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Devon was thoroughly confused by Shane’s reasoning. How did the conversation somehow implicate Damon?
“Mr. Lundberg, Mr. Porter went to great lengths to make the necessary connections for you. There’s a good chance that Mrs. Lundberg is still suffering over there, waiting for you to save
her…”
“I can’t go!” Shane interrupted decisively. “Damon has already set things up in advance over there. He’s just waiting for me to step into his trap as soon as I land. I won’t fall for it.”
Devon and I had the same look that was filled with incredulity. It seemed Shane’s mind had gone completely off the rails.
If Damon truly wanted to ruin him, there were countless easier ways to do it, especially in the
business world.
Shane, who had always depended on the Lundberg family, was no match for Damon, a seasoned and independent entrepreneur.
All Damon needed to do was dig a big enough pit, and Shane would fall in without a trace. Why would he bother going through such a convoluted scheme involving me?
Yet,
Shane fully believed Amber’s words. His mind was now incapable of rational thoughts.
When he had landed major deals in the past, I had been by his side to support him. I knew he had a tendency to be indecisive and easily influenced, which was why I had often stepped in to help behind the scenes.
Amber had exploited this very weakness. Just a few words from her were enough to completely shift his perspective.
“What about Mrs. Lundberg?” Devon asked, his face showing clear concern.
“Here’s what we’ll do. You’ll go in my place. I need to stay here and maintain control of the
company.
“You can’t show up there yourself. Have Mr. Porter find a local contact to handle things. Make sure to proceed cautiously.”
“But…” Devon hesitated. “What if there’s an emergency? Without you there, I won’t be able to make decisions on the spot.”
“Your priority is Ally. Whatever amount they demand, it doesn’t matter. Time is running out. Get to the airport as soon as possible.”
Devon hesitated again but finally nodded respectfully. “Understood.”
Before leaving, he gave Shane a long, deep look. I understood the meaning of that gaze. It was
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a gaze of disappointment.
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Having worked with Shane for so long and now finally uncovering a lead, he was disappointed that Shane had chosen to give up so easily based on mere rumors. Devon felt sorry for me.
He quietly closed the door behind him.
Shane then took out a photo of us and placed it into a frame on his desk.
It was a picture taken on my 17th birthday.
In the photo, I had my eyes closed, making a wish. The glow of the candles softened my youthful face.
Beside me, he looked at me tenderly, a smile curing at the corner of his lips.
If it hadn’t been for Amber, would we have been a perfect match, destined for one another?
Now that I had seen Shane’s true nature, I knew we could never have lasted. If it hadn’t been Amber, it would have been someone else.
All the beauty of my life had frozen in time at 17.
I reached out to touch the photo frame, but my fingers passed through it as if it weren’t there At this point, I could only manage a bitter smile.
A gust of wind blew through the ventilation window, causing the curtains to flutter wildly.
I watched the white fabric dance in the air, my thoughts drifting to Damon.
Why had he flown abroad? Could he possibly be looking for me?
That was impossible. Damon and I barely had any connection. With his leg injury, why would he trouble himself to go personally?
I quickly dismissed the thought.
That day, Shane was visibly restless.
Devon’s flight was scheduled for the afternoon. By the time he arrived, it would be evening.
The industrial park was in a remote location, with no direct transportation. It would take several vehicle transfers to reach it. The earliest any news could come was the next day.
That night, Shane couldn’t sleep. Over and over, he fiddled with the string of the rosary bracelet.
“Ally, don’t be afraid. You’ll be home soon,” he murmured to himself.
Upon hearing his words, I let out a cold laugh.
My ashes had long been by his side. What was there left for him to find?
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