Chapter 196

Liam shut the door behind him, his smile a bit forced. "Yeah, just stepped out for a bit. Had too much to eat and couldn't sleep, so I took a stroll."

He approached Celena and crouched down, gently enveloping her refreshing, soft hand in his warm grasp. Celena blushed, her eyes darting away as she toyed with a lock of hair. "Alright then, since you're back, let's call it a night."

Celena got up, put on her slippers, and walked over to the bedroom. Her hand was on the doorknob, about to close the door, when she paused. Her grip whitened as she fought with her decision, but finally, she said, "From now on, stay out of my business, please. I'm asking you for a favor. I don't want us to be too involved. Go to bed early, good night."

After her words, Celena gently shut the door. As she turned away, tears broke free and streamed down her face. She missed the look of concern in Liam's eyes that lingered behind the door.

Liam sat on the couch, staring at the closed bedroom door, his heart heavy. His eyes rested on a photo on the coffee table, a joyful snapshot of Celena and Jovie hugging and smiling at the camera.

his face filled with emotion, eyes glistening with tears. He made a silent promise, "Celena, don't worry, I won't let anyone hurt you again. I'll protect you from anyone who

The next morning.

Yafe family arrived at

and a sleek black dress, cut a striking figure. Her red lips and curls complemented

office door, barged in without a second thought, and tossed the stack of papers onto Celena's desk with a thud. "Celena, what's the mess with the Rectenwald factory shutting down? Don't you realize we're in a

to straighten the papers Cheryl flung at her. "Cheryl, I'm so sorry. I'm about

documents, gave Cheryl a quick nod, and made for the door. However, Cheryl wasn't having any

running off to, huh? You're useless, how could you possibly fix this? I'm here to tell you I'm taking over these factory issues. You just focus on the mall projects and keep your nose out of the rest. Step out of line again, and you'll

pressed to her stinging cheek, whispered, "However, Grandfather said

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