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Chapter 101

Chapter 101

Rebecca was clueless about what was going on. As they neared the hall, she shot Stephen a sidelong glance and asked, “You said you had something to talk to me about. What’s up?”

“This isn’t the right place for that. Let’s step outside in a bit,” Stephen said as he walked slowly toward the exit, his gaze lingering on Jane. “Want to go say hi to your coworkers while you’re here?”

Rebecca nodded, said, “I’ll go over now,” and headed toward her colleagues,

When Jane spotted her, she pulled out her phone and sent a text to a number with no name saved: [Rebecca and Stephen have left the private room. Everything’s fine.]

“Hi, Jane,” Rebecca said, hurrying over. “I still have some things to take care of. Can I leave early?”

“Aren’t you going to wait until they announce the results?” Lisa asked, stealing a glance at Stephen before quickly averting her eyes. “You and your team have a real shot at winning.

“And if you do, you’ll have to go up on stage to accept your award.”

Rebecca paused. She’d been so caught up dealing with everyone tonight that she’d almost forgotten about the celebration itself.

“Why not stay a little longer?” Jane told her, recalling what Jeffrey had asked her to do.

“I’ll head out for a bit,” Rebecca said casually. “Just ten or twenty minutes.”

Jane considered for a moment, then nodded. “Sure.”

Rebecca turned and walked off.

Everyone couldn’t help but whisper among themselves, dying to know who Rebecca really was.

Stephen and Jeffrey were absolute titans at the peak of the business world; seeing them up close was next to impossible, and even online, photos of them were practically unicorns.

If someone hadn’t overheard Jason greeting Stephen, half of them wouldn’t have even realized he was the legendary heir of the Hanson family everyone gossiped about.

“What’s Rebecca’s story, anyway?” Lisa muttered, her eyes glued to their backs, sneaking extra looks at Stephen’s tall and cool figure. “She’s clearly super familiar with both Mr. Hanson and Stephen.”

Jane just kept silent.

After tonight, no matter how low–key Rebecca tried to act, everyone would inevitably end up wondering who she really was.

Yannie had called Rebecca out on stage as a friend, Jason had personally invited Rebecca to dine in a private room, and Rebecca clearly had a close relationship with Stephen.

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but none of it was really something she

be it. Let the chips fall where they may, she

up, so if you’ve got something to say, let’s just talk here.” Rebecca said,

no one else was around

soothing. “I just wanted to know, what’s your plan with

him down with a blunt. “That’s between me and him.” Instead, she kept her answer to herself, leaving

He just asked gently, “Do you remember what I

him, eyes lifting slightly. Jeffrey’s childhood?” she

of his childhood,” Stephen said, sounding a little resigned. “He really wasn’t happy

Rebecca stayed silent.

her back in the private room and always treated her with kindness,

had told her again and again

some random guy, Jeffrey wouldn’t have

hope you two can sit down and

one for subtle games, and since no one else was around, she spoke her mind.

simply, his showing this kind of concern is just odd, Rebecca

Stephen said,

looked more concerned than before. “It’s only natural for an older brother to worry

Rebecca wasn’t buying it.

seen the way he used to be, you’d get why I’m here talking to you,” Stephen said, his voice

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“So you really came here just to say all

a quiet nod. “Yeah, that’s

for a moment, then found

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never said anything, and from now on I’ll keep out of whatever happens

impact hit her harder than

photo, Jeffrey looked about sixteen or seventeen, wearing a white shirt stained

messy, hanging down over his eyes as he sat slumped on the ground; he just

instant, Rebecca felt a sharp stab in her

started, but the word caught in her

he’d never tried to get her

up, it was just playful messing around to make her laugh,

Stephen said softly as he took his phone back. His tone was still gentle

pale lips together, feeling a dull

about his past a few times before, but he always brushed her off with just

to relationships. I just want you to talk to him,”