1. Sincere Concern

“Wait. You haven’t explained why you helped me? I know you hate me. Why don’t you just let me die?” Frank inquired in a small voice.

Kara was silent for a moment. The, little by little, her lips curved sadly.

“I was once abandoned when I fell into a very deep abyss. No one wanted to give me a rope. I was forced to endure darkness and fear alone, until I finally crawled out of there myself.”

Frank swallowed hard. His throat suddenly became dry and his chest. became tight. It was as if he could see Kara’s wounds through those dim eyes. Occasionally, he felt that there was hatred in it.

“Therefore, please don’t accuse me of all kinds of things. I will not ask for payment. I just don’t want anyone else to feel the same misery. It is very painful.”

Averting her gaze, Kara hugged herself. She was afraid that her voice would become hoarse if she said more.

“Now excuse me. I have other business.”

“Wait!”

Kara’s steps stopped again. However, she didn’t turn around. She worried that Frank would catch her anxiety through her face.

“Show me what you take away. I have to make sure that you don’t secretly steal important documents.”

Kara snorted in disbelief. The corners of her lips twitched in disgust. She turned around with a cynical look. “Instead of sorry or thank you, you are making accusations?”

Frank shrugged lightly. “Sorry is only said by selfish people. They use

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more benefits from the recipient of the apology. Meanwhile, thank you….”

Frank stepped forward and stopped when his nose caught the citrus scent of Kara’s body.

“Those two words are just cans without contents if they are not accompanied by actions. I don’t want that rubbish coming out of my mouth.”

“Then, your accusation just now wasn’t rubbish?”

Frank smiled crookedly. “If the accusation is not true, why do you make a fuss about it? Just show me the proof that you are innocent.”

right. With a bent face, Kara showed the contents of her tote bag.

the one that had accompanied Kara all day.

contents. An old- fashioned laptop, some newspapers, notebooks, and persona

job application been

eyes again and closed the bag. “That’s none of your business. Now excuse me.

again if you

furrowed to guess what was in the CEO’s brain. When her feet stopped, she

shoved his hands in his pockets and

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sent everyone away

you keeping it a secret? Isn’t

“When I was 8 years old, I accidentally revealed my weakness in a restaurant. One of the servants there leaked

hitched. Her eyes widened at the man who was standing

leaned closer to Kara’s ear. “They were

She didn’t dare move. Even when Frank had taken one step back from her, she still stood like a statue, with her

voice. She tried to shake her head, but her neck muscles

Martin. If there is, you can guess for what happened to

death grew sharper

harm you, could you still breathe? Besides, I promised not to tell anyone about

people in the restaurant said back then, including the waiter who betrayed

her forehead. “But I am

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you prove it? Should I cut off your tongue and

spontaneously shook her

that the secret is safe with you?”

trembled violently. However, not a single word escaped.

the CEO’s lips curved crookedly. “How about you continue to serve me? That way, I can keep an eye on you, making sure that you don’t

believe that

you said you were sick of seeing my face. I have also promised

doesn’t matter. You can make a new, better promise, such as

without arguing

subconsciously hugged herself. The image of Frank being

about your salary.

I will increase your salary

She was still busy banishing bad memories from her mind. “I

“You

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