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“I'm sorry.”
Almost as if it slipped out unintentionally, those words came out of Marc's mouth. Surprisingly, he di not feel like it was the wrong thing to say.
Pearl had cared for him for three years, and he had never really cared for her, even for a single
day. Moreover, he had hurt her with another woman, so he did owe her an apology.
Hearing this unexpected apology from a man known for his bad temper and stubbornness, Pearl wa: She knew how difficult it was for Marc to apologize, and in her eyes, it was nearly impossible. She fel However, what she had secretly hoped to hear from him was not “I'm sorry,” but rather “I
love you.”
Pearl smiled inwardly at her own thoughts, maintaining her composed demeanor. She replied calmly
With that, she turned and got into the car.
Her demeanor today was drastically different from before, as if she genuinely had no more feelings f It seemed like she had truly given up on him.
The assistants got into the cars, preparing to depart. Marc suddenly remembered something as the Pearl was growing impatient, wondering why Marc had suddenly become so naggy. She hoped he w She rolled down the window. “Mr. Males, is there anything else?”
Marc asked, “Three years ago, why did you disguise yourself as a nurse to come take care
of me? I chose you, but you could have refused. Why did you agree?”
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This question had been bothering him the most, and he genuinely wanted to know the
answer.
Pearl turned to look at him, and his expression showed that he was genuinely torn as if he cared dee “It doesn’t matter anymore,” she replied, her voice as cool and refreshing as the rain that trickled in t future, let's just treat each other as strangers.”
The car window closed slowly, and the three black cars gradually drove away from Marc's
view.
Standing in the rain, holding his umbrella, Marc watched as the cars grew smaller and smaller, his he his life.
He felt an unfamiliar pain in his heart, unlike anything he had ever experienced.
Suddenly, his shoulder felt a weight.
He turned his head to see Lucas with a brilliant smile. Lucas was still covered in rain, his hair wet, and Lucas put his arm around Marc's shoulder and teasingly asked, “Did you start missing her the mome Marc pushed him away disdainfully, his handsome face cold. “None of your business.”
"Of course, it is my business,” Lucas retorted with a grin.
Lucas clung to Marc like a stubborn Band—
Aid, continuing to tease him, “You know, they say you should never steal your best friends wife. But free agent, and I can go after her.”
Marc stopped in his tracks, giving Lucas a sidelong glance. His icy—
cold gaze was like a dagger, aimed straight at Lucas. “Are you serious?”
Lucas stood upright, dropping his playful tone and meeting Marc's gaze seriously. “Of
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course, I'm serious. What, you don't approve? You never liked Pearl, did you?" He studied Marc's exf Marc's eyes darkened for a moment.
Lucas and Marc stood beneath the same umbrella, face to face, sizing each other
up. was like a game, but this time, they had become rivals.
They used to be comrades in arms, but now they were opponents.
"You're not a good match for her,” Marc declared firmly.
It
Lucas shrugged. “How do you know we're not a good match if I don't give it a try? Besides, you don’ Lucas knew exactly where Marc's weak point was, so he hit him with the most painful
words.
Marc narrowed his eyes dangerously. “She’s not the kind of woman you casually fool
around with.”
“I know, so I'm planning to go all in and chase after her like never before.”
Lucas shifted his weight and glanced in the direction Pearl
had left. “At first, I was worried she might still have lingering feelings for you, but judging from
the situation, it seems I was wrong. Once a woman decides to sever ties, she’s way more ruthless tha He flashed a triumphant smile and lightly patted Marc's shoulder. “I won't give you a wedding
gift, and I won't wish you a happy marriage. Instead, expect
to hear good news of my victory soon. Who knows, you might even be attending my wedding shortl Lucas smiled brightly, took out a cigarette and a lighter, lit up, adjusted his trench coat, and disappe: Marc watched Lucas leave with an air of nonchalance, his right hand, which hung by his side, slowly « His complexion grew increasingly dark, like the night itself.
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It was raining, so the helicopter could not take off. Pearl sat in the car, heading back to Nanston, lool In a half-
awake daze, the car suddenly jolted, jarring Pearl awake. “What's the driver doing?” Pearl frowned. The driver had almost hit someone and hurriedly apologized, “I'm sorry, Miss Pearl.”
Mason
looked at the gray figure that flashed past the front of the car and felt an odd sense of familiarity. He Pearl felt a chill wash over her. Lucas was soaked from the rain, his clothes clinging to him. Pearl glar: "We're all friends here. Don't be so cold,” Lucas said nonchalantly. As soon as he got in the car, he st: Just as he was about to unfasten his belt, a knife was pressed against his neck.
Pearl's voice was icy, and her whole body exuded a murderous aura. “Do you want to mess
with me?”
Lucas shifted his neck slightly and felt a twinge of pain at his throat. Pearl's knife was incredibly shary With a playful grin, Lucas reached out and grasped
the handle of Pearl's knife, slowly moving it away. He touched his own neck and found it covered in I "Don't get the wrong idea,” he said, flicking his wet hair and smiling. “I'm just soaked from the rain a Pearl remained unmoved
by his explanation, her tone still icy. “If you had that kind of consideration, you wouldn't have gotten with.”
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Lucas re—fastened his belt, his white shirt drenched and clinging to his body, accentuating his well- defined chest and abs. His shirttails hung loose, and he had not properly
buttoned up, giving him a carefree appearance. He casually wiped away the blood on his neck with some tissues.
He leaned back lazily in the seat, his beautiful eyes carrying a hint of a smile, resembling a mythical