoon, Abigail received a call from the crew''s head


    "Miss Quinn, we sincerely apologize. The Instagram post today was made by an intern who was not sensible. Please forgive us, and we''re open to


    negotiating anypensation you see fit." The crew head sounded genuinely apologetic, a stark contrast to his arrogance disyed on Instagram.


    Abigail couldn''t help but wryly chuckle. t''s just a ssic intern move... What has the intern done wreng? Just shouldering me day after day for the


    job.


    "No, we don''t need your measlypensation. Since you''ve practically begged us to sue you, we''ll see it through to the end,¡± Abigail replied calmly.


    There was no chance of withdrawing thewsuit.


    Filing awsuit was making a statement andizens were eagerly waiting to see what would happen.


    "Well, Miss Quinn, you leave us with


    no other choice: t would have been


    wonderful ifwe could have just w


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    "We''ve partnered with many production teams, but none have handled things as poorly as yours. And it was yourpany that refused to show any


    respect to L.Moon. Thus, insisting on being sued. Well, you got what you wanted,¡± Abigail stated before hanging up the phone.


    So, now they want to make amends? Why didn''t they consider the consequences when they were ndering L.Moon''s clothing quality?

 Chapter 882 The Helplessness Of Adults

    Chapter 882 The Helplessness Of Adults


    They really think L.Moon is easy to bully, huh? she mused


    When it came to dealing with the drama crew, she had plenty of tricks up her sleeve to make them regret it!


    Even if Sean couldn''t lend a hand, could she really not handle those jokers in the business world?


    With "Red Beauty" facing widespread fan boycotts, Kevin''spany pulled out its investment too. Abigail''s moves inadvertently gave him the perfect


    excuse to make a smooth exit.


    As soon as she set down her phone, Kevin barged in without knocking.


    "You really should start knocking." Abigail frowned.


    "Where''s Irene?¡± Kevin asked as he loosened his tie with a sheen of sweat on his forehead.


    Abigail shot him an incredulous look. "She''s obviously at her own desk. Do you think she works in my office?"


    Kevin turned to leave.


    "I''m talking to you," Abigail couldn''t help but interject. "Are you seriously considering getting involved with her? Irene is my employee. If anything


    happens because of your rtionship, it won''t end well for you.¡±


    "Abigail, love is something you shouldn''t meddle with,¡± he chuckled before quickly making his exit.


    Abigail sighed helplessly.


    He was right. They were all grown-ups now, each responsible for their own lives and decisions.


    Irene sat quietly with a pen in her hand as she poured her thoughts into her diary when Kevin''s unexpected presence caused her to jump.


    She immediately concealed her diary and blinked up at him. "What brings you here?¡±


    "Just checking in on you. Are you still writing diaries at this age?" He teased with a grin.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    lrene''s difort prickled beneath her skin, and her brows furrowed involuntarily.


    It was no secret that she wasn¡¯t the most popr person in the design department.


    Kevin''sment elicited subtle exchanges of nces among a few nearby girls.


    "Is there something you need?" lrene''s voice remainedposed, masking any hint of unease.


    "Care to step outside for a chat?" He proposed.


    Irene carefully stowed her diary in her bag and turned her attention to the drawing software on herputer. "I''m still busy with work. How about


    during lunchtime?¡±


    Kevin nced at his wristwatch and realized that lunchtime was fast approaching. With a ned, he uttered, ¡°Alright,¡± before making his way out of the


    room


    A few girls from the design department shared a knowing chuckle as soon as he left.


    Meanwhile, Irene sat at her desk, feeling uneasy. Her hand trembled slightly as she gripped the mouse.


    Danielle, known for her designs for


    Fairy Meadow,was the first to break


    the silence with a sneer. ¡®With all the


    orders flogding in from the ~~


    entertainment industry, why is it that


    only your designs seem to -~


    encauiter issues? Just because


    Miss Quinn is embroiled in-anline


    feuds with other production crews


    doesn''t excuse your shorings,"


    she remarked, her toneced with


    mockery.


    Floyd, who specialized in designs for


    young entertainers, chimed in with a


    sarcastic jabvas he leaned back in


    his chair,¡°h¡¯s true. Sneaking in x


    through. the back door only serves to


    highlight yourck of genuine.talent.


    If I Were in your shoes, I wouldn''t


    even have the nerve to reraain at


    L.Moon, let alone consid¨¦t what kind


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    Another voice joined the chorus of criticism. "It''s always convenient to have someone covering for you. No matter how ipetent you may be, you


    somehow manage to find a ce among us.¡±


    lrene''s face drained of color as she slowly released her grip on the mouse, her gaze fixed nkly on theputer screen. In the presence of these


    design geniuses, she felt as insignificant as a speck of dust


    Deep down, she grappled with the harsh reality that she couldn''t measure up to those blessed with natural talent. It was a daunting realization which


    left her feeling utterly powerless and trapped.


    Talent, she mused, it just divides people into different sses.


    Finally, at noon, Irene emerged from the office


    Upon stepping out of the office, she breathed a sigh of relief and felt a fleeting sense of calm washed over her.


    Once upon a time, she prided herself on her strength.


    But since joining L.Moon, she discovered that her resilience wasn''t as unyielding as she had imagined. No matter how diligently she worked, she


    couldn''t measure up to the talent of thepany''s designers.


    Even when Abigail extended opportunities her way, they always seemed to slip through her grasp. No matter how many books she flipped through


    and how much history she studied day and night, she couldn''t change her current situation.


    The relentless pressure weighed on her like a burden too heavy to bear, squeezing the air from her lungs day in and day out.


    She had pinned her hopes on the sess of "Red Beauty" drama to garner recognition from everyone, but unforeseen obstacles kept arising.


    Caught in the crossfire of corporate shes, she felt like a pawn on a chessboard, unable to make her move.


    "Why did youe out first. Irene?" Kevin''s voice shattered the silence behind her.


    Her muscles tensed for a fleeting moment before she turned slowly and locked eyes with his cheerful gaze. An inexplicable anger brewed within her


    for no apparent reason


    He looked so carefree, as though he had no burdens of his own.


    "Mr. Stewart. how many times do I have to ask you to refrain from dropping by my office?¡± Irene suppressed her difort and asked politely.


    She was well aware of her position and resisted the urge tosh out at him because she knew it would be unwise


    "I''m genuinely worried about you.¡± Kevin''s sincerity was evident in his voice.


    Irene made an effort to quell the


    emotions bubbling within her and


    responded with poise, ''Mr. Stewart,


    there''s truly-no need to concern =>


    KS


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    yourself with such trivial matters:


    This issimply part of our job; we


    enceunter unforeseen challenges


    every day. If something as minor as


    this has you fretting, ther>what


    purpose does my presence serve


    here?"


    Kevin sensed a shift in her demeanor and was on the verge of probing further when she continued, "I sincerely wish you would refrain from visiting


    the office to see me. Regardless of the circumstances, I''ll manage just fine.¡±


    "Irene, I genuinely care about you." His brow furrowed. Even if she didn''t want him around the office, there was no need for her to brush off his


    genuine concern, was there?


    "I didn''t ask for your concern. Why do you expect me to express gratitude simply because you''re worried about me?¡± Her tone inadvertently grew


    colder.


    Kevin found himself speechless in the face of her retort


    "I''m off to lunch now.¡± she said quietly and turned to leave.


    Normally, she would dine in the cafeteria, but today, she wanted to avoid the scrutiny of her colleagues.

 Chapter 883 Heart-To-Heart Talk

    Chapter 883 Heart-To-Heart Talk


    The burden of expectations from her colleagues and Kevin pressed down heavily on her shoulders.


    Kevin was oblivious to her true desires and never paused to consider if his offerings truly resonated with her. Perhaps his actions were shaped by


    past encounters with other women, leading him to believe that his gestures should automatically be embraced and cherished by any woman.


    But she was unlike those women. She longed to unearth her own sense of value.


    In the vastness of Capitalis. luxury cars, and morous, wealthy women fill the streets, leaving her feeling adrift in this bustling metropolis.


    She struggled to find her path and to uncover the purpose of her existence here.


    Initially, her goal was simply to earn enough money to repay her student loans. But once that was aplished, her aspirations grew. She longed to


    carve out a name for herself in this city, to rise above her ss...


    But reality proved harsh, and it ruthlessly exposed the folly of her dreams.


    Now. she felt adrift, like a ship lost at sea.


    She sat in the modest confines of a pasta shop and gazed pensively at the bowl of spaghetti before her. Tears silently traced down her cheeks.


    The pressure of life is just overwhelming... Even a simple bow! of vegetarian noodles, without a single piece of meat. costs over fifty bucks in


    Capitalis.


    And here she was, stuck in L.Moon for so long, feeling like she was going nowhere that she felt worthless.


    Abigail was in the middle of her dinner when she received a message from Josh.


    It was a picture of Irene sitting alone in a pasta shop with tears streaming down her face as she tried to eat her noodles. She looked utterly


    heartbroken.


    Abigail felt a pang of sympathy. She gently ced her fork and knife down and quickly replied to his message.


    ¡®Give me the address.¡¯


    She drove to the pasta shop. Upon arriving. she stepped inside and scanned the table numbers, searching for Irene.


    Finally. she spotted her from behind.


    Irene sat with her back to her, her slender shoulders shaking with silent sobs.


    Abigail approached quietly and stood behind her for a moment before softly calling out, ¡°Irene.¡±


    Startled, Irene turned around with tears still staining her cheeks as she looked up at Abigail.


    "What''s the matter?¡± Abigail asked as she took a seat beside her.


    lrene''s eyes glistened with tears as she felt a mix of embarrassment and remorse. ¡°Miss Quinn, what brings you here?"


    "Just popped in for some spaghetti. My boyfriend''s got a craving.¡± Abigail replied casually as she reached for the menu nearby.


    Irene managed a faint smile but remained silent.


    "Are you feeling the work stress, Irene?" Abigail asked gently while holding the menu in one hand


    "Not really, I just miss my grandparents.¡± Irene replied as she lowered her gaze and sped her hands tightly.


    "Why not head back for Thanksgiving? Your sry is decent, and the flight home won''t take long. Don¡¯t always pinch pennies unless you''re saving up


    for something big.¡± Abigail suggested empathetically.


    She understood the emotional fragility of recent graduates, especially with the heavy workload at L.Moon and the normalcy of negative feelings. Plus.


    Irene took the ¡®Red Beauty¡¯ drama crew role so seriously that the setback hit her hard.


    "Irene, opportunities at L.Moon will always arise. If this role doesn''t pan out, give your all in the next one. Even if you nail the next one, you''ll still need


    to keep pushing yourself for the one after that. giving it your all every day,¡± Abigail spoke slowly to offer reassurance.


    "I understand.¡± Irene sniffled.


    "If you want to take it easy, there are ways to lead a more rxed life. But first, you need to find yourfort zone.¡± Abigail added. She did not want


    to pressure her into overexerting herself.


    Life could get pretty overwhelming, so opting for a more rxed approach might not be such a bad idea


    "Do you know the live streamer who broadcasted our clothing line on the first day?" Abigail asked, her expression unusually serious as she set down


    the menu.


    lrene nodded earnestly. "Yeah, Lily Kendler. She''s really something."


    "She''s been at it for over ten years,


    jumped into the workforce as a teen


    with little edtication, toiled away on_


    the factoryMine for years, rode the.


    poprity wave, shut down her-own


    little shop, and now she''s a powerful


    fastiton live streamer. But was her


    sess all about riding the¡±


    poprity train? Nope," Abigail''s


    voice was gentle yet firm. Content


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    Irene listened intently.


    "Her decade-long stint in the fashion


    worldid a salid foundation. While


    many influencers see their


    popu arity dwindle, she''s still NN


    standingstrong, all thanks to her~


    past experiences. Poprity isdike a


    castle in the sky, alluring buttragile.


    It''scthe strength beneath it that


    k¨¦eps it standing and making itst


    in the long run. That''s herfort


    zone." Abigail also liked Lily, just like


    those fans who liked her. Content


    belongs to


    "I get it." Irene choked out.


    "You''re always eyeing those talented designers in thepany, and naturally, you feel worn out and inferior. Talent is a rare breed: most of us are just


    regr folks. But does the design industry belong exclusively to the gifted few? Can''t regr people make it. too? Of course, they can,¡± Abigail


    reassured


    lrene''s lips trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    ¡°Talent just smooths out the journey.


    Sure, it''s tougier without it, but


    there''s no n¨¦ed to feel disheartened.


    Your taleatties elsewhere; you just.


    need ta.discover it. Like your a


    attention to detail in clothing, it''s


    something those naturally gifted


    aft¨¦n overlook." Abigail''s paduth


    went dry as she spoke, afid she


    ordered a drink.


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    "I''ll think about it." Irene wiped her tears away.


    "Big city pressure can be crushing. It''s not always about the paycheck; it''s the environment¡¯s weight that wears you down. But falling behind a bit? So


    what? Living authentically and happily is what truly matters.¡± Abigail smiled warmly.

 Chapter 884 Forging Her Path

    Chapter 884 Forging Her Path


    Irene foundfort in her words and shed a grateful smile. "Thank you, Miss Quinn."


    "Find yourfort zone. There''s a historical drama project on thepany''s list. and I''ll assign it to you. I trust you with it," Abigail said, taking a sip


    of her drink after it was handed to her by the waiter.


    "There''s no need for thanks. Taking care of employees¡¯ emotions is part of being a good leader. L.Moon isn''t a heartlesspany," she said warmly


    before narrowing her eyes and casually mentioning, "There are some gossipers in the design department. Try not to take it to heart.¡±


    "How did you know?" Irene was taken aback. She did not want Abigail to get involved with the designers because of her, and it would only add to her


    guilt.


    With her abilities and status not quite matching up, she was sure to face ostracism from her colleagues.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    I''ve been there too. How could I not know? Talented people can sometimese off as arrogant, while ordinary people are easily overlooked. But


    you need to learn to adjust yourself. As long as they don¡¯t overstep, I won''t rush to dismiss them." Abigail thought of helping Irene.


    But what about the future?


    When Irene had to navigate these situations on her own without Abigail''s support, how would she handle it?


    "No. Even if they do something outrageous, as long as it doesn¡¯t vitepany rules, you don''t have to intervene. I''ll handle it myself,¡± Irene said,


    determined not to rely too heavily on Abigail''s assistance.


    She was determined to forge her path independently.


    "Sure, if you need any help, just let me know," Abigail said gently. "Did you take care of lunch? If not. let''s split the bill."


    "I already paid. You''re not here to buy spaghetti, are you? How about I treat you to this drink?" Irene didn''t feel the need to inquire about who had


    tipped off Abigail about her location. It wasn''t important.


    Abigail arched an eyebrow and grinned. "Sounds like a n."


    After sorting out the bill, Irene asked softly, "Mind if I catch a ride back to the office with you?¡±


    ¡°Are you full?" Abigail intended to grab some afternoon tea to take back. After all, she had rushed over so quickly that she barely had time to eat a


    few bites herself.


    "Yeah, I''m good," Irene replied nervously.


    She was starting to long for home, especially her grandma''s tasty spaghetti. She hadn''t anticipated the steep prices at this pasta shop!


    While eating. she felt a wave of pressure wash over her,pounded by the realization that a simple te of spaghetti couldmand such


    exorbitant prices. The more she dwelled on it. the more she couldn''t help but feel inferior, as if she didn''t measure up even to a humble te of


    spaghetti


    "I''m going to grab some afternoon tea to keep myself fueled up. You can tag along. Spaghetti digests quickly, and even though designing is mostly


    mental work, it can really drain your energy.¡± Abigail headed toward the parking lot, with Irene silently trailing behind her.


    Abigail took her to a dessert shop and selected some cakes that caught her eye. Then, she turned to Irene and asked, "What about you?¡±


    "No, thanks. I won''t be eating this afternoon since I have ns." Irene declined politely.


    Abigail then chose a box of colorful donuts for her. "These are great for snacking on the go, especially for someone like you."


    Once they were in the car, she also handed her a small carton of milk.


    Irene felt obliged to ept, so she reluctantly took it.


    When they arrived at thepany entrance, Abigail stopped the car and allowed Irene to exit first.


    Back at the office, many of the designers who had gone out for lunch hadn''t returned yet. Irene tidied up her desk and intended to leave promptly.


    Despite having little to do, she still needed to head to the library to organize some materials she hadn''t finished sorting.


    Upon stepping into the elevator, she encountered Danielle and Floyd.


    "Going out again? Spending all that time at the library won''t make a difference. Design is all about talent, not just studying," Danielle remarked with a


    sneer.


    Danielle''s knack for design was truly impressive and acknowledged by everyone at thepany. The fact that she was entrusted with Fairy


    Meadow''s products on his own spoke volumes about his capabilities.


    "Miss Quinn will always have her back, unlike us," Floyd quipped sarcastically.


    Irene didn''t bother to argue and simply pressed the elevator button in silence.


    Both of them felt a bit bored and grumbled as they exited the elevator.


    Once they were out of earshot, Irene let out a quiet sigh of relief.


    During the bus ride, she gazed out at the passing scenery and sighed silently to herself.


    Upon reaching the library, she made her way to her usual section of books. While browsing, a young girl nearby greeted her, "You''re back again


    today! It''s been a while since Ist saw you.¡±


    They first met about a month ago when Irene, immersed in her research, frequented the library daily. It was during this time that she got to know the


    young girl.


    Later, she couldn''t find the information she needed, so she ventured to the university in Capitalis. There, at the university library, she encountered the


    same girl. and they exchanged a few words.


    "Yeah, I''ve been pretty busytely, but I managed to squeeze in some free time today," Irene replied with a smile.


    The girl reached into her bag and


    took out an apple. She offered it to


    Irene and.said, "You don''t seem likex


    a studentto me. I''m actually Ss


    studying history and will be gearing


    up fokthe graduate entrance-exam


    next year. So, unfo tunately; won''t


    b€@ hanging around here aS much."


    Irene couldn''t help but feel a pang of envy. It was impressive that the girl was pursuing such advanced studies.


    "I work in historical costume design," she confessed quietly.


    "Wow, that''s fascinating! Are you working on a film set?" the girl guessed.


    Irene nodded, though she didn''t consider her work on film sets to be particrly noteworthy.


    "Given the Jack of atten


    in moderfrcinema, indi


    tion to detail


    viduals like


    you, working behind the scenes, truly


    deserve recognition.


    ay I ask


    whieh¡¯ designpany you''re


    working with?" the girl pressed on.


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    Irene felt a blush creeping up her cheeks. "L.Moon," she admitted reluctantly.


    ¡°Wow!¡± the gitkeximed, her eyes


    sparkling wittr admiration, "Youre


    incrediblyfortunate to be part of that


    company I know many friends who


    are desig gners, and they''ve applied


    countiess times without sess.


    Your talent must be undeniable."

 Chapter 885 A Strangers Act Of Kindness

    Chapter 885 A Stranger''s Act Of Kindness


    Irene felt a twinge of difort as praise was heaped upon her.


    In truth, she didn''t quite see herself as capable. If it weren''t for pulling strings, she would never havended a job at L.Moon.


    "You seem troubled. Is the pressure at L.Moon getting to you?" the girl asked in a gentle tone.


    Irene shook her head. "There are a bunch of talented designers there. I feel like I''m just a drop in the oceanpared to them. Honestly, I consider


    myself lucky to have gotten in. Otherwise, I''d be feeling pretty low.¡±


    The girl regarded her earnestly for a moment before speaking again. "Simply making it through the door is a stroke of luck. Why do you sell yourself


    short?¡±


    Irene was taken aback by the girl''s words.


    "All my friends say that getting into L.Moon is a springboard for growth. Those on the inside often fail to appreciate their luck, while outsiders envy


    them endlessly. You should seize this chance and soak up as much knowledge as you can in such a prestigious ce. There''s a wealth of experience


    there that otherpanies can''t offer," she said soothingly.


    Her words ignited something within Irene.


    Indeed, Abigail was presenting her with a golden opportunity, and Irene had been drowning in self-doubt that she neglected considering the value of


    this chance.


    "Thank you." At that moment, she discovered her purpose


    The girl shed a gentle smile. "You don''t have to thank me. Just keep pushing forward, alright?"


    "You too, and good luck with your exams too!¡± Irene suddenly felt a surge of motivation.


    As the afternoon drew to a close and the library prepared to shut its doors, she bid a reluctant farewell to the girl.


    She felt thankful to Abigail for treating her to donuts. When they were both working hard and feeling hungry, she shared half of the donuts with her.


    Even though they only met briefly, the mutual encouragement was enough


    When she was about to board the bus back, a message from Abigail popped up on her phone.


    ¡®Want to join us? It''s my friend''s birthday today, and everyone''s gathering.¡¯


    Irene remembered Abigail mentioning her friend''s struggles with severe depression. After replying affirmatively, she set out to find a suitable gift upon


    getting off the bus.


    After browsing for a while, she bought a beautifully woven Emperor''s Coin Bracelet. With the gift in hand, she made her way to the club address.


    provided by Abigail


    Before Abigail could even begin singing, Kevin approached. ¡°Where''s everyone?"


    "Almost here. Why don''t you head downstairs and wait?" she replied, feeling a twinge of irritation.


    Can''t he give me a moment to rx?


    Kevin shed an "OK" sign. ¡°Thanks, Abigail."


    "Just go." Abigail nudged him away.


    The private room buzzed with activity. Shaunee was either dragging someone into a duet or another. Even Luna got roped into singing a song


    After about ten minutes of goofing around, Kevin entered with Irene.


    lrene was dressed in in sportswear. Hence, she looked extremely modest. Amidst a group of morous girls, she seemed excessively in.


    She was a little nervous, and after walking in, she clutched the gift bag tighter.


    "Miss Quinn,¡± she greeted Abigail politely as she approached


    Everyone stared at her, making her feel even more self-conscious.


    ¡°Just call me Abigail. You don''t have


    to be so Nervous. Weren''t we friends


    before? Why the sudden shyness


    after not seeing each other fora


    while?¡¯ Abigail offered her awarm


    sraile. ...


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    ¡°Okay.¡± Irene replied and nced over at Luna seated on the nearby sofa.


    She handed the gift to Luna and stumbled over her words. "Um, it was a bitst minute, so I didn''t have time to prepare something proper. Happy


    birthday.¡±


    "Thank you.¡± Luna replied warmly, and she reached out to take it.


    Shaunee, who was dressed in a steampunk-style attire, approached Irene and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.


    Irene startled at the sudden embrace.


    "Do you sing?¡± Shaunee grinned mischievously.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    "A birthday song?¡± Irene felt a bead of sweat forming on her forehead.


    "No, just sing whatever you like! Why limit yourself? When you''re out having fun, just go with your instincts!" Snaunee led her toward the karacke


    stage.


    Irene felt a mix of excitement and apprehension from Shaunee¡¯s enthusiasm.


    Abigail noticed her nervousness and


    nced I atLuna beside her. ¡°She''s


    Still getting used to life in Capitalis.


    It''s amazing how much a new~


    envitonment can affect som¨¦@one''s


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    ¡®She''ll find her own way to adjust,¡± :


    Luna remarked as she opened the


    gift box t to reveal an Emperor''s Coin


    Bracelet. She was pleasantly?


    surprised by the thoughtful¡¯ gesture.


    Her eyes sparkled with admiration as she held the bracelet and examined it. "As expected of a design student. you really have an eye for gifts."


    Irene caught fragments of what she said and felt a weight lift off her shoulders.


    Well, if she likes it, then that''s a relief.


    "What''s ¡°Goldenkey?" I''ve never heard of that song." Shaunee''s question snapped her back to reality.


    Before anyone could answer, Kevin chimed in, "She''s your responsibility now. I''m off to y cards with the guys."


    The men moved to another corner of the room


    This private room was unlike any she''d been in before. It was spacious, with enough room for both men and women to have fun, and the sound


    system was top-notch.


    ¡°Alright, alright, got it." Shaunee waved it off.


    Once Kevin settled in, Shaunee escorted Irene back to the women''s section


    Irene was handed a microphone, and Abigail queued up her song to y after Ene finished singing


    Ene belted out an old tune.


    As for I, well, she simply couldn''t carry a tune. After one song, she called it quits, and nobody pushed her to continue.

 Chapter 886 Unveiling Your Hidden Talent

    Chapter 886 Unveiling Your Hidden Talent


    It was Irene''s turn next


    She took a deep breath, her eyes fixed on the screen with determination before she started to sing.


    As soon as her voice filled the room, everyone fell silent.


    Her high notes were mesmerizing, and it touched the hearts of everyone present.


    Abigail was surprised by how beautifully she sang. Her voice was like magic, sending chills down his spine. And as she switched to the softer parts of


    the song, her voice took on a gentle, otherworldly quality.


    The song''s lyrics were exceptional which added to the enchantment of her performance.


    Irene effortlessly shifted between different tones. Thus, showcasing her versatility.


    lrene is truly wasting her talent as a designer. Her true gift is clearly in her singing! thought Abigail


    Even Sean, who had never paid much attention to Irene before, now recognized her brilliance.


    Kevin was entranced and silently captivated by her performance. A newfound emation filled his heart as if he were floating on air, filled with joy and


    longing.


    After the song came to an end, Shaunee suddenly pped her hands. ¡°Holy crap! With talent like yours, why do you want to be a designer?¡±Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    "Seriously, you''re amazing! Was your Aktani super good when you were in school?" Ene asked. She had the highest education level among them,


    and Aktani was her best subject. She now did trantion work at home.


    As a graduate student. I also had a strongmand of Aktani and could tell that Irene''s Aktani skills were solid


    "I fell in love with Aktani songs the first time I heard them in a mall, so Aktani became my best subject,¡± Irene said. She always got top marks in Aktani


    from the moment she started learning it.


    "Wow, that''s impressive! Can you sing the song you just sang again? I really want to hear it!" Shaunee pleaded


    Irene felt a bit embarrassed. "Let''s take a break. Everyone can take tums singing."


    "Okay!" Shaunee agreed, not wanting to pressure her.


    Just then, Kevin walked over. "How about we y a singing game?¡±


    "How does it work?¡± Abigail asked with interest.


    Since Irene was such a great singer, it would be nice for her to sing a few more songs to boost her confidence.


    "We''ll use a spinner. Even numbers team up for duets, and odd numbers sing solo. There''s no prize, just pure fun!" he suggested. He also hoped


    Irene would sing a couple more songs as she was enchanting when she sang


    "Okay, I''m cool with that." Abigail nodded


    I''s eyes widened in dismay. "Oh no. I''m absolutely dreadful at singing!"


    "Well, go find your husband then,¡± he teased, not allowing her any room to protest.


    With that, everyone shuffled around to find their seats.


    Once everyone was settled, Kevin grabbed the spinner.


    Abigail sat beside Sean. whom she was supporting for his trial the next day. Tonight was a chance for them both to unwind and forget their troubles.


    With the spinner ready, Kevin and Irene took their seats together.


    Pairs were formed, leaving him and Irene as the only singles.


    Kevin''s voice cut through the room. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s roll the dice. Whoever rolls the lowest score gets to kick things off."


    With props distributed to each pair, including himself and Irene. the game was ready to begin.


    There was a collective understanding that the worse you were at singing, the lower your score would be.


    I let out a resigned sigh as she spun the spinner. "What rotten luck. I can''t sing to save my life. and yet, here I am."


    "Seems like we''re nitpicking with a fine-toothb,¡± quipped Shaunee, the undertone of her words carrying a hint of unfortunate truth.


    "Odd number" Abigail quickly chimed in, steering the conversation away from the previousment.


    Cameron was pushed into the spotlight to sing. He opted for a rendition of "Looking Back Again.¡± a choice inspired by a recent drama that evoked


    memories of the song.


    I had always had a soft spot for this particr melody. As she watched him sing, her eyes shimmered with admiration.


    She ended up marrying that man who seemed capable of doing anything after they met by chance on the street.


    Cameron poured his heart into the song, and his genuine emotion captivated the audience.


    Once the song came to an end, the room erupted in apuse.


    When Kevin was rolling the dice, he couldn''t help butment, "You guys sing so beautifully. It''s making me a bit nervous. I''m not exactly a pro in


    singing.¡±


    "You haven''t even sung yet, so who knows? Don''t sell yourself short!" Ene teased yfully.


    "With all this charisma, it wouldn''t be fair if you didn''t be a prince of love songs, right?¡± Alfie joked with a grin.


    Josh cleared his throat and turned to Luna, asking, "Do you have a favorite song?"


    Kevin felt a surge of irritation at Alfie


    for bring ging up such a sensitive topic


    in the midst of a good time. why"


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    This time, Ene had the lowest score and chose the birthday song


    "I''ll go!" Alfie eximed, then turned to I and said, ¡°You should have chosen that one, then your husband wouldn''t have to do it for you.¡±


    "Are you implying my husband can''t sing well?" I asked, sounding slightly offended.


    Alfie quickly begged for merey. "I''m sorry. I''m sorry. I didn''t mean it. Please don''t mind my ramblings.¡±


    "Hmph!" I''s yful demeanor softened as she hugged Cameron''s arm and teasingly remarked, "He sang it just for me, didn''t you, darling?"


    Cameron affectionately pinched her cheek, his tonezy yet fond, "Yes, I recall how much you adored this song while watching TV dramas, so I


    thought I''d give it a try."


    When it came to Alfie''s turn, he held up the microphone, cleared his throat twice, and began to sing


    The song he chose was "King of Party.¡± a lively tune that set the perfect mood for summer festivities.


    ¡°Isn''t this song just ideal for summer


    parties?" Abigail whispered to Sean.


    She noted how the tune exuded >


    cheerfulness, and the lively vibe of


    the song matched Alfie''s flirtatious


    personality.


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    Chapter 887 Melodies Of Love


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle.


    After several turns, it was finally her chance.


    "Well, it seems luck''s on my side tonight. Only now it''s my turn," she said with a smile and tossed an even number. Luck, as they say, could be a


    mixed bag.


    "What''s your choice of song?" Sean wrapped his arm around her waist.


    "Mary Grows Old." she replied.


    Sean paused, a moment of contemtion passing over him.


    It happened to be his favorite track from their cherished collection of records.


    Despite three years of marriage, he had never revealed to her his fondness for this particr song.


    "Why do you choose this one?¡± he asked, his smile curious.


    "The day you brought that record home, I noticed you listening to it once and then carefully stashing it away. I figured it had to be your favorite since


    you never yed any of the other tracks,¡± she exined.


    Sean looked at her in silence for a moment. then gently kissed her cheek. "You''ve known all along what I liked and never said a word. That''s


    something special.¡±


    It wasn''t that she could endure it. At that moment, she felt like he didn¡¯t fancy her, so she kept quiet.


    "Can you sing?¡± She threw the question at him, a teasing glint in her eyes.


    Sean took the microphone and smiled gently. "Of course I can.¡±


    Their intimacy was the envy of any couple. It was so tight knit, with a knack for understanding each other''s preferences.


    They were like aged wine, emitting a subtle yet rich aroma.


    The song kicked off, and Sean gripped the microphone and sang with sincerity. His voice was soft. and his gaze was filled with affection as he looked


    at Abigail


    When it came time for harmony, she seamlessly chimed in.


