"You know I’m using you, don’t you?"
"Yes, but I’m willing. I’m willing to be a pawn in your hands," Ricard said, his voice softer than ever.For four years, Lucia had only one thing on her mind: revenge. She loved the man in front of her, but so what? That love meant nothing compared to the deep-seated hatred in her heart. 
Her father’s death, her mother’s insanity, and her family’s hospital being taken over — how could she let go of such a grudge?It was she who seduced him, approached him with all kinds of schemes to make him love her, all because he was the fiancé of the person who caused her family’s misfortune. And he, he loved her so much that he would do anything for her. His strength, intelligence, and resolve seemed to vanish completely before her.Perhaps the only thing he was lucky for in this life was being of value to her.

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　　As the words of thanks and praise from everyone gradually subsided, Emma's gaze accidentally met Ricard's. She felt her heart suddenly beat faster when she realized he was looking at her with a strange expression. His deep eyes remained fixed on her. In that moment, Emma suddenly realized she was standing in front of Ricard looking far from her usual polished self. Her clothes were dirty from the fall she took when saving the child, her hair was disheveled, and her hands still had a few small scratches. Embarrassment quickly spread through her.


　　Emma was not accustomed to appearing in front of Ricard this way. Normally, she always presented herself perfectly, with every detail in place. But today, she stood before him in a different light—vulnerable, unexpected, and somewhat disheveled. This thought made her hesitate as she intended to thank him for saving her. Her steps faltered, and she decided to pretend to be caught up in the crowd surrounding her.


CHAPTER 25 An unexpected encounter