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nearly buried her face in the bowl, because she really didn’t want to look up and see Dennis sitting

across from her.

However, even if you lower your head, lower it even more.

Although she couldn’t see him, she could still feel the man’s intense, burning gaze locked onto her.

“Marie, why aren’t you talking? Aren’t you going to say hello to Dennis?” Asher asked her.

Marie, with her head down and in a muffled voice, said, “Good morning, Mr. Whitney.”

Dennis‘ lips curled up slightly, which made Marie angry again. Whenever she got angry, she would

noticeably distance herself in the way she addressed him.

Usually, she would call him “Dennis” one word at a time, but when she was unhappy, she would

sulkily call him “Mr. Whitney.”

Dennis turned to Asher, “I heard that the Spence Group is planning to expand to New York. Is Old Mr.

Spence planning to move to New York?”

“I’ve considered the idea, but I’m getting old and don’t feel like moving around much. If I can’t find

a suitable location, I might just not move for now,” Asher said.

Dennis leisurely sipped his coffee, “Old Mr. Spence likes courtyard houses, I can help look for one.

If he prefers a mansion, Whitney Group has recently developed some new properties, we can

reserve one for Old Mr. Spence.”

When mentioning the mansion, Dennis deliberately paused for a moment.

Marie was taken aback. Did Dennis know that she borrowed money to buy a mansion?

Asher was still laughing, “Dennis, you don’t have to take such good care of this old man. Real estate

hasn’t been doing well lately, so how can you just give it to me like that!”

“So, Old Mr. Spence is giving me 3 million dollars as a gift?” Dennis joked, making Asher very

happy.

Marie shuddered. Was Dennis going to reveal her borrowing money to buy a mansion today?

Dennis glanced at Marie, and with a slight tremble of her hand, the spoon clattered into the bowl.

“Marie, what’s wrong? Asher turned to look at her.”

Marie gave an awkward smile, picked up the spoon, and stirred the oatmeal. “Um… the oatmeal…

it’s too hot…”

“Take your time eating if it’s too hot. You’re a grown–up, don’t let Dennis laugh at you,” Asher

chided.

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Dennis set down his coffee, folding his hands on the table, and looked at Marie. His pitch–black

eyes revealed undisguised delight. “No worries, Marie is still young.”

“Marie, Dennis mentioned that you want to study screenwriting in New York. How about Grandpa finds

you a tutor to help you out?” Asher asked.

Marie glanced at Dennis, who was sitting there leisurely, quietly sipping his coffee.

Quiet and peaceful, yet still carrying a powerful aura that is hard to ignore.

But on what grounds?

He wanted to be in control of himself, deciding when to care and when not to care about his own well–

being.

Last time, he pretended not to know her at the hospital.

Once again, it happened just like that the call was inexplicably disconnected.

Marie hated this situation. She owed him 3 million dollars, so why not just pay him back? Why did she

have to put up with such humiliation?

“No, Mr. Whitney misunderstood. I don’t want to learn screenwriting,” Marie sniffled.

“Marie…” Dennis looked up at her.

“Grandpa, I’m full. I’m going back to my room now.” Marie put down her spoon and stood up to go

upstairs.

She returned to her room and sat by the window. Edward had arranged a lovely room for her, complete

with a large floor–to–ceiling window. Sitting there with a cushion in her arms, she could

enjoy the beautiful view outside.

The sound of the door opening came through, and without turning her head, Marie said sullenly, “Jolie,

I’m not hungry. You can go out.”

There was silence behind her. Marie turned around, speechless, “Jolie, I really…”

“Really? What exactly?” The man put his hands in his pockets, leaning casually against the wall.

“Mr. Whitney, who let you in? Please leave,” Marie said coldly.

“After Old Mr. Spence finished his meal, he went out for a walk and told me you’d be taking care of me,

so…” Dennis smiled, “I came up here to be entertained by you.‘

Marie was speechless. Had Asher really just sold her out like that?

