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Eddie chuckled while lifting his wine glass toward Tom's face. He flashed a sly smile and said, "You know, I can be relied upon, right? So, when are you going to tell me the dark secret that could destroy Frank?"Tom raised an eyebrow and shook his head. "Simon or Eddie, revenge isn't like this. If you keep obsessing over Frank's misdeeds, how long will it take for you to move forward? Look at the opportunities that are wide open. You're starting a business with your partner, and I think that's already very good.Your joining our syndicate isn't just because I have a grudge against Frank's family. You're smart, and your connections are excellent. You can get into every gathering of wealthy and powerful people in Poland. That's my goal. These firearms need buyers, Eddie. Understand?""Well, but if we narrow it down, you also want to compete with Frank's brother, don't you? He's almost made his way into Poland because he's dating my friend's mother. I don't mean to pressure you, but I'm
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"This is great, Eddie!"Sam patted Eddie's shoulder, giving him two thumbs up, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction at the sales results of one of their products."Don't overdo it, it's not just because of me. You played a big part by promoting this product. Without your connections, we wouldn't have achieved almost fifty percent profit from the initial investment," Eddie replied.Sam shook his head and grabbed his friend's face. "Yeah, but if it weren't for your smart brain, this tool wouldn't have worked at all! From the start, I knew you were brilliant. It was no mistake that back in the cell, you were often relied upon to talk with other cell leaders to avoid fights."Eddie chuckled and rolled his eyes, then took off the glasses and wig he'd been wearing all day. His thoughts drifted to Livya's partner, and he couldn't wait to change his appearance."Why are you daydreaming? Let me guess, you're still thinking about that doctor?" Sam asked."Yeah, that's right. My head itches from
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"Turn off the TV, why do you keep watching it?"Sam threw a small stone at Eddie, who was staring at Frank’s face on the screen after he got the opportunity to run a major project in fifteen countries. Sam’s anger was boiling over with jealousy toward Frank, who was now thriving."Why are you so angry?" Eddie got up, chuckling, and turned off the TV. "What did you expect? He’s the owner of the largest tech company now, plus the people backing him. We still have plenty of time to beat Frank, but you should know I don’t foresee failure.""Quite surprising to hear that from you. I thought you’d be completely hopeless about Frank, but you’re still able to stay positive. I don’t know, I’m just pissed off. I still remember how he trapped my brother, leading to his death because of Frank’s stupidity," Sam replied, tossing his wallet onto the table.Eddie sat across from him, nodding slowly. "Frank’s betrayal has made him a major enemy to many. We’ll just have to watch how he eventually falls
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Eddie's heart seemed to be knocked. He realized that in the last few days, he had always closed himself off from all worries about Jennifer. His ego, which was starting to rise, made Eddie feel like he was falling when he had to grieve over his household problems.“Yes, you're right, Yudis. But, I still don't want to be too carried away by the sadness and worry in my heart. To relieve it, maybe I need your homemade fruit salad. In the kitchen there are lots of equipment or you can ask Mbok Jamilah to go for a moment and provide the missing ingredients. "Sorry, but this time I was a bit pushy and wanted your salad," said Eddie with a chuckle.Lea raised her thumb, the woman in the brown blouse then left Eddie's room. Just before he actually stepped out, Eddie shouted his name.“Jude…”"Yes?" Lea answered while turning to face the man's pale face."Thank you, for being a very good person," said Eddie, his eyes filled with tea
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Eddie just smiled, he didn't want to force James to do much. Even though James was happy to help him, still, this was all part of his household.“You don't need to apologize, James. Come on in, poor friend. Let's just get to know each other inside."Yelly seemed to nod. His eyes were filled with regret and sadness because he had once intended to completely destroy Jennifer. If only he had known from the start what Eddie's condition was, maybe he would have tried to revive Jennifer before it was too far and too late.The four of them immediately went into the house, Lea faithfully pushing Eddie's wheelchair.Their family room is used as a stop for conversation. The pain in Eddie's body was actually quite strong tonight, but he tried to survive and fight the pain so he could talk to James.“Why yes, I became suspicious that he was in Poland. It felt like a strong enough place to escape to, considering that Jennifer had several villas ther
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The other three were very, very sorry to hear the words that came out of Eddie's figure. What's more, Lea, who was caught up in Jennifer's wishy-washy attitude. If he had known that Jennifer would never be separated from Shane, he wouldn't have wanted to shake her hand and call out the word 'friend'.Meanwhile, Yelly, who was filled with guilt, suddenly got up from her position and knelt at Eddie's feet. He cried uncontrollably. Even though he had no intention of harming Eddie, he was still one of the eyewitnesses who discovered Jennifer and Shane's affair. Yelly considers herself too cruel, what's more, she is also the widow of a victim of her husband's infidelity."I'm sorry, Sis... To be honest, I was the one who planned with Shane to drain Jennifer's wealth. I was too selfish, I really didn't mean to participate in this mistake. Forgive me…"Eddie grabbed Yelly's arm and asked her to stand up. He couldn't bear to hear the moaning and crying.&l
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James seemed hesitant to answer at the end. Actually he wanted to say the sentence; not like Jennifer. However, he was afraid that it would offend Eddie's feelings.“Whatever it is, I hope you always get the best for your story, okay? Umm... I feel really lazy to get into this topic. Do you know? Every time I remember and want to say their names, my stomach gets sick. The two of them are really like poison in my body. By the way, Satria sent me a message earlier. He said he would go to Poland tomorrow because he had a need. In your opinion, should we just ask Satria to monitor Jennifer's villa as well? like you said, right? "They most likely fled to Poland," said Eddie.James was silent for a moment, then he frowned and turned his gaze back to Eddie. Slowly his lips parted and he said, "Yes, I think that's a pretty good idea, sir."“HUWEKK!”