    Once they wrapped up the song, Alfie couldn¡¯t resistmenting, "On such a joyous asion, singing songs about time passing is just too harsh!"


    "We''re supposed to sing what we like, right? It¡¯s not like you''re unhappy after our performance,¡± Abigail replied yfully, feigning displeasure.


    "You two sang so beautifully that it''s making me jealous! I want to swap partners and sing with my girlfriend!" Alfie''s envy was clear. Why were they so


    sweet even when singing a song?


    It left him feeling incredibly envious.


    Sean really stands out among his friends, doesn''t he? Alfie mused


    Then, it was Josh''s turn. He sang a love song dedicated to Luna.


    As the night progressed, Abigail had a bit to drink and climbed into the car with Sean.


    She wrapped her arms around his neck and gently asked, "When you were younger, why did you like this song? I meant to ask you back then, but


    somehow I forget.¡±


    ¡°It was my parents¡¯ love song. I don''t know all the details, but I''ve always been fond of it," Sean said, a touch of nostalgia evident in his voice.


    His parents passed away too soon, and this song became a precious connection to his memory.


    Abigail hugged him tighter and said apologetically, "I''m sorry. I didn''t realize that''s why you liked this song.¡±


    ¡°It''s alright. Singing it with you feels like keeping their love alive," he replied.


    Little did she know that whenever he sang this song. his heart raced with emotion.


    An overwhelming wave of sentiment softened his usually stoic demeanor.


    It turned out she already knew she liked it and had even secretly learned it.


    Abigail gazed at him, her silence conveying volumes of unspoken emotion.


    Their connection was undeniable.


    Back at the hospital, Abigail carefully tucked the nket around Sean, and a hint of concern creased her brow. "Was there something that happened


    that shouldn''t have led you to the club?¡±


    Sean chuckled softly, mischief twinkling in his eyes. "I''m not that fragile," he reassured her. His vulnerability was merely a facade to outsmart his


    adversaries.


    Abigail caught on to his charade and paused for a moment before shaking her head with a helpless smile. ¡°You even fooled me.¡±


    "Well, but haven''t Ie clean with you now?" Sean couldn''t resist a smirk.


    ¡®Rest up. I''ve got a mountain of work


    piling up at.ttepanytely. I


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    If youd anything, just give me-a


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    "Are you heading back to work?" Sean nced at the time. It was already eight o''clock.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    She really needed to kick her habit of burning the midnight oil.


    "Yeah, there axe some urgent orders


    that need mycattention, "she replied.


    The entertainment industry was


    experiencing some turbulence, with


    several production teams oO


    XK


    considering pulling the plug or their


    contracts. She had to do her best to


    rrfaintain the morale of h¨¦rteam.


    "Then you go back and keep yourself busy. Remember to take care of yourself.¡± Sean said warmly.


    Abigail stayed for a while before taking her leave.


    Half an hourter, Callen and Kadrick entered the ward together.


    Sean was listening to a song sung by him and Abigail. As soon as he saw them, he furrowed his brows for a moment, then took off his headphones.


    "Mr. Graham, I heard you''re going to be interrogated again tomorrow. I asked around, and they said it could be dyed for two days. Don''t you want


    to think of a n?" Kadrick looked genuinely concerned


    "What kind of n can I devise against the authorities?" Sean responded, his face reflecting helplessness.


    "Mr. Graham, my family still has some influence. I was thinking, if you establish a rtionship with my family, they might show leniency toward you,¡±


    Callen said nervously as she bit her lip.


    "What kind of rtionship?¡± Sean inquired.


    His gaze seemed ordinary, but in Callen''s heart, it felt deep and enchanting


    Her pulse quickened, and her cheeks


    flushed as she stuttered, "You coule


    pretend ta be engaged to me. ¡°


    came upwith a script with sbigad


    sayingyou two had a fight becalise


    of Sirond, broke up with herxand


    ther pretended to be engaged tome


    ttmake her jealous.¡± Content


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    Chapter 888 The Art Of Being Dominant


    Sean felt a surge of disdain rising within him.


    "Sorry, I don''t want this. Thanks for your kind intentions,¡± he said coldly.


    Callen hesitated and spoke urgently, "Why won''t you listen? I finally convinced my mom! If Abigail loves you, she should understand you!"


    "Yeah, Mr. Graham, avoiding trial is what matters most. As for the details. we can help you investigate slowly." Kadrick also chimed in, trying to


    persuade.


    Sean remained silent and did not say a word


    "Mr. Graham, I really admire you and want to help you. You shouldn''t have to endure this kind of suffering!" Callen added, urging him on.


    "I''ll think about it," Sean said calmly.


    "I''ll try to talk to the higher-ups, at least to buy you a few days,¡± Kadrick immediately offered.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Sean nodded and then yawned. "Thank you beth, but I''m tired. Let''s call it a day.¡±


    Callen motioned for Kadrick to leave first.


    "Do you have anything else?" Sean asked coldly.


    "Mr. Graham, I really want to help you. I''m truly sorry for jumping the gun and posting on social media earlier. I thought I was sparing you some pain,


    but now I see it was a mistake. I wanted to apologize to you face-to-face, but Abigail was worried about disturbing you, so she didn''t let me in. I''m


    genuinely sorry,¡± Callen spoke slowly, her sincerity evident.


    Sean remained silent as he fixed his gaze on her.


    He understood her implication. She was suggesting that Abigail was being overly cautious by preventing her from apologizing in person.


    "It was my decision for her to do so," Sean responded with indifference.


    Callen paused for a moment. Her hand trembled slightly at her side before she quickly regained herposure and smiled. ¡°It''s okay. I realize this


    situation has caused you harm, and I acted hastily."


    Sean simply observed her quietly.


    Here is someone with years of experience in the entertainment industry, yet still attempts to portray herself as innocent and naive.


    "I''m tired," he added, his tone weary.


    Callen knew that breaking through to him would be challenging, but she wasn''t deterred. She had time on her side and influential supporters backing


    her.


    There woulde a day when Sean wouldpromise.


    As she exited the hospital room, Sean smirked to himself.


    Shortly after, Xavien entered the room.


    "They had a private meeting with Ms. Quinn yesterday. It was probably to put pressure on her,¡± he reported.


    Sean adjusted his earphones and listened to his music quietly before speaking up. "Seems like this is tied to the Hinton Family. Go find out if Max is


    in the loop about their schemes.¡±


    "Got it.¡±


    Once Xavien left. Sean messaged Abigail


    ¡®Honey, have you returned to the office?¡¯


    Abigail raised an eyebrow as she read the message. then typed a reply.


    ¡®Yes, I''m back at work. I''ve got a social eventter.¡¯


    ¡®Going out for a social event thiste?¡¯


    Abigail smiled as she typed her response.


    ¡®Yes, but it''s nice to know my husband cares for me even at this hour. I''ll be with Shaunee, so don''t worry.¡¯


    Shaunee''s family still held some influence in Capitalis, so the drama crew should show them a bit of respect.


    ¡®You''re getting sweeter by the minute.¡¯


    Abigail nced at the message, and a subtle grin spread across her face.


    ¡®You''re feeling sweet too?'' she typed back.


    ¡®Yeah, sweet as pie. I''ll sleep like a log tonight.¡¯


    After exchanging a few more messages with him, Shaunee came to pick her up


    She drove a sleek sports car, which looked quite impressive.


    Upon arriving at the hotel, Shaunee confidently took the lead. "No need to fret. With me around, you''re in safe hands."


    Abigail jokingly pushed her assertive friend aside. "You strut like a peacock, all puffed up."


    Shaunee was rendered speechless.


    How¡¯s that like a peacock? It''s about owning the room and asserting dominance!


    The pair stepped into the hotel''s private room.


    Abigail took the lead and walked over to greet Oliver. "Mr. Kingsley, I¡¯m truly sorry about what happened this time. I got herete, so let me take the


    penalty and have a drink.¡±


    "No need for penalties, Miss Quinn. I''m not one for formalities. Please, take a seat." He gestured and pulled out a chair.


    The room felt empty, with only Oliver being present.


    He was in his fifties, and his hair was turning gray.


    "I understand the immense pressure


    from the-Hinton Family this time, but


    this situation caught us off guard. Is


    there feally no way out?" Abigail¡¯ Ss


    voice £¤ carried a sense of selfme


    as-she sat beside him. Col tent


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    "I tried negotiating for you today, but


    unfortunately; several investors


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    instantmakes it hard to keep the


    production going.¡± He sighed¡±


    heavily.


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    Losing millions wasn''t something Abigail couldn''t handle, but... her livelinood depended on the drama crew, and she couldn''t simply make up the


    shortfall.


    "But if you breach the contract, won''t you have to pay millions in penalties? Plus, the show must go on, right?" Abigail raised a valid point.


    Mr. Kingsley couldn''t suppress a sigh. "We''re in a tough spot now. We need money, but we don''t have it, and we can''t afford to lose your support.


    That''s the most agonizing part.¡±


    "How muchfunding are youcking?


    If you ca mensure the show''s. >


    profitability, my boyfriend and Lare


    willing-to invest!¡± Shaunee chimed in


    boldly, her tone exuding confidence


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    Abigail felt like she couldn''t catch her breath.


    Whether this show turns a profit or not, it alles down to luck, she thought.


    Even with top-notch quality, some shows just tanked in the ratings, and there was nothing one could do about it


    Oliver nced at Shaunee and studied her carefully. "Are you serious?"


    Abigail didn''t dare to speak up. Instead, she just smiled and gently tugged at Shaunee''s sleeve.


    With Abigail¡¯s subtle cue, Shaunee mustered up the courage to say, "I... Ineed you to promise it''ll be a hit.¡±

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    Chapter 889 Kicking The Iron te


    Oliver mmed the table and dered, "This is going to be a smash hit! I''ve had plenty of blockbusters under my belt. I''ve already gone through the


    script for this one. and trust me. it''s gold.¡±


    Abigail inwardly sighed


    Every director thinks their own project is destined for sess before shooting even begins. Some of them even have the nerve to me the


    audience''s taste when things don''t go as nned. But the reality is. without the audience, they wouldn''t achieve anything.


    "If you''re so confident, maybe we should make a little bet." Snaunee suggested, her voice slightly nervous


    Oliver hesitated at the idea of a bet. "Miss, it wouldn''t be fair to bet on it. What if luck isn''t on our side when it airs? You know how unpredictable luck


    can be, right?"


    Shaunee licked her lips and furrowed her brow as she pondered.


    Abigail poured a ss of wine for Oliver. ¡°Is it really impossible to secure investment? Isn''t there anyone in the Hinton Family who could lend a


    hand?¡±


    Oliver chuckled bitterly. "We do have someone, but why would they help someone unrted like me?¡±


    Shaunee scratched her head. "You know, it''s probably because the Hinton Family does have some clout in Capitalis. That''s why they''re bold enough


    to pick on you guys like this."


    "What about Mr. Graham? Can he think of any way out of this?¡± Oliver turned to Abigail for guidance.


    "He''s really in a tough spot and will probably face some serious questioning tomorrow." Abigail sighed, and her expression darkened.


    With things going south like this, Oliver found himself at a loss.


    If even Sean couldn''t fix things, they were surely in a bind.


    Shaunee propped her chin up with her hand and stayed quiet.


    "Maybe we should just pause the project for now?" Oliver finally relented as he felt trapped.


    Given the circumstances, halting the project seemed like the only sensible choice, and investors were being threatened, overtly or covertly.


    Abigail wanted to invest alongside him, but she had a bunch of other film projects lined up. If she poured money into his project and then couldn''t fund


    the next ones, it would be a mess.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    After dinner, Shaunee felt uneasy.


    As soon as she was in the bathroom with Abigail, she whispered, "Can''t you pitch in with the investment?"


    "This is going to be a long struggle. Even if you chip in now, can you do it for the next project, too? And what if it deesn''t turn a profit? You and Trekell


    could end up in bankruptey. Putting a hold on the project isn''t a bad idea. Let''s just wait and see how things y out," Abigail replied calmly.


    Taking a step back sometimes wasn''t such a bad idea.


    After Oliver left, he took to Instagram to announce that due to investment issues, the production of the film would be put on hold until further notice.


    He had indeed directed several impressive films in the past. and the film he was currently working on had garnered massive attention and was


    actually based on a popr online novel. Now, both the fans of the book and the fans of the drama were feeling disgruntled.


    As soon as Abigail arrived home, she was greeted by a pop-up notification of histest Instagram post on her phone.


    She sat down on the sofa, tapped on the notification, and dove straight into thements section.


    ¡®Why the sudden pullback in investment? Is there something wrong with the film?¡¯


    ¡®This announcement is so vague. What''s really going on? We were all eagerly anticipating this film"


    ¡®If "Red Beauty" is facing issues and now Oliver''s film as well, is the entertainment industry on the brink of change? But why can''t they continue


    filming the costume drama? There shouldn''t be anything controversial about it, right?¡¯


    Oliver''s Instagram post ignited a flurry of discussion


    The following day, other drama crews coborating with L.Moon also reached out to her and decided to temporarily pause their projects one after


    another.


    Since L.Moon''s design team was handling many of the costume dramas, the sudden issues encountered by five or six dramas madeizens begin


    to piece together the puzzle.


    Red Beauty¡± convinced everyone


    that there were.quality I issues with


    the costumes, leading to the


    termination: of their cooperation with


    L.Moon. ¡®And it turns out, al the


    dramas ¡é directed by Oliver are ?


    somehow linked to L.Moon. With


    funds being pulled out, he. Had no


    other option but to part ways.


    What''s really going on? Did L.Moon


    run into some trouble?¡¯ Content


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    ¡®Well, word onthe inside says that


    rumor has it that it''s because


    L.Moon rubsed a big shot with =.


    serious connect ons the wrong way,


    and now this big shot is pulling


    strings: behind the scenes. Just think


    abaut it: who could have shed


    with L.Moon before the whole


    debacle with "Red Beauty?¡± Content


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    ¡®Now it all starts to make sense. It''s like, out of the blue, this major issue crops up, and it turns out it''s all because some industry princess is making


    moves.¡¯


    ¡®Oh, shush now. We can''t spill all the beans, but let''s just say she''s a young genius writer, worshipped by fans as a true god, so she throws punches


    at veteran creators and kicks aside other up-anding writers in the industry.¡¯


    Everyone knew it was Callen throwing shade.


    Abigail just waited to see how this would y out.


    Callen probably thought she could swoop in and save the day for these struggling drama crews. But even if every single crew breached their contract


    and had to fork over millions inpensation, she would still be fine with it


    When something this big happened on such a grand scale, people would start to connect the dots.


    No matter how hard Callen tried to keep things under wraps, the fact remained that she and L.Moon had some beef online before.


    She even tried to manipte public opinion and hoped to inciteizens to attack L.Moon.


    But nowadays,izens weren''t as gullible as they used to be. They had brains when they surfed online.


    When something started buzzing, it didn''t take long for it to be a trending topic.


    Abigail knew she couldn''t just sit idly by, so she wasted no time in setting the record straight.


    ''l''ve gathered evidence, and I''ll sue anyone who spreads false information online. Let''s all be rational and refrain from attacking innocent folks just


    because we''re emotional.¡¯ she urged


    She even shared awyer''s letter, calling out those leaking internal info and those making snide remarks about her.


    Within hours, oneizen had already backtracked, deleting theirments and offering up an apology.


    Abigail sat back and quietly took in Callen''s strategic moves.


    Come afternoon, theizen who leaked internal info made a bold move.


    ¡®@SlowMelody, you''re feeling pretty


    bold, huh? If yau don''t p me with


    awsuit, you''re just a wimp! Just


    because your uncle is a director and


    your undle-inw is a prosecutor, ~


    you thigk you''re untouchable! I -


    check¨¦d with them. They hagno


    clue you were stirring up trouble.


    Sing your family''s power to bully


    ordinary folks? I won''t stand for it. If


    you don''t take legal action, I''ll lose


    even more respect for you.¡¯ Content


    belongs to NovelDrama.Org

 Chapter 890 Embraced By An Idol

    Chapter 890 Embraced By An Idol


    Thisizen went by the user ID of "Cindy''s Boring Day.¡±


    Abigail switched to another ount and checked out her profile, only to find out she''s a huge fan of L_Moon.


    After skimming through her bio, she quickly exited.


    It turned out she had some serious backup!


    Callen didn''t reply to herment.


    But within just thirty minutes, Cindy tagged Callen again on Instagram


    "Hey @SlowMelody, quit f*cking bombarding me with messages and calls. Who do you think you are? Want to grab tea? You were so confident about


    suing me, so go ahead, I''m waiting for you.¡±


    Netizens were all watching the drama unfold.


    Abigail couldn''t help but sigh. Having some serious backup definitely gives you an edge.


    She closed Instagram and got back to work.


    At noon, Garrett rushed in and whispered, "Cin wants to make an appointment with you for lunch."


    Abigail was taken aback but agreed, "Sure, I''ll head downstairs first. Let Selena know te tidy up the table.¡±


    Downstairs, she spotted a well-dressed girl in the reception area. She approached her and asked, "Cin?"


    "Oh, don''t use that online nickname. My real name is Cindy York. Just call me Cin,¡± Cindy replied warmly.


    "Thank you, Cin," Abigail said gratefully.


    "Yeah, Callen is really pushing it, but let''s save the talk forter. Come on, let''s head to the restaurant," Cindy suggested and linked her arm with


    Abigail''s.


    As they walked, Abigail noticed Cindy''s arm trembling slightly. She turned to her and asked, "Are you alright? Feeling unwell?"


    "Oh... no... I''m fine!" Cindy assured her quickly.


    Abigail cleared her throat and asked concernedly, ¡°You seem to be shaking.¡±


    Cindy abruptly let go of her arm and nervously nced around. "It''s just that it''s my first time meeting my idol, so I''m feeling a bit nervous!"


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle. "You''re keeping it together pretty well."


    "Oh, really... Let''s just go!" Cindy''s legs were on the verge of giving out beneath her.


    She had summoned all her courage to confront her idol today, so she couldn''t afford to make a fool of herself in front of him now.


    "Alright." Abigail trailed behind her.


    Upon approaching the steps, Cindy''s legs finally betrayed her, causing her to stumble forward uncontrobly.


    "Ah!" A cry escaped her lips as she teetered on the brink of falling, only to be caught around the waist at thest moment.


    Abigail pulled her back just in time.


    Cindy found herself leaning into Abigail''s embrace, her gaze fixed on her face and her cheeks aze with embarrassment as if she were about to


    faint.


    Her mind felt starved of oxygen, and her legs were utterly devoid of strength.


    It was like her idol, Abigail, had dealt her a knockout blow with her charm!


    "Hey, are you alright?" Abigail''s concern was palpable as she noticed Cindy leaning heavily against her, her breathing in short gasps.


    Cindy squeezed her eyes shut and her voice trembled as she replied, "I''m... I''m okay. I just feel a bit lightheaded from low blood sugar. I just need a


    moment."


    At that moment, she felt happier than 99% of the poption!


    Abigail effortlessly scooped her up and carried her like she was a princess.


    Cindy''s eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, you''re really strong!¡±


    "Well. I''ve just been hitting the gym a bit. Where''s the car? You lead the way, and I''ll carry you there," Abigail said as she handled the situation with


    ease.


    "It''s over there. Not too far," Cindy responded, her cheeks flushed as she covered them with her hand.


    She couldn''t believe she, a mere fan, was being carried like a princess by her idol!


    Feeling a mix of embarrassment at her own weakness and overwhelming happiness, Cindy''s joy skyrocketed from 99% to 200%! She was the


    happiest fan in the world!


    Abigail carried her to the car while the nearby bodyguard respectfully held the door open.


    After Cindy settled into the car seat, she couldn''t shake the feeling of pure bliss that still enveloped her.


    The driver couldn''t help but crack a smile as he watched Cindy.


    Abigail was onee again called upon


    by Mary to visit their restaurant. She


    figured it was the go-to spot for =>


    anyonev with a bit of clout in ~


    Capitatis. It nad decent prices and


    yet. stil carried that airof =o¡±


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    Upon stepping into the private room, Abigail''s eyesnded not just on an unfamiliar middle-aged man but also on Max


    As she approashed the table, Max


    swiftly stogstand pulled out a chair


    for her. "Nas? Quinn, I genuinely had


    no clue: > about the mess Callen _


    stirred up I in the entertainment


    scene. She was influenced by her


    fried. o malice intended¡±


    Cindy, looking a tad displeased, chimed in, "Where is she?!"


    "Mind your manners with Mr. Hinton," the middle-aged man reminded Cindy.


    Cindy pouted. She settled beside him and yfully stated, "She oughta say sorry in person. It''s not cool to bully people like that!"


    "Ms. Quin m Cindy''s dad, Harold~.


    York. IF you ever need anything, don''t


    hesitate ¡®to reach out." He pulled¡¯ out


    his phone and wanted to exchange


    cofitact numbers with Abigail.


    Cindy could barely contain her excitement and eagerly awaited Abigail''s response.


    Without skipping a beat, Abigail retrieved her phone and shared her number. "Thank you, Mr. York.¡±


    ¡°Don''t mention it. Whateveres your way here, the Hinton Family''s got your back. Take a seat, grab a bite," Harald said before tucking away his


    phone in his pocket.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Cindy slid into a seat next to Abigail while being engrossed in her phone


    Her bodyguard flooded her with snapshots of Abigail holding her tight.


    Cindy struggled to contain her excitement as she covered her mouth with her hand. She was bursting with joy.


    Truly, their family''s bodyguard was top-notch!


    It was time for a well-deserved raise!


    Once Abigail settled in, she politely turned to Harald. "Mr. York, there''s something I can''t quite wrap my head around. Mind if I ask?"


    "Of course, Ms. Quinn. Do ask," Harold responded warmly.

 Chapter 891 Mutual Support Between Husband And Wife

    Chapter 891 Mutual Support Between Husband And Wife


    Abigail shot a nce at Max before she nasalized her words. "It''s about my husband. Can you help investigate what happened to him? He was


    suddenly taken awayst week and subjected to days of questioning. He looked so lost when he was released.¡±


    Max had his full attention on Abigail''s words as he sipped his water.


    Harold looked grave. "I can''t believe such a thing happened.¡±


    Not too long after that, Kadrick was summoned. He was also aware that Sean had been taken away.


    "I did someone to investigate the matter, but there was no way of knowing which department was involved. As you are aware, this is out of my


    authority, so I have no way of finding out," Kadrick borated with sincerity.


    "Are you aware of what Callen has done in the entertainment industry?" Harold posed a question.


    "I''m afraid I''m unaware. You''d have to liaise with Mary''s family members for further details," came Kadrick''s response. He also knew that Max''s wife¡ª


    Mary¡ªwas involved in the matter.


    "Mary''s the only daughter of the Jane Family. As a result, she''s pampered and spoiled. If they are going to raise their granddaughter in a simr


    fashion, there would be trouble on the horizon,¡± Haroldmented before cing his order.


    Max was as quiet as a mouse throughout the meal.


    It was widely known in Capitalis that Max was merely known as the son-inw with no influence in Mary''s family.


    As soon as they were done with their meal, Harold prepared to leave, whereas Abigail was about to pick up the tab, only for Cindy to stop her.


    "My father will pick up the tab. We feel bad if you treat us," Cindy exined by way of a whisper to Abigail.


    Abigail expressed her gratitude, albeit her embarrassment. "Thanks."All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    Cindy added with a shy smile, ¡°Dad is in a certain position, so taking care of this is part of his responsibilities."


    Thinking about the chance of assisting Sean, Abigail broke into a smile. She had assisted Luna with the affairs abroad. Domestically, in Eswadia,


    Luna made use of her influence to assist Abigail to return the favor. It could be said that the coboration was mutually beneficial


    Just as Abigail was entering the car, Garrett gave her a ring again. She answered in a weary tone, "What''s the matter now?"


    "Irene¡¯s in trouble. Mr. Stewart''s demanded an exnation from L.Moon. Are your errands done?¡± Garrett asked, albeit indirectly rushing her.


    "I''ve dealt with it," Abigail answered. She ended the conversation and rushed to L.Moon.


    The moment she arrived, she rushed to the design department and found Kevin seated with a stern expression. Sean was also there, which indicated


    that the matter at hand was a grave matter.


    "What''s going on?" Abigail shot her question at Danielle and Floyd, who were both seated in front of Kevin.


    With red eyes, Floyd immediately said, "It''s not my fault. Danielle''s the cause of this. She took Irene''s diary when she was in the cafeteria!"


    Danielle quickly jumped into self-defense. "Not your fault? Didn''t you suggest reading it? What do you mean by stealing from her? I only took a


    nce! How is her tripping and mming into the sink my fault?¡±


    Abigail addressed Garrett thoughtfully. ¡°How''s Irene?¡±


    While approaching her, Sean


    answered in¨¦grave manner, "She''s


    doing alright physically, butthne =?


    same cati''t be said for her emotiars.


    By uading Irene''s diary ontothe


    computer and circting it around


    thesdesign department, it''s Greatly


    affected her.¡±


    A diary was considered a person''s personal matter.


    Now that they had exposed the diary¡¯s contents in such a manner, it resembled them stripping Irene naked and subjecting her to the design


    department''s scrutiny.


    Abigail then approached Danielle and Floyd. She didn''t behave like how an ordinary person would. Her demeanor made it difficult for them to


    breathe


    "Who did this?" Abigail stared at Danielle and Floyd with a freezing gaze. There was no warmth in her question.


    The tears swam in Floyd''s eyes due to the fear. "I''m telling the truth. Danielle was the one who spilled the beans to Mr. Stewart when hest visited


    She told Mr. Stewart that Irene had been writing a diary and suggested the idea of reading the diary."


    Danielle was enraged and red at Floyd. "Why feign innocence? You uploaded the contents of the diary to theputer and shared with everyone


    in the group!"


    "You encouraged me to do it!" Floyd cried in response.


    Abigail clenched her hand at her side and repeatedly endured, which was how she stopped herself fromying a hand on them


    "Send them packing!" Abigail informed Garrett after a while.


    "Miss Quinn, I''m the person in charge of Fairy Meadow. If you send me packing, what''s going to happen with the rest of the work?¡± Danielle was not


    remorseful.


    "We don''tck c designers at L.Moon.


    With regards 40 designers like you,


    I''ll exin atrinstagram what you


    two have-ddne. Let''s see which <


    company in the fashion industry


    would.dare to hire you by then!¡¯


    Abigail mentioned, after whish she


    tufned to Kevin. "Il can only.fesolve


    the issue that way. Inforffi Irene that


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    "Alright." Kevin refused to argue anymore for Sean''s sake.


    As soon as Kevin departed. she addressed the folks in the design department. "You guys have your individual responsibilities. There shouldn''t even


    be anypetition. Yet, there are those who love to exclude others and do perverse matters like this.


    "Regardless of.our personal


    grudges, pullifig a stunt like this in


    thepaiy i is uneptable. >


    Althoughtd can''t make a move ons


    you pefsonally, you can forget a about


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    "How did you get discharged from the hospital?¡± Abigail inquired softly.


    "Xavien informed me that my case won''t go te trial," he mentioned.


    She never expected that things would be handled in such an efficient manner.


    As a smile yed on his lips, he scooted over to Abigail, asking, "Did you help?"


    She grinned like a Cheshire cat. "Not me. It was one of my fans. The person happened to have some influence back home, so she helped us


    intervene.¡±

 Chapter 892 Confronting Workplace Harassment

    Chapter 892 Confronting Workce Harassment


    As Sean took a seat on the couch, he spoke, "I had already nned to settle the matter, but I never expected that you''d help me resolve it."


    "Do you want to join me in visiting Irene at the hospital?¡± Abigail asked in a soft tone. "I''m heading there in a while.¡±


    "Sure."


    Sean sensed that Irene was grappling with a difficult situation. She already struggled with low self-esteem, and just as she was starting to make


    progress, Danielle and Floyd chose to exacerbate her troubles.


    Apanied by Sean, Abigail went to the hospital. In the ward. Irene was alert. her forehead adorned with a bandage.


    "How is she?¡± Abigail directed her question at Kevin, who was beside her.


    "She had five stitches," came Kevin''s reply, but he had a cold expression.


    She sat by the bedside, her gaze filled with guilt as she asked, "Have they been harassing you this whole time?"


    "I can''t be certain. What urred today was simply an ident. I stumbled because of my own clumsiness," Irene admitted, cing the me on


    herself.


    Kevin''s anger surged as he rose from his seat. "Stop ming yourself! They''re the ones who stole your diary and spread it around the design


    department. And yet you''re taking the me? They vited your privacy!¡±


    "I understand they''ve infringed on my privacy, but didn¡¯t you say they''d be dealt with and sent away? Isn''t that sufficient? What more do you expect?


    Are you suggesting I waste my time pursuing legal action against them? Exin to me what the purpose would be." Irene asked Kevin sincerely.


    "They need to experience the consequences of their actions. Otherwise, how will they ever learn?" Kevin''s discontent was palpable; he couldn''t abide


    any form of harassment. particrly when it concerned someone close to him.


    "Why should I bother?" Irene argued. "There will be others to impart lessons when they encounter even tougher challenges ahead. I''m just an


    ordinary person who cherishes every moment of my time. Why should I squander it on teaching miscreants like them manners?"


    Kevin felt stung by her words. She had always been impatient with him and had never shown trust. it seems as though she views me as


    untrustworthy as well.


    "I won''t invest my time in teaching them manners. Those who do wrong will face the consequences of their actions. I''ll concentrate on what I''m


    passionate about and strive for excellence.¡± With a deep breath, Irene spoke these words. She then turned to Kevin and added, "Thank you


    immensely for your assistance today. I''m also grateful for Miss Quinn''s support. Meeting both of you has truly been fortunate for me. However, what


    you''ve already done is sufficient. I have no desire to be greedy."


    She acknowledged the disparity in social status between herself and Abigail, Sean, and Kevin. It was possible that Sean and the others might also


    consider the ces she enjoyed as beneath them, but Irene cherished them nheless. Although such concerns had once troubled her, she had


    learned to embrace them.


    Irene recognized her destiny as an ordinary individual and resolved to lead a simple, contented life with gratitude. She vowed never to impose what


    wasn''t meant for her, and this included Kevin''s kindness.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Abigail gently adjusted Irene''s bedding. ¡°Rest well. Remember, you''ve had a head injury. Speaking loudly could trigger a headache as well.¡±


    "Understood, Miss Quinn, but really, I''m fine. There''s no need for further visits. You already have plenty to attend to. One visit is more than enough.


    I''m just a regr employee," Irene replied politely.


    ¡°Alright. I simply wanted to check on


    your well-beittg. Don''t worry about


    the medical bil lls. Thepany wilf>


    take care-of it. Just concentrate on


    fully resovering before you''re ?


    discharged, " Abigail reassured Irene,


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    lIrene''s background was something they could never fully grasp. Despite her understanding and empathy, she maintained her own perspectives.


    Kevin followed Abigail and Sean out of the ward, venting his frustration by hitting the wall. "Is shepletely indifferent? Can''t she see how much I


    care about her?"


