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Isla had already dialed the number after saying that, a triumphant smile on her face as if to reveal the true face of the person in front of everyone.

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Of course, the number she dialed wasn’t the one that

Keira usually used.

What Isla didn’t know was that Keira had several

phone numbers. One was commonly used and also what her acquaintances knew.

There were also several numbers designated for

different identities.

There was one exclusively for Dr. South, one for Nora the researcher, and several more. Sometimes she

couldn’t even remember which was which, so she

turned them all off.

“Contact me via email if there’s anything. Don’t distur

my normal life.”

So, when Isla dialed the number, the response from the other end was, “Sorry, the number you have dialed

is switched off…”

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Keira raised an eyebrow.

Isla, on the other hand, put down her phone but still insisted, “Keira, what are you so proud of? I asked around already, and my aunt doesn’t like to be

disturbed, which is why she turns off her phone. Since she’s going to attend my great-grandmother’s birthday banquet, that means my uncle is planning to make her identity public! By then, I’ll see how you will deal with

it!”

Keira shrugged. “Then you don’t need to worry about

it.”

Seeing her unyielding demeanor, Isla suddenly

laughed, “You don’t really believe, do you, that my uncle holds deep affection for her? Keira, guess who made the call just now that took my uncle away?!”

Keira was slightly startled upon hearing this.

Isla went on. “As far as I know, my aunt hasn’t been in good health and had always resided in a sanatorium abroad. During her days back in the country, she has also been staying in a sanatorium, and my uncle went to see her several times. They have deep feelings for each other. Back in the day, to marry her, my uncle

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For him to come here today is a joke! A

Keira’s fingers tightened.

called away for an entire night. She also thought about last night when a phone call took him away, and he didn’t accompany her

Plus just now…

busy a person’s career was, they wouldn’t

Unless…

was one thing or

he run into some trouble?

with worry for Lewis.

face

have nothing

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mother did. Keira’s mother is the biggest rift between my parents, and it took them a lifetime to mend. Keira, I hope

for anyone at the

was a victim, and her targeting

to defend Dr. South. He eventually only managed a faltering,

says, I can send out the invitations! Then everyone can see for

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Jake spoke made everyone feel as if they had to believe

simply lowered her gaze and said lightly, “Then we shall

sometimes, some things one

others.

birthday party ended in discord rather

one after another, while

Keira with

married to Mr.

“Professor,

still young with a promising future. Just don’t

he was being compared to the likes of a seductress. Would he be infuriated to

sending off Professor Miller. Keira turned

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expression hesitant as if he had something to say. Worry was written all over

me Keira. We’re classmates.

no need to be so formal.”

his throat. “Well, Keira, if you need any help, just tell me, or if you have any difficulties, you can also confide in me. I’ll help clear things up

her forehead.

had always been the responsible one among their classmates and had shown such excellent quality that Samuel had chosen him to join

also didn’t believe that

that she would be slandered

help her

sighed. “I saw that Jake gave you an invitation just now, right? Then let’s meet

concerned. “Are you

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

away, only half-convinced.

came through,

She’s been fired by

be able to find work in Oceanion

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