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    Oaklee’s back tensed, her hands balled into fists as she fought back tears.


    “It’s actually good we haven’t found them.


    Chances are Rhys is still out there!” Her words were meant to reassure Patrick as much as they were tofort herself.


    Rhys was more than just a friend to Oaklee.


    He was practically like her family, the closest individual she had in this world.


    “We need to keep the Green Group stable, and all his covert projects need to continue running smoothly.”


    “Patrick, find Hamilton and get him back here. Tell him it’s an order from me.” After a brief pause, Oaklee’s voice carried firm determination.


    “I believe he’ll pull through, so it’s up to me to safeguard everything he holds dear!”


    Patrick gripped his phone tighter, nodding with resolve.


    “Understood, I’ll tell Hamilton toe back and support you.”


    “Okay.” Once the call ended, Oaklee massaged her temples, exhaling deeply in a mix of fatigue and distress. Nathaniel was still overseas, and if he found out about his beloved grandson’s incident, she wasn’t certain he would be able to cope with the news. She had to move fast to protect everything at the Green Group and be there for Nathaniel.


    At the Sanderson family home, Lonnie, Sk, Brenton, Kareem, and Fleming were all gathered in the living room.


    As Harlee walked in, ten pairs of eyes full of concern turned toward her. She felt slightly uneasy but acknowledged their worry with a soft smile.


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    “I’m going to take a shower first.”


    Lonnie encouraged her, saying, “Go ahead. Rest if you’re tired.” Sk offered a warm smile, gesturing for Harlee to head upstairs, while Brenton, Kareem, and Fleming simultaneously voiced their agreement with a collective “Okay.”


    Everyone was trying to ease Harlee’s distress in their own way, wishing tofort her, yet an unexpected event urred.


    Callie limped from a corner and knelt before Harlee, tears streaming down her face.


    “Miss Sanderson, I know Etta has made an awful mistake. She deserves to die…” Callie’s voice trembled with tears, as if she had been deeply shaken.


    Callie intended to advocate for Etta, hoping Harlee would show mercy, but Lonnie cut her off before she could make her case.


    “Callie, what is this?”


    Turning toward the couch, Callie bowed repeatedly.


    “I beg you, please defend Etta. She truly realizes her mistake this time…”


    “Enough! Etta can’t find her footing, and it seems you can’t either?” Brenton’s voice was filled with fury.


    Harlee casually stepped to the side.


    “Continue kneeling if you wish.” She then ascended the stairs, leaving behind Callie’s anguished sobs.


    Her empathy had vanished the moment Rhys tumbled from the cliff.


    Once Harlee was out of sight, Kareem rose promptly, with Brenton on his heels. They positioned themselves before Callie, one after another.


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