    ¡°You might need to ept it. From what she¡¯s said, it doesn''t seem like she would choose you in this lifetime," Sean responded firmly, his gaze cold


    as he nced back at the ward.


    "Your worlds are worlds apart,"


    Abigail chirped I n, acknowledging


    that lrene''s, Reart wasn''t made of ->


    iron; rather, Irene was resolute i mfer


    desiresand choices in life. Shednad


    cometo terms with being ans¡±


    ordinary person.


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    Kevin''s reluctance was


    unmistakable evident in the


    deepening of his breath. Despite.


    years of questing for love, x


    encountering someone like Irene,


    who Seemed as withdrawn as. a


    tu tle I in its shell, was a first for him.


    Despite his efforts to show: his


    affection, she remained unmoved.


    Abigail and Sean left the hospital with a sigh. "Has Irene ever thought that Kevin could be different?¡±


    ¡°Love makes people blind. Women who are deeply in love tend to have many unrealistic expectations. Do you know where I first met her?" Sean


    asked Abigail


    Abigail shook her head gently.


    "In a trendy yet ordinary shop. If thedy hadn''t taken me there, I wouldn''t have visited such a ce in my entire life. It was also at that moment when


    I understood we could never be a couple," he casually exined


    Abigail''s lips formed a pout.


    Even when he mentioned his blind dates. a lingering bitterness and difort settled deep within her.


    ¡°Our souls share a connection beyond mere love. It''s our values, knowledge, and more that intertwine us," Sean struggled to articte, yet he


    comprehended that Abigail''s soul was uniquely intertwined with his own.


    Abigail responded in a soft tone, ¡°Ultimately, Cindere doesn¡¯t stand much of a chance to marry into a wealthy family..¡±

 Chapter 893 Resolving Bullying

    Chapter 893 Resolving Bullying


    Sean hummed and instructed the driver to start the car. "Here''s the thing. Irene refuses to leave her world, and Kevin won''t make thepromise


    either. So, for now, it''s impossible for them to be together."


    His words reminded Abigail of Damon and Ene. Such things only happen by fate.


    "Then again. Irene''s actually a unique, rare gem." Abigail contemted aloud, recognizing Irene''s qualities.


    ¡°You must truly value someone to consider them that important. You have a knack for spotting treasures,¡± Sean praised with a grin.


    "Are we still obtaining the marriage certificate? The possibility of another hup is making me worried." Abigail scooted over and posed that question.


    The impulsive urge to obtain the certificate had started to fade.


    There were also times when Abigail reflected on the dream she had the other day. What does Grandma mean by that? Is she aware that Sean and!


    still can''t register our marriage?


    She couldn''t help but sigh


    ls something else going to happen?


    "Let''s dy that for now. Do we need a certificate to define our rtionship?¡± Sean expressed, his eyes having a delicate smile.


    Upon their return to the office, she realized that Danielle and Floyd had already departed.


    Sean also mentioned that he had some pressing matters to attend to and didn''t remain with her.


    As she settled into her seat, a gentle knock sounded at her door. ¡°Please,e in," she weed softly.


    The individual entering was a member of the design department, approximately 30 years of age


    "What''s troubling you, Yeezy?" Abigail inquired gently as she capped her pen.


    "I recorded the altercation between Irene and Danielle in the restroom. I was in a stall at the time and didn''t dare to intervene." Yeezy handed his


    phone to Abigail, who took the device into her possession


    "If it weren''t for Kevin and Miss Quinn, do you think someone without any talent like you could seed at L.Moon? Have some self-awareness. If I


    were you, I''d jump from here!" Danielle mocked as he held Irene''s diary.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Abigail observed the scene with a steely gaze.


    "Return my diary," Irene demanded as she made an attempt to grab it.


    Floyd took advantage of the situation and grabbed Irene¡¯s hair, after which he yanked her to the sink. Then, Floyd shoved Irene¡¯s head into the water.


    As Danielleughed, she threw


    lrene''s diary out of the window.


    Once she approached Floyd, sne


    yanked lrene''s hair and pushed Irene


    toward.the window. "Jump now. If


    you can''t live without your diary,


    therretrieve it yourself. Youre


    us¨¦less without Kevin and.Miss


    Quinn''s protection. Who @o you think


    you are by venting to Mr. Chad?"


    "I did nothing!" As she was pressed against the window, Irene nervously defended herself.


    "Just stop lying, would you? You


    seduced Kevin and manipted him


    with yourbody, right? Floyd, strip her


    down ane record it. Since she waits


    to behave like a tramp, I''ll treatsher


    like ene!" Danielle instigated { Floyd to


    attack Irene.


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    In a panic, Irene pushed them away and tried to escape. However, Danielle used her leg to trip Irene, which caused her to hit the sink. At the same


    time, their actions were interrupted by a knock on the door.


    "They always bully Irene, and it is for no reason at all. I think they just dislike her," Yeezy whispered to Abigail after she was done watching the video


    There was no justification for bullying someone who had nothing. If Danielle and Floyd could mistreat their co-workers like this, it was probable they


    treated their schoolmates the same way.


    "You have quite magnificent designs, if memory serves me right. Would you be interested in taking Danielle''s position?¡± It was a suggestion that


    Abigail gave to Yeezy.


    Although Yeezy had magnificent designs, they oftencked a bewitching narrative. Sure, Yeezy might not be on the same level as Danielle in terms of


    talent, but I''m sure my guidance would be of assistance to Yeezy.


    "Thank you, Miss Quinn!" Yeezy had made such an effort that she wanted to get a promotion.


    In apetitive setting such as L.Moon, designers without apelling narrative often experience gradual progress.


    Opportunities might arise unexpectedly, but what truly mattered was the ability to seize them.


    Abigail called for a management meetingter that day. She turned to Garrett after they were done watching the video. "A penny for your thoughts?¡±


    Abigail''s presence made Garrett feel restless. "Susan, the janitor, teld me about the bullying Irene faced in the elevator. Despite resolving that issue. it


    escted into workce harassment."


    "An exnation was not requested. Sure, we have skilled employees. If they are misbehaving, shouldn''t we take action against them?¡± Abigail had a


    stern response.


    Renowned for his strictness, the head of the design department remarked, ¡°Irene''s performance is subpar, and shecks significant projects. This has


    caused resentment among her colleagues."


    "Irene shouldn''t receive a promotion. Is that what you''re implying?" Abigail asked, offering a faint smile as she pased the question.


    Though he remained silent, his expression hinted at his reluctance.


    "My best friend and I are the


    founders of L:Moon, and we hold a


    significant gortion of the shares. If


    even the, shareholders cant <


    intervene; why do you think youcan?


    If youre envious, resign. There¡®are


    plenty of other qualified candidates


    eager to take your ce." Abigail


    was straightforward as She leaned


    back in her chair.


    Garrett tried to speak up. "Miss Quinn¡ª"


    Abigail cut off Garrett. "I never said L.''Moon doesn''t show favoritism. As the CEO and primary shareholder, I have the authority to hire whoever I see


    fit for the design department.¡±

 Chapter 894 Cracks In L Moon

    Chapter 894 Cracks In L Moon


    After Abigail said those words, Shane was abashed.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    "The design department is in such chaos, yet you have the nerve toin about Irene being inept. Your managerial skills are rather suspicious!"


    Abigail icily lectured Shane.


    She was fully aware that she had been absent from L.Moon for ages and that the previous department head had long since resigned


    Other than his skills as a designer, they don''t help this new head of department at al.


    Being stunned into speechlessness by Abigail''s words, Shane remained reticent.


    "Your subordinates are engaging in workce harassment, and it''s uneptable. If you have no response to that, I rmend you resign!¡± Abigail''s


    voice carried her frustration as she mmed her hand on the table.


    It wasn''t long before Shane snapped. "How long has it been since your return? Doe you even know what''s going on in L.Moon?"


    ¡°Shane!¡± Garrett yelled.


    "Is he the one you promoted?" Abigail asked in a cold manner.


    He lowered his head. "I was negligent in my responsibilities.¡±


    "Workce harassment is such a grave issue, and yet the head of the department doesn''t care about it. Are you telling me that a person''s work


    performance takes precedence over their handling of this issue? Since you can''t tell right from wrong. then follow my suggestion¡ªresign!" Abigail''s


    gaze was as sharp as a knife.


    Shane still kept his silence.


    "I have to report this issue." Abigail took a minute before she continued, "I''m not against having private chat groups, but it''s uneptable when it''s


    used to ostracize colleagues.¡±


    Shane''s position remained vacant for ages once Shane was given the boot for his actions.


    The footage of Danielle and Floyd bullying Irene was also yed for everyone to watch. Members of the design department found themselves


    speechless,cking the courage to look at Abigail.


    "I understand your dissatisfaction with L.Moon hiring Irene, but some individuals are simply behaving irrationally. Even knowing that I rmended


    her, they still dared to harass her. It''s Irene today. but it could be someone else tomorrow. What? Are you suggesting she¡¯s aiming for your position?"


    Abigail, now in the role of the department head, posed the question to everyone with a cold demeanor.


    When no one replied to her question, she called out, "Yeezy?"


    "Yes, Miss Quinn?" Yeezy answered while rising to his full height.


    "Fulfill Danielle''s obligations moving forward. You''ll also be the head of the department for the time being. Show me what you got in a month''s time,"


    she instructed while preparing to make her departure.


    Although there were others in the department who were much more suited than Yeezy to seed Shane, Abigail intentionally promoted someone of


    average ability.


    Jealousy alone would not guarantee them higher positions.


    "Thank you, Miss Quinn.¡± Yeezy had never expected such a surprise.


    At that moment, everyone dispersed, and Abigail headed back to her office to instruct human resources to advertise for new designers. This decision


    left the design department in disarray.


    Securing a position at L.Moon was challenging, given thepany''spetitive hiring standards and attractive sry offerings, attracting numerous.


    applicants.


    As everyone returned to their


    respective workstations, whispers


    began to circ e€ upon seeing


    Yeezy entering the department


    head''s office. One individua =~


    remarked, ¡®I can''t fathom how ?


    someone unqualified like hinrgot


    promoted to that role. First-we had


    to deal with the ipetent Irene.


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    A male designer happened to pass by with a cup of Joe and remarked, "Just resign if you feel miserable. What are you mumbling about?"


    "If you love to ingratiate yourself with someone. Irene''s in the hospital. Why don''t you pay her a visit?¡± the other person responded, disconste.


    The male designer stopped in his tracks and turned. "Based on your earlier words, I''ll inform Yeezy of your resignation."


    Such words sent the other individual into a state of fury, which caused her to sit down immediately. Then, she banged something on the table.


    "Just f*cking resign if you are so displeased!¡±


    lrene''s return to thepany also saw Abigail visiting the design department to make an announcement.


    "There will be two fashion shows. One is fashion, while the other is historical. Employees in the design department are eligible to participle. Details of


    thepetition have already been shared in the group chat."


    Abigail made a move after the short announcement.


    Irene then opened the group chat and clicked on the appended link for the historical fashion show.


    Both shows were scheduled for the


    Thanksgiving period, which meant


    that they dida¡¯t have much time to


    prepare for¡®fie event. Participants ~


    had to decide to choose the time


    period ¡é that they fancied or were.


    farni iar with. The designs would not


    only. be voted by the public but also


    bythe professionals, withthe


    winning prize of 150,000. Whichever


    designer earned the higher number


    of votes would be dered the


    winner.


    With a chance to win 150,000 at stake, everyone was determined to showcase their skills. Consequently, the already chaotic design department


    became even busier due to these two fashion shows.


    After Abigail''s morning meeting concluded, Garrett approached her with concerns. ¡°Are you considering promoting Yeezy to department head? He¡¯s


    rather mild-mannered andcks the capability to oversee arge team. He only feelsfortable reporting issues to us."


    ¡°It''s not your concern,¡± Abigail replied as she headed towards her office, holding a file. "It also hinges on his performance. If he can''t fulfill his duties


    effectively, we can always find someone else. Why the hurry?"


    With a sigh, Garrett said, "Ever since your return, everyone seems to be more organized. Feels like I''m the only one struggling.¡±


    ¡°You''re concerned about nurting


    their feelings-You''re afraid of


    upsetting.tfe talented designers. But


    do you tkuly believe L.Mooncks


    talentAThe more skilled someenie is,


    the more arrogant they tend to be.


    Conversely, average employ¨¦es are


    liKelier to concentrate ontheir work."


    Let''s just wait and see.


    Abigail purposely organized the two fashion shows for the design department. Initially, such events were beyond their usual scope, but they provided


    Irene and Yeezy with a tform to demonstrate their skills.


    When Irene and Yeezy, individuals of average talent, outshine those arrogant designers, they would be forced to acknowledge their weaknesses and


    focus on their duties instead of getting involved in corporate politics.

 Chapter 895 Business Crisis

    Chapter 895 Business Crisis


    While every designer was engrossed in preparations for the uing fashion exhibition, a ripple of controversy surged when Danielle took to the


    inte by uploading a video.


    In the footage, she stood holding her ID card. her expression fraught with emotion as she leveled usations against Abigail. She imed that


    Abigail''s actions had pushed her to a dead end.


    "If anything were to happen to me, it would be because of the relentless pressure exerted by L.Moon. Just because of a minor misstep on my part,


    she''s effectively cutting off my livelinood in the design industry. I''ve studied hard for over a decade, and just because she has a little power, she''s


    cklisting me!¡± With tears glistening in her eyes, shemented before ending the video.


    The heartfelt plea in Danielle''s video quickly thrust L.Mcon into the spotlight amongizens. Hence, sparking a flurry of reactions and debates.


    ¡®na''s decision to shut out such a dedicated and hardworking designer seems unjustifiable, doesn''t it? It''s evident that na has undergone


    significant changes in the past couple of years and has lost the gentleness she was once known for. As someone who''s walked the path of a


    designer, she should understand the trials and tribtions thate with the profession. Regardless of the mistake Danielle made, na''s response


    seems excessively harsh."


    ¡®Only insiders in L.Moon truly understand what''s going on behind the scenes. Nevertheless, with so much controversy surrounding it. there must be


    something fishy. A prominent designer from Eswadia shutting out a neer. Besides, many of Fairy Meadow''s past designs were Danielle''s.¡¯


    ¡®Before rushing to judgment, shouldn''t we take a moment to understand the full extent of Danielle''s transgressions? Even if she erred, what if it was


    merely a case of giarism rather than outright theft? During na''s absence, L.Moon unearthed numerous giarism scandals. It''s imperative that


    we consider these factors before casting me.¡¯


    After watching the video and reading thements, Abigail remained stoic, and her expression revealed little of her inner thoughts.


    She still had Danielle''s number saved in her phone. Without much ado, she forwarded the saved video to thetter.


    Danielle quietly removed the video within half an hour and issued an apology. She admitted her mistake and absolved Abigail of any wrongdoing.


    The sudden turnaround puzzledizens, sparking rampant spection about the underlying reasons behind Danielle''s actions. Some wondered if


    she was facing threats or grappling with other undisclosed issues.


    Initially, Abigail didn''t want toe out to rify but eventually deemed it necessary for the PR department to issue a statement, considering the


    escting conjectures circting among the onlinemunity.


    Before the PR statement could be released, Cindy took to Instagram to expose Danielle''s troubling behavior during her high school years. It aligned


    with Abigail''s suspicions.


    it''s often said that those who bully colleagues in the workce likely engaged in simr behavior during their schoo! days, she mused.


    Danielle''s history as a middle school bully corroborated this notion, with reports of her and her friends intimidating younger students, resorting to


    physical violence, and causing disruptions in dormitories.


    Her poor performance in academics resulted in him scoring just above 100 points on her high school entrance exam. Thus, relegating her to the


    lowest tier of art colleges. Despite possessing undeniable talent in design, his troubling pattern of bullying persisted.


    ¡®How did someone with such a troubled past manage to secure admission to a prestigious art college? And could her behavior at L.Moon be just as


    egregious?"


    ¡®I wouldn''t put it past her to have already caused harm to a colleague at L.Moon. After all, I saw na at Metro Hospital a few days ago. My friends


    managed to capture footage of her there, suggesting Danielle''s involvement in some way.¡¯


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    Suddenly, Abigail found herself thrust back into the center of public scrutiny.


    After confirming over the phone the grim truth of Danielle''s situation, Abigail''s phone buzzed again, this time with a call from Sean


    Abigail rubbed her temples and answered with a tired voice, "What''s up?"


    ¡°Obviously, I''m worried sick about you. You shouldn''t have to handle all this online drama alone.¡± Sean said, sounding genuinely concerned.


    "I''m alright. This mess is all her own doing,¡± Abigail replied nonchntly.


    She knew that if Danielle truly passed away, she would be left grappling with the storm of public opinion crashing down on L.Moon.


    ¡°Handle this matter with care. Many thriving businesses have been brought to its knees by sudden crises." Sean remarked. He sensed that Danielle''s


    predicament was like a dire warning, given L.Mcoon''s history of weathering storms.


    His instincts in the business world were always sharp.


    Abigail''s brows knitted in worry as she asked, "Do you think this is really as dangerous as it seems?"


    ¡°Every problem has a solution, except when it involves loss of life. Life is precious, and anypany caught in such a tragedy is bound to suffer,"


    Sean replied and reached out upon hearing the news.


    He had been in Pendorf recently, making preparations for their wedding.


    Abigail took a deep breath, and her lips pressed tightly together.


    After a moment, she spoke in a bitter voice, "Danielle''s condition is very grim, ording to what the hospital reported. Was I too pushy?¡±


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    message sent from Cindy''s ount,


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    "In sickness and in health, husband and wife should support each other. You''re already juggling enough. Mypany isn''t too busy right now, so let


    Xavien handle it. You need a breather," Sean insisted. his care for her was evident.


    Originally, because of lrene¡¯s situation, she had been consumed with overhauling the design department. even having to let go of several designers.


    Each of those matters demanded her personal attention

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    Chapter 896 Fierce Public Opinion


    ¡°Thank you for your love, darling," Abigail''s voice dripped with affection as she expressed her gratitude.


    Sean chuckled warmly. "There¡¯s no one else I''d rather show kindness to than my darling.¡±


    After bidding goodbye on the phone. Abigail decided to pay a visit to the hospital.


    Outside the intensive care unit, an elderly couple were engaged in a whispered conversation.


    As Abigail approached, she couldn''t help but overhear snippets of their discussion.


    "Have you confirmed if it was her employer who caused this? If so, I''ll go have a word with her this afternoon. We''ll demand 300 thousand, and then


    we''ll finally have enough for Damon''s down payment," the woman murmured urgently.


    I''ve done some research. It''s all over the inte," the middle-aged man stated grimly, his voice low but firm. "But 300 thousand won''t even scratch


    the surface. That woman is practically rolling in money, constantly in the spotlight. and she''s running not just one but twopanies!"


    After a moment of contemtion, he continued with a steely resolve, "We need to set our sights much higher. Let''s aim for at least 600 thousand.¡±


    "Agreed, 600 thousand it is!" the woman affirmed, her determination evident.


    The conversation between the duo left Abigail feeling uneasy, and she felt a knot forming in her stomach.


    It was often said that children inherited more than just physical traits from their parents. With the kind of influence and upbringing provided by parents


    like these, it was hardly surprising that Danielle''s path in life mirrored theirs so closely.


    Abigail approached the couple cautiously. "600 thousand?" she interjected softly.


    Startled, the couple turned to face her, their expressions shifting from cautious to hostile in an instant.


    ¡°You''re her employer, aren''t you? My daughter''s life is in shambles because of you, and yet you have the nerve toe to the hospital?!¡± Be


    seized Abigail''s arm. She tightened her grip and shouted at the top of her lungs.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    ¡°I''m telling you, you owe my daughter restitution! Who granted you the authority to mistreat her? Do youprehend the hardships she endured to


    gain admission to art school and secure a position in a reputablepany?!" Stephen''s voice resonated with condemnation as he joined Be in


    berating Abigail.


    "What''s with all themotion? If you wish to quarrel, take it elsewhere!" The abrupt intrusion of the doctor and his booming voice momentarily


    silenced Danielle''s parents.


    They instantly fell silent.


    "Doctor, how is Danielle?" Abigail inquired anxiously, her gaze fixed on the doctor.


    "It''s a dire situation. She remains in a state of shock, and unless she regains consciousness within the next 48 hours, our options be limited.¡±


    the doctor replied calmly before turning to depart.


    "You''re ountable for my daughter''s plight!" Be''s words dripped with menace, her voice lowered but no less threatening


    Stephen, equally incensed, issued a stern ultimatum. "If you fail to providepensation, I''ll station myself outside yourpany every single day,


    carrying a photograph of my lifeless daughter!"


    Abigail would neverpromise when it came to trading their daughter''s life for money.


    If Danielle''s parents genuinely loved her, negotiations forpensation might have been more eptable.


    In the midst of the struggle between the three parties, Cindy hurried over and witnessed Danielle¡¯s parents pulling Abigail. She quickly intervened,


    pushing them away, and eximed, ¡°What on earth do you think you''re doing? If you''re after money, you''ll have to wait until Danielle has fully


    recovered!¡±


    Her vignt bodyguard promptly sprang into action. Hence, creating a barrier between Abigail and Danielle''s parents


    Abigail was then led out of the hospital by Cindy.


    Overwhelmed by guilt, Cindy''s eyes welled up with tears as she turned to Abigail to express her remorse. "I''m truly sorry. I never should have delved


    into her past. It was a mistake."


    Abigail disyed remarkable empathy by responding in a soft and forgiving tone, "I don''t hold it against you.¡±


    This incident served as yet another example of the burdensome responsibility often borne by idols, who find themselves footing the bill for the actions


    of overzealous fans.


    In the heyday of her career, L.Moon


    basked in the-adoration of a vast


    fanbase, redping substantial


    ?~


    financial #ewards from her soa ing.


    poprity. However, lurking beneath


    the surface was anagging concern


    that''such fervent adtion might


    an¨¦ day backfire. A fear that,


    unfortunately, materialized sooner


    than expected.


    After seeing Cindy off, Abigail returned to thepany headquarters, but instead of immediately entering, she paused at the entrance and cast her


    gaze upward.


    From a small studio, it had transformed into the skyscraper it was today, amedating thousands of people. At its peak, it brought in millions of


    sales overnight for Flower Meadow.


    Like a delicate flower nurtured over time, it bloomed to its fullest before beginning its gradual descent.


    After gazing at it for a moment. Abigail let out a soft, contemtive sigh, her head bowed in reflection.


    Little did she realize Flower Meadow''s fortunes had gradually shifted onto the shoulders of L.Moon.


    Danielle''s struggle was brief as the hospital swiftly issued a death certificate mere hours after her arrival.


    That fateful night thrust L.Moon into the harsh spotlight of public scrutiny.


    The praises of before now echoed with equal measures of disdain.


    However, Abigail didn''t let sadness overwhelm her. Instead, she embraced it with calm eptance.


    Garrett rushed into the office, looking clearly flustered. Yet, upon seeing Abigail''sposed demeanor, he found himself easing into a sense of calm.


    "Looks like you''ve made your peace with it." he remarked as he settled onto a chair by the coffee table. Hence. abandoning his earlier haste.


    "L.Moon has been around for almost


    four years siftce its establishment,


    which is indeed shortpared te~


    some century-old enterprises, but,


    fashion trends seem to be like this,


    fleeting like the lifespan of aflower,"


    AbiSail slowly exined to.him.


    Garrett''s smile reflected relief. "I was worried about you, but it seems you''ve found your way through it."


    Abigail asked him, her expression reflecting concern. "L.Moon appears to be facing a downturn, wouldn''t you say?"


    Garrett furrowed his brow as he pondered her question. "If lrene''s situation were to ur again, would you still choose to handle it the same way?"


    he inquired.


    Abigail maintained herposure


    as she replied,."I believe so. Given


    Kevin''s S$ rony attachment to Irene,


    It''s imperative that I offer hima


    satisfactory resolution, both ethically


    ae M


    and practically. And as for Danielle


    and Floyd''s transgressions,can we


    tealy forgive them? It''s sinaply


    untenable."


    Sometimes, fate cunningly orchestrated events


    By sparing Danielle from consequences, the turmoil surrounding Irene would likely persist within thepany. Eventually, the same scenario ying


    out with Danielle would inevitably repeat with another individual


    At the heart of the matter lie the internal challenges guing L.Moon.


    Despite her eagerness to implement reforms. Abigail understood that some things were beyond her control as they were dictated by the whims of


    fate.


    Upon arriving home in the wee hours of the night, Abigail was met with the sight of Scarlett, Lawrence, Luna, and Josh, all gathered in the living room,


    their eyes fixed upon her with concern.


    Without hesitation, she inquired, "What''s troubling you all?"


    Luna stepped forward, her voiceced with worry. "The public opinion tonight has been harsh. Are you holding up alright?"

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    Chapter 897 Karma


    Abigail let out a deep breath. Her voice was steady andposed, and she assured calmly, ¡°It''s not as significant as it seems. We''ll manage."


    "Wee back. Josh, it''s time for Luna to get some rest. It''ste, and she¡¯s been keeping youpany for quite a while." Lawrence directed from his


    ce on the sofa


    Josh nodded understandingly and gently guided Luna toward her bedroom.


    ¡°Don''t fret. We''ve weathered countless challenges over the years, and this time won''t be any different for L.-Moon,¡± Luna reassured Abigail with a


    reassuring smile, her eyes reflecting understanding and empathy.


    She had been struggling with depression and had pushed herself to stay upte. Thus, her fatigue was evident in the weary lines of her face.


    After she disappeared into the hallway leading to her room, the once lively living room fell into a hushed stillness, broken only by the sound of


    Abigail''s footsteps as she approached the coffee table.


    Reaching for a bottle of wine, she poured herself a generous ss.


    "The bacsh from the public this time is unprecedented. While there''s usually room for redemption after causing harm, the loss of life would change


    everything for L.Moon," Josh, whe was seasoned in the business world, remarked, his tone reflecting the weight of the situation.


    Abigail reflected on her journey to fame and fortune. Her words carried a sense of eptance and resignation as she spoke softly, "I''ve pondered this


    scenario before¡ªriding the wave of sess, umting followers. But now, faced with the harsh reality of the consequences, I understand that it''s


    time to take responsibility.¡±


    Tonight, Abigail took the first step toward ountability by issuing a heartfelt apology through the PR department, acknowledging the gravity of the


    situation and the need for restitution. She even took a more personal approach by recording a heartfelt video expressing her remorse.


    Last night, she took the initiative to have the PR department draft an apology statement. alongside recording a personal video expressing remorse.


    Regardless of Danielle''s past transgressions, with her passing, it was as though a clean te had been drawn, and she was facing the consequences


    as they came.


    Scarlett couldn''t resist the urge to embrace Abigail as she acknowledged the immense sacrifices made for L.Moon. "Are you content to simply watch


    it dwindle?¡± she asked softly.


    "Even the most enduring of phenomena experience their ebbs and flows," Abigail responded calmly. "When that time arrives, L.Moon will meet its


    fate. Frankly, I''m feeling rather weary. Perhaps it¡¯s an opportune moment for me to take a much-needed break.¡±


    Tears threatened to spill from Scarlett''s eyes, yet she stifled them as she did not wish to burden Abigail further.


    Lawrence offered a semnce offort. "It''s alright. Trends in fashion are notoriously fleeting. The fact that L.Moon has endured for so many years


    is a testament to your prowess."


    Despite Abigail''s heartfelt apology, L.Moon''s predicament remained unchanged.


    Overnight, clothes were returned, bills were contested, and once-loyal online fans turned into fervent critics to plot the downfall of L_ Moon. Even the


    production teams coborating with L.Moon found themselves subjected to menacing threats.


    By noon, Oliver emerged with a personal statement.


    ¡®Due to internal strife at L.Moon,


    someizens masquerading as


    champions offjustice are pressuring


    me to severties with L.Moon.


    Frankly, I find it quite amusing. I =


    speak formyself alone. To those


    individuals: when you were &


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    Following his statement, a wave of statements emerged from other production teams.


    Finally. Cindy took the stage by bravely leading with an apology and acknowledging her own part in exposing Danielle''s past actions during middle


    and high school.


    With tears welling in her eyes, she


    stood before the camera, her voice


    trembling withremotion as she


    recounted the tragic tale. "The girl


    Danielle tormented in high school??


    She was¡®the one who truly earned''a


    coveted spot at the Capitalis¡¯ tep art


    college. Danielle robbed her of that


    opportuni y, causing her to¡¯plunge


    into despair until she feltthere was


    no way out but to end her own life.


    While Danielle lived carefree for


    years, why should we forget the pain


    she inflicted just because she''s no


    longer here?"


    Abigail was stunned. She was unaware of this fact about Danielle''s past. Without hesitation, she dialed Cindy''s number.


    Cindy answered immediately, her voice still carrying the weight of her earlier confession.


    "I''m truly sorry, Miss na. I couldn''t bear to keep it to myself any longer. I''ve known about these things for a while now. I chose to only reveal


    Danielle''s bullying, but I never imagined it would end in such a tragedy for that poor girl." Cindy''s wards were filled with regret and sorrow.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    "Is what you said in the video true? Did Danielle manipte the admission process to rece the real victim of bullying who rightfully earned a spot at


    a prestigious school?" Abigail inquired, seeking confirmation.


    "Yes, that girl was from Danielle''s


    hometown. Her family was


    struggling financia ly. Against all


    odds, she managed to secure a


    ce at areputable school, but.


    Danielle deteived her during the


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    awever, the girl''sck of familiarity


    with technology became Banielle''s


    opportunity to exploit. When she


    discovered she had been admitted


    to Danielle''s lousy school instead,


    she saw no way out but to end her


    own life by taking pills," Cindy


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    Initially, she found herself inadvertently caught in the crossfire due to the unfolding events.


    Her involvement in assisting Sean inadvertently provided the perfect opening for the Hinton Family to strike, leading to immediate action


    As Abigail absorbed the full extent of the situation, a weary sigh escaped her lips.


    After the call ended, she sank into her office chair, and her gaze drifted aimlessly through the window, lost in thought.


    Sean noticed her distant demeanor when he gently pushed open the door to her office. As such, concern was etched on his features. Stepping inside,


    he approached her and leaned against the desk as he inquired softly, his voiceced with genuine cancem, "What''s weighing on your mind?"


    Abigail raised her eyes to meet his, and heavily, frustration evident in her tone. "To think that Danielle harbored such darkness within her... Has she


    ever disyed any semnce of remorse over the years?¡±


    Sean''s response was solemn, and his voice was tinged with resignation. ¡°Remorse is a luxury few wrongdoers afford themselves. Instead, they


    merelyment their failure to conceal their transgressions more effectively.¡±


    He moved closer and took a seat on the edge of her desk while his gaze drifted downward.


    Abigail cast a nce at the clock and changed the subject. "Have you had lunch? Let''s grab a bite to eat togetherter."


    Sean shook his head, his hand instinctively reaching out to gently tousle her hair. "No, I flew here in a rush. But don''t fret. This too shall pass.¡±

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    "It seems like you''re well-informed about Danielle''s past actions," Abigail eximed, her mind racing to catch up with the recent facts.


