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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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As Miss Hutton approached him, Lucas felt unease creeping in."Don't tell me the boss has bailed on me again. He really has a habit of standing me up."Miss Hutton chose to ignore the awkward topic; the boss had always been dismissivetowards him."The boss said he'll pick you up thisafternoon, but he has something urgent to take care of first.""Don't think I'll believe you. You've always been a liar without a hint of shame."Before Lucas had interacted directly with Miss Hutton, he had found him quite intriguing. But after spending some time together, he realized that Miss Hutton's flaws were becoming increasingly apparent, especially his lack of awareness."Mr. Lucas, don't overthink it. I'm just telling you the truth. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do.""Alright, let's change the subject. I want to ask you about the boss. Why does he suddenly want to see me... what does my mom have to do with this?"It seemed the only thing they had in common was their way of addr
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Thomas gazed thoughtfully at Iris, contemplating whether taking care of Gavin would be enough to set her free. It seemed he needed to think this through."You don't have to feel too burdened by this. Just spread the word," he said."Spread the word?" Sophia asked, confused."Let your family and friends know that Gavin has run off with money. You should also report him missing. After tonight, it will have been 24 hours," Thomas explained.He was furious with Gavin. This plan might work; if they reported him missing, the chances of him being spotted in the city would increase significantly."Boss, that might not be a good idea," Miss Hutton interjected. She couldn't openly mention the kidnappers in front of Iris. If they reported Gavin missing and he was found, it could lead to complications. Tony knew about the kidnappers, and if he felt cornered, he might drag Thomas into the mess."Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Iris, follow my instructions, and I'll keep you updated when I have
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