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.

"Is there anything else that needs my

head without saying anything. I only knew a handful of people there, and it felt uncomfortable. I didn't know where my

about Nocturnia, it was a complete blank, a completely unfamiliar

But what about Bibury?

ten years of memories. It was

Ryan seemed to understand my inner thoughts and suddenly changed the subject.

my composure

just waiting

I wouldn't harm him. I can

navigate alone."

felt uneasy. Despite Matthew being a thing of the

you still hate

His life was his choice, and perhaps

indeed worth entrusting.

and

marrying someone else? Only I know how reluctant I am. Now that she's finally free, her true love appears.

heartless things?" I stared at him with widened eyes, scolding him, "You have a good woman who's patiently waiting for You How dare

talking like this, be careful that the heavens might grant

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