    She hadn''t even had the chance to inquire about the depths of Danielle''s misdeeds.


    "It''s because of what Cindy brought up. Hence, it was investigated by Xavien,¡± Sean revealed, sensing the importance of addressing the issue head-


    on.


    With Cindy having Harold¡¯s support, she had a shield against the relentless onught of criticism fromizens. However, if Abigail were to confront


    this alone, she would have to weather the storm solo.


    As a public figure. her options were limited. Apart from directly addressing public opinion, there seemed to be no other recourse.


    "Do you think the scandal involving L.Moon is finally reaching its conclusion?" Abigail still clung to the hope that the chaos surrounding L.Moon would


    eventually subside.


    "Without a doubt, there''s been a noticeable decline in poprity, but perhaps that''s for the best. You''ve been pushing yourself too hard all these


    years, so it''s time to take a step back and breathe. There¡¯s no need to constantly be on edge. Plus, we can start thinking about starting a family.¡±


    Sean suggested, a gentle smile tugging at the corners of his lips.


    "But what about yourpany?¡± she questioned, her concern evident.


    She wouldn''t stand for him quietly transferring thepany''s assets online and sending her back home to focus on starting a family.


    ¡°Oh, Graham International? Xavien is keeping an eye on it. I''ve been indulging in farmingtely," he quipped, his tone light-hearted.


    Abigail spected that Lina had developed a newfound passion for gardening, and without delving further into the matter, she simply nodded in


    agreement


    ¡°Alright.¡±


    Upon their arrival at the restaurant, Sean took a moment to offer words offort to Harold over the phone


    The can of worms Cindy opened ended up causing quite a stir, and Graham International was significantly implicated.


    "The Hinton Family is like a predator lurking in the shadows, eagerly waiting for any sign of vulnerability from our side to strike mercilessly," Sean


    expressed, his brow creased with worry as he concluded the call and shared his concerns with Abigail.


    While holding the menu in her hands, Abigail''s face was etched with worry as she pondered their next course of action. "What do you think we should


    do?"


    I''ve been in contact with reputable media outlets recently. I''m considering sharing my story with them," he revealed, recognizing the importance of


    establishing official connections, even if it meant maneuvering through theplexities of bureaucracy and potentially increasing his tax burden.


    Relying solely on Graham International to withstand the relentless pressure exerted by the Hinton Family in Capitalis was simply not sustainable.


    Harold couldn''t afford to make any missteps. Ancther slip-up could result in him once again falling prey to the Hinton Family''s relentless attacks.


    "Are we really going to make adjustments?" she inquired, her voice tinged with concern.


    "Yes, I''ve made my decision. But don''t worry, I''ll make sure everything is handled smoothly going forward," he reassured her.


    After Cindy''s heartfelt apology video, the situation surrounding Danielle underwent a noticeable shift. However, despite this, L.Moon''s tform was


    undeniably experiencing a decline in traffic. The once vibrant daily sales of Fairy Meadow had dwindled by a significant 20%pared to pre-incident


    levels.


    "Let''s put a pin in it for now and eagerly await the unveiling of our new autumn collection," Abigail suggested as she gently ced the sales report


    aside and turned her attention to Garrett.


    "The impending resignations of several talented designers from our design department have me deeply concerned. They''ve always been dedicated


    and trouble-free." His expression grew solemn. The loss of talent signaled a slow descent into decline.


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    Garrett let out a wistful sigh, and he gave a bittersweet smile. "At least the burden will lighten, even if only by a fraction."


    "Perhaps this downturn is L.Moon''s opportunity to recalibrate and gradually stabilize." She recognized the need for thepany to adapt and evolve


    in response to changing market dynamics.


    ¡°Your words bring me much relief," he replied half-jokingly to lighten the mood


    With a graceful smile, Abigail rose


    from her seat-"Why dwell on


    pessimism When we''re simply facing


    the inevitable? Danielle''s incident¡±


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    Garrett was momentarily taken aback by the sudden shift in conversation. "Marriage? Why the sudden urge to discuss marriage? I''ll take my leave


    now,¡± he eximed, feigning exasperation as he made his escape


    After a tiring day at work, Abigail trudged back home. However, as soon as she stepped through the door, she was gently pulled into the room by


    Scarlett


    Abigail queried softly, ¡°Mom. what''s the matter?"


    "Abby, have you noticed it''s been a while since yourst period? Since you''ve been back, I haven''t seen any signs of it," Scarlett remarked. She had


    always kept track of her daughter''s monthly cycle


    A sudden realization dawned upon Abigail as she pondered, /f has indeed been two months since myst menstrual cycle.


    She covered her mouth, and a yful glint danced in her eyes. "Could it be that I''m pregnant?"


    Determined to confirm their suspicions, an eager Scarlett dered, "I''ll have Lawrence buy a pregnancy test kit for you right away,¡± her enthusiasm


    palpable as she rubbed her hands together.


    Before the pregnancy test kit could be obtained, Sean arrived.


    Sitting anxiously on the sofa, he sped Abigail''s hand tightly. His tension was evident, as could be seen from the beads of sweat forming on his


    forehead.


    Lawrence returned with the pregnancy test, and with bated breath, Abigail retreated to the bathroom to conduct the test.


    Upon seeing the two distinct lines on the pregnancy test kit, Abigail felt a rush of embarrassment tinged with joy as she emerged from the bathroom


    and handed the pregnancy test kit to Sean.


    When Sean saw the result, he wasted no time in passing the pregnancy test kit to Scarlett before enveloping Abigail in a tight embrace. His voice was


    filled with overwhelming emotion as he spoke, "You''re going to be a mother."


    Abigail enveloped him in a tender embrace, her voice barely above a whisper as she delivered the joyful news, ¡°Congrattions, you''re going to be a


    father.¡±


    "Let''s schedule a hospital visit for tomorrow to determine the timing of Abigail''s conception. And... perhaps we should consider getting the marriage


    certificate first?¡± Lawrence felt that obtaining the marriage certificate would bring him peace of mind.


    "Of course, I''ll consult with Abigail." Sean agreed and reluctantly released Abigail from his arms but still kept his gaze fixed on her.


    The lingering reluctance to avert his eyes served as a silent reassurance to both Lawrence and Scarlett.


    Happiness surged through her heart, unlike anything she had ever experienced before.


    In that fleeting moment, she couldn''t


    shake the lingering thought that


    perhaps... it was for the best that


    she hadn''t conceived earlier. .


    Sensing Scarlett''s nurturing <


    maternal instincts toward her, she


    felt deeply cared for, and the _*


    absence of any shamein ?


    Lawrence''s gesture of purchasing a


    pregnancy test kit only r¨¦ihforced


    the love and protection surrounding


    her. Their genuine joy upon learning


    of her pregnancy filled her with an


    indescribable sense of happiness.


    With a heartfelt embrace, Abigail expressed her gratitude to her parents, "Mom, Dad, thank you for your support, for your care, and for everything


    you''ve done for me."

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    Chapter 899 Impending Fatherhood


    Sean contacted Lina to convey the exhrating news over the phone.


    The subsequent day, he apanied Abigail to the medical facility for her routine examination.


    While seated in the vehicle, Abigail grasped Sean''s hand and inquired, "Do you harbor a preference for a daughter or a son?"


    Following a moment of reflection, Sean replied, "While I possess a penchant for a daughter, I would also be ted with a son.¡±


    "I cherish both. Should the birthing process prove bearable, I would dly entertain the notion of having two children to offer each other


    companionship,¡± Abigail expressed with delight. Nurtured in the Quinn Vige amidst a myriad of children from both local and nearbymunities,


    she knew that thepanionship would bring happiness.


    "Do you foresee a scarcity of ymates for them?" Sean couldn''t suppress his grin.


    Observing the children of their acquaintances engaging in yful camaraderie, he was cognizant that solitude was never a concern.


    Considering this, Abigailmented, "If our firstborn is a boy, then we can contemte the prospect of a second child.¡±


    "There''s no need to hasten: childbirth exerts a toll on the body. One child suffices," Sean responded, his concern evident for her well-being.


    Abigail nestled against Sean''s shoulder.


    At the medical facility, Abigail underwent her examination while Sean disseminated the news to their circle of friends and family.


    In under thirty minutes, word of Sean''s impending fatherhood permeated


    Abigail''s examination results yielded positive oues.


    The doctor perused the report with a grin. "You are slightly over two weeks pregnant, and your health is exceptional. It appears you''ve been diligently


    adhering to a regr exercise regimen."


    During her time abroad, Abigail indeed upheld hermitment to fitness.


    "I engage in exercise asionally,¡± she responded with a subtle smile.


    "No significant concerns at present, but should any apprehensions arise, I rmend returning for a follow-up examination within the next month or


    two. Ensure your diet is rich in nutrients, and oh... remember to abstain from sexual intercourse during the initial stages of pregnancy, understood?¡±


    the doctor advised, presenting her with the medical report.


    Blushing slightly, Abigail acknowledged, "I''m well aware!"


    Sean smirked knowingly.


    As they left the hospital, Abigail handed him the report, inquiring. ¡°What amused you earlier?"


    "This is widely known information by now, yet the doctor emphasized it to remind us. Are there still couples who maintain intimacy during pregnancy?¡±


    Sean queried with curiosity.


    How would I know? Abigail thought to herself as she yfully swatted him. "Why the sudden interest? We haven''t even made any ns prior to the


    child''s arrival. What if our child doesn¡¯t inherit intelligence?¡±


    cing his hand tenderly on Abigail''s abdomen, Sean gently caressed it. "Even if two individuals with doctorates n for a child, intelligence isn''t


    guaranteed. Nevertheless, they''ll undoubtedly be endearing.¡±


    Abigail''s heart melted at his reassurance.


    With them as parents, their child would be nurtured and safeguarded, irrespective of intellectual prowess.


    "Now that you''re expecting, we should reevaluate our workmitments ordingly. You shouldn''t overexert yourself during the initial stages," Sean


    expressed concern regarding her post-pregnancy workload


    ¡°There ares tertain projects that I''ll


    need to defer. It''s a difficult decision,


    but a necessary one now,¡¯ Abigail


    affirmed. She refused to let her


    professional obligations = ?


    overshadow her child''s well? being.


    Considering this was her inaugural pregnancy, she understood the importance of prioritizing her health.


    Upon returning home, she took the initiative to cancel ongoing projects and temporarily suspend designer recruitment.


    Upon Luna ant¨¦Josh¡¯''s return from


    the hospitalthey inquired about the


    developments. After offering =


    reassurances, Luna volunteered, ¡°I''l


    oversee L.Moon¡¯s affairs whileyou


    focuson taking good care of}


    yourself and the baby at home. "


    Abigail considered her offer for a moment before earnestly nodding. "That sounds good. Engaging socially and pursuing goals could greatly enhance


    your mood as well."


    ¡®I''ve heard of someone who battled


    depression aad found sce in work


    and travel Over time, their condition.


    graduallcimproved," Luna shared


    Havingmanaged her emotions


    throug medication, she now


    contemted avenues for


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    "If you feel overwhelmed, I can step in. Despite being pregnant. I¡¯m still capable of contributing to some extent," Abigail remarked, her hand rising to


    touch her visage.


    "Well, when are you thinking of tying the knot? Today''s weather seems auspicious; why not seize the moment and go get the marriage certificate?"


    Lawrence gently prodded


    He had always harbored the wish for Josh to marry Luna sooner, seeking to instill a greater sense of security in Luna.


    However, both Abigail and Luna remained adamant about undertaking the new journey together.


    With Abigail now expecting, it became imperative for Lawrence to ensure that they tied the knot.


    "Absolutely, there¡¯s no better time than now," Luna readily concurred.


    The originally meticulously nned marriage registration proceeded unexpectedly smoothly and effortlessly, concluding within a mere two-hour span


    As Abigail tightly grasped the marriage certificate and returned to the car alongside Sean, she scrutinized the document, a whirlwind of emotions


    stirring within her.


    Surprisingly, the sentiments evoked by both registrations were strikingly simr.


    The disparityy in the past, where her affection had been inexperienced and cautious.


    Now, she could openly embrace the marriage certificate, unabashedly expressing her love for him.


    "What are you thinking?¡± Sean inquired anxiously.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Abigail carefully ced the certificate into her bag and locked eyes with him. "It''s intriguing how the emotions from both registrations feel so simr,¡±


    she remarked.


    This acknowledgment unquestionably served as the ultimatepliment to Sean.


    Sean tenderly sped her hand and murmured, "This time, I won''t let you suffer any longer. I promise. if I fail to uphold my word, I won''t have a


    favorable oue."

 Chapter 900 Compassion to the Singles

    Chapter 900 Compassion to the Singles


    "On such a jubnt asion, can¡¯t we have some words of positivity?" Abigail nudged him yfully, a grin dancing on her lips.


    Sean''s smile remained subtle, his emotions veiled as always. Ever since Abigail fell pregnant. the glow on his face remained steadfast.


    The pair leaned into each other''s embrace within the car.


    Abigail gazed at the ever-changing scenery outside, feeling a wave of weariness washing over her. Slowly, she sumbed to sleep, her eyelids


    drooping.


    Observing her drift into slumber, Sean tenderly held her.


    Upon reaching home, Abigail stirred awake, stretchingnguidly before emitting a tired yawn. "I''ve been swampedtely; even with a bit of free time


    today, I feel drained."


    "Perhaps it''s due to the pregnancy,¡± Sean suggested, stepping out of the car and waiting for her by the door.


    Abigail yawned once more, offering no retort.


    She retreated indoors and copsed onto the couch, surrendering to further sleep.


    Scarlett draped a nket over her form.


    "Dad, Mom, I''m stepping out for a bit," Sean informed Lawrence and Scarlett.


    "Make sure to return for dinner tonight," Scarlett reminded him with a smile.


    As Lawrence prepared to depart as well, he apanied Sean.


    As they ventured outside, Lawrence broke the silence, addressing Sean first, "You haven''t been with us for long, and I don''t im to know you


    entirely. Abby has stood by your side through thick and thin for many years. If she ever does something to upset you in the future, I hope you''ll treat


    her kindly.¡±


    "Where''s thising from, Dad? If she does something to upset me. it''s my own issue,¡± Sean swiftly retorted.


    I trust your sincerity now, but marriage is an enduring journey. You''ll spend the next thirty, forty, or even fifty years together. During that time,


    temptations may arise. but I won''t tolerate any missteps," Lawrence stated gravely.


    "Dad, I''ve made it clear that if I cause her any pain in the future, I won''t have a favorable oue," Sean replied with a solemn expression.


    "There''s no need for such severe words. I''m justying out the terms clearly upfront. Abby is the cherished gem of our family. If she endures any


    suffering because of you, my entire family will descend upon you without mercy.¡± Lawrence reflected on the trials Abigail had faced over the years,


    earnestly wishing for her future to be smooth and secure, free from mishaps.


    ¡°Understood,¡± Sean replied earnestly, his expression grave.


    He apprehended that should he fail to take things seriously, he would incur Lawrence''s wrath with physical repercussions.


    "Where are you off to?" Lawrence''s tone softened a touch


    "To the bookstore. I''m not quite sure what a husband should do when his wife is pregnant, so I intend to purchase some books on pregnancy and


    parenting," Sean exined.


    Lawrence nodded in approval. /t''s wise to seek more knowledge.


    Word of Abigail''s pregnancy spread swiftly, yet she and Sean maintained a modest profile. They only distributed mary gifts to theirpany¡¯s


    employees, eschewing any borate wedding gifts.


    Sean insisted that the wedding gifts would be distributed at the actual wedding ceremony.


    Later that evening. Kevin summoned Sean to the club, but Sean was hesitant. "I''m a married man now. I can''t keep frequenting these ces. My


    father-inw will not let me off easily if he finds out."


    "You haven''t had the wedding yet. What do you mean by ''married man?" Kevin inquired, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction


    "We are married," Sean affirmed


    "Married? And you nned it so quietly?" Kevin''s drunkenness waned slightly.


    Sean nced at him. "The wedding won''t happen so hastily. It''s a year away. My flowers don''t bloom overnight."


    "Wait, what?" Alfie leaned in, bewildered.


    "What''s wrong with you?" Sean asked impatiently, ignoring Alfie''s confusion.


    "He can''t get the person he wants, so he''s feeling down now," Alfie quipped.


    Sean was rendered speechless by Alfie''s remark.


    "It''s not as if we can''t win over the person we desire, huh?" Alfie teased, a yful spark dancing in his eyes.


    ¡®Let''s exter somepassion to


    the singletons." Sean sighed, I


    offering Alfie''s shoulder a Ce


    comforting pat. "It''s rather pitiful,


    Let''s get him some booze." ¡°Content


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    Kevin didn''t jest; instead, he held the bottle of alcohol firmly. his expression serious. "I mean it this time. I''m really serious!"


    ¡°You better choose the right person to be serious about," Sean remarked icily.


    "What''s wrong with her? I admit I: ~


    used ta be a bit of a yer, but! <


    promise ¡®to treat her well from now


    onl" Kevin took a hefty swig. from his


    drink. .


    "Your promises won''t sway us. We can''t help you out either,¡± Alfie chuckled


    Kevin continued drinking in frustration.


    Observing his distress, Sean fell silent


    lf he needs to drown his sorrows, just let him be.


    When Kevin was inebriated and secluded in aer, he dialed Irene¡¯s number.


    After a few rings, Irene answered.


    "Irene... are you busy?" Kevin slurred.


    Alfie leaned in quietly, trying to overhear the conversation.


    "I''m preparing for the clothing exhibition. Have you been drinking?¡± Irene''s tonecked warmth, devoid of any concern.


    Alfie felt a pang of sympathy for Kevin.


    I''m not feeling well,¡± Kevin whined


    There waga brief silence from Irene


    before sHie calmly responded, '' ts


    youre unwell, go to the hospital. I''m


    busy here, so I''ll hang up now."


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    "But¡ª"


    Before he could finish, Irene had already disconnected the call


    Alfie hurried over to Sean, concern etched on his face.


    Kevin held onto his phone. his gaze unfocused. After a while, he slowly regained hisposure, quietly pocketing his phone.


    Observing Kevin in silence, Sean allowed Kevin to continue drinking, feeling too weary to intervene.

 Chapter 901 We Are Merely Friends

    Chapter 901 We Are Merely Friends


    "Listen, I''m going to change. But you guys won''t believe it." Kevin''s tone remained steady.


    Sean took a sip of his drink in silence, offering no response.


    Alfie ceased his jesting as well, sensing the gravity of the moment.


    "I''ve always been anxious that she knows everything about my past. I want her to be my girlfriend, but I''m afraid she''ll leave if she discovers the truth.


    I feel trapped in this dilemma," Kevin confessed, his speech tinged with the effects of alcohol.


    Only he trulyprehended the weight of his words.


    "You''re being naive. Do you recall what I warned you about?" Sean retorted caldly.


    Kevin had long forgotten...


    Rising to his feet and straightening his attire, Sean dered, "I must go."


    Kevin had made his choice.


    However, as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words, so only time would tell.


    "I don''t mean to dissuade you, but should you seed in winning her affection, Irene''s departure at the slightest misstep is assured. She''s not like


    most women; she won''t linger due to past investments. A second chance won''t be granted if you make a slight mistake. Can you genuinely change


    yourself?" Sean queried, walking away without a second thought.


    Alfie gently rested his hand on Kevin''s shoulder. "I''m sincerely advising you to seek someone morepatible. Irene is an exceptional woman; don''t


    cause her any pain."


    Shrugging Alfie''s hand off, Kevin eximed, "Are you crazy? What''s my issue?¡±


    "You''re burdened with too many mistakes; she deserves someone better,¡± Alfie replied with a sympathetic smile.


    Upon Sean''s return home, Abigail weed him, immediately detecting the scent of alcohol.


    "Have you been drinking?" she inquired.


    "A little. Kevin was feeling down, so I joined him for a drink," Sean replied. rubbing his temples.


    In the past, during conflicts with Abigail, he had relied on Kevin''s support in a simr manner. Now, the tables had turned.


    "I wonder if he''s reflecting on his decisions.¡± Abigail pondered with a smile as she assisted him with his coat.


    "In retrospect, it''s always regrettable. It''s often difficult to foresee the consequences,¡± Seanmented, embracing her. "I''ll freshen up; you should go


    get rest first."


    "Alright."


    They retired to bed early that night.


    Meanwhile, Kevin made his way to L.Moon.


    L.Moon housed a studio renowned for its high-end clothing, where Irene and Yeezy were deeply immersed in their work.


    Several other designers were also upied within the studio


    Pausing at the entrance, Kevin observed for a moment before rapping on the ss door.


    Upon catching sight of him, lrene''s expression soured slightly, yet she still took a moment to set aside her work and greet him


    "I''ve mentioned before, I''m upied.¡± Irene¡¯s irritation thinly veiled


    Kevin regarded her, uncertainty


    flickeringsin his eyes. "I understand


    your werkload. I''ve arranged takeout


    for everyone; it''ll be arriving soon.


    Remember to take breaks and


    notrish yourselves; don''t overexert,"


    C¨¦ntent belongs to


    "You don''t have to. We''ve already eaten in the cafeteria. Especially with the Thanksgiving exhibition approaching, time is of the essence,¡± Irene


    replied, growing increasingly impatient.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    "Fine, feel free to discard it if you wish." Kevin wanted to say more but halted himself. "Well then, I''ll leave you to do your tasks.¡±


    As he departed, Irene resumed her work.


    After approaching Irene, Yeezy inquired, "Have you responded to Mr. Stewart?¡±


    The other designers listened in covertly.


    ¡°Responding to what? We''re merely friends," Irene retorted. Initially, she had feigned a romantic rtionship with Kevin to aid in Sean''s reconciliation


    with Abigail.


    When Kevinter used her of harboring feelings for Sean in the room, Irene had no intention of bing emotionally entangled with him.


    "Irene, if you ept his advances, your dynamic with Mr. Graham and Miss Quinn will change,¡± a male designer chuckled.


    "Miss Quinn already helped me secure a position at L.Moon; that''s sufficient for me. I don''t covet things that aren''t rightfully mine,¡± Irene replied with a


    smile


    Whether it was people or wealth, if she hadn''t earned it through her own efforts, she didn''t want it.


    "You''re refreshingly straightforward.


    You know, same women who aspire


    to marry into affluence would o


    eagerly a aecept gifts and luxury items


    from ar. Stewart. What significance


    doessecuring a job at thepany


    hole?" the male designer teased.


    "But all I desire is just a simple life," Irene murmured softly.


    Yeezy nowprehended why Abigail had extended her help to Irene.


    Among numerous talented individuals, Abigail didn¡¯t readily extend her help to just anyone.


    However, there was an exception for someone like Irene because she was unique.


    She harbored no hunger for power or material possessions; she remained grounded, unassuming, and true to herself.


    Kevin''s affections toward her were understandable.


    "I thought you endured all that bullying just to climb the socialdder here. But what about Mr. Graham? I heard you were initially introduced to him on


    a blind date.¡± the male designer inquired as he worked.


    "Well, Mr. Graham is already married, so let''s not dwell on it.¡± Irene replied.


    She simply favored men with Sean''s demeanor.


    Whether it was Sean or someone else. it mattered little to her.


    If another exceptional man like Sean were to emerge one day, with a simr background, she would endeavor to match his caliber and vie for his


    attention.


    She saw no fault in striving for an exceptional partner.


    As discussions ensued, a security guard arrived with takeout, presenting an array of dishes.


    Everyone expressed their gratitude to Irene, basking in her glory.


    Irene abstained from eating, engrossed in her own design work


    At L.Moon, ony a handful of


    designers remained; those engaged


    in thepetition resumed their ~


    designing efforts, while others who


    didn''t yeet the criteria continued


    theicwork I in thepany''s studio,


    offering mutual support asthey


    progressed.

 Chapter 902 Breathtaking Design

    Chapter 902 Breathtaking Design


    Time slowly passed until Thanksgiving arrived.


    On this day, Abigail also took some time to attend the exhibition. Two exhibitions were held concurrently. The modern fashion exhibition started first,


    while the one rted to historical elements was scheduled for the evening.


    Sean escorted Abigail into the venue.


    "There''s no need to be so nervous. I''m not even three months pregnant yet. but the doctor said I''ve a stable fetus." Abigail chuckled after sitting


    down, unable to suppress her amusement.


    Sean sat down with a deep breath. "Those big issues arise when people have lowered their guards down."


    "You''re right," Abigail nodded in agreement.


    By the time the fashion showmenced, it was already the afternoon. The runway show began at 2.30 p.m.


    Abigail couldn''t help but smile as she recalled a fashionpetition organized by Kevin a long time ago. It was ultimately forced to end because of


    her conflict with Sean.


    Sitting in the audience seats now, Abigail felt like the participation of these emerging designers in the exhibition marked a fresh start for each of them.


    Previously, she had mourned the gradual decline of L.Moon, but now she felt quite content.


    At least, the fashion design industry was ever-changing, always presenting something new for admiration. While today¡¯s fashion was impressive,


    there was a slightck of creativity. They were appealing for everyday wear, but if worn by celebrities for a runway show. they would appear too.


    ordinary.


    Abigail felt a bit drowsy and leaned against Sean''s shoulder.


    Behind them, two people whispered to each other.


    ¡°Each year''s designs seem to pale inparison. None of the outfits fromst year''s show made a ssh. Seems to be the same this year."


    "Says who?"


    Just then, a foreign model stepped onto the stage in a gown


    The gown was themed around peacocks, with delicate mercury-colored fabric adored with peacock motifs. As the skirt billowed out. it resembled the


    graceful spread of a peacock''s feathers. Additionally, an ovey of sheer chiffon was embellished with green flowers.


    It was simple yet exquisitely luxurious.


    As the model appeared, the entire audience couldn''t help but gasp in admiration.


    "This gown is truly remarkable. It must be L.Mcon''s creation. If there''s nothing as outstanding as this afterward, this outfit would definitely nail the


    grand prize.¡±


    It''s definitely this one. There wasn''t anything as outstanding as thisst year. I bet the celebrities watching the livestream are already in contact with


    the organizers."


    This gown was indeed outstanding. Abigail was captivated by its simplicity and grandeur.


    "This dress is beautiful,¡± she said to Sean


    "Should I buy it for you?" Sean immediately suggested


    "Don''t do anything hical. People from the entertainment industry usually watch these shows. Some hotshots would''ve already reserved the


    winning outfit.¡± Abigail replied. She admired the gown but wouldn''t hinder the development of thepany¡¯s designers.


    She wondered which designer was behind it.


    She suddenly felt excited about the uing historical fashion show.


    After the fashion show ended, Abigail inquired about the designer of the peacock-themed outfit


    The organizers mentioned that someone named Yeezy was the brain behind that outfit, which caught Abigail by surprise.


    Yeezy was known as a mature and dignified designer, with her past works often characterized by grace, elegance, and sophistication. It was rare for


    her to design something that deviated from her aesthetic.


    After hanging up the phone, she called Yeezy, who immediately answered. "Hello, Miss Quinn."


    She had an exuberant tone, indicating she had received good news.


    "That peacockinspired outfit was


    truly eye- catehing, You''re also


    capable ofdesigning such clothing?


    It seemsthat your previous works


    didn''tallow you to fully unleash your


    potedttial)¡¯ Abigail said, her lips:


    curling upward.


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    "I also wish to contribute to L. Moon," Yeezy replied humbly.


    There were too many talented young


    designers in te past, and she was


    afraid that deviating from her usual


    style might hot be well-received. <


    Plus, when it came to grace ands


    elegance, L.Moon did not have¡®that


    mafiy designers with her level of


    experience. Sticking to her.Usual


    style had always secured her


    position at L.Moon. Content belongs


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    ¡®In fact,bining grace and


    innovation better aligns with your


    design style, You could try designing


    more pidees like that. By the way,


    how rmany people have ced


    orders for your designs?" Abigail


    asked in a gentle tone. Content


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    She would receive a 150 thousand prize for winning first ce, but if someone rented the gown, L.Moon wouldn''t take a penny of that money.


    "Several popr actresses are interested in renting it, and the lowest offer is also 150 thousand," Yeezy''s voice was filled with joy.


    150 thousand.


    Abigail scoffed inwardly.


    These actresses in the entertainment industry loved topete for attention but were reluctant to spend money.


    "Don''t rent it out, no matter how much they offer. Once it is rented out. it loses its value. Let''s wait and see if anyone wants to buy it," Abigail advised.


    "Okay. I''ll follow your advice.¡± Yeezy was initially tempted but decided to wait a little longer after hearing Abigail''s words.


    Abigail ended the call, and Sean immediately put her phone away.


    "What are you doing?¡± Abigail wanted to check her Instagram.


    "Phones are emitting radiation everywhere today. You should make fewer calls," Sean said earnestly.


    He had recently gained knowledge about women getting pregnant.


    Abigail sighed. "There¡¯s no need to be so vignt.¡±Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    "Try to use it less." Sean hugged her andforted her. "I''ll talk to you."


    "I''m more interested in knowing how people evaluate Yeezy''s dress online.¡± Abigail''s heart was pounding in eagerness for the online reviews.


    It was like watching a great drama and then rushing to binge-watch clips on video-sharing websites.

 Chapter 903 Her Unique Presence

    Chapter 903 Her Unique Presence


    "Let''s check out those reviewster. There''s another exhibition this evening," Sean suggested. pulling her up. "Let''s grab something to eat first. I


    checked the timing for the evening performance. It starts at 5:30 p.m. and continues until close to 8 p.m."


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail replied, holding his hand.


    The evening featured a historical fashion exhibition.


    Representations from various dynasties, including vintage, traditional, and the Dreek Dynasty styles, were showcased.


    It was simply breathtaking with the stage effects.


    Abigail felt a surge of excitement as she looked at it all.


    When the shawm music began to y, the audience was captivated.


    The final of the show was spectacr, from the shawm to the drums. The performance was top-notch


    "Do you notice that all the instruments used are ancient traditional instruments, not modern ones?¡± Abigail whispered to Sean.


    "You ''re aware of this. too?" Sean couldn''t quite discern it, but the music sent shivers down his spine.


    It was as if it were pulling people back into the ancient river of history.


    The runway¡¯s backdrop was switched to scenes from mythological times. It featured the Sovereigns and Emperors as well as the phoenix rising from


    the ashes. As the animal rose to its full height and spread its wings, it was the signal of the next scene transition.


    Not only were the people at the scene shocked, but even the viewers in the live broadcast room were also extremely astonished.


    ¡®It''s rather different. Now, I understand why the fashion show was held during the day. It''s because the historical costume show is exceptional at


    night."


    ¡®The music and the runway''s backdrop makes me feel like an emperor.¡¯


    ¡®I second this.¡¯


    As the distant female vocals began to sing, models dressed in mythological-themed attire emerged backstage.


    The first to step out was unexpectedly Sneek God, the Mother of the Earth. Her attire was exceptionally dignified and solemn, and the model exuded


    a divine aura. However, her walk resembled a serpent''s, and her hair ornamentation was exquisite.


