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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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everyone’s advice. For him to come here today is a joke! A call from my aunt

Keira’s fingers tightened.

day she was released from prison and hospitalized. Lewis was called away for an entire night. She also thought

Plus just now…

a person’s career was, they

Unless…

was one thing or one person!

he run into some trouble?

with worry for

her face was misinterpreted

immediately laughed. “You have nothing to say now,

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did. Keira’s mother is the biggest rift between my parents, and it took them a lifetime to mend. Keira, I hope you won’t make any more mistakes. Have a good life with your husband, and don’t let your future children become another rift between my

for anyone at the table

a victim, and her

his mouth and then closed it again, not sure what to say to defend Dr.

than words! If anyon here doesn’t believe what Isla says, I can send out

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spoke made everyone feel as if they had

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

sometimes, some things one said weren’t

others.

birthday party ended in discord rather than joy.

one after another,

at Keira with concern. “Keira, are

to Mr. Horton?”

sighed, “Professor, it’s true.”

still young with a promising future. Just don’t be misled b Mr. Horton’s appearance and

Lewis knew he was being compared to the likes of a seductress. Would he be infuriated to death?

sending off Professor Miller. Keira turned

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short distance. away, his expression hesitant as if he had something to say. Worry was written all over his face, “Dr. South…”

“Just call me Keira. We’re classmates.

to be so formal.”

me, or if you have

rubbed her forehead.

been the responsible one among their classmates and had shown such excellent quality that

that she and

was worried that she would be slandered

wanted to help her explain…

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

still looked concerned. “Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

away, only

and Samuel’s voice came through, “Boss, I

it. She’s been fired

won’t be able to

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