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Chapter 20

It was Wilbur’s turn to fall silent. It took a while before he said, “So, I guess you know what happened, then.”

“Yes.”

“I hope you won’t blame me,” Wilbur said apologetically.

Chelsea said weakly, “I don’t blame you. They got what they deserved. Yvonne called me earlier to get me to approach you.”

Wilbur fell silent for a moment and immediately understood what she meant. “Well, come here, then. I’ve got something to talk to you about, too.”

“I know they just want to use me, and you know that too,” Chelsea said.

Wilbur nodded. “I know, but you should know that I see you and the Willow family as

separate entities. I’d like you to work as an assistant to Faye Yves. You can learn some new things. This has nothing to do with the Willows.‘

“Can you let me think about it? I don’t know what to do right now.” He could clearly hear Chelsea’s anxiety through the phone.

Wilbur frowned. Chelsea was still a member of the Willow family, after all.

a lot of

get closer to him. Meanwhile, he saw something in her and wanted to help her out.

she would have a hard time accepting the fact that she was being used. That was why

a moment, then said slowly, “That’s alright. Just think about it. You

call me anytime.”

the call and Wilbur finally let out a long sigh.

refilled his cup and said smugly, “Looks like things didn’t work out,

supposed to mean?” Wilbur glared

lightly without a care. She seemed…. happy?

his head. “I’m going to get some rest. Do whatever you need

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his

sure was

home and called her sister. She fell terribly ill

Miranda quickly called the doctor, who ran a quick check–up. The doctor said that Yvonne was just too stressed.

what to do. All

Consortium, they would have never treated him that way. Rather, they would have treated him like a god.

identity? What are we going to do now?” Miranda still ended up blaming Wilbur.

guy’s going to get back at us for sure. The

Wilbur sneaking looks at her. I’m sure she’ll be able to wrap

far too stubborn. It won’t be

the bedside table started ringing.

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