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Supported by Xavier and Jeffrey, Stephanic conversation.

Did the trending topic get buried?

I past Milly and happened to overhear their

Her eyes narrowed angrily. Are those people at Daily Entertainment incompetent? They can’t even handle such a small thing properly. She had already handed them a ready–made news story, even spent money to boost its popularity, and they still managed to mess it up.

Stephanie gritted her teeth in hatred, half lowering her head, with a suppressed cold light in her eyes.

Well then, I’ll have to play my trump card!

This was her last chance. She’d give Daily Entertainment one final opportunity! If they messed up again this time, she’d make sure this newspaper disappeared from the face of the earth once and for all!

Sensing her emotions. Xavier, who was supporting her, asked with concern, “Stephanie, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

On the other side, Jeffrey, upon hearing this, quickly went to check her pulse.

But as soon as his fingers touched Stephanie’s pulse, she suddenly shook them off in agitation, her face showing panic.

Jeffrey furrowed his brows, seeming a bit puzzled. “Stephanie, what’s wrong?”

Stephanie hadn’t expected her reaction to be so strong, and for a moment, she was stunned in place. Quickly, she explained, “I’m sorry, Jeffrey, I didn’t mean to.”

The influence of the crazy “Jeffrey” in her previous life had left a deep impact on her. Even though she knew he wasn’t the same Jeffrey from her past life, she couldn’t help but feel scared.

She had been trying so hard to control the fear from her past life. She had been trying so hard to appear calm and composed around him.

Why do I still struggle to control myself?

No, even though Jeffrey hasn’t reincarnated, he’s incredibly smart. If I appear panicked in front of him, he’ll definitely

catch on.

Stephanie took a deep breath, trying to keep her expression as calm and normal as possible. She bit har tongue, the pain helping to clear her mind a bit. “Jeffrey, it’s probably because of the fall down the stairs earlier, so I’m a bit… scared.”

her face pale,

back his anger. ‘Stephanie, no need to apologise. This wasn’t your fault at all. It’s all because of Milly. She’s so cold–hearted, pushing you and then playing the victim. Don’t worry, even if Jordan was fooled by her, we won’t be.

giving a small nod.

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chatter, rubbing her temples, but her

sign of

narrowed slightly, a glint of

relief. Although it was just a simple nod. it at least indicated that he still cared for his younger sister. As long as she remained cautious and seized this opportunity of

Xavier, saying, “Don’t speak

too kind. That’s why she always takes

“Well, you can keep looking out for me.”

have your

the

“Of course

exchange. Jeffrey didn’t utter a single

way to the foot of the mountain where the temple was

sandalwood fragrance that wasn’t overpowering or irritating. On the contrary, it had a subtle

tiles, enveloped in mist that lent it an ethereal charm. In the distance, faint echoes of bells and the rhythmic tapping of wooden

on his cane, supported by Arthur. “Okay, let’s

in a

Temple” before her, quirking her lips slightly. For a moment, she was at a loss for

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all likely just tricks, and

person of the new generation, she

pushed by a teenage monk dressed in a turquoise robe. He greeted them with folded hands, “Amitabha, are you

are here to see Master Karuna for a

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realisation “Oh, you’re guests of Master