    The model slowly walked to the front of the runway, raised her chin to nce at the audience, then turned and walked back slowly.


    A dignified and divine beauty resembling a serpent.


    "As expected, Sneek God doesn''t necessarily have to be portrayed with a tail. This model fully embodies Sneek God''s temperament. It''s sufficient. It''s


    just that the clothes are rather ordinary.¡±


    ¡°Combined with the music, it makes the atmosphere even better than some of the current fantasy dramas."


    Everyone whispered in discussion.


    The second one was Harpies, adorned with feather elements in her attire


    Various goddesses continued to grace the runway.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    As the intermission arrived, Phoenix''s appearance immediately caught everyone''s attention as Phoenix was equivalent to the sun.


    The attire inspired by the Phoenix, with elements of mes and adorned with totems from the era of the Sovereigns and Emperors, exuded an


    indescribable harmony.


    The model portraying the Phoenix also exuded amanding presence. It was as if a bird was disdainful of all creatures when walking


    Abigail immediately recognized the designer behind the Phoenix.


    The Phoenix sparked cheers throughout the entire venue.


    Abigail couldn''t help but admire it because the attire incorporated many elements seen in history, such as the me bird, sun totems, and even


    ancient characters.


    The various professors sitting in the judges¡¯ seats began to discuss fervently.


    They whispered to each other, their eyes filled with amazement and appreciation.


    Even as the historical-themed fashion exhibition ended, everyone remained immersed in it.


    Not only was the music sophisticated and imbued with divinity, but even the background animations were thought-provoking, let alone the


    mythological-themed attire.


    When ites to historical costumes, people usually think of those that have existed


    However, for mythological attire, it was the first time such an authoritative exhibition had been held, especially within historical themes.


    "I want my phone.¡± Abigail couldn''t wait to check Instagram.


    Sean also knew she couldn''t hold back any longer.


    Abigail quickly grabbed her phone and saw that the top trending topic was "Historical Mythological Fashion."


    She clicked on it, and thements were pouring in.


    ¡®Wow! This Phoenix is amazing. In


    the past, the PRoenix was always


    depicted asxhale. But now there is a


    emale Phoenix. As a student of =>


    mythology, I can guarantee that over


    ten anoient mythological elements


    are d@picted in the attire of the


    Phenix, The three-legged Phoenix,


    me patterns, sun totems, and


    even ancient texts are used as


    patterns. This garment is divine.¡¯


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    ¡®In recent years, ssical styles have


    been praised= oFo be honest, I''ve


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    various dynasties. However, at


    tonight''s exhibition, the my hgival


    costumes were a breath of fresh air.


    It''s So impressive. This is the-culture


    afour glorious Cefroana. they can


    still create such amazingtlothes


    even if they''re not real myths.¡¯


    ¡®lenvy those who went to the venue.


    Can this exhibition go on tour? I


    want to experience our historical ~


    costum¨¦culture firsthand. When


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    The poprity of the Phoenix was off the charts.


    This garment was mainly valuable because of its authenticity. All the elements were rted to history, not just made up


    Most importantly, the patterns on the garment were woven from characters.


    Upon returning home. Abigail noticed that the top trending topic had changed.


    ¡®It must be L.Moon.''


    She clicked on it.


    She found out that the first ce in the fashion show was awarded to Yeezy, the designer from L.Moon. At the same time, Irene was awarded first


    ce in the historical costume exhibition.


    lrene''s meticulous research into history rightfully earned her recognition.


    Yeezy''s first-ce finish was solely due to theck of impressive clothes in the fashion show. The peacock theme unexpectedly stole the show, and


    evenizens had to acknowledge her first-ce finish.


    The other designers wouldn''t stand a chance if she hadn''t gotten first ce.

 Chapter 904 Traces of a Miraculous Rebirth

    Chapter 904 Traces of a Miraculous Rebirth


    The Phoenix was truly outstanding.


    She was engrossed in her phone as Sean guided her into the house.


    Seeing her so engrossed in her phone, Sean couldn''t help but shake his head. He guided her to a seat near the shoe cab and crouched to


    change her shoes.


    Abigail''s gaze briefly left her phone screen and turned to him. "Thank you, dear.¡±


    "No need to thank me,¡± Sean replied indulgently.


    They entered the living room


    Sean was surprised to see Martin and Andrew. "Howe you guys are here?¡±


    "We heard you got married, so we came to give our blessings,¡± Martin stood up from the couch.


    Abigail noticed that Andrew repeatedly watched the historical costume exhibition, particrly the mythological segment at the end.


    "Do you like this part?" Abigail walked over to him with a hint of a smile.


    "Do these gods exist in your mythology?" Andrew was astonished by what he saw on Instagram today. When he clicked into the livestream, he was


    utterly amazed


    He had never heard such music before or seen such clothes.


    He had seen plenty of historical and mythological dramas, but none of the costumes were as unique as these


    "These gods indeed exist. We have plenty of gods in Cefroana mythology. If we were to talk about them, it would take three days and three nights to


    finish.¡± Abigail said proudly of Cefroana''s culture.


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    "How can I get ess to this kind of information? I want to understand the mythology." Andrew waspletely mesmerized by what he saw tonight.


    Especially when the shawm music yed, he felt like he was entering an immensely vast mythological world


    Indeed, in countries with profound cultural heritage, even music possesses a magical power to transcend time and space.


    "You can go to university and ask around. There are some clubs dedicated to studying mythology, and they''re more orthodox than what you might


    read in books,¡± Abigail suggested.


    Andrew felt like he had a new goal in mind.


    After Martin''s visit. he conducted a check-up on Abigail


    "The fetus seems stable. The little one should be very healthy,¡± Martin smiled and told Sean after the examination.


    "Thank you. I''ll take her upstairs to rest," Sean said, leading Abigail away.


    After Martin responded, he tapped Andrew''s shoulder. "You''ve achieved your goal too. Let''s go. It''s time to go home."


    Reluctantly, Andrew remarked, ¡°I want to buy clothes like those."


    "Once your leg heals, you''ll look great in this kind of attire," Martin pushed him gently as they headed out.


    Back in the room, Abigail still clutched her phone.


    Seeing her so engrossed in her phone, Sean didn''t ask her to put it down.


    L.Moon''s designer winning all the first prizes was a good thing. considering L.Moon''s low traffictely.


    It was understandable that Abigail couldn''t stop scrolling her phone


    After washing up, shey on the bed. still scrolling through Instagram.


    When Sean came over to turn her over, she finally put down her phone and hugged his neck. "What''s up?"


    "What do you think? With a baby in your belly, you''re lying on the bed like this. Aren''t you worried about putting too much pressure?¡± Sean''s eyes.


    were deep.


    Abigail blinked, "It¡¯s not that serious."


    "Try lying down and resting.¡± Sean moved his body aside to avoid pressing on her.


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    After all, when she was studying, her main focus was on art, and humanities and sciences were her weak subjects. She would have to research


    extensively for elements like these, whereas Irene didn''t need to.


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    "The people in thepany who looked down on her are in trouble now,¡± Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle.


    ¡°You''re helping her like this, hoping she''ll remember your kindness in the future." Sean pulled up the covers and tucked her belly in.


    Abigail leaned against Sean''s side, looking at the ceiling. "I hope she seeds.¡±


    She was very talented but also so insecure.


    The next day, Abigail and Luna went to thepany together.


    When Yeezy saw them arrive at the design department, she stood up to greet them. "Miss Quinn, Miss Smith."


    "Good morning, everyone. It''s a big day in the design department today, so I brought some food and drinks for everyone," Abigail said with a smile.


    Irene stood up from her desk, her gratitude evident in her eyes.


    Abigail walked up to her. "You did a fantastic job. I asked the judges, and they said you deserved it. Among all the designs, yours had the highest


    quality.¡±


    "Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have had a chance to showcase myself.¡± Irene sincerely thanked Abigail


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    Despite the design department facing staff shortages, the prospect of treating everyone to a meal had unexpectedly brightened the atmosphere.


    "You''re lucky.¡± quipped the male designer, who was fond of teasing.


    This time around, Irene wasn''t toiling away solo on her clothing designs as the male designer had generously lent her his expertise.


    Irene responded with a gentle smile and chose to remain silent.


    Abigail, on the other hand, began to sense something amiss between them but didn''t make any overt gestures.


    After summoning Irene and Yeezy into the office, Abigail directed her inquiry to Yeezy first. ¡°Have you received any inquiries from anyone wanting to


    purchase the clothes?"


    A smile adorned Yeezy''s face as she replied, "I was just about to tell you that someone offered me 9 million to purchase the entire collection."


    "From the entertainment industry?" Abigail still favored the idea of selling to up-anding stars or those renowned for their acting skills, which


    would bolster the designer''s reputation within the industry and potentially lead to higher sales prices.


    "I don''t recognize the buyer personally, but here¡¯s the number." Yeezy retrieved her phone and passed it over.


    Upon epting the phone, Abigail nced at the disyed number before copying it and forwarding it to Xavien


    "I''ll have someone look into it for you, so hold off on selling for now,¡± Abigail remarked and shot a nce at Irene. "What about yours?¡±


    "There''s a museum that''s keen on me donating this garment to them. They want to exhibit it to promote culture,¡± Irene revealed. She was secretly


    quite inclined toward the idea of having it showcased in a museum


    Abigail looked at her and was momentarily unsure of how to respond.


    Luna cleared her throat. "Which museum is it?"


    Despite irene''s inner inclinations. she ought to recognize the importance of not undervaluing her work. Disrespecting her efforts would be tantamount


    te disrespecting herself, she mused.


    "It''s reportedly the Endosky Museum," Irene replied, her voice tinged with a hint of uncertainty. The call from the party had caught her off guard, and


    in her immediate thoughts, Abigail was the first person who came to mind.


    After all, Irene worked for L.Moon, and this piece of clothing had gained significant attention. How to handle it exactly? Well, that was up to Abigail


    "Do you happen to have a breakdown of the costs involved in creating this garment?¡± Luna asked calmly while reclining back in her wheelchair.


    Her inquiry prompted a moment of reflection for Irene as thetter hadn''t considered the financial aspect of her creation


    All the materials for the garment were provided by L.Moon, totaling roughly around 150 thousand. The gold thread was particrly expensive, and the


    fabric used was also of high quality.


    Luna''s subsequent words carried a weight of wisdom, her calm demeanor belying the seriousness of her message. "Are you aware that if someone, a


    company, or even a collective values yourbor, they''llpensate you ordingly? It''s essential to understand that even for cultural promotion


    financial backing is crucial. When ites to promoting cultural tourism or hiring models, they all understand the need for payment. If Endosky


    Museum isn''t willing topensate you, they''re simply exploiting your talent.¡± she concluded, her voice tinged with a silent sigh.


    It was probably because they thought Irene was naive, so that was why they did this to her.


    "Give me the phone," Abigail instructed.


    Without hesitation, she dialed the other person''s number.


    However, disappointment struck as the other party promptly disconnected the call, not just once, but twice in a row. Hence, thwarting Abigail''s


    attempts tomunicate with them.


    Luna''s lips curled into a sardonic smirk, her chin tilting upwards as she said to Irene, "Why don''t you give it a shot?"


    Irene hesitated momentarily before reaching for the phone. Her fingers tapped against the screen as she attempted to reach out once more. Yet, the


    ringing tone echoed fruitlessly, and she was met with silence on the other end.


    This was clear that the other party knew Abigail''s phone number.


    Luna''s expression soured, a mixture of disdain and disappointment evident as she gestured widely, "Their insincerity speaks volumes."


    A perplexed Irene scratched her head in bewilderment. "I never expected such behavior from them."


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    "Would you mind handling this garment for me? I''m not really well-versed in these matters.¡± Irene hesitated to get involved in clothing matters. Most


    importantly, everything about the clothes was made by L.Moon


    As the duo made their way back to the office, Abigail¡¯s phone suddenly chimed with an iing call.


    Spotting the caller ID disying the CEO of Leap Gaming Technology''s name, Kirby Antoine, Abigail''s lips curved into a knowing smile as she tapped


    the answer button and pushed Luna out of the design department.


    "It''s been quite some time since west caught up. How have you been?" Her voice exuded warmth as she engaged in conversation


    Naturally, Leap Gaming Technology was interested in obtaining the licensing rights for Phoenix outfits. Abigail, well aware of the purpose behind his


    call, prepared herself for the negotiation ahead.


    "Phoenix outfitse with a hefty price tag, so we can''t adhere to the previous profit-sharing arrangement." she articted.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    "Would a 15%*sommission suffice?


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    The two of them stepped out of the elevator, and Luna wheeled herself into the office.


    After hammering out the terms of the coboration, Abigail requested Leap Gaming Technology''s patience for another week so that the details could


    be finalized before she made the official announcement.


    "Any other ideas?" Luna inquired.


    "Indeed. Take care of matters at thepany, and I''ll reach out to someone,¡± Abigail responded, reaching for her phone to dial Cindy''s number.


    Upon Cindy¡¯s prompt answer, Abigail wasted no time in asking, "Are you avable? I''d like to meet face-to-face. There''s a matter I could really use


    your assistance with."


    Cindy''s voice exuded eagerness as she replied, "What is it? I''m all ears and ready to help in any way I can!"


    With a polite demeanor, Abigail requested, ¡°Could you arrange for Madam Wright to have a meal with me? I have a coboration proposal to discuss


    with her."


    Cindy''s response was swift and enthusiastic, "Absolutely, not a problem at all! Madam Wright and I are quite close. Would lunch today work for you?"


    "Sounds perfect." Abigail agreed without hesitation


    Doris Wright was a well-known filmmaker who was best known for her documentary series on mythology. Her social media ount following


    surpassed 600 thousand.

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    Chapter 906 A Smooth Coboration


    If the two parties were truly willing to coborate, Abigail was willing to shell out money for these conscientious programmatic selections.


    After she hung up the phone, Luna, who was sorting through documents, inquired, ¡°Who is Madam Wright?"


    Abigail''s response was swift. "Have you had the chance to watch ¡®Ancient Mythology of Eswadia?'' It''s a captivating documentary series on mythology.


    Given Irene''s aspiration to champion cultural promotion, I feltpelled to explore a more authoritative avenue."


    "I wholeheartedly agree," remarked Luna, endorsing Abigail''s strategic thinking. "With Leap Gaming Technology considering coboration, the


    potential for sustained revenue is promising."


    At noon, Abigail and Cindy arrived at the restaurant


    Doris appeared petite yet radiated confidence, and each gesture exuded a sense of assuredpetence.


    "I heard you want to coborate with me." Doris didn¡¯t beat around the bush, as she was acutely aware of the value of her time.


    "Yes, I admire the mythology documentary produced by your team. This time, I¡¯m thinking of coborating with your program, where you''d produce an


    episode about the Phoenix while also promoting Leap Gaming Technology''s game. I''m willing to invest 600 thousand for this. What do you think?¡±


    Abigail''s demeanor betrayed a hint of nervous anticipation as she awaited her response.


    This proposition represented more than mere advertising: it was a strategic alliance. Typically, advertising fees reached a ceiling of 150 thousand, so


    offering 600 thousand bordered on phnthropy.


    After a moment of contemtive silence, Doris finally nodded as she acknowledged while fixing her gaze on Abigail. "It''s a possibility. But before we


    proceed, I''ll need to inspect that outfit of yours. Any imperfections, and I''ll assist in rectifying them. Once the modifications are made, we''ll arrange for


    aprehensive shoot.¡±


    ¡°Absolutely no problem," Abigail responded promptly. Her enthusiasm was evident in her voice


    With the coboration settled, they moved on to ordering food


    "I''ve also attended that historical-themed costume exhibition. Some of the garments crafted by young individuals were quite impressive. It''s essential


    forpanies to engage in such activities more frequently to promote our rich historical culture,¡± Doris remarked with a sense of satisfaction as she


    found particr joy in exploring mythological themes.


    When it came to discussing history, everyone approached it with a meticulous mindset. However, mythology remained an inseparable part of


    Eswadia''s civilization''s history as it had persisted until to this day.


    "When those mythological costumes came out, I was equally captivated. My admiration lies particrly with the ¡®ssic of Mountains and Seas¡¯ and


    the ¡®Ancient Mythology of Eswadia.'' Perhaps it''s my background in design that draws me to these fantastical narratives.¡± Abigail''s eyes sparked with


    excitement as she spoke to Doris.


    "Speaking of the ''ssic of Mountains and Seas,¡® we''re gearing up to tackle that project next year. If you''re interested, you can start preparations


    now, and we can coborate when the timees," Doris suggested with a smile.


    Meanwhile, Cindy quietly browsed her phone as she thought, /n an era where many youths are avid followers of celebrities and fantasy dramas,


    cultural nuances like mythology often go unnoticed.


    "Should you encounter any financial constraints, Sean and I would be more than willing to offer our support," Abigail offered graciously as she poured


    a modest serving of wine for Doris.


    "Certainly, this program is proving to be quite the ma for investments. I''ll check and get in touch with youter," Doris remarked to Abigail after


    their discussion, her fondness for thetter growing evident.


    "Oh, and speaking of which, do bring along the designer responsible for Phoenix''s costume next time so I can have a closer look," she added, noting


    the importance of both actors and costume design for her show.


    Abigail immediately grasped Doris'' intention: she was to include Irene in the costume design team.


    ¡°Of course. Thank you, Mrs. Doris!" Abigail swiftly corrected her way of addressing Doris after she acknowledged thetter''s guidance.


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    "Her documentary is truly captivating. You should find time to watch it. Our mythology is vast beyondparison to other countries,¡± Abigail


    commented, a subtle smirk ying on her lips and her eyes carrying profound significance.


    "This youngdy is always chasing after stars but is clueless about these cultures!" Doris said angrily.


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    After pondering for a while, Doris finally agreed. "I think you''re right."


    Once they finished their meal, Abigail bought a gift for Cindy before they headed back to thepany.


    She then dialed Kirby''s number to share her thoughts. "Consider reaching out to Madam Wright as well. She''s quite attuned to this culture. Timing it


    for Independence Day could make it even more impactful," she suggested.


    Kirby hung up and immediately reached out to Doris.


    On the day Irene brought clothes to Doris''pany, she brought Cindy along


    After carefully arranging the garments, Cindy couldn''t contain her excitement. "These are amazing! I wish I could buy them all," she eximed.


    ¡°You know that''s not feasible, and your father wouldn''t approve,¡± Doris replied as she carefully examined the clothes with a hint of admiration in her


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    Be it the intricate patterns or the profound texts, it all resonated with the ancient culture.


    "Miss Walker, your grasp of cultural basics ismendable. How about considering joining my team? I discussed it with your boss, Abigail,


    yesterday, and she seemed inclined to agree,¡± Doris suggested, her smile widening with anticipation.


    Cindy, eager to solidify the deal, chimed in, "Mrs. Doris asionally contributes to the production of official media dramas. You should seize this


    opportunity.¡±


    Irene, feeling the weight of the decision, knew she needed to consult Abigail first, so she cautiously asked, ¡°Can I take some time to think about it?¡±


    "Of course, take your time. If you decide to join us, just have Abigail reach out to me. While my team might not be the wealthiest, we value fairness


    and won''t subject anyone to mistreatment. We also won''t be intimidated by petty threats that would force you to retreat halfway," Doris assured her


    after their discussion with Abigail, during which they learned more about Irene''s background.


    It came to light that Irene was the designer who had been rejected by the "Red Beauty" drama crew.


    "Very well, I''ll give it serious consideration.¡± Irene replied humbly as she acknowledged the opportunity presented to her.


    After perusing Irene¡¯s portfolio, Doris summoned a professional photographer to capture the essence of her designs from various angles, even


    capturing some exceptionally fine details


    Uponpletion of the shoot, she let out a sigh of admiration. "If you were to sell this outfit, how much would you ask for it?"


    Irene, mindful of the outfit''s significant production cost, replied cautiously, "I''m uncertain, but if your drama crew wishes to use it. I''ll need to consult


    Miss Quinn first."


    Doris nodded in understanding. She acknowledged Irene¡¯s sincerity and humility and opted not to delve further into questioning.


    With the shoot wrapped up, she tasked Irene with returning the garments


    Back at thepany, Irene ryed every detail Doris had disclosed to Abigail.


    Abigail deliberated, "If they''re keen on featuring it in their program, they could certainly contribute, but given the significant investment of your time


    and effort. I''ll engage with Doris to secure somepensation for you." She was keen on ensuring the garments didn''t simply go to Doris'' crew


    without any benefit in return


    Even if they are tight on funds, can they possibly be in a worse situation than Irene? Abigail pondered.


    "Go have a chat with their team. There''s still a gaming tie-in in the works for these outfits. Thepany will take a 5% cut from sales, and you''ll


    receive 10%. Once we''ve recouped our costs, it''ll drop to 3%, with you receiving 12% individually.¡± Abigail outlined. in part to maintain Kevin''s


    reputation


    lrene eagerly concurred, "Actually, sticking with 10% all along would suffice. You''ve already gone above and beyond for me. Can I get a bit more for


    the next design like this?¡±


    "Well... I suppose that could be arranged," Abigail conceded with a smile.


    A week after finalizing contracts with Doris and Leap Gaming Technology, thetter took the lead in unveiling the tie-in promotional video. It


    showcased the narrative of the Phoenix set to the exhibition''s background music and provided a concise storyline. The intricate details of the


    costumes were courtesy of Doris.


    Following the narrative, Doris appeared to exin the tale of the Phoenix and the ancient mythology behind the patterns on the clothes, all while she


    meticulously highlighted each detail before the camera.


    The sheer magnificence of the attires was absolutely breathtaking.


    Abigail retweeted the vibrant Instagram post from Doris which then quickly became a hot topic.


    Underneath the post. thements section erupted into a frenzy of excitement.


    ¡®Holy sh*t, having Madam Wright onboard for this coboration is a game-changer! Known for her expertise in capturing the essence of ancient


    mythology, she''s truly a meticulous visionary. Count me in for this outfit!¡¯


    ¡®The intricate details and opulence disyed in this garment are simply irresistible. My only concern is whether the price will match its splendor.¡¯


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    ¡®It''s undeniably breathtaking! But now I''m torn, contemting whether to splurge on this limited-time offer. Non-paying yers might miss out on this


    once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.¡¯


    As this exquisite collection was part of a time-limited coboration, enthusiasts knew they had to act fast to secure their coveted pieces.


    The tripartite coboration ensured that the topic continued to dominate conversations and social media feeds for days on end


    Caught up in the whirlwind of activity, Irene found herself juggling contracts with Doris¡¯ drama crew while also lending her expertise to the artistic


    design of the game''s men''s clothing


    Fearing the wrath of gamers, Leap Gaming Technology had no choice but to enlist her help to fine-tune the details.


    Her days were a whirlwind of activity.


    As September drew near, her ount weed its first substantial deposit.


    The long-awaited prize for clinching the top spot in the fashion show had finally materialized.


    Irene sat on the bus, her gaze fixed on the digits in her bank ount, her lip caught between her teeth as she silently encouraged herself.


    Once she amassed 1.5 million, her


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    Upon stepping off the bus at her destination, she resolved to treat her colleagues to a well-deserved meal


    While thepany provided for most needs, such as coffee, fresh fruit, and delicate pastries, L. Moon was never short of anything.


    Behind the wheel of his car, Leon cruised past her with deliberate slowness, his vehicle driving alongside the sidewalk. "Are you still taking the bus


    every day? With your earnings, you could invest in a mobility scooter for more convenience,¡± he remarked.


    ¡®I''m good. I haven''t gotten around to


    getting my driver''s license, and


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    bus, and vo! No worries about


    getting stuck in traffic congestion,¡±


    Irene said with a smile on her face.


    Leon eased his foot off the gas and allowed the car to glide smoothly along the road. "Which station do you take the bus from?" he inquired, genuine


    interestcing his tone.


    After Irene answered, she couldn''t help but ask, "What brings this up?"


    "I happen to pass by that area often. If our paths cross again, I''d be more than happy to give you a lift." Leon offered, a soft smile tugging at the


    corners of his mouth


    "Sure," she replied, her agreementing easily at the mention of a serendipitous encounter.


    Leon drove to the parking lot and instructed her to wait for him on the ground floor.


    Irene thought it was still early, so she readily acquiesced


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    Chapter 908 The Reason Behind Your Happiness


    Kevin drove past the entrance of L.Moon and caught sight of Irene standing there. A smirk yed at the corner of his lips.


    He quickly parked the car and strode out


    Entering the lobby of L.Moon, his gaze honed in on Irene, who was engrossed in conversation with another man. The man beside her, though not


    conventionally handsome, possessed an innate charm that radiated a sense of warmth and approachability.


    Kevin halted in his tracks.


    The way Irene talked with the man waspletely different from her usual demeanor with him


    Even as they stepped into the elevator, Kevin was unable to shake off the lingering sense of bewilderment that gripped him.


    When Irene turned and saw him, her surprise was fleeting, but it was swiftly reced by aposed, neutral expression that betrayed little emotion


    when she turned away.


    Not once did her gaze linger on him as the elevator doors slid shut.


    Meanwhile, Leon''s gaze also lingered on Kevin.


    Suddenly, the elevator fell into a hushed silence.


    After a brief pause, lrene finally spoke up, her voice tinged with a hint of apprehension. "We didn''t wait for Mr. Stewart... I''m feeling a bit an edge."


    Leon''s smile exuded reassurance as he replied, "It''s alright. He won''t take it personally. And even if he does, we still have Miss Quinn and Miss Smith


    to support us, don''t we?"


    "Yeah, you''re right. There''s always the other department,¡± Irene chimed in awkwardly beforepsing into silence once more.


    "I''ve heard you''ve been lending a hand with the men''s fashion line for Leap Gaming Technologytely. If you ever need guidance or have questions,


    don''t hesitate to reach out to me. I''ve got some experience in that area," he offered, his tone casual yet genuine.


    "So far, nothing has really thrown me off. I just make a few adjustments here and there, but it''s no big deal,¡± Irene replied softly. "Oh, and speaking of


    which, my bonus just came through. I''d like to treat everyone to dinner tonight."


    Leon''s response was frank, tinged with a hint of practicality. "You really don''t have to, honestly. Most of the designers in thepany are more


    financially secure than you might think. How many of them haven''t earned millions? Your 150 thousand bonus might not impress them as much."


    The majority of the designers who remained with thepany were locals, hailing from backgrounds far from financial hardship.


    In Capitalis, how many locals hailed from humble beginnings?


    When L.Moor''s traffic surged, their annual ies soared into the millions.


    "Alright," Irene acquiesced while feeling a mixture of relief and disappointment at the thought of not having to foot the bill.


    Yet, she knew she still had to strive harder to make her mark


    Abigail was at home, listening to Sean narrating stories to the child in her belly, when Kevin abruptly barged in and plopped himself onto the couch


    with a disgruntled huff.


    "What''s wrong?¡± Sean nced over at Kevin, his features etched with worry, as he asked while holding a book in one hand


    Kevin fidgeted with his cor in annoyance, and his voice was devoid of its usual vigor as he replied, "Nothing much. Do you happen to have any


    liquor around?"


    "Yes, we do,¡± Sean said, then called for the nanny to fetch him some tequ.


    Kevin poured himself a generous serving and silently consumed them as he methodically drained one shot after another.


    Sensing the somber atmosphere, Sean abandoned his book and joined Kevin on the couch. After a moment of contemtive silence, he asked, "Has


    something troubled you? Perhaps a breakup?"


    Kevin''s response was tinged with mncholy as he murmured with a gloomy look, "I''ve yet to even venture into a rtionship, so no, no breakup to


    speak of."


    Understanding flickered in Sean''s eyes as he regarded Kevin. "Then, why are you drowning your sorrows in alcohol?" he pressed on, his confusion


    evident.


    With a hint of frustration, Kevin snapped back. "If you''re concerned about the cost, I''ll dly reimburse you. But for now, please spare me the lecture


    and let me drown my sorrows in peace.¡±


    Sean sighed deeply, his gaze heavy with resignation. "Irene... ls she truly in love?"


    Kevin''s response came swift and curt, his voice tinged with a hint of annoyance. "What does it matter to me whether she''s in love or not?"


    Abigail''s piercing gaze bore into him,


    her toneced''with a mix of concern


    and exasp¨¦tation, "Why insist on this


    futile pukSuit? Is she the only ones


    who captures your interest? Must


    you te tether yourself to this one tree


    anckignore the forest of other


    D¨¦ssibilities?¡±


    "This inability to win her over leaves him unsettled,¡± Sean remarked as he sunk deeper into the cushions of the couch. His tone carried a hint of


    frustration, tinged with a touch of arrogance. "After all, he has been ustomed to sess in matters of the heart.¡±


    Kevin''s frustration boiled over as he questioned Sean¡¯s loyalty. ¡°Are you even still my friend?"


    With a nonchnt shrug, Sean brushed off the usation, and his indifference was noticeable. "Even if I were to advocate for you, the reality


    remains unchanged."


    Choosing silence over confrontation, Kevin drowned his thoughts in his drink and silently conceded to the logic of Sean''s words.


    Indeed, Sean''s argument held merit.


    lrene''s preference for an ordinary worker over him struck a chord of resignation within him.


    "Let it be.¡± he muttered under his breath and epted the inevitability of her decision


    With Irene¡¯s choice made, he found himself at a loss for further words or actions.


    "Essentially, you''re on your own with this," Sean remarked as he rose from his seat to rejoin Abigail''s side. "Alternatively, we could head out to the


    garden, and I''ll carry on reading to you."


    "Forget it; let''s just head back to the room. I''m feeling quite tired," Abigail replied as she stifled a yawn


    Kevin observed Sean preparing to assist Abigail upstairs and couldn''t resist interjecting, "Are you just going to disregard me?"


    ¡°Your demeanor leaves much to be desired.¡± Sean remarked with a hint of resignation. "But let''s set that aside for now. You should perhaps mull it


    over on your own. As for me, I still need tofort my wife, and her pregnant belly needs attention, you know.¡±This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    Kevin''s brows furrowed in disbelief.


    "Are you seriods? She has only been


    pregnant ford short while. The fetus


    hasn''t even developed ears yet, and


    you''re alt¨¦ady talking about soothing


    it to sleep? Even if this is your-first


    timebing a father, shguidn''t


    your educate yourself a bi


    beforehand? There are countless


    books avable."


    "Then, you have to wait until I''ve coaxed her to sleep before I can join you downstairs," he dered firmly and disyed a sense of confidence that


    brooked no argument.


    Kevin fought the urge to roll his


    eyes, a mixture of exasperation and


    disappointment swirling within him.


    Despite the temp ation, he managed


    to suppre: ss the gesture and opted


    instead for a deep, resigned sigh.


    Wittha quiet exhtion, he nauttered


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    "In that case, you might as well leave.¡± Abigail dered, her tone leaving no room for negotiation. It was evident that he had disrupted a moment


    meant for her and her husband, and she made no effort to hide her annoyance.


    After diligently tying up loose ends at the office, Sean made a heartfelt promise to dedicate the entire day to her.


    "I refuse to return!" Kevin protested as he felt unfairly treated.


