Luca could feel the pain in her body intensifying with every cut. However, she could not stop. If she did,


    Luke would suffer...


    She could not bear to hurt Luke no matter how painful it was.


    The urging voice in her ear grew faster and faster. Luca''s movements became quicker and quicker in


    her dream.


    Finally, she mustered up the courage to turn around and see the face of the person who urged her to


    do so.


    It was Abel...


    Luca continued to cut herself. The dream felt real. With each cut, there was blood gushing out, but she


    dared not to stop.


    There was pain, resentment, unwillingness.


    Luca felt trapped.


    She did not know if it was a dream. She only knew that she was instinctively afraid.


    She was afraid that Luke would be hurt, and she was afraid that she would lose too much blood and


    never be able to see him or their children again...


    However, the scene suddenly changed.


    She was brought to a different ce.


    Luca found herself lying in a white ce, seemingly on top of clouds. Everything around her felt


    weightless, and the pain from before disappeared.


    She looked at her hands and noticed that she was not carrying a sharp knife and there were no bloody


    wounds on her body!


    Luca turned around and looked at her side. She saw Luke lying next to her.


    The terrifying scenes she experienced a moment ago seemed fake.


    Luca gently approached Luke, who pulled her into his arms.


    At that moment, there was no pain or fear; there was only peace in Luca''s heart.


    She smiled happily as she listened to the sound of his heartbeat


    Whether it was a dream or not, she was most at ease at that moment.


    She was able to lie in Luke''s arms without having to worry about anything, and she could be together


    with him at all costs.


    The following day...


    Luke took two million in cash from the safe at home and headed to T Corporation after having


    breakfast.


    Luca noticed that something was off with Luke. She quickly finished her breakfast when she saw him


    leave.


    As Aunt Neile entered the dining room with a cup of coffee, she was startled for a moment when she


    did not see Luke anywhere. Then, she asked with confusion, "Has Mr. Crawford finished breakfast and


    gone to work already?" she asked.


    "Yes," replied Luca as she wiped her mouth with a napkin. Today was the day for their research team to


    officially start the research for a new drug project.


    "That was fast..." Aunt Neile turned to look at her. She could not help but ask, "Ms. Craw, did you not


    notice that Mr. Crawford didn''t look so good today?"


    "Really? I didn''t pay much attention," replied Luca as she shook her head. She did notice, but there


    was nothing she could do to help Luke.


    She could not tell Aunt Neile that Luke had that look on his face because of the Ind of Despair.


    Hence, Luca decided to act clueless.


    Aunt Neile still frowned. Luke seemed gloomier than usual today. It was as though he had encountered


    any difficulties.


    Still, how could Luca not notice that?


    Aunt Neile then asked Luca, "Ms. Craw, would you like to have some coffee? It was brewed for Mr.


    Crawford, but he ate his breakfast too quickly."


    It would be a waste if the coffee was poured away.


    The coffee beans were good!


    Aunt Neile did not like coffee as it tasted bitter. She could not understand why so many people liked it.


    Was it because of its bitterness?


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    In that case, was drinking tea not a good choice? She wondered if old tea that had been brewed for a


    while would taste better than coffee as it was just as effective in providing energy.


    Perhaps even herbal tea would be good as it was not only bitter but also good for one''s health...


    Aunt Neile truly did not understand why this drink was so popr among young people and why it was


    so expensive.


    "No thanks, Aunt Neile. I have to go now," replied Luca as she quickly left the vi.


    Warren was already waiting for her at the door.


    T Corporation.


    Luke arrived at thepany and put the cash-filled box into the safe before starting to work.


    Gordon sent a message asking when Percy would arrive.


    He was eager to get started.


    Luke replied to him that he was not sure about it before continuing to work.


    The workload was not too heavy.


    Jason knocked on the door and walked in, saying helplessly, "Boss, Lonnie Jackman, the boss of


    Jackman Corporation, is waiting for you in the lobby downstairs."


    "I don''t want to see him," Luke frowned. When did Lonnie''s affairs be his problem?


    "But he says he has important information to provide you with, and..." Jason hesitated for a moment.


    He was not someone who would hesitate before saying something, but he would not pass on certain


    information unless it was a special situation.


    For instance, Lonnie, who was downstairs, said that Luke would miss out on important information if


    Luke refused to see him. Hence, he insisted on delivering the message to him.


    He also said that if Luke missed this information, he would surely regret it. Therefore, Lonnie urged


    Jason, the messenger, to consider it carefully.


    Jason remembered what happened to Mrs. Jackman back then and wondered what information Lonnie


    could offer Luke.


    Despite his hesitation due to Lonnie''s tone, he decided to inform Luke.


    Luke paused for a moment.


    Jason waited for his decision.


    "What else did he say?" asked Luke. He was referring to Lonnie.


    Jason understood that he was asking what else Lonnie had said.


    "He said it was about Ms. Craw," replied Jason in a low voice.


    "Send him up." Luke changed his mind. He wanted to see what information Lonnie had to offer.


    If the information was useful, he could provide him with a design n.


    “Yes, Sir.” Jason secretly heaved a sigh. Indeed, no matter how busy Luke was, he would always make


    time to meet with him when it was about Luca.


    Was Luca a femme fatale?


    It was hard to tell, but Luke valued her too much.


    Jason stepped out of the office and informed the receptionist. Then, Lonnie was brought upstairs.


    Jason waited at the elevator. The moment he saw Lonnie, Lonnie spoke before Jason could react, "I''m


    here to see Mr. Crawford. I''m not seeing anyone else."


    Jason maintained his smile, but deep down, there was a negative impression of this person in his mind.


    Lonnie was too impatient, and Luke would not appreciate this way of handling things.


    If it were not for Luca, Lonnie would not have had the chance to set foot on this floor.


    "Hello, Mr. Jackman. I''m Mr. Crawford''s assistant. Let me take you to his office now." Jason introduced


    himself and made it clear that he was not the one receiving him.


    Lonnie nodded and followed Jason to the door of Luke''s office. "Mr. Jackman, Mr. Crawford is inside.


    He''s very busy, so please keep it brief," Jason kindly reminded him, then knocked on the door.


    Luke''s voice came from inside, "Come in."


    Jason opened the door and smiled at Lonnie, "Mr. Jackman, pleasee in."


    Lonnie stepped into Luke''s office and quickly looked around. It was impressive! This was his first


    impression of Luke''s office.