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Logan's tone grew sharper.

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"I understand, Logan. No matter what I do, Mrs. Mercer won't like me. I'm sorry for dragging you into this emotional mess," Selene said quietly.

Her apology was humble, almost self-deprecating. She hadn't done anything wrong. Even if she had, it would've been out of her overwhelming love for him. Otherwise, she wouldn't have endured so much

for his sake.

"I don't mind the mess-it's what I deserve. But you should stop torturing yourself," Logan said, his voice unusually irritable.

"Logan, I don't understand you. What do you mean?" Selene asked, her

meekness somehow amplified around him. I couldn't tell if it was genuine or just a facade.

As they continued walking away, their voices faded, and I couldn't make out the rest of their conversation. I wasn't unfamiliar with scenes like this. Logan often acted like an emotional child, and it was one of the many reasons our relationship had been so miserable.

Just as that thought crossed my mind, Alex's voice broke through.

"How long do you two plan to hug? The food's getting cold."

His words snapped me out of my thoughts, and I suddenly realized I was still in Ashton's arms. My face flushed crimson as I quickly stepped back, escaping his embrace.

"You two carry on. I need to get back to my table," I said hurriedly, trying to leave.

But Ashton tugged at my wrist, stopping me. When I turned around, I noticed Logan and Selene looking in our direction.

Their reactions couldn't have been more different: Logan's face was grim, while Selene looked pale and uneasy. I ignored them and turned back to Ashton.

enjoy your lunch. I need to head back," I said,

his gaze warm and affectionate. "Let's leave together afterward. I'll wait

you."

parted ways

the private room with Alex, while I headed back to join Tessa. "What took you

ran into Ashton," I replied

and teased, "Did he follow you here to

here for lunch with his superior,"

more food on my plate. "Elaine, I'm sure Ashton's

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family

to struggle. It's extremely difficult to live

Ethan had built Mercer Corporation from the ground up. It wasn't a legacy handed down through generations but rather the result of their relentless

ask, "Were things really hard for you and Ethan before you

but I'd rather not think about that time.

reflect on, no matter how far

said, "Is that why you two decided to start the business? Because it became

fate," she said with a

to start a business

Tessa reached out and patted my shoulder. "Let's not talk about

done. Let's focus on

when my parents had their crash? Do you know if it was a mechanical failure

first time, I realized how little I knew about my parents' deaths. All I knew was that they had died

my hand. "Elaine, I told you-we shouldr

the truth. Please... tell me," I pleaded, holding her hand

past, Elaine. Why are you so

moment before replying, "Because they were my parents, Tessa. My only

this world."