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CHAPTER 357
"Ava, do you think your mom is stupid? What can you do with that little money? What can Thomas do with it? Maybe you can scrape together enough to buy a car or even a house, but it's definitely your grandpa's money you're using."Ava knew that not revealing her true identity wouldn't explain the money situation."Mom, I really didn't mean to argue with you, but I'm telling you the truth. There are some things I can't talk about right now, but I promise I'll explain later.""Whatever you have to say, you can say it now. I absolutely don't believe you." Looking at her mother's attitude, Ava wondered whether it mattered whether she believed her."Fine, I'll tell you this: if you really want to find a way to get your own money without touching that cash, then I'll give you credit for being capable. But you have to take me to see these things later. I need to know where your money is going." What she really wanted to say was that she had to meet Thomas and see howhe felt about all this. S
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"You just focus on your work, and I'll support you completely. But remember, if anything comes up-especially complicated matters like Gavin and Iris-don't forget to give me a heads-up."Seeing Ava's serious expression, Thomas understood that she was a bit worried about their different social standings. She feared that such a significant gap might create challenges for their families and marriage.However, Lawrence was confident that Ava’s commitment to him would never waver."Don't worry, I'll definitely keep you in the loop. If there's ever something I don't tell you, it's only because I don't want you to worry about it. I'll try my best to be open with you from now on." Ava nodded, satisfied that her request had been met. They both decided to get some rest quickly. The next morning, Ava headed to the office bright and early.Recently, Lucas had been completely absent from the company."Mrs. Ava, it seems like the progress on our project is a bit slow. The funding from the investors
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Lawrence wasn't very good at comforting people; she often stumbled over her words in these situations. She knew that Philip had a somewhat tragic background, and some things were better left unsaid."Lawrence, I think it would be better if we just charged in there with a group," Philip suggested, trying to steer the conversation in a more straightforward direction. Philip was well aware of the difficulties others faced, and after spending time with Lawrence, he came to understand her personality. He knew that discussing this topic would only lead to awkwardness, so he decided to revert to their previous discussion."It is a bit tricky. I'm not sure if we can rush in without consulting the boss first, especially since Lucas's situation is a bit unique," Lawrence replied. Philip nodded in agreement."Honestly, I don't really understand why Lucas is targeting the boss like this. She could just stay in the States and avoid all this trouble," he mused. Throughout this whole situation, Phil
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Thomas understood some of the implications in her words. It seemed that the old folks didn't really like him; perhaps they were still mourning the loss of the old man they once favored."So you've already decided I'm going to lose this bet? Maybe he's just worrying for nothing. I can handle this on my own," he replied, his tone reflecting the typical arrogance of youth, completely unaware of his own situation. He genuinely thought he was joking with her."I know you've started digging into a lot of things. Only by uncovering the truth can you understand what your opponent is really like. I hope this serves as a lesson for you," she said.Thomas scoffed.A lesson? His father's marriage to this woman had led to their family's downfall; that was the real lesson."You shouldn't be saying that to me. You should be saying it to someone else, especially yourself. I know exactly what I'm doing, and I'm fully aware that I'll be the one to win this bet in the end."Clap, clap, clap. Lucas start
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There was always someone nearby eager to strike up a conversation, and they weren't even good at pretending. Thomas put down his phone and looked at him."You seem really concerned. Is it because you think your project is going well?"That's rich, coming from him."I'm just looking out for you. After all, you're my boss. Besides, you called Lucas out today, and it can't just be for a simple meal. As one of your pawns, I have to keep an eye on my own situation." This kid actually had some awareness; he wasn't as clueless as Thomas had imagined."You're right, it's not simple, but it's also pretty straightforward." Once again, it was one of those vague answers that didn't really say much. The atmosphere in the private room grew tense. At exactly 5 PM, the door swung open, and in walked Lucas."This is quite a rare gathering! If we could meet like this more often, I can only imagine how happy some people would be," she said with a smile as she entered. Thomas glanced over his shoulder a
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___At The Hotel___The secretary glanced at his phone, clearly not joking."Why choose this place?" Lucas asked, his tone hinting at something more."It's still early. Do you want to do something else?"Lucas shook his head slightly. He preferred to arrive early rather than risk getting a disapproving look from Lucas over a minor delay. Lucas tucked his phone away and looked at the driver. He was surprised tosee his boss behind the wheel. This meant he could ignore the shabby little car they were in; it was probably not even worth a parking spot."I spoke to them, but it's still working hours. Are you sure you want to go now?"Thomas nodded. Choosing the Hotel had some personal reasons behind it."Let's get there early and just browse around."Miss Hutton sat uncomfortably in the back seat, feeling like she was being treated a bit too well today."Boss, I've brought everything we need for the hotel," she said. They hadn't finished cleaning up from the last hotel stay, so this trip fe
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