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    Staggering along, Laura followed closely behind Antonio, while Zayn took hold of her other hand. Under the morous lights, his hazel eyes reflected a stern coldness. “From now on, when you go out, I have to be with you, alright?”

    Laura wanted to object. But the young man’s gaze held a steadfastness that brooked no refusal. “It doesn’t matter if you say it’s not necessary.”

    Laura felt speechless.

    As they left the hotel, a woman’s voice called out from behind, “Laura!!!”

    Laura turned to look back.

    Dressed in a sleek ck silk gown, de lifted her skirt to approach Laura, her tone gentle. “You’ve fulfilled our agreement, so as promised, the payment of 760 thousand dors will be transferred to you soon.”

    Everyone paused, puzzled by her words.

    Overflowing with joy, Laura boasted, “I just took on a gig, where I had to rile up Camden, his wife, and kid to the point of fury. If I won, I would get 760 thousand dors! And guess what? I made them all cry! I’m awesome, right?”

    The men exchanged nces, a mix of amusement on their faces.

    Zayn looked at her with indulgent and helpless affection, “Laura, while I’ve been worried about you here, you’ve been over there making money?”

    Laura blinked, innocently puzzled, “I made some money so that when I grow up, I can buy a house for us to live in together! Isn’t that ia /igood thing?”

    Zayn replied with a question mark.

    Xander replied with a question mark.

    Antonio replied with a question mark.

    Louis was baffled. “You’re earning money to buy a house to live with Zayn? What about us?!” The others gazed at her with simrly incredulous expressions.

    Jasper clutched his stomach, “Ah! I’m so annoyed that I’ve got a stomachache.”

    Was her entire future n just about Zayn?

    Only Dexter had a sly smile, “Keep iting! I’m all ears while I’m on my insulin pump!”

    Zayn was quietly blushing. Laura’s simple words always brightened his mood. He tried to suppress a smile at the corner of his lips.

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    Seeing Zayn’s silent joy, Everett sneakily wrapped an arm around his neck from behind, “Hiding a smile, huh? bBros/b, let’s get him!”

    Jasper rushed up acting like he was going to punch him, “Ha!”

    Zayn replied with a question mark.

    The four boys started roughhousing on the side.

    Watching this, de chuckled ruefully, “When I was younger, I always imagined what it would be like to be doted on by everyone. Turns out, bit’s /blike you.”

    Laura scratched her head awkwardly, “Heh heh…”

    de alsoughed, then leaned down, looking at her earnestly, “I’ve told you before, I’m not a fan of kids, and not into soft girls like you. I was biased against you, sorry Laura.”

    Laura froze, not even getting a chance to say anything before de cradled her cheeks and nted a gentle kiss on her forehead. Her eyes widened in shock.

    The evening breeze blew gently as a perfume scent, strong like that of rose petals, lingered in the air. Laura looked up dreamily, meeting de’s gaze, which was even softer than the moonlight.

    “Wee to our ranks, L. I’m looking forward to our next meeting.” With those words, de nodded with a smile to the crowd, waved to Tyler and Sebastian, and then turned to leave gracefully.

    Laura’s eyes widened as she watched her elegant figure, utterly entranced. If only she could grow up to be a

    cool sister like that.

    Louis stared with eyes wide open, “Mr. Tyler Larson, I heard that de was heartless, Unexpectedly, she’s so gentle.”

    He naively looked at Tyler, “Can I get her WhatsApp handle?”

    Tyler was stunned, staring at the disappearing figure of de, “This is the first time I’ve seen her so gentle too, but don’t even think about it, Louis. My disciple has had her heart broken by men; She’s not nning on dating anytime soon.”

    Louis looked on goofily, “No, I mean, I want her to be my brother, like a business partner. She must have a lot of experience; I want to discuss investments with her.”

    Tyler shot back, “… And that’s why you’re still single. But have you gotten your hemorrhoids treated yet? And you want to add her on WhatsApp?”

    Louis was perplexed, “What do my hemorrhoids have to do with anything? And the surgery’s scheduled, no need to fussb!/bb” /b

    Sebastianughed, “We underestimated how popr our apprentice isb./bb” /b

    Antonio turned to look at Laura.

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    Jasper boasted with pride, “I don’t see what the big deal is because my sister is just a kid who’s good at winning hearts. Who here hasn’t been charmed by her?b” /b

    Everyone paused, ncing at each other without a word, but a hint of a smile crept into their eyes.

    Just then, Dexter couldn’t help but raise his hand, “Not me. The moment Iid eyes on Laura, I knew she was going to be my future-”

    Louis swiftly mped a hand over Dexter’s mouth. “Shut it!”

    Favian growled in annoyance, “Get this guy out of here.”

    Dexter replied with a question mark.

    So cruel! Couldn’t a guy speak his mind? He certainly wasn’t flirting his way into a cemetery!

    Antonio’s mood darkened as heposed himself, squatting down to meet Laura’s gaze, concerncing his voice, “Were you scared when you got caught?”

    Laura pondered for a bit and then nodded sincerely, “A little, but I was most scared when Xander got caught

    too.”

    She frowned with guilt, “I’m sorry, Uncle, I got your son involved.”

    Xander questioned, “Laura, what do you mean by that?”

    Antonio’s heart sank, “Both of you are my kids, what’s this involving talk?” His expression was too fierce, and he was very unhappy with the way Laura phrased her words.

    His fierce expression frightened Laura, who trembled slightly, “I just thought… you’d care about Xander more, wouldn’t you?”

    Antonio, finding herments absurd, implored, “Enough, let me see if you’re hurt.”

    Laura, startled, stepped back, “There’s no need, Uncle! Someone else has checked!”

    Antonio’s face grew even darker. “Someone else?!”

    The looks on everyone’s faces became meaningful. Zaynughed.

    Haha. You deserve it!

    Seeing an opportunity, Dexter wriggled free from Louis and hurried over to Laura with a smile, “How about your Godfather checks if you’re hurt?”

    Laura’s frown melted away in an instant, and she nodded, “Sure!”

    Antonio’s eyelid twitched at the sight.

    Dexter was over the moon, he pushed Antonio’s buttons, “Oh! Everything’s better when Godfather shows up. You like your Godfather, don’t you?”

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    He threw a nce at Antonio and pulled Laura into his embrace. But out of nowhere, Laura felt a strong pull that spun her world upside down, and before she knew it, she was scooped up into Antonio’s arms

    Her eyes widened in astonishment as she stared at Antonio. His gaze was sharper than the edge of a de. “You’re my daughter, and it’s not anyone else’s ce to examine you. If you don’t want me to do it, then we’re heading to the hospital!”

    He forcefully put her in his car and let his son follow, then, in a burst of irritation, adjusted his tie, “Get Dexter out of here!”

    Louis lunged toward Dexter, “Come on, bro, let’s get out of here!”

    Favian was visibly annoyed, “We better not see you around for a while!”

    Dexter was baffled, “What? Can’t I be popr?!” This was too much! What kind of daddy’s girlplex was this?

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