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Mr. Roland, who saw Jennifer, immediately panicked and shouted, "Sir! Sir! Help, sir! What about this, Mom?!"Shane, who saw Jennifer's condition, was actually no less panicked. However, there was joy in his heart, because the possibility of the child obtained from the fruit of their love would soon be lost."Take him to the hospital, sir, I'll follow later," Shane said lightly.Mr. Roland could only shake his head, he couldn't stand the sight of the flowing blood and immediately helped Jennifer to stand up. Shane didn't really care, instead he carried the bag that Jennifer had thrown and went back into the villa.“Slow down, sir. It hurts..." said Jennifer softly. Mr. Roland tried his best to carry the woman's body into the car parked in the garage.“S-just a moment, ma'am. "I-I'll take the car keys first," said Mr Roland worriedly.After a while, the car left the villa, to take Jennifer to the nearest hospital.***<
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“Eddie, you need to think this through,” his secretary, Lisa, urged as she shuffled through papers on his desk. “Keeping your distance from Agatha might not be the best strategy right now.”Eddie leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. “You don’t understand. I can’t afford to get too close to her, not after everything that’s happened.”“Look, I get it. But you’ve already agreed to help her with her family’s company. If you cut ties now, it’ll look suspicious,” Lisa replied, raising an eyebrow.Eddie sighed heavily. “It was a mistake to agree to that in the first place. I should have never involved myself in her family’s business.”“Eddie, this is a complicated situation. You know Agatha needs your support,” Lisa pressed, her voice steady. “She’s promised to start fresh, to make this work. You can’t just back out.”“Her promises don’t mean anything if it jeopardizes my own company,” Eddie countered, his voice rising slightly. “I have to think about my future, my business. I can’
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“Eddie!” Jennifer called out as she stepped into the house, her heart racing.Eddie emerged from the kitchen, looking worn out and a little worried. “You’re back! How was your trip?”“It was beautiful, but… we need to talk,” Jennifer said, struggling to keep her voice steady.“Talk about what?” Eddie asked, leaning against the kitchen counter, sensing the tension in the air.“Andrew… he wants to marry me,” Jennifer blurted out, the words escaping before she could rein them in.Eddie’s brow furrowed. “What? You’ve got to be kidding me. You just got back from a vacation! Why would you even consider that?”“I know it sounds crazy, but he’s serious. He wants me to leave everything and be with him,” she replied, panic rising in her chest.“Leave everything? Jennifer, are you really thinking about this? What about us?” Eddie’s voice rose slightly, betraying his frustration.“I’m not saying I will! I just… I need time to figure things out,” she stammered, trying to make sense of her feelings.