“Mr. Whitney, if you don’t mind, please leave. I’m quite busy,” Marie repeated the words he had said to

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“No worries, I don’t mind watching you being busy. Observing the scenery by the window is quite a

task.” Dennis raised an eyebrow.

“Dennis! Get out!” Marie was speechless. What on earth did this man want to do?

Dennis slowly walked over to her, stopping right in front of her. He looked down at the girl’s frustrated

little face and asked, “Are you angry because I hung up the phone?”

Marie shook her head, “No! Mr. Whitney is busy with work! What do I have to be angry about?”

Dennis gently pinched her chin, turning her face towards him, and looked intently into her eyes. “Marie,

don’t call me Mr. Whitney.”

Marie glared at him angrily, “Well then, Mr. Dennis! Mr. Dennis is fine, right? Mr. Den…uh…”

A soft and slightly warm sensation came from her lips. Marie’s brain froze for a moment, and before

she could resist, the man had already swiftly left the corner of her lips.

A rough fingertip brushed against her lips, and a smile spread across Dennis’s face. “Why don’t you try

calling out again?”

Marie had no doubt that if she dared to call him Mr. Dennis again, Dennis would immediately punish

her once more.

She angrily pushed him away, picked up the pillow beside her and threw it at him, feeling wronged and

furious, “Dennis, I’m not your pet, for you to play with me when you want and ignore me when you

don’t! I’ve had enough of you! If you won’t leave, then I will!”

Marie kicked the throw pillow that had fallen by her feet and strode towards the door. Dennis. quickly

grabbed her wrist, the delicate touch causing him to furrow his brow.

Marie lowered her head, and like an unstoppable bull, she charged towards the door with all her

might.

Dennis could only turn around, going with her momentum, and effortlessly pinned her against the door

panel. Marie struggled for a bit but couldn’t break free, so she lowered her head and remained

still.

The man’s deep and helpless voice came from above, “It’s my fault, I hung up on your call.”

Marie lifted her head, her eyes blurred with tears as she looked at him. Large teardrops fell, making a

pitter–patter sound as they hit the ground.

The girl’s eyes were red and tears flowed like broken beads. Dennis felt a tightness in his heart, raised

his hand to gently wipe her tears away, and repeated, “It’s my fault.”

Marie’s tears flowed like an endless flood, showing no signs of stopping.

She felt extremely wronged.

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Amy had passed away, but she couldn’t grieve with Emory and the others, because she wasn’t Rose.

She called Dennis with great anticipation, but he hung up without listening to a word she said.

She had made up her mind not to pay any more attention to this man, but as soon as she woke up, she

saw him sitting in the sunlight, smiling at her.

She felt sad, yet there was a hint of guilty pleasure within her.

She felt wronged, and was annoyed at her own lack of assertiveness.

She couldn’t help but blame herself, as she was always at a loss when she saw Dennis.

Marie cried earnestly and with a sense of grievance, while Dennis held her in his arms. The girl sobbed

and mumbled in his embrace, “Why did you come back? Aren’t you very busy… very busy? You didn’t

even… didn’t answer my calls… It’s not like I deliberately didn’t go… didn’t go to see you off…”

Dennis couldn’t help but laugh and feel helpless at the same time. Why did it seem like he was a

heartless man just for hanging up the phone?

The girl’s shoulders trembled violently, and all he could do was hold her and comfort her, listening to

her speak.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Jolie asked, “Ms. Spence, are you there? Old Mr. Spence is

wondering if Mr. Whitney has left yet?”

Dennis rubbed his temples and opened the door, saying, “I haven’t left.”

Jolie: “Hello, Mr. Whitney.”

The door closed again, and Marie sniffed before hopping out of Dennis’s embrace.

With an empty embrace and a slight sense of loss in her heart, she still acted arrogantly, “You’ve been

holding me for ten minutes already. Isn’t it a bit late for regrets now?”

