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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…”

seemed to realize what she had implied and quickly covered her

heart…”

become as dark as storm

clouds.

after her surgery after he had rescued her. The first

people as foolish as me deserve to

he had thought it was because she was lovesick.

insults?!

anyone. I suppose such a person might

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his

she seen him in this way in

at Isla. “You

them with these words, he rushed out

door.

fell on Jake, deep in

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

in Oceanion?”

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

Keira’s determined nature, Frankie

were further

breathed a sigh of relief.

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he would discover the truth. It would be

he left soon.

police station.

by the roadside waiting for her

ride.

she stood there, a shadow fell beside her, 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 strong financial backing, launching a

capability…”

she glanced at him but said

like he was being suffocated.

when she had this indifferent

but him in university. He never imagined that one day, her coldness would be

at him.

cold! You’re always so indifferent toward

this great opportunity!”

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tilted her head, puzzled. What chance had

moment, her ride arrived.

ignored Jake’s rambling, got into the car, and

drove off.

Jake knew he had completely lost

her.

he had no

had no regrets. He could never marry

after he had spent a lot

he finally calm down.

and Frankie completed their deposition and l the police station, Jake promptly

welcome them.

for delaying Miss Olsen and Mr.

so

all. Mr. Allen, where are you off

now?”

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