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.

tenderly tracing Celena's image, his face filled with emotion, eyes glistening with tears. He made a silent promise, "Celena, don't worry, I won't let anyone

The next morning.

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cut a striking figure. Her red lips and curls complemented the dress, making

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

at her. "Cheryl, I'm so sorry. I'm about to head back to Rectenwald to sort this out. Trust me,

the door. However, Cheryl wasn't having

cheek, her finger wagging in Celena's face. "Where do you think you're 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.

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

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