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The courtroom filled with whispers as a sudden commotion erupted. I tried to calm Wendy down while Luke slowly stood up.Memories of Luke kicking Max's brother-in-law away at my front door flashed through my mind. We were in court now, repeating that action would cause serious trouble.Panic set in as I saw Luke starting to lift his foot. I turned and hugged his waist. "He's just venting because he's angry. Don't fall for his tricks!"Max was pretending to break down, hoping to provoke us into making a mistake and delay the trial. My brief satisfaction turned to anger as I realized his plan. I tightened my grip on Luke's arm.Luke froze in place, his tall frame stiffening slightly. His tense, handsome face softened a bit as he looked down at my arms around his waist. He raised his hand, then shoved it into his pocket, glancing at the nearby photographers. "Ms. Smith is on your left. You're hugging the wrong person," he murmured."Jen, you've got your left and right mixed up again.
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"Is Max actually sick?" "Yes, it's true."During the trial, Max suddenly collapsed and was immediately rushed to the hospital, abruptly ending the proceedings that had just begun.Stephen informed us that Max had suffered from an allergic reaction and was still unconscious.Max was cunning, and although I didn't want to believe it, the hospital's diagnosis couldn't be faked.Given his condition, it was uncertain when the next trial would take place.While Max was being transported to the hospital, Wendy and I waited for news at a nearby coffee shop. I absentmindedly stirred my oat milk latte."I hope he never wakes up! Hopefully, he'll be trapped in locked-in syndrome, conscious but confined to bed forever. That would be worse than death.""He's broke now. Keeping him in the hospital would just waste public resources.""True. Every breath he takes is a waste, considering the kind of person he is." Wendy's phone rang. She glanced at it and said, "Jen, let's change the subject
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I turned towards the sound and it was a white luxury car. The driver's side window slowly rolled down, revealing Luke's sharp profile. The dim streetlights cast a soft glow on his face, softening his typically cold demeanor.Memories of the courtroom flashed in my mind as I forced myself to stay calm. "Mr. Walker," I greeted him and hurried away."Wait.""Mr. Walker, is there something else?""It's not office hours. You don't need to call me that.""Alright, Luke," I corrected myself, sensing the subtle yet undeniable pressure in his tone.He leaned over and grabbed a shopping bag from the passenger seat, handing it to me through the window.I glanced at the bag. "What's this?""Teuscher. Your father asked me to bring back a few boxes before his accident. I didn't have time to buy them before I returned.""My dad is no longer here."Luke was a man of his word. The box he gave me earlier contained Teuscher chocolates—my favorite truffle chocolates. They were always a staple in
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When I entered the living room, I saw Luke's black suit jacket and tie draped over the armrest of the sofa. He came out of the kitchen holding a bottle of water, casually unbuttoning the top two buttons of his shirt. The simple act was so effortlessly graceful that I couldn't help but steal a few glances.I used to be completely focused on Max. People often said that Luke and Max were equally matched, but I believed Max was sunny, gentle, and approachable, far more perfect than the aloof and unattainable Luke.However, once Max's facade was torn away, revealing his dark, violent, and selfish nature, I realized that comparing Luke to him was an insult."Mr. Walker, I'm here to pick up some things for Marianne," I said, explaining my presence when Luke looked at me.Luke unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip of water. "Calvin told you the password. Remember it. In the future, if you need anything, you can come in directly without ringing the doorbell."Was Luke implying that I cou
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I must stay awake. I still need to inform Luke about tomorrow's schedule. I attempted to open my eyes, but my eyelids felt incredibly heavy. Despite my efforts, I eventually succumbed to the overwhelming drowsiness and drifted off to sleep.When I woke up, it was already the next morning. I lazily rolled around in bed, hugging the blanket. It felt so satisfying to be well-rested!With my face buried in the blanket, I reached for the alarm clock on the bedside table to check the time. But where was the alarm clock?I fumbled around the bedside table, unable to find it. Confused, I lifted my head."Why is my bedside table black?"My old bedroom had a warm color scheme, with a light pink bedside table adorned with three small plush toys. The table in front of me was bare and unfamiliar.I froze for a moment, noticing the matching dark wooden floor. Suddenly, I sat up straight.Last night, I had fallen asleep before reporting the work schedule to Luke. With a secretary as unreliable
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"Let me see your hand," Luke said.A few minutes later, Luke returned to the kitchen with a tube of ointment. He reached over to turn off the faucet."My finger doesn't hurt anymore," I said.Based on my experience, the small, one-centimeter burn on my finger wouldn't leave a scar even without the ointment."Dry your hand," Luke insisted, handing me a dark blue checkered handkerchief.Luke's seriousness about this made me smile wryly as I took the handkerchief."The professor said you used to be afraid of pain and would cry over a small scratch.""That was in the past."Back then, I was spoiled by my parents and loved to act cute around them. Now, the only person who will spoil me is Wendy. No one else will coddle or protect me."Max is really impressive indeed, turning someone who used to cry over a scratch into a tough person who can even cook."I understood the underlying meaning of Luke's words and lowered my head. "Mr. Walker, you're impressive too. You've shown me that
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In the morning, the Greenfield Building buzzed with activity. To avoid adding fuel to the gossip fire, I decided to have Luke drop me off two blocks away. I eagerly grabbed my bag and exited the car.Just as I stepped out, my phone buzzed with a message from Wendy. She had sent me a video. I opened it to find footage of two staff members from Johnsonville Business School removing Max's photo from the wall of distinguished alumni.Right after the video ended, Wendy called."Jen, the school took down Max's photo! They're practically crucifying him. He'll never be seen on the same level as Luke again!""When did Luke's image become so grand in your eyes?"Max's photo used to hang next to Luke's on the wall. Every time Max stood there, he would sneer at Luke's picture, mocking him."He's always been great. I've always looked up to him. Today is a victory. I'm going to post this video on social media and the school forum.""I'll make sure to create a fake account to watch.""Just wa
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"She's not doing charity! She's causing trouble. That idiot Max, so clever that he's outsmarted himself, doesn't even have evidence of Cindy using him.""Someday, she will pay for what she's done."Cindy manipulated me like a toy, planning everything from the beginning. She kept provoking me, confident that I couldn't touch her. But no plan is foolproof. I just have to wait patiently for her downfall."Absolutely! Max is terrible, but Cindy is even worse. If it weren't for the fact that Old Mrs. Lansworth is in poor health, I would have already gone to her to expose Cindy."Old Mrs. Lansworth, Lucy, doesn't like Cindy. With her poor health, any stress could worsen it and deepen the rift between the Lansworth and Smith families."Calm down, Wendy. We'll find another way.""Jen, are you okay?"Wendy asked with concern in her voice."I'm not your favorite anymore, Wendy. You only just now remembered to ask how I'm feeling?"Feigning a pout, I glanced at the TV screen, took a bite
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