Marie wiped her tears, her speech still stammering, “I didn’t… didn’t ask you to hold me.”

Dennis wiped the corner of her eyes and asked, “No more crying?”

Marie lowered her head and said, “Mmm…”

Dennis pulled her into the bathroom and turned on the faucet, “Wash your face, or else Old Mr. Spence

might think I have ulterior motives.”

Marie glared at him with red eyes, then lowered her head to wash her face. As she wiped her face,

Dennis said, “I have a flight to Boston at 1 PM this afternoon.”

Marie’s face was buried in the towel as she muffledly said, “I know.”

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“Join me for lunch at noon.” It’s not a question, but an announcement.

“Oh,” Marie said, lowering her head.

Dennis chuckled softly, the girl he chose was just as proud and aloof as he was.

He gently ruffled Marie’s hair and said, “You go change your clothes, and I’ll wait for downstairs.“”

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After the sound of the door closing, Marie finally dropped the towel and jumped onto the bed. Lying on

her stomach, she turned her face to the side and looked at the pillow on the floor, secretly laughing.

She was probably the first person who dared to hit him, right?

Marie got out of bed and changed into a new outfit: a white long dress with a khaki trench coat over it.

She tidied up her hair, and her slightly curled long locks cascaded softly down her back.

She glanced at the mirror, her eyes slightly red from crying. Sitting down, she applied a light makeup

before picking up her bag and heading downstairs.

Upon seeing her come down, Dennis waited for her to approach, then smiled and said, “Let’s go.”

Marie looked around and asked, “Where’s Grandpa?”

“Old Mr. Spence said he’s tired and went back to rest for a while,” Dennis recalled Asher’s smiling.

expression as he spoke.

Marie followed Dennis out the door, where a Rolls–Royce was parked. Cullen, with a smile, opened the

car door and said, “Ms. Spence, long time no see.”

Marie laughed and climbed into the back seat.

Dennis, looking tired, sat in the car and closed his eyes to rest. He asked, “What do you feel like

eating?”

“Let’s have seafood,” Marie said without hesitation.

Dennis opened his eyes and looked at her, “Stretch out your arm.”

Marie, puzzled, still stretched her arm out in front of him.

Dennis gently held her wrist and turned it, examining the injury from her previous fall. It had healed

quite well.

He lowered his hands, placing them one over the other on his lap, and closed his eyes.

“Cullen, let’s go to the restaurant,” Dennis suggested.

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Dennis had a gloomy expression for two whole days, but today, he finally smiled.

Cullen finally understood that from now on, Ms. Spence was someone he had to treat with great

respect and care, like a revered ancestor.

Dennis closed his eyes to rest, while Marie, feeling bored, stretched her neck and chatted with

Cullen.

“Cullen, is New York fun?” Marie asked.

“It’s alright, but the view isn’t as great as Las Vegas,” Cullen replied to her.

Marie: “Is the winter in New York especially cold?”

Cullen: “It’s fine, you just need to get used to it.”

Marie: “Cullen, how come everything you say is just ‘alright‘?”

Cullen: “”

I’m afraid if I say it’s particularly cold, you won’t come to New York.

If you don’t come to New York, Dennis will immediately send me off to Africa.

Upon arriving at the seafood spaghetti restaurant, Cullen parked the car but didn’t know where to

dine.

Dennis led Marie into a private room and ordered a table full of seafood. Marie held a cup of hot water,

carefully blowing on it before taking a sip.

Amidst the rising steam, the girl pouted her lips and gently blew on the cup of hot water in her

palm. She cautiously leaned in to take a sip, as if stealing a taste of wine, and contentedly smacked

her lips.

Dennis thought back to that fleeting kiss in the room just moments ago. The girl’s lips were soft,

and there was a hint of oatmeal’s freshness between them. That single touch was enough to leave

him addicted.

