It was a common scene nowadays for those at the top of the hierarchy to exploit those working for them. And the outcome of that was no one lending the old couple a helping hand despite the bustling street.

It was all karma. Treat the world with indifference, and the world will treat you the same.

There were many kind-hearted people with an overwhelming sense of sympathy. But unfortunately, Simone and Nicolas had simply run out of luck.

Simone’s voice was completely gone after thirty minutes under the hot sun. Her cracked lips opened and closed, but no words came out. Feeling dizzy and light-headed, she fell on her back with a loud thud.

The square was left with only a few passersby. They hastened their pace and some even broke into a run when they passed by Simone and Nicolas. There was no telling if they were rushing for something urgent or they simply wanted to get out of there quickly.

At two o’clock sharp, only two bodies were left in the middle of the square.

 

Ashton coldly retracted his gaze from the sight. He rolled up his window, blocking the view outside as if also cutting off the ties between him and the Hall family.

“Start the car,” Ashton said with a deadpan expression. “We’re going back to the company.”

 

without consideration and the victim, heavy-laden, would not be able to fight back. Thus, it was much easier to

Ashton wasn’t a

of comfort was useless. And all he needed was a silent

playing with his hand as I leaned against his shoulder. I could feel his occasional stare, but he didn’t say anything. I didn’t push

was naturally situated within the tallest building in the city center. It was

took my hand in his

since I had last dealt with company matters, so I had no memory of it and didn’t have much of an interest when Ashton started talking business. I thought he had dropped by the company to settle some urgent work since

on the couch. He waved his

and took a seat

door open, strode toward Ashton’s desk, and handed him a manila envelope. Then

years, I said, “Shouldn’t it be time for Mr. Campbell to set up a family in K City? Maybe we can

J City. He had shouldered a lot of Ashton’s burden and I felt guilty about it. It

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