    In the midst of his own turmoil, he couldn''t help but wonder why Sean and Abigail seemed to effortlessly bask in happiness together.


    ¡°Ignore him," Sean remarked before leading Abigail back to their room.


    It had only been a month and a half, yet her abdomen remained t.


    With tender care, he helped her settle onto the bed and his hand gently traced the curve of her belly as he whispered, "Rest now, and I''ll tell you a


    bedtime story."


    "Sure, read it in Aktani. I''ll drift off soon,¡± Abigail murmured, and her eyelids fluttered shut.

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    Chapter 909 Be Prepared


    It was evident to her that leaving Kevin downstairs was hardly fair.


    Not even five minutes had passed since Sean had been reciting when the soft sound of Abigail''s breath filled the air. With utmost care, he rose from


    his seat and nted a tender kiss on her cheek before silently slipping out of the room.


    Back on the first floor, Sean''s perplexed gaze fell upon Kevin. "I''m afraid I must abstain from joining you for drinks. After all, she''s carrying our child. It


    wouldn''t be wise to indulge in alcohol.¡±


    Kevin, his bewilderment mirrored by Sean''s, retorted. "Do youck basicmon sense? You shouldn''t be drinking even before she conceives."


    Sean was unfazed by Kevin''s skepticism and quipped, "What if she desires a second child? Preparation is key."


    Momentarily rendered speechless, Kevin struggled to formte a coherent response. "You truly are something else," he managed to articte finally.


    Turning his attention to the coffee table, Sean retrieved a selection of dried meat and arranged it meticulously on a decorative fruit tter. He also


    opened some peanuts and put them beside it, then asked the maid to bring over a fork and knife


    As Kevin munched on the peanuts, he couldn''t help butment, "It appears that Irene has taken a liking to one of the designers at Abigail''spany.¡±


    "That''s normal, too. There are a few male designers in thepany who not only possess good looks but also exude exceptional charm.¡± Sean


    remarked casually. He had paid a visit once and found himself forming somewhatsting impressions of a few male designers


    "How do you manage to observe so attentively?¡± Kevin inquired, his expression reflecting a deep sense of gratitude. ¡°Could it be that you''ve been


    observing those individuals with my interests in mind from the very beginning?"


    Sean responded in a matter-of-fact tone, "As long as you''re pleased."


    Originally, he was wary of the designers developing a fondness for Abigail, but since Kevin seemed to prefer this certain narrative as it would make


    him feel better, he decided not to disclose the truth to him.


    "Well, you''ve been really kind to me... My earlier efforts toward you weren''t in vain,¡± Kevin remarked and let out a hearty belch.


    The tequ had certainly taken its toll on him. As intoxication set in, his emotions began to overflow.


    "What do you think I''ve done wrong to her? I''ve put in significant effort to change, and I''ve refrained from engaging with any other woman. She hasn''t


    afforded me any opportunity at all. I acknowledge that my initial intentions might have been frivolous, but I realize my mistake now.¡± Kevin confessed,


    his grip on the ss tightening as anguish consumed him


    Sean reflected on the consequences of Kevin''s past actions toward those girls and opted to remain silent.


    The thought of the agony caused by rejection weighed heavily on Kevin, causing Sean to ponder the extent of suffering experienced by those girls


    Kevin had heartlessly cast aside.


    "Sean, I''m talking to you!" Kevin''s voice carried a tone of discontent as he looked to Sean for a response.


    Sean''s gaze bore into him, his expression a mixture of resignation and empathy. "What do you want me to say?" he sighed helplessly.


    Kevin met his gaze with a scrutinizing stare. "Then why remain silent?" he questioned, his toneced with a hint of frustration.


    Sean''s response was delivered with remarkable calmness, yet it cut deep. "The pain you''re experiencing pales inparison to the anguish felt by


    those girls who once loved you." he stated, his words carrying the weight of undeniable truth.


    Each word uttered felt like a blow to Kevin''s heart, causing him to falter under the weight of his own emotions.


    "You''re trapped in your own suffering. drowning in self-pity, but have you ever considered the feelings of those who genuinely cared for you?¡± Sean''s


    voice remained steady as he silently poured another ss of wine.


    As Kevin drank in silence, he was forced to confront the harsh reality of his actions. After a prolonged moment of reflection, he finally conceded.


    "You''re right, it''s my fault."


    Sean''s response was gentle yet firm. "I''m not here to assign me, but I do hope you''ll approach rtionships with greater sincerity in the future," he


    said, his words carrying a subtle undercurrent of encouragement.


    "Thank you.¡± Kevin replied as a sense of awareness dawned upon him


    As the true sc*undrel he was, he couldn''t help but acknowledge that he didn''t deserve someone as remarkable as Irene.


    When lunchtime approached, Abigail woke up.


    Her eyes fluttered open to find Sean seated by her bedside. Relief flooded her senses as she sat up, her gaze meeting his. "Has Kevin left?¡± she


    inquired.


    Sean was diligently sifting through


    the stack of documents before him


    when hisfocus was abruptly ¡°


    redirect¨¦d by Abigail''s voice. ¡®Hmm,


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    Deep down, he believed that Kevin had finally seen reason.


    I''ve always believed that matters of the heart eventually find their resolution as we navigate through them," Abigail remarked, her lips forming a


    thoughtful pout. "I could use some water," she added as she felt a sudden thirst.


    "I''ll fetch it for you," Sean offered, already turning to leave.


    "No need. I''ll just head downstairs to watch some TV." Abigail declined as she felt a tad guilty for the attention she was receiving.


    Nevertheless, Sean was quick to assist her to her feet once again


    Downstairs, Abigail indulged in the simple pleasure of watching television while snacking on fruits.


    "Should you perhaps eat a bit less? Lunch will be ready soon," Sean gently reminded her, his concern evident in his voice.


    "I''m fine, just feeling a bit peckish," Abigail reassured him while marveling at how her appetite had surged since her pregnancy began.


    ¡®It''s a relief that you''re not


    experiencingdorning sickness,"


    Sean remarked, his voice tinged with


    gratitudeand a hint of worry. He had


    read extensively about the =


    discatnfort and potential risks


    assoviated with morning si¡ékness,


    bath for the mother and the unborn


    child. ¡±


    "Indeed, perhaps I''m just blessed with a resilient body," Abigail pondered aloud.


    She didn''t have morning sickness but developed a penchant for sour food. Sour-sweet apples, sour-sweet grapes, and so on were her cravings.


    "Perhaps that''s the case," Sean murmured, his hand gently caressing her growing belly.


    ¡°You seem to have a thing for my belly. Are you already looking forward to our little one''s arrival?" Abigail couldn''t shake the feeling that Sean


    genuinely adored the idea of having children.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    While his suggestion of adoption might have initially been to spare her any difort, deep down, she sensed his longing for a child of their own.


    "Well, it''s because our baby will be the product of our love," he responded, his eyes reflecting a mixture of hope and longing.


    n the countless days and nights


    following theie''divorce, he had


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    Abigail turned her head to gaze at him for a moment. Then, she wrapped her arms around him and drew him into a warm embrace. "You''ve always


    wanted this, haven''t you? A child with me?"


    "I have,¡± he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. "But more than anything, I want our baby to be born out of the purest form of love between


    us. Anything less wouldn''t do justice to the happiness our child deserves."

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    Chapter 910 Adapted Story


    Abigail blinked, her gaze fixed on Sean''s eyes as if searching for answers within them.


    "What''s troubling you?" Sean weed her scrutiny.


    "I''m wondering why you think that way." Abigail was puzzled by Sean''s insistent stance.


    Few men were as enamored as Sean when they were in a rtionship


    "Perhaps it''s rooted in my upbringing as I was born from genuine love between my parents. I refuse to see my future wife merely as a pawn for the


    Grahams. It''s not about fulfilling expectations or upholding a family legacy." Sean regretted treating Abigail as he did back then, but even if he could


    travel back in time. he would still oppose Lina


    However, given the opportunity, he would make things clear with Abigail


    "I''m happy that you think that way. I just wish I had realized it sooner." Abigail felt a pang of remorse.


    It''s not toote to understand my intentions now," Sean reassured her, cherishing the moment


    After lunch, he suggested a leisurely walk.


    ¡°But what about your responsibilities? I can have a stroll by myself." Abigail recalled the piles of paperwork awaiting him in the study.


    "I won''t go back on my promise since I said I would spend the day with you," Sean affirmed, squeezing her hand.


    They strolled to a quieter area, pausing by a maternity store.


    "Baby clothes are so tiny," Sean observed while picking up a pair of delicate shoes andparing them to his palm


    Abigail mirrored his action, noting. ¡°They are incredibly small.¡±


    The couple browsed through the maternity store, familiarizing themselves with the array of infant essentials.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    "Anyway, Grandpa and Grandma said they''de by on Independence Day.¡± Sean had informed the elders in advance, though he sensed an


    unusualck of enthusiasm from his grandmother this time, which was odd


    ¡°Let theme, then. Did you just tell them we got pregnant?¡± Abigail found it strange, recalling how Sean had eagerly shared the news with


    everyone as soon as he found out they were pregnant. How could he forget to tell the elders?


    "I told them long ago, but I suppose they''re making some preparations,¡± Sean exined tenderly.


    Abigail hummed in response.


    Sitting under the shade of a tree, she watched a young couple brushing past them and recalled Luna''s pregnancy.


    ¡°Do you think Luna had a hard time during her pregnancy?¡± Abigail recalled how unpredictable Luna''s emotions were back then, and it was even


    worse post-delivery.


    How much pain could she have endured during that period of time?


    Unbeknownst to Abigail, she could''ve suffered and agonized alone.


    "That''s all in the past now.¡± Sean acknowledged her feelings and offered reassurance.


    "But every time I think about it. I feel terrible." Abigail muttered.


    From Luna''s pregnancy, delivery, and being rescued, she had suffered for a long time.


    "Josh will make it up to her for the rest of his life." Sean squeezed her hands. "If they ever argue, I''ll take whichever side you take without a second


    thought.¡±


    In response, Abigail chuckled. "Keep your word. I''ll stand by Luna''s side, no matter what."


    After all, Luna bore her and Josh''s child amidst such adversity.


    Once they reached the end of the street and prepared to head back, Sean''s phone rang


    "Hello, Mr. Norris." Sean answered, his tone professional as he noticed an important figure calling.


    Standing next to him, Abigail caught Lando Norris'' words clearly.


    "Regarding theNopic you raised, I


    wish to disquss further with you the


    specifics Are you avable to havea


    quick chat? I''ve taken a brief break


    to discuss this with yOu, but I need


    to return to work soon, ¡°Lando¡±


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    Abigail sensed his desire for Sean to spare some time for a meeting.


    "I''m currently with my wife. However, if it¡¯s alright with you, I can bring her along,¡± Sean suggested, reluctant to leave Abigail behind.


    "That''s perfectly fine. I''ll send you the address," Lando readily agreed.


    Sean escorted Abigail to a charming tea house.


    Lando Norris, a plump man in his forties, wore a gray duckbill cap, an olive-colored jacket creased with wrinkles, and faded jeans.


    His appearance matched Abigail''s preconception of amanding director perfectly.


    "I was actually anticipating the chance to meet your wife, too. so I''m pleased you brought her." Lando greeted Sean with a smile.


    Abigail was surprised to hear his remark. "You wanted to meet me?¡±


    Sean, being the gentleman, pulled out a chair for her to sit.


    Lando chuckled, "Why do you sound


    SO surprised? Mr. Graham shared¡±


    your remarkable experiences abroad


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    Abigail responded with further surprise and a hint of embarrassment. ¡°My experiences?¡±


    "Yes, your experiences, along with


    Mr. Graham''s,are quite fascinating.


    Some aspects of the script I''m =o


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    need tgask youpothsome  ¡é


    questions, and your responses will


    becavaluable, "Lando exined,


    eager to begin.


    The session spanned nearly three hours.


    During the session, Lando¡¯s phone would keep ringing, but he disregarded it.


    Once he was done, Lando appeared pleased with the notes he had taken. "It''s always ideal to hear it straight from the source. Now, everything fits


    together seamlessly!"


    "May I ask about the genre of story you intend to tell?" Abigail inquired, her interest sparked.


    "Love and suspense," Lando replied mysteriously. "But I''ll be tweaking some elements to inject more drama into the narrative."

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    Chapter 911 Troublemakers


    As they exited the tea house, Abigail and Sean settled into the car. Suddenly, Abigail felt a surge of nervousness. "What if we ruin it?¡±


    "Mr. Norris is renowned for his powerful scripts, especially his adaptations of suspense dramas that boast high ratings. It''s just the romantic aspect


    that worries me. I fear he might not handle it well. but as long as the drama serves its promotional purpose," Sean reassured her in a soothing tone.


    Lando¡¯s intention to film Sean and Abigail''s experiences was swiftly uncovered by the Hinton Family.


    Early one morning, Max escorted Callen to Pearson Residence, where they sat respectfully in the living room.


    Max addressed Lawrence, "My daughter has visited Mr. Graham numerous times, disying sincerity. He mentioned his reluctance to adapt the story


    to protect his family, a decision we respected. However, now he has concealed it from us and sold his experiences to Mr. Norris. Aren''t you being


    unfair?"


    Pearson Group had recently be the subject of an investigation, and Lawrence had already discerned the hand of the Hinton Family behind it.


    However,cking concrete evidence, he refrained from making direct usations.


    Lawrence maintained a pleasant smile as he spoke, "While Ms. Hinton has indeed helmed several sessful dramas, Sean''s decision to coborate


    with Mr. Norris suggests his confidence in Mr. Norris¡¯ ability to portray his experiences effectively.¡±


    One should be courteous: hence, he decided against replying spitefully despite the unpleasant tone in Max''s voice.


    "So, are you suggesting that my daughtercks thepetence to direct TV dramas, hence why Mr. Graham shared his experiences with Mr. Norris


    and not her?" Max''s courteous demeanor faltered at Lawrence''s implication.


    With an arched eyebrow and a genial smile, Lawrence replied, "Isn''t it the case? Eight-point score is the best result of your daughter''s directed


    production whereas others hovered around seven points. While eptable,pared to shows scoring above eight points and even one with a


    remarkable 9.7 directed by Mr. Norris, the difference is apparent."


    Callen, unable to contain her agitation, interjected coldly, "At the time, Sean expressed a desire to keep his past private, hence his reluctance for


    adaptation. What has changed now?¡±Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    This change left Callen visibly angered.


    What further fueled her anger was the discovery that Abigail was not only pregnant but even married to Sean. What had been the purpose of all her


    efforts?


    What was the point of everything she had done?


    "This matter should be addressed by yourselves, shouldn''t it?¡± Lawrence''s tone carried a touch of chill.


    The Hinton Family had someone pose as an official to interrogate Sean, and Sean even had to maintain a smile while greeting her. How shameless


    could they be?


    "I demand to see Sean in person!" Callen rose from her seat.


    As soon as Abigail came out of her room, she caught wind of her statement.


    ¡°Dad, why are you entertaining these irrelevant individuals?¡± she questioned while leaning against the second-floor corridor with a hint of disdain in


    her voice.


    While they were having issues with Harold, the Hinton Family suddenly began causing amotion.


    "They already came knocking at our door. It wouldn''t be right to turn them away, would it?¡± Lawrence''s tone was gentle and amodating


    Scarlett, who was bustling in the kitchen, heard Abigail''s voice and hurried out. "Abby, why are you up? The dessert I''m making for you isn''t done yet!¡±


    "I took a long nap, so I felt like getting some fresh air.¡± Abigail exined as she made her way to the elevator.


    Soon, she came out of the elevator.


    Callen noticed her slightly fuller cheeks and deduced she had been well cared fortely.


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    Danielle, L.Mbon''s luck shifted at the


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    Undeniably, she admired Abigail''s work ability.


    Upon the debut of the Phoenix outfit, it immediately formed partnerships with gaming and official media outlets to promote traditional culture, greatly


    enhancing L.Moon''s reputation.


    "Ms. Hinton, if you''vee for the adaptation rights to Sean''s story, kindly leave. He has already given authorization to Mr. Norris, who''s handling the


    script," Abigail calmly dered before returning to the kitchen.


    Callen took a deep breath, grabbed her bag, and left, followed swiftly by Max.


    Once they were-back in the car,


    Callen tossed her bag aside, crossed


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    "Doesn''t your uncle know about the situation? You can also adapt the story," Max suggested with a sinister tone. "Once you start filming it, what can


    Mr. Norris do?"


    Upon hearing Max''s suggestion, Callen paused to consider for a moment.


    After a prolonged silence, a smile gradually spread across her face. "Sounds feasible. Anyway, I got the story from the police. What does it have to do


    with Sean, right?"


    Days passed in an orderly manner.


    Since Luna resumed her work routine, her health has steadied, yet she began to notice an increase in weight attributed to the medication.


    With Independence Day approaching, Leap Gaming Technologymenced sending out various promotional materials.


    Luna was so upied that she even brought Abigail to thepany.


    Abigail, now four months pregnant, had a visibly protruding belly, so she opted for loose clothing.


    "The recent influx of orders is overwhelming. I was thinking. maybe you could assist me with a few designs?¡± Luna¡¯s spirits were lifted, no longer as


    subdued as before.


    Observing Luna''s improved mood,


    Abigail readily agreed, "Of course.


    Just sendme the specifications, and


    I''l work 6n them from home. There


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    "You''re four months along the pregnancy now. Shouldn''t you be allowed to use theputer?" Luna suggested, sounding somewhat resigned.

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    Chapter 912 The Peacemaker


    More importantly, Luna wanted to have a conversation with Abigail.


    "I''ll work on my design here, then,¡± Abigail decided as she switched on herptop.


    Luna propped her chin up, studying her friend. "Despite seeing each other daily at Pearson Residence, we hardly ever talk to each other.¡±


    I''ve been feeling unusually fatigued since the pregnancy,¡± Abigail confessed with a light chuckle.


    "You''ve gained some weight, just like me," Luna smiled outwardly, though a hint of sadness lingered within her.


    "We can hit the gym together once I deliver the baby, to shed those extra pounds," Abigail suggested, hoping to motivate Luna.


    Luna sighed, "I have to stick to my medication regimen for now. Weight loss can wait until I''m fully healthy again.¡±


    Herplexion wasn''t at its best either, leading to asional bouts of low spirits. After all, everyone valued beauty.


    "Is Josh put off by your appearance?¡± Abigail inquired with a yful smile.


    "No, I''m put off by myself.¡± Luna admitted with a wry smile.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Abigail sighed softly, "Luna, appreciating beauty isn''t wrong, but it''s crucial to embrace yourself at every stage, whether you''re carrying a few extra


    pounds, have wless skin, or show signs of aging. You''re one of a kind. If you don''t love yourself, how can you expect others to?"


    Luna was about to respond when the office door flung open abruptly.


    A woman clutching a bag stood in the doorway as she addressed Luna and Abigail, ¡°Are you the ones in charge of L Moon?"


    Luna rose swiftly. ¡°Yes, how can we assist you?"


    "Get my son, Leon Yancey, expelled," the woman demanded as she entered, her voice firm.


    "He needs to submit a resignation letter himself," Abigail uttered indifferently.


    Luna sized her and realized she must have disapproved of her son''s rtionship with Irene.


    "Ms. Quinn, does yourpany condone office romances like this? In a professional setting, employees should focus on work, not rtionships! the


    woman questioned sharply.


    "Love is a personal freedom, especially for young people. Why should we impose restrictions?¡± Luna responded casually to Leon¡¯s mother, Dana


    Willow.


    "I disagree," Dana retorted, her voice quivering with emotion


    "In that case, you should discuss it with your son," Luna replied, feeling somewhat helpless.


    "He''s involved with a girl from yourpany. Moreover, she lost both parents and has to take care of her elderly grandparents! She doesn''t deserve


    to date my son!" Dana''s anger intensified, her eyes reddening


    Abigail discreetly touched her nose.


    Leon came from Capitalis, so his mother''s disapproval of Irene was amon urrence in today''s society.


    "Mrs. Yancey, if you believe they''re not suited for each other, I suggest speaking to Leon directly. It wouldn''t be appropriate for thepany to


    intervene in employees'' personal lives," Luna gently reasoned, attempting to calm Dana.


    Meanwhile, Abigail swiftly poured her a ss of water.


    "Please, have a seat and rx.


    Young peopl¨¦ have their own minds


    nowadays. Ven if thepany


    prohibitgrtionships, they''l finds


    ways temeet in private. Prohibition


    might¨¦ven cause conflicts. Don''t


    youLagree?¡± Luna handed the ss


    t¨¦-Dana, gesturing for Abigail to


    return to her seat with a nce.


    The woman was still agitated, so Luna feared that she might hurt Abigail. How was she going to exin to Sean if something were to happen?


    "You''re absolutely right. It makes perfect sense. If you have prohibition, I couldn''t have known what kind of girl he was dating!" Dana breathed heavily


    before she took a sip of water.


    "Calm down. The more agitated you get when discussing this with him, the more he will reveal his rebellious side," Lunaforted Dana,


    demonstrating her adeptness in handling such delicate situations.


    Under Luna¡¯s persuasion, Dana''s anger gradually faded.


    "You get me perfectly! When I confronted him, he decided to leave home, and now, I have no idea where he''s staying. The reason I came to seek


    your help was because I had no choice," she confessed with tears welling.


    Luna swiftly handed her a tissue,


    gently dabbing away the tears. "Your


    son has takegian interest in a


    designer named Irene, right? To be.


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    ambitious. From fretting overa few


    thousand dors ins udenttoans to


    rraking consistent strides-she''s


    truly impressive. Your son seems


    drawn to her ambitious drive. He


    appears to have a keen eye for


    talent.¡±


    When her son was praised, the woman''s pride swelled, though she stillined, "What do you mean he has a keen eye? He''s simply too kind-


    hearted.¡±


    "Well, that''s because he takes after


    you, and you''veraised him well.


    rene is actually a talented young


    ady. Sheis currently working with<


    the crew ¡®tinder Madam Wright¡¯s>


    eadership. Are you familiar with


    adam Wright? She''s the dik¨¦ctor of


    roany historical dramas, Dotis


    Wright," Luna didn''t wantto say


    rene''s background is not well.


    Tracing the origin, everyone''s ancient ancestors were tough. Hadn''t mankind all progressed step by step?


    ¡°It just... the one without parents is uneptable." Dana looked at Luna avoided harsh judgment, because she thought Luna was a reasonable


    person


    "It ultimately depends on the child," Luna gently reasoned.


    Dana sighed, holding the ss of water. "You don''t get it. It''s easier for me tomunicate with him, but if his father intervenes, things might be


    complicated. I recognize Irene as a decent girl, but if his father disapproves, the marriage will not proceed.¡±


    Abigail remained silent upon hearing that.

 Chapter 913 Forcibly Separating the Lovers

    Chapter 913 Forcibly Separating the Lovers


    Abigail figured they weren''t in the right position to meddle in others¡¯ affairs.


    "We may give our advice, yet if they choose not to heed it. then so it shall be. Their fate lies in their own hands.¡± Luna expressed softly.


    Every romantic tale encountered its twists and turns.


    Throughout the ages, it had often been either the bride''s parents or the groom''s who dissented a couple''s rtionship. Smooth marriages were rare


    urrences.


    "His father has a hot temper," Dana fretted


    After eventually soothing Dana and sending her away, Luna sighed in resignation. "Irene has encountered countless obstacles. She believed she had


    found someone with simr living conditions to her, but she failed to realize a man who owned a car and a house couldn''t be just moderate.¡±Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Moreover, there were many in Capitalis who carried prejudice toward immigrants.


    "It''s really hard for the local families in Capitalis to ept her conditions," Abigail murmured softly.


    Luna let out a weary sigh and remained silent


    As the workday neared its end, Leon finally turned up.


    "Miss Smith.¡± He stood by the office entrance, looking visibly restrained and nervous.


    Abigail peered over herputer screen. "You''re back.¡±


    "Um..." Leon seemed somewhat embarrassed


    "You haven''t been working on the team¡¯s design. Where were you?¡± Luna asked with a stern expression.


    Leon nervously chewed his lip before asking, "Did my mother stop by? Did she cause amotion?¡±


    "What could she possibly do? Do you think ourpany is just for show? We can handle anyone,¡± Luna replied icily.


    "I''ll manage my parents to avoid any trouble for thepany!" Leon dered before departing.


    Abigail looked at Luna. "Should we let Irene know?"


    "Isn''t she incredibly busy these days? I''ve tried calling her multiple times, but she hasn''t answered any of my calls. She only responds to texts." Luna


    wanted to speak with Irene, but she was way too upied with her own affairs.


    ¡°Let me try calling her." Abigail retrieved her phone.


    When she tried calling Irene, there was no answer either.


    In the evening, Irene returned to the hotel from the film set and checked her phone, only to see a missed call from Abigail.


    It was almost 10 p.m. by now, so she decided to text Abigail.


    ¡®I just got out from the set. I had so much work to do, so I hardly had time to check my phone. Sorry about that.¡¯


    It only took a few minutes for Abigail to reply to her. ¡®Don''t worry about it. Take good care of yourself and get some rest.¡¯


    Irene breathed a sigh of relief.


    Putting down her phone, she ordered takeout and hurried to take a shower.


    She was cautious even in the hotel, wearing her clothes properly after her shower.


    She then replied to Lean¡¯s texts while waiting for her takeout.


    ¡®Anyway, I''ve been preupied with worktely, so just focus on your affairs. You don''t have to pick me up from the set every day.¡¯


    Leon had texted her earlier in the day, saying he wouldn''t be able toe to the set for the next few days.


    In truth, she didn''t really want him toe and pick her up every day.


    She was capable of living independently. She also didn''t want to upy his time and drain his energy.


    Leon didn''t reply to her message.


    The takeout arrived soon after, and Irene hurried to open the door.


    But as soon as she opened it, the delivery man forcefully pushed it open further, and behind him were several men.


    A group of people rushed into the room, and the door mmed shut with a loud bang


    lrene''s mouth was covered by the delivery guy, her struggles futile as she stared fearfully at the middle-aged man emerging from behind the


    bodyguards.


    With a menacing look on his face and a sturdy build, the man bore a striking resemnce to Leon in his features. Hence, Irene realized instantly who


    he was: Zeke Yancey, Leon''s father.


    "You should understand why I''m treating you this way." Zeke approached Irene slowly, his voice chilling


    Irene gazed at him and calmed down.


    Zeke made one of his subordinates


    loosen their atip on her, and with a


    solemn look he demanded, '' ¡®Break.


    up with edn, unless you want to be


    taken away to somewhere nobody


    wouldfind out. I''m warning yeu I that


    I''rand good man, and I havemy


    ways to treat a woman inthe most


    merciless way."


    "Why don''t you bring Leon¡ª"


    "Shut up. I''ve tied Leon up at home.


    How do you.¨¦xpect him toe? I


    acknowledge your persistence. =X


    Achieving sess in Capitalis with


    your background is remarkable but


    your can''t deny your humble origins."


    There was no way Zeke would


    d¨¦vept her. Content bnigs to


    Even if Leon were worse off, he should still marry a girl from Capitalis instead of someone of her status and background.


    Irene pressed her lips together and responded, "I had no idea about his family background.¡±


    She only realized the fact that Zeke was his father when she answered Leon''s phone one time. Back then, she merely though he was Leon''s brother


    or something.


    "Now that you''re aware, can you break things off with him?¡± Zeke coldly issued a threat.


    "You''re beirtg unfair to us. Even if I


    were to end things, it should be 2~


    because ? of a breakdown in our> ~


    rtignship. I cannotply with


    yourrequest to treat him unfairly."


    Irene attempted to reason.with him.


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    Zeke stared at her silently, sending chills down her spine.


    "You can''t do it, huh?" Zeke inched forward.


    Irene attempted to run, but another man was holding her in ce.


    A heavy pnded on her face, making her cheek numb and her teeth loose


    "How about now?¡± Zeke questioned icily.


    Sending a determined re at him, Irene stated defiantly, "I won''t do it even though you pped me.¡±

 Chapter 914 Misfortune Strikes Repeatedly

    Chapter 914 Misfortune Strikes Repeatedly


    As the sun rose, a firm rap echoed on Abigail''s door, disturbing Sean¡¯s peaceful slumber.


    Grumbling softly, he dragged himself out of bed to answer it.


    Standing in the doorway was Josh, his demeanor urgent. "Can you get in touch with Irene? Madam Wright has been searching for her all morning.


    She''s checked out of the hotel without notifying anyone from the office!" Josh whispered urgently.


    Abigail, still half-asleep, stirred from the bed, her curiasity piqued. ¡°What''s going on?" she mumbled groggily.


    "It''s nothing to worry about, Abigail. Just a work matter. Go back to sleep," Josh reassured her before turning back to Sean.


    "Oh." Abigail nestled back under the covers and closed her eyes.


    Sean closed the door behind him.


    "I suspect lrene is missing. Madam Wright hasn''t been able to locate her, and Luna is growing increasingly anxious,¡± Josh confided in a low voice.


    "I recall Abby mentioning that Leon''s family disapproves of his rtionship with Irene. Could it be connected to Leon''s father?" Sean''s tone


    inadvertently softened


    "I''ll look into it. You stay here and rest," Josh instructed before hurrying off.


    As Sean returned to the room, he noticed Abigail stirring awake once more just as he was about to change clothes.


    "Are you getting up?¡± she inquired, lifting her head from the nkets.


    "Yeah, you go back to sleep. I''ll wake you when breakfast is ready.¡± Sean responded. Despite his limited acquaintance with Irene, the circumstances


    urged him to delve deeper into the situation.


    ¡°Okay.¡± Abigail replied casually, settling back under the covers and drifting into a drowsy sleep.


    Sean proceeded downstairs and promptly instructed Xavien to look into the matter.


    He had barely settled in the living room when Kevin''s call came in.


    Answering the call, Sean''s tone was less than pleasant. "What''s the matter?¡±


    "What''s the matter? Irene is missing, isn¡¯t she? Why didn¡¯t you inform me?¡± Kevin''s voice conveyed a sense of urgency, as if his significant other had


    vanished.


    Sean remained silent. feeling that Kevin was overstepping their agreement not to interfere in Irene¡¯s affairs any longer.


    "I''ll handle the situation here¡ª" he began before his words were abruptly cut off.


    "Sean, I understand you''ll investigate. But as they say, strength lies in numbers.¡± Kevin interjected with reasoning.


    After a brief pause, Sean responded, "Then, take charge of the investigation. Begin with Leon, the male designer at L.Moon."


    He preferred to keep Kevin out of the loop on this matter.


    If Leon and Irene''s rtionship ended due to this situation, Kevin would slyly believe he still had a chance.


    ¡°Understood.¡± Kevin quickly ended the call


    Upon awakening, Irene found herself bound in an unfamiliar location.


    Despite the darkness, distant car horns could be heard, hinting at movement.


    Am I being transported out of Capitalis like merchandise?


    She attempted to resist but found it futile.


    Her body felt feeble and devoid of strength. Irene experienced a sense of disheartenment and helplessness.


