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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.

might cause her a lot of stress. 1

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

a hard time accepting the fact that she was being used.

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

call me anytime.”

the call and Wilbur finally

said smugly, “Looks like things didn’t work

that supposed to mean?” Wilbur glared at

without a care. She seemed…. happy?

shook his head. “I’m going to get some

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then fled to his room

lady sure was hard

home and called her sister. She fell terribly ill after tha

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

a loss for what to

Consortium, they would have never treated him that way.

his identity? What are we going

shook his head bitterly. “We’re done for. That guy’s going to get back at us for sure. The

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

too stubborn. It won’t be

Yvonne’s phone on the bedside table started

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