Dennis leaned back in his chair, eyes closed, not saying a word.

Marie glanced at him and asked, “Will you tell Grandpa?”

Dennis opened his eyes,

“What?”

“Will you tell Grandpa that I borrowed money from you?” Marie asked.

“Depends on my mood.” Dennis closed his eyes again.

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Marie pouted, thinking that this was just a way to gain leverage over her. In the future, whenever

someone was unhappy, they could use this to threaten her.

“Dennis, what are you going to do in Boston later?” Marie asked.

“Inspecting the subsidiary,” Dennis answered with his eyes closed.

“What brings you to Las Vegas?” Marie asked again.

Boston and Las Vegas are in completely different directions. Why doesn’t he just fly directly to

Boston instead of taking a connecting flight through Las Vegas?

After these words were spoken, there was a long silence in the private room. Marie thought Dennis had fallen asleep, but then Dennis opened his eyes.

As dark as the winter night sky, yet speckled with twinkling stars.

His gaze locked onto her, lingering for a long time, so long that Marie became flustered and lowered

her head, not daring to face Dennis’s answer.

Dennis spoke up, “Marie, you’re really smart. Think for yourself.”

It wasn’t the answer she had expected, but Marie actually felt a bit relieved.

Dennis’s eyes were as deep as the night sky. For a moment, as he looked at her, Marie thought he

would be like Seth, openly and unreservedly expressing his affection with the simple word “like.”

But she was scared, she wasn’t ready yet.

Yes, the revenge has not yet been taken, and the deep–seated hatred in the heart has not been

eradicated.

Thank goodness, Dennis said, “you can think for yourself.”

She didn’t even notice when Dennis called her, Marie.

The dishes were served quickly, and Marie happily enjoyed her seafood spaghetti. She might never be

able to give up seafood spaghetti in her entire life.

Dennis didn’t eat much; he spent most of the time serving her food and watching her eat.

After having a satisfying meal and drinks, it was already twelve o’clock. Marie wiped her mouth and

asked, “Shall we head to the airport?”

Dennis laughed, “Are you going to give me a ride?”

Marie shifted her head uncomfortably and said, “Either way is fine.”

Dennis stood up to pay the bill and then led Marie out the door and into the car.

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Cullen was already waiting in the car. As soon as Dennis and his companion got in, he asked, “Mr.

Whitney, are we heading to the airport?”

“First, let’s take Marie home,” Dennis said.

Cullen was taken aback. Wasn’t all this effort by Dennis just because Ms. Spence didn’t give him a

ride last time?

Marie was also taken aback, “Shouldn’t I see you off?”

Dennis chuckled and gently touched her hair, “I’ll take you home first, so I can be at ease.”

Marie’s face turned red as she urged Cullen, “What are you waiting for? Start the car!”

Cullen chuckled to himself. So, this fearsome and ferocious Ms. Spence could actually be shy?

The car pulled up to the Spence mansion, and Dennis escorted Marie to the entrance. He reminded

her, “Don’t forget to take your medicine on time.”

Marie nodded, “Was it Gavin who told you I was sick?”

Dennis: “Hmm, next time, don’t show mercy to others. If anything happens, I’ll take

responsibility.”

Marie laughed, “So, if I killed Carly, would you take the blame for me?”

Dennis looked at her and said, “Yes, as long as you’re okay.”

Marie’s face turned even redder, and she lowered her head, not saying a word.

“I’ll be quite busy lately, so I might not have time to come to Las Vegas,” Dennis said.

Marie hesitated for a moment, then said, “I understand. Well… making a phone call would work

too…”

Dennis chuckled softly, “I heard you boasted about getting into Yale University?”

Marie pouted, “What’s the matter? Do you look down on me?”

Dennis walked closer to her, raised his hand, and gently hugged her shoulders. Marie’s body stiffened,

but she let her hands hang down without pushing him away.