    Believing it tobe a society governed


    byw, she sbuldn''t have fathomed


    that everssomeone as audacious a8


    Zeke coutd operate without SS


    hindrance. She underestimated the


    sheetaudacity of these individuals


    empowered by their authority.


    Uncertain of the duration psed, the container door swung open


    Dragged out of the car by someone grabbing her cor, she was then transferred into another vehicle


    Several men in the car appraised her slowly.


    "An exceptionally talented fashion


    designer likether would ensure that


    her children¡¯ inherit her beauty and-~


    intelligentee, making them stand ¡é out


    in yourvige.¡± The man outside the


    car smiled with subtle significance


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    Ireneprehended that Zeke intended to sell her to a remote vige.


    Then, her plea for help would be futile.


    "I demand to speak with Zeke!" Irene struggled to shout.


    The man outside the car lit a cigarette, cing it between his lips. "Miss, nobody said you could meet anyone. You had your chance earlier, but you


    didn''t seize it.¡±


    With that, he forcefully shut the car door.


    Irene attempted to reach the door, only to be pulled back by someone clutching her cor.


    "Let go of me!" she screamed, wrestling against the grip.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    The man beside her silenced her by covering her mouth with a handkerchief.


    Irene inadvertently inhaled and promptly held her breath.


    The man appeared to catch on to


    her strategy,ssmirking as he spoke in


    a menacing-tone, ¡®You can hold your


    breath a& long as you like. Before


    you re-shipped offasa breeding?


    machine, you might as well a


    suffocate yourself into <>


    uffconsciousness.¡± Conterit belongs


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    Terror seized Irene, prompting her to take another breath


    Dizziness gradually crept into her consciousness.


    When she came to, Irene found herself in a dpidated room, furnished with only a hard bed and a filthy nket.


    Fear threatened to engulf her, causing uncontroble tremors.


    She had seen numerous instances where girls were kidnapped and taken to rural areas, exploited not just for breeding but also subjected to


    unwee advances, resulting in the erosion of their mental stability.


    Falling from the bed, tears streamed down her face as she struggled to free herself from the ropes just as the door of the room clicked shut.


    lrene shuddered violently, her eyes reflecting deep-seated fear.


    Kevin paced anxiously while Abigail, equally unsettled, intermittently peered outside, her fingers sped tightly together.


    As October approached, the temperature in Capitalis plummeted, apanied by a gentle drizzle.


    When Sean arrived, he was still adorned with raindrops.


    "How is the situation?¡± Kevin inquired urgently.


    Sean''s face turned grave as he delivered the news. "There are reports indicating that she''s been transported to a rural area, but the precise


    whereabouts are still elusive."


    Irene had vanished for almost a week by now, and given the advancements in transportation, myriad possibilities loomed.

 Chapter 915 Confrontation

    Chapter 915 Confrontation


    Kevin''s fury erupted as he violently kicked the chair adjacent to the coffee table.


    Josh attempted to soothe him, reminding him, "The chair is meless...¡±


    Sean interjected, "The hotel''s surveince footage was inactive that day. leaving us devoid of any proof regarding Leon''s father''s involvement.¡±


    Confronting Zeke without evidence seemed like an insurmountable task.


    Even Leon found himself powerless against Zeke''s tactics.


    Zeke''s ruthlessness knew no bounds: he was capable of binding his own son even under the threat of death


    Frustration evident, Kevin adjusted his tie hastily, dering. "I won''t be dissuaded. I''m confronting Zeke!"


    Persisting down this course would only invite graver repercussions.


    "What''s your strategy?" Abigail inquired solemnly.


    Zeke''s actions had crossed all bounds of decency, pulling down someone who had fought hard to rise again.


    Sean asserted, "I''ve addressed it. Dying further would only spell trouble."


    Gratitude flickered in Kevin''s nce towards Sean, though he quickly sumbed to self-reproach, murmuring, "Had I intervened during Leon''s


    rtionship with Irene, perhaps this tragedy could have been averted.¡±


    Sean''s response was unyielding. "What''s done is done. Self-me achieves naught.¡±


    Abigail, too, grappled with guilt as she reflected on her failure to remain vignt when Leon''s mom approached her and Luna.


    The same night, Xavien ryed the news of Zeke¡¯s apprehension.


    "I''ll take charge. Whatever the oue, the responsibility won''t fall on your shoulders," Kevin asserted, rising promptly.


    Though Zeke''s standing in Capitalis might not be towering, hiswork and determination were formidable.


    "Exercise caution," Sean warned, disinclined to involve himself further.


    Kevin''s dissatisfaction was palpable. "Your response seems overly fast,¡± he rebuked.


    Sean''s response was unabashed. "If that¡¯s your take. then I''ll just retire with my wife. Any questions?¡±


    With a silent sigh, Kevinposed himself, patting Sean''s shoulder resignedly. ¡°Fine. If I require aid after your rest, remember to collect my remains."


    "Isn''t that rather excessive..." Abigail was rendered speechless.


    Sean grinned and gently nudged Kevin, saying, "You should go."


    The opportunity had been bestowed upon him, and now it rested upon his shoulders to harness it to its fullest potential.


    Following Kevin''s departure, Abigail couldn¡¯t help but cough. She inquired, "Is this endeavor truly feasible?"


    "Why wouldn''t it be feasible? Its efficacy hinges entirely on Kevin''s actions." Sean draped his arm around her shoulder as they ascended the stairs.


    "You seem quite enamored with the notion of a heroic rescue,¡± Abigail remarked with a sigh


    Asmile graced Sean''s lips. "The sess of this heroic endeavor relies heavily on lrene''s participation. I''m merely providing Kevin with an opportunity;


    the oue rests on his ability to capitalize on it."


    Abigail turned to him, a query glinting in her gaze. "Admit it. You harbor aspirations for Irene to align with Kevin as well. Am I right?¡±


    "I once deemed my thoughts excessively idealistic. It would be ideal if Kevin''s family harbored no prejudice." Sean believed it would be beneficial for


    Irene to have someone to protect her.


    In doing so, she would be less susceptible to harassment.


    Abigail nodded, opting not to delve further into the matter. Her sole desire was for Irene''s welfare, fervently hoping for her safety and unblemished


    fate.


    As the night deepened, Kevin confronted Zeke, bound and shrouded in darkness. He ordered those present, "Remove his blindfold.¡±


    Upon catching sight of Kevin, Zeke sneered, "Well, it is you.¡±


    Kevin''s reputation paled inparison to Sean''s: he was predominantly perceived as a diligentborer. Zeke assumed hecked Sean''s prowess.


    Had Sean been physically present, Zeke might have harbored some trepidationThis content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    After all, Sean wielded a certain international renown and wasn''t easily subdued.


    "What? Do you doubt my capability to handle you in Sean''s absence? Questioning whether I can manage without him?¡± Kevin''s lips curved into a


    cold smile, radiating arrogance.


    Before Zeke could retort, Kevin swiftly delivered a blow to his visage.


    "Tell me, where have you taken Irene?" Kevin pressed down on Zeke''s face, his usual expressive demeanor reced by a cold detachment.


    Blood trickled from Zeke''s mouth and nose as his face was pushed into the ground, his gaze locked onto Kevin with a sinister grin. ¡°Are you aware of


    the extent of my influence in Capitalis?"


    ¡®I''m aware of your extensive


    connectionsyyet I still confronted


    you withoutfear. You can''t even


    control your own son, yet you resort


    to hurting a woman. How can ?>


    someone as despicable as you have


    a spouse?" Kevin stared at Aim with


    dfgdain, as if he were insignificant.


    ¡°And what kind of person are you? No wonder Irene, despite knowing that Leon pales inparison to you, still seeks his favor!¡± Zeke sneered, his


    reputation for phndering spreading from Pendorf to Capitalis.


    Kevin clenchechis teeth, his cheeks


    tense, his gaze dark and foreboding.


    "Since when did Irene develop = =>


    feelin gs for Leon? It''s none of your


    concem whether I''m worthy ornot!


    Youxe nothing but worthless trash,


    capa ble only of mistreating women!"


    He took a couple of steps back and addressed the bodyguard beside him, "Is the needle prepared¡¯? Pierce his fingertips, one by one, until he speaks.


    If he faints, revive him by any means necessary. I won''t go easy on this scoundrel!"


    "Kevin, how dare you!" Zeke eximed


    Kevin chuckled, ¡°There''s nothing I


    wouldn''t dare! have the support of


    Graham International, the Pearsons,


    L.Moon, €s well as the Copper =


    Family,Willis Family, and numerous


    otheralllies. Do you think I''ll be


    intinidated by a lowly thugstike


    y6urself?¡±

 Chapter 916 Still Counting on You for Protection

    Chapter 916 Still Counting on You for Protection


    Screams echoed through the basement.


    Zeke''s fingers bled profusely. His whole body trembled as the stream of curses he spewed earlier vanished.


    Kevin leaned against the car, staring at him coldly.


    Saltwater sshed onto Zeke''s wounds, making his face contort in agony. His fingers quivered violently until he couldn''t take it any longer. In the end,


    he cried out, "Alright. alright! I''ll talk!¡±


    lreney weakly on the cold, hard bed, her neck chained to a stake in the ground


    Outside, rain pattered softly.


    Wrapped in a thin nket and suffering from blood loss, she teetered on the edge of death.


    "This girl''s got a fiery temper and nearly lost her life. Noah says we need to patch her up, or she''ll die. We spent too much on her. She still needs to


    give birth to more sons for Walter''s family. Otherwise, it''s not much of an investment."


    "What a waste of money! We even have to foot her medical bills...¡±


    The voices of aman and a woman could be heard outside the door. Irene couldn''t stop the tears from flowing.


    Will I never find peace, not even in death?


    "They say she''s a university student from Capitalis, an artist with good genes. If she gives birth to a son who makes it to Capitalis, Walter''s family will


    be known far and wide."


    The man''s voice was full of anticipation.


    Soon, a short, chubby woman walked in.


    She helped Irene sit up and handed her a bowl of medicine.


    Irene gritted her teeth, refusing to speak.


    The woman nced at Irene¡¯s pale face and sighed beforementing, "You can''t escape from this valley. Even if you die, they''ll find a way to bring


    you back. Drink this medicine to stay alive. Staying alive is all that matters now. Think of your family.¡±


    ¡°Let me go!¡± Irene cried.


    Without hesitation, the woman pried open her mouth, forcing the medicine down her throat. "You''re so naive,ing here from the big city, believing


    what anyone says. This is good stuff, made from the centa of a healthy boy from the next vige. Usually, we can¡¯t afford such luxuries.¡±


    At that, Irene leaned over and retched violently.


    The rain hadn''t let up in days.


    The damp reom and the infection from the old man''s abuse had left Irene''s wrists infected.


    Despite trying to clean the wounds, her fever lingered


    Noah, the loeal doctor, checked her


    pulse andshook his head. "She >>


    needs t¨¦-go to a hospital. This ~


    infec¡¯ ten won''t heal without proper


    treatment. If we don''t get hefthere


    scan, she won''tst.¡± Content


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    Puffing on a cigarette, Walter grimaced. "We spent thousands on her, and now we have to spend more on a hospital bill!"


    Suddenly, he stood up, grabbed a broom, and swung it hard at Irene.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    She couldn''t dodge. quickly passing out from the pain.


    In a feverish haze, Irene felt herself being lifted.


    She figured she was on her way to be buried in some unknown vige.


    With bloodshot eyes, Kevin carried her out of the dark room without a word, wanting nothing more than to burn the entire vige to the ground.


    Xavien saw Irene''s battered face and knew they had no time to waste. "We need to get her to the hospital immediately.¡±


    ¡°You handle the rest. The whole region''s neck-deep in bride-buying. Clean it up!" Kevin muttered as he ced Irene on the helicopter.


    Onboard, he removed the dark bed sheet covering her.


    She was swollen and bruised from the beatings, and he could only imagine her agony.


    ¡°Irene, it''s Kevin. I''m here to rescue you. You''ll be alright." he whispered gently.


    They hadn''t realized how dire her condition was and didn''t have a doctor with them.


    The moment theynded in Capitalis, Kevin hurried Irene to the hospital.


    In the emergency room, Kevin approached a doctar, his voice strained as he stated, "Check if she was assaulted."


    The doctor nodded and headed inside.


    Abigail, who was with Sean, overheard and approached Kevin. "If she was, would you just look the other way?¡±


    "I''m not obsessed with purity. I just need evidence.¡± Kevin replied angrily, adjusting his cor. Then, with a bitter smile, he added, "I''m no saint, so why


    expect her to be?¡±


    "Xavien phoned me and mentioned


    that dealing with Irene''s matter i.


    would be tough because the women


    thereare exploited, andthe =


    authorities do nothing. Thatwhole


    vige is rotten,¡± Sean muttered.


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    Kevin stayed silent


    "Don''t be stupid. Don''t throw your life


    away overthem. Someone else will


    handle it> Your job is to protect.Irene


    and keep her from doing anything


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    Any sh with the locals would surely end in a jail sentence.


    "You''re safe now, but if anything happens to you, who''ll protect Irene next time she''s in danger?¡± Abigail added

 Chapter 917 Love Beyond Measure

    Chapter 917 Love Beyond Measure


    Just in the nick of time, Irene was saved, having teetered on the brink for two harrowing hours.


    The doctor stepped out to meet Kevin and whispered with a calming assurance, "She''s unharmed. You can breathe easy now.¡±


    Relief washed over Kevin, his joy immense.


    Nearby, Sean and Abigail also exhaled in relief, thankful the crisis wasn''t as grave as anticipated.


    The next morning, Irene awakened to the stark whiteness of the hospital ceiling. Confusion clouded her mind briefly before rity returned.


    She tried to sit up, wincing from the pain in her hands.


    Kevin, who had spent the entire night by her side, stirred at the sound and looked over. Relief flooded his face as he saw her awake.


    After a night of staying by her bed, his shoulders and back ached terribly.


    "How do you feel? Need anything to eat?" He reached for her hand.


    Irene paused, overwhelmed, then murmured, "Was it you who rescued me?"


    "Yes, but it wasn''t just me. Everyone who cares about you was looking.¡± Kevin replied, holding her hand with gentle care.


    "You''re safe now. Everything''s going to be okay, hmm?" he reassured her.


    Memories of her ordeal came flooding back, and Irene clung to Kevin, whispering a heartfelt, "Thank you..."


    In the darkness, she pondered the consequences of epting Leon''s advances as she wanted to avoid Kevin. She wondered if things might have


    been different had she chosen another path.


    Indeed, choices carried weight.


    "Feeling hungry?" Kevin''s voice was soft as heforted her.


    "I am. It''s been a while since I''ve eaten anything,¡± Irene admitted.


    Kevin smiled faintly and suggested, "I''ll have Abigail bring us something."


    "Do you mean Miss Quinn? But she''s expecting! We shouldn''t trouble her. There are others who can help," Irene countered.


    "Then, I''ll ask her brother instead. Would that be better?" Kevin found her thoughtfulness endearing.


    Even amidst her distress, Irene¡¯s concern for others shone through.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    Stepping aside, Kevin called Josh. "Yes, Abigail¡¯s quite the whiz with food therapy. It might be good for Irene, too. She needs nourishment.¡±


    After a pause, Kevin added humbly, "Could you bring it over? I have to take care of her.¡±


    After the call, Kevin reassured a now restful Irene, ¡°Don''t worry. Josh''s bringing it soon.¡±


    "Thank you," she said, grateful once more.


    "No need to thank me. We all care about you," Kevin replied, settling back by her side.


    Irene hummed in response


    However, her thoughts were all over the ce.


    "What''s troubling you?" Kevin inquired softly, noting her distant look as she gazed at the ceiling.


    "What''s be of Leon? Do you know how he is?" Irene was worried about the trouble she might have caused Kevin.


    Kevin''s face clouded over. "Why worry about him? When you needed help, he was nowhere to be found¡ªnot even at thepany. If he had just


    cooperated, his father might have let youe back."


    "Mr. Stewart... Is this the truth you''ve learned about him?¡± Irene inquired


    Despite her doubts, from what she knew of Leon, he was a man of principle.


    "Irene, you might think you know him, but do you really know his past?" Kevin had looked into Leon''s history recently.


    He found out that Leon had emted his father during his school years.


    He was known for bullying, his academic performance wascking, and he was often involved in altercations.


    It wasn''t until his junior year that, worried about his younger brothers¡¯ futures, he decided to change.


    He quit fighting and began studying, though he barely managed to get into art college.


    Without his artistic talent and his father''s resources, he wouldn''t have made it into the prestigious art college in Capitalis.


    "Mr. Stewart. I''m really quite tired. I need to rest,¡± Irene said, not wanting to debate, especially given Kevin''s role in her rescue


    Kevin was utterly frustrated upon hearing that. However, at her avoidance, he tried to soften his tone and said, "Irene, I don''t like speaking ill of


    others, but this time Leon genuinely did nothing.¡±


    "I understand,¡± she replied quietly.


    "What exactly*do you understand?


    You aren''t stitt thinking about him,


    are you?" Kevin¡¯ s frustration red-¡°\


    didn''t reseue you expecting anything


    in return, but surely you aren''t Stil


    considering him? He and his father


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    "Mr. Stewart. I really am very tired..." Irene deflected, believing it best to wait for Leon¡¯s own exnation of his actions and involvement.


    Kevin''s frustration boiled over at that point.


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    He couldn''t believe he might lose out simply for not being bad enough.


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    Chapter 918 The Art of Persuasion


    Josh exhaled deeply. "Maybe she¡¯s dealing with issues she can''t discuss.¡±


    Kevin''s frustration mounted. ¡°What troubles could she have that would make her choose Leon over anyone else?"


    "Keep it down! They might hear us from the room," Josh warned gently, patting Kevin''s shoulder.


    Love isplex; sometimes, ail we can do is hope for the best.


    Inside the hospital room, Abigail heard the men outside and turned to Irene. "What do you think about all this?"


    "It''s not that I''m head over heels for Leon. I don''t believe he would disappear without reason. Anyone who knows him would say the same," Irene


    replied. finding the whole situation odd.


    Maybe Leon is struggling with his own issues, especially with a father like his.


    "That makes sense. Leon''s always been reliable at work. It''s only natural you''d stand by him. If it were me, I''d also doubt he''d just do nothing.¡± Abigail


    supported Irene, sensing pressure from Zeke might be influencing the man.


    A father''smand could overpower even the most defiant spirit, regardless of age. As long as the father was in control, even the most rebellious


    child might have to question their conscience.


    "Could you talk to Mr. Stewart for me? I don''t know what to say to convince him...¡± Irene asked, visibly distressed


    "Mr. Stewart is set in his ways, and I can''t sway him. You should talk to him yourself," Abigail suggested, preferring to stay out of their personal


    matters.


    Before this turmoil, Kevin managed to keep his temper in check. Now, with everything unraveled, he couldn''t ignore it


    "Okay." Irene replied, deciding to tackle the situation herself without burdening Abigail


    After Irene was done with her meal, Abigail stood up. "I''ll leave you to handle things with Kevin. Try to stay calm.¡±


    "Thank you, Miss Quinn.¡±


    Abigail then left the room, signaling Josh to follow.


    "Wait a minute! You''re leaving so soon? Aren''t you going to try to change Irene''s mind?" Kevin asked, puzzled by Abigail''sck of intervention after


    overhearing his earlier conversation with Josh.


    "What''s there for me to change? Emotions must be navigated personally," Abigail responded coolly, clutching her lunch box.


    "You know very well that feelings are too delicate for outsiders to tamper with,¡± Josh added


    A disappointed Kevin stood there silently. In the end, he muttered, "I''d hoped you''d back me up."


    Abigail gave a shortugh before countering, "And what if your feelings aren''t permanent? I might end up apologizing for a lifetime."


    After lrene''s return, Leon handed in his resignation


    "Do you think he''s resigning because of guilt toward Irene?" Abigail asked Luna as she read the email.


    Luna reviewed the email thoughtfully. "It''s unusual he didn''t resign in person, though."


    "Given his family dynamics, it''s best we don''t interfere,¡± Abigail reasoned, believing lrene''s feelings might change after this ordeal.


    And if she does end up with Leon, whe knows what Zeke might do?


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    "Isn''t Larry yet to be officially named? Perhaps you and Josh should decide,¡± Abigail suggested, her hands also resting on her belly, her gaze tender.


    Luna smiled. "We''ve been so used to calling him Larry... Maybe it''s time to ask him what he thinks when we get home."


    Amidst the hustle and bustle, Independence Day approached.


    lrene was discharged from the hospital and returned to work.


    On Independence Day, Leap Gaming Technologyunched a new coborative product that caught Abigail''s attention


    "Word has it Damon and his wife


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    theyscrolled through Instagram on


    hersphone early in the morning.


    Leaning back and sipping her milk,


    Abigail mused, '' ''He¡¯s been with that


    group fe for so long. They''re all old


    friends: from over a decade age. If I


    could, I''d do the same, maybe on a


    smaller scale."


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    As they chatted, Lina and Colby arrived with bags, having caught an early morning flight.


    "Grandma, Grandpa, why are you up so early?" Abigail stood, setting down her milk


    Luna, who was feeling bettertely, helped with the bags.


    She also stood up and assisted Abigail in carrying things for them.


    Lina entered in slippers. "Oh, take it easy! You''re pregnant. Watch where you''re stepping.¡±


    "Exactly! Luna, you have to take care. You''ve been feeling better, but don¡¯t strain yourself, alright?" Colby advised, handing off his bags to the nanny


    who greeted them


    Luna smiled reassuringly. "I''m doing much better now, thanks.¡±


    Lina and Colby still held onto two paper bags, reluctant to hand them over to the nanny.

 Chapter 919 Dreams for the Future

    Chapter 919 Dreams for the Future


    As everyone settled into the room, Abigail began making tea.


    Lina quickly stepped in. ¡°Take your time. I''ve brought something special for you and Luna.¡±


    From their bags, the two elders pulled out elegant red brocade boxes.


    Lina handed one to Abigail, while Colby slid his across to Luna.


    "These are blessed gold lockets. We had someone chart Larry''s future, and this one is meant for him. The other is for your unborn child, assuming all


    goes well," Lina exined to both Abigail and Luna.


    Luna, pleasantly surprised that Larry was included, epted the gift with a smile. "Thank you so much, Grandpa and Grandma.¡±


    "There¡¯s no need for thanks. We''re family. after all." Colby dismissed with a casual wave.


    Abigail examined her locket, admiring the intricate craftsmanship.


    "So you traveled all this way just to deliver these lockets?" Abigail tucked them away safely, expressing her gratitude. "Thank you for going to such


    lengths.¡±


    "We''ve been meaning to do this for some time, but catching you two has always been a bit of a challenge..." Lina confessed with a resignedugh.


    Abigail felt slightly guilty. "We''ve settled down now. Once the baby is born, we''ll hold the wedding. The paperwork is alreadyplete.¡±


    "Stability is key. With secure jobs, our priority is our children, got it?¡± Lina affirmed, squeezing Abigail''s hand. "I prayed for Analise yesterday and told


    her about your pregnancy. Oddly, I dreamt of herst night. She told me to look after you both."


    Abigail was moved. ¡°Thank you for thinking of her."


    "You''re always so polite with us. By the way, is it just you two at home today?" Lina scanned the room, noticing the absence of other family members.


    "My parents thought you''d be hereter, so they went out early to shop for groceries. You''ve surely not had breakfast, yes? Let''s eat together," Abigail


    commented, standing and taking Lina¡¯s hand.


    "I''m actually quite hungry. I had just a nibble before the flight to avoid feeling queasy," Lina admitted, standing up alongside Abigail.


    Luna smiled and guided Colby toward the dining area


    "Why didn''t you let Sean know you''d be arriving now? He had to leave early but mentioned he''d pick you up once you called.¡± Abigail settled into a


    conversation with Lina at the table


    ¡°Although we''re old, we''re quite ustomed to flying on our own. Your grandfather traveled a lot in his younger days, and I often joined him. These


    days, traveling is so convenient. We really don''t need much help,¡± Lina replied with a warm smile.


    Lina''s eyes often drifted toward Abigail''s belly during breakfast.


    "It''s just starting to show. You can have a closer look once we''ve eaten.¡± Abigail chuckled, guessing Lina¡¯s thoughts.


    Perhaps it was the dy in getting pregnant that made everyone so affectionate toward her belly. From Sean to her parents, and even Josh, they all


    enjoyed a moment with it, and now two more were eager to join in.


    Post-breakfast, Colby gingerly touched her belly while Lina couldn''t help but lovingly stroke it, murmuring to herself. "Only four months and it''s already


    so big. Seems like the little one is thriving.¡±


    "Do you think so?¡±


    Abigail couldn''t help but chuckle.


    Since her pregnancy, she had developed a robust appetite, gaining nearly fifteen pounds, and her face was noticeably fuller.


    "I wonder if twins run in our family?" Colby pondered aloud, deep in thought


    "No guesses needed, Grandpa. We checked, and it''s not twins. I just indulged a lot during the pregnancy,¡± Abigail responded yfully.


    As they conversed, there was a stir at the door.


    "Don''t let them be alone together. They''ll just bicker!" Ene announced as she walked in.


    "Why are they already arguing? They


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    The room soon filled with familiar faces.


    Lina recognized only a few, like Josh, Kevin, and Cameron, among the new arrivals


    "These folks are friends from Capitalis," Abigail introduced them to Lina.


    Ene arrived with her daughter, 2.


    Yanine Copper, and Cameron came


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    Irene needed no introduction.


    "Why are you here so early, Old Mrs. Graham?¡± Kevin entered with a smile.


    "Happy Independence Day, Old Mrs. Graham!" lrene greeted.


    "You''re fitting in well on this side, aren''t you?¡± Lina pulled lrene aside for a chat.


    As the room hummed with lively chatter, Abigail gestured for Shaunee toe over and join the group.


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    "Larry, stop being mean!¡± Yanine''s voice rang out.


    "You''re the one being mean, not me! This is my car!" Larry retorted, gripping his toy car tightly, his face showing his annoyance.


    Nearby, Calvon, always the quiet one, sat quietly next to I, watching the others squabble.


    "Go and calm her down,¡± I whispered to Calvon.


    Observing the children bicker, Abigail mused aloud, "It makes me wonder when they grow up. will they turn out like us, lifelong friends?¡±


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    Chapter 920 One More


    Yanine furrowed, her face filled with unhappiness.


    "You''re always ying with it. Letting Yanine have a turn won''t hurt." Josh squatted, attempting to calm Larry down.


    "We didn''t get a sufficient number of toy cars." Abigail grumbled, directing the nanny to buy several more of the same type.


    The nanny smiled before departing


    "The atmosphere in the house has suddenly improved." Linaughed heartily.


    As individuals progressed in age, they would typically develop a preference for some activity in the house. Given the presence of the upants in the


    house and the three kids, experiencing happiness was inevitable for her.


    Even Colby took a breather from his preferred poker game and crouched beside Larry, watching him control the toy car.


    When Sean returned, he stopped and watched the kids¡¯motion from the doorway.


    There are quite a few people here, Sean pondered in silence as he changed his footwear and headed inside. His eyes fell on Abigail.


    The noise created by the kids ying left him unconsciously anticipating the prospect of having his own children.


    "What led Mr. Norris to look for you?¡± Abigail approached him while holding his hand and inquiring.


    "He informed me about Callen''s release of a TV series trailer online, which resembles my story. So, he inquired whether I sold my story to other


    directors," he replied. Mr. Norris was only appeased after Sean rified matters.


    Callen visited the police station to retrieve the case files rted to this subject matter.


    Fortunately, the police station was not informed of the details, and Sean had reassured Mr. Norris that he and Abigail would share the information on


    Instagram after the TV show was broadcast. Regarding Callen, Sean harbored no concerns.


    "Callen might have some foresight, but I don''t think her skills are satisfactory. She seems to have too much emphasis on the romantic side of things.


    For a drama that¡¯s focused on deception, the audience might not be able to connect the abundance of romantic elements,¡± she remarked casually.


    Sean nodded slightly. "Romance can also be a selling point, especially if there are high-profile actors in the cast and crew."


    He thought, That pure talent might not measure up to individuals proficient in marketing and promotion. Mr. Norris is incensed upon discovering her


    actions. He favors filming on-site, which results in a slower pace of progress than Callens. If Callen seizes the opportunity before others, it may give


    the impression that he is rehashing old ideas.


    Nevertheless, Sean had no intention of resolving this matter with Mr. Norris. He recounted the experiences of both himself and Abigail. Mr. Norris was


    responsible for independently managing the entertainment industry''s intrigues.


    When Lina noticed Sean had returned, she expressed her displeasure by smacking him. "Abigail is pregnant. Can''t you allocate more time to be at


    home with her? Is your financial situation so dire that you feelpelled to work on Independence Day?¡±


    "I always spend time with her whenever possible. Are you turning your back on me as soon as you''re here?¡± Sean feigned annoyance.


    Abigail restrained her smile.


    By the time Lawrence and Scarlett returned, they saw a room packed with people and couldn''t contain theirughter.


    "The ce hasn''t experienced such


    liveliness before. The poker table''s


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    S¨¦arlett greeted everyone joyfully.


    ¡°Let me give you a hand." Lina held Scarlett''s hand.


    Shaunee and Ene were intrigued by Josh''s esports room as they helped each other upstairs


    "Keep an eye on the kids," Sean directed the nannies overseeing the living room.


    "I can do it!" Calby volunteered himself.


    The adults then divided themselves


    into smaller groups before entering


    Josh''s esports room. As soonas .


    they entered, they could tell that the


    room was spacious, with rows of


    computers and arge screen.


    Adjacent to the screen wereseveral


    game consoles and a separate


    snack cab and refrigerator.


    Upon opening the fridge, Alfie saw the variety of drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Then, he got a bottle of SparkleFizz and handed it to Shaunee.


    "Here you go, Shaunee.¡±


    "Give one each to everyone!¡± she eximed while holding the bottle.


    "Thanks, but no, thanks,¡± Abigail declined promptly, citing her strict adherence to a specific diet during pregnancy.


    "Smoking is prohibited in this area. Abigail is pregnant," Sean cautioned the group.


    On the verge of retrieving a cigarette. Kevin discreetly put the box back.


    "Wanna have some games with us?¡± Ene posed the question to the group.


    Damon had akeady switched on the


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    Despite Damon''s severe demeanor and diligent work ethic, he was passionate about gaming.


    "Oh, the anticipation before the child''s birth. Now that the child''s born, there''s dissatisfaction,¡± ine joked as she sat next to him.


    The group assembled collectively, engaging in games, viewing theatrical performances, and relishing their time together.


    "Do you know the baby''s gender?¡± I asked Abigail in a whisper, taking advantage of everyone being engrossed in the games.


    "No, we have chosen to maintain the element of surprise,¡± Abigail responded. She and Sean prioritized the baby''s health over determining its gender


    during the prenatal check-ups.


    "I''m thinking of having a second child. Having a nanny has definitely made my days a tad bit easier. Calvon also desires a younger sister,¡± I uttered


    with a bashful grin.


    ¡°Just go for it if that''s your wish," Abigail responded nonchntly while reclining on the plush couch.

