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When she heard that an announcement was to be

made, Keira hastily said, “There’s no need for such an

announcement…”

“Yes, there is,” the officer replied with a smile. “We need to promote good deeds and those who perform them so that others can be inspired. That’s our public relations department’s job.”

Keira resignedly said, “Alright.”

When they reached the entrance, they bumped into

Frankie and Isla.

They were registering. Once the officer in charge of reception saw the two next to Keira, he called out,

“Officer Cohen, these two are here about Rebecca

Allen’s murder case too; you might as well take them

in.”

Frankie and Isla turned around when they heard his

words.

Isla’s pupils contracted slightly when she saw Keira.

Frankie had perceived something. His eyebrows

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knitted together in thought. This woman was also here for his sister’s case?

Keira scanned them with a quick glance, then looked away. Feeling no inclination to get involved with these people, she proceeded to exit the building.

“Please wait a moment. I’ll take you in as soon as I escort this young lady out,” Officer Cohen said.

Frankie nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face. He looked toward Isla and asked, “Was that young lady also present when what happened to my sister

occurred?”

Jake also looked at Isla.

He knew about how Isla and Frankie became acquainted, but if Keira had also saved Rebecca Allen, how was he going to win over Frankie?

Isla’s eyes cooled a fraction, and she gave a bitter, rueful smile. “Mr. Allen, that’s my sister. We were indeed together at the time…It was actually her who Rebecca first asked for help, but Keira’s always been rather aloof. She didn’t mean to turn Rebecca away.

Jake, you know about her personality.”

Take frowned. “She is indeed cold-hearted and aloof.

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She doesn’t enjoy socializing with others.”

Isla sighed, “She stopped me from calling you, saying that those who are lost in love all deserved to die…”

to realize what she had implied and quickly covered her mouth.

heart…”

face had already become as dark

clouds.

when Rebecca came to after her surgery after he had rescued her. The first words she

“Brother, do people as foolish as me deserve

was because she was lovesick. But it was actually because

insults?!

help but frown. “She’s indeed sensible. Despite having so many pursuers in university, she never agreed to date anyone. I suppose such a person might never develop feelings for

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clenched his

she seen him in this way

He looked at Isla. “You two go ahead with the deposition.

he left them with these words, he rushed out

door.

on Jake, deep in

do you plan to return to Clance, Mr. Allen? How is

in Oceanion?”

gaze. “Yes, we’ll be signing the contracts today, and I’m planning to take Rebecca to Clance

determined nature, Frankie would

were further away from her.

breathed a sigh of

Frankie stayed in Oceanion

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discover the truth. It would be best

he left soon.

police

the roadside

ride.

and Jake’s voice drifted into her ears, “Keira, I never would have guessed that you were Dr. South, but don’t you realize that without

capability…”

aloof and cold as she glanced at him but

he was being

when she had this indifferent

never imagined that

at him.

out, “Keira, you’re so cold! You’re always so indifferent toward others. You

to lose this great opportunity!”

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tilted her head, puzzled. What chance had she missed?

that moment, her ride arrived.

ignored Jake’s rambling, got

drove off.

her leave, Jake knew he had completely

her.

had no regrets!

she was Dr. South, he had no regrets. He could never marry an illegitimate daughter!!

had spent a

did he finally calm down.

l the police station, Jake

welcome them.

for delaying Miss Olsen

so

all. Mr. Allen, where are you off to

now?”

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