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My money had long ago been invested in the company during his most dangerous time, helping him get through that critical phase.
He had been so angry earlier that he instinctively assumed I had run off with money.
As he realized this, James suddenly felt a heart–wrenching pain.
The sudden ache in his chest made his sense of unease grow even stronger.
Lily put on another pitiful act and picked up the fallen phone, handing it back.
James' fingers trembled as he carefully grasped the phone.
He scrolled through our chat history.
Our last messages were still from three days ago. This made James anxiously tap the phone case.
"Big brother, don't worry…"
Lily tried to speak in a weak voice, but James shoved her away.
He strode quickly back towards the cellar.
James wanted to see for himself what was really in that cellar.
"You ungrateful brat, playing games by disappearing? Do you really think we only have you as a sister?!"