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She hadn’t paid much attention before, but now, thinking back, that woman had delicate features, a perfect, alluring figure, and most importantly, eyes that seemed to hold a pool of clear spring water, unforgettable.

Could such a beautiful woman really be deaf?

She couldn’t help feeling regretful inside.

Geoffrey didn’t answer his friend, got up and said, “I’ve got something to do; I need to head back.”

Under everyone’s astonished gaze, Geoffrey headed toward the entrance, halting when passing Larry.

“What did she say to you just now?”

Larry relayed Maureen’s words to him verbatim.

Geoffrey asked no further questions and strode away swiftly.

Not long after he left, someone from their social circle informed Andrea about Kim’s situation.

Busy managing online backlash and suppressing trending topics, Andrea froze upon hearing some woman dared pur- sue Geoffrey, frostiness flashing in her eyes.

“Thanks for telling me.”

Andrea immediately made a call: “Teach that woman named Kim at Chaster Club a lesson.”

How dare any Tom, Dick or Harry compete with her for Geoffrey?

This Andrea wasn’t the poor girl who could be bullied anymore–being a star gave her leverage.

Pearl.

When Geoffrey returned, all living room lights were off.

Only after switching them on did he spot Maureen’s purchases on the table, confirming her return.

Approaching the coffee table, he eyed three shopping bags containing clothing.

Geoffrey looked closer and realized they held men’s apparel.

His eyes darkened.

Maureen’s bedroom door stood ajar, glowing

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find Maureen sitting on the balcony chaise in a pale, thin dress. Her hollow gaze

her silhouette against the

flushed red. Yet when

earlier. Saw you and your friends didn’t want me there,

rose, padding barefoot

you’ve nothing else, could you

her serene

her on

knew he’d doubt her. “Thank you for agreeing about the contract. I picked up clothes for you while I

He hadn’t expected gifts.

was lying, yet when their eyes met, Geoffrey

Geoffrey added, “Don’t take what you heard

the first time he’d

better. Her hands, hanging at her sides, tightened slightly

I know. I’m used to it.”

Used to it…

to explain,

spoke with feigned nonchalance, “Don’t worry, I’ll hurry up and repay you. Once

how

room, an intense discomfort settled in his

unease wasn’t born of

stood in stark contrast to how she used

When you

shows. When you don’t,

on the balcony, his gaze drifting unconsciously

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wildest dreams had he imagined their

side of the

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