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    Kristopher couldn’t help but smile even wider as he gazed at her lovely face illuminated by the moonlight. “Perhaps I should start by expressing gratitude to you, the owner of the ind?”


    “You… How did you know?” Ellie eximed in surprise.


    “Garfield calls you Miss and your friend Miss Curtis,” Kristopher remarked.


    The differing addresses hinted at the varying levels of closeness Garfield shared with them.


    Ellie couldn’t resist a chuckle.


    However, she wasn’t aware of the shy smile that graced her lips at that instant.


    The smile reminded Kristopher of when she clinched the gold prize and received des from Cecelia during her youth.


    Little did she realize the depth of his feelings for her and how every minute detail of her youth was cherished and safeguarded in his heart and memory.


    “Can you keep it a secret?” asked Ellie, interrupting his thoughts.


    With a yful grin, Kristopher joked, “Will hush money be involved?”


    Ellie paused, cing a finger on her chin as if pondering, but her phone rang with a video call before she could respond.


    “Hold that thought. I have to take this call.”


    Turning away, Ellie slipped on her earphones and answered the video chat.


    Kristopher caught a glimpse of a man’s face on Ellie’s phone screen.


    It was Kaiden!


    Kristopher’s expression darkened abruptly.


    “Ellie, have you forgotten something?” Kaiden asked, looking slightly vexed on the other end of the video chat.


    “What do you mean?” Ellie furrowed her brow, puzzled.


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    Kaiden pursed his lips. “A little liar said she would call me!”


    “But we just spoke on the phone today, didn’t we?” She defended herself, rejecting the “liar”bel.


    Kaiden looked furious as if daring her to repeat that statement. Ellie cleared her throat and touched her nose. She decided it was best not to argue with him.


    Besides, Kaiden took the initiative to video chat with her, and she was delighted.


    “Are you still at the office?” Ellie noticed the massive projector screen behind Kaiden.


    “Yeah.” Kaiden clicked his tongue, adding, “While I’m making money, you’re having a st behind my back.”


    “Having a st behind your back?” Ellie retorted confidently. “Everything is above board! Look, the beach here at night is breathtaking, isn’t it?”


    Kaiden was rendered speechless.


    Ellie then intentionally switched to the back camera and revealed the ind’s beautiful scenery to Kaiden, showing him all the different perspectives.


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