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    Chapter 921 More Time Together


    Abigail expressed a desire to have another child. What if childbirth wasn''t as painful as anticipated?


    Despite having experienced significant pain in the past, she believed she was capable of handling any challenges that arose.


    I moved closer and inquired, "Would you want another child?"


    ¡°If our first child is a son, then yes. If it''s a daughter, then I''ll have to think about it.¡± Abigail articted her wish for a daughter in line with Sean''s


    preference. She thought, /¡®m sure a git! with an older brother would be much happier.


    ¡°Calvon wants a sister, too!¡± I expressed her thoughts with certainty.


    Luna joined the conversation with a smile. ¡°Already thinking of a second child?"


    "Isn''t the atmosphere lively today? I''m finding it quite enjoyable." I observed the two children engaging in the mor, which she found pretty


    amusing


    Abigail nodded. "Indeed."


    Meanwhile, Sean, Kevin, and Josh were deeply immersed in a popr horror game. Kevin even screamed a few times.


    "I''ll need more practice." At the sight of his character losing his life again. Josh gave a helpless sigh and looked at Kevin.


    "I might not be proficient in this game, but I excel whenever I y at Damon''s game," Kevin defended himself.


    "In the context of any game, financial resources can solely be exchanged for ostentatious yet valueless items." Damon made a jest.


    "Are you telling the truth? I don''t believe you," Kevin retorted as he set aside his game console to join Irene, who had recently created her game


    ount. She was still familiarizing herself with the game.


    At that, Damon generously presented Irene with a set of the Phoenix skin she had designed.


    "Was this designed by you? It''s beautiful! Do you know how many of this was sold?" Kevin leaned closer to Irene. His gaze was on the screen, but he


    constantly brought up Damon''s name.


    The ttering of Damon''s keyboard filled the room as he typed. "I heard several million units have been sold."


    "Impressive! You must be earning quite a substantial ie.¡± Kevinmented, gazing at Irene with contentment.


    Irene responded in acknowledgment, ¡°Since we''re on holiday, forget about work.¡±


    He had also created a gaming ount.


    As such, the morning passed just like that. Yanine and Larry were lucky to avoid sitting together during lunch since it would have led to a fight


    ¡°Hmmpnh. I''ll not offer him food when he visits next time!" Yanine voiced her concerns to Ene as she nibbled on a chicken leg.


    "What did you guys fight about again?¡± Ene chuckled


    "He tricked me into consuming a spicy substance." Yanine was willful and pampered, but lucky for her, Larry did not fancy girls like this.


    Calvon exhibited politeness and conducted himself in a manner befitting a young gentleman.


    Larry was known for his obedience, but he started to be mischievous after spending time with Josh. His lively nature and being the only child in


    the family made him excessively indulged by the adults


    "Larry''s still young. He doesn''t know how to be considerate toward girls. Don''t argue with him,¡± Lina advised Yanine while peeling shrimp for the


    younger one.


    Now that Yanine was given an out, she remarked, "That''s for sure. I have to say this, though. He''s way behind Calvon. I want to marry someone like


    Calvon when I''m older.¡±


    "You''re still young, but you''re thinking of marriage?!¡± Eliane sighed. Wiping her face, she continued, ¡°Your dad and I are both introverts. Who did you


    take after?¡±


    Laughter resonated throughout the table.


    The dinner was held outdoors in the yard, showcasing an outdoor barbecue prepared by a chef.


    Subsequently, everyone except Sean and Abigail was wasted.


    Josh, slightly intoxicated, carried Luna back to the room.


    Sean aided all individuals in entering their vehicles, conveying his sense of relief. "Those who don¡¯t drink had a hard time."


    "Thanks for your efforts, honey," Abigail said, moving closer to him and linking her arm with his.


    They sat on the couch. Sean leaned against Abigail''s abdomen to listen to the movements within.


    "How is it? Can you hear anything?¡± She engaged in yful teasing by pinching his ear.


    Sean gazed ater. "I can''t hear


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    Abigail''s heart softened as she observed him standing up. prompting her to embrace him. "Okay, I''ll listen to you."


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    ¡°Alright, let''s head upstairs to prepare for sleep,¡± Sean stated as he carried her.


    Abigail noticed him yawning and empathized. ¡°Don''t exert yourself with work. Consider taking a few days off."


    "Do I look fatigued?¡± he asked, smiling.


    "Not exactly. I just want you to spend more time with me.¡± she expressed while gently shaking his armExclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    The truth was that she could tell


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    "Sure, but I''ll need to wait for the weather to be cooler first." There was a twinge of regret in Sean''s voice. "I''ve undertaken a project that requires my


    supervision."


    "In that case, I''ll wait for you to spend winter with me.¡± Abigail hoped that he wouldn''t have to be swamped with work.


    "Be good,¡± he persuaded her.


    As soon as they returned to their room, they went to get a shower. Then, he helped her to dry off and wear her pajamas.


    At the sight of her full facial features and plump figure, he had a throaty voice. "Honey, what should I do? I really want you."

 Chapter 922 Sweet Dreams

    Chapter 922 Sweet Dreams


    Abigail''s cheeks were tinged with a flush akin to the hue of ripe peaches, which left Sean looking at her with affection.


    "Do you need my help?" She gripped Sean''s hand, her eyes moist.


    Sean nodded, after which he gently kissed her lips. There was prudence and finesse in the way he behaved


    Abigail reclined on the bed and returned his kisses.


    Sean exhibited exceptional caution and was apprehensive about applying excessive pressure on her, while Abigail longed for greater intimacy.


    Her pregnancy had caused her figure to be shapelier.


    After Sean was content, he led Abigail to take another bath. Theyy on the bed, where he tenderly kissed her hair. ¡°Is everything okay with your


    stomach?"


    "Yup." Abigail blushed.


    He yfully pinched her cheek. "You''re so stunning. The weight you gained during pregnancy hasplimented you a lot.¡±


    "Is that so?" Abigail appeared to be skeptical.


    "Indeed. You''re round and adorable, reminiscent of a peach," Sean praised without beating around the bush.


    She nodded in acknowledgment. "Are you aware that peaches resemble a human''s behind?¡±


    "Are you a romance killer?¡± Sean couldn''t help butugh, to which Abigail smiled.


    After theyughed for a while. Sean grabbed a book to read to her, lulling her to sleep. During his free time, he would narrate ancient fables to her.


    Now that they were adults, it evoked a different response in her when she heard him sharing these narratives.


    Once she fell asleep. Sean put the book aside, reclined, and turned off the light.


    There was a significant increase in sales for Pheonix in the month of October, with sales reaching several hundred million


    Irene earned an estimated 4.5 million. The idea that a virtual game skin could generate significant profits was beyond her imagination.


    "Can I buy a property in Capitalis now?" Irene asked Abigail.


    Abigail smiled like a Cheshire cat. "Yes, it''s possible to buy a house at around 1.5 million. You don''t have to worry about the additional costs once


    you''ve paid up in full."


    "I''ll ask around when I''m free. Then, I can get my grandparents to move over to live with me." Irene had never once imagined that she could earn so


    much from a design piece.


    Abigail noticed that Irene was at a loss, but she couldn''t help feeling happy for Irene. ¡°As long as you have the focus and excel in your field, you''ll


    acquire more magnificent homes," she advised.


    lIrene''s countenance shifted from exuberance to tranquility upon receiving Abigail''s message.


    "You''re right. This is just the beginning," Irene added.


    "This could also be the end. So, no matter the oue, best to treat your career well.¡± Abigail had observed other designers ascend to prominence


    only to fade into obscurity at ater period. This is how the industry is.


    Irene was no longer befuddled.


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    "I know. I''ll do my best to learn from Madam Wright.¡± came Irene''s confident reply as she held her phone.


    "Just excel in your area of expertise. That''s good enough." Abigail''s countenance became gentler.


    Just as she finished speaking, Kevin pushed open the office door.


    He shot a gander at Irene before turning to Abigail. "Abigail. I''m meeting Irene for lunch. Can we make a move now?"


    Abigail bobbed her head. ¡°Are you two together?"


    "Nope," Irene rified immediately.


    Kevin''s smile slightly diminished, but he bid Abigail adieu in cheeriness.


    She could guess that there was more to his rtionship with Irene than meets the eye. / remembered that these two were under the influence on


    Independence Day. Kevin even insisted on driving Irene home.


    Abigail got hold of her phone and gave Kevin a ring.


    It wasn''t long before Kevin answered.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    "What''s going on between you and Irene? Did you take advantage of her when she was drunk on Independence Day?¡± There was disapproval in


    Abigail''s words.


    "What exactly do you mean? We''re adults. What''s wrong with satisfying our physical needs?¡± he whispered cautiously, afraid of Irene hearing the


    conversation.


    "I won''t say anything more, Kevin. You know Irene as a person. Just treat her with kindness and respect since you want to be with her, alright?¡±


    Abigail was helpless, and ensured that it was evident in her tone.


    She figured in her heart. Why is rene unable to maintain her self-control? Sure, Kevin''s d*mn handsome, but she knows his yboy tendencies.


    "I''ll treat her well. I''m serious this time," Kevin expressed earnestly.


    He had persuaded Irene on Independence Day to give him a chance. He admitted that he had a dark side but viewed this opportunity to be with Irene


    as hisst chance. Should he miss this chance, he knew it would lead to immense regret.


    "I hope you''ll keep to your promise."


    At that, Abigail terminated the call and sighed involuntarily. rene had always refused to acknowledge her rtionship with Kevin. She had her doubts


    about him being a trustworthy person. if that''s the case, then why would she sleep with him? Nheless, it''s her call. As an outsider, I can only warn


    Kevin.

 Chapter 923 Not The First Time

    Chapter 923 Not The First Time


    The passage of time was swift. and Abigail found herself approaching her expected delivery date. She spent each day at the hospital, engaging in


    binge-watching sessions to alleviate the passing of time.


    One morning, Sean prepared breakfast for Abigail.


    Upon turning on the TV, Abigail sat up in bed, intending to resume watching the show she had paused the previous day. However, she was abruptly


    overwhelmed with a sharp pain in her stomach, causing her to cry out.


    Sean hurriedly exited the kitchen.


    Abigail reclined on the bed, extending her hand toward him. "My water broke!¡±


    ¡°Let me call the doctor." He hastened over, clutching Abigail''s hand and pushing the call button for medical assistance.


    News circted that Abigail was enteringbor, prompting the arrival of the Pearsons¡¯ family members. Both Colby and Lina arrived at the hospital to


    await


    However, the most anxious individual was Sean.


    It had been three hours since the doctor entered the delivery room.


    ¡°It''s too long!" Luna grasped Josh''s hand, her forehead creased with concern.


    "Is the baby too big for her to have a natural birth?¡± Lina fretted in anxiousness. She even tapped her foot nervously.


    Sean was pallor inplexion. His hands, coated in ayer of perspiration, slightly trembled, too.


    "Things will be okay. Don''t worry." Lawrence gave Sean a pat on the shoulder. "As a man, you''re expected to support her, you know.¡±


    "I know,¡± Sean responded in a soft tone. He believed that the baby''s size would make the process of childbirth agonizing for her.


    As soon as Sean finished speaking, the doctor promptly appeared from the delivery room. "The infant''s size necessitates a Cesarean section, per my


    rmendation.¡±


    "How is she?" Sean promptly advanced, his voice quivering slightly with apprehension


    "It''s not as agonizing to have a childbirth nowadays. She had an epidural and tried her best to deliver the child to no avail. That''s why I wanted to


    discuss the next steps with you," the doctor informed.


    Sean experienced a sense of relief. "Let''s go with your rmendation."


    I already noticed that Abigail''s abdominal size isrger than that of a typical pregnant woman. leading me to anticipate potentialplications during


    delivery. Yet, during the check-up, the doctor said nothing about any issues. She''d only need a day of recovery for childbirth, but it''d be a much longer


    period for a Cesarean section.


    Abigail was then moved from the operating theater to the ward after the delivery.


    Sean and Scarlett remained in the ward with her while the rest of them went to pay the newborn a visit.


    "Why don''t you visit the baby? The extent of his adiposity is unknown, which caused her to suffer so much pain." Scarlett was seated at the bedside


    organizing food items while conversing with Sean


    Sean shook his head. "I''ll leave once she''s woken up."


    "Then, let me whip up something for you.¡± Scarlettmented. "You were so busy the entire morning that you haven''t eaten."


    Sean grasped Abigail''s hand, his heart constantly filled with apprehension.


    Abigail awoke in the middle of the night, experiencing intense hunger but could not consume any food.


    "Is the wound causing pain?" Sean softly inquired of her.


    She shook her head. "I''m starving."


    "You can have your mealter. If the


    wound''s causing you pain, let me~


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    ¡°Nah. I''ll be with you until dawn. Mom will be here to take care of you while I get my rest.¡± Sean stated, gesturing toward the baby beside her.


    The child had recently entered the world, disying a slightly reddishplexion and having a size that was diminutive.


    Abigail chucked as she gazed at the baby. ¡°Why isn''t he fair-skinned? He''s not attractive.¡±


    Sean was about to answer her when the infant whimpered and began to burst into tears. "The kid cried his lungs out when he was delivered. It gave


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    With a smile, she slightly adjusted her posture. "He seems hungry. I''ll feed him. Are you disappointed that it''s not a girl?¡±


    "A boy''s fine. Given the baby''s weight, I had already expected it to be a boy." Sean assisted her into a sitting position.


    Abigail cradled the baby. "He was about ten pounds, right?"


    "Give or take. He¡¯s one of the heaviest newborns in this hospital," he replied


    She lowered her gaze and asked, "Did they give him a check-up? I heard babies weighing more than eight pounds are likely to be chubby."


    "That''s just one hypothesis. Heavier babies tend to be taller as well," Sean reassured.


    Feeling relieved, Abigail then


    encouraged the baby to nurse. Once


    she was-done nursing the child,she


    gave a asott sigh. "He didn''t eat:


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    She had consistently experienced this issue before giving birth.


    Sean draped a nket over the baby and softly asked, "! will retrieve a bottle, and you''ll pump. Would that work?¡±


    "I''ll let you help me." Abigail was reluctant to move


    He raised an eyebrow. "Me helping you?"


    "I mean, help me to pump. What thoughts did you have?" Herplexion flushed with color.


    Sean walked to her side and offered assistance by stating, "If you want me to help, I surely could since I''ve had prior experience."


    "I''m just not sure if he¡¯s had his fill. So, stop spewing nonsense." Abigail felt like she was burning up.


    "Take a seat. I''ll sort it out for you." Sean was seated at the bedside, holding a bottle with a gentle smile


    Once he was done, he yawned


    She remained seated for a while as her wound left her with visceral pain, prompting her to call Sean over.


    Following a call to the doctor to administer pain relief, Sean encouraged her to rest.


    After being the recipient of Sean''s meticulous care for a week, Abigail was discharged. The chubby infant. however, still did not have a legal name.

 Chapter 924 A Twinge of Envy

    Chapter 924 A Twinge of Envy


    After a week of hospitalization, Abigail finally returned home, just in time for the day when she and Luna''s child would receive their official names.


    Lawrence had arranged for a distinguished master from Capitalis to cast their birth charts and officiate the naming ceremony.


    After a busy day, Larry and Abigail''s son were finally named.


    Sean and Abigail''s son was named Phynix Graham, inspired by the symbolism of the phoenix.


    Meanwhile, Larry was named Lawrie Pearson, reflecting poetic influences


    "Quite a sophisticated master," Abigail remarked to Sean after the master had left.


    "I must admit, I find the chosen names quite appealing and reflective of the children¡¯s personalities," Sean expressed his admiration for his son''s


    name.


    With a deep appreciation for poetry, incorporating the names from his poems into his son''s name was indeed a prestigious tribute.


    "I sincerely hope that what he said isn''t true," Abigail softly murmured while cradling Phynix.


    The master had suggested that Phynix might have possessed a wandering nature in the future.


    Sean couldn''t help but chuckle, ¡°Whether it''s true or not will depend on how we nurture him. But if he takes pleasure in exploration, then we should


    encourage it.¡±


    "I''m fond of Larry''s name too. Lawrie... It has a certain elegance and such poetic resonance." Abigail believed that Larry''s demeanor would gradually


    refine over time.


    Despite Larry being three years old already, they hosted a full moon celebration for him and Phynix at a prestigious five-star hotel in Capitalis,


    attended by a plethora of guests.


    Upon catching sight of Phynix, Shaunee promptly grabbed Alfie''s arm and eximed. ¡°Shouldn''t we tie the knot and start a family? He looks


    magnificent¡ªI want te secure a match for our future daughter first.¡±


    "Absolutely! I''m ready whenever you''re ready! Let''smence the preparations!" Alfie eagerly looked forward to marrying Shaunee, as he yearned to


    start a family with her.


    Sean''s son has already been born; should I not catch up?


    Regardless of the child''s gender, they were all well taken care of.


    "My daughter Yanine has already taken a liking to him.¡± Ene dered while halding Yanine.


    "Mommy, Phynix is incredibly handsome," Yanine eximed as shey beside the stroller, wide-eyed.


    Phynix''s appearance epitomized the finest qualities of Abigail and Sean.


    At just one month old, he radiated the delicate charm of a meticulously crafted doll, withrge eyes and long, thick eyshes.


    "Is Sean excessively favored by fortune? Even his son is remarkably handsome. Should we just surrender to life?" Kevin remarked, his jealousy


    palpable.


    "And he was born weighing nearly ten pounds¡ªit¡¯s not merely fat; he''s naturally robust. How tall will he grow in the future?" I expressed intense


    envy.


    "This name. this appearance, this birth weight¡ªall extraordinary. If this were ancient times, he would undoubtedly be destined for kingship, wouldn''t


    he?" Cameron couldn''t help but be sarcastic.


    A sizable crowd encircled Phynix, yet he remained unperturbed, calmly observing everyone with hisrge eyes.


    "Excuse me. Pardon me." Larry maneuvered through the throng.


    Since Phynix''s departure from the hospital with Abigail, Larry had faithfully watched over him every day.


    "Lawrie, you''re now Lawrie," Shaunee yfully tapped Larry on the head


    Larry was still limating. "Please keep calling me Larry. When you use this name, I sometimes forget who you''re talking about.


    ¡°Aunt Abby requested that I bring


    Phynix indoors. There''s quite a 2¡±


    crowd outside, and it wouldn''t be


    safe ifhe got lost in the shuffle,¡±


    Lareyexined as he maneuvered


    the:stroller through the gathering.


    Of course, this was his own initiative.


    Seeing his Phynix being scrutinized by so many, he felt a twinge of envy.


    Phynix was his alone, not everyone else''s!


    And his Aunt Abby had been like a mother to him for a while, so his Phynix was closest to him.


    ¡°Lawrie, I''ll help you push,¡± Yanine also wanted to y with Phynix.


    Calvon became serious for a moment and said, "Lawrie and Yanine, you shouldn''t push it. This stroller is quite heavy.¡±Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    Despite being the second eldest, due to I and Cameron''s strict upbringing, he was rtively mature for his age.


    "Actually, Lawrie, Abigail didn''t


    mention that. She wouldn''t allowza


    child tq-push another, especially


    since:you''re only three," Shaunee


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    Larry wrinkled his nose. "You don''t understand Aunt Abby! Anyway, I''m taking Phynix with me.¡±


    "Looks like Lawrie''s feeling a bit envious with all of us surrounding Phynix," Kevin joked with a mischievous grin.


    Amidst the teasing directed at Larry, Abigail. having just finished a toast with Sean, made her way over to the group


    "Why are you all gathered here? Aren''t you going to eat?¡± Abigail asked, keeping an eye on Phynix, who was nearby.


    "Looks like Lawrie''s jealous of all the attention on Phynix," Shaunee teased mischievously, ncing at Larry.


    Abigail nced at Larry.


    Larry''s cheeks flushed slightly as he stammered, "N-No. I just... I just didn''t want Phynix to be scared by so many people.¡±


    "When Phyfix grows up, he''ll surely.


    appreciate how good you''ve beento


    him. He''ll definitely like you theo¡±


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    Larry''s innocent face brightened as he asked, "Really, Aunt Abby?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely,¡± Sean chimed in.

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    Chapter 925 Joyful Moments


    Soon, different groups arrived in session.


    Lando¡¯s eyebrows raised at the sight of Phynix. "Madam Wright, what are your thoughts on this young man? He possesses all the qualities necessary


    to be a star in the entertainment industry¡ªtall, robust, and strikingly handsome."


    With a mischievous grin, Doris engaged with Phynix. She nodded in agreement with Lando¡¯s sentiments, remarking, "It would be a pity for someone


    as handsome as him not to consider a career in entertainment."


    "We hadn''t considered the entertainment industry for him, but if he¡¯s interested, we''ll back him fully," Sean remarked, casting an affectionate nce at


    Phynix.


    Upon observing her son from the sidelines, Abigail was greeted by a familiar voice.


    ¡°Congrattions.¡±


    Catching sight of Eric, Abigail was surprised. "You''re here! I thought you wouldn''te."


    Following her arrival back from overseas, Abigail had little contact with Eric.


    The developments concerning Jonell had provoked significant upheaval within the Davidson Family.


    ¡°Your son has celebrated his full month. Regardless of circumstances, I deemed it essential to carve out time to pay him a visit. His countenance is


    striking, a fusion of both your features,¡± Eric remarked with a smile ying on his lips, expressing warmth and evident satisfaction at Abigail''s


    unmistakable happiness.


    "Thank you. How have matters transpired since your return?¡± Abigail inquired, extending a ss of wine to him.


    Seated, Eric exhaled heavily. ¡°You''re familiar with my parents¡¯ upation. Although we weren''t severely affected, they were transferred to a smaller


    town and eventually lost their jobs. Our entire family relocated there.¡±


    "They''re unable to return?¡± Abigail found the consequences harsh.


    It was clear that Jonell¡¯s reckless actions had brought misfortune upon the entire family.


    "Not precisely. I''ve adapted to life there. A return to Capitalis is impractical due to Uncle Levi''s actions. All our family assets have been seized, and my


    career in the entertainment industry hase to an end. Yet, my family is coping. At least we still have a ce to call home,¡± Eric chuckled.


    Abigail hadn''t anticipated the severity of Eric''s current predicament


    "If you require anything, please don''t hesitate to ask. You provided invaluable assistance to us in New Yoke," Abigail offered, taking a seat


    "It''s not as grim as it appears. My parents possess resilience. If we conduct ourselves properly, there''s hope for a future return. Having been


    immersed in the entertainment industry for so long. I now findfort in a simpler lifestyle." Eric shared with a smile.


    Upon observing Eric''s genuine smile, Abigail found reassurance in the authenticity of his happiness. ¡°If you ever find yourself in need, don''t hesitate


    to ask. While I may not be able to assist with everything, I can certainly offer financial help.¡±


    "Thank you. Should I encounter difficulties, I''ll reach out without hesitation,¡± Eric replied sincerely.


    Abigail nodded, indicating her understanding. "Feel free to ask. I have guests to attend to, so I won''t be able to chat for long."


    As she departed with Sean. Eric''s eyes briefly revealed a hint of sorrow, though he swiftly regained hisposure with a smile.


    Given all they had endured, they should have reached this point sooner.


    Josh sat silently beside Eric, noting


    his subd ued demeanor, a far cry


    from the vibrant self he used to bex


    Unable ta suppress a sigh, Josh <>


    commented, "It''s been more than a


    yearcand you haven''t reachedout IK)


    mezonce. I''mpletely inthe dark


    dhout your family''s circumstances.¡±


    The Davidson Family vanished from Capitalis without leaving any clues behind


    Due to Eric''s departure from the entertainment business and his subsequent exclusion due to Jonell''s deeds, only a small circle within the industry


    remained informed about his situation.


    I''ve been consumed with my parents¡¯ health over the past year. Their condition has been deteriorating," Eric disclosed to Josh.


    After Jonell''s actions had their fallout, the entire Davidson Family faced harsh repercussions, leading to the passing of Eric¡¯s grandma, Maisy, upon


    discovering Jonell''s lifetime incarceration.


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    y parents endu ed alienation from


    the rest of th¨¦ family after my


    grandma''s passing, coupled with the


    oss of their jobs. They''re in low x


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    Jonell''s actions were so despicable that they extended to affect Eric and his family despite theirck of direct involvement. Not even Eric''s prior act of


    assistance could shield them from the repercussions.


    "After things settle down, I''ll take Larry to visit your parents," Josh assured,forting Eric with a reassuring pat on the shoulder.


    "Okay, my parents will surely appreciate seeing Larry,¡± Eric replied, his smile immediate


    Josh''s lips curved into a faint smile. "Larry''s name is Lawrie. Doesn''t it sound pleasant?"


    "It does indeed. Lawrie... It sounds like a name chosen with care,¡± Eric expressed his genuine happiness for Josh


    He has also found his ce to belong.


    "As for you, it''s time to seek out apatible partner and establish a stable life,¡± Josh advised, noticing the flourishing rtionship between Abigail


    and Sean, suggesting that Eric''s opportunity might have passed.


    "I''ll when I meet the right person to marry. You don''t need te worry about me,¡± Eric assured, handing Josh a ss.


    After toasting with their sses, Eric offered heartfelt congrattions. "I''m thrilled for you, marrying the love of your life and weing such a


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    ¡°Thank you. While our wedding


    hasn''t taken ce yet, welll certainly


    extend anJinvitation to you. If you''re.


    free, please join us. If not, your <


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    finishing his drink. He then guided


    Efic to meet Abigail and S¨¦an''s child.


    "He''s incredibly handsome, born at nearly ten pounds. He''s already making quite an impression at Capitalis Hospital,¡± Josh continued animatedly.


    Eric followed in silence, his smile both gentle and contemtive.

 Chapter 926 The Deepest Kind of Love

    Chapter 926 The Deepest Kind of Love


    Observing Eric from afar, Abigail felt aplex mix of emotions stirring within her.


    Once known for his confidence. generosity, and sincerity, he now appeared subdued amidst his current circumstances.


    "Eric has endured quite a year,¡± Abigail murmured to Sean at her side.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Sean shifted his gaze from the guests to Eric. "He shouldn''t have to endure such hardships. A simple call to Josh could resolve any dilemma."


    "What about his parents? They shouldn''t be implicated in this. Eric went to New Yoke of his own volition, and despite not actively contributing, he still


    made the effort to go there to offer assistance,¡± Abigail whispered.


    Sean sighed with a hint of indulgence, shifting to meet Abigail''s gaze. He spoke in a soft tone, "Consider the gravity of the situation; numerous


    families were entangled in this. Some had suffered total devastation, whereas the Davidson Family had merely endured unemployment and industry


    cklisting. Was their punishment disproportionate? From a legal standpoint, it appeared not."


    Irrespective of whether Eric''s family had profited from the situation, the undeniable truth was that Maisy had concealed Jonell''s actions, and the entire


    Davidson Family had enjoyed significant advantages from his sess.


    "If Eric hadn''t ventured to New Yoke and made a modest contribution, the repercussions could have been dire. Eric possesses potential, yet he opted


    for mediocrity," Sean concluded, gently caressing her head.


    Given the advanced state of the inte, even with his cklisting from the entertainment industry, he could still engage in live broadcasts.


    However, he chose otherwise, simply yearning for a return to a conventional life.


    Abigail nodded in agreement, acknowledging Sean''s perspective. "Oh, I get it now."


    She had previously only considered Eric''s bleak circumstances, failing to contemte the hardships endured by those deceived individuals. Their


    suffering remained concealed in the shadows, unnoticed by most.


    Throughout the entirety of the full moon banquet, which spanned the entire day, the crowd gradually dispersed as night fell


    Upon returning to the hotel room, Abigail soothed her ankle with a massage before calling out to Sean, ¡°Honey.¡±


    "Yes?" Sean cradled Phynix, who had just finished crying for milk, feeding him as he responded


    "Nothing. Come sit here." Abigail reclined on the couch, patting the seat beside her.


    Sean settled beside her, holding Phynix.


    Abigail sniffed. "Do you notice a peculiar odor?¡±


    "Ugh..." Sean grimaced as he carefully ced the bottle down, cautiously unwrapping the baby nket covering Phynix, only to be met with an


    unpleasant smell. "He''s made a mess!"


    Abigail swiftly rose from her seat and moved away. "I''m not dealing with that. You take care of it! I''ll go get the diapers.¡±


    Sean sighed, rewrapping the baby nket around Phynix, looking somewhat defeated. "We''ll need to change not only the diapers but also the


    nket... Perhaps I should ask for Xavien''s help."


    "I doubt Xavien will buy that, knowing this is our own child,¡± Abigailmented, keeping her distance.


    In the end, Sean reluctantly took Phynix to the bathroom while Abigail fetched spare baby nkets and diapers.


    Upon entering the bathroom, the overwhelming odor greeted them.


    Sean refreshed the water and disposed of the soiled baby nket and diapers in the trash, taking care of the cleanup.


    Together, they changed Phynix into clean clothes and a fresh diaper, then made their way back to the room, feeling exhausted


    "Do you still want a daughter?" Sean asked Abigail.


    Abigail nced at the peacefully sleeping Phynix and burst intoughter. ¡°Dealing with one is challenging enough for us. Let''s hold off on considering


    a daughter for now!¡±


    Sean chuckled in agreement. "If you constantly reject him, especially for something as natural as soiling himself, he''ll grow upcking self-esteem."


    "Just don''t mention to him that he used to make a mess when he was little," Abigail joked as she rolled over, wrapping her arms around Sean''s waist.


    "Who knows, maybe my parents never told me either,¡± Sean teased back, pinching Abigail''s nose. "Are your feet sore?¡±


    "No, they''re feeling much better now," Abigail responded.


    "I noticed you massaging your legs


    after spending the day in high heels.


    It must be exhausting. Let me help


    I lua massage," Sean said


    as he embraced her, nting ax>


    gentle Riss on her hair. "Seeing¡¯so


    manly peoplee to visit ur child


    today, it''s as if he¡¯s a precious gift


    you''ve bestowed upon m¨¦. I can''t


    fully express how I''m feeling."


    He couldn''t articte it precisely, but amidst the congrattions and as he looked at Phynix, his heart swelled with immense tenderness, making him


    feel like the luckiest person alive.


    aeria sense-your deep love for our


    child. Andy m happy as well. Seeing


    you bot fills me with happiness: It


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    "For the first time, I feel like I''m submerged in a honey jar. I''ve never felt more content," Sean said softly. his voice exuding tenderness.


    Abigail lifted her head and ced a gentle kiss on the corner of his lips. "As long as we bring each other joy, that''s all that counts.¡±


    isn''t the deepest kind of love found in the connection of spirit and soul?


    As fate would have it, their love for each other was profound.


    "Well, it''s time to freshen up and go to bed," Sean announced as he lifted her tenderly.


    After their shower, Abigail enveloped Sean in her arms, pressing a gentle kiss on his lips. "I still have a longing for a daughter. What''s our n?¡±


    "Phynix is already keeping you busy.


    Let''s waituntil he''s three or four 2


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    expanding our family. What if we''re


    blessed with another son?" Sean


    observed as he caressed her hair.


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