2026-07-28 21:40:14Karen stood in the center of the venue, stunned for a moment before she erupted.
"What contract? I've never even heard of it, Stop! I command you to come back and clarify!"I didn't turn around and kept walking out.This was the freedom I had longed for. The contract was finally over. I could now walk the path I desired, no longer tied to the Moore Group or to Karen.The sound of high heels rushing behind me grew closer as Karen caught up, blocking my way with her hand.
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For a few seconds, I couldn't say anything.I stood beside the car with the phone pressed against my ear, wondering if I had somehow misunderstood what the nurse had said."She's awake?" I finally asked."Yes, Mr. Lambert. She's conscious now. The doctor is examining her, but her condition is stable. You can come over."I don't even remember hanging up properly.Lucy had already understood from my expression. She opened the passenger door and took the wooden box from my arms."I'll drive."I didn't argue.The entire way to the hospital, I kept thinking about my mother. For years, I had imagined this moment so many times that it had almost stopped feeling real. Sometimes I pictured her opening her eyes while I was sitting beside her. Other times, I imagined a doctor calling me in the middle of a meeting and telling me she had suddenly regained consciousness.I had rehearsed what I would say to her too.Now that it had finally happened, every sentence I had ever prepared disappeared from
Chapter 112
"Family?"The word tasted strange coming from him.I walked toward the cabinet beside the living room and leaned against it."Do you know what I came to Edward's house for yesterday?"My grandfather didn't answer."I went there for Dad's belongings."Edward's expression changed almost imperceptibly.I noticed it immediately."My father died years ago. There are things he left behind that should've been given to me and my mother a long time ago. Instead, your precious eldest son used them as bait to get me through his door."My grandfather looked at Edward."Is that true?"Edward hesitated before saying, "It wasn't like that. I just wanted the family to sit down and talk properly."I smiled coldly."Of course."Then I looked back at my grandfather."I don't want your money. I don't want Edward's money. I don't want anything from the Lambert family. I only want what belonged to my father."For the first time since entering the house, my grandfather became completely silent.Something in
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For several seconds, no one moved.Beatrice stared at Lucy as if she had just heard the most ridiculous thing in the world, while Edward's face had gone completely red. Mary was still wiping the water from her face, her makeup streaked around her eyes, and the look she gave Lucy was full of resentment.Lucy glanced at the clock on the wall and said calmly, "You have less than a minute.""Don't think you can scare us!" Beatrice shouted. "We're Andy's family. What kind of trespassing are you talking about?"Lucy picked up her phone without changing her expression. "Then we can let the police decide whether being related to the owner gives you the right to enter his home without permission and refuse to leave after being asked."That finally made Beatrice hesitate.She looked at Edward, clearly hoping he would say something, but even he had lost some of his earlier confidence. They might have been shameless, but they were not stupid enough to want the police involved, especially with the
Chapter 110
Lucy wasn't in a hurry. She took a sip of water, her expression calm and composed, before speaking. "You all know that Andy's mother has been in the hospital for years. Every year, her medical expenses amount to several million. Over the past five years, it's totaled close to 20 million. I'm curious—how do you plan to cover this? We're not asking for much—just 8 million from you."Her tone was light, almost casual, but the moment the words left her mouth, the entire family sitting across from her froze in shock.Beatrice was the first to react, practically shouting, "What? 8 million? Why on earth should we pay for her medical expenses?"Lucy's smile didn't falter. "Didn't you say that family members should support each other? And 8 million isn't even that much. You'll need to help out more in the future too. After all, Andy's mother hasn't woken up yet. Even if she does wake up, there will still be rehabilitation costs. For a patient like her, rehabilitati
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Outside the door stood my uncle's entire family, holding a bag of cheap fruit. I couldn't believe they had found my new house.Beatrice craned her neck to peer inside, her eyes lighting up as she exclaimed, "Wow, this house is really luxurious."I frowned, my voice cold as I asked, "What are you doing here?""Of course, we came to see you. Look, we even brought fruit. I won't come empty-handed," she said, brushing past me and walking in without waiting for an invitation. Mary followed close behind, throwing me a disdainful look as she stepped inside.As my uncle passed by, he shot me a stern glare. "Don't think I've forgiven you for the mess you caused at my house yesterday." With that, he swaggered into the house as if he owned the place.Watching their behavior, I couldn't help but think that shamelessness was practically written all over their faces.Beatrice wandered around, her eyes scanning every corner of the house until she noticed the kitchen p
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I jumped up in excitement, my heart pounding with hope.Rushing out the door, I nearly collided with Lucy, who stared at me in confusion. "Lucy, my mom just moved! She's showing signs of waking up! Quick, call the doctor, call the doctor!"Lucy's face lit up with joy. "Alright, alright! I'll get the doctor right away. You go back in and stay with her."This was a high-end private hospital, where doctors and nurses were on duty around the clock. Their efficiency was remarkable, and in no time, the attending physician arrived with a team of consulting doctors and nurses in tow.They entered the room and began their checks and assessments with calm precision, their movements practiced and orderly.I stood to the side, my heart racing with a mix of excitement and nervousness."Doctor, how is she doing?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly.Over the years, I had grown accustomed to my mother's condition. But what had just happened filled me with a rene
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