Felix had no idea how Carol managed it. She'd chwith a raging fever, and two days later, she was messaging him with

news of her success.

[Felix, my dad said yes. It's awesome. I'll cover this afternoon to pick you up and take you to the new job.]

Reading the text, Felix didn't feel happy; his heart clenched with worry. His fingers hovered over his phone's screen for ages,

unsure how to respond.

[What's up? You've been typing forever but haven't sent anything.]

Carol followed up with a barrage of question marks, her tone taking on a pitiful edge.

[But seriously, my dad's really mad this time.]

[Carol, how did you get him to agree?]

Abner, that sly fox, had actually agreed. Carol really was his Achilles’ heel.

[I just knelt all afternoon, you know? I was still feverish; he couldn't stand it.]

Felix's cigarette pack was empty again. Rubbing his temples, he knew her act all too well. Especially with people close to her, she

could be as tic as she wanted, because those who were loved could afford to be fearless.

With Carol being Abner's only daughter, how could he not indulge her? Felix fell silent, standing in his rented room, staring blankly

at the sky outside.

Nathan called him up, "So, have you made up your mind? This is your best shot, man. If you miss out now, there might not be

another one. Take advantage of the fact that Carol's into you right now."

for Felix taking the job, ranting and cursing for a few

no wonder I got shipped off to Crystalbrook Valley. It was his doing. He

charade I pulled for Ms. Pennyfeather, pretending to be her husband.

who get caught in the crossfire. But hey, I scored a car worth 50

fingers? Just enough for us

on without replying. Eventually, Nathan also

while, Felix finally spoke, "I'm

If it wasn't for Abner, would your parents have had that accident?

Listina's folks were still around, she'd be living the high life too instead of suffering

up his mind, and he was not one to regret

for. There was nothing to hesitate

her sign that contract,

trusted him, convinced that the contract would bring huge benefits to the Miller Group, unaware that it

Only Felix knew the

Group who resented Abner's indulgence of his daughter, which had caused no small amount

trouble.

devoid

expand overseas, simply

up, he had given

domestically, its

the contract, to rally a faction to his side. Yet Carol knew none of this. She continued to deliver meals to

prepared especially

Group, Abner hadn't been as harsh on Carol. She moved back into her own

from

day Carol was delivering a meal, Abner's call cthrough, "You're the

employee? Do you want to drag my reputation

cheeks burned with embarrassment. She'd been looked after by Felix for

naturally wanted to treat

it was just a meal delivery, after all, made

snitched to

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