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Liora looked at Yorick and said , “ Let’s go , Yorick . I’ll bear your children . We’ll build our own brand new family . ”
Irene screamed , “ No ! Don’t go , Yorick . Come back- ” Despite her hoarse , desperate screams , the figures of Yorick and Liora vanished into the encroaching darkness .
Irene cried out in her sleep and jolted awake , her forehead slick with cold sweat . With trembling hands , she wiped her face , her heart pounding as her eyes darted anxiously around the room .
Just now , to her surprise , she had somehow fallen asleep curled up on the couch . And she had a nightmare . Now she was wide awake .
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Irene knew this dream was a stark warning . She had to eliminate Liora . Otherwise , the nightmare would become reality . Yorick would belong to someone else , and she’d lose everything .
Irene’s gaze gradually turned ice – cold . The chilling thought of “ erasing Liora from this world completely ” took root in Irene’s heart , hardening into an
unshakable resolve .
Irene knew Werner had plenty of shady friends who dabbled in questionable dealings . Leveraging his connections , she managed to procure a colorless , tasteless poison .
At that moment , Irene lost her sanity . She didn’t spare a single thought about what would happen to Jonathan if she became a murderer . All she could think about was making Liora disappear , completely and forever .
Irene arranged a private meeting with Liora at 8 p.m. in a secluded café . She arrived a full hour early .
When Liora arrived and saw Irene in a crimson skirt , she was momentarily taken aback . “ Wow , you look absolutely stunning , ” Liora exclaimed .
“ You flatter me , Ms. Thomas , ” Irene replied with feigned modesty . “ How could I possibly compare to someone as elegant and always looking down on the rest of us as you ? ”
“ What’s gotten into you ? ” Liora sized up Irene .
Irene smiled faintly , her tone deceptively sweet . “ Why would you ask that , Ms. Thomas ? ”
Liora asked , raising an eyebrow , “ Why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden ? It’s making me uncomfortable . ”
Irene smiled again . “ After giving it some thought , it’s better to have a friend than an enemy . With your family’s vast business empire , Ms. Thomas , I’d hate to be on your bad side . ”
Liora paused , then said to Irene , “ I’ve decided to let go of my feelings for Yorick . After all , he’s a married man , and I don’t want to obsess over someone who isn’t mine .
“ Actually , when I got drunk that night , all I wanted was to free myself and to see Yorick one last time .
“ But I never expected to lose control after drinking and let my emotions take over . And the last thing I imagined was you walking in just as I was clinging to Yorick’s neck ..
“ Irene , I’m truly sorry for all the trouble I’ve caused you and Yorick these past weeks . ”
Irene suddenly burst into a shrill , grating laugh that cut through the air .
Liora frowned , uneasy . “ What’s so funny ? ” she asked .
Irene shook her head slowly and , with ominous undertones , spoke , “ The damage has already been done , and a hollow ‘ sorry ‘ isn’t enough to fix it , don’t you think , Ms. Thomas ? ”
Liora frowned , not quite grasping what Irene meant .
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trene rose to her feet and , with deliberate care , poured Liora a glass of wine . As she lifted her glass , a flash of cold malice flickered in her eyes . “ Here’s to you , Liora . I ought to thank you … for having a crush on my husband . ”
Liora took the glass , rising to her feet as she raised it in a toast . “ Yorick is a rare and devoted man . You’re fortunate to marry him . I truly envy you . I’ll leave and step aside for good . I wish you both all the happiness . ”
“ I wish you happiness , too , Ms. Thomas , ” Irene said with a cold smile . “ And as you leave , may your journey be final . ”
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