Kate offered, "I've got a proposition for you."

When she said it, I almost burst out laughing. "How could we possibly work together? Weren't you afraid I'd snatch Claude from you?"

She snorted coldly, "Claude can only rise again with the support of my family. If I figure out who's been undermining Claude, my family will go to war against them, no matter the cost."

I was curious. "And what do you want from me?"

"You grew up in an orphanage, didn't you? Coincidentally, my estranged sister, who grew up in the same orphanage, has returned from abroad today. She's engaged to a guy from the Hilton family. But I can't stand her. All you need to do is show up at the Goodwin family dinner and expose her as an orphan. That's it."

I couldn't help but smirk, crossing my arms. "Kate, you're so naive. What's in it for me?"

was curious to see what Kate could offer to

to clean up her mess? After all, they value her highly. Alan even paid for her to attend the best schools abroad. Don't you

her off.

everyone involved. If the Hilton family would take good care of my parents' ashes I could let bygones be bygones. Besides, my parents died trying

high and mighty! Even if you don't do it, I know plenty of others

parents' ashes!"

up in our orphanage, right? But I didn't remember her well. I was too young at the time to have a clear memory. Turning back to my office, I saw Max stepping out, phone

time I had heard Max's voice with a hint of warmth. He saw me as he closed the door but quickly

a patient's file,

to make my

me, "This patient is in agony every night. We wanted to give him a painkiller shot, but Dr. Hilton said

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