A pleasant male voice came from above, “Marie, I’m waiting for you in New York.”

Marie let out a quiet “Mhm,” as she reached out to tug at the corner of his clothes, saying, “You should

hurry up and leave, don’t miss your flight.”

Dennis released her, turned around, and got into the car.

Cullen watched the two people in their sickeningly sweet embrace, grinning mischievously.

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Glancing at his own CEO through the rearview mirror, he felt a sense of joy, as if he were marrying off

his own daughter.

Dennis glanced up at the rearview mirror and saw Cullen’s smug grin. With a cold expression, he

asked, “Got nothing better to do?”

Cullen: “Mr. Whitney, um, are you and Ms. Spence, like, together now?”

Dennis: “No.”

Cullen: “No? Why not? You all hugged!”

Dennis glanced at him and said, “Shut up and drive.”

Cullen was at a loss for words. Is falling in love really this complicated?

It’s obvious that these two people are attracted to each other!

Why aren’t they together yet?

He almost celebrated with everyone, but after spending half a day with Gavin, the two of them still

hadn’t defined their relationship?

Dennis glanced at Marie’s figure in the rearview mirror, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips.

There’s no established relationship, and they’re not together.

Because he could sense that within Marie’s tightly wrapped little heart, there was unease, anxiety,

and a heavy air of resentment.

It simply means a lack of security.

It seemed as if she was racing against time, putting in her utmost effort and showing immense strength.

It was as if she had to be faster, or else the world would collapse in the next second.

At the dinner table, he could tell that Marie was on the verge of fleeing from his gaze.

Since she wasn’t ready yet, it was fine; he could wait.

Wait for her to finish her own affairs, open her heart, and wholeheartedly face him.

He knew, this girl, she was his.

So, there’s plenty of time ahead, no need to rush.

Marie watched the car drive away, disappearing into the Estate.

Asher saw her and joked, “Edward, the food in the kitchen isn’t as tasty as what’s outside, so Marie

goes out to eat every day.”

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Edward looked at Marie and laughed, “Well, I’ll change the cook and give Ms. Spence a different

taste.”

Marie sat down next to Asher and said, “Grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about? I don’t go out

to eat every day!”

Asher: “Really? Well, I was sick a couple of days ago, but as soon as Dennis arrived, I got better.”

Marie: “Grandpa! If you keep talking nonsense, I’m going to ignore you!”

Asher laughed, “Alright, enough about you. School starts tomorrow, have you got your books. ready?”

“Everything’s taken care of, no need to worry,” Marie said.

“Let the family driver take you to school tomorrow, alright? You need to study hard this semester, as

there are people waiting for you in New York!” Asher said with a smile.

Marie’s face turned red as she said, “If Grandpa goes to New York, I’ll go too.”

In the afternoon, Marie was chatting with Asher. As Asher was getting older, he went back to rest. after

having dinner.

Marie returned to her room, took out her books and organized them. She flipped through her previous

test papers, and they were too terrible to look at.

No wonder Asher didn’t believe she could get into Yale University. With these grades, it’s probably only

because of Asher’s influence that Marie was able to attend an elite high school in Las Vegas.

The next day…

Marie got up early and put on her Las Vegas High School uniform.

A beautiful navy blouse paired with a blue pleated skirt, slender and straight legs, all complemented by

white leather shoes.

As she walked downstairs, Asher looked at her, recalling the last time she went to school with at

clueless expression, finding it hard to believe.

After having breakfast, Asher, worried that she might be cold, asked Jolie to fetch a coat for her to

wear. The driver then dropped Marie off at the school gate.

Las Vegas High School is the best high school, filled not only with top–performing students but also

with wealthy families from Las Vegas. These families often have business dealings with each other,

and many of them are acquainted with one another.

When Marie’s car pulled up to the entrance, everyone knew that this Audi belonged to the Spence

family. Quite a few people were waiting at the school gate, hoping to catch a glimpse of Carly, who

was, after all, their school’s most beautiful girl.

