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nna was getting married. Rushing to their usual bar, he wonde

eing anyone. What's this all about?" Paul asked. He didn't want Joanna to ma

was happy. Her suitor was Raymond Walker, CEO of the renowned Helian Group, one of t

ing it's for my benefit, but it's really about saving their company, which is on the brink of collapse. They think th

de her life difficult since she moved in with them. Now they wanted her to marry

happen to you? Will you have to quit acting? You've worked so hard," Paul complained. He h

man and didn't think about leaving her acting career. She shook her head. It didn't matter if

raised me as leverage. I'm broken, but I'm not quitting acting. I've put in too m

ely knew, just for his status. Why should she sacrifice her h

company? Why should you care if it goes bankrupt? It's not like they'll give you

slightly. "Ra

ker, the infamous CEO of Helian Group, known for his coldness. They w

to marry someone like him? He's notorious for treating people terribly. Do you think h

ne said. Maybe he just hadn't met the right person yet. Once he met her,

ther's way, he won't do anything to me," Joanna said. But she had other plans. She intended to make Raymond Walker fal

she set down the glasses, some spilled on Joanna's expensive dress

are the waitress ruin it? She was sure the waitress couldn't afford the

and couldn't afford to lose it. She needed the money for her grandmother's surgery. "I'm really sorry. I can't pay for the dry c

How could someone be so cheap? She turned to Paul. "Did you see that? She left without doing anything. Go after her and find out

ress's face, her eyes were strikingly familiar. They resembled Joanna's.

his grandfather had collapsed, he rushed to see him. Despite

the situation, he led Raymond to a private elevator, avoiding the public areas

nd opened the door to find his grandfather awake. He had rushed here, fearing the w

"Were you expecting me

bedside table. His grandfather's gaze followed Raymond's. "I need