I couldn't help but sigh. "You're like my big brother, spoiling me to the point where I can ignore everything about the company. I can just push all the responsibility onto you. "Honestly, if I were running this company alone, who knows what state it would be in? It'll probably be bankrupt for the 80th time!"

I half-playfully said, "With you, everything is different. I can just kick back and relax, leaving everything to you. But you must not forget our agreement. You can't leave the company." He gave me an indulgent glance and muttered, "You're blackmailing me!"

I smirked triumphantly. At this moment, I felt like a child.

"Alright then." I asked him, "When have I ever reneged on what I promised you?"

"When have you ever fulfilled what you promised me?" He countered, looking at me.

"Okay, okay!" I admitted in a rascal manner, "I may not be the best, and you—"

"I indulged you!" He didn't look at me, sighed wearily, and said, "Alright, I'll go back to Bibury. I'll bring Joyce with me."

He seemed to firm up his decision.

"Then I'll take you to the airport tomorrow," I quickly replied.

"Why do I feel like something's off about what you say?" He looked at me, displeased. "It sounds like you're afraid I won't leave!"

I burst into laughter.

a serious expression. "Is there anything else that needs my attention

head without saying anything. I only knew a handful of people

about Nocturnia, it was a complete blank,

But what about Bibury?

ten years of memories. It was the longest time in my recollection, but I felt that it sometimes rejected me,

inner thoughts and suddenly changed the subject. "How are things with Matthew

regained my

just waiting

I've let Adrian take over his case. Grace's dying wish was that I wouldn't harm him. I can only do my best to ensure

navigate alone."

thing of the past, he was still someone in my

hate him?"

The love is gone as well. His life was his choice, and perhaps people make mistakes. Maybe this is fate. I've had my

worth entrusting. I can only

at him and pouted.

am. Now that she's finally free, her true love appears. My

things?" I stared at him with widened eyes, scolding him, "You have a good woman who's

careful that

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