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The car door opened, and a pair of beautifully sculpted legs appeared first in everyone’s line of sight.

Then, Marie stepped out of the car, her face fresh and natural, sporting a lovely ponytail. Her eyebrows

were delicately arched, her eyes sparkled like stars, and she stood gracefully, radiating

an indescribable charm.

The boys at the school gate suddenly burst into an uproar, “It’s not Carly!”

But even more beautiful than Carly!

Marie got out of the car, took her backpack and jacket from the driver, and walked into the school.

Following the memory in her mind, Marie entered the school building and found the classroom for 11th

grade Class 1. She walked in. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

A group of people followed her, curious to see which class the transfer student belonged to, only to

find out she was from Class 1.

Class 1 is truly the best class, filled with top–notch students and children from wealthy families.

Surprisingly, this beautiful girl is actually from Class 1.

Marie walked into Class 1, and suddenly, the whole room erupted with excitement.

I haven’t heard about a new student transferring here, have you?

A boy walked over and asked, “Buddy, are you in this class?”

Marie knew that he was the class president, named Waylon.

She smiled and said, “Yeah.”

Then she walked past Waylon, went straight to her seat, and put down her backpack.

Waylon came over again and said, “Buddy, you better not sit here. This seat was originally taken by

a fool.”

“Yeah, yeah, let’s change seats.”

“How about sitting next to me? Buddy, let me move the table for you.”

The boys around were making a ruckus, and Marie turned her head to smile at them. Her smile was

so sweet and dazzling.

The boys outside were looking on with envy. They wondered, why couldn’t such a beautiful girl be

in their own class?

Then, the girl with the sweet smile stepped onto the stage. Everyone was quietly waiting for her to

introduce herself, eager to hear the name of this deity.

Marie glanced around and said, “It’s been a while, I’m Marie.”

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“What

“What the heck?”

“Who did she say she is?”

“Marie? There must be a mix–up with the names, right?”

“Am I definitely dreaming?”

The classroom, along with the people outside, erupted in commotion as everyone was immersed in

Marie’s recent self–introduction, like a thunderclap exploding beside their ears.

No one could believe it – this newly emerged deity was none other than Marie.

Who is Marie?

Las Vegas High School had a well–known fool who had no friends because no one paid attention to

her. Every day, she walked through the crowd with unkempt hair and her head down. Her grades were

at the bottom, significantly lowering the average score of Class 1.

If it weren’t for the fact that she was a member of the Spence family, Ms. Garcia would have kicked

her out a long time ago.

However, the girl standing on the stage right now, even though she’s wearing the same school uniform

as them, clearly has an outstanding aura.

She stood there, poised and elegant, her mere presence captivating without uttering a single word.

Her gaze was unwavering, and her speech exuded confidence, as if she were a born queen.

How could this possibly be Marie?

As soon as Carly got off the car, the boys who used to wait at the school gate just to catch a glimpse of

her were nowhere to be found today. The entrance was eerily empty and quiet.

She walked into the school and saw everyone chattering and heading towards Class 1. Carly was

puzzled, as she herself was in Class 1. She wondered who could be more dazzling than her?

Carly stormed to the door, only to see Marie gracefully standing on the podium. The boys and girls.

below were whispering to her, afraid to startle her, while Marie was chatting with them, her face.

full of smiles.

Carly was furious, and once again, it was because of Marie!

She rushed in and forcefully pushed Marie, who was caught off guard. Fortunately, a girl nearby helped

steady her, preventing her from falling.

Waylon glared at Carly, his tone full of dissatisfaction, “Carly, what are you doing? Starting a fight on

the first day of school?”

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Carly was on the verge of going crazy with anger. She was the school’s beauty queen, the darling of

her class!

Why do these people seem to like Marie even more than they like me now?