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Eddie leaned back in his chair, staring out the window as he waited for Agatha to arrive. The morning sun filtered through the glass, casting shadows across his desk, but the warmth offered little comfort. His mind raced with possibilities, scenarios of how this confrontation would play out. He could almost hear the tension humming in the air, a warning that things were about to get messy.When Agatha finally entered, she was all business, her heels clicking sharply against the hardwood floor. Her expression was calm, but Eddie noticed a flicker of something in her eyes—nervousness, perhaps, or anticipation.“Eddie,” she greeted, her tone cool. “You wanted to see me?”“Have a seat,” he replied, gesturing to the chair across from him. He needed to maintain control, to keep the upper hand in this conversation.Agatha sat down, her posture elegant, but there was a slight tension in her shoulders. “What’s this about?”“Let’s not pretend, Agatha. You know exactly why I wanted to talk to yo
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"Eddie, calm down. You're jumping to conclusions." Agatha’s voice was smooth, too smooth for Eddie’s liking. She sat across from him, legs crossed, sipping her tea as if the world wasn’t on fire.Eddie clenched his fists, barely able to control his rising anger. His office felt smaller, suffocating, as if the walls were closing in on him. “Calm down? Agatha, one of my subsidiaries just got shut down for a violation, and it happens to be the one your man, Charles, oversees. You expect me to believe that’s just a coincidence?”Agatha didn’t even flinch. She set her cup down delicately, her sharp eyes meeting his. “I understand your frustration, Eddie. But accusing me without evidence won’t solve your problem. Charles has been nothing but loyal, and whatever happened at that company was not my doing. You’re letting your emotions cloud your judgment.”Eddie’s jaw tightened. “You think this is about emotions? Agatha, I’ve been in this business long enough to know when something stinks. I j
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"Jennifer, you need a break. We've both been working nonstop, and honestly, I think a vacation would do us both some good." Andrew's voice was steady but held a hint of concern as they sat across from each other in the quiet corner of a café.Jennifer stirred her coffee absentmindedly, her mind elsewhere. "I don’t know if I’m ready to go anywhere, Andrew. There’s too much going on, and I can’t just leave. Especially with everything at the office." She sighed, the weight of Frank's death still lingering in her voice, even though she had started to heal.Andrew leaned forward, his eyes locking onto hers. "You can't keep burying yourself in work, Jen. It's not healthy. You’ve been carrying a lot on your shoulders, and I get it. But you need to take care of yourself too. Just a few days away. Let’s go somewhere quiet, where you don’t have to think about business or Frank for a while."Jennifer hesitated, chewing her lip. She knew Andrew was right, but the thought of leaving everything beh
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“Grace, I need to know exactly what’s going on,” Eddie demanded, pacing around his office. His voice was sharp, filled with frustration. “We can’t afford any more surprises, and this Wilford situation has already cost us enough.”Grace, sitting calmly across from him, nodded. “I understand, Mr. Cameron. I’ve already started pulling reports from the other subsidiaries. But, honestly, I think we need to have a bigger conversation about oversight. This isn’t just about Wilford anymore.”Eddie stopped pacing and turned to face her. “What do you mean?”She handed him a folder. “I’ve been digging, and there are minor discrepancies in a few other subsidiaries as well. It’s not at the level of Wilford, but it’s enough to raise concerns.”Eddie flipped through the documents, his brow furrowing deeper with each page. “How did this happen under my watch? I had systems in place, checks and balances—how did we miss all of this?”Grace gave him a sympathetic look. “Honestly, I think the company has
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Eddie sat at his desk, staring at the numbers on the financial report in front of him. His heart sank as he scanned the figures again, hoping he had somehow misread the data. But there was no mistaking it—his company had taken a sharp hit, and the numbers reflected a significant loss.“This doesn’t make sense,” he muttered to himself, furrowing his brow. He quickly picked up his phone and dialed his personal secretary, Grace.Moments later, Grace appeared at the door, clipboard in hand, her face calm as ever. She was always efficient, always on top of everything, and Eddie trusted her implicitly. But today, something felt off, and he needed answers.“Grace,” he said, his voice sharp with urgency. “What’s going on with the numbers? Our revenues have dropped drastically. I need you to dig into this and find out where the problem lies.”Grace nodded, her fingers already flying over her tablet as she pulled up the latest data. “I’ll get to it right away, Mr. Cameron. I’ll have a detailed
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Eddie paced back and forth in his office, his phone gripped tightly in his hand. He had just read Jennifer’s text: *"We’re heading to Aruba. I’ll be fine, Eddie. Don’t worry."* His gut told him something was off, but he didn’t want to overreact—at least not yet.He opened his contacts, his thumb hovering over a few trusted names. Maybe he could ask one of them to keep an eye on Jennifer while she was away. But before he could make a decision, Agatha appeared at the doorway, her presence calm and poised.“Eddie, what’s going on?” Agatha’s voice was smooth, almost soothing. She noticed the tension in his shoulders, the way he clenched his phone like it was the last tether holding him together. Eddie exhaled heavily, running a hand through his hair. “Jennifer just texted me. She’s heading to Aruba with Andrew. Something feels… wrong.”Agatha raised an eyebrow, stepping further into the room. “Aruba? With Andrew? That doesn’t sound too bad, does it?” Her voice had a lilt of casualness, a
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Andrew watched Jennifer run toward the car, her decision clear as she fumbled with her phone. His face twisted in frustration, his mind racing. He had spent weeks meticulously planning this, gaining her trust, making her think he was her escape. And now, Eddie had ruined everything. His phone buzzed in his pocket, but he ignored it, clenching his fists. Jennifer had already stepped away, halfway across the tarmac, but Andrew wasn’t ready to let this go so easily. With determined steps, he caught up to her, his voice low but urgent as he reached out to grab her arm. "Jennifer, wait."Jennifer stopped, startled, but didn’t turn around immediately. She seemed to wrestle with herself, not quite pulling away from him yet. Andrew took that as a sign to keep going."Just listen to me," Andrew urged, trying to soften his tone. "You don’t have to believe anything Eddie says. He’s trying to confuse you, make you doubt your own decisions."Jennifer shook her head, her voice barely above a whis
