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    Neil’s heart clenched as he saw Lise in distress. He tried to soothe her gently.

    “Lise, please calm down and put the knife away. I’ve made arrangements for the trending topic to be removed. No one will talk about it anymore.”

    Tears streamed down Lise’s face, her emotions conveying deep pain and despair.

    “What’s the use, Neil? Most people have already seen the spectacle I made. How could I behave like that in public? It’s clear someone set me up.”

    Her sobs grew heavier, filled with a sense of profound injustice.

    “Nobody’s trying to investigate. They’re allughing at me. I’d rather die than live with this humiliation forever.”

    The more Lise spoke, the more agitated she became. Determination flickered in her eyes as she moved to cut her wrist.

    At that crucial moment, Neil quickly took action, snatching the knife from her hand and tossing it far away. He then turned his attention back to Lise.

    His eyes filled withpassion as he saw Lise sobbing uncontrobly.

    “Lise, I understand this is a terrible ordeal for you. Just calm down. We’ll find a way to handle this properly.”

    As Lise leaned into his shoulder, crying uncontrobly, a glint of calction appeared in her eyes.

    She subtly pinched her thigh to intensify her tears, making them seem more genuine and poignant.

    Incredulously, she asked, “What more can you do now? I was forced into doing something so embarrassing, and it’s not just me—it’s affected my family. I’d rather be dead.”

    Neil’s expression was grim as he held Lise’s wrist tightly. His eyes hinted at a cunning n.

    “I’ve arranged for the topic to be taken down. Moreover, I’ll organize a press conference to clear the air. Katelyn was behind this—should you suffer for it?”

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    Lise bit her lip, uncertain.

    “But… Katelyn behaves this way. We don’t have proof, and she won’t admit to anything. Maybe we should just let it go. I don’t want to drag you into a conflict with her.”

    At this moment, she was still looking out for him, softening his heart once more.

    The love he sought was always meant to be reciprocal. Only a woman like Lise could truly return his feelings, unlike Katelyn.

    He gazed at Lise with warmth and conviction.

    “No matter what, I will make sure Katelyn takes the me. Your reputation will be restored.”

    Lise appeared hesitant but ultimately nodded in agreement.

    Neil was just as easily swayed as she had anticipated.

    Now, she would wait to see his next move.

    Meanwhile, Katelyn was in the hospital.

    She worked with the doctor toplete a thorough physical examination.

    Fortunately, she was detoxified quickly, so her health didn’t suffer.

    After thanking the doctor, she prepared to leave the hospital.

    Just then, she remembered something crucial.

    Where was the Star series jewelry?

    She had been drugged and unconscious at the time, unaware of the unfolding events.

    She needed to ask Vincent what had happened afterward. Pulling out her phone, she sent him a message. He was the one who had brought her to the hospital, if her memory served her right.

    She wrote, “Mr. Adams, thank you for taking me to the hospital.”

    Vincent responded promptly, “Do you still feel unwell?”

    She replied, “The doctor haspleted a full check-up. I’m ready to be discharged.”

    She paused for a moment, unsure how to transition the conversation to the jewelry.

    ording to herst recollection, Neil had sessfully bid 600 million dors for it.

    Just then, the door to her room swung open.

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