Lena's nose tingled, wanting to cry, but she held back tears. Even in front of her beloved, she aimed to keep her strength.

Chris smiled, his finger brushing her cheek, and gently kissed her forehead.

Lena whispered, "If you learned about my past someday... would you see me differently?"

"Why? Was your past that of a fairy reborn?" Chris teased.

Lena gave him a playful punch.

Chris nuzzled her forehead. "Even if you were a monster, I'd let you devour me."

"Why do you trust me so much?"

"Because you're Lena," he said without pause. "Because... I trust my judgment."

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more. Sitting across from her, Jacquelin appeared

eyes tinged with a touch of

I just really wanted to secure the deal with Ms. Bayer last time. I went right over when she came in, but I didn't mean to ignore you. Ms. Renee. I'm just a

Jacquelin was—always changing, trying to please whoever was in charge. These words barely scratched the

her if she

because her backer wasn't reliable. He had a family to go back to. His interactions with

believed there were areas where

of this

"Ms. Renee..."

that you won't repeat this mistake in the future." Renee looked at her coldly.

easy. Overjoyed, she hastily showed her loyalty. "Ms. Renee, you truly are magnanimous! I didn't misjudge you! As long as you command, I'll get it done for you, even if

person. You should also realize that I really dislike Lena,

before she

that I couldn't

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