"I trust youpletely. I wouldn''t have left this responsibility to you otherwise," I told Johnson. "It''s a heavy burden, and I understand you''re carrying a lot of responsibility. But I feel much more at ease with you around."


    "I understand the responsibility on my shoulders. As long as I''m here, there won''t be any problems. I started my career in Tanum, and it feels like I''m returning to my roots now, which gives me a sense of belonging. I''m working for a better future together." We chatted for quite a while before hanging up.


    After checking the time, I called Ryan. As soon as he answered, he asked, "You''re back?"


    "How did you know?" I was a little surprised.


    "If you hadn''te back, would you have called me?" Ryan joked.


    I chuckled. "This is my way of reporting back after returning."


    He grunted and solemnly said, "The design ns for the Sris project have arrived. Since you''re back, I need to make a trip there. Are youing with me?"


    "I can''t go anywhere for the next two days. Liora escaped from prison, and I need to find out what happened."


    "I heard about that. Be careful," Ryan said.


    "I''m not afraid of her. She''s like a cornered rat now. What can she do? The more she runs, the closer she gets to a dead end," I said disdainfully. "People reap what they sow."


    "Let''s meet at thepany tomorrow. It''s been a month, and there are some things I need to report to you, especially about those two city projects in Bourdamun. Our discussions areing to a conclusion, and we just need to finalize them quickly to avoid anyplications. Get some early rest, and I''ll see you tomorrow."


    "Okay, I''ll be there early. After we meet, you can leave."


    "Good."


    After hanging up, I smiled. Ryan had no tricks left against me. But I had to admit that Ryan was the pir of Tanum.


    Just as I was about to call Ivanna, she called. As soon as I answered, she roared, "You must be crazy, Chloe! You left without any notice! Did you even think about me at all?"


    I put my head in my hands. Goodness. I was taking fire from another direction. I didn''t expect to be so in demand. But I understood where she wasing from. I hadn''t called her at all in the past month. No wonder she was roaring at me. "Jared''s been taking care of you. Do you even need me?" I countered.


    I knew Jared must have already called her. That must have been how she found out we were back.


    "Calm down. Getting angry isn''t good for the baby. I''m sorry, I''ll make it up to you next time," I said softly.


    She finally let out a breath. "That''s more like it. You need to share your love and time from now on. Try to be fair to everyone, okay?"


    I burst intoughter at her words. "Is Jared with you?"


    She nonchntly asked, "What''s the matter?"


    "If he was with you, would you talk about sharing love and time with other people like that? You''re quite something," I chuckled. "If it weren''t for Liora''s escape,I honestly would have stayed a few more days. needed to help Beatrice deal with thepany before leaving. There was quite a lot to do."


    "Are you some kind of savior?" Ivanna was disdainful of my words.


    "Not really, but I need to do my best for those who were once good to me. She was just rescued, physically, mentally, and spiritually. She''s definitely not in great shape, and I''m worried about her. I need to help her as much as I can."


    Ivanna asked about Beatrice''s condition in detail. "Sounds like she was really lucky. She narrowly escaped death. If you hadn''t intervened in time, she might have met her end. She''ll have good fortune after surviving a dangerous situation like that." I sighed. "But I feel so sorry for her. She doesn''t have any family left in the world."


    "Yeah. Lauren said that too. When will her father be sentenced?" Ivanna asked.


    "The evidence is conclusive, and he''s confessed. There''s no suspense now. It should happen soon, especially with the public outcry in Gerby The anger from the public is very intense." I said. My mood was heavy. I knew Beatrice must be in a lot of internal pain.


    "Beatrice hasn''t been in a great mood, but she''s strong. She channeled all of this into motivation and has been focused on work. Her body''s still weak, but unfortunately, she has to dive into work. She has no other choice."


    I sighed. "She''s getting older, so if


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    and been a good heiress. But she endured nine years of torment in a mental hospital, which was truly unbearable."


    "I heard she lived a life worse than death during these nine years. When she got out, she was covered in wounds and scars."