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    Instead of answering Tracy’s question, he took her hand first. “These fireworks are amazing. Come with me to watch them.”


    He guided her to the big windows just in time to see fireworks bursting over thewn.


    The purple fireworks changed into all kinds of shapes, so beautiful that it almost made one forget everything else.


    After the fireworks, the drones lit up too.


    They shifted from flowers to a cake, then lined up to spell out, “Happy Birthday!”


    Behind the words was a cartoon of a little girl in a hoodie, smiling sweetly.


    Tracy stared nkly, almost forgetting how long it had been since she’d seen anything so grand and lovely


    Ronald’s voice pulled her back. “Happy Birthday, CeeCee.”


    She turned in surprise, meeting his clear eyes.


    At that moment, she felt like she was the only one he saw-just her, reflected in his eyes.


    Ronald smiled, proud and sweet like a kid waiting for praise. “Do you like your gift, CeeCee?”


    Snapping back to reality, Tracy asked in surprise, “You prepared all this?”


    He raised an eyebrow and nodded.


    Instantly, a warm feeling spread through her chest, and even the hand he was holding felt like it was on fire.


    She thought she’d gotten used to not celebrating her birthday, but now she realized she hadn’t.


    Getting used to it didn’t mean she didn’t want it.


    She’d just forced herself to stop hoping after being let down by the Jackmans too many times.


    Deep down, she still wished someone would remember her birthday. Even if there were no gifts, just a simple “Happy Birthday” would be enough.


    For the first time since leaving the Angelic Etiquette Academy, Tracy smiled rxedly andfortably,


    “Thank you”


    Those two words held all her true feelings.


    But Ronald wanted more than a thank you.


    “I should be the one thanking you. Thanks for saving me from the kidnappers and for sticking by me


    afterward.”


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    He knew what it was like to be abandoned and was scared of it.


    So, even though Tracy’s warmth was casual, he clung to it.


    As long as she held on, he wouldn’t let go.


    Tracy didn’t fully get what he meant, but she felt his grip tighten slightly.


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    She was about to say something when Ronald smiled softly. “If you truly want to thank me, just keep smiling like you are now.”


    His words warmed her heart.


    They stood quietly behind the crowd, talking softly, unnoticed except by Winona.


    Winona had already diverted everyone’s attention, but Tracy still hadn’t left.


    If Tracy left now, she’d take the me for ruining the gifts.


    Winona gritted her teeth and called out loudly, holding Erin’s arm, “This has to be from Mr. Liam! Erin, you’re so lucky to have a brother like that!”


    Everyone looked at Liam, who looked confused and nervous under the spotlight.


    Before he could say anything, Erin smiled happily at him. “Thanks, Liam. I always knew you cared about me the most.”


    When Liam looked into Erin’s happy, excited eyes, he suddenly couldn’t get the words out.


    The gift he prepared for Erin was inside the room. Those fireworks weren’t his doing.


    But Erin was so thrilled and sure it was from him that he didn’t want to ruin her mood by denying it.


    Liam nced around. Since nobody else imed credit, he hesitated for a moment, then said, “It’s just


    ome fireworks. As long as you’re happy, that’s what matters.”


    Out of everyone there, he seemed like the only one who’d do something like that for Erin.


    He figured someone identally set off the fireworks nearby, and he’d find that personter to pay them


    off.


    With that thought, Liam feltpletely at ease.


    Even as people around him praised him for being thoughtful and envied Erin’s good life, he felt even prouder.


    He acted like he was truly the one behind the fireworks and drone show.


    Suddenly, a sharp, mockingugh cut through thepliments.


    “I’ve been alive for more than 20 years, and I’ve never seen someone this shameless.”


    Ronald raised his voice on purpose, breaking the happy and lively mood.


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    When the Jackmans saw who it was, their faces immediately darkened.


    Everyone clearly recognized him as the gigolo Tracy kept around.


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    Liam was the first to rush over. “How did you get in here? We never let you in! Security! Kick this guy out!”


    From what Liam could recall, things never went well whenever he ran into Ronald. He didn’t want to ruin his good mood today.


    Seeing Ronald holding Tracy’s hand, he felt angrier. “Tracy, you-”


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