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Kristopher accepted the transfer with a quick tap, slipped his phone into his pocket, and got to his feet. Leaning
down, he carefully scooped her up in his arms. “Con, let's get you to bed,” he said softly.
Too drained to open her eyes, Carrie didn’t protest and curled up comfortably in his arms.
Kristopher carried Carrie to the bedroom and carefully placed her on the bed. But just as he tried to pull away,
her arms wrapped tightly around his neck. He lost his footing and tumbled forward, landing on top of her, his
frpressed against her soft form. His throat tightened, and he hesitated as he leaned closer for a kiss. But at
that moment, her hold on his neck slackened. She released him, turned away, and snuggled into the blankets.
Within moments, her breathing becsteady as she drifted off to sleep.
Kristopher froze for a moment, his gaze lingering on her. After a quiet sigh, he straightened himself and turned,
heading toward the bathroom without a word.
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The following morning, when Carrie stirred awake, the bed beside her was empty, but faint noises drifted up from
downstairs. She figured Kristopher was in the kitchen and didn’t give it much thought. With a lazy stretch, she
sat up, catching the faint scent of alcohol still clinging to the sheets. Flashes of last night's events, including her
bold demand for money from Albin, crushing back. She cautiously opened her mobile banking app. As
expected, there it was—a fresh deposit of $2.5 million.
She suddenly understood why wealthy men were so tempting to others. It had been absurdly easy—she’d been
plastered last night and still walked away with $2.5 million.
After taking a shower and slipping into scomfy hclothes, Carrie made her way downstairs. She wasn't
sure how to face Kristopher. They'd been giving each other the silent treatment, but last night's drunken blunder
made the act feel a little forced.
Still, the issue with Lise wasn’t something she could easily overlook. As Carrie entered the living room, she
noticed Kristopher was nowhere in sight. Her eyes caught the open door leading to the garden, where Melany
was tending to the flowers with a watering can, while Shawn sat close by, engrossed in a newspaper with his
reading glasses perched on his nose. Carrie hesitated for a split second before quickly stepping outside.
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“Shawn, Melany, what a surprise! What brings you here?” Carrie greeted them with a smile.
Melany paused mid-action, turning with a warm smile. “Ah, Carrie, you're up already?”
Carrie hurried over, gently taking the watering can from Melany’s hands and setting it aside. Linking her arm
with Melany’s, she said with a small grin, “Why didn’t you wakewhen you arrived?”
Melany gave her hand a light pat and smiled. “There was no need to disturb you. You've been working so hard
lately—you deserve all the rest you can get.”
Carrie guided Melany to the seat beside Shawn, then greeted him softly, “Shawn.”
“Mm,” Shawn responded without lifting his gaze from the paper.
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Reaching into her bag, Melany pulled out a small box, opening it to reveal an exquisite jade bracelet. The
bracelet was breathtaking, crafted from lavender jadeite with a smooth, radiant finish. It was a rare piece,
blending remarkable beauty with immense value. With a gentle smile, Melany took Carrie’s hand and slid the
bracelet onto her wrist.
“I found this lovely piece a few days ago and thought of you. Purple jade is said to bring good luck; may it add to
yours.”
Carrie gazed at the soft lavender hue on her wrist, feeling a wave of warmth in her chest. “Thank you, Melany.”
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