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    Marissa was astounded by her discovery. She approached the children and took a deep breath, only to find herself yawning uncontrobly twice. This confirmed her suspicion: the children had the same hypnotic effect as Connor


    Because she had slept well the previous night and felt alert during the day, she hadn’t noticed this on the ne. Now that she was exhausted and it waste into the night, she felt an overwhelming sleepiness as she drew near the children. Realization dawned on Marissa, and her eyes sparkled with excitement. She viewed the children as though they were rare gems. Indeed, there were others who shared Connor’s unique hypnotic trait. Choosing to sleep alongside these innocent children seemed a far safer option than spending the night near someone as unpredictable as Connor


    With this thought, Marissa showered, changed into her pajamas, and cuddled up in bed with the children. However, just as she closed her eyes, her phone rang


    She checked it and found a message from Connor: “Do you want me to apany you tonight?”


    Marissa typed back swiftly, “No, I don’t need yourpany anymore, Mr. Daniels. Don’t worry about me.”


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    She sent the message, muted her phone, snuggled the children closer, and slept contentedly


    Meanwhile, the offices of the Warren Group were still brightly lit. Since Bee’s cyber attack, Aelfric had been on high alert, unwilling to leave the office and sleeping there for two nights straight. He was fraught with worry, dreading that another crisis could erupt at any moment. Despite his distress, he felt powerless; Bee had climbed to the top of the world’s hacker rankings, making him untouchable. No plea for help would suffice


    Aelfric concluded that his only recourse was to confront Bee directly, prepared to ept whatever terms might be demanded to resolve their feud. But the question remained: Where could he find Bee? Suddenly, Aelfric thought of Riss. The battle between Bee and him, after all, revolved around her. Bee had even imed to have fathered two children with her. Finding Riss would surely lead him to Bee. The name Riss made him think of Tiffany. He suspected that she might be Riss; why else would Connor show such favoritism and trust toward someone seemingly naive?


    Connor’s drastic change in his attitude toward Tiffany suggested he had recognized a hidden depth or talent in her. Yet, Aelfric puzzled over another enigma: If Riss had indeed started a family with another, why would Connor remain so devoted? Could his affection be so deep that her past was of no consequence?


    When Aelfric was lost in thought, Melinda burst into the room. As soon as she saw him, Melinda sobbed. “Aelfric, you must help me take revenge! I used to be so popr online, but now I can’t even show my face in public. I haven’t even had the chance to capitalize on my fame!”


    Aelfric, trying to soothe her, replied, “Well, don’t cry. Our family isn’t short on money. Even though you’ve lost your poprity, it’s not the end of the world.”


    “But it’s not just me!” Melinda eximed. “Derek’s reputation has taken a hit too. He won’t be able to earn as much selling products on his live streams anymore!”


    “Don’t worry. I’ll uncover whoever is responsible and make sure they learn their lesson,” Aelfric promised firmly


    Melinda lowered her voice and leaned closer. “I suspect it was Tiffany who sabotaged me and Derek! Aelfric, let me share a secret. Tiffany and Connor have had a deal. Their marriage is fake. It is bound to end in divorce!”


    Aelfric looked up sharply and stared at Melinda, seeking confirmation. “Really?”


    “Yes!”


    “How did you find out?”


    “Chloe overheard Le and Rachel discussing it. It’s true!”


    Suddenly, Aelfric sat up straighter as a significant realization dawned on him


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