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"Why?" Lisa was confused because there was no reason for him to get involved.The White family was starting to expand their business to Solaria, so they had to build a good relationship with Jackson Valor. If they offended Jackson Valor now, their development in Solaria would become much harder."What if I tell you that I don't care who I offend if it's for you? Will you believe me?" he asked, staring into her eyes.Lisa suddenly felt her mind go blank and felt something rising up from her heart.She wondered how much of what he said was true and how much was false.But right now, she could not resist the urge to trust him.Connor was relieved to hear from the butler that Lisa Quest and Terry White had already left the mansion.It had been such a chaotic day. It seemed like everybody wanted to join in on the fun!However, Connor's biggest worry was still his boss, who had stayed in the kitchen for three hours after returning from outside.He just stood there looking at the ca
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From now on, he would be free of worry and fear. He would not have to worry about her falling in love with Lucas Gomez anymore, nor worry about how much Lucas Gomez meant to her.He would not make the same mistake his father did. He would never become wretched and pathetic for love like his father.Never!Jackson left the kitchen and went upstairs.Connor gazed at his boss' back with a complex expression.If there was anyone in the world who could dictate Mr. Valor's life and death... for some reason, at that moment, the name Serenity Lewis crossed his mind.The following morning, when Serenity woke up, she spotted a neatly-wrapped present on her bed. It was a birthday present from Lisa and Terry.She did not open it last evening.Serenity sat up slowly and opened the present. It was a charming doll dressed in a lawyer's outfit that resembled her.There was also a handwritten card from Lisa inside. It read, "I hope every day brings you joy and takes you a step closer to your
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At least Serenity got back her lawyer's license, so she could do the job she loved once more. "I'll come with you," Lisa said. "I drove here today, so I can take you." The two women went to a realtor. Serenity did not need a fancy place, so it did not take long for her to find a suitable place.They inspected the house in the morning and signed the rental agreement with the landlord that very afternoon.The rent was 1700 dollars per month, and the public transportation options were good. There were supermarkets and restaurants nearby, so it was pretty convenient.Lisa, however, thought the area was a bit rough. She was concerned for her best friend's safety.Serenity said, "I won't be staying here forever. It's just a temporary place until my income stabilizes. After that, I'll move to a new place. Plus, I'll try not to go out at night that frequently. I'll be fine."Lisa could not come up with a better option, so she could only compromise.Later that day, Lisa helped Serenit
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But... Serenity looked down at her flat stomach.She's afraid she would never have children of her own. In the past, the problem was physical. She believed she was physically unable to have kids.Now, her body could potentially recover, but she was already tired. She no longer had the courage to believe in love!Serenity arrived at the small restaurant after 7:00 pm, so it was past the peak hours. "There you are!" When Clara saw Serenity, she greeted her and immediately noticed Serenity's tired-looking face. She asked, "Have you had dinner? Do you want something to eat?" Serenity pondered and said, "Sure. Can I have some spaghetti? I haven't had that in a while." "No problem. One spaghetti, coming right up!" Clara said and passed the order to the kitchen.It didn't take long for a plate of tasty spaghetti to arrive. "Enjoy! Consider it your belated birthday treat!" "Thanks," Serenity said before quietly eating the spaghetti. Clara let Serenity eat in peace. She went aro
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The cake dropped to the floor. A tall man emerged from a car near the restaurant entrance. He walked purposefully towards her under the moonlight.He wore a sharp suit and his hair was neatly combed, as usual. He wore a cold expression on his face, and his penetrating gaze felt like it could see into the depths of her heart.When those eyes locked onto someone, they would feel scared, as if they were being observed by a predator.And now, those eyes were locked onto Clara!Clara felt the blood in her veins go cold. The coldness was almost suffocating!Wilson Birch!The man finally stood before her!When she ran away from the shopping mall that day, she already had a vague feeling that this time, she might not be able to run anymore – he would soon find her.However, she did not expect it to happen this quickly!It was so sudden that it left her breathless. "Long time no see," his icy voice broke the silence of the night.Her body trembled at the voice. Long time no see? I
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When she was starving and struggling, he was probably eating like a king with the woman he loved."Can you let go?" Clara asked. "I believe we've said everything that needed to be said in court. I've served my time in prison, just like you wanted. Does Mr. Birch require anything else from me?"Wilson Birch narrowed his eyes. The woman before him no longer possessed the tenderness he remembered from years prior. It felt like she was covered in thorns, keeping others at bay.Her use of the phrase "let go" stung his ears. "Clara Wells, you don't honestly believe that spending a few years in prison is enough to atone for your crime, do you?!" Wilson Birch spoke coldly, his slim fingers gripping Clara's arm harder. "You're too naive if you think that!"Clara chuckled in response. He's calling her naive?He had already shattered every bit of naivety in her. "I don't owe you anything, Wilson Birch," she declared, raising her chin and meeting his gaze head on.Her life may be sad and p
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Her calmness surprised Wilson Birch. "You're not trying to run away anymore?" he asked, tugging his tie loose."Can I run away?" She seemed to find the question funny.She already attempted that. Once when she got out of prison and once when she saw him at the mall, but in the end... he still found her.Run as you might, sometimes fate, like a cruel joke, would just take you back to where you started."You can't." That was the answer Wilson Birch gave her, "Even if you run away again, I'd still find you. I guarantee it.""Then why should I run?" Clara shrugged, as if she had already given up, "Now then, Mr. Birch, how do you intend to make me pay me for the life I owe you?"Wilson Birch pursed his lips and stared at Clara, "I'm curious – who helped you hide all your traces after you got out of prison?"Otherwise, it would not have taken him this long to find her."A friend," Clara replied nonchalantly."What kind of friend?" he asked."A friend I would sacrifice my life for!"
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Clara was bewildered.He's kissing her?Why was he kissing her? Shouldn't he hate her? Then why was he kissing her so passionately?She lost track of time until the kiss finally ended, and he let out a sigh.Wilson Birch did not expect the kiss would make him feel so... satisfied!He had not felt that kind of satisfaction for a long time!Why? Why must it be her? He gazed at the woman in front of him with complicated emotions and gently touched her slightly reddened lips, which he had just kissed.She had lost some of her youthfulness after four years, becoming more graceful. Her eyes were captivating and could easily capture a man's heart.Did she captivate another man with those eyes?When he remembered her words that she could surrender her life for another man, his mood became terrible. Did that man also kiss her like this?"Wilson Birch, what do you want?!" Clara's voice snapped him back to his senses.She would no longer blush like she would always do after he kissed