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At 8 a.m., Ailin discovered that Masashi wasn’t in his room.Where could he have gone?Thinking about last night's phone call, a sense of unease rose in Ailin’s heart.She had considered calling the police but quickly dismissed the idea. Adams had been trafficking arms for so many years; if the authorities could do anything, they would have caught him long ago. How could he still be walking free?Now, her only hope was that strange young man. Perhaps he truly had a way to resolve this.But as she thought…-
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The ceremonial hall was meticulously arranged. Behind the altar stood a large wall of flowers, while the altar's center featured an enlarged photograph of an elderly man. Though aged, his eyes radiated a certain sharpness. It was unclear whether this was how he looked in life or if the photo had been edited. A dark-colored coffin was positioned not far from the altar. On either side of the hall, monks chanted sutras. Those present moved in an orderly fashion, taking turns approaching the altar to light…
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“Right now?” The gentle woman was startled. “Mr. Gu, the old cobbler lives in Siwu County. Even by carriage, it takes three days to get there!” “No matter,” Gu Ning'an waved his hand casually. “Just bring me whatever you intended to send him.” “Alright, I’ll be back in a moment.” The gentle woman quickly rushed out to gather the items. A cup of tea’s time later, she returned carrying a bundle half as tall as a person. As soon as she stepped through the door, she realized she…-
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Saturday, an ordinary Saturday, but for most members of the Defoe family, it was an extraordinary weekend.Today marked the reading of the will of Montreux Defoe, the late head of the Defoe family.Montreux controlled nearly 40% of Diabo Group's shares, and the fate of these shares would directly influence the destiny of many individuals.Since Masashi was not a member of the Defoe family, he waited outside the room on his own accord.Half an hour later, the door opened, and dozens of Defoe family members…
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"Hey, kid, why are you crying again? Didn't I just call you a few days ago?""I know. I'll go to Switzerland to see you in a while. If you keep crying, watch out and I'll spank your butt.""What, that little dog peed on your bed again? That's a nasty little thing. Did you teach it a lesson?""So, you're going to start school in two months? Alright, ask Ailin to take a picture of you in your school uniform and send it to me.""Hehe, really? Then what did you do at that time?"Watching the boy speaking fluent…
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Hearing this, Wei Hai and the old beggar exchanged a glance, then both turned to Gu Ning’an.Seeing their looks, Gu Ning’an smiled and said, “I’m not in a rush. But visiting your home now might interrupt your rare time to reunite with Miss Ren Yue.”At this, Li Xunshan waved his hands repeatedly. “There’s nothing special between Yue’er and me. I don’t have many mutual friends with her... Honestly, I’ve been too busy earning a living to make any true friends myself.”“But after this…
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After leaving the craft store, Naoko happily stroked the Fukuro doll in her hand, unable to put it down, her expression like that of an innocent young girl."I don’t see what’s so interesting about this thing," said Masashi."Don’t you think it’s cute? It kind of looks like you," Naoko teased."You’re joking, I don’t look like that at all," Masashi replied."Don’t you think your expression looks similar? Especially when you’re not smiling, you look just like this doll."Masashi couldn’t see…
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Watching the coffin gradually swallowed by the earth, Rolando felt a complex mix of emotions.He was not a good brother—nor even a good man. As the first member of the Defoe family to engage in arms trafficking, he had committed countless wrongdoings. His name brought shame to the entire Defoe family. Yet, due to his power, few dared to confront him.But now, the person who had once been his brother was dead, and he had died in his own room.A lingering sorrow wrapped around Rolando. He found himself…
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Walking through the dimly lit hall, the two of them arrived at a large room on the second floor. Outside the room, stood a man with brown hair. Upon seeing the young man, the man immediately bowed to him just like the previous one had done.The young man waved his hand and said, "We need to go in."The man opened the door and gestured for them to enter. The young man stepped inside first, and when Ailin followed, she couldn’t help but cover her mouth in shock when she saw the man sitting in the center of…
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To artists and writers, the concepts of a "girl" and a "woman" were entirely different. A girl represented youth, beauty, liveliness, and innocence, while a woman was synonymous with maturity, allure, and seduction.The person standing before the boy was undoubtedly a woman among women.At school, no one questioned the character and grace of Naoko-sensei. She was as mesmerizing as a flower, polite, and gracious—this was her truest representation. She treated everyone with courtesy, but she kept a safe…
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